Will the IS auto lock when i walk away with the key?
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I remember about 2 years ago when I was late for class and parking was horrible, I ended up letting my gf go find parking since she was getting her teacher credentials at the same school I attended. The thing about keyless entry is that it's always in my pockets, so I left already while my gf drove to the other side of campus to find parking. Realized the key was still in my pocket so she couldn't lock it. If autolock is one thing the car needs, another would be automatic engine shut off once key is not detected. 
The car doesn't autolock. I have an '09 and I just tried it. I unlocked my driver door, closed it and went inside. Then came back out 5 mins later and it was still unlocked.
It should only autolock if you unlock it and don't open the door for 30-90 seconds.
The auto kill switch is a bad idea. I have a gate and I need to close it after I get out. If there was a kill switch, I would have to constantly restart my engine(badddd). Right now it just beeps when I leave the car to close the gate while the engine runs.
It should only autolock if you unlock it and don't open the door for 30-90 seconds.
The auto kill switch is a bad idea. I have a gate and I need to close it after I get out. If there was a kill switch, I would have to constantly restart my engine(badddd). Right now it just beeps when I leave the car to close the gate while the engine runs.
i remember by good old 1989 acura legend had the auto lock feature. if u walk out of the car, i think if u want 30 seconds to 1 minute, the car locks on all doors would lock up. Nice passive alarm. It was nice, but at the same time, i locked my keys in the car 2 times n it sucked.
I would like this feature and if the car will not lock when it locates the key fob in the car. maybe Lexus can add this into the future LPS setting
I would like this feature and if the car will not lock when it locates the key fob in the car. maybe Lexus can add this into the future LPS setting
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One feature that my Clifford alarm had on my Supra that I wish the IS had is where I can get out of my car while it's running, lock the doors so I can run inside say the video store to drop off a movie or inside the gas station to grab a drink. Granted this feature was more useful for Turbo engines since it was good to avoid shutting the engine off right after driving to allow the oil to cool the turbos and for the oil itself to cool somewhat. I actually used the feature all the time for short 1-2 min runs into the store...
Then again, my Clifford could also roll up my windows when I armed the system and had remote start, two things the factory system on the IS can't do.
Then again, my Clifford could also roll up my windows when I armed the system and had remote start, two things the factory system on the IS can't do.
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"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"
I am very positive that it has randomly activated after driving and leaving it open and not by accidentally pressing on the remote or unlocking without opening a door and this apparently has happend to other poeple as well.
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Then there is something wrong with your car. I've had my car since 2005, and it has never auto locked after driving.
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I'm usually pretty paranoid about forgetting to lock my doors. Sometimes I lock by pressing the button on the door handle. Then using the remote when I get to about 10 feet away.
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Yup. Tried it. You can use the inside lock button then close the doors. No need to have your key to lock the doors.
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Yup. Tried it. You can use the inside lock button then close the doors. No need to have your key to lock the doors.
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