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GS350_300_OM_OM30G96U_(U)7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle overheats
●The needle of the engine coolant temperature gauge (
P. 92, 98) enters the
red zone or a loss of engine power is experienced. (For example, the vehicle
speed does not increase.)
●“Engine Coolant Temp High Stop in a Safe Place See Owner’s Manual” is
shown on the multi-information display.
●Steam is coming from under the hood.
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and tu rn off the air conditioning system, and
then stop the engine.
If you see steam:
Carefully lift the hood after the steam subsides.
If you do not see steam:
Carefully lift the hood.
After the engine has cooled down sufficiently, inspect the hoses and cooling
core (radiator) for any leaks.
Radiator
Cooling fans
If a large amount of coolant leaks,
immediately contact your Lexus
dealer.
The following may indicate that your vehicle is overheating.
Correction procedures
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Add coolant if necessary.
Water can be used in an emergency if coolant is unavailable.
Start the engine and turn the air conditio ning system on to check that the radi-
ator cooling fans operate and to check for coolant leaks from the radiator or
hoses.
The fans operate when the air conditioning system is turned on immediately after a
cold start. Confirm that the fans are operating by checking the fan sound and air flow.
If it is difficult to check these, turn the air conditioning system on and off repeatedly.
(The fans may not operate in freezing temperatures.)
If the fans are not operating:
Stop the engine immediately an d contact your Lexus dealer.
If the fans are operating:
Have the vehicle inspected at the nearest Lexus dealer.
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GS350_300_OM_OM30G96U_(U)8-1. Specifications
■Temperature A, B, C
The temperature grades are A (the highes
t), B, and C, representing the tire’s
resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when
tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test
wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause the ma terial of the tire to degenerate and
reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure.
Grade C corresponds to a level of perfor mance which all passenger car tires must
meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109.
Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test
wheel than the minimum required by law.
Warning: The temperature grades of a tire assume that it is properly inflated and
not overloaded.
Excessive speed, underi nflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in com-
bination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pressure
Tire pressure when the vehicle has been parked for
three hours or more, or has not been driven more than 1
mile or 1.5 km un der that condition
Maximum inflation pres-
sureThe maximum cold inflated pr essure to which a tire may
be inflated, shown on the sidewall of the tire
Recommended inflation
pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a manu-
facturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in exce ss of those standard items
which may be replaced) of automatic transmission,
power steering, power brakes, power windows, power
seats, radio and heater, to the extent that these items are
available as factory-installed equipment (whether
installed or not)
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard equipment,
including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil and coolant,
and if so equipped, air co nditioning and additional
weight optional engine
Maximum loaded vehicle
weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the numb er of occupants specified
in the second column of Table 1
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Vehicle specifications
■Intuitive parking assist*1, 2
*1: If equipped
*2: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
*3: GS350/GS300
■Driving mode select switch (vehicles with Adaptive Variable Suspension
system) (P. 282)
FunctionDefault
settingCustomized setting
Detection distance of the front center
sensor
*3FarNearO—O
Detection distance of the rear center
sensorFarNearO—O
Buzzer volume31 to 5O—O
Display setting
(when intuitive parkin g assist is operat-
ing)All sensors displayedDisplay offO—O
123
FunctionDefault
settingCustomized setting
Power train controlNormalPowerO——Eco
Chassis controlNormalSportO——
Air conditioning operationNormalEcoO——
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■Automatic air conditioning system (
P. 316)
■Front seat heaters (wit hout seat ventilators)* ( P. 332)
*: If equipped
■Front seat heaters and ventilators*1/rear seat heaters*2 ( P. 331)
*1: If both are equipped
*2: If equipped
FunctionDefault
settingCustomized setting
A/C Auto switch operationOnOffO—O
Exhaust gas sensor informationStandard-3 to 3O—O
123
FunctionDefaultsettingCustomized setting
Automatic operation of front seat heaterOffOn——O
123
FunctionDefault
settingCustomized setting
Adjustment of the front seat heater tem-
perature or the ventilator fan speed
during automatic operation (individual
seat adjustment available) Level 3
(standard)Level 1 (low) to level 5 (high)O—O
Adjustment of the re ar seat heater tem-
perature during automatic operation
(individual seat ad justment available)Level 3
(standard)Level 1
(low) to
level 5 (high)
O—O
Rear seat heater start-up conditions
when the engine switch is in IGNITION
ON mode (individual seat adjustment
available)
OffOn
(AUTO)O—O
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Alphabetical index
A/C ..............................................................316Air conditioning filter......................... 410
Changing the rear seat settings ................................................. 323
Front automatic air conditioning system ................................................... 316
Micro dust and pollen filter ........... 322
Rear air conditioning system........ 327
S-FLOW mode ....................................317
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)....... 296 Function ..................................................296
Warning light ....................................... 437
Warning message ............................. 444
Active Sound Control (ASC) ........... 221
Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS) ...................................................... 223
Adaptive Variable Suspension system (AVS)...................................... 297
AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System) .................................................. 223
Air conditioning filter ........................... 410
Air conditioning system .......................316 Air conditioning filter......................... 410
Changing the rear seat settings ................................................. 323
Front automatic air conditioning system ................................................... 316
Micro dust and pollen filter ........... 322
Rear air conditioning system........ 327
S-FLOW mode ....................................317 Airbags .......................................................... 41
Airbag operating conditions .......... 48
Airbag precautions for your child ....................................... 44
Airbag warning light ........................ 437
Correct driving posture .................... 34
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions ....................... 48
Curtain shield airbag precautions .......................................... 46
Front passenger occupant classification system......................... 52
General airbag precautions ........... 44
Locations of airbags.............................. 41
Modification and disposal of airbags................................................47
Side airbag operating conditions ............................................. 48
Side airbag precautions .................... 44
Side and curtain shield airbags operating conditions ....................... 48
Side and curtain shield airbags precautions .......................................... 44
SRS airbags ............................................... 41
Alarm ............................................................ 79 Alarm ...........................................................79
Warning buzzer..................... 437, 444
Anchor brackets.......................................63
Antennas (smart access system with push-button start) ..................... 156
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .......296 Function .................................................. 296
Warning light ....................................... 437
Warning message............................. 444
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Fuel filler door ........................................ 234When the fuel filler door cannot be opened ......................... 237
Fuel pump shut off system................. 436
Fuses ............................................................414
Garage door opener ........................... 351
Gauges ................................................92, 98
Glove box ................................................ 339
Glove box light ...................................... 339
Hands-free system (for cellular phone)
*
HD Radio® system*
Head restraints ......................................... 171
Headlights ............................................... 222 Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS) ................................... 223
Automatic High Beam system .... 225
Headlight leveling warning message ........................... 444
Light switch ........................................... 222
Replacing light bulbs ........................ 422
Headlights aim............................. 418, 577
Head-up display......................................126
Heated steering wheel ....................... 330 Heaters
Air conditioning system ...................316
Heated steering wheel ...................330
Seat heaters ............................................ 331
Outside rear view mirrors ............ 322
Hill-start assist control ........................296
Hood ..........................................................375 Open ....................................................... 375
Warning message............................. 444
Hooks Cargo hooks ....................................... 342
Coat hooks ...........................................350
Retaining hooks (floor mat)..............32
Horn............................................................. 174
I/M test ...................................................... 372
Identification........................................... 523 Engine ..................................................... 524
Vehicle .................................................... 523
Ignition switch (engine switch) ....... 203 Auto power off function .................205
Changing the engine switch modes .................................................. 204
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency...........427
Starting the engine ............................ 204
Illuminated entry system ....................337
Immobilizer system ................................. 77
Indicators .....................................................87
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Radar cruise control (dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range) ............................... 266
Radiator .................................................... 390
Radio
*
RBDS (Radio Broadcast Data Systems)
*
Rear air conditioning system ........... 327
Rear door sunshades .......................... 347
Rear personal lights............................. 336
Rear side marker lights ...................... 222 Light switch ........................................... 222
Replacing light bulbs ........................ 422
Welcome light illumination control ......................... 144
Rear seat heaters....................................331
Rear sunshade ....................................... 347 Operation .............................................. 347
Reverse operation feature............ 348 Rear turn signal lights ........................... 216
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 422
Turn signal lever ................................... 216
Rear view mirror Inside rear view mirror...................... 175
Outside rear view mirrors .............. 177
Rear view monitor system
*
Rear window defoggers .....................322
Refueling...................................................234 Capacity................................................. 525
Fuel types............................................... 525
Opening the fuel tank cap ............ 236
When the fuel filler door cannot be opened ..........................237
Remote Touch
*......................................310
Replacing Electronic key battery ....................... 412
Fuses .......................................................... 414
Light bulbs............................................. 420
Tires .......................................................... 475
Rev indicator ..................................... 94, 101
Rev peak ............................................94, 102
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners .................................. 566
Resetting the message indicating maintenance is required ................ 368
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.