Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2011 Lexus GS 350 AWDFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Repair Instruction: Initialization: Initialization
- PROCEDURES NECESSARY WHEN BATTERY TERMINAL IS DISCONNECTED/RECONNECTED
Necessary Procedure Effect / Inoperative Function When Necessary Procedure is not Performed Refer to Initialize intuitive parking assist system Steering sensing function of intuitive parking assist system Refer to INITIALIZATION Steering angle sensor initialization Variable Gear Ratio Steering System Refer to INITIALIZATION Alarm state cancel Until UNLOCK switch is pressed, alarm will continue sounding (60 +- 5*1 or 30 +- 5*2 seconds total) Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION - *1: w/o Intrusion Sensor
- *2: w/ Intrusion Sensor
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.