Lexus 2013 IS250 Owner's Manual page 119

NOTICE
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When an electronic key is lost
If the electronic key remains lost, the risk of vehicle theft increases signifi-
cantly. Visit any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional immediately with all remaining electronic keys and
the card key that were provided with your vehicle.
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Handling the card key
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Do not apply excess force when inserting the mechanical key into the card
key. Doing so may damage the card key.
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If the battery or card key terminals get wet, the battery may corrode.
If the key is dropped into water, or if drinking water etc. is spilled on the key,
immediately remove the battery cover and wipe the battery and terminals. (To
remove the battery cover, lightly grasp and pull it.) If the battery is corroded,
have any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional replace the battery.
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Do not crush the battery cover or use a screwdriver to remove the battery
cover. Forcibly removing the battery cover may bend or damage the key.
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If the battery cover is frequently removed, the battery cover may become
loose.
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When installing the battery, make sure to check the direction of the battery.
Installing the battery in the wrong direction may cause the battery to deplete
rapidly.
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The surface of the card key may be damaged, or its coating may peel off in the
following situations:
• The card key is carried together with hard objects, such as coins and keys.
• The card key is scraped with a sharp object, such as the tip of a mechanical
pencil.
• The surface of the card key is wiped with thinner or benzene.
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