key Lexus IS220d 2012 Owner's Guide

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
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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.
516)
Customization that can be configured at any authorized Lexus dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional
Settings (e.g. unlocking function using a key) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 556)
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.
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 may be thrown out of the
vehicle, resulting in death or serious injury.
Be especially careful for the front doors, as the door 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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Locking the trunk opener feature
Turn the trunk opener main
switch in the glove box off to
disable the trunk opener.
On
Off
The trunk lid cannot be opened
even with the wireless remote
control or the entry function.
Trunk light
When the trunk light switch is set to on, the trunk light turns on when the
trunk is opened.
Trunk handle
Using the mechanical key
The trunk can be also opened using the mechanical key. (P. 516)
On
Off
Use the trunk handle when closing the
trunk.

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Before driving
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Which key to the vehicle is to leave with a parking attendant after disabling
the trunk opener main switch
P. 3 4
CAUTION
Caution while driving
Keep the trunk lid closed while driving.
If the trunk lid is left open, it may hit near-by objects while driving or lug-
gage in the trunk may be unexpectedly thrown out, causing an accident.
In addition, exhaust gases may enter the vehicle, causing death or a seri-
ous health hazard. Make sure to close the trunk lid before driving.
Before driving the vehicle, make sure that the trunk lid is fully closed. If
the trunk lid is not fully closed, it may open unexpectedly while driving,
causing an accident.
Never let anyone sit in the trunk. In the event of sudden braking or a colli-
sion, they are susceptible to death or serious injury.
When children are in the vehicle
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
Do not allow children to enter the trunk.
If a child is accidentally locked in the trunk, they could overheat or suffo-
cate.
Do not allow a child to open or close the trunk lid.
Doing so may cause the trunk lid to operate unexpectedly, or cause the
child’s hands, head, or neck to be caught by the closing trunk lid.

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
IS250/220d/200d_EE
Linking driving position memory with door unlock operation
Record your driving position to button “1”, “2” or “3” before per-
forming the following.
Carry only the key (including the card key
) to which you want to
link the driving position. If 2 or more keys are in the vehicle, the
driving position cannot be linked properly.

: If equipped
Using the wireless remote control
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch OFF and close
the driver's door.
Press and hold the desired but-
ton (“1”, “2” or “3”) while
pressing on the wireless
remote control until the signal
beeps.
The driving position is recalled
when the driver's door is
unlocked using the entry func-
tion or wireless remote control
and the driver's door is opened.
To prevent unintended triggering of the alarm, open and close a
door once after a driving position has been recorded. (If a door is
not opened within 30 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. 102)
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1-4. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof
IS250/220d/200d_EE
Door lock linked window operation
The power windows can be opened and closed using the mechanical key.
(P. 516)
The power windows can be closed using the entry function. (P. 3 8 )
Customization that can be configured at any authorized Lexus dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional
Settings (e.g. linked door lock operation) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 556)
CAUTION
Closing the windows
Observe the following precautions.
Failing to do so may result in death or serious injury.
Check to make sure that all passengers do not have any part of their body
in a position where it could be caught when a window is being operated.
Do not allow children to operate the power windows.
Closing a power window on someone can cause serious injury, and in
some instances, even death.
Jam protection function
Never try jamming any part of your body to activate the jam protection
function intentionally.
The jam protection function may not work if something gets caught just
before the window fully closes.

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1-4. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof
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The moon roof can be operated when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
Moon roof open warning buzzer
The buzzer sounds and a message is shown on the multi-information display
in the instrument panel when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned
OFF and the driver's door is opened with the moon roof open.
Door lock linked moon roof operation
The moon roof can be opened and closed using the mechanical key. (P.
516)
The moon roof can be closed using the entry function. (P. 3 8 )
Operating the moon roof after turning the “ENGINE START STOP” switch
OFF
The moon roof can be operated for approximately 45 seconds even after the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch is switched 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 roof and the frame while closing
or tilting down, travel is stopped and the moon roof opens slightly.
To reduce moon roof wind noise
When the moon roof is opened automatically, it will stop slightly before the
fully open position. Driving with the moon roof in this position can help
reduce wind noise.
Sunshade
The sunshade can be opened and closed manually. However, the sunshade
will open automatically when the moon roof is opened.

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1-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system
System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type engine immobilizer system.
Conditions that may cause the system to malfunction
If the key is in contact with a metallic object
If the key is in close proximity to or touching a key to the security sys-
tem (key with a built-in transponder chip) of another vehicle
The vehicle's keys have built-in transponder chips that prevent the
engine from starting if the key has not been previously registered in
the vehicle's on-board computer.
Never leave the keys inside the vehicle when you leave the vehicle.
The indicator light flashes
after the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch has been
turned OFF to indicate that
the system is operating.
The indicator light stops
flashing after the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch has
been turned to ACCESSORY
or IGNITION ON mode to
indicate that the system has
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Unexpected triggering of the alarm
In the following situations, perform an operation that will deactivate or stop
the alarm. (P. 102)
The battery is disconnected. (some models)
Alarm-operated door lock
When the alarm is operating, the doors are locked automatically to pre-
vent intruders.
Do not leave the key inside the vehicle when the alarm is operating, and
make sure the key is not inside the vehicle when recharging or replacing
the battery.
The doors or trunk are unlocked using
the mechanical key.
When someone without a key is left in
the vehicle and the doors are locked.
When a door, the trunk or hood is
opened from inside the vehicle, the
alarm may be triggered.
When the battery is recharged or
replaced, due to battery discharge and
so forth, after locking the doors.
(some models)
The alarm may be activated when the
hood is opened and the battery is recon-
nected after the mechanical key has
been used to unlock the doors.

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Before driving
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Canceling the intrusion sensor
The alarm will be set even when the intrusion sensor is canceled.
To re-enable the intrusion sensor, press the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch or unlock the doors using the wireless remote door lock function
while the intrusion sensor is canceled.
Automatic re-enabling of the intrusion sensor
When the alarm system is set again, the intrusion sensor will also be set.
Intrusion sensor
The sensor may trigger the alarm in the following situations. Before locking
the doors, turn off the intrusion sensor. (P. 103)
Persons or pets are in the vehicle.
Unstable items, such as dangling accessories or clothes hanging on the
coat hooks, are in the vehicle.
The windows or moon roof are open.
The vehicle is parked in a place where extreme vibration or noises occur,
such as in a parking garage.
The vehicle is inside an automatic or high-pressure car wash.
The vehicle experiences impacts, such as hail, lightning strikes, or other
kinds of repeated impacts or vibrations.
Ice or snow is removed from the vehicle, causing the vehicle to receive
repeated impacts or vibrations.
The wind or something similar causes an externally mounted reflectively
coated windshield cover to move.
When the battery is disconnected
Be sure to deactivate the alarm system.
If the battery is disconnected before deactivating the alarm system, the
alarm may be triggered when the battery is reconnected.
When using the mechanical key to unlock the doors or trunk
Deactivate the alarm.
If the doors or trunk are unlocked using the mechanical key with the alarm
operational, the alarm will be triggered.

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1-7. Safety information
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Before driving
IS250/220d/200d_EEKey of letters inserted in the above table:
U: Suitable for “universal” category child restraint system
approved for the use in this mass group.
L1: Suitable for “LEXUS BABY-SAFE (0 to 13 kg [0 to 28 lb.])”
approved for the use in this mass group.
L2: Suitable for “LEXUS DUO+ (without ISOFIX, 9 to 18 kg [20
to 39 lb.])” approved for the use in this mass group.
L3: Suitable for “LEXUS KID (15 to 36 kg [34 to 79 lb.])”
approved for the use in this mass group.
X: Not suitable seat position for children in this mass group.
The child restraint systems mentioned in the table may not be
available outside of the EU area.
Other child restraint systems different from the systems mentioned
in the table can be used, but the suitability of the systems must be
carefully checked with the child restraint system manufacturer and
retailer.