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Originally Posted by LSxJunkie
I had an 08 IS250AWD. And a 10 RX350AWD. And a 11 IS350AWD. And I've had probably 20 loaners with SmartAccess keys. I think I know how they work.
The Lexus key does not unlock the car until you make physical contact with the inside of the door handle. And you can start the car with the key anywhere in it unless the battery is dying. The battery projects the RFID signal so that as long as it's anywhere in the car, the car will start.
But don't take my word for it. Ask Lexus.
http://www.lexus.com/models/RX/featu...artaccess.html
Directly from Lexus' website.
And I'm the one who has no idea what he's talking about? |
That wasn't the case with my gf's IS, since we tested it last night.
She stood about 15 ft away and armed the alarm, one beep. She then walked toward the driver's door and when she was approx less than 1' from the door, the courtesy lights came on, the alarm beeped twice and the doors unlocked.
She didn't have to physically touch the door handle until she wanted to open the door. She even started to get a little annoyed b/c I made her try it several times! Women...
As I said before, push start and all that jazz can be kept as an option. Let those who want to pay the extra for convenience just like rain sensing wipers, automatic sensing headlights, back up sensors/cameras etc.
I still have keys for my office, for my truck, for my house, for my bikes, for my bike chain, for my bike rack and so on. It really isn't a "convenience" or a benefit for me not to have a key for this car since I still have keys in my pocket.