The Smart Key - Lexus 2013 GS 350 Owner's Manual

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The Smart Key

Your Lexus vehicle was made with
two "Smart Keys" and an aluminum
key-number plate. Each Smart Key
includes an electronic main key that
has an integrated mechanical back-up
key. The electronic key controls the
remote-entry and theft-deterrent sys-
tems, enables the push-button start
switch and controls the engine immo-
bilizer. The mechanical key can be
removed from the electronic key and
used to operate the driver' s door lock,
the glove box lock and the trunk lock
(if equipped).
Replacing the Key
Your Lexus dealer can generate
replacement keys. Certain bonded/
registered locksmiths may also be
able to generate replacement keys.
When ordering a new key, bring all
keys for the vehicle to your dealer-
ship. If a Smart Key or the key-num-
ber plate is not available, a Lexus
dealer or certain locksmiths can
obtain the key code from a restricted-
access database. These businesses
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can also access a service utility to
register the keys to the vehicle if all
registered keys have been lost.
If you lock your key in your vehicle
and do not have a spare, your dealer
can make a new mechanical key from
the code on the key-number plate.
Certain bonded/registered lock-
smiths may also be able to generate
a replacement mechanical key. If a
Lexus dealer is not available, please
refer to www.aloa.org to find a bond-
ed/registered locksmith who per-
forms high-security key service.
Keeping the Key Safe
Replacing a Smart Key may be costly.
We advise you to keep a spare Smart
Key and the key-number plate in a
safe place. If you record the key num-
ber in more than one place, do not
record it in a way that can be easily
identified and associated with the
vehicle. For example, don't leave the
number somewhere that can be
accessed by a valet. It is wise to keep
a copy of the key number outside of
the vehicle.