key Lexus ES300h 2018 (OM33D45U) Owner's Guide
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Smart access system with push-button start
●Locks and unlocks the doors ( →P. 108)
●Opens the trunk ( →P. 114)
●Starts the hybrid system (→ P. 168)
■Antenna location
■Effective range (areas within which the electronic key is detected)
When starting the hybrid system  or changing power switch modes
The system can be operated when the electronic key is inside the vehicle.
The following operations can be perfor med simply by carrying the electronic
key on your person, for example in your pocket. The driver should always
carry the electronic key.
Antennas outside the cabin
Antennas inside the cabin
Antenna outside the trunk
Antenna inside the trunk
When locking or unlocking the doors
The system can be operated when the elec-
tronic key is within about 2.3 ft. (0.7 m) 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 elec-
tronic key is within about 2.3 ft. (0.7 m) of
the trunk release button.1
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■Alarms and warning indicators
An alarm sounds and warning message displa ys shown on the multi-information display
are used to protect against unexpected accidents or theft of the vehicle resulting from
erroneous operation. When a warning messag e is displayed, take appropriate measures
based on the displayed message. ( →P. 509)
When only an alarm sounds, circumstances and correction procedures are as follows.
■Battery-saving function
The battery-saving function w ill be activated in order to prevent the electronic key bat-
tery and the vehicle 12-volt battery from being discharged while the vehicle is not in
operation for a long time.
●In the following situations, the smart acce ss system with push-button start may take
some time to unlock the doors.
• The electronic key has been le ft in an area of approximately 6 ft. (2 m) of the outside
of the vehicle for 10 minutes or longer.
• The smart access system with push-button st art has not been used for 5 days or lon-
ger.
●If the smart access system with  push-button start has not been used for 14 days or lon-
ger, the doors cannot be unlocked at any doors except the driver’s door. In this case,
take hold of the driver’s d oor handle, or use the wireless  remote control or the mechan-
ical key, to unlock the doors.
AlarmSituationCorrection procedure
Exterior alarm sounds
once for 5 seconds
The trunk was closed while
the electronic key was still
inside the trunk and all the
doors were locked.Retrieve the electronic key
from the trunk and close
the trunk lid.
An attempt was made to
lock the vehicle while a
door was open.Close all of the doors and
lock the doors again.
Interior alarm sounds con-
tinuously
The power switch was
turned to ACCESSORY
mode while the driver’s
door was open (or the
driver’s door was opened
while the power switch was
in ACCESSORY mode).
Turn the power switch off
and close the driver’s door. 
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■Electronic Key Battery-Saving Function
When battery-saving mode is set, battery depletion is minimized by stopping the elec-
tronic key from receiving radio waves.
■Conditions affecting operation
The smart access system with push-button st art uses weak radio waves. In the following
situations, the communication between the electronic key and the vehicle may be
affected, preventing the smar t access system with push-but ton start, wireless remote
control and immobilizer system from  operating properly. (Ways of coping: → P. 525)
●When the electronic key battery is depleted
●Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas st ation, radio station, large display, airport or
other facility that generates strong radio wave s or electrical noise
●When carrying a portable radio, cellular phone, cordless phone or other wireless com-
munication device
●When the electronic key is in contact wi th, or is covered by the following metallic
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 person al digital assistants (PDAs)
• Digital audio players
• Portable game systems
●If window tint with a metallic content or me tallic objects are attached to the rear win-
dow
Press   twice while pressing and holding
. Confirm that the electronic key indica-
tor flashes 4 times.
While the battery-saving mode is set, the smart
access system with push -button start cannot be
used. To cancel the function, press any of the
electronic key buttons. 
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■Note for the entry function
●Even when the electronic key is within the effective range (detection areas), the system
may not operate properly in the following cases:
• The electronic key is too close to the window 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 rear
bumper center when the trunk is opened.
• The electronic key is on th e instrument panel, rear pack age tray or floor, or in the
door pockets or glove box when the hybrid system is started or power switch modes
are changed.
●Do not leave the electronic key on top of th e 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 an d the doors will become lockable from the
outside, possibly trapping the electronic key inside the vehicle.
●As long as the electronic key is within th e effective range, the doors may be locked or
unlocked by anyone. However, only the door s 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 hybrid
system if the electronic key is near the window.
●The doors may unlock or lock if a large amou nt of water splashes on the door handle,
such as in the rain or in a  car wash when the electronic ke y is within the effective range.
(The doors will automatically be locked af ter approximately 60 seconds if the doors
are not opened and closed.)
●If the wireless remote control is used to lo ck the doors when the electronic key is near
the vehicle, there is a possibility that the d oor may not be unlocked by the entry func-
tion. (Use the wireless remote control to unlock the doors.)
●Touching the door lock or unlock sensor while wearing gloves may prevent lock or
unlock operation.
●If the door handle becomes wet while the el ectronic key is within the effective range,
the door may lock and unlock repeatedly. In  that case, follow the following correction
procedures to wash the vehicle:
• Place the electronic key in a location 6 ft. (2 m) 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 access system with push-button start. ( →P. 123)
●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 mult i-information display and a buzzer will
sound outside the vehicle. To turn off the alarm, lock all the doors.
●The lock sensor may not work properly if it  comes into contact with ice, snow, mud, etc.
Clean the lock sensor and attempt to operate it again, or use the lock sensor on the
lower part of the door handle.
●A sudden approach to the effective range  or door handle may prevent the doors from
being unlocked. In this case, return the door  handle to the original position and check
that the doors unlock  before pulling the door handle again.
●Gripping the door handle when wearing a glove may not unlock the door.
●If there is another electronic key in the de tection area, it may take slightly longer to
unlock the doors after the  door handle is gripped. 
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■When the vehicle is not driven for extended periods
●To prevent theft of the vehicle, do not leave the electronic key within 6 ft. (2 m) of the
vehicle.
●The smart access system wi th push-button start can be deactivated in advance. 
( → P. 560)
■To operate the system properly
●Make sure to carry the electr onic key when operating the system. Do not get the elec-
tronic key too close to the vehicle when operating the system from the outside of the
vehicle.
Depending on the position and holding condit ion of the electronic key, the key may not
be detected correctly and the system may no t operate properly. (The alarm may go off
accidentally, or the door lock prev ention function may not operate.)
●Do not leave the electronic key inside the trunk.
The key confinement prevention function ma y not operate, depending on the location
of the key (close to a spare tire, the inside  edge of the trunk), conditions (inside a metal
bag, close to metallic objects) and th e radio waves in the surrounding area. ( →P. 116)
■If the smart access system with push-button start does not operate properly
●Locking and unlocking the doors and opening the trunk: Use the mechanical key.
(→ P. 525)
●Starting the hybrid system:  →P. 526
■Customization
Settings (e. g. smart access system with push-button start) can be changed. 
(Customizable features:  →P. 560)
■If the smart access system with push-button  start has been deactivated in a customized
setting
●Locking and unlocking the d oors and opening the trunk:
Use the wireless remote cont rol or mechanical key. (→P. 108, 525)
●Starting the hybrid system and changing power switch modes:  →P. 526
●Stopping the hybrid system:  →P. 169 
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■To stop the position recall operation part-way through
Perform any of the following:
●Press the “SET” button.
●Press button “1”, “2” or “3”.
●Operate any of the seat adjustment switches (only cancels seat position recall).
●Operate the tilt and telescopic steering control switch 
(only cancels steering wheel
position recall).
■Seat positions that can be memorized ( →P. 129)
The adjusted positions other than the position adjusted by lumbar support switch can be
recorded.
■Operating the driving position memory  after turning the power switch off
Driver’s seat:
Recorded seat positions can be  activated up to 180 seconds after the driver’s door is
opened and another 60 seconds  after it is closed again. 
Front passenger’s seat:
Recorded seat positions can  be activated up to 180 seconds after the front passenger’s
door is opened.
■In order to correctly use the dr iving position memory function
If a seat position is already in the furthest po ssible position and the seat is operated in the
same direction, the recorded  position may be slightly different when it is recalled.
Each electronic key can be registered to  recall your preferred driving position.
■Registering procedure
Record your driving position to button “1”, “2” or “3” before performing the
following: 
Carry only the key you want to regist er, and then close the driver’s door. 
If 2 or more keys are in  the vehicle, the driving position cannot be recorded
properly. 
Check that the shift lever is in P.
Turn the power switch to ON mode.
Recall the driving position that you want to record.
Memory recall function (driver’s side only)
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While pressing the recalled but-
ton, 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
approximately 3 seconds.
■Recall procedureMake sure that the doors are locked before recalling the driving position.
Carry the electronic key that has been  registered to the driving position,
and then unlock and open the driver’s door using the smart access system
with push-button start or wireless remote control.
The driving position will move  to the recorded position (not including the steering
wheel). However, the seat will  move to a position slightly behind the recorded posi-
tion in order to make entering the vehicle easier.
If the driving position is in a position th at has already been recorded, the seat and
outside rear view mirrors will not move.
Turn the power switch to ACCESSORY mode or ON mode, or fasten a
seat belt.
The seat and steering wheel will  move to the recorded position.
■Cancelation procedure
Carry only the key you want to cance l and then close the driver’s door.
If 2 or more keys are in the vehicle,  the driving position cannot be canceled
properly.
Turn the power switch to ON mode.
While pressing the “SET” button, pr ess and hold the door lock switch
(either lock or unlock) un til the buzzer sounds twice.
If the button could not be canceled, the  buzzer sounds continuously for approxi-
mately 3 seconds.
■Recalling the driving position using the memory recall function
●Different driving positions can be registered  for each electronic key. Therefore, the
driving position that is recalled may be di fferent depending on the key being carried.
●If a door other than the driver’s door is unlocked with the smart access system with
push-button start, 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 memo ry recall function can be customized. 
(Customizable features:  →P. 560)
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■When the window cannot be opened or closed
When the jam protection functi
on or catch protection function operates unusually and
the door window cannot be opened or closed, perform the following operations with the
power window switch of that door.
●Stop the vehicle. With the power switch in ON mode, within 4 seconds of the jam pro-
tection function or catch pr otection function activating, continuously operate the
power window switch in the one-touch clos ing direction or one-touch opening direc-
tion so that the door window can be opened and closed.
●If the door window cannot be opened and closed even when performing the above
operations, perform the following procedure for function initialization.
Turn the power switch to ON mode.
Pull and hold the power window switch in the one-touch closing direction and com-
pletely close the door window.
Release the power window sw itch for a moment, resume pulling the switch in the
one-touch closing direction, and hold it  there for approximately 6 seconds or more.
Press and hold the power window switch in  the one-touch opening direction. After
the door window is completely opened, cont inue holding the switch for an additional
1 second or more.
Release the power window switch for a mo ment, resume pushing the switch in the
one-touch opening direction, and hold  it there for approximately 4 seconds or
more.
Pull and hold the power window switch  in the one-touch closing direction again.
After the door window is completely closed, continue holding the switch for a fur-
ther 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 cl osed or opened, have the vehicle inspected
by your Lexus dealer.
■Door lock linked window operation
●The power windows can be opened an d closed using the mechanical key.* (→ P. 525)
●The power windows can be opened using the wireless remote control.* (→ P. 108)
*: These settings must be cust omized at your Lexus dealer.
■When the 12-volt battery is disconnected
The window lock switch is disabled. If nece ssary, press the window lock switch after
reconnecting the 12-volt battery.
■Power windows open warning buzzer
The buzzer sounds and a message is shown on  the multi-information display in the instru-
ment cluster when the power switch is turned  off and the driver’s door is opened with the
power windows open.
■Customization
Settings (e.g. linked door lock  operation) can be changed. 
(Customizable features:  →P. 560)
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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 possible for children and other passen-
gers to have body parts caught in the powe r window. Also, when riding with a child, it
is recommended to use the window lock switch. ( →P. 145)
●Check to make sure that all passengers do not have any part  of their body in a posi-
tion where it could be caught wh en a window is being operated.
●When using the mechanical key and operating the power windows, operate the
power window after checking to make sure  that there is no possibility of any passen-
ger having any of their body parts caught in  the window. Also do not let a child oper-
ate window by the mechanical key. It is possible for children and other passengers to
get caught in the power window.
●When exiting the vehicle, turn the power swit ch off, and take the key with you. Do not
leave children unattended in the vehicle.  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 protection 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 win-
dow.
■Catch protection function
●Never use any part of your body or clothing, to intentionally activate the catch pro-
tection function.
●The catch protection function may not work  if something gets caught just before the
window is fully opened. Be careful not to get any part of your body or clothing, caught
in the window. 
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■The moon roof can be operated when
The power switch is in ON mode.
■Operating the moon roof after turning the hybrid system off
The moon roof can be operated for approximately 45 seconds after the power switch is
turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off. It cannot, however, be operated once either
front door is opened.
■Jam protection function
If an object is detected between the moon r oof and the frame while the moon roof is clos-
ing or tilting down, travel is stopped and the moon roof opens slightly.
■Sunshade
The sunshade can be opened  and closed manually. However, the sunshade will open
automatically when the moon roof is opened. 
■Door lock linked moon roof operation
●The moon roof can be opened and  closed using the mechanical key.* (→ P. 525)
●The moon roof can be opened us ing the wireless remote control.* (→ P. 108)
*: These settings must be cust omized at your Lexus dealer.