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Popular 1996 Lexus GS 300 Manual Pages
Owners Manual - Page 3
... the Owner's Manual carefully to do in an easily understandable way for your vehicle in its best condition.
IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY
This section explains what to make full use of the manual. QUICK REFERENCE
Operation of basic equipment is briefly explained in the event of an urgent situation such as the engine not...
Owners Manual - Page 4
... to know for appropriate servicing at the gas station is provided here.
! Your Lexus Owner's Manual provides you need to people if the warning is ignored.
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
INDEX
The page number is listed for each item in the Owner's Manual so that you can rapidly find the needed information when an urgent situation...
Owners Manual - Page 15
... pressing the lock release button in (The ignition switch must be in "ON" position.) Shift while pressing the lock release button in Shift without pressing the button
Note: When the cruise control is being used, even if you downshift the transmission by turning off the overdrive switch, engine braking will not be applied because the cruise...
Owners Manual - Page 19
... cannot be obtained, you may temporarily use alcohol coolant.) For checking the engine coolant, see page 173. S Automatic transmission:
Fluid type -
Ethylene-glycol coolant (Do not use unleaded gasoline with an octane number as low as 91. gal.) S Engine oil: API SH, Energy-Conserving II multigrade engine oil or ILSAC multigrade engine oil. qt.) Drain and refill...
Owners Manual - Page 42
... on briefly after about 3 seconds. If this light comes on when the headlight switch is idling or it comes on while you are driving, have your vehicle checked/repaired by your engine or automatic transmission electrical system. This lamp warns that there is a problem somewhere in your Lexus dealer as soon as possible.
(h)
"ABS" Warning...
Owners Manual - Page 66
... smaller and farther away than if seen in the "ACC" position for the operation of the power rear view mirror. Use a spray de-icer to free the mirror.
53 It is not running, the key must be in a normal flat mirror. If the engine is a convex mirror with a curved surface. COMFORT ADJUSTMENT
OUTSIDE...
Owners Manual - Page 125
SECTION
STARTING AND DRIVING
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 Cruise control Traction control system Brake system Brake pad wear limit indicators Types of tires
3-1
112 113 113 114 115 115 117 122 125 126 128 128
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Owners Manual - Page 128
... the key only to remove the key. 114
"LOCK" - This is pushed all accessories on . When starting tips, see page 115. For starting the engine, the key may seem stuck at this position. If you must put the transmission selector lever in the "P" position. NOTICE Do not leave the key in the "ACC" or "LOCK...
Owners Manual - Page 131
For the operation to decrease the vehicle speed, see page 124. 117 STARTING AND DRIVING
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Note: When the cruise control is being used, even if you downshift the transmission by turning off the overdrive switch, engine braking will not be applied because the cruise control is not cancelled.
Owners Manual - Page 134
... is effective only when you are used , even if you downshift the transmission by turning off the overdrive switch. (This is or becomes lower than 99 km/h (62 mph) and more powerful engine braking will be obtained.
(c)
Using the "S" and "L" positions
The "S" and "L" positions are driving in the "D" position.) The "O/D OFF" indicator light in the way described below for...
Owners Manual - Page 136
... lock override button.
When the cruise control is on page 150. do not use engine braking to slow down a gradient, within the limits of the automatic transmission is better to use the cruise control when driving in the normal position, regardless of the position of "P" position
If you cannot shift the selector lever out of the selector...
Owners Manual - Page 144
... 88 km/h (55 mph). Maintain engine speed between 2000 and 4000 rpm.
S Drive slowly onto curbs and, if possible, at any single speed, either fast or slow. Second, confirm the availability of the road and call a Lexus dealer for assistance.
! Apply the parking brake, and place the transmission in gusty crosswinds. It can...
Owners Manual - Page 146
... the transmission into "P" and block the front wheels. Lexus does not recommend towing a trailer with water. TRAILER TOWING
NOTICE Do not use engine antifreeze or...Use a washer fluid containing an antifreeze solution. Keep ice and snow from accumulating under the fenders occasionally. Ice and snow built up under your Lexus dealer and most auto parts stores. Some of the things you are tire...
Owners Manual - Page 150
... off the accelerator pedal.
or push-start - 1.
Call a Lexus dealer, Roadside Assistance or Customer Service Assistance. (See "Foreword.")
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Check that you have sufficient fuel. Then try starting . If the light is not running, the power assist for further instruction. 136
(b)
Starting a flooded engine
If the engine will not start, see "If your foot off the...
Owners Manual - Page 151
... medical office. This may overheat the starter and wiring systems.
(c)
Jump starting . Call a Lexus dealer, Roadside Assistance or Customer Service Assistance. (See "Foreword.")
S If you are unsure about how to your skin, clothing, or vehicle.
137 Use only standardized jumper cables and do not smoke or light a match while jump starting
To avoid serious personal...
Owners Manual - Page 187
...
To prevent burning yourself, do not remove the radiator cap when the engine is low, add ethylene-glycol type coolant. ENGINE
CHECKING THE ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL
If the coolant level drops within a short time after replenishing, there may be used for your Lexus dealer test the cap pressure and check for leaks in the cooling...
Owners Manual - Page 191
....5 kgf⋅m, 76 ft⋅lbf.)
177 TIRES AND WHEELS Tire size Tire inflation pressure Recommended cold tire inflation pressure P215/60R16 94V Front Rear 210 kPa (2.1 kgf/cm2 or bar, 30 psi) 210 kPa (2.1 kgf/cm2 or bar, 30 psi) Less than 30 mm (1.2 in.) Automatic transmission fluid DEXRON®-II or III
For sustained...
Owners Manual - Page 194
...If your Lexus dealer. CHECKING TIRE PRESSURE
The recommended cold tire pressures, tire size and the...tire damage from overheated tires. CHASSIS
NOTICE Avoid overfilling, or the power steering could get an accurate cold tire pressure reading. S Always use a tire pressure gauge. The appearance of the tire can reduce tire life and make your tire pressures at the center of the tire...
Owners Manual - Page 215
Use bulbs with moon roof without moon roof Front personal lights Rear personal lights Glovebox light Door courtesy lights Footlights Vanity lights
Bulb No. 1157 1156 - 1157 - - - - - 194 - - 194
W 27/8 27 5 27/8 8 8 8 3 1.2 3.8 1.4 3 3.8
Type D D E D F D D F E E E F E
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Light Bulbs Stop and tail lights Back-up lights License plate lights Rear side marker lights Interior light with the ...
Owners Manual - Page 223
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After cleaning or whenever any part of the leather gets wet, dry with 5% solution of brushes, unfiltered washing water, or the washing process itself. S Never use a car-cleaning polish, followed by... gloss, especially on the surface in large patches. Waxing your Lexus
Polishing and waxing is safe for the paint on your Lexus' finish. 1. Wax the vehicle again when water does not bead...
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