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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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To change the “POWER” switch modes: Within 10 seconds of the
buzzer sounding, release the brake pedal and press the
“POWER” switch. Modes can be changed each time the switch is
pressed. (
→P. 1 3 9 )
To start the hybrid system: Press the “POWER” switch within 10
seconds after the buzzer sounds, keeping the brake pedal
depressed.
If the “POWER” switch still cannot be operated, contact your Lexus
dealer.
■Stopping the hybrid system
Shift the shift lever to “P” and press the “POWER” switch as you normally do when
stopping the hybrid system.
■Replacing the key battery
As the above procedure is the temporary measure, it is recommended that the
electronic key battery be replaced immediately when the battery depletes.
( → P. 4 5 4 )
STEP3
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If the 12 volt battery is discharged
The following procedures may be used to start the hybrid system if the 12
volt battery is discharged.
You can call your Lexus dealer or qualified repair shop.
If you have a set of jumper (or booster) cables and a second vehicle
with a 12 volt battery, you can jump start your Lexus following the steps
below.
Open the trunk using the mechanical key. (
→P. 5 3 2 )
Remove the left-hand cover in
the trunk.
Connecting the jumper cables.STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
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6-2. Customization
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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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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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DoorsDoor lock................................ 35, 47, 50
Rear door child protector .................. 51
Driver’s seat belt reminder light .....493
Driver’s seat position memory ...........60
Driving
Correct posture .................................... 93
Procedures .............................................128
DVD player/changer.......................... 266
Electric power steering ..................... 200
Electronic key If the electronic key does not operate properly ......................531
Replacing battery .............................. 454
Emergency, in case of
If a warning light turns on ................ 491
If a warning message is displayed ........................................... 500
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ......................531
If the hybrid system
will not start .......................................528
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from “P”................................ 529
If the 12 volt battery is
discharged ....................................... 534
If you have a flat tire ............... 517, 527
If you lose your keys.........................530
If you think something is
wrong .................................................. 488
If your vehicle becomes stuck.......541
If your vehicle needs to be towed ................................................... 482
If your vehicle overheats ................538
Energy monitor......................................... 27 Engine
ACCESSORY mode .....................139
Compartment ..................................... 420
Hood ......................................................... 417
How to start the hybrid system..................................... 138
If the hybrid system will not start ....................................... 528
Overheating ........................................ 538
Power (ignition) switch .................... 138
Engine compartment cover ...............421
Engine coolant temperature gauge ...................................................... 148
Engine/power control unit coolant
Capacity ................................................ 548
Checking................................................ 427
Preparing and checking before winter...................................... 215
Engine oil Capacity .................................................547
Checking................................................ 422
Preparing and checking
before winter...................................... 215
Engine oil maintenance data ........... 425
Event data recorder ............................ 489
First-aid kit storage belt ..................... 375
Floor mats ................................................ 374
Fluid Brake ........................................................429
Washer....................................................434
Fog lights
Switch .......................................................... 161
Wattage ................................................. 552
Foot light .................................................. 352
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Instrument panel light control........... 149
Interior lightsInterior lights......................................... 353
Wattage.................................................. 552
Intuitive parking assist .......................... 180
Jack Positioning a floor jack..................... 418
Replacing the wheel........................... 517
Jack handle ............................................... 517
Keyless entry.............................................. 47
Keys If the electronic key does
not operate properly ......................531
If you lose your keys.........................530
Key number plate ................................. 33
Keys ............................................................. 33
Mechanical key...................................... 33
Power (ignition) switch.................... 138
Wireless remote control key ...........47
Lexus Link System ................................387
Light bulbs Replacing ............................................... 474
Wattage.................................................. 552
Light sensitive optitron meter ........... 150
Lights Fog light switch...................................... 161
Headlights switch ............................... 158
Interior lights list.................................. 352
Replacing light bulbs........................ 474
Turn signal lever ................................... 146
Vanity lights .......................................... 363
Wattage.................................................. 552 Maintenance
Do-it-yourself ma intenance........... 414
General maintenance....................... 410
Maintenance data ............................. 544
Maintenance requirements.......... 408
Meter
Instrument panel light control ....... 149
Meters....................................................... 148
Micro dust and pollen filter .............. 236
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror ....................... 74
Side mirror heater............................. 240
Side mirrors.............................................. 75
Vanity mirrors ..................................... 363
Moon roof...................................................80
MP3 disc.................................................. 262
Multi-information display ................... 155
Odometer ................................................ 148
Oil Engine oil................................................ 422
Opener
Fuel filler door ........................................ 83
Hood ......................................................... 417
Trunk........................................................... 55
Outer foot lights.................................... 352
Outside rear view mirrors Adjusting and folding .......................... 75
Mirror position memory ................... 60
Outside temperature
display .................................................... 365
Overhead console ...............................358
Overheating, Engine ..........................538
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Parking brake .......................................... 147
Parking lightsReplacing light bulbs ........................474
Switch ....................................................... 158
Wattage ................................................. 552
Personal lights ....................................... 354
Power meter ............................................148
Power outlet ........................................... 368
Power windows......................................... 77
Pre-collision system ............................ 206
Radar cruise control ............................. 169
Radiator.................................................... 428
Radio ..........................................................244
Radio data system.................................246
Rear sunshade........................................ 372
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ........................474
Wattage ................................................. 552
Rear view monitor system .................. 195
Rear window defogger ...................... 240
Replacing
Electronic key battery ..................... 454
Fuses ........................................................ 456
Light bulbs .............................................474
Reporting safety defects for
U.S. owners ......................................... 578
Seat belts Adjusting the seat belt ....................... 66
Automatic locking retractor............ 68
Child restraint system
installation .............................................. 117
Cleaning and maintaining
the seat belts..................................... 406 Emergency locking retractor..........68
How to wear your seat belt .............66
How your child should wear
the seat belt ..........................................69
Pre-collision seat belts .......................68
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use .........................68
Reminder light .....................................493
Seat belt extenders ..............................69
Seat belt pretensioners ...................... 67
Seat heaters/ventilators..................... 370
Seating capacity .................................... 369
Seats Adjustment .............................................. 58
Adjustment precautions ....................59
Child seats/child restraint
system installation.............................. 117
Cleaning ................................................ 405
Driver’s seat position memory .......60
Head restraint ......................................... 64
Properly sitting in the seat ................ 93
Seat heaters ......................................... 369
Service reminder indicators ............. 152
Shift lever If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ...................................529
Transmission...........................................142
Shift lock system .................................... 529
Shopping bag hooks............................ 375
Side airbags................................................ 95
Side marker lights Switch........................................................ 158
Side mirror Adjusting and folding.......................... 75
Mirror position memory....................60P
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