2021 Lexus LC500h Mechanical key open trunk

1213-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
3
Before driving
■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
trunk.
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.116)
■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.115) 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.367)
●If the engine cannot be
started, refer to P.368
■Customization
Settings (e. g. smart access system with
push-button start) can be changed.
(Customizable features:  P.405)
If the smart access sy stem with push-button
start has been deactivated in a customized
setting, refer to the explanations for the fol-
lowing operations.
●Locking and unlocking the doors and
opening the trunk:
Use the wireless remote control or mechanical key. (
P.110, 115, 367)
●Starting the engine and
changing engine switch
modes: P.368
●Stopping the engine :
 P.154, 158

2735-5. Using the storage features
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Interior features
5-5.Using the storage features
Glove box (P.273)
Auxiliary net
Door pockets
Console box/auxiliary box
( P.274)
Cup holder ( P.274) 1
Open (press the glove box opener)
2 Unlock with the mechanical key
3 Lock with the mechanical key
■Glove box light
The glove box light turns on when the tail
lights are on.
■Trunk opener main switch
 P.117
■If the 12-volt batte ry is discharged
The glove box cannot be opened as usual.
Refer to P.370 to open the glove box.
List of storage features
Location of the storage features
WARNING
■Items that should not be left in the
vehicle
Do not leave glasses, lighters or spray
cans in the storage spaces, as this may
cause the following when cabin tempera-
ture becomes high:
●Glasses may be deformed by heat or
cracked if they come into contact with
other stored items.
A
B
C
D
E
●Lighters or spray ca ns may explode. If
they come into contact with other
stored items, the lighter may catch fire
or the spray can may release gas,
causing a fire hazard.
■When storage compartments are not
in use
When driving or when the storage com-
partments are not in use, keep the lids
closed.
In the event of sudden braking or sudden
swerving, an accident may occur due to
an occupant being struck by an open lid
or the items stored inside.
Glove box

3677-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
the filler opening due to air being dis-
charged from inside the fuel tank.
Therefore, fill the fuel tank carefully and
slowly.
■When the electronic key does not work
properly
●Make sure that the smart access system
with push-button start has not been deac-
tivated using the Remote Touch or at your
Lexus dealer. If it is off, turn the function
on.
●Check if battery-saving mode is set. If it is
set, cancel the function. ( P.119)
Use the mechanical key ( P.108) in
order to perform th e following opera-
tions:
WARNING
■After opening the fuel filler door
Make sure to put back the cover to the
center of the rear seat. Failure to do so
may cause an accident.
NOTICE
■After opening the fuel filler door
●Secure the tab in its original position.
●Install the tab so that it does not cover
the clip installation position . Fail-
ure to do so may cause damage to the
clip and make it impossible to install
the cover.
A
If the electronic key does not
operate properly
If communication between the
electronic key and vehicle is inter-
rupted ( P.119) or the electronic
key cannot be used because the
battery is depleted, the smart
access system with push-button
start and wireless remote control
cannot be used. In such cases, the
doors and trunk can be opened and
the engine can be
started by following the procedure
below.
NOTICE
■In case of a smart access system with
push-button start malfunction or
other key-rela ted problems
Take your vehicle with all the electronic
keys (including the card key) provided
with your vehicle to your Lexus dealer as
soon as possible.
Locking and unlocking the
doors, opening the trunk and
using the key linked functions

3687-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■Locking and unlocking the door
1 Push in the depression on the front
edge of the driver’s door handle.
2 Insert the mechanical key while
pulling on the driver’s door handle.
3 Turn the key in order to perform the
following operations.
Locks both side doors
Closes the windows (turn and
hold)
*
Unlocks the door
Turning the key rearward unlocks the
driver’s door. Turning the key once again
within 5 seconds unlocks the other door.
Opens the windows (turn and
hold)
*
*: These settings must be customized at
your Lexus dealer.
■Opening the trunk
Unlock the doors, and press the trunk
opener switch.
1 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
A
B
C
D
WARNING
■When using the mechanical key 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
mechanical key. It is possible for children
and other passengers to get caught in
the power window.
Starting the engine tem>

3697-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
will turn to ACCESSORY mode.
3Firmly depress the brake pedal and
check that is shown on the
multi-information display.
4 Press the engine switch switch>.
In the event that the engine tem> still cannot be started, contact
your Lexus dealer.
■Stopping the engine
Set the parking brake, shift the shift position
to P and press the engine switch switch> as you normally 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.330)
■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.155, 159)
Use the mechanical key ( P.108) in
order to perform th e following opera-
tions:
■Locking and unlocking the doors
 P.367
■Opening the trunk
1 Slide the rear passengers’ seat
belts towards the outside.
2 Insert your fingers at the positions
marked and pull towards you to
If the 12-volt battery is dis-
charged
The following procedures may be
used to start the engine tem> or opening the doors, trunk or
glove box if the 12-volt battery is
discharged.
You can also call your Lexus dealer
or a qualified repair shop.
Locking and unlocking the doors
and opening the trunk
A

3707-2. Steps to take in an emergency
remove the cover in the center of
the rear seat.
3 Insert the mechanical key into the
cylinder and turn it clockwise to
open. The glove box can be opened by per-
forming the following
operations after
unlocking the doors.
If the glove box is locked, unlock it with the
mechanical key. ( P.273)
1 Remove the cover using a flathead
screwdriver.
To prevent damage to the cover, cover the
tip of the screwdriver with a rag.
2Push the flathead screwdriver into
the part shown in the illustration to
open the glove box.
■After opening the glove box
The glove box can be opened normally by
closing the glove box after restarting the
engine .
If you have a set of jumper (or booster)
WARNING
■After unlocking the trunk
Make sure to put back the cover to the
center of the rear seat. Failure to do so
may cause an accident.
NOTICE
■When installing the cover in the cen-
ter of the rear seat
Make sure that the seat belts are not
caught in the cover. Failure to do so may
cause damage to the cover installation
clip and make it impossible to install the
cover.
Opening the glove box
Restarting the engine system>

432What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
1-1.What to do if... (Troubleshooting)What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
If you lose your mechanical keys,
new genuine mechanical keys can
be made by your Lexus dealer.
( P.366)
 If you lose your electronic keys, the
risk of vehicle theft increases signifi-
cantly. Contact your Lexus dealer
immediately. ( P.366)
 Is the electronic key battery weak or
depleted? ( P.330)
 Is the engine switch
in IGNITION ON mode mode>?
When locking the doors, turn the engine
switch off. ( P.155, 159)
 Is the electronic key left inside the
vehicle?
When locking the doors, make sure that
you have the electronic key on your per-
son.
The function may not operate prop-
erly due to the condition of the radio wave. (
P.119)
 The function to prevent the elec-
tronic key from being left inside the
trunk will operate and you can open
the trunk as usual. Take the key out
from the trunk. ( P.116)
 Did you press the engine switch
while firmly
depressing the brake pedal?
( P.152, 156)
 Is the shift position in P? ( P.162,
169)
 Is the electronic key anywhere
detectable inside the vehicle?
( P.118)
 Is the steering wheel unlocked?
( P.153, 157)
 Is the electronic key battery weak or
depleted?
In this case, the engine can
be started in a temporary way. ( P.368)
 Is the 12-volt battery discharged?
( P.369)
If you have a problem, check the
following before contacting your
Lexus dealer.
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
If you think something is wrong
The engine does
not start