remote start LEXUS RX300H 2017 Owners Manual

1031-3. Theft deterrent system
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For safety and security
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Do one of the following to deactivate or stop the alarm:
●Unlock the doors or open the trunk using the entry function or wireless
remote control.
●Start the hybrid system. (The alarm will be deactivated or stopped after a few
seconds.)
■System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type alarm system.
■Items to check before locking the vehicle
To prevent unexpected triggering of the alarm and vehicle theft, make sure of the follow-
ing:
●Nobody is in the vehicle.
●The windows and moon roof (if equipped) are closed before the alarm is set.
●No valuables or other personal items are left in the vehicle.
Deactivating or stopping the alarm

1322. Instrument cluster
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■Trip information
Navigation or multimedia system
Press the “MENU” button on the Remote Touch, and then select “Car” on the
“Menu” screen.
If the “Energy monitor” or “Past record” sc reen is displayed, select “Trip informa-
tion”.
Resetting the consumption data
Fuel consumption in the past 15
minutes
Regenerated energy in the past
15 minutes
One symbol indicates 30 Wh.
Up to 5 symbols are shown.
Displays the average vehicle
speed since the hybrid system
was started.
Displays the elapsed time since the hybrid system was started.
Cruising range ( P. 135)
Hybrid battery (traction battery) status
Fuel consumption
Navigation or multimedia
system screenLexus Display Audio
screenMulti-information display
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3-1. Key information
The following keys are provided with the vehicle.
Electronic keys
• Operating the smart entry & start system ( P. 155)
• Operating the wireless remote con- trol function
Mechanical keys
Key number plate
Card key (electronic key) (if
equipped)
Operating the smart entry & start sys-
tem ( P. 155)
Locks the doors (P. 144)
Closes the windows and moon roof*
( P. 144)
Unlocks the doors ( P. 144)
Opens the windows and moon roof*
( P. 144)
Opens the trunk ( P. 150)
*: These settings must be customized at any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified an d equipped professional.
Keys
The keys
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Wireless remote control
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1413-1. Key information
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Operation of each component
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■When riding in an aircraft
When bringing an electronic key onto an aircraft, make sure you do not press any but- tons on the electronic key while inside the ai rcraft cabin. If you are carrying an electronic
key in your bag etc., ensure that the buttons are not likely to be pressed accidentally. Pressing a button may cause the electronic key to emit radio waves that could interferewith the operation of the aircraft.
■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 so und in the cabin when the hybrid system is stopped. ( P. 559)
●As the electronic key always receives radio waves, the battery will become depleted
even if the electronic key is not used. The following symptoms indicate that the elec- tronic key battery may be depleted. Replace the battery when necessary. ( P. 511)
• The smart entry & start system or the wireless remote control does not operate.
• The detection area becomes smaller. • The LED indicator on the key surface does not turn on.
●To avoid serious deterioration, do not leave the electronic key within 1 m (3 ft.) of thefollowing electrical appliances that produce a magnetic field:
•TVs
• Personal computers • Cellular phones, cordless phones and battery chargers• Recharging cellular phones or cordless phones
• Table lamps • Induction cookers
■Replacing the battery
 P. 511
■Confirmation of the registered key number
The number of keys already registered to the vehicle can be confirmed. Ask any autho- rized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another du ly qualified and equipped professional for details.
■If a wrong key is used
The key cylinder rotates freely, isolated from the internal mechanism.

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3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
◆Smart entry & start system
Carry the electronic key to enable this function.
Grip the door 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.
Touch the lock sensor (indenta-
tion on the side of the door han-
dle) to lock the doors.
Check that the door is securely locked.
◆Wireless remote control
Locks both side doors
Check that the door is securely locked.
Press and hold to close the windows and moon roof.*
Unlocks both side doors
Press and hold to open the windowsand moon roof.*
*: These settings must be customized at
any authorized Lexus dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional.
Doors
Unlocking and locking the doors from the outside
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1453-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
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Operation of each component
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■Operation signals
The emergency flashers flash to indicate th at the doors have been locked/unlocked. (Locked: once; Unlocked: twice)
A buzzer sounds to indicate that th e windows and moon roof are operating.
■Security feature
If a door is not opened within approximately 30 seconds after the vehicle is unlocked, the security feature automatically locks the vehicle again.
■Welcome light illumination control
The front position, tail and license plate lights automatically turn on at night when the doors are unlocked using the entry function or wireless remote control if the light switch
is in the “AUTO” position.
■When the door cannot be locked by the lock sensor on the surface of the door handle
■Door lock buzzer
If an attempt to lock the doors is made when a door is not fully closed, a buzzer sounds
continuously for 5 seconds. Fully close the door to stop the buzzer, and lock the vehicle once more.
■Setting the alarm (if equipped)
Locking the doors will set the alarm system. ( P. 102)
■If the smart entry & start system or the wireless remote control does not operate prop- erly
Use the mechanical key and/or inside lock buttons to lock and unlock the doors. ( P. 578) Replace the key battery with a new one if it is depleted. ( P. 511)
Use your palm to touch the lock sensor.

1493-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
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Operation of each component
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■Impact detection door lock release system
In the event that the vehicle is subject to a strong impact, both side 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 unlocked with the mechanical key. ( P. 578)
■Conditions affecting the operation of the smart entry & start system or wireless remote control
 P. 157
■Customization
Settings (e.g. unlocking function using a key) can be changed. (Customizable features: P. 607)
WARNING
■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 being thrown out of thevehicle, resulting in death or serious injury.
●Ensure that both side doors are properly closed.
●Do not pull the inside handle of the doors while driving. The doors may be opened even if the inside lock buttons are in locked position.
■Side window open/close function linked to door operation
Do not hold the upper edge of the side window when you close the door. Otherwise, your fingers or hand may be caught in the window.
■When using the wireless remote control and operating the power windows or moonroof
Operate the power window or moon roof after checking to make sure that there is no
possibility of any passenger having any of their body parts caught in the window or moon roof. Also, do not allow children to oper ate the wireless remote control. It is pos- sible for children and other passengers to get caught in the power window or moon
roof.

1503-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
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Press the opener switch.
◆Smart entry & start system
While carrying the electronic key,
press the button on the trunk lid.
When both side doors are unlocked using one of the following methods,the trunk can be opened without the
electronic key: •Entry function• Wireless remote control
• Door lock switches • Automatic door unlocking system• Mechanical key
◆Wireless remote control
Press and hold the switch.
Trunk
The trunk can be opened using the trunk opener, entry function or wireless
remote control.
Opening the trunk from inside the vehicle
Opening the trunk from outside the vehicle

1523-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
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■Trunk light
●The trunk light turns on when the trunk is opened.
●If the trunk light is left on when the power switch is turned off, the light will go off auto- matically after 20 minutes.
■Function to prevent the trunk being locked with the electronic key inside
●When both side doors are locked, closing the trunk lid with the electronic key left insidethe trunk will sound an alarm.
In this case, the trunk lid can be opened by pressing the trunk release button on the trunk lid.
●If the spare electronic key is put in the trunk with both side doors locked, the key con-
finement prevention function is activated so the trunk can be opened. In order to pre- vent theft, take all electronic keys with you when leaving the vehicle.
●If the electronic key is put in the trunk with both side doors locked, the key may not be
detected depending on the location of the key and the surrounding radio wave condi- tions. In this case, the key confinement prevention function cannot be activated, causingthe doors to lock when the trunk is closed. Make sure to check where the key is before
closing the trunk.
●The key confinement prevention function cannot be activated if either door is unlocked. In this case, open the trunk using the trunk opener.
■Using the mechanical key
The trunk can be also opened using the mechanical key. ( P. 579)
■If the smart entry & start system or the wireless remote control does not operate prop-
erly
Use the mechanical key to unlock the trunk. ( P. 579) Replace the key battery with a new one if it is depleted. ( P. 511)
■When leaving a key to the vehicle with a parking attendant
 P. 140
■Customization
The trunk unlocking operation can be changed. (Customizable features: P. 607)

1563-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
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■Alarms and warning indicators
An alarm sounds and warning messages are di splayed on the multi-information display to protect against unexpected accidents or theft of the vehicle resulting from erroneous
operation. When a warning message is displayed, take appropriate measures based on the displayed message. ( P. 542)
When only an alarm sounds, circumstances and correction procedures are as follows.
■Battery-saving function
The battery-saving function will be activated in order to prevent the electronic key bat-
tery and the 12-volt battery from being discharged while the vehicle is not in operation for a long time.
●In the following situations, the smart entry & start system may take some time to unlock
the doors.
• The electronic key has been left within approximately 2 m (6 ft.) of the outside of the vehicle for 10 minutes or longer.
• The smart entry & start system has no t been used for 5 days or longer.
●If the smart entry & start system has not been used for 14 days or longer, the doors can-
not be unlocked at the passenger door. In this case, hold the driver’s door handle, or use the wireless remote control or mechanical key, to unlock the doors.
AlarmSituationCorrection procedure
Exterior alarm soundsonce for 5 seconds
The trunk was closed while
the electronic key was still inside the trunk and bothside doors were locked.
Retrieve the electronic keyfrom the trunk and close
the trunk lid.
An attempt was made to
lock the vehicle while a door was open.
Close both side doors andlock the doors again.
Interior alarm sounds con-tinuously
The power switch wasturned to ACCESSORY
mode while the driver’s door was open (or thedriver’s door was opened
while the power switch was in ACCESSORY mode).
Turn the power switch off
and close the driver’s door.
The power switch was turned off while the driver’s
door was open.
Close the driver’s door.