15Pictorial index
GS350_300_GS F_OM_OM30G34U_(U)
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 137
Locking/unlocking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 137
Opening/closing the door glasses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 175
Locking/unlocking by using the mechanical key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 501
Warning lights/warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 436, 443
Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 223
Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 296
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer)*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 314
Precautions against car wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 360
Fuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 228
Refueling method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 228
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 521
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 393
Tire size/inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 528
Winter tires/tire chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 29 6
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 393
Coping with flat tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 472, 483
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 373
Opening. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 373
Engine compartment cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 379
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 522
Coping with overheat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 509
Warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 443
Headlights/front side marker lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 216
Front turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 210
Parking lights/daytime running lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 216
Side turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 210
1
2
3
4
5
Light bulbs of the exte rior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P. 418, Watts: P. 531)
*: If equipped
6
7
8
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GS350_300_GS F_OM_OM30G34U_(U)4-1. Before driving
■Drum-in-disc type parking brake system
Your vehicle has a drum-in-disc type parking brake system. This type of brake system
needs bedding-down of the brake shoes peri
odically or whenever the parking brake
shoes and/or drum are replaced. Have your Lexus dealer perform the bedding down
operation.
■Operating your vehicle in a foreign country
Comply with the relevant vehicle registration laws and confirm the availability of the cor-
rect fuel. ( →P. 521)
■Brake pads and discs
●F SPORT models of GS350/GS300, and GS F: The brake pads and discs are
designed for use under high load conditions . Therefore, brake noise may be generated
depending on the vehicle speed, braking force and vehicle environment (temperature,
humidity, etc.).
●GS F: In order to achieve steady braking performance even during high-load sporty
driving, brake pads that include a large amount of iron are used. As a result, rust may
form if the vehicle is parked for a long time with wet brake pads or disc rotors, causing
them to stick. When parts are stuck, abnormal noise or vibration may occur during
driving, so lightly depress the accelerator pedal and drive slowly. (Before parking the
vehicle after it is washed, drive slowly an d apply the brakes several times to dry the
parts.)
■Idling time before engine stop (GS300)
To prevent damage to the turbocharger, allow the engine to idle immediately after high-
load driving.
Driving conditionIdling time
Normal city driving or high-speed driving (at the high-
way speed limit or recommended speed)Not necessary
Steep hill driving or continuo us driving (race track driv-
ing etc.)Approximately 1 minute
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GS350_300_GS F_OM_OM30G34U_(U)4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap
●Turn the engine switch off and ensure that all the doors and windows are
closed.
●Confirm the type of fuel.
■Fuel types
→
P. 532
■Fuel tank opening for unleaded gasoline
To help prevent incorrect fueling, your vehi cle has a fuel tank opening that only accom-
modates the specia l nozzle on unleaded fuel pumps.
Perform the following steps to open the fuel tank cap:
Before refueling the vehicle
WARNING
■When refueling the vehicle
Observe the following precautions while refueling the vehicle. Failure to do so may
result in death or serious injury.
●After exiting the vehicle and before opening the fuel door, touch an unpainted metal
surface to discharge any static electricity. It is important to discharge static electricity
before refueling because sparks resulting fr om static electricity can cause fuel vapors
to ignite while refueling.
●Always hold the grips on the fuel tank cap and turn it slowly to remove it.
A whooshing sound may be heard when the fu el tank cap is loosened. Wait until the
sound cannot be heard before fully removing the cap. In hot weather, pressurized fuel
may spray out the filler neck and cause injury.
●Do not allow anyone that has not discharged static electricity from their body to come
close to an open fuel tank.
●Do not inhale vaporized fuel.
Fuel contains substances th at are harmful if inhaled.
●Do not smoke while refueling the vehicle.
Doing so may cause the fuel to ignite and cause a fire.
●Do not return to the vehicle or touch any pe rson or object that is statically charged.
This may cause static electricity to build up, resulting in a possible ignition hazard.
■When refueling
Observe the following precautions to prevent fuel overflowing from the fuel tank:
●Securely insert the fuel nozzle into the fuel filler neck.
●Stop filling the tank after the fuel nozzle automatically clicks off.
●Do not top off the fuel tank.
GS350_300_GS F_OM_OM30G34U_(U)
5218-1. Specifications
8
Vehicle specifications
GS350
GS300
GS F
Engine
Model3.5 L 6-cylinder (2GR-FKS)
Type6-cylinder V type, 4-cycle, gasoline
Bore and stroke3.70 × 3.27 in. (94.0 × 83.0 mm)
Displacement210.9 cu.in. (3456 cm3)
Valve clearanceAutomatic adjustmentDrive belt tension
Model2.0 L 4-cylinder with turbocharger (8AR-FTS)
Type4-cylinder in line, 4-cycle, gasoline
Bore and stroke3.39 × 3.39 in. (86.0 × 86.0 mm)
Displacement121.9 cu. in. (1998 cm3)
Valve clearanceAutomatic adjustmentDrive belt tension
Model5.0 L 8-cylinder (2UR-GSE)
Type8-cylinder V type, 4-cycle, gasoline
Bore and stroke3.70 × 3.52 in. (94.0 × 89.5 mm)
Displacement303.2 cu. in. (4969 cm3)
Valve clearance
(engine cold)Intake: 0.006 in. (0.15 mm)
Exhaust: 0.009 in. (0.22 mm)
Drive belt tensionAutomatic adjustment
Fuel
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline only
Octane Rating91 (Research Octane Number 96) or higher
Fuel tank capacity (Reference)17.5 gal. (66.3 L, 14.6 Imp.gal.)
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GS350_300_GS F_OM_OM30G34U_(U)8-1. Specifications
NOTICE
■Notice on fuel quality
●Do not use improper fuels. If improper fuels are used, the engine will be damaged.
●Do not use leaded gasoline.
Leaded gasoline can cause damage to your
vehicle’s three-way catalytic converters
causing the emission control system to malfunction.
●Do not use gasohol other than the type previously stated.
Other gasohol may cause fuel system damage or vehicle performance problems.
●Using unleaded gasoline with an octane numb er or rating lower than the level previ-
ously stated may cause pe rsistent heavy knocking.
At worst, this may lead to engine da mage and will void the vehicle warranty.
■Fuel-related poor driveability
If poor driveability (poor hot starting, vaporization, engine knocking, etc.) is encoun-
tered after using a different type of fuel, discontinue the use of that type of fuel.
■When refueling with gasohol
Take care not to spill gasohol. It can damage your vehicle’s paint.
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
F
591Alphabetical index
GS350_300_GS F_OM_OM30G34U_(U)
Radar cruise control (dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range) ............................... 258
Radiator ....................................................388
Radio
*
RBDS (Radio Broadcast Data Systems)
*
Rear air conditioning system .............319
Rear door sunshades ............................341
Rear personal lights............................. 328
Rear side marker lights ........................216 Light switch ............................................ 216
Replacing light bulbs ........................420
Welcome light illumination control ......................... 138
Rear seat heaters.................................. 323
Rear sunshade .........................................341 Operation ............................................... 341
Reverse operation feature............. 342 Rear turn signal lights ........................... 210
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 420
Turn signal lever ...................................210
Rear view mirror Inside rear view mirror......................169
Outside rear view mirrors ................ 171
Rear view monitor system
*
Rear window defoggers ...................... 314
Refueling.................................................. 228 Capacity................................................... 521
Fuel types................................................. 521
Opening the fuel tank cap ............ 229
When the fuel filler door cannot be opened ......................... 230
Remote Touch
*.................................... 302
Replacing Electronic key battery .......................410
Fuses .......................................................... 412
Light bulbs...............................................418
Tires ...........................................................472
Rev indicator .....................................88, 95
Rev peak ............................................. 88, 96
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners .................................. 562
Resetting the message indicating maintenance is required ................ 366
R
*: 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