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LEXUS RC300, RC350 (2019 year). Instruction - part 3

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tion

 Raise the seat to the highest position
 If the head restraint interferes with

the installation of the child restraint
system, and the head restraint can
be removed, remove the head
restraint

WARNING

■

When installing a child restraint sys-

tem

Observe the following when installing

child restraint system to the front passen-

ger seat if it is unavoidable. The front pas-

senger SRS airbag inflates with

considerable speed and force that if not

observed may lead to death or serious

injury to the child.

●

Never install a rear-facing child

restraint system on the front passenger

seat even if the “AIR BAG OFF” indi-

cator light is illuminated. In the event of

an accident, the force of the rapid infla-

tion of the front passenger airbag can

cause death or serious injury to the

child if the rear-facing child restraint

system is installed on the front passen-

ger seat.

●

A forward-facing child restraint system

may be installed on the front passen-

ger seat only when it is unavoidable. A

child restraint system that requires a

top tether strap should not be used in

the front passenger seat since there is

no top tether strap anchor for the front

passenger seat.

●

A forward-facing child restraint system

may be installed on the front passen-

ger seat only when it is unavoidable.

When installing a forward-facing child

restraint system on the front passenger

seat, adjust the seatback to the most

upright position, move the seat to the

rearmost position, and raise the seat to

the highest position, even if the “AIR

BAG OFF” indicator light is illumi-

nated.

If the head restraint interferes with the

installation of the child restraint system,

and the head restraint can be

removed, remove the head restraint.

●

Do not allow the child to lean his/her

head or any part of his/her body

against the door or the area of the seat,

front pillars or roof side rails from

which the SRS side airbags or SRS

curtain shield airbags deploy even if

the child is seated in the child restraint

system. It is dangerous if the SRS side

and curtain shield airbags inflate, and

the impact could cause death or seri-

ous injury to the child.

●

When a booster seat is installed,

always ensure that the shoulder belt is

positioned across the center of the

child’s shoulder. The belt should be

kept away from the child’s neck, but

not so that it could fall off the child’s

shoulder.

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A child restraint system for a small
child or baby must itself be properly
restrained on the seat with the lap por-

tion of the lap/shoulder belt.

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Installing child restraint system
using a seat belt (child restraint
lock function belt)

Install the child restraint system in
accordance to the operation manual
enclosed with the child restraint sys-
tem.

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Rear-facing

Infant seat/convert-

ible seat

When using the front seat: Adjust
the seatback

If there is gap between the child seat and

the seatback, adjust the seatback until

good contact is achieved.

Place the child restraint system on
the rear seat facing the rear of the
vehicle.

Run the seat belt through the child
restraint system and insert the plate
into the buckle. Make sure that the
belt is not twisted.

When using a child restraint sys-
tem on a rear seat

WARNING

■

When installing a child restraint sys-

tem

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in death or

serious injury.

●

Use child restraint system suitable to

the age and size of the child and install

it to the rear seat.

●

If the driver’s seat interferes with the

child restraint system and prevents it

from being attached correctly, attach

the child restraint system to the

right-hand rear seat.

●

Adjust the front passenger seat so that

it does not interfere with the child

restraint system.

●

Do not allow the child to lean his/her

head or any part of his/her body

against the door or the area of the seat,

rear pillars or roof side rails from which

the SRS curtain shield airbag deploys

even if the child is seated in the child

restraint system. It is dangerous if the

SRS curtain shield airbag inflates, and

the impact could cause death or seri-

ous injury to the child.

Child restraint system fixed with
a seat belt

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Fully extend the shoulder belt and
allow it to retract to put it in lock
mode. In lock mode, the belt cannot
be extended.

While pushing the child restraint
system down into the rear seat,
allow the shoulder belt to retract
until the child restraint system is
securely in place.

After the shoulder belt has retracted to a

point where there is no slack in the belt,

pull the belt to check that it cannot be

extended.

After installing the child restraint
system, rock it back and forth to
ensure that it is installed securely.

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Forward-facing

Convertible

seat

When using the front seat: Adjust
the seatback

If there is gap between the child seat and

the seatback, adjust the seatback until

good contact is achieved.

Remove the head restraint if it inter-
feres with your child restraint sys-
tem. (

P.103)

Place the child restraint system on
the seat facing the front of the vehi-
cle.

Run the seat belt through the child
restraint system and insert the plate
into the buckle. Make sure that the
belt is not twisted.

Fully extend the shoulder belt and
allow it to retract to put it in lock

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mode. In lock mode, the belt cannot
be extended.

While pushing the child restraint
system into the rear seat, allow the
shoulder belt to retract until the
child restraint system is securely in
place.

After the shoulder belt has retracted to a

point where there is no slack in the belt,

pull the belt to check that it cannot be

extended.

If the child restraint has a top tether
strap, follow the child restraint man-
ufacturer’s operation manual
regarding the installation, using the
top tether strap to latch onto the
top tether strap anchor. (

P.50)

After installing the child restraint
system, rock it back and forth to
ensure that it is installed securely.

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Booster seat

High back type: Remove the head
restraint if it interferes with your
child restraint system. (

P.103)

Place the child restraint system on
the seat facing the front of the vehi-
cle.



Booster type



High back type

Sit the child in the child restraint
system. Fit the seat belt to the child
restraint system according to the
manufacturer’s instructions and

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insert the plate into the buckle.
Make sure that the belt is not
twisted.

Check that the shoulder belt is correctly

positioned over the child’s shoulder and

that the lap belt is as low as possible.

(

P.24)

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Removing a child restraint system
installed with a seat belt

Press the buckle release button and
fully retract the seat belt.

When releasing the buckle, the child
restraint system may spring up due to the
rebound of the seat cushion. Release the
buckle while holding down the child
restraint system.
Since the seat belt automatically reels itself,
slowly return it to the stowing position.

WARNING

■

When installing a child restraint sys-

tem

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in death or

serious injury.

●

Do not allow children to play with the

seat belt. If the seat belt becomes

twisted around a child’s neck, it may

lead to choking or other serious inju-

ries that could result in death. If this

occurs and the buckle cannot be

unfastened, scissors should be used to

cut the belt.

●

Ensure that the belt and plate are

securely locked and the seat belt is not

twisted.

●

Shake the child restraint system left

and right, and forward and backward

to ensure that it has been securely

installed.

●

After securing a child restraint system,

never adjust the seat.

●

When a booster seat is installed,

always ensure that the shoulder belt is

positioned across the center of the

child’s shoulder. The belt should be

kept away from the child’s neck, but

not so that it could fall off the child’s

shoulder.

●

Follow all installation instructions pro-

vided by the child restraint system

manufacturer.

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When installing a booster seat

To prevent the belt from going into ALR

lock mode, do not fully extend the shoul-

der belt. ALR mode causes the belt to

tighten only. This could cause injury or

discomfort to the child. (

P.26)

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Child restraint LATCH anchors

LATCH anchors are provided for the
each rear seat. (Buttons displaying the
location of the anchors are attached to
the seats.)

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Installation with LATCH system

Install the child restraint system in
accordance to the operation manual
enclosed with the child restraint sys-
tem.

Remove the head restraint if it inter-
feres with your child restraint sys-
tem. (

P.103)

Flip up and fold the cover, and fix it
with the hook-and-loop fastener.



Type A

Latch the hooks of the lower straps
onto the LATCH anchors.

For owners in Canada:

The symbol on a child restraint system indi-

cates the presence of a lower connector

WARNING

■

Do not use a seat belt extender

If a seat belt extender is used when

installing a child restraint system, the seat

belt will not securely hold the child

restraint system, which could cause

death or serious injury to the child or

other passengers in the event of sudden

braking, sudden swerving or an accident.

Child restraint system fixed with
child restraint LATCH anchors

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system.

Canada only



Type B

Latch the buckles onto the LATCH
anchors.

For owners in Canada:

The symbol on a child restraint system indi-

cates the presence of a lower connector

system.

Canada only

P.50)

After installing the child restraint
system, rock it back and forth to
ensure that it is installed securely.

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Laws and regulations pertaining to

anchorages

The LATCH system conforms to

FMVSS225 or CMVSS210.2.

Child restraint systems conforming to

FMVSS213 or CMVSS213 specifications

can be used.

This vehicle is designed to conform to the

SAE J1819.

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Anchor brackets (for top tether
strap)

Anchor brackets are provided for the
each rear seat.
Use anchor brackets when fixing the
top tether strap.

Anchor brackets
Top tether strap

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Fixing the top tether strap to the
anchor bracket

Install the child restraint system in
accordance to the operation manual
enclosed with the child restraint sys-
tem.

Remove the head restraint if it inter-
feres with your child restraint sys-
tem. (

P.103)

Open the anchor bracket cover,
latch the hook onto the anchor
bracket and tighten the top tether
strap.

Make sure the top tether strap is securely

latched.

Top tether strap
Hook

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Laws and regulations pertaining to

anchorages

The LATCH system conforms to

FMVSS225 or CMVSS210.2.

Child restraint systems conforming to

WARNING

■

When installing a child restraint sys-

tem

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in death or

serious injury.

●

Shake the child restraint system left

and right, and forward and backward

to ensure that it has been securely

installed.

●

After securing a child restraint system,

never adjust the seat.

●

When using the LATCH anchors, be

sure that there are no foreign objects

around the anchors and that the seat

belt is not caught behind the child

restraint system.

●

Follow all installation instructions pro-

vided by the child restraint system

manufacturer.

Using an anchor bracket (for top
tether strap)

A
B

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FMVSS213 or CMVSS213 specifications

can be used.

This vehicle is designed to conform to the

SAE J1819.

WARNING

■

When installing a child restraint sys-

tem

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in death or

serious injury.

●

Firmly attach the top tether strap and

make sure that the belt is not twisted.

●

Do not attach the top tether strap to

anything other than the anchor

bracket.

●

Shake the child restraint system left

and right, and forward and backward

to ensure that it has been securely

installed.

●

After securing a child restraint system,

never adjust the seat.

●

Follow all installation instructions pro-

vided by the child restraint system

manufacturer.

NOTICE

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Anchor brackets (for top tether

strap)

When not in use, make certain to close

the lid. If it remains open, the lid may be

damaged.

Exhaust gas precautions

Harmful substance to the human
body is included in exhaust gases if
inhaled.

WARNING

Exhaust gases include harmful carbon

monoxide (CO), which is colorless and

odorless. Observe the following precau-

tions.

Failure to do so may cause exhaust gases

enter the vehicle and may lead to an

accident caused by light-headedness, or

may lead to death or a serious health

hazard.

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Important points while driving

●

Keep the trunk lid closed.

●

If you smell exhaust gases in the vehi-

cle even when the trunk lid is closed,

open the windows and have the vehi-

cle inspected at your Lexus dealer as

soon as possible.

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When parking

●

If the vehicle is in a poorly ventilated

area or a closed area, such as a

garage, stop the engine.

●

Do not leave the vehicle with the

engine on for a long time.

If such a situation cannot be avoided,

park the vehicle in an open space and

ensure that exhaust fumes do not enter

the vehicle interior.

●

Do not leave the engine running in an

area with snow build-up, or where it is

snowing. If snowbanks build up around

the vehicle while the engine is running,

exhaust gases may collect and enter

the vehicle.

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WARNING

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Exhaust pipe

The exhaust system needs to be checked

periodically. If there is a hole or crack

caused by corrosion, damage to a joint

or abnormal exhaust noise, be sure to

have the vehicle inspected and repaired

by your Lexus dealer.

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For safety and security

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: If equipped

“SOS” button
LED light indicators
Microphone

Subscribers have the following Safety
Connect services available:

 Automatic Collision Notification

Helps drivers receive necessary response
from emergency service providers.
(



P.55

)

: U.S. Patent No. 7,508,298 B2

 Stolen Vehicle Location

Helps drivers in the event of vehicle theft.
(



P.55

)

 Emergency Assistance Button

(“SOS”)

Connects drivers to response-center sup-
port. (



P.55

)

 Enhanced Roadside Assistance

Provides drivers various on-road assis-
tance. (



P.55

)

After you have signed the Telematics

Lexus Enform Safety Con-
nect

Safety Connect is a subscrip-
tion-based telematics service that
uses Global Positioning System
(GPS) data and embedded cellular
technology to provide safety and
security features to subscribers.
Safety Connect is supported by
Lexus’ designated response center,
which operates 24 hours per day, 7
days per week.

Safety Connect service is available
by subscription on select, telemat-
ics hardware-equipped vehicles.

By using the Safety Connect ser-
vice, you are agreeing to be bound
by the Telematics Subscription Ser-
vice Agreement and its Terms and
Conditions, as in effect and
amended from time to time, a cur-
rent copy of which is available at
Lexus.com. All use of the Safety
Connect service is subject to such
then-applicable Terms and Condi-
tions.

System components

Services

Subscription

A
B
C

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Subscription Service Agreement and
are enrolled, you can begin receiving
services.
A variety of subscription terms is avail-
able for purchase. Contact your Lexus
dealer, call the following or push the
“SOS” button in your vehicle for fur-
ther subscription details.
 The United States

1-800-25-LEXUS
(1-800-255-3987)

 Canada

1-800-26-LEXUS
(1-800-265-3987)

 Puerto Rico

1-877-539-8777

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Safety Connect Services Information

●

Phone calls using the vehicles Blue-
tooth

technology will not be possible

during Safety Connect.

●

Safety Connect is available beginning Fall

2009 on select Lexus models (in the

contiguous United States only). Contact

with the Safety Connect response center

is dependent upon the telematics device

being in operative condition, cellular con-

nection availability, and GPS satellite sig-

nal reception, which can limit the ability to

reach the response center or receive

emergency service support. Enrollment

and Telematics Subscription Service

Agreement required. A variety of sub-

scription terms is available; charges vary

by subscription term selected and loca-

tion.

●

Automatic Collision Notification, Emer-

gency Assistance and Stolen Vehicle

Location will function in the United

States, including Hawaii and Alaska,

Puerto Rico and in Canada, and

Enhanced Roadside Assistance will func-

tion in the United States, Puerto Rico and

in Canada.

●

Automatic Collision Notification, Emer-

gency Assistance, Stolen Vehicle and

Enhanced Road Assistance will not func-

tion in the United States Virgin Islands.

For vehicles first sold in the USVI, no

Safety Connect services will function in

and outside the United States Virgin

Islands.

●

Safety Connect services are not subject

to section 255 of the Telecommunica-

tions Act and the device is not TTY com-

patible.

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Languages

The Safety Connect response center will

offer support in multiple languages. The

Safety Connect system will offer voice

prompts in English, Spanish, and French.

Please indicate your language of choice

when enrolling.

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When contacting the response center

You may be unable to contact the response

center if the network is busy.

When the engine switch is turned to
IGNITION ON mode, the red indica-
tor light comes on for 2 seconds then
turns off. Afterward, the green indica-
tor light comes on, indicating that the
service is active.
The following indicator light patterns
indicate specific system usage condi-
tions:
 Green indicator light on = Active

service

 Green indicator light flashing =

Safety Connect call in process

 Red indicator light (except at vehi-

cle start-up) = System malfunction
(contact your Lexus dealer)

 No indicator light (off) = Safety

Safety Connect LED light Indi-
cators

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Connect service not active

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Automatic Collision Notification

In case of either airbag deployment or
severe rear-end collision, the system is
designed to automatically call the
response center. The responding agent
receives the vehicle’s location and
attempts to speak with the vehicle
occupants to assess the level of emer-
gency. If the occupants are unable to
communicate, the agent automatically
treats the call as an emergency, con-
tacts the nearest emergency services
provider to describe the situation, and
requests that assistance be sent to the
location.

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Stolen Vehicle Location

If your vehicle is stolen, Safety Connect
can work with local authorities to assist
them in locating and recovering the
vehicle. After filing a police report, call
the Safety Connect response center at
1-800-25-LEXUS
(1-800-255-3987) in the United
States, 1-877-539-8777 in Puerto
Rico or 1-800-265-3987 in Canada,
and follow the prompts for Safety Con-
nect to initiate this service.
In addition to assisting law enforce-
ment with recovery of a stolen vehicle,
Safety-Connect-equipped vehicle
location data may, under certain cir-
cumstances, be shared with third par-
ties to locate your vehicle. Further
information is available at Lexus.com.

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Emergency Assistance Button
(“SOS”)

In the event of an emergency on the
road, push the “SOS” button to reach
the Safety Connect response center.
The answering agent will determine
your vehicle’s location, assess the
emergency, and dispatch the neces-
sary assistance required.

If you accidentally press the “SOS” button,
tell the response-center agent that you are
not experiencing an emergency.

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Enhanced Roadside Assistance

Enhanced Roadside Assistance adds
GPS data to the already included war-
ranty-based Lexus roadside service.
Subscribers can press the “SOS” but-
ton to reach a Safety Connect
response-center agent, who can help
with a wide range of needs, such as:
towing, flat tire, fuel delivery, etc. For a
description of the Roadside Assistance
services and their limitations, please
see the Safety Connect Terms and
Conditions, which are available at
Lexus.com.

Important! Read this information about
exposure to radio frequency signals
before using Safety Connect;
The Safety Connect system installed in
your vehicle is a low-power radio trans-
mitter and receiver. It receives and also
sends out radio frequency (RF) signals.
In August 1996, the Federal Commu-

Safety Connect services

Safety information for Safety
Connect

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nications Commission (FCC) adopted
RF exposure guidelines with safety lev-
els for mobile wireless phones. Those
guidelines are consistent with the
safety standards previously set by the
following U.S. and international stan-
dards bodies.
 ANSI (American National Stan-

dards Institute) C95.1 [1992]

 NCRP (National Council on Radia-

tion Protection and Measurement)
Report 86 [1986]

 ICNIRP (International Commission

on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protec-
tion) [1996]

Those standards were based on com-
prehensive and periodic evaluations of
the relevant scientific literature. Over
120 scientists, engineers, and physi-
cians from universities, and govern-
ment health agencies and industries
reviewed the available body of
research to develop the ANSI Stan-
dard (C95.1).
The design of Safety Connect com-
plies with the FCC guidelines in addi-
tion to those standards.

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The indicator light flashes after the
engine switch has been turned off to
indicate that the system is operating.
The indicator light stops flashing after
the engine switch has been turned to
ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON
mode to indicate that the system has
been canceled.

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System maintenance

The vehicle has a maintenance-free type

engine immobilizer system.

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Conditions that may cause the system to

malfunction

●

If the grip portion of the key is in contact

with a metallic object

●

If the key is in close proximity to or touch-

ing a key registered to the security sys-

tem (key with a built-in transponder chip)

of another vehicle

Engine immobilizer system

The vehicle’s keys have built-in tran-
sponder chips that prevent the
engine from starting if a key has not
been previously registered in the
vehicle’s on-board computer.

Never leave the keys inside the
vehicle when you leave the vehicle.

This system is designed to help pre-
vent vehicle theft but does not
guarantee absolute security
against all vehicle thefts.

Operating the system

NOTICE

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To ensure the system operates cor-

rectly

Do not modify or remove the system. If

modified or removed, the proper opera-

tion of the system cannot be guaranteed.

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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.

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Setting

Close the doors, trunk and hood, and
lock both side doors. The system will
be set automatically after 30 seconds.

The indicator light changes from being on
to flashing when the system is set.

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Canceling or stopping

Do one of the following to deactivate
or stop the alarms:
 Unlock the doors.
 Open the trunk using the entry

function or wireless remote control.

 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.)

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System maintenance

The vehicle has a maintenance-free type

alarm system.

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Triggering of the alarm

The alarm may be triggered in the following

situations:

(Stopping the alarm deactivates the alarm

system.)

●

The trunk is opened using the mechanical

key.

●

A person inside the vehicle opens a door,

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 trunk is opened in any way

other than using the entry func-
tion or wireless remote control.

 The hood is opened.

Setting/canceling/stopping the
alarm system

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