2009 Lexus ES350 key

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
ES350_U_(L/O_0808)
Follow the correction procedure for problem in smart access system with push-button start.
After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem, check
that the warning message turns off.
InteriorbuzzerExterior buzzerWarning messageDetailsCorrection
procedure
Once
(Comes on for 8 seconds.)
(Flashing)
Indicates that an
attempt was made
to start the engine
without the elec-
tronic key being
present, or the
electronic key was
not functioning
n o r m a l l y.
Start the engine
with the elec-
tronic key
present.
*
Once3 times
(Flashing)
Indicates that a
door other than
the driver’s door
has been opened
and closed with
the “ENGINE
S TA R T S TO P ”
switch in any
mode other than
OFF and the elec-
tronic key outside
of the detection
area.
Confirm the loca-
tion of the elec-
tronic key.

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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InteriorbuzzerExterior buzzerWarning messageDetailsCorrection
procedure
Once3 times
(Flashing)
Indicates that the
driver’s door has
been opened or
closed with the
shift lever in P, the
“ENGINE START
STOP” switch in
any mode other
than OFF and the
electronic key
outside of the
detection area.
Tu r n t h e
“ENGINE START
STO P ” s w i t c h
OFF or confirm
the location of the
electronic key.
Con-
tinuousCon-
tinuous
(Displayed alternately)
(Flashing)
Indicates that the
driver’s door has
been opened or
closed with the
shift lever out of in
P, the “ENGINE
START STOP”
switch in any
mode other than
OFF and the elec-
tronic key outside
of the detection
area.
• Shift the shift lever to P.
• Confirm the
location of the
electronic key.
Once
(Flashing)
Indicates that the
key battery is low.Replace the bat-
tery. ( →P. 3 4 2 )

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
ES350_U_(L/O_0808)*: If the engine does not start when the electronic key is inside the vehicle,
the electronic key battery may be de pleted or there may be difficulties
receiving the signal from the key. ( →P. 2 6 )
Interior
buzzerExterior buzzerWarning messageDetailsCorrection
procedure

Indicates that a
door has been
opened or closed
and the “ENGINE
S TA R T S TO P ”
switch has been
switched twice to
ACCESSORY
mode from OFF.
Press the
“ENGINE START
STOP” switch
while applying the
brakes.

(Comes on for 15 seconds.)
(Flashing)
Indicates that the
steering lock has
not released.
Press the
“ENGINE START
STOP” switch
again while turn-
ing the steering
wheel with the
brake pedal
depressed.
OnceIndicates that the
electronic key
does not operate
properly.
→ P. 4 1 2


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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If you lose your keys
New genuine Lexus keys can be made by your Lexus dealer using the other
key and the key number stamped on your key number plate.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
ES350_U_(L/O_0808)
If the electronic key does not operate properly
Locking and unlocking the doors and key linked functions
Remove the cover on the driver’s
door handle using the mechanical
key (→P. 20) in order to perform
the following operations.
Locks all doors
Closes the windows/standard
moon roof (turn and hold)
Unlocks the door
Turning the key rearward unlocks
the driver's door. Turning the key
once again unlocks the other
doors.
Opens the windows/standard
moon roof (turn and hold)
Return the cover to the original
position after use.
If communication between the electronic key and vehicle is interrupted
( → P. 26) or the electronic key cann ot be used because the battery is
depleted, smart access system with push-button start and wireless remote
control cannot be used. In such cases, the doors can be opened or the
engine can be started by following the procedure below.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
ES350_U_(L/O_0808)
Changing “ENGINE START STOP” switch modes and starting the engine
Shift the shift lever to P and apply the brakes.Touch the Lexus emblem side of
the electronic key to the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch.
An alarm will sound to indicate that
the start function cannot detect the
electronic key that is touched to
the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch if any of the doors is opened
and closed while the key is touched
to the switch.
To change “ENGINE START ST OP” switch modes: Within 10
seconds of the buzzer sounding, release the brake pedal and
press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch. Modes can be
changed each time the switch is pressed.
(→ P. 1 1 6 )
To start the engine: Press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch
within 10 seconds after the buzzer sounds, keeping the brake
pedal depressed.
In the event that the “ENGINE START STOP” switch still cannot be oper-
ated, contact your Lexus dealer.
STEP1
STEP2
■Stopping the engine
Shift the shift lever to P and press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch as you nor-
mally do when stopping the engine.
■Replacing the key battery
As the above procedure is the temporary measure, it is recommend that the elec-
tronic key battery be replaced immediately when the battery depletes. ( →P. 3 4 2 )
STEP3

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6-2. Customization
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Vehicle specifications
ES350_U_(L/O_0808)
Door lock
(
→P. 3 7 )
Unlocking using a key
Driver's door
unlocked in
one step, all
doors
unlocked in
two steps
All doors
unlocked in one
step
Speed-detecting auto-
matic door lock functionOFFON
Opening driver's door
unlocks all doorsOFFON
Shifting gears to P
unlocks all doorsONOFF
Shifting gears to position
other than P locks all
doors.
ONOFF
Power win-
dows
(
→P. 6 0 )
Linked mechanical key
operationON
(Open and
close)OFF
Open only
Close only
Wireless remote control
linked operationON
(Open only)OFF
Linked entry functionONOFF
ItemFunctionDefault settingCustomized setting

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Moon roof
(standard
type)
(
→P. 63)
Linked mechanical key
operationON
(Open and close)OFF
Open only
Close only
Linked operation of com-
ponents when mechanical
key is used
Slide onlyTilt only
Wireless remote control
linked operationON
(Open only)OFF
Linked operation of com-
ponents when wireless
remote control used
Slide onlyTilt only
Linked entry functionONOFF
Automatic
light control
system
(
→P. 1 3 5 )
Light sensor sensitivityLevel 3Level 1 to 5
Time elapsed before
headlights automatically
turn off after doors are
closed
30 seconds
0 seconds
60 seconds
90 seconds
Lights
(
→P. 1 3 5 )
Daytime running light sys-
tem (USA only)ONOFF
Intuitive park-
ing assist
(
→P. 1 5 5 )
Back sensor operation
display and buzzerONOFF
Buzzer volumeLevel 3Level 1 to 5
Distance which a sensor
detects4.5 ft. (150 cm)1.8 ft. (60 cm)
ItemFunctionDefault settingCustomized setting