automatic transmission Lexus IS250 2010 Theft Deterrent System / LEXUS 2010 IS350/250 QUICK GUIDE (OM53812U) User Guide
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What to do if ...
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If the electronic key does not operate 
properly
■Unlocking and locking the doors
To unlock or lock the vehicle, use the mechanical
key to remove the lock cover on the driver's door
handle. The mechanical key is stored inside the
electronic key.
Unlocks
Locks
■Starting the engine
Depress the brake pedal (for automatic trans-
mission) or clutch pedal (for manual transmis-
sion).
Touch the Lexus emblem side of the electronic
key to the “ENGINE START STOP” switch.
Press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch
within 10 seconds of the buzzer, keeping the
brake pedal (for automatic transmission) or
clutch pedal (for manual transmission)
depressed.
1
2
If the electronic key battery becomes depleted, replace it with a new battery. For instruc-
tions on replacing the battery, refer to the Owner's Manual. If you need further assistance,
contact your Lexus dealer. 
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If the engine doesn't start
Make sure that the correct operating procedures have been followed.
Make sure that the brake pedal (for automatic
transmission) or clutch pedal (for manual trans-
mission) is firmly depressed when attempting to
start the engine. (P.1 5 )
 Automatic transmission
 Manual transmission
Make sure that the steering wheel lock is released.
To release the steering wheel lock, gently turn the
wheel left or right while pressing the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch. (P. 8 )
Brake/clutch pedal
Steering wheel lock
If the engine still does not start, see the Owner's Manual for more information or contact
your Lexus dealer. 
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What to do if ...
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Electronic Key Alarm
The electronic key alarm uses an alarm and warning messages to indicate that the electronic 
key has been used improperly. Take appropriate measure in response to any warning mes-
sages that are displayed. In some cases, an alarm may sound without an accompanying 
warning message. If so, follow the correction procedure in the table below.
*: Vehicles with automatic transmission only
AlarmSituationCorrection procedure
Exterior alarm sounds 
once for 2 seconds
Tried to lock the doors 
using the entry function 
while the electronic key is 
still inside the passenger 
compartmentRetrieve the electronic key 
from the passenger com-
partment and lock the 
doors again.
Closed the trunk while the 
electronic key is still inside 
and all doors are lockedRetrieve the electronic key 
from the trunk and close 
the trunk lid.
Exterior alarm sounds 
once for 60 seconds
Tried to exit the vehicle 
with the electronic key and 
lock the doors without first 
turning the “ENGINE 
START STOP” switch OFF
Turn the “ENGINE START 
STOP” switch OFF and 
lock the doors again.
Exterior alarm sounds 
once for 10 secondsTried to lock the vehicle 
using the entry function 
while a door is openClose all of the doors and 
lock the doors again.
Interior alarm sounds 
continuously*Tried to open the door and 
exit the vehicle without 
shifting the shift lever to P
Shift the shift lever to P.
Interior alarm pings 
continuously
Switched to ACCES-
SORY mode while the 
driver's door is open 
(Opened the driver's door 
when the “ENGINE 
START STOP” switch is in 
ACCESSORY mode.)
Close the driver's door.
Tu r n e d  t h e  “ E N G I N E  
START STOP” switch OFF 
while the driver's door is 
still open
Close the driver's door. 
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Customizing Your Lexus
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ItemFunctionDefault 
settingCustomized
setting
Door lock
Unlocking using a key
Driver's door 
unlocked in 
one step, all 
doors 
unlocked in 
two steps
All doors 
unlocked in 
one step
Speed-detecting automatic 
door lock function
 (Manual transmissions)
OnOff
Speed-detecting automatic 
door lock function
 (Automatic transmissions)
OffOn
Opening driver's door unlocks 
all doors 
(Manual transmissions)
OnOff
Opening driver's door unlocks 
all doors 
(Automatic transmissions)
OffOn
Shifting gears to P unlocks all 
doorsOnOff
Shifting gears to position other 
than P locks all doorsOnOff
Steering wheelAuto tilt-away functionOnOff
Po w e r  w i n d o w s
Linked door key operationOpen and 
closeOff
Open only
Close only
Wireless remote control linked 
operationOffOpen only
Moon roof
Linked door key operationOpen and 
closeOff
Open only
Close only
Linked operation of components 
when door key is usedSlide onlyTilt only
Wireless remote control linked 
operationOffOpen only
Linked operation of components 
when wireless remote control is 
used
Slide onlyTilt only