start stop button Lexus GS450h 2013 Using the audio system / LEXUS 2013 GS450H OWNERS MANUAL (OM30D01U)

GS450h_U (OM30D01U)
1273-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
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Operation of each component
■Battery-saving function
The battery-saving function will be activated in order to prevent the electronic key
battery and the 12-volt battery from bein g discharged while the vehicle is not in
operation for a long time.
●In the following situations, the smart acce ss system with push-button start may take
some time to unlock the doors.
• The electronic key has been left in an area of approximately 6 ft. (2 m) of the outside of the vehicle for 10 minutes or longer.
• The smart access system with push-butto n start has not been used for 5 days or
longer.
●If the smart access system with push-butto n start has not been used for 14 days or
longer, the doors cannot be unlocked at an y doors except the driver’s door. In this
case, take hold of the driver’s door handle, or use the wireless remote control or the
mechanical key, to unlock the doors.
■Electronic Key battery-Saving Function
When battery-saving mode is set, battery depletion is minimized by stopping the
electronic key from receiving radio waves.
Press twice while pressing and holding
. Confirm that the electronic key indi-
cator flashes 4 times.
While the battery-saving mode is set, the
smart access system wi th push-button start
cannot be used. To cancel the function, press
any of the electronic key buttons.

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■Electronic key battery depletion
●The standard battery life is 1 to 2 years.
●If the battery becomes low, an alarm will sound in the cabin when the hybrid system
stops. ( P. 74 6 )
●As the electronic key always receives radio waves, the battery will become
depleted even if the electronic key is not used. The following symptoms indicate
that the electronic key battery may be depleted. Replace the battery when neces-
sary. ( P. 6 6 8 )
• The smart access system with push-button start or the wireless remote control does not operate.
• The detection area becomes smaller.
• The LED indicator on the key surface does not turn on.
●To avoid serious deterioration, do not leave the electronic key within 3 ft. (1 m) of
the following electrical appliances that produce a magnetic field:
•TVs
•Personal computers
• Cellular phones, cordless phones and battery chargers
• Recharging cellular phones or cordless phones
•Table lamps
•Glass top ranges
■When the electronic key battery is fully depleted
 P. 6 6 8
■Customization
Settings (e. g. smart access system with push-button start) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P. 8 0 7 )
■If the smart access system with push-but ton start has been deactivated in a cus-
tomized setting
●Locking and unlocking the doors and opening the trunk:
Use the wireless remote control or mechanical key. ( P. 1 3 4 , 76 7 )
●Starting the hybrid system and changing power switch modes:  P. 76 8
●Stopping the hybrid system: P. 1 9 0

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4-2. Driving procedures
Brake Hold
Turns the brake hold system on
The brake hold standby indicator
(green) comes on. While the system is
holding the brake, the brake hold
operated indicator (yellow) comes on.
■Brake hold system operating conditions
The brake hold system cannot be turn ed on in the following conditions:
●The trunk or hood is not closed.
●The driver’s door is not closed.
●The driver is not wearing the seat belt.
If any of the conditions above are detected when the brake hold system is enabled,
the system will turn off and the brake hold standby indicator light will go off. In addi-
tion, if any of the conditions are detected while the system is holding the brake, a
warning buzzer will sound and a message wi ll be shown on the multi-information dis-
play. The parking brake will then be set automatically.
■Brake hold function
●If the brake pedal is left released for a period of about 3 minutes after the system
has started holding the brake, the parking brake will be set automatically. In this
case, a warning buzzer sounds and a message is shown on the multi-information
display.
●To turn the system off while the system is holding the brake, firmly depress the
brake pedal and press the button again.
●The brake hold function may not hold the vehicle when the vehicle is on a steep
incline. In this situation, it may be nece ssary for the driver to apply the brakes. The
multi-information display will info rm the driver of this situation.
The brake hold system keeps the brake applied when the shift lever is in
D, S or N with the system on and the brake pedal has been depressed to
stop the vehicle. The system releases the brake when the accelerator
pedal is depressed with the shift lever in D or S to allow smooth start off.

GS450h_U (OM30D01U)
6796-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
11DOOR FL30Outside rear view mirror defoggers, power
window (front left-hand)
12CAPACITOR
(HV)10Capacitor
13STRG LOCK15Steering lock system
14D/L NO.225Power door lock system
15DOOR RL30Power window (rear left-hand)
16HAZ15Turn signal lights, emergency flashers
17LH-IG210
Multiport fuel injection system/sequential
multiport fuel injection system, stop lights,
smart access system with push-button start,
steering lock system, brake system, power
management system
18LH J/B-B7. 5Body ECU
19S/ROOF20Moon roof
20P/ S E AT 2 F/ L25Po w e r s e a t s
21TI & TE20Electric tilt and telescopic steering column
22A/C7. 5Air conditioning system
FuseAmpereCircuit

7697-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
■Stopping the hybrid system
Shift the shift lever to P and press the power switch as you normally do when stop-
ping the hybrid system.
■Replacing the key battery
As the above procedure is a temporary measure, it is recommended that the elec-
tronic key battery be replaced immediately when the battery is depleted. ( P. 668)
■Changing power switch modes
Release the brake pedal and press the power switch in step above.
The hybrid system does not start and modes will be changed each time the switch is
pressed.( P. 1 9 0 )
■When the electronic key does not work properly
●Make sure that the smart access system with push-button start has not been deac-
tivated in the customization setting. If it is off, turn the function on.
(Customizable features  P. 8 0 7 )
●Check if battery-saving mode is set. If it is set, cancel the function. ( P. 1 2 7 )
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