481-1. For safe use
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WA R N I N G
■SRS airbag precautions
●Do not strike or apply significant levels of force to the area of the SRS airbag compo-
nents.
Doing so can cause the SRS airbags to malfunction.
●Do not touch any of the component parts immediately after the SRS airbags have
deployed (inflated) as they may be hot.
●If breathing becomes difficult after the SRS airbags have deployed, open a door or
window to allow fresh air in, or leave the vehicle if it is safe to do so. Wash off any resi-
due as soon as possible to prevent skin irritation.
●If the areas where the SRS airbags are stored, such as the steering wheel pad, door of
the glove box and front and rear pillar garnishes are damaged or cracked, have them
replaced by any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
■Modification and disposal of SRS airbag system components
Do not dispose of your vehicle or perform any of the following modifications without
consulting any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional. The SRS airbags may malfunction or deploy (inflate) acciden-
tally, causing death or serious injury.
●Installation, removal, disassembly and repair of the SRS airbags
●Repairs, modifications, removal or replace ment of the steering wheel, instrument
panel, dashboard, glove box, seats or seat upholstery, front, side and rear pillars or
roof side rails
●Repairs or modifications of the front fend er, front bumper, or side of the occupant
compartment
●Installation of a grille guard (bull bars, kangaroo bar, etc.), snow plows or winches
●Modifications to the vehicle’s suspension system
●Installation of electronic devices such as mobile two-way radios (RF-transmitter) and
CD players
●Modifications to your vehicle for a person with a physical disability
1553-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
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Operation of each component
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■Electronic Key Battery-Saving Function
When battery-saving mode is set, battery depletion is minimized by stopping the elec-
tronic key from receiving radio waves.
■Conditions affecting operation
The smart entry & start system uses weak radio waves. In the following situations, the
communication between the electronic key and the vehicle may be affected, preventing
the smart entry & start system, wireless remote control and immobilizer system from
operating properly. (Ways of coping: →P. 5 4 8 )
●When the electronic key battery is depleted
●Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio station, large display, airport or
other facility that generates strong radio waves or electrical noise
●When the electronic key is in contact wi th, or is covered by the following metallic
objects
• Cards to which aluminum foil is attached
• Cigarette boxes that have aluminum foil inside
• Metallic wallets or bags
•Coins
• Hand warmers made of metal
• Media such as CDs and DVDs
●When other wireless keys (that emit radio waves) are being used nearby
●When carrying the electronic key together with the following devices that emit radio
waves
• When carrying a portable radio, cellular phone, cordless phone or other wireless communication device
• Another vehicle’s electronic key or a wireless key that emits radio waves
• Personal computers or personal digital assistants (PDAs)
• Digital audio players
• Portable game systems
●If window tint with a metallic content or me tallic objects are attached to the rear win-
dow
●When the electronic key is placed near a battery charger or electronic devices
Press twice while pressing and holding
. Confirm that the electronic key indica-
tor flashes 4 times.
While the battery-saving mode is set, the smart
entry & start system cannot be used. To cancel
the function, press any of the electronic key but-
tons.
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Cargo hooks........................................... 394
CD player
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Chains .......................................................355
Child restraint system ............................ 56Baby seats, definition .......................... 57
Baby seats, installation ....................... 66
Child seats, definition.......................... 57
Child seats, installation....................... 66
Installing CRS with ISOFIX rigid anchors........................................ 69
Installing CRS with seat belts.......... 66
Installing CRS with top strap .......... 70
Junior seats, definition ........................ 57
Junior seats, installation .....................68
Child safety................................................. 55 12-volt battery
precautions........................... 430, 555
Airbag precautions .............................. 45
Child restraint system......................... 56
How your child should
wear the seat belt ..................... 39, 40
Installing child restraints .................... 65
Moon roof precautions ................... 198
Power window lock switch.............193
Power window precautions .......... 195
Rear door child-protectors ............143
Removed electronic key battery precautions ....................... 452
Seat belt comfort guide ..................... 39
Seat belt precautions .......................... 42
Seat heater precautions .................. 381
Trunk precautions ..............................149
Child-protectors ................................... 143 Cleaning.........................................406, 410
Aluminum wheels.............................. 407
Exterior ................................................... 406
Interior.......................................................410
Seat belts ................................................... 411
Clock ...............................................105, 398
Coat hooks.............................................. 402
Condenser ..............................................427
Console box ........................................... 390
Console box light ...................................391
Coolant..................................................... 425 Capacity..................................................572
Checking ............................................... 425
Preparing and checking
before winter.................................... 354
Cooling system ..................................... 425
Engine overheating .......................... 556
Hybrid system overheating.......... 556
Consumption screen ........................... 126
Cruise control Cruise control ......................................327
Dynamic radar cruise control ....... 315
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ................... 303
Cup holders ..............................................391
Curtain shield airbags .......................... 43
Customizable features........................ 581
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Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range .......................303
Function ..................................................303
Warning message.............................482
Dynamic Rear Steering (DRS)........345 Function ..................................................345
Warning message.............................482
DVD player
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Eco drive mode .....................................330
Electric motor (traction motor) ......... 75
Electric Power Steering (EPS)........345 Function ..................................................345
Warning light ....................................... 477
Warning message.............................482
Electronic key.......................................... 134 Battery-saving function.................... 155
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........................... 548
Replacing the battery.........................451
Emergency, in case of
If a warning buzzer sounds .......... 476
If a warning light turns on............... 476
If a warning message is displayed ............................................ 482
If the 12-volt battery is discharged.......................................... 551
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........................... 548
If the hybrid system will not start ........................................................543
If the parking brake cannot be released........................................546 If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P................................... 545
If you have a flat tire................517, 528
If you think something is wrong .............................................. 475
If your vehicle becomes stuck .... 563
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ......... 469
If your vehicle needs to be towed ............................................ 470
If your vehicle overheats................ 556
Emergency brake signal.................... 345
Emergency flashers............................. 468
Emergency tire puncture
repair kit ................................................ 528
Energy monitor ....................................... 126
Engine ....................................................... 568 Accessory mode ................................. 218
Compartment ....................................... 419
Engine switch ........................................ 217
Hood ......................................................... 417
How to start the hybrid
system.................................................... 217
Identification number.......................568
Ignition switch (power switch) .................................. 217
Overheating ........................................ 556
Power switch ......................................... 217
Engine compartment cover ...............421
Engine coolant....................................... 425 Capacity..................................................572
Checking ............................................... 425
Preparing and checking before winter.................................... 354
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