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Electronic key battery
Replace the battery with a new one if it is depleted.
■You will need th e following items:
● Flathead screwdriver
● Small flathead screwdriver
● Lithium battery (CR1632)
■ Replacing the battery
Take out the mechanical key.
Remove the cover.
To prevent damage to the key,
cover the tip of the screwdriver
with a rag.
Remove the depleted battery.
Insert a new battery with the “+”
terminal facing up.

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■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 local laws.
■When the card key battery needs to be replaced (if equipped)
The battery for the card key is available only at Lexus dealers. Your Lexus dealer
can replace the battery for you.
■If the electronic key battery is depleted
The following symptoms may occur:
●The smart access system with push-button start and wireless remote control will
not function properly.
●The operational range will be reduced.
CAUTION
■Removed battery and other parts
Keep away from children. These parts are small and if swallowed by a child, they can
cause choking. Failure to do so could result in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■For normal operation after replacing the battery
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidents:
●Always work with dry hands.
Moisture may cause the battery to rust.
●Do not touch or move any other components inside the remote control.
●Do not bend either of the battery terminals.

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36SPARE30 ASpare fuse
37SPARE10 ASpare fuse
38SPARE7. 5 ASpare fuse
39EFI MAIN20 AEFI NO.2, fuel system
40BATT FAN10 ABattery cooling fan
41IG220 A
Hybrid system, multiport fuel injec-
tion system/sequential multiport fuel
injection system, MET, IGN
FuseAmpereCircuit

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5-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers .............. 494
If your vehicle needs to be towed ................................ 495
If you think something is wrong ....................................... 501
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ................................. 502
If a warning message is displayed................................. 512
If you have a flat tire............... 532
If the hybrid system will not start .......................................... 541
If you lose your keys .............. 543
If the electronic key does not operate properly.......... 544
If the vehicle 12-volt battery is discharged ......... 547
If your vehicle overheats ..... 552
If the vehicle becomes stuck........................................ 556
If your vehicle has to be stopped in
an emergency ...................... 558

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5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers
NOTICE
■To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not leave the emergency flashers on longer than necessary when the hybrid sys-
tem is not operating.
Use the emergency flashers if the vehicle malfunctions or is involved in an
accident.
Press the switch to flash all the
turn signal lights. To turn them
off, press the switch once again.

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If emergency towing cannot be performed
The vehicle cannot be towed by another vehicle in the following situa-
tions because the front wheels may be locked by the parking lock.
Transport the vehicle with both front wheels or all 4 wheels lifted using
a flatbed or wheel-lift type truck.
• There is a malfunction in the smart access system with push-button
start.
• The P position control system is malfunctioning. ( →P. 513)
• The 12-volt battery is discharged.
Installing towing eyelets
Remove the eyelet cover using a
flathead screwdriver.
To protect the bodywork, place a
rag between the screwdriver and
the vehicle body, as shown in the
illustration.
Insert the towing eyelet into the
hole and tighten partially by hand.

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■SRS warning light
This warning light system monitors the airbag sensor assembly, front airbag sensors,
side and curtain shield airbag sensors, curtain shield and rear side airbag sensors,
driver’s seat position sensor, driver’s seat belt buckle switch, front passenger occu-
pant classification system (ECU and sensors), “AIR BAG ON” indicator light, “AIR
BAG OFF” indicator light, front passenger’s seat belt buckle switch, seat belt pre-
tensioner assemblies, inflators, interconnecting wiring and power sources. (→P.
109)
■Front passenger detection sensor, passen ger seat belt reminder and warning
buzzer
●If luggage is placed on the front passenger seat, the front passenger detection
sensor may cause the warning light to flash and the warning buzzer to sound
even if a passenger is not sitting in the seat.
●If a cushion is placed on the seat, the sensor may not detect a passenger, and the
warning light may not operate properly.
■Electric power steering system warning light (warning buzzer)
When the 12-volt battery charge becomes insufficient or the voltage temporarily
drops, the electric power steering system warning light may come on and the warn-
ing buzzer may sound.
■If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving
First check the following:
●Is the fuel tank empty?
If it is, fill the fuel tank immediately.
●Is the fuel tank cap loose?
If it is, tighten it securely.
The light will go off after several driving trips.
If the light does not go off even after several trips, contact your Lexus dealer as soon
as possible.
■When the tire pressure warning light comes on
Check the tire inflation pressure and adjust to the appropriate level. Pushing the tire
pressure warning reset switch will not turn off the tire pressure warning light.

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(Flashes)
Indicates that the traction
battery is lowThe warning buzzer
sounds intermittently.
When stopping the vehi-
cle for a long period of
time, change the shift
position to P. The battery
cannot be charged with
the shift position in N.
(Flashes)
Indicates that the traction
battery power has
dropped because a long
period of time has
elapsed after changing
the shift position to NThe warning buzzer
sounds continuously.
Restart the hybrid system
when starting the vehicle.
(Flashes)
Indicates that the driver’s
door was opened with the
shift position in any posi-
tion other than P with the
hybrid system operatingThe warning buzzer
sounds continuously.
Change the shift position
to P.
(Flashes)
Indicates that the accel-
erator pedal is depressed
while the shift position is
in N.
The warning buzzer
sounds continuously.
Release the accelerator
pedal and shift the shift
position to D or R.
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