remote start lexus LC500 2018 User Guide

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3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
■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 elec-
tronic 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 elec-
tronic key buttons.
■Conditions affecting operation
The smart entry & star t 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 syst em> from operating
properly. (Ways of coping: P.389)
●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 vehicle’s 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
■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.

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3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
Before driving
• 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.124)
●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-
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

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3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
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.123)
■If an electronic key does not work prop- erly
●Locking and unlocking the doors and opening the trunk: P.389
●Starting the engine <hybrid system>:  P.390
■Customization
Settings (e. g. smart entry & start system) can be changed. (Customizable features: P.423)
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.115, 121, 389)
●Starting the engine <hybrid system> and changing engine switch <power switch> modes: P.390
●Stopping the engine <hybrid system>:  P.165, 169

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3-3. Adjusting the seats
Carry only the key you want to register,
and then close the driver’s door.
If 2 or more keys are in the vehicle, the
driving position cannot be recorded
properly.
1 Turn the engine switch <power
switch> to IGNITION ON mode
<ON mode>.
2 Check that the shift position is in P.
3 Recall the driving position that you
want to record.
4 While pressing the recalled button,
press and hold the door lock switch
(either lock or unlock) until the
buzzer sounds.
If the button could not be registered, the buzzer sounds continuously for approxi-mately 3 seconds.
■Cancelation procedure
1 Carry only the key you want to can-
cel and then close the driver’s door.
If 2 or more keys are in the vehicle, the driving position cannot be canceled prop-erly.
2 Turn the engine switch <power
switch> to IGNITION ON mode
<ON mode>.
3 While pressing the “SET” button,
press and hold the door lock switch
(either lock or unlock) until the
buzzer sounds twice.
If the button could not be canceled, the buzzer sounds continuously for approxi-
mately 3 seconds.
■Recall procedure
1 Make sure that the doors are
locked before recalling the driving
position. Carry the electronic key
that has been registered to the driv-
ing position, and then unlock and
open the driver’s door using the
smart entry & start system or wire-
less remote control.
The driving position will move to the recorded position (not including the steer-
ing wheel and head-up display).
If the driving position is in a position that
has already been recorded, the seat and outside rear view mirrors will not move.
2 Turn the engine switch <power
switch> to ACCESSORY mode or
IGNITION ON mode <ON
mode>.
The steering wheel and head-up display will move to the recorded position.
■Recalling the driving position using the
memory recall function
●Different driving positions can be regis-
tered for each electronic key. Therefore, the driving position that is recalled may be different depending on the key being
carried.
●If the passenger’s door is unlocked with
the smart entry & start system, the driving position cannot be recalled. In this case, press the driving position button which
has been set.
■Customization
The unlock door settings of the memory
recall function can be changed. (Customizable features: P.423)

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3-5. Opening, closing the windows
Before driving
again. After the door window is com- pletely closed, continue holding the switch for a further 1 second or more.
If you release the switch while the window is moving, start again from the beginning.
If the window reverses and cannot be fully closed or opened, have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus retailer
or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
■Door lock linked window operation
●The power windows can be opened and
closed using the mechanical key.*
( P.389)
●The power windows can be opened and
closed using the wireless remote con-
trol.* ( P.115)
*: These settings must be customized at any
authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus autho-
rized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
■Power windows open warning buzzer
The buzzer sounds and “Window Open” is
shown on the multi-information display in the instrument cluster when the engine switch <power switch> is turned off and the
driver’s door is opened with the power win- dows open.
■Customization
Settings (e.g. linked door lock operation) can be changed. (Customizable features: P.423)
WARNING
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■Closing the windows
●The driver is responsible for all the power window operations, including the operation for the passengers. In
order to prevent accidental operation, especially by a child, do not let a child operate the power windows. It is possi-
ble for children and other passengers to have body parts caught in the power window. Also, when riding with a child,
it is recommended to use the window lock switch. ( P.152)
●Check to make sure that all passen- gers do not have any part of their body
in a position where it could be caught when a window is being operated.
●When using the wireless remote con-trol or mechanical key and operating
the power windows, operate the power window after checking to make sure that there is no possibility of any
passenger having any of their body parts caught in the window. Also do not let a child operate window by the
wireless remote control or mechanical key. It is possible for children and other
passengers to get caught in the power window.
●When exiting the vehicle, turn the engine switch <power switch> off, carry
the key and exit the vehicle along with the child. There may be accidental operation, due to mischief, etc., that
may possibly lead to an accident.
■Jam protection function
●Never use any part of your body to
intentionally activate the jam protec- tion function.
●The jam protection function may not work if something gets jammed just
before the window is fully closed. Be careful not to get any part of your body jammed in the window.

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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Maintenance and care
The 12-volt battery is located in the
trunk.
■Before recharging
When recharging, the 12-volt battery pro- duces hydrogen gas which is flammable and explosive. Therefore, observe the fol-
lowing precautions before recharging:
●If recharging with the 12-volt battery
installed on the vehicle, be sure to discon- nect the ground cable.
●Make sure the power switch on the char-ger is off when connecting and discon-necting the charger cables to the 12-volt
battery.
■After recharging/reconnecting the 12- volt battery
●Unlocking the doors using the smart entry & start system may not be possible immediately after reconnecting the 12-
volt battery. If this happens, use the wire- less remote control or the mechanical key to lock/unlock the doors.
●Start the engine <hybrid system> with the engine switch <power switch> in ACCES-
SORY mode. The engine <hybrid sys- tem> may not start with the engine switch <power switch> turned off. However, the
engine <hybrid system> will operate nor- mally from the second attempt.
●The engine switch <power switch> mode
is recorded by the vehicle. If the 12-volt battery is reconnected, the vehicle will return the engine switch <power switch>
mode to the status it was in before the 12- volt battery was disc onnected. Make sure to turn off the engine switch <power
switch> before disconnect the 12-volt bat- tery. Take extra care when connecting the 12-volt battery if the engine switch
<power switch> mode prior to discharge is unknown.
If the engine <hybrid system> will not start even after multiple attempts at all methods above, contact any authorized Lexus
retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
12-volt battery
Location
WARNING
■Chemicals in the 12-volt battery
The 12-volt battery contains poisonous
and corrosive sulfuric acid and may pro- duce hydrogen gas which is flammable and explosive. To reduce the risk of death
or serious injury, take the following pre- cautions while working on or near the 12-volt battery:
●Do not cause sparks by touching the
12-volt battery terminals with tools.
●Do not smoke or light a match near the 12-volt battery.
●Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothes.
●Never inhale or swallow electrolyte.
●Wear protective safety glasses when
working near the 12-volt battery.
●Keep children away from the 12-volt battery.
■Where to safely charge the 12-volt battery
Always charge the 12-volt battery in an open area. Do not charge the 12-volt bat-
tery in a garage or closed room where there is insufficient ventilation.

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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Maintenance and care
■If the electronic key battery is depleted
The following symptoms may occur:
●The smart entry & start system and wire- less remote control will not function properly.
●The operational range will be reduced.
Prepare the following before replacing
the battery:
 Flathead screwdriver
 Small flathead screwdriver
 Lithium battery CR2032
■Use a CR2032 lithium battery
●Batteries can be purchased at any autho-
rized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer, local electrical appliance shops or camera
stores.
●Replace only with the same or equivalent
type recommended by the manufacturer.
●Dispose of used batteries according to
the local laws.
1 Take out the mechanical key.
2 Remove the cover.
To prevent damage to the key, wrap the tip
of the screwdriver with tape.
3 Remove the depleted battery.
Insert a new battery with the “+” terminal
facing up.
Electronic key battery
Replace the battery with a new one
if it is depleted.
Items to prepare
Replacing the battery

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
■When the electronic key does not work properly
●Make sure that the smart entry & start system has not been deactivated using the Remote Touch or at any authorized
Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer. If it is off, turn the function on.
●Check if battery-saving mode is set. If it is set, cancel the function. ( P.124)
Use the mechanical key (P.113) in
NOTICE
●Install the tab so that it does not cover
the clip installation position . Fail-
ure to do so may cause damage to the clip and make it impossible to install
the cover.
A
If the electronic key does not
operate properly
If communication between the
electronic key and vehicle is inter-
rupted ( P.124) or the electronic
key cannot be used because the
battery is depleted, the smart entry
& start system and wireless remote
control cannot be used. In such
cases, the doors and trunk can be
opened and the engine <hybrid sys-
tem> can be started by following
the procedure below.
NOTICE
■In case of a smart entry & start system malfunction or other key-related
problems
Take your vehicle with all the electronic keys provided with your vehicle, to any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer as soon as possible.
Locking and unlocking the
doors, opening the trunk and
using the key li nked functions

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
ponents when the vehicle is running at a low speed for an extended period, such as in heavy traffic.
■When the 12-volt battery is removed or
discharged
●Information stored in the ECU is cleared.
When the 12-volt battery is depleted, have the vehicle inspected at any autho-rized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized
repairer.
●Some systems may require initialization.
( P.436)
■When removing the 12-volt battery ter- minals
When the 12-volt battery terminals are removed, the information stored in the ECU is cleared. Before removing the 12-
volt battery terminals, contact any autho- rized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer.
■Charging the 12-volt battery
The electricity stored in the 12-volt battery will discharge gradually even when the
vehicle is not in use, due to natural dis- charge and the draining effects of certain
electrical appliances. If the vehicle is left for a long time, the 12-volt battery may dis-charge, and the engine <hybrid system>
may be unable to start. (The 12-volt battery recharges automatically during driving.)
■When recharging or replacing the 12-volt battery
●In some cases, it may not be possible to unlock the doors using the smart entry &
start system when the 12-volt battery is discharged. Use the wireless remote control or the mechanical key to lock or
unlock the doors.
●The engine <hybrid system> may not start
on the first attempt after the 12-volt bat- tery has recharged but will start normally after the second attempt. This is not a
malfunction.
●The engine switch <power switch> mode
is memorized by the vehicle. When the 12-volt battery is reconnected, the system will return to the mode it was in before
the 12-volt battery was discharged.
Before disconnecting the 12-volt battery, turn the engine switch <power switch> off. If you are unsure what mode the engine
switch <power switch> was in before the 12-volt battery discharged, be especially careful when reconnecting the 12-volt
battery.
●If the 12-volt battery discharges, it may
not be possible to shift the shift position to other positions. In this case, the vehicle cannot be towed without lifting both rear
wheels because the rear wheels will be locked. ( P.363)
■When replacing the 12-volt battery
●Use a Central Degassing type 12-volt battery (European Regulations).
●LC500: Use a 12-volt battery that the case size is same as the previous one (LN4), 20 hour rate capacity (20HR) is
equivalent (80Ah) or greater, and per- formance rating (CCA) is equivalent (685A) or greater.
LC500h: Use a 12-volt battery that the case size is same as the previous one (LN3), 20 hour rate capacity (20HR) is
equivalent (70Ah) or greater, and perfor- mance rating (CCA) is equivalent
(600A) or greater. • If the sizes differ, the 12-volt battery can-not be properly secured.
• If the 20 hour rate capacity is low, even if the time period where the vehicle is not used is a short time, the 12-volt battery
may discharge and engine <hybrid sys- tem> may not be able to start.
●Use a 12-volt battery with a handle. If a 12-volt battery without a handle is used, removal is more difficult.
●After exchanging, firmly attach the fol-lowing items to the exhaust hole of the 12-
volt battery. • Use the exhaust hose that was attached to the 12-volt battery before exchanging.
• Use the exhaust hole plug included with the 12-volt battery exchanged or the one installed on the battery prior to the
exchange. (Depending on the 12-volt battery to be exchanged, the exhaust hole may be plugged.)

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8-2. Customization
Vehicle specifications
■Smart entry & start system and wireless remote control (P.113, 122)
■Smart entry & start system (P.122)
Driver’s door linked door unlock-
ing functionOnOffO—O
Locking/unlocking of the trunk
when both side doors are
locked/unlocked
OnOff——O
Time elapsed before the door lock
indicator lights turn off30 seconds
1 minute
——O10 minutes
20 minutes
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Operation signal (Emergency
flashers)OnOffO—O
Time elapsed before automatic
door lock function is activated if
door is not opened after being
unlocked
30 seconds
60 seconds
——O120 seconds
Open door warning buzzerOnOff——O
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Smart entry & start systemOnOffO—O
Smart door unlockingBoth side doorsDriver’s doorO—O
Number of consecutive door lock
operations
As many as
desired2 times——O
FunctionDefault settingCustomized settingABC
ABC
ABC