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TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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1-1. Key information ........................... 20Keys ...................................................... 20
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk .................. 22
Smart access system with push-button start .......................... 22
Wireless remote control .............. 34
Doors.................................................... 37
Trunk...................................................... 41
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors,
steering wheel) .......................... 44
Front seats .......................................... 44
Driving position memory ............. 45
Seat position memory ................... 48
Head restraints................................ 50
Seat belts ............................................. 51
Steering wheel.................................. 57
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror ................................................ 59
Outside rear view mirrors ........... 60
1-4. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof .......... 62
Power windows................................ 62
Moon roof .......................................... 64 1-5. Refueling ........................................ 67
Opening the fuel tank cap........... 67
1-6. Theft deterrent system............... 70 Engine immobilizer system ......... 70
Alarm.................................................... 72
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.) ............................................. 74
1-7. Safety information ....................... 75 Correct driving posture ............... 75
SRS airbags ....................................... 77
Front passenger occupant classification system ................... 88
Child restraint systems ................. 93
Installing child restraints ............... 96
2-1. Driving procedures................... 106 Driving the vehicle ........................ 106
Engine (ignition) switch ................ 114
Automatic transmission............... 118
Turn signal lever............................. 126
Parking brake .................................. 127
2-2. Instrument cluster ..................... 128 Gauges and meters ..................... 128
Indicators and warning lights ... 132
Multi-information display........... 135
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Power outlet .................................... 241
Seat heaters .................................... 242
Seat heaters and ventilators .... 244
Armrest ............................................ 246
Trunk storage extension............ 247
Coat hooks ..................................... 249
Floor mat......................................... 250
Trunk features................................. 251
Garage door opener.................. 254
Compass.......................................... 259
4-1. Maintenance and care............ 264 Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior................... 264
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior .................... 267
4-2. Maintenance ............................. 270 Maintenance requirements ..... 270
General maintenance ................ 272
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ...................................... 275 4-3. Do-it-yourself
maintenance............................ 276
Do-it-yourself service precautions .................................. 276
Hood.................................................. 279
Positioning a floor jack.............. 280
Engine compartment.................. 282
Tires ................................................... 296
Tire inflation pressure................. 307
Wheels................................................. 311
Air conditioning filter................... 313
Electronic key battery ................. 316
Checking and replacing fuses ................................................. 318
Headlight aim................................. 332
Light bulbs ....................................... 334
5-1. Essential information .............. 340 If your vehicle needs to be towed ...................................... 340
If you think something is wrong ......................................... 346
Fuel pump shut off system ........ 347
Event data recorder ................... 348
4Maintenance and care
5When trouble arises

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∗: If equipped
Tires
●Replacement
● Inflation pressure
● Information
P. 374
P. 407
P. 412
Tail lights P. 139
Side marker lights P. 139
Trunk P. 41
Rear window defogger P. 194
Doors P. 37
Fuel filler door P. 67
Rear turn signal lights
P. 126

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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Headlight switch Turn signal lever Fog light switch P. 139
P. 126
P. 142
Paddle shift switches P. 120, 122
Gauges and meters P. 128
Multi-information display P. 135
Windshield wiper and washer switch P. 143
Engine (ignition) switch P. 114
Trunk opener main switch P. 41
Glove box P. 227
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch P. 57
Parking brake pedal P. 127
Hood release lever P. 279

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Trunk opener P. 41
Fuel filler door opener P. 67
Headlight cleaner switch ∗ P. 146
Satellite switches P. 236
Instrument panel light
control knob
P. 130
∗: If equipped
*: Refer to “Navigation System Owner's Manual”.
VSC off switch P. 168
F-sport mode total control switch P. 120, 169
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Before driving1
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1-1. Key information ............... 20Keys .............................................. 20
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and
trunk ............................... 22
Smart access system with push-button start .................... 22
Wireless remote control ......... 34
Doors ............................................ 37
Trunk .............................................. 41
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors,
steering wheel) .............. 44
Front seats ................................... 44
Driving position memory ........ 45
Seat position memory............. 48
Head restraints ......................... 50
Seat belts ...................................... 51
Steering wheel........................... 57
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror ......................................... 59
Outside rear view mirrors ...... 60 1-4. Opening and closing the
windows and
moon roof ........................ 62
Power windows .......................... 62
Moon roof ................................... 64
1-5. Refueling .......................... 67 Opening the fuel tank cap ...... 67
1-6. Theft deterrent system ... 70 Engine immobilizer system ........................................ 70
Alarm............................................ 72
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.)....................................... 74
1-7. Safety information........... 75 Correct driving posture ......... 75
SRS airbags ................................ 77
Front passenger occupant classification system.............. 88
Child restraint systems ........... 93
Installing child restraints......... 96

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1-1. Key information
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Before driving
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■When required to leave a key to the vehicle with a parking attendant
Turn the trunk opener main switch off and lock the glove box as circumstances
demand. (→P. 4 1 , 2 2 7 )
Remove the mechanical key for your own use and provide the attendant with the
electronic key only.
■Key number plate
Keep the plate in a safe place such as your wallet, not in the vehicle. In the event that
a mechanical key is lost, a new key can be made at your Lexus dealer using the key
number plate. (→ P. 3 8 5 )
NOTICE
■To prevent key damage
●Do not subject the keys to strong shocks, expose them to high temperatures by
placing them in direct sunlight, or get them wet.
●Do not expose the keys to electromagnetic materials or attach any material that
blocks electromagnetic waves to the key surface.
●Do not disassemble the electronic key.

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
Smart access system with push-button start
The following operations can be performed simply by carrying the elec-
tronic key on your person, for example in your pocket.
(The driver should always carry the electronic key.)
Locks and unlocks the doors (→P. 2 3 )
Unlocks the trunk ( →P. 2 3 )
Starts the engine ( →P. 1 1 4 )

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
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Before driving
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Locking and unlocking the doors (front door handles only)
Press the lock button to lock the
door.
Grip the handle to unlock the
door.
Make sure to touch the sensor on
the back of the handle.
The door cannot be unlocked for 3
seconds after the door is locked.
Unlocking the trunk Press the button to unlock the
trunk.

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
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Antenna location and effective range■ Antenna location
Antennas outside cabin
Antennas inside cabin
Antenna inside trunk
Antenna outside trunk