Lexus GS300 2018 Owner's Manuals

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When trouble arises
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the parking brake cannot be released
●Shift the shift lever to P.
●Turn the engine switch off.
●Check that the parking brake indicator is off.
●Chock the tires.
Take out the parking brake release
tool and the screwdriver from the
trunk. (→P. 473, 485)
Fit the parking brake release tool into
the screwdriver handle.
Vehicles with spare tire: Take out the spare tire. ( →P. 476)
Vehicles without spare tire: Remo ve the center auxiliary box. (→P. 487)
In the event that the battery is disc harged or switch operation does not
release the parking brake, the parking brake can be released manually using
the procedure below. This procedure should be performed only if necessary,
such as in an emergency.
If the switch cannot be operated even when the battery is normal, the parking
brake system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your
Lexus dealer immediately.
Before releasing the parking brake manually
Releasing the parking brake manually
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Remove the plug.
Insert the tool and press it down
firmly while turning it counterclock-
wise until it stops.
■Manual operation of the parking brake
The parking brake cannot be set manually.
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WARNING
■When releasing the parking brake manually
●Shift the shift lever to P, turn the engine switch off and chock the tires. Failure to do so
may cause the vehicle to move, resulting in an accident.
●Turn the engine switch off and check that the parking brake indicato r is off. Failure to
do so may cause the system to operate and turn the inserted parking brake release
tool, resulting in an injury.

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the electronic key does not operate properly
■Doors
Use the mechanical key (→P. 133)
in order to perform the following
operations:
Locks all the doors
Closes the windows and moon
roof
* (turn and hold)
Unlocks the door
Turning the key rearward unlocks the
driver’s door. Turning the key once
again within 5 seconds unlocks the
other doors.
Opens the windows and moon roof* (turn and hold)
*: This setting must be custom ized at your Lexus dealer.
■Trunk
Turn the mechanical key clockwise
to open.
If communication between the electronic key and vehicle is interrupted
(→ P. 152) or the electronic key ca nnot be used because the battery is
depleted, the smart access system with push-button start and wireless
remote control cannot be used. In su ch cases, the doors and trunk can be
opened and the engine can be started by following the procedure below.
Locking and unlocking the doors, unlocking the trunk and key linked
functions
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Ensure that the shift lever is in P and depress the brake pedal.
Touch the Lexus emblem side of the electronic key to the engine switch.
When the electronic key is detected, a buzzer sounds and the engine switch will turn
to IGNITION ON mode.
When the smart access system with push-button start is deactivated in customization
setting, the engine switch w ill turn to ACCESSORY mode.
Firmly depress the brake pedal and check that and a message (GS F
only) are shown on the multi-information display.
Press the engine switch.
In the event that the engine still cannot be started, contact your Lexus dealer.
Starting the engine
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■Stopping the engine
Shift the shift lever to P and press the engine switch as you normally do when stopping
the engine.
■Replacing the key battery
As the above procedure is a temporary measure, it is recommended that the electronic
key battery be replaced immediately when the battery is depleted. ( →P. 410)
■Alarm
If the trunk is opened using the mechanical key when the alarm system is set, the alarm
may be triggered. ( →P. 74)
■Changing engine switch modes
Release the brake pedal and press the engine switch in step above.
The engine does not start and modes will be changed each time the switch is
pressed.( →P. 198)
■When the electronic key does not work properly
●Make sure that the smart access system wi th push-button start has not been deacti-
vated in the customization setting. If it is off, turn the function on.
(Customizable features: → P. 545)
●Check if battery-saving mode is set. If it is set, cancel the function. (→P. 151)
WARNING
■When using the mechanical key and operating the power windows or moon roof
Operate the power window or moon roof afte r checking to make sure that there is no
possibility of any passenger having any of their body parts caught in the window or
moon roof.
Also, do not allow children to op erate the mechanical key. It is possible for children and
other passengers to get caught in the power window or moon roof.
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GS350_300_GS F_OM_OM30G34U_(U)7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the vehicle battery is discharged
If you have a set of jumper (or booster)
cables and a second vehicle with a 12-volt
battery, you can jump start your vehicle by following the steps below.
Confirm that the electron ic key is being carried.
When connecting the jumper (or booster) cables, depending on the situation, the
alarm may activate and doors locked. ( →P. 75)
Open the hood. ( →P. 373)
GS300/GS F: Remove the engine cover.
The following procedures may be used to start the engine if the vehicle’s bat-
tery is discharged.
You can also call your Lexus deal er or a qualified repair shop.
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Raise the front of the engine cover to
remove the front clips, and then raise
the rear of the engine cover to
remove the rear clips.

5057-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Connect the jumper cables accordin g to the following procedure:
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GS300
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GS F
Connect a positive jumper cable clamp to the positive (+) battery terminal
on your vehicle
Connect the clamp on the other end of the positive cable to the positive (+)
battery terminal on the second vehicle
Connect a negative cable clamp to the negative (-) battery terminal on the
second vehicle
Connect the clamp at the other end of the negative cable to a solid, station-
ary, unpainted metallic po int away from the battery and any moving parts,
as shown in the illustration.
Start the engine of the second vehicle. Increase the engine speed slightly and
maintain at that level for approximatel y 5 minutes to recharge the battery of
your vehicle.
Open and close any of the doors of your vehicle with the engine switch off.
Maintain the engine speed of the second vehicle and start the engine of your
vehicle by turning the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode.
Once the engine has started, remove the jumper cables in the exact reverse
order from which they were connected.
Once the engine starts, have the vehicle inspected at your Lexus dealer as soon
as possible.
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5077-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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■Starting the engine when the battery is discharged
The engine cannot be started by push-starting.
■To prevent battery discharge
●Turn off the headlights and the audio system while the engine is off.
●Turn off any unnecessary electrical components when the vehicle is running at a low
speed for an extended period , such as in heavy traffic.
■Charging the battery
The electricity stored in the battery will disc harge gradually even when the vehicle is not
in use, due to natural discharge and the draini ng effects of certain electrical appliances. If
the vehicle is left for a long time, the battery may discharge, and the engine may be
unable to start. (The battery recharges automatically during driving.)
■When recharging or replacing the battery
●In some cases, it may not be possible to un lock the doors using the smart access system
with push-button start when the battery is discharged. Use the wireless remote control
or the mechanical key to lock or unlock the doors.
●The engine may not start on the first attempt after the battery has recharged but will
start normally after the second attempt. This is not a malfunction.
●The engine switch mode is memorized by the vehicle. When the battery is recon-
nected, the system will return to the mode it was in before the battery was discharged.
Before disconnecting the battery, turn the engine switch off.
If you are unsure what mode the engine switch was in before the battery discharged, be
especially careful when reconnecting the battery.

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■Avoiding battery fires or explosions
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidentally igniting the flammable gas
that may be emitted from the battery:
●Make sure each jumper cable is connected to the correct terminal and that it is not
unintentionally in contact with any other than the intended terminal.
●Do not allow the other end of the jumper cab le connected to the “+” terminal to come
into contact with any other parts or metal surfaces in the area, such as brackets or
unpainted metal.
●Do not allow the + and - clamps of the jump er cables to come into contact with each
other.
●Do not smoke, use matches, cigarette lighters or allow open flame near the battery.
■Battery precautions
The battery contains poisonous and corrosive acidic electrolyte, while related parts
contain lead and lead compounds. Observ e the following precautions when handling
the battery:
●When working with the battery, always wear safety glasses and take care not to allow
any battery fluids (acid) to come into cont act with skin, clothing or the vehicle body.
●Do not lean over the battery.
●In the event that battery fluid comes into contact with the skin or eyes, immediately
wash the affected area with water and seek medical attention.
Place a wet sponge or cloth over the affected area until medical attention can be
received.
●Always wash your hands afte r handling the battery support, terminals, and other bat-
tery-related parts.
●Do not allow childre n near the battery.
NOTICE
■When handling jumper cables
When connecting the jumper cables, ensure that they do not become entangled in the
cooling fans or engine drive belt.