Doors. Lexus GS450H

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Doors

Unlocking and locking the doors

The vehicle can be locked and unlocked using the entry function, wireless remote control or door lock switches.

◆ Entry function

P. 121

◆ Wireless remote control

P. 134

◆ Door lock switches

2

1

Locks all the doors

Unlocks all the doors

3

◆ Inside lock buttons

2

1

Locks the door

Unlocks the door

The front doors can be opened by pulling the inside handle even if the lock buttons are in the lock position.

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Locking the front doors from the outside without a key

1 Move the inside lock button to the lock position.

2 Close the door.

The door cannot be locked if the power switch is in ACCESSORY or ON mode, or the electronic key is left inside the vehicle.

The key may not be detected correctly and the door may be locked.

Rear door child-protector lock

1

2

The door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle when the lock is set.

Unlock

Lock

These locks can be set to prevent children from opening the rear doors.

Push down on each rear door switch to lock both rear doors.

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Automatic door locking and unlocking systems

The following functions can be set or canceled:

For instructions on customizing, refer to P. 807.

Function

“Auto Lock by Speed”

“Auto Lock by Shift from P”

“Auto Unlock by Shift to P”

“Auto Unlock by Driver Door”

Operation

All doors are automatically locked when vehicle speed is approximately

12 mph (20 km/h) or higher.

All doors are automatically locked when shifting the shift lever to position other than P.

All doors are automatically unlocked when shifting the shift lever to P.

All doors are automatically unlocked when driver’s door is opened.

3

■ Impact detection door lock release system

In the event that the vehicle is subject to a strong impact, all the doors are unlocked.

Depending on the force of the impact or the type of accident, however, the system may not operate.

■ Using the mechanical key

The doors can also be locked and unlocked with the mechanical key. (

P. 767)

■ If a wrong key is used

The key cylinder rotates freely to isolate inside mechanism.

■ Customization

Settings (e.g. unlocking function using a key) can be changed.

(Customizable features:

P. 807)

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CAUTION

■ To prevent an accident

Observe the following precautions while driving the vehicle.

Failure to do so may result in a door opening and an occupant throwing out of the vehicle, resulting in death or serious injury.

● Ensure that all doors are properly closed and locked.

● Do not pull the inside handle of the doors while driving.

Be especially careful for the front doors, as the doors may be opened even if the inside lock buttons are in locked position.

● Set the rear door child-protector locks when children are seated in the rear seats.

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