2012 Lexus IS F key

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5-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers............... 454
If your vehicle needs to be towed ...................................... 455
If you think something is wrong ....................................... 461
Fuel pump shut off system ..................................... 462 5-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ................................. 463
If a warning message is displayed................................ 473
If you have a flat tire............... 487
If the engine will not start .... 496
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ........................ 497
If you lose your keys .............. 498
If the electronic key does not operate properly.......... 499
If the vehicle battery is discharged ............................ 502
If your vehicle overheats ..... 505
If the vehicle becomes stuck........................................ 508
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ............................ 509

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Follow the correction procedures.After taking the specified steps to co rrect the suspected problem, check
that the warning light turns off.
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Once
(Comes on for 10 sec- onds.)
Indicates that an
attempt was
made to start the
engine without
the electronic
key being
present, or the
electronic key
was not function-
ing normally.
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
START STOP”
switch in any
mode other than
OFF and the
electronic key
has been taken
out of the detec-
tion area.
Confirm the loca-
tion of the elec-
tronic key.

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Once3 times
Indicates that the
driver’s door has
been opened and
closed with the
shift lever in P, the
“ENGINE START
STOP” switch in
any mode other
than OFF and the
electronic key
has been taken
out of the detec-
tion area.
Tu r n t h e
“ENGINE START
STOP” switch
OFF or confirm
the location of the
electronic key.
Con-
tinuousCon-
tinuous
(Displayed alternately)(Flashing)
Indicates that the
driver’s door has
been opened and
closed with the
shift lever out of
in P, the
“ENGINE START
STOP” switch in
any mode other
than OFF and the
electronic key
has been taken
out of the detec-
tion area.
• Shift the shift lever to P.
•Confirm the location of the
electronic key.
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Once(Comes on for 10 sec-onds.)
(Flashing)
Indicates that the
key battery is low.Replace the bat-
tery. ( P. 4 2 9 )

Indicates that the
“ENGINE START
STOP” switch has
been turned
twice to ACCES-
SORY mode
without starting
the engine when
a closed door is
opened.
Press the
“ENGINE START
STOP” switch
while applying the
brakes.

(Flashing)
Indicates that the
steering lock has
not released
within 3 seconds
of pressing the
“ENGINE START
STOP” switch.Press the
“ENGINE START
STOP” switch
again while turn-
ing the steering
wheel with the
brake pedal
depressed.
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*: If the engine does not start when the electronic key is inside the vehicle, theelectronic key battery may be depleted or there may be difficulties receiving the
signal from the key. ( P. 3 6 )
OnceIndicates that the
electronic key
does not operate
properly.
P. 5 0 0
Once
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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. (
P. 2 8 )

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the electronic key does not operate properly
Locking and unlocking the doors, unlocking the trunk and key linked functions
Use the mechanical key built in to the electronic keys to operate the
doors. (P. 2 9 )
Doors Remove the cover on the driver’s
door handle.
Locks all the doors
Closes the windows/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/moon roof
(turn and hold)
If communication between the electron ic key and vehicle is interrupted
(  P. 36) or the electronic key cannot be used because the battery is
depleted, the smart access system with push-button start and wireless
remote control cannot be used. In su ch cases, the doors and trunk 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
After the operation is completed,
reinstall the cover.
Hook the upper claw of the cover
onto the upper catch on the vehi-
cle side, and then push on the
lower side of the cover.
Make sure that the lower claw of
the cover is securely fastened to
the lower catch on the vehicle side.
If the cover is not securely
attached, it may fall off while driv-
ing.
Tr u n k
Turn the mechanical key clock-
wise to open.
Changing “ENGINE START STOP” switch modes and starting the engine
Shift the shift lever to P and apply the brakes.
STEP3
STEP1