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GS350_200t_GS F_OM_OM30E86U_(U)7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the parking brake cannot be released
●Shift the shift lever to P.
●Turn the engine switch off.
●Check that the parking brake indicator is off.
●Chock the tires.
Take out the parking brake release
tool and the screwdriver from the
trunk. (
→P. 4 9 2 , 5 0 3 )
Fit the parking brake release tool into
the screwdriver handle.
Vehicles with spare tire: Take out the spare tire. ( →P. 4 9 5 )
Vehicles without spare tire: Remove the center auxiliary box. ( →P. 505)
In the event that the battery is discharged or switch operation does not
release the parking brake, the parking brake can be released manually using
the procedure below. This procedure should be performed only if necessary,
such as in an emergency.
If the switch cannot be operated even when the battery is normal, the parking
brake system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your
Lexus dealer immediately.
Before releasing the parking brake manually
Releasing the parking brake manually
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GS350_200t_GS F_OM_OM30E86U_(U)7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the electronic key does not operate properly
■Doors
Use the mechanical key (
→P. 1 3 3 )
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.
■Tr u n k
Turn the mechanical key clockwise
to open.
If communication between the electronic key and vehicle is interrupted
( → P. 152) 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 used. 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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