2013 Lexus GS350 Differential

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GS350_U (OM30C34U)
4-1. Before driving
NOTICE
■When encountering flooded roads
Do not drive on a road that has flooded after heavy rain etc. Doing so may cause
the following serious damage to the vehicle:
●Engine stalling
●Short in electrical components
●Engine damage caused by water immersion
In the event that you drive on a flooded road and the vehicle is flooded, be sure to
have your Lexus dealer check the following:
●Brake function
●Changes in quantity and quality of oil and fluid used for the engine, transmission,
transfer (AWD models), differential, etc.
●Lubricant condition for the propeller shaft, bearings and suspension joints (where
possible), and the function of all joints, bearings, etc.

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GS350_U (OM30C34U)
8-1. Specifications
Your Lexus vehicle is filled with “Toyota Genuine Differential Oil” at the factory.
Use Lexus approved “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” or an equivalent of
matching quality to satisfy the above specification. Please contact your Lexus dealer
for further details.
*: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 112.4 lbf (500 N,51.0 kgf) while the engine is operating.
Front differential (AWD models)
Oil capacity 0.74 qt. (0.70 L, 0.62 Imp.qt.)
Oil type and viscosity
Hypoid gear oil API GL-5
Above 0°F (-18 °C): SAE90
Below 0 °F (-18 °C): SAE80W or SAE80W-90
Rear differential
Oil capacity1.43 qt. (1.35 L, 1.19 Imp.qt.)
Oil type and viscosityToyota Genuine Differential gear oil LT
75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent
Brakes
Pe d a l c l e a r a n c e*2WD4.5 in. (115 mm) Min.
AW D5.0 in. (126 mm) Min.
Pe d a l f r e e p l a y0.04 — 0.08 in. (1.0 — 2.0 mm)
Brake pad wear limit0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake lining wear limit0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Fluid typeSAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3
Steering
Free playLess than 1.2 in. (30 mm)

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GS350_U (OM30C34U)
Cup holders ............................................555
Curtain shield airbags ........................... 37
Customizable features ........................ 777
Daytime running light system ............193
DefoggerFront windshield .................................352
Outside rear view mirrors ............ 365
Rear window ....................................... 365
Differential Front differential ................................. 758
Rear differential .................................. 758
Dimension ............................................... 752
Dinghy towing..........................................170
Display
Dynamic radar crui se control........213
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) ......... 232
Multi-information display .................. 82
Remote Touch screen .................... 308
Trip information .....................................83
Warning message .............................697
Do-it-yourself maintenance ............. 609
Door courtesy lights Location ................................................. 548
Wattage ....................................................761
Doors............................................................ 117 Automatic door locking
and unlocking system...................... 119
Door glasses ......................................... 145
Door lock .................................................. 117
Open door warning buzzer.......... 105
Open door warning light.............. 689
Outside rear view mirrors ...............142
Rear door child-protector................118 Driver’s seat position memory..........130
Driving ........................................................ 154
Break-in tips ...........................................156
Correct driving posture .................... 28
Driving mode select switch .......... 263
Procedures .............................................154
Winter drive tips ................................ 298
DRS (Dynamic Rear Steering) ........269
Function .................................................. 269
Warning message............................. 702
DVD player ...................................412, 420
Dynamic radar cruise control ........... 213 Function .................................................... 213
Warning message.................700, 707
Dynamic Rear Steering (DRS) ........269 Function .................................................. 269
Warning message............................. 702
Eco drive mode......................................263
Eco Driving Indicator ....................88, 92
EDR (Event data recorder)................... 10
Electric Power Steering (EPS) ........269 Function .................................................. 269
Warning light ....................................... 687
Warning message............................. 702
Electronic key ........................................... 98 Battery-saving function ....................107
If the electronic key does not operate properly ............................ 740
Replacing the battery ...................... 646
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GS350_U (OM30C34U)
MaintenanceDo-it-yourself maintenance......... 609
General maintenance .................... 604
Maintenance data .............................. 752
Maintenance requirements............ 601
Malfunction indicator lamp .............. 687
Master warning light ........................... 689
Meter .............................................................79 Head-up display....................................90
Indicators................................................... 77
Instrument panel light control ........ 80
Meters......................................................... 79
Multi-information display .................. 82
Warning lights ........................................ 75
Micro dust and pollen filter .............. 355
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror ..................... 140
Outside rear view mirror defoggers .......................................... 365
Outside rear view mirrors ...............142
Vanity mirrors ....................................... 561
Moon roof................................................. 148 Door lock linked
moon roof operation ..................... 149
Jam protection function ................... 149
Operation ............................................... 148
Warning message ............................ 705
MP3 disc ....................................................414 Multi-information display..................... 82
Dynamic radar crui se control ....... 213
Lane-Keeping Assist ....................... 232
Language.................................................. 86
Switching the display .......................... 83
Trip information ..................................... 83
Warning message............................. 697
Navigation system
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Noise from under vehicle ........................8
Odometer ................................................... 79
Oil Engine oil ............................................... 754
Front differential oil ........................... 758
Rear differential oil ............................ 758
Opener Hood.......................................................... 612
Trunk ............................................................121
Outer foot lights
Outer foot lights .................................548
Wattage ................................................... 761
Outside rear view mirrors.................. 142 Adjusting and folding ........................ 142
Blind spot monitor ............................ 287
Linked mirror function
when reversing.................................. 143
Mirror position memory ................. 130
Outside rear view mirror defoggers............................ 365
Outside temperature display ............. 83
Overheating, Engine ........................... 747
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