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8-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ................. 580
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an
emergency.................................. 581
8-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If your vehicle needs to be
towed ...........................................582
If you think something is
wrong...........................................589
Fuel pump shut off
system ..........................................590
If a warning light turns
on or a warning buzzer
sounds........................................... 591
If a warning message is
displayed .................................... 597
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles with a
spare tire) .................................... 619
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles with an
emergency tire puncture
repair kit) .................................... 633
If the engine will not start ........ 648
If the electronic key does
not operate properly .............650
If the vehicle battery is
discharged ................................. 654
If your vehicle overheats ......... 659
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ............................................. 664

6158-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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OnceCon- tinuous
An attempt was made to lock the
doors using the smart entry & start system while the electronic key wasstill inside the vehicle.
 Retrieve the electronic key from the vehicle and lock thedoors again.
An attempt was made to lock either
door by opening a door and putting the inside lock button into the lockposition, then closing the door by
pulling on the outside door handle with the electronic key still inside thevehicle.
 Retrieve the electronic key from the vehicle and lock thedoors again.
An attempt was made to lock the
doors other than using the smart entry & start system while the elec-tronic key was still inside the vehicle.
 Retrieve the electronic key from the vehicle and lock the
doors again.
Once
The electronic key has a low battery.
 Replace the electronic key bat- tery. ( P. 563)
Once
The steering lock could not be released within 3 seconds of the
engine switch being pressed.  Press the engine switch while depressing the brake pedal and
moving the steering wheel left and right.
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6488-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
●There may not be sufficient fuel in the vehicle’s tank.
Refuel the vehicle.
●The engine may be flooded.
Try to restart the engine again following correct starting procedures.
( P. 247)
●There may be a malfunction in the engine immobilizer system.
( P. 92)
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
●The battery may be discharged. ( P. 654)
●The battery terminal connections may be loose or corroded.
The engine starting system may be malfunctioning due to an electrical problem
such as electronic key battery depletion or a blown fuse. However, an interim
measure is available to start the engine. ( P. 649)
If the engine will not start
If the engine will not start even though correct starting procedures are being
followed ( P. 247), consider each of the following points:
The engine will not start even though the starter motor operates nor-
mally.
The starter motor turns over slowly, the interior lights and headlights
are dim, or the horn does not so und or sounds at a low volume.
The starter motor does not turn over

6508-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Use the mechanical key (P. 159) in order to perform the following operations:
■Unlocking the door
Insert the mechanical key while
pulling on the driver’s door han-
dle.
Unlocking the door.
Remove the key, return the handle, and then pull the handle again.
If the electronic key does not operate properly
If communication between the electronic key and vehicle is interrupted ( P.
177) or the electronic key cannot be us ed because the battery is depleted, the
smart entry & start system and wireless remote control cannot be used. In
such cases, the doors and trunk can be opened and the engine can be started
by following the procedure below.
Locking and unlocking the doors and opening the trunk
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■Stopping the engine
Shift the shift lever to P and press the engine switch as you normally do when stopping the engine.
■Replacing the key battery
As the above procedure is a temporary measur e, it is recommended that the electronic key battery be replaced immediately when the battery is depleted. ( P. 563)
■Alarm (if equipped)
Using the mechanical key to lock the doors will not set the alarm system. If a door is unlocked using the mechanical key when the alarm system is set, the alarm may be triggered.
■Changing engine switch modes
Release the brake pedal and press the engine switch in step above. The engine does not start an d modes will be changed each time the switch is pressed.
( P. 248)
■When the electronic key does not work properly
●Make sure that the smart entry & start system has not been deactivated in the
customization setting. If it is off, turn the function on. (Customizable features P. 685)
●Check if battery-saving mode is set. If it is set, cancel the function. (P. 177)
WARNING
■When using the mechanical key and operating the power windows or moon roof
Operate the power window or moon roof after checking to make sure that there is no possibility of any passenger having any of their body parts caught in the window or moon roof.
Also, do not allow children to operate the me chanical key. It is possible for children and other passengers to get caught in the power window or moon roof.
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If you have a set of jumper (or booster) cables and a second vehicle with a 12-volt
battery, you can jump start your vehicle by following the steps below.
Confirm that the electronic key is
being carried.
When connecting the jumper (or booster) cables, depending on the situa-tion, the alarm may activate and doors
locked. (P. 105)
Open the hood. ( P. 518)
Remove the engine cover.
RC F
Raise the rear of the engine cover to
remove the rear clip, and then raise the
front of the engine cover to remove the
front clips.
If the vehicle battery is discharged
The following procedures may be used to start the engine if the vehicle’s bat-
tery is discharged.
You can also call any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped professional.
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■When recharging or replacing the battery
●In some cases, it may not be possible to unlock the doors using the smart entry & start system when the battery is discharged. Us e the wireless remote control or the mechan-
ical key to lock or unlock the doors.
●The engine may not start on the first attempt after the battery has recharged but will start normally after the second attempt. This is not a malfunction.
●The engine switch mode is memorized by the vehicle. When the battery is recon-nected, the system will return to the mode it was in before the battery was discharged. Before disconnecting the battery, turn the engine switch off.
If you are unsure what mode the engine switch was in before the battery discharged, be especially careful when reconnecting the battery.
●Vehicles with Stop & Start system:
For a while after the battery terminals have been disconnected and reconnected, for a while after the battery has been replaced, the Stop & Start system may not automati-cally stop the engine for approximately 5 to 60 minutes.
■When exchanging the battery (vehicles with Stop & Start system)
Use a battery specified for use with the Stop & Start system and equivalent to a genuine battery. If an unsupported battery is used, Stop & Start system functions may be
restricted to protect the battery.
Also, battery performance may decrease and the engine may not be able to restart. Contact any authorized Lexus retailers or Le xus authorized repairers, or any reliable
repairers.

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What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
●If you lose your mechanical keys, new genuine mechanical keys can be made
by any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional. ( P. 160)
●If you lose your electronic keys, the risk of vehicle theft increases significantly.
Contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional immediately. ( P. 163)
●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted? (P. 563)
●Is the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode?
When locking the doors, turn the engine switch off. ( P. 248)
●Is the electronic key left inside the vehicle?
When locking the doors, make sure that you have the electronic key on your
person.
●The function may not operate properly due to the condition of the radio wave.
( P. 177)
●The function to prevent the electronic key from being left inside the trunk will
operate and you can open the trunk as us ual. Take the key out from the trunk.
( P. 172)
If you have a problem, check the following before contacting any authorized
Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
The doors cannot be locked, unlocked, opened or closed
You lose your keys
The doors cannot be locked or unlocked
The trunk lid is closed with the electronic key left inside

701What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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●Did you press the engine switch while firmly depressing the brake pedal?
( P. 247)
●Is the shift lever in P? (P. 250)
●Is the electronic key anywhere detectable inside the vehicle? (P. 175)
●Is the steering wheel unlocked? (P. 250)
●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted?
In this case, the engine can be started in a temporary way. ( P. 652)
●Is the battery discharged? (P. 654)
●Is the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode?
If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake pedal with the
engine switch in IGNITION ON mode. ( P. 258)
●It is locked automatically to prevent theft of the vehicle. (P. 250)
If you think something is wrong
The engine does not start
The shift lever cannot be shifted from P even if you depress the brake
pedal
The steering wheel cannot be turned after the engine is stopped

706Alphabetical index
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Back-up light
Replacing light bulb.......................... 576
Wattage..................................................682
Battery ...................................................... 530
Battery checking ............................... 530
If the vehicle has discharged
battery ..................................................654
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................................384
Warning light ........................................ 591
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) ............... 364
Blower customization .........................485
Bluetooth®
Audio system ......................................... 441
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone)........................ 443
Brake
Fluid .......................................................... 679
Parking brake ........................................261
Warning light ........................................ 591
Brake assist ............................................. 349
Break-in tips ........................................... 237
Brightness control
Instrument panel light
control..........................................122, 129
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ................ 364
Card key ................................................... 158
Care .................................................. 506, 511
Aluminum wheels.............................. 507
Exterior ...................................................506
Interior.........................................................511
Seat belts ................................................. 512
Cargo hooks .......................................... 498
CD player .................................................. 417
Chains ....................................................... 386
Child restraint system............................ 66
Child seats definition .......................... 66
Child seats installation ............... 74, 82
Installing a CRS to the
passenger seat ......................................71
Installing a CRS to the
rear seat .................................................. 73
Installing CRS with ISOFIX
rigid anchors ........................................87
Installing CRS with seat belts ..........79
Installing CRS with top strap .......... 89
Child safety ................................................ 65
Airbag precautions ............................... 51
Battery precautions............. 533, 658
Child restraint system ........................ 66
How your child should
wear the seat belt...............................46
Installing child restraints .................... 66
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