Lexus GS350 2011 Service Manual

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CAUTION
■Caution regarding interference with electronic devices
●People with implanted pacemakers or cardiac defibrillators should keep away
from the smart access system with push-button start antennas. (→P. 3 1 ) T h e
radio waves may affect the operation of such devices. If necessary, the smart
access system with push-button start can be disabled. Ask your Lexus dealer for
details, such as the frequency of radio waves and timing of emitting the radio
waves. Then, consult your doctor to see if you should disable the smart access
system with push-button start.
●Users of any electrical medical device other than implanted pacemakers and
implanted cardiac defibrillators should consult the manufacturer of the device for
information about its operation under the influence of radio waves. Radio waves
could have unexpected effects on the operation of such medical devices.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details for disabling the smart access system with push-but-
ton start.

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Wireless remote control
■Operation signals
●Doors: A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash to indicate that the
doors have been locked/unlocked. (Locked: Once; Unlocked: Twice)
●Trunk: A buzzer sounds to indicate that the trunk has been unlocked.
●Windows and moon roof: A buzzer sounds to indicate that the windows and
moon roof are opening.
■Door lock buzzer
If a door is not fully closed, a buzzer sounds continuously for 10 seconds if an
attempt to lock the door is made. Fully close the door to stop the buzzer, and lock
the vehicle once more.
The wireless remote control can be used to lock and unlock the vehicle and
the trunk from outside the vehicle.
Locks all doors
Unlocks all doors
Pushing the button unlocks the
driver’s door. Pushing the button
again within 3 seconds unlocks
the other doors.
Opens the windows and
moon roof (push and hold)
*
Unlocks the trunk
(push and hold)
Sounds alarm
(push and hold) (→P. 8 7 )
*:This setting must be customized
at your Lexus dealer.

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■Security feature
→P. 3 7
■If the wireless remote control does not operate properly
● Locking and unlocking the doors and trunk: Use the mechanical key.
(→ P. 5 7 1 )
●Starting the engine. ( →P. 5 7 2 )
■Electronic key battery depletion
→ P. 3 5
■When the electronic key battery is fully depleted
→P. 4 8 2
■Conditions affecting operation
→P. 3 3
■Customization that can be configured at Lexus dealer
Settings (e.g. 2-step unlocking function, trunk unlocking function) can be changed.
(Customizable features →P. 6 1 6 )
■Certification for wireless remote control
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:
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.

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Doors
The vehicle can be locked and unlocked using the smart access system with
push-button start, wireless remote control or door lock switch.
■Smart access system with push-button start
→ P. 30
■ Wireless remote control
→ P. 4 1
■ Door lock switch
Locks all doors
Unlocks all doors
■ Inside lock button
Locks the door
Unlocks the door
The front doors can be opened
by pulling the inside handles
even if the lock buttons are in
the lock position.

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Locking the front doors from the outside without a key
Move the lock button to the lock position.
Close the door.
The door cannot be locked if the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in the
ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode, or the electronic key is left
inside the vehicle.
The key may not be detected correc tly and the door may be locked.
Rear door child-protector lock
The door cannot be opened from
inside the vehicle when the locks
are set.
These locks can be set to prevent
children from opening the rear
doors. Push down on rear door
switches to lock the rear doors.
STEP1
STEP2

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Automatic door locking and unlocking systems
The following functions can be set or canceled:
■ Setting and canceling the functions
To switch between setting and canceling, follow the procedure below:
Close all the doors and switch the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch to IGNITION ON mode. (Perform step 2 within 10 sec-
onds.) Shift the shift lever to “P” or “N”,
press and hold the driver’s door
lock switch (
or ) for
approximately 5 seconds and then
release.
The shift lever and switch positions
corresponding to the desired func-
tion to be set are shown as follows.
Use the same procedure to cancel
the function.
FunctionOperation
Shift position linked door
locking functionShifting the shift lever out of “P” locks all doors.
Shift position linked door
unlocking functionShifting the shift lever to “P” unlocks all doors.
Speed linked door locking
functionAll doors are locked when the vehicle speed is
approximately 12 mph (20 km/h) or higher.
Driver’s door linked door
unlocking functionAll doors are unlocked when the driver’s door is
opened within 10 seconds after turning the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch OFF.
STEP1
STEP2

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When the setting or canceling operation is complete, all doors are locked
and then unlocked.
FunctionShift lever positionDriver’s door lock switch position
Shift position linked door locking
function
“P”Shift position linked door unlock-
ing function
Speed linked door locking function
“N”Driver’s door linked door unlocking
function
■Closing the front doors from outside with the inside lock button set in the locked
position
The door cannot be locked if the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in ACCES-
SORY or IGNITION ON mode, or the electronic key is left in the vehicle. (How-
ever, depending on the key’s location, the system may not be able to detect it. In
these instances the door lock protection function will not operate properly.)
■Using the mechanical key
The doors can also be locked and unlocked with the mechanical key. ( →P. 5 7 1 )
■Customization that can be configured at Lexus dealer
Settings (e.g. unlocking function using a key) can be changed.
(Customizable features →P. 6 1 8 )

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CAUTION
■To prevent an accident
Observe the following precautions while driving the vehicle.
Failing to do so may result in a door opening and an occupant falling out, resulting in
death or serious injury.
●Always use a seat belt.
●Always lock all doors.
●Ensure that all doors are properly closed.
●Do not pull the inside handle of the doors while driving.
The doors may be opened and the passengers are thrown out of the vehicle and it
may result in serious injury or death.
Be especially careful for the front doors, as the doors may be opened even if the
inside lock buttons are in locked position.
●Set the rear door child-protector locks when children are seated in the rear seat.

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Tr u n k
Canceling the trunk opener featureTurn the main switch in the glove
box OFF to disable the trunk
opener.ON
OFF
The trunk lid cannot be opened
even with the wireless remote con-
trol or the smart access system
with push- button start.
The trunk can be opened using the trunk opener, smart access system with
push-button start or wireless remote control.
■Opening the trunk from inside the vehicle
Press the opener switch.
■ Opening the trunk from outside the vehicle
Smart access system with push-button start
→ P. 30
Wireless remote control
→ P. 4 1

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■Trunk easy closer
In the event that the trunk lid is left slightly open (not latched properly), the trunk
easy closer will automatically close it to the fully closed position.
■Tr u n k l i g h t
When the trunk light switch is set to ON, the trunk light turns on when the trunk is
opened.
■Tr u n k h a n d l e
■Internal trunk release leverON
OFF
Use the trunk handle when closing the trunk.
The trunk lid can be opened by pulling down
on the glow-in-the-dark lever located on the
inside of the trunk lid.
The lever will continue to glow for some time
after the trunk lid is closed.