2013 Lexus GS350 automatic transmission

6877-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GS350_U (OM30C34U)
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When trouble arises
The following warning indicates the possibility of damage to the vehicle
that may lead to an accident. Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place
and contact your Lexus dealer.
Failure to investigate the cause of the following warnings may lead to the
system operating abnormally and possibly cause an accident. Have the
vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
Stop the vehicle immediately.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
Charging system warning lightIndicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator lamp Indicates a malfunction in:
• The electronic engine control system;
• The electronic throttle control system; or
• The electronic automatic transmission control system
SRS warning lightIndicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system;
• The front passenger occupant classification system; or
• The seat belt pretensioner system
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
ABS warning light Indicates a malfunction in:
•The ABS; or
• The brake assist system
Electric power steering system warning lightIndicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power Steering)
system

6997-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GS350_U (OM30C34U)
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When trouble arises
A buzzer sounds and a warning message is shown on the multi-informa-
tion display. Failure to investigate the cause of the following warnings may
lead to the system operating abnormally and possibly cause an accident.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
Have the vehicle inspected immediately.
Warning messageDetails
Indicates a malfunction in the AWD system
Indicates that the automatic transmission fluid tem-
perature is too high
Indicates a malfunction in the pre-collision system
(AWD models)
(Flashes)
(If equipped)

GS350_U (OM30C34U)
7578-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
*: The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference.If replacement is necessary, contact your Lexus dealer.
Electrical system
Battery
Open voltage at 68 ° F
(20 °C):
Specific gravity reading
at 68 °F (20 °C):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*2WD8.3 qt. (7.9 L, 7.0 Imp.qt.)
AW D10.6 qt. (10.0 L, 8.8 Imp.qt.)
Fluid typeTo y o t a G e n u i n e AT F W S
NOTICE
■Automatic transmission fluid type
Using transmission fluid other than “Toyota Genuine ATF WS” may cause deterio-
ration in shift quality, locking up of your transmission accompanied by vibration,
and ultimately damage the transmission of your vehicle.

811Alphabetical index
GS350_U (OM30C34U)
Armrest door ......................................... 575
Ashtrays.................................................... 563
Assist grip .................................................577
Audio input.............................................. 476
Audio system.......................................... 367Audio input............................................ 476
AUX port/USB port.................... 476, 456, 466
Bluetooth
® audio...............................444
CD/DVD player ..................................412
CD/DVD player information ...... 432
DVD video ............................................420
iPod ...........................................................464
MP3/WMA disc ................................ 414
Optimal use .......................................... 474
Portable music player ...................... 476
Radio ....................................................... 390
Rear seat audio controls ................ 477
Steering wheel audio switch ........482
USB memory .......................................454
Automatic headlight leveling system ......................................................193
Automatic light control system ..................................................... 190
Automatic transmission .......................178 If the shift lever
cannot be shifted from P ............ 737
M mode .....................................................181
Paddle shift switches .........................180
AUX port................................................. 476
Auxiliary boxes ...................................... 557
AVS (Adaptive Variable
Suspension system).......................... 269 Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 670
Wattage ................................................... 761
Battery .......................................................624 Battery checking ................................ 624
If the vehicle battery is discharged .................................... 743
Preparing and checking before winter....................................................298
Warning light ....................................... 687
Bluetooth
®
Audio system ....................................... 444
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone) .......................485
Brake
Fluid .......................................................... 623
Parking brake ....................................... 186
Warning light ..........................686, 689
Warning message............................. 697
Brake assist ............................................. 268
Break-in tips ............................................. 156
Brightness control Instrument panel light control ........80
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ................287
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815Alphabetical index
GS350_U (OM30C34U)
First-aid kit storage net ......................558
Flat tire .......................................................722
Floor mats ................................................... 26
FluidAutomatic transmission .................. 757
Brake ....................................................... 758
Washer .................................................. 628
Fog lights ................................................... 195 Replacing light bulbs ....................... 665
Switch........................................................ 195
Wattage ....................................................761
Footwell light .......................................... 548
Front passenger occupant classification system .............................47
Front personal lights............................ 549
Front seats ................................................ 128 Adjustment ............................................. 128
Cleaning ................................................ 598
Correct driving posture ....................28
Driving position memory ................ 130
Head restraints..................................... 136
Power easy access system ............ 133
Seat heaters ......................................... 568
Seat position memory....................... 130
Seat ventilators ................................... 569
Front side marker lights ...................... 190 Light switch ............................................ 190
Replacing light bulbs ..........................671
Welcome light illumination
control .....................................................101 Front turn signal lights ..........................184
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 667
Turn signal lever ...................................184
Wattage ................................................... 761
Fuel..............................................................754 Capacity ................................................. 754
Fuel gauge ................................................79
Fuel pump shut off system ........... 685
Information............................................ 762
Refueling ................................................ 204
Type.............................................. 204, 754
Warning light ...................................... 689
Warning messages ............................ 710
Fuel filler door........................................ 204
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened ......................... 207
Refueling ................................................ 204
Fuel pump shut off system ................ 685
Fuses.......................................................... 648
Garage door opener...........................579
Gauges......................................................... 79
Glove box ............................................... 553
Glove box light...................................... 553
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821Alphabetical index
GS350_U (OM30C34U)
Seats............................................................ 128Adjustment ............................................. 128
Adjustment precautions .................. 129
Child seats/child restraint
system installation.............................. 57
Cleaning ................................................ 598
Driving position memory ................ 130
Head restraints..................................... 136
Power easy access system ............ 133
Properly sitting in the seat ................28
Seat heaters ......................................... 568
Seat position memory....................... 130
Seat ventilators ................................... 569
Sensor
Automatic headlight system .......... 193
Humidity sensor ................................. 357
Inside rear view mirror ....................... 141
Intuitive parking assist ..................... 238
Lexus night view ................................. 297
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) .........236
Radar sensor ................ 222, 280, 292
Rain-sensing windshield
wipers .................................................... 201
Service reminder indicators ................74
S-FLOW mode ..................................... 355
Shift lever ...................................................178
Automatic transmission ................... 178
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ............ 737
Shift lever light .......................................548
Shift lock system.....................................737
Side airbags ............................................... 37
Side marker lights.................................. 190 Light switch ............................................ 190
Replacing light bulbs ..........................671
Welcome light illumination
control .....................................................101 Side mirrors .............................................. 142
Adjusting and folding ........................ 142
Blind Spot Monitor ........................... 287
Linked mirror function
when reversing.................................. 143
Mirror position memory ................. 130
Side turn signal lights ............................184 Replacing light bulbs ......................... 671
Turn signal lever ...................................184
Smart access system
with push-button start ........................ 101Antenna location................................. 103
Entry functions ....................................... 101
Starting the engine ................................ 171
Warning message............................. 703
Snow tires ................................................ 302
Spare tire .................................................. 722 Inflation pressure................................ 760
Storage location ..................................723
Spark plug ................................................756
Specifications.......................................... 752
Speedometer ............................................. 79
Steering lock ............................................ 174 Column lock release ......................... 175
Steering lock system warning message........................... 720
Steering wheel ........................................ 139 Adjustment..............................................139
Audio switches ................................... 482
Heated steering wheel ...................566
Power easy access system ............. 133
Steering wheel
position memory ............................. 130
Stop lights
Replacing light bulbs ......................... 671
Storage feature .......................................551

823Alphabetical index
GS350_U (OM30C34U)
Tachometer ....................................... 79, 92
Tail lights.................................................... 190Light switch ............................................ 190
Replacing light bulbs ..........................671
Welcome light illumination
control .....................................................101
Talk switch
*............................................ 334
Telephone switches
*.......................... 486
Theft deterrent system
Alarm........................................................... 70
Engine immobilizer system ..............68
Tire inflation pressure ......................... 759 Maintenance data ..............................759
Tire inflation pressure display function .................................................. 85
Warning light ...................................... 690
Warning message ...............................713
Tire information ..................................... 765 Glossary ................................................. 772
Size ........................................................... 768
Tire identification number.............. 767
Uniform Tire Quality Grading...............................................770
Tire pressure warning system ...........631 Function ................................................... 631
Initializing ................................................. 631
Installing tire pressure warning
valves and transmitters ................. 631
Registering ID codes .......................633
Tire pressure warning reset switch.................................................... 632
Warning light ...................................... 690
Warning message .....................713, 714 Tires ............................................................629
Chains .................................................... 300
Checking ............................................... 629
If you have a flat tire ...........................722
Inflation pressure................................ 759
Information............................................ 765
Replacing ................................................722
Rotating tires ........................................630
Size ........................................................... 759
Snow tires .............................................. 302
Spare tire.................................................722
Tire inflation pressure display
function................................................... 85
Tire pressure warning system .......631
Warning light ...................................... 690
Warning message............................... 713
Tools ...........................................................723
Top tether strap ........................................64
Total load capacity.................................168
Towing Dinghy towing .......................................170
Emergency towing ........................... 678
Towing eyelet ...................................... 679
Trailer towing.........................................169
TRAC (Traction Control)................. 268
Transmission ............................................ 178 Automatic transmission ....................178
Driving mode select switch .......... 263
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ....................................737
M mode ..................................................... 181
Paddle shift switches......................... 180
Trip information ....................................... 83
Trip meters.................................................. 79
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*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.