key trunk lock Lexus ES350 2012 User Guide

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
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■If the smart access system with push-button start does not operate properly
●Locking and unlocking the doors: Use the mechanical key. (→P. 4 74 )
●Starting the engine: →P. 1 2 8
■When the electronic key battery is fully depleted
→P. 4 0 7
■Customization that can be configured at Lexus dealer
Settings (e.g. smart access system with push-button start) can be deactivated.
(Customizable features →P. 5 1 1 )
AlarmSituationCorrection procedure
Exterior alarm
sounds once for 3
seconds and inte-
rior alarm sounds
continuously
When the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch is in ACCES-
SORY or IGNITION ON
mode, an attempt was made
to open the door and exit the
vehicle, and the shift lever
was not in P.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Interior alarm pings
continuously
Tu r n e d t h e “ E N G I N E S TA R T
STOP” switch to ACCES-
SORY mode while the
driver's door is open
(Opened the driver's door
when the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch is in ACCES-
SORY mode.)
Tu r n t h e “ E N G I N E
START STOP” switch
OFF and close the
driver's door.
Tu r n e d t h e “ E N G I N E S TA R T
STOP” switch OFF while the
driver's door is open
Close the driver's door.

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Wireless remote control
■Operation signals
Doors: A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors
have been locked/unlocked. (Locked: Once; Unlocked: Twice)
Trunk: A buzzer sounds to indicate that the trunk has been unlocked.
■Door lock buzzer
If a door is not fully closed, a buzzer sounds for 10 seconds if an attempt to lock the
door is made. Fully close the door to stop the buzzer, and lock the vehicle once
more.
■Electronic key battery depletion
→ P. 3 4
■Security feature
→P. 3 6
The wireless remote control can be used to lock and unlock the vehicle and
the trunk from outside the vehicle.
Locks all doors
Unlocks all doors
Pressing the button unlocks the
driver’s door. Pressing the but-
ton again within 3 seconds
unlocks the other doors.
Opens the windows and
standard moon roof (push
and hold)
*
Unlocks the trunk
(push and hold)
Sounds alarm
(push and hold) ( →P. 8 3 )
*: This setting must be customized
at your Lexus dealer.

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■When the electronic key battery is fully depleted
→P. 4 0 7
■Conditions affecting operation
→P. 3 2
■Customization that can be configured at Lexus dealer
Settings (e.g. trunk unlocking function) can be changed.
(Customizable features →P. 5 1 1 )
■Certification for wireless remote control
For vehicles sold in the USA
FCC ID: HYQ14AAB
FCC ID: HYQ14AEM
FCC ID: HYQ13BZH
FCC ID: HYQ14ABK
FCC ID: HYQ13BZW
NOTE:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the fol-
lowing 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 WARNING:
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
NOTE:
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interfer-
ence that may cause undesired operation of the device.

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Locking the front doors from the outside without a keyThe door cannot be locked if the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in
ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode, or the electronic key is left
inside the vehicle.
Depending on the position of the electronic key, the key may not be detected
correctly and the door may be locked.
Rear door child-protector lock
The door cannot be opened
from inside the vehicle when the
locks are set.
These locks can be set to prevent
children from opening the rear
doors. Push down on each rear
door switch to lock both rear
doors.
Automatic door locking and unlocking systems
The following functions can be set or cancelled:
FunctionOperation
Shift position linked door
locking functionShifting the shift lever out of P locks all doors.
Shift position linked door
unlocking functionShifting the shift lever to P unlocks all doors.
Speed linked door locking
functionAll doors are locked when the vehicle speed is
approximately 12 mph (20 km/h) or higher.
Driver's door linked door
unlocking functionAll doors are unlocked when the driver's door is
opened within 10 seconds after turning the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch OFF.

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■Impact detection door lock release system
In the event that the vehicle is subject to a strong impact, all the doors are unlocked.
Depending on the force of the impact or the type of accident, however, the system
may not operate.
■Using the mechanical key
The doors can also be locked and unlocked with the mechanical key. (→P. 4 74 )
■Customization that can be configured at Lexus dealer
Settings (e.g. unlocking function using a key) can be changed.
(Customizable features →P. 5 1 1 )
CAUTION
■To prevent an accident
Observe the following precautions while driving the vehicle.
Failing to do so may result in a door opening and an occupant falling out, resulting in
death or serious injury.
●Always use a seat belt.
●Always lock all doors.
●Ensure that all doors are properly closed.
●Do not pull the inside handle of the doors while driving.
The doors may be opened and the passengers are thrown out of the vehicle and it
may result in serious injury or death.
Be especially careful for the front doors, as the doors may be opened even if the
inside lock buttons are in locked position.
●Set the rear door child protector locks when children are seated in the rear seat.

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■Tr u n k h a n d l e
■Internal trunk release lever
■Tr u n k l i g h t
The trunk light turns on when the trunk is opened.
■Which key to the vehicle is to leave with a parking attendant after disabling the
trunk opener main switch
→P. 2 6 Use the trunk handle when closing the trunk.
The trunk lid can be opened by pulling down
on the glow-in-the-dark lever located on the
inside of the trunk lid.
The lever will continue to glow for some time
after the trunk lid is closed.

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1-6. Theft deterrent system
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■System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type alarm system.
■Items to check before locking the vehicle
To prevent unexpected triggering of the alarm and vehicle theft, make sure of the
following:
●Nobody is in the vehicle.
●The windows and moon roof are closed before the alarm is set.
●No valuables or other personal items are left in the vehicle.
■Triggering of the alarm
The alarm may be triggered in the following situations:
(Stopping the alarm deactivates the alarm system.)
●The doors are unlocked using the mechani-
cal key.
●A person inside the vehicle opens a door,
the trunk or hood.
●The battery is recharged or replaced when
the vehicle is locked.

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3-6. Using the storage features
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Glove boxOpen (push button)
Lock with the mechanical key
Unlock with the mechanical key
■Glove box light
The glove box light turns on when the tail lights are turned on.
■Trunk opener main switch
The trunk opener main switch is located in the glove box. ( → P. 4 6 )
CAUTION
■Caution while driving
Keep the glove box closed.
Injuries may result in the event of an accident or sudden braking.
Glove box

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3-7. Other interior features
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Interior features
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Extended trunk
CAUTION
■When not in use
Ensure that the armrest door is closed.
In the event of sudden braking, items stored in the trunk may be thrown forward into
the cabin, resulting in injury.
Long objects can be loaded in the vehicle by utilizing the trunk space and
rear seat area.
Pull down the armrest.
Open the armrest door.
The armrest door can be locked
and unlocked using the
mechanical key.Unlock
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Alphabetical index
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Child safetyAirbag precautions.............................. 94
Battery precautions ............. 388, 479
Child restraint system....................... 104
Child-protectors ................................... 43
How your child should wear
the seat belt .......................................... 62
Installing child restraints .................. 108
Moon roof precautions ...................... 77
Power window lock switch.............. 70
Power window precautions .............72
Removed electronic key
battery precautions ...................... 408
Seat belt comfort guide..................... 60
Seat belt extender precautions ..... 64
Seat belt precautions .......................... 62
Seat heater precautions ...... 328, 331
Trunk precautions ................................ 48
Child-protectors ...................................... 43
Cigarette lighter.................................... 326 Cleaning
Exterior ................................................... 358
Interior....................................................... 361
Seat belts ................................................362
Clock ......................................................... 324
Coat hooks.............................................. 336
Compass .................................................. 346
Condenser .............................................. 384
Console box ............................................. 317
Cooling system Engine overheating.......................... 480
Cornering assist sensors ..................... 176
Cruise control Cruise control.......................................160
Dynamic radar crui se control....... 164
Cup holders ..............................................319
Curtain shield airbags ...........................88
Customizable features .......................... 511