2012 Lexus GS350 Owner's Manual

1423-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Door lock buzzer
If an attempt to lock the doors is made when a door is not fully closed, a
buzzer sounds continuously for 5 seconds. Fully close the door to stop the
buzzer, and lock the vehicle once more.
Security feature
P. 1 2 3
Alarm (if equipped)
Using the wireless remote control to lock the doors will set the alarm system.
(P. 86)
Conditions affecting operation
P. 1 3 0
If the wireless remote control does not operate properly
Locking and unlocking the doors and opening the trunk: Use the mechanical
key.
(P. 821)
Electronic key battery depletion
P. 1 3 4
When the electronic key battery is fully depleted
P. 6 9 5
Confirmation of the registered key number
The number of keys already registered to the vehicle can be confirmed. Ask
any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional for details.
Customization
Settings (e.g. wireless remote control system) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P. 855)

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Operation of each component
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Certification for wireless remote control
Hereby, Tokai Rika Co., Ltd., declares that this BC2EQ is in compliance with
the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/
EC.

1443-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Hereby, Tokai Rika Co., Ltd., declares that this B92UM is in compliance
with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive
1999/5/EC.

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Operation of each component
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
For vehicles sold in Montenegro
CAUTION
When closing the windows or moon roof using wireless remote control
Observe the following precautions.
Failing to do so may result in death or serious injury.
Check to make sure that all passengers do not have any part of their body
in a position where it could be caught when a window or moon roof is
being operated.
To prevent inadvertent power windows and moon roof operation, never let
a small child have and use the wireless remote control.
Jam protection function
Never try jamming any part of your body to activate the jam protection
function intentionally.
The jam protection function may not work if something gets caught just
before the window or moon roof fully closes.

1463-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Doors
The vehicle can be locked and unlocked using the entry function,
wireless remote control or door lock switches.
Entry function
P. 123
Wireless remote control
P. 141
Door lock switches
Locks all the doors
Unlocks all the doors
Inside lock buttons
Locks the door
Unlocks the door
The front doors can be opened
by pulling the inside handle
even if the lock buttons are in
the lock position.
Unlocking and locking the doors
1
2
1
2

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GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)Move the inside lock button to the lock position.
Close the door while pulling the door handle.
The door cannot be locked if the engine switch is in ACCESSORY
or IGNITION ON mode, or the electronic key is left inside the
vehicle.
The key may not be detected correctly and the door may be locked.
The door cannot be opened from
inside the vehicle when the lock
is set.
Unlock
Lock
These locks can be set to prevent
children from opening the rear
doors. Push down on each rear
door switch to lock both rear
doors.
Locking the front doors from the outside without a key
Rear door child-protector lock
1
2
1
2

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GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)The following functions can be set or canceled:
For instructions on customizing, refer to P. 855.
Impact detection door lock release system
In the event that the vehicle is subject to a strong impact, all the doors are
unlocked. Depending on the force of the impact or the type of accident, how-
ever, the system may not operate.
Using the mechanical key
The doors can also be locked and unlocked with the mechanical key. (P.
821)
If a wrong key is used
The key cylinder rotates freely to isolate inside mechanism.
Customization
Settings (e.g. unlocking function using a key) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P. 855)
Automatic door locking and unlocking systems
FunctionOperation
“Auto unlock by shift to P”All doors are automatically unlocked
when shifting the shift lever to P.
“Auto unlock by driver door”All doors are automatically unlocked
when driver’s door is opened.

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GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
CAUTION
To prevent an accident
Observe the following precautions while driving the vehicle.
Failure to do so may result in a door opening and an occupant throwing out
of the vehicle, resulting in death or serious injury.
Ensure that all doors are properly closed.
Do not pull the inside handle of the doors while driving.
Be especially careful for the front doors, as the doors may be opened even
if the inside lock buttons are in locked position.
Set the rear door child-protector locks when children are seated in the rear
seats.