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GS350_300_OM_OM30G96U_(U)7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the parking brake cannot be released
●Shift the shift lever to P.
●Turn the engine switch off.
●Check that the parking brake indicator is off.
●Chock the tires.
Take out the parking brake release
tool and the screwdriver from the
trunk. (
P. 476, 488)
Fit the parking brake release tool into
the screwdriver handle.
Vehicles with spare tire: Take out the spare tire. ( P. 479)
Vehicles without spare tire: Remo ve the center auxiliary box. (P. 490)
In the event that the battery is disc harged or switch operation does not
release the parking brake, the parking brake can be released manually using
the procedure below. This procedure should be performed only if necessary,
such as in an emergency.
If the switch cannot be operated even when the battery is normal, the parking
brake system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your
Lexus dealer immediately.
Before releasing the parking brake manually
Releasing the parking brake manually
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585Alphabetical index
GS350_300_OM_OM30G96U_(U)
Approach warning............................... 273
Armrest .................................................... 346
Armrest door ......................................... 349
ASC (Active Sound Control) ........... 221
Ashtrays.................................................... 345
Assist grips ..............................................350
Audio input
*
Audio system*
Automatic headlight leveling system .................................................... 224
Automatic light control system....... 222
Automatic transmission .....................208 If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .....................................214
M mode ..................................................... 211
Paddle shift switches ......................... 210
AUX port
*
Auxiliary boxes ........................................341
AVS (Adaptive Variable Suspension system).......................... 297
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs ........................ 422
Battery....................................................... 392
Battery checking................................... 392 If the vehicle battery is discharged ........................................ 507
Preparing and checking before winter ................................................... 304
Warning light ....................................... 437 Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) ............... 286
Blind Spot Monitor function.........289
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function.................................................. 291
Bluetooth
®*
Brake Fluid ............................................................391
Parking brake ........................................ 217
Warning light ........................... 437, 439
Warning message............................. 444
Brake assist ..............................................296
Brake Hold................................................ 219
Break-in tips .............................................189
Brightness control Instrument panel light control.......................................... 95, 103
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ............... 286 Blind Spot Monitor function.........289
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function.................................................. 291
Card key ....................................................138
Care................................................360, 364 Aluminum wheels ................................361
Exterior ...................................................360
Interior ..................................................... 364
Seat belts................................................365
Cargo capacity ..................................... 200
Cargo hooks ...........................................342
CD player
*
Chains ....................................................... 306
BC
*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
