2007 Lexus GS350 start engine

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Entering and Exiting
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Keys
nElectronic key
lLocks and unlocks the doors
lOpens the trunk
lStarts and stops the engine
nMechanical key
lLocks and unlocks the doors
lOpens the trunk
lLocks and unlocks the glove box
The mechanical key is stored inside the electronic
key. To extract the key, release the latch and pull.
nWireless remote control
Locks the doors
Unlocks the doors
Opens the trunk
Sounds the alarm
(To stop the alarm, push any button on the
wireless remote control.)1
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The wireless remote control can also be used to open the windows and moon roof.
To do so, simply press and hold button.

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Entering and Exiting
When Driving
Rain and
Night Driving
Driving Comfort
Opening and Closing
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Before DrivingBefore Driving
Smart Access System with Push-button Start
nEntering the vehicle
To unlock the vehicle, simply grasp the door han-
dle.
nExiting the vehicle
To lock the vehicle, press the button on the door
handle.
nOpening the trunk
To open the trunk, press the button.
The smart access system with push-button start allows you to enter and exit the vehicle
or start the engine by simply carrying the electronic key in your pocket or bag.
For details on starting the engine, see page 17.
For details on what to do when the electronic key battery becomes discharged, see page 52.

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Anti-theft System
nEngine immobilizer system
The engine immobilizer system prevents the
engine from being started in the event that an
attempt is made to start the vehicle using an
unregistered key.
The security indicator light flashes to indicate that
the system is set.
nAlarm
When forcible entry is detected, the alarm
attracts attention to the vehicle by sounding the
horn and flashing the exterior lights.
When all the doors are locked, the security indi-
cator light comes on and begins to flash after
approximately 30 seconds to indicate that the
system is armed.
nSteering lock
The steering lock is engaged when the driver’s
door is opened with the engine switch OFF.
The anti-theft system includes the following features to help protect your vehicle from theft.
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To stop the alarm, start the engine or unlock the doors or trunk using the entry function or
the wireless remote control. (The alarm will stop after several seconds.)
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Topic 3
When Driving
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Starting
nStarting the engine
Make sure the parking brake is engaged and the
shift lever is in P.
Depress the brake pedal.
The engine switch indicator light turns
green.
Press the engine switch.
nStopping the engine
Engage the parking brake and shift the shift lever to P.
Press the engine switch.
nChanging power modes
To change power modes without turning on the engine, press the engine switch without
depressing the brake pedal. The modes can be changed in the following order:
With the electronic key on your person, the engine can be started by simply pressing the
engine switch, while depressing the brake pedal.
(The mechanical key cannot be used to start the engine.)
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ACC modeIG-ON mode
(Indicator light: amber) OFF mode
(Indicator light: off)

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When Driving
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Entering and Exiting
Before DrivingBefore Driving
When DrivingWhen Driving
Rain and
Night Driving
Driving Comfort
Opening and Closing
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Tr a n s m i s s i o n
nShift positions
PPa r k *
RReverse
NNeutral (drive not engaged)
DDrive
SS mode
*: The engine can only be started in P.
The vehicle can only be shifted out of P when
the engine switch is in IG-ON mode and the
brake pedal is depressed.
nS mode
S mode allows the driver to select the shift range manually based on driving conditions.
Shift the shift lever to S.
To u p s h i f t : shift the shift lever toward "+".
To d o w n s h i f t : shift the shift lever toward "-".
The selected shift range is displayed on the
instrument cluster.
Parking Brake
To s e t: firmly depress the parking brake pedal.
To r e l e a s e: depress the parking brake pedal
again.

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Entering and Exiting
Before Driving
When Driving
Rain and
Night Driving
Driving Comfort
Opening and Closing
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Customizing
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If the electronic key battery becomes
discharged
nUnlocking and locking the doors
To unlock or lock the vehicle, use the mechanical
key. The mechanical key is stored inside the elec-
tronic key.
Unlocks
Locks
nStarting the engine
Depress the brake pedal.
Hold the electronic key close to the engine
switch (within 0.4 in. [10 mm]), making sure that
the button side of the key is facing toward you.
Press the engine switch within 5 seconds after
the buzzer sounds, keeping the brake pedal
depressed.
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For instructions on replacing the electronic key battery, refer to the Owner's Manual. If you
need further assistance, contact your Lexus dealer.

What to do if ...
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If the engine doesn't start
Make sure that the correct operating procedures have been followed.
Make sure that the brake pedal is firmly
depressed when attempting to start the engine.
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Make sure that the steering wheel lock is
released.
To release the steering wheel lock, gently turn the
wheel left or right while pressing the engine
switch. (P.9 )
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Brake pedal
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Steering wheel lock
If the engine still does not start, see the Owner's Manual for more information or contact
your Lexus dealer.