2014 Lexus GS250 Owner's Manual

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Operation of each component
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CAUTION
Observe the following precautions.
Failing to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■When using the wireless remote control and operating the power windows and
moon roof
Operate the power window or moon roof after checking to make sure that there is
no possibility of any passenger having any of their body parts caught in the window
or moon roof. Also, do not allow children to operate the wireless remote control. It
is possible for children and other passengers to get caught in power window and
moon roof.
■Jam protection function
●Never try jamming any part of your body to activate the jam protection function
intentionally.
●The jam protection function may not work if something gets caught just before
the window or moon roof fully closes.
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Doors
The vehicle can be locked and unlocked using the entry function, wireless
remote control or door lock switches.
◆Entry function (if equipped)
→
P. 1 2 7
◆Wireless remote control
→P. 1 5 5
◆Door lock switches
Locks all the doors
Unlocks all the doors
◆Inside lock buttons
Locks the door
Unlocks the door
The front doors can be opened by
pulling the inside handle even if the
lock buttons are in the lock posi-
tion.
Unlocking and locking the doors
1
2
1
2
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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 engine switch is in ACCESSORY or
IGNITION 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 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
1
2
1
2
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The following functions can be set or canceled:
For instructions on customizing, refer to P. 650.
■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. 6 1 8 )
■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. 650)
Automatic door locking and unlocking systems
FunctionOperation
Shift position linked door unlock-
ing functionAll doors are automatically unlocked when
shifting the shift lever to P.
Driver’s door linked door unlock-
ing functionAll the doors are unlocked when the driver’s
door is opened within approximately 45 sec-
onds after turning the engine switch off.
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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 automatically
opens fully.
■Trunk release button
While carrying the electronic key,
press the button on the trunk lid.
When all the doors are unlocked
with the power door lock system,
the trunk can be opened without
carrying the electronic key.
■Wireless remote control
→
P. 1 5 5
The trunk can be opened using the trunk opener, trunk release button
or wireless remote control.
If the vehicle is equipped with a powe r 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.
The trunk opener switch can be temporarily 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
trunk release button.
Trunk closer switch (vehicles with power trunk lid)
Luggage security system
1
2
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