2019 LEXUS LS500 remote start

1073-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
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Before driving ■
Smart access system with
push-button start
While carrying the electronic key,
press the button. If the vehicle is equipped with a power
trunk opener and closer, the trunk lid will
fully open.
If the button is presse d while the trunk lid is
opening, the trunk lid will stop moving.
When all the doors are unlocked using
one of the following methods, the trunk
can be opened without the electronic
key:
 Entry function
 Wireless remote control
 Door lock switches
 Automatic door unlocking system
 Mechanical key
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Wireless remote control
Press and hold the switch. A buzzer sounds.
If the vehicle is equipped with a power
trunk opener and closer, the trunk lid will
fully open.
If the button is presse d while the trunk lid is
opening, the trunk lid will stop moving.
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Hands Free Power Trunk Lid (if
equipped)
1 While carrying an electronic key,
stand within the smart access sys-
tem with push-button start opera-
tion area, approximately 11.8 to 19.7
in. (30 to 50 cm) from the rear
bumper.
Hands Free Power Trunk Lid sensor
Hands Free Power Trunk Lid opera-
tion detection area
Smart access system with
push-button start operation detec-
tion area (  P.112) A
B
C

1093-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
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Before driving cally close it to the fully closed position. ●
The trunk easy closer will operate
regardless of the en gine switch mode.●
If the trunk easy closer does not operate,
open the trunk to the half open position
or more and then close it.■
Function to prevent the trunk being
locked with the electronic key inside●
When all doors are locked, closing the
trunk lid with the electr onic key left inside
the trunk will sound an alarm.
In this case, the trunk lid can be opened
pressing the trunk release button on the
trunk lid.●
If the spare electronic key is put in the
trunk with all the doors locked, the key
confinement prevention function is acti-
vated so the trunk can be opened. In
order to prevent theft, take all electronic
keys with you when leaving the vehicle.●
If the electronic key is put in the trunk with
all the doors locked, the key may not be
detected depending on the location of
the key and the surrounding radio wave
conditions. In this case, the key confine-
ment prevention function cannot be acti-
vated, causing the doors to lock when the
trunk is closed. Make sure to check
where the key is before closing the trunk.●
The key confinement prevention function
cannot be activated if any one of the
doors is unlocked. In this case, open the
trunk using the trunk opener.■
Overload protection function (vehicles
with power trunk opener and closer)
The trunk lid will not operate when exces-
sive load is present on the top of the trunk
lid.
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Fall-down protection function (vehicles
with power trunk opener and closer)
While the trunk lid is opening automatically,
applying excessive force to it will stop the
opening operation to prevent the trunk lid
from rapidly falling down.
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Jam protection function (vehicles with
power trunk opener and closer)
While the trunk lid is closing automatically,
the trunk lid will stop closing and open if something gets caught. ■
Internal trunk release lever
The trunk lid can be opened by pulling the
glow-in-the-dark lever located on the inside
of the trunk lid to the side.
The lever will continue to glow for some
time after the trunk lid is closed.
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Using the mechanical key
The trunk can be also opened using the
mechanical key. (  P.433)
If the trunk is unlocked using the mechani-
cal key, the power trunk lid and trunk easy
closer will not be operational. To return
them to an operational state, fully close the
trunk lid by hand. ■
If the smart access system with
push-button start or the wireless remote
control does not operate properly
Use the mechanical key to unlock the trunk.
(  P.433)
Replace the key battery with a new one if it
is depleted. ■
Hands Free Power Trunk Lid operating
conditions (if equipped) ●
When the Hands Free Power Trunk Lid
(kick sensor) operatio n setting is turned
on and the engine switch is turned off
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When an electronic key is carried within
the operation range
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Situations in which the Hands Free
Power Trunk Lid may not operate prop-
erly (if equipped)
In the following situations, the Hands Free
Power Trunk Lid may not operate properly:
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When a foot remain s under the rear
bumper
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If the rear bumper is strongly hit with a
foot or is touched for a while

1113-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
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Before driving On
OffThe trunk lid cannot be opened even with
the wireless remote control, entry function
or Hands Free Power Trunk Lid.
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When leaving a key to the vehicle with a
parking attendant
 P.99 ■
Antenna location
Antennas outside the cabin
Antennas inside the cabin
Antenna inside the trunk
Antenna outside the trunkA
B Smart access system with
push-button start The following operations can be
performed simply by carrying the
electronic key (including the card
key) on your person, for example in
your pocket. The driver should
always carry the electronic key.
 Locks and unlocks the doors
(  P.100)
 Opens the trunk (  P.107)
 Starts the engine (  P.164)
A
B
C
D

1133-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
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Before driving take some time to unlock the doors.
• The electronic key has been left in an
area of approximately 6 ft. (2 m) of the
outside of the vehicle for 10 minutes or
longer.
• The smart access system with push-but-
ton start has not been used for 5 days or
longer.●
If the smart access system with push-but-
ton start has not been used for 14 days or
longer, the doors cannot be unlocked at
any doors except the driver’s door. In this
case, take hold of the driver’s door han-
dle, or use the wireless remote control or
the mechanical key, to unlock the doors.■
Turning an electronic key to bat-
tery-saving mode
When battery-saving mode is set, battery
depletion is minimized by stopping the elec-
tronic key from re ceiving radio waves.
Press twice while pressing and holding
. Confirm that the electronic key indica-
tor flashes 4 times.
While the battery-saving mode is set, the
smart access system with push-button start
cannot be used. To cancel the function,
press any of the electronic key buttons.
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Conditions affe cting operation
The smart access system with push-button
start uses weak radio waves. In the following
situations, the communication between the
electronic key and the vehicle may be
affected, preventing the smart access sys-
tem with push-button start, wireless remote
control and engine immobilizer system
from operating properly. (Ways of coping:
 P.433)
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When the electronic key battery is
depleted
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Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio stat ion, large display,
airport or other fac ility 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 ●
When the vehicle is parked in a pay park-
ing spot where radio waves are emitted. ■
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-
dow or outside door handle, near the
ground, or in a high place when the doors
are locked or unlocked.
• 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

114 3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
LS500_OM_(U)_1810 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 electron ic 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 spla shes 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
60 seconds if the d oors 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.)●
Touching the door lock sensor while
wearing gloves may delay or prevent lock
operation.●
When the lock operation is performed
using the lock sensor, recognition signals
will be shown up to two consecutive
times. After this, no recognition signals
will be given.
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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 6 ft.
(2 m) 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 access system
with push-button start. (  P.113)●
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 all the doors. ●
The lock sensor may not work properly if
it comes into contact with ice, snow, mud,
etc. Clean the lock sensor and attempt to
operate it again. ●
A sudden approach to the effective
range or door handle may prevent the
doors from being unlocked. In this case,
return the door handle to the original
position and check that the doors unlock
before pulling the door handle again. ●
If there is another electronic key in the
detection area, it may take slightly longer
to unlock the doors after the door handle
is gripped. ■
When the vehicle is not driven for
extended periods ●
To prevent theft of the vehicle, do not
leave the electronic key within 6 ft. (2 m)
of the vehicle. ●
The smart access system with push-but-
ton start can be deactivated in advance. ●
Setting the electronic key to battery-sav-
ing mode helps to reduce key battery
depletion. (  P.113)■
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 electr onic 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 pre-
vention function may not operate.)
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Do not leave the electr onic key inside the
trunk.

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Before driving The key confinement prevention function
may not operate, depending on the loca-
tion of the key (the inside edge of the
trunk), conditions (inside a metal bag,
close to metallic objects) and the radio
waves in the surrounding area. (  P.109)■
If the smart access system with
push-button start does not operate
properly●
Locking and unlocking the doors and
trunk:  P.433●
Starting the engine:  P.434 ■
Customization
Some functions can be customized.
(  P.466) ■
If the smart access system with
push-button start has been deactivated
in a customized setting ●
Locking and unloc king the doors and
opening the trunk:
Use the wireless remote control or
mechanical key. (  P.100, 107, 433)●
Starting the engine and changing engine
switch modes:  P.434●
Stopping the engine:  P.165■
Certification for the smart access system with push-button start
For vehicles sold in the U.S.A. , Hawaii, Guam and Puerto Rico

1333-3. Adjusting the seats
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Before driving ■
Operating the driving position memory
after turning the engine switch off
Driver’s seat:
Recorded seat positions can be activated
up to 180 seconds after the driver’s door is
opened and another 60 seconds after it is
closed again.
Front passenger’s seat:
Recorded seat positions can be recalled up
to 180 seconds after the front passenger’s
door is opened.
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Registering procedure
Record your driving position to button
“1”, “2” or “3” before performing the
following:
Carry only the key you want to register,
and then close the driver’s door.
If 2 or more keys are in the vehicle, the
driving position cannot be recorded
properly.
1 Turn the engine switch to IGNI-
TION ON mode.
2 Check that the shift position is in P.
3 Recall the driving position that you
want to record.
4 While pressing the recalled button,
press and hold the door lock switch
(either lock or unlock) until the
buzzer sounds.If the button could not be registered, the
buzzer sounds continuously for approxi- mately 3 seconds.
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Cancelation procedure
Carry only the key you want to cancel
and then close the driver’s door.
If 2 or more keys are in the vehicle, the
driving position cannot be canceled
properly.
1 Turn the engine switch to IGNI-
TION ON mode.
2 Check that the shift position is in P.
3 While pressing the “SET” button,
press and hold the door lock switch
(either lock or unlock) until the
buzzer sounds twice. If the button could not be canceled, the
buzzer sounds continuously for approxi-
mately 3 seconds. ■
Recall procedure
1 Make sure that the doors are
locked before recalling the driving
position. Carry the electronic key
that has been registered to the driv-
ing position, and then unlock and
open the driver’s door using the
smart access system with push-but-
ton start or wireless remote control. The driving position will move to the
recorded position (not including the steer-
ing wheel and head-up display [if
equipped]). However, the seat will move to
a position slightly behind the recorded
position in order to make entering the vehi-Registering/canceling/recall a
driving position to an electronic
key (including a card key) (mem-
ory recall function)

1433-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
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Before driving 5 Release the power window switch for a
moment, resume push ing the switch in
the one-touch opening direction, and
hold it there for approximately 4 sec-
onds or more.
6 Pull and hold the power window switch
in the one-touch closing direction
again. After the side window is com-
pletely closed, continue holding the
switch for a further 1 second or more.
If you release the switch while the window is
moving, start again from the beginning.
If the window reverses and cannot be fully
closed or opened, have the vehicle
inspected by your Lexus dealer. ■
Door lock linked window operation●
The power windows can be opened and
closed using the mechanical key. *

(  P.434)●
The power windows can be opened using
the wireless remote control. *
(  P.100)*
: These settings must be customized at
your Lexus dealer.■
Power windows open warning buzzer
A buzzer sounds and a message is shown
on the multi-information display in the
instrument cluster when the engine switch
is turned off and the driver’s door is opened
with the power windows open. ■
Customization
Some functions can be customized.
(  P.466)
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury. ■
Closing the windows ●
The driver is responsible for all the
power window operations, including
the operation for the passengers. In
order to prevent accidental operation,
especially by a child, do not let a child
operate the power windows. It is possi-
ble for children and other passengers
to have body parts caught in the power
window. Also, when riding with a child,
it is recommended to use the window
lock switch. (  P.144)●
Check to make sure that all passen-
gers do not have any part of their body
in a position where it could be caught
when a window is being operated.
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When using the wireless remote con-
trol or mechanical key and operating
the power windows, operate the
power window after checking to make
sure that there is no possibility of any
passenger having any of their body
parts caught in the window. Also do
not let a child operate window by the
wireless remote control or mechanical
key. It is possible for children and other
passengers to get caught in the power
window.
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When exiting the vehicle, turn the
engine switch off, carry the key and
exit the vehicle along with the child.
There may be accidental operation,
due to mischief, etc., that may possibly
lead to an accident.
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Jam protection function
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Never use any part of your body to
intentionally activa te the jam protec-
tion function.