Lexus RC300h 2017 Manual page 143

NOTICE
When an electronic key is lost
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If the electronic key remains lost, the risk of vehicle theft increases significantly. Visit
any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped pro-
fessional immediately with all remaining electronic keys and the card key that were
provided with your vehicle.
Handling the card key (if equipped)
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Do not apply excess force when inserting the mechanical key into the card key. Doing
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so may damage the card key.
If the battery or card key terminals get wet, the battery may corrode.
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If the key is dropped into water, or if drinking water etc. is spilled on the key, immedi-
ately remove the battery cover and wipe the battery and terminals. (To remove the
battery cover, lightly grasp and pull it.) If the battery is corroded, have any authorized
Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional replace
the battery.
Do not crush the battery cover or use a screwdriver to remove the battery cover.
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Forcibly removing the battery cover may bend or damage the key.
If the battery cover is frequently removed, the battery cover may become loose.
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When installing the battery, make sure to check the direction of the battery.
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Installing the battery in the wrong direction may cause the battery to deplete rapidly.
The surface of the card key may be damaged, or its coating may peel off in the follow-
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ing situations:
• The card key is carried together with hard objects, such as coins and keys.
• The card key is scraped with a sharp object, such as the tip of a mechanical pencil.
• The surface of the card key is wiped with thinner or benzene.
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