2001 Lexus RX 300 Owners Manual - Page 32

KEYS AND DOORS Insert your flat key plate in its key case as shown. We recommend that you always carry this with you for emergency use. Do not leave it in your vehicle. 4. Start the engine within 60 seconds after the security indicator light goes out. You cannot start the engine if 60 seconds have past after the security indicator went off. You need to remove the key plate from the ignition switch and try it again from the step 2. Starting the engine using a flat key NOTICE D Do not let the key case become bent as the key plate may fall out or become bent also. 11R090 D The flat key is designed for emergency use only. So do not use it regularly instead of other master keys. 1. Remove the key plate from the key case. 2. Insert the key plate into the ignition switch. The indicator light keeps flashing. 3. Bring the key case closer to the ignition switch within 10 seconds as indicated by the arrow head. The indicator light goes out. This means the engine immobiliser system is automatically canceled. (For details, see "Engine immobiliser system" on page 11.) You can put the key case away then. You cannot cancel the engine immobiliser system if 10 seconds have past after you inserted the key plate. You need to remove the key plate from the ignition switch and try it again from the step 2. 2001 MY RX300_U (OM48431U) 9