Electronic Key Battery-Saving Function; Conditions Affecting Operation - Lexus rx350 2016 Owner's Manual

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Electronic Key battery-Saving Function

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When battery-saving mode is set, battery depletion is minimized by stopping the elec-
tronic key from receiving radio waves.
Press twice while pressing and holding
Confirm that the electronic key indicator flashes
4 times.
While the battery-saving mode is set, the smart
access system with push-button start cannot be
used. To cancel the function, press any of the
electronic key buttons.

Conditions affecting operation

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The smart access system with push-button start, wireless remote control and engine
immobilizer 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 engine immobilizer system
from operating properly. (Ways of coping: P. 661)
When the electronic key battery is depleted
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Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio station, large display, airport or
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other facility that generates strong radio waves or electrical noise
When the electronic key is in contact with, or is covered by the following metallic
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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 keys (that emit radio waves) are being used nearby
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When carrying the electronic key together with the following devices that emit radio
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waves
• Portable radio, cellular phone, cordless phone or other wireless communication
devices
• Another vehicle' s electronic key, another electronic key of your vehicle, 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 win-
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dow
When the electronic key is placed near a battery charger or electronic devices
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