2012 Lexus GS350 key

697 6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Electronic key battery
Flathead screwdriver
Small flathead screwdriver
Lithium battery CR2032
Take out the mechanical key.
Remove the cover.
To prevent damage to the key,
cover the tip of the screwdriver
with a rag.
Remove the battery cover.
To prevent damage to the key,
cover the tip of the screwdriver
with a rag.
Replace the battery with a new one if it is depleted.
You will need the following items:
Replacing the battery
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6986-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)Remove the depleted battery.
Insert a new battery with the “+”
terminal facing up.
Use a CR2032 lithium battery
Batteries can be purchased at any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional, local electrical appliance
shops or camera stores.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manu-
facturer.
Dispose of used batteries according to local laws.
When the card key battery needs to be replaced (if equipped)
The battery for the card key is available only at Lexus dealers. Your Lexus
dealer can replace the battery for you.
If the electronic key battery is depleted
The following symptoms may occur:
The smart entry & start system and wireless remote control will not func-
tion properly.
The operational range will be reduced.
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7When trouble arises
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
7-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ........... 738
If your vehicle
has to be stopped
in an emergency .............. 7397-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs
to be towed ..................... 740
If you think something
is wrong .......................... 747
Fuel pump shut off system 748
If a warning light turns on or
a warning buzzer sounds 749
If a warning message
is displayed ..................... 757
If you have a flat tire (vehicles
with a spare tire) ............. 782
If you have a flat tire (vehicles
without a spare tire) ........ 797
If the engine will not start . 815
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ................. 817
If the parking brake
cannot be released........... 818
If the electronic key does not
operate properly .............. 821
If the vehicle battery
is discharged ................... 824
If your vehicle overheats .. 829
If the vehicle
becomes stuck................. 832

7747-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem,
check that the warning message and light go off.
Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetailsCorrection procedure
(If equipped)
Indicates that the pre-
crash safety system is
not currently functional
because the grille cover
or the sensor is dirty
This message also
appears when the
pre-crash safety sys-
tem is not functional
due to overheating.Check the grille cover
and the sensor and
clean them if they are
dirty.
In case of overheat-
ing, the system will
become functional
once the system
cools down.
Have the malfunction repaired immediately.
(Flashes)
Inte-
rior
buzzerExterior
buzzerWarning messageDetailsCorrection
procedure
Once
The electronic
key is not
detected when an
attempt is made to
start the engine.Start the
engine
with the
electronic
key pres-
ent.
(Flashes)

7757-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Inte-
rior
buzzerExterior
buzzerWarning messageDetailsCorrection
procedure
Once3
times
The electronic
key was carried
outside the vehi-
cle and a door
other than the
driver’s door was
opened and
closed while the
engine switch was
in a mode other
than off.
Bring the
electronic
key back
into the
vehicle.
The driver’s door
was opened and
closed while the
electronic key
was not in the
vehicle, the shift
lever was in P and
the engine switch
was not turned
off.
Turn the
engine
switch off
or bring
the elec-
tronic key
back into
the vehicle.(Flashes)

7767-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Inte-
rior
buzzerExterior
buzzerWarning messageDetailsCorrection
procedure
Once
Con-
tinu-
ous
An attempt was
made to exit the
vehicle with the
electronic key and
lock the doors
without first turn-
ing the engine
switch off when
the shift lever was
in P.
Turn the
engine
switch off
and lock
the doors
again.
9
times
An attempt was
made to drive
when the regular
key was not
inside the vehicle.Confirm
that the
electronic
key is
inside the
vehicle.
Con-
tinu-
ous

The driver’s door
was opened when
the shift lever was
not in P and the
engine switch was
not turned off.
Shift the
shift lever
to P.
(Displayed alternately)
(Flashes)
(Flashes)
(Flashes)

7777-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Inte-
rior
buzzerExterior
buzzerWarning messageDetailsCorrection
procedure
Con-
tinu-
ousCon-
tinu-
ous
The driver’s door
was opened and
closed while the
electronic key
was not in the
vehicle, the shift
lever was not in P
and the engine
switch was not
turned off.•Shift the
shift
lever to
P.
•Bring the
elec-
tronic
key back
into the
vehicle.

Con-
tinu-
ous
An attempt was
made to lock the
doors using the
smart entry & start
system while the
electronic key was
still inside the
vehicle.Retrieve
the elec-
tronic key
from the
vehicle and
lock the
doors
again.
(Displayed alternately)
(Flashes)
(Flashes)

7787-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Once
Con-
tinu-
ous
An attempt was
made to lock either
front door by open-
ing a door and put-
ting the inside lock
button into the lock
position, then clos-
ing the door by
pulling on the out-
side door handle
with the electronic
key still inside the
vehicle.
For some models
only: An attempt
was made to lock
the doors other
than using the
smart entry & start
system while the
electronic key was
still inside the
vehicle.
Retrieve
the elec-
tronic key
from the
vehicle and
lock the
doors
again.
(Flashes)