Closing The Trunk - Lexus LC500 2017 Owner's Manual

Trunk light
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● The trunk light turns on when the trunk is
opened.
● If the trunk light is left on when the engine
switch <power switch> is turned off, the
light will go off automatically after 20
minutes.
Function to prevent the trunk being
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locked with the electronic key inside
● When both side doors are locked, closing
the trunk lid with the electronic key left
inside the trunk will sound an alarm.
In this case, the trunk lid can be opened
by pressing the trunk release button on
the trunk lid.
If the spare electronic key is put in the
●
trunk with both side doors locked, the key
confinement prevention function is acti-
vated so the trunk can be opened. In
order to prevent theft, take all electronic
keys with you when leaving the vehicle.
● If the electronic key is put in the trunk with
both side doors locked, the key may not
be detected depending on the location of
the key and the surrounding radio wave
conditions. In this case, the key confine-
ment prevention function cannot be acti-
vated, causing the trunk to be locked
when the trunk lid is closed. Make sure to
check where the key is before closing the
trunk.
● The key confinement prevention function
cannot be activated if either door is
unlocked. In this case, open the trunk
using the trunk opener switch.
If the trunk lid is closed by a hand having
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the electronic key when the both side
doors are locked, a warning buzzer may
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sound. In this case, the trunk is not locked.
Do not close the trunk lid by a hand hav-
ing the electronic key.
■ Internal trunk release lever
The trunk lid can be opened by pulling the
glow-in-the-dark lever located on the inside
of the trunk to the side.
The lever will continue to glow for some
time after the trunk lid is closed.
If the smart access system with push-
■
button start or the wireless remote con-
trol does not operate properly
Use the trunk opener switch to unlock the
trunk. (→P.355)
Replace the key battery with a new one if it
is depleted. (→P.318)
If a symbol indicating the trunk opens is
■
shown on the multi-information display
→P.102
■ If the 12-volt battery is discharged
The trunk cannot be locked and unlocked
using the smart access system with push-
button start or wireless remote control.
Lock or unlock the trunk using the mechan-
ical key. (→P.357)
■ Customization
The trunk unlocking operation can be
changed. (Customizable features: →P.391)

Closing the trunk

Using the trunk grip, lower the trunk
without applying force to the side and
push the trunk down from the outside
to close it.
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