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What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
1-1.What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
If you have a problem, check the
following before contacting your
Lexus dealer.
The doors cannot be locked,
unlocked, opened or closed
You lose your keys
 If you lose your mechanical keys,
new genuine mechanical keys can
be made by your Lexus dealer.
(P.456)
 If you lose your electronic keys, the
risk of vehicle theft increases signifi-
cantly. Contact your Lexus dealer
immediately. (P.456)
The doors cannot be locked or
unlocked
 Is the electronic key battery weak or
depleted? (P.414)
 Is the engine switch in IGNITION
ON mode?
When locking the doors, turn the engine
switch off. (P.181)
 Is the electronic key left inside the
vehicle?
When locking the doors, make sure that
you have the electronic key on your per-
son.
 The function may not operate prop-
erly due to the condition of the radio
wave. (P.143)
The trunk lid is closed with the
electronic key left inside
 The function to prevent the elec-
tronic key from being left inside the
trunk will operate and you can open
the trunk as usual. Take the key out
from the trunk. (P.139)
If you think something is wrong
The engine does not start
 Did you press the engine switch
while firmly depressing the brake
pedal? (P.179)
 Is the shift lever in P? (P.184)
 Is the electronic key anywhere
detectable inside the vehicle?
(P.142)
 Is the steering wheel unlocked?
(P.180)
 Is the electronic key battery weak or
depleted?
In this case, the engine can be started in a
temporary way. (P.458)
 Is the battery discharged?
(P.459)
The shift lever cannot be shifted
from P even if you depress the
brake pedal
 Is the engine switch in IGNITION