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GS350_GS F_OM_OM30J07U_(U)8-1. Specifications
Overall widthThe linear distance between the exteriors of the side-
walls of an inflated
tire, including elev ations due to label-
ing, decorations, or protective bands or ribs
Passenger car tire
A tire intended for use on passenger cars, multipurpose
passenger vehicles, and trucks, that have a gross vehicle
weight rating (GVWR) of 10,000 lb. or less.
PlyA layer of rubber-coat ed parallel cords
Ply separationA parting of rubber compou nd between adjacent plies
Pneumatic tire
A mechanical device made of rubber, chemicals, fabric
and steel or other materials, that, when mounted on an
automotive wheel, provides the traction and contains
the gas or fluid that sustains the load
Radial ply tire
A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that extend to
the beads are laid at substa ntially 90 degrees to the
centerline of the tread
Reinforced tire A tire designed to operate at higher loads and at higher
inflation pressures than the corresponding standard tire
Section width
The linear distance between the exteriors of the side-
walls of an inflated tire, excluding elevations due to
labeling, decoration, or protective bands
SidewallThat portion of a tire between the tread and bead
Sidewall separationThe parting of the rubber compound from the cord
material in the sidewall
Snow tire
A tire that attains a traction index equal to or greater
than 110, compared to the ASTM E-1136 Standard Ref-
erence Test Tire, when using the snow traction test as
described in ASTM F-1805-00, Standard Test Method
for Single Wheel Driving Traction in a Straight Line on
Snow-and Ice-Covered Surfaces, and which is marked
with an Alpine Symbol ( ) on at least one sidewall
Tire related termMeaning
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GS350_GS F_OM_OM30J07U_(U)8-3. Initialization
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Vehicle specifications
Items to initialize
*1: U.S.A. only
*2:GS350
The following items must be initialized for normal system operation after such
cases as the battery being reconnected
, or maintenance being performed on
the vehicle:
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Message indicating mainte-
nance is required
*1• After the maintenance is per- formedP. 371
Oil maintenance*2• After the maintenance is per-
formedP. 387
Tire pressure warning system
• When rotating the tires
• When changing the tire inflationpressure by changing traveling
speed or load weight, etc.
P. 396
577What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
GS350_GS F_OM_OM30J07U_(U)
●Vehicles with spare tire
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and replace the flat tire with the spare tire.
( P. 473)
●Vehicles without spare tire
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and repair the flat tire temporarily with the
emergency tire puncture repair kit. ( P. 484)
●Try the procedure for when the vehicle becomes stuck in mud, dirt, or snow.
( P. 513)
When a problem has occurred
If you have a flat tire
The vehicle becomes stuck
582Alphabetical index
GS350_GS F_OM_OM30J07U_(U)
Eco drive mode ...................................... 281
Eco Driving Indicator...............................91
Eco driving meter .................................... 98
EDR (Event data recorder) ...................10
Electric Power Steering (EPS) ....... 298Function ................................................. 298
Warning light .......................................436
Warning message ............................. 442
Electronic key ......................................... 138 Battery-saving function .................... 158
If the electronic key does not operate properly............................ 502
Replacing the battery .......................... 411
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds...........435
If a warning light turns on...............435
If a warning message is displayed ........................................ 442
If the electronic key does not operate properly ....... 502
If the engine will not start............... 498
If the vehicle is trapped in rising water ........................................426
If the parking brake cannot be released ....................... 500
If the vehicle battery is discharged ........................................ 505
If you have a flat tire ..............473, 484
If you think something is wrong...............................................433
If your vehicle becomes stuck ...... 513
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency .............................425
If your vehicle needs to be towed ....................................... 427
If your vehicle overheats ............... 509 Emergency flashers .............................424
Emergency tire puncture repair
kit ............................................................. 484
Engine Accessory mode ............................... 204
Compartment ...................................... 381
Engine switch ...................................... 203
Hood........................................................ 378
How to start the engine.................. 203
Identification number........................ 518
Ignition switch (engine switch.................................. 203
Overheating........................................ 509
Engine compartment cover............. 383
Engine coolant ...................................... 388 Capacity................................................. 522
Checking .............................................. 388
Preparing and checking before winter ....................................305
Engine coolant temperature gauge .............................................. 92, 100
Engine immobilizer system .................. 77
Engine oil ................................................. 385 Capacity...................................................519
Checking ...............................................385
Oil level warning message ........... 442
Oil pressure warning message........................... 442
Preparing and checking before winter ....................................305
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583Alphabetical index
GS350_GS F_OM_OM30J07U_(U)
Engine oil maintenance data ............. 371
Engine switch ......................................... 203Auto power off function................. 205
Changing the engine switch modes ..................................................204
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ..........425
Starting the engine ........................... 203
EPS (Electric Power Steering) ....... 298 Function ................................................. 298
Warning light .......................................436
Warning message ............................. 442
Event data recorder (EDR) ...................10
Expert mode ............................................ 301
First-aid kit storage net ...................... 344
Flat tire Vehicles with spare tire .................. 473
Vehicles without spare tire .......... 484
Floor mats ................................................... 32
Fluid Automatic transmission ..................523
Brake ........................................................524
Washer ...................................................393
Footwell light .......................................... 337
Front passenger occupant classification system ............................ 52
Front personal lights............................ 338 Front seats ................................................. 164
Adjustment..............................................164
Cleaning................................................. 367
Correct driving posture .................... 34
Driving position memory.................166
Head restraints ....................................... 171
Power easy access system .............166
Seat heaters .......................................... 333
Seat position memory .......................166
Seat ventilators.................................... 333
Front side marker lights......................222 Light switch............................................222
Replacing light bulbs ......................... 421
Welcome light illumination control.................................................... 144
Front turn signal lights .......................... 216 Replacing light bulbs ............. 420, 421
Turn signal lever ................................... 216
Wattage .................................................528
Fuel Capacity...................................................519
Fuel gauge .................................... 93, 100
Fuel pump shut off system ............ 434
Information............................................ 529
Type............................................................519
Warning light ....................................... 437
Warning messages .......................... 442
Fuel consumption Average fuel consumption............................. 108, 115
Average fuel consumption after refueling ........................... 108, 115
Current fuel consumption..... 108, 115
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591Alphabetical index
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S-FLOW mode .......................................319
Shift lever .................................................208Automatic transmission ................. 208
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..............214
Shift lever light ....................................... 337
Shift lock system......................................213
Side airbags ............................................... 42
Side display ...............................................316
Side marker lights................................. 222 Light switch ........................................... 222
Replacing light bulbs ..........................421
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 ..........................421
Turn signal lever .................................. 216
Smart access system with push-button start .......................156 Antenna location ................................. 156
Entry functions ...................................... 143
Starting the engine ........................... 203
Warning message ............................. 442
Snow mode ............................................. 209
Snow tires ................................................ 309 Spare tire ..................................................473
Inflation pressure................................ 525
Storage location ................................. 474
Spark plug ................................................522
Specifications........................................... 516
Speed indicator........................................ 101
Speedometer .................................. 93, 100
Sport mode ............................................... 281
Steering lock .......................................... 205 Column lock release .......................205
Steering lock system warning message............................. 471
Steering wheel ........................................ 174 Adjustment.............................................. 174
Audio switches
*
Heated steering wheel ................... 332
Power easy access system .............166
Steering wheel position memory ..............................166
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs ......................... 421
Storage feature ..................................... 340
Storage precautions ........................... 340
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck..........513
Sun shade Rear .......................................................... 349
Rear door .............................................. 349
Roof ........................................................... 185
Sun visors................................................. 346
*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
593Alphabetical index
GS350_GS F_OM_OM30J07U_(U)
Tachometer .....................................93, 100Variable red zone............................... 103
Tail lights................................................... 222 Light switch ........................................... 222
Replacing light bulbs ..........................421
Welcome light illumination control ................................................... 144
Talk switch
*
Telephone switches*
Theft deterrent system Alarm........................................................... 79
Engine immobilizer system.............. 77
Tire inflation pressure ......................... 525 Maintenance data ............................. 525
Tire inflation pressure display function ............................................... 395
Warning light ....................................... 437
Warning message ............................. 442
Tire information ..................................... 532 Glossary .................................................537
Size ............................................................534
Tire identification number..............534
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.............................................. 536
Tire pressure warning system ......... 395 Function ................................................. 395
Initializing............................................... 396
Installing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters ............... 395
Registering ID codes .......................397
Warning light ....................................... 437
Warning message ............................. 442 Tires ........................................................... 394
Chains ..................................................... 307
Checking ............................................... 394
Emergency tire puncture repair kit .............................................. 484
If you have a flat tire .............. 473, 484
Inflation pressure................................ 525
Information............................................ 532
Replacing ............................................... 473
Rotating tires ........................................395
Size ........................................................... 525
Snow tires ..............................................309
Spare tire................................................ 473
Tire inflation pressure display function................................................395
Tire pressure warning system .....395
Warning light ....................................... 437
Warning message............................. 442
Tools ........................................................... 474
Top tether strap ....................................... 68
Torque Vectoring Differential (TVD) ..................................................... 295
Total load capacity............................... 200
Towing Dinghy towing ..................................... 202
Emergency towing ............................427
Towing eyelet ...................................... 429
Trailer towing.........................................201
TRAC (Traction Control) Function .................................................. 297
TRAC OFF switch ............................ 299
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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GS350_GS F_OM_OM30J07U_(U)GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch leverTrunk openerFuel filler door
P. 378 P. 149 P. 236
Hood lock release leverTire inflation pressure
P. 378
P. 525
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference) 17.5 gal. (66.3 L, 14.6 Imp.gal.)
Fuel type
Unleaded gasoline only P. 519
Cold tire inflation
pressure P. 525
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill —
reference) P. 519
Engine oil type
P. 519