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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 92.

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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
“ENGINE START STOP” switch
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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■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.
■Vehicle-to-vehicle distance settings
Select a distance from the table below. Note that the distances shown correspond to a vehi-
cle speed of 50 mph (80 km/h). Vehicle- to-v ehicle distance increases/decreases in accor-
dance with vehicle speed.
Preceding vehicle mark
Distance optionsVehicle-to-vehicle distance
LongApproximately 160 ft. (50 m)
MediumApproximately 130 ft. (40 m)
ShortApproximately 100 ft. (30 m)

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Headlights
Type 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.
T
ype B
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.

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Type C
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).
■Turning on the high beam headlights
With the headlights on, push the lever
away from you to turn on the high
beams.
When the light switch is in “AUTO” posi-
tion, the Automatic High Beam system
will be activated.
Pull the lever toward you to the center
position to turn the high beams off.
Pull the lever toward you and release it
to flash the high beams once.
You can flash the high beams with the
headlights on or off.

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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.

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What to do if ...
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If the electronic key does not operate properly
■Unlocking and locking the doors
Use the mechanical key ( P.10) in order to
perform the following operations (driver’s
door only):
Locks all the doors
Closes the windows and 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 and moon roof (turn
and hold)*
*: This setting must be customized at your Lexus dealer.
■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.
Press the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch within 10 se conds 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 Ow ner’s Manual. If you need further assistance,
contact your Lexus dealer.

What to do if ...
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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.