Lexus GS300, User Manual

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KEYS AND DOORS
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STARTING THE ENGINE WHEN THE ELECTRONIC KEY
BATTERY IS DISCHARGED
If the electronic key battery is discharged, the engine can
be started using the following procedure.
1. Unlock the door with the mechanical key and bring the
electronic key into the vehicle.
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2. While the brake pedal is depressed, hold the ornament side
of the electronic key about 10 mm (0.4 in.) over the engine
switch as shown.
3. Within 5 seconds of the chime sounding, push the engine
switch with the brake pedal depressed to start the engine.
When you push the engine switch with the brake pedal not
depressed at this time, the engine will not start, but it is possible
to select “ACC”, “IG
−
ON” and “OFF” mode.
If it is not possible to start the engine or change the mode using
this procedure, contact your Lexus dealer.
In addition, we recommend that the electronic key battery be
changed as soon as possible.
For vehicles sold in U.S.A.
FCC ID: NI4TMLF−1
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference re-
ceived, including interference that may cause unde-
sired operation.
CAUTION
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by
the party responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.