Conditions Affecting Operation; If The Wireless Remote Control Does Not Operate Properly - Lexus CT 200h Owner's Manual

1-3. Opening, closing and locking the doors

Conditions affecting operation

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The smart access system with push-button start, wireless remote control and immo-
bilizer system use weak radio waves. In the following situations, the communication
between the electronic key and the vehicle may be affected, preventing the smart
access system with push-button start, wireless remote control and immobilizer sys-
tem from operating properly.
(Ways of coping: P. 655)
When the electronic key battery is depleted
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Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio station, large display,
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airport or other facility that generates strong radio waves or electrical noise
When carrying a portable radio, cellular phone, cordless phone or other wire-
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less communication devices
When the electronic key is in contact with, or is covered by the following metal-
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lic 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 other wireless key (that emit radio waves) is being used nearby
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When carrying the electronic key together with the following devices that emit
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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
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window

If the wireless remote control does not operate properly

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Locking and unlocking the doors: Use the mechanical key. (P. 655)
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