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Entering and Exiting
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Console Boxes
Front
To open, slide and lift the armrest with the knob
pulled up.
Rear (if equipped)
To open, press the lock release button and lift the
armrest.
Overhead console
To open, press the lid.
There is a power outlet located in the front console box. 
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Glove Box
Open: press the button.
Lock
Unlock
The glove box can be locked and unlocked using
the mechanical key.
Cup Holders
Front (type A)
To open, press down on the front of the lid.
Front (type B)
To open, pull and hold the knob and slide the arm-
rest.
Rear
To open, press in and release.
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2
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Opening and ClosingTopic 6
Door Locks ..............................................................  41
Power Windows ....................................................  42
Moon Roof ..............................................................  42
Fuel Tank Cap ........................................................ 43
Hood ......................................................................... 43
Trunk.........................................................................  44
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Door Locks
nLocking the vehicle from inside
Inside lock button
 Locks
 Unlocks
Door lock switch
Operates all door locks.
 Locks
 Unlocks
nLocking the vehicle from outside
 Using the entry function or wireless remote control (P. 7 ,  8 )
nRear door child-protector lock
Setting the switch to the LOCK position prevents
the rear doors from being opened from the inside.
Always set the child protector locks when chil-
dren are seated in the rear seat.
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2
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2
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Entering and Exiting
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Powe r  Wi n d ows
Power window switches
To  o p e n :  press the switch.
To  c l o s e : pull the switch up.
Fully pulling up and releasing the switches
causes the windows to close fully. Fully
pressing down and releasing the switches
causes the windows to open fully.
Window lock switch
The window lock switch disables the opera-
tion of all windows other than the driver’s
door window.
Moon Roof (If Equipped)
nOpening and closing
The moon roof can be opened to 7 different
positions by turning the dial clockwise from
closed position.
To open the moon roof to the comfort stop
position, simply press the dial.
Press again to close.
The comfort stop position reduces wind noise.
nTilt up and down
To tilt the moon roof up, turn the dial counter-
clockwise from the closed position.
To tilt the moon roof down, turn the dial clockwise.
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2
Comfort stop 
position1
2
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Fuel Tank Cap
Press the fuel filler door opener.
Slowly remove the cap by turning it counter-
clockwise.
After the cap is removed, it can be hung on the
inside of the fuel filler door.
Hood
Pull the hood release lever.
Insert your fingers under the hood, pull the
hood catch and lift the hood.
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If the electronic key battery becomes 
discharged
nUnlocking and locking the doors
To unlock or lock the vehicle, use the mechanical
key to remove the lock cover on the driver's door
handle. The mechanical key is stored inside the
electronic key.
Unlocks
Locks
nStarting the engine
Depress the brake pedal (for automatic trans-
mission) or clutch pedal (for manual transmis-
sion).
Hold the electronic key close to the engine
switch (within 0.4 in. [10 mm]), making sure that
the button side of the key is facing toward you. 
Press the engine switch within 5 seconds of
the buzzer, keeping the brake pedal (for auto-
matic transmission) or clutch pedal (for man-
ual transmission) depressed.
1
2
For instructions on replacing the electronic key battery, refer to the Owner's Manual. If you
need further assistance, contact your Lexus dealer.
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If the engine doesn't start
Make sure that the correct operating procedures have been followed.
Make sure that the brake pedal (for automatic
transmission) or clutch pedal (for manual trans-
mission) is firmly depressed when attempting to
start the engine. ( P.1 7 )
 Automatic transmission
 Manual transmission
utomatic trans missin
Make sure that the steering wheel lock is released.
To release the steering wheel lock, gently turn the
wheel left or right while pressing the engine
switch. (P.9 )
Electronic key alarm
Brake/clutch pedal
Steering wheel lock
If the engine still does not start, see the Owner's Manual for more information or contact
your Lexus dealer.
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Electronic Key Alarm
The electronic key alarm uses an alarm and warning messages to indicate that the electronic 
key has been used improperly. Take appropriate measure in response to any warning mes-
sages that are displayed. In some cases, an alarm may sound without an accompanying 
warning message. If so, follow the correction procedure in the table below.
*: Vehicles with automatic transmission only
AlarmSituationCorrection procedure
Exterior alarm sounds 
once for 2 seconds
Tried to lock the doors 
using the entry function 
while the electronic key is 
still inside the passenger 
compartmentRetrieve the electronic key 
from the passenger com-
partment and lock the 
doors again.
Tried to exit the vehicle 
with the electronic key and 
lock the doors without first 
turning the engine switch 
OFF
Tu r n  t h e  e n g i n e  s w i t c h  
OFF and lock the doors 
again.
Closed the trunk while the 
electronic key is still inside 
and all doors are lockedRetrieve the electronic key 
from the trunk and close 
the trunk lid.
Exterior alarm sounds 
once for 10 secondsTried to lock the vehicle 
using the entry function 
while a door is openClose all of the doors and 
lock the doors again.
Interior alarm sounds 
continuously*Tried to open the door and 
exit the vehicle without 
shifting the shift lever to P
Shift the shift lever to P.
Interior alarm pings 
continuously
Switched to ACC mode 
while the driver's door is 
open (Opened the driver's 
door when the engine 
switch is in ACC mode.)
Tu r n  t h e  e n g i n e  s w i t c h  
OFF and close the driver's 
door.
Turned the engine switch 
OFF while the driver's 
door is still open
Close the driver's door.
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Your vehicle includes a variety of electronic features that can be personalized to your
preferences. Programming these preferences requires specialized equipment and may
be performed by an authorized Lexus dealership.
Some function settings are changed simultaneously with other functions being customized.
Contact your Lexus dealer for further details.
ItemFunctionDefault 
settingCustomized
setting
Smart access 
system with 
push-button start  
Smart access system with 
push-button startONOFF
Operation signal
(Emergency flashers)ONOFF
Operation signal
(Buzzer)ONOFF
Wireless remote 
control
Wireless remote controlONOFF
Unlocking operation
Driver's door 
unlocked in 
one step, all 
doors 
unlocked in 
two steps
All doors 
unlocked in 
one step
Ti m e  e l a p s e d  b e f o r e  a u t o -
matic door lock function is 
activated if door is not opened 
after being unlocked
30 seconds
60 seconds
120 seconds
Automatic door lock function 
to be activated if door is not 
opened after being unlocked
ONOFF
Operation signal
(Emergency flashers)ONOFF
Operation signal 
(Buzzer)ONOFF
Tr u n k  u n l o c k i n g  f u n c t i o nONOFF
Trunk unlocking operationPush and hold Push twice
One short push
Panic functionONOFF
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