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Have the malfunction repaired immediately.After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem, check
that the warning light turns off.
Warning lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection procedure
Open door warning light
(warning buzzer)*3
A door or the trunk is not
fully closed.
Check that all doors and the
trunk are closed.
Low fuel level warning light Remaining fuel
(Approximately 3.2 gal. [12
L, 2.6 Imp.gal.] or less)
Refuel the vehicle.
Driver’s seat belt reminder
light (warning buzzer)*4
Warns the driver to fasten
his/her seat belt.Fasten the seat belt.
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light
(warning buzzer)*
4
Warns the front passenger to
fasten his/her seat belt.
Fasten the seat belt.
Tire pressure warning light
When the light comes on:
Low tire inflation pressure.Adjust the tire inflation pres-
sure.
When the light comes on after
blinking for 1 minute:
Malfunction in the tire pres-
sure warning system.
Have the system checked by
your Lexus dealer.
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Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetailsCorrection procedure
The trunk is not fully
closed. flashes and a
buzzer sounds to indi-
cate that trunk is not fully
closed (with the vehicle
having reached a speed
of 3 mph [5 km/h]).
Close the trunk.
(Flashing)
(If equipped)
The moon roof is not fully
closed (with the
“ENGINE START STOP”
switch is OFF and the
driver’s door opened).
Close the moon roof.
(Flashing)
The parking brake is still
engaged (with the vehicle
having reached a speed
of more than 3 mph [5
km/h]).
Release the parking
brake.
The washer fluid level is
low.Add washer fluid.
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Taking out the spare tireLift up the hook of the panel on the
trunk floor.
Secure the panel using the hook
provided. Then take out the tool
tray.
Loosen the center fastener that
secures the spare tire.
If the center fastener cannot be
turned by hand, use the wrench
that is stored in the trunk. (To
secure the tire, tighten the center
fastener by hand. Do not use the
wrench or other tools.)
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
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If the electronic key does not operate properly
Locking and unlocking the doors, unlocking the trunk and key linked
functions
Doors Using the mechanical key in order
to perform the following opera-
tions:
Locks all doors
Closes the windows/moon roof
(turn and hold)
Unlocks the door
Tu r n i n g t h e k e y r e a r w a r d u n l o c k s
the driver’s door.
Turning the key once again unlocks
the other doors.
Opens the windows/moon roof
(turn and hold)
If communication between the electronic key and vehicle is interrupted
(
→P. 26) or the electronic key cann ot be used because the battery is
depleted, the smart access system with push-button start and wireless
remote control cannot be used. In such cases, the doors and trunk can be
opened or the engine can be started by following the procedure below.
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ItemFunctionDefault settingCustomizedsetting
Wi re le ss
remote con-
trol
(
→P. 3 4 )
Unlocking operation
Driver’s door
unlocked in 1-
step, all doors
unlocked
in 2-step
All doors
unlocked in 1-step
Time elapsed before auto-
matic door lock function is
activated if door is not
opened after being
unlocked
60 seconds
OFF
30 seconds
120 seconds
Operation signal
(Emergency flashers)ONOFF
Operation signal
(Buzzer) ONOFF
Trunk unlocking functionONOFF
Trunk unlocking operationPush and holdPush twice
One short push
Panic functionONOFF
Buzzer sounds when
pushing with any door
not closed
ONOFF
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BrakeFluid ............................................................ 416
Parking brake ..........................................131
Brake assist ............................................... 184
Care
Exterior ...................................................388
Interior.......................................................391
Seat belts ............................................... 392
Cargo capacity ....................................... 194
Cargo hooks .......................................... 360
CD player/changer .............................242
Chains....................................................... 200
Child-protectors ..................................... 38
Child restraint system Definition................................................... 98
Installation................................................ 102
Installing CRS with lower
anchors .................................................106
Installing CRS with seatbelts .........103
Installing CRS with top straps ....... 107
Child safety
Airbag precautions ............................. 87
Battery precautions................419, 532
Child restraint system ........................ 98
Child-protectors................................... 38
How your child should wear the seatbelt ........................................... 56
Installing child restraints ................... 102
Moon roof precautions ..................... 69
Power window lock switch ..............64
Power window precautions.............64
Removed electronic key battery precautions ......................................... 441
Seat belt comfort guide..................... 54
Seat belt precautions...........................57 Seat heater precautions................ 355
Trunk precautions................................. 44
Cigarette lighter....................................352
Cleaning Exterior................................................... 388
Interior ...................................................... 391
Seat belts ................................................392
Clock ......................................................... 349
Coin holder .............................................345
Compass .................................................. 369
Condenser ............................................... 415
Console box ........................................... 342
Cooling system Engine overheating.......................... 533
Cruise control Cruise control....................................... 150
Dynamic radar cruise control....... 153
Cup holders ............................................345
Curtain shield airbags........................... 80
Customizable features .......................569
Daytime running light system ........... 143
Defogger Rear window ........................................ 225
Side mirror............................................. 225
Dimension................................................540
Dinghy towing ........................................205
Display
Multi-information display ................ 139
Touch screen ...................................... 208
Trip information ................................... 140
Warning message............................. 497
Do-it-yourself maintenance ............ 400
Door courtesy lights ............................ 337
Door pocket............................................ 346
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JackPositioning a floor jack....................404
Replacing the wheel........................... 512
Jack handle ............................................... 512
Keyless entry.............................................. 34
Keys Engine (ignition) switch ......................121
If the electronic key does not operate properly .................... 526
If you lose your keys......................... 525
Key number plate ................................. 20
Keys ............................................................. 20
Mechanical key...................................... 20
Wireless remote control key .......... 34
Lexus Link System ................................ 373
Light bulbs Replacing ............................................... 470
Wattage.................................................. 552
Light sensitive optitron meter ........... 134
Lights Fog light switch.....................................145
Headlights switch ................................ 142
Interior lights list.................................. 337
Replacing light bulbs........................ 470
Turn signal lever .................................. 130
Vanity lights ..........................................348
Wattage.................................................. 552 Maintenance
Do-it-yourself ma intenance......... 400
General maintenance..................... 396
Maintenance data ............................. 540
Maintenance requirements.......... 394
Meter
Instrument panel light control ....... 133
Meters....................................................... 132
Micro dust and pollen filter ................ 221
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror ........................ 61
Side mirror heater..............................225
Side mirrors.............................................. 62
Vanity mirrors ..................................... 348
Moon roof....................................................67
MP3 disc...................................................247
Multi-information display ....................139
Odometer .................................................132
Oil Engine oil............................................... 409
Opener
Fuel filler door .........................................70
Hood ....................................................... 403
Trunk............................................................ 42
Outer foot lights.................................... 337
Outside rear view mirrors Adjusting and folding .......................... 62
Mirror position memory .................... 47
Outside temperature
display ..........................................140, 350
Overhead console ............................... 343
Overheating, Engine .......................... 533J
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TrunkOpener....................................................... 42
Trunk light .................................................43
Wattage ................................................. 552
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ....................... 470
Switch ........................................................130
Wattage ................................................. 552
Vanity lights Vanity lights .......................................... 348
Wattage ................................................. 552
Vanity mirrors........................................ 348
Variable gear ratio steering ..............185
Vehicle dynamics integrated management ..................185
Vehicle identification number .......... 541
Vehicle load limits..................................198
Vehicle stability control ....................... 184
Ventilators............................................... 354
Warning buzzers Brake system .......................................488
Downshifting.......................................... 128
Open door ..........................................490
Seat belt reminder ............................ 490
Warning lights Anti-lock brake system .................. 489
Brake system .......................................488
Charging system ...............................488
Electric power steering warning light ..................................... 489
Electronically controlled brake system/
Vehicle stability control ..............489
Low fuel level....................................... 490 Malfunction indicator lamp .......... 489
Master warning light.......................... 491
Open door ........................................... 490
Pre-collision system......................... 489
Seat belt reminder light.................. 490
SRS airbags.......................................... 489
Tire pressure warning light .......... 490
Warning messages
Anti-lock brake system .................... 501
Brake assist ............................................ 501
Dynamic radar cruise control...................................500
Engine oil level ................................... 504
Engine oil maintenance ................. 504
Engine oil pressure ........................... 497
Headlight............................................... 498
Hill-start assist control ...................... 501
Hood ....................................................... 502
Intuitive parking assist ............................ 499, 505, 507
Moon roof ............................................ 503
Open door ........................................... 502
Parking brake ..................................... 503
Pre-collision system.............499, 505
Rear lights system ............................. 498
Smart access system with push-button start ........................... 508
Steering lock............................. 498, 510
Tire pressure warning system .....................................498, 504
TRAC........................................................ 501
Trunk ....................................................... 503
VGRS ....................................................... 501
VSC/ECB.............................................. 501
Washer fluid ........................................ 503
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