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GS350_OM_OM30E15U_(U)One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
●One or both of the battery terminals may be disconnected.
●The battery may be discharged. (
P. 525)
●There may be a malfunction in the steering lock system.
Contact your Lexus dealer if the problem cannot be repaired, or if repair proce-
dures are unknown.
When the engine does not start, the following steps can be used as an
interim measure to start th e engine if the engine switch is functioning nor-
mally:
Set the parking brake.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Turn the engine switch to ACCESSORY mode.
Press and hold the engine switch for about 15 seconds while depress-
ing the brake pedal firmly.
Even if the engine can be started using the above steps, the system may be
malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
The starter motor does not turn ov er, the interior lights and head-
lights do not turn on, or the horn does not sound.
Emergency start function
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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
Set the parking brake.
Turn the engine switch to ACCESSORY mode.
Depress the brake pedal.
Pry the cover up with a flathead
screwdriver or equivalent tool.
To prevent damage to the cover, cover
the tip of the screwdriver with a rag.
Press the shift lock override but-
ton.
The shift lever can be shifted while the
button is pressed.
If the shift lever cannot be shifte d with your foot on the brake pedal,
there may be a problem with the shift lock system (a system to prevent
accidental operation of the shift lever). Have the vehicle inspected by
your Lexus dealer immediately.
The following steps may be used as an emergency measure to ensure
that the shift lever can be shifted:
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When trouble arises
Remove the plug.
Insert the tool and press it down
firmly while turning it counter-
clockwise until it stops.
■Manual operation of the parking brake
The parking brake canno t be set manually.
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CAUTION
■When releasing the parking brake manually
●Shift the shift lever to P, turn the engine switch off and chock the tires. Failure to
do so may cause the vehicle to move, resulting in an accident.
●Turn the engine switch off and check that the parking brake indicator is off. Failure
to do so may cause the system to oper ate and turn the inserted parking brake
release tool, resulting in an injury.
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If the electronic key does not operate properly
■Doors
Use the mechanical key
(P. 104) in order to perform
the following operations:
Locks all the doors
Closes the windows and moon
roof
* (turn and hold)
Unlocks the door
Turning the key rearward unlocks
the driver’s door. Turning the key
once again within 5 seconds
unlocks the other doors.
Opens the windows and moon
roof
* (turn and hold)
*: This setting must be customized at your Lexus dealer.
If communication between the ele ctronic key and vehicle is inter-
rupted ( P. 114) or the electronic key cann ot be used because the bat-
tery is depleted, the smart access system with push-button start and
wireless remote control cannot be us ed. In such cases, the doors and
trunk can be opened and the engine can be started by following the
procedure below.
Locking and unlocking the doors, unlocking the trunk and key
linked functions
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When trouble arises
■Trunk
Turn the mechanical key clock-
wise to open.
Ensure that the shift lever is in P and depress the brake pedal.
Touch the Lexus emblem side of
the electronic key to the engine
switch.
The engine switch will turn to IGNI-
TION ON mode.
When the smart access system with
push-button start is deactivated in
customization setting, the engine
switch will turn to ACCESSORY
mode.
Firmly depress the brake pedal and check that is shown on the
multi-information display.
Press the engine switch.
In the event that the engine still cannot be started, contact your Lexus
dealer.
Starting the engine
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When trouble arises
■When recharging or replacing the battery
●Make sure that the key is not inside the vehicle when recharging or replacing the
battery. The key may be locked in the vehicle if the alarm is activated. ( P. 7 3 )
●In some cases, it may not be possible to unlock the doors using the smart access
system with push-button start when the battery is discharged. Use the wireless
remote control or the mechanical key to lock or unlock the doors.
●The engine may not start on the first attempt after the battery has recharged but
will start normally after the second attempt. This is not a malfunction.
●The engine switch mode is memorized by the vehicle. When the battery is recon-
nected, the system will return to the mode it was in before the battery was dis-
charged. Before disconnecting the ba ttery, turn the engine switch off.
If you are unsure what mode the engine switch was in before the battery dis-
charged, be especially careful when reconnecting the battery.
CAUTION
■Avoiding battery fires or explosions
Observe the following precautions to prev ent accidentally igniting the flammable
gas that may be emi tted from the battery:
●Make sure each jumper cable is connected to the correct terminal and that it is
not unintentionally in contact with any other than the intended terminal.
●Do not allow the other end of the jumper cable connected to the “+” terminal to
come into contact with any other parts or metal surfaces in the area, such as
brackets or unpainted metal.
●Do not allow the + and - clamps of the jumper cables to come into contact with
each other.
●Do not smoke, use matches, cigarette lighters or allow open flame near the bat-
tery.
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Vehicle specifications
■Vehicle identification number
The vehicle identification number (VIN) is the legal identifier for your
vehicle. This is the primary ident ification number for your Lexus. It is
used in registering the ownership of your vehicle.
This number is stamped on the top le ft of the instrument panel and in
the engine compartment.
This number is also on the Certifi-
cation Label.
■Engine number
The engine number is stamped
on the engine block as shown.
Vehicle identification
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Vehicle specifications
*: The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference.If replacement is necessary, contact your Lexus dealer.
Electrical system
Battery
Open voltage at
68 F (20 C):12.6 12.8 V Fully charged
12.2
12.4 V Half charged
11.8 12.0 V Discharged
(Voltage is checked 20 mi nutes after the engine and
all lights are turned off.)
Charging rates5 A max.
Automatic transmission
Fluid capacity*2WD10.0 qt. (9.5 L, 8.4 Imp.qt.)
AW D10.6 qt. (10.0 L, 8.8 Imp.qt.)
Fluid typeTo y o t a G e n u i n e AT F W S
NOTICE
■Automatic transmission fluid type
Using transmission fluid other than “Toyota Genuine ATF WS” may cause deterio-
ration in shift quality, locking up of yo ur transmission accompanied by vibration,
and ultimately damage the tr ansmission of your vehicle.