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Electronic Key Alarm
The electronic key alarm uses an alarm and warning messages to indicate that the electronic 
key has been used improperly. Take appropriate measure in response to any warning mes-
sages that are displayed. In  some cases, an alarm may sound without an accompanying 
warning message. If so, follow the correction procedure in the table below.
AlarmSituationCorrection procedure
Exterior alarm sounds 
once for 2 seconds
Tried to lock the doors 
using the entry function 
while the electronic key is 
still inside the passenger 
compartmentRetrieve the electronic key 
from the passenger com-
partment and lock the 
doors again.
Closed the trunk while the 
electronic key is still inside 
and all doors are lockedRetrieve the electronic key 
from the trunk and close 
the trunk lid.
Exterior alarm sounds 
once for 60 seconds
Tried to exit the vehicle 
with the electronic key and 
lock the doors without first 
turning the “ENGINE 
START STOP” switch OFF
Turn the “ENGINE START 
STOP” switch OFF and 
lock the doors again.
Exterior alarm sounds 
once for 10 secondsTried to lock the vehicle 
using the entry function 
while a door is openClose all of the doors and 
lock the doors again.
Interior alarm sounds 
continuouslyTried to open the door and 
exit the vehicle without 
shifting the shift lever to P
Shift the shift lever to P.
Interior alarm pings 
continuously
Switched to ACCES-
SORY mode while the 
driver's door is open 
(Opened the driver's door 
when the “ENGINE 
START STOP” switch is in 
ACCESSORY mode.)
Close the driver's door.
Tu r n e d  t h e  “ E N G I N E  
START STOP” switch OFF 
while the driver's door is 
open
Close the driver's door. 
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Customizing Your Lexus
Your vehicle includes a variety of electronic features that can be personalized to your
preferences. Programming these preferences requires specialized equipment and may
be performed by an authorized Lexus dealership.
Some function settings are changed simultaneo usly with other functions being customized.
Contact your Lexus dealer for further details.
ItemFunctionDefault  settingCustomized setting
Smart access 
system with 
push-button startOperation signal
(Emergency flashers)OnOff
Operation signal
(Buzzer)OnOff
Wireless remote 
control
Unlocking operation
Driver's door unlocked in 
one step, all  doors 
unlocked in  two steps
All doors 
unlocked in  one step
Automatic door lock function 
to be activated if door is not 
opened after being unlocked
OnOff
Ti m e  e l a p s e d  b e f o r e  a u t o -
matic door lock function is 
activated if door is not opened 
after being unlocked
60 seconds
30 seconds
120 seconds
Operation signal
(Emergency flashers)OnOff
Operation signal 
(Buzzer)OnOff
Door lock buzzerOnOff
Trunk unlocking functionOnOff
Trunk unlocking operationPush and hold Push twice
One short push
Pa n i c  f u n c t i o nOnOff 
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ItemFunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Door lock
Unlocking using a key
Driver's door 
unlocked in 
one step, all 
doors 
unlocked in 
two steps
All doors 
unlocked in 
one step
Speed-detecting automatic 
door lock functionOffOn
Opening driver's door unlocks 
all doors OffOn
Shifting gears to P unlocks all 
doorsOnOff
Shifting gears to position other 
than P locks all doorsOnOff
Steering wheelAuto tilt-away functionOnOff
Po w e r  w i n d o w s
Linked door key operationOpen and closeOff
Open only
Close only
Wireless remote control linked 
operationOffOpen only
Moon roof
Linked door key operationOpen and closeOff
Open only
Close only
Linked operation of components 
when door key is usedSlide onlyTilt only
Wireless remote control linked 
operationOffOpen only
Linked operation of components 
when wireless remote control is 
used
Slide onlyTilt only 
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ItemFunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Automatic light 
control system
Light sensor sensitivityLevel 3Level 1 to 5
Time elapsed before headlights 
automatically turn off after 
doors are closed
30 seconds
0 seconds
60 seconds
90 seconds
LightsDaytime running light system 
(U.S.A. only)OnOff
Windshield 
wipers and 
washer
Switching operation when the 
vehicle is stationaryOnOff
Drip prevention functionOnOff
Time elapsed before the drip 
prevention function operates
Va r i a b l e  
depending on  the vehicle  speed
3 seconds
Intuitive parking 
assist
Back sensor operation display 
and buzzerOnOff
Buzzer volumeLevel 3Level 1 to 5
Distance which a sensor detects4.9 ft. (150 cm)2.0 ft. (60 cm)
Illumination
Time elapsed before lights turn 
off15 seconds7. 5  s e c o n d s
30 seconds
Operation when the doors are 
unlockedOnOff
Operation after the “ENGINE 
START STOP” switch is turned 
OFF
OnOff
Front footwell lightsOnOff
Shift lever lightOnOff
Outer foot lightsOnOff
Seat belt 
reminderVehicle speed linked seat belt 
reminder buzzerOnOff 
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Your Lexus dealer
Your Lexus dealer will provide quality maintenance and any other assistanceyou may require.
If there is not a Lexus dealer near  you, please call the following number:
■ U.S. OWNERS
● In the U.S. mainland or Canada: 
Lexus Roadside Assistance 
1-800-25-LEXUS  or 1-800-255-3987  (Toll-Free)
● In Hawaii: 
Servco Automotive Roadside Assistance/Customer Services
1-800-25-LEXUS  or 1-800-255-3987  (Toll-Free)
■ CANADIAN OWNERS
● In Canada or the U.S. mainland: 
Lexus Roadside Assistance/Customer Service
1-800-26-LEXUS  or 1-800-265-3987 (Toll-Free)
Please access our  websites for further information.
● The U.S. mainland:  www.lexus.com
● Hawaii: www.servcolexus.com
● Canada: www.lexus.ca
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