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For your information ................................... 8
Reading this manual................................... 12
How to search ..............................................13
Pictorial index ............................................... 14
1-1. For safe useBefore driving................................. 26
For safety drive............................... 28
Seat belts .......................................... 30
SRS airbags ..................................... 35
Front passenger occupant classification system.................. 46
Safety information for children ................................... 52
Child restraint systems ............... 53
Installing child restraints..............57
Exhaust gas precautions ............ 65
1-2. Hybrid system Hybrid system features............... 66
Hybrid system precautions....... 70
1-3. Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system ....................... 74
Alarm .................................................. 77 2. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and indicators .............................. 80
Gauges and meters ..................... 86
Multi-information display .......... 93
Head-up display ............................ 101
Energy monitor/ consumption screen ................ 107
3-1. Key information Keys .................................................... 116
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
Doors ................................................120
Trunk.................................................. 126
Smart access system with push-button start .............133
3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats........................................ 141
Driving position memory..........143
Head restraints ............................ 148
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel ............................... 151
Inside rear view mirror .............. 152
Outside rear view mirrors........154
3-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows............................ 158
Moon roof ........................................ 161
1For safety and security
2Instrument cluster
3Operation of
each component
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For safety and security1
1-1. For safe use Before driving................................. 26
For safety drive............................... 28
Seat belts .......................................... 30
SRS airbags ..................................... 35
Front passenger occupant classification system.................. 46
Safety information for children.................................... 52
Child restraint systems ............... 53
Installing child restraints ............. 57
Exhaust gas precautions ............ 65
1-2. Hybrid system Hybrid system features............... 66
Hybrid system precautions ....... 70
1-3. Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system ....................... 74
Alarm ..................................................77
771-3. Theft deterrent system
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For safety and security
Alarm
The alarm uses light and sound to give an alert when an intrusion is detected.
The alarm is triggered in the following situations when the alarm is set:
●A locked door or trunk is unlocked or opened in any way other than using the
entry function, wireless remote control or mechanical key. (The doors will lock
again automatically.)
●The hood is opened.
Close the doors, trunk and hood, and
lock all the doors. The system will be set
automatically after 30 seconds.
The indicator light changes from being
on to flashing when the system is set.
Do one of the following to de activate or stop the alarms:
●Unlock the doors or open the trunk.
●Turn the power switch to ACCESSORY or ON mode, or start the hybrid sys-
tem. (The alarm will be deactivated or stopped after a few seconds.)
The alarm
Setting the alarm system
Deactivating or stopping the alarm
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■System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type alarm system.
■Items to check before locking the vehicle
To prevent unexpected triggering of the alarm and vehicle theft, make sure of the follow-
ing:
●Nobody is in the vehicle.
●The windows and moon roof are closed before the alarm is set.
●No valuables or other personal items are left in the vehicle.
■Triggering of the alarm
The alarm may be triggered in the following situations:
(Stopping the alarm deactivates the alarm system.)
■Alarm-operated door lock
In the following cases, the door may automatically lock:
●When a person remaining in the vehicle unlocks the door and the alarm is activated.
●While the alarm is activated, a person remaining in the vehicle unlocks the door.
●When recharging or replacing the 12-volt battery.
●A person inside the vehicle opens a door, the
trunk or hood, or unlocks the vehicle using an
inside lock button.
●The 12-volt battery is recharged or replaced
when the vehicle is locked. (P. 4 5 5 )
NOTICE
■To ensure the system operates correctly
Do not modify or remove the system. If modified or removed, the proper operation of
the system cannot be guaranteed.
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3-1. Key information
Keys
The following keys are provided with the vehicle.Electronic keys
• Operating the smart access systemwith push-button start ( P. 1 3 3 )
• Operating the wireless remote con-
trol function
Mechanical keys
Key number plate
Locks all the doors ( P. 1 2 0 )
Unlocks all the doors
Opens the windows and moon roof
( P. 1 2 0 )
*
Opens the trunk ( P. 1 2 7 )
Sounds the alarm ( P. 117)
*: This setting must be customized at your
Lexus dealer.
The keys
1
2
3
Wireless remote control
1
2
3
4
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Operation of each component
To take out the mechanical key, push
the release button and take the key out.
The mechanical key can only be
inserted in one direction, as the key only
has grooves on one side. If the key can-
not be inserted in a lock cylinder, turn it
over and re-attempt to insert it.
After using the mechanical key, store it
in the electronic key. Carry the mechan-
ical key together with the electronic key.
If the electronic key battery is depleted
or the entry function does not operate
properly, you will need the mechanical
key. (P. 4 5 1 )
■Panic mode
■When required to leave the vehicle’s key with a parking attendant
Turn the trunk opener main switch off and lock the glove box as circumstances demand.
( P. 1 2 8 , 3 0 6 )
Remove the mechanical key for your own use and provide the attendant with the elec-
tronic key only.
■If you lose your mechanical keys
New genuine mechanical keys can be made by your Lexus dealer using the other
mechanical key and the key number stamped on your key number plate. Keep the plate
in a safe place such as your wallet, not in the vehicle.
Using the mechanical key
When is pressed for longer than about
one second, an alarm will sound intermittently
and the vehicle lights will flash to deter any per-
son from trying to break into or damage your
vehicle.
To stop the alarm, press any button on the elec-
tronic key.
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3-1. Key information
■When riding in an aircraft
When bringing an electronic key onto an aircraft, make sure you do not press any but-
tons on the electronic key while inside the aircraft cabin. If you are carrying an electronic
key in your bag etc., ensure that the buttons are not likely to be pressed accidentally.
Pressing a button may cause the electronic key to emit radio waves that could interfere
with the operation of the aircraft.
■Electronic key battery depletion
●The standard battery life is 1 to 2 years.
●If the battery becomes low, an alarm will sound in the cabin when the hybrid system
stops. ( P. 4 3 5 )
●As the electronic key always receives ra dio waves, the battery will become depleted
even if the electronic key is not used. The following symptoms indicate that the elec-
tronic key battery may be depleted. Replace the battery when necessary. ( P. 377)
• The smart access system with push-button start or the wireless remote control does
not operate.
• The detection area becomes smaller.
• The LED indicator on the key surface does not turn on.
●To avoid serious deterioration, do not leave the electronic key within 3 ft. (1 m) of the
following electrical appliances that produce a magnetic field:
•TVs
• Personal computers
• Cellular phones, cordless phones and battery chargers
• Recharging cellular phones or cordless phones
• Table lamps
• Induction cookers
■Replacing the battery
P. 3 7 7
■Confirmation of the registered key number
The number of keys already registered to the vehicle can be confirmed. Ask your Lexus
dealer for details.
■If a wrong key is used
The key cylinder rotates freely to isolate inside mechanism.
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■Operation signals
A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors have been
locked/unlocked. (Locked: once; Unlocked: twice)
■Security feature
If a door is not opened within approximately 60 seconds after the vehicle is unlocked, the
security feature automatically locks the vehicle again.
■Welcome light illumination control
The side marker, parking, tail and license plat e lights automatically turn on at night when
the doors are unlocked using the entry functi on or wireless remote control if the light
switch is in the “AUTO” position.
■When the door cannot be locked by the lock sensor on the upper part of the door han-
dle
■Door lock buzzer
If an attempt to lock the doors is made when a door is not fully closed, a buzzer sounds
continuously for 5 seconds. Fully close the door to stop the buzzer, and lock the vehicle
once more.
■Setting the alarm
Locking the doors will set the alarm system. ( P. 77)
■If the smart access system with push-butto n start or the wireless remote control does
not operate properly
●Use the mechanical key to lock and unlock the doors. ( P. 4 5 1 )
●Replace the key battery with a new one if it is depleted. ( P. 377)
If the door will not lock even when the topside
sensor area is touched, try touching both the
topside and underside sensor areas at the same
time.