2012 Lexus GS350 light

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7 7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
One or both of the battery terminals may be disconnected.
The battery may be discharged. (P. 825)
There may be a malfunction in the steering lock system.
Contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional if the problem cannot be repaired, or if repair
procedures are unknown.
When the engine does not start, the following steps can be used as
an interim measure to start the engine if the engine switch is func-
tioning normally:
Set the parking brake.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Turn the engine switch to ACCESSORY mode.
Press and hold the engine switch for about 15 seconds while
depressing the brake pedal firmly.
Even if the engine can be started using the above steps, the system
may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by any autho-
rized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
The starter motor does not turn over, the interior lights and
headlights do not turn on, or the horn does not sound.
Emergency start function
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8267-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)Connect the jumper cables according to the following procedure:
Connect a positive jumper cable clamp to the positive (+) bat-
tery terminal on your vehicle.
Connect the clamp on the other end of the positive cable to the
positive (+) battery terminal on the second vehicle.
Connect a negative cable clamp to the negative (-) battery ter-
minal on the second vehicle.
Connect the clamp at the other end of the negative cable to a
solid, stationary, unpainted metallic point away from the bat-
tery and any moving parts, as shown in the illustration.
Start the engine of the second vehicle. Increase the engine speed
slightly and maintain at that level for approximately 5 minutes to
recharge the battery of your vehicle.
Open and close any of the doors of your vehicle with the engine
switch off.
Maintain the engine speed of the second vehicle and start the
engine of your vehicle by turning the engine switch to IGNI-
TION ON mode.
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Ty p e B
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8277-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)Once the vehicle’s engine has started, remove the jumper cables
in the exact reverse order from which they were connected.
Once the engine starts, have the vehicle inspected at any authorized
Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped
professional as soon as possible.
Starting the engine when the battery is discharged
The engine cannot be started by push-starting.
To prevent battery discharge
Turn off the headlights and the audio system while the engine is off.
Turn off any unnecessary electrical components when the vehicle is running
at a low speed for an extended period, such as in heavy traffic.
Charging the battery
The electricity stored in the battery will discharge gradually even when the
vehicle is not in use, due to natural discharge and the draining effects of cer-
tain electrical appliances. If the vehicle is left for a long time, the battery may
discharge, and the engine may be unable to start. (The battery recharges auto-
matically during driving.)
When recharging or replacing the battery
For vehicles with an alarm: make sure the key is not inside the vehicle when
recharging or replacing the battery to prevent the doors from being locked
with the key left inside the vehicle when the alarm operates.
In some cases, it may not be possible to unlock the doors using the smart
entry & start system when the battery is discharged. Use the wireless
remote control or the mechanical key to lock or unlock the doors.
The engine may not start on the first attempt after the battery has recharged
but will start normally after the second attempt. This is not a malfunction.
The engine switch mode is memorized by the vehicle. When the battery is
reconnected, the system will return to the mode it was in before the battery
was discharged. Before disconnecting the battery, turn the engine switch
off.
If you are unsure what mode the engine switch was in before the battery
discharged, be especially careful when reconnecting the battery.
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8287-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
CAUTION
Avoiding battery fires or explosions
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidentally igniting the
flammable gas that may be emitted from the battery:
Make sure each jumper cable is connected to the correct terminal and that
it is not unintentionally in contact with any other than the intended termi-
nal.
Do not allow the other end of the jumper cable connected to the “+” termi-
nal to come into contact with any other parts or metal surfaces in the area,
such as brackets or unpainted metal.
Do not allow the + and - clamps of the jumper cables to come into contact
with each other.
Do not smoke, use matches, cigarette lighters or allow open flame near the
battery.
Battery precautions
The battery contains poisonous and corrosive acidic electrolyte, while
related parts contain lead and lead compounds. Observe the following pre-
cautions when handling the battery:
When working with the battery, always wear safety glasses and take care
not to allow any battery fluids (acid) to come into contact with skin, cloth-
ing or the vehicle body.
Do not lean over the battery.
In the event that battery fluid comes into contact with the skin or eyes,
immediately wash the affected area with water and seek medical attention.
Place a wet sponge or cloth over the affected area until medical attention
can be received.
Always wash your hands after handling the battery support, terminals, and
other battery-related parts.
Do not allow children near the battery.

8488-1. Specifications
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
*: The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference.
If replacement is necessary, contact any authorized Lexus dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
Electrical system
Battery
Open voltage at 20 C
(68 F):
Specific gravity read-
ing at 20C (68F):12.6 12.8 V Fully charged
12.2 12.4 V Half charged
11.8 12.0 V Discharged
(Voltage is checked 20 minutes after the engine
and all lights are turned off.)
1.250  1.290 Fully charged
1.160  1.200 Half charged
1.060  1.100 Discharged
Charging rates
Quick charge
Slow charge15 A max.
5 A max.
Automatic transmission
Fluid capacity*GS2507.5 L (7.9 qt., 6.6 Imp.qt.)
GS35010.0 L (10.6 qt., 8.8 Imp.qt.)
Fluid typeToyota Genuine ATF WS
NOTICE
Automatic transmission fluid type
Using transmission fluid other than “Toyota Genuine ATF WS” may cause
deterioration in shift quality, locking up of your transmission accompanied
by vibration, and ultimately damage the transmission of your vehicle.

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8 8-1. Specifications
Vehicle specifications
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Light bulbs
Light BulbsWTy p e
Exterior
Headlights35A
Front fog lights*55B
Front turn signal lights21C
Rear turn signal lights21D
Back-up light16D
Outer foot lights5D
Interior
Door courtesy lights5D
Vanity lights8D
Trunk light3.8C
A: D4S discharge bulbs
B: H11 halogen bulbs
C: Wedge base bulbs (amber)
D: Wedge base bulbs (clear)
*: If equipped

8548-1. Specifications
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Fuel information
Fuel tank opening for unleaded gasoline
To help prevent incorrect fueling, your vehicle has a fuel tank opening that
only accommodates the special nozzle on unleaded fuel pumps.
If your engine knocks
Consult any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional.
You may occasionally notice light knocking for a short time while acceler-
ating or driving uphill. This is normal and there is no need for concern.
EU area:
Your vehicle must use only unleaded gasoline conforming to Euro-
pean standard EN228.
For optimum engine performance, select unleaded gasoline with a
Research Octane Number of 95 or higher.
Except EU area:
Your vehicle must use only unleaded gasoline.
For optimum engine performance, select unleaded gasoline with a
Research Octane Number of 95 or higher.

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8 8-2. Customization
Vehicle specifications
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Multi-
informa-
tion
display
(P. 102)
“Language”*2
“Ameri-
can
English”
(Ameri-
can
English)

(French)
—O—
(German)
(Spanish)
(Italian)
(Russian)
“Units”*2“km
(L/
100km)”“km (km/
L)”
—O—“miles
(MPG)”
*3
“ECO lamp”
“ON
(Self-
lighting)”“OFF”
—O—“ON
(Always)”
“Drive monitor”“Outside”
“Fuel
consump-
tion”
—O—
“Cruising
range”
“Lamp brightness”“Stan-
dard”“Bright”—O—
“SPORT lamp”“ON”“OFF”—O—
“Default settings”“OFF”“ON”—O—
ItemFunctionDefault
settingCustom-
ized set-
ting
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