2018 Lexus LC500 Door handle

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1-4. Theft deterrent system
For safety and security
■Setting
Turn the engine switch
off, have all the passengers exit the
vehicle and ensure that both side doors
are closed.
Press twice within 5 seconds.
■Canceling
Using the entry function: Push the
edge of the door handle to unlock the
doors.
Using the wireless remote control:
Press .
NOTICE
■To ensure the system operates cor- rectly
Do not modify or remove the system. If modified or removed, the proper opera-tion of the system cannot be guaranteed.
Double locking system
Unauthorized access to the vehicle
is prevented by disabling the door
unlocking function from both the
interior and exterior of the vehicle.
Vehicles employing this system
have labels on the side windows.
Setting/canceling the double
locking system

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3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
Before driving
3-2.Opening, closing and lo cking the doors and trunk
■Smart entry & start system
Carry the electronic key to enable this
function.
1 Push the depression on the front
edge of the door handle to unlock
the doors.
The outside door handles will be extended.
The extended outside door handles are
automatically retracted in approximately
60 seconds.
The doors cannot be unlocked for 3 sec-
onds after the doors are locked.
2 Push the rear edge of the extended
door handle to lock the doors.
If the outside door handles are extended,
they will be retracted.
After locking the doors, check that the
door is securely locked with the door lock
indicator ( P.118).
■Wireless remote control
1 Locks both side doors
The outside door handles will be retracted
if they have been extended.
After locking the doors, check that the
door is securely locked with the door lock
indicator ( P.118).
Press and hold to close the windows.*
2 Unlocks both side doors
The outside door handles will be extended.
Press and hold to open the windows.*
*: These settings must be customized at
any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus
authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
■Side window open/close function linked to door operation
When a door is open ed, its window opens slightly. When a door is closed, its window
closes completely.
■Speed-linked outside door handle retracting function
When the vehicle speed reaches 10 km/h (6 mph), the outside door handles will be retracted.
■To extend the outside door handles
retracted automatically
The outside door handle can be extended
by pushing the depression on the front edge of it. To lock the door s, push the rear edge of the outside door handle after extending it
once.
Doors
Unlocking and locking the doors
from the outside

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3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
■Switching the door unlock function
It is possible to set which doors the entry
function unlocks using the wireless remote control.
1 Turn the engine switch off.
2 For vehicles with an intrusion sensor:
Cancel the intrusion sensor and tilt sen- sor of the alarm system to prevent unin-tended triggering of the alarm while
changing the settings. ( P.78)
3 When the indicator light on the key sur-
face is not on, press and hold or
for approximately 5 seconds
while pressing and holding .
The setting changes each time an operation is performed, as shown below. (When changing the setting continuously, release
the buttons, wait for at least 5 seconds, and repeat step 3.)
*1: Left-hand drive vehicles
*2: Right-hand drive vehicles
For vehicles with an alarm: To prevent unin- tended triggering of the alarm, unlock the doors using the wireless remote control and
open and close a door once after the set- tings have been changed. (If a door is not
opened within 30 seconds after is
pressed, the doors will be locked again and the alarm will automatically be set.)In a case that the alarm is triggered, imme-
diately stop the alarm. ( P.77)
■Impact detection door lock release sys- tem
In the event that the vehicle is subject to a strong impact, both side doors are unlocked. Depending on the force of the
impact or the type of accident, however, the system may not operate.
■Operation signals
The emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors have been locked/unlocked. (Locked: once; Unlocked: twice)
A buzzer sounds to indicate that the win- dows 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.
■Open door warning 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 vehi- cle once more.
■Setting the alarm (if equipped)
Locking the doors will set the alarm system. ( P.77)
■Conditions affecting the operation of the smart entry & start system or wire-
less remote control
 P.124
■If the smart entry & start system or the
wireless remote control does not oper- ate properly
Use the mechanical key to lock and unlock
Multi-informa-
tion dis-
play/Beep
Unlocking function
*1
*2
Exterior: Beeps 3 times
Interior: Pings once
Pushing the depression
on the front edge of the
driver’s door handle
unlocks only the driver’s
door.
Pushing the depression
on the front edge of the
passenger’s door handle
unlocks both side doors.
Exterior: Beeps twice
Interior: Pings once
Pushing the depression
on the front edge of
either door handle
unlocks both side doors.

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3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
Before driving
the doors. (P.389) Replace the key battery with a new one if it is depleted. ( P.349)
■If the 12-volt battery is discharged
The doors cannot be locked and unlocked using the smart entry & start system or
wireless remote control. Lock or unlock the doors using the mechanical key. ( P.389)
■Customization
Settings (e.g. unlocking function using a key) can be changed. (Customizable features: P.423)
■Door lock switches
1 Locks both side doors
The indicator comes on.
2Unlocks both side doors
The indicator turns off.
■Inside door handles
Pull the inside door handle to unlock
the door.
The door lock indicator turns off.
The doors can be opened by pulling the
inside door handle even if the door lock
indicator illuminates.
WARNING
■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 being thrown out of the vehicle, re sulting in death or serious injury.
●Ensure that both side doors are prop-
erly closed.
●Do not pull the inside door handle while driving. The doors may opened even if they are locked.
■Side window open/close function
linked to door operation
Do not hold the upper edge of the side
window when you close the door. Other- wise, your fingers or hand may be caught in the window.
■When using the wireless remote con-
trol and operating the power windows
Operate the power window after check-
ing to make sure that there is no possibil- ity of any passenger having any of their body parts caught in the window. Also,
do not allow children to operate the wire- less remote control. It is possible for chil-dren and other passengers to get caught
in the power window.
■When entering and exiting the vehi- cle
Do not step on the scuff plate. Slipping on the surface may result in injury.
Unlocking and locking the doors
from the inside
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3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and 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 oper-
ated.)
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 engine tem> or changing engine switch switch> modes
The system can be operated when the
electronic key is inside the vehicle.
■If an alarm sounds or a warning message is displayed
An alarm sounds and warning messages are displayed on the multi-information dis-play to protect against unexpected acci-
dents or theft of the vehicle resulting from erroneous operation. When a warning mes-sage is displayed, take appropriate mea-
sures based on the displayed message. ( P.378)
When only an alarm sounds, circumstances and correction procedures are as follows.
●When an exterior alarm sounds once for 5 seconds
●When an interior alarm sounds continu-ously
■If “Key Detected in Vehicle” is shown on the multi-information display
An attempt was made to lock the doors using the smart entry & start system while the electronic key was still inside the vehi-
cle. Retrieve the electronic key from the vehicle and lock the doors again.
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SituationCorrection proce-
dure
The trunk was
closed while the
electronic key was
still inside the trunk
and both side doors
were locked.
Retrieve the elec-
tronic key from the
trunk and close the
trunk lid.
An attempt was
made to lock the
vehicle while a door
was open.
Close both side
doors and lock the
doors again.
SituationCorrection proce-
dure
The engine switch
was
turned to ACCES-
SORY mode while
the driver’s door was
open (or the driver’s
door was opened
while the engine
switch switch> was in
ACCESSORY
mode).
Turn the engine
switch switch> off and close
the driver’s door.
The engine switch
was
turned off while the
driver’s door was
open.
Close the driver’s
door.

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3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
■Battery-saving function
The battery-saving function will be acti-
vated in order to prevent the electronic key battery and the 12-volt battery from being discharged while the vehicle is not in opera-
tion for a long time.
●In the following situations, the smart entry
& start system may take some time to unlock the doors.• The electronic key has been left within
approximately 2 m (6 ft.) of the outside of the vehicle for 10 minutes or longer.• The smart entry & start system has not
been used for 5 days or longer.
●If the smart entry & start system has not
been used for 14 days or longer, the doors cannot be unlocked at the passen-ger door. In this case, push the depres-
sion on the front edge of the driver’s door handle, or use the wireless remote con-trol or mechanical key, to unlock the
doors.
■Turning an electronic key to battery- saving mode
When battery-saving mode is set, battery depletion is minimized by stopping the elec-
tronic key from receiving radio waves.
Press twice while pressing and
holding . Confirm that the elec-
tronic key indicator flashes 4 times.
While the battery-saving mode is set, the smart entry & start system cannot be used. To cancel the function, press any of the elec-
tronic key buttons.
■Conditions affecting operation
The smart entry & star t system uses weak radio waves. In the following situations, the
communication between the electronic key and the vehicle may be affected, preventing
the smart entry & start system, wireless remote control and engine immobilizer sys-tem from operating
properly. (Ways of coping: P.389)
●When the electronic key battery is
depleted
●Near a TV tower, electric power plant,
gas station, radio station, large display, airport or other facility that generates strong radio waves or electrical noise
●When carrying a portable radio, cellular phone, cordless phone or other wireless
communication device
●When the electronic key is in contact
with, or is covered by the following metal- lic objects• Cards to which aluminum foil is attached
• Cigarette boxes that have aluminum foil inside• Metallic wallets or bags
•Coins • Hand warmers made of metal• Media such as CDs and DVDs
●When other wireless keys (that emit radio waves) are being used nearby
●When carrying the electronic key
together with the following devices that emit radio waves• Another vehicle’s electronic key or a
wireless key that emits radio waves • Personal computers or personal digital assistants (PDAs)
• Digital audio players • Portable game systems
●If window tint with a metallic content or metallic objects are attached to the rear window
●When the electronic key is placed near a battery charger or electronic devices
■Note for the entry function
●Even when the electronic key is within the effective range (detection areas), the sys-
tem may not operate properly in the fol- lowing cases:• The electronic key is too close to the win-
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• The electronic key is near the ground or in a high place, or too close to the center of the rear bumper when the trunk is
opened. • The electronic key is on the instrument panel, rear package tray or floor, or in the
door pockets or glove box when the engine is started or engine switch modes are
changed.
●Do not leave the electronic key on top of
the instrument panel or near the door pockets when exiting the vehicle. Depending on the radio wave reception
conditions, it may be detected by the antenna outside the cabin and the doors will become lockable from the outside,
possibly trapping the electronic key inside the vehicle.
●As long as the electronic key is within the effective range, the doors may be locked or unlocked by anyone. However, only
the doors detecting the electronic key can be used to unlock the vehicle.
●Even if the electronic key is not inside the vehicle, it may be possible to start the engine if the electronic
key is near the window.
●The doors may unlock or lock if a large amount of water splashes on the door handle, such as in the rain or in a car
wash, when the electronic key is within the effective range. (The doors will auto- matically be locked after approximately
30 seconds if the doors are not opened and closed.)
●If the wireless remote control is used to lock the doors when the electronic key is near the vehicle, there is a possibility that
the door may not be unlocked by the entry function. (Use the wireless remote control to unlock the doors.)
●If the door handle becomes wet while the electronic key is within the effective
range, the door may lock and unlock repeatedly. In this case, follow the follow-ing correction procedures to wash the
vehicle: • Place the electronic key in a location 2 m (6 ft.) or more away from the vehicle.
(Take care to ensure that the key is not stolen.)• Set the electronic key to battery-saving
mode to disable the smart entry & start system. ( P.124)
●If the electronic key is inside the vehicle and a door handle becomes wet during a car wash, a message may be shown on
the multi-information display and a buzzer will sound outside the vehicle. To turn off the alarm, lock both side doors.
●If an outside door handle is not retracted during a car wash, a door may be opened
or an outside door handle may be dam- aged. Make sure that the outside door handles are retracted before using the
car wash.
●A sudden handle operation or a handle
operation immediately after entering the effective range may prevent the doors from being unlocked. Touch the door
unlock sensor and check that the doors are unlocked before pulling the door handle again.
●Unlocking the vehicle may take more time if another electronic key is within the
effective range.
■When the vehicle is not driven for extended periods
●To prevent theft of the vehicle, do not leave the electronic key within 2 m (6 ft.)
of the vehicle.
●The smart entry & start system can be
deactivated in advance.
■To operate the system properly
●Make sure to carry the electronic key
when operating the system. Do not get the electronic key too close to the vehicle when operating the system from the out-
side of the vehicle. Depending on the position and holding condition of the electronic key, the key
may not be detected correctly and the system may not operate properly. (The alarm may go off accidentally, or the door
lock prevention function may not oper- ate.)
●Do not leave the electronic key inside the

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4-6. Driving tips
Perform the following according to the
driving conditions:
 Do not try to forcibly open a window
or move a wiper that is frozen. Pour
warm water over the frozen area to
melt the ice. Wipe away the water
immediately to prevent it from
freezing.
 When the outside door handle is
frozen, unlock the doors using the
wireless remote control. If the out-
side door handles remain retracted
and do not move even if the doors
are unlocked using the wireless
remote control, pour warm water
over the frozen area to melt the ice
and wipe away the water immedi-
ately to prevent it from freezing. The
outside door handle may not retract
due to ice, however, the outside
door handle will return to the nor-
mal position after the ice melts.
 To ensure proper operation of the
climate control system fan, remove
any snow that has accumulated on
the air inlet vents in front of the
windshield.
 Check for and remove any excess
ice or snow that may have accumu-
lated on the exterior lights, vehicle’s
roof, chassis, around the tires or on
the brakes.
 Remove any snow or mud from the
bottom of your shoes before getting
in the vehicle.
■To protect windshield wipers
 P.198
Accelerate the vehicle slowly, keep a
safe distance between you and the
vehicle ahead, and drive at a reduced
speed suitable to road conditions.
Park the vehicle and shift the shift posi-
tion to P without setting the parking
brake. The parking brake may freeze
up, preventing it from being released. If
the vehicle is parked without setting
the parking brake, make sure to block
the wheels.
Failure to do so may be dangerous
because it may cause the vehicle to
move unexpectedly, possibly leading to
an accident.
NOTICE
■Repairing or replacing snow tires
Request repairs or re placement of snow
tires from any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reli-able repairer.
This is because the removal and attach- ment of snow tires affects the operation
of the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters.
Before driving the vehicle
When driving the vehicle
When parking the vehicle