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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If the electronic key does not operate properly
Locking and unlocking the doors, unlocking the trunk and key linked
functions
Doors Using the mechanical key in order
to perform the following opera-
tions:
Locks all doors
Closes the windows/moon roof
(turn and hold)
Unlocks the door
Turning the key rearward unlocks
the driver’s door.
Turning the key once again unlocks
the other doors.
Opens the windows/moon roof
(turn and hold)
If communication between the electronic key and vehicle is interrupted
(
→P. 39) or the electronic key cannot be used because the battery is
depleted, the smart access system with push-button start and wireless
remote control cannot be used. In such cases, the doors and trunk can be
opened or the hybrid system can be started by following the procedure
below.
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Tr u n kTurn the mechanical key clock-
wise to open.
Changing “POWER” switch modes and starting the hybrid system
Put the shift lever in “P” and apply the brakes. Touch the Lexus emblem side of
the electronic key to the
“POWER” switch.
An alarm will sound to indicate that
the start function cannot detect the
electronic key that is touched to
the “POWER” switch if any of the
doors is opened and closed while
the key is touched to the switch.
STEP1
STEP2
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6-1. Specifications
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Tr a n s m i s s i o n
*: The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference. If replacement is necessary,
contact your Lexus dealer.
Brakes
*1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 200 N (20.4 kgf, 45 lbf) while the hybrid system is running.
*
2: Parking brake pedal travel when depressed with a force of 300 N (30.6 kgf, 67.4 lbf ).
Fluid capacity *5.9 qt. (5.6 L, 4.9 Imp.qt.)
Fluid typeTo y o t a G e n u i n e AT F W S
NOTICE
■Transmission fluid type
Using transmission fluid other than “Toyota Genuine ATF WS” may cause deterio-
ration in shift quality, locking up of your transmission accompanied by vibration, and
ultimately damage the transmission of your vehicle.
Pe d a l c l e a r a n c e *12.9 in. (74 mm) Min.
Pedal free playLess than 0.08 in. (2.0 mm)
Brake pad wear limit0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake pedal travel *27  9 clicks
Parking brake lining wear limit0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Fluid typeSAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3
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ItemFunctionDefault settingCustomizedsetting
Wi re le ss
remote con-
trol
(
→P. 4 7 )
Unlocking operation
Driver’s door
unlocked in 1-
step, all doors
unlocked
in 2-step
All doors
unlocked in 1-step
Time elapsed before auto-
matic door lock function is
activated if door is not
opened after being
unlocked
60 seconds
OFF
30 seconds
120 seconds
Operation signal
(Emergency flashers)ONOFF
Operation signal
(Buzzer) ONOFF
Trunk unlocking functionONOFF
Trunk unlocking operationPush and holdPush twice
One short push
Panic functionONOFF
Buzzer sounds when
pushing with any door
not closed
ONOFF
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Vehicle specifications
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ItemFunctionDefault settingCustomizedsetting
Door lock (
→P. 5 0 )
Unlocking using a key
Driver’s door
unlocked in 1-
step, all doors
unlocked
in 2-step
All doors
unlocked in 1-step
Speed-detecting auto-
matic door lock functionOFFON
Opening driver’s door
unlocks all doors OFFON
Shift the shift lever to “P”
unlocks all doorsONOFF
Shift the shift lever to posi-
tion other than “P” locks
all doors
ONOFF
Po w e r w i n -
dows
(
→P. 77)
Linked door lock opera-
tionONOFF
Linked door key opera-
tionOpen and closeOpen only
Close only
Wireless remote control
linked operationONOFF
Linked entry functionONOFF
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*: Vehicles sold outside Canada
ItemFunctionDefault settingCustomizedsetting
Moon roof
(
→P. 8 0 )
Linked door lock opera-
tionONOFF
Linked door key opera-
tionOpen and closeOpen only
Close only
Linked operation of com-
ponents when door key is
used
Slide onlyTilt only
Wireless remote control
linked operationONOFF
Linked operation of com-
ponents when wireless
remote control used
Slide onlyTilt only
Linked entry functionONOFF
Automatic
light control
system
(
→P. 1 5 8 )
Light sensor sensitivityLevel 3Levels 1 to 5
Ti m e e l a p s e d b e f o r e
headlights automatically
turn off after doors are
closed
30 seconds
0 seconds
60 seconds
90 seconds
Daytime running lightONOFF*
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ItemFunctionDefault settingCustomizedsetting
Windshield
wipers and
washer
(
→P. 1 6 2 )
Switching operation when
the vehicle is stationaryONOFF
Drip prevention functionONOFF
Time elapsed before the
drip prevention function
operatesVa r i a b l e
depending on
the vehicle
speed
3 seconds
Illumination
(
→P. 3 5 2 )
Time elapsed before lights
turn off15 seconds7. 5 s e c o n d s
30 seconds
Operation when the
doors are unlockedONOFF
Operation after the
“POWER” switch turned
OFF
ONOFF
Front/rear personal lights
turned on when a door is
openedCorresponding light onlyAll lights
OFF
Foot lights ONOFF
Shift lever lightONOFF
Outer foot lightONOFF
Rear sunshade
(
→P. 3 7 2 )
Time elapsed before the
reverse operation feature
activates
0.7 seconds
0 seconds
0.9 seconds
1.2 seconds
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Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
A/CAir Conditioning
ABSAnti-Lock Brake System
AFSAdaptive Front-lighting System
ALRAutomatic Locking Retractor
CRSChild Restraint System
DISPDisplay
ECUElectronic Control Unit
EDREvent Data Recorder
ELREmergency Locking Retractor
EPSElectric Power Steering
GAWRGross Axle Weight Ratings
GPSGlobal Positioning System
I/MEmission inspection and maintenance
INFOInformation
LEDLight Emitting Diode
MMTMethylcy clopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl
M + SMud and Snow
MTBEMethyl Tertiary Butyl Ether
OBDOn Board Diagnostics
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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................................ 232
ABS............................................................ 200
ACCESSORY mode .......................... 139
Active stabilizer suspension system.................................................... 200
Adaptive variable
suspension system ............................. 199
Air conditioning system
Air conditioning filter .........................451
Automatic air conditioning system .................................................. 232
Airbags
Airbag operating conditions........... 98
Airbag precautions for your child..............................................102
Airbag warning light ........................ 492
Curtain shield airbag precautions ........................................ 105
General airbag pr ecautions ..........102
Locations of airbags............................ 95
Modification and disposal of airbags .................................................. 106
Proper driving posture ...................... 93
Side airbag precautions ...................102
Side and curtain shield airbags operating conditions ....................... 98
SRS airbags ............................................. 95
Alarm ............................................................90
Antenna ....................................................250
Anti-lock brake system ..................... 200
Armrest...................................................... 371
Ashtrays ....................................................366 Audio system
Antenna.................................................. 250
AUX adapter ...................................... 302
Cassette player .................................. 253
CD player/changer ..........................257
DVD information .............................. 285
DVD player/changer ..................... 266
DVD video/audio............................. 269
MP3/WMA disc................................262
Optimal use ..........................................297
Radio ........................................................244
Steering switches .............................. 303
Video CD ............................................... 281
Automatic headlight leveling
system ..................................................... 160
Automatic light control system........ 158
AUX adapter ......................................... 302
Back-up lights Wattage ................................................. 552
Battery 12 volt battery ...................................... 430
Checking............................................... 430
Hybrid battery
(Traction battery)...............................26
If the 12 volt battery is
discharged ........................................ 534
Preparing and checking
before winter...................................... 215
Bluetooth
®................................................. 311
Brake Fluid ...........................................................429
Parking brake........................................ 147
Brake assist .............................................200
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CareExterior ................................................... 402
Interior.....................................................405
Seat belts ...............................................406
Cargo capacity ....................................... 210
Cargo hooks ...........................................375
CD player/changer .............................257
Chains......................................................... 216
Child-protectors ....................................... 51
Child restraint system Definition....................................................113
Installation.................................................. 117
Installing CRS with lower anchors ................................................... 121
Installing CRS with seatbelts .......... 118
Installing CRS with top straps ....... 123
Child safety Airbag precautions ............................102
Battery precautions.............. 432, 537
Child restraint system ......................... 113
Child-protectors..................................... 51
How your child should wear
the seatbelt ........................................... 69
Installing child restraints ..................... 117
Moon roof precautions ..................... 82
Power window lock switch .............. 77
Power window precautions.............79
Removed electronic key battery
precautions ....................................... 455
Seat belt comfort guide......................67
Seat belt precautions.......................... 70
Seat heater precautions ................ 370
Trunk precautions .................................57
Cigarette lighter ....................................367 Cleaning
Exterior....................................................402
Interior .................................................... 405
Seat belts ............................................... 406
Clock ......................................................... 364
Coin holder .............................................360
Compass ................................................. 383
Condenser ..............................................428
Console box ........................................... 357
Cooling system Engine overheating.......................... 538
Cruise control
Cruise control....................................... 166
Dynamic radar cruise control....... 169
Cup holders ............................................360
Curtain shield airbags............................ 95
Customizable features .......................569
Daytime running light system ........... 159
Defogger Rear window ........................................240
Side mirror.............................................240
Dimension................................................ 544
Dinghy towing ..........................................221
Display Energy flow .............................................. 27
Multi-information display ................ 155
Touch screen ....................................... 224
Trip information ................................... 156
Warning message............................ 500
Do-it-yourself maintenance .............. 414
Door courtesy lights ............................352
Door pocket............................................. 361C
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