2012 Lexus LFA key

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Before driving
Doors
The vehicle can be locked and unlocked using the key, wireless remote con-
trol or door lock switch.
■Key
Turning the key operates the doors as follows:
Locks both side doors
Closes the windows (turn and
hold)*
Unlocks both side doors
Turning the key unlocks the driver’s
door. Turning the key again unlocks
the other door.
Opens the windows (turn and
hold)*
*: This setting must be customized atyour Lexus dealer.
■ Wireless remote control
 P. 2 2
■ Door lock switch
Locks both side doors
Pulling on the inside door lever will
open the door even when the door
is locked.
Unlocks both side doors
The unlock indicator will come on
when the doors are unlocked.Unlock indicator

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Before driving
■Door unlock indicator
This indicator turns off when the doors are locked or 30 seconds after the ignition
switch is turned to the “LOCK” position.
■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.
■If a wrong key is used
The key cylinder rotates freely to isolate the inside mechanism if a wrong key is
inserted into the key cyli nder and forcibly rotated.
■Customization that can be conf igured at your Lexus dealer
Settings (e.g. unlocking function using a key) can be changed.
(Customizable features  P. 383)
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 lever of the doors while driving.
The doors may be opened and the passengers are thrown out of the vehicle and it
may result in serious injury or death.
Be especially careful for both side doors, as the doors may be opened even if the
door lock switch is locked.
■When opening or closing the doors
Be careful not to get your fingers or na ils caught between the door handle and door
panel.

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
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Before driving
Seatback fold and returnTo enable easier loading and unloading of luggage, the seats can be
moved using the seatback fold and return switch. A buzzer will sound
once the seat starts moving. Fold
Press the switch to fold the seat-
back down and move the seat for-
ward.
Return
Press the switch to return the seat
to its former position.
Power easy access system*
When the driver enters and exits the vehicle, the driver's seat will auto-
matically perform the following operations: Exiting the vehicle: When the key
is removed from the ignition
switch, the driver’s seat will move
backward (auto away function).
Entering the vehicle: When the key
is inserted into the ignition switch,
the driver’s seat will move forward
(auto return function).
*: This setting must be customized at your Lexus dealer.

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1-4.Opening and closing the windows
Power windows
The power windows can be opened and closed using the following switches.
Closing
One-touch closing
*
Opening
One-touch opening
*
*: Pushing the switch in the opposite
direction will stop window travel
partway.
■The power windows can be operated when
The ignition switch is in the “ON” position.
■Door lock linked window operation
●The power windows can be opened or closed using the key. (P. 2 5 )
●The power windows can be opened using the wireless remote control. ( P. 2 2 )
■Operating the power windows after turning the ignition switch off
The power windows can be operated for ap proximately 45 seconds even after the
ignition switch is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position. They cannot, however,
be operated once either side door is opened.
■Jam protection function
If an object becomes caught between the window and the body, window travel is
stopped and the window is opened slightly.

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1-4. Opening and closing the windows
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Before driving
■When the power window does not close normally
If the jam protection function is operating abnormally and a window cannot be
closed, perform the following operations using the power window switch on the rel-
evant door.
●After stopping the vehicle, the window can be closed with the door closed by
holding the power window switch in the one-touch closing position while the
ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position.
●If the window still cannot be closed even by carrying out the operation
explained above, initialize the function by performing the following procedure.
Hold the power window switch in the one-touch closing position. Con-
tinue holding the switch for a further 6 seconds after the window has
closed.
Hold the power window switch in the one-touch opening position. Con-
tinue holding the switch for a further 2 seconds after the window has
opened completely.
Hold the power window switch in the one-touch closing position once
again. Continue holding the switch for a further 2 seconds after the win-
dow has closed.
If you release the switch while the window is moving, start again from the beginning.
If the window continues to close but then re-open slightly even after performing the
above procedure correctly, have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
■Customization that can be conf igured at your Lexus dealer
Settings of the linked key and wireless remote control operation can be changed.
(Customizable features  P. 383)
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Before driving
1-6.Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system
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.
■ Setting and canceling the engine immobilizer system
U.S.A.
The system will set after the key has been removed from the ignition
switch.
The system will be canceled when the registered key is inserted into the
ignition switch.
Canada
The indicator light flashes after the
key has been removed from the
ignition switch to indicate that the
system is operating.
The indicator light stops flashing
after the registered key has been
inserted into the ignition switch to
indicate that the system has been
canceled.
■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

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1-6. Theft deterrent system
Before driving
Alarm
The system sounds the alarm and flashes the lights when forcible entry is
detected.
■ Triggering of the alarm
The alarm is triggered in the following situations when the alarm is set:
●A locked door is unlocked or op ened in any way other than using
the wireless remote control or key.
● The hood or rear hatch is opened.
● The tilt sensor detects a change of vehicle inclination.
■ Setting the alarm system
Close the doors, rear hatch and
hood, and lock both side doors.
The system will be set automati-
cally after 30 seconds.
The indicator light changes from
being on to flashing when the sys-
tem is set.
■Deactivating or stopping the alarm
Do one of the following to deactivate or stop the alarm.
●Unlock the doors.
● Start the engine. (The alarm will be deactivated or stopped after a
few seconds.)

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1-6. Theft deterrent system
Tilt sensorThe tilt sensor detects changes in vehicle inclination, such as when the
vehicle is towed away.
This system is designed to deter and p revent vehicle theft but does not
guarantee absolute security against all tilts.
The tilt sensor can be canceled using the cancel switch.
Canceling the tilt sensor
Remove the key from the ignition
switch and press the tilt sensor
cancel switch in the glove box.
To set the alarm with the tilt sensor
disabled, the alarm must be set
within 5 minutes after canceling
the sensor.
The tilt sensor will revert to on each
time the ignition switch is turned to
the “ON” position.
To cancel the tilt sensor, perform the necessary procedure each time
canceling the sensors is desired.