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GS350_GS F_OM_OM30J07U_(U)6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
■Use a CR2032 lithium battery
●Batteries can be purchased at your Lexus dealer, loca
l electrical appliance shops or
camera stores.
●Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
●Dispose of used batteries according to local laws.
■When the card key battery needs to be replaced (if equipped)
The battery for the card key is available only at Lexus dealers. Your Lexus dealer can
replace the battery for you.
■If the electronic key battery is depleted
The following symptoms may occur:
●The smart access system with push-button start and wireless remote control will not
function properly.
●The operational range will be reduced.
WARNING
■Removed battery and other parts
These parts are small and if swallowed by a child, they can cause choking. Keep away
from children. Failure to do so coul d result in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■For normal operation after replacing the battery
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidents:
●Always work with dry hands.
Moisture may cause the battery to rust.
●Do not touch or move any other co mponent inside the remote control.
●Do not bend either of the battery terminals.
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7When trouble arises
7-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers................... 424
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency .................................425
If the vehicle is trapped in rising water ................................426 7-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed................................ 427
If you think something is wrong ................ 433
Fuel pump shut off system ...... 434
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds.......................................... 435
If a warning message is displayed..................................... 442
If you have a flat tire (vehicles with spare tire) ......................... 473
If you have a flat tire (vehicles without spare tire)...................484
If the engine will not start ........498
If the parking brake cannot be released ............................... 500
If the electronic key does not operate properly .....................502
If the vehicle battery is discharged ................................ 505
If your vehicle overheats .........509
If the vehicle becomes stuck .............................................. 513
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4687-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GS350_GS F_OM_OM30J07U_(U)
InteriorbuzzerExteriorbuzzerWarning messageDetails/Actions
Once
The electronic key is not detected
when an attempt is made to start the
engine.
Start the engine with the elec-
tronic key present.
Once3 times
The electronic key was carried out-
side the vehicle and a door other
than the driver’s door was opened
and closed while the engine switch
was in a mode other than off.
Bring the electronic key back
into the vehicle.
The driver’s door was opened and
closed while the electronic key was
not in the vehicle, the shift lever was
in P and the engine switch was not
turned off.
Turn the engine switch off or
bring the electronic key back
into the vehicle.
OnceCon-
tinuous
An attempt was made to exit the
vehicle with the electronic key and
lock the doors without first turning
the engine switch off when the shift
lever was in P.
Turn the engine switch off and
lock the doors again.
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4697-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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7
When trouble arises
9 times
An attempt was made to drive when
the regular key was not inside the
vehicle.
Confirm that the electronic key
is inside the vehicle.
Con-
tinuous
The driver’s door was opened when
the shift lever was not in P and the
engine switch was not turned off.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Con-
tinuousCon-
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 engine switch was
not turned off.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Bring the electronic key back
into the vehicle.
Interior
buzzerExteriorbuzzerWarning messageDetails/Actions
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(Displayed alternately)
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4707-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GS350_GS F_OM_OM30J07U_(U)
Con-
tinuous
• An attempt was made to lock thedoors using the sm art 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 elec-
tronic key still inside the vehicle.
Retrieve the electronic key
from the vehicle and lock the
doors again.
Once
• When the doors were unlocked
with the mechanical key and then
the engine swit ch 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 engine switch was pressed
two consecutive times.
Touch the electronic key to the
engine switch while depressing
the brake pedal.
Once
An attempt was made to start the
engine with the shift lever in an
incorrect position.
Shift the shift lever to P and start
the engine.
Power was turned off due to the
automatic power off function.
Next time when starting the
engine, increase the engine
speed slightly and maintain that
level for approximately 5 min-
utes to recharge the battery.
Interior
buzzerExteriorbuzzerWarning messageDetails/Actions
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4717-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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7
When trouble arises
Once
The electronic key has a low battery.
Replace the electronic key bat-
tery. ( P. 411)
Once
The driver’s door was opened and
closed with the engine switch turned
off and then the engine switch was
put in ACCESSORY mode twice
without the engine being started.
Press the engine switch while
depressing the brake pedal.
During an engine starting proce-
dure in the event that the electronic
key was not functioning properly
( P. 503), the engine switch was
touched with the electronic key.
Press the engine switch within
10 seconds of the buzzer sound-
ing.
Once
The steering lock could not be
released within 3 seconds of the
engine switch being pressed.
Press the engine switch while
depressing the brake pedal and
moving the steering wheel left
and right.
Once
The engine switch has been turned
off with the shift lever in a position
other than P or N.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Interior
buzzerExteriorbuzzerWarning messageDetails/Actions
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GS350_GS F_OM_OM30J07U_(U)7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the engine will not start
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
●There may not be sufficient fuel in the vehicle’s tank.
Refuel the vehicle.
●The engine may be flooded.
Try to restart the engine again follo
wing correct starting procedures.
( P. 203)
●There may be a malfunction in th e engine immobilizer system. (P. 77)
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
●The battery may be discharged. ( P. 505)
●The battery terminal connections may be loose or corroded.
The engine starting system may be malfun ctioning due to an electrical problem
such as electronic key battery depletio n or a blown fuse. However, an interim
measure is available to start the engine. ( P. 499)
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
●One or both of the battery terminals may be disconnected.
●The battery may be discharged. ( P. 505)
●There may be a malfunction in the steering lock system.
Contact your Lexus dealer if the problem cannot be repaired, or if repair procedures
are unknown.
If the engine will not start even though correct starting procedures are being
followed (P. 203), consider each of the following points:
The engine will not start even thoug h the starter motor operates nor-
mally.
The starter motor turns over slowly , the interior lights and headlights
are dim, or the horn does not sound or sounds at a low volume.
The starter motor does not turn over
The starter motor does not turn over, the interior lights and headlights
do not turn on, or the horn does not sound.
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GS350_GS F_OM_OM30J07U_(U)7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the electronic key does not operate properly
■Doors
Use the mechanical key (
P. 139)
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 custom ized at your Lexus dealer.
■Trunk
Turn the mechanical key clockwise
to open.
If communication between the electronic key and vehicle is interrupted
( P. 158) or the electronic key ca nnot 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, unlocking the trunk and key linked
functions
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2
3
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