2006 Lexus GS300 engine

KEYS AND DOORS
30LOCKING/UNLOCKING THE DOORS
The wireless remote control will not operate when the
engine switch is selected in “ACC” or “IG−ON” mode.
When you push the ”LOCK” button on the electronic key
briefly, all the doors can be locked from outside the
vehicle.
When they are locked securely, the turn signal lights will flash
and one beep will sound.* However, when you push the
”LOCK” button with any door not closed securely, the buzzer
sounds for 10 seconds.** To stop the buzzer, close all the
doors securely or push the ”UNLOCK” button. If the electronic
key is left in the vehicle, locking cannot be done.
Make sure all the doors are locked when you leave the vehicle.
Push the ”LOCK” button once again. If they were already
locked, the turn signal lights will flash and one beep will
sound.***
NOTE:
*The turn signal lights can be set not to flash and beep can
be set not to sound. **The buzzer can be set not to sound
if a door is not closed securely. ***The turn signal lights can
be set not to flash.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details.When you push the ”UNLOCK” button, the driver’s door
is unlocked. Pushing that button once again within 3
seconds from the first push, all other doors are also
unlocked.*
NOTE:
*The 2−step unlocking function can be changed.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details.
At this time, the turn signal lights will flash twice and two beeps
will sound.* Together with the activation of unlocking, the
interior lights come on for 15 seconds if the interior light switch
is in ”DOOR” position.** For further information, see ”Interior
lights” on page 98.
You have 30 seconds to open a door after using the wireless
remote unlock feature.*** If a door is not opened by then, all
the doors will be automatically locked again.
Even if the ”LOCK” or ”UNLOCK” button is kept pressed in, the
locking or unlocking operation is not repeated. Release the
button and then push again.
NOTE:
*The turn signal lights can be set not to flash and beep can
be set not to sound. **The interior light can be set not to
come on or the duration of lighting can be changed. ***The
time before automatic re−locking can be changed.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details.

KEYS AND DOORS
31 UNLOCKING THE TRUNK LID
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When you keep the button pushed for about 1 second, you
can unlock the trunk lid.* One beep sounds.
This function does not work in either of the following conditions.

When the engine switch is selected in “ACC” or “IG−ON”
mode.

When the trunk opener main switch is deactivated.
NOTE:
*The operation method can be changed.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details.SOUNDING AN ALARM*
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When you push the ”PANIC” button for about 1 second, an
alarm sounds to deter any person trying to break into or
damage your vehicle.
If you want to stop the alarm, push any button.
This function does not work when the engine switch is selected
in “IG−ON” mode.
NOTE:
*The alarm can be set not to sound.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details.

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37 Closing the door with the lock button pushed in will also lock
the door. If the electronic key is left in the vehicle, locking
cannot be done.
If the vehicle is subjected to a severe frontal, rear or side
impact with the engine switch in “IG−ON” mode, all the doors
will unlock automatically after a few seconds.
CAUTION
Before driving, make sure the doors are closed and
locked, especially when small children are in the
vehicle. Along with the proper use of seat belts, locking
the doors helps prevent the driver and passengers from
being thrown out from the vehicle during an accident.
It also helps prevent the doors from being opened
unintentionally.
Locking with power door lock switch
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Lock 2
Unlock
To lock all the doors simultaneously, push the power door
lock switch down on the lock side. Pushing down on the
unlock side will unlock them.
When you push the power door lock switch on the unlock side
to unlock the doors to allow a passenger to get in, the outer foot
lights come on. To turn off the lights, push the power door lock
switch on the lock side. (For details, see “Outer foot lights” on
page 208.)
The same switch is also found on the front passenger’s side.
However, pushing this switch will neither turn on nor off the
outer foot lights.

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38
Automatic door locking and unlocking
functions
AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKING
You can select the following functions:

Locking linked with the shift position
All doors are automatically locked when the selector lever is
moved out of “P” position.

Locking linked with vehicle speed
All doors are automatically locked when the vehicle speed
goes above about 20 km/h (12 mph).
You can set or cancel the automatic door locking
functions:
Be sure to apply the parking brake when performing the
following operations.
To select the locking linked with the shift position:
1. Close all doors and select the engine switch in “IG−ON”
mode.
2. Shift the selector lever to the “P” position.
3. Within 10 seconds of selecting the engine switch in “IG−ON”
mode, press and hold the driver’s side power door lock switch
in the lock position for 5 seconds and then release.
The doors will be locked and unlocked to indicate that the
function is set.
To cancel the function, do the above operation again.To select the locking linked with the vehicle speed:
1. Close all doors and select the engine switch in “IG−ON”
mode.
2. Shift the selector lever from “P” to the “N” position.
3. Within 10 seconds of selecting the engine switch in “IG−ON”
mode, press and hold the driver’s side power door lock switch
in the lock position for 5 seconds and then release.
The doors will be locked and unlocked to indicate that the
function is set.
To cancel the function, do the above operation again.

KEYS AND DOORS
39 AUTOMATIC DOOR UNLOCKING
You can select the following functions:

Unlocking linked with the engine switch
All doors are automatically unlocked when the the driver’s door
is opened within 10 seconds after the engine switch is selected
in “ACC” or “OFF” mode.

Unlocking linked with the shift position
All doors are automatically unlocked when the selector lever
is moved to “P” position.
You can set or cancel the automatic unlocking functions:
Be sure to apply the parking brake when performing the
following operations.
To select the unlocking linked with the engine switch:
1. Close all doors and select the engine switch in “IG−ON”
mode.
2. Shift the selector lever from “P” to the “N” position.
3. Within 10 seconds of selecting the engine switch in “IG−ON”
mode, press and hold the driver’s side power door lock switch
in the unlock position for 5 seconds and then release.
The doors will be locked and unlocked to indicate that the
function is set.
To cancel the function, do the above operation again.To select the unlocking linked with the shift position:
1. Close all doors and select the engine switch in “IG−ON”
mode.
2. Shift the selector lever to the “P” position.
3. Within 10 seconds of selecting the engine switch in “IG−ON”
mode, press and hold the driver’s side power door lock switch
in the unlock position for 5 seconds and then release.
The doors will be locked and unlocked to indicate that the
function is set.
To cancel the function, do the above operation again.

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41
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Security indicator light
Setting the system
1. Turn the engine switch off.
The engine immobilizer causes the indicator light to flash.
2. Close and lock all the doors, trunk and hood using entry
function, wireless remote control or a mechanical key.
If you lock them with entry function or wireless remote control,
the turn signal lights flash once and one beep will sound.*
NOTE:
* The turn signal lights can be set not to flash and beep can
be set not to sound.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details.
3. At this time, the system is set.
Cancelling the system
When you unlock any door or trunk using entry function,
wireless remote control or a mechanical key, the system
is cancelled.
If you unlock them with entry function or wireless remote
control, the turn signal lights flash twice and two beeps will
sound.*
NOTE:
* The turn signal lights can be set not to flash and beep can
be set not to sound.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details.
Activating the system
The alarm sounds for 60 seconds if any of the following are
operated:

Unlocking any door or trunk without using entry function,
wireless remote control or a mechanical key.

Opening the hood forcibly.

Reconnecting the battery.
If any door is unlocked during the alarm sounding, its door is
automatically locked.
To stop the alarm: Use either of the following methods.

Unlock the door or trunk using entry function, wireless
remote control or a mechanical key.

Turn the engine switch to “IG−ON” mode.