2016 Lexus GS350 Trunk open with key

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GS350_200t_GS F_OM_OM30E86U_(U)3-2. Opening, closing and
locking the doors and trunk
■When the vehicle is not driven for extended periods
●To prevent theft of the vehicle, do not leave the electronic key within 6 ft. (2 m) of the
vehicle.
●The smart access system with push-button start can be deactivated in advance.
( P. 5 6 8 )
■To operate the system properly
●Make sure to carry the electronic key when operating the system. Do not get the elec-
tronic key too close to the vehicle when op erating the system from the outside of the
vehicle.
Depending on the position and holding condit ion of the electronic key, the key may not
be detected correctly and the system may no t operate properly. (The alarm may go off
accidentally, or the door lock prev ention function may not operate.)
●Do not leave the electronic key inside the trunk.
The key confinement prevention function ma y not operate, depending on the location
of the key (close to a spare tire, the inside edge of the trunk), conditions (inside a metal
bag, close to metallic objects) and the radio waves in the surrounding area. (P. 1 4 5 )
■If the smart access system with push-button start does not operate properly
●Locking and unlocking the doors and open ing the trunk: Use the mechanical key.
(  P. 5 2 0 )
●Starting the engine:  P. 5 2 1
■Customization
Settings (e. g. smart access system with push-button start) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P. 5 6 8 )
■If the smart access system with push-butto n start has been deactivated in a customized
setting
●Locking and unlocking the d oors and opening the trunk:
Use the wireless remote control or mechanical key. ( P. 137, 144, 520)
●Starting the engine and changing engine switch modes: P. 5 2 1
●Stopping the engine: P. 1 9 8

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2174-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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Driving
■Automatic light off system
●When the headlights are on: The headlights and tail lights turn off 30 seconds after the
engine switch is turned off and a door is opened and all of the doors and trunk are
closed. (The lights turn off immediately if on the key is pressed twice after all the
doors are closed.)
●When only the tail lights are on : The tail lights turn off automatically if the engine switch
is turned off and the driver’s door is opened.
To turn the lights on again, turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode, or turn the
light switch off once and then back to or .
If any of the doors or trunk lid is kept open , the lights automatically turn off after 20 min-
utes.
■Light reminder buzzer
A buzzer sounds when the engine switch is turned off or turned to ACCESSORY mode
and the driver’s door is opened while the lights are turned on.
■Automatic headlight leveling system
The level of the headlights is automatically ad justed according to the number of passen-
gers and the loading condition of the vehicle to ensure that the headlights do not inter-
fere with other road users.
■If the “AFS OFF” indicator flashes
It may indicate a malfunction in the system. Contact your Lexus dealer.
■Customization
Settings (e.g. light sensor se nsitivity) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P. 5 6 8 )
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than ne cessary when the engine is not running.

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3515-4. Using the storage features
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Interior features
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 5 )
●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 1 )
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.
●The console box light turns on when the tail lights are on.
Glove box
1
2
3
Console box
1
2
●The tray slides forward/backward and can be
removed.

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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 su ch cases, the doors and trunk can be
opened and the engine can be started by following the procedure below.
Locking and unlocking the doors, un locking the trunk and key linked
functions
1
2
3
4

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What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
●If you lose your mechanical keys, ne w genuine mechanical keys can be made
by your Lexus dealer. ( P. 1 3 4 )
●If you lose your electronic keys, the risk of vehicle theft increases significantly.
Contact your Lexus dealer immediately. ( P. 1 3 5 )
●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted? ( P. 4 2 9 )
●Is the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode?
When locking the doors, turn the engine switch off. ( P. 1 9 8 )
●Is the electronic key left inside the vehicle?
When locking the doors, make sure that you have the electronic key on your
person.
●The function may not operate properly du e to the condition of the radio wave.
( P. 1 5 2 )
●Is the child-protector lock set?
The rear door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle when the lock is set.
Open the rear door from outside and then unlock the child-protector lock.
( P. 1 4 0 )
●The function to prevent the electronic ke y from being left inside the trunk will
operate and you can open the trunk as usual. Take the key out from the trunk.
( P. 1 4 5 )
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
The rear door cannot be opened
The trunk lid is closed with the electronic key left inside

611Alphabetical index
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InitializationItems to initialize................................. 583
Maintenance........................................ 386
Moon roof ...............................................179
Power windows ....................................176
Tire pressure warning system................................. 415
Initiators (tire pressure warning system)................................. 420
Inside door handle lights ................... 347
Inside rear view mirror .........................169
Instrument panel light control .... 89, 97
Interior lights........................................... 347
Intuitive parking assist
*
Function*
Warning message ............................ 459
Jack Positioning a floor jack ....................394
Vehicle-equipped jack............................................ 492, 503
Jack handle ................................. 492, 503
Jam protection function Moon roof ...............................................179
Power trunk opener and closer............................................ 145
Power windows ................................... 175 Keyless entry ............................................150
Smart access system with push-button start................... 150
Wireless remote control.................. 137
Keys ............................................................. 132 Battery-saving function .................... 152
Electronic key ........................................ 132
Engine switch ........................................ 197
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........520
If you lose your keys................ 134, 135
Key number plate ................................ 132
Keyless entry ............................... 137, 150
Mechanical key..................................... 133
Engine switch ........................................ 197
Replacing the battery ...................... 429
Warning buzzer.................................... 151
Wireless remote control key ......... 137
Knee airbags ............................................... 41
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.