2009 Lexus GS350 Owner's Manual

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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InteriorbuzzerExterior buzzerWa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetailsCorrection procedure
Once3 times
(Flashing)
An open door
other than the
driver’s door is
closed while the
electronic key is
outside the detec-
tion range and the
“ENGINE START
STOP” switch is in
ACCESSORY or
IGNITION ON
mode with the
shift lever in “P”.
Tu r n t h e
“ENGINE
START
STOP”
switch to
OFF or con-
firm the
location of
the elec-
tronic key.
Contin-
uousContin-
uous
(Displayed alternately)
(Flashing)
An open door
other than the
driver’s door is
closed while the
electronic key is
outside the detec-
tion range and the
“ENGINE START
STOP” switch is in
ACCESSORY or
IGNITION ON
mode with the
shift lever not in
“P”.
•Shift the shift lever
to “P”.
•Confirm
the loca-
tion of the
electronic
key.
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procedure
Once
(Flashing)
The electronic key
battery is low.Replace the
battery.
(→ P. 4 5 8 )

An open door has
been closed and
the “ENGINE
START STOP”
switch has been
turned twice to
the ACCES-
SORY mode from
OFF.
Press the
“ENGINE
START
STOP”
switch while
applying the
brakes.

(Flashing)
The steering lock
has not released
within 3 seconds
of pressing the
“ENGINE START
STOP” switch.
The “ENGINE
START STOP”
switch indicator
will flash green for
15 seconds.Press the
“ENGINE
START
STOP”
switch again
while turn-
ing the
steering
wheel with
the brake
pedal
depressed.
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procedure
OnceThe electronic key
does not operate
properly.
→ P. 5 4 5

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If you have a flat tire (Vehicles with standard tires)
Remove the flat tire and replace it with the spare provided.
■Before jacking up the vehicle
●Stop the vehicle on a hard, flat surface.
● Set the parking brake.
● Shift the shift lever to “P”.
● Stop the engine.
● Turn on the emergency flashers.
■ Location of the spare tire, jack and tools
Wheel nut wrench Jack
Jack handle
Spare tireTi g h t e n
Loosen
Tools
Towing eyelet
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■The compact spare tire
●The compact spare tire is identified by the label “TEMPORARY USE ONLY”
on the tire sidewall.
Use the compact spare tire temporarily only in an emergency.
●Make sure to check the tire inflation pressure of the compact spare tire.
( → P. 5 7 0 )
■Tr e a d l i f e
The compact spare tire can be used many times, if necessary. It has tread life of up
to 3000 miles (4800 km) depending on road conditions and your driving habits.
When treadwear indicato rs appear on the tire, replace the tire. ( →P. 4 3 8 )
■When using the compact spare tire
As the compact spare tire is not equipped with the tire pressure warning valve and
transmitter, low inflation pressure of the spare tire will not be warned. Also, if you
replace the compact spare tire after the tire pressure warning light comes on, the
light remains on.
■ Compact spare tire
The compact tire saves space in your luggage compartment, and its
lighter weight helps to enhance fuel economy and permits easier
installation in case of a flat tire.
The compact spare tire is
designed for temporary emer-
gency use only.
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Taking out the spare tireLift up the hook of the panel on the
trunk floor.
Secure the panel using the hook
provided. Then take out the tool
tray.
Loosen the center fastener that
secures the spare tire.
If the center fastener cannot be
turned by hand, use the wrench
that is stored in the trunk. (To
secure the tire, tighten the center
fastener by hand. Do not use the
wrench or other tools.)
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
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Replacing a flat tireChock the tires.
Slightly loosen the wheel nuts (one
turn).
STEP1
Flat tireWheel chock positions
FrontLeft-hand sideBehind the rear right-hand side tire
Right-hand sideBehind the rear left-hand side tire
Rear
Left-hand sideIn front of the front right-hand side tire
Right-hand sideIn front of the front left-hand side tire
STEP2
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Turn the tire jack portion “A” by
hand until the notch of the jack is in
contact with the jack point.
Raise the vehicle until the tire is
slightly raised off the ground.
Remove all the wheel nuts and the
tire.
When resting the tire on the
ground, place the tire so that the
wheel design faces up to avoid
scratching the wheel surface.
STEP3
STEP4
STEP5
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