2010 Lexus GS 450h Owners Manual - Page 44

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1-3. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk

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GS_HV_U (OM30C81U)

June 30, 2011 9:20 am

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Operation signals

A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors have

been locked/unlocked. (Locked: Once; Unlocked: Twice)

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Conditions affecting operation

The smart access system with push-button start uses weak radio waves. In the fol-

lowing situations, the communication between the electronic key and the vehicle

may be affected, preventing the smart access system with push-button start. Wire-

less remote control, and immobilizer system from operating properly:

(Way of coping:

→

P. 575)

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When the electronic key battery is depleted

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Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio station, large display,

airport or other facility that generates strong radio waves or electrical noise

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When carrying a portable radio, cellular phone, cordless phone or other wire-

less communication devices

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When the electronic key is in contact with, or is covered by the following metal-

lic objects

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Cards to which aluminum foil is attached

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Cigarette boxes that have aluminum foil inside

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Metallic wallets or bags

° Coins

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Hand warmers made of metal

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Media such as CDs and DVDs

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When multiple electronic keys are in the vicinity

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When other wireless keys (that emit radio waves) are being used nearby

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When carrying or using the electronic key together with the following devices

that emit radio waves

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Another vehicle’s electronic key or a wireless key that emits radio waves

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Personal computers or personal digital assistants (PDAs)

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Digital audio players

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Portable game systems

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If window tint with a metallic content or metallic objects are attached to the rear

window