key battery Lexus GS350 2008 Do-it-yourself maintenance / LEXUS 2008 GS460/350 OWNER'S MANUAL (OM30A87U)
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TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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3-4. Using the hands-free system
(for cellular phone)................. 291
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone) .................... 291
Using the Bluetooth
®
phone ............................................. 296
Setting the hands-free
system ............................................... 311
3-5. Using the interior lights .......... 337 Interior lights list............................ 337
3-6. Using the storage features .... 340 List of storage fe atures.............. 340
3-7. Other interior features........... 347 Sun visors......................................... 347
Vanity mirror ................................. 348
Clock ................................................. 349
Outside temperature
display ........................................... 350
Ashtrays ............................................ 351
Cigarette lighter ........................... 352
Power outlet .................................. 353
Seat heaters/vent ilators ............ 354
Armrest ........................................... 356
Rear sunshade ............................... 357
Floor mats....................................... 359
Trunk features............................... 360
Garage door opener .................. 363
Compass.......................................... 369
Lexus Link System ....................... 373 4-1. Maintenance and care........... 388
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior.................. 388
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior ..................... 391
4-2. Maintenance.............................. 394 Maintenance requirements ..... 394
General maintenance ................ 396
Emission inspection and
maintenance (I/M)
programs ...................................... 399
4-3. Do-it-yourself
maintenance........................... 400
Do-it-yourself service
precautions ................................. 400
Hood................................................. 403
Positioning a floor jack............... 404
Engine compartment................. 406
Tires .................................................... 421
Tire inflation pressure.................. 431
Wheels.............................................. 435
Air conditioning filter.................. 437
Electronic key battery ................ 440
Checking and replacing
fuses ................................................ 442
Headlight aim................................. 467
Light bulbs ....................................... 470
4Maintenance and care
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5-1. Essential information .............. 478If your vehicle needs
to be towed .................................. 478
If you think something is
wrong ............................................. 484
Fuel pump shut off system ....... 485
Event data recorder ................... 486
5-2. Steps to take in an
emergency .............................. 488
If a warning light turns on or a
warning buzzer sounds... ...... 488
If a warning message is
displayed....................................... 497
If you have a flat tire (Vehicles
with standard tires) .................... 512
If you have a flat tire (Vehicles
with run-flat tires) ...................... 522
If the engine will not start .......... 523
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from “P” .......................... 524
If you lose your keys .................... 525
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ....................... 526
If the 12 volt battery is
discharged ................................... 529
If your vehicle overheats .......... 533
If the vehicle becomes
stuck................................................ 536 6-1. Specifications............................ 540
Maintenance data
(fuel, oil level, etc.).................... 540
Fuel information ........................... 553
Tire information ............................ 556
6-2. Customization .......................... 569 Customizable features .............. 569
6-3. Initialization ............................... 575 Items to initialize ........................... 575
Reporting safety defects for
U.S. owners.................................. 578
Seat belt instructions for
Canadian owners
(in French) .................................... 579
Abbreviation list ....................... 582
Alphabetical index................... 584
What to do if............................... 594
5When trouble arises6Vehicle specifications
7For owners
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1-1. Key information
Keys
Using the mechanical keyTake out the mechanical key.
After using the mechanical key,
store it in the electronic key. Carry
the mechanical key together with
the electronic key. If the electronic
key battery is depleted or the smart
access system with push-button
start does not operate properly,
you will need the mechanical key.
The following keys are provided with the vehicle.
Electronic keys
• Operating the smart access system with push-button start
( P. 22)
• Operating the wireless
remote control function
( P. 3 4 )
Mechanical keys
Key number plate
■When required to leave a key to the vehicle with a parking attendant
Turn the trunk opener main switch OFF and lock the glove box as circumstances
demand. ( P. 4 2 , 3 4 1 )
Remove the mechanical key for your own use and provide the attendant with the
electronic key only.
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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
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■Operation signals
●Doors: A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash to indicate that the
doors have been locked/unlocked. (Locked: Once; Unlocked: Twice)
●Windows and moon roof: A buzzer sounds when the windows and moon roof
begin to close.
■Door lock buzzer
If a door is not fully closed, a buzzer soun ds continuously if an attempt to lock the
door is made. Fully close the door to st op the buzzer, and lock the vehicle once
more.
■Conditions affecting operation
The smart access system with push-button start uses weak radio waves. In the fol-
lowing situations, the communication between key and vehicle may be affected,
preventing the smart access system with push-button start and wireless remote
control from operating properly. (Way of coping: P. 5 2 6 )
●When the electronic key battery is depleted
●Near a TV tower, electric power plant, ga s station, radio station, large display,
airport or other facility that generates strong radio waves or electrical noise
●When carrying a portable radio, cellular phone, cordless phone or other wire-
less communication devices
●When the electronic key has come into contact with, or is covered by a metallic
object
●When multiple electronic keys are in the vicinity
●When carrying or using the electronic key together with the following devices
that emit radio waves
• Another vehicle’s electronic key
• A wireless key that emits radio waves
• Personal computer
●If window tint with a metallic content or metallic objects are attached to the rear
window
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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
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Unlock the doors using the wireless remote control and open one of the
doors.
If a door is not opened within 60 seconds after is pressed, the doors
will be locked again and the alarm will automatically be set.
In case that the alarm is triggered, immediately stop the alarm. ( P. 7 5 )
■Battery-saving function
In the following circumstances, the entry func tion is disabled in order to prevent the
vehicle and electronic key batteries from discharging.
●When the entry function has not been used for 2 months or more
●When the electronic key has been left within approximately 3 ft. (1 m) of the
vehicle for 10 minutes or more
The system will resume operation when...
●The vehicle is locked using the door handle lock switch
●The vehicle is locked/unlocked using the wireless remote control function
( P. 34) or the mechanical key ( P. 5 2 6 )
■Electronic key battery depletion
●The standard battery life is 1 to 2 years. (The battery becomes depleted even if
the electronic key is not used.) If the smart access system with push-button start
or the wireless remote control function does not operate, or the detection area
becomes smaller, the battery may be depleted. Replace the battery when nec-
essary. ( P. 440)
●To avoid serious deterioration, do not leave the electronic key within 3 ft. (1 m) of
the following electrical appliances that produce a magnetic field:
•TVs
• Personal computers
• Recharging cellular phones or cordless phones
• Table lamps
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■If the smart access system with push-button start does not operate properly
●Locking and unlocking the doors and trunk: Use the mechanical key.
( P. 5 2 6 )
●Starting the engine: P. 5 2 7
■When the electronic key battery is fully depleted
P. 4 4 0
■Customization that can be configured at Lexus dealer
Settings (e.g. smart access system with push-button start) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 5 6 9 )
■Certification for the smart access system with push-button start
For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.
NOTE:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the fol-
lowing two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
FCC WARNING:
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
For vehicles sold in Canada
NOTE:
This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interfer-
ence that may cause undesired operation of the device.
FCC ID: NI4TMLF-1
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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
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■Door lock buzzer
P. 2 6
■Security feature
P. 3 0
■If the wireless remote control does not operate properly
● Locking and unlocking the doors an d trunk: Use the mechanical key.
( P. 5 2 6 )
●Starting the engine. ( P. 5 2 7 )
■Electronic key battery depletion
P. 2 8
■When the electronic key battery is fully depleted
P. 4 4 0
■Conditions affecting operation
P. 2 6
■Customization that can be configured at Lexus dealer
Settings (e.g. 2-step unlocking function, trunk unlocking function) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 5 6 9 )
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2-1. Driving procedures
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■If the engine does not start
The immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. (P. 7 3 )
■When the steering lock cannot be released
■When the “ENGINE START STOP” switch indicator flashes in amber
The system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus
dealer immediately.
■Auto power OFF function
If the vehicle is left in the ACCESSORY mode for more than an hour with the shift
lever in “P”, the “ENGINE START STOP” switch will automatically turn OFF.
■Electronic key battery depletion
P. 2 8
■When the electronic key battery is discharged
P. 4 4 0
■Conditions affecting operation
P. 2 6
■Leak detection pump
Several hours after the engine is turned off, you may hear a sound coming from
underneath the luggage compartment for several minutes. This is normal operation
and does not indicate a malfunction.
The green indicator light on the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch will flash and a mes-
sage will be shown on the multi-information
display. Press the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch again while turning the steering wheel
left and right.
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2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
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■Automatic light off system
The headlights and tail lights turn off 30 seconds after all doors are closed if the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch has been switched to ACCESSORY mode or
turned OFF while the headlights are turned on. (The lights turn off immediately if
the button on the key is pressed after all doors are locked.)
To turn the lights on again, switch to IG NITION ON mode, or turn the light switch
off once and then back to the or position.
■Automatic headlight leveling system
The level of the headlights is automatica lly adjusted according to the number of
passengers and the loading condition of the vehicle to ensure that the headlights do
not interfere with other road users.
■If the indicator flashes...
It may indicate a malfunction in the system. Contact your Lexus dealer.
■Customization that can be configured at Lexus dealer
Settings (e.g. light sensor sensitivity) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 5 7 2 )
NOTICE
■To prevent 12 volt battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the engine is off.
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4-1. Maintenance and
care .............................. 388
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior............ 388
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior ............... 391 4-2. Maintenance .................. 394
Maintenance
requirements........................ 394
General maintenance .......... 396
Emission inspection and
maintenance (I/M)
programs ............................... 399
4-3. Do-it-yourself
maintenance ................ 400
Do-it-yourself service
precautions ........................... 400
Hood .......................................... 403
Positioning a floor jack ......... 404
Engine compartment ........... 406
Tires............................................. 421
Tire inflation pressure............ 431
Wheels ...................................... 435
Air conditioning filter ........... 437
Electronic key battery.......... 440
Checking and replacing
fuses ........................................ 442
Headlight aim .......................... 467
Light bulbs ................................ 470