2016 LEXUS LS460L door lock

1863-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
The vehicle can be locked and unlocked using the entry function, wireless
remote control or door lock switches.
◆Entry function
 P. 153
◆Wireless remote control
 P. 177
◆Door lock switches
Locks all the doors
Unlocks all the doors
Doors
Unlocking and locking the doors
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Operation of each component
LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
◆Inside lock buttons
Locks the door
Unlocks the door
For Korea and other countries with
airbag manual on-off system
except South Africa: The front
doors can be opened by pulling the
inside handle even if the lock but-
tons are in the lock position.
Other than listed above: The
driver’s door can be opened by
pulling the inside handle even if the
lock button is in the lock position.
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1883-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
Except for Korea
Move the inside lock button to the lock position.
Close the door while pulling the door handle.
For Korea
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 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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Operation of each component
LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
The following functions can be set or canceled:
For instructions on customizing, refer to P. 667.
■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.
■ Door closer
In the event that a door is left slightly open, the door closer will automatically close it
to the fully closed position.
●The door closer will operate regardless of the engine switch mode.
●The door closer will not function if the door has been closed while pulling the inside
or outside door handle.
●The door can be opened by pulling the in side or outside door handle, even when
the door closer is operating (except when the lock button is in the lock position or
the child-protector lock is set).
●The motor sound may be heard for several s econds after the door closer closes the
door. This does not indicate a malfunction.
■Using the mechanical key
The doors can also be locked and unlocked with the mechanical key. ( P. 631)
■If a wrong key is used
The key cylinder rotates freely to isolate inside mechanism.
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 func-
tion
All doors are automatically locked
when shifting the shift lever to position
other than P.
Shift position linked door unlocking
function
All doors are automatically unlocked
when shifting the shift lever to P.
Driver’s door linked door unlocking
function
All doors are automatically unlocked
when driver’s door is opened.

1903-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
■Customization
Settings (e.g. unlocking function using a key) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 667)
CAUTION
■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 throwing out of the
vehicle, resulting in death or serious injury.
●Ensure that all doors are properly closed and locked.
●Do not pull the inside handle of the doors while driving.
For Korea and other countries with airbag manual on-off system except South
Africa
Be especially careful for the front doors, as the doors may be opened even if the
inside lock buttons are in locked position.
Other than listed above
Be especially careful for the driver’s door, as the door may be opened even if the
inside lock button is in locked position.
●Set the rear door child-protector locks when children are seated in the rear seats.
■ Door closer
In the event that a door is left slightly open, the door closer will automatically close
it to the fully closed position.
If the child-protector lock is set, the door closer will not stop during operation even
if an attempt is made to open the door from inside the vehicle. Be careful not to
catch fingers or anything else in the door. Failure to do so may result in serious
injury.
NOTICE
■ To prevent door closer malfunction
Do not frequently repeat opening and closing of doors, or apply excessive force to
a door while the door closer is operating.

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Operation of each component
LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
Press the opener switch.
The trunk lid automatically opens fully.
■Entry function
 P. 153
■Wireless remote control
 P. 177
Trunk
The trunk can be opened using the trunk opener, entry function or
wireless remote control.
The trunk can be closed using the trunk closer.
Opening the trunk from inside the vehicle
Opening the trunk from outside the vehicle

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LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
Pressing the switch closes the trunk
lid automatically. (A buzzer sounds.)
Pressing the switch while the trunk lid
is closing opens the trunk lid again.
Using the trunk grip, lower the trunk
without applying force to the side
and push the trunk down from the
outside to close it.
The trunk opener switch can be temporarily disabled to protect luggage
stored in the trunk against theft.
Turn the main switch in the glove
box off to disable the trunk opener.
On
Off
The trunk lid cannot be opened even
with the wireless remote control or the
entry function.
Trunk closer switch
When closing the trunk
Luggage security system
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Operation of each component
LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
■Trunk lid light/trunk light
The trunk lid light/trunk light turns on when the trunk is opened.
■Trunk easy closer
In the event that the trunk lid is left slightly open, the trunk easy closer will automati-
cally close it to the fully closed position.
■Function to prevent the trunk being locked with the electronic key inside (when all
the doors are locked)
Closing the trunk lid with the electronic key left inside the trunk will sound an alarm.
In this case, the trunk lid can be opened by pressing the button on the trunk lid.
■Overload protection function
The trunk lid will not operate when excessive load is present on the top of the trunk
lid.
■Fall-down protection function
While the trunk lid is opening automatically, applying excessive force to it will stop
the opening operation to prevent the trunk lid from rapidly falling down.
■Jam protection function
While the trunk lid is closing automatically, the trunk lid will stop closing and open if
something gets caught.
■Internal trunk release lever (for Korea)
■Using the mechanical key
The trunk can be also opened using the mechanical key. ( P. 633)
■When leaving a key to the vehicle with a parking attendant
 P. 146
The trunk lid can be opened by pulling the
glow-in-the-dark lever located on the inside
of the trunk lid to the side.
The lever will continue to glow for some time
after the trunk lid is closed.