2004 Lexus ES330 lock

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18In the following cases, the battery in the key may be
discharged. If this is the 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 Replacing the batteryº
on page 23. 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
If you lose your keys or lock yourself outº on page 342.)
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 dropping it.
Avoid putting it in water.
Locking/unlocking the doors
When you push the LOCKº button on the key briefly, all
the doors can be locked from outside the vehicle.
At this time, one beep sounds and the turn signal lights flash
once.* However, when you push the LOCKº 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
UNLOCKº 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 LOCKº button once again.
NOTE:
* The turn signal lights can be set not to flash and the beep
volume can be changed.
** The buzzer can be set not to sound if a door is not closed
securely.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details.

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NOTICE
Do not push the LOCKº button any longer than 2 to 3
seconds. Pushing the button longer activates an alarm.
For details, see page 21.

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20When you push the UNLOCKº 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.*
NOTE:
* The 2-step unlocking function can be changed.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details.
At this time, two beeps sound and the turn signal lights flash
twice.* Together with the activation of unlocking, the interior
light comes on for 15 seconds if the interior light switch is in
DOORº position.** However, this function does not work
when the ignition key is in the ACCº or ONº position. For
further information, see Illuminated entry systemº on page 73.
You have 30 seconds to open a door after using the wireless
remote unlock feature.*** If a door is not opened by then, all
the doors will be automatically locked again.
Even if the LOCKº or UNLOCKº button is kept pressed in, the
locking or unlocking operation is not repeated. Release the
button and then push again.
NOTE:
* The turn signal lights can be set not to flash and the beep
volume can be changed.
** The duration of lighting can be changed.
*** The time before automatic re-locking can be changed.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details.

1Off2Louder
When you push any button on the key, the vehicle sounds one
beep when the doors are locked by remote control, and sounds
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.

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Unlocking the trunk lid
When you keep the button pushed for about 1 second, you
can unlock the trunk lid.* One beep sounds.
This function does not work when the ignition key is in the ONº
position.
NOTE:
* The operation method can be changed.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details.
Sounding an alarm*
When you push the PANICº 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 ONº
position.
NOTE:
* The alarm can be set not to sound.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details.

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Operating the side windows and moon roof
The side windows and moon roof can be opened using a
wireless key from outside the vehicle.*
NOTE:
* The windows and moon roof can be deactivated.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details.
Push the UNLOCKº button until the windows and moon roof
start to move. When you release the button, the windows and
moon roof stop operating.For vehicles sold in U.S.A.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
NOTICE:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there
is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

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265. Replace the battery case cover.
6. Install the module into the key frame and secure the cover
with the screw.
7. When pushing any button on the wireless key, make sure
the indicator light comes on.
DOORS
Locking with key

1Lock2Unlock
Turn the key towards the front of the vehicle to lock and
towards the back to unlock.
The doors lock and unlock simultaneously with the driver's
door. Turning the key once will unlock the driver's door and
twice in succession will unlock all doors simultaneously.*
NOTE:
* The 2-step unlocking function can be changed.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details.
If a wrong key is used, the key cylinder rotates freely to isolate
inside mechanism. So, door locking is protected from thieves.
The windows and moon roof can be opened from outside the
vehicle using the key. For details, see page 52 and page 100.

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Locking with inside lock button

1Lock2Unlock
Push in the lock button to lock and unlock the door.
The front doors can be opened by pulling the inside handles
even if the lock buttons are in the locked position.
CAUTION
Do not pull the inside handle of the front doors while
driving. The doors will open and an accident may occur.
Lexus strongly recommends that all children be placed
in the rear seat of the vehicle.
Closing the door with the lock button pushed in will also lock the
door. Be careful not to lock your keys in the vehicle. Doors
cannot be locked when either front door is open and the key is
in the ignition switch.
If the vehicle is subjected to a severe frontal, rear or side impact
with the ignition switch turned to the ONº position, all doors will
unlock automatically after a few seconds.
CAUTION
Before driving, make sure the doors are closed and
locked, especially when small children are in the
vehicle. Along with the proper use of seat belts, locking
the doors helps prevent the driver and passengers from
being thrown out from the vehicle during an accident.
It also helps prevent the doors from being opened
unintentionally.

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Locking with power door lock switch

1Lock2Unlock
To lock all the doors simultaneously, push the power door
lock switch down on the front side. Pushing down on the
rear side will unlock them.
The same switch is also located on the front passenger's side.If you do any of the following, no door can be unlocked with the
power door lock switch.
Lock all the doors with the key or wireless remote control
when all the doors are closed.
Open the driver's door or front passenger's door and move
the inside lock buttons of both front doors to the lock
position, then close the front doors.
The power door lock switch can be reset in the following ways.
Turn the ignition key to the ONº position.
Unlock all the doors with the key or wireless remote control.
Unlock the driver's door or front passenger's door with the
inside lock button, and then unlock all the doors with the
power door lock switch.