lock Lexus ES350 2015 Owner's Guide

901-3. Theft deterrent system
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■Alarm-operated door lock
●When the alarm is operating, the doors are locked automatically to prevent intrud-
ers.
●Do not leave the key inside the vehicle when the alarm is operating, and make sure
the key is not inside the vehicle when re charging or replacing the 12-volt battery.
NOTICE
■To ensure the system operates correctly
Do not modify or remove the system. If modified or removed, the proper operation
of the system cannot be guaranteed.

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Operation of
each component
3-1. Key information
Keys ................................................... 124
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
Smart access system with push-button start ............. 127
Wireless remote control ............ 141
Doors ................................................144
Trunk ..................................................149
3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats .......................................157
Driving position memory ......... 159
Head restraints ............................ 165
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel ..............................169
Inside rear view mirror................ 171
Outside rear view mirrors ........ 174
3-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows ............................. 177
Moon roof ........................................181

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3-1. Key information
Keys
The following keys are provided with the vehicle.Electronic keys
• Operating the smart access systemwith push-button start ( P. 1 2 7 )
• Operating the wireless remote control function ( P. 141)
Mechanical keys
Key number plate
To take out the mechanical key, push
the release button and take the key
out.
The mechanical key can only be
inserted in one direction, as the key
only has grooves on one side. If the
key cannot be inserted in a lock cylin-
der, turn it over and re-attempt to
insert it.
After using the mechanical key, store
it in the electronic key. Carry the
mechanical key together with the
electronic key. If the electronic key
battery is depleted or the entry func-
tion does not operate properly, you
will need the mechanical key.
(  P. 6 7 7 )
The keys
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Using the mechanical key

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Operation of each component
■When required to leave the vehicle’s key with a parking attendant
Turn the trunk opener main switch off and lock the glove box as circumstances
demand. (P. 150, 484)
Remove the mechanical key for your own use and provide the attendant with the
electronic key only.
■If you lose your mechanical keys
New genuine mechanical keys can be made by your Lexus dealer using the other
mechanical key and the key number stamped on your key number plate. Keep the
plate in a safe place such as your wallet, not in the vehicle.
■When riding in an aircraft
When bringing an electronic key onto an aircraft, make sure you do not press any
buttons on the electronic key while inside the aircraft cabin. If you are carrying an
electronic key in your bag etc., ensure that the buttons are not likely to be pressed
accidentally. Pressing a button may cause the electronic key to emit radio waves that
could interfere with the operation of the aircraft.

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3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
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Operation of each component
Smart access system with push-button start
The following operations can be perf ormed simply by carrying the elec-
tronic key on your person, for exam ple in your pocket. (The driver should
always carry the electronic key.)
■Operation signals
A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashe rs flash to indicate that the doors have
been locked/unlocked. (Locked: once; Unlocked: twice)
■Security feature
If a door is not opened within approx imately 60 seconds after the vehicle is
unlocked, the security feature automatically locks the vehicle again.
■Welcome light illumination control
The side marker, parking, tail and license plate lights automatically turn on at night
when the doors are unlocked using the entr y function or wireless remote control if
the light switch is in the “AUTO” position.
Function summary
Hybrid vehiclesGasoline vehicles
Locks and unlocks the doors ( P. 1 2 8 )
Opens the trunk ( P. 1 2 8 )
Starts the engine ( P. 205)
Starts the hybrid system ( P. 212)1
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3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
Grip the driver’s door handle to
unlock the door. Grip the passen-
ger’s door handle to unlock all the
doors.*
Make sure to touch the sensor on the
back of the handle.
The doors cannot be unlocked for 3
seconds after the doors are locked.
*: The door unlock settings can be
changed. ( P. 1 3 2 )
Touch the lock sensor (the indenta-
tion on the upper part of the door
handle) to lock all the doors.
Check that the door is securely
locked.
Press the button.
If the vehicle is equipped with power
trunk opener and closer, the trunk lid
automatically opens fully.
Unlocking and locking the doors
Opening the trunk

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■Antenna location
Antennas outside the cabin
Antennas inside the cabin
Antenna outside the trunk
Antenna inside the trunk
Antenna location and effective range
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■Effective range (areas within which the electronic key is detected)
When locking or unlocking the
doors
The system can be operated when
the electronic 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 electronic key is within about
2.3 ft. (0.7 m) of the trunk release
button.
When starting the engine
or changing
“START STOP ENGINE”
<“POWER”> switch modes
The system can be operated when
the electronic key is inside the vehi-
cle.
■When the door cannot be locked by the lock sensor on the upper part of the door
handle
If the door will not lock even when the topside
sensor area is touched, try touching both the
topside and underside sensor areas at the
same time.

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■Alarms and warning indicators
An alarm sounds and warning message displays shown on the multi-information dis-
play are used to protect against unexpected accidents or theft of the vehicle result-
ing from erroneous operation. When a warning message is displayed, take
appropriate measures based on the displayed message. ( P. 6 3 6 )
When only an alarm sounds, circumstance s and correction procedures are as fol-
lows.
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
continuously
The “START STOP
ENGINE” <“POWER”>
switch was turned to
ACCESSORY mode
while the driver’s door
was open (or the driver’s
door was opened while
the “START STOP
ENGINE” <“POWER”>
switch was in ACCES-
SORY mode).
Tu r n t h e “ S T A R T S T O P
ENGINE” <“POWER”>
switch off and close the
driver’s door.

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3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
■Changing the door unlock function setting
It is possible to set which doors the entry function unlocks using the wireless remote
control.
Turn the “START STOP ENGINE” <“POWER”> switch off.
When the indicator light on the key surface is not on, press and hold ,
or for approximately 5 seconds while pressing and holding .
The setting changes each time an operation is performed, as shown below. (When
changing the setting continuously, release the buttons, wait for at least 5 seconds,
and repeat step .)
To prevent unintended triggering of the alarm, unlock the doors using the wireless
remote control and open and close a do or once after the settings have been
changed. (If a door is not opened within 60 seconds after is pressed, the
doors will be locked again and the alarm will automatically be set.)
In case that the alarm is triggered, immediately stop the alarm. ( P. 88)
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Multi-information
displayUnlocking functionBeep
Holding the driver’s door han-
dle unlocks only the driver’s
door.
Exterior: Beeps 3 times
Interior: Pings once
Holding a passenger’s door
handle unlocks all the doors.
Holding a door handle unlocks
all the doors.Exterior: Beeps twice
Interior: Pings once