2010 Lexus IS 250 Owners Manual - Page 116

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

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To operate the system properly

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Make sure to carry the electronic key when operating the system. Actions such

as locking and unlocking the doors cannot be performed from outside the vehi-

cle if the electronic key is inside the vehicle, even when the retractable hardtop

is open.

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Do not get the electronic key too close to the vehicle when operating the sys-

tem from the outside of the vehicle.

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Depending on the position and holding 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 prevention may not function.)

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Note for the entry function

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Even when the electronic key is within the effective range (detection areas), the

system may not operate properly in the following cases.

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The electronic key is too close to the window or outside door handle, near the

ground, or in a high place when the doors are locked or unlocked.

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The electronic key is near the ground or in a high place, or too close to the

rear bumper center when the trunk is unlocked.

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The electronic key is on the instrument panel, rear package tray or floor, or in

the glove box when the engine is started or “ENGINE START STOP” switch

modes are changed.

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As long as the electronic key is within the effective range, the doors may be

locked or unlocked by anyone.

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Even if the electronic key is not inside the vehicle, it may be possible to start the

engine if the electronic key is near the window.

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The doors may unlock if a large amount of water splashes on the door handle,

such as in the rain or in a car wash. (The doors will automatically be locked after

approximately 60 seconds if the doors are not opened and closed.)

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Gripping the door handle when wearing a glove may not unlock the door.

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If the wireless remote control is used to lock the doors when the electronic key

is near the vehicle, there is a possibility that the door may not be unlocked by the

entry function. (Use the wireless remote control to unlock the doors.)

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A sudden approach to the effective range or door handle operation may prevent

the doors from being unlocked. In this case, return the door handle to the original

position and check that the doors unlock before pulling the door handle again.