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863-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
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3-2.Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
■Smart access system with 
push-button start
Carry the electronic key to enable this 
function.
1 Grip the driver’s door handle to 
unlock the door. Grip the passen-
ger’s door handle to unlock both 
side doors.
*
Make sure to touch the sensor on the back 
of the handle.
The doors cannot be unlocked for 3 sec-
onds after the doors are locked.
*: The door unlock settings can be 
changed.
2 Touch the lock sensor (indentation 
on the side of the door handle) to 
lock the doors.
Check that the door is securely locked.
■Wireless remote control
1 Locks both side doors
Check that the door  is securely locked.
2Unlocks both side doors
Pressing the button unlocks the driver’s 
door. Pressing the button again within 5 
seconds unlocks the other door.
Press and hold to open the windows and 
moon roof.
*
*
: This setting must be customized at your  Lexus dealer.
■Side window open/close function linked 
to door operation
When a door is opened, its window opens 
slightly. When a door  is closed, its window 
closes completely.
■Switching the door  unlock function
It is possible to set which doors the entry 
function unlocks using the wireless remote 
control.
1 Turn the engine switch off.
2 When the indicator light on the key sur-
face is not on, press and hold  , 
 or   for approximately 5 
seconds while pre ssing and holding 
.
The setting changes each time an operation 
is performed, as shown below. (When 
changing the setting continuously, release 
the buttons, wait for at least 5 seconds, and 
repeat step 2 .)
Doors
Unlocking and locking the doors 
from the outside 
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913-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
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Before driving
■Wireless remote control
Press and hold the switch.
A buzzer sounds.
■Trunk grip
Using the trunk grip, lower the trunk 
without applying force to the side and 
push the trunk down from the outside 
to close it.
■Trunk light
●The trunk light turns on when the trunk is 
opened.
●If the trunk light is left on when the engine 
switch is turned off,  the light will go off  automatically after 20 minutes.
■Function to prevent the trunk being 
locked with the electronic key inside
●When both side doors are locked, closing 
the trunk lid with the electronic key left 
inside the trunk will sound an alarm.
In this case, the trun
k lid can be opened 
by pressing the trunk release button on 
the trunk lid.
●If the spare electronic key is put in the 
trunk with both side doors locked, the key 
confinement prevention function is acti-
vated so the trunk can be opened. In 
order to prevent theft, take all electronic 
keys with you when leaving the vehicle.
●If the electronic key is put in the trunk with 
both side doors locked, the key may not 
be detected depending on the location of 
the key and the surrounding radio wave 
conditions. In this case, the key confine-
ment prevention function cannot be acti-
vated, causing the doors to lock when the 
trunk is closed. Make sure to check 
where the key is before closing the trunk.
●The key confinement prevention function 
cannot be activated if either door is 
unlocked. In this case, open the trunk 
using the trunk opener.
■Internal trunk release lever
The trunk lid can be opened by pulling the 
glow-in-the-dark lever located on the inside 
of the trunk lid upward.
The lever will continue to glow for some 
time after the trunk lid is closed.
■Using the mechanical key
The trunk can be also  opened using the 
mechanical key. ( P.315) 
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●A sudden handle operation or a handle 
operation immediately after entering the 
effective range may prevent the doors 
from being unlocked. Touch the door 
unlock sensor and check that the doors 
are unlocked before pulling the door 
handle again.
●Unlocking the vehicle may take more 
time if another electronic key is within the 
effective range.
■When the vehicle is not driven for 
extended periods
●To prevent theft of the vehicle, do not 
leave the electronic key within 6 ft. (2 m) 
of the vehicle.
●The smart access syst em with push-but-
ton start can be deactivated in advance.
■To operate the system properly
●Make sure to carry the electronic key 
when operating the system. Do not get 
the electronic key too close to the vehicle 
when operating the system from the out-
side of the vehicle.
Depending on the position and holding 
condition of the electronic key, the key may 
not be detected correctly and the system 
may not operate properly. (The alarm may 
go off accidentally, or the door lock pre-
vention function may not operate.)
●Do not leave the electronic key inside the 
trunk. 
The key confinement prevention function 
may not operate, depending on the loca-
tion of the key (close to a spare tire [if 
equipped], the inside edge of the trunk), 
conditions (inside a metal bag, close to 
metallic objects) and the radio waves in 
the surrounding area. ( P.93)
■If the smart access system with 
push-button start does not operate 
properly
●Locking and unlocking the doors and 
opening the trunk: P.315
●Starting the engine:  P.316
■Customization
Some functions can be customized. 
(  P.349)
■If the smart access system with 
push-button start has been deactivated 
in a customized setting
●Locking and unlocking the doors and 
opening the trunk: 
Use the wireless remote control or 
mechanical key. ( P.86, 90, 315)
●Starting the engine and changing engine 
switch modes: P.316
●Stopping the engine:  P.126
WARNING
■Caution regarding interference with 
electronic devices
●People with implantable cardiac pace-
makers, cardiac resynchronization 
therapy-pacemakers or implantable 
cardioverter defibrillators should keep 
away from the smart access system 
with push-button start antennas. 
(P.93)
The radio waves may affect the opera-
tion of such device s. If necessary, the 
entry function can be disabled. Ask 
your Lexus dealer for details, such as 
the frequency of radio waves and tim-
ing of the emitted radio waves. Then, 
consult your doctor to see if you 
should disable the entry function.
●Users of any electrical medical device 
other than implantable cardiac pace-
makers, cardiac resynchronization 
therapy-pacemakers or implantable 
cardioverter defibril lators should con-
sult the manufacturer of the device for 
information about it s operation under 
the influence of radio waves.
Radio waves could have unexpected 
effects on the operation of such medi-
cal devices.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details on 
disabling the entry function. 
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1003-3. Adjusting the seats
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P.92
*: If equipped
The seat and steering wheel* are auto-
matically adjusted to allow the driver to 
enter and exit the vehicle easily.
When all of the following have been 
performed, the driver’s seat and steer-
ing wheel
* are automatically adjusted 
to a position that allows driver to enter 
and exit the vehicle easily.
 The shift lever has been shifted to P.
 The engine switch has been turned 
off.
 The driver’s seat belt has been 
unfastened.
When any of the following has been 
performed, the driver’s seat and steer-
WARNING
■When folding the rear seatbacks 
down
●Do not fold the seatbacks down while 
driving.
●Stop the vehicle on level ground, set 
the parking brake and shift the shift 
lever to P.
●Do not allow anyone to sit on a folded 
seatback or in the trunk while driving.
●Do not allow children to enter the 
trunk.
■After returning the  rear seatback to 
the upright position
●Make sure that the seatback is 
securely locked in position by lightly 
pushing it back and forth.
If the seatback is not securely locked, the 
red marking will be visible on the 
seatback lock releas e knob. Make sure 
that the red marking is not visible.
●Check that the seat belts are not 
twisted or caught in the seatback.
Luggage security system
Power easy access sys-
tem/driving position mem-
ory
*/memory recall function*
This feature automatically adjusts 
the driver’s seat, steering wheel 
and outside rear view mirrors to 
make entering and exiting the vehi-
cle easier or to suit your prefer-
ences.
Power easy access system 
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Before driving
ing wheel* automatically return to their 
original positions.
 The engine switch has been turned 
to ACCESSORY mode or IGNI-
TION ON mode.
 The driver’s seat belt has been fas-
tened.
*: Power type
■Operation of the power easy access sys-
tem
When exiting the vehicle, the power easy 
access system may not operate if the seat is 
already close to the rear position, etc.
■Customization
Some functions can be customized. 
(  P.349)
1 Check that the shift lever is in P.
2 Turn the engine switch to IGNI-
TION ON mode.
3 Adjust the driver’s seat, steering 
wheel, and outside rear view mir-
rors to the desired positions.
4 While pressing the “SET” button, or 
within 3 seconds after the “SET” 
button is pressed, press button “1”, 
“2” or “3” until the buzzer sounds.
If the selected button has already been 
preset, the previously recorded position  will be overwritten.
1
Check that the shift lever is in P.
2 Turn the engine switch to IGNI-
TION ON mode.
3 Press one of the buttons for the 
driving position you want to recall 
until the buzzer sounds.
■To stop the position recall operation 
part-way through
Perform any of the following:
●Press the “SET” button.
Recording a driving position into 
memory (vehicles with driving 
position memory)
WARNING
■Seat adjustme nt caution
Take care during seat adjustment so that 
the seat does not strike the rear passen-
ger or squeeze your body against the 
steering wheel.
Recalling a driving position 
(vehicles with driving position 
memory) 
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●Press button “1”, “2” or “3”.
●Operate any of the seat adjustment 
switches (only cancels seat position 
recall).
●Operate the tilt and telescopic steering 
control switch (only cancels steering 
wheel position recall).
■Seat positions that can be memorized 
( P.97)
The adjusted positions other than the posi-
tion adjusted by lumbar support switch can 
be recorded.
■Operating the driving position memory 
after turning the engine switch off
Recorded seat positions can be activated 
up to 180 seconds after the driver’s door is 
opened and another 60 seconds after it is 
closed again.
■In order to correctly use the driving 
position memory function
If a seat position is already in the furthest 
possible position and the  seat is operated in 
the same direction, the recorded position 
may be slightly different when it is recalled.
■Registering procedure
Record your driving position to button 
“1”, “2” or “3” before performing the 
following:
Carry only the key you want to register, 
and then close the driver’s door.
If 2 or more keys are in the vehicle, the 
driving position cannot be recorded 
properly.
1 Check that the shift lever is in P. 2
Turn the engine switch to IGNI-
TION ON mode.
3 Recall the driving position that you 
want to record.
4 While pressing the recalled button, 
press and hold the door lock switch 
(either lock or unlock) until the 
buzzer sounds.
If the button could not be registered, the 
buzzer sounds continuously for approxi-
mately 3 seconds.
■Cancelation procedure
Carry only the key you want to cancel 
and then close the driver’s door.
If 2 or more keys are in the vehicle, the 
driving position cannot be canceled 
properly.
1 Turn the engine switch to IGNI-
TION ON mode.
2 While pressing the “SET” button, 
press and hold the door lock switch 
(either lock or unlock) until the 
buzzer sounds twice.
If the button could not be canceled, the 
buzzer sounds continuously for approxi-
mately 3 seconds.
■Recall procedure
1 Make sure that the doors are 
locked before recalling the driving 
position. Carry the electronic key 
Registering/canceling/recall a 
driving position to an electronic 
key (including a card key) (mem-
ory recall function) (vehicles 
with memory recall function) 
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1113-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
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Before driving
If you release the switch while the window is 
moving, start again from the beginning.
If the window reverses and cannot be fully 
closed or opened, have the vehicle 
inspected by your Lexus dealer.
■Door lock linked window operation
●The power windows can be opened and 
closed using the mechanical key.* 
( P.316)
●The power windows can be opened using 
the wireless remote control.* (  P.86)
*: These settings must  be customized at 
your Lexus dealer.
■Power windows open warning buzzer
A buzzer sounds and a message is shown 
on the multi-information display in the 
instrument cluster when  the engine switch 
is turned off and the driver’s door is opened 
with the power windows open.
■Customization
Some functions can be customized. 
(  P.349)
This function can be used to prevent 
children from accidentally opening or 
closing a passenger window.
Press the switch.
The indicator   will come on and the pas-
WARNING
Observe the following precautions. 
Failure to do so may result in death or 
serious injury.
■Closing the windows
●The driver is responsible for all the 
power window operations, including 
the operation for the passengers. In 
order to prevent accidental operation, 
especially by a child , do not let a child 
operate the power windows. It is possi-
ble for children and other passengers 
to have body parts caught in the power 
window. Also, when riding with a child, 
it is recommended to use the window 
lock switch. ( P.111)
●Check to make sure  that all passen-
gers do not have any part of their body 
in a position where it could be caught 
when a window is being operated.
●When using the wireless remote con-
trol or mechanical key and operating 
the power windows, operate the 
power window after checking to make 
sure that there is no  possibility of any 
passenger having any of their body 
parts caught in the window. Also do 
not let a child operate window by the 
wireless remote control or mechanical 
key. It is possible  for children and other 
passengers to get caught in the power 
window.
●When exiting the vehicle, turn the 
engine switch off, carry the key and 
exit the vehicle along with the child. 
There may be accidental operation, 
due to mischief, etc., that may possibly 
lead to an accident.
■Jam protection function
●Never use any part of your body to 
intentionally activate the jam protec-
tion function.
●The jam protection function may not 
work if something  gets jammed just 
before the window is fully closed. Be 
careful not to get any part of your body 
jammed in the window.
■Catch protection function
●Never use any part of your body or 
clothing to intentionally activate the 
catch protection function.
●The catch protection function may not 
work if something gets caught just 
before the window is fully opened. Be 
careful not to get any part of your body 
or clothing caught in the window.
Preventing accidental operation 
(window lock switch)
A 
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Before driving
■The moon roof can be operated when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON 
mode.
■Operating the moon roof after turning 
the engine off
The moon roof can be operated for approx-
imately 45 seconds after the engine switch 
is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned 
off. It cannot, howeve r, be operated once 
either door is opened.
■Jam protection function
If an object is dete cted between the moon 
roof and the frame while the moon roof is 
closing or tilting down, travel is stopped and 
the moon roof opens slightly.
■Sunshade
The sunshade can be opened and closed 
manually. However, th e sunshade will open 
automatically when the moon roof is 
opened.
■Door lock linked moon roof operation
●The moon roof can be opened and 
closed using the mechanical key.* 
( P.316)
●The moon roof can be opened using the 
wireless remote control.* ( P.84)*: These settings must  be customized at 
your Lexus dealer.
■If the moon roof does not close normally
Perform the following procedure:
1 Stop the vehicle.
2 Press and hold the “CLOSE” switch.
*
The moon roof will close, reopen and pause 
for approximately 10 seconds. Then it will 
close again and stop at the completely 
closed position.
3Check to make sure that the moon roof 
is completely closed and then release 
the switch.
*: If the switch is released at the incorrect 
time, the procedure will have to be per-
formed again from the beginning.
If the moon roof does not fully close even 
after performing the above procedure cor- rectly, have the vehicle inspected by your 
Lexus dealer.
■If the moon roof does not move normally
If the moon roof does not open or close 
normally or the automatic opening function 
does not operate, perform the following ini-
tialization procedure.
1 Turn the engine switch to IGNITION 
ON mode.
2 Operate the moon roof.
Depending on the kind of malfunction per-
form either of the following:
If the moon roof does  not open when the 
“OPEN” switch is pressed
3 Press and hold the “DOWN” switch or 
“CLOSE” switch until the moon roof is 
completely closed. 
The moon roof will open and close a few 
times before it closes completely.
4 Confirm that the moon roof has com-
pletely stopped and release the switch.
If the moon roof does not open com-
pletely automatically even though it tilts 
up and opens while the “OPEN” switch is 
being pressed and held
3 Press and hold the “OPEN” switch until 
the moon roof opens completely.
4 Press and hold th e “CLOSE” switch 
until the moon roof closes completely.
5 Press and hold the “U P” switch until the 
moon roof tilts up and stops.
6 Press and hold the “DOWN” switch 
until the moon roof tilts down and stops 
at the completely closed position.
If you release the sw itch while the moon 
roof is moving, perform the procedure 
again from the beginning.
If, after performing the above procedures 
correctly, the moon roof still does not open 
or close normally or the automatic opening 
function does not operate, have the vehicle 
inspected by your Lexus dealer.
■Moon roof open warning buzzer
A buzzer sounds and a message is shown 
on the multi-informat ion display in the 
instrument cluster when  the engine switch 
is turned off and the driver’s door is opened 
with the moon roof open. 
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■Customization
Some functions can be customized. 
(  P.349)
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause death or seri-
ous injury.
■Opening the moon roof
●Do not allow any passengers to put 
their hands or heads outside the vehi-
cle while it is moving.
●Do not sit on top of the moon roof.
■Opening and closing the moon roof
●The driver is responsible for moon roof 
opening and closing operations. In 
order to prevent accidental operation, 
especially by a child , do not let a child 
operate the moon roof. It is possible for 
children and other passengers to have 
body parts caught in the moon roof.
●Check to make sure  that all passen-
gers do not have any part of their body 
in a position where it could be caught 
when the moon roof  is being operated.
●When using the wireless remote con-
trol or mechanical key and operating 
the moon roof, operate the moon roof 
after checking to make sure that there 
is no possibility of any passenger hav-
ing any of their body parts caught in 
the moon roof. Also, do not let a child 
operate moon roof by the wireless 
remote control or mech anical key. It is 
possible for children and other passen-
gers to get caught in the moon roof.
●When exiting the vehicle, turn the 
engine switch off, carry the key and 
exit the vehicle along with the child. 
There may be accidental operation, 
due to mischief, etc., that may possibly 
lead to an accident.
■Jam protection function
●Never use any part of your body to 
intentionally activate the jam protec-
tion function.
●The jam protection function may not 
work if something gets caught just 
before the moon roof is fully closed. 
Also, the jam protection function is not 
designed to operate while the moon 
roof switch is being pressed. Take care 
so that your fingers, etc. do not get 
caught.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the moon roof
●Before opening, make  sure that there 
are no foreign objects such as stones 
or ice around the opening.
●Do not hit the face or edge of the 
moon roof with hard objects.
■Operating the moon roof
There is the possibility that water or rain 
will get into the vehicle if you operate the 
moon roof after a rainfall, snowfall or car 
wash. Wipe the moon roof dry with a 
cloth before operating it. 
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1184-1. Before driving
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WARNING
• Make sure to keep a correct driving posture even when moving the vehicle 
only slightly. This allows you to depress 
the brake and accelerator pedals 
properly.
• Depress the brake pedal using your  right foot. Depressing the brake pedal 
using your left foot may delay 
response in an emergency, resulting in 
an accident.
●Do not drive the vehicle over or stop 
the vehicle near flammable materials.
The exhaust system and exhaust gases 
can be extremely hot. These hot parts 
may cause a fire if there is any flamma-
ble material nearby.
●During normal driving, do not turn off 
the engine. Turning the engine off 
while driving will not cause loss of 
steering or braking control, but the 
power assist to these systems will be 
lost. This will make it more difficult to 
steer and brake, so you should pull 
over and stop the vehicle as soon as it 
is safe to do so.
However, in the event of an emer-
gency, such as if it becomes impossible 
to stop the vehicle in the normal way: 
P.284
●Use engine braking (downshift) to 
maintain a safe speed when driving 
down a steep hill.
Using the brakes continuously may 
cause the brakes to overheat and lose 
effectiveness. (
P.129)
●Do not adjust the positions of the 
steering wheel, the seat, or the inside 
or outside rear view mirrors while driv-
ing.
Doing so may result in a loss of vehicle 
control.
●Always check that all passengers’ 
arms, heads or other parts of their 
body are not outside the vehicle.
●Do not drive in excess of the speed 
limit. Even if the legal speed limit per-
mits it, do not drive over 85 mph (140 
km/h) unless your vehicle has 
high-speed capability tires. Driving 
over 85 mph (140 km /h) may result in 
tire failure, loss of control and possible 
injury. Be sure to consult a tire dealer 
to determine whether the tires on your 
vehicle are high-speed capability tires 
or not before drivin g at such speeds.
■When driving on slippery road sur-
faces
●Sudden braking, acceleration and 
steering may cause  tire slippage and 
reduce your ability  to control the vehi-
cle.
●Sudden acceleration, engine braking 
due to shifting, or changes in engine 
speed could cause the vehicle to skid.
●After driving through a puddle, lightly 
depress the brake pedal to make sure 
that the brakes are functioning prop-
erly. Wet brake pads may prevent the 
brakes from functioning properly. If the 
brakes on only one side are wet and 
not functioning properly, steering con-
trol may be affected.
■When shifting the shift lever
●Do not let the vehicle roll backward 
while the shift lever is in a driving posi-
tion, or roll forward while the shift lever 
is in R.
Doing so may cause the engine to stall 
or lead to poor brake and steering 
performance, resulting in an accident 
or damage to the vehicle.
●Do not shift the shift lever to P while 
the vehicle is moving. 
Doing so can damage the transmission 
and may result in a loss of vehicle con-
trol.
●Do not shift the shift lever to a driving 
position while the vehicle is moving 
backward. 
Doing so can damage the transmission 
and may result in a loss of vehicle con-
trol.