2015 Lexus GS350 ignition

590What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
GS350_OM_OM30E15U_(U)
What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
●If you lose your mechanical keys, new genuine mechanical keys
can be made by your Lexus dealer. ( P. 105)
●If you lose your electronic keys, the risk of vehicle theft
increases significantly. Contact your Lexus dealer immediately.
( P. 1 0 6 )
●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted? ( P. 4 2 7 )
●Is the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode?
When locking the doors, turn the engine switch off. ( P. 1 7 8 )
●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 1 4 )
If you have a problem, check the following before contacting your
Lexus dealer.
The doors cannot be locked, unlocked, opened or closed
You lose your keys
The doors cannot be locked or unlocked

592What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
GS350_OM_OM30E15U_(U)
●Did you press the engine switch while firmly depressing the
brake pedal? (P. 177)
●Is the shift lever in P? ( P. 180)
●Is the electronic key anywhere detectable inside the vehicle?
( P. 110)
●Is the steering wheel unlocked? ( P. 181)
●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted?
In this case, the engine can be started in a temporary way.
( P. 523)
●Is the battery discharged? ( P. 525)
●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. 5 1 9 )
●It is locked automatically to prevent theft of the vehicle.
(P. 180)
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
The steering wheel cannot be turned after the engine is stopped

593What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
GS350_OM_OM30E15U_(U)
●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. 151)
●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. 180)
●The seat belt remind er light is flashing
Are the driver and the front passenger wearing the seat belts?
( P. 473)
●The parking brake indicator is on
Is the parking brake released? ( P. 1 9 2 )
Depending on the situation, ot her types of warning buzzer may
also sound. ( P. 470, 480)
The windows do not open or close by operating the power win-
dow switches
The engine switch is turned off automatically
A warning buzzer sounds during driving

594What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
GS350_OM_OM30E15U_(U)
●Did anyone inside the vehicle open a door during setting the
alarm?
The sensor detects it and the alarm sounds. ( P. 7 2 )
To stop the alarm, turn the engi ne switch to IGNITION ON mode
or start the engine.
●Is the electronic key left insid e the vehicle or the moon roof
opened?
Check the message on the multi-information display.
( P. 480)
●When a warning light turns on or a warning message is dis-
played, refer to P. 470, 480.
An alarm is activated and the horn sounds
A warning buzzer sounds when leaving the vehicle
A warning light turns on or a warning message is displayed

600Alphabetical index
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Emergency, in case ofIf a warning buzzer sounds..................................................470
If a warning light turns on...............470
If a warning message is displayed ....................................... 480
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........ 522
If the engine will not start................. 517
If the parking brake cannot be released ....................... 520
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ............. 519
If the vehicle battery is discharged ........................................ 525
If you have a flat tire ......................... 504
If you think something is wrong.............................................. 468
If your vehicle becomes stuck ......................................................532
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ........... 461
If your vehicle needs to be towed .......................................462
If your vehicle overheats ................529
Emergency flashers ............................. 460
Engine Accessory mode................................. 178
Compartment......................................397
Engine switch ......................................... 177
Hood ........................................................394
How to start the engine .................... 177
Identification number .......................537
If the engine will not start................. 517
Ignition switch (engine switch) .................................. 177
Overheating .........................................529 Engine compartment cover............. 398
Engine coolant ...................................... 402
Capacity.................................................540
Checking ............................................... 402
Preparing and checking before winter .................................... 284
Engine coolant temperature gauge .......................................................... 81
Engine immobilizer system ..................70
Engine oil ................................................. 399 Capacity.................................................538
Checking ............................................... 399
Oil level warning message ...........489
Oil pressure warning message.............................481
Preparing and checking before winter .................................... 284
Engine oil maintenance data ........... 384
Engine switch ........................................... 177
Enhanced VSC ......................................249
EPS (Electric Power Steering) ............. 250 Function ..................................................250
Warning light ......................................... 471
Warning message.............................485
Event data recorder (EDR)................... 10

602Alphabetical index
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Hands-free system (for cellular phone)
*
HD Radio® system*
Head restraints ........................................ 142
Headlights .................................................196 Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS) .................................... 198
Discharge headlights precautions ........................................457
Headlight leveling warning message .......................... 484
Light switch ............................................ 196
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 455
Wattage ................................................. 545
Headlights aim ........................... 442, 586
Headlights cleaner............................... 209
Head-up display....................................... 92
Heaters Air conditioning system ................... 301
Heated steering wheel .................... 347
Seat heaters ..........................................349
Outside rear view mirrors .............326
Hill-start assist control ........................ 257
Horn ............................................................ 195
Hood .......................................................... 394 Open ........................................................394
Warning message .............................487
Hooks Cargo hooks ........................................339
Coat hooks .......................................... 358
Retaining hooks (floor mat) ............. 26
Luggage hook .....................................339
Utility hook ........................................... 360 I/M test ..................................................... 390
Identification............................................537
Engine ..................................................... 537
Vehicle .................................................... 537
Ignition switch (engine switch) ......... 177
Illuminated entry system ..................... 331
Immobilizer system .................................70
Indicators ..................................................... 79
Initialization Maintenance ..................................... 384
Moon roof ............................................... 157
Power windows.................................... 152
Tire pressure warning system ................................. 412
Initiators (tire pressure warning system) .................................. 418
Inside door handle lights ................... 329
Inside rear view mirror......................... 146
Instrument panel light control ............ 82
Interior lights .......................................... 329
Intuitive parking assist
*
Function*
Warning message................ 483, 490
Jack Positioning a floor jack....................395
Vehicle-equipped jack .................. 505
Jack handle ................................................ 505
Jam protection function Moon roof ...............................................156
Power trunk opener and closer ............................................ 129
Power windows.................................... 152
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608Alphabetical index
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Steering wheel .........................................145Adjustment ............................................. 145
Audio switches
*
Heated steering wheel .................... 347
Power easy access system ............ 136
Steering wheel position memory.............................. 136
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs ....................... 455
Storage feature ..................................... 332
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck ........532
Sun visors ................................................. 342
Sun shade Rear...........................................................354
Rear door.............................................. 355
Roof............................................................ 156
Switches AFS OFF switch .................................. 198
Audio remote control switches
*
BSM (Blind spot monitor) switch................................................... 268
Cruise control switch........................ 215
“DISP” button ......................................... 85
Door lock switches .............................123
Driving mode select switch .......... 244
Driving position memory switches .................................................137
Dynamic radar cruise control switch .................................... 219
Emergency flashers switch .......... 460
Engine switch ......................................... 177
Fog light switch .................................... 201
Garage door opener switches ................................................ 361
Headlight cleaner switch .............. 209 Heated steering wheel
switch ................................................... 347
HUD (Head-up display) switches ................................................. 92
Ignition switch........................................ 177
Intuitive parking assist
*
Lexus night view switch.................. 278
Light switches ........................................196
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) switch ................................................... 236
Moon roof switches .......................... 155
Outside rear view mirror switches ................................................148
Paddle shift switches......................... 186
PCS OFF switch .................................. 261
Power door lock switch ................... 123
Power window switches ................... 151
Rear sunshade switch ..................... 354
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers
switch ................................................... 326
Seat heater switches ........................ 349
Seat ventilator switches .................. 349
Snow mode switch ............................ 185
“SOS” button .......................................368
Talk switch
*
Telephone switches*
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch ..................145
Tire pressure warning reset switch ..................................................... 413
Trunk closer switch.............................128
Trunk opener switch .......................... 127
Trunk opener main switch ..............128
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance button ....................................................222
VSC OFF switch ................................. 251