Lexus GS250 2012 Owner's Manual

7807-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Inte-
rior
buzzerExterior
buzzerWarning messageDetailsCorrection
procedure

Power was turned
off due to the
automatic power
off function.
Next time
when start-
ing the
engine,
increase
the engine
speed
slightly
and main-
tain that
level for
approxi-
mately 5
minutes to
recharge
the battery.
Once
The electronic
key has a low bat-
tery.
Replace
the elec-
tronic key
battery.
(P. 697)

7817-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Inte-
rior
buzzerExterior
buzzerWarning messageDetailsCorrection
procedure
Once
The driver’s door
was opened and
closed with the
engine switch
turned off and
then the engine
switch was put in
ACCESSORY
mode twice with-
out the engine
being started.
Press the
engine
switch
while
depressing
the brake
pedal.
During an engine
starting proce-
dure in the event
that the electronic
key was not func-
tioning properly
(P. 823), 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.
(Flashes)
(Flashes)

7827-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Warning buzzer
In some cases, the buzzer may not be heard because of noisy place or an
audio sound.
Inte-
rior
buzzerExterior
buzzerWarning messageDetailsCorrection
procedure
Once
The engine switch
has been turned
off with the shift
lever in a posi-
tion 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
position other
than P, the shift
lever has been
shifted to P.
Turn the
engine
switch off.
(Flashes)
(Flashes)

7837-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
If you have a flat tire (vehicles 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. 738)
Remove the flat tire and replace it with the spare tire provided.
For details about tires: P. 672
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

7847-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Vehicles 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

7857-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Vehicles 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

7867-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
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 replac-
ing 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 vehi-
cle. If there are people nearby, warn them vocally before lowering.

7877-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)Remove the center luggage mat. (P. 622)
Remove the spacer and take out the jack handle from the reverse
side of the center luggage mat.
Take out the jack.
Taking out the jack and jack handle
1
2
Vehicles with a compact
spare tireVehicles with a full-size
spare tire
3
For tightening
For loosening
Vehicles with a compact
spare tireVehicles with a full-size
spare tire
1
2

7887-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Vehicles with a compact spare tire
Remove the center luggage mat. (P. 622)
Loosen the center fastener that
secures the spare tire.
Vehicles with a full-size spare tire
Remove the center luggage mat. (P. 622)
Remove the spacers.
Loosen the center fastener that
secures the spare tire.
Taking out the spare tire
1
2
1
2
3

7897-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)Chock the tires.
Slightly loosen the wheel nuts
(one turn).
CAUTION
When storing the spare tire
Be careful not to catch fingers or other body parts between the spare tire
and the body of the vehicle.
Replacing a flat tire
1
Flat tireWheel chock positions
FrontLeft-hand sideBehind the rear right-hand side tire
Right-hand sideBehind the rear left-hand side tire
RearLeft-hand sideIn front of the front right-hand side tire
Right-hand sideIn front of the front left-hand side tire
2