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Trunk

The trunk can be opened using the trunk opener, entry function or wireless remote control.

If the vehicle is equipped with a power trunk opener and closer, the trunk can be closed using the trunk closer.

Opening the trunk from inside the vehicle

Press the opener switch.

If the vehicle is equipped with a power trunk opener and closer, the trunk lid automatically opens fully.

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Opening the trunk from outside the vehicle

◆ Smart access system with push-button start

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GS350/GS300

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GS F

While carrying the electronic key, press the button.

When all the doors are unlocked with the power door lock system, the trunk can be opened without carrying the electronic key.

If the vehicle is equipped with a power trunk opener and closer, the trunk lid automatically opens fully.

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◆ Wireless remote control

Press and hold the switch.

If the vehicle is equipped with a power trunk lid, the trunk lid automatically opens fully.

Trunk closer switch (vehicles with power trunk opener and closer)

Pressing the switch closes the trunk lid automatically. (A buzzer sounds.)

Pressing the switch while the trunk lid is closing opens the trunk lid again.

When closing the trunk

Using the trunk grip, lower the trunk without applying force to the side and push the trunk down from the outside to close it.

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Luggage security system

The trunk opener switch can be temporarily disabled to protect luggage stored in the trunk against theft.

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Turn the main switch in the glove box off to disable the trunk opener.

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The trunk lid cannot be opened even with the wireless remote control or the trunk release button.

■ Operation signals

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Wireless remote control: A buzzer sounds to indicate that the trunk has been unlocked.

Trunk light

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The trunk light turns on when the trunk is opened.

Trunk easy closer

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In the event that the trunk lid is left slightly open, the trunk easy closer will automatically close it to the fully closed position.

Function to prevent the trunk being locked with the electronic key inside

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When all doors are being locked, closing the trunk lid with the electronic key left inside the trunk will sound an alarm.

In this case, the trunk lid can be opened pressing the trunk release button on the trunk lid.

Even when the spare electronic key is put in the trunk with all the doors locked, the key confinement prevention function can be activated so the trunk can be opened. In order to prevent theft, take all electronic keys with you when leaving the vehicle.

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Even when the electronic key is put in the trunk with all the doors are locked, the key may not be detected depending on the places and the surrounding radio wave conditions. In this case, the key confinement prevention function cannot be activated, causing the doors to lock when the trunk is closed. Make sure to check where the key is before closing the trunk.

The key confinement prevention function cannot be activated if any one of the doors is unlocked. In this case, open the trunk using the trunk opener.

■ Overload protection function (vehicles with power trunk opener and closer)

The trunk lid will not operate when excessive load is present on the top of the trunk lid.

■ Fall-down protection function (vehicles with power trunk opener and closer)

While the trunk lid is opening automatically, applying excessive force to it will stop the opening operation to prevent the trunk lid from rapidly falling down.

■ Jam protection function (vehicles with power trunk opener and closer)

While the trunk lid is closing automatically, the trunk lid will stop closing and open if something gets caught.

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■ Internal trunk release lever

The trunk lid can be opened by pulling the glowin-the-dark lever located on the inside of the trunk lid to the side.

The lever will continue to glow for some time after the trunk lid is closed.

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If the smart access system with push-button start or the wireless remote control does not operate properly

● Use the mechanical key to open the trunk. ( 

P. 504)

● Replace the key battery with a new one if it is depleted. (

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When leaving a key to the vehicle with a parking attendant

P. 412)

 P. 140

Customization

The trunk unlocking operation can be changed. (Customizable features:

 P. 549)

WARNING

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.

■ Before driving

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Make sure that the trunk lid is fully closed. If the trunk lid is not fully closed, it may open unexpectedly while driving and hit near-by objects or luggage in the trunk may be thrown out, causing an accident.

Do not allow children to play in the trunk.

If a child is accidentally locked in the trunk, they could suffer from heat exhaustion, suffocation or other injuries.

● Do not allow a child to open or close the trunk lid.

Doing so may cause the trunk lid to open unexpectedly, or cause the child’s hands, head, or neck to be caught by the closing trunk lid.

■ Important points while driving

Never let anyone sit in the trunk. In the event of sudden braking or a collision, they are susceptible to death or serious injury.

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WARNING

■ Using the trunk

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may cause parts of the body to be caught, resulting in serious injury.

● Remove any heavy loads, such as snow and ice, from the trunk lid before opening it.

Failure to do so may cause the trunk lid to suddenly shut again after it is opened.

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When opening or closing the trunk lid, thoroughly check to make sure the surrounding area is safe.

If anyone is in the vicinity, make sure they are safe and let them know that the trunk is about to open or close.

● Use caution when opening or closing the trunk lid in windy weather as it may move abruptly in strong wind.

● The trunk lid may suddenly shut if it is not opened fully. It is more difficult to open or close the trunk lid on an incline than on a level surface, so beware of the trunk lid unexpectedly opening or closing by itself. Make sure that the trunk lid is fully open and secure before using the trunk.

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● When closing the trunk lid, take extra care to prevent your fingers etc. from being caught.

● When closing the trunk lid, make sure to press it lightly on its outer surface. If the trunk grip is used to fully close the trunk lid, it may result in hands or arms being caught.

● Do not attach any accessories other than genuine Lexus parts to the trunk lid. Such additional weight on the trunk lid may cause the lid to suddenly shut again after it is opened.

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■ Trunk easy closer

In the event that the trunk lid is left slightly open, the trunk easy closer will automatically close it to the fully closed position. It takes several seconds before the trunk easy closer begins to operate. Be careful not to catch fingers or anything else in the trunk lid, as this may cause bone fractures or other serious injuries.

■ Power trunk opener and closer (If equipped)

Observe the following precautions when operating the power trunk opener and closer.

Failure to do so may cause serious injury.

● Check the safety of the surrounding area to make sure there are no obstacles or anything that could cause any of your belongings to get caught.

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If anyone is in the vicinity, make sure they are safe and let them know that the trunk is about to open or close.

If the trunk closer switch is pressed while the trunk lid is opening during automatic operation, the trunk lid stops opening. Take extra care when on an incline, as the trunk lid may open or close suddenly.

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On an incline, the trunk lid may suddenly shut after it opens automatically. Make sure the trunk lid is fully open and secure before using the trunk.

In the following situations, the power trunk opener and closer may detect an abnormality and automatic operation may be stopped. In this case, the trunk lid has to be operated manually. Take extra care in this situation, as the stopped trunk lid may suddenly shut, causing an accident.

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• When the trunk lid contacts an obstacle

• When the battery voltage suddenly drops, such as when the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode or the engine is started during automatic operation

Do not attach any accessories other than genuine Lexus parts to the trunk lid. The power trunk opener and closer may not operate, causing itself to malfunction, or the trunk lid may suddenly shut again after it is opened.

■ Jam protection function (vehicles with power trunk opener and closer)

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may cause serious injury.

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Never use any part of your body to intentionally activate the jam protection function.

The jam protection function may not work if something gets caught just before the trunk lid fully closes. Be careful not to catch fingers or anything else in the trunk lid.

● The jam protection function may not work depending on the shape of the object that is caught. Be careful not to catch fingers or anything else.

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NOTICE

■ To prevent trunk easy closer malfunctions

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Do not apply force to the trunk lid while the trunk easy closer is operating.

To prevent damage to the power trunk opener and closer (vehicles with power trunk opener and closer)

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Make sure that there is no luggage or snow on the trunk lid before operating the power trunk opener and closer. In addition, make sure that there is no ice between the trunk lid and frame that prevents movement of the trunk lid. Operating the power trunk opener and closer when excessive load is present on the trunk lid may cause a malfunction.

Do not apply excessive force to the trunk lid while the power trunk opener and closer is operating.

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