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Locking car while leaving it running???

Old Aug 19, 2024 | 10:08 AM
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I have a 2015 GS 350 F sport, I am trying to determine if I can lock the car, leave it , but also leave it running, (IE if I run in the 7-11 or something) ???
Any help, I do not (unfortunately) have a owners manual handy
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Old Aug 19, 2024 | 10:11 AM
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That is a car thief's dream.
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Old Aug 19, 2024 | 10:13 AM
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if the car is locked and I can see it the whole time, I dont worry too much. It is 103 today here in TX , it would be nice to run in and leave it running, car theft is not an issue where i live to much
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Old Aug 19, 2024 | 10:49 AM
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I don't remember if the car will allow you to manually turn the lock to the locked position and you close the door, or if to would detect that and unlock.

But you'd have to open the car manually with the key fob blade. Test it with the window down, as I've heard of some people's blades not being cut
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Old Aug 19, 2024 | 10:50 AM
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i tried to manually lock the latch inside the car, but it jumps right back to the open position , please excuse my typos.
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Old Aug 19, 2024 | 10:53 AM
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60k car and i can not lock it like my 22k dodge charger LOL
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Old Aug 19, 2024 | 12:08 PM
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Originally Posted by golddot
if the car is locked and I can see it the whole time, I dont worry too much. It is 103 today here in TX , it would be nice to run in and leave it running, car theft is not an issue where i live to much
That's just 4° above body temperature. Toughen up! ......It's 137° on my driveway!



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Old Aug 19, 2024 | 02:19 PM
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LOL, yessir !
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Old Aug 19, 2024 | 03:49 PM
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We're at the tail end of winter and its 12degC (54F) in the morning and 22degC (71F) by lunchtime!! And its still winter.

You have 137F (58DegC) on the pavement! Hmmm No thanks!



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Old Aug 19, 2024 | 04:12 PM
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Mine locks with the physical key
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Old Aug 19, 2024 | 05:11 PM
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I have the MPC remote start with the App and lock the car with my phone if I already have it running
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Old Aug 20, 2024 | 08:33 AM
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thanks fellas, it seems there is no way to lock it while running, using the FOBs
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Old Aug 20, 2024 | 02:27 PM
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Crack your window enough to fit your arm in. Stick your arm in and lock when you leave and do the same when you come back. Assuming you’re in a safe area
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If you had the Lexus Enform app with Remote you could accomplish what you want! Drive to the 7-11 (your example) and turn Off and lock the car. Then, use the Lexus app to remote start your car.

The car will remain locked when the engine is running - along with the HVAC set to the last setting - for a period of 10 minutes; then it will stop running and remain locked.

10 minutes should give you plenty of time to buy what you need inside the store as long as you don't dilly-dally or have a cramp and linger too long in the restroom, resting!




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I thought enform was gone.
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