2010 Lexus GX460 door lock

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Wireless remote control
The wireless remote control can be used to lock and unlock the vehicle.
Locks all the doors
Unlocks all the doors
Pressing the button unlocks the
driver’s door. Pressing the but-
ton again within 3 seconds
unlocks the other doors.
Opens the windows and
moon roof (press and hold)
*
Opens the glass hatch (press
and hold)
The glass hatch can be opened
only when the back door is
closed.
Sounds the alarm (press and
hold) (P. 4 9 )
*: This setting must be customized
at your Lexus dealer.

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■Operation signals
Doors: A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors
have been locked/unlocked. (Locked: Once; Unlocked: Twice)
Windows and moon roof: A buzzer sounds to indicate that the windows and moon
roof are operating.
Glass hatch: A buzzer sounds once to indicate that the glass hatch have been
opened.
■Door lock buzzer
If an attempt to lock the doors is made when a door is not fully closed, a buzzer
sounds continuously. Fully close the door to stop the buzzer, and lock the vehicle
once more.
■Pa n i c m o d e
■Security feature
 P. 3 8
■Alarm
Using the wireless remote control to lock the doors will set the alarm system. 
(  P. 116)
When is pressed for longer than about
one second, an alarm will sound intermit-
tently and the vehicle lights will flash to deter
any person from trying to break into or dam-
age your vehicle. 
To stop the alarm, press any button on the
electronic key.

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■Conditions affecting operation
P. 4 0
■If the wireless remote control does not operate properly
Locking and unlocking the doors: Use the mechanical key. ( P. 7 3 8 )
■Key battery depletion
P. 4 5
■When the electronic key battery is fully depleted
P. 6 4 2
■Customization
Settings (e.g. wireless remote control system) can be changed. 
(Customizable features P. 7 8 1 )

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Side doors
The vehicle can be locked and unlocked using the entry function, wireless
remote control, key or door lock switch.
■Entry function
 P. 3 1
■ Wireless remote control
 P. 4 8
■ Key
The doors can also be locked and unlocked wi th the mechanical key.
( P. 7 3 8 )
■ Door lock switch
Locks all the doors
Unlocks all the doors
■ Inside lock button
Locks the door
Unlocks the door
The front doors can be opened
by pulling the inside handles
even if the lock buttons are in
the lock position.

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Locking the driver’s door from the outside without a keyMove the inside lock button to the lock position.
Close the door.
The door cannot be locked if the “E NGINE START STOP” switch is in
ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode, or the electronic key is left
inside the vehicle.
The key may not be detected correctly and the door may be locked.
Rear door child-protector lock
The door cannot be opened from
inside the vehicle when the lock is
set.
These locks can be set to prevent
children from opening the rear
doors. Push down on each rear
door switch to lock both rear
doors.
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■Impact detection door lock release system
In the event that the vehicle is subject to a strong impact, all the doors are unlocked.
Depending on the force of the impact or the type of accident, however, the system
may not operate.
■Using the mechanical key
The doors can also be locked and unlocked with the mechanical key. (P. 7 3 8 )
■Customization
Settings (e.g. unlocking function using a key) can be changed. 
(Customizable features  P. 7 8 1 )
CAUTION
■To prevent an accident
Observe the following precautions while driving the vehicle. 
Failing to do so may result in a door opening and an occupant falling out, resulting in
death or serious injury.
●Always use a seat belt.
●Always lock all doors.
●Ensure that all doors are properly closed.
●Do not pull the inside handle of the doors while driving. 
The doors may be opened and the passengers are thrown out of the vehicle and it
may result in death or serious injury.
Be especially careful for the front door s, the doors may be opened even if the
inside lock buttons are in locked position.
●Set the rear door child-protector locks when children are seated in the second
seat.

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Back door
The back door can be locked/unlocked and opened by the following proce-
dures.
■Locking and unlocking the back door
Entry function
 P. 3 1
Wireless remote control
 P. 4 8
Door lock switch
 P. 5 1
■ Opening the back door from outside the vehicle
Pull the handle
Open the back door
The back door can be kept open
at a desired position.

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Rear step bumperThe rear step bumper is for rear
end protection and easier step-up
loading.
■ Keeping the back door open
Unlocks the back door stop-
per
Locks the back door stopper
The back door stopper can only
be operated when the back
door is fully open.
When closing the back door,
check that the back door stop-
per is unlocked.