2013 Lexus GS450h lock

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Move the inside lock button to the lock position.
Close the door.
The door cannot be locked if the power switch is in ACCESSORY or ON
mode, or the electronic ke y is left inside the vehicle.
The key may not be detected correc tly 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 chil-
dren 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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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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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 and locked.
●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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Operation of each component
Tr u n k
Press the opener switch.
If the vehicle is equipped with a power
trunk opener and closer, the trunk lid
automatically opens fully.
■Entry function
 P. 121
■Wireless remote control
P. 1 3 4
The trunk can be opened using the trunk opener, entry function or
wireless remote control.
If the vehicle is equipp ed with a power trunk opener and closer, 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 gr ip, 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 tempor arily disabled to protect luggage
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 control or the
entry function.
Trunk closer switch (vehicles with power trunk opener and closer)
When closing the trunk
Luggage security system
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■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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■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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CAUTION
■Using the trunk
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause parts of the body to be caught, resulting in serious
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 sur-
rounding 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 th e 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 open-
ing 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 it s outer surface. If the
trunk handle is used to fully close the trunk
lid, it may result in hands or arms being
caught.