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When trouble arises
■Warning message in radar cruise mode (if equipped)
In the following cases, the warning message may not be displayed even if vehicle-to-
vehicle distance decreases:
●When your vehicle and the vehicle ahead are traveling at the same speed or the
vehicle ahead is traveling more quickly than your vehicle
●When the vehicle ahead is traveling at a very low speed
●Immediately after cruise control speed is set
●At the instant the accelerator pedal is depressed
■The LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) lane departure warning function (if equipped)
In the following cases, the warning message will not be displayed even if a lane line is
crossed.
●When the vehicle speed deviates from the operating range of the LKA system
functions
●When the lane lines cannot be recognized
●When the steering wheel is turned as far as necessary to cause the vehicle to
change lanes
■Open door warning message
The open door warning message continues to display until a door or the trunk is fully
closed, even if the engine switch is turned off. However, approximately 20 minutes
after a door or the trunk is not fully closed, the battery-saving function operates and
the display turns off even though a door or the trunk is not fully closed.
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5007-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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InteriorbuzzerExterior
buzzerWarning messageDetailsCorrection procedure
Once
The driver’s door
was opened and
closed with the
engine switch
turned off and then
the engine switch
was put in ACCES-
SORY mode twice
without the engine
being started.
Press the
engine
switch while
depressing
the brake
pedal.
During an engine
starting procedure
in the event that the
electronic key was
not functioning
properly ( →P. 5 2 1 ) ,
the engine switch
was touched with
the electronic key.
Press the
engine
switch
within 10
seconds of
the buzzer
sounding.
Once
The steering lock
could not be
released within 3
seconds of the
engine switch being
pressed.
Press the
engine
switch while
depressing
the brake
pedal and
moving the
steering
wheel left
and right.
Once
The engine switch
has been turned off
with the shift lever
in a position other
than P or N.
Shift the
shift lever to
P.
(Flashes)
(Flashes)
(Flashes)
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5137-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
CAUTION
■When using the compact spare tire
●Remember that the compact spare tire provided is specifically designed for use
with your vehicle. Do not use your compact spare tire on another vehicle.
●Do not use more than one compact spare tire simultaneously.
●Replace the compact spare tire with a standard tire as soon as possible.
●Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt steering, sudden braking and shifting opera-
tions that cause sudden engine braking.
■When the compact spare tire is attached
The vehicle speed may not be correctly detected, and the following systems may
not operate correctly:
Also, not only can the following system not be utilized fully, but it may even nega-
tively affect the drive-train components:
•AWD system
• ABS & Brake assist
•VSC
•TRAC
•Cruise control
• Dynamic radar cruise control (if equipped)
• PCS (if equipped)
•EPS
• AFS (if equipped)
• LDH (if equipped) • DRS (if equipped)
• AVS (if equipped)
• LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist)
(if equipped)
• VGRS (if equipped)
• Lexus parking assist monitor
• Intuitive parking assist (if equipped)
• Navigation system (if equipped)
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5167-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GS350_OM_OM30F69U_(U)One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
●One or both of the battery terminals may be disconnected.
●The battery may be discharged. (
→P. 5 2 3 )
●There may be a malfunction in the steering lock system.
Contact your Lexus dealer if the problem cannot be repaired, or if repair proce-
dures are unknown.
When the engine does not start, the following steps can be used as an
interim measure to start the engine if the engine switch is functioning nor-
mally:
Set the parking brake.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Turn the engine switch to ACCESSORY mode.
Press and hold the engine switch for about 15 seconds while depress-
ing the brake pedal firmly.
Even if the engine can be started using the above steps, the system may be
malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
The starter motor does not turn over, the interior lights and head-
lights do not turn on, or the horn does not sound.
Emergency start function
1
2
3
4
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8-1. Specifications
Your Lexus vehicle is filled with “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” at the fac-
tory.
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 running.
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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8-1. Specifications
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pres-
sureTire pressure when the vehicle has been parked for
three hours or more, or has not been driven more
than 1 mile or 1.5 km under that condition
Maximum inflation pres-
sureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which a tire
may be inflated, shown on the sidewall of the tire
Recommended inflation
pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a man-
ufacturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those standard
items which may be replaced) of automatic transmis-
sion, power steering, power brakes, power windows,
power seats, radio and heater, to the extent that these
items are available as factory-installed equipment
(whether installed or not)
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard equip-
ment, including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil and
coolant, and if so equipped, air conditioning and
additional weight optional engine
Maximum loaded vehicle
weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants speci-
fied in the second column of Table 1
* that follows
Occupant distributionDistribution of occupants in a vehicle as specified in
the third column of Table 1
* below
Production options weight
The combined weight of installed regular production
options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in excess of the
standard items which they replace, not previously
considered in curb weight or accessory weight,
including heavy duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack,
heavy duty battery, and special trim
RimA metal support for a tire or a tire and tube assembly
upon which the tire beads are seated
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590What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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●Did you press the engine switch while firmly depressing the
brake pedal? (→P. 177)
●Is the shift lever in P? ( →P. 1 8 0 )
●Is the electronic key anywhere detectable inside the vehicle?
(→ P. 1 1 0 )
●Is the steering wheel unlocked? ( →P. 181)
●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted?
In this case, the engine can be started in a temporary way.
(→ P. 5 2 1 )
●Is the battery discharged? ( →P. 523)
●Is the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode?
If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake
pedal with the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode
(→ P. 5 1 7 )
●It is locked automatically to prevent theft of the vehicle.
(→P. 1 8 0 )
If you think something is wrong
The engine does not start
The shift lever cannot be shifted from P even if you depress the
brake pedal
The steering wheel cannot be turn ed after the engine is stopped
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597Alphabetical index
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Daytime running light system ............199
DefoggerFront windshield ................................ 309
Outside rear view mirrors ............. 324
Rear window ........................................ 324
Differential Front differential ................................. 540
Rear differential .................................. 540
Dimension ............................................... 534
Dinghy towing.......................................... 176
Display
12.3-inch display.................................295
Dynamic radar crui se control....... 218
Lexus night view ................................. 278
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) ......... 237
Multi-information display ..................84
Trip information .................................... 85
Warning message .............................478
Do-it-yourself maintenance ............. 389
Door courtesy lights Location .................................................. 327
Wattage ..................................................543
Doors...........................................................123
Automatic door locking and unlocking system.................... 125
Door glasses ........................................... 151
Door lock .................................................123
Open door warning buzzer.............. 111
Open door warning light.................471
Outside rear view mirrors .............. 148
Rear door child-protector...............124 Driver’s seat position memory.......... 136
Driving position memory................. 137
Memory recall function ....................139
Power easy access system .............136
Driving ........................................................ 160 Break-in tips ........................................... 162
Correct driving posture .................... 28
Driving mode select switch .......... 243
Procedures ............................................ 160
Winter drive tips ................................ 283
DRS (Dynamic Rear Steering) ........249 Function .................................................. 249
Warning message............................. 484
DVD player
*
Dynamic radar cruise control ...........218 Function ....................................................218
Warning message.................. 481, 488
Dynamic Rear Steering (DRS) ........249
Function .................................................. 249
Warning message............................. 484
Eco drive mode......................................243
Eco Driving Indicator .................... 90, 94
EDR (Event data recorder)................... 10
Electric Power Steering (EPS) ........249 Function .................................................. 249
Warning light ....................................... 469
Warning message............................. 483
Electronic key .......................................... 104
Battery-saving function ......................113
If the electronic key does not operate properly ............................520
Replacing the battery ...................... 425
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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