trunk Lexus GS300h 2013 Owners Manual

9087-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Take out the parking brake
release tool and the screw-
driver from the trunk. (P.
872, 886)
Fit the parking brake release tool
into the screwdriver handle.
Vehicles with a spare tire: Take out the spare tire. (P. 875)
Vehicles without a spare tire: Remove the center auxiliary box.
(P. 888)
Remove the plug.
Insert the tool and press it
down firmly while turning it
counterclockwise until it
stops.
Releasing the parking brake manually
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9107-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If the electronic key does not operate properly
Doors
Use the mechanical key
(P. 139) in order to perform
the following operations:
Locks all the doors
Closes the windows and
moon roof (turn and hold)
*
Unlocks all the doors
Opens the windows and
moon roof (turn and hold)
*
*
: This setting must be customized
at any authorized Lexus dealer
or repairer, or another duly qual-
ified and equipped professional.
If communication between the electronic key and vehicle is inter-
rupted (P. 150) or the electronic key cannot be used because the
battery is depleted, the smart entry & start system and wireless
remote control cannot be used. In such cases, the doors and trunk
can be opened and the hybrid system can be started by following
the procedure below.
Locking and unlocking the doors, unlocking the trunk and key
linked functions
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7 7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
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Trunk
Turn the mechanical key
clockwise to open.
Ensure that the shift lever is in P and depress the brake pedal.
Touch the Lexus emblem side
of the electronic key to the
power switch.
The power switch will turn to ON
mode.
When the smart entry & start sys-
tem is deactivated in customization
setting, the power switch will turn
to ACCESSORY mode.
Firmly depress the brake pedal and check that is shown on
the multi-information display.
Press the power switch.
In the event that the hybrid system still cannot be started, contact
any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional.
Starting the hybrid system
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9137-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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If the 12-volt 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.
Open the trunk lid and remove
the 12-volt battery cover.
In the event that the trunk opener
cannot be used, use the mechanical
key to open the trunk. (P. 910)
Connect the jumper cables according to the following procedure:
Positive (+) battery terminal on your vehicle
Positive (+) battery terminal on the second vehicle
Negative (-) battery terminal on the second vehicle
Negative (-) battery terminal on your vehicle
Start the engine of the second vehicle. Increase the engine speed
slightly and maintain at that level for approximately 5 minutes to
recharge the 12-volt battery of your vehicle.
The following procedures may be used to start the hybrid system if
the 12-volt battery is discharged.
You can also call any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional.
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9408-1. Specifications
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Light bulbs
Light bulbsWTy p e
Exterior
Discharge headlights*35A
Front fog lights*19B
Front turn signal lights21C
Rear turn signal lights21D
Back-up light16D
Outer foot lights5D
Interior
Door courtesy lights5D
Vanity lights8D
Trunk light3.8D
A: D4S discharge bulbs
B: H16 halogen bulbs
C: Wedge base bulbs (amber)
D: Wedge base bulbs (clear)
*: If equipped

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8 8-2. Customization
Vehicle specifications
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Multi-
informa-
tion
display
(P. 1 1 4 )EV driving IndicatorOnOff—O—
Default settingsOffOn—O—
Door lock
(P. 183,
910)
Unlocking on second
key turn
(Allows all doors to be
unlocked by turning the
mechanical key twice in
the driver’s door)Off
(All doors
unlocked
in one
step)
On
(Driver’s
door
unlocked
in one
step, all
doors
unlocked
in two
steps)
O—O
Shift position linked
door unlocking functionOffOnO—O
Driver’s door linked
door unlocking functionOnOffO—O
Locking/unlocking of
the trunk when all doors
are locked/unlocked
OnOff——O
Entry
function
*1
(P. 143)
and
wireless
remote
control
(P. 168)
Operation signal
(Emergency flashers)OnOffO—O
Time elapsed before
automatic door lock
function is activated if a
door is not opened after
being unlocked
30
seconds
60
seconds
——O
120
seconds
Open door reminder
buzzer (When locking
the vehicle)
OnOff——O
ItemFunctionDefault
settingCustom-
ized set-
ting
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9468-2. Customization
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Entry
function
*1
(P. 143)
Smart entry & start sys-
temOnOffO—O
Unlocking operationAll the
doorsDriver’s
doorO—O
Wireless
remote
control
(P. 168)
Wireless remote controlOnOff——O
Unlocking operation
Off
(All doors
unlocked
in one
step)
On
(Driver’s
door
unlocked
in one
step, all
doors
unlocked
in two
steps)
O—O
Trunk unlocking opera-
tionPress and
hold
(short)
One short
press
——O
Push
twice
Press and
hold
(long)
Off
ItemFunctionDefault
settingCustom-
ized set-
ting
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957What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted? (P. 779)
Vehicles with an entry function
Is the power switch in ON mode?
When locking the doors, turn the power switch off. (P.
247)
Vehicles with an entry function
Is the electronic key left inside the vehicle?
When locking the doors, make sure that you have the
electronic key on your person.
The function may not operate properly due to the condi-
tion of the radio wave. (P. 150)
Is the child-protector lock set?
The rear door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle
when the lock is set. Open the rear door from outside and
then unlock the child-protector lock. (P. 184)
The function to prevent the electronic key from being left
inside the trunk will operate and you can open the trunk as
usual. Take the key out from the trunk. (P. 144) The doors cannot be locked or unlocked
The rear door cannot be opened
The trunk lid is closed with the electronic key left inside

965Alphabetical index
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Child safety .................................58
12-volt battery
precautions .................752, 916
Airbag precautions..................47
Child restraint system .............59
How your child should
wear the seat belt ............39, 41
Installing child restraints ........71
Moon roof precautions .........221
Power window lock switch...215
Power window precautions...217
Rear door child-protectors ....184
Removed electronic key
battery precautions .............781
Seat belt comfort guide...........39
Seat belt precautions ...............43
Seat heater precautions .........703
Trunk precautions ................190
Child-protectors ........................184
Cleaning ............................720, 724
Aluminum wheels.................721
Exterior .................................720
Interior ..................................724
Seat belts...............................725Clock ........................................ 698
Coat hooks ................................ 715
Condenser ................................ 747
Console box .............................. 690
Console box light...................... 690
Coolant ..................................... 744
Capacity ............................... 933
Checking .............................. 744
Preparing and checking
before winter ..................... 434
Cooling system ......................... 744
Engine overheating .............. 917
Hybrid system overheating .. 917
Cruise control
Cruise control ...................... 298
Dynamic radar cruise control ....
302
Dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range ......... 319
Cup holders............................... 691
Curtain shield airbags ................ 45
Customizable features .............. 943

971Alphabetical index
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Jack
Positioning the jack ..............735
Vehicle-equipped jack ..872, 886
Jack handle ........................872, 886
Jam protection function
Moon roof .............................219
Power trunk lid .....................190
Power window ......................216
Keyless entry .............................143
Smart entry & start system ...143
Wireless remote control........168
Keys...........................................138
Battery-Saving Function.......149
Electronic key .......................138
Engine switch .......................246
If the electronic key does not
operate properly .................910
Key number plate .................138
Keyless entry ................143, 168
Mechanical key.....................139
Power switch ........................246
Replacing the battery ............779
Warning buzzer ....................147
Wireless remote control key .168
Knee airbags ................................45Language (multi-information
display)................................... 118
LDH (Lexus Dynamic Handling
system) ................................... 398
Lever
Auxiliary catch lever ........... 734
Hood lock release lever ....... 734
Shift lever ............................ 258
Turn signal lever .................. 267
Wiper lever .......................... 285
Lexus Dynamic Handling system
(LDH)..................................... 398
Lexus night view ...................... 430
Lexus parking assist monitor.... 361
Lexus parking assist-sensor ...... 348
Function ............................... 348
Warning message......... 842, 854
License plate lights ................... 272
Light switch ......................... 272
Replacing light bulbs ........... 818
Welcome light illumination
control ............................... 143
Light bulbs
Replacing ............................. 805
Wattage ................................ 940
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