2014 Lexus GS250 Owner's Manual

5697-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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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 dirtyThis message also
appears when the pre-
crash safety system is
not functional due to
overheating.
• Check the grille coverand the sensor and
clean them if they are
dirty.
• In case of overheating, the system will become
functional once the sys-
tem cools down.
Indicates that operation
of large electricity con-
suming systems such as
the air conditioning sys-
tem are suspended
Stop using unnecessary
electric components to
reduce electricity con-
sumption until the warn-
ing message disappears.If the warning message
is displayed frequently,
have the vehicle
inspected by any
authorized Lexus
dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified
and equipped profes-
sional.
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5707-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem, check
that the warning message and light go off.
Have the malfunction repaired immediately.
Interior buzzerExterior
buzzerWa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetailsCorrection procedure
Once
The electronic key
is not detected
when an attempt is
made to start the
engine.Start the
engine with
the elec-
tronic key
present.
Once3
times
The electronic key
was carried out-
side the vehicle 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.Tu r n t h e
engine
switch off or
bring the
electronic
key back
into the
vehicle.
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5717-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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InteriorbuzzerExterior
buzzerWa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetailsCorrection procedure
OnceCon-
tinuous
An attempt was
made to exit the
vehicle with the
electronic key and
lock the doors with-
out first turning the
engine switch off
when the shift lever
was in P.
Tu r n t h e
engine
switch off
and lock the
doors again.
9
times
An attempt was
made to drive when
the regular key was
not inside the vehi-
cle.Confirm
that the
electronic
key is inside
the vehicle.
Con-
tinuous
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.
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5727-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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InteriorbuzzerExterior
buzzerWa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetailsCorrection procedure
Con-
tinuousCon-
tinuous
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 vehi-
cle.
OnceCon-
tinuous
(Vehicles with the entry function)
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
electronic
key from the
vehicle and
lock the
doors again.
(Displayed alternately)
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5737-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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InteriorbuzzerExterior
buzzerWa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetailsCorrection procedure
OnceCon-
tinuous
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 pull-
ing on the outside
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
electronic
key from the
vehicle and
lock the
doors again.
Once
• When the doors were unlocked
with the mechan-
ical key and then
the engine switch
was pressed, the
electronic key
could not be
detected in the
vehicle.
• The electronic key could not be
detected in the
vehicle even after
the engine switch
was pressed two
consecutive
times.
To u c h t h e
electronic
key to the
engine
switch while
depressing
the brake
pedal.
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5747-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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InteriorbuzzerExterior
buzzerWa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetailsCorrection procedure
Once
An attempt was
made to start the
engine with the shift
lever in an incorrect
position.Shift the
shift lever to
P and start
the engine.

Power was turned
off due to the auto-
matic power off
function.
Next time
when start-
ing the
engine,
increase the
engine
speed
slightly and
maintain
that level for
approxi-
mately 5
minutes to
recharge
the battery.
OnceThe electronic key
has a low battery.
Replace the
electronic
key battery.
( → P. 4 8 9 )
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5757-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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InteriorbuzzerExterior
buzzerWa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetailsCorrection procedure
Once
The driver’s door
was opened and
closed with the
engine switch
turned off and then
the engine switch
was put in ACCES-
SORY mode twice
without the engine
being started.
Press the
engine
switch while
depressing
the brake
pedal.
During an engine
starting procedure
in the event that the
electronic key was
not functioning
properly ( →P. 6 1 9 ) ,
the engine switch
was touched with
the electronic key.
Press the
engine
switch
within 10
seconds of
the buzzer
sounding.
Once
The steering lock
could not be
released within 3
seconds of the
engine switch being
pressed.
Press the
engine
switch while
depressing
the brake
pedal and
moving the
steering
wheel left
and right.
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5767-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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■Warning buzzer
In some cases, the buzzer may not be heard because of noisy place or an audio
sound.
InteriorbuzzerExterior
buzzerWa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetailsCorrection procedure
Once
The engine switch
has been turned off
with the shift lever
in a position other
than P or N.
Shift the
shift lever to
P.
Once
After the engine
switch has been
turned off with the
shift lever in a posi-
tion other than P,
the shift lever has
been shifted to P.
Tu r n t h e
engine
switch off.
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