GS350_300_GS F_OM_OM30G34U_(U)
5438-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Overall widthThe linear distance between the exteriors of the side-
walls of an inflated tire, including elev ations due to label-
ing, decorations, or protective bands or ribs
Passenger car tire
A tire intended for use on passenger cars, multipurpose
passenger vehicles, and trucks, that have a gross vehicle
weight rating (GVWR) of 10,000 lb. or less.
PlyA layer of rubber-coat ed parallel cords
Ply separationA parting of rubber compou nd between adjacent plies
Pneumatic tire
A mechanical device made of rubber, chemicals, fabric
and steel or other materials, that, when mounted on an
automotive wheel, provides the traction and contains
the gas or fluid that sustains the load
Radial ply tire
A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that extend to
the beads are laid at substa ntially 90 degrees to the
centerline of the tread
Reinforced tire A tire designed to operate at higher loads and at higher
inflation pressures than the corresponding standard tire
Section width
The linear distance between the exteriors of the side-
walls of an inflated tire, excluding elevations due to
labeling, decoration, or protective bands
SidewallThat portion of a tire between the tread and bead
Sidewall separationThe parting of the rubber compound from the cord
material in the sidewall
Snow tire
A tire that attains a traction index equal to or greater
than 110, compared to the ASTM E-1136 Standard Ref-
erence Test Tire, when using the snow traction test as
described in ASTM F-1805-00, Standard Test Method
for Single Wheel Driving Traction in a Straight Line on
Snow-and Ice-Covered Surfaces, and which is marked
with an Alpine Symbol ( ) on at least one sidewall
Tire related termMeaning
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GS350_300_GS F_OM_OM30G34U_(U)8-3. Initialization
Items to initialize
*1: U.S.A. only
*2: GS350/GS300
The following items must be initialized for normal system operation after such
cases as the battery being reconnected
, or maintenance being performed on
the vehicle:
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Message indicating mainte-
nance is required
*1• After the maintenance is per- formedP. 366
Oil maintenance*2• After the maintenance is per-
formedP. 384
Tire pressure warning system
• When rotating the tires
• When changing the tire inflationpressure by changing traveling
speed or load weight, etc.
P. 395
579What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
GS350_300_GS F_OM_OM30G34U_(U)
●Vehicles with spare tire
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and replace the flat tire with the spare tire.
(→ P. 472)
●Vehicles without spare tire
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and repair the flat tire temporarily with the
emergency tire puncture repair kit. ( →P. 483)
●Try the procedure for when the vehicle becomes stuck in mud, dirt, or snow.
(→ P. 515)
When a problem has occurred
If you have a flat tire
The vehicle becomes stuck
584Alphabetical index
GS350_300_GS F_OM_OM30G34U_(U)
Eco drive mode ..................................... 273
Eco Driving Indicator............................. 85
Eco driving meter .................................... 92
EDR (Event data recorder) ...................10
Electric Power Steering (EPS) ....... 289Function ................................................. 289
Warning light .......................................435
Warning message .............................. 441
Electronic key ..........................................132 Battery-saving function .................... 152
If the electronic key does not operate properly.............................. 501
Replacing the battery ........................ 410
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds...........434
If a warning light turns on...............434
If a warning message is displayed ......................................... 441
If the electronic key does not operate properly ......... 501
If the engine will not start................ 497
If the parking brake cannot be released ....................... 499
If the vehicle battery is discharged ........................................ 504
If you have a flat tire ..............472, 483
If you think something is wrong............................................... 432
If your vehicle becomes stuck ...... 515
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency .............................425
If your vehicle needs to be towed .......................................426
If your vehicle overheats ............... 509 Emergency flashers .............................424
Emergency tire puncture repair
kit ............................................................. 483
Engine Accessory mode ................................ 198
Compartment ..................................... 376
Engine switch ........................................ 197
Hood........................................................ 373
How to start the engine.................... 197
Identification number.......................520
Ignition switch (engine switch.................................... 197
Overheating........................................ 509
Engine compartment cover..............379
Engine coolant ...................................... 386 Capacity................................................. 525
Checking ...............................................386
Preparing and checking before winter .................................... 296
Engine coolant temperature gauge ................................................ 86, 94
Engine immobilizer system .................. 72
Engine oil ...................................................381 Capacity................................................. 522
Checking ................................................ 381
Oil level warning message ............. 441
Oil pressure warning message............................. 441
Preparing and checking before winter .................................... 296
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585Alphabetical index
GS350_300_GS F_OM_OM30G34U_(U)
Engine oil maintenance data ........... 366
Engine switch ........................................... 197Auto power off function................... 199
Changing the engine switch modes ................................................... 198
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ..........425
Starting the engine ..............................197
EPS (Electric Power Steering) ....... 289 Function ................................................. 289
Warning light .......................................435
Warning message .............................. 441
Event data recorder (EDR) ...................10
Expert mode ........................................... 292
First-aid kit storage net ...................... 335
Flat tire Vehicles with spare tire .................. 472
Vehicles without spare tire .......... 483
Floor mats ................................................... 32
Fluid Automatic transmission ..................526
Brake ........................................................ 527
Washer ...................................................392
Footwell light .......................................... 327
Front passenger occupant classification system ............................ 52
Front personal lights............................ 328 Front seats .................................................158
Adjustment............................................. 158
Cleaning................................................. 362
Correct driving posture .................... 34
Driving position memory................ 160
Head restraints .....................................165
Power easy access system ............ 160
Seat heaters .......................................... 323
Seat position memory ...................... 160
Seat ventilators.................................... 323
Front side marker lights....................... 216 Light switch............................................. 216
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 420
Welcome light illumination control................................................... 138
Front turn signal lights .......................... 210 Replacing light bulbs ............ 419, 420
Turn signal lever ...................................210
Wattage ...................................................531
Fuel Capacity................................................... 521
Fuel gauge ...................................... 87, 94
Fuel pump shut off system ............ 433
Information............................................ 532
Type............................................................ 521
Warning light ....................................... 436
Warning messages ............................ 441
Fuel consumption Average fuel consumption............................ 102, 109
Average fuel consumption after refueling .......................... 102, 109
Current fuel consumption.... 102, 109
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593Alphabetical index
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S-FLOW mode ..................................... 309
Shift lever ................................................. 202Automatic transmission ..................202
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ........... 208
Shift lever light ....................................... 327
Shift lock system.................................... 207
Side airbags ............................................... 42
Side display ............................................. 306
Side marker lights...................................216 Light switch ............................................ 216
Replacing light bulbs ........................420
Welcome light illumination control ................................................... 138
Side mirrors ............................................... 171 Adjusting and folding.......................... 171
BSM (Blind spot monitor) .............278
Linked mirror function when reversing ..................................173
Mirror position memory .................. 160
Side turn signal lights ........................... 210 Replacing light bulbs ........................420
Turn signal lever .................................. 210
Smart access system with push-button start ...................... 150 Antenna location ................................. 150
Entry functions .......................................137
Starting the engine ..............................197
Warning message .............................. 441
Snow mode ............................................. 203
Snow tires ................................................300 Spare tire .................................................. 472
Inflation pressure................................528
Storage location ................................. 473
Spark plug ............................................... 525
Specifications...........................................518
Speed indicator........................................ 95
Speedometer .................................... 87, 94
Sport mode .............................................. 273
Steering lock ............................................ 199 Column lock release .........................199
Steering lock system warning message........................... 470
Steering wheel ........................................168 Adjustment............................................. 168
Audio switches
*
Heated steering wheel ................... 322
Power easy access system ............ 160
Steering wheel position memory ............................. 160
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs ....................... 420
Storage feature ..................................... 330
Storage precautions ........................... 330
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck......... 515
Sun shade Rear ............................................................ 341
Rear door ................................................ 341
Roof ............................................................ 179
Sun visors................................................. 338
*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
595Alphabetical index
GS350_300_GS F_OM_OM30G34U_(U)
Tachometer ....................................... 87, 94Variable red zone................................. 97
Tail lights.....................................................216 Light switch ............................................ 216
Replacing light bulbs ........................420
Welcome light illumination control ................................................... 138
Talk switch
*
Telephone switches*
Theft deterrent system Alarm........................................................... 74
Engine immobilizer system.............. 72
Tire inflation pressure ......................... 528 Maintenance data ............................. 528
Tire inflation pressure display function ................................................394
Warning light .......................................436
Warning message .............................. 441
Tire information ..................................... 535 Glossary ................................................ 540
Size ............................................................537
Tire identification number..............537
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.............................................. 539
Tire pressure warning system ......... 394 Function ..................................................394
Initializing............................................... 395
Installing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters ................394
Registering ID codes ...................... 396
Warning light .......................................436
Warning message .............................. 441 Tires ........................................................... 393
Chains ..................................................... 298
Checking ............................................... 393
Emergency tire puncture repair kit ..............................................483
If you have a flat tire .............. 472, 483
Inflation pressure................................528
Information............................................535
Replacing ................................................472
Rotating tires ........................................ 394
Size ...........................................................528
Snow tires ............................................. 300
Spare tire.................................................472
Tire inflation pressure display function................................................ 394
Tire pressure warning system ..... 394
Warning light ....................................... 436
Warning message............................... 441
Tools ...........................................................473
Top tether strap ....................................... 68
Torque Vectoring Differential (TVD) ..................................................... 286
Total load capacity................................. 194
Towing Dinghy towing .......................................196
Emergency towing ........................... 426
Towing eyelet ...................................... 428
Trailer towing.........................................195
TRAC (Traction Control) Function ..................................................288
TRAC OFF switch ............................290
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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GS350_300_GS F_OM_OM30G34U_(U)GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch leverTrunk openerFuel filler door
P. 373 P. 143 P. 229
Hood lock release leverTire inflation pressure
P. 373
P. 528
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference) 17.5 gal. (66.3 L, 14.6 Imp.gal.)
Fuel type
Unleaded gasoline only P. 521
Cold tire inflation
pressure P. 528
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill —
reference) P. 522
Engine oil type
P. 522