2015 Lexus GS350 differential

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4-1. Before driving
NOTICE
■When encountering flooded roads
Do not drive on a road that has flooded after heavy rain etc. Doing so may cause
the following serious damage to the vehicle:
●Engine stalling
●Short in electrical components
●Engine damage caused by water immersion
In the event that you drive on a flooded road and the vehicle is flooded, be sure to
have your Lexus dealer check the following:
●Brake function
●Changes in quantity and quality of oil and fluid used for the engine, transmission,
transfer (AWD models), differential, etc.
●Lubricant condition for the propeller shaft, bearings and suspension joints (where
possible), and the function of all joints, bearings, etc.

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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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GS350_OM_OM30E15U_(U)
Daytime running light system ............199
DefoggerFront windshield .................................... 311
Outside rear view mirrors .............326
Rear window ........................................326
Differential Front differential ..................................542
Rear differential ...................................542
Dimension ............................................... 536
Dinghy towing.......................................... 176
Display 12.3-inch display................................. 297
Dynamic radar cruise control....... 219
Lexus night view ................................. 279
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) ........ 238
Multi-information display ..................84
Trip information .................................... 85
Warning message ............................ 480
Do-it-yourself maintenance ...............391
Door courtesy lights Location ..................................................329
Wattage ................................................. 545
Doors...........................................................123 Automatic door locking and unlocking system.................... 125
Door glasses ........................................... 151
Door lock .................................................123
Open door warning buzzer.............. 111
Open door warning light............... 473
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 .......... 244
Procedures ............................................ 160
Winter drive tips ................................ 284
DRS (Dynamic Rear Steering) ....... 250 Function ..................................................250
Warning message.............................486
DVD player
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Dynamic radar cruise control ........... 219 Function .................................................... 219
Warning message................ 483, 490
Dynamic Rear Steering (DRS) ....... 250 Function ..................................................250
Warning message.............................486
Eco drive mode......................................244
Eco Driving Indicator .................... 90, 94
EDR (Event data recorder)................... 10
Electric Power Steering (EPS) ....... 250 Function ..................................................250
Warning light ......................................... 471
Warning message.............................485
Electronic key .......................................... 104 Battery-saving function ......................113
If the electronic key does not operate properly ............................ 522
Replacing the battery .......................427
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

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GS350_OM_OM30E15U_(U)
Main display............................................ 298
MaintenanceDo-it-yourself maintenance........... 391
General maintenance .................... 386
Maintenance data ............................. 536
Maintenance requirements.......... 383
Malfunction indicator lamp ................ 471
Master warning light ........................... 473
Meter ..............................................................81 Head-up display.................................... 92
Indicators................................................... 79
Instrument panel light control ......... 82
Meters.......................................................... 81
Multi-information display ..................84
Warning lights ........................................ 77
Micro dust and pollen filter ............... 315
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror ..................... 146
Outside rear view mirror defoggers ...........................................326
Outside rear view mirrors .............. 148
Vanity mirrors ...................................... 342
Moon roof................................................. 155 Door lock linked moon roof operation ..................... 156
Jam protection function ................... 156
Operation ............................................... 155
Warning message ............................ 488
MP3 disc
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Multi-information display..................... 84 Dynamic radar cruise control ....... 219
Lane-Keeping Assist ....................... 238
Language..................................................88
Switching the display .......................... 85
Trip information ..................................... 85
Warning message............................ 480
Navigation system
*
Noise from under vehicle ........................8
Odometer .................................................... 81
Oil Engine oil ...............................................538
Front differential oil ........................... 542
Rear differential oil ............................ 542
Opener Hood........................................................ 394
Trunk .......................................................... 127
Outer foot lights Outer foot lights ................................. 329
Replacing light bulbs .......................455
Wattage .................................................545
Outside rear view mirrors ..................148 Adjusting and folding ........................148
Blind spot monitor ............................268
Linked mirror function when reversing..................................149
Mirror position memory ..................136
Outside rear view mirror defoggers............................ 326
Outside temperature display ............. 85
Overheating, Engine .......................... 529
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