2013 Lexus GS300h Owner's Manual

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Move the inside lock button to the lock position.
Close the door while pulling the door handle.
The door cannot be locked if the power switch is in ACCESSORY
or 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
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The following functions can be set or canceled:
For instructions on customizing, refer to P. 942.
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.
908)
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. 942)
Automatic door locking and unlocking systems
FunctionOperation
Shift position linked door
unlocking functionAll doors are automatically unlocked
when shifting the shift lever to P.
Driver’s door linked door
unlocking functionAll doors are automatically unlocked
when driver’s door is opened.

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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.

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Trunk
Press the opener switch.
If the vehicle is equipped with a
power trunk lid, the trunk lid auto-
matically opens fully.
Trunk release button
While carrying the electronic
key, press the button.
When all the doors are unlocked
with the power door lock sys-
tem, the trunk can be opened
without carrying the electronic
key.
Wireless remote control
P. 168
The trunk can be opened using the trunk opener, trunk release but-
ton 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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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.
Using the trunk grip, lower the
trunk without applying force to
the side and push the trunk down
from the outside to close it.
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 trunk release button.
Trunk closer switch (vehicles with power trunk lid)
When closing the trunk
Luggage security system
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Trunk light
The trunk light turns on when the trunk is opened.
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.
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.

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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. 909)
When leaving a key to the vehicle with a parking attendant
P. 1 4 0
Customization
The trunk unlocking operation can be changed.
(Customizable features: P. 945)
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 play in the trunk.
If a child is accidentally locked in the trunk, they could suffer from heat
exhaustion, suffocation or other injuries.
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.

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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 suddenly shut 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 suddenly
shut again after it is opened.
The trunk lid may suddenly shut 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 clos-
ing 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 grip is used to fully close the
trunklid itmayresultinhandsorarms