Lexus RX450H Manual page 69

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Notes for locking the doors
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Touching the door lock sensor while wearing gloves may delay or pre-
vent lock operation. Remove the gloves and touch the lock sensor again.
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If the door handle becomes wet while the electronic key is within the
effective range, the door may lock and unlock repeatedly. Place the key
in a position 2 m (6 ft.) or more separate from the vehicle while the vehi-
cle is being washed. (Take care to ensure that the key is not stolen.)
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If the electronic key is inside the vehicle and a door handle becomes wet
during a car wash, a message may be shown on the multi-information
display and a buzzer will sound outside the vehicle. To turn off the
alarm, lock all the doors.
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The lock sensor may not work properly if it comes into contact with ice,
snow, mud, etc. Clean the lock sensor and attempt to operate it again, or
use the lock sensor on the lower part of the door handle.
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Fingernails may scrape against the door during operation of the door
handle. Be careful not to injure fingernails or damage the surface of the
door.
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Notes for the unlocking function
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Gripping the door handle when wearing a glove may not unlock the
door.
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A sudden approach to the effective range or door handle may prevent the
doors from being unlocked. In this case, return the door handle to the
original position and check that the doors unlock before pulling the door
handle again.
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If there is another electronic key in the detection area, it may take
slightly longer to unlock the doors after the door handle is gripped.
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When the vehicle is not driven for extended periods
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To prevent theft of the vehicle, do not leave the electronic key within 2 m
(6 ft.) of the vehicle.
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The smart entry & start system can be deactivated in advance. (P. 640)
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To operate the system properly
Make sure to carry the electronic key when operating the system. Do not get
the electronic key too close to the vehicle when operating the system from
the outside of the vehicle.
Depending on the position and holding condition of the electronic key, the
key may not be detected correctly and the system may not operate properly.
(The alarm may go off accidentally, or the door lock prevention function
may not operate.)
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