KEYS AND DOORS
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Locking/Unlocking the doors
When you push the “LOCK” button on the key, all the
doors can be locked from outside the vehicle.
At this time, you can hear one beep and turn signal lights flash
once.* However, when you push the “LOCK” button with any
door not closed securely, the buzzer sounds for 10 seconds.**
To stop the buzzer, close all the doors securely or push the
“UNLOCK” button. If the key is in the ignition switch, locking
cannot be done.
NOTE: *The turn signal lights can be set not to flash and
beep volume can be changed. **The buzzer can be set not
to sound if a door is not closed securely. Ask your Lexus
dealer for details.
When you push the “UNLOCK” button, the driver’s door
is unlocked. Pushing that button once again within 3
seconds from the first push, all other doors are also
unlocked.*
At this time, two beeps sound and turn signal lights flash
twice.**
NOTE: *The 2 step unlocking function can be changed.
**The turn signal lights can be set not to flash and beep
volume can be changed. Ask your Lexus dealer for details. Together with the activation of
unlocking, the interior light
comes on for 15 seconds if the interior light switch is in “DOOR”
position.* However, this function does not work when the
ignition key is in the “ACC” or “ON” position. For further
information, see “Interior lights” on page 69.
You have 30 seconds to open a door after using the wireless
remote unlock feature.** If a door is not opened by then, all the
doors will be automatically locked again. This function does
not work when the ignition key is inserted.
NOTE: *The interior light can be set not to come on or the
duration of lighting can be changed. **The time before
automatic re locking can be changed. Ask your Lexus
dealer for details.
Even if the “LOCK” or “UNLOCK” switch is kept pressed in, the
locking or unlocking operation is not repeated. Release the
switch and then push again.
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SIDE DOORS
Locking with key
11X001b
1Lock 2Unlock
Turn the key towards the front of the vehicle to lock and
towards the back to unlock.
All the side doors and back door lock and unlock
simultaneously with either front door. In the driver’s door lock,
turning the key once will unlock the driver’s door and twice in
succession will unlock all th e side doors and back door
simultaneously. In the passenger’s door lock, turning the key
once will unlock all the side doors and back door
simultaneously.*
NOTE: *The 2 step unlocking function can be changed.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details. Together with the activation of
unlocking, the interior light
comes on for 15 seconds if the interior light switch is in “DOOR”
position. However, this function does not work when the
ignition key is in the “ON” position. For further information, see
“Interior lights” on page 69.
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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
Interior equipment
Vanity mirrors68
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Interior lights 69
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Personal lights 70
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Ignition switch light 71
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Clock 71
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Outside temperature display 72
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Cigarette lighter and ashtray 72
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Power outlets 74
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Rear console box 75
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Glove box 76
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Garage door opener 76
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Cupholders 81
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Auxiliary boxes 83
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Card holder 84
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Floor mat 85
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Coat hooks 86
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Warning reflector holder 86
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Tie −down hooks 87
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Cargo net hooks 87
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First aid kit holder 88
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Roof luggage carrier 88
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INTERIOR LIGHTS
Front
14X081
To turn on the interior light, slide the switch.
With the switch in the “DOOR” position, the light comes on
when any door is opened or when the ignition key is turned to
“LOCK”. After all the doors are closed, the light remains on for
about 15 seconds and then goes out.*
However, in the following cases, the light goes out
immediately:
1. All the doors are closed when the ignition key is in “ACC” or
“ON” position.
2. The ignition key is turned to “ACC” or “ON” when the light
is still on.
3. All the doors are locked when the light is still on. 4. One door is closed with the lock button pushed in while the
other doors are locked.
NOTE: * The interior lights can be set not to come on or the
duration of lighting can be changed. Ask your Lexus dealer
for details.
Rear
14X002
To turn on the interior light, slide the switch.
With the switch in the “DOOR” position, the light comes on
when the rear door or back door is opened. The light goes out
immediately when the rear door and back door are closed.
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PERSONAL LIGHTS
Front
14X082b
Rear
14X083
To turn on the personal light, push the switch. To turn it
off, push the switch on the opposite side.
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GLOVE BOX
14X007a
1Unlock 2Open 3Lock
To open the glove box door, pull the lever. To lock the
glove box door, insert the master key and turn it
clockwise.
With the tail lights on, the glove box light will come on when the
glove box door is open.
CAUTION
To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or
a sudden stop, always keep the glove box door closed
while driving.
GARAGE DOOR OPENER
The garage door opener ( Universal
Transceiver) is manufactured under license from
HomeLink
and can be programmed to operate garage
doors, gates, entry doors, door locks, home lighting
systems, and security systems, etc.
(a) Programming the HomeLink
14X517
1 Buttons 2Indicator light
The HomeLink
in your vehicle has 3 buttons and you can
store one program for each button.
To ensure correct programming into the HomeLink
, install a
new battery in the hand −held transmitter prior to programming.
MAINTENANCE
388Battery
Your Lexus has a maintenance free battery. You do not have
to add distilled water. For longer life of the battery, however,
see page 450 for additional information.
Brake fluid level
Make sure the brake fluid level is correct. See page 421 for
additional information.
Engine oil level
Check the level on the dipstick with the engine turned off and
the vehicle parked on a level spot.
See page 410 for additional
information.
Suspension fluid level
Make sure the suspension fluid level is correct. See page 423
for additional information.
Power steering fluid level
Check the level through the reservoir. The level should be in
the “HOT” or “COLD” range depending on the fluid
temperature. See page 422 for additional information.
Exhaust system
If you notice any change in the sound of the exhaust or smell
exhaust fumes, have the cause located and corrected
immediately. (See “Engine exhaust caution” on page 255.)
Vehicle interior
Items listed below should be checked regularly, e.g. while
performing periodic services, cleaning the vehicle, etc.
Lights
Make sure the headlights, stop lights, tail lights, turn signal
lights, and other lights are working. Check headlight aim.
Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers
Check that all service reminder indicators and warning
buzzers function properly.
Steering wheel
Check that it ha s the specified free play. Be alert for changes
in steering condition, such as hard steering, excessive free
play or strange noise.
Seats
Check that all front seat controls such as seat adjusters,
seatback recliner, etc. operate smoothly. Check that the head
restraints move up and down smoothly and that the locks hold
securely in any latched position. For folding −down rear
seatbacks, swing− up rear seat cushions and detachable third
seats, check that the latches lock securely.
Seat belts
Check that the seat belt system such as buckles, retractors
and anchors operate properly and smoothly. Make sure the
belt webbing is not cut, frayed, worn or damaged.