Lexus IS 250 2007, IS350 2007 Owner’s Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Before driving

When driving

Interior features

Maintenance and care

When trouble arises

Vehicle specifications

For US owners

Index

Adjusting and operating features such as door locks, mirrors, and steering column.

Driving, stopping and safe-driving information.

Air conditioning and audio systems, as well as other interior features for a comfortable driving experience.

Cleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-your- self maintenance, and maintenance information.

What to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat tire, or is involved in an accident.

Detailed vehicle information.

Reporting safety defects for US owners

Alphabetical listing of information contained in this manual.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Index

1		Before driving
1-1.		Key information ..............................	2
		Keys .........................................................	2
1-2.		Opening, closing and locking
		the doors and trunk .....................	4
		Smart access system with
		push-button start .............................	4
		Wireless remote control...............	16
		Doors.....................................................	19
		Trunk.....................................................	23
1-3.		Adjustable components ............	26
		Front seats..........................................	26
		Driving position memory .............	28
		Seat position memory ....................	31
		Head restraints.................................	33
		Seat belts ............................................	34
		Steering wheel
		(manually adjustable type) .......	40
		Steering wheel
		(power-adjustable type).............	41
		Anti-glare inside rear view
		mirror ................................................	42
		Outside rear view mirrors...........	43
1-4.		Opening and closing the
		windows and moon roof ..........	45
		Power windows................................	45
		Moon roof .........................................	48

1-5.	Refueling.........................................	51
	Opening the fuel tank cap............	51
1-6.	Anti-theft system .........................	54
	Engine immobilizer system.........	54
	Alarm....................................................	56
	Theft prevention labels
	(U.S.A.)............................................	58
1-7.	Safety information.......................	59
	Correct driving posture ...............	59
	SRS airbags ........................................	61
	Front passenger occupant
	classification system....................	72
	Child restraint systems .................	77
	Installing child restraints..............	80

2 When driving

2-1.	Driving procedures.....................	90
	Driving the vehicle..........................	90
	Starting the engine .........................	98
	Automatic Transmission .............	101
	Manual Transmission...................	105
	Turn signal lever.............................	107
	Parking brake .................................	108
2-2.	Instrument cluster .....................	109
	Gauges and meters .....................	109
	Indicators and warning
	lights...................................................	115

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Multi-information display............	118
2-3. Operating the lights and
windshield wipers....................	122
Headlight switch............................	122
Fog light switch ..............................	125
Windshield wipers and
washer.............................................	126
Headlight cleaner switch ..........	129
2-4. Using other driving
systems ......................................	130
Cruise control ................................	130
Dynamic radar cruise
control.............................................	133
Lexus parking assist-sensor......	142
Driving assist systems..................	148
PCS (Pre-Collision
System)...........................................	154
2-5. Driving information ...................	157
Cargo and luggage......................	157
Vehicle load limits.........................	160
Winter driving tips ..........................	161
Trailer towing..................................	165
Dinghy towing
(vehicles with an automatic
transmission)................................	166
Dinghy towing
(vehicles with a manual
transmission)................................	167

3 Interior features

3-1.	Using the air conditioning		1
	system and defogger	170
	Automatic air conditioning
	system .............................................	170
	Rear window and outside rear		2
	view mirror defoggers	178
3-2.	Using the audio system	179
	Audio system type ........................	179	3
	Using the radio...............................	182
	Using the CD player	189
	Playing back MP3 and
	WMA discs...................................	195	4
	Optimal use of the audio
	............................................system	203
	Using the AUX adapter	206
	Using the steering wheel		5
	audio switches ............................	207
3-3.	Using the interior lights	209
	Interior lights list	209	6
	• Interior lights and
	...............................personal lights	211
3-4.	Using the storage features.....	213	7
	List of storage features ...............	213
	.....................................• Glove box	213
	............................• Console boxes	214
	• Overhead console ....................	215
	• Cup holders..................................	216

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		TABLE OF CONTENTS	Index
		• Bottle holders/door
		pockets ...........................................	218
3-5.		Other interior features............	219
		Sun visors..........................................	219
		Vanity mirror..................................	220
		Clock..................................................	221
		Satellite switches ..........................	222
		Ashtrays ...........................................	225
		Cigarette lighter...........................	226
		Power outlet...................................	227
		Seat heaters....................................	228
		Seat heaters and ventilators ...	230
		Armrest ............................................	232
		Rear sunshade...............................	233
		Extended trunk..............................	235
		Coat hooks .....................................	236
		Floor mat..........................................	237
		Trunk features...............................	238
		Garage door opener...................	241
		Compass...........................................	246
4	Maintenance and care
4-1.		Maintenance and care............	252
		Cleaning and protecting
		the vehicle exterior...................	252
		Cleaning and protecting
		the vehicle interior ....................	254

4-2.		Maintenance..............................	257
		Maintenance requirements .....	257
		General maintenance................	259
		Emission inspection and
		maintenance (I/M)
		programs ......................................	262
4-3.		Do-it-yourself
		maintenance............................	263
		Do-it-yourself service
		precautions..................................	263
		Hood..................................................	266
		Positioning the jack .....................	267
		Engine compartment..................	269
		Tires ..................................................	283
		Tire inflation pressure.................	293
		Wheels..............................................	297
		Air conditioning filter..................	299
		Electronic key battery...............	302
		Checking and replacing
		fuses...............................................	304
		Headlight aim..................................	318
		Light bulbs........................................	319
5	When trouble arises
5-1.		Essential information..............	328
		If your vehicle needs to
		be towed ......................................	328
		If you think something is
		wrong ............................................	335

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Fuel pump shut off system ........	336
Event data recorder....................	337
5-2. Steps to take in an
emergency ..............................	339
If a warning light turns on or
a warning buzzer
sounds... .......................................	339
If a warning message is
displayed.......................................	344
If you have a flat tire....................	358
If the engine will not start ..........	366
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P..............................	367
If you lose your keys...................	368
When the electronic key
does not operate properly ....	369
If the vehicle battery is
discharged ...................................	372
If your vehicle overheats ...........	375
If the vehicle becomes
stuck................................................	377

6 Vehicle specifications

6-1.	Specifications............................	380
	Maintenance data.......................	380
	Fuel information............................	395
	Tire information............................	398
6-2.	Customization ..........................	406
	Customizable features ..............	406

6-3. Initialization ..................................	411
Items to initialize ..............................	411

	7	For US owners			1
		Reporting safety defects
		............................for U.S. owners	414
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		Index
					3
	Alphabetical index................................		416
	What to do if		425
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Pictorial index	Exterior

Parking lights

Hood

Windshield wipers

P. 126

Moon roof

P. 48

P. 122

Outside rear view

mirrors

P. 43

P. 266

Side marker lights	P. 122
Headlights (low and high beam)
	P. 122
Fog lights	P. 125
Turn signal lights	P. 107
Headlights (high beam)	P. 122

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Rear window defogger

P. 178

Side marker lights

P. 122

Tail lights

Doors

P. 122

Trunk

P. 19

P. 23

Tires ●Rotation

●Replacement ●Inflation pressure ●Information

	P. 283
					Turn signal lights
	P. 358						P. 107
	P. 389					Fuel filler door
							P. 51
	P. 398

: If equipped

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Pictorial index			Interior
			AUX adapter	P. 206
Seat belts		P. 34	Bottle holders/door pockets	P. 218
Head restraints		P. 33	Floor mat	P. 237
Power window			Driver airbag	P. 61
switches	P. 45		Knee airbags
				P. 61
		A
			Front passenger
			airbag	P. 61
Armrest		P. 232	Front seats	P. 26
Console box		P. 214	Cup holders	P. 216
Cup holders		P. 216	SRS side airbags	P. 61
Ashtrays		P. 225	Console box
Power outlet				P. 214
		P. 227
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Anti-glare inside rear view mirror		P. 42
	Personal lights	P. 211
Moon roof switch		P. 48
	Interior lights	P. 211
	Personal lights	P. 211
	Interior lights	P. 211
Coat hooks	P. 236
SRS curtain shield airbags	P. 61
	Vanity mirrors	P. 220
	Sun visors	P. 219
Garage door opener switches		P. 241
	Compass	P. 246
		: If equipped
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P. 43

Pictorial index	Interior

B

				Driving position memory switches
									P. 28
				Seat position memory switches
								P. 31
					Door lock switch
									P. 19

Outside rear view mirror switches

					Window lock switch
						P. 45
				Power window switches
						P. 45

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C
Automatic transmission
	Automatic transmission shift lever						P. 101
					Seat heater switches			P. 228
					Seat heater/ventilator switches				P. 230
		Shift lock override button			P. 367
Cigarette lighter			P. 226
Ashtrays	P. 225
Manual transmission
	Manual transmission shift lever					P. 105
							Parking brake lever		P. 108
					Seat heater switches			P. 228
Cigarette lighter				P. 226	Seat heater/ventilator switches				P. 230
Ashtrays		P. 225
								: If equipped
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Pictorial index		Instrument panel
Headlight switch	P. 122
Turn signal lever	P. 107
Fog light switch	P. 125	Shift paddle switches
				P. 103
			Gauges and meters	P. 109
		Multi-information display		P. 118
		Windshield wipers and washer switch		P. 126
			Engine switch	P. 98
		Trunk opener main switch	P. 23
		Glove box	P. 213
		Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever		P. 40
		Tilt and telescopic steering control switch		P. 41
		Parking brake pedal (automatic transmission)		P. 108
		Audio remote control switches		P. 207
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A

Without navigation system

Air conditioning system

P. 170

Audio
system
	P. 179			Clock
					P. 221

With navigation system

Navigation system*1

Clock P. 221

Audio system*1

Rear window and out- side rear view mirror

defoggers P. 178

Security indicator

P. 54, 56

Emergency flashers

Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers*1

Security indicator

P. 54, 56

Air conditioning system*1

Emergency flashers

: If equipped

*1: Refer to “Navigation System Owner's Manual”.

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Pictorial index		Instrument panel
B
Without navigation system			With navigation system
			Telephone switch*1
DISP switch	P. 119		DISP switch	P. 119
	Distance switch		Distance switch
	P. 133		P. 133
Cruise control switch		P. 130, 133	Cruise control switch P. 130, 133
			Speech command switch*1
C
Automatic transmission			Manual transmission
VSC OFF			VSC OFF
switch	P. 150		switch P. 150
ECT switch P. 102			ETCS switch P. 105
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D
Rear sunshade switch		P. 233
Headlight cleaner switch		P. 129
		Instrument panel light
		control dial	P. 110
	Satellite switches		P. 222
		Trunk opener		P. 23
Fuel filler door opener	P. 51
	: If equipped
	*1: Refer to “Navigation System Owner's Manual”.
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For your information

Main Owners Manual

Please note that this manual applies to all models and explains all equipment, including options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for equipment not installed on your vehicle.

All specifications provided in this manual are current at the time of printing. However, because of the Lexus policy of continual product improvement, we reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice.

Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in the illustration may differ from your vehicle in terms of color and equipment.

Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Lexus

A wide variety of non-genuine spare parts and accessories for Lexus vehicles are currently available in the market. You should know that Toyota does not warrant these products and is not responsible for their performance, repair, or replacement, or for any damage they may cause to, or adverse effect they may have on, your Lexus vehicle.

This vehicle should not be modified with non-genuine Lexus products. Modification with non-genuine Lexus products could affect its performance, safety or durability, and may even violate governmental regulations. In addition, damage or performance problems resulting from the modification may not be covered under warranty.

Installation of a mobile two-way radio system

As the installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle could affect electronic systems such as the multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system, cruise control system, anti-lock brake system, SRS airbag system and seat belt pretensioner system, be sure to check with your Lexus dealer for precautionary measures or special instructions regarding installation.

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Scrapping of your Lexus

The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Lexus contain explosive chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbags and seat belt pretensioners left as they are, this may cause an accident such as fire. Be sure to have the systems of the SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner removed and disposed of by a qualified service shop or by your Lexus dealer before you scrap your vehicle.

CAUTION

■General precautions while driving

Driving under the influence: Never drive your vehicle when under the influence of alcohol or drugs that have impaired you ability to operate your vehicle. Alcohol and certain drugs delay reaction time, impair judgment and reduce coordination, which could lead to an accident that will hurt or kill you, your occupants or others.

Defensive driving: Always drive defensively. Anticipate mistakes that other drivers or pedestrians might make and be ready to avoid accidents.

Driver distraction: Always give your full attention to driving. Anything that distracts the driver, such as adjusting controls, talking on a cellular phone or reading can result in a collision with resulting death or serious injury to you, your occupants or others.

■General precaution regarding children’s safety

Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow children to have or use the key.

Children may be able to start the vehicle or shift the vehicle into neutral. There is also a danger that children may injure themselves by playing with the cigarette lighter, the windows, the moon roof, or other features of the vehicle. In addition, heat build-up or extremely cold temperatures inside the vehicle can be fatal to children.

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Symbols used throughout this manual

Cautions & Notices

CAUTION

This is a warning against anything which may cause injury to people if the warning is ignored. You are informed about what you must or must not do in order to reduce the risk of injury to yourself and others.

NOTICE

This is a warning against anything which may cause damage to the vehicle or its equipment if the warning is ignored. You are informed about what you must or must not do in order to avoid or reduce the risk of damage to your Lexus and its equipment.

Safety symbol

Throughout this manual, you will also see the symbol of a circle with a slash through it. This means "Do not", "Do not do this", or "Do not let this happen".

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	Before driving				1
1-1.	Key information............................	2	1-4.		Opening and closing the
	Keys.......................................................	2			windows and moon roof .......		45
					Power windows.............................		45
1-2.	Opening, closing and locking				Moon roof.......................................		48
	the doors and trunk...................	4
	Smart access system with		1-5.		Refueling......................................		51
	push-button start..........................	4			Opening the fuel tank cap .........		51
	Wireless remote control.............	16
	Doors..................................................	19	1-6.		Anti-theft system ......................		54
	Trunk ..................................................	23			Engine immobilizer system......		54
					Alarm ................................................		56
1-3.	Adjustable components..........	26			Theft prevention labels
	Front seats .......................................	26			(U.S.A.)..........................................		58
	Driving position memory ..........	28
	Seat position memory .................	31	1-7.		Safety information....................		59
	Head restraints..............................	33			Correct driving posture ............		59
	Seat belts .........................................	34			SRS airbags ......................................		61
	Steering wheel				Front passenger occupant
	(manually adjustable type) ....	40			classification system..................		72
	Steering wheel				Child restraint systems ...............		77
	(power-adjustable type)..........	41			Installing child restraints............		80
	Anti-glare inside rear view
	mirror .............................................	42
	Outside rear view mirrors ........	43					1

1-1. Key information

Keys

The following keys are provided with the vehicle.

Electronic keys

• Operating the smart access system with push-button start ( P. 4)

• Operating the wireless remote control function ( P. 16)

Mechanical keys Key number plate

Using the mechanical key

Take out the mechanical key.

■When required to leave a key to the vehicle with a parking attendant

Turn the trunk opener main switch OFF and lock the glove box as circumstances demand. ( P. 23, 213)

Remove the mechanical key for your own use and provide the attendant with the electronic key only.

■Key number plate

Keep the plate in a safe place such as your wallet, not in the vehicle. In the event that a mechanical key is lost, a new key can be made at your Lexus dealer using the key number plate. ( P. 368)

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1-1. Key information

NOTICE

■To prevent key damage

●Do not subject the keys to strong shocks, expose them to high temperatures by placing them in direct sunlight, or get them wet.

●Do not expose the keys to electromagnetic materials or attach any material that blocks electromagnetic waves to the key surface.

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

Smart access system with push-button start

The following operations can be performed simply by carrying the electronic key on your person, for example in your pocket.

(The driver should always carry the electronic key.)

Locks and unlocks the doors ( P. 5)

Unlocks the trunk ( P. 5)

Starts the engine ( P. 98)

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

Locking and unlocking the doors (front door handles only)

Press the lock button to lock the door.

Grip the handle to unlock the door.

Make sure to touch the sensor on the back of the handle.

The door cannot be unlocked for 3 seconds after the door is locked.

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Unlocking the trunk

Press the button to unlock the trunk.

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

Antenna location and effective range

■ Antenna location

Antennas outside cabin

Antennas inside cabin

Antenna inside trunk Antenna outside trunk

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

■ Effective range (areas within which the electronic key is detected)

When locking or unlocking the doors

The system can be operated when the electronic key is within about 2.3 ft. (70 cm) to 3.3 ft. (1 m) of either of the outside front door handles. (Only the doors detecting the key can be operated.)

When unlocking the trunk

The system can be operated when the electronic key is within about 70 cm (2.3 ft.) to 1 m (3.3 ft.) of the trunk release button.

When starting the engine or changing engine switch modes

The system can be operated when the electronic key is inside the vehicle.

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

■Operation signals

A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors have been locked/unlocked. (Locked: Once; Unlocked: Twice)

■Conditions affecting operation

The smart access system with push-button start and wireless remote control function may not operate normally in the following situations. (Ways of coping:

P. 369)

●Near a TV tower, radio station, electric power plant, airport or other facility that generates strong radio waves

●When carrying a portable radio, cellular phone or other wireless communication device

●When multiple electronic keys are in the vicinity

●When the electronic key has come into contact with, or is covered by a metallic object

●When a wireless key (that emits radio waves) is being used nearby

●When the electronic key has been left near an electrical appliance such as a personal computer

■Switching the door unlock function

It is possible to set which doors the entry function unlocks. STEP 1 Turn the engine switch OFF.

		When the		indicator	on the key surface is turned off, push and
STEP	2
		hold	,	, or	for approximately 5 seconds while pushing

thebutton on the key.

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

The setting changes each time an operation is performed, as shown below. (When changing the setting continuously, release the buttons, wait for at least 5 seconds, and repeat step 2.)

	Multi-information			Unlocking doors	Beep
	display
				Hold the driver's door handle
				to unlock only the driver's	Exterior: Beeps three
				door.
				Hold the front passenger’s	times
					Interior: Pings once
				door handle to unlock all
				doors
				Hold either front door handle	Exterior: Beeps twice
				to unlock all doors	Interior: Pings once

■Battery-saving function

In the following circumstances, the entry function is disabled in order to prevent the vehicle and electronic key batteries from discharging.

●When the entry function has not been used for 2 weeks or more

●When the electronic key has been left within approximately 3 ft. (1 m) of the vehicle for 10 minutes or more

The system will resume operation when...

●The vehicle is locked using the door handle lock switch.

●The vehicle is locked/unlocked using the wireless remote control function. ( P. 16)

●The vehicle is locked/unlocked using the mechanical key. ( P. 369)

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■Electronic key battery depletion

●The standard battery life is 1 to 2 years. (The battery becomes depleted even if the electronic key is not used.) If the smart access system with push-button start or the wireless remote control function does not operate, or the detection area becomes smaller, the battery may be depleted. Replace the battery when necessary. ( P. 302)

●To avoid serious deterioration, do not leave the electronic key within 3 ft. (1 m) of the following electrical appliances.

•TVs

•Personal computers

•Recharging cellular phones or cordless phones

•Table lamps

■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.

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

■Note for the entry function

●Even when the electronic key is within the effective range (detection areas), the system may not operate properly in the following cases.

•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.

•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.

•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 switch modes are changed.

●As long as the electronic key is within the effective range, the doors may be locked or unlocked by anyone.

●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.

●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 30 seconds if the doors are not opened and closed.)

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

●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.

■When the vehicle is not driven for extended periods

To prevent theft of the vehicle, do not leave the electronic key within 6 ft. (2 m) of the vehicle.

■Security feature

If a door is not opened within approximately 30 seconds after the vehicle is unlocked, the anti-theft system automatically locks the vehicle again.

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■Alarms and warning indicators

A combination of exterior and interior alarms as well as warnings displayed on the multi-information display are used to prevent theft of the vehicle and unforeseeable accidents resulting from erroneous operation. Take appropriate measures in response to any warning indications on the multi-information display. ( P. 344)

The following table describes circumstances and correction procedures when only alarms are sounded.

	Alarm	Situation	Correction procedure
		Tried to lock the doors using	Retrieve the electronic
		the entry function while the	key from the passenger
		electronic key is still inside	compartment and lock
		the passenger compartment	the doors again.
	Exterior alarm	Tried to exit the vehicle with	Turn the engine switch
	sounds once for 2	the electronic key and lock
			OFF and lock the doors
	seconds	the doors without first turning
		the engine switch OFF	again.
		Closed the trunk while the	Retrieve the electronic
		electronic key is still inside	key from the trunk and
		and all doors are locked	close the trunk lid.
	Exterior alarm	Tried to lock the vehicle using	Close all of the doors
	sounds once for 10	the entry function while a	and lock the doors
	seconds	door is open	again.
	Interior alarm	Tried to open the door and
	sounds continu-	exit the vehicle without shift-	Shift the shift lever to P.
	ously*	ing the shift lever to P

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