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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
■Use a CR2032 lithium battery
●Batteries can be purchased at your Lexus dealer, local electrical appliance shops
or camera stores.
●Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
●Dispose of used batteries according to local laws.
■If the electronic key battery is depleted
The following symptoms may occur:
●The smart access system with push-button start and wireless remote control will
not function properly.
●The operational range will be reduced.
CAUTION
■Removed battery and other parts
These parts are small and if swallowed by a child, they can cause choking. Keep
away from children. Failure to do so could result in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■For normal operation after replacing the battery
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidents:
●Always work with dry hands.
Moisture may cause the battery to rust.
●Do not touch or move any other component inside the remote control.
●Do not bend either of the battery terminals.
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7-1. Essential information Emergency flashers .................. 458
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency .... 459
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency If your vehicle needs to be towed ................................460
If you think something is wrong ................ 466
Fuel pump shut off system ...... 467
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds .....468
If a warning message is displayed ................................ 478
If you have a flat tire...................502
If the engine will not start ......... 515
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .......................517
If the parking brake cannot be released ................................. 518
If the electronic key does not operate properly ..................... 520
If the vehicle battery is discharged ............................. 523
If your vehicle overheats ......... 527
If the vehicle becomes stuck .............................................530
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When trouble arises
After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem, check
that the warning message and light go off.
Have the malfunction repaired immediately.
InteriorbuzzerExterior
buzzerWarning messageDetailsCorrection procedure
Once
The electronic key
is not detected
when an attempt is
made to start the
engine.Start the
engine with
the elec-
tronic key
present.
Once3
times
The electronic key
was carried out-
side the vehicle and
a door other than
the driver’s door
was opened and
closed while the
engine switch was
in a mode other
than off.
Bring the
electronic
key back
into the
vehicle.
The driver’s door
was opened and
closed while the
electronic key was
not in the vehicle,
the shift lever was in
P and the engine
switch was not
turned off.Tu r n t h e
engine
switch off or
bring the
electronic
key back
into the
vehicle.
(Flashes)
(Flashes)
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InteriorbuzzerExterior
buzzerWarning messageDetailsCorrection procedure
OnceCon-
tinuous
An attempt was
made to exit the
vehicle with the
electronic key and
lock the doors with-
out first turning the
engine switch off
when the shift lever
was in P.
Tu r n t h e
engine
switch off
and lock the
doors again.
9
times
An attempt was
made to drive when
the regular key was
not inside the vehi-
cle.Confirm
that the
electronic
key is inside
the vehicle.
Con-
tinuous
The driver’s door
was opened when
the shift lever was
not in P and the
engine switch was
not turned off.
Shift the
shift lever to
P.
(Displayed alternately)
(Flashes)
(Flashes)
(Flashes)
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When trouble arises
InteriorbuzzerExterior
buzzerWarning messageDetailsCorrection procedure
Con-
tinuousCon-
tinuous
The driver’s door
was opened and
closed while the
electronic key was
not in the vehicle,
the shift lever was
not in P and the
engine switch was
not turned off.•Shift the shift lever
to P.
•Bring the elec-
tronic key
back into
the vehi-
cle.
OnceCon-
tinuous
• An attempt wasmade to lock the
doors using the
smart access sys-
tem with push-
button start while
the electronic
key was still
inside the vehicle.
• An attempt was made to lock
either front door
by opening a
door and putting
the inside lock
button into the
lock position,
then closing the
door with the
electronic key
still inside the
vehicle.
Retrieve the
electronic
key from the
vehicle and
lock the
doors again.
(Displayed alternately)
(Flashes)
(Flashes)
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InteriorbuzzerExterior
buzzerWarning messageDetailsCorrection procedure
Once
• When the doors were unlocked
with the mechan-
ical key and then
the engine switch
was pressed, the
electronic key
could not be
detected in the
vehicle.
•The electronic key could not be
detected in the
vehicle even after
the engine switch
was pressed two
consecutive
times.
To u c h t h e
electronic
key to the
engine
switch while
depressing
the brake
pedal.
Once
An attempt was
made to start the
engine with the shift
lever in an incorrect
position.Shift the
shift lever to
P and start
the engine.
(Flashes)
(Flashes)
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InteriorbuzzerExterior
buzzerWarning messageDetailsCorrection procedure

Po we r w a s t u r n e d
off due to the auto-
matic power off
function.
Next time
when start-
ing the
engine,
increase the
engine
speed
slightly and
maintain
that level for
approxi-
mately 5
minutes to
recharge
the battery.
OnceThe electronic key
has a low battery.
Replace the
electronic
key battery.
( → P. 4 2 5 )
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buzzerWarning messageDetailsCorrection procedure
Once
The driver’s door
was opened and
closed with the
engine switch
turned off and then
the engine switch
was put in ACCES-
SORY mode twice
without the engine
being started.
Press the
engine
switch while
depressing
the brake
pedal.
During an engine
starting procedure
in the event that the
electronic key was
not functioning
properly ( →P. 5 2 1 ) ,
the engine switch
was touched with
the electronic key.
Press the
engine
switch
within 10
seconds of
the buzzer
sounding.
Once
The steering lock
could not be
released within 3
seconds of the
engine switch being
pressed.
Press the
engine
switch while
depressing
the brake
pedal and
moving the
steering
wheel left
and right.
Once
The engine switch
has been turned off
with the shift lever
in a position other
than P or N.
Shift the
shift lever to
P.
(Flashes)
(Flashes)
(Flashes)
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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the engine will not start
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
●There may not be sufficient fuel in the vehicle’s tank.
Refuel the vehicle.
●The engine may be flooded.
Try to restart the engine again following correct starting procedures.
(→ P. 177)
●There may be a malfunction in the engine immobilizer system.
(→P. 7 0 )
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
●The battery may be discharged. ( →P. 5 2 3 )
●The battery terminal connections may be loose or corroded.
The engine starting system may be malfunctioning due to an electrical
problem such as electronic key battery depletion or a blown fuse. How-
ever, an interim measure is available to start the engine. ( →P. 5 1 6 )
If the engine will not start even though correct starting procedures are
being followed ( →P. 177), consider each of the following points:
The engine will not start even though the starter motor operates
normally.
The starter motor turns over slowly, the interior lights and head-
lights are dim, or the horn does not sound or sounds at a low vol-
ume.
The starter motor does not turn over
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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the electronic key does not operate properly
■Doors
Use the mechanical key
(→P. 104) in order to perform
the following operations:
Locks all the doors
Closes the windows and moon
roof
* (turn and hold)
Unlocks the door
Turning the key rearward unlocks
the driver’s door. Turning the key
once again within 5 seconds
unlocks the other doors.
Opens the windows and moon
roof
* (turn and hold)
*: This setting must be customized at your Lexus dealer.
If communication between the electronic key and vehicle is inter-
rupted ( →P. 114) or the electronic key ca nnot be used because the bat-
tery is depleted, the smart access sy stem with push-button start and
wireless remote control cannot be used. In such cases, the doors and
trunk can be opened and the engine can be started by following the
procedure below.
Locking and unlocking the doors, unlocking the trunk and key
linked functions
1
2
3
4
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