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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the electronic key does not operate properly
Locking and unlocking the doors, unlocking the trunk and key linked functions
Doors
Remove the cover on the driver’s
door handle using the mechanical
key in order to perform the follow-
ing operations.
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)
Return the cover to the original
position after use.
If communication between the electron ic key and vehicle is interrupted
(  P. 26) 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 su ch cases, the doors and trunk can be
opened or the engine can be started by following the procedure below.

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Tr u n kTurn the mechanical key clock-
wise to open.
Changing “ENGINE START STOP” switch modes and starting the engine
Automatic transmissionShift the shift lever to P and apply the brakes.
Touch the Lexus emblem side of
the electronic key to the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch.
An alarm will sound to indicate that
the start function cannot detect the
electronic key that is touched to
the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch if any of the doors is opened
and closed while the key is touched
to the switch.
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. 117)
To start the engine: Press th e “ENGINE START STOP” switch
within 10 seconds after the buzz er sounds, keeping the brake
pedal depressed.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3

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Manual transmissionShift the shift lever to N and depress the clutch pedal.
Touch the Lexus emblem side of
the electronic key to the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch.
An alarm will sound to indicate that
the start function cannot detect the
electronic key that is touched to
the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch if any of the doors is opened
and closed while the key is touched
to the switch.
To change “ENGINE START STOP” switch modes: Within 10
seconds of the buzzer sounding, release the clutch pedal and
press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch. Modes can be
changed each time the switch is pressed.
( P. 117)
To start the engine: Press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch
within 10 seconds after the buzz er sounds, keeping the clutch
pedal depressed.
In the event that the engine still cannot be started, contact your Lexus
dealer.
STEP1
STEP2
■Stopping the engine
For vehicles with an automatic transmission: Shift the shift lever to P and press the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch as you normally do when stopping the engine.
For vehicles with a manual transmission: Shi ft the shift lever to N position and press
the “ENGINE START STOP” switch as you normally do when stopping the engine.
■Replacing the key battery
As the above procedure is the temporary measure, it is recommended that the
electronic key battery be replaced i mmediately when the battery depletes.
(  P. 325)
STEP3

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6-2. Customization
Door lock
(
P. 3 7 )
Unlocking using a key
Driver's door
unlocked in one
step, all doors
unlocked in two
steps
All doors
unlocked in one step
Speed-detecting auto-
matic door lock function
(Manual transmissions)
OnOff
Speed-detecting auto-
matic door lock function
(Automatic transmissions)
OffOn
Opening driver's door
unlocks all doors (Manual
transmissions)
OnOff
Opening driver's door
unlocks all doors (Auto-
matic transmissions)
OffOn
Shifting gears to P
unlocks all doors.OnOff
Shifting gears to position
other than P locks all
doors.
OnOff
ItemFunctionDefault settingCustomizedsetting

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Vehicle specifications
ItemFunctionDefault settingCustomizedsetting
Pow e r w i n -
dows
(
P. 6 4 )
Linked door lock opera-
tionOnOff
Linked door key opera-
tionOpen and closeOpen only
Close only
Wireless remote control
linked operationOnOff
Moon roof
(
P. 6 6 )
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
Automatic
light control
system
(
P. 1 4 3 )
Light sensor sensitivityLevel 3Level 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

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Alphabetical index
Back-up lightsWattage ................................................. 420
Battery Checking ............................................... 302
If the vehicle has discharged battery.................................................. 397
Preparing and checking before winter ......................................183
Bottle holders .......................................... 241
Brake Fluid ............................................................301
Parking brake ........................................ 129
Brake assist ............................................... 170
Care Exterior ....................................................274
Interior...................................................... 277
Seat belts ............................................... 278
Cargo capacity ....................................... 179
Cargo hooks ............................................ 261
CD changer ...............................................211
CD player....................................................211
Chains .........................................................183
Child restraint system Booster seats, definition.................... 95
Booster seats, installation ................. 99
Convertible seats, definition ........... 95
Convertible seats, installation ........ 99 Front passenger occupant
classification system .........................90
Infant seats, definition ..........................95
Infant seats, installation .......................99
Installing CRS with lower anchorages......................................... 102
Installing CRS with seat belts ..........99
Installing CRS with top straps....... 103
Child safety Airbag precautions ............................. 85
Battery precautions ............. 304, 399
Child restraint system .........................95
Child-protectors ...................................38
How your child should wear the seat belt ..........................................55
Installing child restraints.....................98
Moon roof precautions......................68
Power window lock switch .............. 64
Power window precautions ............65
Removed electronic key battery precautions........................................326
Seat belt comfort guide ..................... 53
Seat belt extender precautions...... 57
Seat belt precautions ..........................56
Seat heater precautions...... 252, 254
Trunk precautions................................. 43
Child-protectors ......................................38
Cigarette lighter.................................... 249B
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Alphabetical index
Electric power steering ....................... 170
Electronic keyIf the electronic key does not operate properly ............................ 394
Emergency, in case of If the engine will not start ................. 391
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................................... 392
If the vehicle has discharged battery.................................................. 397
If the warning buzzer sounds...... 360
If the warning light turns on .......... 360
If the warning message is displayed ............................................ 369
If you have a flat tire ........................ 382
If you lose your keys ........................ 393
If you think something is wrong................................................... 356
If the electronic key does not operate properly ............................ 394
If your vehicle becomes stuck .... 402
If your vehicle needs to be towed ...................................................350
If your vehicle overheats................400 Engine
Compartment...................................... 292
Engine switch .......................................... 117
Hood ....................................................... 289
How to start the engine ..................... 117
Identification number .......................407
If the engine will not start................. 391
Ignition switch ......................................... 117
Overheating ........................................ 400
Engine compartment cover ............. 294
Engine coolant Capacity .................................................... 411
Checking ...............................................299
Preparing and checking before winter ..................................... 183
Engine coolant temperature gauge....................................................... 130
Engine immobilizer system.................. 72
Engine oil Capacity .................................................. 410
Checking ...............................................295
Preparing and checking before winter ..................................... 183
Engine oil maintenance data............298
EPS .............................................................. 170
Event data recorder ........................... 358E

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Alphabetical index
Keyless entry.............................................. 34
KeysElectronic key ......................................... 20
Engine switch........................................... 117
If you lose your keys......................... 393
If the electronic key does not operate properly ............................ 394
Key number ............................................. 20
Keyless entry ........................................... 34
Keys ............................................................. 20
Mechanical key...................................... 20
Wireless remote control key .......... 34
Light bulbs Replacing ............................................... 342
Wattage.................................................. 420
Lights Door courtesy lights........................... 231
Fog light switch .....................................146
Headlights switch ................................ 143
Interior light switch ............................ 234
Outer foot lights ................................... 231
Overhead courtesy light.................. 231
Personal light switch ........................ 234
Replacing light bulbs........................ 342
Scuff lighting ........................................... 231
Shift lever lighting ................................ 231
Turn signal lever ...................................128
Vanity lights .......................................... 243
Wattage.................................................. 420
Load capacity .......................................... 182 Maintenance
Do-it-yourself maintenance......... 286
General maintenance..................... 282
Maintenance data ............................. 406
Maintenance requirements.......... 280
Manual transmission .............................126
Meter Instrument panel lig ht control ......... 131
Meters ....................................................... 130
Micro dust and pollen filter ................196
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror ...................... 60
Side mirror heater............................. 200
Side mirrors............................................... 61
Vanity mirrors ......................................243
Moon roof................................................... 66
MP3 disc .................................................... 217
Multi-information display ....................139
Odometer ................................................ 130
Oil Engine oil............................................... 295
Opener
Fuel filler door .........................................69
Hood ....................................................... 289
Trunk..............................................................41
Outer foot lights Outer foot lights................................... 231
Wattage ................................................. 420
Outside rear view mirrors Adjusting and folding ........................... 61
Mirror position memory ....................46
Outside temperature display ........... 140
Overhead console ............................... 238K
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Overhead courtesy lightsOverhead courtesy lights ............... 231
Wattage ................................................. 420
Overheating, Engine .......................... 400
Parking assist sensors .......................... 164
Parking brake .......................................... 129
Parking lights Replacing light bulbs ....................... 342
Switch ........................................................ 143
Wattage ................................................. 420
PCS.............................................................. 176
Personal lights Switch ...................................................... 234
Power outlet ........................................... 250
Power windows.........................................64
Pre-collision system .............................. 176
Radar cruise control ............................. 155
Radiator......................................................301
Radio ......................................................... 204
RDS ............................................................ 205
Rear sunshade ....................................... 256
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ....................... 342
Wattage ................................................. 420
Rear view mirror Compass ............................................... 269
Rear window defogger ...................... 200
Replacing Electronic key battery ..................... 325
Fuses .........................................................327
Light bulbs ............................................ 342
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ..........................................444 Scuff lighting ............................................ 231
Seat belts
Adjusting the seat belt ........................ 53
Automatic locking retractor ............ 54
Child restraint system installation..............................................98
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belts .....................................278
Emergency locking retractor.......... 54
How to wear your seat belt ............. 52
How your child should wear the seat belt ..........................................55
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use ......................... 54
Reminder light .....................................362
Seat belt extenders ..............................55
Seat belt pretensioners ...................... 53
Seat heaters .................................. 251, 253
Seat position memory ............................ 49
Seat ventilators ...................................... 253
Seating capacity ..................................... 182
Seats Adjustment ............................................... 44
Adjustment precautions .................... 45
Child seats/child restraint system installation..............................98
Cleaning ................................................. 277
Driver’s seat position memory ....... 46
Front passenger seat position memory .................................................. 49
Head restraint ...........................................51
Properly sitting in the seat .................77
Seat heaters ............................... 251, 253
Ventilated seats ..................................253
Service reminder indicators ............. 136
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Alphabetical index
Wheels ..................................................... 320
Window glasses .......................................64
Window lock switch................................64
WindowsPower windows .....................................64
Rear window defogger ..................200
Washer ..................................................... 147
Windshield wipers ................................. 147
Wireless remote control key Replacing the battery ...................... 325
WMA disc................................................. 217