Effective Range; Alarms And Warning Messages; Battery-Saving Function (Vehicles With Entry Function); Control - Lexus NX200 2017 Owner's Manual

Effective range (areas within which the electronic key is detected)
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When locking or unlocking the doors
(vehicles with entry function)
The system can be operated when the elec-
tronic key is within about 0.7 m (2.3 ft.) of
an outside door handle. (Only the doors
detecting the key can be operated.)
When starting the engine or changing
engine switch modes
The system can be operated when the electronic key is inside the vehicle.

Alarms and warning messages

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A combination of exterior and interior alarms as well as warning messages shown on the
multi-information display are used to prevent theft of the vehicle and accidents resulting
from erroneous operation. Take appropriate measures in response to any warning mes-
sage on the multi-information display. (P. 591)
The following table describes circumstances and correction procedures when only
alarms are sounded.
Alarm
Exterior
sounds once for 5
seconds (vehicles
with entry function)
Interior alarm pings
repeatedly
When "Smart Entry & Start System Malfunction See Owner's Manual" will be dis-
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played on the multi-information display
The system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional immediately.

Battery-saving function (vehicles with entry function)

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The battery-saving function will be activated in order to prevent the electronic key bat-
tery and the battery from being discharged while the vehicle is not in operation for a long
time.
In the following situations, the smart entry & start system may take some time to unlock
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the doors.
• The electronic key has been left in an area of approximately 2 m (6 ft.) of the outside
of the vehicle for 10 minutes or longer.
• The smart entry & start system has not been used for 5 days or longer.
If the smart entry & start system has not been used for 14 days or longer, the doors can-
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not be unlocked at any doors except the driver's door. In this case, take hold of the
driver's door handle, or use the wireless remote control or the mechanical key, to
unlock the doors.
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3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Situation
alarm
An attempt was made to lock
the vehicle while a door was
open.
The engine switch was turned to
ACCESSORY mode while the
driver's door was open (The
driver's door was opened when
the engine switch was in
ACCESSORY mode).
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Correction procedure
Close all of the doors and
lock the doors again.
Turn the engine switch off
and close the driver's door.
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