2012 Lexus IS250C key

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
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Before driving
*: Vehicles with an automatic transmission only
If the electronic key is removed from the vehicle without any of the doors being
opened, such as through the open retractable hardtop, these warning functions
may not operate properly.
■If the smart access system with push-button start does not operate properly
●Locking and unlocking the doors and trunk: Use the mechanical key.
( P. 5 3 3 )
●Starting the engine: P. 5 3 5
■When the electronic key battery is fully depleted
P. 4 5 6
■Customization that can be configured at Lexus dealer
It is possible to deactivate the operation signals of the system, such as the emer-
gency flashers. (Customizable features P. 5 9 5 )
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-
ously
*
Tried to open the door and
exit the vehicle without shift-
ing the shift lever to P
Shift the shift lever to P.
Interior alarm pings
continuously
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 door is open
Close the driver's door.

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
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Before driving
■Pa n i c m o d e
■Electronic key battery depletion
P. 3 8
■Security feature
P. 4 0
■When the electronic key battery is fully depleted
P. 4 5 6
■Conditions affecting operation
P. 3 6
■Customization that can be configured at Lexus dealer
Settings (e.g. trunk unlocking function) can be changed.
(Customizable features  P. 5 9 5 )
When is pushed for longer than about
one second, an alarm will sound for about 60
seconds and the vehicle lights will flash to
deter any person from trying to break into or
damage your vehicle.
To stop the alarm, push any button on the
wireless remote control.

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
Locking the doors from the outside without a keyThe 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 electr onic key, the key may not be detected
correctly and the door may be locked.
Automatic door locking and unlocking systems
The following functions can be set or cancelled:
*: Vehicles with an automatic transmission only
FunctionOperation
Shift position linked door
locking function
*
Shifting the shift lever out of P when the engine
is running locks both side doors.
Shift position linked door
unlocking function
*
Shifting the shift lever to P when the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON
mode unlocks both side doors.
Speed linked door locking
functionBoth side doors are locked when the vehicle
speed is approximately 12 mph (20 km/h) or
higher.
Driver's door linked door
unlocking function
Both side doors are unlocked when the driver's
door is opened within approximately 45 seconds
after turning the “ENGINE START STOP” switch
OFF.

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
■Side window open/close function linked to door operation
When a door is opened, its window opens slightly. When a door is closed, its win-
dow closes completely.
■Impact detection door lock release system
In the event that the vehicle is subject to a strong impact, both side 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. 5 3 3 )
■Customization that can be configured at Lexus dealer
Settings (e.g. unlocking function using a key) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 5 9 5 )
CAUTION
■To prevent an accident
Observe the following precautions while driving the vehicle.
Failing to do so may result in a door open ing and an occupant falling out, resulting in
death or serious injury.
●Always use a seat belt.
●Always lock both side doors.
●Ensure that both side 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.

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
■Tr u n k l i g h t
When the trunk light switch is set to on, the trunk light turns on when the trunk is
opened.
■Tr u n k h a n d l e
■Internal trunk release lever
■Using the mechanical key
The trunk can be also opened using the mechanical key. ( P. 5 3 3 )
■When the retractable hardtop is operating
The trunk lid cannot be opened. Wait until the retractable hardtop is fully opened or
closed before opening the trunk lid.
On
Off
Use the trunk handle when closing the trunk.
The trunk lid can be open ed by pulling on the
glow-in-the-dark lever located on the inside
of the trunk lid.
The lever will continue to glow for some time
after the trunk lid is closed.

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
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Before driving
■Which key to the vehicle is to leave with a parking attendant after disabling the
trunk opener main switch
P. 3 0
CAUTION
■Caution while driving
●Keep the trunk lid closed while driving.
If the trunk lid is left open, it may hit near-by objects while driving or luggage in
the trunk may be unexpectedly th rown out, causing an accident.
In addition, exhaust gases may enter th e vehicle, causing death or a serious
health hazard. Make sure to clos e the trunk lid before driving.
●Before driving the vehicle, make sure that the trunk lid is fully closed. If the trunk
lid is not fully closed, it may open unexpe ctedly while driving, causing an accident.
●Never let anyone sit in the trunk. In the ev ent of sudden braking or a collision, they
are susceptible to death or serious injury.
■When children are in the vehicle
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
●Do not allow children to enter the trunk.
If a child is accidentally locked in the trunk, they could overheat or suffocate.
●Do not allow a child to open or close the trunk lid.
Doing so may cause the trunk lid to oper ate unexpectedly, or cause the child’s
hands, head, or neck to be caught by the closing trunk lid.

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
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Before driving
Using the door lock switch
Carry only the key (including the card key
) to which you want to link
the driving position. If 2 or more keys are in the vehicle, the driving
position cannot be linked properly.
Close the driver's door and turn the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch OFF. While pressing the desired button
(“1”, “2” or “3”), press the lock or
unlock side on the driver’s door
lock switch until the signal beeps.
The driving position is recalled
when the driver's door is unlocked
using the entry function or wireless
remote control and the driver's
door is opened.
: If equipped
STEP1
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1-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system
■System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type engine immobilizer system.
■Conditions that may cause the system to malfunction
●If the grip portion of the key is in contact with a metallic object
●If the key is in close proximity to or touching a key to the security system (key
with a built-in transponder chip) of another vehicle
The vehicle's keys have built-in transponder chips that prevent the engine
from starting if the key has not been previously registered in the vehicle's
on-board computer.
Never leave the keys inside the vehicle when you leave the vehicle.
The indicator light flashes after
the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch has been turned OFF to
indicate that the system is oper-
ating.
The indicator light stops flashing
after the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch has been turned
to ACCESSORY or IGNITION
ON mode to indicate that the
system has been canceled.