2019 Lexus GS350 spare tire location

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GS350_300_OM_OM30G96U_(U)3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
■When the vehicle is not driven for extended periods
●To prevent theft of the vehicle, do not leave the electronic key within 6 ft. (2 m) of the
vehicle.
●The smart access system wi
th push-button start can be deactivated in advance.
(  P. 549)
■To operate the system properly
●Make sure to carry the electr onic key when operating the system. Do not get the elec-
tronic key too close to the vehicle when operating the system from the outside of the
vehicle.
Depending on the position and holding condit ion of the electronic key, the key may not
be detected correctly and the system may no t operate properly. (The alarm may go off
accidentally, or the door lock prev ention function may not operate.)
●Do not leave the electronic key inside the trunk.
The key confinement prevention function ma y not operate, depending on the location
of the key (close to a spare tire, the inside edge of the trunk), conditions (inside a metal
bag, close to metallic objects) and th e radio waves in the surrounding area. ( P. 151)
■If the smart access system with push-button start does not operate properly
●Locking and unlocking the doors and opening the trunk: Use the mechanical key.
( P. 504)
●Starting the engine: P. 505
■Customization
Settings (e. g. smart access system with push-button start) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P. 549)
■If the smart access system with push-button start has been deactivated in a customized
setting
●Locking and unlocking the d oors and opening the trunk:
Use the wireless remote cont rol or mechanical key. (P. 143, 150, 504)
●Starting the engine and changing engine switch modes: P. 505
●Stopping the engine: P. 204

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GS350_300_OM_OM30G96U_(U)6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Tires
Check if the treadwear indicators are showing on the tires. Also check the tires
for uneven wear, such as excessive wear on one side of the tread.
Check the spare tire condition and pressure if not rotated.
New tread
Worn tread
Treadwear indicator
The location of treadwear indicato rs is shown by a “TWI” or “” mark, etc., molded
into the sidewall of each tire.
Replace the tires if the treadwear indicators are showing on a tire.
Replace or rotate tires in accordance with maintenance schedules and tread-
wear.
Checking tires
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4767-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Type A (GS350/GS300)
Location of the spare tire, jack and tools
Jack handle
Parking brake release tool
Screwdriver
Towing eyeletWheel nut wrench
Spare tire
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4857-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
WARNING
■When the spare tire is attached
The vehicle speed may not be correctly detected, and the following systems may not
operate correctly:
Also, not only can the following system not be utilized fully, but it may even negatively
affect the drive-train components:
•AWD system
■Speed limit when using the spare tire
Do not drive at speeds in excess of 50 mp h (80 km/h) when a spare tire is installed on
the vehicle.
The spare tire is not designed for driving at high speeds. Failure to observe this precau-
tion may lead to an accident causing death or serious injury.
■After using the tools and jack
Before driving, make sure all the tools and jack are securely in place in their storage
location to reduce the possibilit y of personal injury during a collision or sudden brak-
ing.
NOTICE
■Be careful when driving over bumps with the spare tire installed on the vehicle.
The vehicle may become lower when driving with the spare tire compared to when
driving with standard tires. Be careful when driving over uneven road surfaces.
■Driving with tire chains and the spare tire
Do not fit tire chains to the spare tire.
Tire chains may damage the vehicle body and adversely affect driving performance.
■When replacing the tires
When removing or fitting the wheels, tires or the tire pressure warning valve and trans-
mitter, contact your Lexus dealer as the tire pressure warning valve and transmitter
may be damaged if not handled correctly.
• ABS & Brake assist
•VSC
•TRAC
• Cruise control
• Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range (if equipped)
• PCS (Pre-Collision System)
(if equipped)
•EPS
• AFS (if equipped)
• Adaptive Variable Suspension system
(if equipped) • LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist)
(if equipped)
• Tire pressure warning system
•VDIM
• Lexus parking assist monitor
• Intuitive parking assist (if equipped)
• Navigation system (if equipped)
• DRS (if equipped)
• VGRS (if equipped)
• LDH (if equipped)

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GS350_300_OM_OM30G96U_(U)8-1. Specifications
Tire size
( P. 541)
DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN) ( P. 541)
Location of trea dwear indicators ( P. 395)
Tire ply composition and materials
Plies are layers of rubber-c oated parallel cords. Cords are the strands which form the
plies in a tire.
Radial tires or bias-ply tires
A radial tire has “RADIAL” on the sidewall. A tire not marked “RADIAL” is a bias-ply
tire.
TUBELESS or TUBE TYPE
A tubeless tire does not have a tube and air is directly put into the tire. A tube type tire
has a tube inside the tire and the tube maintains the air pressure.
Load limit at maximum cold tire inflation pressure ( P. 544)
Maximum cold tire inflation pressure ( P. 544)
This means the pressure to which a tire may be inflated.
Uniform tire quality grading
For details, see “Uniform Tire Quality Grading” that follows.
Summer tires or all season tires ( P. 399)
An all season tire has “M+S” on the side wall. A tire not marked “M+S” is a summer
tire.
“TEMPORARY USE ONLY”
A compact spare tire is identified by the phrase “TEMPORARY USE ONLY” molded
on its sidewall. This tire is designed for temporary emergency use only.
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597Alphabetical index
GS350_300_OM_OM30G96U_(U)
S-FLOW mode ....................................... 317
Shift lever .................................................208Automatic transmission ................. 208
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..............214
Shift lever light ....................................... 335
Shift lock system......................................213
Side airbags ............................................... 42
Side display ...............................................314
Side marker lights................................. 222 Light switch ........................................... 222
Replacing light bulbs ........................ 422
Welcome light illumination control ................................................... 144
Side mirrors .............................................. 177 Adjusting and folding......................... 177
BSM (Blind spot monitor) ............ 286
Linked mirror function when reversing ..................................179
Mirror position memory .................. 166
Side turn signal lights ............................216 Replacing light bulbs ........................ 422
Turn signal lever .................................. 216
Smart access system with push-button start .......................156 Antenna location ................................. 156
Entry functions ...................................... 143
Starting the engine ........................... 203
Warning message ............................. 444
Snow mode ............................................. 209
Snow tires ................................................308 Spare tire ..................................................475
Inflation pressure................................ 532
Storage location ................................. 476
Spark plug ............................................... 529
Specifications..........................................522
Speed indicator........................................ 101
Speedometer .................................. 93, 100
Sport mode ............................................... 281
Steering lock .......................................... 205 Column lock release .......................205
Steering lock system warning message........................... 473
Steering wheel ........................................ 174 Adjustment.............................................. 174
Audio switches
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Heated steering wheel ...................330
Power easy access system .............166
Steering wheel position memory ..............................166
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs ....................... 422
Storage feature ..................................... 338
Storage precautions ........................... 338
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck......... 518
Sun shade Rear .......................................................... 347
Rear door .............................................. 347
Roof ........................................................... 185
Sun visors..................................................344
*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.