2012 Lexus GS250 parking brake

7657-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Indicates that the park-
ing brake is still
engaged
If the vehicle reaches
a speed of 5 km/h
(3 mph),
flashes and a buzzer
sounds to indicate
that the parking
brake is still
engaged.
Release the parking
brake.
Indicates that the park-
ing brake system has
overheatedWait until the system
cools down.
Indicates that shift
range 1 has been
selected with the shift
lever in M when driv-
ing on slippery road
surfaces.
The range will not be
downshifted and
remain 2.
Drive with the shift
range higher than 2.
Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetailsCorrection procedure
(Flashes)
(Flashes)

7837-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
If you have a flat tire (vehicles with a spare tire)
Stop the vehicle on a hard, flat surface.
Set the parking brake.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Stop the engine.
Turn on the emergency flashers. (P. 738)
Remove the flat tire and replace it with the spare tire provided.
For details about tires: P. 672
CAUTION
If you have a flat tire
Do not continue driving with a flat tire.
Driving even a short distance with a flat tire can damage the tire and the
wheel beyond repair, which could result in an accident.
Before jacking up the vehicle

7847-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Vehicles with a compact spare tire
Location of the spare tire, jack and tools
Jack handle
Parking brake release tool
Screwdriver
Towing eyeletWheel nut wrench
Spare tire
Jack1
2
3
4
5
6
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7857-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Vehicles with a full-size spare tire
Jack handle
Parking brake release tool
Screwdriver
Towing eyeletWheel nut wrench
Jack
Spare tire1
2
3
4
5
6
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7967-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
CAUTION
When using the full-size spare tire as a rear tire (vehicles with front and rear
tires of differing sizes)
Replace the spare tire with a standard tire as soon as possible.
Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt steering, as well as sudden braking and
shifting operation to engine braking.
When using the compact spare tire
Remember that the compact spare tire provided is specifically designed
for use with your vehicle. Do not use your compact spare tire on another
vehicle.
Do not use more than one compact spare tires simultaneously.
Replace the compact spare tire with a standard tire as soon as possible.
Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt steering, as well as sudden braking and
shifting operation to engine braking.
When the compact spare tire is attached
The vehicle speed may not be correctly detected, and the following systems
may not operate correctly:
Also, not only can the following system not be utilized fully, but it may
even negatively affect the drive-train components:
• AWD system
• ABS & Brake assist
•VSC
•TRC
• Cruise control (if equipped)
• Dynamic radar cruise control
(if equipped)
• PCS (if equipped)
•EPS
• AFS (if equipped)• AVS (if equipped)
• LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist)
(if equipped)
• Lexus parking assist monitor
(if equipped)
• Lexus parking assist-sensor
(if equipped)
• Navigation system (if equipped)

7987-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
If you have a flat tire (vehicles without a spare tire)
Stop the vehicle in a safe place on a hard, flat surface.
Set the parking brake.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Stop the engine.
Turn on the emergency flashers. (P. 738)
Your vehicle is equipped with an emergency tire puncture repair
kit.
A puncture caused by a nail or screw passing through the tire tread
can be repaired temporarily with the emergency tire puncture
repair kit.
CAUTION
If you have a flat tire
Do not continue driving with a flat tire.
Driving even a short distance with a flat tire can damage the tire and the
wheel beyond repair, which could result in an accident.
Before repairing the vehicle

7997-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Type A
*: Use of the jack (P. 789)
Location of the emergency tire puncture repair kit, jack and
tools
Jack handle
Emergency tire puncture
repair kit
Parking brake release toolScrewdriver
Towing eyelet
Wheel nut wrench
Jack
*
1
2
3
4
5
6
7

8007-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Type B
*: Use of the jack (P. 789)
Jack handle
Emergency tire puncture
repair kit
Parking brake release toolScrewdriver
Towing eyelet
Wheel nut wrench
Jack
*
1
2
3
4
5
6
7