2017 Lexus GX460 change key battery

192
GX 460 _O M_ OM6 0F 6 8U _(U )4-2. Driving procedures
■When the steering lock cannot be released
■Steering lock motor overheating prevention
To prevent the steering lock motor from overheating, the motor may be suspended if the
engine is turned on and off repeatedly in a short period of time. In this case, refrain from
running the engine. After about 10 seconds, the steering lock motor will resume func-
tioning.
■When the engine switch indicator flashes in amber
The system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer,
immediately.
■If the electronic key battery is depleted
→
P. 4 9 2
■Operation of the engine switch
●If the switch is not pressed shortly and firmly, the engine switch mode may not change
or the engine may not start.
●If attempting to restart the engine immediately after turning the engine switch off, the
engine may not start in some cases. After turning the engine switch off, please wait a
few seconds before restarting the engine.
■If the smart access system with push-button start has been deactivated in a customized
setting
→ P. 5 5 8
The green indicator light
on the engine switch
will flash and a message will be shown on the
multi-information display. Press the engine
switch again while turning the steering wheel
left and right.
GX460_OM_OM60F68U_(U).book Page 192 Wednesday, June 8, 2016 6:37 PM

3985-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
GX 460 _O M_ OM6 0F 6 8U _(U )
■Registering air conditioning settings to electronic keys
●Unlocking the vehicle using an electronic key and turning the engine switch to
IGNITION ON mode will recall that key’s registered air conditioning settings.
●When the engine switch is turned off, the current air conditioning settings will automat-
ically be registered to the electronic key that was used to unlock the vehicle.
The system may not operate correctly if more th an one electronic key is in the vicinity or
if the smart access system with push-button start is used to unlock a passenger door.
Settings for the electronic key and the corresponding door can be changed.
Contact your Lexus dealer.
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessary when the engine is
off.
GX460_OM_OM60F68U_(U).book Page 398 Wednesday, June 8, 2016 6:37 PM

404
GX 460 _O M_ OM6 0F 6 8U _(U )5-2. Using the interior lights
■Illuminated entry system
The lights automatically turn on/off according
to engine switch mode, the presence of the
electronic key, whether the doors are locked/unlocked, and whether the doors are
open/closed.
■To prevent battery discharge
If the following lights remain on when the engine switch is turned off the lights will go off
automatically after 20 minutes:
●Personal/interior light
●Inside door handle lights
●Footwell lights
●Running board lights
■Customization
Settings (e.g. adjust the time elapsed before the interior lights automatically turn off) can
be changed. (Customizable features: →P. 5 9 4 )
Personal/interior lights
XFrontXRear
Turns the lights on/off Turns the lights on/off
NOTICE
To prevent battery discharge, do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the
engine is not running.
GX460_OM_OM60F68U_(U).book Page 404 Wednesday, June 8, 2016 6:37 PM

5597-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GX 460 _O M_ OM6 0F 6 8U _(U )
7
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.
If any of the doors is opened or closed
while the key is being touched to the
switch, an alarm will sound to indicate
that the start function cannot detect the
electronic key.
Press the engine switch within 10 seconds of the buzzer sounding, keeping the
brake pedal depressed.
In the event that the engine switch still cannot be operated, contact your Lexus
dealer.
■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 9 2 )
■Changing engine switch modes
Within 10 seconds of the buzzer sounding, release the brake pedal and press the engine
switch.
The engine does not start and modes will be changed each time the switch is pressed.
( → P. 1 9 0 )
■When the electronic key does not work properly
Make sure that the smart access system with push-button start has not been deactivated
in the customization setting. If it is off, turn the function on.
(Customizable features: →P. 5 9 4 )
Starting the engine
1
2
3
GX460_OM_OM60F68U_(U).book Page 559 Wednesday, June 8, 2016 6:37 PM