2022 LEXUS IS300 alarm

973-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
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Before driving
■Antenna location
Antennas 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 ha ndle. (Only the doors
detecting the key can be operated.)
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.
■Alarms and warning messages
A combination of exterior and interior
alarms as well as warning messages shown
on the multi-information display are used to
prevent theft of the vehicle and accidents
resulting from errone ous operation. Take
appropriate measures in response to any
warning message on the multi-information
display. ( P.338)
When only an alarm sounds, circumstances
and correction procedures are as follows.
●When an exterior alarm sounds once for
5 seconds
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.90)
 Opens the trunk ( P.95)
 Starts the engine ( P.130)
A
B
C
D
A
B
C

983-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
●When an interior alarm sounds continu-
ously
■If a warning message is displayed indi-
cating that there is a malfunction in the
smart access system with push-button
start
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 elec-
tronic key from the vehicle and lock the
doors again.
■Battery-saving function
The battery-saving fu nction will be acti-
vated in order to prevent the electronic key
battery and the vehicle battery from being
discharged while the vehicle is not in opera-
tion for a long time.
●In the following situations, the smart
access system with push-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 cannot be unlocked at
any door except the driver’s door. In this
case, hold the driver’s door handle, or use
the wireless remote control or mechani-
cal key, to unlock the doors.
■Electronic Key Battery-Saving Function
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 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.
■Conditions affecting 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.351)
●When the electronic key battery is
depleted
●Near a TV tower, electric power plant,
SituationCorrection
procedure
An attempt was made to lock the vehicle while a door was open.Close all of the doors and lock the doors again.
The trunk was closed
while the electronic key was still inside the trunk and all the doors were locked.Retrieve the
electronic key
from the trunk and close the trunk lid.
SituationCorrection procedure
The engine switch was
turned to ACCESSORY mode while the driver’s door was open (The
driver’s door was opened when 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.

1003-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
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, or use the lock sensor on
the lower part of the door handle.
●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 6 ft. (2 m)
of the vehicle.
●The smart access syst em with push-but-
ton start can be deactivated in advance.
( P.98)
■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 pre-
vention function may not operate.)
●Do not leave the electronic key inside the
luggage compartment.
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 luggage compart-
ment), conditions (i nside a metal bag,
close to metallic objects) and the radio
waves in the surrounding area. ( P.95)
■If the smart access system with
push-button start does not operate
properly
●Locking and unlocking the doors and
opening the trunk: Use the mechanical
key. P.351
●Starting the engine: P.352
■Customization
Some functions can be customized.
( P.388)
■If the smart access system with
push-button start has been deactivated
in a customized setting
●Locking and unlocking the doors and
opening the trunk:
Use the wireless remote control or
mechanical key. ( P.90, 95, 351)
●Starting the engine and changing engine
switch modes: P.352
●Stopping the engine: P.131
WARNING
■Caution regarding interference with
electronic devices
●People with implantable cardiac pace-
makers, cardiac resynchronization
therapy-pacemakers or implantable
cardioverter defibrillators should keep
away from the smart access system
with push-button start antennas.
(P.97)
The radio waves may affect the opera-
tion of such device s. If necessary, the
entry function can be disabled. Ask
your Lexus dealer for details, such as
the frequency of radio waves and tim-
ing of the emitted radio waves. Then,
consult your doctor to see if you
should disable the entry function.

3547-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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 by following the steps below.
1Confirm 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.62)
2 Open the hood. ( P.285)
3 IS500:Remove the engine cover.
Raise the rear of the engine cover
to remove the rear clip, and then
raise the front of the engine cover
to remove the front clips.
4 Connect a positive jumper cable clamp to on your vehicle and connect the
clamp on the other end of the positive cab le to on the second vehicle. Then,
connect a negative cable clamp to on the second vehicle and connect the
clamp at the other end of the negative cable to .
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD
Positive (+) battery terminal (your vehicle)
Positive (+) battery terminal (second vehicle)
Negative (-) battery terminal (second vehicle)
Solid, stationary, unpainted metallic poin t away from the battery and any mov-
Restarting the engine
A
B
C
D
A
B
C
D

3928-2. Customization
■Driving position memory* ( P.104)
*:If equipped
■Power windows ( P.114)
■Moon roof* ( P.116)
Trunk unlocking operationPress and hold
(short)
One short press
——O
Push twice
Press and hold (long)
Off
Alarm (panic mode)OnOff——O
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Driver’s seat movement when
exiting the vehicleStandardOffO—OPartial
Doors linked to the driving
position memory recall func-
tion
Driver’s doorAll doors——O
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Mechanical key linked opera-
tionOffOn——O
Wireless remote control
linked operationOffOn (open only)——O
Wireless remote control
linked operation signal
(buzzer)
OnOff——O
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Mechanical key linked opera-
tionOffOn——O
Linked operation of compo-
nents when mechanical key is
used (open only)
Slide onlyTilt only——O
FunctionDefault settingCustomized settingABC
ABC
ABC
ABC

413What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
depleted?
In this case, the engine can be started in a
temporary way. (P.352)
 Is the battery discharged?
( P.353)
 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.135)
 It is locked automatically to prevent
theft of the vehicle. ( P.130)
 Is the window lock switch pressed?
The power window except for the one at
the driver’s seat cannot be operated if the
window lock switch is pressed. ( P.115)
 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.132) 
The seat belt reminder light is flash-
ing
Are the driver and the front passenger
wearing the seat belts? ( P.332)
The parking brake indicator is on
Is the parking brake released? ( P.139)
Depending on the situation, other
types of warning buzzer may also
sound. (P.329, 338)
 Did anyone inside the vehicle open
a door during setting the alarm?
The sensor detects it and the alarm sounds.
(P.61)
Do one of the following to deactivate
or stop the alarm:
 Unlock the doors.
 Open the trunk.
 Turn the engine switch to ACCES-
SORY or IGNITION ON mode, or
start the engine. (The alarm will be
deactivated or stopped after a few
seconds.)
 Is the electronic key left inside the
vehicle or the moon roof opened?
Check the message on the multi-informa-
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

415Alphabetical Index
Alphabetical Index
A
A/CAir conditioning filter ............................... 307
Automatic air conditioning system ... 243
Micro dust and pollen filter................... 248
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System).............. 229 Warning light .................................................331
ACA (Active Cornering Assist) ........... 229
Active Cornering Assist (ACA) ........... 229
Active Sound Control (ASC) ..................144
Adaptive Variable Suspension system229
AHB (Automatic High Beam) ................. 147
Air conditioning filter ................................. 307
Air conditioning system Air conditioning filter ............................... 307
Automatic air conditioning system ... 243
Micro dust and pollen filter................... 248
Airbags Airbag operating conditions................... 30
Airbag precautions for your child ........ 33
Correct driving posture .............................23
Curtain shield airbag operating condi- tions .................................................................. 30
Curtain shield airbag precautions ....... 33
Front passenger occupa nt classification
system ............................................................. 36
General airbag precautions ................... 33
Locations of airbags.................................... 28
Modification and disposal of airbags . 35
Side airbag operating conditions ......... 30
Side airbag precautions ............................ 33
Side and curtain shield airbags operating conditions ...................................................... 30
Side and curtain shield airbags precau- tions .................................................................. 33
SRS airbags ..................................................... 28
SRS warning light ......................................330
Alarm ..................................................................... 61 Warning buzzer......................................... 329
Anchor brackets .......................................42, 51 Antennas (smart acc
ess system with
push-button start).........................................97
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS).............. 229 Warning light ................................................ 331
Approach warning........................................192
Armrest............................................................ 260
ASC (Active Sound Control) ..................144
Assist grips ..................................................... 260
Audio system-linked display ...................... 80
Automatic air conditioning system ...... 243
Automatic headlight leveling system ....146
Automatic High Beam ................................ 147
Automatic light control system................145
Automatic transmission ..............................134 M mode ............................................................137
Paddle shift switches ....................... 136, 137
Snow mode.................................................... 136
Average fuel economy................................. 78
Average vehicle speed ................................ 78
B
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs ..................................314
Battery If the battery is discharged ....................353
Preparing and checking before winter.......................................................................... 234
Warning light .............................................. 330
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM)......................... 197
Boost gauge.......................................................79
Brake Brake hold .......................................................142
Fluid.........................................................294, 371
Parking brake ............................................... 139
Warning light ...............................................329
Brake assist .................................................... 229
Break-in tips...................................................... 121
Brightness control Instrument panel light control................. 75
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)......................... 197

424Alphabetical Index
SwitchesActivating the Automatic High Beam147
Automatic High Beam system.............. 147
Brake Hold switch ...................................... 142
Door lock switches ...................................... 92
Driving mode select switch ...................227
Driving position memory switches .... 104
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range switch .........................187
Emergency flashers switch ................... 320
Engine switch................................................ 130
Garage door opener switches .......... 263
Heated steering wheel switch...............251
Ignition switch............................................... 130
Instrument panel light control switches ............................................................................ 75
Intuitive parking assist switch............... 204
Light switches ................................................145
LTA (Lane Tracing Assi st) switch...... 180
Meter control switches .............................. 76
Moon roof switches .................................... 116
“ODO TRIP” switch .....................................74
Outside rear view mi rror switches .......112
Paddle shift switches ....................... 136, 137
Parking brake switch .................................139
PCS OFF switch ......................................... 168
PKSB (Parking Support Brake) switch ........................................................................... 217
Power door lock switch ............................ 92
Power window switches ............................114
RCTA switch....................................................211
Rear sunshades switch ........................... 262
Rear window and outside rear view mir- ror defoggers switch ............................ 243
Seat heater switches ..................................251
Seat ventilator switches ............................251
Snow mode switch .....................................136
“SOS” button .................................................. 54
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch .......................................................................... 109
Tire pressure warning reset switch ... 301
Trunk opener main switch ....................... 96 Trunk opener switch ...................................95
Vehicle-to-vehicle di
stance switch.... 187
VSC OFF switch .......................................230
Window lock switch.................................... 115
Windshield wiper and washer switch150
Windshield wiper de-icer...................... 249
T
Tachometer............................................... 69, 70 Rev indicator ................................................... 72
Rev peak............................................................ 73
Tail lights Light switch .................................................... 145
Replacing light bulbs ..................................314
The Secondary Collision Brake ............ 230
Theft deterrent system Alarm.....................................................................61
Engine immobilizer system......................60
Theft prevention labels ............................... 62
Tire inflation pressure Maintenance data ...................................... 372
Tire inflation pressure display function..........................................................................299
Warning light ...............................................333
Tire information ............................................ 378 Glossary .........................................................382
Size ................................................................... 380
Tire identification number...................... 379
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ............. 381
Tire pressure display .................................. 299
Tire pressure warning system Function ..........................................................299
Initializing....................................................... 300
Installing tire pres sure warning valves
and transmitters...................................... 300
Registering ID codes ...............................302
Warning light ...............................................333
Tires Chains .............................................................235
Checking .......................................................296
If you have a flat tire ....................................341
Inflation pressure ....................................... 304