Lexus RX350 Manual page 116

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3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
detection area, it may take slightly longer
to unlock the doors after the door handle
is gripped.
● Fingernails may scrape against the door
during operation of the door handle. Be
careful not to injure fingernails or dam-
age the surface of the door.
When the vehicle is not driven for
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extended periods
To prevent theft of the vehicle, do not
●
leave the electronic key within 6 ft. (2 m)
of the vehicle.
● The smart access system with push-but-
ton start can be deactivated in advance.
Setting the electronic key to battery-sav-
●
ing mode helps to reduce key battery
depletion. (P.114)
■ To operate the system properly
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
Certification for the smart access system with push-button start
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Except for vehicles sold in Canada

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 preven-
tion may not operate.)
■ If the smart access system with
push-button start does not operate
properly
Locking and unlocking the doors: Use
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the mechanical key. P.441
● Starting the engine: P.442
Customization
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Some functions can be customized.
(P.470)
If the smart access system with
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push-button start has been deactivated
in a customized setting
Locking and unlocking the doors: Use
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the wireless remote control or mechani-
cal key. (P.97, 102, 441)
● Starting the engine and changing engine
switch modes: P.442
Stopping the engine: P.177
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