2018 LEXUS NX300h key

711-3. Theft deterrent system
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For safety and security
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Items to check before locking the
vehicle
To prevent unexpected triggering of
the alarm and vehicle theft, make sure
of the following:
 Nobody is in the vehicle.
 The windows and moon roof (if
equipped) are closed before the
alarm is set.
 No valuables or other personal
items are left in the vehicle. ■
Setting
Close the doors and hood, and lock all
the doors. The system will be set auto-
matically after 30 seconds. The indicator light changes from being on
to flashing when the system is set. ■
Canceling or stopping
Do one of the following to deactivate
or stop the alarms:
 Unlock the doors.
 Turn the power switch to ACCES-
SORY or ON mode, or start the
hybrid system. (The alarm will be
deactivated or stopped after a few
seconds.) ■
System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type
alarm system. ■
Triggering of the alarm
The alarm may be triggered in the following
situations:
(Stopping the alarm deactivates the alarm
system.) ●
A person inside the vehicle opens a door
or hood, or unlocks the vehicle using an
inside lock button.
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The 12-volt battery is recharged or
replaced when the vehicle is locked.
( → P.392)Alarm The alarm uses light and sound to
give an alert when an intrusion is
detected.
The alarm is triggered in the follow-
ing situations when the alarm is set:
 A locked door is unlocked or
opened in any way other than
using the entry function, wireless
remote control or mechanical
key. (The doors will lock again
automatically.)
 The hood is opened.
Setting/canceling/stopping the
alarm system

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Before driving Before driving3-1. Key information
Keys ................................................. 102
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the
doors
Side doors ..................................... 106
Back door ....................................... 110
Smart access system with push-
button start ................................. 122
3-3. Adjusting the seats
Front seats ..................................... 128
Rear seats ...................................... 129
Driving position memory ........ 134
Head restraints............................ 137
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and
mirrors
Steering wheel............................. 139
Inside rear view mirror............. 140
Outside rear view mirrors ...... 142
3-5. Opening, closing the windows
and moon roof
Power windows........................... 144
Moon roof ..................................... 146

102 3-1. Key information
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The following keys are provided with
the vehicle.
Electronic keys• Operating the smart access system with
push-button start ( →
P.122 )
• Operating the wireless remote control
function
Mechanical keys
Key number plate
Card key (electronic key) (if
equipped)Operating the smart access system with
push-button start ( → P.122)
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Card key (if equipped)
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The mechanical key that is stored inside
the card key should be used only if a
problem arises, such as when the card
key does not operate properly. ●
If the battery cover is not installed and the
battery falls out or if the battery was
removed because the key got wet, rein-
stall the battery with the positive terminal
facing the Lexus emblem.
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The card key is not waterproof. ■
When riding in an aircraft
When bringing an electronic key onto an
aircraft, make sure you do not press any
buttons on the electronic key while inside
the aircraft cabin. If you are carrying an
electronic key in your bag, etc., ensure that
the buttons are not likely to be pressed acci-
dentally. Pressing a button may cause the
electronic key to em it radio waves that
could interfere with the operation of the air-
craft. ■
Electronic key battery depletion ●
The standard battery life is 1 to 2 years.
(The card key battery life is about a year
and a half.) ●
If the battery becomes low, an alarm will
sound in the cabin wh en the hybrid sys-
tem stops. ( → P.347)●
As the electronic key always receives
radio waves, the battery will become
depleted even if the electronic key is not
used. The following symptoms indicate
that the electronic key battery may be
depleted. Replace the battery when nec-
essary. ( → P.347)
• The smart access system with push-but-
ton start or the wireless remote control
does not operate.
• The detection area becomes smaller.
• The LED indicator on the key surface
does not turn on.
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To avoid serious dete rioration, do not
leave the electronic key within 3 ft. (1 m)
of the following electrical appliances that
produce a magnetic field:Keys
Key types
A
B
C
D

1033-1. Key information
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Before driving •TVs
• Personal computers
• Cellular phones, cordless phones and
battery chargers
• Recharging cellular phones or cordless
phones
• Induction cookers
• Table lamps ■
Replacing the battery
→ P.347■
Confirmation of the registered key
number
The number of keys already registered to
the vehicle can be confirmed. Ask your
Lexus dealer for details.
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 tem-
peratures for long periods 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.
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Do not disassemb le the keys.
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Do not attach a sticker or anything else
to the surface of the electronic key.
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Do not place the keys near objects that
produce magnetic fields, such as TVs,
audio systems and induction cookers,
or medical electrical equipment, such
as low-frequency therapy equipment.
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Carrying the electronic key on your
person
Carry the electronic key 3.9 in. (10 cm)
or more away from electric appliances
that are turned on. Radio waves emitted
from electric applianc es within 3.9 in. (10
cm) of the electronic key may interfere
with the key, causing the key to not func-
tion properly. ■
In case of a smart access system with
push-button start malfunction or
other key related problems
Take your vehicle with all the electronic
keys provided with your vehicle, includ-
ing the card key, to your Lexus dealer. ■
When an electronic key is lost
If the electronic key remains lost, the risk
of vehicle theft incr eases significantly.
Visit your Lexus deal er immediately with
all remaining electronic keys and the
card key that were provided with your
vehicle. ■
Handling the card key ●
If the battery or card key terminals get
wet, the battery may corrode and the
card key may stop working.
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 termi-
nals. (To remove the battery cover,
lightly grasp and pull it.) If the battery is
corroded, have your Lexus dealer
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.
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If the battery cover is frequently
removed, the battery cover may
become loose.
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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 rapidly.

104 3-1. Key information
LEXUS NX300h Owners Manu-
al_USA_OM78212U The electronic keys are equipped with
the following wireless remote control:
Locks all the doors ( → P.106)
Unlocks all the doors ( → P.106)
Opens the windows and moon
roof *1, 2
( → P.106)
Opens and closes the power back
door *1
( → P.113)
Sounds the alarm ( → P.104)*1
: If equipped *2
: This setting must be customized at your
Lexus dealer.
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Theft deterrent panic mode
When is pressed for longer than
about 1 second, an alarm will sound inter- mittently and the vehicle lights will flash to
deter any person from trying to break into
or damage your vehicle.
To stop the alarm, press any button on the
electronic key.
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Back door reserve lock function (vehi-
cles with power back door)
This function is a function which reserves
locking of all doors, beforehand, when the
back door is open. When the follow is done,
all the doors except the back door are
locked and then back door will also be
locked at the same time it is closed.
1 Close all doors, except the back door.
2 Push the wireless lock button during the
automatic closing operation of the back
door.
To take out the mechanical key, push
the release button and take the key out. The mechanical key can only be inserted in
one direction, as the key only has grooves
on one side. If the key cannot be inserted in
a lock cylinder, turn it over and re-attempt
to insert it.
After using the mechanical key, store it in
the electronic key. Carry the mechanical
key together with the electronic key. If the
electronic key battery is depleted or the
entry function does not operate properly,
you will need the mechanical key.
( → P.387)NOTICE●
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.
Wireless remote control
A
B
C
D
E Using the mechanical key

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Before driving ■
When required to leave the vehicle’s
key with a parking attendant
Lock the glove box as circumstances
demand. ( → P.282)
Remove the mechanical key for your own
use and provide the attendant with the elec-
tronic key only. ■
If you lose your mechanical keys
→ P.386■
If a wrong key is used
The key cylinder rotates freely to isolate
inside mechanism. ■
Card key●
If it is difficult to take out the mechanical
key, push down the release button using a
pen tip, etc. If it is still difficult to pull it out,
use a coin, etc.
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To store the mechanical key in the card
key, insert it while pressing the release
button. NOTICE■
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.

106 3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Using the smart access system with
push-button start
Carry the electronic key to enable this
function.
1 Grip the driver’s door handle to
unlock the door. Grip any passen-
ger door handle to unlock all the
doors. *
Make sure to touch the sensor on the back
of the handle.
The doors cannot be unlocked for 3 sec-
onds after the doors are locked. *
: The door unlock settings can be
changed.
2 Touch the lock sensor (the indenta-
tion on the surface of the door han-
dle) to lock all the doors.Check that the door is securely locked. ■
Using the wireless remote control
1 Locks all the doors Check that the door is securely locked.
2 Unlocks all the doors Pressing the button unlocks the driver’s
door. Pressing the button again within 3
seconds unlocks the other doors.
Press and hold to open the windows and
moon roof *1, 2
*1
: If equipped *2
: This setting must be customized at your
Lexus dealer.
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Switching the door unlock function
It is possible to set which doors the entry
function unlocks using the wireless remote
control.
1 Turn the power switch off.
2 When the indicator light on the key sur-
face is not on, press and hold ,
or for approximately 5
seconds while pre ssing 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 2 .)Side doors The vehicle can be locked and
unlocked using the entry function,
wireless remote control or door
lock switch.
Unlocking and locking the doors
from the outside

1073-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Before driving
For vehicles with alarm: To prevent unin-
tended triggering of the alarm, unlock the
doors using the wirele ss remote control and
open and close a door once after the set-
tings have been changed. (If a door is not
opened within 60 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.71)■
Locking the doors from the outside with-
out a key
1 Move the inside lock button to the lock
position.
2 Close the door.
The door cannot be locked if the power
switch is in ACCESSORY or ON mode, or
the electronic key is le ft inside the vehicle.
The key may not be detected correctly and
the door may be locked.
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Impact detection door lock release sys-
tem
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. ■
Operation signals
Doors:
A buzzer sounds and the emergency flash-
ers flash to indicate that the doors have
been locked/unlocked. (Locked: Once;
Unlocked: Twice)
Windows:
A buzzer sounds to indicate that all win-
dows are opening. ■
Security feature
If a door is not opened within approximately
60 seconds after the vehicle is unlocked,
the security feature automatically locks the
vehicle again. ■
Open door warning buzzer
If the vehicle speed reaches 3 mph (5 km/
h), the master warning light flashes and a
buzzer sounds to indicate that door(s) or
the hood in not fully closed.
The open door(s) or hood is displayed on
the multi-information display. ■
Welcome light illumination control
The side marker, parking, 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
When the door cannot be locked even if the
lock sensor on the surface of the door han-
dle is touched by a finger, touch the lock
sensor with the palm.
When gloves are being worn, remove the
gloves.Multi-information
display/Beep Unlocking function
Exterior: Beeps 3
times
Interior: Pings
once Holding the driver’s
door handle unlocks
only the driver’s door.
Holding any of the
passenger door han-
dles unlocks all the
doors.
Exterior: Beeps
twice
Interior: Pings
once Holding a door han-
dle unlocks all the
doors.