2015 Lexus GS350 parking brake

5197-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Remove the plug.
Insert the tool and press it down
firmly while turning it counter-
clockwise until it stops.
■Manual operation of the parking brake
The parking brake canno t be set manually.
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CAUTION
■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 oper ate and turn the inserted parking brake
release tool, resulting in an injury.

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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 provide traction.
Restart the engine.
Shift the shift lever to D or R and release the parking brake. Then, while
exercising 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:
Press to turn off TRAC. ( P. 2 5 0 )
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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.
Pedal free play0.04 — 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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5698-2. Customization
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Vehicle specifications
■Vehicle customization
●When the speed linked door locking function and shift position linked door locking
function are both on, the door lock operates as follows.
• When shifting the shift lever to any position other than P, all the doors will be
locked.
• If the vehicle is started with all the d oors locked, the speed linked door locking
function would not operate.
• If the vehicle is started with any door unlocked, the speed linked door locking
function will operate.
●When the smart access system with push-button start is off, the selecting door to
unlock cannot be customized.
●When the doors remain closed after unlocking the doors and the automatic door
lock function (time elapsed before the automatic door lock function is activated if a
door is not opened after being unlocked) ac tivates, the signals will be generated in
accordance with the operation signal (buzzers) and the operation signal (emer-
gency flashers) settings.
■When customizing using the Remote Touch
Stop the vehicle in a safe place, apply the parking brake, and shift the shift lever to P.
Also, to prevent battery discharge, leave the engine running while customizing the
features.
CAUTION
■During customization
As the engine needs to be running during customization, ensure that the vehicle is
parked in a place with adequate ventilatio n. In a closed area such as a garage,
exhaust gases including harmful carbon mo noxide (CO) may collect and enter the
vehicle. This may lead to death or a serious health hazard.
NOTICE
■During customization
To prevent battery discharge, ensure that the engine is running while customizing
features.

591What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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●Is the window lock switch pressed?
The power window except for the one at the driver’s seat can-
not be operated if the window lock switch is pressed. (P. 151)
●The auto power off function will be operated if the vehicle is left
in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode (the engine is not
running) for a period of time. ( P. 180)
●The seat belt remind er light is flashing
Are the driver and the front passenger wearing the seat belts?
( P. 471)
●The parking brake indicator is on
Is the parking brake released? ( P. 1 9 2 )
Depending on the situation, ot her types of warning buzzer may
also sound. ( P. 468, 478)
The windows do not open or close by operating the power win-
dow switches
The engine switch is turned off automatically
A warning buzzer sounds during driving

595Alphabetical index
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Armrest door ......................................... 355
Ashtrays.................................................... 342
Assist grip ................................................ 357
Audio input
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Audio system*
Automatic headlight leveling system ......................................................199
Automatic light control system ......................................................196
Automatic transmission ...................... 184 If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ............. 517
M mode ................................................... 187
Paddle shift switches ......................... 186
AUX port
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Auxiliary boxes ...................................... 336
AVS (Adaptive Variable Suspension system).......................... 249 Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 452
Wattage ................................................. 543
Battery ...................................................... 404 Battery checking ................................ 404
If the vehicle battery is discharged .................................... 523
Preparing and checking before winter.................................................... 283
Warning light ....................................... 469
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) ................ 267
Bluetooth
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Brake Fluid ..........................................................540
Parking brake ........................................ 192
Warning light .......................... 468, 470
Warning message............................. 478
Brake assist ............................................. 248
Break-in tips ............................................. 162
Brightness control Instrument panel light control ........ 82
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ................ 267 Blind Spot Monitor function........... 271
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function.................................................274
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

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Emergency, in case ofIf a warning buzzer sounds................................................. 468
If a warning light turns on.............. 468
If a warning message is displayed ........................................478
If the electronic key does not operate properly ....... 520
If the engine will not start................. 515
If the parking brake cannot be released ......................... 518
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ............. 517
If the vehicle battery is discharged .........................................523
If you have a flat tire ......................... 502
If you think something is wrong.............................................. 466
If your vehicle becomes stuck ..................................................... 530
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ......... 459
If your vehicle needs to be towed ...................................... 460
If your vehicle overheats ................ 527
Emergency flashers ............................. 458
Engine Accessory mode................................. 178
Compartment..................................... 395
Engine switch ......................................... 177
Hood ........................................................392
How to start the engine .................... 177
Identification number ...................... 535
If the engine will not start................. 515
Ignition switch (engine switch) .................................. 177
Overheating ......................................... 527 Engine compartment cover............. 396
Engine coolant ...................................... 400
Capacity.................................................538
Checking .............................................. 400
Preparing and checking before winter .................................... 283
Engine coolant temperature gauge .......................................................... 81
Engine immobilizer system ..................70
Engine oil ..................................................397 Capacity.................................................536
Checking ............................................... 397
Oil level warning message ........... 487
Oil pressure warning message........................... 479
Preparing and checking before winter .................................... 283
Engine oil maintenance data ........... 382
Engine switch ........................................... 177
Enhanced VSC ..................................... 248
EPS (Electric Power Steering) ..............249 Function .................................................. 249
Warning light ....................................... 469
Warning message.............................483
Event data recorder (EDR)................... 10

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Paddle shift switches ............................ 186
Parking assist sensors (intuitive parking assist)
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Parking brake...........................................192 If the parking brake cannot be released ......................... 518
Operation ............................................... 192
Parking brake engaged warning buzzer ...............................487
Parking brake engaged warning message ...........................487
Parking lights ............................................196 Light switch ............................................ 196
Replacing light bulbs ........................453
Welcome light illumination control ......................... 107
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ............ 258 Function ................................................. 258
PCS OFF switch ............................... 260
Warning light .......................................470
Warning message .................... 480, 489, 494
Personal lights........................................ 328
Power easy access system .................136
Power outlets ......................................... 343
Power steering (Electric Power
Steering system) ................................ 249 Warning light ...................................... 469
Warning message ............................ 483
Power trunk opener and closer ....... 127 Power windows........................................ 151
Door lock linked window operation ...........................153
Jam protection function.................... 152
Operation................................................. 151
Window lock switch ........................... 151
Pre-Collision System (PCS)............ 258 Function ..................................................258
PCS OFF switch ................................ 260
Warning light ....................................... 470
Warning message.....................480, 489, 494
Radar cruise control (dynamic radar cruise control).......................... 218
Radiator.................................................... 402
Radio
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RBDS (Radio Broadcast Data Systems)
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Rear air conditioning system............. 319
Rear personal lights ............................ 328
Rear side marker lights ........................ 196 Light switch.............................................196
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 453
Welcome light illumination control ..........................107
Rear door sunshades.......................... 353
Rear seat heaters ..................................347
Rear sunshade....................................... 352 Operation.............................................. 352
Reverse operation feature ............ 353
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.