2015 Lexus GS350 hood release

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6-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ................. 374
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle inte rior.................. 378
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requ irements .... 381
General maintenance.............. 384
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ....................................388
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions................................ 389
Hood ............................................... 392
Positioning a floor jack............. 393
Engine compartment ............... 395
Tires..................................................408
Tire inflation pressure ................ 418
Wheels ............................................. 421
Air conditioning filter ............... 423
Electronic key battery.............. 425
Checking and replacing fuses...............................................427
Headlight aim .............................. 440
Light bulbs .................................... 442 7-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers .................. 458
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency.... 459
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency If your vehicle needs to be towed................................ 460
If you think something is wrong ................ 466
Fuel pump shut off system .......467
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds..... 468
If a warning message is displayed .................................478
If you have a flat tire .................. 502
If the engine will not start ..........515
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ....................... 517
If the parking brake cannot be released ................................. 518
If the electronic key does not operate properly ..................... 520
If the vehicle battery is discharged............................. 523
If your vehicle overheats ..........527
If the vehicle becomes stuck ............................................. 530
6Maintenance and care7When trouble arises

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Multi-information display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 84
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 84
When the warning messages are displayed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 478
Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P . 192
Applying/releasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 192
Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 284
Warning buzzer/message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 470, 483
Turn signal lever. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 190
Headlight switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 196
Headlights/parking lights/tail lights/daytime running lights . . . . . . . . . . .P. 196
Fog lights
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Windshield wiper and washer switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 202
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 202
Adding washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 407
Warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 492
Emergency flasher switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 458
Trunk opener. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 1 2 7
Hood lock release lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 392
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 145
Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 145
Driving position memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 136
Air conditioning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 299
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 299
Rear window defogger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 324
Audio system
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Trunk opener main switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 128
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*2: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Hood
Pull the hood lock release lever.
The hood will pop up slightly.
Pull up the auxiliary catch lever
and lift the hood.
Release the lock from the inside of the vehicle to open the hood.
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CAUTION
■Pre-driving check
Check that the hood is fully closed and locked.
If the hood is not locked properly, it may open while the vehicle is in motion and
cause an accident, which may result in death or serious injury.

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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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Keyless entry ............................................107Smart access system with push-button start ................... 107
Wireless remote control ................. 120
Keys............................................................. 104 Battery-saving function ...................... 113
Electronic key ....................................... 104
Engine switch ......................................... 177
If the electronic key does not operate properly ....... 520
Key number plate ............................... 104
Keyless entry ...............................107, 120
Mechanical key .................................... 104
Replacing the battery .......................425
Warning buzzer ...................................... 111
Wireless remote control key ........ 120
Knee airbags ............................................. 36
Language (multi-information display) ............... 88
LATCH anchors ...................................... 60
LDH (Lexus Dynamic Handling system) .............................. 249
Lever Auxiliary catch lever .........................392
Hood lock release lever .................392
Internal trunk release lever............. 130
Shift lever ................................................. 184
Turn signal lever .................................. 190
Wiper lever ...........................................202
Lexus Dynamic Handling system (LDH)...................................... 249 Lexus Enform
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Lexus Enform Safety Connect ....... 366
Lexus night view .................................... 277
Lexus parking assist monitor
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License plate lights ................................ 196
Light switch.............................................196
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 453
Welcome light illumination control ..........................107
Lights Fog light switch .....................................201
Headlight switch ..................................196
Illuminated entry system................. 329
Interior light........................................... 328
Interior lights list...................................327
Personal lights ..................................... 328
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 445
Trunk light................................................128
Turn signal lever .................................. 190
Vanity lights ..........................................340
Wattage ................................................. 543
Welcome light illumination control....................................................107
Light bulbs Replacing ............................................... 445
Wattage ................................................. 543
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) ............ 233 Operation.............................................. 235
Warning messages ................... 481, 489, 490
Lock steering column.......................... 180
Low profile tire ........................................ 413
Luggage hook ........................................337
Luggage security system .................... 128
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Transmission............................................ 184Automatic transmission ................... 184
Driving mode select switch .......... 243
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .................................... 517
M mode ................................................... 187
Paddle shift switches ......................... 186
Trip information........................................ 85
Trip meters ...................................................81
Trunk ............................................................ 127 Internal trunk release lever............. 130
Jam protection function ................... 129
Luggage security system ................ 128
Open trunk warning message ... 486
Power trunk opener and closer ... 127
Smart access system with push-button start ...................108
Trunk closer switch ............................ 128
Trunk easy closer ................................ 129
Trunk features ...................................... 337
Trunk grip ............................................... 128
Trunk light ............................................... 128
Trunk opener main switch.............. 128
Trunk opener switch .......................... 127
Trunk storage extension................ 355
Wireless remote control ................. 120
Trunk light ................................................. 128 Trunk light ............................................... 128
Wattage ..................................................543
Turn signal lights .................................... 190 Replacing light bulbs ............. 447, 451
Turn signal lever .................................. 190
Wattage ..................................................543
USB port
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Utility hook ..............................................358 Vanity lights ............................................ 340
Vanity lights ..........................................340
Wattage ................................................. 543
Vanity mirrors ............................................340
Variable Gear Ratio Steering (VGRS) ................................................. 248 Function .................................................. 248
Warning message.............................483
VDIM (Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management)...............249
Vehicle data recordings...........................9
Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management (VDIM)......................249
Vehicle identification number ........ 535
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)..................................................... 248
Ventilators (seat ventilators) ............347
VGRS (Variable Gear Ratio Steering) .. 248 Function .................................................. 248
Warning message.............................483
Voice command system
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VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) ............ 248
Warning buzzers Brake system .......................................468
Downshifting ......................................... 188
Key reminder ....................................... 497
Open door ...........................................485
Open moon roof ...............................486
Open hood...........................................485
Open trunk ...........................................486
Open window .....................................486
Seat belt reminder............................... 471
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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch leverTrunk openerFuel filler door
P. 392 P. 127 P. 211
Hood lock release leverTire inflation pressure
P. 3 9 2
P. 5 4 1
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference) 17.5 gal. (66.3 L, 14.6 Imp.gal.)
Fuel type
Unleaded gasoline only P. 209, 536
Cold tire inflation
pressure P. 5 4 1
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill —
reference)qt. (L, Imp.qt.)
2WD AWD
With filter 6.6 (6.2, 5.5) 6.8 (6.4, 5.6)
Without filter 6.2 (5.9, 5.2) 6.3 (6.0, 5.3)
Engine oil type “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
Oil grade: ILSAC GF-5 multigrade engine oil
Recommended viscosity: SAE 0W-20
P. 5 3 6