2017 LEXUS RX300H door lock

1041-3. Theft deterrent system
RC300h_EE(OM24740E)
■Triggering of the alarm
The alarm may be triggered in the following situations: (Stopping the alarm deactivates the alarm system.)
■Alarm-operated door lock
In the following cases, depending on the situation, the door may automatically lock to
prevent improper entry into the vehicle:
●When a person remain ing in the vehicle unlocks the door and the alarm is activated.
●While the alarm is activated, a person remaining in the vehicle unlocks the door.
●When recharging or replacing the 12-volt battery
●The doors or trunk are unlocked using the mechanical key.
●A person inside the vehicle opens a door, thetrunk or hood, or unlocks the vehicle using a
inside lock button.
●The 12-volt battery is recharged or replaced when the vehicle is locked. ( P. 584)
NOTICE
■To ensure the system operates correctly
Do not modify or remove the system. If modi fied or removed, the proper operation of the system cannot be guaranteed.

1061-3. Theft deterrent system
RC300h_EE(OM24740E)
■Canceling and automatic re-enabling of the intrusion sensor and tilt sensor
●The alarm will still be set even when the intrusion sensor and tilt sensor are canceled.
●After the intrusion sensor and tilt sensor are canceled, pressing the power switch or unlocking the doors using the entry function or wireless remote control will re-enable
the intrusion sensor and tilt sensor.
●The intrusion sensor and tilt sensor will automatically be re-enabled when the alarm system is deactivated.
■Intrusion sensor dete ction considerations
The sensor may trigger the alarm in the following situations:
●Places with extreme vibrations or noises, or situations in which the vehicle is subject to repeated impacts or vibrations:
• When parked in a parking garage • When ice adhering to the vehicle is removed• When the vehicle is in an automatic or high-pressure car wash
• When in a hail or lightning storm
●A window or the moon roof is open. In this case, the sensor may detect the follow-ing:
• Wind or the movement of objects such as leaves and insects inside the vehicle• Ultrasonic waves emitted from devices
such as the intrusion sensors of other vehi- cles• The movement of people outside the vehi-
cle
●Unstable items, such as dangling accessories
or clothes hanging on the coat hooks, are in the vehicle.

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Operation of
each component
RC300h_EE(OM24740E)
3-1. Key information
Keys .................................................. 138
3-2. Opening, closing and locking
the doors and trunk
Doors ................................................144
Trunk ................................................ 150
Smart entry & start
system ........................................... 155
3-3. Adjusting the seats
Front seats...................................... 178
Rear seats.........................................181
Driving position memory ......... 183
Head restraints ............................ 186
3-4. Adjusting the steering
wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel ............................. 189
Inside rear view mirror ............... 191
Outside rear view
mirrors .......................................... 193
3-5. Opening, closing the
windows and moon roof
Power windows ........................... 196
Moon roof .....................................200

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3-1. Key information
The following keys are provided with the vehicle.
Electronic keys
• Operating the smart entry & start system ( P. 155)
• Operating the wireless remote con- trol function
Mechanical keys
Key number plate
Card key (electronic key) (if
equipped)
Operating the smart entry & start sys-
tem ( P. 155)
Locks the doors (P. 144)
Closes the windows and moon roof*
( P. 144)
Unlocks the doors ( P. 144)
Opens the windows and moon roof*
( P. 144)
Opens the trunk ( P. 150)
*: These settings must be customized at any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified an d equipped professional.
Keys
The keys
1
2
3
4
Wireless remote control
1
2
3
4
5

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3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
◆Smart entry & start system
Carry the electronic key to enable this function.
Grip the door 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.
Touch the lock sensor (indenta-
tion on the side of the door han-
dle) to lock the doors.
Check that the door is securely locked.
◆Wireless remote control
Locks both side doors
Check that the door is securely locked.
Press and hold to close the windows and moon roof.*
Unlocks both side doors
Press and hold to open the windowsand moon roof.*
*: These settings must be customized at
any authorized Lexus dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional.
Doors
Unlocking and locking the doors from the outside
1
2
1
2

1453-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
3
Operation of each component
RC300h_EE(OM24740E)
■Operation signals
The emergency flashers flash to indicate th at the doors have been locked/unlocked. (Locked: once; Unlocked: twice)
A buzzer sounds to indicate that th e windows and moon roof are operating.
■Security feature
If a door is not opened within approximately 30 seconds after the vehicle is unlocked, the security feature automatically locks the vehicle again.
■Welcome light illumination control
The front position, tail and license plate lights automatically turn on at night when the doors are unlocked using the entry function 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 (if equipped)
Locking the doors will set the alarm system. ( P. 102)
■If the smart entry & start system or the wireless remote control does not operate prop- erly
Use the mechanical key and/or inside lock buttons to lock and unlock the doors. ( P. 578) Replace the key battery with a new one if it is depleted. ( P. 511)
Use your palm to touch the lock sensor.

1463-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
RC300h_EE(OM24740E)
◆Door lock switches
Locks both side doors
Unlocks both side doors
◆Inside lock buttons
Locks the door
Unlocks the door
Both side doors can be opened by
pulling the inside ha ndle even if the lock buttons are in the lock position.
Move the inside lock button to the lock position.
Close the door while pulling the door handle.
The door cannot be locked if the power switch is in ACCESSORY or ON mode, or the electronic key is left inside the vehicle. However, the key may not be detected cor-rectly and the door may be locked.
Unlocking and locking the doors from the inside
1
2
1
2
Locking the doors from the outside without a key
1
2

1473-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
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Operation of each component
RC300h_EE(OM24740E)
The following functions can be set or canceled:
For instructions on customizing, refer to P. 607.
Automatic door locking and unlocking systems
FunctionOperation
Speed linked door locking function
Both side doors are automatically locked when
the vehicle speed is approximately 20 km/h (12 mph) or higher.
Shift position linked door lockingfunction
Both side doors are automatically locked whenthe shift lever is shifted to a position other than
P.
Shift position linked door unlocking functionBoth side doors are automatically unlockedwhen the shift lever is shifted to P.
Driver's door linked door unlockingfunctionBoth side doors are automatically unlockedwhen driver’s door is opened.