Locking/Unlocking The Doors - Toyota Lexus IS300 Manual

Locking/Unlocking the doors

When you push the "LOCK" button on the key briefly, all
the doors will be locked from outside the vehicle.
At this time, one beep sounds* and the emergency flashers
flash once.** However, when you push the "LOCK" button with
any door not closed securely, the buzzer sounds for 10
seconds.*** To stop the buzzer, close all the doors securely or
push the "UNLOCK" button. If the key is in the ignition switch,
locking cannot be done.
Make sure all the doors are locked when you leave the vehicle.
Push the "LOCK" button once again. If they were already
locked, one beep sounds and the emergency flashers will
flash.
NOTE: *The beep sound can be set not to sound. **The
emergency flasher can be set not to flash. ***The buzzer
can be set not to sound if a door is not closed securely. Ask
your Lexus dealer for details.
NOTICE
Sedan only: Do not push the "LOCK" button any longer
than 2 to 3 seconds. Pushing the button longer
activates an alarm. For details, see page 16.
When you push the "UNLOCK" button, the driver's door
is unlocked. Pushing that button once again within 3
seconds from the first push, all other doors are also
unlocked.*
NOTE: *The 2–step unlocking function can be changed.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details.
At this time, two beeps sound* and the emergency flashers
flash twice.** Together with the activation of unlocking, the
interior light comes on for 15 seconds if the interior light switch
is in "DOOR" position.*** However, this function does not
work when the ignition key is in the "ON" position. For further
information, see "Interior lights" on page 57.
You have 30 seconds to open a door after using the wireless
remote unlock feature.**** If a door is not opened by then, all
the doors will be automatically locked again.
Even if the "LOCK" or "UNLOCK" switch is kept pressed in, the
locking or unlocking operation is not repeated. Release the
button and then push again.
NOTE: *The beep sound can be set not to sound. **The
emergency flashers can be set not to flash. ***The interior
light can be set not to come on or the duration of lighting can
be changed. ****The time before automatic re–locking can
be changed. Ask your Lexus dealer for details.
2003 IS300 from Aug. '02 Prod. (OM53439U)
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