2012 Lexus HS 250h Owners Manual - Page 53

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1-3. Opening, closing and locking the doors

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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 door pockets or glove box when the hybrid system is started or

“POWER” switch modes are changed.

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Do not leave the electronic key on top of the instrument panel or near the door

pockets when exiting the vehicle. Depending on the radio wave reception con-

ditions, it may be detected by the antenna outside the cabin and the door will

become lockable from the outside, possibly trapping the electronic key inside

the vehicle.

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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

hybrid system 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 when the electronic key is within the effective

range. (The door 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 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.