2013 Lexus CT200h door lock

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Operation of each component
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Operation signals
Doors:
The emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors have been locked/
unlocked. (Locked: Once; Unlocked: Twice)
Windows:
A buzzer sounds to indicate that the windows are opening.
Security feature
If a door is not opened within approximately 30 seconds after the vehicle is
unlocked, the security feature automatically locks the vehicle again.
Welcome light illumination control
The front position, tail and license plate lights automatically turn on at night
when the doors are unlocked using the entry function or wireless remote control
if the light switch is in the “AUTO” position.
When the door cannot be locked by the lock sensor on the upper part of the door
handle (vehicles with entry function)
Door lock buzzer
If an attempt to lock the doors is made when a door is not fully closed, a buzzer
sounds continuously for 5 seconds. Fully close the door to stop the buzzer, and
lock the vehicle once more.
Setting the alarm (if equipped)
Locking the doors will set the alarm system. (P. 93)
If the smart entry & start system or the wireless remote control does not operate
properly
Use the mechanical key to lock and unlock the doors. (P. 621)
Replace the key battery with a new one if it is depleted. (P. 530) If the door will not lock even when the top-
side sensor area is touched, try touching
both the topside and underside sensor areas
at the same time.

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WA R N I N G
When closing the windows using wireless remote control
Observe the following precautions. Failing to do so may result in death or seri-
ous 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 is being operated.
To prevent inadvertent power windows 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 func-
tion intentionally.
The jam protection function may not work if something gets caught just
before the window fully closes.

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Operation of each component
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Door lock switch
Locks all the doors
Unlocks all the doors
Inside lock buttons
Locks the door
Unlocks the door
The front doors can be opened by
pulling the inside handle even if
the lock buttons are in the lock
position.
Move the inside lock button to the lock position.
Close the door while pulling the door handle.
The door cannot be locked if the power switch is in ACCESSORY or ON
mode, or the electronic key is left inside the vehicle.
The key may not be detected correctly and the door may be locked.
Locking and unlocking the doors from the inside
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Locking the front doors from the outside without a key
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The door cannot be opened from
inside the vehicle when the lock is
set.
Unlock
Lock
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.
The following functions can be set or canceled:
For instructions on customizing, refer to P. 650.
Rear door child-protector lock
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Automatic door locking and unlocking systems
FunctionOperation
Speed linked door locking function
All doors are automatically locked
when vehicle speed is approximately
20 km/h (12 mph) or higher.
Shift position linked door locking
functionAll doors are automatically locked
when shifting the shift position to any
positions other than P.
Shift position linked door unlocking
functionAll doors are automatically unlocked
when shifting the shift position to P.
Driver’s door linked door unlocking
functionAll doors are automatically unlocked
when driver’s door is opened.

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Operation of each component
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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. 621)
If a wrong key is used
The key cylinder rotates freely to isolate inside mechanism.
Customization
Settings (e.g. unlocking function using a key) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P. 650)
WA R N I N G
To prevent an accident
Observe the following precautions while driving the vehicle.
Failure to do so may result in a door opening and an occupant falling out,
resulting in death or serious injury.
Ensure that all doors are properly closed.
Do not pull the inside handle of the doors while driving.
Be especially careful for the front doors, as the door 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
seats.
When opening or closing a door
Check the surroundings of the vehicle such as whether the vehicle is on an
incline, whether there is enough space for a door to open and whether a strong
wind is blowing. When opening or closing the door, hold the door handle
tightly to prepare for any unpredictable movement.

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Back door
Smart entry & start system (vehicles with entry function)
Carry the electronic key to enable this function.
Locks all the doors
Unlocks all the doors
The doors cannot be unlocked for
3 seconds after the doors are
locked.
Wireless remote control
P. 1 2 6
Door lock switch
P. 1 3 5
The back door can be locked/unlocked and opened by the following pro-
cedures.
Locking and unlocking the back door
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Operation of each component
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Raise the back door while pushing
up the back door opener switch.
Lower the back door using the back
door handle, and make sure to push
the back door down from the out-
side to close it.
Luggage compartment light
The luggage compartment light turns on when the back door is opened with the
luggage compartment light switch on.
Opening the back door from outside the vehicle
When closing the back door
Off
On
When the power switch is turned off, the
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If the back door opener is inoperative
The back door can be unlocked from the inside.
Lift the center deck board and remove the
cover (if equipped), and then push up the
lever in the hole.
WA R N I N G
Caution while driving
Keep the back door closed while driving.
If the back door is left open, it may hit near-by objects while driving or lug-
gage may be unexpectedly thrown out, causing an accident.
In addition, exhaust gases may enter the vehicle, causing death or a serious
health hazard. Make sure to close the back door before driving.
Before driving the vehicle, make sure that the back door is fully closed. If the
back door is not fully closed, it may open unexpectedly while driving, causing
an accident.
Never let anyone sit in the luggage compartment. In the event of sudden brak-
ing, sudden swerving 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 play in the luggage compartment.
If a child is accidentally locked in the luggage compartment, they could have
heat exhaustion or other injuries.
Do not allow a child to open or close the back door.
Doing so may cause the back door to move unexpectedly, or cause the child’s
hands, head, or neck to be caught by the closing back door.