Tires. Lexus GS350, GS300

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Positioning a floor jack

When using a floor jack, follow the instructions in the manual provided with the jack and perform the operation safely.

When raising your vehicle with a floor jack, position the jack correctly.

Improper placement may damage your vehicle or cause injury.

◆ Front

1 2WD models

◆ Rear



GS350/GS300

2 AWD models

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NOTICE

■ When using a jack at the rear of the vehicle (GS F)

Do not set the jack in either of the positions indicated by the illustration.

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Engine compartment



GS350

2

1

3

4

5

Fuse boxes

Battery

( 

P. 414)

(

 P. 392)

Engine oil level dipstick

(

 P. 383)

Engine coolant reservoir

(

 P. 388)

Engine oil filler cap ( 

P. 385)

6

9

10

7

8

Brake fluid reservoir

( 

P. 391)

Washer fluid tank ( 

P. 394)

Electric cooling fans

Condenser ( 

P. 390)

Radiator ( 

P. 390)

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2

1

3

4

5

Fuse boxes

Battery

( 

P. 414)

(

 P. 392)

Intercooler coolant reservoir

(

 P. 388)

Engine oil level dipstick

(

 P. 383)

Engine oil filler cap ( 

P. 385)

7

6

8

9

10

11

Engine coolant reservoir

(

 P. 388)

Brake fluid reservoir

( 

P. 391)

Washer fluid tank ( 

P. 394)

Condenser ( 

P. 390)

Electric cooling fans

Radiator ( 

P. 390)

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GS F

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2

1

3

4

5

Fuse boxes

Battery

( 

P. 414)

(

 P. 392)

Engine oil level dipstick

(

 P. 383)

Engine coolant reservoir

(

 P. 388)

Engine oil filler cap ( 

P. 385)

6

7

8

9

10

Brake fluid reservoir

( 

P. 391)

Washer fluid tank ( 

P. 394)

Electric cooling fans

Condenser ( 

P. 390)

Radiator ( 

P. 390)

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Engine compartment cover

■ Removing the engine compartment cover



GS350/GS300 (Right-hand side)

381



GS350/GS300 (Center)

6



GS F

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■ Installing the clips

2

1

3

Push up center portion

Insert

Press

NOTICE

■ Checking the engine compartment cover after installation

Make sure that the cover is securely installed in its original position.

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Engine oil

With the engine at operating temperature and turned off, check the oil level on the dipstick.

■ Checking the engine oil

1 Park the vehicle on level ground. After warming up the engine and turning it off, wait more than 5 minutes for the oil to drain back into the bottom of the engine.

2 Holding a rag under the end, pull the dipstick out.



GS350



GS300



GS F

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3 Wipe the dipstick clean.

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5

1

2

3

Reinsert the dipstick fully.

Holding a rag under the end, pull the dipstick out and check the oil level.

Low

Normal

Excessive



Flat dipstick



Non-flat dipstick

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The shape of the dipstick may differ depending on the type of vehicle or engine.

Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it fully.

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■ Adding engine oil

If the oil level is below or near the low level mark, add engine oil of the same type as that already in the engine.



GS350



GS300



GS F

Make sure to check the oil type and prepare the items needed before adding oil.

2

3

1

Engine oil selection

Oil quantity (Low  Full)

Items



P. 526, 528

1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 Imp.qt.)

Clean funnel

Remove the oil filler cap by turning it counterclockwise.

Add engine oil slowly, checking the dipstick.

Install the oil filler cap by turning it clockwise.

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