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5097-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Check the specified tire inflation
pressure.
Tire inflation pressure is specified on the
label as shown. ( P. 5 5 0 )
Start the engine. (P. 1 9 7 )
To inject the sealant and inflate the
tire, turn the compressor switch on.
Inflate the tire until the recom-
mended pressure is reached. The sealant will be injected and
the pressure will spike to 44 psi
(300 kPa, 3.0 kgf/cm
2 or bar) or
58 psi (400 kPa, 4.0 kgf/cm2 or
bar), and then gradually
decrease.
The air pressure gauge will dis-
play the actual tire inflation pres-
sure about 1 minute (15 minutes at
low temperature) after the switch
is turned on.
Inject to recommended pressure.
• Turn the compressor switch off and then check the tire inflation
pressure. Being careful not to
over inflate, check and repeat the
inflation procedure until the spec-
ified tire inflation pressure is
reached.
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5167-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When the engine does not start, the following steps can be used as an interim
measure to start the engine if the engine switch is functioning normally.Press the parking brake switch to check that the parking brake is set.
( P. 2 1 0 )
Parking brake indicator will come on.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Turn the engine switch to ACCESSORY mode.
Press and hold the engine switch for about 15 seconds while depressing the
brake pedal firmly.
Even if the engine can be started using the above steps, the system may be mal-
functioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
Emergency start function
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When trouble arises
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
Press the parking brake switch to check that the parking brake is set.
(P. 2 1 0 )
Parking brake indicator will come on.
Turn the engine switch to ACCESSORY mode.
Depress the brake pedal.
Pry the cover up with a flathead
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 vehicl e inspected by your Lexus dealer imme-
diately.
The following steps may be used as an emergency measure to ensure that the
shift lever can be shifted:
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If the parking brake cannot be released
●Shift the shift lever to P.
●Turn the engine switch off.
●Check that the parking brake indicator is off.
●Chock the tires.
Take out the parking brake release
tool and the screwdriver from the
trunk. (
P. 4 9 2 , 5 0 3 )
Fit the parking brake release tool into
the screwdriver handle.
Vehicles with spare tire: Take out the spare tire. ( P. 4 9 5 )
Vehicles without spare tire: Remove the center auxiliary box. ( P. 505)
In the event that the battery is discharged or switch operation does not
release the parking brake, the parking brake can be released manually using
the procedure below. This procedure should be performed only if necessary,
such as in an emergency.
If the switch cannot be operated even when the battery is normal, the parking
brake system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your
Lexus dealer immediately.
Before releasing the parking brake manually
Releasing the parking brake manually
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5197-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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.
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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 th e 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.

5217-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Ensure that the shift lever is in P and depress the brake pedal.
Touch the Lexus emblem side of the electronic key to the engine switch.
When the electronic key is detected, a buzz er sounds and the engine switch will turn
to IGNITION ON mode.
When the smart access system with push-but ton start is deactivated in customization
setting, the engine switch will turn to ACCESSORY mode.
Firmly depress the brake pedal and check that and a message (GS F
only) are shown on the multi-information display.
Press the engine switch.
In the event that the engine still cannot be started, contact your Lexus dealer.
Starting the engine
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5227-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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■Stopping the engine
Shift the shift lever to P and press the engine switch as you normally do when stopping
the engine.
■Replacing the key battery
As the above procedure is a temporary measure, it is recommended that the electronic
key battery be replaced immediately when the battery is depleted. ( P. 4 2 9 )
■Changing engine switch modes
Release the brake pedal and press the engine switch in step above.
The engine does not start and modes w ill be changed each time the switch is
pressed.( P. 1 9 8 )
■When the electronic key does not work properly
●Make sure that the smart access system wi th push-button start has not been deacti-
vated in the custom ization setting. If it is off, turn the function on.
(Customizable features: P. 5 6 8 )
●Check if battery-saving mo de is set. If it is set, cancel the function. ( P. 151)
WA R N I N G
■When using the mechanical key and operating the power windows or moon roof
Operate the power window or moon roof afte r checking to make sure that there is no
possibility of any passenger having any of their body parts caught in the window or
moon roof.
Also, do not allow children to operate the mech anical key. It is possible for children and
other passengers to get caught in the power window or moon roof.
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5307-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Add coolant if necessary.
Water can be used in an emergency if coolant is unavailable.
Start the engine and turn the air conditioning system on to check that the radi-
ator cooling fans operate and to check for coolant leaks from the radiator or
hoses.
The fans operate when the air conditioning system is turned on immediately after a
cold start. Confirm that the fans are oper ating by checking the fan sound and air flow.
If it is difficult to check these, turn the air conditioning system on and off repeatedly.
(The fans may not operate in freezing temperatures.)
If the fans are not operating:
Stop the engine immediately and contact your Lexus dealer.
If the fans are operating:
Have the vehicle inspected at the nearest Lexus dealer.
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