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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.
STEP1
STEP2
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■Stopping the engine
Shift the shift lever to P and press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch as you nor-
mally do when stopping the engine.
■Replacing the key battery
As the above procedure is a temporary measure, it is recommended that the elec-
tronic key battery be replaced immediately when the battery depletes.
( → P. 3 1 6 )

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6-2. Customization
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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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Alphabetical index
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Back-up lightsWattage .................................................408
Battery Checking ................................................292
If the vehicle has discharged battery.................................................. 389
Preparing and checking before winter ..................................... 180
Bottle holders .........................................232
Brake Fluid .......................................................... 290
Parking brake ........................................ 127
Brake assist ............................................... 166
Care Exterior ................................................... 264
Interior......................................................267
Seat belts ............................................... 268
Cargo capacity ....................................... 176
Cargo hooks ............................................ 251
CD changer ........................................... 205
CD player................................................ 205
Chains........................................................ 180 Child restraint system
Booster seats, definition ....................93
Booster seats, installation ................. 97
Convertible seats, definition ............ 93
Convertible seats, installation ......... 97
Front passenger occupant
classification system ........................ 88
Infant seats, definition .......................... 93
Infant seats, installation ....................... 97
Installing CRS with lower
anchorages......................................... 100
Installing CRS with seat belts .......... 97
Installing CRS with top straps......... 101
Child safety
Airbag precautions ..............................83
Battery precautions ............... 293, 391
Child restraint system ......................... 93
Child-protectors ...................................38
How your child should wear the seat belt .......................................... 54
Installing child restraints.....................96
Moon roof precautions......................66
Power window lock switch .............. 62
Power window precautions ............ 63
Removed electronic key battery precautions..........................................317
Seat belt comfort guide ..................... 52
Seat belt extender precautions......56
Seat belt precautions ..........................55
Seat heater precautions......243, 245
Trunk precautions................................. 43B
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Electric power steering ....................... 166
Electronic keyIf the electronic key does not operate properly ............................ 386
Emergency, in case of If the engine will not start ............... 383
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................................... 384
If the vehicle has discharged battery.................................................. 389
If the warning buzzer sounds......350
If the warning light turns on ..........350
If the warning message is displayed ............................................360
If you have a flat tire .........................374
If you lose your keys ........................385
If you think something is wrong................................................... 346
If the electronic key does not operate properly ............................ 386
If your vehicle becomes stuck .... 395
If your vehicle needs to be towed ................................................... 340
If your vehicle overheats................ 392 Engine
ACCESSORY mode......................... 114
Compartment......................................282
Engine switch .......................................... 114
Hood ........................................................ 279
How to start the engine ..................... 114
Identification number ...................... 399
If the engine will not start............... 383
Ignition switch ......................................... 114
Overheating .........................................392
Engine compartment cover .............283
Engine coolant Capacity ................................................ 403
Checking .............................................. 288
Preparing and checking before winter .....................................180
Engine coolant temperature gauge....................................................... 128
Engine immobilizer system.................. 70
Engine oil Capacity .................................................402
Checking ...............................................284
Preparing and checking before winter .....................................180
Engine oil maintenance data............286
EPS .............................................................. 166
Event data recorder ............................348E

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I/M test ......................................................275
IdentificationEngine ..................................................... 399
Vehicle.................................................... 399
Ignition switch ............................................114
Illuminated entry system ....................223
Indicator lights ......................................... 132
Initialization Items to initialize ................................. 429
Inside rear view mirror.......................... 59
Interior lights Interior lights .........................................223
Switch ...................................................... 225
Wattage .................................................408
Jack Positioning a floor jack ...................280
Replacing the wheel .........................374
Jack handle ..............................................374
Keyless entry..............................................34
Keys Electronic key......................................... 20
Engine switch .......................................... 114
If you lose your keys ........................385
If the electronic key does not operate properly ............................ 386
Key number............................................. 20
Keyless entry............................................34
Keys ............................................................. 20
Mechanical key ..................................... 20
Wireless remote control key...........34 Light bulbs
Replacing ...............................................334
Wattage ................................................. 408
Lights
Door courtesy lights ......................... 223
Fog light switch .....................................142
Headlights switch................................ 139
Interior light switch ............................ 225
Outer foot lights ................................. 223
Overhead courtesy light ................ 223
Personal light switch......................... 225
Replacing light bulbs ........................334
Shift lever light...................................... 223
Turn signal lever ...................................126
Vanity lights .......................................... 234
Wattage ................................................. 408
Load capacity ...........................................179
Maintenance Do-it-yourself maintenance.......... 276
General maintenance ..................... 272
Maintenance data ............................. 398
Maintenance requirements ..........270
Meter
Instrument panel light control....... 130
Meters....................................................... 128
Micro dust and pollen filter................ 190
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror .......................59
Side mirror heater .............................. 194
Side mirrors .............................................60
Vanity mirrors ...................................... 234
Moon roof................................................... 64
MP3 disc ..................................................... 211
Multi-information display ................... 135I
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