2021 LEXUS ES350 alarm

1063-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
■Antenna locationAntennas outside the cabin
Antennas inside the cabin
Antenna inside the trunk
Antenna outside the trunk
■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 2.3 ft. (0.7
m) 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 2.3 ft. (0.7
m) of the trunk release button.
When starting the engine or changing
engine 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
message is displayed, take appropriate
measures based on the displayed message.
When only an alarm sounds, circumstances
and correction procedures are as follows.
Smart access system with
push-button start
The following operations can be
performed simply by carrying the
electronic key on your person, for
example in your pocket. The driver
should always carry the electronic
key.
 Locks and unlocks the doors
( P.95)
 Opens the trunk ( P.101)
 Starts the engine ( P.144)
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B
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B
C

1073-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
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Before driving
●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 access system with push-
button start while the electronic key was still
inside the vehicle. Retrieve the electronic
key from the vehicle and lock the doors
again.
■Battery-saving function
The battery-saving function will be acti-
vated in order to prevent the electronic key
battery and the battery from being dis-
charged while the vehicle is not in operation
for a long time.
●In the following situations, the smart
access system with pu sh-button start may
take some time to unlock the doors.
• The electronic key has been left within
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 cann ot be unlocked at
any doors except the dr iver’s door. In this
case, take hold of the driver’s door han-
dle, or use the wireless remote control 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
electronic 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 access system with push-button
start cannot be used. To cancel the func-
tion, press any of the electronic key but-
tons.
●Electronic keys that will not be used for
long periods of time can be set to the bat-
tery-saving mode in advance.
SituationCorrection proce-
dure
The trunk was
closed while the
electronic key was
still inside the trunk
and all the 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 all of the
doors and lock the
doors again.
SituationCorrection proce-dure
The engine switch
was turned to
ACCESSORY
mode while the
driver’s door was
open (or the driver’s
door was opened
while the engine
switch was in
ACCESSORY
mode).
Turn the engine
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.

1093-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
3
Before driving
●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.
●Unlocking the vehicle may take more
time if another electronic key is within the
effective range.
●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.107)
●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.
■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 syst em with push-but-
ton start can be deactivated in advance.
●Battery-saving mode can reduce the
power consumption of electronic keys.
(  P.107)
■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 elec tronic 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 electr onic key inside the
trunk.
The key confinement prevention function
may not operate, depending on the loca-
tion of the key (close to a spare tire, the
inside edge of the trunk), conditions
(inside a metal bag, close to metallic
objects) and the radio waves in the sur-
rounding area. ( P.103)
■If an electronic key does not work prop-
erly
●If the doors cannot be locked or
unlocked and the trunk cannot be
opened, perform the following.
• Bring the electronic key close to the door
handle and perform a lock or unlock
operation.
• Bring the electronic key close to the but-
ton on the trunk ( P.101) and press the
button.
• Use the wireless remote control.
If the doors cannot be locked or unlocked
by perform the above, use the mechanical
key. ( P.387)
For Canada: However, if the mechanical
key is used while the al arm system is set, the
warning will sound. ( P.63)
●If the engine cannot be started, refer to
P.388
■Customization
Settings (e. g. smart access system with
push-button start) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P.419)
If the smart access system with push-button
start has been deactivated in a customized
setting, refer to the explanations for the fol-

3887-2. Steps to take in an emergency
open.
■Key linked functions
1 Closes the windows and the moon roof
(if equipped) or panoramic moon roof
(if equipped) (turn and hold)
2 Opens the windows and the moon roof
(if equipped) or panoramic moon roof
(if equipped) (turn and hold)
These settings must be customized at your
Lexus dealer.
■Alarm
For Canada: 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.
1 Ensure that the shift lever is in P and
depress the brake pedal.
2 Touch the Lexus emblem side of
the electronic key to the engine
switch.
When the electronic key is detected, a
buzzer sounds and the engine switch will
turn to IGNITION ON mode.
When the smart access system with push-
button start is deactivated in customization
setting, the engine switch will turn to
ACCESSORY mode.
3Firmly depress the brake pedal and
check that is shown on the
multi-information display.
WARNING
■When using the mechanical key and
operating the power windows or
moon roof (if equipped) or panoramic
moon roof (if equipped)
Operate the power window, moon roof
or panoramic 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, moon roof or
panoramic moon roof.
Also, do not allow children to operate the
mechanical key. It is possible for children
and other passengers to get caught in
the power window, moon roof or pan-
oramic moon roof.
Starting the engine

3897-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
4Press the engine switch shortly and
firmly.
In the event that the engine still cannot
be started, contact your Lexus dealer.
■Stopping the engine
Set the parking brake, shift the shift lever to
P and press the engine switch as you nor-
mally do when stopping the engine.
■Electronic key battery
As the above procedure is a temporary
measure, it is recomme nded that the elec-
tronic key battery be replaced immediately
when the battery is depleted. ( P.341)
■Changing engine switch modes
Release the brake pedal and press the
engine switch in step 3 above.
The engine does not start and modes will be
changed each time the switch is pressed.
(  P.147)
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 using the following procedure.
1 Confirm that the electronic key is
being carried.
When connecting the jumper (or booster)
cables, depending on the situation, the
alarm may activate and doors locked.
( P.64)
2 Open the hood. ( P.316)
3 Connect a positive jumper cable clamp to on your vehicle and connect the
clamp on the other end of the positive cable to on the second vehicle.
Then, connect a negative cable clamp to on the second vehicle and con-
nect the clamp at the other end of the negative cable to .
If the battery is discharged
The following procedures may be
used to start the engine if the bat-
tery is discharged.
You can also call your Lexus dealer
or a qualified repair shop.
Restarting the engine
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B
C
D

447What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
In this case, the engine can be started in a
temporary way. ( P.388)
Is the battery discharged?
( P.389)
 Is the engine switch in IGNITION
ON mode?
If you cannot release the shift lever
by depressing the brake pedal with
the engine switch in IGNITION ON
mode ( P.150)
 It is locked automatically to prevent
theft of the vehicle. ( P.145)
 Is the window lock switch pressed?
The power window at the except for the
one at the driver’s seat cannot be operated
if the window lock switch is pressed.
( P.125)
 The auto power off function will be
operated if the vehicle is left in
ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON
mode (the engine is not running) for
a period of time. ( P.147) 
The seat belt reminder light is flash-
ing
Are the driver and the passengers wearing
the seat belts? ( P.364)
 The parking brake indicator is on
Is the parking brake released? ( P.154)
Depending on the situation, other
types of warning buzzer may also
sound. ( P.361, 371)
 Did anyone inside the vehicle open
a door during setting the alarm?
The sensor detects it and the alarm sounds.
( P.63)
To stop the alarm, turn the engine
switch to IGNITION ON mode, or
start the engine.
 Is the message displayed on the
multi-information display?
Check the message on the multi-informa-
tion display. ( P.371)
 When a warning light turns on or a
warning message is displayed, refer
to P.361, 371.
The shift lever cannot be shifted
from P even if you depress the
brake pedal
The steering wheel cannot be
turned after the engine is
stopped
The windows do not open or
close by operating the power
window switches
The engine switch is turned off
automatically
A warning buzzer sounds during
driving
An alarm is activated and the
horn sounds
A warning buzzer sounds when
leaving the vehicle
A warning light turns on or a
warning message is displayed

449Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A
A/C ................................................................... 263Air conditioning filter ............................... 339
Automatic air conditioning system ... 263
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System).............. 246 Function .......................................................... 246
Warning light ............................................... 363
ACA (Active Cornering Assist) ........... 246
Active Cornering Assist (ACA) ........... 246
Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS) 160
Adaptive Variable Suspension System247
AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System) 160
Airbags ............................................................... 28 Airbag operating conditions................... 30
Airbag precautions for your child ........ 33
Correct driving posture .............................23
Curtain shield airbag operating condi- tions .................................................................... 31
Curtain shield airbag precautions ....... 33
Front passenger occupant classification system ..............................................................37
General airbag precautions ................... 33
Locations of airbags.................................... 28
Modification and disposal of airbags . 35
Side airbag operating conditions ........... 31
Side airbag precautions ............................ 33
Side and curtain shield airbags operating conditions........................................................ 31
Side and curtain shield airbags precau- tions .................................................................. 33
SRS airbags ..................................................... 28
SRS warning light ...................................... 362
Air conditioning filter ................................. 339
Air conditioning system ............................ 263 Air conditioning filter ............................... 339
Automatic air conditioning system ... 263
Alarm ................................................................... 63 Alarm .................................................................. 63
Warning buzzer ...........................................361
Anchor brackets ..................................... 44, 53
Antennas (smart access system with push- button start) ................................................. 106
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS).............. 246 Function .......................................................... 246
Warning light ...............................................363
Approach warning........................................201
Armrest............................................................ 290
Assist grips ..................................................... 290
Audio system-linked display ...................... 82
Automatic headlight leveling system ....159
Automatic High Beam ................................. 161
Automatic light control system............... 158
Automatic transmission ..............................149 Paddle shift switches .........................151, 152
S mode ............................................................. 152
Auxiliary box.................................................. 279
Average fuel economy..................................79
Average vehicle speed .................................79
B
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs ................................346
Battery Checking ....................................................... 323
If the battery is discharged ................... 389
Preparing and checking before winter........................................................................... 251
Warning light ...............................................362
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM)....................... 205
Boost gauge........................................................81
Brake Brake hold ...................................................... 156
Fluid.................................................................. 404
Parking brake ............................................... 154
Warning light ................................................ 361
Brake assist .................................................... 246
Break-in tips.....................................................135
Brightness control Instrument panel light control......... 72, 76
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)....................... 205

458Alphabetical index
Steering wheel ................................................. 119Adjustment....................................................... 119
Heated steering wheel............................ 270
Meter control switches .............................. 78
Power easy access system .......................114
Steering wheel position memory ..........114
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs................................ 346
Storage feature .............................................277
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck................395
Suggestion function....................................... 83
Sunshade Roof .......................................................... 127, 129
Sun visors ..........................................................281
Switches “ODO TRIP”switch ...............................71, 76
“SOS” button .................................................. 55
Automatic High Beam system............... 161
Brake Hold switch ..................................... 156
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) switch ....205
Door lock switches ...................................... 97
Driving Mode Select switch...................210
Driving position memory switches .......114
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range switch .................................196
Electronic roof sunshade switches ..... 129
Emergency flashers switch ................... 352
Engine switch................................................. 144
Garage door opener switches .......... 293
Heated steering wheel switch............. 270
HUD (Head-up display) switch............85
Ignition switch................................................ 144
Instrument panel light control switches .................................................................... 72, 76
Intuitive parking assist switch................. 214
Light switches ............................................... 158
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) switch...... 189
Meter control switches .............................. 78
Moon roof switches ................................... 126
Outside rear view mirror switches .......121
Paddle shift switches ......................... 151, 152 Panoramic moon roof switches ...........129
Parking brake switch................................. 154
PCS OFF switch ..........................................179
PKSB (Parking Support Brake) switch
..........................................................................228
Power door lock switch ............................ 97
Power window switches ..........................124
RCD (Rear Camera Detection) switch .......................................................................... 224
RCTA switch ................................................220
Rear sunshades switch........................... 290
Rear window and outside rear view mir- ror defoggers switch ............................263
Seat heater switches.................................270
Seat ventilator switches .......................... 270
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch ............................................................... 119
Tire pressure warning reset switch... 332
Trunk closer switch .................................... 102
Trunk opener main switch...................... 105
Trunk opener switch ................................... 101
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance switch.... 196
VSC OFF switch ....................................... 247
Window lock switch.................................. 125
Windshield wiper and washer switch164
Windshield wiper de-icer switch....... 267
T
Tachometer............................................... 70, 73 Rev indicator ................................................... 75
Rev peak............................................................ 75
Tail lights........................................................... 158 Light switch .................................................... 158
Replacing light bulbs ................................346
Theft deterrent system Alarm................................................................... 63
Engine immobilizer system........................61
Tire inflation pressure ................................ 336 Maintenance data ..................................... 405
Tire inflation pressure display function..........................................................................328
Warning light .............................................. 365