lock LEXUS LS600H 2017 Repair Manual

1773-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
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Operation of each component
LS600h/LS600hL_EE(OM50G20E)
Move the inside lock button to the lock position.
Close the door while pulling the door handle.
The door cannot be locked if the power switch is in ACCESSORY or ON
mode, or the electronic key is left inside the vehicle.
The key may not be detected correctly and the door may be locked.
The door cannot be opened from
inside the vehicle when the lock is
set.
Unlock
Lock
These locks can be set to prevent chil-
dren from opening the rear doors.
Push down on each rear door switch
to lock both rear doors.
Locking the front doors from the outside without a key
Rear door child-protector lock
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1783-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
LS600h/LS600hL_EE(OM50G20E)
The following functions can be set or canceled:
For instructions on customizing, refer to P. 634.
■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.
■Door closer
In the event that a door is left slightly open, the door closer will automatically close it
to the fully closed position.
●The door closer will operate regardless of the power switch mode.
●The door closer will not function if the door has been closed while pulling the inside
or outside door handle.
●The door can be opened by pulling the in side or outside door handle, even when
the door closer is operating (except when the lock button is in the lock position or
the child-protector lock is set).
●The motor sound may be heard for several s econds after the door closer closes the
door. This does not indicate a malfunction.
■Using the mechanical key
The doors can also be locked and unlocked with the mechanical key. ( P. 603)
■If a wrong key is used
The key cylinder rotates freely to isolate inside mechanism.
Automatic door locking and unlocking systems
FunctionOperation
Speed linked door locking function
All doors are automatically locked
when vehicle speed is approximately
20 km/h (12 mph) or higher.
Shift position linked door locking func-
tion
All doors are automatically locked
when shifting the shift lever to position
other than P.
Shift position linked door unlocking
function
All doors are automatically unlocked
when shifting the shift lever to P.
Driver’s door linked door unlocking
function
All doors are automatically unlocked
when driver’s door is opened.

1793-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
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Operation of each component
LS600h/LS600hL_EE(OM50G20E)
■Customization
Settings (e.g. unlocking function using a key) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 634)
CAUTION
■To prevent an accident
Observe the following precautions while driving the vehicle.
Failure to do so may result in a door opening and an occupant throwing out of the
vehicle, resulting in death or serious injury.
●Ensure that all doors are properly closed.
●Do not pull the inside handle of the doors while driving.
Be especially careful for the front doors, as the doors 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 seats.
■Door closer
In the event that a door is left slightly open, the door closer will automatically close
it to the fully closed position.
If the child-protector lock is set, the door closer will not stop during operation even
if an attempt is made to open the door from inside the vehicle. Be careful not to
catch fingers or anything else in the door. Failure to do so may result in serious
injury.
NOTICE
■To prevent door closer malfunction
Do not frequently repeat opening and closing of doors, or apply excessive force to
a door while the door closer is operating.

1803-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
LS600h/LS600hL_EE(OM50G20E)
Press the opener switch.
The trunk lid automatically opens fully.
■Entry function
 P. 149
■Wireless remote control
 P. 171
Trunk
The trunk can be opened using the trunk opener, entry function or
wireless remote control.
The trunk can be closed using the trunk closer.
Opening the trunk from inside the vehicle
Opening the trunk from outside the vehicle

1813-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
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Operation of each component
LS600h/LS600hL_EE(OM50G20E)
Pressing the switch closes the trunk
lid automatically. (A buzzer sounds.)
Pressing the switch while the trunk lid
is closing opens the trunk lid again.
Using the trunk grip, lower the trunk
without applying force to the side
and push the trunk down from the
outside to close it.
The trunk opener switch can be temporarily disabled to protect luggage
stored in the trunk against theft.
Turn the 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 closer switch
When closing the trunk
Luggage security system
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1823-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
LS600h/LS600hL_EE(OM50G20E)
■Trunk lid light/trunk light
The trunk lid light/trunk light turns on when the trunk is opened.
■Trunk easy closer
In the event that the trunk lid is left slightly open, the trunk easy closer will automati-
cally close it to the fully closed position.
■Function to prevent the trunk being locked with the electronic key inside (when all
the doors are locked)
Closing the trunk lid with the electronic key left inside the trunk will sound an alarm.
In this case, the trunk lid can be opened by pressing the button on the trunk lid.
■Overload protection function
The trunk lid will not operate when excessive load is present on the top of the trunk
lid.
■Fall-down protection function
While the trunk lid is opening automatically, applying excessive force to it will stop
the opening operation to prevent the trunk lid from rapidly falling down.
■Jam protection function
While the trunk lid is closing automatically, the trunk lid will stop closing and open if
something gets caught.
■Using the mechanical key
The trunk can be also opened using the mechanical key. ( P. 604)
■When leaving a key to the vehicle with a parking attendant
 P. 142

1833-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
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Operation of each component
LS600h/LS600hL_EE(OM50G20E)
CAUTION
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■Before driving
●Make sure that the trunk lid is fully closed. If the trunk lid is not fully closed, it may
open unexpectedly while driving and hit near-by objects or luggage in the trunk
may be thrown out, causing an accident.
●Do not allow children to play in the trunk.
If a child is accidentally locked in the tr unk, they could suffer from heat exhaus-
tion, suffocation or other injuries.
●Do not allow a child to open or close the trunk lid.
Doing so may cause the trunk lid to open unexpectedly, or cause the child’s
hands, head, or neck to be caught by the closing trunk lid.
■Important points while driving
Never let anyone sit in the trunk. In the event of sudden braking or a collision, they
are susceptible to death or serious injury.

1843-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
LS600h/LS600hL_EE(OM50G20E)
CAUTION
■Using the trunk
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause parts of the body to be caught, resulting in serious
injury.
●Remove any heavy loads, such as snow and ice, from the trunk lid before opening
it. Failure to do so may cause the trunk lid to suddenly shut again after it is opened.
●When opening or closing the trunk lid, thoroughly check to make sure the sur-
rounding area is safe.
●If anyone is in the vicinity, make sure they are safe and let them know that the
trunk is about to open or close.
●Use caution when opening or closing the trunk lid in windy weather as it may
move abruptly in strong wind.
●Do not attach any accessories other than genuine Lexus parts to the trunk lid.
Such additional weight on the trunk lid may cause the lid to suddenly shut again
after it is opened.
●The trunk lid may suddenly shut if it is not
opened fully. It is more difficult to open or
close the trunk lid on an incline than on a
level surface, so beware of the trunk lid
unexpectedly opening or closing by itself.
Make sure that the trunk lid is fully open
and secure before using the trunk.
●When closing the trunk lid, take extra care
to prevent your fingers etc. from being
caught.
●When closing the trunk lid, make sure to
press it lightly on its outer surface. If the
trunk handle is used to fully close the trunk
lid, it may result in hands or arms being
caught.

1853-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
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Operation of each component
LS600h/LS600hL_EE(OM50G20E)
CAUTION
■Trunk easy closer
■Power trunk lid
Observe the following precautions when operating the power trunk lid.
Failure to do so may cause serious injury.
●Check the safety of the surrounding area to make sure there are no obstacles or
anything that could cause any of your belongings to get caught.
●If anyone is in the vicinity, make sure they are safe and let them know that the
trunk is about to open or close.
●If the trunk closer switch is pressed while the trunk lid is opening during automatic
operation, the trunk lid stops opening. Take extra care when on an incline, as the
trunk lid may open or close suddenly.
●On an incline, the trunk lid may suddenly shut after it opens automatically. Make
sure the trunk lid is fully open and secure before using the trunk.
●In the following situations, the power trunk lid may detect an abnormality and
automatic operation may be stopped. In this case, the trunk lid has to be operated
manually. Take extra care in this situation, as the stopped trunk lid may suddenly
shut, causing an accident.
• When the trunk lid contacts an obstacle
• When the 12-volt battery voltage suddenly drops, such as when the power
switch is turned to ON mode or the hybrid system is started during automatic
operation
●Do not attach any accessories other than genuine Lexus parts to the trunk lid. The
power trunk lid may not operate, causing itself to malfunction, or the trunk lid may
suddenly shut closed again after it is opened.
In the event that the trunk lid is left slightly
open, the trunk easy closer will automatically
close it to the fully closed position. It takes
several seconds before the trunk easy closer
begins to operate. Be careful not to catch fin-
gers or anything else in the trunk lid, as this
may cause bone fractures or other serious
injuries.

1863-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
LS600h/LS600hL_EE(OM50G20E)
CAUTION
■Jam protection function
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause serious injury.
●Never use any part of your body to intentionally activate the jam protection func-
tion.
●The jam protection function may not work if something gets caught just before
the trunk lid fully closes. Be careful not to catch fingers or anything else in the
trunk lid.
●The jam protection function may not work depending on the shape of the object
that is caught. Be careful not to catch fingers or anything else.
NOTICE
■To prevent trunk easy closer malfunctions
Do not apply force to the trunk lid while the trunk easy closer is operating.
■To prevent damage to the power trunk lid
●Make sure that there is no luggage or snow on the trunk lid before operating the
power trunk lid. In addition, make sure that there is no ice between the trunk lid
and frame that prevents movement of the trunk lid. Operating the power trunk lid
when excessive load is present on the trunk lid may cause a malfunction.
●Do not apply excessive force to the trunk lid while the power trunk lid is operat-
ing.