lexus LS400 1996 Audio System / 1996 LS400: KEYS AND DOORS

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SECTION 1 ± 1
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
Keys and doors
Keys 8
Wireless remote control transmitter 9
Doors 12

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KEYS
Master key ± The master key works in every lock.
Subkey ± The subkey will not open the trunk, trunk
main switch and the glovebox.
Key number plate ± Keep the plate in a safe place
such as your wallet, not in the vehicle.
To protect things locked in the trunk or glovebox when you
have your vehicle parked, leave the subkey with the
attendant.
Since the doors and trunk lid can be locked without a key, you
should always carry a spare master key in case you
accidentally lock your keys inside the vehicle.
If you should require replacement or additional keys for any
reason, contact your Lexus dealer.
You should also put a copy of the key number with your
important papers.
Insert your flat key in its key case as shown. We recommend
that you always carry this with you as a spare. Do not leave
it in your vehicle.
NOTICE
Do not let the key case become bent as the key may
fall out or become bent also.
The flat key is designed for emergency use only, so
do not use it regularly instead of the other master
keys.

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WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL
TRANSMITTER
This transmitter has 4 functions.
Locking the doors
Unlocking the doors
Unlocking the trunk lid
Sounding an alarm
The operational range of the wireless remote control is
approximately 1 meter (3 feet). The effective range may vary
with different conditions.
When handling, take care of the following:
Avoid knocking them hard against other objects.
Avoid putting them in water.
Locking/Unlocking the doors
When you push the ªLOCKº button on the transmitter,
all the doors can be locked from outside the vehicle.
At this time, you can hear one beep. However, when you
push the ªLOCKº button with any door not closed securely,
the buzzer sounds for 10 seconds or until all the doors are
closed securely. If the key is in the ignition switch, locking
cannot be done.
To make sure whether all the doors were locked or not, push
the ªLOCKº button once again. If they were already locked,
the headlights and tail lights will flash.
When you push the ªUNLOCKº button, the driver's
door is unlocked. Pushing that button once again
within 3 seconds from the first push, all other doors
also unlock.
At this time, two beeps sound. Together with the activation
of unlocking, the interior light comes on for 15 seconds if the
interior light switch is in ªDOORº position. For further
information, see ªInterior lightsº on page 37.
You have 30 seconds to open a door after using the remote
unlock feature. If a door is not opened by then, all the doors
will automatically relock.
Continued pushing of the ªLOCKº or ªUNLOCKº buttons will
not cause repeated locking or unlocking of the doors. To
reverse the operation performed by the remote control
feature, release the first button and then push another
button.

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To turn off the beep sound, push this switch. Pushing it again
turns on the beep sound.
Unlocking the trunk lid
When you keep the button pushed for about 1 second,
you can unlock the trunk lid. One beep sounds.

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Sounding an alarm
When you push the ªPANICº button, an alarm sounds
to deter any person trying to break into or damage your
vehicle.
The ªPANICº button functions only when the theft deterrent
system is set. For the theft deterrent system, see page 90.
If you want to stop the alarm, push the ªPANICº or
ªUNLOCKº button.If the remote control features do not function correctly,
consult your Lexus dealer.
For vehicles sold in U.S.A.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.FCC ID: HYQWDT ± C
MADE IN JAPAN
CAUTION!
Changes or modifications not expressly approved
by the party responsible for compliance could void
the user's authority to operate the equipment.
For vehicles sold in Canada
This device complies with RSS±210 of Industry Canada.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)
this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference, including interference that
may cause undesired operation of the device.

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DOORS
Locking with key
LockUnlock
Turn the key towards the front of the vehicle to lock and
towards the back to unlock.
The doors lock and unlock simultaneously with either front
door. In the driver's door lock, turning the key once will
unlock the driver's door and twice in succession will unlock
all doors simultaneously. In the passenger's door lock,
turning the key once will unlock all doors simultaneously.
Locking with inside lock button
LockUnlock
Push in the lock button to lock and unlock the door.
When locked, the door cannot be opened with either the
outside or inside door handle.
Closing the door with the lock button pushed in will also lock
the door. Be careful not to lock your keys in the vehicle. The
door will not lock if the key is left in the ignition switch when
closing the front doors.

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CAUTION!
Before driving, make sure the doors are closed and
locked, especially when small children are in the
vehicle. Along with the proper use of seat belts,
locking the doors helps prevent the driver and
passengers from being thrown out from the vehicle
during an accident. It also helps prevent the doors
from being opened unintentionally.
Locking with power door lock switch
LockUnlock
To lock all the doors simultaneously, push the power
door lock switch on the front side. Pushing on the rear
side will unlock them.
The same switch is also equipped on the front passenger's
side.
Locking with rear door child±protector
Whenever small children are in the vehicle, lock the rear
door so that it does not open from the inside. To do this,
turn the knob to the ªLOCKº position as shown next to
the knob.

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