2015 Lexus GS350 hood release

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6-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ................. 376
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle inte rior..................380
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requ irements ... 383
General mainte nance.............. 386
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .................................... 390
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions................................. 391
Hood ............................................... 394
Positioning a floor jack............. 395
Engine compartment ................397
Tires................................................... 410
Tire inflation pressure ............... 420
Wheels ........................................... 423
Air conditioning filter ............... 425
Electronic key battery...............427
Checking and replacing fuses.............................................. 429
Headlight aim .............................. 442
Light bulbs .................................... 444 7-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers .................. 460
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency...... 461
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency If your vehicle needs to be towed.................................462
If you think something is wrong ................ 468
Fuel pump shut off system ...... 469
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds......470
If a warning message is displayed ................................480
If you have a flat tire .................. 504
If the engine will not start .......... 517
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .......................519
If the parking brake cannot be released ................................ 520
If the electronic key does not operate properly ..................... 522
If the vehicle battery is discharged............................. 525
If your vehicle overheats ......... 529
If the vehicle becomes stuck ............................................. 532
6Maintenance and care7When trouble arises

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Multi-information display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 84
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 84
When the warning messages are displayed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 480
Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P . 192
Applying/releasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 192
Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 285
Warning buzzer/message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 472, 485
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. 409
Warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 494
Emergency flasher switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 460
Trunk opener. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 1 2 7
Hood lock release lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 394
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 145
Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 145
Driving position memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 136
Air conditioning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 301
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 301
Rear window defogger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 326
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..................................................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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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 ........ 522
Key number plate ............................... 104
Keyless entry ...............................107, 120
Mechanical key .................................... 104
Replacing the battery ....................... 427
Warning buzzer ...................................... 111
Wireless remote control key ........ 120
Knee airbags ............................................. 36
Language (multi-information display) ............... 88
LATCH anchors ...................................... 60
LDH (Lexus Dynamic Handling system) .............................. 250
Lever Auxiliary catch lever .........................394
Hood lock release lever .................394
Internal trunk release lever............. 130
Shift lever ................................................. 184
Turn signal lever .................................. 190
Wiper lever ...........................................202
Lexus Dynamic Handling system (LDH)...................................... 250 Lexus Enform
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Lexus Enform Safety Connect ....... 368
Lexus night view ....................................278
Lexus parking assist monitor
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License plate lights ................................ 196
Light switch.............................................196
Replacing light bulbs .......................455
Welcome light illumination control ..........................107
Lights Fog light switch .....................................201
Headlight switch ..................................196
Illuminated entry system................... 331
Interior light...........................................330
Interior lights list.................................. 329
Personal lights .....................................330
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 447
Trunk light................................................128
Turn signal lever .................................. 190
Vanity lights .......................................... 342
Wattage .................................................545
Welcome light illumination control....................................................107
Light bulbs Replacing ............................................... 447
Wattage .................................................545
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) .............234 Operation.............................................. 236
Warning messages .................... 483, 491, 492
Lock steering column.......................... 180
Low profile tire ........................................ 415
Luggage hook ....................................... 339
Luggage security system .................... 128
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Transmission............................................ 184Automatic transmission ................... 184
Driving mode select switch .......... 244
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .................................... 519
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 ... 488
Power trunk opener and closer ... 127
Smart access system with push-button start ...................108
Trunk closer switch ............................ 128
Trunk easy closer ................................ 129
Trunk features ......................................339
Trunk grip ............................................... 128
Trunk light ............................................... 128
Trunk opener main switch.............. 128
Trunk opener switch .......................... 127
Trunk storage extension.................357
Wireless remote control ................. 120
Trunk light ................................................. 128 Trunk light ............................................... 128
Wattage ................................................. 545
Turn signal lights .................................... 190 Replacing light bulbs ........... 449, 453
Turn signal lever .................................. 190
Wattage ................................................. 545
USB port
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Utility hook .............................................. 360 Vanity lights .............................................342
Vanity lights .......................................... 342
Wattage .................................................545
Vanity mirrors ............................................ 342
Variable Gear Ratio Steering (VGRS) ..................................................249 Function .................................................. 249
Warning message.............................485
VDIM (Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Manag ement).............. 250
Vehicle data recordings...........................9
Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management (VDIM)..................... 250
Vehicle identification number .........537
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)......................................................249
Ventilators (seat ventilators) ........... 349
VGRS (Variable Gear Ratio Steering) ...249 Function .................................................. 249
Warning message.............................485
Voice command system
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VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) .............249
Warning buzzers Brake system ....................................... 470
Downshifting ......................................... 188
Key reminder ....................................... 499
Open door ........................................... 487
Open moon roof .............................. 488
Open hood........................................... 487
Open trunk .......................................... 488
Open window .................................... 488
Seat belt reminder............................. 473
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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch leverTrunk openerFuel filler door
P. 394 P. 127 P. 212
Hood lock release leverTire inflation pressure
P. 3 9 4
P. 5 4 3
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference) 17.5 gal. (66.3 L, 14.6 Imp.gal.)
Fuel type
Unleaded gasoline only P. 210, 538
Cold tire inflation
pressure P. 5 4 3
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 8