2010 Lexus GX460 key battery

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60E69U)
Electronic key battery
Replace the battery with a new one if it is depleted.
■You will need the following items:
●Flathead screwdriver
● Small Phillips-head sc rewdriver
● Lithium battery (CR1632)
■ Replacing the battery
Take out the mechanical key.
Remove the cover.
STEP1
STEP2

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60E69U)
■Use a CR1632 lithium battery
●Batteries can be purchased at your Lexus dealer, local electrical appliance
shops or camera stores.
●Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufac-
turer.
●Dispose of used batteries according to the local laws.
■If the electronic key battery is discharged
The following symptoms may occur.
●The smart access system with push-button start and wireless remote control will
not function properly.
●The operational range is reduced.
Remove the depleted battery.
Insert a new battery with the “+”
terminal facing up.
STEP3

When trouble arises5
673
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60E69U)
5-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers ............... 674
If your vehicle needs 
to be towed ............................ 675
If you think something is 
wrong ....................................... 681
Fuel pump shut off  system..................................... 682
Event data recorder.............. 683
5-2. Steps to take in 
an emergency
If a warning light turns 
on or a warning buzzer 
sounds... ................................. 686
If a warning message is 
displayed................................ 698
If you have a flat tire............... 720
If the engine will not start .... 734
If the shift lever cannot be 
shifted from P ....................... 736
If you lose your keys ............... 737
If the electronic key does 
not operate properly.......... 738
If the vehicle battery is 
discharged .............................. 741
If your vehicle overheats ...... 744
If the vehicle becomes 
stuck......................................... 747

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60E69U)

Po w e r w a s t u r n e d
off due to the
automatic power
off function.
Next time when
starting the
engine, increase
the engine speed
slightly and main-
tain that level for
approximately 5
minutes to
recharge the bat-
tery.
Sounds
onceThe electronic key
has a low battery.Replace the elec-
tronic key battery.
(P. 6 4 2 )
Interior
buzzerExterior buzzerWa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetailsCorrection
procedure

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60E69U)
If the electronic key does not operate properly
Locking and unlocking the doors and key linked functions
Use the mechanical key (P. 2 6 )
in order to perform the following
operations (driver’s door only):
Locks all the doors
Closes the windows and moon
roof (turn and hold)
*
Unlocks the door
Turning the key rearward unlocks
the driver’s door. Turning the key
once again unlocks the other
doors.
Opens the windows and moon
roof (turn and hold)
*
*
: This setting must be customized at your Lexus dealer.
If communication between the electron ic key and vehicle is interrupted
(  P. 40) or the electronic key cannot 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 can be opened or
the engine can be started by following the procedure below.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60E69U)
■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 is depleted. 
(  P. 6 4 2 )

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Alphabetical index
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60E69U)
Back-up lightsReplacing light bulbs ....................... 669
Wattage ................................................... 761
Battery Battery......................................................622
Checking ................................................622
If the vehicle has discharged 
battery.................................................... 741
Preparing and checking 
before winter ...................................... 361
Bluetooth
®...................................456, 477
Bottle holders/door pockets........... 520
Brake Fluid ............................................................618
Parking brake ........................................ 193
Brake assist ............................................. 330
Brake in tips .............................................. 169
Brightness control Multi-information display light 
control ................................................... 216
Instrument cluster light control.....196
Care Exterior .................................................. 588
Interior..................................................... 592
Seat belts ............................................... 593
Cargo capacity ..................................... 354
Cargo hooks ...........................................557
Cargo net hooks .................................. 559
CD player/changer .............................. 416
Center differential lock/unlock .......318
Chains......................................................... 361
Child restraint system Booster seats, definition................... 147
Booster seats, installation ................155
Convertible seats, definition .......... 147 Convertible seats, installation ....... 155
Front passenger occupant

classification system ....................... 140
Infant seats, definition .........................147
Infant seats, installation ..................... 155
Installing CRS with lower 
anchorages......................................... 153
Installing CRS with seatbelts ......... 155
Installing CRS with top straps......... 161
Child safety Airbag precautions ............................ 133
Battery precautions .............. 622, 743
Child restraint system ........................147
Child-protectors ................................... 52
How your child should wear 
the seatbelt............................................89
Installing child restraints................... 152
Moon roof precautions....................108
Power window lock switch .............. 101
Power window precautions .......... 103
Removed electronic key 
battery precautions .......................644
Seat belt extender precautions...... 93
Seat belt precautions ..........................90
Seat heater precautions................. 553
Child-protectors ...................................... 52
Cleaning Exterior................................................... 588
Interior .....................................................592
Seat belts ............................................... 593
Clock .........................................................533
Coat hooks ..............................................555
Coin holder .............................................. 519
Compass .................................................. 575
Condenser ................................................617
Console box ............................................ 517
C

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Alphabetical index
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60E69U)
Conversation mirror ...........................534
Cool box...................................................528
Cooling systemEngine overheating .......................... 744
Cornering assist sensors ...................259
Crawl Control........................................323
Cruise control Cruise control ..................................... 242
Dynamic radar cruise control ..... 246
Cup holders ............................................ 522
Curtain shield airbags............................ 121
Customizable features ........................ 781
Daytime running light system .......... 224
DAC........................................................... 327
Defogger Rear window ........................................ 404
Side mirror ............................................404
Dimension ................................................750
Dinghy towing ....................................... 380
Display Dynamic radar cruise control ..... 246
Multi-information 
display ........................................ 204, 212
Trip information ........................ 204, 212
Warning message............................ 698
Do-it-yourself maintenance .............602
Door courtesy lights Door courtesy lights............................ 511
Wattage.................................................... 761
Door pocket............................................520
Doors Back door................................................. 54
Power windows..................................... 101
Door lock...........................................48, 51
Rear door child protector ................ 52 Side doors.................................................. 51
Side mirrors.............................................. 97
Downhill assist control system ........ 327
Driver’s seat belt reminder light ..... 690
Driving Correct posture..................................... 119
Off-road precautions...................... 348
Procedures.............................................168
Winter driving tips .............................. 361
Driving position memory...................... 79
Electronic key If the electronic key does not 
operate properly............................ 738
Emergency, in case of If the electronic key does not 
operate properly............................ 738
If the engine will not start ................734
If the shift lever cannot be 
shifted from P....................................736
If the vehicle has discharged 
battery ................................................... 741
If the warning buzzer sounds...... 686
If the warning light turns on.......... 686
If the warning message is 
displayed ............................................ 698
If you have a flat tire .........................720
If you lose your keys ......................... 737
If you think something is 
wrong ....................................................681
If your vehicle becomes stuck ..... 747
If your vehicle needs to be 
towed ................................................... 675
If your vehicle overheats.................744
Emergency flashers Switch .......................................................674
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