key Lexus GS350 2013 Owner's Guide

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Operation of each component
■Door lock linked window operation
●The power windows can be opened and closed using the mechanical key.*
(→ P. 74 0 )
●The power windows can be opened using the wireless remote control.* (→ P. 114)
*: These settings must be customized at your Lexus dealer.
■When the battery is disconnected
The window lock switch is disabled. If necessary, press the window lock switch after
reconnecting the battery.
■Power windows open warning buzzer
The buzzer sounds and a message is shown on the multi-information display in the
instrument cluster when the engine switch is turned off and the driver’s door is
opened with the power windows open.
■Customization
Settings (e.g. linked door lock operation) can be changed.
(Customizable features: →P. 777)
CAUTION
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■Closing the windows
●Check to make sure that all passengers do not have any part of their body in a
position where it could be caught when a window is being operated.
●Do not allow children to operate the power windows.
Closing a power window on someone can cause serious injury, and in some
instances, even death.
■Jam protection function
●Never use any part of your body to intentionally activate the jam protection func-
tion.
●The jam protection function may not work if something gets caught just before
the window fully closes.

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Operation of each component
■The moon roof can be operated when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■Operating the moon roof after turning the engine off
The moon roof can be operated for approximately 45 seconds after the engine
switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off. It cannot, however, be oper-
ated once either front door is opened.
■Jam protection function
If an object is detected between the moon roof and the frame while the moon roof is
closing or tilting down, travel is stopped and the moon roof opens slightly.
■Sunshade
The sunshade can be opened and closed manually. However, the sunshade will open
automatically when the moon roof is opened.
■Door lock linked moon roof operation
●The moon roof can be opened and closed using the mechanical key.* (→ P. 74 0 )
●The moon roof can be opened using the wireless remote control.* (→ P. 1 1 4 )
*: These settings must be customized at your Lexus dealer.

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4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle
→P. 1 7 1
With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D. ( →P. 1 7 8 )
If the parking brake is in manual mode, release the parking brake.
(→ P. 1 8 6 )
Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelerator
pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake.
If the vehicle is to be stopped for an extended period of time, shift the shift lever to
P or N. ( →P. 1 7 8 )
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
If the parking brake is in manual mode, set the parking brake. ( →P. 1 8 6 )
Shift the shift lever to P. ( →P. 1 7 8 )
If parking on a hill, block the wheels as needed.
Press the engine switch to stop the engine.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the electronic key on your
person.
The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe driving:
Starting the engine
Driving
Stopping
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Driving
Engine (ignition) switch
Check that the parking brake is set.
Check that the shift lever is set in P.
Firmly depress the brake pedal.
will be displayed on the multi-information display.
If it is not displayed, the engine cannot be started.
Press the engine switch.
The engine will crank until it starts or
for up to 30 seconds, whichever is
less.
Continue depressing the brake pedal
until the engine is completely started.
The engine can be started from any
engine switch mode.
Performing the fol lowing operations when ca rrying the electronic key
on your person starts the engine or changes engine switch modes.
Starting the engine
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4-2. Driving procedures
■Auto power off function
If the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY mode for more than 20 minutes or IGNITION
ON mode (the engine is not running) for more than an hour with the shift lever in P,
the engine switch will automatically turn off. However, this function cannot entirely
prevent battery discharge. Do not leave the vehicle with the engine switch in
ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode for long periods of time when the engine is
not running.
■Electronic key battery depletion
→P. 112
■Conditions affecting operation
→P. 1 0 8
■Notes for the entry function
→P. 1 0 9
■If the engine does not start
●The engine immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. ( →P. 6 8 )
Contact your Lexus dealer.
●Check that the shift lever is securely set in P. The engine may not start if the shift
lever is displaced out of P. “Shift to P position to Start” will be displayed on the multi-
information display.
■Steering lock
After turning the engine switch off and opening and closing the doors, the steering
wheel will be locked due to the steering lock function. Operating the engine switch
again automatically cancels the steering lock.

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Driving
■When the steering lock cannot be released
■Steering lock motor overheating prevention
To prevent the steering lock motor from overheating, the motor may be suspended if
the engine is turned on and off repeatedly in a short period of time. In this case,
refrain from operating the engine. After about 10 seconds, the steering lock motor
will resume functioning.
■When “Check Access System with Elec. Key” will be displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display
The system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer
immediately.
■If the electronic key battery is depleted
→P. 6 4 6
■Operation of the engine switch
●When operating the engine switch, one short, firm press is enough. If the switch is
pressed improperly, the engine may not start or the engine switch mode may not
change. It is not necessary to press and hold the switch.
●If attempting to restart the engine immediately after turning the engine switch off,
the engine may not start in some cases. After turning the engine switch off, please
wait a few seconds before restarting the engine.
■If the smart access system with push-button start has been deactivated in a cus-
tomized setting
→P. 74 0
“Steering Lock active” will be displayed on
the multi-information display.
Check that the shift lever is set in P. Press the
engine switch while turning the steering
wheel left and right.

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Driving
■Daytime running light system
●To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers, the parking lights turn on auto-
matically (at an increased intensity) whenever the engine is started and the parking
brake is released. Daytime running lights are not designed for use at night.
●Compared to turning on the headlights, the daytime running light system offers
greater durability and consumes less electricity, so it can help improve fuel econ-
omy.
■Headlight control sensor
■Automatic light off system
When the light switch is in : The headlights and tail lights turn off 30 seconds
after the engine switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off and a door is
opened and all of the doors and trunk are closed. (The lights turn off immediately if on the key is pressed twice after all the doors are closed.)
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 ACCESSORY
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 pas-
sengers and the loading condition of the vehi cle 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 anything
that blocks the sensor is affixed to the wind-
shield.
Doing so interferes with the sensor detecting
the level of ambient light and may cause the
automatic headlight system to malfunction.

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5-1. Remote Touch screen
Letters and numbers can be input via the screen.
■To input letters and numbers/symbols
Select the keys directly to enter letters, numbers or symbols.: Select to erase one character. Select and hold to continue erasingcharacters.
“A-Z”: To change letters and numbers
“Other”: To display symbols : To enter in lower case
: To enter in upper case
Inputting letters and numb ers/list screen operation
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Interior features
■Layout type
Keyboard layout can be changed. (→P. 322)
■List screen operation
When a list is displayed, use the
appropriate screen button to
scroll through the list.
: Select to skip to the next or
previous page. Select and hold
or to scroll through the
displayed list.
: This indicates the displayed screen’s position.
: If appears to the right of an item name, the complete name
is too long for the display.
Select to scroll to the end of
the name. Select to move to
the beginning of the name.
■If you select
The display returns to the previous screen.
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5-1. Remote Touch screen
This screen is used for language selection and the on/off settings of opera-
tion sounds and automatic screen change, etc.
Select “General” on the “Setup” screen.System time settings
Selecting a language
Unit of measurement
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Selecting a button color
Selecting keyboard layout
Changing the startup image
Changing the screen off image
Auto screen change
*1
Selection sound on/off
Pointer sound on/off
Error sound on/off
Pointer sound volume settings
Setting a feedback force
Delete personal data
Software update
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Gracenote database update*2
Select “Save” after changing set-
tings.
*1: Vehicles with a navigation system.
*2: For details, contact your Lexusdealer.
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