2000 Lexus GS300 battery

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1
Locking the doors and sounding an alarm
2
Unlocking the doors
3
Indicator light
4
Unlocking the trunk lid
NOTE: *This feature can be set inoperative as
vehicle theft deterrent measure in case of the loss of
the wireless remote control key. Ask your Lexus
dealer for details.
When you operate any button on the key, push it slowly
and surely.
The operational range of the wireless remote control is
approximately 1 meter (3 ft.). The effective range may
vary with different conditions. To activate the wireless
remote control without fail, do it approximately 1 meter
(3 ft.) from your Lexus.In the following cases, the battery in the key may be
discharged. If this is a case, replace it using a special
screwdriver.
The remote control does not work.
The operational range of wireless remote control
becomes extremely short.
The indicator light on the key is dimmed or does not
come on.
For the replacement of the battery, see ºReplacing the
batteryº on page 24. You can also have the battery of the
key replaced by your Lexus dealer.
If you lose the wireless key, contact your Lexus dealer
as soon as possible to avoid the possibility of theft, or an
accident.
You can use up to 4 wireless remote control keys for the
same vehicle. Contact your Lexus dealer for detailed
information.
The wireless remote control key is an electronic
component. Observe the following instructions in
order not to cause damage to the key.
Do not leave the wireless remote control key on
places where the temperature becomes high such as
on the dashboard.
Do not disassemble it.
Avoid knocking it hard against other objects or

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Replacing the battery
When you replace the battery, prepare a lithium battery
CR1616 and a special screwdriver.
CAUTION
Special care should be taken that small children do not
swallow the removed battery or components.
NOTICE
When replacing the battery, be careful not to lose the
components, screws and O±ring.
11L028±1
1. Remove the screw, and then the cover while pushing
it in the arrow direction.

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11L029±1
2. Remove the module from the key frame.
11L030±1
3. Remove the 2 screws to take out the lid of the module.
4. Take out the discharged battery and put a new battery
with the positive side up.

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NOTICE
Make sure the positive side and negative side
of the battery should be faced correctly.
Be careful not to bend the electrode of the
battery insertion and that dust or oils do not
adhere to the inside of the module.
Take care not to lose the screws and O±ring.
5. Install the lid with the 2 screws.
NOTICE
Take care not to damage or bend the O±ring when
installing.
6. Install the module into the key frame and secure the
cover with the screw.
7. When pushing any switch on the wireless key, make
sure the indicator light comes on.
DOORS
Locking with key