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144. Start the engine within 60 seconds after the security
indicator light goes out. You cannot start the engine if 60
seconds have past after the security indicator went off. You
need to remove the key plate from the ignition switch and try
it again from the step 2.
NOTICE
Do not let the key case become bent as the key plate
may fall out or become bent also.
The flat key is designed for emergency use only. So
do not use it regularly instead of other master keys.
When using a key containing a transponder chip,
observe the following precautions:
When starting the engine, do not use the key with a
key ring resting on the key grip and do not press the
key ring against the key grip. Doing so may prevent
the engine from starting, or may cause the engine to
stop soon after it starts.
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When starting the engine, do not use the key in
proximity with other transponder keys (including the
flat key and keys of other vehicles), and do not press
other key plates against the key grip. Doing so may
prevent the engine from starting, or may cause the
engine to stop soon after it starts. If this happens,
remove the key once and then insert it again after
removing other transponder keys (including the flat
key and keys of other vehicles) from the ring or while
gripping or covering them with your hand to start the
engine. Do not bend the key grip or flat key.
Do not cover the key grip or flat key with any material
that cuts off electromagnetic waves.
Do not knock the key or flat key hard against other
objects.
Do not leave the key or flat key exposed to high
temperatures for a long period, such as on the
dashboard or hood under direct sunlight.
Do not put the key or flat key in water or wash it in an
ultrasonic washer.
Do not use the key or flat key with electromagnetic
materials.
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Locking/unlocking the doors
When you push the “LOCK” button on the key briefly, all
the side doors and back door can be locked from outside
the vehicle.
At this time, one beep sounds and the 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 side doors and back door
securely or push the “UNLOCK” button. If the key is in the
ignition switch, locking cannot be done.
Make sure all the side doors and back door are locked when
you leave the vehicle. Push the “LOCK” button once again.
NOTE:
* The turn signal lights can be set not to flash and the beep
can be set not to sound.
** The buzzer can be set not to sound if a door is not closed
securely.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details.NOTICE
Vehicles with power back door system — Do not push
the “LOCK” button any longer than 2 to 3 seconds.
Pushing the button longer activates an alarm. For
details, see page 21.
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 side doors and back
door are also unlocked.*
NOTE:
* The 2 step unlocking function can be changed.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details.
At this time, two beeps sound and the turn signal lights flash
twice.* T ogether with the activation of unlocking, some interior
lights will come on. For further information, see “Illuminated
entry system” on page 97.
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Opening and closing the power back door*
To open the back door: Push the “PWR DOOR” button for
about 1 second.** At this time, the turn signal lights flash
twice, two beeps sound*** and the back door fully opens
automatically.****
When pushing the button while the opening operation is being
performed, the back door will close. At this time, a beep
sounds.***
To close the back door: Push the “PWR DOOR” button
once again for about 1 second.** At this time, the turn
signal lights flash twice, two beeps sound*** and the back
door fully closes automatically.****
When pushing the button while the closing operation is being
performed, the back door will open. At this time, a beep
sounds.*** NOTE:
* This feature can be set inoperative.
** The operation method can be changed.
*** The beep will sound from both the front and rear of the
vehicle. The front beep can be set not to sound.
**** It is possible to set the beep to sound while the back
door opens or closes and adjust its volume.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details.
Opening or closing operation can be performed by the button
under the following conditions:
The key is not in the ignition switch.
The vehicle is stopped.
The back door is unlocked. *
The power back door system is on. (The power back door
off switch is pushed in.) For details, see page 38.
To open — The back door is between in the fully −closed
position and half −opened position.
To close — The back door is between in the fully −opened
position and half −opened position.
NOTE:
* The back door can be set to be opened without being
unlocked first.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details.
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When closing the back door, the inside handle can be used
to make the reach easier.
To close the back door, lower it and press down on it. After
closing the back door, try pulling it up to make sure it is securely
closed.
CAUTION
Keep the back door closed while driving. This not
only keeps the luggage from being thrown out but
also prevents exhaust gases from entering the
vehicle.
If the open back door hides the rear stop and tail
lights or rear turn signal lights while you are parked,
other road users must be warned of the presence of
your vehicle by a warning triangle or other device.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the back door dampers, do not
apply any force, paint or let any other foreign matter on
them.
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When closing the back door, the inside handle can be used
to make the reach easier.
To close the back door, lower it and press down on it. After
closing the back door, try pulling it up to make sure it is securely
closed.
CAUTION
Keep the back door closed while driving. This not
only keeps the luggage from being thrown out but
also prevents exhaust gases from entering the
vehicle.
If the open back door hides the rear stop and tail
lights or rear turn signal lights while you are parked,
other road users must be warned of the presence of
your vehicle by a warning triangle or other device.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the back door dampers, do not
apply any force, paint or let any other foreign matter on
them.
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40Pull down the switch cover.
To open the back door, push the power back door
opener/closer switch on the
instrument panel for about 1
second.* At this time, the turn signal lights flash twice,
two beeps sound** and the back door fully opens
automatically.***
When pushing the switch while the opening operation is being
performed, the back door will close. At this time, a beep
sounds.**
To close the back door, push the power back door
opener/closer switch once again for about 1 second* or
push the power back door closer switch on the back door.
At this time, the turn signal lights flash twice, two beeps
sound** and the back door fully closes automatically.***
When pushing the switch while the closing operation is being
performed, the back door will open. At this time, a beep
sounds.**
NOTE:
* The time required to push the switch can be changed.
** The beep will sound from both the front and rear of the
vehicle. The front beep can be set not to sound.
*** It is possible to set the beep to sound while the back door
opens or closes and adjust its volume.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details. Opening or closing operation can be performed by the
switches under the following conditions:
The vehicle is stopped.
The back door is unlocked. *
The power back door system is on. (The power back door
off switch is pushed in.)
To open — When the ignition key is in the “ON” position, the
transmission selector lever must be in “P”.
To open — The back door is between in the fully −closed
position and half −opened position.
To close — The back door is between in the fully −opened
position and half −opened position.
The power back door can be opened and closed using the
wireless remote control. For details, see “Wireless remote
control” on page 18. NOTE:
* The back door can be set to be opened without being
unlocked first.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details.
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HEADLIGHT SWITCH
1U.S.A.2Canada
To turn the lights on, twist the knob on the end of the lever.
FIRST CLICKSTOP: Only the parking, tail, license plate, side
marker and instrument panel lights turn on.
SECOND CLICKSTOP: Headlights also turn on.
THIRD CLICKSTOP (“AUTO”): The headlights and all other
lights automatically turn on depending on the darkness of the
surroundings. Vehicles sold in U.S.A.: When the headlights are on, the
headlight indicator lights up in the instrument cluster.
Vehicles sold in Canada:
When the tail lights are on, the tail
light indicator lights up in the instrument cluster.
With the knob in the “AUTO” position, there may be a case
that the headlights do not turn on immediately, even when
the vehicle enters a dark place such as a tunnel or parking
lot according to lighting conditions. In this case, we
recommend you to twist the knob manually to the second
clickstop to turn on the headlights immediately.
When the headlight switch is turned to the first or second
clickstop, the brightness of the instrument cluster will be
reduced slightly unless the instrument panel light control knob
is turned fully on.
However, the brightness of the instrument cluster will not be
reduced in daytime even when the headlight switch is turned
to first or second clickstop.