2012 Lexus GS250 alarm

8247-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Stopping the engine
Shift the shift lever to P and press the engine switch as you normally do when
stopping the engine.
Replacing the key battery
As the above procedure is a temporary measure, it is recommended that the
electronic key battery be replaced immediately when the battery is depleted.
(P. 697)
Alarm (if equipped)
Using the mechanical key to lock the doors will not set the alarm system.
If a door is unlocked using the mechanical key when the alarm system is set,
the alarm may be triggered.
Changing engine switch modes
Release the brake pedal and press the engine switch in step above.
The engine does not start and modes will be changed each time the switch is
pressed.(P. 208)
When the electronic key does not work properly
Make sure that the smart entry & start system has not been deactivated in
the customization setting. If it is off, turn the function on.
(Customizable features P. 855)
Check if battery-saving mode is set. If it is set, cancel the function. (P.
129)
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8277-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)Once the vehicle’s engine has started, remove the jumper cables
in the exact reverse order from which they were connected.
Once the engine starts, have the vehicle inspected at any authorized
Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped
professional as soon as possible.
Starting the engine when the battery is discharged
The engine cannot be started by push-starting.
To prevent battery discharge
Turn off the headlights and the audio system while the engine is off.
Turn off any unnecessary electrical components when the vehicle is running
at a low speed for an extended period, such as in heavy traffic.
Charging the battery
The electricity stored in the battery will discharge gradually even when the
vehicle is not in use, due to natural discharge and the draining effects of cer-
tain electrical appliances. If the vehicle is left for a long time, the battery may
discharge, and the engine may be unable to start. (The battery recharges auto-
matically during driving.)
When recharging or replacing the battery
For vehicles with an alarm: make sure the key is not inside the vehicle when
recharging or replacing the battery to prevent the doors from being locked
with the key left inside the vehicle when the alarm operates.
In some cases, it may not be possible to unlock the doors using the smart
entry & start system when the battery is discharged. Use the wireless
remote control or the mechanical key to lock or unlock the doors.
The engine may not start on the first attempt after the battery has recharged
but will start normally after the second attempt. This is not a malfunction.
The engine switch mode is memorized by the vehicle. When the battery is
reconnected, the system will return to the mode it was in before the battery
was discharged. Before disconnecting the battery, turn the engine switch
off.
If you are unsure what mode the engine switch was in before the battery
discharged, be especially careful when reconnecting the battery.
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8568-2. Customization
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Vehicles with a navigation system:
Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
Changing by using the “DISP” button
P. 107
Some function settings are changed simultaneously with other
functions being customized. Contact any authorized Lexus dealer
or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
Settings that can be changed using the Remote Touch
Settings that can be changed using the “DISP” button
Settings that can be changed by any authorized Lexus dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional
Definition of symbols: O = Available, —=Not available
Customizable features
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ItemFunctionDefault
settingCustom-
ized set-
ting
Alarm*1
(P. 8 6 )
Sensitivity adjustment of
the intrusion sensor
when the window is
open
StandardLow——O
Deactivates the alarm
when the doors are
unlocked using the
mechanical key
OffOn——O
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872What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
The seat belt reminder light is flashing
Are the driver and the front passenger wearing the seat
belts?
(P. 752)
The parking brake indicator is on
Is the parking brake released? (P. 225)
Depending on the situation, other types of warning buzzer
may also sound. (P. 749, 757)

Did anyone inside the vehicle open a door or anything
move inside the vehicle during setting the alarm?
The sensor detects them and the alarm sounds. (P. 86)
To stop the alarm, turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON
mode or start the engine. A warning buzzer sounds during driving
An alarm is activated and the horn sounds (if equipped)

876Alphabetical index
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................409
Air conditioning filter ...........695
Front automatic air
conditioning system ...........409
Rear air conditioning system 425
S-FLOW mode .....................419
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) .333
Function ................................333
Warning light........................750
Warning message..................761
Adaptive Front-lighting System
(AFS) ....................................230
Adaptive Variable Suspension
system (AVS)..........................334
AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting
System) ..................................230
Air conditioning filter ...............695
Air conditioning system ............409
Air conditioning filter ...........695
Front automatic air
conditioning system ...........409
Rear air conditioning system 425
S-FLOW mode .....................419Airbags ....................................... 44
Airbag manual on-off system 56
Airbag operating conditions .. 51
Airbag precautions for
your child ............................ 47
Airbag warning light............ 750
Correct driving posture .......... 36
Curtain shield airbag operating
conditions ............................ 51
Curtain shield airbag
precautions .......................... 49
General airbag precautions .... 47
Locations of airbags............... 44
Modification and disposal of
airbags ................................. 50
Side airbag operating
conditions ............................ 51
Side airbag precautions.......... 47
Side and curtain shield airbags
operating conditions ............ 51
Side and curtain shield airbags
precautions .......................... 47
SRS airbags............................ 44
Airbag manual on-off system ..... 56
Alarm .......................................... 86
Alarm ..................................... 86
Warning buzzer............ 749, 757
Anchor brackets.......................... 69
Antennas (smart entry &
start system) .......................... 125
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889Alphabetical index
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Tire pressure warning reset
switch .................................675
Trunk closer switch..............151
Trunk opener switch .............150
Trunk opener main switch ....151
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance
button .................................261
VSC OFF switch ..................335
Window lock switch .............178
Windshield wipers
and washer switch ..............241
Tachometer ..........................99, 114
Tail lights ..................................228
Light switch ..........................228
Replacing light bulbs ............735
Welcome light illumination
control ................................123
Talk switch ........................402, 567
Telephone switches ...................543
Theft deterrent system
Alarm ......................................86
Double locking system ...........85
Engine immobilizer system ....80
Intrusion sensor and tilt sensor ...
89
Tire inflation pressure ...............691
Maintenance data ..................850
Tire inflation pressure display
function ..............................106
Warning light........................753
Warning message..........772, 772Tire pressure warning system ... 674
Function ............................... 674
Initializing............................ 675
Installing tire pressure warning
valves and transmitters ...... 674
Registering ID codes ........... 676
Tire pressure warning reset
switch ................................ 675
Warning light ....................... 753
Warning message......... 772, 772
Tires .......................................... 672
Chains .................................. 361
Checking .............................. 672
Emergency tire puncture
repair kit ............................ 798
If you have a flat tire.... 783, 798
Inflation pressure ................. 850
Replacing ............................. 783
Rotating tires........................ 673
Size ...................................... 850
Snow tires ............................ 363
Spare tire .............................. 783
Tire inflation pressure display
function ............................. 106
Tire pressure warning system ....
674
Warning light ....................... 753
Warning message................. 772
Tools ................................. 784, 799
Top strap ..................................... 74
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