2012 Lexus GS250 entry function

1513-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
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Operation of each component
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)Pressing the switch closes the
trunk lid automatically. (A
buzzer sounds.)
Pressing the switch while the trunk
lid is closing opens the trunk lid
again.
The trunk opener switch can be temporarily disabled to protect lug-
gage stored in the trunk against theft.
Turn the main switch in the
glove box off to disable the trunk
opener.
On
Off
The trunk lid cannot be opened
even with the wireless remote con-
trol or the entry function.
Trunk closer switch (vehicles with power trunk lid)
Luggage security system
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2114-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Auto power off function
If the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY mode for more than 20 minutes or
IGNITION ON mode (the engine is not running) for more than an hour with
the shift lever in P, the engine switch will automatically turn off. However,
this function cannot entirely prevent battery discharge. Do not leave the vehi-
cle with the engine switch in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode for long
periods of time when the engine is not running.
Electronic key battery depletion
P. 1 3 4
Conditions affecting operation
P. 1 3 0
Notes for the entry function
P. 1 3 1
If the engine does not start
The engine immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. (P. 8 0 )
Contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional.
Check that the shift lever is securely set in P. The engine may not start if the
shift lever is displaced out of P. “Shift to P position to Start” will be dis-
played on the multi-information display.
Steering lock
After turning the engine switch off and opening and closing the doors, the
steering wheel will be locked due to the steering lock function. Operating the
engine switch again automatically cancels the steering lock.

2124-2. Driving procedures
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
When the steering lock cannot be released
Steering lock motor overheating prevention
To prevent the steering lock motor from overheating, the motor may be sus-
pended if the engine is turned on and off repeatedly in a short period of time.
In this case, refrain from operating the engine. After about 10 seconds, the
steering lock motor will resume functioning.
When “Check Entry & Start System” will be displayed on the multi-informa-
tion display
The system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by any
authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped
professional immediately.
If the electronic key battery is depleted
P. 8 1 5
Operation of the engine switch
When operating the engine switch, one short, firm press is enough. If the
switch is pressed improperly, the engine may not start or the engine switch
mode may not change. It is not necessary to press and hold the switch.
If attempting to restart the engine immediately after turning the engine
switch off, the engine may not start in some cases. After turning the engine
switch off, please wait a few seconds before restarting the engine.
If the smart entry & start system has been deactivated in a customized setting
P. 8 2 1 “Steering Lock active” will be displayed
on the multi-information display.
Check that the shift lever is set in P. Press
the engine switch while turning the steer-
ing wheel left and right.

7627-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Indicates a malfunction in the parking brake sys-
tem
Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric
Power Steering) system
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the Blind Spot Moni-
tor
Indicates a malfunction in the smart entry & start
system
Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetails
(Flashes)
(Flashes)

8227-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
If the electronic key does not operate properly
Doors
Use the mechanical key
(P. 119) in order to perform
the following operations:
Locks all the doors
Closes the windows and
moon roof (turn and hold)
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Unlocks all the doors
Opens the windows and
moon roof (turn and hold)
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*
: This setting must be customized
at any authorized Lexus dealer
or repairer, or another duly qual-
ified and equipped professional.
If communication between the electronic key and vehicle is inter-
rupted (P. 130) or the electronic key cannot be used because the
battery is depleted, the smart entry & start system and wireless
remote control cannot be used. In such cases, the doors and trunk
can be opened and the engine can be started by following the pro-
cedure below.
Locking and unlocking the doors, unlocking the trunk and key
linked functions
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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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8588-2. Customization
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Door lock
(P. 146,
822)
“Unlock on second key
turn” (Allows all doors
to be unlocked by turn-
ing the mechanical key
once in the driver’s
door)Off
(All doors
unlocked
in one
step)
On
(Driver’s
door
unlocked
in one
step, all
doors
unlocked
in two
steps)
O—O
“Auto unlock by shift to
P” (All doors are auto-
matically unlocked
when shifting the shift
lever to P)
OffOnO—O
“Auto unlock by driver
door” (All doors are
automatically unlocked
when driver’s door is
opened)
OnOffO—O
Smart
entry &
start
system
(P. 123)
and
wireless
remote
control
(P. 141)
“Lock/unlock feedback
lights” (Enable/disable
the operation of the
emergency flashers
when the vehicle is
locked or unlocked)
OnOffO—O
“Auto relock timer”
(Adjust the time elapsed
before the automatic
door lock function is
activated if a door is not
opened after being
unlocked)
30
seconds
60
seconds
——O
120
seconds
Open door reminder
buzzer (When locking
the vehicle)
OnOff——O
ItemFunctionDefault
settingCustom-
ized set-
ting
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