2000 Lexus GS300 alarm

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Locking the doors and sounding an alarm
2
Unlocking the doors
3
Indicator light
4
Unlocking the trunk lid
NOTE: *This feature can be set inoperative as
vehicle theft deterrent measure in case of the loss of
the wireless remote control key. Ask your Lexus
dealer for details.
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 ºReplacing the
batteryº on page 24. 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.
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

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Avoid putting it in water.
Locking/Unlocking the doors
When you push the ºLOCKº button on the key
briefly, all the doors can be locked from outside the
vehicle.
At this time, you can hear one beep.* However, when
you push the ºLOCKº button with any door not closed
securely, the buzzer sounds for 10 seconds.** To stop
the buzzer, close all the doors securely or push the
ºUNLOCKº button. If the key is in the ignition switch,
locking cannot be done.
Make sure all the doors are locked when you leave the
vehicle. Push the ºLOCKº button once again. If they
were already locked, the turn signal lights will flash.***
NOTE: *The volume of beep sound can be changed.
**The buzzer can be set not to sound with any door
not closed securely. ***The turn signal lights can be
set not to flash. Ask your Lexus dealer for details.
NOTICE
Do not push the ºLOCKº button any longer than
2 to 3 seconds. Pushing the button longer
activates an alarm. For details, see page 21.
When you push the ºUNLOCKº button, the driver's
door is unlocked. Pushing that button once again
within 3 seconds from the first push, all other doors
are also unlocked.*

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Sounding an alarm*
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When you push the ºPANICº button for about 2 to 3
seconds, an alarm sounds to deter any person
trying to break into or damage your vehicle.
If you want to stop the alarm, push any button.
This function does not work when the ignition key is in
the ºONº position.
NOTE: *The alarm can be set not to sound. Ask your
Lexus dealer for details.
Operating the windows and moon roof
The windows and moon roof can be operated using
a wireless key from outside the vehicle.*
NOTE: *The windows can be set inoperative. The
moon roof can be set to slide open, tilt up or
inoperative. Ask your Lexus dealer for details.
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