engine Lexus GS350 2012 Owner's Manual

7797-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Inte-
rior
buzzerExterior
buzzerWarning messageDetailsCorrection
procedure
Once
• When the doors
were unlocked
with the
mechanical key
and then the
engine switch
was pressed, the
electronic key
could not be
detected in the
vehicle.
• The electronic
key could not
be detected in
the vehicle even
after the engine
switch was
pressed two
consecutive
times.
To u c h t h e
electronic
key to the
engine
switch
while
depressing
the brake
pedal.
Once
An attempt was
made to start the
engine with the
shift lever in an
incorrect position.Shift the
shift lever
to P and
start the
engine.
(Flashes)
(Flashes)

7807-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Inte-
rior
buzzerExterior
buzzerWarning messageDetailsCorrection
procedure

Power was turned
off due to the
automatic power
off function.
Next time
when start-
ing the
engine,
increase
the engine
speed
slightly
and main-
tain that
level for
approxi-
mately 5
minutes to
recharge
the battery.
Once
The electronic
key has a low bat-
tery.
Replace
the elec-
tronic key
battery.
(P. 697)

7817-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Inte-
rior
buzzerExterior
buzzerWarning messageDetailsCorrection
procedure
Once
The driver’s door
was opened and
closed with the
engine switch
turned off and
then the engine
switch was put in
ACCESSORY
mode twice with-
out the engine
being started.
Press the
engine
switch
while
depressing
the brake
pedal.
During an engine
starting proce-
dure in the event
that the electronic
key was not func-
tioning properly
(P. 823), the
engine switch was
touched with the
electronic key.
Press the
engine
switch
within 10
seconds of
the buzzer
sounding.
Once
The steering lock
could not be
released within 3
seconds of the
engine switch
being pressed.
Press the
engine
switch
while
depressing
the brake
pedal and
moving the
steering
wheel left
and right.
(Flashes)
(Flashes)

7827-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Warning buzzer
In some cases, the buzzer may not be heard because of noisy place or an
audio sound.
Inte-
rior
buzzerExterior
buzzerWarning messageDetailsCorrection
procedure
Once
The engine switch
has been turned
off with the shift
lever in a posi-
tion other than P
or N.
Shift the
shift lever
to P.
Once
After the engine
switch has been
turned off with
the shift lever in a
position other
than P, the shift
lever has been
shifted to P.
Turn the
engine
switch off.
(Flashes)
(Flashes)

7837-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
If you have a flat tire (vehicles with a spare tire)
Stop the vehicle on a hard, flat surface.
Set the parking brake.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Stop the engine.
Turn on the emergency flashers. (P. 738)
Remove the flat tire and replace it with the spare tire provided.
For details about tires: P. 672
CAUTION
If you have a flat tire
Do not continue driving with a flat tire.
Driving even a short distance with a flat tire can damage the tire and the
wheel beyond repair, which could result in an accident.
Before jacking up the vehicle

7867-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
CAUTION
Using the tire jack
Observe the following precautions.
Improper use of the tire jack may cause the vehicle to suddenly fall off the
jack, leading to death or serious injury.
Do not use the tire jack for any purpose other than replacing tires or
installing and removing tire chains.
Only use the tire jack that comes with this vehicle for replacing a flat tire.
Do not use it on other vehicles, and do not use other tire jacks for replac-
ing tires on this vehicle.
Put the jack properly in its jack point.
Do not put any part of your body under the vehicle while it is supported
by the jack.
Do not start the engine or drive the vehicle while the vehicle is supported
by the jack.
Do not raise the vehicle while someone is inside.
When raising the vehicle, do not put an object on or under the jack.
Do not raise the vehicle to a height greater than that required to replace the
tire.
Use a jack stand if it is necessary to get under the vehicle.
When lowering the vehicle, make sure that there is no-one near the vehi-
cle. If there are people nearby, warn them vocally before lowering.

7967-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
CAUTION
When using the full-size spare tire as a rear tire (vehicles with front and rear
tires of differing sizes)
Replace the spare tire with a standard tire as soon as possible.
Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt steering, as well as sudden braking and
shifting operation to engine braking.
When using the compact spare tire
Remember that the compact spare tire provided is specifically designed
for use with your vehicle. Do not use your compact spare tire on another
vehicle.
Do not use more than one compact spare tires simultaneously.
Replace the compact spare tire with a standard tire as soon as possible.
Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt steering, as well as sudden braking and
shifting operation to engine braking.
When the compact spare tire is attached
The vehicle speed may not be correctly detected, and the following systems
may not operate correctly:
Also, not only can the following system not be utilized fully, but it may
even negatively affect the drive-train components:
• AWD system
• ABS & Brake assist
•VSC
•TRC
• Cruise control (if equipped)
• Dynamic radar cruise control
(if equipped)
• PCS (if equipped)
•EPS
• AFS (if equipped)• AVS (if equipped)
• LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist)
(if equipped)
• Lexus parking assist monitor
(if equipped)
• Lexus parking assist-sensor
(if equipped)
• Navigation system (if equipped)

7987-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
If you have a flat tire (vehicles without a spare tire)
Stop the vehicle in a safe place on a hard, flat surface.
Set the parking brake.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Stop the engine.
Turn on the emergency flashers. (P. 738)
Your vehicle is equipped with an emergency tire puncture repair
kit.
A puncture caused by a nail or screw passing through the tire tread
can be repaired temporarily with the emergency tire puncture
repair kit.
CAUTION
If you have a flat tire
Do not continue driving with a flat tire.
Driving even a short distance with a flat tire can damage the tire and the
wheel beyond repair, which could result in an accident.
Before repairing the vehicle

8077-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)Connect the hose to the valve.
Screw the end of the hose clock-
wise as far as possible.
Check the specified tire infla-
tion pressure.
Tire inflation pressure is specified
on the label as shown. (P. 850)
Start the engine. (P. 207)
To inject the sealant and
inflate the tire, turn the com-
pressor switch on.
Use the kit with the top facing
upward.
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8167-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
If the engine will not start
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
There may not be sufficient fuel in the vehicle’s tank.
Refuel the vehicle.
The engine may be flooded.
Try to restart the engine again following correct starting proce-
dures. (P. 207)
There may be a malfunction in the engine immobilizer system.
(P. 80)
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
The battery may be discharged. (P. 825)
The battery terminal connections may be loose or corroded.
The engine starting system may be malfunctioning due to an elec-
trical problem such as electronic key battery depletion or a blown
fuse. However, an interim measure is available to start the engine.
(P. 817)
If the engine will not start even though correct starting procedures
are being followed (P. 207), consider each of the following
points:
The engine will not start even though the starter motor oper-
ates normally.
The starter motor turns over slowly, the interior lights and
headlights are dim, or the horn does not sound or sounds at a
low volume.
The starter motor does not turn over