key LEXUS SC300 1999 User Guide

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18For vehicles sold in U.S.A.
FCC ID: MOZ RI±4CTY MADE IN JAPAN
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
CAUTION
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.

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WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL
When you operate any button on the key, push it slowly and
surely.
The operational range of the wireless remote control is
approximately 1 meter (3 ft.). The effective range may vary
with different conditions. To activate the wireless remote
control without fail, do it approximately 1 meter (3 ft.) from
your Lexus.

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20In the following cases, the battery in the key may be
discharged. If this is a case, replace it using a special
screwdriver.


The remote control does not work.

The operational range of wireless remote control becomes
extremely short.

The indicator light on the key is dimmed or does not come
on.
For the replacement of the battery, see ºReplacing the
batteryº on page 25. You can also have the battery of the key
replaced by your Lexus dealer.
If you lose the wireless key, contact your Lexus dealer as soon
as possible to avoid the possibility of theft, or an accident.
You can use up to 4 wireless remote control keys for the same
vehicle. Contact your Lexus dealer for detailed information.
The wireless remote control key is an electronic
component. Observe the following instructions in order
not to cause damage to the key.

Do not leave the wireless remote control key on places
where the temperature becomes high such as on the
dashboard.

Do not disassemble it.

Avoid knocking it hard against other objects or dropping
it.

Avoid putting it in water.
Locking/Unlocking the doors
When you push the ºLOCKº button on the key briefly, all
the doors can be locked from outside the vehicle.
At this time, you can hear one beep. However, when you push
the ºLOCKº button with any door not closed securely, the
buzzer sounds for 10 seconds. To stop the buzzer, close all the
doors securely or push the ºUNLOCKº button. If the key is
in the ignition switch, locking cannot be done.
Make sure all the doors are locked when you leave the
vehicle. Push the ºLOCKº button once again. If they were
already locked, the turn signal lights will flash.
NOTICE
Do not push the ºLOCKº button any longer than 2 to 3
seconds. Pushing the button longer activates an alarm.
For details, see page 22.
When you push the ºUNLOCKº button, the driver's door
is unlocked. Pushing that button once again within 3
seconds from the first push, all other doors are also
unlocked.

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At this time, two beeps sound. Together with the activation
of unlocking, the interior light comes on for 15 seconds if the
interior light switch is in ºDOORº position. However, this
function does not work when the ignition key is in the ºONº
position. For further information, see ºInterior lightsº on
page 66.
You have 30 seconds to open a door after using the wireless
remote
unlock feature. If a door is not opened by then, all the
doors will be automatically locked again.
Even if the ºLOCKº or ºUNLOCKº switch is kept pressed in,
the locking or unlocking operation is not repeated. Release
the button and then push again.
Unlocking the trunk lid
When you keep the button pushed for about 1 second, you
can unlock the trunk lid. One beep sounds.
This function does not work when the ignition key is in the
ºONº position.

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Sounding an alarm
When you push the ºLOCKº button for about 2 to 3
seconds, an alarm sounds to deter any person trying to
break into or damage your vehicle.
If you want to stop the alarm, push any button.
This function does not work when the ignition key is in the
ºONº position.
For vehicles sold in U.S.A.This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.

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This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
± Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
± Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
± Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
± Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV
technician for help.

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CAUTION
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.

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Replacing the battery
When you replace the battery, prepare a lithium battery
CR1616 and a special screwdriver.
CAUTION
Special care should be taken that small children do not
swallow the removed battery or components.
NOTICE
When replacing the battery, be careful not to lose the
components, screws and O±ring.
1. Remove the screw, and then the cover while pushing it in
the arrow direction.

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2. Remove the module from the key frame.
3. Remove the 2 screws to take out the lid of the module.
4. Take out the discharged battery and put a new battery with
the positive side up.

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NOTICE

Make sure the positive side and negative side of the
battery should be faced correctly.

Be careful not to bend the electrode of the battery
insertion and that dust or oils do not adhere to the
inside of the module.

Take care not to lose the screws and O±ring.
5. Install the lid with the O±ring and 2 screws.
NOTICE
Take care not to damage or bend the O±ring when
installing.
6. Install the module into the key frame and secure the cover
with the screw.
7. When pushing any switch on the wireless key, make sure
the indicator light comes on.
DOORS
Locking with key