2013 Lexus GS450h key

GS450h_U (OM30D01U)
1393-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
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Operation of each component
The following functions can be set or canceled:
For instructions on customizing, refer to P. 807.
■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, however, the system
may not operate.
■Using the mechanical key
The doors can also be locked and unlocked with the mechanical key. (P. 76 7 )
■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. 8 0 7 )
Automatic door locking and unlocking systems
FunctionOperation
“A u t o L o c k b y S p e e d ”
All doors are automatically locked
when vehicle speed is approximately
12 mph (20 km/h) or higher.
“A u t o L o c k b y S h i f t f r o m P ”
All doors are automatically locked
when shifting the shift lever to position
other than P.
“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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Operation of each component
■Tr u n k l i g h t
The trunk light turns on when the trunk is opened.
■Trunk easy closer (vehicles with power trunk opener and closer)
In the event that the trunk lid is left slightly open, the trunk easy closer will automati-
cally 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 electron ic 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 th e places and the surrounding radio wave
conditions. In this case, the key confinem ent prevention function cannot be acti-
vated, causing the doors to lock when th e 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 (vehicle s with power trunk opener and closer)
The trunk lid will not operate when excessiv e load is present on the top of the trunk
lid.
■Fall-down protection function (vehicle s with power trunk opener and closer)
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 opener and closer)
While the trunk lid is closing automatically, the trunk lid will stop closing and open if
something gets caught.

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3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
■Internal trunk release lever
■Using the mechanical key
The trunk can be also opened using the mechanical key. ( P. 76 8 )
■When leaving a key to the vehicle with a parking attendant
P. 1 1 9
The trunk lid can be opened by pulling the
glow-in-the-dark lever located on the inside
of the trunk lid to the side.
The lever will continue
to glow for some time
after the trunk lid is closed.
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 suffocate.
●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 collision, they
are susceptible to deat h or serious injury.

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3-3. Adjusting the seats
A desired driving position can be recalled linked with the unlocking of the
door.
■Setting procedure
Record your driving position to button “1”, “2” or “3” before performing
the following:
Carrying only the key to which you wa nt to link the driving position, shift
the shift lever to P and then close the driver’s door.
If 2 or more keys are in the vehicl e, the driving position cannot be linked
properly.
Turn the power switch to ON mode and recall the position which you
want to link.
While pressing the button to
recall the position, press the
driver’s door lock switch
(either lock or unlock) until the
signal beeps.
The driving position is recalled
when the driver’s door is unlocked
using the entry function or wireless
remote control and the driver’s
door is opened.
Linking driving position memory with door unlock operation
(driver’s side only)
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Operation of each component
■Cancelation procedure
Carry only the key for which you want to cancel the linked door unlock
operation.
If 2 or more keys are in the vehi cle, the driving position cannot be can-
celed properly.
Turn the power switch to ON mode.
While pressing the “SET” button, pres s the driver’s door lock switch
(either lock or unlock) until the signal beeps.
The auto away/return function
enables easy access by activating
when the driver or front passenger
attempts to enter or exit the vehicle.
■Auto away function when exiting th e vehicle (driver’s/front passen-
ger’s seat)
Driver’s seat
When all of the following actions have been performed, the steering
wheel will move up and back to the point farthest away from the driver
and the seat will move backward:
• The shift lever has been shifted to P.
• The power switch has been turned off.
• The driver seat belt has been unfastened.
Front passenger’s seat (if equipped)
If the lumbar support, side support (if equipped), etc. of the front pas-
senger’s seat has been adjusted, the se at will return to its original state if
the front passenger’s door is opened while the vehicle is stopped to
allow easy exit from the vehicle.
Power easy access system
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3-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
■Door lock linked window operation
●The power windows can be opened and closed using the mechanical key.*
( P. 76 7 )
●The power windows can be opened using the wireless remote control.* ( P. 1 3 4 )
*: These settings must be cust omized at your Lexus dealer.
■When the 12-volt battery is disconnected
The window lock switch is disabled. If nece ssary, press the window lock switch after
reconnecting the 12-volt battery.
■Power windows open warning buzzer
The buzzer sounds and a message is shown on the multi-information display in the
instrument cluster when the power switch is turned off and the driver’s door is
opened with the power windows open.
■Customization
Settings (e.g. linked door lock operation) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P. 8 0 7 )
CAUTION
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■Closing the windows
●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 is being operated.
●Do not allow children to operate the power windows.
Closing a power window on someone can cause serious injury, and in some
instances, even death.
■Jam protection function
●Never use any part of your body to inte ntionally activate the jam protection func-
tion.
●The jam protection function may not work if something gets caught just before
the window fully closes.

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3-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
■The moon roof can be operated when
The power switch is in ON mode.
■Operating the moon roof after turning the hybrid system off
The moon roof can be operated for approximately 45 seconds after the power
switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off. It cannot, however, be oper-
ated once either front door is opened.
■Jam protection function
If an object is detected between the moon roof and the frame while the moon roof is
closing or tilting down, travel is stopped and the moon roof opens slightly.
■Sunshade
The sunshade can be opened and closed manually. However, the sunshade will open
automatically when the moon roof is opened.
■Door lock linked moon roof operation
●The moon roof can be opened and closed using the mechanical key.* ( P. 76 7 )
●The moon roof can be opened using the wireless remote control.* ( P. 1 3 4 )
*: These settings must be cust omized at your Lexus dealer.

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4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle
P. 1 8 9
With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D. ( P. 199)
If the parking brake is in manual mode, release the parking brake.
( P. 207)
Gradually release the brake pedal an d gently depress the accelerator
pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake.
If the vehicle is to be stopped for an exte nded period of time, shift the shift lever to
P. ( P. 1 9 9 )
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
If the parking brake is in manual mode, set the parking brake.
( P. 207)
Shift the shift lever to P. ( P. 1 9 9 )
Press the power switch to stop the hybrid system.
Lock the door, making sure that y ou have the electronic key on your
person.
If parking on a hill, block the wheels as needed.
The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe driving:
Starting the hybrid system
Driving
Stopping
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