Lexus GS350 2015 TIPS FOR THE NAVIGATION SYSTEM / LEXUS 2015 GS350 OWNERS MANUAL (OM30E15U)

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Operation of each component
■Operation signals
Doors:
A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashe rs flash to indicate that the doors have
been locked/unlocked. (Locked: once; Unlocked: twice)
Tr u n k :
A buzzer sounds to indicate that the trunk has been opened.
Windows and moon roof:
A buzzer sounds to indicate that the windows and moon roof are operating.
■Welcome light illumination control
 P. 1 0 7
■Door lock buzzer
If an attempt to lock the doors is made when a door is not fully closed, a buzzer
sounds continuously for 5 se conds. Fully close the door to stop the buzzer, and lock
the vehicle once more.
■Pa n i c m o d e
■Security feature
 P. 1 0 7
■Alarm
Using the wireless remote control to lo ck the doors will set the alarm system.
(  P. 7 2 )
■Conditions affecting operation
P. 1 1 4
When is pressed for longer than about
one second, an alarm will sound intermittently
and the vehicle lights will flash to deter any
person from trying to break into or damage
your vehicle.
To stop the alarm, press any button on the
electronic key.

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■If the wireless remote control does not operate properly
Locking and unlocking the doors and open ing the trunk: Use the mechanical key.
(  P. 5 2 2 )
■Electronic key battery depletion
P. 1 1 8
■When the electronic key battery is fully depleted
P. 4 2 7
■Confirmation of the registered key number
The number of keys already registered to the vehicle can be confirmed. Ask your
Lexus dealer for details.
■Customization
Settings (e.g. wireless remote control system) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P. 5 6 1 )
■Certification for wireless remote control
For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.
FCC ID: HYQ23AAB FCC ID: HYQ14FBA
FCC ID: NI4TMLF10-3 FCC ID: NI4TMLF10-50
FCC ID: NI4TMLF10-51
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 undesire d operation.
FCC WARNING:
Changes or modifications not expressly ap proved by the party responsible for com-
pliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
For vehicles sold in Canada
NOTE:
This device complies with Industry Cana da licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Oper-
ation is subject to the following two conditio ns: (1) this device may not cause interfer-
ence, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that
may cause undesired operation of the device.

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Doors
The vehicle can be locked and unlock ed using the entry function, wireless
remote control or door lock switches.
◆Entry function
 P. 1 0 7
◆Wireless remote control
P. 120
◆Door lock switches
Locks all the doors
Unlocks all the doors
◆Inside lock buttonsLocks the door
Unlocks the door
The front doors can be opened by
pulling the inside handle even if the
lock buttons are in the lock posi-
tion.
Unlocking and locking the doors
1
2
1
2

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Move the inside lock button to the lock position.
Close the door.
The door cannot be locked if the engine switch is in 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.
The door cannot be opened from
inside the vehicle when the lock is
set.
Unlock
Lock
These locks can be set to prevent chil-
dren from opening the rear doors.
Push down on each rear door switch
to lock both rear doors.
Locking the front doors from the outside without a key
Rear door child-protector lock
1
2
1
2

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The following functions can be set or canceled:
For instructions on customizing, refer to P. 561.
■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, however, the system
may not operate.
■Using the mechanical key
The doors can also be locked and unlocked with the mechanical key. ( P. 5 2 2 )
■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. 5 6 1 )
Automatic door locking and unlocking systems
FunctionOperation
Speed linked door locking function
All doors are automatically locked
when vehicle speed is approximately
12 mph (20 km/h) or higher.
Shift position linked door locking
functionAll doors are automatically locked
when shifting the shift lever to position
other than P.
Shift position linked door unlocking
functionAll doors are automatically unlocked
when shifting the shift lever to P.
Driver’s door linked door unlocking
function
All the doors are unlocked when the
driver’s door is opened within approxi-
mately 45 seconds after turning the
engine switch off.

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CAUTION
■To prevent an accident
Observe the following precautions while driving the vehicle.
Failure to do so may result in a door opening and an occupant throwing out of the
vehicle, resulting in death or serious injury.
●Ensure that all doors are properly closed and locked.
●Do not pull the inside handle of the doors while driving.
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 seats.

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Tr u n k
Press the opener switch.
If the vehicle is equipped with a power
trunk opener and closer, the trunk lid
automatically opens fully.
■Trunk release button
While carrying the electronic key,
press the button on the trunk lid.
When all the doors are unlocked
with the power door lock system,
the trunk can be opened without
carrying the electronic key.
■Wireless remote control
P. 120
The trunk can be opened using the trunk opener, trunk release button
or wireless remote control.
If the vehicle is equipp ed with a power trunk opener and closer, the
trunk can be closed using the trunk closer.
Opening the trunk from inside the vehicle
Opening the trunk from outside the vehicle

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Pressing the switch closes the trunk
lid automatically. (A buzzer sounds.)
Pressing the switch while the trunk lid
is closing opens the trunk lid again.
The trunk opener switch can be tempor arily disabled to protect luggage
stored in the trunk against theft.
Turn 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 control or the
trunk release button.
■Tr u n k l i g h t
The trunk light turns on when the trunk is opened.
■When closing the trunk
Trunk closer switch (vehicles with power trunk opener and closer)
Luggage security system
1
2
Using the trunk grip, lower the trunk without
applying force to the side and push the trunk
down from the outside to close it.

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■Trunk easy closer (vehicles with power trunk opener and closer)
In the event that the trunk lid is left slightly open, the trunk easy closer will automati-
cally close it to the fully closed position.
■Function to prevent the trunk being lo cked 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 electron ic 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 th e places and the surrounding radio wave
conditions. In this case, the key confinem ent prevention function cannot be acti-
vated, causing the doors to lock when th e 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.
■Overload protection function (vehicle s with power trunk opener and closer)
The trunk lid will not operate when excessiv e load is present on the top of the trunk
lid.
■Fall-down protection function (vehicle s with power trunk opener and closer)
While the trunk lid is opening automatically, applying excessive force to it will stop
the opening operation to prevent the trunk lid from rapidly falling down.
■Jam protection function (vehicles with power trunk opener and closer)
While the trunk lid is closing automatically, the trunk lid will stop closing and open if
something gets caught.

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■Internal trunk release lever
■Using the mechanical key
The trunk can be also opened using the mechanical key. ( P. 5 2 3 )
■When leaving a key to the vehicle with a parking attendant
P. 1 0 5
■Customization
The trunk unlocking operation can be changed. (Customizable features: P. 5 6 1 )
The trunk lid can be opened by pulling the
glow-in-the-dark lever located on the inside
of the trunk lid to the side.
The lever will continue
to glow for some time
after the trunk lid is closed.
CAUTION
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■Before driving
●Make sure that the trunk lid is fully closed. If the trunk lid is not fully closed, it may
open unexpectedly while driving and hit near-by objects or luggage in the trunk
may be thrown out, causing an accident.
●Do not allow children to play in the trunk.
If a child is accidentally locked in the tr unk, they could suffer from heat exhaus-
tion, suffocation or other injuries.
●Do not allow a child to open or close the trunk lid.
Doing so may cause the trunk lid to open unexpectedly, or cause the child’s
hands, head, or neck to be caught by the closing trunk lid.
■Important points while driving
Never let anyone sit in the trunk. In the event of sudden braking or a collision, they
are susceptible to deat h or serious injury.