2012 Lexus GS350 key

868What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
If you lose your mechanical keys, new genuine mechani-
cal keys can be made by any authorized Lexus dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped profes-
sional. (P. 120)
If you lose your electronic keys, the risk of vehicle theft
increases significantly. Contact any authorized Lexus
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped
professional immediately. (P. 122)
Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted? (P. 697)
Is the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode?
When locking the doors, turn the engine switch off. (P.
208)
Is the electronic key left inside the vehicle?
When locking the doors, make sure that you have the
electronic key on your person.
The function may not operate properly due to the condi-
tion of the radio wave. (P. 130)
If you have a problem, check the following before contacting any
authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
The doors cannot be locked, unlocked, opened or closed
You lose your keys
The doors cannot be locked or unlocked

869What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Is the child-protector lock set?
The rear door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle
when the lock is set. Open the rear door from outside and
then unlock the child-protector lock. (P. 147)
The function to prevent the electronic key from being left
inside the trunk will operate and you can open the trunk as
usual. Take the key out from the trunk. (P. 124) The rear door cannot be opened
The trunk lid is closed with the electronic key left inside

870What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Did you press the engine switch while firmly depressing
the brake pedal? (P. 207)
Is the shift lever in P? (P. 211)
Is the electronic key anywhere detectable inside the vehi-
cle?
(P. 126)
Is the steering wheel unlocked? (P. 212)
Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted?
In this case, the engine can be started in a temporary way.
(P. 823)
Is the battery discharged? (P. 825)
Is the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode?
If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the
brake pedal with the engine switch in IGNITION ON
mode
(P. 818)
If you think something is wrong
The engine does not start
The shift lever cannot be shifted from P even if you depress
the brake pedal

873What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Is the electronic key left inside the vehicle or the moon
roof opened?
Check the message on the multi-information display.
(P. 757)
When a warning light turns on or a warning message is
displayed, refer to P. 749, 757. A warning buzzer sounds when leaving the vehicle
A warning light turns on or a warning message is displayed

878Alphabetical index
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Brake assist ...............................333
Break-in tips .............................189
Brightness control
Instrument panel light control ....
100
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) .......354
Card key ....................................118
Care ...................................644, 648
Aluminum wheels.................645
Exterior .................................644
Interior ..................................648
Seat belts...............................649
Cargo hooks ..............................621
CD player ..................................467
Chains ........................................361
Child restraint system ..................59
Baby seats, definition .............59
Baby seats, installation ...........70
Child seats, definition .............59
Child seats, installation...........70
Installing CRS with ISOFIX
rigid anchors.........................73
Installing CRS with seat belts 70
Installing CRS with top strap .74
Junior seats, definition ............59
Junior seats, installation .........72Child safety................................. 58
Airbag precautions................. 47
Battery precautions ...... 670, 828
Child restraint system ............ 59
How your child should
wear the seat belt ........... 39, 41
Installing child restraints ....... 69
Moon roof precautions......... 184
Power window lock switch .. 178
Power window precautions.. 180
Rear door child-protectors ... 147
Removed electronic key
battery precautions ............ 699
Seat belt comfort guide .......... 39
Seat belt precautions .............. 43
Seat heater precautions ........ 630
Trunk precautions ............... 153
Child-protectors ....................... 147
Cleaning............................ 644, 648
Aluminum wheels ................ 645
Exterior ................................ 644
Interior ................................. 648
Seat belts .............................. 649
Clock ........................................ 625
Coat hooks ................................ 640
Condenser ................................ 667
Console box .............................. 617
Console box light...................... 617
Cooling system ......................... 665
Engine overheating .............. 830
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880Alphabetical index
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Eco drive mode .........................328
Eco Driving Indicator ........109, 114
Electric Power Steering (EPS) ..334
Function ................................334
Warning light........................751
Warning message..................762
Electronic key............................118
Battery-saving function ........129
If the electronic key does not
operate properly .................822
Replacing the battery ............697
Emergency, in case of
If the battery is discharged ...825
If the electronic key does not
operate properly .................822
If the engine will not start.....816
If the parking brake cannot
be released ..........................819
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P .....................818
If the warning buzzer sounds749
If the warning light turns on .749
If the warning message is
displayed ............................757
If you have a flat tire ....783, 798
If you think something
is wrong ..............................747
If your vehicle becomes stuck ....
833
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ....739
If your vehicle needs to
be towed .............................740
If your vehicle overheats ......830Emergency brake signal ........... 334
Emergency flashers .................. 738
Emergency tire puncture
repair kit ................................. 798
Engine....................................... 838
Accessory mode................... 208
Compartment ....................... 660
Engine switch ...................... 207
Hood .................................... 657
How to start the engine ........ 207
Identification number .......... 837
If the engine will not start .... 816
Ignition switch
(engine switch) .................. 207
Overheating ......................... 830
Engine compartment cover....... 661
Engine coolant .......................... 665
Capacity ............................... 847
Checking .............................. 665
Preparing and checking
before winter ..................... 359
Engine coolant temperature
gauge ........................................ 99
Engine immobilizer system ........ 80
Engine oil ................................. 662
Capacity ............................... 839
Checking .............................. 662
Oil level warning message... 766
Oil pressure warning
message ............................. 758
Preparing and checking
before winter ..................... 359
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883Alphabetical index
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Jack
Positioning the jack ..............658
Vehicle-equipped jack ..784, 799
Jack handle ........................784, 799
Jam protection function
Moon roof .............................182
Power trunk lid .....................153
Power window ......................179
Keyless entry .............................123
Smart entry & start system ...123
Wireless remote control........141
Keys...........................................118
Battery-saving function ........129
Electronic key .......................118
Engine switch .......................207
If the electronic key does not
operate properly .................822
Key number plate .................118
Keyless entry ................123, 141
Mechanical key.....................119
Replacing the battery ............697
Warning buzzer ....................127
Wireless remote control key .141
Knee airbags ................................44Language (multi-information
display)................................... 107
Lever
Auxiliary catch lever ........... 657
Hood lock release lever ....... 657
Shift lever ............................ 215
Turn signal lever .................. 223
Wiper lever .......................... 241
Lexus parking assist monitor.... 297
Lexus parking assist-sensor ...... 284
Function ............................... 284
Warning message......... 760, 766
License plate lights ................... 228
Light switch ......................... 228
Replacing light bulbs ........... 735
Welcome light illumination
control ............................... 123
Light bulbs
Replacing ............................. 724
Wattage ................................ 853
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886Alphabetical index
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Pre-Crash Safety system (PCS) .343
Function ................................343
PCS OFF switch ...................344
Warning light........................751
Warning message..759, 767, 774
Radar cruise control (dynamic
radar cruise control) ................258
Radiator .....................................667
Radio .........................................458
Radio Data System (RDS) ........463
Rear air conditioning system .....425
Rear door sunshades ..................636
Rear fog light.............................239
Replacing light bulb .............735
Switch ...................................239
Rear personal lights ...................612
Rear seat heaters ........................632
Rear sunshade............................636
Operation ..............................636
Reverse operation feature .....637
Rear turn signal lights ...............223
Replacing light bulbs ............728
Turn signal lever ...................223
Wattage .................................853
Rear view mirror
Inside rear view mirror .........171
Outside rear view mirrors .....174
Rear view monitor system .........297
Rear window defogger .............430Refueling .................................. 249
Capacity ............................... 838
Fuel types............................. 838
If the fuel filler door cannot
be opened .......................... 252
Opening the fuel tank cap .... 251
Remote Touch .......................... 368
Remote Touch screen .............. 370
Replacing
Electronic key battery .......... 697
Fuses .................................... 700
Light bulbs ........................... 722
Tires ..................................... 783
Seat belt reminder light ............ 752
Seat belts..................................... 38
Adjusting the seat belt ........... 39
Child restraint system
installation ........................... 70
Cleaning and maintaining
the seat belt........................ 649
Emergency Locking
Retractor (ELR)................... 41
How to wear your seat belt .... 38
How your child should wear
the seat belt.......................... 41
Pre-crash seat belts ................ 40
Pregnant women, proper
seat belt use ......................... 42
Reminder light and buzzer... 752
Seat belt pretensioners ........... 40
SRS warning light................ 750
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