2015 Lexus GS450h lock

5367-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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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
power switch was
not turned off.• Shift the shift lever
to P.
•Bring the elec-
tronic key
back into
the vehi-
cle.
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tinuous
• An attempt wasmade to lock the
doors using the
smart access sys-
tem with push-
button start while
the electronic
key was still
inside the vehicle.
• An attempt was made to lock
either front door
by opening a
door and putting
the inside lock
button into the
lock position,
then closing the
door with the
electronic key
still inside the
vehicle.
Retrieve the
electronic
key from the
vehicle and
lock the
doors again.
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5377-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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•When the doors were unlocked
with the mechan-
ical key and then
the power 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 power switch
was pressed two
consecutive
times.
To u c h t h e
electronic
key to the
power
switch while
depressing
the brake
pedal.
Once
An attempt was
made to start the
hybrid system with
the shift lever in an
incorrect position.Shift the
shift lever to
P and start
the hybrid
system.
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5397-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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The driver’s door
was opened and
closed with the
power switch
turned off and then
the power switch
was put in ACCES-
SORY mode twice
without the hybrid
system being
started.
Press the
power
switch while
depressing
the brake
pedal.
During an hybrid
system starting pro-
cedure in the event
that the electronic
key was not func-
tioning properly
(  P. 5 6 0 ) , t h e
power switch was
touched with the
electronic key.
Press the
power
switch
within 10
seconds of
the buzzer
sounding.
Once
The steering lock
could not be
released within 3
seconds of the
power switch being
pressed.
Press the
power
switch while
depressing
the brake
pedal and
moving the
steering
wheel left
and right.
Once
The power switch
has been turned off
with the shift lever
in a position other
than P or N.
Shift the
shift lever to
P.
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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the hybrid system will not start
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
●The electronic key may not be functioning properly. (P. 560)
●There may not be sufficient fuel in the vehicle’s tank.
Refuel the vehicle.
●There may be a malfunction in the immobilizer system. ( P. 8 1 )
●There may be a malfunction in the steering lock system.
●The hybrid system may be malfunctio ning due to an electrical problem
such as electronic key battery de pletion or a blown fuse. However,
depending on the type of malfuncti on, an interim measure is available
to start the hybrid system. ( P. 555)
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
●The 12-volt battery may be discharged. ( P. 562)
●The 12-volt battery terminal connecti ons may be loose or corroded.
Reasons for the hybrid system not st arting vary depending on the situa-
tion. Check the following and perf orm the appropriate procedure:
The hybrid system will not start even though the correct starting
procedure is being followed. ( P. 1 9 3 )
The interior lights and headlights are dim, or the horn does not
sound or sounds at a low volume.

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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 power 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 shifted 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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5587-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GS450h_OM_OM30F70U_(U)Remove the plug.
Insert the tool and press it down
firmly while tu
rning 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 power sw itch off and chock the tires. Failure to do
so may cause the vehicle to move, resulting in an accident.
●Turn the power 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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When trouble arises
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the electronic key does not operate properly
■Doors
Use the mechanical key
( P. 120) 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. 130) or the electronic key cannot be used because the
battery 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 hybrid system can be started by following
the procedure below.
Locking and unlocking the doors, unlocking the trunk and key
linked functions
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5607-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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■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 power
switch.
The power switch will turn to ON
mode.
When the smart access system with
push-button start is deactivated in
customization setting, the power
switch will turn to ACCESSORY
mode.
Firmly depress the brake pedal and check that is shown on the
multi-information display.
Press the power switch.
In the event that the hybrid system still cannot be started, contact your
Lexus dealer.
Starting the hybrid system
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