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1-1. Key information ........................... 20Keys ...................................................... 20
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk .................. 22
Smart access system with push-button start .......................... 22
Wireless remote control .............. 34
Doors.................................................... 37
Trunk..................................................... 42
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors,
steering wheel) .......................... 45
Front seats .......................................... 45
Driving position memory system ............................................... 47
Head restraints.................................. 51
Seat belts ............................................ 53
Steering wheel.................................. 60
Inside rear view mirror................... 61
Outside rear view mirrors ........... 62
1-4. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof .......... 64
Power windows................................ 64
Moon roof .......................................... 67 1-5. Refueling ........................................ 70
Opening the fuel tank cap........... 70
1-6. Theft deterrent system............... 73 Immobilizer system ........................ 73
Alarm.................................................... 75
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.) ............................................. 77
1-7. Safety information ....................... 78 Correct driving posture ............... 78
SRS airbags ...................................... 80
Front passenger occupant classification system .................... 92
Child restraint systems ................. 98
Installing child restraints ............. 102
2-1. Driving procedures.................... 112 Driving the vehicle .......................... 112
Engine (ignition) switch ................ 121
Automatic transmission.............. 125
Turn signal lever............................. 130
Parking brake ................................... 131
2-2. Instrument cluster ..................... 132 Gauges and meters ..................... 132
Indicators and warning lights................................................. 136
Multi-information display........... 139
1Before driving
2When driving
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Locking the driver’s door from the outside without a key
Move the lock button to the lock position.
Close the door.
The door cannot be locked if the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in the
ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode, or the electronic key is left
inside the vehicle.
The key may not be detected correc tly and the door may be locked.
Rear door child-protector lock
The door cannot be opened from
inside the vehicle when the locks
are set.
These locks can be set to prevent
children from opening the rear
doors. Push down rear door
switches to lock the rear doors.
STEP1
STEP2
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Automatic door locking and unlocking systems
The following functions can be set or canceled:
■ Setting and canceling the functions
To switch between setting and canceling, follow the procedure below:
Close all the doors and switch the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch to IGNITION ON mode. (Perform step 2 within 10 sec-
onds.) Shift the shift lever to “P” or “N”,
press and hold the driver’s door
lock switch (
or ) for approxi-
mately 5 seconds then release.
The shift lever and switch positions
corresponding to the desired func-
tion to be set or canceled are
shown as follows.
FunctionOperation
Shift position linked door
locking functionShifting the shift lever out of “P” locks all doors.
Shift position linked door
unlocking functionShifting the shift lever to “P” unlocks all doors.
Speed linked door locking
functionAll doors are locked when the vehicle speed is
approximately 12 mph (20 km/h) or higher.
Driver’s door linked door
unlocking functionAll doors are unlocked when the driver’s door is
opened within 10 seconds after turning the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch OFF.
STEP1
STEP2
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When the setting or canceling operation is complete, all doors are locked
and then unlocked.
FunctionShift lever positionSwitch position
Shift position linked door locking
function
“P”Shift position linked door unlock-
ing function
Speed linked door locking function
“N”Driver’s door linked door unlocking
function
■Closing the front doors from outside with the inside lock button set in the locked
position
The door cannot be locked if the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in ACCES-
SORY or IGNITION ON mode, or the electronic key is left in the vehicle. (How-
ever, depending on the key’s location, the system may not be able to detect it. In
these instances the door lock protection function will not operate properly.)
■Using the mechanical key
The doors can also be locked and unlocked with the mechanical key. (→P. 5 2 6 )
■Customization that can be configured at Lexus dealer
Settings (e.g. unlocking function using a key) can be changed.
(Customizable features →P. 5 7 1 )
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Driving position memory system (if equipped)
Your preferred driving position (the position of the driver’s seat, steering
wheel and outside rear view mirrors) can be entered into the computer’s
memory and recalled with the touch of a button. It is also possible to set this
function to activate automatically when the doors are unlocked.
Three different driving positions can be entered into memory.
The same buttons are found on the front passenger’s side, allowing the
position of the front passen ger’s seat to be memorized.
■Entering a position to memory
Check that the shift lever is set in “P”.
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to IGNITION ON
mode.
Adjust the driver’s seat, steering wheel, and outside rear view
mirrors to the desired positions. While pushing the “SET” button,
push button “1”, “2” or “3” until
the signal beeps.
If the selected button has
already been preset, the previ-
ously recorded position will be
overwritten.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3STEP3
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Linking driving position memory with door unlock operation (driver
side only)
Memorized driving positions can be recalled when you unlock the
driver’s door using the entry function or wireless remote control and
open the driver’s door. Steering wheel position is recalled when the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch is set to the IGNITION ON mode.
■ Setting the linked do or unlock operation
Set the driving positions into the memory system using the “1”, “2”
or “3” buttons on the driver’s side. ( →P. 4 7 )
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to the OFF, then close
the driver’s door.
■ Recalling the memorized position
Check that the shift lever is set in “P”.
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to IGNITION ON
mode. Push button “1”, “2” or “3” to
recall the memorized position.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP1
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Steering wheel
Auto tilt away and auto returnWhen the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch is turned OFF, the
steering wheel returns to its
stowed position by moving up and
away to enable easier driver entry
and exit.
Switching to ACCESSORY or
IGNITION ON mode will return
the steering wheel to the original
position.
The steering wheel can be adjusted to a comfortable position while the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON
mode.
Up
Down
Toward the driver
Away from the driver
CAUTION
■While driving
Do not adjust the steering wheel.
Doing so may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and an accident, resulting in
death or serious injury.
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Inside rear view mirror
■To prevent sensor error
CAUTION
■While driving
Do not adjust the position of the mirror.
Doing so may lead to mishandling of the vehicle and an accident, or resulting in
death or serious injury.
In the auto mode, sensors are used to detect the headlights of vehicles
behind and automatically reduces the reflected light.
Turns auto mode on/off
The indicator comes on when
auto mode is turned on.
The mirror is automatically set
to auto whenever the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch is turned
IGNITION ON mode.
To ensure correct functioning of the sensors,
do not touch or cover the sensors.
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