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Battery-saving function
In the following circumstances, the entry function is disabled in order to
prevent the vehicle and electronic key batteries from discharging.
When the entry function has not been used for 30 days or more
When the electronic key has been left within approximately 1 m (3 ft.) of
the vehicle for 10 minutes or more
The system will resume operation when...
The vehicle is locked using the door handle lock switch.
The vehicle is locked/unlocked using the wireless remote control func-
tion.
(P. 52)
The vehicle is locked/unlocked using the mechanical key. (P. 458)
Electronic key battery depletion
The standard battery life is 1 to 2 years. (The card key battery life is
about a year and a half.)
If the battery becomes low, an alarm will sound in the cabin when the
engine stops. (P. 440)
The battery becomes depleted even if the electronic key is not used
because the key always receives radio waves. If the smart entry & start
system or the wireless remote control does not operate, or the detection
area becomes smaller, the battery may be depleted. Replace the battery
when necessary.
(P. 388)
To avoid serious deterioration, do not leave the electronic key within 1 m
(3 ft.) of the following electrical appliances that produce a magnetic
field.
•TVs
• Personal computers
• Cellular phones, cordless phones and battery chargers
• Recharging cellular phones or cordless phones
• Glass top ranges
• Table lamps
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To operate the system properly
Make sure to carry the electronic key when operating the system. Do not get
the electronic key too close to the vehicle when operating the system from
the outside of the vehicle.
Depending on the position and holding condition of the electronic key, the
key may not be detected correctly and the system may not operate properly.
(The alarm may go off accidentally, or the door lock prevention may not
function.)
Note for the entry function
Even when the electronic key is within the effective range (detection
areas), the system may not operate properly in the following cases.
• The electronic key is too close to the window or outside door handle,
near the ground, or in a high place when the doors are locked or
unlocked.
• The electronic key is near the ground or in a high place, or too close to
the rear bumper center when the trunk is unlocked.
• The electronic key is on the instrument panel, rear package tray or
floor, or in the glove box when the engine is started or “ENGINE
START STOP” switch modes are changed.
Do not leave the electronic key on top of the instrument panel or near the
door pockets when exiting the vehicle. Depending on the radio wave
reception conditions, it may be detected by the antenna outside the cabin
and the door will become lockable from the outside, possibly trapping
the electronic key inside the vehicle.
As long as the electronic key is within the effective range, the doors may
be locked or unlocked by anyone.
Even if the electronic key is not inside the vehicle, it may be possible to
start the engine if the electronic key is near the window.
The doors may unlock if a large amount of water splashes on the door
handle, such as in the rain or in a car wash. (The doors will automatically
be locked after approximately 30 seconds if the doors are not opened and
closed.)
Gripping the door handle when wearing a glove may not unlock the
door.
If the wireless remote control is used to lock the doors when the elec-
tronic key is near the vehicle, there is a possibility that the door may not
be unlocked by the entry function. (Use the wireless remote control to
unlock the doors.)
A sudden approach to the effective range or door handle operation may
prevent the doors from being unlocked. In this case, return the door han-
dle to the original position and check that the doors unlock before pulling
the door handle again.
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When the vehicle is not driven for extended periods
To prevent theft of the vehicle, do not leave the electronic key within 2 m (6
ft.) of the vehicle.
Security feature
If a door is not opened within approximately 30 seconds after the vehicle is
unlocked, the anti-theft system automatically locks the vehicle again.
Alarms and warning indicators
A combination of exterior and interior alarms as well as warnings displayed
on the multi-information display is used to prevent theft of the vehicle and
unforeseeable accidents resulting from erroneous operation. Take appropri-
ate measures in response to any warning indications on the multi-informa-
tion display. (P. 431)
The following table describes circumstances and correction procedures
when only alarms are sounded.
AlarmSituationCorrection procedure
Exterior alarm
sounds once for 2
seconds
Tried to lock the doors
using the entry function
while the electronic key is
still inside the passenger
compartmentRetrieve the electronic
key from the passen-
ger compartment and
lock the doors again.
Closed the trunk while the
electronic key is still
inside and all doors are
lockedRetrieve the electronic
key from the trunk
and close the trunk
lid.
Exterior alarm
sounds once for
Tried to exit the vehicle
with the electronic key and
lock the doors without first
tith“ENGINE
Turn the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch
OFF d l k th
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If the smart entry & start system does not operate properly
Locking and unlocking the doors and trunk: Use the mechanical key.
(P. 458)
Starting the engine:P. 4 6 0
When the electronic key battery is fully depleted
P. 3 8 8
Customization that can be configured at any authorized Lexus dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional
It is possible to deactivate the operation signals of the system.
(Customizable features P. 484)
AlarmSituationCorrection procedure
Exterior alarm
sounds once for
10 secondsTried to lock the vehicle
using the entry function
while a door is openClose all of the doors
and lock the doors
again.
Interior alarm
sounds continu-
ouslyTried to open the door and
exit the vehicle without
shifting the shift lever to PShift the shift lever to
P.
Interior alarm
pings continu-
ously
Switched to ACCESSORY
mode while the driver's
door is open (Opened the
driver's door when the
“ENGINE START STOP”
switch is in ACCESSORY
mode.)
Close the driver's
door.
Turned the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch
OFF while the driver's
Close the driver's
door
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Wireless remote control
Operation signals
Doors: 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.
Door lock buzzer
If a door is not fully closed, a buzzer sounds if an attempt to lock the door is
made. Fully close the door to stop the buzzer, and lock the vehicle once
more.
Alarm
Using the wireless remote control to lock the doors will set the alarm sys-
tem.
Electronic key battery depletion
P. 4 3
Security feature
P. 4 6
The wireless remote control can be used to lock and unlock the vehicle
and the trunk from outside the vehicle.
Locks all doors
Closes the windows and
moon roof (push and
hold)*
Unlocks all doors
Opens the windows and
moon roof (push and
hold)*
Unlocks the trunk
(push and hold)
*:This setting must be custom-
ized at any authorized Lexus
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When the electronic key battery is fully depleted
P. 3 8 8
Conditions affecting operation
P. 4 1
Customization that can be configured at any authorized Lexus dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional
Settings (e.g. trunk unlocking function) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 484)
Certification for wireless remote control
- Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manu-
facturer.
- Dispose of used batteries according to the local laws.
Hereby, DENSO CORPORATION declares that this 14AAC/14ABC/
13BZK is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant
provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
CAUTION
When closing the windows or moon roof using wireless remote control
Observe the following precautions.
Failing to do so may result in death or serious injury.
Check to make sure that all passengers do not have any part of their body
in a position where it could be caught when a window or moon roof is
being operated.
To prevent inadvertent power windows and moon roof operation, never let
a small child have and use the wireless remote control.
Jam protection function
Never try jamming any part of your body to activate the jam protection
function intentionally.
The jam protection function may not work if something gets caught just
before the window or moon roof fully closes.
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Locking the front doors from the outside without a key
Move the lock button to the lock position.
Close the door while pulling the door handle.
The door cannot be locked if the “ENGINE START STOP” switch
is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode, or the electronic key
is left inside the vehicle.
Depending on the position of the electronic key, 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 locks are set.
These locks can be set to pre-
vent children from opening the
rear doors. Push down on each
rear door switch to lock both
rear doors.
STEP1
STEP2
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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.
458)
Customization that can be configured at any authorized Lexus dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional
Settings (e.g. unlocking function using a key) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 484)
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.
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 may be thrown out of the
vehicle, resulting in death or serious injury.
Be especially careful for the front doors, as 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 rear
seat.