2015 Lexus GS F tires

5667-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GS350_200t_GS F_OM_OM30E87E_(EE)
NOTICE
■Be careful when driving over bumps with the spare tire installed on the vehicle.
(GS350/GS200t with compact spare tire, and GS F)
The vehicle may become lower when driving with the spare tire compared to when
driving with standard tires. Be careful when driving over uneven road surfaces.
■Driving with tire chains and the spare tire (GS350/GS200t with compact spare tire,
and GS F)
Do not fit tire chains to the spare tire.
Tire chains may damage the vehicle body and adversely affect driving performance.
■When replacing the tires (vehicles with the tire pressure warning system)
When removing or fitting the wheels, tires or the tire pressure warning valve and trans-
mitter, contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional as the tire pressure warning valve and transmitter may be dam-
aged if not handled correctly.

5787-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GS350_200t_GS F_OM_OM30E87E_(EE)
Turn the compressor switch on to inflate the tire until the recommended tire
inflation pressure is reached. Drive for about 5 km (3 miles) and then perform
step .
Attach the air release cap to the end
of the hose.
If the air release cap is not attached, the
sealant may leak and the vehicle may
get dirty.
Store the bottle in the trunk while it is connected to the compressor.
Taking precautions to avoid sudden braking, sudden acceleration and sharp
turns, drive carefully at under 80 km/h (50 mph) to any authorized Lexus
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional that is
less than 100 km (62 miles) away for tire repair or replacement.
■In the following cases, the tire cannot be repaired with the emergency tire puncture
repair kit. Contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional.
●When the tire is damaged due to driving without sufficient air pressure
●When the tire lost air pressure due to a crack or damage in the tire sidewall
●When the tire is visibly separated from the wheel
●When the cut or damage to the tread is 4 mm (0.16 in.) long or more
●When the wheel is damaged
●When two or more tires have been punctured
●When there is more than one hole or cut in the damaged tire
●When the sealant has expired
20
18
21
22
23

5797-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
GS350_200t_GS F_OM_OM30E87E_(EE)
■Emergency tire puncture repair kit
●The sealant has a limited lifespan. The expiry date is shown on the bottle. The sealant
should be replaced before the expiry date. Contact any authorized Lexus dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional for replacement.
●The sealant stored in the emergency tire puncture repair kit can be used only once to
temporarily repair a single tire. If the sealant has been used and need to be purchased,
contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
●The sealant can be used when the outside temperature is from -40 °C (-40 °F) to
60 °C (140 °F).
●The repair kit is exclusively designed for size and type of tires originally installed on your
vehicle. Do not use it for tires that a different size than the original ones, or for any other
purposes.
●If the sealant gets on your clothes, it may stain.
●If the sealant adheres to a wheel or the surface of the vehicle body, the stain may not be
removable if it is not cleaned at once. Immediately wipe away the sealant with a wet
cloth.
●During operation of the repair kit, a loud operation noise is produced. This does not
indicate a malfunction.
●Do not use the emergency tire puncture repair kit to check or to adjust the tire pres-
sure.
■If the tire is inflated to more than the recommended level
Disconnect the hose from the valve.
Disconnect the hose from the valve, remove the air release cap from the hose and then
reconnect the hose.
Turn the compressor switch on and wait for several seconds, and then turn it off. Check
that the air pressure indicator shows the recommended level. ( →P. 6 2 3 )
If the air pressure is lower than the recommended level, turn the compressor switch on
again and repeat the inflation procedure until the recommended pressure is reached. Install the air release cap to the end of the
hose and push the protrusion on the air
release cap into the tire valve to let some air
out.
1
2
3
4

5807-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GS350_200t_GS F_OM_OM30E87E_(EE)
■After a tire is repaired with the emergency tire puncture repair kit
●The tire pressure warning valve and transmitter should be replaced.
●Vehicles with the tire pressure warning system: Even if the tire inflation pressure is at the
recommended level, the tire pressure warning light may come on/flash.
■Note for checking the emergency tire puncture repair kit
Check the sealant expiry date occasionally.
The expiry date is shown on the bottle.
Do not use sealant whose expiry date has already passed. Otherwise, repairs conducted
using the emergency tire puncture repair kit may not be performed properly.
WA R N I N G
■Caution while driving
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause an accident.
●The emergency tire puncture repair kit is made exclusively for your vehicle. Do not
use it on other vehicles.
●Do not use the emergency tire puncture repair kit for tires that are a different size
than the specified ones or for any other purpose. Doing so may cause the tires to not
be repaired properly.
■Precautions for use of the sealant
●Ingesting the sealant is hazardous to your health. If you ingest sealant, consume as
much water as possible, and then immediately consult a doctor.
●If sealant gets in eyes or adheres to skin, i mmediately wash it off with water. If discom-
fort persists, consult a doctor.

5867-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GS350_200t_GS F_OM_OM30E87E_(EE)
If the parking brake cannot be released
●Shift the shift lever to P.
●Turn the engine switch off.
●Check that the parking brake indicator is off.
●Chock the tires.
Take out the parking brake release
tool and the screwdriver from the
trunk. (→P. 552, 568)
Fit the parking brake release tool into
the screwdriver handle.
Vehicles with spare tire: Take out the spare tire. ( →P. 5 5 7 )
Vehicles without spare tire: Remove the center auxiliary box. ( →P. 5 7 1 )
In the event that the battery is discharged or switch operation does not
release the parking brake, the parking brake can be released manually using
the procedure below. This procedure should be performed only if necessary,
such as in an emergency.
If the switch cannot be operated even when the battery is normal, the parking
brake system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by any
authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped
professional immediately.
Before releasing the parking brake manually
Releasing the parking brake manually
1
2

5877-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
GS350_200t_GS F_OM_OM30E87E_(EE)
Remove the plug.
Insert the tool and press it down
firmly while turning it counterclock-
wise until it stops.
■Manual operation of the parking brake
The parking brake cannot be set manually.
3
XTy p e AXTy p e B
4
WA R N I N G
■When releasing the parking brake manually
●Shift the shift lever to P, turn the engine switch off and chock the tires. Failure to do so
may cause the vehicle to move, resulting in an accident.
●Turn the engine switch off and check that the parking brake indicator is off. Failure to
do so may cause the system to operate and turn the inserted parking brake release
tool, resulting in an injury.

6027-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GS350_200t_GS F_OM_OM30E87E_(EE)
If the vehicle becomes stuck
Stop the engine. Set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to P.
Remove the mud, snow or sand from around the rear wheels.
Place wood, stones or some other material under the rear wheels to help pro-
vide traction.
Restart the engine.
Shift the shift lever to D or R and rele ase the parking brake. Then, while exer-
cising caution, depress the accelerator pedal.
■When it is difficult to free the vehicle
Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle becomes
stuck in mud, dirt or snow:
1
2
3
4
5
Press to turn off TRC. ( →P. 3 76 )XGS350/GS200t

6068-1. Specifications
GS350_200t_GS F_OM_OM30E87E_(EE)
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)
XGS350/GS200t
*1:Unladen vehicle
*2: Vehicles with 265/35R19 tires
*3: Vehicles with towing package
*4:2WD models
*5:AWD models
Dimensions and weights
Overall length 4850 mm (190.9 in.)
Overall width 1840 mm (72.4 in.)
Overall height*12WD 1455 mm (57.3 in.)
AWD 1470 mm (57.9 in.)
Wheelbase 2850 mm (112.2 in.)
Tr e a d*1Front 1575 mm (62.0 in.)
Rear1590 mm (62.6 in.)
1560 mm (61.4 in.)*2
Gross vehicle mass2WD
2170 kg (4784 lb.)
AW D2250 kg (4960 lb.)
Maximum
permissible axle
capacityFront 1120 kg (2469 lb.)
Rear 1205 kg (2657 lb.)
Drawbar load*380 kg (176 lb.)
Towing capacity*3With brake1600 kg (3527 lb.)*4
1000 kg (2205 lb.)*5
Witho ut brake
750 kg (1653 lb.)