2011 Lexus HS 250h Owners Manual - Page 52

1-3. Opening, closing and locking the doors l If the electronic key is inside the vehicle and a door handle becomes wet during a car wash, a message may be shown on the multi-information display and a buzzer will sound outside the vehicle. To turn off the alarm, lock all the doors. l The lock sensor may not work properly if it comes into contact with ice, snow, mud, etc. Clean the lock sensor and attempt to operate it again, or use the lock sensor on the lower part of the door handle. l Fingernails may scrape against the door during operation of the door handle. Be careful not to injure fingernails or damage the surface of the door. n Notes for the unlocking function l A sudden approach to the effective range or door handle 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. l Gripping the door handle when wearing a glove may not unlock the door. Remove the gloves and touch the sensor on the back of the handle again. l If the door handle becomes wet while the electronic key is within the effective range, the door may lock and unlock repeatedly. Place the key in a position 6 ft. (2 m) or more separate from the vehicle while the vehicle is being washed. (Take care to ensure that the key is not stolen.) l If there is another electronic key in the detection area, it may take slightly longer to unlock the doors after the door handle is gripped. l Fingernails may scrape against the door during operation of the door handle. Be careful not to injure fingernails or damage the surface of the door. n When the vehicle is not driven for extended periods l To prevent theft of the vehicle, do not leave the electronic key within 6 ft. (2 m) of the vehicle. l The smart access system with push-button start can be deactivated in advance. (→P. 580) n Alarm Using the smart access system with push-button start to lock the doors will set the alarm system. (→P. 100) n To operate the system properly Make sure to carry the electronic key when operating the system. Do not get the electronic key too close to the vehicle when operating the system from the outside of the vehicle. 52