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■Opening the glass hatch
Press the button to open the glass hatch.
The glass hatch will pop up.
The glass hatch can be opened only
when the back door is closed.
Theft Deterrent System
■Immobilizer system
Without navigation system
The indicator light flashes after the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch has been
turned OFF to indicate that the system is
operating.
The indicator light stops flashing after the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch has been
turned to ACCESSORY or IGNITION
ON mode to indicate that the system has
been canceled.
With navigatio n system
For details on what to do when the electronic key does not operate properly, see page 88.

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■Alarm
The system sounds the alarm and flashes the lights when forced entry is detected.
To set the alarm: Close the doors, glass hatch and hood, and lock all the doors. The system
will be set automatically after 30 seconds.
The indicator light changes from being on to flashing when the system is set.
To deactivate or stop the alarm: Start the engine (The alarm will be deactivated or stopped
after a few seconds), or unlock the doors.
■Steering lock
After turning the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch off and opening and closing the
doors, the steering wheel will be locked due
to the steering lock function. Operating the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch again
automatically cancels the steering lock.
When the steering lock cannot be released,
the green indicator light on the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch will flash and a mes-
sage will be shown on the multi-information
display. Press the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch again while turning the steering
wheel left and right.

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Engine (Ignition) Switch
■Starting the engine
Check that the parking brake is set.
Check that the shift lever is set in P.
Firmly depress the brake pedal.
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch
indicator will turn green. If the indica-
tor does not turn green, the engine
cannot be started.
Press the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch.
The engine will crank until it starts or
for up to 25 seconds, whichever is
less.
Continue depressing the brake pedal
until the engine is completely started.
The engine can be started from any
mode.
■Stopping the engine
Stop the vehicle.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Set the parking brake.
Press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch.
Release the brake pedal and check that the indicator on the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch is off.
Performing the following operations when carrying the electronic key on your person
starts the engine or changes “ENGINE START STOP” switch modes.

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■Changing “ENGINE START STOP” switch modes
Modes can be changed by pressing the “ENGINE START STOP” switch with brake pedal
released. (The mode changes each time the switch is pressed.)
Off*
The emergency flashers can be used.
ACCESSORY mode
Some electrical components such as the
audio system can be used.
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch
indicator turns amber.
IGNITION ON mode
All electrical components can be used.
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch
indicator turns amber.
*: If the shift lever is in a position other than
P when turning off the engine, the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch will be
turned to ACCESSORY mode, not to
OFF.

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■Selecting cruise mode
Selecting vehicle-to-vehicle distance con-
trol mode:
Press the “ON-OFF” button to activate the
cruise control.
Press the button again to deactivate the
cruise control.
Selecting conventional constant speed con-
trol mode:
Press the “ON-OFF” button to activate
the cruise control.
Press the button again to deactivate the
cruise control.
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control
mode is always reset when the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch is
turned to IGNITION ON mode.
Switch to constant speed control mode.
(Push the lever forward and hold for
approximately one second.)
Cruise control indicator will come on.
■Driving in the selected cruise control mode
Accelerate or decelerate to the desired
speed, and push the lever down to set the
speed.
“SET” indicator will come on.

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■Adjusting the set speed
Increases the speed
Decreases the speed
Hold the lever until the desired speed
setting is displayed.
Fine adjustment of the set speed can be
made by lightly pushing the lever up or
down and releasing it.
■Canceling and resuming the constant speed control
Pulling the lever toward you cancels the
constant speed control.
The speed setting is also canceled when
the brakes are applied.
Pushing the lever up resumes the con-
stant speed control.
■Changing the vehicle-to-vehicle distance
Pressing the button changes the vehicle-to-
vehicle distance as follows:
Long
Medium
Short
The vehicle-to-vehicle distance is set
automatically to long mode when the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch is
turned to IGNITION ON mode.
If a vehicle is running ahead of you, the
preceding vehicle mark will be also dis-
played.Preceding vehicle mark
The vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode maintains the preset cruising speed as long
as no vehicle is detected ahead.

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Headlights
U.S.A.
The daytime running lights turn
off.
The headlights, parking lights
and so on turn on and off auto-
matically (when the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch is in
IGNITION ON mode).
The side marker, parking, tail,
license plate and instrument
panel lights turn on.
The headlights and all the lights
listed above turn on.
Canada
The daytime running lights turn
on.
The side marker, parking, tail,
license plate and instrument
panel lights turn on.
The headlights and all lights
listed above turn on.
The headlights, parking lights
and so on turn on and off auto-
matically (when the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch is in
IGNITION ON mode).

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Fuel Tank Cap
■Before refueling the vehicle
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch off and ensure that all the doors and windows are
closed.
■Opening the fuel tank cap
Press the opener to open the fuel filler
door.
Turn the fuel tank cap slowly to open.
Hang the fuel tank cap on the back of the
fuel filler door.

What to do if ...
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■Starting the engine
Ensure that the shift lever is in P and
depress the brake pedal.
Touch the Lexus emblem side of the
electronic key to the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch.
If any of the doors is opened or
closed while the key is being touched
to the switch, an alarm will sound to
indicate that the start function cannot
detect the electronic key.
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 5 )
To start the engine: Press the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch within 10 seconds
of the buzzer sounding, keeping the
brake pedal depressed.
In the event that the “ENGINE START STOP” switch still cannot be operated, contact your
Lexus dealer.
If the electronic key battery becomes depleted, replace it with a new battery. For instruc-
tions on replacing the battery, refer to the Owner’s Manual. If you need further assistance,
contact your Lexus dealer.

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If the engine does not start
Make sure that the correct operating procedures have been followed.
Make sure that the brake pedal is firmly
depressed when attempting to start the
engine. (P.1 4 )
Make sure that the steering lock is released.
To release the steering lock, gently turn the
wheel left or right while pressing the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch. (P.1 3 )
Brake pedal
Steering lock
If the engine still does not start, see the Owner’s Manual for more information or contact
your Lexus dealer.