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...qt.) Drain and refill GS430 GS300 with filter 5.2 (5.5, 4.6) 5.4 (5.7, 4.8) without filter 4.9 (5.2, 4.3) 5.1 (5.4, 4.5) See page 253 for detailed information. Automatic transmission fluid Type T-IV See page 260 or 263 for detailed information. GS430: 70kPa (0.8 kgf/cm2, 0.7 bar, 10 psi) GS300: P215/60R16 94V 90kPa (1.0 ...kgf/cm2, 0.9 bar, 13 psi) 225/55R16 94V 80kPa (0.9 kgf/cm2, 0.8 bar, 12 psi) D Automatic transmission: Fluid type - D Tire pressure: Tire size: GS430 - 225/55R16 94V or 235/45ZR17 GS300 - Recommend oil viscosity - Do not use unleaded ...
...qt.) Drain and refill GS430 GS300 with filter 5.2 (5.5, 4.6) 5.4 (5.7, 4.8) without filter 4.9 (5.2, 4.3) 5.1 (5.4, 4.5) See page 253 for detailed information. Automatic transmission fluid Type T-IV See page 260 or 263 for detailed information. GS430: 70kPa (0.8 kgf/cm2, 0.7 bar, 10 psi) GS300: P215/60R16 94V 90kPa (1.0 ...kgf/cm2, 0.9 bar, 13 psi) 225/55R16 94V 80kPa (0.9 kgf/cm2, 0.8 bar, 12 psi) D Automatic transmission: Fluid type - D Tire pressure: Tire size: GS430 - 225/55R16 94V or 235/45ZR17 GS300 - Recommend oil viscosity - Do not use unleaded ...
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... changer ...57/161 Ashtray ...55 Cup holders ...61 Vehicle skid control system OFF switch ...193 Seat heater switches ...35 Driving pattern selector switch ...179 Automatic transmission selector lever ...179 Ignition switch ...176 Cruise control switch ...189 Steering pad switch ...166 Parking brake release lever ...177 Hood lock release lever ...66 Trunk...
... changer ...57/161 Ashtray ...55 Cup holders ...61 Vehicle skid control system OFF switch ...193 Seat heater switches ...35 Driving pattern selector switch ...179 Automatic transmission selector lever ...179 Ignition switch ...176 Cruise control switch ...189 Steering pad switch ...166 Parking brake release lever ...177 Hood lock release lever ...66 Trunk...
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... 14 15 Page 16 17 18 19 Tachometer ...40 Turn signal indicator light ...26 Odometer and trip meter ...40 Engine coolant temperature gauge ...39 Automatic transmission indicator lights ...179 Fuel gauge ...38 ODO/TRIP, RESET button ...40 Low fuel level warning light ...47 Headlight indicator light ...24 Headlight high beam indicator...
... 14 15 Page 16 17 18 19 Tachometer ...40 Turn signal indicator light ...26 Odometer and trip meter ...40 Engine coolant temperature gauge ...39 Automatic transmission indicator lights ...179 Fuel gauge ...38 ODO/TRIP, RESET button ...40 Low fuel level warning light ...47 Headlight indicator light ...24 Headlight high beam indicator...
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... Tachometer ...40 Turn signal indicator light ...26 Shift position indicator for manual control ...183 Odometer and trip meter ...40 Engine coolant temperature gauge ...39 Automatic transmission indicator lights ...179 Fuel gauge ...38 ODO/TRIP, RESET button ...40 Low fuel level warning light ...47 Headlight indicator light ...24 Headlight high beam indicator...
... Tachometer ...40 Turn signal indicator light ...26 Shift position indicator for manual control ...183 Odometer and trip meter ...40 Engine coolant temperature gauge ...39 Automatic transmission indicator lights ...179 Fuel gauge ...38 ODO/TRIP, RESET button ...40 Low fuel level warning light ...47 Headlight indicator light ...24 Headlight high beam indicator...
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... 14 15 Page 16 17 18 19 Tachometer ...40 Turn signal indicator light ...26 Odometer and trip meter ...40 Engine coolant temperature gauge ...39 Automatic transmission indicator lights ...179 Fuel gauge ...38 ODO/TRIP, RESET button ...40 Low fuel level warning light ...47 Tail light indicator light ...24 Headlight high beam...
... 14 15 Page 16 17 18 19 Tachometer ...40 Turn signal indicator light ...26 Odometer and trip meter ...40 Engine coolant temperature gauge ...39 Automatic transmission indicator lights ...179 Fuel gauge ...38 ODO/TRIP, RESET button ...40 Low fuel level warning light ...47 Tail light indicator light ...24 Headlight high beam...
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... Tachometer ...40 Turn signal indicator light ...26 Shift position indicator for manual control ...183 Odometer and trip meter ...40 Engine coolant temperature gauge ...39 Automatic transmission indicator lights ...179 Fuel gauge ...38 ODO/TRIP, RESET button ...40 Low fuel level warning light ...47 Tail light indicator light ...24 Headlight high beam...
... Tachometer ...40 Turn signal indicator light ...26 Shift position indicator for manual control ...183 Odometer and trip meter ...40 Engine coolant temperature gauge ...39 Automatic transmission indicator lights ...179 Fuel gauge ...38 ODO/TRIP, RESET button ...40 Low fuel level warning light ...47 Tail light indicator light ...24 Headlight high beam...
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BASIC OPERATION QUICK REFERENCE Driver's seat ...Steering wheel ...Automatic transmission (GS430) ...Automatic transmission (GS300) ...Headlight and turn signal switch ...Wiper switch ...2 2 3 4 5 6 1
BASIC OPERATION QUICK REFERENCE Driver's seat ...Steering wheel ...Automatic transmission (GS430) ...Automatic transmission (GS300) ...Headlight and turn signal switch ...Wiper switch ...2 2 3 4 5 6 1
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BASIC OPERATION - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION(GS430) OPERATION OF SELECTOR LEVER BG018a SELECTOR LEVER POSITION P: Parking, engine starting and key removal R: Reverse N: Neutral D: Normal driving (with overdrive on) 4: Engine braking* 3, 2: Stronger ...
BASIC OPERATION - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION(GS430) OPERATION OF SELECTOR LEVER BG018a SELECTOR LEVER POSITION P: Parking, engine starting and key removal R: Reverse N: Neutral D: Normal driving (with overdrive on) 4: Engine braking* 3, 2: Stronger ...
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BASIC OPERATION - QUICK REFERENCE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION(GS300) OPERATION OF SELECTOR LEVER BG023 SELECTOR LEVER POSITION P: Parking, engine starting and key removal R: Reverse N: Neutral D: Normal driving (with overdrive on) M: Manual shifting up ...
BASIC OPERATION - QUICK REFERENCE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION(GS300) OPERATION OF SELECTOR LEVER BG023 SELECTOR LEVER POSITION P: Parking, engine starting and key removal R: Reverse N: Neutral D: Normal driving (with overdrive on) M: Manual shifting up ...
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...is turned to the "ON" position. Thereafter, if either of the systems malfunctions, the light comes on again. Contact your Lexus dealer as soon as possible. If this lamp comes on and the engine speed does not increase with the accelerator pedal depressed down...during a sudden braking or braking on slippery road surfaces. The fuel tank is a problem somewhere in your engine electrical system, automatic transmission electrical system or electronic throttle control system. If either of the following cases. GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS (h) Malfunction Indicator Lamp...
...is turned to the "ON" position. Thereafter, if either of the systems malfunctions, the light comes on again. Contact your Lexus dealer as soon as possible. If this lamp comes on and the engine speed does not increase with the accelerator pedal depressed down...during a sudden braking or braking on slippery road surfaces. The fuel tank is a problem somewhere in your engine electrical system, automatic transmission electrical system or electronic throttle control system. If either of the following cases. GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS (h) Malfunction Indicator Lamp...
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SECTION STARTING AND DRIVING Starting and driving 3-1 174 175 176 176 177 178 179 188 189 192 193 195 199 199 Three-way catalytic converter ...Engine exhaust caution ...Before starting the engine ...Ignition switch with steering lock ...Parking brake ...How to start the engine ...Automatic transmission ...Electronic throttle control system ...Cruise control ...Traction control system ...Vehicle skid control system ...Brake system ...Brake pad wear limit indicators ...Types of tires ... 173
SECTION STARTING AND DRIVING Starting and driving 3-1 174 175 176 176 177 178 179 188 189 192 193 195 199 199 Three-way catalytic converter ...Engine exhaust caution ...Before starting the engine ...Ignition switch with steering lock ...Parking brake ...How to start the engine ...Automatic transmission ...Electronic throttle control system ...Cruise control ...Traction control system ...Vehicle skid control system ...Brake system ...Brake pad wear limit indicators ...Types of tires ... 173
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...the key gently. To free it, first be sure the key is locked. If, in the "P" position. Once you must put the transmission selector lever in an emergency, you remove the key, the engine immobiliser system is automatically set : Fully depress the parking brake pedal. Ask... your vehicle, firmly apply the parking brake. To release: Pull the parking brake release lever. Before leaving your Lexus dealer for details. 31G003c 31G002 1 2 "LOCK" - The ignition key can be removed only at the "LOCK" position. CAUTION Before driving, make...
...the key gently. To free it, first be sure the key is locked. If, in the "P" position. Once you must put the transmission selector lever in an emergency, you remove the key, the engine immobiliser system is automatically set : Fully depress the parking brake pedal. Ask... your vehicle, firmly apply the parking brake. To release: Pull the parking brake release lever. Before leaving your Lexus dealer for details. 31G003c 31G002 1 2 "LOCK" - The ignition key can be removed only at the "LOCK" position. CAUTION Before driving, make...
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... from "D" to "4", engine braking will not be enabled because the cruise control is depressed with overdrive on the instrument cluster. STARTING AND DRIVING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Your automatic transmission has a shift lock system to decrease the vehicle speed, see page 191. 3, 2: Stronger engine braking L: Maximum engine braking 31G029b 179 GS430: P: Parking, engine starting...
... from "D" to "4", engine braking will not be enabled because the cruise control is depressed with overdrive on the instrument cluster. STARTING AND DRIVING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Your automatic transmission has a shift lock system to decrease the vehicle speed, see page 191. 3, 2: Stronger engine braking L: Maximum engine braking 31G029b 179 GS430: P: Parking, engine starting...
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... if stuck (i) If you downshift from "D" to decrease the vehicle speed, see page 191. 3, 2: Stronger engine braking L: Maximum engine braking Correct use of the automatic transmission is explained in the following parts. (a) Normal driving (b) Driving in M mode (GS300 only) (c) Using engine braking (d) Using the "3", "2" and "L" positions (e) Backing up or downshifting When...
... if stuck (i) If you downshift from "D" to decrease the vehicle speed, see page 191. 3, 2: Stronger engine braking L: Maximum engine braking Correct use of the automatic transmission is explained in the following parts. (a) Normal driving (b) Driving in M mode (GS300 only) (c) Using engine braking (d) Using the "3", "2" and "L" positions (e) Backing up or downshifting When...
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...higher vehicle speeds and shifted down more powerful acceleration and sporty driving, use the "Normal" position to "START". 2 Normal position 2. The transmission must be in the instrument cluster is on page 188. 181 In the "Power" position, the "ECT PWR" light in "P" or "N".... a driving pattern selector switch which allows you use the "Power" position. For more responsively than in the "Normal" position. For ordinary driving, Lexus recommends that you to select "Power", "Normal" or "Snow" mode to the "Normal" position. STARTING AND DRIVING (a) Normal driving 31G027a 31G030d " 1...
...higher vehicle speeds and shifted down more powerful acceleration and sporty driving, use the "Normal" position to "START". 2 Normal position 2. The transmission must be in the instrument cluster is on page 188. 181 In the "Power" position, the "ECT PWR" light in "P" or "N".... a driving pattern selector switch which allows you use the "Power" position. For more responsively than in the "Normal" position. For ordinary driving, Lexus recommends that you to select "Power", "Normal" or "Snow" mode to the "Normal" position. STARTING AND DRIVING (a) Normal driving 31G027a 31G030d " 1...
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... the running conditions to the full throttle position. This provides more acceleration by automatically downshifting the transmission to "D". Only in this position, shifting into the overdrive gear even in "4" position, the automatic transmission system will select the most suitable gear. In normal cruising, the vehicle will not shift into..., depress the accelerator pedal to obtain the suitable driving power and engine braking. However, while the engine coolant temperature is low, the transmission will start in descending a long hill, see "(b) Using engine braking". 31G031d 4.
... the running conditions to the full throttle position. This provides more acceleration by automatically downshifting the transmission to "D". Only in this position, shifting into the overdrive gear even in "4" position, the automatic transmission system will select the most suitable gear. In normal cruising, the vehicle will not shift into..., depress the accelerator pedal to obtain the suitable driving power and engine braking. However, while the engine coolant temperature is low, the transmission will start in descending a long hill, see "(b) Using engine braking". 31G031d 4.
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... instrument cluster. The current gear position is not possible to downshift due to "4", "3" and then "2". When you cannot downshift or upshift the transmission using the switches on the instrument cluster. If the "M" indicator flashes, there is shown on the steering wheel. Each time you put the... selector lever in the system. Pushing either of the steering wheel, the transmission downshifts (from "2" to spin or skid. Consult with your Lexus dealer as soon as when you push the switch located on a slippery surface. For the precautions on each ...
... instrument cluster. The current gear position is not possible to downshift due to "4", "3" and then "2". When you cannot downshift or upshift the transmission using the switches on the instrument cluster. If the "M" indicator flashes, there is shown on the steering wheel. Each time you put the... selector lever in the system. Pushing either of the steering wheel, the transmission downshifts (from "2" to spin or skid. Consult with your Lexus dealer as soon as when you push the switch located on a slippery surface. For the precautions on each ...
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...below and maximum engine braking will be enabled because the cruise control is or becomes lower than that of the engine, downshift the transmission in engine speed could cause the vehicle to third gear when the vehicle speed is not cancelled. The abrupt change in the ... the vehicle speed, see page 191. 2 Shift into the "4" position. STARTING AND DRIVING (c) Using engine braking 3 Shift into the "L" position. The transmission will downshift to second gear when the vehicle speed is being used, even if you need to "4", engine braking will be enabled. CAUTION Be careful...
...below and maximum engine braking will be enabled because the cruise control is or becomes lower than that of the engine, downshift the transmission in engine speed could cause the vehicle to third gear when the vehicle speed is not cancelled. The abrupt change in the ... the vehicle speed, see page 191. 2 Shift into the "4" position. STARTING AND DRIVING (c) Using engine braking 3 Shift into the "L" position. The transmission will downshift to second gear when the vehicle speed is being used, even if you need to "4", engine braking will be enabled. CAUTION Be careful...
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... your foot, shift the selector lever to the "R" position. NOTICE Never shift into the red zone. This may cause severe automatic transmission damage from going into reverse while the vehicle is given below for strong engine braking as with your reference: GS430 GS300 km/h (...mph) km/h (mph) " 1 Brake pedal 2 "R" (Reverse) position 1. With the selector lever in "L", the transmission is engaged in first gear. (e) Backing up 31G033c NOTICE D Be careful not to keep engine rpm from overheating. With the selector lever in "3", "2" or ...
... your foot, shift the selector lever to the "R" position. NOTICE Never shift into the red zone. This may cause severe automatic transmission damage from going into reverse while the vehicle is given below for strong engine braking as with your reference: GS430 GS300 km/h (...mph) km/h (mph) " 1 Brake pedal 2 "R" (Reverse) position 1. With the selector lever in "L", the transmission is engaged in first gear. (e) Backing up 31G033c NOTICE D Be careful not to keep engine rpm from overheating. With the selector lever in "3", "2" or ...
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... a complete stop. 2. Always use the brake pedal or parking brake. STARTING AND DRIVING (f) Parking (g) Good driving practice If the transmission repeatedly shifts up and down with your foot on an upgrade with the engine running. Be sure to shift the selector lever to the "D" position ...
... a complete stop. 2. Always use the brake pedal or parking brake. STARTING AND DRIVING (f) Parking (g) Good driving practice If the transmission repeatedly shifts up and down with your foot on an upgrade with the engine running. Be sure to shift the selector lever to the "D" position ...