2017 LEXUS RX300H key

5808-2. Steps to take in an emergency
RC300h_EE(OM24740E)
Ensure that the shift lever is in P and depress the brake pedal.
Touch the Lexus emblem side of the
electronic key to the power switch.
When the electronic key is detected, a buzzer sounds and the power switch willturn to ON mode.
When the smart entry & start system is deactivated in customization setting, thepower switch will turn to ACCESSORY
mode.
Firmly depress the brake pedal and check that is shown on the multi-
information display.
Press the power switch.
In the event that the hybrid system still cannot be started, contact any authorized
Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
Starting the hybrid system
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5818-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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■Stopping the hybrid system
Shift the shift lever to P and press the power switch as you normally do when stopping the hybrid system.
■Replacing the key battery
As the above procedure is a temporary measur e, it is recommended that the electronic key battery be replaced immediately when the battery is depleted. ( P. 511)
■Alarm (if equipped)
Using the mechanical key to lock the doors will not set the alarm system. If a door is unlocked using the mechanical key when the alarm system is set, the alarm may be triggered.
■Changing power switch modes
Release the brake pedal and press the power switch in step above. The hybrid system does not start and modes will be changed each time the switch is
pressed. ( P. 216)
■When the electronic key does not work properly
●Make sure that the smart entry & start system has not been deactivated in the
customization setting. If it is off, turn the function on. (Customizable features P. 607)
●Check if battery-saving mode is set. If it is set, cancel the function. (P. 157)
WARNING
■When using the mechanical key and operating the power windows or moon roof
Operate the power window or moon roof after checking to make sure that there is no possibility of any passenger having any of their body parts caught in the window or moon roof.
Also, do not allow children to operate the me chanical key. It is possible for children and other passengers to get caught in the power window or moon roof.
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5828-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If you have a set of jumper (or booster) cables and a second vehicle with a 12-volt
battery, you can jump start your vehicle by following the steps below.
Confirm that the electronic key is
being carried.
When connecting the jumper (or booster) cables, depending on the situa-tion, the alarm may activate and doors
locked. (P. 104)
Open the hood ( P. 471) and fuse
box cover.
Remove the clips.
Push the tabs on either side to
detach the lock and lift the lid off
while pulling the lock plate.
If the 12-volt battery is discharged
The following procedures may be used to start the hybrid system if the 12-volt
battery is discharged.
You can also call any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped professional.
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5848-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Make sure the “READY” indicator comes on. If the indicator does not come
on, contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional.
Once the hybrid system has started, remove the jumper cables in the exact
reverse order from which they were connected.
Once the hybrid system starts, have the vehicle inspected at any authorized
Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional as
soon as possible.
■Starting the hybrid system when the 12-volt battery is discharged
The hybrid system cannot be started by push-starting.
■To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
●Turn off the headlights and the audio system while the hybrid system is off.
●Turn off any unnecessary electrical components when the vehicle is running at a low
speed for an extended period, such as in heavy traffic.
■Charging the 12-volt battery
The electricity stored in the 12-volt battery will discharge gradually even when the vehicle
is not in use, due to natural discharge and the draining effects of certain electrical appli- ances. If the vehicle is left for a long time, the 12-volt battery may discharge, and thehybrid system may be unable to start. (The 12-volt battery recharges automatically while
the hybrid system is operating.)
■When recharging or replacing the 12-volt battery
●In some cases, it may not be possible to unlock the doors using the smart entry & start
system when the 12-volt battery is discharg ed. Use the wireless remote control or the mechanical key to lock or unlock the doors.
●The hybrid system may not start on the first attempt after the 12-volt battery has
recharged but will start normally after the second attempt. This is not a malfunction.
●The power switch mode is memorized by the vehicle. When the 12-volt battery is reconnected, the system will return to the mod e it was in before the 12-volt battery was
discharged. Before disconnecting the 12-v olt battery, turn the power switch off. If you are unsure what mode the power switch was in before the 12-volt battery dis-charged, be especially careful when reconnecting the 12-volt battery.
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6109-2. Customization
RC300h_EE(OM24740E)
■Door lock ( P. 144, 150, 578)
■Smart entry & start system and wireless remote control (P. 144, 150)
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Unlocking using a mechanical key
Both side
doors unlocked in one step
Driver’s door unlocked in one step, both side
doors unlocked in two steps
——O
Speed-detecting automatic doorlock functionOnOffO—O
Shifting gears to position other
than P locks both side doorsOffOnO—O
Shifting gears to P unlocks both side doorsOffOnO—O
Opening driver's door unlocksboth side doorsOnOffO—O
Locking/unlocking of the trunk
when both side doors are locked/unlockedOnOff——O
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FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Operation signal (Emergency flashers)OnOffO—O
Time elapsed before automatic
door lock function is activated if door is not opened after beingunlocked
30 seconds
60 seconds
——O120 seconds
Open door warning buzzerOnOff——O
Welcome light illumination con-
trolOnOff——O
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6129-2. Customization
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■Steering wheel ( P. 189)
*: If equipped
■Outside rear view mirrors (P. 193)
*: If equipped
■Power windows (P. 196)
■Moon roof* (P. 200)
*: If equipped
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Auto tilt away function*OnOff——O
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FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Automatic mirror folding and extending operation*
Linked to the locking/unlocking of
the doors
Off
——OLinked to operation of the power switch
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FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Mechanical key linked operationOffOn——O
Wireless remote control linkedoperationOffOn——O
Wireless remote control linkedoperation signal (buzzer)OnOff——O
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FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Mechanical key linked operationOffOn——O
Wireless remote control linked
operationOffOn——O
Wireless remote control linked operation signal (buzzer)OnOff——O
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9-2. Customization
Vehicle specifications
RC300h_EE(OM24740E)
■Illumination ( P. 446)
*: If equipped
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Time elapsed before the interior lights turn off15 seconds
Off
O—O7.5 seconds
30 seconds
Operation after the powerswitch is turned offOnOff——O
Operation when the doors areunlockedOnOff——O
Operation when you approach
the vehicle with the electronic key on your personOnOff——O
Ambient lights and RemoteTouch pad light*OnOff——O
Time elapsed before the outerfoot lights turn off15 seconds
Off
O—O7.5 seconds
30 seconds
Operation of the outer foot lights
when you approach the vehicle with the electronic key on yourperson
OnOff——O
Operation of the outer foot lights
when the doors are unlocked with the power door lock switchOnOff——O
Operation of the outer foot lightswhen a door is openedOnOff——O
Fading out of the outer foot lights
when they turn offLongShort——O
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What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
●If you lose your mechanical keys, new genuine mechanical keys can be made
by any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional. ( P. 140)
●If you lose your electronic keys, the risk of vehicle theft increases significantly.
Contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional immediately. ( P. 143)
●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted? (P. 511)
●Is the power switch in ON mode?
When locking the doors, turn the power switch off. ( P. 216)
●Is the electronic key left inside the vehicle?
When locking the doors, make sure that you have the electronic key on your
person.
●The function may not operate properly due to the condition of the radio wave.
( P. 157)
●The function to prevent the electronic key from being left inside the trunk will
operate and you can open the trunk as us ual. Take the key out from the trunk.
( P. 152)
If you have a problem, check the following before contacting any authorized
Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
The doors cannot be locked, unlocked, opened or closed
You lose your keys
The doors cannot be locked or unlocked
The trunk lid is closed with the electronic key left inside