2005 LEXUS LS430 remote start

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INFORMATION
Be sure to take the smart key with you.
 In the following cases, the smart key system or
wireless remote control feature may not operate
properly. (If this happens, use a mechanical key to
lock or unlock the doors and trunk lid and a smart key
to start the engine.)
When facilities issuing strong electromagnetic
waves such as TV towers, electric power stations,
broadcasting stations are nearby.
When you are carrying a smart key together with a
mobile communications system such as a
twoway radio or cellular phone.
When the smart key is in contact with or covered
by a metallic object.
When another person is operating a wireless
remote control function on another vehicle near
your vehicle.
 If you do not drive your vehicle, store the smart key,
keeping it at least 5 m (15 ft.) away from the vehicle.
Alarms and warning messages
Your Lexus is equipped with alarms inside and outside, as
well as warning messages in the multiinformation
display, that remind you if there is a problem involving the
smart key system.
Cases which are expected to happen frequently are
shown in the illustrations and the other cases are
described in the table. If an alarm or warning message
comes on, check to see what the problem is referring to
the illustrations and table, and take the appropriate
measure.

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Deactivating the smart key system
11L341b
 1Smart key system is on.
2Smart key system is off.
The cancel switch for this system is located at the bottom
of the instrument panel on the driver side. When you push
the button, the smart key system will be deactivated.
Pushing the button again will reactivate the system.
When the smart key system is deactivated, use a mechanical
key or wireless remote control function key to lock and unlock
the doors or unlock the trunk lid. To start the engine, insert a
smart key into the ignition switch.
If you do not intend to drive your vehicle for a long time, push
the cancel switch to deactivate the smart key system.
INFORMATION
The smart key system will be deactivated in the
following cases:
 The key cancel switch is turned on.
 The smart key is inserted into the ignition switch.
 The battery of the smart key is discharged. (In this
case, the indicator on the smart key does not blink
even if you push a button on the key.)

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Sounding an alarm*
11L239
 1Type A 2Type B
When you keep the “PANIC” button pushed 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 switch is in the
“ON” 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 remote control key from outside the vehicle.*NOTE:
* The windows can be deactivated. The moon roof can be
set to slide open or tilt up or deactivated.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details.
11L240a
 1 Type A 2Type B
Push the “UNLOCK” button until the windows and moon roof
start to move. At this time one beep sounds. When you
release the button, the windows and moon roof stop operating.
This function will work even with the window lock switch
pressed in.

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The flashing indicator light will 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.
After the system is set, when you close the trunk which is
opened
with an ignition key or wireless remote control or smart
key system, the system is set again. However, this function
operates only when the door is not unlocked during which the
trunk is opened and closed.
In case of the ignition switch with the key inserted:
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 or smart key
system.
If you lock them with wireless remote control or smart key
system, the turn signals flash once.*
NOTE:
* The turn signals can be set not to flash.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details.
The flashing indicator light will 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.
After the system is set, when you close the trunk which is
opened
with an ignition key or wireless remote control or smart
key system, the system is set again. However, this function
operates only when the door is not unlocked during which the
trunk is opened and closed.
Cancelling the system
When you unlock any door using an ignition key , wireless
remote control or smart key system, the system is
cancelled.
If you unlock any door with the wireless remote control or smart
key system, the turn signals flash twice.*
NOTE:
* The turn signals can be set not to flash.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details.

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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,
wireless remote control or smart key system.
 Opening the hood forcibly.
 Reconnecting the battery.
 Hot− wiring the ignition.
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 or smart key system.
 Turn the ignition switch on.
Testing the system
1. Open all the windows.
2. Set the system as described above.
The doors should be locked with an ignition key, wireless
remote control or smart key system. Be sure to wait until the
indicator light starts flashing.
3. Unlock one of the doors from the inside through one of
the opened windows.
The system should activate the alarm.
4. Unlock any of the doors with an ignition key, wireless
remote control or smart key system to cancel the system.
5. Repeat this operation for the other doors, trunk 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
When disconnecting the battery, be sure to cancel the
theft deterrent system. Otherwise, the system could
activate an alarm and lock the unlocked door(s)
automatically.

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12L054b
The automatic light control sensor is on the top center of the
instrument panel.
Do not place anything on the instrument panel, and/or do not
affix anything on the windshield to block this sensor.
When you turn on the headlights, the lights automatically turn
off about 30 seconds after any of the doors is opened and
closed with the ignition switch turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK”\
position.* To turn them on again, turn the ignition switch to the
“ON” position, or turn the headlight switch off and then twist the
knob until the first or second clickstop. If you are going to park
for over one week, make sure the headlight switch is off.
When the headlight switch is on with all the doors locked and
the trunk closed, pushing the “LOCK” button on the wireless
remote control key turns off the headlights.
NOTE:
* The time before turning off the lights can be changed.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details. Daytime Running Light System
The headlights turn on at reduced intensity when the parking
brake is released with the engine started, even with the light
switch in the “OFF” position. They will not go off until the
ignition switch is turned off.
To turn on the other exterior lights and instrument panel lights,
twist the knob to the first clickstop.
Twist
the knob to the second clickstop to turn on the headlights
to full intensity for driving at night.
When setting the knob to the third clickstop (“AUTO”), the
headlights will automatic ally adjust to full intensity and/or turn
on the other lights depending on the darkness of the
surroundings. Likewise, as the surroundings become brighter,
the headlights will turn to reduced intensity, ultimately turning
off the other lights.
NOTICE
To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not
leave the lights on longer than necessary when the
engine is not running.