2005 Lexus ES330 ignition

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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.
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 “ON”
position.
NOTE:
* The operation method can be changed.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details.

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Sounding an alarm*
When you push the “PANIC” 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 “ON”
position.
NOTE:
* The alarm can be set not to sound.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details.
Operating the side windows and moonroof
The side windows and moonroof can be opened using a
wireless key from outside the vehicle.*NOTE:
* The windows and moonroof can be deactivated.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details.
Push the “UNLOCK” button until the windows and moonroof
start to move. When you release the button, the windows and
moonroof stop operating.

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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 “ON” 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 “ON” 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.

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Setting the auto door locking and unlocking
functions
You can set the following auto door locking and unlocking
functions.
(a) Locking linked with the shift position
All the doors are locked automatically when the selector lever
is moved out of the “P” position with the ignition switch in the
“ON” position.*NOTE:
* This function is the default setting for new vehicles.
(b) Unlocking linked with the shift position
All the doors are unlocked automatically when the selector
lever is moved to the “P” position with the ignition switch in the
“ON” position.
(c) Locking linked with the vehicle speed
All the doors are locked automatically when the vehicle speed
reaches 20 km/h (12 mph) or higher. However, if any door is
unlocked during driving, this auto locking function will not
operate until the unlocked door is opened once.
(d) Unlocking linked with opening the driver’s door
All the doors are unlocked automatically when the driver’s door
is opened within 10 seconds after the ignition switch is turned
from “ON” to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position. Setting the functions
1. Close all the doors.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position.
3. Within 10 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position;

To set function (a)
Push and hold the front of the power door lock switch for 5
seconds with the selector lever in the “P” position.
 To set function (b)
Push and hold the rear of the power door lock switch for 5
seconds with the selector lever in the “P” position.
 To set function (c)
Push and hold the front of the power door lock switch for 5
seconds with the selector lever in any position except “P”.
 To set function (d)
Push and hold the rear of the power door lock switch for 5
seconds with the selector lever in any position except “P”.
All the doors automatically lock and unlock when you release
the power door lock switch. This indicates that the function is
set. If all the doors do not lock and unlock, the time the switch
was held may have been too short or too long. Perform the
procedure over again starting from step 1.
If you want to cancel a function, repeat the procedure. Each
time you perform the procedure, the function is set or
cancelled.

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Locking with rear door childprotector
1Unlock2Lock
Whenever small children are in the vehicle, lock the rear
door so that it does not open by the inside door handle.
To do this, move the lever to the lock position as shown on
the label next to the lever.
THEFT DETERRENT SYSTEM
To deter theft of the vehicle, this system is designed to
sound 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 turn signal lights.
Further more when the interior light switch is in the “DOOR”
position, the interior light turns on.
After the alarm is activated, when you unlock any door using
an ignition key or wireless remote control, the tail lights turn on
for about 2 seconds to inform you that the system was
activated.

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Security indicator light (type A)
Security indicator light (type B)
Setting the system
1. Turn the ignition key to the “LOCK” position and
remove it.
The engine immobilizer system causes the indicator light to
flash.
2. Close and lock all the doors, trunk and hood using an
ignition key or wireless remote control.
If you lock them with wireless remote control, the turn signal
lights flash once.
The flashing indicator light will remain 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
turn signal lights flash twice.

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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, the door is automatically
locked.
To stop the alarm: Use either of the following methods.
 Unlock the door 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.
NOTICE
Disconnecting the battery may result in the erasure of
information you have set in the computer memory. After
reconnecting the battery, check that the memorized
data has been retained. If it has been erased, input it into
the computer once more.