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WARNING
The engine compartment contains many mechan
isms and fluids that may move suddenly,
become hot, or become electrically energize d. To avoid death or serious injury, observe
the following precautions.
■When working on the engine compartment
●Keep hands, clothing and tools away from the moving fan and engine drive belt.
●Be careful not to touch the engine, radiator, exhaust manifold, etc. right after driving
as they may be hot. Oil and other fluids may also be hot.
●Do not leave anything that may burn easily, such as paper and rags, in the engine
compartment.
●Do not smoke, cause sparks or expose an open flame to fuel or the battery. Fuel and
battery fumes are flammable.
●Be extremely cautious when working on the battery. It contains poisonous and corro-
sive sulfuric acid.
■When working near the electric cooling fans or radiator grille
Be sure the engine switch is off.
With the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode, the electric cooling fans may auto-
matically start to run if the air conditioning is on and/or the coolant temperature is high.
( P. 390)
■Safety glasses
Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or falling material, fluid spray, etc. from getting in
your eyes.
NOTICE
■If you remove the air cleaner filter
Driving with the air cleaner f ilter removed may cause excessive engine wear due to dirt
in the air.
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■Engine oil consumption
A certain amount of engine oil will be consumed
while driving. In the following situations,
oil consumption may increase, and engine oil may need to be refilled in between oil
maintenance intervals.
●When the engine is new, for example directly after purchasing the vehicle or after
replacing the engine
●If low quality oil or oil of an inappropriate viscosity is used
●When driving at high engine speeds or with a heavy load, or when driving while accel-
erating or decelerating frequently
●When leaving the engine idling for a long time, or when driving frequently through
heavy traffic
■After changing the engine oil (GS350/GS300)
The engine oil maintenance data should be reset. Perform the following procedures:
Press or of the meter co ntrol switch and select .
Press or of the meter control switch an d select “Vehicle Settings”. Then press
.
Press or of the meter control switch and select “Oil Maintenance”. Then press
.
Select “Yes” and press .
A message is displayed on the multi-informa-
tion display.
WARNING
■Used engine oil
●Used engine oil contains potentially harm ful contaminants which may cause skin dis-
orders such as inflammation and skin cance r, so care should be taken to avoid pro-
longed and repeated contact. To remove used engine oil from your skin, wash
thoroughly with soap and water.
●Dispose of used oil and filters only in a sa fe and acceptable manner. Do not dispose of
used oil and filters in household tras h, in sewers or onto the ground.
Call your Lexus dealer, service station or auto parts store for information concerning
recycling or disposal.
●Do not leave used engine oil within the reach of children.
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GS350_300_OM_OM30G96U_(U)
*: Refer to the separate “Scheduled Maintenance” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”
for the maintenance interval applicable to your vehicle.
Indicates that the outside temperature is approximately
37 F (3 C) or lower
A buzzer also sounds.
Drive carefully, as the road may be icy.
(GS350/GS300 only)
Indicates that the engine oil is scheduled to be changed
Check the engine oil and change if necessary. After
changing the engine oil, the oil change system
should be reset. ( P. 385)
(The indicator will not work properly unless the oil
maintenance data has been reset.)
(U.S.A. only)
Indicates that all maintenance according to the driven
distance on the maintenance schedule
* should be per-
formed soon. Comes on approximately 4500 miles (7200 km)
after the message has been reset.
If necessary, perform maintenance.
(GS350/GS300 only)
Indicates that the engine o il and oil filter should be
changed
Have the engine oil and oil filter checked and/or
changed by your Lexus dealer. After changing the
engine oil, the oil change system should be reset.
( P. 385)
(U.S.A. only)
Indicates that all maintenanc e is required to correspond
to the driven distance on the maintenance schedule
*.
Comes on approximately 5000 miles (8000 km)
after the message has been reset. (The message will
not display properly unless the message has been
reset.)
Perform the necessary maintenance. Please reset
the message after the maintenance is performed.
( P. 368)
Warning messageDetails/Actions
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GS350_300_OM_OM30G96U_(U)8-1. Specifications
GS350/GS300
*: The engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when changing the engine
oil. Warm up and turn off the engine, wait more than 5 minutes, and check the oil level
on the dipstick.
■Engine oil selection
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is used in your Lexus vehicle. Use Lexus
approved “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent to satisfy the following
grade and viscosity.
Oil grade: ILSAC GF-5 multigrade engine oil
Lubrication system
GS350GS3002WDAWD
Oil capacity
(Drain and refill
reference
*)
With filter
Without filter
6.0 qt.
(5.7 L, 5.0 Imp.qt.)
5.8 qt.
(5.5 L, 4.8 Imp.qt.)6.8 qt.
(6.4 L, 5.6 Imp.qt.)
6.3 qt.
(6.0 L, 5.3 Imp.qt.)4.9 qt.
(4.6 L, 4.0 Imp.qt.)
4.5 qt.
(4.3 L, 3.8 Imp.qt.)
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Vehicle specifications
Recommended viscosity: SAE 0W-20
SAE 0W-20 is the best choice for
good fuel economy and good start-
ing in cold weather.
If SAE 0W-20 is not available, SAE
5W-20 oil may be used. However, it
must be replaced with SAE 0W-20
at the next oil change.
Oil viscosity (0W-20 is explained here as an example):• The 0W in 0W-20 indicates the characteristic of the oil which allows cold startability. Oils with a lower value be fore the W allow for easier starting of
the engine in cold weather.
• The 20 in 0W-20 indicates the viscos ity characteristic of the oil when the
oil is at high temperature. An oil with a higher viscosity (one with a higher
value) may be better suited if the vehicle is operated at high speeds, or
under extreme lo ad conditions.
How to read oil container label:
The International Lubricant Specifi-
cation Advisory Committee
(ILSAC) Certification Mark is added
to some oil containers to help you
select the oil you should use.
GS F
*: The engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when changing the engine oil. Warm up and turn off the engine, wait more than 5 minutes, and check the oil level
on the dipstick.
Outside temperature
Oil capacity
(Drain and refill — reference*)
With filter
Without filter9.3 qt. (8.8 L, 7.7 Imp.qt.)
8.3 qt. (7.9 L, 7.0 Imp.qt.)
593Alphabetical index
GS350_300_OM_OM30G96U_(U)
Main display..............................................314
MaintenanceDo-it-yourself maintenance.......... 373
General maintenance .................... 369
Maintenance data .............................. 522
Maintenance requirements...........367
Malfunction indicator lamp .............. 437
Master warning light ........................... 439
Meter ....................................................92, 98 Head-up display.................................. 126
Indicators................................................... 87
Instrument panel light control .......................................... 95, 103
Meters................................................92, 98
Multi-information display ....... 106, 114
Warning lights ........................................86
Micro dust and pollen filter .............. 322
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror ..................... 175
Outside rear view mirror defoggers ........................................... 322
Outside rear view mirrors ............... 177
Vanity mirrors ......................................344
Moon roof................................................. 184 Door lock linked moon roof operation ..................... 185
Jam protection function ................... 185
Operation ............................................... 184
Warning message ............................. 444
MP3 disc
*
Multi-information display........... 106, 114 Boost meter/oil temperature gauge/oil pressure gauge.......... 109
Drive information....................... 108, 115
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ................... 266
“F” content ................................................. 117
G-force ......................................... 109, 120
Lap timer.................................................... 117
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist)......... 256
Torque distribution .............................. 119
Navigation system
*
Noise from under vehicle ........................8
Odometer ........................................ 93, 100
Oil Engine oil ............................................... 526
Front differential oil ...........................530
Rear differential oil ..............................531
Opener Fuel filler door...................................... 234
Hood........................................................ 375
Trunk ..........................................................149
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.