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Lexus LC500 (2022 year). Manual in english - page 6

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3-1. Key information

3-1.Key information

The following keys are provided with
the vehicle.

Electronic keys

• Operating the smart entry & start sys-

tem (



P.125)

• Operating the wireless remote control

function

Mechanical keys

Key number plate

Card key (electronic key) (if
equipped)

Operating the smart entry & start system
(



P.125)

Card key (if equipped)

The card key is not waterproof.

The mechanical key that is stored inside

the card key should be used only if a

problem arises, such as when the card

key does not operate properly.

If it is difficult to take out the mechanical

key, push down the release button using

a pen tip etc. If it is still difficult to pull it

out, use a coin etc. (



P.117)

To store the mechanical key in the card

key, insert it while pressing the release

button.

If the battery cover is not installed and the

battery falls out or if the battery was

removed because the key got wet, rein-

stall the battery with the positive terminal

facing the Lexus emblem.

When riding in an aircraft

When bringing an electronic key onto an

aircraft, make sure you do not press any

buttons on the electronic key while inside

the aircraft cabin. If you are carrying an

electronic key in your bag etc., ensure that

the buttons are not likely to be pressed

accidentally. Pressing a button may cause

the electronic key to emit radio waves that

could interfere with the operation of the air-

craft.

Electronic key battery depletion

The standard battery life is 1 to 2 years.

(The card key battery life is from one year

to one year and a half.)

Electronic keys that will not be used for

Keys

Key types

B
C
D

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3-1. Key information

Before drivi

long periods of time can be set to the bat-

tery-saving mode in advance. (



P.127)

If the battery becomes low, an alarm will

sound in the cabin when the engine

<hybrid system> is stopped.

As the electronic key always receives

radio waves, the battery will become

depleted even if the electronic key is not

used. The following symptoms indicate

that the electronic key battery may be

depleted. Replace the battery when nec-

essary. (



P.351)

• The smart entry & start system or the

wireless remote control does not oper-

ate.

• The detection area becomes smaller.

• The LED indicator on the key surface

does not turn on.

You can replace the battery by yourself
(



P.351). However, as there is a danger

that the electronic key may be damaged, it
is recommended that the replacement be
carried out by any authorized Lexus retailer
or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reli-
able repairer.

To avoid serious deterioration, do not

leave the electronic key within 1 m (3 ft.)

of the following electrical appliances that

produce a magnetic field:

• TVs

• Personal computers

• Cellular phones, cordless phones and

battery chargers

• Recharging cellular phones or cordless

phones

• Table lamps

• Induction cookers

Replacing the battery



P.351

Confirmation of the registered key

number

The number of keys already registered to

the vehicle can be confirmed. Ask any

authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus autho-

rized repairer, or any reliable repairer for

details.

If “A New Key has been Registered

Contact Your Dealer for Details” is

shown on the multi-information display

This message will be displayed each time

the driver’s door is opened when the doors

are unlocked from the outside for approxi-

mately 10 days after a new electronic key

has been registered.

If this message is displayed but you have not

had a new electronic key registered, ask

any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus

authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer

to check if an unknown electronic key

(other than those in your possession) has

been registered.

NOTICE

To prevent key damage

Do not drop the keys, subject them to

strong shocks or bend them.

Do not expose the keys to high tem-

peratures for long periods of time.

Do not get the keys wet or wash them

in an ultrasonic washer etc.

Do not attach metallic or magnetic

materials to the keys or place the keys

close to such materials.

Do not disassemble the keys.

Do not attach a sticker or anything else

to the surface of the electronic key.

Do not place the keys near objects that

produce magnetic fields, such as TVs,

audio systems and induction cookers.

Do not place the keys near medical

electrical equipment such as low-fre-

quency therapy equipment or micro-

wave therapy equipment, and do not

receive medical attention with the keys

on your person.

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3-1. Key information

The electronic keys are equipped with
the following wireless remote control:

Locks the doors (



P.118)

Closes the windows

(



P.118)

Unlocks the doors (



P.118)

Opens the windows

(



P.118)

Opens the trunk (



P.124)

: These settings must be customized at

any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus
authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.

NOTICE

Carrying the electronic key on your

person

Carry the electronic key 10 cm (3.9 in.)

or more away from electric appliances

that are turned on. Radio waves emitted

from electric appliances within 10 cm

(3.9 in.) of the electronic key may inter-

fere with the key, causing the key to not

function properly.

In case of a smart entry & start system

malfunction or other key-related

problems



P.392

When an electronic key is lost



P.391

Handling the card key (if equipped)

Do not apply excess force when

inserting the mechanical key into the

card key. Doing so may damage the

card key.

If the battery or card key terminals get

wet, the battery may corrode and the

card key may stop working.

If the key is dropped into water, or if

drinking water, etc. is spilled on the

key, immediately remove the battery

cover and wipe the battery and termi-

nals. (To remove the battery cover,

lightly grasp and pull it.) If the battery is

corroded, have any authorized Lexus

retailer or Lexus authorized repairer,

or any reliable repairer, replace the

battery.

Do not crush the battery cover or use

a screwdriver to remove the battery

cover.

Forcibly removing the battery cover

may bend or damage the key.

If the battery cover is frequently

removed, the battery cover may

become loose.

When installing the battery, make sure

to check the direction of the battery.

Installing the battery in the wrong

direction may cause the battery to

deplete rapidly.

The surface of the card key may be

damaged, or its coating may peel off in

the following situations:

• The card key is carried together with

hard objects, such as coins and keys.

• The card key is scraped with a sharp

object, such as the tip of a mechanical

pencil.

• The surface of the card key is wiped

with thinner or benzene.

Wireless remote control

A
B
C
D

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Before drivi

To take out the mechanical key, push
the release button and take the key out.

The mechanical key can only be inserted in
one direction, as the key only has grooves
on one side. If the key cannot be inserted in
a lock cylinder, turn it over and re-attempt
to insert it.
After using the mechanical key, store it in
the electronic key. Carry the mechanical
key together with the electronic key. If the
electronic key battery is depleted or the
entry function does not operate properly,
you will need the mechanical key.
(



P.392)

When required to leave the vehicle’s

key with a parking attendant

Turn the trunk opener main switch off and

lock the glove box (



P.294) as circum-

stances demand.

Remove the mechanical key for your own

use and provide the attendant with the elec-

tronic key only.

If you lose your mechanical keys



P.391

If a wrong key is used

The key cylinder rotates freely, isolated

from the internal mechanism.

Using the mechanical key

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3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk

3-2.Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk

Smart entry & start system

Carry the electronic key to enable this
function.

Push the depression on the front
edge of the door handle to unlock
the doors.

The outside door handles will be extended.
The extended outside door handles are
automatically retracted in approximately
60 seconds.
The doors cannot be unlocked for 3 sec-
onds after the doors are locked.

Push the rear edge of the extended
door handle to lock the doors.

If the outside door handles are extended,
they will be retracted.
After locking the doors, check that the
door is securely locked with the door lock
indicator (



P.121).

Wireless remote control

Locks both side doors

The outside door handles will be retracted
if they have been extended.
After locking the doors, check that the
door is securely locked with the door lock
indicator (



P.121).

Press and hold to close the windows.

Unlocks both side doors

The outside door handles will be extended.
Press and hold to open the windows.

: These settings must be customized at

any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus
authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.

Side window open/close function linked

to door operation

When a door is opened, its window opens

slightly. When a door is closed, its window

closes completely.

Speed-linked outside door handle

retracting function

When the vehicle speed reaches 10 km/h

(6 mph), the outside door handles will be

retracted.

To extend the outside door handles

retracted automatically

The outside door handle can be extended

by pushing the depression on the front

edge of it. To lock the doors, push the rear

edge of the outside door handle after

extending it once.

Doors

Unlocking and locking the doors
from the outside

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3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk

Before drivi

Switching the door unlock function

It is possible to set which doors the entry

function unlocks using the wireless remote

control.

Turn the engine switch <power switch>

off.

For vehicles with an intrusion sensor:

Cancel the intrusion sensor and tilt sen-

sor of the alarm system to prevent unin-

tended triggering of the alarm while

changing the settings. (



P.81)

When the indicator light on the key sur-
face is not on, press and hold

for approximately 5 seconds

while pressing and holding

The setting changes each time an operation

is performed, as shown below. (When

changing the setting continuously, release

the buttons, wait for at least 5 seconds, and

repeat step

: Left-hand drive vehicles

: Right-hand drive vehicles

For vehicles with an alarm: To prevent unin-

tended triggering of the alarm, unlock the

doors using the wireless remote control

and open and close a door once after the

settings have been changed. (If a door is not
opened within 30 seconds after

pressed, the doors will be locked again and

the alarm will automatically be set.)

In a case that the alarm is triggered, imme-

diately stop the alarm. (



P.80)

Impact detection door lock release sys-

tem

In the event that the vehicle is subject to a

strong impact, both side doors are

unlocked. Depending on the force of the

impact or the type of accident, however, the

system may not operate.

Operation signals

The emergency flashers flash to indicate

that the doors have been locked/unlocked.

(Locked: once; Unlocked: twice)
A buzzer sounds to indicate that the win-

dows are operating.

Security feature

If a door is not opened within approximately

30 seconds after the vehicle is unlocked,

the security feature automatically locks the

vehicle again.

Open door warning buzzer

If an attempt to lock the doors is made when

a door is not fully closed, a buzzer sounds

continuously for 5 seconds. Fully close the

door to stop the buzzer, and lock the vehi-

cle once more.

Setting the alarm (if equipped)

Locking the doors will set the alarm system.

(



P.80)

Conditions affecting the operation of

the smart entry & start system or wire-

less remote control



P.127

Multi-informa-

tion dis-

play/Beep

Unlocking function

Exterior: Beeps 3

times

Interior: Pings

once

Pushing the depression
on the front edge of the
driver’s door handle
unlocks only the driver’s
door.

Pushing the depression
on the front edge of the
passenger’s door handle
unlocks both side doors.

Exterior: Beeps

twice

Interior: Pings

once

Pushing the depression
on the front edge of
either door handle
unlocks both side doors.

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3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk

If the smart entry & start system or the

wireless remote control does not oper-

ate properly

Use the mechanical key to lock and unlock

the doors. (



P.392)

Replace the key battery with a new one if it

is depleted. (



P.351)

If the 12-volt battery is discharged

The doors cannot be locked and unlocked

using the smart entry & start system or

wireless remote control. Lock or unlock the

doors using the mechanical key. (



P.392)

Customization

Settings (e.g. unlocking function using a

key) can be changed.

(Customizable features:



P.425)

Door lock switches

Locks both side doors

The indicator

comes on.

Unlocks both side doors

The indicator

turns off.

WARNING

To prevent an accident

Observe the following precautions while

driving the vehicle.

Failure to do so may result in a door

opening and an occupant being thrown

out of the vehicle, resulting in death or

serious injury.

Ensure that both side doors are prop-

erly closed.

Do not pull the inside door handle

while driving.

The doors may opened even if they are

locked.

Side window open/close function

linked to door operation

Do not hold the upper edge of the side

window when you close the door. Other-

wise, your fingers or hand may be caught

in the window.

When using the wireless remote con-

trol and operating the power win-

dows

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

wireless remote control. It is possible for

children and other passengers to get

caught in the power window.

When entering and exiting the vehi-

cle

Do not step on the scuff plate. Slipping

on the surface may result in injury.

Unlocking and locking the doors
from the inside

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3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk

Before drivi

Inside door handles

Pull the inside door handle to unlock
the door.

The door lock indicator

turns off.

Type A: The doors can be opened by pull-
ing the inside door handle even if the door
lock indicator

illuminates.

Type B: The driver’s door can be opened
by pulling the inside door handle even if the
door lock indicator

illuminates.

Door lock indicator

The door lock indicator turns on when the

door is locked. When the engine switch

<power switch> is off, the door lock indica-

tor will turn off automatically after 30 sec-

onds.

If a symbol indicating one or both side

doors open is shown on the multi-infor-

mation display

The hood, one or both side doors, or trunk

is not fully closed. If the vehicle reaches a

speed of 5 km/h (3 mph), the master warn-

ing light flashes and a buzzer sounds to indi-

cate that the door(s) are not fully closed.

Make sure to close hood, both side doors

and trunk.

Customization

The time elapsed before the door lock indi-

cator turns off can be changed.

(Customizable features:



P.425)

The following functions can be set or
canceled:

For instructions on customizing, refer to
P.425.

Automatic door locking and
unlocking systems

Function

Operation

Speed linked
door locking
function

Both side doors are
automatically locked
when the vehicle speed
is approximately 20
km/h (12 mph) or
higher.

Shift position
linked door lock-
ing function

Both side doors are
automatically locked
when the shift position
is shifted to a position
other than P.

Shift position
linked door
unlocking func-
tion

Both side doors are
automatically unlocked
when the shift position
is shifted to P.

Driver’s door
linked door
unlocking func-
tion

Both side doors are
automatically unlocked
when driver’s door is
opened within approxi-
mately 45 seconds
after turning the engine
switch <power switch>
off.

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3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk

Trunk

The trunk can be opened using the
trunk opener switch, entry function
or wireless remote control.

WARNING

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in death or

serious injury.

Before driving

Make sure that the trunk lid is fully

closed. If the trunk lid is not fully

closed, it may open unexpectedly

while driving and hit near-by objects or

luggage in the trunk may be thrown

out, causing an accident.

Do not allow children to play in the

trunk.

If a child is accidentally locked in the

trunk, they could suffer from heat

exhaustion, suffocation or other inju-

ries.

Do not allow a child to open or close

the trunk lid.

Doing so may cause the trunk lid to

open unexpectedly, or cause the

child’s hands, head, or neck to be

caught by the closing trunk lid.

Important points while driving

Never let anyone sit in the trunk. In the

event of sudden braking or a collision,

they are susceptible to death or serious

injury.

Using the trunk

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may cause parts of the

body to be caught, resulting in serious

injury.

Remove any heavy loads, such as

snow and ice, from the trunk lid before

opening it. Failure to do so may cause

the trunk lid to suddenly shut again

after it is opened.

When opening or closing the trunk lid,

thoroughly check to make sure the

surrounding area is safe.

If anyone is in the vicinity, make sure

they are safe and let them know that

the trunk is about to open or close.

Use caution when opening or closing

the trunk lid in windy weather as it may

move abruptly in strong wind.

On an incline it is more difficult to

open or close the trunk lid than on a

level surface, so beware of the trunk lid

unexpectedly opening or closing by

itself. Make sure that the trunk lid is

fully open and secure before using the

trunk.

When opening the trunk lid, take care

so that it does not hit anyone in the

face or any other part of the body.

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3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk

Before drivi

Trunk opener switch

Press the trunk opener switch.

Smart entry & start system

While carrying the electronic key,
press the button.
When both side doors are unlocked
using one of the following methods, the
trunk can be opened without the elec-
tronic key:
• Entry function
• Wireless remote control
• Door lock switches
• Automatic door unlocking system
• Mechanical key

WARNING

When closing the trunk lid, take extra

care to prevent your fingers etc. from

being caught.

When closing the trunk lid, make sure

to press it lightly on its outer surface. If

the trunk grip is used to fully close the

trunk lid, it may result in hands or arms

being caught.

Do not pull on the trunk damper stay

to close the trunk, and do not hang on

the trunk damper stay.

Doing so may cause hands to be

caught or the trunk damper stay to

break, causing an accident.

Do not attach any accessories other

than genuine Lexus parts to the trunk

lid. Such additional weight on the trunk

lid may cause the lid to suddenly shut

again after it is opened.

NOTICE

Trunk damper stays

The trunk is equipped with damper stays

that hold the trunk lid in place.

Observe the following precautions. Fail-

ure to do so may cause damage to the
trunk damper stay

, resulting in mal-

function.

Do not attach any foreign objects,

such as stickers, plastic sheets, or

adhesives to the damper stay rod.

Do not touch the damper stay rod with

gloves or other fabric items.

Do not attach any accessories other

than genuine Lexus parts to the trunk

lid.

Do not place your hand on the damper

stay or apply lateral forces to it.

Opening the trunk

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3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk

Wireless remote control

Press and hold the switch.

Trunk light

The trunk light turns on when the trunk is

opened.

Function to prevent the trunk being

locked with the electronic key inside

When both side doors are locked, clos-

ing the trunk lid with the electronic key

left inside the trunk will sound an alarm.

In this case, the trunk lid can be opened

by pressing the trunk release button on

the trunk lid.

If the spare electronic key is put in the

trunk with both side 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 both side doors locked, the key may

not be detected depending on the loca-

tion of the key and the surrounding radio

wave conditions. In this case, the key con-

finement prevention function cannot be

activated, causing the trunk to be locked

when the trunk lid is closed. Make sure to

check where the key is before closing the

trunk.

The key confinement prevention function

cannot be activated if either door is

unlocked. In this case, open the trunk

using the trunk opener switch.

If the trunk lid is closed by a hand having

the electronic key when the both side

doors are locked, a warning buzzer may

sound. In this case, the trunk is not locked.

Do not close the trunk lid by a hand hav-

ing the electronic key.

If the smart entry & start system or the

wireless remote control does not oper-

ate properly

Use the trunk opener switch to unlock the

trunk. (



P.392)

Replace the key battery with a new one if it

is depleted. (



P.351)

If a symbol indicating the trunk opens is

shown on the multi-information display



P.121

If the 12-volt battery is discharged

The trunk cannot be locked and unlocked

using the smart entry & start system or

wireless remote control. Lock or unlock the

trunk using the mechanical key. (



P.395)

Customization

The trunk unlocking operation can be

changed. (Customizable features:



P.425)

Using the trunk grip, lower the trunk
without applying force to the side and
push the trunk down from the outside
to close it.

Closing the trunk

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3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk

Before drivi

The trunk opener switch can be tem-
porarily disabled to protect luggage
stored in the trunk against theft.
Turn the trunk opener main switch in
the glove box off to disable the trunk
opener.

Off

When the trunk opener main switch is off,
the trunk lid cannot be opened even with
the wireless remote control or entry func-
tion.

When leaving a key to the vehicle with a

parking attendant



P.117

Antenna location

Antennas outside the cabin

Antennas inside the cabin

Antenna inside the trunk

Antenna outside the trunk

Protecting luggage against theft

A
B

Smart entry & start system

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.118)



Opens the trunk (



P.123)



Starts the engine <hybrid system>
(



P.157, 161)

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3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and 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 0.7 m
(2.3 ft.) of an outside door handle.
(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 0.7 m
(2.3 ft.) of the trunk release button.

When starting the engine <hybrid sys-
tem> or changing engine switch <power
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.

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 entry & start system while

the electronic key was still inside the vehi-

Situation

Correction proce-

dure

The trunk was
closed while the
electronic key was
still inside the trunk
and both side 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 both side
doors and lock the
doors again.

Situation

Correction proce-

dure

The engine switch
<power switch> was
turned to ACCES-
SORY mode while
the driver’s door
was open (or the
driver’s door was
opened while the
engine switch
<power switch> was
in ACCESSORY
mode).

Turn the engine
switch <power
switch> off and close
the driver’s door.

The engine switch
<power switch> was
turned off while the
driver’s door was
open.

Close the driver’s
door.

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3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk

Before drivi

cle. 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 12-volt battery from being

discharged while the vehicle is not in opera-

tion for a long time.

In the following situations, the smart entry

& start system may take some time to

unlock the doors.

• The electronic key has been left within

approximately 2 m (6 ft.) of the outside of

the vehicle for 10 minutes or longer.

• The smart entry & start system has not

been used for 5 days or longer.

If the smart entry & start system has not

been used for 14 days or longer, the

doors cannot be unlocked at the passen-

ger door. In this case, push the depres-

sion on the front edge of the driver’s door

handle, or use the wireless remote con-

trol 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 entry & start system cannot be used.

To cancel the function, press any of the

electronic key buttons.

Electronic keys that will not be used for

long periods of time can be set to the bat-

tery-saving mode in advance.

Conditions affecting operation

The smart entry & start system uses weak

radio waves. In the following situations, the

communication between the electronic key

and the vehicle may be affected, preventing

the smart entry & start system, wireless

remote control and engine immobilizer sys-

tem <immobilizer system> from operating

properly. (Ways of coping:



P.392)

When the electronic key battery is

depleted

Near a TV tower, electric power plant,

gas station, radio station, large display,

airport or other facility 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 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.

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3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk

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

engine <hybrid system> is started or

engine switch <power 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 electronic 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 <hybrid system> if the electronic

key is near the window.

The doors may unlock or lock if a large

amount of water splashes 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

30 seconds if the doors 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.)

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 2 m

(6 ft.) 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 entry & start

system. (



P.127)

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 both side doors.

If an outside door handle is not retracted

during a car wash, a door may be opened

or an outside door handle may be dam-

aged. Make sure that the outside door

handles are retracted before using the

car wash.

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 2 m (6 ft.)

of the vehicle.

The smart entry & start system can be

deactivated in advance.

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-

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Before drivi

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.124)

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.

• Doors: Bring the electronic key close to

the door handle and perform a lock or

unlock operation.

• Trunk: Bring the electronic key close to

the button on the trunk (



P.123) 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.392)

Vehicles with an alarm: However, if the
mechanical key is used while the alarm sys-
tem is set, the warning will sound. (



P.79)

If the engine <hybrid system> cannot be

started, refer to P.393

Customization

Settings (e. g. smart entry & start system)

can be changed.

(Customizable features:



P.425)

If the smart entry & start system has been

deactivated in a customized setting, refer to

the explanations for the following opera-

tions.

Locking and unlocking the doors and

opening the trunk:

Use the wireless remote control or

mechanical key. (



P.118, 124, 392)

Starting the engine <hybrid system> and

changing engine switch <power switch>

modes:



P.393

Stopping the engine <hybrid system>:



P.159, 163

WARNING

Caution regarding interference with

electronic devices

People with implantable cardiac pace-

makers, cardiac resynchronization

therapy-pacemakers or implantable

cardioverter defibrillators should

maintain a reasonable distance

between themselves and the smart

entry & start system antennas.

(



P.125)

The radio waves may affect the opera-

tion of such devices. If necessary, the

entry function can be disabled. Ask

any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus

authorized repairer, or any reliable

repairer for details, such as the fre-

quency of radio waves and timing of

the emitted radio waves. Then, consult

your doctor to see if you should dis-

able the entry function.

Users of any electrical medical device

other than implantable cardiac pace-

makers, cardiac resynchronization

therapy-pacemakers or implantable

cardioverter defibrillators should con-

sult the manufacturer of the device for

information about its operation under

the influence of radio waves.

Radio waves could have unexpected

effects on the operation of such medi-

cal devices.

Ask any authorized Lexus retailer or

Lexus authorized repairer, or any reli-

able repairer for details on disabling the

entry function.

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