2014 LEXUS RX270 alarm

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Canceling the intrusion sensor and tilt sensor
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch off and press the intrusion
sensor and tilt sensor cancel
switch.
A message will be shown on the
multi-information display in the
instrument cluster.
The intrusion sensor and tilt sensor
will revert to on each time the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch is
turned to IGNITION ON mode.
■System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type alarm system.
■Items to check before locking the vehicle
To prevent unexpected triggering of the alarm and vehicle theft, make sure of the
following:
●Nobody is in the vehicle.
●The windows and moon roof are closed before the alarm is set.
●No valuables or other personal items are left in the vehicle.
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Before driving
RX350/270_EE
■Triggering of the alarm
The alarm may be triggered in the following situations:
(Stopping the alarm deactivates the alarm system.)
■Alarm-operated door lock
●When the alarm is operating, the doors are locked automatically to prevent
intruders.
●Do not leave the key inside the vehicle when the alarm is operating, and make
sure the key is not inside the vehicle when recharging or replacing the battery.
●The doors are unlocked using the
mechanical key.
●A person inside the vehicle opens a door
or the hood.
●The battery is disconnected.
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■Canceling and automatic re-enabling of the intrusion sensor and tilt sensor
●The alarm will still be set even when the intrusion sensor and tilt sensor are can-
celed.
●After the intrusion sensor and tilt sensor are canceled, pressing the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch or unlocking the doors using the entry function, wireless
remote control or mechanical key will re-enable the intrusion sensor and tilt
sensor.
●When the alarm system is set again, the intrusion sensor and tilt sensor will be
set.
■Intrusion sensor considerations
The sensor may trigger the alarm in the following situations:
●Persons or pets are in the vehicle.
●A window or the moon roof is open.
In this case, the sensor may detect the
following:
• Wind or the movement of objects
such as leaves and insects inside the
vehicle
• Ultrasonic waves emitted from
devices such as the intrusion sensors
of other vehicles
• The movement of people outside the
vehicle
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Before driving
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●The vehicle is inside an automatic or high-pressure car wash.
●The vehicle experiences impacts, such as hail, lightning strikes, and other kinds
of repeated impacts or vibrations.
■Tilt sensor detection considerations
The sensor may trigger the alarm in the following situations:
●The vehicle is transported by a ferry, trailer, train, etc.
●The vehicle is parked in a parking garage.
●The vehicle is inside a car wash that moves the vehicle.
●Any of the tires loses air pressure.
●The vehicle is jacked up.
●An earthquake occurs or the road caves in.
●Cargo is loaded onto or unloaded from a roof luggage carrier.
●Unstable items, such as dangling acces-
sories or clothes hanging on the coat
hooks, are in the vehicle.
●The vehicle is parked in a place where
extreme vibrations or noises occur, such
as in a parking garage.
●Ice or snow is removed from the vehicle,
causing the vehicle to receive repeated
impacts or vibrations.
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2-4. Using other driving systems
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When driving
RX350/270_EE
CAUTION
■Limitations of the pre-crash safety system
Do not overly rely on the pre-crash safety system. Always drive safely, taking care to
observe your surroundings and checking for any obstacles or other road hazards.
Failure to do so may cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
■Cautions regarding the assist contents of the system
By means of alarms and brake control, the pre-crash safety system is intended to
assist the driver in avoiding collisions through the process of LOOK-JUDGE-ACT.
There are limits to the degree of assistance the system can provide, so please keep
in mind the following important points.
●Assisting the driver in watching the road
The pre-crash safety system is only able to detect obstacles directly in front of the
vehicle, and only within a limited range. It is not a mechanism that allows careless
or inattentive driving, and it is not a system that can assist the driver in low-visibil-
ity conditions. It is still necessary for the driver to pay close attention to the vehi-
cle’s surroundings.
●Assisting the driver in making correct judgment
When attempting to estimate the possibility of a collision, the only data available
to the pre-crash safety system is that from obstacles it has detected directly in
front of the vehicle. Therefore, it is absolutely necessary for the driver to remain
vigilant and to determine whether or not there is a possibility of collision in any
given situation.
●Assisting the driver in taking action
The pre-crash safety system’s braking assist feature is designed to help reduce
the severity of a collision, and so only acts when the system has judged that a col-
lision is unavoidable. This system by itself is not capable of automatically avoiding
a collision or bringing the vehicle to a stop safely. For this reason, when encoun-
tering a dangerous situation the driver must take direct and immediate action in
order to ensure the safety of all involved.
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3-2. Using the audio system
RX350/270_EE■Selecting a program type
Press .
Each time is pressed, the program type changes in the following order:
“NEWS”→“SPORTS”→“TALK”→“POP”→“CLASSICS”
■Traffic information
Press .
TP mode: The system automatically switches to traffic information
when a broadcast with a traffic information signal is
received.
The station returns to the previous one when the traffic informa-
tion ends.
TA mode: Traffic information can be heard only when a signal is
received. The system switches to mute mode when a signal
is not received. In CD or MP3/WMA mode, the system
automatically switches to traffic information when a signal is
received.
The audio system returns to mute, CD or MP3/WMA mode
when the traffic information ends.
Audio system mode changes as follows each time is pressed:
FM modes: “TP”→“TA”→off
Modes other than radio modes: “TA”→off
■Emergency broadcast reception mode
“ALARM” appears in the display in the event that an emergency
broadcast is received, and the emergency broadcast is aired.
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
RX350/270_EE
If the electronic key does not operate properly
Locking and unlocking the side doors and key linked functions
Use the mechanical key (→P. 2 7 )
in order to perform the following
operations (driver’s door only):
Locks all the doors
Closes the windows and moon
roof (turn and hold)
Unlocks all the doors
For some models:
An alarm will sound if the alarm is
set. (→P. 122)
Opens the windows and moon
roof (turn and hold)
If communication between the electronic key and vehicle is interrupted
(→P. 37) or the electronic key cannot be used because the battery is
depleted, the smart entry & start system and wireless remote control can-
not be used. In such cases, the doors can be opened and the engine can be
started by following the procedure below.
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
RX350/270_EE
Starting the engine
Ensure that the shift lever is in P and depress the brake pedal.
Touch the Lexus emblem side of
the electronic key to the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch.
If any of the doors is opened or
closed after the key is being
touched to the switch, an alarm will
sound to indicate that the start
function cannot detect the elec-
tronic key.
Press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch within 10 seconds of
the buzzer sounding, keeping the brake pedal depressed.
In the event that the “ENGINE START STOP” switch still cannot be oper-
ated, contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped professional.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
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