Opening, closing and locking doors and trunk. Trunk

The trunk system of the Lexus GS (L10) offers maximum convenience through its power opening and closing function. Whether using the Smart Key, the interior opener or the remote control, access to the trunk is easy and secure. This chapter also describes theft prevention measures, pinch prevention functions and warning systems. Practical tips on handling the trunk when loading it and on preventing accidents are also included.

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

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

Opening the Trunk from Inside

Press the trunk opener switch.

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

Opening the Trunk from Outside

Smart Entry & Start System (Vehicles with Entry Function)

Press the button while carrying the electronic key.

If all doors have been unlocked with the central door locking system, the trunk can be opened without carrying the electronic key.

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

Remote Control

Press and hold the switch.

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

Trunk Closer Switch (vehicles with power trunk lid)

Press this switch to close the trunk lid automatically. (A buzzer sounds.) If you press the switch while the lid is closing, the trunk lid will open again.

Closing the Trunk

Using the trunk handle, lower the trunk lid without applying pressure to the side, then press down on the outside of the trunk lid to close the trunk.

Trunk Theft Prevention System

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

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

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The trunk lid cannot be opened, even with the remote control or the trunk unlock button.

Operating Signals

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

Trunk Light

The trunk light comes on when the trunk is opened.

Trunk Auto-Close Function

If the trunk lid remains slightly open, the trunk auto-close function closes it fully and automatically.

Trunk lock prevention function when the electronic key is inside the trunk

• If all doors are locked and the trunk lid is closed while the electronic key is inside the trunk, an alarm sounds.

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

• Even if the spare electronic key is inside the trunk and all doors are locked, the lock-out prevention function can be activated so that the trunk can be opened. To prevent theft, take all electronic keys with you when you leave the vehicle.
• Even if the electronic key is inside the trunk and all doors are locked, the key may not be detected depending on the location and the strength of radio waves in the surroundings. In that case the lock-out prevention function cannot be activated, and the doors will lock when the trunk is closed.

  Before closing the trunk, check where the key is.

• The lock-out prevention function cannot be activated if any door is not locked. In this case, open the trunk using the trunk opener switch.

Overload Protection Function (vehicles with power trunk lid)

The trunk lid will not open if an excessive load is placed on it.

Drop Prevention Function (vehicles with power trunk lid)

If an excessive force is applied to the trunk lid while it opens automatically, the opening operation stops to prevent the trunk lid from dropping quickly.

Pinch Prevention Function (vehicles with power trunk lid)

If something becomes caught while the trunk lid closes automatically, the closing operation stops and the lid opens again.

If the Smart Entry & Start System or the remote control does not operate properly

• Open the trunk using the mechanical key.
• Replace the key battery if it is depleted.

When handing over the vehicle key to a parking attendant

Customization

You can change the trunk unlock setting.

WARNING

Observe the following precautions.

Otherwise, fatal or serious injuries may result.

Before driving

• Make sure the trunk lid is fully closed. If the trunk lid is not fully closed, it may open unexpectedly while driving and strike nearby objects, or luggage may fall out of the trunk and cause an accident.
• Do not allow children to play in the trunk. If a child is accidentally locked in the trunk, the child may suffer heat injury or other injuries, or may suffocate.
• Never allow a child to open or close the trunk lid. The trunk lid may open unexpectedly, or the child's hands, head or neck may be caught when the trunk lid closes.

Important points while driving

Never allow anyone to ride in the luggage compartment. In the event of sudden braking or a collision, this may result in fatal or serious injuries.

WARNING

Using the Luggage Compartment

Observe the following precautions.

Otherwise, body parts may become trapped, which may result in serious injury.

• Remove heavy loads such as snow or ice from the trunk lid before opening it. Otherwise, the trunk lid may close suddenly after it has been opened.
• Before opening and closing the trunk lid, make sure the surroundings are safe.
• If anyone is nearby, ensure sufficient safety and warn the person(s) that the trunk is being opened or closed.
• Be especially careful when opening or closing the trunk lid in strong wind, as it may move suddenly due to gusts.
• The trunk lid may close suddenly if it is not fully open. It is more difficult to open or close the trunk lid on a slope than on level ground. Therefore, be prepared for the trunk lid to open or close suddenly on its own. Make sure the trunk lid is fully open and secured before using the luggage compartment.
• When closing the trunk lid, take particular care not to pinch your fingers, etc.
• When closing the trunk lid, gently press it from the outside. If the trunk lid grip is used to fully close the trunk lid, hands or arms may become trapped.
• Only install genuine Lexus parts on the trunk lid. Added weight on the trunk lid may cause it to close suddenly after it has been opened.

Trunk Automatic Closing System

If the trunk lid remains slightly open, it is automatically closed completely by the trunk automatic closing system. It takes several seconds for the trunk automatic closing system to start operating. Make sure that no fingers or other body parts are caught by the trunk lid, as this may result in broken bones or other serious injuries.

WARNING

Power Trunk Lid (If Equipped)

Observe the following precautions when using the power trunk lid.

Otherwise, serious injury may result.

• Check the safety of the surrounding area, and make sure there are no obstacles and that no luggage can become trapped.
• If anyone is nearby, ensure sufficient safety and warn the person(s) that the trunk is being opened or closed.
• If the trunk close switch is pressed while the trunk lid is opening automatically, the opening operation will stop. Be especially careful when the vehicle is parked on a slope, as the trunk lid may open or close suddenly in this situation.
• On a slope, the trunk lid may close suddenly after opening automatically. Make sure the trunk lid is fully open and secured before using the luggage compartment.
• In the following situations, the power trunk lid may detect a malfunction and stop automatic operation. In this case, the trunk lid must be opened or closed by hand. Be especially careful in such a situation, as the stopped trunk lid may close suddenly and cause an accident.

When the trunk lid contacts an obstacle When battery voltage suddenly drops, e.g. when the engine switch is changed to IGNITION ON mode or the engine is started during automatic operation

• Only install genuine Lexus parts on the trunk lid. Otherwise, the power trunk lid may no longer function properly or may close suddenly after opening.

Anti-Pinch Function (Vehicles with Power Trunk Lid)

Observe the following precautions.

Otherwise, serious injury may result.

• Never intentionally try to activate the anti-pinch function with a body part.
• If an object becomes caught when the trunk lid is almost closed, the anti-pinch function may not activate. Make sure that no fingers or objects can become caught in the trunk lid.
• Depending on the shape of the trapped object, the anti-pinch function may not activate. Make sure that no fingers or objects are caught.

NOTE

How to Prevent Trunk Automatic Closing System Malfunctions

Do not apply pressure to the trunk lid while the trunk automatic closing system is operating.

How to Avoid Damage to the Power Trunk Lid (If Equipped)

• Before using the power trunk lid, make sure there is no luggage or snow on it. Also make sure there is no ice between the trunk lid and the body frame that could prevent the trunk lid from moving. Using the power trunk lid with an excessive load on it may cause a malfunction.
• Do not apply excessive pressure to the power trunk lid while it is operating.

The trunk of the Lexus GS GRL1 can be opened and closed conveniently in several ways: by button, remote control, or optionally by power operation. The intelligent design keeps loading the sports sedan easy and secure. The trunk anti-theft system also underlines the high security philosophy.

Additional functions such as the anti-pinch and anti-drop protection systems provide the highest level of safety and help prevent injury or damage when opening and closing the luggage compartment.

FAQ

How can I open the luggage compartment if the battery is discharged?

In this case, the luggage compartment can be unlocked with the mechanical key.

What does the power luggage compartment door closer do?

If the luggage compartment is not fully closed, the system automatically pulls it into the fully closed position to ensure secure closing.