CD player LEXUS ES300h 2022 Owners Manual

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361-1. For safe use
WARNING
ORepairs or modifications of the front
fender, front bumper, or side of the
occupant compartment
OInstallation of a grille guard (bull bars,
kangaroo bar, etc.), snow plows,
winches or roof luggage carrier
OModifications to the vehicle’s suspen-
sion system
OInstallation of electronic devices such
as mobile two-way radios and CD
players
OModifications to your vehicle for a per-
son with a physical disability

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1173-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
3
Before driving
QBattery-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.
OIn 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.
OIf 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 doors except the driver’s door. In this
case, take hold of the driver’s door han-
dle, or use the wireless remote control or
mechanical key, to unlock the doors.
QTurning an electronic key to battery-
saving mode
OWhen battery-saving mode is set, battery
depletion is minimized by stopping the
electronic key from receiving radio
waves.
Press twice while pressing and
holding . Confirm that the elec-
tronic key indicator flashes 4 times.
While the battery-saving mode is set, the
smart access system with push-button
start cannot be used. To cancel the func-
tion, press any of the electronic key but-
tons.
OElectronic keys that will not be used for
long periods of time can be set to the bat-
tery-saving mode in advance.
QConditions affecting operation
The smart access system with push-button
start uses weak radio waves. In the follow-
ing 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 immobilizer system from oper-
ating properly.
(Ways of coping:  P.389)
OWhen the electronic key battery is
depleted
ONear a TV tower, electric power plant,
gas station, radio station, large display,
airport or other facility that generates
strong radio waves or electrical noise
OWhen 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
OWhen other wireless keys (that emit
radio waves) are being used nearby
OWhen carrying the electronic key
together with the following devices that
emit radio waves
• Portable radio, cellular phone, cordless phone or other wireless communication
device
• Another electronic key or a wireless key that emits radio waves
• Personal computers or personal digital assistants (PDAs)
• Digital audio players
• Portable game systems
OIf window tint with a metallic content or
metallic objects are attached to the rear
window
OWhen the electronic key is placed near a
battery charger or electronic devices
OWhen the vehicle is parked in a pay park-
ing spot where radio waves are emitted.
QNotes for the entry function
OEven when the electronic key is within the