lock Lexus GS350 2009 Owner's Manual

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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InteriorbuzzerExterior buzzerWa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetailsCorrection
procedure
Once
(Flashing)
The electronic key
battery is low.Replace the
battery.
(→ P. 4 5 8 )

An open door has
been closed and
the “ENGINE
START STOP”
switch has been
turned twice to
the ACCES-
SORY mode from
OFF.
Press the
“ENGINE
START
STOP”
switch while
applying the
brakes.

(Flashing)
The steering lock
has not released
within 3 seconds
of pressing the
“ENGINE START
STOP” switch.
The “ENGINE
START STOP”
switch indicator
will flash green for
15 seconds.Press the
“ENGINE
START
STOP”
switch again
while turn-
ing the
steering
wheel with
the brake
pedal
depressed.
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If the shift lever cannot be shifted from “P”
If the shift lever cannot be shifted with your foot on the brake, there may be
a problem with the shift lock system (a system to prevent accidental opera-
tion of the shift lever). Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer
immediately.
The following steps may be used as an emergency measure to ensure that
the shift lever can be shifted.
Set the parking brake.
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to the ACCESSORY
mode.
Depress the brake pedal.
Pry the cover up with a flathead
screwdriver or equivalent.
Press the shift lock override but-
ton.
The shift lever can be shifted
while the button is pressed.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
STEP5
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If the electronic key does not operate properly
Locking and unlocking the doors, unlocking the trunk and key linked
functions
Doors Using the mechanical key (
→P. 2 5 )
in order to perform the following
operations:
Locks all doors
Closes the windows/moon roof
(turn and hold)
Unlocks the door
Turning the key rearward unlocks
the driver’s door.
Turning the key once again unlocks
the other doors.
Opens the windows/moon roof
(turn and hold)
If communication between the electron ic key and vehicle is interrupted
(
→P. 33) or the electronic key cannot 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 or the engine can be started by following the procedure below.
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Tr u n kTurn the mechanical key clock-
wise to open.
Changing “ENGINE START STOP” switch modes and starting the
engine
Put the shift lever in “P” and apply the brakes. Touch the Lexus emblem side of
the electronic key to the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch.
An alarm will sound to indicate that
the start function cannot detect the
electronic key that is touched to
the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch if any of the doors is opened
and closed while the key is touched
to the switch.
STEP1
STEP2
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6-1. Specifications
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Automatic transmission
*: The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference. If replacement is necessary,
contact your Lexus dealer.
Fluid capacity *
GS46011.4 qt. (10.8 L, 9.5 Imp.qt.)
GS350 (2WD) 8.4 qt. (7.9 L, 7.0 Imp.qt.)
GS350 (4WD) 10.6 qt. (10.0 L, 8.8 Imp.qt.)
Fluid typeToyota Genuine ATF WS
NOTICE
■Automatic transmission fluid type
Using automatic transmission fluid other than “Toyota Genuine ATF WS” may
cause deterioration in shift quality, locking up of your automatic transmission
accompanied by vibration, and ultimately damage the automatic transmission of
your vehicle.
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ItemFunctionDefault settingCustomizedsetting
Wireless
remote con-
trol
(
→P. 4 1 )
Unlocking operation
Driver’s door
unlocked in 1-
step, all doors
unlocked
in 2-step
All doors
unlocked in 1-step
Time elapsed before auto-
matic door lock function is
activated if door is not
opened after being
unlocked
60 seconds
OFF
30 seconds
120 seconds
Operation signal
(Emergency flashers)ONOFF
Operation signal
(Buzzer) ONOFF
Trunk unlocking functionONOFF
Trunk unlocking operationPush and holdPush twice
One short push
Panic functionONOFF
Buzzer sounds when
pushing with any door
not closed
ONOFF
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Vehicle specifications
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ItemFunctionDefault settingCustomizedsetting
Door lock
(
→P. 4 4 )
Unlocking using a key
Driver’s door
unlocked in 1-
step, all doors
unlocked
in 2-step
All doors
unlocked in 1-step
Speed-detecting auto-
matic door lock functionOFFON
Opening driver’s door
unlocks all doors OFFON
Shifting the shift lever to
“P” unlocks all doorsONOFF
Shifting the shift lever to
position other than “P”
locks all doors
ONOFF
Pow e r w i n -
dows
(
→P. 7 5 )
Linked door key opera-
tionOpen and closeOpen only
Close only
Wireless remote control
linked operationONOFF
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ItemFunctionDefault settingCustomizedsetting
Windshield
wipers and
washer
(
→P. 1 5 9 )
Switching operation when
the vehicle is stationaryONOFF
Drip prevention functionONOFF
Time elapsed before the
drip prevention function
operatesVa r i a b l e
depending on
the vehicle
speed
3 seconds
Illumination
(
→P. 3 5 6 )
Time elapsed before lights
turn off15 seconds7. 5 s e c o n d s
30 seconds
Operation when the
doors are unlockedONOFF
Operation after the
“ENGINE START STOP”
switch turned OFF
ONOFF
Front/rear personal lights
turned on when a door is
openedCorresponding light onlyAll lights
OFF
Foot lights ONOFF
Shift lever lightONOFF
Outer foot lightONOFF
Front/rear personal lights
turned on when the inte-
rior lights are switched
“ON”
ONOFF
Rear sunshade
(
→P. 3 76 )
Time elapsed before the
reverse operation feature
activates
0.7 seconds
0 seconds
0.9 seconds
1.2 seconds
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Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
A/CAir Conditioning
ABSAnti-Lock Brake System
AFSAdaptive Front-lighting System
ALRAutomatic Locking Retractor
CRSChild Restraint System
DISPDisplay
ECUElectronic Control Unit
EDREvent Data Recorder
ELREmergency Locking Retractor
Enhanced VSCEnhanced Vehicle Stability Control
EPSElectric Power Steering
GAWRGross Axle Weight Ratings
GPSGlobal Positioning System
I/MEmission inspection and maintenance
INFOInformation
INTIntermittent
LATCHLower Anchors and Tethers for Children
LEDLight Emitting Diode
MMTMethylcy clopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl
M + SMud and Snow
MTBEMethyl Tertiary Butyl Ether
OBDOn Board Diagnostics
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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................................235
ABS............................................................ 200
ACCESSORY mode .......................... 134
Active stabilizer suspension system.................................................... 200
Adaptive variable suspension system ............................. 199
Air conditioning system Air conditioning filter .......................455
Automatic air conditioning system .................................................. 235
Airbags Airbag operating conditions........... 94
Airbag precautions for your child............................................... 98
Airbag warning light ....................... 508
Curtain shield airbag precautions .......................................... 101
General airbag precautions ........... 98
Locations of airbags.............................. 91
Modification and disposal of airbags ...................................................102
Proper driving posture ...................... 89
Side airbag precautions .................... 98
Side and curtain shield airbags operating conditions ....................... 94
SRS airbags ............................................... 91
Alarm ............................................................86
Antenna .................................................... 254
Anti-lock brake system ..................... 200
Armrest ..................................................... 375
Ashtrays ....................................................370
Audio input ..............................................306 Audio system
Antenna.................................................. 254
Audio input........................................... 306
Cassette player ...................................257
CD player/changer ........................... 261
DVD information .............................. 289
DVD player/changer ......................270
DVD video/audio.............................. 273
MP3/WMA disc............................... 266
Optimal use ........................................... 301
Portable music player ..................... 306
Radio ....................................................... 248
Steering switches .............................. 307
Video CD ............................................. 285
Automatic headlight leveling system ...................................................... 157
Automatic light control system........ 155
Automatic transmission If the shift lever cannot be shifted from “P” ............................... 543
Mode select switch ............................ 138
S mode ..................................................... 139
Back-up lights Wattage ..................................................572
Battery 12 volt battery .......................................434
Checking................................................434
If the 12 volt battery is discharged ........................................ 548
Preparing and checking before winter.......................................217
Bluetooth
®............................................... 315
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