2015 Lexus GS300h brake fluid

4166-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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WA R N I N G
The engine compartment contains many mechanisms and fluids that may move suddenly,
become hot, or become electrically energized. To avoid death or serious injury, observe
the following precautions.
■When working on the engine compartment
●Make sure that the “POWER ON” on the multi-information display and the
“READY” indicator are both off.
●Keep hands, clothing and tools away from the moving fan and engine drive belt.
●Be careful not to touch the engine, power control unit, radiator, exhaust manifold, etc.
right after driving as they may be hot. Oil and other fluids may also be hot.
●Do not leave anything that may burn easily, such as paper and rags, in the engine
compartment.
●Do not smoke, cause sparks or expose an open flame to fuel. Fuel fumes are flamma-
ble.
●Take care because brake fluid can harm your hands or eyes and damage painted sur-
faces. If fluid gets on your hands or in your eyes, flush the affected area with clean
water immediately. If you still experience discomfort, consult a doctor.
■When working near the electric cooling fans or radiator grille
Be sure the power switch is off.
With the power switch in ON mode, the elec tric cooling fans may automatically start to
run if the air conditioning is on and/or the coolant temperature is high. ( →P. 4 2 7 )
■Safety glasses
Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or fallin g material, fluid spray, etc. from getting in
your eyes.
NOTICE
■If you remove the air cleaner filter
Driving with the air cleaner filter removed may cause excessive engine wear due to dirt
in the air.
■If the fluid level is low or high
It is normal for the brake fluid level to go down slightly as the brake pads wear or when
the fluid level in the accumulator is high.
If the reservoir needs frequent refilling, it may indicate a serious problem.

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
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If you think something is wrong
●Fluid leaks under the vehicle.
(Water dripping from the air conditioning after use is normal.)
●Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear
●Engine coolant temperature gauge needle continually points higher than nor-
mal.
●Changes in exhaust sound
●Excessive tire squeal when cornering
●Strange noises related to the suspension system
●Pinging or other noises related to the hybrid system
●Engine missing, stumbling or running roughly
●Appreciable loss of power
●Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when braking
●Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when driving on a level road
●Loss of brake effectiveness, spongy feeling, pedal almost touches the floor
If you notice any of the following symptoms, your vehicle probably needs
adjustment or repair. Contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified an
d equipped professional as soon as possible.
Visible s ymp toms
Audible symptoms
Operational symptoms

4767-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights comes on or
flashes. If a light comes on or flashes, but then goes off, this does not necessar-
ily indicate a malfunction in the system. However, if this continues to occur,
have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified an d equipped professional.
Warning light and warning buzzer list
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions
Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)
•Low brake fluid
• Malfunction in the electron ically controlled brake system
→ Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact any
authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional. Continuing to drive the vehicle may
be dangerous.
(If equipped)
Charging system warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system
→ Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact any
authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional.
Malfunction indicator lamp
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The hybrid system;
• The emission control system (if equipped);
• The electronic engine control system;
• The electronic throttle control system; or
• The electronic hybrid transmission control system (if equipped)
→ Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional
immediately.
SRS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system; or
• The seat belt pretensioner system
→ Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional
immediately.

5748-1. Specifications
GS450h_300h_OM_OM30F00E_(EE) Your Lexus vehicle is filled with “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” at the factory.
Use Lexus approved “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” or an equivalent of match-
ing quality to satisfy the above specification.
Please contact any authorized Lexus dealer
or repairer, or another duly qualified an d equipped professional for further details.
*: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 500 N (51.0 kgf, 112.4 lbf)
while the hybrid system is operating.
When performing the brake pedal inspection, also be sure to check that the brake
system warning light is not illuminated when the hybrid system is operating (If the
brake system warning light is illuminated, refer to P. 476).
Differential
Oil capacity1.35 L (1.43 qt., 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*115 mm (4.5 in.) Min.
Pedal free play1.0 — 6.0 mm (0.04 — 0.24 in.)
Fluid typeSAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3,
SAE J1704 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 4
Steering
Free playLess than 30 mm (1.2 in.)

603Alphabetical index
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Approach warningDynamic radar cruise control .......321
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range................... 309
Armrest.................................................... 400
Ashtrays ................................................... 398
Assist grips ..............................................403
Audio input
*
Audio system*
Automatic headlight leveling system ................................................... 239
Automatic High Beam ....................... 245
Automatic light control system ...... 236
AUX port
*
Auxiliary boxes ......................................393
AVS (Adaptive Variable
Suspension system) ..........................345
Back-up light Replacing light bulb ..........................459
Wattage..................................................578
Battery (12-volt battery).....................428 If the 12-volt battery is
discharged.......................................... 551
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................................354
Warning light ....................................... 476
Battery (traction battery)...................... 79 Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) .............. 333
Blind Spot Monitor function ........ 339
Rear Crossing Traffic Alert function...................................... 341
Bluetooth
®*
Brake Brake Hold ............................................234
Fluid .......................................................... 574
Parking brake ........................................ 231
Regenerative braking..........................76
Warning light........................... 476, 478
Warning message ............................ 482
Brake assist ............................................ 344
Brake Hold .............................................. 234
Break-in tips .............................................201
Brightness control Instrument panel li ght control ....... 107
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ............... 333
Blind Spot Monitor function ........ 339
Rear Crossing Traffic Alert function...................................... 341
Card key ....................................................134
Care .................................................406, 410 Aluminum wheels.............................. 407
Exterior ................................................... 406
Interior.......................................................410
Seat belts ................................................... 411
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

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Engine coolant temperature gauge....................................................... 105
Engine oil.................................................. 422 Capacity .................................................570
Checking ............................................... 422
Oil level warning message ........... 482
Oil pressure warning message..............................................482
Preparing and checking before winter ....................................354
Engine switch ...........................................217 Auto power off function ...................219
Changing the power switch modes ................................................... 218
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency..........469
Starting the hybrid system............... 217
EPS (Electric Power Steering)........345
Function ..................................................345
Warning light ....................................... 477
Warning message.............................482
EV drive mode ....................................... 222
First-aid kit storage net.......................395
Flat tire
Vehicles with spare tire ....................517
Vehicles without spare tire ...........528
Floor mats ................................................... 34
Fluid Brake........................................................ 574
Hybrid transmission ......................... 573
Washer ................................................... 427 Fog lights .................................................. 249
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 465
Switch ...................................................... 249
Follow me home system .................... 237
Footwell light .......................................... 386
Front air conditioning system .......... 366
Front fog lights ....................................... 249 Replacing light bulbs ....................... 465
Switch ...................................................... 249
Wattage ................................................. 465
Front personal lights............................ 387
Front position lights ............................. 236 Light switch........................................... 236
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 465
Welcome light illumination control ...................................................140
Front seats ................................................. 175 Adjustment ............................................. 175
Cleaning .................................................. 410
Correct driving posture.................... 36
Driving position memory ................ 178
Head restraints .....................................183
Power easy access system............. 178
Seat heaters.......................................... 382
Seat position memory ....................... 178
Seat ventilators ................................... 382
Front turn signal lights ........................ 230 Replacing light bulbs ...........459, 465
Turn signal lever................................. 230
Wattage ................................................. 578
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

619Alphabetical index
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Warning lights........................................... 99ABS........................................................... 477
AFS OFF indicator............................478
Brake hold operated
indicator ..............................................478
Brake system ........................... 476, 478
Charging system ............................... 476
Electric power steering
system .................................................. 477
Low fuel level ....................................... 478
Malfunction indicator lamp ........... 476
Master warning light ........................ 478
Parking brake indicator .................. 478
Pre-Crash Safety system ............... 477
Seat belt reminder light................... 478
Slip indicator......................................... 477
SRS............................................................ 476
Tire pressure ........................................ 479
Warning messages ..............................482
Warning reflector storage belt .......396
Washer......................................................250 Checking ............................................... 427
Low washer fluid warning message..............................................482
Preparing and checking before winter ....................................354
Switch ......................................................250 Washing and waxing........................... 406
Weight ...................................................... 566
Welcome light illumination
control..................................................... 140
Wheels.......................................................447 Replacing................................................447
Size ........................................................... 575
Window glasses ......................................193
Window lock switch ..............................193
Windows ....................................................193
Power windows ................................... 193
Rear window defogger ...................372
Washer ................................................... 250
Windshield wiper de-icer ................. 372
Windshield wipers ............................... 250 Intermittent windshield wipers
with interval adjuster .................... 250
Position ................................................... 356
Rain-sensing windshield wipers ...................................................252
Winter driving tips ............................... 354
Wireless remote control key .............134 Battery-saving function ....................155
Locking/Unlocking ............................ 134
Replacing the battery ........................ 451
WMA disc
*
*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.