2019 Lexus GS350 washer fluid

19Pictorial index
GS350_300_OM_OM30G96U_(U)
Multi-information display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 106, 114
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 106, 114
When the warning messages are displayed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 444
Parking brake switches. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 217
Applying/releasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 217
Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 305
Warning buzzer/message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 439, 458
Turn signal lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 216
Headlight switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 222
Headlights/parking lights/tail lights/daytime running lights . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 222
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 229
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 229
Adding washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 394
Headlight cleaners
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 230
Warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 465
Emergency flasher switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 426
Trunk opener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 149
Hood lock release lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 375
Tilt and telescopic steering contro l switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 174
Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 174
Driving position memory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 166
Air conditioning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 316
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 316
Rear window defogger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 322
Audio system*2
Trunk opener main switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 151
*1: If equipped
*2: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULT IMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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2334-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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Driving
■When the windshield wipers are in temporary operation
AUTO mode cannot be activated even if is pressed.
■If no windshield washer fluid sprays
Check that the washer nozzles are not blocked if there is washer fluid in the windshield
washer fluid reservoir.
WARNING
■Caution regarding the use of windshield wipers in AUTO mode
The windshield wipers may operate unexpectedly if the sensor is touched or the wind-
shield is subject to vibration in AUTO mode. Take care that your fingers or anything
else do not become caught in the windshield wipers.
■Caution regarding the use of washer fluid
When it is cold, do not use the washer fl uid until the windshield becomes warm. The
fluid may freeze on the windshield and cause lo w visibility. This may lead to an accident,
resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■When the windshield is dry
Do not use the wipers, as they may damage the windshield.
■When there is no washer fluid spray from the nozzle
Damage to the washer fluid pump may be cau sed if the lever is pulled toward you and
held continually.
■When a nozzle becomes blocked
In this case, contact your Lexus dealer.
Do not try to clear it with a pin or other object. The nozzle will be damaged.
■When standing the windshield wipers up
Raise the wipers in line with the windshield. ( P. 307)
Failure to do so may result in dama ge to the wipers and/or the hood.

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GS350_300_OM_OM30G96U_(U)4-6. Driving tips
Winter driving tips
●Use fluids that are appropriate to
the prevailing outside temperatures.
•Engine oil
• Engine coolant
• Washer fluid
●Have a service technician inspect the condition of the battery.
●Have the vehicle fitted with four snow tires or purchase a set of tire chains for
the rear tires.
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Ensure that all tires are the specified size and brand, and that chains match the size of
the tires.
*: Tire chains cannot be mounted on vehicles with front and rear tires of differing sizes
and vehicles with LDH and 19-inch tires.
●Use fluids that are appropriate to the prevailing outside temperatures.
•Engine oil
• Engine coolant
• Washer fluid
●Have a service technician inspect the condition of the battery.
●Have the vehicle fitted with four snow tires.
Ensure that all tires are th e specified size and brand.
Carry out the necessary preparations an d inspections before driving the vehi-
cle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a manner appropriate to the prevail-
ing weather conditions.
Preparation for winter (GS350/GS300)
Preparation for winter (GS F)

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GS350_300_OM_OM30G96U_(U)6-2. Maintenance
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Maintenance and care
General maintenance
Listed below are the general maintenanc
e items that should be performed at
the intervals specified in the “Warranty and Service Guide” or “Owner’s
Manual Supplement”. It is recommende d that any problem you notice should
be brought to the attention of your Lexu s dealer or qualified service shop for
advice.
Engine compartment
ItemsCheck points
BatteryCheck the battery fluid level and connections.
(  P. 392)
Brake fluidIs the brake fluid at the correct level? ( P. 391)
Engine coolantIs the engine coolant at the correct level?
( P. 388)
Engine oilIs the engine oil at the correct level? ( P. 383)
Exhaust systemThere should not be any fumes or strange sounds.
Radiator/condenserThe radiator and condenser should be free from for-
eign objects. ( P. 390)
Washer fluidIs there sufficient washer fluid? ( P. 394)

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GS350_300_OM_OM30G96U_(U)6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Do-it-yourself service precautions
*: Vehicles with sing
le-beam headlights
If you perform maintenance by yourself, be sure to follow the correct proce-
dure as given in these sections.
ItemsParts and tools
Battery condition
( P. 392)•Warm water• Baking soda•Grease
• Conventional wrench (for terminal clamp bolts)
Brake fluid level
( P. 391)
• FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703 brake fluid
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding brake fluid)
Engine/intercooler
coolant level
( P. 388)
•“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” or a similar high quality
ethylene glycol-based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite
and non-borate coolant with long-life hybrid organic acid
technology
For the U.S.A.:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is pre-mixed with 50%
coolant and 50% deionized water.
For Canada:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is pre-mixed with 55%
coolant and 45% deionized water.
• Funnel (used only for adding coolant)
Engine oil level
(  P. 383)
• “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding engine oil)
Fuses ( P. 414)• Fuse with same amperage rating as original
Headlight aim*
(  P. 418)• Phillips-head screwdriver
Light bulbs
( P. 420)
• Bulb with same number and wattage rating as original
• Phillips-head screwdriver•Flathead sc rewdriver
•Wrench
Radiator and con-
denser (P. 390)
Tire inflation pres-
sure (P. 405)• Tire pressure gauge• Compressed air source
Washer fluid
( P. 394)• Water or washer fluid containing antifreeze (for winter use)
• Funnel (used only for adding water or washer fluid)

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GS350_300_OM_OM30G96U_(U)6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Engine compartment
GS350
Fuse boxes (
P. 414)
Battery (P. 392)
Engine oil level dipstick (P. 383)
Engine coolant reservoir (P. 388)
Engine oil filler cap ( P. 385) Brake fluid reservoir
(P. 391)
Washer fluid tank ( P. 394)
Electric cooling fans
Condenser ( P. 390)
Radiator ( P. 390)1
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3796-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
GS300
Fuse boxes (P. 414)
Battery (P. 392)
Intercooler coolant reservoir (P. 388)
Engine oil level dipstick (P. 383)
Engine oil filler cap ( P. 385) Engine coolant reservoir
(P. 388)
Brake fluid reservoir (P. 391)
Washer fluid tank ( P. 394)
Condenser ( P. 390)
Electric cooling fans
Radiator ( P. 390)1
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GS F
Fuse boxes (
P. 414)
Battery (P. 392)
Engine oil level dipstick (P. 383)
Engine coolant reservoir (P. 388)
Engine oil filler cap ( P. 385) Brake fluid reservoir
(P. 391)
Washer fluid tank ( P. 394)
Electric cooling fans
Condenser ( P. 390)
Radiator ( P. 390)1
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