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1453-1. Key information
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1463-1. Key information
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1473-1. Key information
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NOTICE
■To prevent key damage
●Do not drop the keys, subject them to strong shocks or bend them.
●Do not expose the keys to high temperatures for a long period of time.
●Do not get the keys wet or wash them in an ultrasonic washer etc.
●Do not attach metallic or magnetic materials to the keys or place the keys close to
such materials.
●Do not disassemble the keys.
●Do not attach a sticker or anything else to the surface of the electronic key.
●Do not place the keys near objects that produce magnetic fields, such as TVs,
audio systems and glass top ranges, or medical electrical equipment, such as low-
frequency therapy equipment.
■Handling the electronic keys
●Observe the following to prevent deterioration, changes in shape and damage to
the leather area.
• Do not carry the electronic key together with hard objects, such as other keys
or accessories.
• Do not expose the electronic keys to direct sunlight or interior light for
extended periods of time.
• Do not place the electronic key on items made of vinyl, plastic or that contain
wax.
They may stick to the leather surface if the items become warm.
• Do not get the electronic key wet.
Even if the electronic gets slightly wet, dry it with a soft cloth and let it dry in the
shade.
• Do not touch the electronic key with hands that have oil, medicine, hand
cream or perfume on them.
• When cleaning, do not use a leather cleaner, solvents or leather filling agents.
●Because the leather portion is dyed, if the electronic key touches clothing while it
has sweat and moisture adhered to it, there is a possibility that the clothing may
change color.
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1483-1. Key information
LS600h/LS600hL_EE(OM50G20E)
NOTICE
■In case of a smart entry & start system malfunction or other key-related problems
Take your vehicle with all the electronic keys provided with your vehicle, including
the card key, to any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional.
■When an electronic key is lost
If the electronic key remains lost, the risk of vehicle theft increases significantly.
Visit any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional immediately with all remaining electronic keys and the card
key that was provided with your vehicle.
■Handling the card key
●Do not apply excess force when inserting the mechanical key into the card key.
Doing so may damage the card key.
●If the battery or card key terminals get wet, the battery may corrode.
If the key is dropped into water, or if drinking water etc. is spilled on the key,
immediately remove the battery cover and wipe the battery and terminals. (To
remove the battery cover, lightly grasp and pull it.) If the battery is corroded, have
any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped
professional replace the battery.
●Do not crush the battery cover or use a screwdriver to remove the battery cover.
Forcibly removing the battery cover may bend or damage the key.
●If the battery cover is frequently removed, the battery cover may become loose.
●When installing the battery, make sure to check the direction of the battery.
Installing the battery in the wrong direction may cause the battery to deplete rap-
idly.
●The surface of the card key may be damaged, or its coating may peel off in the
following situations:
• The card key is carried together with hard objects, such as coins and keys.
• The card key is scraped with a sharp object, such as the tip of a mechanical
pencil.
• The surface of the card key is wiped with thinner or benzene.
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3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
The following operations can be performed simply by carrying the elec-
tronic key (including the card key) on your person, for example in your
pocket. (The driver should always carry the electronic key.)
Smart entry & start system
Function summary
Locks and unlocks the doors ( P. 151)
Opens the trunk ( P. 151)
Starts the hybrid system ( P. 247)
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Grip the handle to unlock the doors.
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.
Press the lock button to lock the
door.
Check that the door is securely
locked.
Pressing and holding the button closes
the windows.
The moon roof will also close.
(if equipped)
Press the button.
The trunk lid automatically opens fully.
When all the doors are unlocked using
one of the following methods, the
trunk can be opened without the elec-
tronic key:
• Entry function
• Wireless remote control
• Door lock switches
• Automatic door unlocking system
• Mechanical key
Unlocking and locking the doors
Opening the trunk
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■Effective range (areas within which the electronic key is detected)
When locking or unlocking the
doors
The system can be operated when
the electronic key is within about
0.7 m (2.3 ft.) of an outside door
handle. (Only the doors detecting
the key can be operated.)
When opening the trunk
The system can be operated when
the electronic key is within about
0.7 m (2.3 ft.) of the trunk release
button.
When starting the hybrid sys-
tem or changing power switch
modes
The system can be operated when
the electronic key is inside the vehi-
cle.
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1543-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
LS600h/LS600hL_EE(OM50G20E)
■Alarms and warning indicators
A combination of exterior and interior alarms as well as warnings displayed on the
multi-information display is used to prevent theft of the vehicle and unforeseeable
accidents resulting from erroneous operation. Perform the appropriate correction
procedure described in the following table:
AlarmSituationCorrection procedure
Exterior alarm sounds
once for 2 seconds.
An attempt was made to
lock the doors using the
entry function while the
electronic key was still
inside the passenger
compartment.
Retrieve the electronic
key from the passenger
compartment and lock
the doors again.
The trunk was closed with
the electronic key inside
and all doors were
locked.
Retrieve the electronic
key from the trunk and
close the trunk lid.
Exterior alarm sounds
once for 60 seconds.
An attempt was made to
exit the vehicle and lock
the doors while carrying
the electronic key without
first turning the power
switch off.
Turn the power switch off
and lock the doors again.
Exterior alarm sounds
once for 5 seconds.
An attempt was made to
lock the vehicle while a
door was open.
Close all of the doors and
lock the doors again.