Auto Door Locking & Unlocking Function

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Lexus ES 300 and 2002 Lexus ES 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: To set the auto door lock and unlock functions, go to AUTO DOOR LOCKING & UNLOCKING FUNCTION under PROGRAMMING.

You can set the following auto door locking and unlocking functions.

Locking Linked With The Shift Position

All the doors are locked automatically when the selector lever is moved out of the P position with the ignition switch in the ON position. This function is the default setting for new vehicles.

Unlocking Linked With The Shift Position

All the doors are automatically unlocked when the selector lever is moved to the P position with the ignition switch in the ON position.

Locking Linked With The Vehicle Speed

All the doors are locked automatically at 12 mph (20 km/h) or higher vehicle speed. However, if any door is unlocked during driving, this auto locking function does not operate until the unlocked door is once opened.

Unlocking Linked With Opening The Driver's Door

All the doors are automatically unlocked when the driver's door is opened within 10 seconds after the ignition switch is turned from ON to the ACC or LOCK position.