operate properly. Lexus IS350

5-2. Steps to take in an emergency

If you lose your keys

New genuine Lexus keys can be made by your Lexus dealer using the other key and the key number stamped on your key number plate.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency

If the electronic key does not operate properly

If communication between the electronic key and vehicle is interrupted

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depleted, the smart access system with push-button start and wireless remote control cannot be used. In such cases, the doors and trunk can be opened or the engine can be started by following the procedure below.

Locking and unlocking the doors, unlocking the trunk and key linked functions

Doors

Remove the cover on the driver’s door handle using the mechanical key in order to perform the following operations.

Locks all doors

Closes the windows/moon roof

(turn and hold)

Unlocks the door

Turning the key rearward unlocks the driver's door. Turning the key once again unlocks the other doors.

Opens the windows/moon roof

(turn and hold)

Return the cover to the original position after use.

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Trunk

5-2. Steps to take in an emergency

Turn the mechanical key clockwise to open.

Changing “ENGINE START STOP” switch modes and starting the engine

Automatic transmission

STEP 1

Shift the shift lever to P and apply the brakes.

STEP 2

Touch the Lexus emblem side of the electronic key to the

“ENGINE START STOP” switch.

STEP 3

An alarm will sound to indicate that the start function cannot detect the electronic key that is touched to the “ENGINE START STOP” switch if any of the doors is opened and closed while the key is touched to the switch.

To change “ENGINE START STOP” switch modes: Within 10 seconds of the buzzer sounding, release the brake pedal and press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch. Modes can be changed each time the switch is pressed.

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To start the engine: Press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch within 10 seconds after the buzzer sounds, keeping the brake pedal depressed.

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