Lexus GS F 2017 Owner's Manual

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WARNING
■Trunk easy closer
■Power trunk lid (If equipped)
Observe the following precautions when operating the power trunk lid.
Failure to do so may cause serious injury.
●Check the safety of the surrounding area to make sure there are no obstacles or any-
thing that could cause any of your belongings to get caught.
●If anyone is in the vicinity, make sure they are safe and let them know that the trunk is
about to open or close.
●If the trunk closer switch is pressed while the trunk lid is opening during automatic
operation, the trunk lid stops opening. Take extra care when on an incline, as the trunk
lid may open or close suddenly.
●On an incline, the trunk lid may suddenly shut after it opens automatically. Make sure
the trunk lid is fully open and secure before using the trunk.
●In the following situations, the power trunk lid may detect an abnormality and auto-
matic operation may be stopped. In this case, the trunk lid has to be operated manu-
ally. Take extra care in this situation, as the stopped trunk lid may suddenly shut,
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NOTICE
■To prevent trunk easy closer malfunctions
Do not apply force to the trunk lid while the trunk easy closer is operating.
■To prevent damage to the power trun k lid (vehicles with power trunk lid)
●Make sure that there is no luggage or snow on the trunk lid before operating the
power trunk lid. In addition, make sure that there is no ice between the trunk lid and
frame that prevents movement of the trunk lid. Operating the power trunk lid when
excessive load is present on the trunk lid may cause a malfunction.
●Do not apply excessive force to the trunk lid while the power trunk lid is operating.

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Smart entry & start system
●Locks and unlocks the doors (vehicles with entry function) ( P. 159)
● Opens the trunk (vehicles with entry function) ( P. 166)
● Starts the engine ( P. 240)
■Antenna location
■Effective range (areas within which the electronic key is detected)
The system can be operated when the electronic key is within about 0.7 m (2.3 ft.)
of the trunk release button.
When starting the engine or changing engine switch modes
The system can be operated when the electronic key is inside the vehic le.
The following operations can be performed simply by carrying the electronic
key (including the card key) on your person, for example in your pocket. The
driver should always carry the electronic key.
Antennas outside the cabin (vehicles with
entry function)
Antennas inside the cabin
Antenna outside the trunk (vehicles with
entry function)
Antenna inside the trunk
When locking or unlocking the
doors (vehicles with entry function)
The system can be operated when the
electronic key is within about 0.7 m (2.3
ft.) of an outside door handle. (Only the
doors detecting the key can be operated.)
When opening the trunk (vehicles
with entry function)
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■Alarms and warning indicators
An alarm sounds and warning message displa ys shown on the multi-information display
are used to protect against unexpected accidents or theft of the vehicle resulting from
erroneous operation. When a warning message is displayed, take appropriate measures
based on the displayed message. ( P. 552)
When only an alarm sounds, circumstances and correction procedures are as follows.
■Battery-saving function (vehicles with entry function)
The battery-saving function will be activated in order to prevent the electronic key bat-
tery and the vehicle battery from being discharged while the vehicle is not in opera tion
for a long time.
●In the following situations, the smart entry & start system may take some time to unlock
the doors.

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■Electronic Key Battery-Saving Function
When battery-saving mode is set, battery de pletion is minimized by stopping the elec-
tronic key from receiving radio waves.
■Conditions affecting operation
The smart entry & start system uses weak ra dio waves. In the following situations, the
communication between the electronic key and the vehicle may be affected, preventing
the smart entry & start system, wireless remote control and engine immobilizer system
from operating properly. (Ways of coping: P. 594)
●When the electronic key battery is depleted
●Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas st ation, radio station, large display, airport or
other facility that gene rates strong radio waves or electrical noise
●When the electronic key is in contact wi th, or is covered by the following metallic
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■Note for the entry function (if equipped)
●Even when the electronic key is within the effective range (detection areas), the system
may not operate properly in the following cases:

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■Note for the push-start function
●Even when the electronic key is within the effective range (detection areas), the system
may not operate properly when the electronic key is on the instrument panel, rear
package tray or floor, or in the door pocket s or glove box when the engine is started or
engine switch modes are changed.
●Even if the electronic key is not inside the vehicle, it may be possible to start the engine
if the electronic key is near the window.
■When the vehicle is not driven for extended periods
●Vehicles with entry function: To prevent theft of the vehicle, do not leave the electronic
key within 2 m (6 ft.) of the vehicle.
●The smart entry & start system can be deactivated in advance. ( P. 634)
■To operate the system properly
●Make sure to carry the electronic key when operating the system. Do not get the elec-
tronic key too close to the vehicle when operating the system from the outside of the
vehicle.
Depending on the position and holding condit ion of the electronic key, the key may not
be detected correctly and the system may not operate properly. (The alarm may go off
accidentally, or the door lock prev ention function may not operate.)
●Do not leave the electronic key inside the trunk.
The key confinement prevention function may not operate, depending on the location
of the key (close to a spare tire [if equipped], the inside edge of the trunk), conditions
(inside a metal bag, close to metallic obje cts) and the radio waves in the surrounding
area. ( P. 168)
■If the smart entry & start system does not operate properly
●Locking and unlocking the doors and opening the trunk: Use the mechanical key. ( P. 594)
●Starting the engine: P. 595
■Customization
Settings (e. g. smart entry & start system) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P. 634)
■If the smart entry & start system has be en deactivated in a customized setting
●Locking and unlocking the doors and opening the trunk:
Use the wireless remote control or mechanical key. ( P. 159, 166, 594)
●Starting the engine and changing engine switch modes: P. 595
●Stopping the engine: P. 241

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■Certification for the smart entry & start system

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