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What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
●If you lose your mechanical keys, new genuine mechanical keys can be made
by any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexu s authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer. ( P. 140)
●If you lose your electronic keys, the risk of vehicle theft increases significantly.
Contact any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer immediately. ( P. 143)
●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted? (P. 549)
●Is the power switch in ON mode?
When locking the doors, turn the power switch off. (P. 220)
●Is the electronic key left inside the vehicle?
When locking the doors, make sure that you have the electronic key on your
person.
●The function may not operate properly du e to the condition of the radio wave.
( P. 159)
●Is the child-protector lock set?
The rear door cannot be opened from in side the vehicle when the lock is set.
Open the rear door from outside and then unlock the child-protector lock.
( P. 148)
If you have a problem, check the following before contacting any authorized
Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized re pairer, or any reliable repairer.
The doors cannot be locked, unlocked, opened or closed
You lose your keys
The doors cannot be locked or unlocked
The rear door cannot be opened
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●The function to prevent the electronic key from being left inside the trunk will
operate and you can open the trunk as us ual. Take the key out from the trunk.
( P. 154)
●Did you press the power switch while firmly depressing the brake pedal?
( P. 219)
●Is the shift lever in P? (P. 221)
●Is the electronic key anywhere detectable inside the vehicle? (P. 157)
●Is the steering wheel unlocked? (P. 222)
●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted?
In this case, the hybrid system can be started in a temporary way. (P. 629)
●Is the 12-volt battery discharged? (P. 631)
●Is the power switch in ON mode?
If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake pedal with the
power switch in ON mode. ( P. 230)
●It is locked automatically to prevent theft of the vehicle. (P. 222)
The trunk lid is closed with the electronic key left inside
If you think something is wrong
The hybrid system does not start
The shift lever cannot be shifted from P even if you depress the brake
pedal
The steering wheel cannot be turned after the hybrid system is stopped
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●Is the window lock switch pressed?
The power window except for the one at the driver’s seat cannot be operated
if the window lock switch is pressed. ( P. 193)
●The auto power off function will be operated if the vehicle is left in ACCES-
SORY or ON mode (the hybrid system is not operating) for a period of time.
( P. 221)
●The seat belt reminder light is flashing
Are the driver and the front passenger wearing the seat belts? ( P. 577)
●The parking brake indicator is on
Is the parking brake released? ( P. 235)
Depending on the situation, other type s of warning buzzer may also sound.
( P. 575, 581)
●Did anyone inside the vehicle open a door or anything move inside the vehicle
during setting the alarm?
The sensor detects them and the alarm sounds. ( P. 92)
Do one of the following to deactivate or stop the alarm:
• Unlock the doors or open the trunk using the entry function or wireless
remote control.
• Start the hybrid system.
The windows do not open or close by operating the power window
switches
The power switch is turned off automatically
A warning buzzer sounds during driving
An alarm is activated and the horn sounds (if equipped)
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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................................ 466
Air conditioning filter........................ 547
Automatic air conditioning
system ..................................................466
S-FLOW mode..................................469
Blower customization ..................... 475
AAC disc ................................................. 396
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ....... 352
Warning light ....................................... 576
Adaptive Variable Suspension
system ....................................................353
Air conditioning filter .......................... 547
Air conditioning system ..................... 466
Air conditioning filter........................ 547
Automatic air conditioning
system ..................................................466
S-FLOW mode..................................469
Blower customization ..................... 475
Airbags ........................................................ 43
Airbag manual on-off system......... 53
Airbag operating conditions ...........49
Airbag precautions for
your child .............................................. 45
Correct driving posture.................... 36
Curtain shield airbag operating
conditions ..............................................49
Curtain shield airbag
precautions ........................................... 47
General airbag precautions ........... 45
Locations of airbags ............................43
Modification and disposal of
airbags.................................................... 48
Side airbag operating
conditions ..............................................49
Side airbag precautions .................... 45
Side and curtain shield airbags
operating conditions ........................49
Side and curtain shield airbags
precautions .......................................... 45
SRS airbags ..............................................43
SRS warning light .............................. 576
Airbag manual on-off system ............. 53
Alarm............................................................ 92
Anchor brackets .......................................67
Antennas (smart entry &
start system) ......................................... 157
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Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .......352
Warning light ....................................... 576
Approach warning .............................. 300
Armrest..................................................... 493
ASC (Active Sound Control).......... 236
Assist grips ..............................................495
Audio input .............................................. 375
Audio system ..........................................368
Audio CD player ...............................396
Audio input ........................................... 375
AUX port/
USB port ............................................ 375
Bluetooth® audio .............................. 420
iPod........................................................... 402
Optimal use ......................................... 386
Portable music player......................... 411
Radio ........................................................ 394
Steering wheel audio switch ........ 374
USB memory...................................... 406
Automatic headlight leveling
system ................................................... 239
Automatic High Beam .......................240
Automatic light control system ...... 237
AUX port ................................................. 375
Average fuel
economy ............................ 130, 132, 134
Average vehicle speed ....................... 130
Back-up light
Replacing light bulb ......................... 562
Battery (12-volt battery) .................... 522
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged .......................................... 631
Preparing and checking
before winter...................................... 361
Warning light....................................... 575
Battery (traction battery) .......................81
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) .............. 334
Blower customization......................... 475
Bluetooth®
Audio system....................................... 420
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone) ......................... 421
Bottle holders......................................... 486
Brake
Fluid ............................................................651
Parking brake ...................................... 235
Regenerative braking.......................... 79
Warning light....................................... 575
Brake assist ............................................ 352
Break-in tips ........................................... 203
Brightness control
Instrument panel light control ...... 108
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ............... 334
Blind Spot Monitor function ........ 340
Rear Crossing Traffic Alert
function ............................................... 343
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Card key.................................................... 138
Care ............................................... 502, 506
Aluminum wheels ............................. 503
Exterior....................................................502
Interior .................................................... 506
Seat belts ................................................507
Cargo hooks.......................................... 488
Caution label .............................................. 81
CD player ................................................ 396
Chains ....................................................... 362
Child restraint system ............................ 59
Baby seats, definition ..........................60
Baby seats, installation .......................68
Child seats, definition..........................60
Child seats, installation.......................68
Installing CRS with ISOFIX
rigid anchors.......................................... 71
Installing CRS with seat belts..........68
Installing CRS with top strap ...........72
Junior seats, definition ........................60
Junior seats, installation ..................... 70
Child safety ................................................ 58
12-volt battery
precautions ........................... 524, 634
Airbag precautions ............................. 45
Child restraint system ........................ 59
How your child should
wear the seat belt.............................. 40
Installing child restraints .....................67
Moon roof precautions .................. 200
Power window lock switch ............ 193
Power window precautions........... 196
Rear door child-protectors ............148
Removed electronic key
battery precautions.........................551
Seat belt precautions........................... 42
Seat heater precautions ................. 479
Trunk precautions ..............................155
Child-protectors ................................... 148
Cleaning....................................... 502, 506
Aluminum wheels..............................503
Exterior ................................................... 502
Interior.....................................................506
Seat belts ............................................... 507
Clock ...........................................................491
Coat hooks.............................................. 495
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Condenser .............................................. 521
Console box ...........................................485
Coolant ...................................................... 519
Capacity .................................................649
Checking ................................................ 519
Preparing and checking
before winter ......................................361
Cooling system....................................... 519
Engine overheating ..........................636
Hybrid system overheating ..........636
Cruise control
Cruise control .................................... 305
Dynamic radar cruise control ..... 293
Cup holders ............................................486
Current fuel
consumption..................... 130, 132, 134
Curtain shield airbags ........................... 43
Customizable features ....................... 657
DAB (Digital Audio Broadcast)..... 394
Daytime running light system ......... 238
Defogger
Outside rear view mirrors .............474
Rear window.........................................474
Windshield ............................................474
Differential.................................................651
Digital Audio Broadcast (DAB)..... 394
Dimensions ............................................. 644
Display
Drive information...................................116
Dynamic radar cruise control ..... 293
LDA (Lane Departure Alert
with steering control)................... 283
Multi-information display.....................111
Warning message ..............................581
Do-it-yourself maintenance ................ 511
Door courtesy lights
Location ...................................................481
Wattage ................................................. 654
Door lock
Doors......................................................... 144
Smart entry & start system ............. 157
Wireless remote control .................138
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Doors .......................................................... 144
Automatic door locking and
unlocking system............................. 148
Door lock ................................................. 147
Open door warning buzzer ..........145
Open door warning
light ........................................................ 577
Outside rear view mirrors.............. 189
Rear door child-protector ............ 148
Side windows.........................................193
Drive information..................................... 116
Driver’s and front passenger’s
seat belt reminder light ................... 577
Driver’s seat position memory .......... 177
Driving ....................................................... 202
Break-in tips .........................................203
Correct driving posture .................... 36
Driving mode select switch ..........348
Hybrid vehicle driving tips ........... 358
Procedures ........................................... 202
Winter drive tips...................................361
Dynamic radar cruise control.......... 293
E-mail ........................................................ 429
ECB (Electronically Controlled
Brake System) .................................... 352
Eco drive mode ..................................... 348
Elapsed time .................................. 130, 134
Electric motor (traction motor) .......... 77
Electric Power Steering (EPS) ....... 352
Warning light....................................... 576
Electronic key ......................................... 138
Battery-saving function ....................158
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ............................ 628
Replacing the battery ...................... 549
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