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Make sure that the 12-volt battery terminals are not corroded and that there are
no loose connections, cracks, or loose clamps.Te r m i n a l s
Hold-down clamp
Insert the left side auxiliary box. Push up center position
Insert
Press
■Before recharging
When recharging, the 12-volt battery produces hydrogen gas which is flammable and
explosive. Therefore, observe the following precautions before recharging:
●If recharging with the 12-volt battery installe d on the vehicle, be sure to disconnect the
ground cable.
●Make sure the power switch on the charger is off when connecting and disconnecting
the charger cables to the 12-volt battery.
■After recharging/reconnecting the 12-volt battery
●The hybrid system may not start. Follow the procedure below to initialize the system.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Open and close any of the doors.
Restart the hybrid system.
●Unlocking the doors using the smart access system with push-button start may not be
possible immediately after reconnecting the 12-volt battery. If this happens, use the
wireless remote control or the mech anical key to lock/unlock the doors.
●Start the hybrid system with the power switch in ACCESSORY mode. The hybrid sys-
tem may not start with the power switch turned off. However, the hybrid system will
operate normally from the second attempt.
Exterior
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Installing the 12-volt battery maintenance cover
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■Use a CR2032 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 manufacturer.
●Dispose of used batteries according to the 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.
WA R N I N G
■Removed battery and other parts
These parts are small and if swallowed by a child, they can cause choking. Keep away
from children. Failure to do so could result in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■For normal operation afte r 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 component inside the remote control.
●Do not bend either of the battery terminals.
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When trouble arises
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If the electronic key do es not operate properly
Use the mechanical key (P. 119) to perform the following operation
■Unlocking the door
Insert the mechanical key while pull-
ing on the driver’s door handle.
Unlocking the door.
Remove the key, return the handle, and then pull the handle again.
If communication between the electron ic key and vehicle is interrupted
( P. 142) or the electronic key cannot be used because the battery is
depleted, the smart access system with push-button start and wireless
remote control cannot be used. In such cases, the doors can be opened and
the hybrid system can be started by following the procedure below.
Locking and unlocking the doors
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Start the engine of the second vehicle. Increase the engine speed slightly and
maintain at that level for approximately 5 minutes to recharge the 12-volt bat-
tery of your vehicle.
Open and close any of the doors of your vehicle with the power switch off.
Maintain the engine speed of the second vehicle and start the hybrid system
of your vehicle by turning the power switch to ON mode.
Make sure the “READY” indicator comes on. If the indicator light does not
come on, contact your Lexus dealer.
Once the hybrid system has started, remove the jumper cables in the exact
reverse order from which they were connected.
Close the exclusive jump starting terminal cover, and reinstall the fuse box
cover to its original position.
Once the hybrid system starts, have th e vehicle inspected at your Lexus dealer
as soon as possible.
■Starting the hybrid system when the 12-volt battery is discharged
The hybrid system cannot be started by push-starting.
■To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
●Turn off the headlights and the audio system while the hybrid system is off.
●Turn off any unnecessary electrical components when the vehicle is running at a low
speed for an extended period, such as in heavy traffic.
■Charging the 12-volt battery
The electricity stored in the 12-volt battery will discharge gradually even when the vehicle
is not in use, due to natural discharge and th e draining effects of certain electrical appli-
ances. If the vehicle is left for a long time, the 12-volt battery may discharge, and the
hybrid system may be unable to start. (The 12-volt battery recharges automatically while
the hybrid system is operating.)
■When the 12-volt battery is removed or discharged
●In some cases, it may not be possible to unlock the doors using the smart access system
with push-button start when the 12-volt battery is discharged. Use the wireless remote
control or the mechanical key to lock or unlock the doors.
●The hybrid system may not start on the first attempt after the 12-volt battery has
recharged but will start normally after the second attempt. This is not a malfunction.
●The power switch mode is memorized by the vehicle. When the 12-volt battery is
reconnected, the system will return to the mode it was in before the 12-volt battery was
discharged. Before disconnecting the 12-volt battery, turn the power switch off.
If you are unsure what mode the power switch was in before the 12-volt battery dis-
charged, be especially careful when reconnecting the 12-volt battery.
●The power back door must be initialized. ( P. 1 3 4 )
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Vehicle specifications
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■Smart access system with push-button start and wireless remote control
( P. 124, 140)
■Smart access system with push-button start ( P. 1 4 0 )
FunctionDefault
settingCustomized setting
Operation signal (emergency
flashers)OnOffO–O–
Operation buzzer volume5OffO–O–1 to 7
Time elapsed before the auto-
matic door lock function is
activated if a door is not
opened after being unlocked
60 seconds
Off
O–O–30 seconds
120 seconds
Open door reminder buzzer
(When locking the vehicle)OnOff––O–
1234
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
The doors that are unlocked
using the smart access system
with push-button start can be
selected Driver’s door All the doors O – O O
Smart access system with
push-button start On Off – – O –
Number of consecutive door
lock operations 2 timesAs many as
desired ––O–
1234
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I/M test ..................................................... 497
IdentificationEngine ..................................................... 608
Vehicle ................................................... 607
Ignition switch (Power switch) ......... 201
Illuminated entry system .................... 445
Immobilizer system ................................. 86
Indicators .................................................... 92
Initialization Engine oil maintenance data....... 506
Items to initialize................................... 641
Tire pressure warning system ................................................... 518
Inside rear view mirror .......................... 161
Instrument panel light control ............ 99
Interior lights........................................... 443 Switch....................................................... 444
Wattage ................................................... 615
Intuitive parking assist Function .................................................. 279
Warning message ............................. 572 Jack
Positioning a floor jack..................... 501
Vehicle-equipped jack ................... 576
Jack handle ..............................................576
Jam protection function Moon roof ...............................................170
Power back door openerand closer ........................................... 138
Power windows.................................... 167
Keyless entry Smart access system with push-button start ..............................140
Wireless remote control................... 118
Keys .............................................................. 118 Battery-saving function ......................141
Electronic key ......................................... 118
Engine switch ........................................201
If the electronic key does not operate properly ..............................591
If you lose your keys.................120, 122
Key number plate ................................. 118
Keyless entry ........................................... 118
Mechanical key...................................... 118
Power switch .........................................201
Replacing the battery ...................... 532
Warning buzzer.....................................141
Wireless remote control key .......... 118
Knee airbags ............................................. 40
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Side mirrors ..............................................163Adjusting and folding........................ 163
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM)............. 316
Heaters....................................................435
Side turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ....................... 552
Turn signal lever ................................... 212
Smart access system with push-button start ...................... 140Antenna location ................................. 140
Entry functions ............................ 124, 129
Starting the hybrid system .............. 201
Warning message ............................. 572
Snow tires ................................................ 326
Spare tire Inflation pressure ................................. 614
Storage location .................................576
Spark plug .................................................. 611
Specifications ......................................... 606
Speedometer .............................................97
Sport mode ............................................. 303
Steering wheel Adjustment ............................................. 160
Audio switches .................................... 342
Heated steering wheel ................... 440
Power easy access system ............ 154
Telephone switches ..........................402
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs ....................... 552
Storage feature ..................................... 446
Storage precautions............................ 446
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck ....... 603 Sunglass holder......................................449
Sun visors................................................. 455
Switch
ASC (Active Sound Control) dial ...........................................................218
Audio remote control switches .............................................. 342
Automatic High Beam switch ..... 223
Brake hold switch................................ 216
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) main switch..........................................316
Cruise control switch ........................... 240, 253, 267
Door lock switch.................................. 126
Driving mode select switch ..........303
Driving position memory switches ................................................154
Emergency flashers switch ...........556
EV drive mode switch .................... 206
Fog light switch ....................................227
Garage door opener switches .............................................. 467
Heated steering wheel ................... 440
HUD (Head-up display) switches ............................................... 106
Ignition switch........................................201
Intuitive parking assist switch....... 279
LDA switch ........................................... 270
Light switches ........................................ 219
Meter control switches .................... 103
Moon roof switches ...........................169
Outside rear view mirror switches ................................................163