2010 Lexus IS 350 User Guide - Page 102

OTHER BENEFITS AND ASSISTANCE AMENITIES Body Repairs If you're involved in a collision, you want your vehicle to be returned to its pre-accident condition when repaired. That's why it is important to make sure repairs are made only with Genuine Lexus Parts. Some repair shops and insurance companies may suggest using imitation or salvaged parts to save money. However, these parts do not meet Lexus' high standards for quality, fit and corrosion resistance. In addition, imitation and salvaged parts (and any damage or failures they may cause) are not covered by any Lexus warranty. The best way to ensure that your vehicle is repaired with Genuine Lexus Parts is to take it to a Lexus dealership. Each dealership works with selected collision repair centers that meet Lexus' strict requirements for training, equipment, quality and customer satisfaction. These repair centers use Genuine Lexus Parts exclusively in the repair of Lexus vehicles. The Immobilizer Key This Lexus vehicle is equipped with an electronic anti-theft-system key ("Smart Key") that transmits an electronic code to an immobilizer computer. The engine will start only if the code in the electronic key matches the code in the immobilizer. If the code does not match, the immobilizer disables the ignition and fuel systems. While an exact physical copy of the key will open the door and allow retrieval of items locked in the vehicle, it won't start the vehicle. Replacing the Key For security purposes, access to key codes and procedures for electronically registering replacement keys is restricted. Your Lexus dealer and certain bonded/registered locksmiths can generate replacement keys. To generate a fully functional replacement key (one that will both open the doors and start the engine), one of the master keys is required. To make a 8 Other Benefits and Assistance