2012 Lexus GS350 Owner's Manual

1503-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Trunk
Press the opener switch.
If the vehicle is equipped with a
power trunk lid, the trunk lid auto-
matically opens fully.
Entry function
P. 123
Wireless remote control
P. 141
The trunk can be opened using the trunk opener, entry function or
wireless remote control.
If the vehicle is equipped with a power trunk lid, the trunk can be
closed using the trunk closer.
Opening the trunk from inside the vehicle
Opening the trunk from outside the vehicle

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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
1
2

1523-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Trunk light
The trunk light turns on when the trunk is opened.
Trunk handle
Trunk easy closer (vehicles with power trunk lid)
In the event that the trunk lid is left slightly open, the trunk easy closer will
automatically close it to the fully closed position.
Function to prevent the trunk being locked with the electronic key inside
When all doors are being locked, closing the trunk lid with the electronic
key left inside the trunk will sound an alarm.
In this case, the trunk lid can be opened pressing the trunk release button on
the trunk lid.
Even when the spare electronic key is put in the trunk with all the doors
locked, the key confinement prevention function can be activated so the
trunk can be opened. In order to prevent theft, take all electronic keys with
you when leaving the vehicle.
Even when the electronic key is put in the trunk with all the doors are
locked, the key may not be detected depending on the places and the sur-
rounding radio wave conditions. In this case, the key confinement preven-
tion function cannot be activated, causing the doors to lock when the trunk
is closed. Make sure to check where the key is before closing the trunk.
The key confinement prevention function cannot be activated if any one of
the doors is unlocked. In this case, open the trunk using the trunk opener. Use the trunk handle when closing the
trunk.

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Operation of each component
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Overload protection function (vehicles with power trunk lid)
The trunk lid will not operate when excessive load is present on the top of the
trunk lid.
Fall-down protection function (vehicles with power trunk lid)
While the trunk lid is opening automatically, applying excessive force to it
will stop the opening operation to prevent the trunk lid from rapidly falling
down.
Jam protection function (vehicles with power trunk lid)
While the trunk lid is closing automatically, the trunk lid will stop closing
and open if something gets caught.
Using the mechanical key
The trunk can be also opened using the mechanical key. (P. 822)
When leaving a key to the vehicle with a parking attendant
P. 1 2 0
CAUTION
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
Before driving
Make sure that the trunk lid is fully closed. If the trunk lid is not fully
closed, it may open unexpectedly while driving and hit near-by objects or
luggage in the trunk may be thrown out, causing an accident.
Do not allow children to enter the trunk.
If a child is accidentally locked in the trunk, they could overheat or suffo-
cate.
Do not allow a child to open or close the trunk lid.
Doing so may cause the trunk lid to open unexpectedly, or cause the
child’s hands, head, or neck to be caught by the closing trunk lid.
Important points while driving
Never let anyone sit in the trunk. In the event of sudden braking or a colli-
sion, they are susceptible to death or serious injury.

1543-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
CAUTION
Using the trunk
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause parts of the body to be caught, resulting in seri-
ous injury.
Remove any heavy loads, such as snow and ice, from the trunk lid before
opening it. Failure to do so may cause the trunk lid to fall closed again
after it is opened.
When opening or closing the trunk lid, thoroughly check to make sure the
surrounding area is safe.
If anyone is in the vicinity, make sure they are safe and let them know that
the trunk is about to open or close.
Use caution when opening or closing the trunk lid in windy weather as it
may move abruptly in strong wind.
Do not attach any accessories other than genuine Lexus parts to the trunk
lid. Such additional weight on the trunk lid may cause the lid to fall closed
again after it is opened.
The trunk lid may fall if it is not opened
fully. It is more difficult to open or
close the trunk lid on an incline than on
a level surface, so beware of the trunk
lid unexpectedly opening or closing by
itself. Make sure that the trunk lid is
fully open and secure before using the
trunk.
When closing the trunk lid, take extra
care to prevent your fingers etc. from
being caught.
When closing the trunk lid, make sure
to press it lightly on its outer surface. If
the trunk handle is used to fully close
the trunk lid, it may result in hands or
arms being ca ght

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Operation of each component
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
CAUTION
Trunk easy closer (vehicles with power trunk lid)
Power trunk lid (if equipped)
Observe the following precautions when operating the power trunk lid.
Failure to do so may cause serious injury.
Check the safety of the surrounding area to make sure there are no obsta-
cles or anything that could cause any of your belongings to get caught.
If anyone is in the vicinity, make sure they are safe and let them know that
the trunk is about to open or close.
If the trunk closer switch is pressed while the trunk lid is opening during
automatic operation, the trunk lid stops opening. Take extra care when on
an incline, as the trunk lid may open or close suddenly.
On an incline, the trunk lid may fall after it opens automatically. Make
sure the trunk lid is fully open and secure before using the trunk.
In the following situations, the power trunk lid may detect an abnormality
and automatic operation may be stopped. In this case, the trunk lid has to
be operated manually. Take extra care in this situation, as the stopped
trunk lid may suddenly fall, causing an accident.
• When the trunk lid contacts an obstacle
• When the battery voltage suddenly drops, such as when the engine
switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode or the engine is started during
automatic operation
Do not attach any accessories other than genuine Lexus parts to the trunk
lid. The power trunk lid may not operate, causing itself to malfunction, or
the trunk lid may fall closed again after it is opened.
In the event that the trunk lid is left
slightly open, the trunk easy closer will
automatically close it to the fully closed
position. It takes several seconds before
the trunk easy closer begins to operate.
Be careful not to catch fingers or any-
thing else in the trunk lid, as this may
cause bone fractures or other serious

1563-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
CAUTION
Jam protection function (vehicles with power trunk lid)
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause serious injury.
Never use any part of your body to intentionally activate the jam protec-
tion function.
The jam protection function may not work if something gets caught just
before the trunk lid fully closes. Be careful not to catch fingers or any-
thing else in the trunk lid.
The jam protection function may not work depending on the shape of the
object that is caught. Be careful not to catch fingers or anything else.
NOTICE
To prevent trunk easy closer malfunctions (vehicles with power trunk lid)
Do not apply force to the trunk lid while the trunk easy closer is operating.
To prevent damage to the power trunk lid (vehicles with power trunk lid)
Make sure that there is no luggage or snow on the trunk lid before operat-
ing the power trunk lid. In addition, make sure that there is no ice between
the trunk lid and frame that prevents movement of the trunk lid. Operating
the power trunk lid when excessive load is present on the trunk lid may
cause a malfunction.
Do not apply excessive force to the trunk lid while the power trunk lid is
operating.

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3 3-3. Adjusting the seats
Operation of each component
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Front seats
Type A
Adjustment procedure
Type BType C