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■Electronic key battery depletion
●The standard battery life is 1 to 2 years.
●If the battery becomes low, an alarm will sound in the cabin when the engine
stops. (→P. 6 5 6 )
●As the electronic key always receives radio waves, the battery will become
depleted even if the electronic key is not used. The following symptoms indicate
that the electronic key battery may be depleted. Replace the battery when neces-
sary. ( →P. 5 8 4 )
• The smart access system with push-button start or the wireless remote control does not operate.
• The detection area becomes smaller.
• The LED indicator on the key surface does not turn on.
●To avoid serious deterioration, do not leave the electronic key within 3 ft. (1 m) of
the following electrical appliances that produce a magnetic field:
•TVs
• Personal computers
• Cellular phones, cordless phones and battery chargers
• Recharging cellular phones or cordless phones
• Table lamps
• Induction cookers
■When the electronic key battery is fully depleted
→ P. 5 8 4
■Customization
Settings (e. g. smart access system with push-button start) can be changed.
(Customizable features: → P. 7 3 0 )
■If the smart access system with push-button start has been deactivated in a cus-
tomized setting
●Locking and unlocking the doors and opening the trunk:
Use the wireless remote control or mechanical key. ( →P. 141, 677)
●Starting the engine and changing “START STOP ENGINE”
<“POWER”> switch modes: →P. 6 7 8
●Stopping the engine : ( →P. 206, 213)

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■Certification for the smart access system with push-button start
XFor vehicles sold in the U.S.A., Hawaii, Guam and Puerto Rico
XFor vehicles sold in Canada

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CAUTION
■Caution regarding interference with electronic devices
●People with implantable cardiac pacemakers, cardiac resynchronization therapy-
pacemakers or implantable cardioverter defibrillators should keep away from the
smart access system with push-button start antennas. (→P. 1 2 9 )
The radio waves may affect the operation of such devices. If necessary, the entry
function can be disabled. Ask your Lexus dealer for details, such as the frequency
of radio waves and timing of the emitted radio waves. Then, consult your doctor
to see if you should disable the entry function.
●Users of any electrical medical device other than implantable cardiac pacemak-
ers, cardiac resynchronization therapy-pacemakers or implantable cardioverter
defibrillators should consult the manufacturer of the device for information about
its operation under the influence of radio waves.
Radio waves could have unexpected effects on the operation of such medical
devices.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details on disabling the entry function.

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Wireless remote control
The wireless remote control can be used to lock and unlock the vehicle.
Locks all the doors
Check that the door is securely
locked.
Unlocks all the doors
Pressing the button unlocks the
driver’s door. Pressing the button
again within 5 seconds unlocks the
other doors.
Opens the windows and moon
roof (press and hold)
*
Opens the trunk
(press and hold)
If the vehicle is equipped with a power
trunk opener and closer, the trunk lid
automatically opens fully.
Sounds the alarm
(press and hold) ( →P. 142)
*: This setting must be customized at
your Lexus dealer.
Function summary
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■Operation signals
Doors:
A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors have
been locked/unlocked. (Locked: once; Unlocked: twice)
Tr u n k :
A buzzer sounds to indicate that the trunk has been opened.
Windows and moon roof:
A buzzer sounds to indicate that the windows and moon roof are operating.
■Welcome light illumination control
→P. 1 2 7
■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 cl ose the door to stop the buzzer, and lock
the vehicle once more.
■Pa ni c m o d e
■Security feature
→ P. 1 2 7
■Alarm
Using the wireless remote control to lock the doors will set the alarm system.
(→ P. 8 8 )
■Conditions affecting operation
→P. 1 3 4
■If the wireless remote control does not operate properly
Locking and unlocking the doors and opening the trunk: Use the mechanical key.
(→ P. 677)
When is pressed for longer than about
one second, an alarm will sound intermittently
and the vehicle lights will flash to deter any
person from trying to break into or damage
your vehicle.
To stop the alarm, press any button on the
electronic key.

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■Electronic key battery depletion
→P. 1 3 8
■When the electronic key battery is fully depleted
→P. 5 8 4
■Confirmation of the registered key number
The number of keys already registered to the vehicle can be confirmed. Ask your
Lexus dealer for details.
■Customization
Settings (e.g. wireless remote control system) can be changed.
(Customizable features: → P. 7 3 0 )
CAUTION
■When using the wireless remote control and operating the power windows and
moon roof
Operate the power window or moon roof after checking to make sure that there is
no possibility of any passenger having any of their body parts caught in the window
or moon roof. Also, do not allow children to operate the wireless remote control. It
is possible for children and other passengers to get caught in power window and
moon roof.

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Doors
The vehicle can be locked and unlocked using the entry function, wireless
remote control or door lock switches.
◆Entry function
→P. 1 2 7
◆Wireless remote control
→P. 1 4 1
◆Door lock switch
Locks all the doors
Unlocks all the doors
◆Inside lock buttonsLocks 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 posi-
tion.
Unlocking and locking the doors
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Move the inside lock button to the lock position.
Close the door.
The door cannot be locked if the “START STOP ENGINE” <“POWER”>
switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode, or the elec-
tronic key is left inside the vehicle.
The key may not be detected correctly and the door may be locked.
The door cannot be opened from
inside the vehicle when the lock is
set.
Unlock
Lock
These locks can be set to prevent chil-
dren from opening the rear doors.
Push down on each rear door switch
to lock both rear doors.
Locking the front doors from the outside without a key
Rear door child-protector lock
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