Lexus GS350 (2020 year). Manual in english - page 10

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Note for the entry function

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Even when the electronic key is within the effective range (detection areas), the system

may not operate properly in the following cases:
• The electronic key is too close to the window or outside door handle, near the

ground, or in a high place when the doors are locked or unlocked.

• The electronic key is near the ground or in a high place, or too close to the rear

bumper center when the trunk is opened.

• The electronic key is on the instrument panel, rear package tray or floor, or in the

door pockets or glove box when the engine is started or engine switch modes are

changed.

●

Do not leave the electronic key on top of the instrument panel or near the door pockets

when exiting the vehicle. Depending on the radio wave reception conditions, it may be

detected by the antenna outside the cabin and the door will become lockable from the

outside, possibly trapping the electronic key inside the vehicle.

●

As long as the electronic key is within the effective range, the doors may be locked or

unlocked by anyone. However, only the doors detecting the electronic key can be used

to unlock the vehicle.

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Even if the electronic key is not inside the vehicle, it may be possible to start the engine

if the electronic key is near the window.

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The doors may unlock or lock if a large amount of water splashes on the door handle,

such as in the rain or in a car wash when the electronic key is within the effective range.

(The doors will automatically be locked after approximately 60 seconds if the doors

are not opened and closed.)

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If the wireless remote control is used to lock the doors when the electronic key is near

the vehicle, there is a possibility that the door may not be unlocked by the entry func-

tion. (Use the wireless remote control to unlock the doors.)

●

Touching the door lock sensor while wearing gloves may delay or prevent lock opera-

tion.

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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

procedures to wash the vehicle:
• Place the electronic key in a location 6 ft. (2 m) or more away from the vehicle. (Take

care to ensure that the key is not stolen.)

• Set the electronic key to battery-saving mode to disable the smart access system

with push-button start. (



P. 158)

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If the electronic key is inside the vehicle and a door handle becomes wet during a car

wash, a message may be shown on the multi-information display and a buzzer will

sound outside the vehicle. To turn off the alarm, lock all the doors.

●

The lock sensor may not work properly if it comes into contact with ice, snow, mud, etc.

Clean the lock sensor and attempt to operate it again, or use the lock sensor on the

lower part of the door handle.

●

A sudden approach to the effective range or door handle may prevent the doors from

being unlocked. In this case, return the door handle to the original position and check

that the doors unlock before pulling the door handle again.

●

Gripping the door handle when wearing a glove may not unlock the door.

●

If there is another electronic key in the detection area, it may take slightly longer to

unlock the doors after the door handle is gripped.

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When the vehicle is not driven for extended periods

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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. 542)

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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 operating the system from the outside of the

vehicle.
Depending on the position and holding condition of the electronic key, the key may not

be detected correctly and the system may not operate properly. (The alarm may go off

accidentally, or the door lock prevention function may not operate.)

●

Do not leave the electronic key inside the trunk.

The key confinement prevention function may 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. 151)

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If the smart access system with push-button start does not operate properly

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Locking and unlocking the doors and opening the trunk: Use the mechanical key.

(



P. 502)

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Starting the engine: 



P. 503

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Customization

Settings (e. g. smart access system with push-button start) can be changed. 

(Customizable features: 



P. 542)

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If the smart access system with push-button start has been deactivated in a customized

setting

●

Locking and unlocking the doors and opening the trunk:

Use the wireless remote control or mechanical key. (



P. 143, 150, 502)

●

Starting the engine and changing engine switch modes: 



P. 503

●

Stopping the engine: 



P. 204

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Certification for the smart access system with push-button start

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For vehicles sold in the U.S. mainland, Hawaii, Guam and Puerto Rico

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WARNING

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Caution regarding interference with electronic devices

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People with implantable cardiac pacemakers, cardiac resynchronization therapy-

pacemakers or implantable cardioverter defibrillators should keep away from the

smart access system with push-button start antennas. (



P. 156)

The radio waves may affect the operation of such devices. If necessary, the entry

function can be disabled. Ask your Lexus dealer for details, such as the frequency of

radio waves and timing of the emitted radio waves. Then, consult your doctor to see if

you should disable the entry function.

●

Users of any electrical medical device other than implantable cardiac pacemakers,

cardiac resynchronization therapy-pacemakers or implantable cardioverter defibril-

lators should consult the manufacturer of the device for information about its opera-

tion under the influence of radio waves.

Radio waves could have unexpected effects on the operation of such medical

devices.

Ask your Lexus dealer for details on disabling the entry function.

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Front seats



GS350



GS F

Adjustment procedure

Seat position adjustment switch
Seatback angle adjustment switch
Seat cushion (front) angle adjust-
ment switch
Vertical height adjustment switch
Seatback upper angle adjustment
switch (if equipped)

Lumbar support adjustment switch
(if equipped)
Pelvic support adjustment switch (if
equipped)
Seat cushion length adjustment
switch (if equipped)
Seatback side support adjustment
switch (if equipped)

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When adjusting the seat

Take care when adjusting the seat so that the head restraint does not touch the ceiling.

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Power easy access system

The driver’s seat and steering wheel move in accordance with engine switch mode and

the driver’s seat belt condition. The passenger’s seat moves when the passenger’s door is

opened. (



P. 166)

WARNING

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When adjusting the seat position

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Take care when adjusting the seat position to ensure that other passengers are not

injured by the moving seat.

●

Do not put your hands under the seat or near the moving parts to avoid injury.

Fingers or hands may become jammed in the seat mechanism.

●

Make sure to leave enough space around the feet so they do not get stuck.

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Seat adjustment

To reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt during a collision, do not recline the seat

more than necessary.

If the seat is too reclined, the lap belt may slide past the hips and apply restraint forces

directly to the abdomen, or your neck may contact the shoulder belt, increasing the risk

of death or serious injury in the event of an accident.

Adjustments should not be made while driving as the seat may unexpectedly move and

cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.

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Driving position memory

The seat and steering wheel are automatically adjusted to allow the driver or
front passenger to enter and exit the vehicle easily.

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Driver’s seat

When all of the following have been
performed, the driver’s seat and
steering wheel are automatically
adjusted to a position that allows
driver to enter and exit the vehicle
easily.

• The shift lever has been shifted to

P.

• The engine switch has been turned off.
• The driver’s seat belt has been unfastened.

When any of the following has been performed, the driver’s seat and steering
wheel automatically return to their original positions.

• The engine switch has been turned to ACCESSORY mode or IGNITION

ON mode.

• The driver’s seat belt has been fastened.

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Front passenger’s seat (if equipped)

If the front passenger’s door is opened while the vehicle is stopped, the
adjusted lumbar support, side support (if equipped), etc. will return to its orig-
inal position.

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Operation of the power easy access system

When exiting the vehicle, the power easy access system may not operate if the seat is

already close to the rearmost position, etc.

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Customization

The seat movement amount settings of the power easy access system can be custom-

ized. (Customizable features: 



P. 542)

This feature automatically adjusts the front seats, steering wheel and outside
rear view mirrors to make entering and exiting the vehicle easier or to suit
your preferences.

Power easy access system

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Your preferred driving position (the position of the driver’s seat, steering wheel,
outside rear view mirrors and HUD [head-up display] [if equipped]) can be
recorded and recalled by pressing a button.
Three different driving positions can be recorded into memory.

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Recording procedure

Check that the shift lever is in P.
Turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode.
Adjust the driver’s seat, steering wheel, outside rear view mirrors and HUD
(head-up display) (if equipped) to the desired positions.
While pressing the “SET” button,
or within 3 seconds after the
“SET” button is pressed, press
button “1”, “2” or “3” until the
buzzer sounds.

If the selected button has already

been preset, the previously recorded

position will be overwritten.

Vehicles with the driving position memory for the front passenger’s seat: To
record the position of the front passenger’s seat, adjust the front passenger’s
seat to the desired position and perform step   using the buttons on the front
passenger’s side.

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Recall procedure

Check that the shift lever is in P.
Turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode.
Press one of the buttons for the
driving position you want to recall
until the buzzer sounds. 

Driving position memory

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To stop the position recall operation part-way through

Perform any of the following:

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Press the “SET” button.

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Press button “1”, “2” or “3”.

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Operate any of the seat adjustment switches (only cancels seat position recall).

●

Operate the tilt and telescopic steering control switch (only cancels steering wheel

position recall).

●

Operate the head-up display position adjustment switch (if equipped) (only cancels

head-up display position recall).

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Seat positions that can be memorized (



P. 164)



Vehicles without seatback side support adjustment switch

The adjusted positions other than the position adjusted by lumbar support switch can be

recorded.



Vehicles with seatback side support adjustment switch

All adjusted positions can be recorded.

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Operating the driving position memory after turning the engine switch off

Driver’s seat:

Recorded seat positions can be activated up to 180 seconds after the driver’s door is

opened and another 60 seconds after it is closed again. 
Front passenger’s seat:

Recorded seat positions can be activated up to 180 seconds after the front passenger’s

door is opened.

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In order to correctly use the driving position memory function

If a seat position is already in the furthest possible position and the seat is operated in the

same direction, the recorded position may be slightly different when it is recalled.

Each electronic key (including a card key) can be registered to recall your pre-
ferred driving position.

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Registering procedure

Record your driving position to button “1”, “2” or “3” before performing the
following: 
Carry only the key you want to register, and then close the driver’s door. 
If 2 or more keys are in the vehicle, the driving position cannot be recorded
properly. 

Check that the shift lever is in P.
Turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode.
Recall the driving position that you want to record.

Memory recall function (driver’s side only)

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While pressing the recalled but-
ton, press and hold the door lock
switch (either lock or unlock) until
the buzzer sounds.

If the button could not be registered,

the buzzer sounds continuously for

approximately 3 seconds.

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Recall procedure

Make sure that the doors are locked before recalling the driving position.
Carry the electronic key that has been registered to the driving position,
and then unlock and open the driver’s door using the smart access system
with push-button start or wireless remote control.

The driving position will move to the recorded position (not including the steering

wheel and HUD [head-up display] [if equipped]). However, the seat will move to a

position slightly behind the recorded position in order to make entering the vehicle

easier.
If the driving position is in a position that has already been recorded, the seat and

outside rear view mirrors will not move.

Turn the engine switch to ACCESSORY mode or IGNITION ON mode,
or fasten a seat belt.

The seat, steering wheel and HUD (head-up display) (if equipped) will move to the

recorded position.

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Cancelation procedure

Carry only the key you want to cancel and then close the driver’s door.
If 2 or more keys are in the vehicle, the driving position cannot be canceled
properly.

Turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode.
While pressing the “SET” button, press and hold the door lock switch
(either lock or unlock) until the buzzer sounds twice.

If the button could not be canceled, the buzzer sounds continuously for approxi-

mately 3 seconds.

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Recalling the driving position using the memory recall function

●

Different driving positions can be registered for each electronic key. Therefore, the

driving position that is recalled may be different depending on the key being carried.

●

If a door other than the driver’s door is unlocked with the smart access system with

push-button start, the driving position cannot be recalled. In this case, press the driving

position button which has been set.

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Customization

The unlock door settings of the memory recall function can be customized. 

(Customizable features: 



P. 542)

WARNING

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Seat adjustment caution

Take care during seat adjustment so that the seat does not strike the rear passenger or

squeeze your body against the steering wheel.

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Head restraints



Vertical adjustment
Up

Pull the head restraints up.

Down

Push the head restraint down while

pressing the lock release button.

Head restraints are provided for all seats.
GS F: The head restraints of the front seats are integrated into the seatback
and cannot be adjusted.

Front seats

Lock release button

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Horizontal adjustment (if equipped)

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Side support adjustment 
(if equipped)

The position of the head restraint can
be adjusted forward in 4 stages.

If the head restraint is pulled forward

from the foremost position, it will return

to the rearmost position.

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Up

Pull the head restraints up.

Down

Push the head restraint down while

pressing the lock release button.

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Removing the head restraints

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Installing the head restraints



Front seats



Rear seats

Rear seats

Lock release button

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Pull the head restraint up while pressing the lock

release button.
Front seats: If the head restraint touches the ceil-

ing, making the removal difficult, change the

seat height or angle. (



P. 164)

Outboard rear seats (vehicles with rear sun-

shade): If the rear sunshade is raised, lower it

before removing the head restraint. (



P. 349)

Align the head restraint with the installation

holes and push it down to the lock position.

Press and hold the lock release button when

lowering the head restraint.

Align the head restraint with the installation

holes and push it down to the lowest lock posi-

tion while pressing the lock release button.

Lock release button

Lock release button

Lock release button

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Adjusting the height of the head restraints

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Adjusting the rear seat head restraints

Always raise the head restraint one level from the stowed position when using.

Make sure that the head restraints are adjusted

so that the center of the head restraint is closest

to the top of your ears. 

WARNING

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Head restraint precautions

Observe the following precautions regarding the head restraints. Failure to do so may

result in death or serious injury.

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Use the head restraints designed for each respective seat.

●

Adjust the head restraints to the correct position at all times.

●

After adjusting the head restraints, push down on them and make sure they are

locked in position.

●

Do not drive with the head restraints removed.

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Steering wheel

Operating the switch moves the steering wheel in the following directions:

Up
Down
Toward the driver
Away from the driver

To sound the horn, press on or close to
the 

 mark.

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The steering wheel can be adjusted when

The engine switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode

*

.

*

: If the driver’s seat belt is fastened, the steering wheel can be adjusted regardless of

engine switch mode.

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Automatic adjustment of the steering position

A desired steering position can be entered to memory and recalled automatically by the

driving position memory system. (



P. 166)

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Power easy access system

The steering wheel and driver’s seat move in accordance with engine switch mode and

the driver’s seat belt condition. (



P. 166)

Adjustment procedure

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Horn

WARNING

Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving.

Doing so may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and cause an accident, result-

ing in death or serious injury.

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Inside rear view mirror

The height of the rear view mirror can be adjusted to suit your driving posture.
Adjust the height of the rear view mir-
ror by moving it up and down.

Responding to the level of brightness of the headlights of vehicles behind, the
reflected light is automatically reduced.
Changing automatic anti-glare func-
tion mode
ON/OFF

When the automatic anti-glare function

is in ON mode, the indicator illuminates.

The function will set to ON mode each

time the engine switch is turned to

IGNITION ON mode.

Pressing the button turns the function to

OFF mode. (The indicator also turns

off.)

The rear view mirror’s position can be adjusted to enable sufficient confirma-
tion of the rear view.

Adjusting the height of rear view mirror

Anti-glare function

Indicator