2014 Lexus GS250 Owner's Manual

665What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted? (→P. 4 8 9 )
●Vehicles with an entry function
Is the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode?
When locking the doors, turn the engine switch off. ( →P. 2 3 8 )
●Vehicles with an entry function
Is the electronic key left inside the vehicle?
When locking the doors, make sure that you have the elec-
tronic key on your person.
●The function may not operate properly due to the condition of
the radio wave. ( →P. 1 3 4 )
●Is the child-protector lock set?
The rear door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle when
the lock is set. Open the rear door from outside and then
unlock the child-protector lock. ( →P. 1 7 2 )
●The function to prevent the electronic key from being left inside
the trunk will operate and you can open the trunk as usual. Take
the key out from the trunk. ( →P. 1 2 8 )
The doors cannot be locked or unlocked
The rear door cannot be opened
The trunk lid is closed with
the electronic key left inside
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666What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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●Did you press the engine switch while firmly depressing the
brake pedal? (→P. 2 3 7 )
●Is the shift lever in P? ( →P. 2 4 0 )
●Is the electronic key anywhere detectable inside the vehicle?
(→ P. 1 3 0 )
●Is the steering wheel unlocked? ( →P. 2 4 1 )
●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted?
In this case, the engine can be started in a temporary way.
(→ P. 6 1 9 )
●Is the battery discharged? ( →P. 6 2 1 )
●Is the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode?
If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake
pedal with the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode
(→ P. 6 1 4 )
If you think something is wrong
The engine does not start
The shift lever cannot be shifted from P even if you depress the
brake pedal
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667What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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●It is locked automatically to prevent theft of the vehicle.
(→ P. 2 4 0 )
●Is the window lock switch pressed?
The power window except for the one at the driver’s seat can-
not be operated if the window lock switch is pressed. ( →P.
204)
●The auto power off function will be operated if the vehicle is left
in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode (the engine is not
running) for a period of time. ( →P. 2 4 0 )
The steering wheel cannot be turned after the engine is stopped
The windows do not open or close by operating the power win-
dow switches
The engine switch is
turned off automatically
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668What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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●The seat belt reminder light is flashing
Are the driver and the front passenger wearing the seat belts?
(→ P. 547)
●The parking brake indicator is on
Is the parking brake released? ( →P. 255)
Depending on the situation, other types of warning buzzer may
also sound. ( →P. 544, 552)
●Did anyone inside the vehicle open a door or anything move
inside the vehicle during setting the alarm?
The sensor detects them and the alarm sounds. ( →P. 8 6 )
To stop the alarm, turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode
or start the engine. A warning buzzer sounds during driving
An alarm is activated and th e horn sounds (if equipped)
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669What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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●Is the electronic key left inside the vehicle or the moon roof
opened?
Check the message on the multi-information display.
(→ P. 5 5 2 )
●When a warning light turns on or a warning message is dis-
played, refer to P. 544, 552.
A warning buzzer sounds when leaving the vehicle
(vehicles with an entry function)
A warning light turns on or a warning message is displayed
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670What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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●Vehicles with a spare tire
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and replace the flat tire with the
spare tire. (→P. 5 7 7 )
●Vehicles without a spare tire
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and repair the flat tire tempo-
rarily with the emergency tire puncture repair kit. ( →P. 5 9 2 )
●Try the procedure for when the vehicle becomes stuck in mud,
dirt, or snow. ( →P. 6 2 8 )
When a problem has occurred
If you have a flat tire
The vehicle becomes stuck
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671What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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672Alphabetical index
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Alphabetical index
A/C ..............................................................371Air conditioning filter........................ 487
Changing the rear seat settings.................................................382
Front automatic air
conditioning system ........................ 371
Humidity sensor ................................ 386
nanoe™ system ................................. 389
Pollen removal mode ......................384
Rear air conditioning system .........391
S-FLOW mode..................................384
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) .......320 Function ..................................................320
Warning light .......................................545
Warning message............................ 556
Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS) ...................................................... 261
Adaptive Variable Suspension system (AVS) ....................................... 321
AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System) ................................................... 261
Air conditioning filter .......................... 487
Air conditioning system .......................371 Air conditioning filter........................ 487
Changing the rear seat settings.................................................382
Front automatic air
conditioning system ........................ 371
Humidity sensor ................................ 386
nanoe™ system ................................. 389
Pollen removal mode ......................384
Rear air conditioning system .........391
S-FLOW mode..................................384 Airbags ........................................................ 44
Airbag manual on-off system......... 56
Airbag operating conditions ............ 51
Airbag precautions for
your child ............................................... 47
Airbag warning light ........................ 545
Correct driving posture.................... 36
Curtain shield airbag operating
conditions ............................................... 51
Curtain shield airbag
precautions ...........................................49
General airbag precautions ............ 47
Locations of airbags ............................44
Modification and disposal of
airbags.................................................... 50
Side airbag operating
conditions ............................................... 51
Side airbag precautions ..................... 47
Side and curtain shield airbags operating conditions ......................... 51
Side and curtain shield airbags precautions ...........................................47
SRS airbags ..............................................44
Airbag manual on-off system ............. 56
Alarm............................................................ 86 Alarm ...................................................... 86
Warning buzzer..................... 544, 552
Anchor brackets ...................................... 70
Antennas (smart entry & start system) .........................................129
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