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CAUTION
■When the radar sensor may not be correctly detecting the vehicle ahead
Apply the brakes as necessary when any of the following types of vehicles are in
front of you.
As the sensor may not be able to correctly detect these types of vehicles, the prox-
imity alarm (→P. 373) will not be activated, and an accident may result.
●Vehicles that cut in suddenly
●Vehicles traveling at low speeds
●Vehicles that are not moving
●Vehicles with small rear ends (trailers with no load on board etc.)
●Motorcycles traveling in the same lane
■Conditions under which the vehicle-to-vehicle distance control may not function
correctly
Apply the brakes as necessary in the following conditions as the radar sensor may
not be able to correctly detect vehicles ahead, and an accident may result.
●When water or snow thrown up by the surrounding vehicles hinders the function-
ing of the sensor
●When your vehicle is pointing upwards (caused by a heavy load in the trunk, etc.)
●When the road curves or when the lanes are narrow
●When steering wheel operation or your position in the lane is unstable
■To ensure the radar sensor functions correctly
Do not do the following to the sensor or grille cover as doing so may cause the sen-
sor not to function correctly and could result in an accident.
●Stick or attach anything to them
●Leave them dirty
●Disassemble, subject them to strong shocks
●Modify or paint them
●Replace them with non-genuine parts

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Changing “ENGINE START STOP” switch modes and starting the engine
Put the shift lever in P and apply the brakes.Touch the Lexus emblem side of
the electronic key to the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch.
An alarm will sound to indicate that
the start function cannot detect the
electronic key that is touched to
the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch if any of the doors is opened
and closed while the key is touched
to the switch.
To change “ENGINE START STOP” switch modes: Within 10
seconds of the buzzer sounding, release the brake pedal and
press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch. Modes can be
changed each time the switch is pressed.
(→P. 1 1 4 )
To start the engine: Press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch
within 10 seconds after the buzzer sounds, keeping the brake
pedal depressed.
In the event that the “ENGINE START STOP” switch still cannot be oper-
ated, contact your Lexus dealer.
STEP1
STEP2
■Stopping the engine
Shift the shift lever to P and press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch as you nor-
mally do when stopping the engine.
■Replacing the key battery
As the above procedure is the temporary measure, it is recommend that the elec-
tronic key battery be replaced immediately when the battery depletes. ( →P. 3 3 2 )
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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................................. 182
ABS.............................................................. 157
Adaptive front lighting system ......... 133
AFS .............................................................. 133
Air conditioning filter ......................... 330
Air conditioning systemAir conditioning filter .......................330
Automatic air conditioning system ....................................................182
Airbags
Airbag operating conditions........... 79
Airbag precautions for your child.......................................................... 83
Airbag warning light ........................ 363
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions..............................................80
Curtain shield airbag precautions .......................................... 83
Front passenger occupant classification system.........................88
General airbag precautions ........... 83
Locations of airbags............................. 77
Modification and disposal of airbags .................................................... 87
Proper driving posture ............. 75, 83
Side airbag operating conditions..............................................80
Side airbag precautions .................... 83
SRS airbags .............................................. 77
Alarm ............................................................ 72
Antenna ..................................................... 196
Anti-lock brake system ....................... 157
Armrest ..................................................... 265
Ashtray ......................................................260
Audio input ............................................... 216 Audio system
Antenna.................................................... 196
Audio input............................................. 216
AUX adapter ........................................ 216
CD player/changer ........................... 199
MP3/WMA disc............................... 205
Optimal use ........................................... 213
Portable music player ....................... 216
Radio ......................................................... 192
Steering wheel audio switch...........217
Automatic air conditioning system ..................................................... 182
Automatic headlight leveling system ......................................................134
Automatic light control system.........132
Automatic transmission Automatic transmission ..................... 117
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P................................... 396
S mode .......................................................118
AUX adapter ...........................................216
Auxiliary box .......................................... 256
Back-up lights Wattage ................................................... 417
Battery
Checking................................................. 312
If the vehicle has discharged battery .................................................400
Preparing and checking
before winter...................................... 167
Bluetooth
®................................................219
Brake Fluid.......................................................... 309
Parking brake.......................................... 121
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Head restraint......................................... 49
Properly sitting in the seat ................ 75
Seat heaters.......................................... 263
Ventilated seats .................................. 263
Service reminder indicators ............. 124
Shift lever Automatic transmission...................... 117
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ...................................396
Shift lever lighting ................................. 247
Shift lock system ....................................396
Side airbags................................................ 77
Side marker lights Replacing light bulbs........................ 345
Switch ........................................................ 132
Wattage.................................................... 417
Side mirror Adjusting and folding ......................... 58
Mirror position memory ................... 44
Smart access system with
push-button start Entry function...........................................22
Starting the engine ................................114
Spare tire
Inflation pressure................................ 324
Spare tire................................................384
Spark plug ................................................. 412
Specifications ........................................ 408
Speech command switch*
Speedometer........................................... 122
Steering wheel Audio switches ..................................... 217
Power adjustment ................................ 56
Steering wheel position
memory.................................................. 44 Stop lights
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 343
Wattage ................................................... 417
Storage feature ..................................... 250
Stuck If your vehicle becomes stuck .... 405
Sun visors ................................................. 257
Sunshade Rear .......................................................... 266
Roof............................................................. 65
Switch Engine switch .......................................... 114
Fog light switch .................................... 135
Ignition switch ......................................... 114
Light switches........................................ 132
Power door lock switch..................... 37
Power window switch ....................... 60
Window lock switch ........................... 60
Wipers and washer switch............. 136
Tachometer .............................................. 122
Tail lights Replacing light bulbs ....................... 343
Switch........................................................ 132
Wattage ................................................... 417
Talk switch*
Telephone switch*
Theft deterrent system
Alarm........................................................... 72
Engine immobilizer system ..............70
Theft prevention labels...........................74
Tire inflation pressure ......................... 324
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What to do if...
What to do if...
A tire puncturesP. 3 8 4If you have a flat tire
The engine does not start
P. 3 9 4If the engine will not start
P. 7 0Engine immobilizer system
P. 3 9 8If the electronic key does not operate
properly
The shift lever cannot be
moved outP. 3 9 6If the shift lever cannot be shifted
from P
The engine coolant temperature
gauge enters the red zone
Steam can be seen coming
from under the hood
P. 4 0 3If your vehicle overheats
The key is lostP. 3 9 7If you lose your keys
The battery runs outP. 4 0 0If the vehicle battery is discharged
The doors cannot be lockedP. 3 7Doors
The horn begins to soundP. 7 2Alarm
The vehicle is stuck in mud or
sandP. 4 0 5If the vehicle becomes stuck