If the electronic key is inside the vehicle and a door handle becomes wet during a car
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wash, a buzzer may sound outside the vehicle and "KEY DETECTED IN VEHICLE"
may be shown on the multi-information display. To turn off the alarm, lock all the doors.
The lock sensor may not work properly if it comes into contact with ice, snow, mud, etc.
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Clean the lock sensor and attempt to operate it again, or use the lock sensor on the
lower part of the door handle.
Fingernails may scrape against the door during operation of the door handle.
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Be careful not to injure fingernails or damage the surface of the door.
A sudden approach to the effective range or door handle may prevent the doors from
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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.
Unlocking the vehicle may take more time if another electronic key is within the effec-
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tive range.
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: The model code is indicated on the manufacturer's label or the Certification Regula-
tion label. (P. 591)
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: This setting can be customized at your Lexus dealer.
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
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vehicle.
The smart entry & start system can be deactivated in advance. (P. 604)
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Setting the electronic key to battery-saving mode helps to reduce key battery deple-
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tion. (P. 121)
To operate the system properly
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Make sure to carry the electronic key when operating the system. Do not get the elec-
tronic 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.)
If the smart entry & start system does not operate properly
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If the doors cannot be locked or unlocked, perform the following.
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• Bring the electronic key close to the door handle and perform a lock or unlock
operation.
• Use the wireless remote control.
If the doors cannot be locked or unlocked by perform the above, use the mechanical
key. (P. 578)
However, if the mechanical key is used while the alarm system is set, the warning will
sound. (P. 73)
If the engine cannot be started, refer to P. 579
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Customization
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Settings (e. g. smart entry & start system) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P. 600)
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