2015 LEXUS RC350 door lock

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RC350/RCF_U (OM24636U)3-1. Key information
The following keys are provided with the vehicle.
Electronic keys
• Operating the smart access systemwith push-button start ( P. 1 4 6 )
• Operating the wireless remote con- trol function
Mechanical keys
Key number plate
Card key (electronic key) (if
equipped)
Operating the smart access system with
push-button start ( P. 1 4 6 )
Locks the doors ( P. 1 3 5 )
Unlocks the doors ( P. 1 3 5 )
Opens the windows and moon roof
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( P. 1 3 5 )
Opens the trunk ( P. 1 4 1 )
Sounds the alarm ( P. 131)
*: This setting must be customized at your
Lexus dealer.
Keys
The keys
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2
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4
Wireless remote control
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2
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Operation of each component
RC350/RCF_U (OM24636U)3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
◆Smart access system with push-button start
Carry the electronic key to enable this function.
Grip the driver’s door handle to
unlock the door. Grip the passen-
ger’s door handle to unlock both
side doors.
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Make sure to touch the sensor on the
back of the handle.
The doors cannot be unlocked for 3
seconds after the doors are locked.
*: The door unlock settings can bechanged. ( P. 1 3 9 , 6 3 5 )
Touch the lock sensor (indentation on the side of the door handle) to lock
both side doors.
Check that the door is securely locked.
◆Wireless remote control
Locks both side doors
Check that the door is securely
locked.
Unlocks both side doors
Pressing the button unlocks the
driver’s door. Pressing the button
again within 5 seconds unlocks the
other door.
Press and hold to open the windows
and moon roof.
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*
: This setting must be customized at
your Lexus dealer.
Doors
Unlocking and locking the doors from the outside
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■Operation signals
A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors have been
locked/unlocked. (Locked: once; Unlocked: twice)
A buzzer sounds to indicate that the windows and moon roof are operating.
■Security feature
If a door is not opened within approximately 60 seconds after the vehicle is unlocked, the
security feature automatically locks the vehicle again.
■Welcome light illumination control
The side marker, parking, tail and license plat e lights automatically turn on at night when
the doors are unlocked using the entry functi on 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 surface of the door handle
■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
Locking the doors will set the alarm system. ( P. 7 8 )
■If the smart access system with push-butto n start or the wireless remote control does
not operate properly
Use the mechanical key and/or inside lock buttons to lock and unlock the doors.
(  P. 5 9 0 )
Replace the key battery with a new one if it is depleted. ( P. 5 0 7 )
Use your palm to touch the lock sensor.

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Operation of each component
RC350/RCF_U (OM24636U)
◆Door lock switchesLocks both side doors
Unlocks both side doors
◆Inside lock buttonsLocks the door
Unlocks the door
Both side 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.
The door cannot be locked if the engine switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION
ON mode, or the electronic ke y is left inside the vehicle. However, the key may not be
detected correctly and the door may be locked.
Unlocking and locking the doors from the inside
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2
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Locking the doors from the outside without a key
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The following functions can be set or canceled:
For instructions on customizing, refer to P. 635.
Automatic door locking and unlocking systems
FunctionOperation
Speed linked door locking function
Both side doors are automatically locked
when vehicle speed is approximately
12 mph (20 km/h) or higher.
Shift position linked door locking functionBoth side doors are automatically locked
when the shift lever is shifted to a position
other than P.
Shift position linked door unlocking func-
tionBoth side doors are automatically
unlocked when the shif t lever is shifted to
P.
Driver's door linked door unlocking func-
tionBoth side doors are automatically
unlocked when driver’s door is opened.

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Operation of each component
RC350/RCF_U (OM24636U)
■Side window open/close function linked to door operation
When a door is opened, its window opens slightly. When a door is closed, its window
closes completely.
■Switching the door unlock function
It is possible to set which doors the entry function unlocks using the wireless remote con-
trol.
Turn the engine switch off.
When the indicator light on the key su rface is not on, press and hold , or
for approximately 5 seconds while pressing and holding .
The setting changes each time an operatio n is performed, as shown below. (When
changing the setting continuously, release the buttons, wait for at least 5 seconds, and
repeat step .)
To prevent unintended triggering of the alarm, unlock the doors using the wireless
remote control and open and close a door once after the settings have been changed. (If
a door is not opened within 60 seconds af ter is pressed, the doors will be locked
again and the alarm will automatically be set.)
In a case that the alarm is triggered, immediately stop the alarm. ( P. 7 8 )
■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 unlocked with the mechanical key. (P. 5 9 0 )
■Conditions affecting the operation of the sm art access system with push-button start
or wireless remote control
 P. 1 4 8
■Customization
Settings (e.g. unlocking function using a key) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P. 6 3 5 )
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Multi-information
displayUnlocking functionBeep
Holding the driver’s door handle
unlocks only the driver’s door.
Exterior: Beeps 3 times
Interior: Pings once
Holding the passenger’s door
handle unlocks both side doors.
Holding either door handle
unlocks both side doors.Exterior: Beeps twice
Interior: Pings once

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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 open ing and an occupant being thrown out of the
vehicle, resulting in death or serious injury.
●Ensure that both side doors are properly closed and locked.
●Do not pull the inside handle of the doors while driving.
The doors may be opened even if the insi de lock buttons are in locked position.
■Side window open/close function linked to door operation
Do not hold the upper edge of the side window when you close the door. Otherwise,
your fingers or hand may be caught in the window.

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Operation of each component
RC350/RCF_U (OM24636U)
Press the opener switch.
◆Smart access system with push-button start
While carrying the electronic key,
press the button on the trunk lid.
When both side doors are unlocked
using one of the following methods,
the trunk can be opened without the
electronic key: •Entry function
•Wireless remote control
• Door lock switches
• Automatic door unlocking system
• Mechanical key
◆Wireless remote control
Press and hold the switch.
A buzzer sounds.
Tr u n k
The trunk can be opened using the trunk opener, entry function or wireless
remote control.
Opening the trunk from inside the vehicle
Opening the trunk from outside the vehicle