2013 Lexus GS350 brake

GS350_U (OM30C34U)
4215-3. Using the audio system
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Interior features
Menu screen appears
Option screen appears ( P. 422)
Display menu control key ( P. 423)
Vehicle is completely stopped and the parking brake is applied, the
video screen returns
Rewind
Stop
Pa u s e
Select to play
Fast forward
Setting the sound ( P. 4 74 )
If is selected, while watching a DVD, the DVD controls will appear.
If appears on the screen when a control is sele cted the operation rele-
vant to the control is not permitted.
Control icon screen
Vehicles without a navigation
systemVehicles with a navigation sys-
tem
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5-3. Using the audio system
Select “Options” on “DVD” screen, the following screen appears.Returns to the full screen (only when the vehicle is completely stopped
and the parking brake is applied)
Search by title/group number
Change audio language
Change angle
Display the predetermined scene and start playing from there
Change subtitle language
Change screen size
Display the image quality adjustment screen
Change initial setting
If appears on the screen when a control is sele cted the operation rele-
vant to the control is not permitted.
Select and hold or on the control icon screen.
DVD options screen
Vehicles without a navigation
systemVehicles with a navigation sys-
tem
Fast forwarding/rewinding a disc
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6-2. Maintenance
General maintenance
Listed below are the general maintenance items that should be per-
formed at the intervals specified in the “Warranty and Service Guide”
or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”. It is recommended that any prob-
lem you notice should be brought to the attention of your Lexus dealer
or qualified service shop for advice.
Engine compartment
ItemsCheck points
BatteryCheck the battery fluid level and
connections. ( P. 6 2 4 )
Brake fluidIs the brake fluid at the correct level?
( P. 6 2 3 )
Engine coolantIs the engine coolant at the correct
level? ( P. 6 2 0 )
Engine oilIs the engine oil at the correct level?
( P. 6 1 7 )
Exhaust systemThere should not be any fumes or
strange sounds.
Radiator/condenserThe radiator and condenser should be
free from foreign objects. ( P. 6 2 2 )
Wa s h e r f l u i dIs there sufficient washer fluid?
( P. 6 2 8 )

GS350_U (OM30C34U)
6056-2. Maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Ve h i c l e i n t e r i o r
ItemsCheck points
Accelerator pedal
• The accelerator pedal should movesmoothly (without uneven pedal
effort or catching).
Automatic transmission “Park” mecha-
nism• When parked on a slope and the shiftlever is in P, is the vehicle securely
stopped?
Brake pedal
• Does the brake pedal movesmoothly?
• Does the brake pedal have appropri- ate clearance from the floor? ( P. 7 5 8 )
• Does the brake pedal have the cor- rect amount of free play? ( P. 7 5 8 )
Brakes
• The vehicle should not pull to one
side when the brakes are applied.
• The brakes should work effectively.
• The brake pedal should not feel spongy.
• The brake pedal should not get too close to the floor when the brakes are
applied.

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Head restraints•Do the head restraints movesmoothly and lock securely?
Indicators/buzzers• Do the indicators and buzzers func-tion properly?
Lights
• Do all the lights come on?
• Are the headlights aimed correctly? ( P. 6 6 1 )
Parking brake
• Moves smoothly?
• When parked on a slope and the
parking brake is on, is the vehicle
securely stopped?
Seat belts
• Do the seat belts operate smoothly?
• The seat belts should not be dam-aged.
Seats• Do the seat controls operate prop-erly?
Steering wheel
• Does the steering wheel rotatesmoothly?
• Does the steering wheel have the correct amount of free play?
• There should not be any strange sounds coming from the steering
wheel.
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GS350_U (OM30C34U)6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Do-it-yourself service precautions
If you perform maintenance by yourself, be sure to follow the correct
procedure as given in these sections.
ItemsPa r t s a n d t o o l s
Battery condition ( P. 6 2 4 )
•Warm water
•Baking soda
•Grease
• Conventional wrench
(for terminal clamp bolts)
•Distilled water
Brake fluid level ( P. 6 2 3 )
• FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703
brake fluid
•Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding brake fluid)
Engine coolant level ( P. 6 2 0 )
•“To y o t a Super Long Life Coolant” or
a similar high quality ethylene glycol-
based non-silicate, non-amine, non-
nitrite and non-borate coolant with
long-life hybrid organic acid technol-
ogy
For the U.S.A.:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is
pre-mixed with 50% coolant and
50% deionized water.
For Canada:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is
pre-mixed with 55% coolant and
45% deionized water.
• Funnel (used only for adding coolant)
Engine oil level ( P. 6 1 7 )
• “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or
equivalent
•Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding engine oil)
Fuses ( P. 6 4 8 )• Fuse with same amperage rating as
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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
CAUTION
■When raising your vehicle
Make sure to observe the following precautions to reduce the possibility of death
or serious injury:
●When using a floor jack, follow the instructions of the manual provided with the
jack.
●Do not use the jack that was supplied with your vehicle.
●Do not put any part of your body underneath the vehicle when it is supported
only by the floor jack.
●Always use floor jack and/or automotive jack stands on a solid, flat, level surface.
●Do not start the engine while the vehicle is supported by the floor jack.
●Stop the vehicle on level, firm ground, firmly set the parking brake and shift the
shift lever to P.
●Make sure to set the floor jack properly at the jack point.
Raising the vehicle with an improperly positioned floor jack will damage the vehi-
cle and may cause the vehicle to fall off the floor jack.
●Do not raise the vehicle while someone is in the vehicle.
●When raising the vehicle, do not place any object on top of or underneath the
floor jack.
●Lift up the vehicle using a floor jack such as
the one shown in the illustration.

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Maintenance and care
Engine compartment
Fuse boxes ( P. 6 4 8 )
Battery ( P. 6 2 4 )
Engine oil level dipstick (P. 617)
Engine coolant reservoir (P. 620)
Engine oil filler cap (P. 6 1 8 ) Brake fluid reservoir
(P. 623)
Washer fluid tank ( P. 6 2 8 )
Electric cooling fans
Condenser ( P. 6 2 2 )
Radiator ( P. 6 2 2 )1
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