remote control Lexus IS220d 2012 Owner's Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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1-1. Key information
Keys ..................................... 32
1-2. Opening, closing and
locking the doors and trunk
Smart entry & start system ... 37
Wireless remote control ....... 52
Doors .................................... 54
Trunk .................................... 59
1-3. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats ............................ 63
Driving position memory ..... 65
Head restraints...................... 69
Seat belts .............................. 72
Steering wheel
(manually adjustable type) . 77
Steering wheel
(power-adjustable type) ..... 78Anti-glare inside rear
view mirror......................... 80
Outside rear view mirrors .... 82
1-4. Opening and closing the
windows and moon roof
Power windows .................... 85
Moon roof ............................ 88
1-5. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap .... 92
1-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system.. 96
Double locking system ....... 101
Alarm ................................. 102
1-7. Safety information
Correct driving posture ...... 108
SRS airbags ........................ 110
Child restraint systems ....... 121
Installing child restraints .... 129
Airbag manual on/off
system .............................. 139
1Before driving
For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System
Owner’s Manual” for information regarding the equipment listed below.
• Navigation system
• Air conditioning
• Climate control
• Lexus parking assist-sensor• Audio/video system
• Rear window and outside rear
view mirror defogging

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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
(Left-hand drive vehicles)
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever
Fog light switch P. 186
P. 167
P. 190Shift paddle switches  P. 160, 162
Gauges and meters
P. 171Multi-information display
P. 181Windshield wiper and washer switch P. 191
Trunk opener main switch P. 60
Glove box P. 356
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever 
P. 77Tilt and telescopic steering control switch  P. 78
Parking brake pedal (automatic transmission)
P. 168
Audio remote control switches *1P. 305
Engine (ignition) switch P. 153
Horn P. 170
Hood release lever P. 401

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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
(Right-hand drive vehicles)
Shift paddle switches 
P. 160, 162
Gauges and meters
P. 171
Multi-information display
P. 181
Windshield wiper
and washer switch
P. 191
Engine (ignition) switch
P. 153
Trunk opener
main switch
P. 60
Glove box P. 356
Tilt and telescopic steering
lock release lever

P. 77Tilt and telescopic
steering control switch

P. 78
Audio remote control switches
P. 305Parking brake pedal
(automatic transmission)
P. 168
Horn P. 170
Hood release lever
P. 401
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever
Fog light switch P. 186
P. 167
P. 190

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1-1. Key information
Keys ................................... 32
1-2. Opening, closing and
locking the doors and
trunk
Smart entry & start system. 37
Wireless remote control ..... 52
Doors .................................. 54
Trunk .................................. 59
1-3. Adjustable components (seats,
mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats .......................... 63
Driving position memory ... 65
Head restraints ................... 69
Seat belts ............................ 72
Steering wheel (manually
adjustable type) ................ 77
Steering wheel
(power-adjustable type) ... 78
Anti-glare inside rear
view mirror ...................... 80
Outside rear view mirrors .. 821-4. Opening and closing
the windows and
moon roof
Power windows.................. 85
Moon roof .......................... 88
1-5. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap .. 92
1-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system 96
Double locking system .... 101
Alarm ............................... 102
1-7. Safety information
Correct driving posture .... 108
SRS airbags....................... 110
Child restraint systems..... 121
Installing child restraints . 129
Airbag manual on/off
system ............................ 139

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1-1. Key information
Keys
Key with the wireless remote control function
Electronic keys
• Operating the smart entry
& start system (P. 3 7 )
• Operating the wireless
remote control function
(P. 5 2 )
Mechanical keys
Key number plate
Card key without the wireless remote control function (if
equipped)
Electronic key
Operating the smart entry &
start system (P. 3 7 )
Mechanical key

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Operation signals
Doors: The emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors have been
locked/unlocked. (Locked: Once; Unlocked: Twice)
Windows and moon roof: A buzzer sounds to indicate that the windows and
moon roof are operating.
Conditions affecting operation
The smart entry & start system uses weak radio waves. In the following sit-
uations, the communication between the electronic key and the vehicle may
be affected, preventing the smart entry & start system and wireless remote
control from operating properly:
(Ways of coping: P. 516)
When the electronic key battery is depleted
Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio station, large
display, airport or other facility that generates strong radio waves or elec-
trical noise
When carrying a portable radio, cellular phone, cordless phone or other
wireless communication devices
When the electronic key is in contact with, or is covered by the follow-
ing 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 multiple electronic keys are in the vicinity
When another wireless key (that emits radio waves) is being used nearby
When carrying or using 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 computer or personal digital assistant (PDA)
• Digital audio player
• Portable game system
If window tint with a metallic content or metallic objects are attached to
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Battery-saving function
In the following circumstances, the entry function is disabled in order to
prevent the vehicle and electronic key batteries from discharging.
When the entry function has not been used for a month or more
When the electronic key has been left within approximately 1 m (3 ft.) of
the vehicle for 10 minutes or more
The system will resume operation when
The vehicle is locked using the door handle lock switch.
The vehicle is locked/unlocked using the wireless remote control func-
tion.
(P. 55)
The vehicle is locked/unlocked using the mechanical key. (P. 516)
Electronic key battery depletion
The standard battery life is 1 to 2 years. (The card key battery life is
about a year and a half.)
If the battery becomes low, an alarm will sound in the cabin when the
engine stops. (P. 481)
The battery becomes depleted even if the electronic key is not used
because the key always receives radio waves. If the smart entry & start
system or the wireless remote control does not operate, or the detection
area becomes smaller, the battery may be depleted. Replace the battery
when necessary.
(P. 431)
To avoid serious deterioration, do not leave the electronic key within 1 m
(3 ft.) of the following electrical appliances that produce a magnetic
field.
•TVs
• Personal computers
• Cellular phones, cordless phones and battery chargers
• Recharging cellular phones or cordless phones
• Glass top ranges
• Table lamps

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To operate the system properly
Make sure to carry the electronic key when operating the system. Do not get
the electronic key too close to the vehicle when operating the system from
the outside of the vehicle.
Depending on the position and holding condition of the electronic key, the
key may not be detected correctly and the system may not operate properly.
(The alarm may go off accidentally, or the door lock prevention may not
function.)
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 unlocked.
• The electronic key is on the instrument panel, rear package tray or
floor, or in the glove box when the engine is started or “ENGINE
START STOP” switch modes are changed.
Do not leave the electronic key on top of the 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
and the door will become lockable from the outside, possibly trapping
the electronic key inside the vehicle.
As long as the electronic key is within the effective range, the doors may
be locked or unlocked by anyone.
Even if the electronic key is not inside the vehicle, it may be possible to
start the engine if the electronic key is near the window.
The doors may unlock if a large amount of water splashes on the door
handle, such as in the rain or in a car wash. (The doors will automatically
be locked after approximately 30 seconds if the doors are not opened and
closed.)
Gripping the door handle when wearing a glove may not unlock the
door.
If the wireless remote control is used to lock the doors when the elec-
tronic key is near the vehicle, there is a possibility that the door may not
be unlocked by the entry function. (Use the wireless remote control to
unlock the doors.)
A sudden approach to the effective range or door handle operation may
prevent the doors from being unlocked. In this case, return the door han-
dle to the original position and check that the doors unlock before pulling
the door handle again.

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Wireless remote control
The wireless remote control can be used to lock and unlock the vehicle
and the trunk from outside the vehicle.
One short press: Locks all
doors
Press and hold: Closes the
windows and moon roof*
One short press: Unlocks
all doors
Press and hold: Opens the
windows and moon roof*
Unlocks the trunk
(press and hold)
*:This setting must be custom-
ized at any authorized Lexus
dealer or repairer, or another
duly qualified and equipped

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Operation signals
Doors: The emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors have been
locked/unlocked. (Locked: Once; Unlocked: Twice)
Windows and moon roof: A buzzer sounds to indicate that the windows and
moon roof are operating.
Door lock buzzer
If a door is not fully closed, a buzzer sounds if an attempt to lock the door is
made. Fully close the door to stop the buzzer, and lock the vehicle once
more.
Alarm
Using the wireless remote control to lock the doors will set the alarm sys-
tem.
Electronic key battery depletion
P. 4 4
When the electronic key battery is fully depleted
P. 4 3 1
Security feature
P. 4 8
Conditions affecting operation
P. 4 2
Customization that can be configured at any authorized Lexus dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional
Settings (e.g. trunk unlocking function) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 556)