2016 LEXUS IS250 key

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
nIf the electronic key battery is discharged
The following symptoms may occur.
lThe smart access system with push-button start and wireless remote control will
not function properly.
lThe operational range is reduced.
nUse a CR1632 lithium battery
lBatteries can be purchased at your Lexus dealer, jewelers, or camera stores.
lReplace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by a Lexus dealer.
lDispose of used batteries according to the local laws.
nWhen the card key battery needs to be replaced (if equipped)
The battery for the card key is available only at Lexus dealers. Your Lexus dealer
can replace the battery for you.
CAUTION
nRemoved battery and other parts
Keep away from children.
These parts are small and if swallowed by a child they can cause choking.
NOTICE
nFor normal operation after replacing the battery
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidents.
lAlways work with dry hands.
Moisture may cause the battery to rust.
lDo not touch or move any other components inside the remote control.
lDo not bend either of the battery terminals.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Follow the correction procedures.
After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem, check
that the warning light turns off.
Interior
buzzer Exterior
buzzer
Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetailsCorrection
procedure
Once⎯

(Comes on for 10 seconds.)
(Flashing)
Indicates that an
attempt was made
to start the engine
without the elec-
tronic key being
present, or the
electronic key was
not functioning
normally.
Start the engine
with the elec-
tronic key
present.*
Once

3 times
(Flashing)
Indicates that a
door other than
the driver’s door
has been opened
or closed with the
“ENGINE START
STOP” switch in
any mode other
than OFF and the
electronic key
outside of the
detection area.
Confirm the loca-
tion of the elec-
tronic key.

5

When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Interior
buzzer Exterior
buzzer
Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetailsCorrection
procedure
Once

3 times
(Vehicles with an auto-
matic transmission)
(Flashing)
Indicates that the
driver’s door has
been opened or
closed with the
shift lever in P, the
“ENGINE START
STOP” switch in
any mode other
than OFF and the
electronic key
outside of the
detection area.
Tu r n t h e
“ENGINE START
STOP” switch
OFF or confirm
the location of the
electronic key.
Once

Con-
tinuous
(Displayed alternately)
(Vehicles with an auto-
matic transmission)
(Flashing)
Indicates that the
driver’s door has
been opened or
closed (with the
shift lever out of in
P, the “ENGINE
START STOP”
switch in any
mode other than
OFF and the elec-
tronic key outside
of the detection
area).

5

When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
*: If the engine does not start when the electronic key is inside the vehicle, the
electronic key battery may be depleted or there may be difficulties receiving the
signal from the key. (→P. 2 8 )
Interior
buzzer Exterior
buzzer
Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetailsCorrection
procedure
Once⎯
(Vehicles with an auto-
matic transmission)
Indicates that the
electronic key
does not operate
properly.
→P. 4 1 8
⎯⎯
(Vehicles with an auto-
matic transmission)
Once⎯
(Vehicles with a manual
transmission)
Indicates that the
electronic key
does not operate
properly.
→P. 4 1 8
⎯⎯
(Vehicles with a manual
transmission)

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If you lose your keys
New genuine Lexus keys can be made by your Lexus dealer using the other
key and the key number stamped on your key number plate.

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the electronic key does not operate properly
Locking and unlocking the doors, unlocking the trunk and key linked functions
Doors
Remove the cover on the driver’s
door handle using the mechanical
key (→P. 21) in order to perform
the following operations.
Locks all doors
Closes the windows/moon roof
(turn and hold)
Unlocks the door
Turning the key rearward unlocks
the driver's door. Turning the key
once again unlocks the other
doors.
Opens the windows/moon roof
(turn and hold)
Return the cover to the original
position after use.
If communication between the electronic key and vehicle is interrupted
(→P. 28) or the electronic key cannot be used because the battery is
depleted, the smart access system with push-button start and wireless
remote control cannot be used. In such cases, the doors and trunk can be
opened or the engine can be started by following the procedure below.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Tr u n k
Turn the mechanical key clock-
wise to open.
Changing “ENGINE START STOP” switch modes and starting the engine
Automatic transmission
Shift the shift lever to P and apply the brakes.
Touch the Lexus emblem side of
the electronic key to the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch.
An alarm will sound to indicate that
the start function cannot detect the
electronic key that is touched to
the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch if any of the doors is opened
and closed while the key is touched
to the switch.
STEP1
STEP2

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
To change “ENGINE START STOP” switch modes: Within 10
seconds of the buzzer sounding, release the brake pedal and
press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch. Modes can be
changed each time the switch is pressed.
(→P. 1 2 6 )
To start the engine: Press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch
within 10 seconds after the buzzer sounds, keeping the brake
pedal depressed.
Manual transmission
Shift the shift lever to N and depress the clutch pedal.
Touch the Lexus emblem side of
the electronic key to the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch.
An alarm will sound to indicate that
the start function cannot detect the
electronic key that is touched to
the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch if any of the doors is opened
and closed while the key is touched
to the switch.
STEP3
STEP1
STEP2