trunk release Lexus GS350 2012 Owner's Manual

17Pictorial index
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Multi-information display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 101
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 101
When the warning messages are displayed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 757
Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 224
Applying/releasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 224
Precautions against winter season. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 360
Warning buzzer/message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 757
Turn signal lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 222
Headlight switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 228
Headlights/front position lights/tail lights/daytime running lightsP. 228
Front fog lights
*/rear fog light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 239
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 241
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 241
Adding washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 671
Warning messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 771
Emergency flasher switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 738
Trunk opener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 150
Hood lock release lever. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 657
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 170
Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 170
Driving position memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 161
Air conditioning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 409
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 409
Rear window defogger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 430
Audio system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 432
Audio system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 432
Hands-free system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 542
Trunk opener main switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 151
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25Pictorial index
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Multi-information display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 101
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 101
When the warning messages are displayed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 757
Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 224
Applying/releasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 224
Precautions against winter season. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 360
Warning buzzer/message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 757
Turn signal lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 222
Headlight switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 228
Headlights/front position lights/tail lights/daytime running lightsP. 228
Front fog lights
*/rear fog light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 239
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 241
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 241
Adding washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 671
Warning messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 771
Emergency flasher switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 738
Trunk opener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 150
Hood lock release lever. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 657
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 170
Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 170
Driving position memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 161
Air conditioning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 409
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 409
Rear window defogger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 430
Audio system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 432
Audio system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 432
Hands-free system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 542
Trunk opener main switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 151
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1203-1. Key information
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Card key (if equipped)
The card key is not waterproof.
The mechanical key that is stored inside the card key should be used only if
a problem arises, such as when the card key does not operate properly.
If it is difficult to take out the mechanical key, push down the lock release
button using a pen tip etc. If it is still difficult to pull it out, use a coin etc.
When required to leave the vehicle’s key with a parking attendant
Turn the trunk opener main switch off, lock the glove box and armrest door
as circumstances demand. (P. 151, 616, 639)
Remove the mechanical key for your own use and provide the attendant with
the electronic key only.
If you lose your mechanical keys
New genuine mechanical keys can be made by any authorized Lexus dealer
or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional using the
other mechanical key and the key number stamped on your key number plate.
Keep the plate in a safe place such as your wallet, not in the vehicle.
To store the mechanical key in the card
key, insert it while pressing the lock
release button.
If the battery cover is not installed and
the battery falls out or if the battery was
removed because the key got wet, rein-
stall the battery with the positive termi-
nal facing the Lexus emblem.

1263-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Effective range (areas within which the electronic key is
detected)
When locking or unlocking
the doors
The system can be operated
when the electronic key is
within about 0.7 m (2.3 ft.) of an
outside door handle. (Only the
doors detecting the key can be
operated.)
When opening the trunk
The system can be operated
when the electronic key is
within about 0.7 m (2.3 ft.) of
the trunk release button.
When starting the engine or
changing engine switch
modes
The system can be operated
when the electronic key is inside
the vehicle.
When the door cannot be locked by the lock sensor on the upper part of the
door handle
If the door will not lock even when the
topside sensor area is touched, try touch-
ing both the topside and underside sensor
areas at the same time.

1283-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Switching the door unlock function
It is possible to set which doors the entry function unlocks using the wireless
remote control.
Turn the engine switch off.
Cancel the intrusion sensor and tilt sensor of the alarm system to prevent
unintended triggering of the alarm during the setting change (if equipped).
(P. 8 9 )
When the indicator light on the key surface is not on, press and hold ,
or for approximately 5 seconds while pressing and holding
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The setting changes each time an operation is performed, as shown below.
(When changing the setting continuously, release the buttons, wait for at least
5 seconds, and repeat step .)
For vehicles with an alarm: To prevent unintended triggering of the alarm,
unlock the doors using the wireless remote control and open and close a door
once after the settings have been changed. (If a door is not opened within 30
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. 8 7 )
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Multi-information
displayUnlocking functionBeep
(Left-hand drive
vehicles)
(Right-hand drive
vehicles)
Holding the driver’s door
handle unlocks only the
driver’s door.
Exterior: Beeps 3
times
Interior: Pings once
Holding a passenger’s door
handle unlocks all the
doors.
Holding a door handle
unlocks all the doors.Exterior: Beeps twice
Interior: Pings once

1483-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)The following functions can be set or canceled:
For instructions on customizing, refer to P. 855.
Impact detection door lock release system
In the event that the vehicle is subject to a strong impact, all the doors are
unlocked. Depending on the force of the impact or the type of accident, how-
ever, the system may not operate.
Using the mechanical key
The doors can also be locked and unlocked with the mechanical key. (P.
821)
If a wrong key is used
The key cylinder rotates freely to isolate inside mechanism.
Customization
Settings (e.g. unlocking function using a key) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P. 855)
Automatic door locking and unlocking systems
FunctionOperation
“Auto unlock by shift to P”All doors are automatically unlocked
when shifting the shift lever to P.
“Auto unlock by driver door”All doors are automatically unlocked
when driver’s door is opened.

1523-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Trunk light
The trunk light turns on when the trunk is opened.
Trunk handle
Trunk easy closer (vehicles with power trunk lid)
In the event that the trunk lid is left slightly open, the trunk easy closer will
automatically close it to the fully closed position.
Function to prevent the trunk being locked with the electronic key inside
When all doors are being locked, closing the trunk lid with the electronic
key left inside the trunk will sound an alarm.
In this case, the trunk lid can be opened pressing the trunk release button on
the trunk lid.
Even when the spare electronic key is put in the trunk with all the doors
locked, the key confinement prevention function can be activated so the
trunk can be opened. In order to prevent theft, take all electronic keys with
you when leaving the vehicle.
Even when the electronic key is put in the trunk with all the doors are
locked, the key may not be detected depending on the places and the sur-
rounding radio wave conditions. In this case, the key confinement preven-
tion function cannot be activated, causing the doors to lock when the trunk
is closed. Make sure to check where the key is before closing the trunk.
The key confinement prevention function cannot be activated if any one of
the doors is unlocked. In this case, open the trunk using the trunk opener. Use the trunk handle when closing the
trunk.

2314-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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Driving
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Daytime running light system
To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers, the front position lights
turn on automatically whenever the engine is started and the parking brake is
released. Daytime running lights are not designed for use at night.
Headlight control sensor
Automatic light off system
When the light switch is in : The headlights turn off automatically if the
engine switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off.
When the light switch is in : The headlights and all lights turn off auto-
matically if the engine switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned
off.
To turn the lights on again, turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode,
or turn the light switch off once and then back to or .
If any of the doors or trunk lid is kept open, the lights automatically turn off
after 20 minutes.
Light reminder buzzer
A buzzer sounds when the engine switch is turned off or turned to ACCES-
SORY mode and the driver’s door is opened while the lights are turned on.
Automatic headlight leveling system
The level of the headlights is automatically 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. The sensor may not function properly if
an object is placed on the sensor, or any-
thing that blocks the sensor is affixed to
the windshield.
Doing so interferes with the sensor
detecting the level of ambient light and
may cause the automatic headlight system
to malfunction.

8207-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)Take out the parking brake
release tool and the screw-
driver from the trunk. (P.
784, 799)
Fit the parking brake release tool
into the screwdriver handle.
Vehicles with a spare tire: Take out the spare tire. (P. 788)
Vehicles without a spare tire: Remove the center auxiliary box.
(P. 802)
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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tire puncture repair kitVehicles with a full-size
spare tire
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883Alphabetical index
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Jack
Positioning the jack ..............658
Vehicle-equipped jack ..784, 799
Jack handle ........................784, 799
Jam protection function
Moon roof .............................182
Power trunk lid .....................153
Power window ......................179
Keyless entry .............................123
Smart entry & start system ...123
Wireless remote control........141
Keys...........................................118
Battery-saving function ........129
Electronic key .......................118
Engine switch .......................207
If the electronic key does not
operate properly .................822
Key number plate .................118
Keyless entry ................123, 141
Mechanical key.....................119
Replacing the battery ............697
Warning buzzer ....................127
Wireless remote control key .141
Knee airbags ................................44Language (multi-information
display)................................... 107
Lever
Auxiliary catch lever ........... 657
Hood lock release lever ....... 657
Shift lever ............................ 215
Turn signal lever .................. 223
Wiper lever .......................... 241
Lexus parking assist monitor.... 297
Lexus parking assist-sensor ...... 284
Function ............................... 284
Warning message......... 760, 766
License plate lights ................... 228
Light switch ......................... 228
Replacing light bulbs ........... 735
Welcome light illumination
control ............................... 123
Light bulbs
Replacing ............................. 724
Wattage ................................ 853
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