1999 Lexus RX 300 Owners Manual - Page 34
1999 Lexus RX 300 Manual
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KEYS AND DOORS In the following cases, the battery in the key may be discharged. If this is a case, replace it using a special screwdriver. D The remote control does not work. D The operational range of wireless remote control becomes extremely short. D The indicator light on the key is dimmed or does not come on. For the replacement of the battery, see "Replacing the battery" on page 21. You can also have the battery of the key replaced by your Lexus dealer. If you lose the wireless key, contact your Lexus dealer as soon as possible to avoid the possibility of theft, or an accident. You can use up to 4 wireless remote control keys for the same vehicle. Contact your Lexus dealer for detailed information. The wireless remote control key is an electronic component. Observe the following instructions in order not to cause damage to the key. D Do not leave the wireless remote control key on places where the temperature becomes high such as on the dashboard. D Do not disassemble it. D Avoid knocking it hard against other objects or dropping it. D Avoid putting it in water. 17 Locking/Unlocking the doors When you push the "LOCK" button on the key briefly, all the side doors and back door can be locked from outside the vehicle. At this time, you can hear one beep* and the turn signal lights flash.** 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 side doors and back door 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, the turn signal lights will flash. NOTE: *The volume of beep sound can be changed. **The turn signal lights can be set not to flash. ***The buzzer can be set not to sound with any door not closed securely. Ask your Lexus dealer for details. 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 side doors and back door are also unlocked.* NOTE: *Unlocking by a 2-time operation can be changed. Ask your Lexus dealer for details.