2014 Lexus GS350 maintenance

655
GS350_OM_OM30D41U_(U)6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
6
Maintenance and care
Wheels
When replacing wheels, care should be taken to ensure that they are
equivalent to those removed in lo ad capacity, diameter, rim width and
inset
*.
Replacement wheels are available at your Lexus dealer.
*: Conventionally referred to as “offset”.
Lexus does not recommend using the following:
●Wheels of different sizes or types
●Used wheels
●Bent wheels that have been straightened
●Steel wheels (2WD F SPORT models only)
●Use only Lexus wheel nuts and wren ches designed for use with your
aluminum wheels.
●When rotating, repairing or changing your tires, check that the wheel
nuts are still tight after driving 1000 miles (1600 km).
●Be careful not to damage the alum inum wheels when using tire chains.
●Use only Lexus genuine balance wei ghts or equivalent and a plastic or
rubber hammer when balancing your wheels.
If a wheel is bent, cracked or heav ily corroded, it should be replaced.
Otherwise, the tire may separate from the wheel or cause a loss of han-
dling control.
Wheel selection
Aluminum wheel precautions

656
GS350_OM_OM30D41U_(U)
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
■When replacing wheels
The wheels of your vehicle are equipped with tire pressure warning valves and trans-
mitters that allow the tire pressure warnin g system to provide advance warning in the
event of a loss in tire inflation pressure. Whenever wheels are replaced, tire pressure
warning valves and transmitters must be installed. ( P. 644)
CAUTION
■When replacing wheels
●Do not use wheels that are a different size from those recommended in the
Owner’s Manual, as this may result in a loss of handling control.
●Never use an inner tube in a leaking wheel which is designed for a tubeless tire.
Doing so may result in an accident, causing death or serious injury.
●2WD F SPORT models: Do not install steel wheels.
The wheel contact surface could be da maged, and the wheel could come off
while driving, which could lead to an accid ent resulting in death or serious injury.
■Use of defective wheels prohibited
Do not use cracked or deformed wheels.
Doing so could cause the tire to leak air during driving, possibly causing an acci-
dent.
NOTICE
■Replacing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters
●Because tire repair or replacement may affect the tire pressure warning valves
and transmitters, make sure to have tires serviced by your Lexus dealer or other
qualified service shop. In addition, make sure to purchase your tire pressure
warning valves and transmitters at your Lexus dealer.
●Ensure that only genuine Lexus wh eels are used on your vehicle.
Tire pressure warning valves and transmitters may not work properly with non-
genuine wheels.

657
GS350_OM_OM30D41U_(U)6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
6
Maintenance and care
Air conditioning filter
Turn the engine switch off.
Open the glove box. Lift up the
side with the stay, disconnect the
stay tabs and remove the parti-
tion by pulling horizontally.
Press the tabs and remove the fil-
ter cover.
Press the tabs and remove the fil-
ter case.
The air conditioning filter must be changed regularly to maintain air
conditioning efficiency.
Removal method
1
2
3
4

658
GS350_OM_OM30D41U_(U)
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Remove the air conditioning filter
from the filter case and replace it
with a new one.
The “UP” marks shown on the filter
and the filter case should be pointing
up.
■Changing interval
Inspect and replace the air conditioning f ilter according to the maintenance sched-
ule. In dusty areas or areas with heavy traffic flow, early replacement may be
required. (For scheduled maintenance information, please refer to the “Owner’s
Manual Supplement” or “S cheduled Maintenance”.)
■If air flow from the vents decreases dramatically
The filter may be clogged. Check the filter and replace if necessary.
5
NOTICE
■When using the air conditioning system
Make sure that a filter is always installed.
Using the air conditioning system without a filter may cause damage to the system.

659
GS350_OM_OM30D41U_(U)6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
6
Maintenance and care
Electronic key battery
●Flathead screwdriver
●Small flathead screwdriver
●Lithium battery CR2032
Take out the mechanical key.
Remove the cover.
To prevent damage to the key, cover
the tip of the screwdriver with a rag.
Remove the depleted battery.
Insert a new battery with the “+” termi-
nal facing up.
Replace the battery with a new one if it is depleted.
You will need the following items:
Replacing the battery
1
2
3

660
GS350_OM_OM30D41U_(U)
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
■Use a CR2032 lithium battery
●Batteries can be purchased at your Lexus dealer, local electrical appliance shops
or camera stores.
●Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
●Dispose of used batteries according to local laws.
■If the electronic key battery is depleted
The following symptoms may occur:
●The smart access system with push-button start and wireless remote control will
not function properly.
●The operational range will be reduced.
CAUTION
■Removed battery and other parts
These parts are small and if swallowed by a child, they can cause choking. Keep
away from children. Failure to do so could result in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■For normal operation after replacing the battery
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidents:
●Always work with dry hands.
Moisture may cause the battery to rust.
●Do not touch or move any other component inside the remote control.
●Do not bend either of the battery terminals.

661
GS350_OM_OM30D41U_(U)6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
6
Maintenance and care
Checking and replacing fuses
Turn the engine switch off.
After a system failure, see “Fuse la yout and amperage ratings” for
details about which fuse to check. ( P. 664)
Open the Fuse box cover.
Engine compartment (type A fuse box)
Push the tab in and lift the lid off.
Engine compartment (type B fuse box)
Push the tab in and lift the lid off.
If any of the electrical components do not operate, a fuse may have
blown. If this happens, check and replace the fuses as necessary.
1
2
3

662
GS350_OM_OM30D41U_(U)
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Driver’s side instrument panel
Remove the lid.
Passenger’s side instrument panel
Remove the lid.
Tr u n k
Push the tab in and lift the lid off.
Remove the lid.