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GS350_300_GS F_OM_OM30G34U_(U)8-3. Initialization
Items to initialize
*1: U.S.A. only
*2: GS350/GS300
The following items must be initialized for normal system operation after such
cases as the battery being reconnected
, or maintenance being performed on
the vehicle:
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Message indicating mainte-
nance is required
*1• After the maintenance is per- formedP. 366
Oil maintenance*2• After the maintenance is per-
formedP. 384
Tire pressure warning system
• When rotating the tires
• When changing the tire inflationpressure by changing traveling
speed or load weight, etc.
P. 395

576What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
GS350_300_GS F_OM_OM30G34U_(U)
What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
●If you lose your mechanical keys, ne w genuine mechanical keys can be made
by your Lexus dealer. ( →P. 134)
●If you lose your electronic keys, the risk of vehicle theft increases significantly.
Contact your Lexus dealer immediately. (→ P. 135)
●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted? ( →P. 410)
●Is the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode?
When locking the doors, turn the engine switch off. (→P. 198)
●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. 152)
●Is the child-protector lock set?
The rear door cannot be opened from in side the vehicle when the lock is set.
Open the rear door from outside and then unlock the child-protector lock.
(→ P. 140)
●The function to prevent the electronic key from being left inside the trunk will
operate and you can open th e trunk as usual. Take the key out from the trunk.
(→ P. 145)
If you have a problem, check the foll owing 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

577What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
GS350_300_GS F_OM_OM30G34U_(U)
●Did you press the engine switch while firmly depressing the brake pedal?
(→ P. 197)
●Is the shift lever in P? ( →P. 199)
●Is the electronic key anywhere detectable inside the vehicle? ( →P. 150)
●Is the steering wheel unlocked? (→ P. 199)
●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted?
In this case, the engine can be started in a temporary way. (→P. 502)
●Is the battery discharged? ( →P. 504)
●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. 208)
●It is locked automatically to prevent theft of the vehicle. ( →P. 199)
●Is the window lock switch pressed?
The power window except for the one at the driver’s seat cannot be operated
if the window lock switch is pressed. ( →P. 175)
●The auto power off function will be operated if the vehicle is left in ACCES-
SORY or IGNITION ON mode (the engine is not running) for a period of
time. ( →P. 199)
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
The windows do not open or close by operating the power window
switches
The engine switch is turned off automatically

581Alphabetical index
GS350_300_GS F_OM_OM30G34U_(U)
Approach warning............................... 265
Armrest .................................................... 340
Armrest door ......................................... 343
ASC (Active Sound Control) ...........215
Ashtrays.................................................... 339
Assist grips .............................................. 344
Audio input
*
Audio system*
Automatic headlight leveling system ..................................................... 218
Automatic light control system.........216
Automatic transmission ..................... 202 If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .................................. 208
M mode ................................................. 205
Paddle shift switches ........................204
AUX port
*
Auxiliary boxes ...................................... 333
AVS (Adaptive Variable Suspension system).......................... 289
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs ........................420
Battery....................................................... 390
Battery checking................................... 390 If the vehicle battery is discharged ........................................ 504
Preparing and checking before winter ....................................................296
Warning light .......................................434 Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) ................278
Blind Spot Monitor function...........281
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function................................................ 283
Bluetooth
®*
Brake Fluid ..........................................................389
Parking brake ..........................................211
Warning light ........................... 434, 436
Warning message............................... 441
Brake assist ............................................. 288
Brake Hold................................................ 213
Break-in tips .............................................183
Brightness control Instrument panel light control............................................ 89, 97
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ................278 Blind Spot Monitor function...........281
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function................................................ 283
Card key .................................................... 132
Care................................................358, 362 Aluminum wheels ..............................359
Exterior ...................................................358
Interior ..................................................... 362
Seat belts................................................ 363
Cargo capacity ....................................... 194
Cargo hooks .......................................... 334
CD player
*
Chains ....................................................... 298
BC
*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

582Alphabetical index
GS350_300_GS F_OM_OM30G34U_(U)
Child restraint system............................ 59Booster seats, definition ....................59
Booster seats, installation.................. 67
Convertible seats, definition ............59
Convertible seats, installation .........65
Front passenger occupant classification system ......................... 52
Infant seats, definition ..........................59
Infant seats, installation .......................65
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors ..................... 64
Installing CRS with seat belts ..........65
Installing CRS with top tether strap .........................68
Child safety ................................................ 58 Airbag precautions .............................. 44
Battery precautions .............. 391, 508
Child restraint system .........................59
How your child should wear the seat belt ................................. 37, 38
Installing child restraints..................... 63
Moon roof precautions....................180
Power window lock switch ............ 175
Power window precautions ........... 177
Rear door child-protectors ........... 140
Removed electronic key battery precautions.................. 411
Seat belt comfort guide ..................... 37
Seat belt extender precautions ......40
Seat belt precautions .......................... 62
Seat heater precautions.................. 322
Trunk precautions............................... 146 Child-protectors .................................... 140
Cleaning .......................................358, 362
Aluminum wheels ..............................359
Exterior ...................................................358
Interior ..................................................... 362
Seat belts................................................ 363
Clock................................................. 87, 339
Coat hooks ..............................................344
Condenser.............................................. 388
Console box ............................................. 331
Console box light ................................... 331
Consumption screen ............................ 128
Cooling system ..................................... 386 Engine overheating ......................... 509
Consumption screen ............................ 127
Cruise control Cruise control ..................................... 270
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ...................258
Cup holders............................................ 332
Curtain shield airbags ............................ 42
Customizable features ...................... 545
Daytime running light system............ 217
Defogger Front windshield................................... 314
Outside rear view mirrors .............. 314
Rear window.......................................... 314
Differential Front differential ................................. 526
Rear differential................................... 527
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584Alphabetical index
GS350_300_GS F_OM_OM30G34U_(U)
Eco drive mode ..................................... 273
Eco Driving Indicator............................. 85
Eco driving meter .................................... 92
EDR (Event data recorder) ...................10
Electric Power Steering (EPS) ....... 289Function ................................................. 289
Warning light .......................................435
Warning message .............................. 441
Electronic key ..........................................132 Battery-saving function .................... 152
If the electronic key does not operate properly.............................. 501
Replacing the battery ........................ 410
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds...........434
If a warning light turns on...............434
If a warning message is displayed ......................................... 441
If the electronic key does not operate properly ......... 501
If the engine will not start................ 497
If the parking brake cannot be released ....................... 499
If the vehicle battery is discharged ........................................ 504
If you have a flat tire ..............472, 483
If you think something is wrong............................................... 432
If your vehicle becomes stuck ...... 515
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency .............................425
If your vehicle needs to be towed .......................................426
If your vehicle overheats ............... 509 Emergency flashers .............................424
Emergency tire puncture repair
kit ............................................................. 483
Engine Accessory mode ................................ 198
Compartment ..................................... 376
Engine switch ........................................ 197
Hood........................................................ 373
How to start the engine.................... 197
Identification number.......................520
Ignition switch (engine switch.................................... 197
Overheating........................................ 509
Engine compartment cover..............379
Engine coolant ...................................... 386 Capacity................................................. 525
Checking ...............................................386
Preparing and checking before winter .................................... 296
Engine coolant temperature gauge ................................................ 86, 94
Engine immobilizer system .................. 72
Engine oil ...................................................381 Capacity................................................. 522
Checking ................................................ 381
Oil level warning message ............. 441
Oil pressure warning message............................. 441
Preparing and checking before winter .................................... 296
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587Alphabetical index
GS350_300_GS F_OM_OM30G34U_(U)
InitializationItems to initialize................................. 560
Maintenance........................................ 366
Moon roof ...............................................179
Power windows ....................................176
Tire pressure warning system............................... 395
Initiators (tire pressure warning system).................................. 401
Inside door handle lights ................... 327
Inside rear view mirror .........................169
Instrument panel light control .... 89, 97
Interior lights........................................... 327
Intuitive parking assist
*
Function*
Warning message .............................. 441
Jack Positioning a floor jack .................... 374
Vehicle-equipped jack............................................ 473, 485
Jack handle ..................................473, 485
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 ......... 501
If you lose your keys................ 134, 135
Key number plate ................................ 132
Keyless entry ............................... 137, 150
Mechanical key..................................... 133
Engine switch ........................................ 197
Replacing the battery ........................410
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”.

591Alphabetical index
GS350_300_GS F_OM_OM30G34U_(U)
Radar cruise control (dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range) ............................... 258
Radiator ....................................................388
Radio
*
RBDS (Radio Broadcast Data Systems)
*
Rear air conditioning system .............319
Rear door sunshades ............................341
Rear personal lights............................. 328
Rear side marker lights ........................216 Light switch ............................................ 216
Replacing light bulbs ........................420
Welcome light illumination control ......................... 138
Rear seat heaters.................................. 323
Rear sunshade .........................................341 Operation ............................................... 341
Reverse operation feature............. 342 Rear turn signal lights ........................... 210
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 420
Turn signal lever ...................................210
Rear view mirror Inside rear view mirror......................169
Outside rear view mirrors ................ 171
Rear view monitor system
*
Rear window defoggers ...................... 314
Refueling.................................................. 228 Capacity................................................... 521
Fuel types................................................. 521
Opening the fuel tank cap ............ 229
When the fuel filler door cannot be opened ......................... 230
Remote Touch
*.................................... 302
Replacing Electronic key battery .......................410
Fuses .......................................................... 412
Light bulbs...............................................418
Tires ...........................................................472
Rev indicator .....................................88, 95
Rev peak ............................................. 88, 96
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners .................................. 562
Resetting the message indicating maintenance is required ................ 366
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.