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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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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
Remove the cover on the driver’s
door handle using the mechanical
key in order to perform the follow-
ing operations.
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)
Return the cover to the original
position after use.
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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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
08_IS F_U_(L/O_0711)Tr u n k
Turn the mechanical key clock-
wise to open.
Changing “ENGINE START STOP” switch modes and starting the engine
Shift the shift lever to P and apply the brakes.Touch the Lexus emblem side of
the electronic key to the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch.
An alarm will sound to indicate that
the start function cannot detect the
electronic key that is touched to
the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch if any of the doors is opened
and closed while the key is touched
to the switch.
To change “ENGINE START STOP” switch modes: Within 10
seconds of the buzzer sounding, release the brake pedal and
press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch. Modes can be
changed each time the switch is pressed.
(→P. 1 1 4 )
To start the engine: Press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch
within 10 seconds after the buzzer sounds, keeping the brake
pedal depressed.
In the event that the engine still cannot be started, contact your Lexus
dealer.
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6-1. Specifications
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Engine number
The engine number is stamped on the engine block as shown.

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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
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Automatic transmission
*: The fluid capacity is provided as a reference. If replacement is necessary, con-
tact your Lexus dealer.
Fluid capacity*11.1 qt. (10.5 L, 9.2 lmp.qt.)
Fluid typeTo y o t a G e n u i n e AT F W S
NOTICE
Using automatic transmission fluid other than “Toyota Genuine ATF WS” may cause
deterioration in shift quality, locking up of your transmission accompanied by vibra-
tion, and ultimately damage the automatic transmission of your vehicle.

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6-2. Customization
Customizable features
ItemFunctionDefault settingCustomizedsetting
Smart access
system with
push-button
start
(
→P. 2 2 )
Operation signal
(Emergency flashers)OnOff
Operation signal
(Buzzer)OnOff
Wi re le ss
remote con-
trol
(
→P. 3 4 )
Unlocking operation
Driver's door
unlocked in one
step, all doors
unlocked in two
steps
All doors
unlocked in one step
Automatic door lock
function to be activated if
door is not opened after
being unlocked
OnOff
Time elapsed before auto-
matic door lock function is
activated if door is not
opened after being
unlocked
60 seconds
30 seconds
120 seconds
Your vehicle includes a variety of electr onic features that can be personal-
ized to your preferences. Programming these preferences requires spe-
cialized equipment and may be performed by an authorized Lexus
dealership.
Some function settings are changed simultaneously with other functions
being customized. Contact your Lexus dealer for further details.

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Vehicle specifications
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Wireless
remote con-
trol
(
→P. 3 4 )
Operation signal
(Emergency flashers)OnOff
Operation signal
(Buzzer) OnOff
Door lock buzzerOnOff
Trunk unlocking functionOnOff
Trunk unlocking operationPush and holdPush twice
One short push
Pa n i c f u n c t i o nOnOff
Door lock
(
→P. 3 7 )
Unlocking using a key
Driver's door
unlocked in one
step, all doors
unlocked in two
steps
All doors
unlocked in one step
Speed-detecting auto-
matic door lock functionOffOn
Opening driver's door
unlocks all doorsOffOn
Shifting gears to P
unlocks all doors.OnOff
Shifting gears to position
other than P locks all
doors.
OnOff
Steering
wheel
(
→P. 5 7 )
Auto tilt-away functionOnOff
ItemFunctionDefault settingCustomized
setting

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ItemFunctionDefault settingCustomizedsetting
Power win-
dows
(
→P. 6 2 )
Linked door lock opera-
tionOnOff
Linked door key opera-
tionOpen and closeOpen only
Close only
Wireless remote control
linked operationOnOff
Moon roof
(
→P. 6 4 )
Linked door lock opera-
tionOnOff
Linked door key opera-
tionOpen and closeOpen only
Close only
Linked operation of com-
ponents when door key is
used
Slide onlyTilt only
Wireless remote control
linked operationOnOff
Linked operation of com-
ponents when wireless
remote control is used
Slide onlyTilt only
Automatic
light control
system
(
→P. 1 3 9 )
Light sensor sensitivityLevel 3Level 1 to 5
Ti m e e l a p s e d b e f o r e
headlights automatically
turn off after doors are
closed
30 seconds
0 seconds
60 seconds
90 seconds
Lights
(
→P. 1 4 0 )
Daytime running light sys-
tem (U.S.A. only)OnOff

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Vehicle specifications
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ItemFunctionDefault settingCustomizedsetting
Windshield
wipers and
washer
(
→P. 1 4 3 )
Switching operation when
the vehicle is stationaryOnOff
Drip prevention functionOnOff
Time elapsed before the
drip prevention function
operatesVa r i a b l e
depending on
the vehicle
speed
3 seconds
Intuitive park-
ing assist
(
→P. 1 6 0 )
Back sensor operation
display and buzzerOnOff
Buzzer volumeLevel 3Level 1 to 5
Distance which a sensor
detects4.9 ft. (150 cm)2.0 ft. (60 cm)
Illumination
(
→P. 2 2 3 )
Time elapsed before lights
turn off15 seconds7. 5 s e c o n d s
30 seconds
Operation when the
doors are unlockedOnOff
Operation after the
“ENGINE START STOP”
switch turned OFF
OnOff
Front foot well lightingOnOff
Shift lever lightingOnOff
Outer foot lightOnOff
Seat belt
reminder
(
→P. 3 5 3 )
Vehicle speed linked seat
belt reminder buzzerOnOff