Trunk opens without key fob present.
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I am the new owner of a 2015 ES350 and I've found that my trunk can be opened using the button under the trunk lip even when I don't have the key fob in my possession (my 2014 Dodge Charger does the same thing). Can anybody tell me if this is normal and how to prevent anybody without the key fob in their possession from accessing my trunk? T.I.A.
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If the car is locked, then the trunk should not open without the key. If the car is unlocked, the fob does not need to be present to open it.
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The trunk will not open by the handle under the trunk lid without the key being present. This is whether the car is locked or unlocked. The key must be in proximity of the trunk for it to open. I don't know if this could be changed in settings where a key is not necessary.
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Interesting, thanks for the correction guys. I guess I incorrectly assumed the ES was the same as my RX and IS, which allow entry into the hatch/trunk without the key nearby when the doors are unlocked.
However, page 99 of the 2016 ES owner's manual, in the "Opening the trunk from outside the vehicle" section, it states:
http://drivers.lexus.com/t3Portal/do...f/OM33B64U.pdf
However, page 99 of the 2016 ES owner's manual, in the "Opening the trunk from outside the vehicle" section, it states:
When all the doors are unlocked with the power door lock system, the trunk can be opened without carrying the electronic key.
Last edited by JDR76; 12-02-15 at 03:08 PM.
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The trunk will not open by the handle under the trunk lid without the key being present. This is whether the car is locked or unlocked. The key must be in proximity of the trunk for it to open. I don't know if this could be changed in settings where a key is not necessary.
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Interesting, thanks for the correction guys. I guess I incorrectly assumed the ES was the same as my RX and IS, which allow entry into the hatch/trunk without the key nearby when the doors are unlocked.
However, page 99 of the 2016 ES owner's manual, in the "Opening the trunk from outside the vehicle" section, it states:
http://drivers.lexus.com/t3Portal/do...f/OM33B64U.pdf
However, page 99 of the 2016 ES owner's manual, in the "Opening the trunk from outside the vehicle" section, it states:
http://drivers.lexus.com/t3Portal/do...f/OM33B64U.pdf
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It can be changed via setting - here is the log from my Carista App. The one we are talking about is:
Unlock trunk when doors are unlocked
*ON* / OFF
The following settings were available specifically to your vehicle using Carista:
Doors / Windows / Remote:
Blink turn signals when locking/unlocking with remote
*YES* / NO
Beep when locking/unlocking with remote
*YES* / NO
Volume of beep when locking/unocking with remote
OFF / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / *5* / 6 / MAX
Beep when opening/closing windows with remote
*YES* / NO
Warn when door can't be locked with remote because it's open
*YES* / NO
Warn when a window is still open when locking doors
*YES* / NO
Warn when sunroof is still open when locking doors
*YES* / NO
Panic function on remote
*ENABLED* / DISABLED
Open trunk lid with remote
SINGLE CLICK / DOUBLE CLICK / *LONG PRESS* / VERY LONG PRESS / DISABLED
Re-lock doors automatically if you unlock, but don't open a door
*YES* / NO
Re-lock doors automatically if you unlock, but don't open a door within…
30 SECONDS / *60 SECONDS* / 120 SECONDS
Unlock doors via remote
*DRIVER'S DOOR ON 1ST PRESS, ALL ON 2ND* / ALL DOORS ON 1ST PRESS
Unlock doors via physical key
*DRIVER'S DOOR ON 1ST PRESS, ALL ON 2ND* / ALL DOORS ON 1ST PRESS
Unlock doors via smart key (door handle button)
DRIVER'S DOOR ON 1ST PRESS, ALL ON 2ND / *ALL DOORS ON 1ST PRESS*
Auto-lock doors when moving
ON / *OFF*
Lock doors when shifting into gear
*ON* / OFF
Unlock doors when shifting into park (P)
*ON* / OFF
Unlock all doors when driver's door is opened
ON / *OFF*
Unlock trunk when doors are unlocked
*ON* / OFF
After locking with smart key, allow re-opening within…
0.5 SECONDS / 1.5 SECONDS / *2.5 SECONDS* / 5 SECONDS
Smart key location to start car
FRONT SEATS / *ANYWHERE IN VEHICLE*
Unlock trunk when smart key in range
*YES* / NO
Open windows and sunroof by holding key in door lock
*ON* / OFF
Close windows and sunroof by holding key in door lock
*ON* / OFF
Open windows and sunroof via long-press on remote
*ON* / OFF
Auto fold side-view mirrors (req. power folding mirrors)
WITH IGNITION / *WITH DOOR LOCKS* / DISABLED
Lower passenger-side mirror when in reverse gear (req. memory seats)
DEFAULT / *USER-SPECIFIED*
Instruments / Display / Dings:
Engine start indicator
*ON* / OFF
Display odometer after ignition is turned off for…
*30 SECONDS* / 1 MINUTE / 10 MINUTES / OFF
Ding when headlights are left on
*YES* / NO
Seat belt warning ding (driver)
*ENABLED* / DISABLED
Seat belt warning ding (front passenger)
*ENABLED* / DISABLED
Turn signal click volume
LOW / *MEDIUM* / HIGH
Lane-change turn signal auto-flasher count
OFF / *3 FLASHES* / 5 FLASHES / 7 FLASHES
Remote low battery warning
*ON* / OFF
Lights:
Daytime running lights
*ON* / OFF
Coming-home lights duration
*OFF* / 30 SECONDS / 60 SECONDS / 90 SECONDS
Auto headlights activation threshold
DARKEST / DARKER / *NORMAL* / LIGHTER / LIGHTEST
Turn on marker lights when vehicle is unlocked via remote
*ON* / OFF
Instrument lights dimming sensitivity
DARKEST / DARKER / *NORMAL* / LIGHTER / LIGHTEST
Instrument lights restoring sensitivity
DARKEST / DARKER / *NORMAL* / LIGHTER / LIGHTEST
Dim interior lights after…
7 SECONDS / *15 SECONDS* / 30 SECONDS
Turn on interior lights when you shut off engine
*YES* / NO
Turn on interior lights when you unlock doors
*YES* / NO
Turn on interior lights when smart key in range
*YES* / NO
Interior footlight (bright when doors open, dim when driving)
*YES* / NO
Turn on interior door-handle & center console lights dimly (flood lights) when ignition is on and shifter is not in park (P)
*YES* / NO
Turn on exterior footlight (on side mirror) when smart key in range
*YES* / NO
Turn on exterior footlight (on side mirror) when doors unlocked via remote
*YES* / NO
Turn on exterior footlight (on side mirror) for…
OFF / 7 SECONDS / *15 SECONDS* / 30 SECONDS
Interior light control
*ENABLED* / DISABLED
Exterior light control
*ENABLED* / DISABLED
Heater & A/C:
Temperature dial calibration
-2°C / -1°C / *NORMAL* / +1°C / +2°C
Ambient temperature calibration
-3°C / -2°C / -1°C / *NORMAL* / +1°C / +2°C / +3°C
A/C ECO mode
*ENABLED* / DISABLED
Auto-increase blower speed when front defroster is on
*YES* / NO
Auto-turn on A/C when AUTO button pressed (if needed)
YES / *NO*
Deactivate front defroster when AUTO button pressed
*YES* / NO
Fan speed reaches its target…
SLOWLY / *NORMALLY* / FAST
Other:
Roll down rear shade when in reverse gear
YES / *NO*
Delay for rolling down rear shade when in reverse gear
IMMEDIATE / *0.7 SECONDS* / 0.9 SECONDS / 1.2 SECONDS
Slide driver's seat back for easy exit
*OFF* / SHORT / STANDARD
Obtained with Carista 2.6.1 for Android.
Download app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...rizmos.carista
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/caristaapp
Unlock trunk when doors are unlocked
*ON* / OFF
The following settings were available specifically to your vehicle using Carista:
Doors / Windows / Remote:
Blink turn signals when locking/unlocking with remote
*YES* / NO
Beep when locking/unlocking with remote
*YES* / NO
Volume of beep when locking/unocking with remote
OFF / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / *5* / 6 / MAX
Beep when opening/closing windows with remote
*YES* / NO
Warn when door can't be locked with remote because it's open
*YES* / NO
Warn when a window is still open when locking doors
*YES* / NO
Warn when sunroof is still open when locking doors
*YES* / NO
Panic function on remote
*ENABLED* / DISABLED
Open trunk lid with remote
SINGLE CLICK / DOUBLE CLICK / *LONG PRESS* / VERY LONG PRESS / DISABLED
Re-lock doors automatically if you unlock, but don't open a door
*YES* / NO
Re-lock doors automatically if you unlock, but don't open a door within…
30 SECONDS / *60 SECONDS* / 120 SECONDS
Unlock doors via remote
*DRIVER'S DOOR ON 1ST PRESS, ALL ON 2ND* / ALL DOORS ON 1ST PRESS
Unlock doors via physical key
*DRIVER'S DOOR ON 1ST PRESS, ALL ON 2ND* / ALL DOORS ON 1ST PRESS
Unlock doors via smart key (door handle button)
DRIVER'S DOOR ON 1ST PRESS, ALL ON 2ND / *ALL DOORS ON 1ST PRESS*
Auto-lock doors when moving
ON / *OFF*
Lock doors when shifting into gear
*ON* / OFF
Unlock doors when shifting into park (P)
*ON* / OFF
Unlock all doors when driver's door is opened
ON / *OFF*
Unlock trunk when doors are unlocked
*ON* / OFF
After locking with smart key, allow re-opening within…
0.5 SECONDS / 1.5 SECONDS / *2.5 SECONDS* / 5 SECONDS
Smart key location to start car
FRONT SEATS / *ANYWHERE IN VEHICLE*
Unlock trunk when smart key in range
*YES* / NO
Open windows and sunroof by holding key in door lock
*ON* / OFF
Close windows and sunroof by holding key in door lock
*ON* / OFF
Open windows and sunroof via long-press on remote
*ON* / OFF
Auto fold side-view mirrors (req. power folding mirrors)
WITH IGNITION / *WITH DOOR LOCKS* / DISABLED
Lower passenger-side mirror when in reverse gear (req. memory seats)
DEFAULT / *USER-SPECIFIED*
Instruments / Display / Dings:
Engine start indicator
*ON* / OFF
Display odometer after ignition is turned off for…
*30 SECONDS* / 1 MINUTE / 10 MINUTES / OFF
Ding when headlights are left on
*YES* / NO
Seat belt warning ding (driver)
*ENABLED* / DISABLED
Seat belt warning ding (front passenger)
*ENABLED* / DISABLED
Turn signal click volume
LOW / *MEDIUM* / HIGH
Lane-change turn signal auto-flasher count
OFF / *3 FLASHES* / 5 FLASHES / 7 FLASHES
Remote low battery warning
*ON* / OFF
Lights:
Daytime running lights
*ON* / OFF
Coming-home lights duration
*OFF* / 30 SECONDS / 60 SECONDS / 90 SECONDS
Auto headlights activation threshold
DARKEST / DARKER / *NORMAL* / LIGHTER / LIGHTEST
Turn on marker lights when vehicle is unlocked via remote
*ON* / OFF
Instrument lights dimming sensitivity
DARKEST / DARKER / *NORMAL* / LIGHTER / LIGHTEST
Instrument lights restoring sensitivity
DARKEST / DARKER / *NORMAL* / LIGHTER / LIGHTEST
Dim interior lights after…
7 SECONDS / *15 SECONDS* / 30 SECONDS
Turn on interior lights when you shut off engine
*YES* / NO
Turn on interior lights when you unlock doors
*YES* / NO
Turn on interior lights when smart key in range
*YES* / NO
Interior footlight (bright when doors open, dim when driving)
*YES* / NO
Turn on interior door-handle & center console lights dimly (flood lights) when ignition is on and shifter is not in park (P)
*YES* / NO
Turn on exterior footlight (on side mirror) when smart key in range
*YES* / NO
Turn on exterior footlight (on side mirror) when doors unlocked via remote
*YES* / NO
Turn on exterior footlight (on side mirror) for…
OFF / 7 SECONDS / *15 SECONDS* / 30 SECONDS
Interior light control
*ENABLED* / DISABLED
Exterior light control
*ENABLED* / DISABLED
Heater & A/C:
Temperature dial calibration
-2°C / -1°C / *NORMAL* / +1°C / +2°C
Ambient temperature calibration
-3°C / -2°C / -1°C / *NORMAL* / +1°C / +2°C / +3°C
A/C ECO mode
*ENABLED* / DISABLED
Auto-increase blower speed when front defroster is on
*YES* / NO
Auto-turn on A/C when AUTO button pressed (if needed)
YES / *NO*
Deactivate front defroster when AUTO button pressed
*YES* / NO
Fan speed reaches its target…
SLOWLY / *NORMALLY* / FAST
Other:
Roll down rear shade when in reverse gear
YES / *NO*
Delay for rolling down rear shade when in reverse gear
IMMEDIATE / *0.7 SECONDS* / 0.9 SECONDS / 1.2 SECONDS
Slide driver's seat back for easy exit
*OFF* / SHORT / STANDARD
Obtained with Carista 2.6.1 for Android.
Download app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...rizmos.carista
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/caristaapp
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Can't do it with my 2013...
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If only the driver door is unlocked, I can't open the trunk. If all doors are unlocked, I can open the trunk without the fob.
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JDR is absolutely correct. This is how our 2015 is configured. The key only needs to be present if the car is locked. What would be the reason otherwise, one could just open the car door and press the dash button.
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Yes, this is what I have to do when washing my '13. I leave the key in the house, due to the constant locking/unlocking that occurs when I spray the door handles. To get in the trunk, I need to open the door and push the button.
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Bummer. I'm sure glad they fixed that, or at least made it optional for the 2015. That is just ridiculous.