key LEXUS LS460L 2016 Owner's Manual

1513-1. Key information
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Operation of each component
LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
NOTICE
■To prevent key damage
●Do not drop the keys, subject them to strong shocks or bend them.
●Do not expose the keys to high temperatures for a long period of time.
●Do not get the keys wet or wash them in an ultrasonic washer etc.
●Do not attach metallic or magnetic materials to the keys or place the keys close to
such materials.
●Do not disassemble the keys.
●Do not attach a sticker or anything else to the surface of the electronic key.
●Do not place the keys near objects that produce magnetic fields, such as TVs,
audio systems and induction cookers, or medical electrical equipment, such as
low-frequency therapy equipment.
■Handling the electronic keys
●Observe the following to prevent deterioration, changes in shape and damage to
the leather area.
• Do not carry the electronic key together with hard objects, such as other keys
or accessories.
• Do not expose the electronic keys to direct sunlight or interior light for
extended periods of time.
• Do not place the electronic key on items made of vinyl, plastic or that contain
wax.
They may stick to the leather surface if the items become warm.
• Do not get the electronic key wet.
Even if the electronic gets slightly wet, dry it with a soft cloth and let it dry in the
shade.
• Do not touch the electronic key with hands that have oil, medicine, hand
cream or perfume on them.
• When cleaning, do not use a leather cleaner, solvents or leather filling agents.
●Because the leather portion is dyed, if the electronic key touches clothing while it
has sweat and moisture adhered to it, there is a possibility that the clothing may
change color.

1523-1. Key information
LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
NOTICE
■In case of a smart entry & start system malfunction or other key-related problems
Take your vehicle with all the electronic keys provided with your vehicle, including
the card key, to your Lexus dealer.
■When an electronic key is lost
If the electronic key remains lost, the risk of vehicle theft increases significantly.
Visit your Lexus dealer immediately with all remaining electronic keys and the card
key that was provided with your vehicle.
■Handling the card key
●Do not apply excess force when inserting the mechanical key into the card key.
Doing so may damage the card key.
●If the battery or card key terminals get wet, the battery may corrode.
If the key is dropped into water, or if drinking water etc. is spilled on the key,
immediately remove the battery cover and wipe the battery and terminals. (To
remove the battery cover, lightly grasp and pull it.) If the battery is corroded, have
your Lexus dealer replace the battery.
●Do not crush the battery cover or use a screwdriver to remove the battery cover.
Forcibly removing the battery cover may bend or damage the key.
●If the battery cover is frequently removed, the battery cover may become loose.
●When installing the battery, make sure to check the direction of the battery.
Installing the battery in the wrong direction may cause the battery to deplete rap-
idly.
●The surface of the card key may be damaged, or its coating may peel off in the
following situations:
• The card key is carried together with hard objects, such as coins and keys.
• The card key is scraped with a sharp object, such as the tip of a mechanical
pencil.
• The surface of the card key is wiped with thinner or benzene.

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Operation of each component
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3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
The following operations can be performed simply by carrying the elec-
tronic key (including the card key) on your person, for example in your
pocket. (The driver should always carry the electronic key.)
Smart entry & start system
Function summary
Locks and unlocks the doors ( P. 155)
Opens the trunk ( P. 155)
Starts the engine ( P. 259)
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1553-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Operation of each component
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Grip the handle to unlock 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.
Press the lock button to lock the
door.
Check that the door is securely
locked.
Pressing and holding the button closes
the windows.
The moon roof will also close.
(if equipped)
Press the button.
The trunk lid automatically opens fully.
When all the doors are unlocked using
one of the following methods, the
trunk can be opened without the elec-
tronic key:
• Entry function
• Wireless remote control
• Door lock switches
• Automatic door unlocking system
• Mechanical key
Unlocking and locking the doors
Opening the trunk

1573-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Operation of each component
LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
■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
0.7 m (2.3 ft.) 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
0.7 m (2.3 ft.) of the trunk release
button.
When starting the engine or
changing engine switch modes
The system can be operated when
the electronic key is inside the vehi-
cle.

1583-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
■Alarms and warning indicators
A combination of exterior and interior alarms as well as warnings displayed on the
multi-information display are used to prevent theft of the vehicle and unforeseeable
accidents resulting from erroneous operation. Perform the appropriate correction
procedure described in the following table:
AlarmSituationCorrection procedure
Exterior alarm sounds
once for 2 seconds.
An attempt was made to
lock the doors using the
entry function while the
electronic key was still
inside the passenger
compartment.
Retrieve the electronic
key from the passenger
compartment and lock
the doors again.
The trunk was closed with
the electronic key inside
and all doors were
locked.
Retrieve the electronic
key from the trunk and
close the trunk lid.
Exterior alarm sounds
once for 60 seconds.
An attempt was made to
exit the vehicle and lock
the doors while carrying
the electronic key without
first turning the engine
switch off.
Turn the engine switch off
and lock the doors again.
Exterior alarm sounds
once for 5 seconds.
An attempt was made to
lock the vehicle while a
door was open.
Close all of the doors and
lock the doors again.

1593-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
Interior alarm pings con-
tinuously.
The engine switch was
turned to ACCESSORY
mode while the driver’s
door was open (or the
driver’s door was opened
while the engine switch
was in ACCESSORY
mode).
Turn the engine switch off
and close the driver’s
door.
The engine switch was
turned off while the
driver’s door was open.
Close the driver’s door.
Interior alarm sounds
continuously.*1
When the engine switch
is in IGNITION ON or
ACCESSORY 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
and turn the engine
switch off.
Interior and exterior
alarms sound continu-
ously.*1
When the engine switch
is in IGNITION ON or
ACCESSORY mode, the
driver’s door was closed
after the key was carried
outside the vehicle, and
the shift lever was not in P.
Shift the shift lever to P,
turn the engine switch off
and close the driver’s
door again.
Interior alarm pings
once.*1
The electronic key has a
low battery.
Replace the electronic
key battery.
An attempt was made to
start the engine without
the electronic key being
present, or the electronic
key was not functioning
normally.
Start the engine with the
electronic key present.*2
AlarmSituationCorrection procedure

1603-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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*1: A warning message will be shown on the multi-information display in the instru-
ment cluster.
*2: If the engine does not start when the electronic key is inside the vehicle, the elec-
tronic key battery may be depleted or there may be difficulties receiving the sig-
nal from the key. ( P. 163)
Interior alarm pings once
and exterior alarm
sounds 3 times.*1
The driver’s door was
closed after the key was
carried outside the vehi-
cle, and the engine switch
was not turned off.
Turn the engine switch off
and close the driver’s
door again.
An occupant carried the
electronic key outside the
vehicle and closed the
door while the engine
switch was not off.
Bring the electronic key
back into the vehicle.
AlarmSituationCorrection procedure

1623-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
■Battery-saving function
In the following circumstances, the entry function is disabled in order to prevent the
vehicle battery from discharging and the electronic key battery from depleting.
●When the entry function has not been used for 30 days or more
●When the electronic key has been left within approximately 2 m (6 ft.) of the vehi-
cle for 10 minutes or more
The system will resume operation when
●The vehicle is locked using the door handle lock switch when carrying the elec-
tronic key on your person.
●The vehicle is locked/unlocked using the wireless remote control function.
( P. 177)
●The vehicle is locked/unlocked using the mechanical key. (P. 631)

1633-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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■Conditions affecting operation
The smart entry & start system uses weak radio waves. In the following situations, the
communication between the electronic key and the vehicle may be affected, pre-
venting the smart entry & start system, wireless remote control and engine immobi-
lizer system from operating properly. (Ways of coping: P. 631)
●When the electronic key battery is depleted
●Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio station, large display, air-
port or other facility that generates strong radio waves or electrical noise
●When carrying a portable radio, cellular phone, cordless phone or other wireless
communication device
●When the electronic key is in contact with, or is covered by the following 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 other wireless keys (that emit radio waves) are being used nearby
●When carrying 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 computers or personal digital assistants (PDAs)
• Digital audio players
• Portable game systems
●If window tint with a metallic content or metallic objects are attached to the rear
window