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5467-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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InteriorbuzzerExteriorbuzzerWarning messageDetails/Actions
Once
The electronic key is not detected
when an attempt is made to start the
engine.
→ Start the engine with the elec-
tronic key present.
Once3 times
The electronic key was carried out-
side the vehicle and a door other
than the driver’s door was opened
and closed while the engine switch
was in a mode other than off.
→Bring the electronic key back
into the vehicle.
The driver’s door was opened and
closed while the electronic key was
not in the vehicle, the shift lever was
in P and the engine switch was not
turned off.
→Turn the engine switch off or
bring the electronic key back
into the vehicle.
OnceCon-
tinuous
An attempt was made to exit the
vehicle with the electronic key and
lock the doors without first turning
the engine switch off when the shift
lever was in P.
→Turn the engine switch off and
lock the doors again.
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5487-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Con-
tinuous
(Vehicles with the entry function)
An attempt was made to lock the
doors using the smart entry & start
system while the electronic key was
still inside the vehicle.
→Retrieve the electronic key
from the vehicle and lock the
doors again.
OnceCon-
tinuous
An attempt was made to lock either
front door by opening a door and
putting the inside lock button into
the lock position, then closing the
door by pulling on the outside door
handle with the electronic key still
inside the vehicle.
For some models only: An attempt
was made to lock the doors other
than using the smart entry & start
system while the electronic key was
still inside the vehicle.
→Retrieve the electronic key
from the vehicle and lock the
doors again.
Once
• When the doors were unlocked
with the mechanical key and then
the engine switch was pressed,
the electronic key could not be
detected in the vehicle.
• The electronic key could not be
detected in the vehicle even after
the engine switch was pressed
two consecutive times.
→ Touch the electronic key to the
engine switch while depressing
the brake pedal.
Once
An attempt was made to start the
engine with the shift lever in an
incorrect position.
→Shift the shift lever to P and start
the engine.
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buzzerExteriorbuzzerWarning messageDetails/Actions
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When trouble arises
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Power was turned off due to the
automatic power off function.
→Next time when starting the
engine, increase the engine
speed slightly and maintain that
level for approximately 5 min-
utes to recharge the battery.
OnceThe electronic key has a low battery.
→Replace the electronic key bat-
tery. ( →P. 4 8 5 )
Once
The driver’s door was opened and
closed with the engine switch turned
off and then the engine switch was
put in ACCESSORY mode twice
without the engine being started.
→ Press the engine switch while
depressing the brake pedal.
During an engine starting proce-
dure in the event that the electronic
key was not functioning properly
(→ P. 589), the engine switch was
touched with the electronic key.
→ Press the engine switch within
10 seconds of the buzzer sound-
ing.
Once
The steering lock could not be
released within 3 seconds of the
engine switch being pressed.
→Press the engine switch while
depressing the brake pedal and
moving the steering wheel left
and right.
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buzzerExteriorbuzzerWarning messageDetails/Actions
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5737-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
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Remove the valve cap from the valve
of the punctured tire.
Remove the air release cap from the
hose.
You will use the air release cap again.
Therefore keep it in a safe place.
Connect the hose to the valve.
Screw the end of the hose clockwise as
far as possible.
Make sure that the compressor
switch is off.
Emergency repair method
1
2
3
4
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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
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If the engine will not start
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
●There may not be sufficient fuel in the vehicle’s tank.
Refuel the vehicle.
●The engine may be flooded.
Try to restart the engine again following correct starting procedures.
(
→ P. 2 3 9 )
●There may be a malfunction in the engine immobilizer system. ( →P. 8 6 )
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
●The battery may be discharged. ( →P. 5 9 1 )
●The battery terminal connections may be loose or corroded.
The engine starting system may be malfunctioning due to an electrical problem
such as electronic key battery depletion or a blown fuse. However, an interim
measure is available to start the engine. ( →P. 5 8 4 )
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
●One or both of the battery terminals may be disconnected.
●The battery may be discharged. ( →P. 5 9 1 )
●There may be a malfunction in the steering lock system.
Contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional if the problem cannot be repaired, or if repair procedures are
unknown.
If the engine will not start even though correct starting procedures are being
followed ( →P. 239), consider each of the following points:
The engine will not start even thou gh the starter motor operates nor-
mally.
The starter motor turns over slowly , the interior lights and headlights
are dim, or the horn does not so und or sounds at a low volume.
The starter motor does not turn over
The starter motor does not turn over , the interior lights and headlights
do not turn on, or the horn does not sound.
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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
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If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
Press the parking brake switch to check that the parking brake is set.
(
→ P. 2 5 4 )
Parking brake indicator will come on.
Turn the engine switch to ACCESSORY mode.
Depress the brake pedal.
Type A: Pry the cover up with a flat-
head screwdriver or equivalent tool.
To prevent damage to the cover, cover
the tip of the screwdriver with a rag.
Press the shift lock override button.
The shift lever can be shifted while the button is pressed.
If the shift lever cannot be shifted with your foot on the brake pedal, there may
be a problem with the shift lock system (a system to prevent accidental opera-
tion of the shift lever). Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus
dealer or repairer, or another duly qua lified and equipped professional imme-
diately.
The following steps may be used as an emergency measure to ensure that the
shift lever can be shifted:
1
2
3
4
5
XTy p e A XTy p e B
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5877-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
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Remove the plug.
Insert the tool and press it down
firmly while turning it counterclock-
wise until it stops.
■Manual operation of the parking brake
The parking brake cannot be set manually.
3
XTy p e A XTy p e B
4
WA R N I N G
■When releasing the parking brake manually
●Shift the shift lever to P, turn the engine switch off and chock the tires. Failure to do so
may cause the vehicle to move, resulting in an accident.
●Turn the engine switch off and check that the parking brake indicator is off. Failure to
do so may cause the system to operate and turn the inserted parking brake release
tool, resulting in an injury.
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5887-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If the electronic key does not operate properly
■Doors
Use the mechanical key (→P. 1 5 5 )
in order to perform the following
operations:
Locks all the doors
Closes the windows and moon
roof (turn and hold)
*
Unlocks all the doors
Opens the windows and moon
roof (turn and hold)
*
*
: This setting must be customized at any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
■Tr u n k
Turn the mechanical key clockwise
to open.
If communication between the electron ic key and vehicle is interrupted (→P. 1 7 5 )
or the electronic key cannot be used because the battery is depleted, the smart
entry & start system and wireless remote control cannot be used. In such cases,
the doors and trunk can be opened and the engine can be started by following the
procedure below.
Locking and unlocking the doors, unlocking the trunk and key linked
functions
1
2
3
4