2016 Lexus GS300h lock

3885-3. Using the interior lights
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●Illuminated entry system: The lights automatically turn on/off according to power switch
mode, the presence of the electronic key, whether the doors are locked/unlocked, and
whether the doors are opened/closed.
●If the interior lights remain on when the power switch is turned off, the lights will go off
automatically after 20 minutes.
●Setting (e.g. the time elapsed before lights turn off) can be changed.
(Customizable features: →P. 5 8 1 )
NOTICE
To prevent 12-volt battery discharge, do not leave the lights on longer than necessary
when the hybrid system is off.

3905-4. Using the storage features
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Open (press the button)
Unlock with the mechanical key
Lock with the mechanical key
●The glove box light turns on when the tail lights are on.
●The trunk opener main switch is located in the glove box. (→P. 1 4 8 )
●The insert inside the glove box can be removed.
●An SRS knee airbag for the front passenger’s seat is built into the glove box door.
(→ P. 4 3 )
Using with half-open
Grip the knob to release the lock,
and slide the armrest as far back.
Using with fully open
Grip the knob to release the lock,
and lift the armrest to open.
Glove box
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Console box
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3935-4. Using the storage features
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Interior features
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Auxiliary boxes
XTy p e AXTy p e B
Press in the button. Pull up the lever to release the lock and lift the lid.
XTy p e C ( i f e q u i p p e d )
Open the lid.
WA R N I N G
Type C: Do not use the auxiliary box as an ashtray.
Doing so may cause a fire.

3985-5. Using the other interior features
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The GPS clock’s time is automatically
adjusted by utilizing GPS time informa-
tion.
For details, refer to “NAVIGATION
AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM
OWNER’S MANUAL”.
Open the ashtray lid.
To remove the ashtray, pull the ashtray
lid upwards.
Clock
Ashtrays (if equipped)
WA R N I N G
●Keep the ashtray closed when not in use. In the event of sudden braking or sudden
swerving, an accident may occur due to an occupant being struck by the open ash-
tray or ash flying out.
●To prevent fire
• Fully extinguish matches and cigarettes before putting them in the ashtray, thenmake sure the ashtray is fully closed.
• Do not place paper or any other type of flammable object in the ashtray.

4005-5. Using the other interior features
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Fold down the armrest for use.
■Rear sunshade
The rear sunshade can be raised and lowered by operating the button shown
below.
Pull up the lever to release the lock.
Slide the armrest.
Raise/lower
Armrest
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the armrest, do not apply too much load on the armrest.
Rear sunshade (if equipped)/rear door sunshades (if equipped)
XFrom the front seatsXFrom the rear seats (if equipped)
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4015-5. Using the other interior features
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Interior features
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■Rear door sunshades
Pull the tab of the rear door sun-
shade and hook the shade on using
the anchors.
To retract the rear door sunshade,
unhook the shade and retract it
slowly.
●The rear sunshade can be used when the power switch is in ON mode.
●The rear sunshade can be operated for approximately 1 minute even after the power
switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off.
●Reverse operation feature: To ensure adequate rear visibility, the rear sunshade auto-
matically lowers when the shift lever is shifted to R.
However, the rear sunshade is raised again if any of the following occurs:
• The button is pressed again.
*• Shift the shift lever into P.
• The shift lever is shifted out of R, and the vehicle reaches a speed of 15 km/h
(9 mph).
If the hybrid system is off when the rear sunshade has been lowered due to the
reverse operation feature, it will not be rais ed even when the hybrid system is turned
on again and the vehicle reaches a speed of 15 km/h (9 mph). To raise the sunshade
again, press the button.
*: Occasionally, the reverse function may not be carried out after the switch has been
pressed. Repeat the above operation to operate the function.
●Vehicles with rear control panel: To prevent inadvertent operation, some buttons on the
rear armrest can be locked. ( →P. 3 8 0 )
●Vehicles with rear control panel: Control panel illumination on the rear armrest can be
turned off. ( →P. 3 8 0 )
●Time elapsed before the reverse operation feature activates can be changed.
(Customizable features: →P. 5 8 1 )
WA R N I N G
When the rear sunshade is being operated, do not place fingers or other objects in the
fastener section or in the opening.
They may get caught, causing injury.

4076-1. Maintenance and care
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Maintenance and care
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■High-pressure car washes
●Do not allow the nozzles of the car wash to come within close proximity of the windows.
●Before using the car wash, check that the fuel filler door on your vehicle is closed prop-
erly.
■Notes for a smart entry & start system (vehicles with entry function)
If the door handle becomes wet while the electronic key is within the effective range, the
door may lock and unlock repeatedly. In that case, follow the following correction proce-
dures to wash the vehicle:
●Place the key in a position 2 m (6 ft.) or more separate from the vehicle while the vehi-
cle is being washed. (Take care to ensure that the key is not stolen.)
●Set the electronic key to battery-saving mode to disable the smart entry & start system.
( → P. 1 5 5 )
■Aluminum wheels
●Remove any dirt immediately by using a neut ral detergent. Do not use hard brushes or
abrasive cleaners. Do not use strong or harsh chemical cleaners.
Use the same mild detergent and wax as used on the paint.
●Do not use detergent on the wheels when they are hot, for example after driving for
long distance in the hot weather.
●Wash detergent from the wheels immediately after use.
■Brake caliper coating (vehicles with orange brake calipers for F SPORT models)
●When using detergent, use neutral detergent.
Do not use hard brushes or abrasive cleaners, as they will damage the coating.
●Do not use detergent on the brake calipers when they are hot.
●Wash detergent off immediately after use.
■Bumpers
Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners.
■Front side windows water-repellent coating
●The following precautions can extend the effectiveness of the water-repellent coating.
• Remove any dirt, etc. from the front side windows regularly.
• Do not allow dirt and dust to accumulate on the windows for a long period. Clean the windows with a soft, damp cloth as soon as possible.
• Do not use wax or glass cleaners that contain abrasives when cleaning the windows.
• Do not use any metallic objects to remove condensation build up.
●When the water-repellent performance has become insufficient, the coating can be
repaired. Contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional.

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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Maintenance and care
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Hood
Pull the hood lock release lever.
The hood will pop up slightly.
Pull up the auxiliary catch lever and
lift the hood.
Release the lock from the inside of the vehicle to open the hood.
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WA R N I N G
■Pre-driving check
Check that the hood is fully closed and locked.
If the hood is not locked properly, it may op
en while the vehicle is in motion and cause
an accident, which may result in death or serious injury.