Lexus 2014 RX 450h, Warranty And Services Manual

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Amenities
otheR beneFitS AnD ASSiStAnCe
equipment, quality and customer
satisfaction. These repair centers
use Genuine Lexus Parts exclusively
in the repair of Lexus vehicles.
The smart Key
Your Lexus vehicle was made with
two “Smart Keys” and an aluminum
key-number plate. Each Smart Key
includes an electronic main key that
has an integrated mechanical backup
key. The electronic key controls the
remote-entry and theft-deterrent
systems, enables the push-button
start switch and controls the engine
immobilizer. The mechanical key can
be removed from the electronic key
and used to operate the driver’s door
lock, the glove box lock and the trunk
lock (if equipped).
replacing the Key
Your Lexus dealer can generate
replacement keys. Certain bonded/
registered locksmiths may also be able
to generate replacement keys. When
ordering a new key, bring all keys for
the vehicle to your dealership. If a
Smart Key or the key-number plate is
not available, a Lexus dealer or certain
locksmiths can obtain the key code
from a restricted-access database.
These businesses can also access a
service utility to register the keys to
the vehicle if all registered keys have
been lost.
If you lock your key in your vehicle and
do not have a spare, your dealer can
make a new mechanical key from the
code on the key-number plate.
Certain bonded/registered locksmiths
may also be able to generate a
replacement mechanical key. If a
Lexus dealer is not available, please
refer to
www.aloa.org to find a
bonded/registered locksmith who
performs high-security key service.
Keeping the Key safe
Replacing a Smart Key may be costly.
We advise you to keep a spare Smart
Key and the key-number plate in a
safe place. If you record the key
number in more than one place, do
not record it in a way that can be
easily identified and associated with
the vehicle. For example, don’t leave
the number somewhere that can be
accessed by a valet. It is wise to keep
a copy of the key number outside
of the vehicle.
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Other Benefits and Assistance