2015 Lexus GS350 parking brake

5217-2. 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 1 )
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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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5718-2. 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.

593What 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. 473)
●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. 470, 480)
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

597Alphabetical index
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Armrest door ......................................... 357
Ashtrays.................................................... 344
Assist grip ................................................ 359
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 ............. 519
M mode ................................................... 187
Paddle shift switches ......................... 186
AUX port
*
Auxiliary boxes ...................................... 338
AVS (Adaptive Variable Suspension system).......................... 250 Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 454
Wattage .................................................545
Battery ...................................................... 406 Battery checking ................................406
If the vehicle battery is discharged .................................... 525
Preparing and checking before winter.................................................... 284
Warning light ......................................... 471
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) ............... 268
Bluetooth
®*
Brake Fluid .......................................................... 542
Parking brake ........................................ 192
Warning light ........................... 470, 472
Warning message............................ 480
Brake assist ..............................................249
Break-in tips ............................................. 162
Brightness control Instrument panel light control ........ 82
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ............... 268 Blind Spot Monitor function..........272
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function................................................ 275
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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..................................................470
If a warning light turns on...............470
If a warning message is displayed ....................................... 480
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........ 522
If the engine will not start................. 517
If the parking brake cannot be released ....................... 520
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ............. 519
If the vehicle battery is discharged ........................................ 525
If you have a flat tire ......................... 504
If you think something is wrong.............................................. 468
If your vehicle becomes stuck ......................................................532
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ........... 461
If your vehicle needs to be towed .......................................462
If your vehicle overheats ................529
Emergency flashers ............................. 460
Engine Accessory mode................................. 178
Compartment......................................397
Engine switch ......................................... 177
Hood ........................................................394
How to start the engine .................... 177
Identification number .......................537
If the engine will not start................. 517
Ignition switch (engine switch) .................................. 177
Overheating .........................................529 Engine compartment cover............. 398
Engine coolant ...................................... 402
Capacity.................................................540
Checking ............................................... 402
Preparing and checking before winter .................................... 284
Engine coolant temperature gauge .......................................................... 81
Engine immobilizer system ..................70
Engine oil ................................................. 399 Capacity.................................................538
Checking ............................................... 399
Oil level warning message ...........489
Oil pressure warning message.............................481
Preparing and checking before winter .................................... 284
Engine oil maintenance data ........... 384
Engine switch ........................................... 177
Enhanced VSC ......................................249
EPS (Electric Power Steering) ............. 250 Function ..................................................250
Warning light ......................................... 471
Warning message.............................485
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 ....................... 520
Operation ............................................... 192
Parking brake engaged warning buzzer .............................. 489
Parking brake engaged warning message .......................... 489
Parking lights ............................................196 Light switch ............................................ 196
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 455
Welcome light illumination control ......................... 107
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ............ 259 Function ..................................................259
PCS OFF switch ................................. 261
Warning light ....................................... 472
Warning message .......................482, 491, 496
Personal lights........................................ 330
Power easy access system .................136
Power outlets ......................................... 345
Power steering (Electric Power
Steering system) ................................ 250 Warning light .........................................471
Warning message ............................ 485
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)............ 259 Function .................................................. 259
PCS OFF switch .................................. 261
Warning light ........................................472
Warning message....................... 482, 491, 496
Radar cruise control (dynamic radar cruise control).......................... 219
Radiator.................................................... 404
Radio
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RBDS (Radio Broadcast Data Systems)
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Rear air conditioning system............. 321
Rear personal lights ............................ 330
Rear side marker lights ........................ 196 Light switch.............................................196
Replacing light bulbs .......................455
Welcome light illumination control ..........................107
Rear door sunshades.......................... 355
Rear seat heaters ................................. 349
Rear sunshade....................................... 354 Operation.............................................. 354
Reverse operation feature ............355
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.