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The meanings of each caution symbol on the top of the 12-volt battery are as fol-
lows:
■Before recharging
When recharging, the 12-volt battery produc es hydrogen gas which is flammable and explosive. Therefore, observe the follo wing precautions before recharging:
●If recharging with the 12-volt battery installed 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 entry & start system may not be possible immedi- ately after reconnecting the 12-volt battery. If this happens, use the wireless remote control or the mechanical 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 willoperate normally from the second attempt.
●The power switch mode is recorded by the vehicle. If the 12-volt battery is reconnected,the vehicle will return the power switch mode to the status it was in before the 12-volt battery was disconnected. Make sure to turn off the power switch before disconnecting
the 12-volt battery. Take extra care when connecting the 12-volt battery if the power switch mode prior to the 12-volt battery being disconnected is unknown.
If the system will not start even after multip le attempts at all the methods above, contact
any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped profes- sional.
Caution symbols
No smoking, no nakedflames, no sparks12-volt battery acid
Shield eyesNote operating instructions
Keep away from childrenExplosive gas
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Remove the depleted battery.
Insert a new battery with the “+” termi-
nal facing up.
■Use a CR2032 lithium battery
●Batteries can be purchased at any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional, 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 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 entry & start system and wireless remote control will not function properly.
●The operational range will be reduced.
■Certification for the key battery
●Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
●Dispose of used batteries according to the local laws.
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Maintenance and care
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WARNING
■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.
■Certification for the smart entry & start system
CAUTION: RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE.
DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS
NOTICE
■For normal operation after 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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5788-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Use the mechanical key (P. 139) in order to perform the following operations:
■Unlocking the door
Insert the mechanical key while
pulling on the driver’s door han-
dle.
Unlocking the door.
Remove the key, return the handle, and then pull the handle again.
If the electronic key does not operate properly
If communication between the electronic key and vehicle is interrupted ( P.
157) or the electronic key cannot be used because the battery is depleted, the
smart entry & start system and wireless remote control cannot be used. In
such cases, the doors and trunk can be opened and the hybrid system can be
started by following the procedure below.
Locking and unlocking the doors and opening the trunk
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Make sure the “READY” indicator comes on. If the indicator does not come
on, contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional.
Once the hybrid system has started, remove the jumper cables in the exact
reverse order from which they were connected.
Once the hybrid system starts, have the vehicle inspected at any authorized
Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional 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 the draining effects of certain electrical appli- ances. If the vehicle is left for a long time, the 12-volt battery may discharge, and thehybrid system may be unable to start. (The 12-volt battery recharges automatically while
the hybrid system is operating.)
■When recharging or replacing the 12-volt battery
●In some cases, it may not be possible to unlock the doors using the smart entry & start
system when the 12-volt battery is discharg ed. 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 mod e it was in before the 12-volt battery was
discharged. Before disconnecting the 12-v olt 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.
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Vehicle specifications
9-2. Customization
■Changing by using the Remote Touch or Lexus Display Audio controller
Vehicles with a Remote Touch
Press the “MENU” button on the Remote Touch.
Select “Setup” on the “Menu” screen and select “Vehicle”.
Various setting can be changed. Refer to the list of settings that can be
changed for details.
For details on the Remote Touch, refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTI-
MEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
Vehicles with a Lexus Display Audio controller
Press the “MENU” button on the Lexus Display Audio controller.
( P. 346)
Select “Setup” on the “MENU” screen and select “Vehicle”.
Various setting can be changed. Refer to the list of settings that can be
changed for details.
■Changing by using the meter control switches
P. 123
Customizable features
Your vehicle includes a variety of electronic features that can be personalized
to your preferences. The settings of th ese features can be changed by using
the meter control switches, the Remote Touch or Lexus Display Audio con-
troller or at any authorized Lexus deal er or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional.
Customizing vehicle features
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Some function settings are changed simultaneously with other functions being
customized. Contact any authorized Lexu s dealer or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped professional.
Settings that can be changed using the Remote Touch or Lexus Display Audio
controller
Settings that can be changed using the meter control switches
Settings that can be changed by any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional
Definition of symbols: O = Available, — = Not available
■Gauges, meters and multi-information display ( P. 110, 115, 121)
Customizable features
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Function*1Default settingCustomized setting
Language*2English
French
—O—
German
Spanish
Italian
Russian
Units*2km (L/100 km)km (km/L)OO—miles (MPG)
EV indicatorON
(Self-lighting)OFF—O—
switch settings*3Drive
information 1Desired status screen
*4—O—
Drive information 1
Current fuel economy
*5—O—Average fuel economy
(after reset)
Drive information 2
Distance
(driving range)
*5—O—Average vehi- cle speed
(after reset)
Pop-up displayONOFF—O—
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■Door lock ( P. 144, 150, 578)
■Smart entry & start system and wireless remote control (P. 144, 150)
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Unlocking using a mechanical key
Both side
doors unlocked in one step
Driver’s door unlocked in one step, both side
doors unlocked in two steps
——O
Speed-detecting automatic doorlock functionOnOffO—O
Shifting gears to position other
than P locks both side doorsOffOnO—O
Shifting gears to P unlocks both side doorsOffOnO—O
Opening driver's door unlocksboth side doorsOnOffO—O
Locking/unlocking of the trunk
when both side doors are locked/unlockedOnOff——O
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FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Operation signal (Emergency flashers)OnOffO—O
Time elapsed before automatic
door lock function is activated if door is not opened after beingunlocked
30 seconds
60 seconds
——O120 seconds
Open door warning buzzerOnOff——O
Welcome light illumination con-
trolOnOff——O
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