2000 Lexus ES300 remote control

SECTION 1 ± 1
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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
Keys and doors
Keys7
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Engine immobiliser system 12
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Wireless remote control 14
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Doors 24
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KEYS
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KEYS AND DOORS
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CAUTION
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by
the party responsible for compliance could void the
user's authority to operate the equipment.
For vehicles sold in CanadaThis device complies with RSS±210 of Industry
Canada.
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause
interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL
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KEYS AND DOORS
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1Locking the doors and sounding an alarm
2Indicator light
3Unlocking the trunk lid
4Unlocking the doors
When you operate any button on the key, push it slowly
and surely.
The operational range of the wireless remote control is
approximately 1 meter (3 ft.). The effective range may
vary with different conditions. To activate the wireless
remote control without fail, do it approximately 1 meter
(3 ft.) from your Lexus. In the following cases, the battery in the key may be
discharged. If this is a case, replace it using a special
screwdriver.

The remote control does not work.
 The operational range of wireless remote control
becomes extremely short.
 The indicator light on the key is dimmed or does not
come on.
For the replacement of the battery, see ªReplacing the
batteryº on page 22. You can also have the battery of the
key replaced by your Lexus dealer.
If you lose the wireless key, contact your Lexus dealer
as soon as possible to avoid the possibility of theft, or an
accident. (See ªIf you lose your keys or lock yourself outº
on page 371.)
You can use up to 4 wireless remote control keys for the
same vehicle. Contact your Lexus dealer for detailed
information.
The wireless remote control key is an electronic
component. Observe the following instructions in
order not to cause damage to the key.
 Do not leave the wireless remote control key on
places where the temperature becomes high such as
on the dashboard.
 Do not disassemble it.
 Avoid knocking it hard against other objects or

KEYS AND DOORS
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1Louder 2Off
When you push any button on the key, the vehicle
sounds one beep when the doors are locked by remote
control, and two beeps when the doors are unlocked.
You can adjust the beep loudness with the knob under
the instrument panel. Turning the knob clockwise
increases the volume and turning it counterclockwise
until it stops turns the buzzer off.

EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT
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TRUNK LID
15E024
To unlock the trunk lid, insert the master key and
turn it clockwise.
To close the trunk lid, lower it and press down on it. After
closing the trunk lid, try pulling it up to make sure it is
securely closed.
The trunk lid can be unlocked using the wireless remote
control key. For details, see page 19.
CAUTION
Keep the trunk lid closed while driving. This not only
keeps the luggage from being thrown out, but also
prevents exhaust gases from entering the vehicle.

THEFT DETERRENT
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THEFT DETERRENT SYSTEM
To deter theft of the vehicle, this system is designed
to give an alarm if any of the doors, trunk or hood is
forcibly unlocked or the battery terminal is
disconnected and then reconnected while the
vehicle is locked.
The alarm blows the horn intermittently and flashes the
headlights, tail lights and other exterior lights.
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Setting the system
1. Turn the ignition key to the ªLOCKº position and
remove it.
The indicator light flashes by means of the engine
immobiliser system.
2. Close and lock all the doors, trunk and hood
using an ignition key or wireless remote control.

THEFT DETERRENT
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If you lock them with wireless remote control, the parking
lights and tail lights flash once.
The flashing indicator light will change to stay on when
all the doors, trunk and hood are closed and locked.
3. After 30 seconds, the indicator starts flashing
and the system is set.
Cancelling the system
When
you unlock any door or trunk using an ignition
key or wireless remote control, the system is
cancelled.
If you unlock any door or trunk with wireless remote
control, the parking lights and tail lights flash twice.
Activating the system
The alarm sounds for 60 seconds if any of the following
are operated:

Unlocking any door or trunk without using an ignition
key or wireless remote control.

Opening the hood forcibly.

Reconnecting the battery.
If any door is unlocked and the ignition key is not in the
ignition switch during the alarm sounding, its door is
automatically locked. To stop the alarm: Use either of the following methods.


Unlock the door or trunk using an ignition key or
wireless remote control.

Turn the ignition switch on.
Testing the system
1. Open all the windows.
2. Set the system as described above.
The front doors should be locked with the ignition key or
wireless remote control. Be sure to wait until the
indicator light starts flashing.
3. Unlock one of the doors from the inside.
The system should activate the alarm.
4. Unlock any of the doors with a key or the wireless
remote control to cancel the system.
5. Repeat this operation for the other doors and
hood.
When testing the hood, also check that the system is
activated when the battery terminal is disconnected and
then reconnected.
If the system does not work properly, have it checked by
your Lexus dealer.

IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY
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IF YOU LOSE YOUR KEYS ORLOCK YOURSELF OUT
You can purchase a new key at your Lexus dealer if
you can give them the key number and master key,
because your vehicle is equipped with the engine
immobiliser system.
Even if you lose only one key, contact your Lexus dealer
to make a new key. However, if you lose all your master
keys, the dealer cannot duplicate key but only replace
the whole system.
See the suggestion given in ªKeysº on page 7.
You can use the wireless remote control system with the
new key. Contact your Lexus dealer for detailed
information.
If your keys are locked in the vehicle and you cannot get
a duplicate, many Lexus dealers can still open the door
for you, using their special tools. If you must break a
window to get in, we suggest breaking the smallest side
window because it is the least expensive to replace. Be
extremely cautious to avoid cuts from the glass.