2012 Lexus GS250 trunk

7286-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Rear turn signal lights
Open the trunk lid and
remove the cover.
Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
Remove the light bulb.
When installing, reverse the
steps listed.
After installing the bulb base,
secure the cord with the clips
and install the cover in its origi-
nal position.
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729 6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Back-up light
Open the trunk lid.
For the left side (vehicles
with power trunk lid only):
Pry out each side of the
trunk closer switch in turn
by inserting a screwdriver
into the base.
To prevent damage, cover the
tip of the screwdriver with a rag.
Remove the clips on which-
ever side you are replacing
and open the cover of the
trunk lid.
Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
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7527-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem,
check that the warning light goes off.
Follow the correction procedures.
Wa r n i n g
lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection procedure
Open door warning light
(warning buzzer)
*1
Indicates that a door or the
trunk is not fully closed
Check that all the doors and
the trunk are closed.
Low fuel level warning light
Indicates remaining fuel is
approximately 10.5 L (2.8
gal., 2.3 Imp.gal.) or less
Refuel the vehicle.
Seat belt reminder light
(warning buzzer)
*2
Warns the driver and/or
front passenger to fasten
their seat belts
Fasten the seat belt.
If the front passenger’s
seat is occupied, the front
passenger’s seat belt also
needs to be fastened to
make the warning light
(warning buzzer) off.
Master warning light
A buzzer sounds and the
warning light comes on
and flashes to indicate that
the master warning sys-
tem has detected a mal-
function.
P. 7 5 7

7647-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Indicates that the trunk
is not fully closed
If the vehicle reaches
a speed of 5 km/h
(3 mph),
flashes and a buzzer
sounds to indicate
that the trunk is not
yet fully closed.
Close the trunk.
Indicates that the win-
dows are not fully
closed (with the engine
switch off, and the
driver’s door open)
Close all the windows.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the moon
roof is not fully closed
(with the engine switch
off, and the driver’s
door open)
Close the moon roof.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the win-
dows and the moon
roof are not fully
closed (with the engine
switch off, and the
driver’s door open)
Close all the windows
and the moon roof.
Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetailsCorrection procedure
(Flashes)
(Flashes)
(Flashes)

8207-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)Take out the parking brake
release tool and the screw-
driver from the trunk. (P.
784, 799)
Fit the parking brake release tool
into the screwdriver handle.
Vehicles with a spare tire: Take out the spare tire. (P. 788)
Vehicles without a spare tire: Remove the center auxiliary box.
(P. 802)
Remove the plug.
Insert the tool and press it
down firmly while turning it
counterclockwise until it
stops.
Releasing the parking brake manually
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Vehicles with a compact
spare tire or an emergency
tire puncture repair kitVehicles with a full-size
spare tire
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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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8237-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Trunk
Turn the mechanical key
clockwise to open.
Ensure that the shift lever is in P and depress the brake pedal.
Touch the Lexus emblem side
of the electronic key to the
engine switch.
The engine switch will turn to
IGNITION ON mode.
When the smart entry & start sys-
tem is deactivated in customization
setting, the engine switch will turn
to ACCESSORY mode.
Firmly depress the brake pedal and check that is shown on
the multi-information display.
Press the engine switch.
In the event that the engine still cannot be started, contact any
authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
Starting the engine
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8 8-1. Specifications
Vehicle specifications
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Light bulbs
Light BulbsWTy p e
Exterior
Headlights35A
Front fog lights*55B
Front turn signal lights21C
Rear turn signal lights21D
Back-up light16D
Outer foot lights5D
Interior
Door courtesy lights5D
Vanity lights8D
Trunk light3.8C
A: D4S discharge bulbs
B: H11 halogen bulbs
C: Wedge base bulbs (amber)
D: Wedge base bulbs (clear)
*: If equipped