2006 Lexus GS300 warning

KEYS AND DOORS
15 ALARMS AND WARNING MESSAGES
Your Lexus is equipped with alarms inside and outside, as
well as warning messages in the multi−information
display, that remind you if there is a problem involving the
entry function.
Cases which are expected to happen frequently are
shown in the illustrations and the other cases are
described in the table. If an alarm or warning message
comes on, check to see what the problem is referring to
the illustrations and table, and take the appropriate
measure.
If a warning message appears, the master warning light
will blink.
G11025
When a door is opened and closed with the engine
switch in “ACC” or “IG−ON” mode and with the selector
lever in the “P” position, and then the electronic key is
carried outside of the vehicle.
Inside alarm: One chime
Outside alarm: 3 beeps
Multi−information display: “KEY IS NOT DETECTED”
See page 91 for details.

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18Inside warning
alarm
Outside warning
alarmWarning message on
the multi−information
display
Causes
ChimesNoneNoneThe driver’s door was opened when the engine switch is
selected in “ACC” mode and the selector lever was in “P”, or
when the steering lock is not activated.
Beep
(sounds
continuously)Beep
(sounds
continuously)“SHIFT TO P
RANGE” and “KEY IS
NOT DETECTED”
appear alternately.The electronic key was not in the vehicle, the driver’s door
was opened and closed when the engine switch was
selected in “ACC” or “IG−ON” mode and the selector lever
was in a position other than “P”.
Beeps
(sound
intermittently)NoneNoneThe driver’s door was opened when the engine switch was
selected in “ACC” or “IG−ON” mode and the selector lever
was in a position other than “P”.
One chimeNone“KEY IS NOT
DETECTED”
(shown for about 8
seconds)The engine switch was pushed while the electronic key was
not in the vehicle or the electronic key battery was
discharged.
One chimeNone”LOW KEY
BATTERY”Electronic key battery is low.

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G11030
Engine switch on/off reminder alarm
If you push the lock button on the outside door handle
without turning off the engine switch, an alarm sounds for
2 seconds and the doors will not lock.
Before you push the lock button, make sure you have an
electronic key and that the engine switch is off.
G11031
Open door warning
If you push the lock button on the outside door handle
while any door is not completely closed, an alarm sounds
for 10 seconds and the doors will not lock.
To stop the alarm, close all the doors securely or push the
“UNLOCK” button on the electronic key.
Before you push the lock button, make sure you have an
electronic key and all the doors are securely closed.

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Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV techni-
cian for help.
FCC WARNING:
Changes or modifications not expressly approved
by the party responsible for compliance could void
the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
For vehicles sold in Canada
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)
this device may not cause interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference, including
interference that may cause undesired operation of the
device.
REPLACING THE BATTERY
When you replace the battery, prepare a lithium battery
CR1632 or equivalent and flathead screwdrivers. However, if
the inner parts are touched or the electronic key is dropped, it
will not function properly. We recommend you to have an
electronic key battery replaced by your Lexus dealer.
CAUTION
Special care should be taken to prevent small children
from swallowing the removed battery or components.
NOTICE

Do not touch the components in an electronic key
with your hand. It may cause static electricity to
occur, and an electronic key will be broken.

When replacing the electronic key battery, be careful
not to lose components.

Replace only with the same or equivalent type
recommended by a Lexus dealer.

Dispose of used batteries according to the local laws.