Lexus GS250 2014 Owner's Manual

5717-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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buzzerWa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetailsCorrection procedure
OnceCon-
tinuous
An attempt was
made to exit the
vehicle with the
electronic key and
lock the doors with-
out first turning the
engine switch off
when the shift lever
was in P.
Tu r n t h e
engine
switch off
and lock the
doors again.
9
times
An attempt was
made to drive when
the regular key was
not inside the vehi-
cle.Confirm
that the
electronic
key is inside
the vehicle.
Con-
tinuous
The driver’s door
was opened when
the shift lever was
not in P and the
engine switch was
not turned off.
Shift the
shift lever to
P.
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5727-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Con-
tinuousCon-
tinuous
The driver’s door
was opened and
closed while the
electronic key was
not in the vehicle,
the shift lever was
not in P and the
engine switch was
not turned off.•Shift the shift lever
to P.
•Bring the elec-
tronic key
back into
the vehi-
cle.
OnceCon-
tinuous
(Vehicles with the entry function)
An attempt was
made to lock the
doors using the
smart entry & start
system while the
electronic key was
still inside the vehicle.Retrieve the
electronic
key from the
vehicle and
lock the
doors again.
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5737-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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OnceCon-
tinuous
An attempt was
made to lock either
front door by open-
ing a door and put-
ting the inside lock
button into the lock
position, then clos-
ing the door by pull-
ing on the outside
door handle with the
electronic key still
inside the vehicle.
For some models
only: An attempt was
made to lock the
doors other than
using the smart entry
& start system while
the electronic key
was still inside the
vehicle.
Retrieve the
electronic
key from the
vehicle and
lock the
doors again.
Once
• When the doors were unlocked
with the mechan-
ical key and then
the engine switch
was pressed, the
electronic key
could not be
detected in the
vehicle.
• The electronic key could not be
detected in the
vehicle even after
the engine switch
was pressed two
consecutive
times.
To u c h t h e
electronic
key to the
engine
switch while
depressing
the brake
pedal.
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5747-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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buzzerWa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetailsCorrection procedure
Once
An attempt was
made to start the
engine with the shift
lever in an incorrect
position.Shift the
shift lever to
P and start
the engine.

Power was turned
off due to the auto-
matic power off
function.
Next time
when start-
ing the
engine,
increase the
engine
speed
slightly and
maintain
that level for
approxi-
mately 5
minutes to
recharge
the battery.
OnceThe electronic key
has a low battery.
Replace the
electronic
key battery.
( → P. 4 8 9 )
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5757-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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Once
The driver’s door
was opened and
closed with the
engine switch
turned off and then
the engine switch
was put in ACCES-
SORY mode twice
without the engine
being started.
Press the
engine
switch while
depressing
the brake
pedal.
During an engine
starting procedure
in the event that the
electronic key was
not functioning
properly ( →P. 6 1 9 ) ,
the engine switch
was touched with
the electronic key.
Press the
engine
switch
within 10
seconds of
the buzzer
sounding.
Once
The steering lock
could not be
released within 3
seconds of the
engine switch being
pressed.
Press the
engine
switch while
depressing
the brake
pedal and
moving the
steering
wheel left
and right.
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5767-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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■Warning buzzer
In some cases, the buzzer may not be heard because of noisy place or an audio
sound.
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Once
The engine switch
has been turned off
with the shift lever
in a position other
than P or N.
Shift the
shift lever to
P.
Once
After the engine
switch has been
turned off with the
shift lever in a posi-
tion other than P,
the shift lever has
been shifted to P.
Tu r n t h e
engine
switch off.
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577
7
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
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If you have a flat tire (v
ehicles with a spare tire)
●Stop the vehicle on a hard, flat surface.
●Set the parking brake.
●Shift the shift lever to P.
●Stop the engine.
●Turn on the emergency flashers. ( →P. 5 3 4 )
Your vehicle is equipped with a spar e tire. The flat tire can be replaced
with the spare tire.
For details about tires: →P. 4 6 6
CAUTION
■If you have a flat tire
Do not continue driving with a flat tire.
Driving even a short distance with a flat tire can damage the tire and the wheel
beyond repair, which could result in an accident.
Before jacking up the vehicle
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5787-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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XVehicles with a compact spare tire
Location of the spare tire, jack and tools
Jack handle
Parking brake release tool
Screwdriver
Towing eyeletWheel nut wrench
Spare tire
Jack1
2
3
4
5
6
7
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5797-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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XVehicles with a full-size spare tire
Jack handle
Parking brake release tool
Screwdriver
Towing eyeletWheel nut wrench
Jack
Spare tire1
2
3
4
5
6
7
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5807-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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CAUTION
■Using the tire jack
Observe the following precautions.
Improper use of the tire jack may cause the vehicle to suddenly fall off the jack,
leading to death or serious injury.
●Do not use the tire jack for any purpose other than replacing tires or installing and
removing tire chains.
●Only use the tire jack that comes with this vehicle for replacing a flat tire.
Do not use it on other vehicles, and do not use other tire jacks for replacing tires
on this vehicle.
●Put the jack properly in its jack point.
●Do not put any part of your body under the vehicle while it is supported by the
jack.
●Do not start the engine or drive the vehicle while the vehicle is supported by the
jack.
●Do not raise the vehicle while someone is inside.
●When raising the vehicle, do not put an object on or under the jack.
●Do not raise the vehicle to a height greater than that required to replace the tire.
●Use a jack stand if it is necessary to get under the vehicle.
●When lowering the vehicle, make sure that there is no-one near the vehicle. If
there are people nearby, warn them vocally before lowering.
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