2010 Lexus IS 250 Owners Manual - Page 113

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk

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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 from

operating properly:

(Ways of coping:

→

P. 507)

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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

°

Cards to which aluminum foil is attached

°

Cigarette boxes that have aluminum foil inside

°

Metallic wallets or bags

° Coins

°

Hand warmers made of metal

°

Media such as CDs and DVDs

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When multiple electronic keys are in the vicinity

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When another wireless key (that emits radio waves) is being used nearby

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

that emit radio waves

°

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

°

Personal computer or personal digital assistant (PDA)

°

Digital audio player

°

Portable game system

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

window

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Immediately after the retractable hardtop is opened or closed