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WARNING
■When the compact spare tire is attached
The vehicle speed may not be correctly detected, and the following systems may not
operate correctly:
■Speed limit when using the compact spare tire
Do not drive at speeds in excess of 50 mph (80 km/h) when a compact spare tire is
installed on the vehicle.
The compact spare tire is not designed for driving at high speeds. Failure to observe
this precaution may lead to an accident causing death or serious injury.
■After using the tools and jack
Before driving, make sure all the tools and jack are securely in place in their storage
location to reduce the possibilit y of personal injury during a collision or sudden brak-
ing.
NOTICE
■Be careful when driving over bumps with th e compact spare tire installed on the vehi-
cle.
The vehicle may become lower when driving with the compact spare tire compared to
when driving with standard tires. Be care ful when driving over uneven road surfaces.
■Driving with tire chains and the compact spare tire
Do not fit tire chains to the compact spare tire.
Tire chains may damage the vehicle body and adversely affect driving performance.
■When replacing the tires
When removing or fitting the wheels, tires or the tire pressure warning valve and trans-
mitter, contact your Lexus dealer as the tire pressure warning valve and transmitter
may be damaged if not handled correctly.
• ABS & Brake assist
•VSC
•TRAC
• Cruise control
• Dynamic radar cruise control with full-
speed range (if equipped)
• PCS (Pre-Collision System)
(if equipped)
•EPS
• AFS (if equipped)
• Adaptive Variable Suspension system • LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist)
(if equipped)
• Tire pressure warning system
•VDIM
• Lexus parking assist monitor
• Intuitive parking assist (if equipped)
• Navigation system
• DRS (if equipped)
• VGRS (if equipped)
• LDH (if equipped)
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If the hybrid system will not start
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
●The electronic key may not be functioning properly. (→P. 455)
●There may not be sufficient fuel in the vehicle’s tank.
Refuel the vehicle.
●There may be a malfunction in the immobilizer system. ( →P. 74)
●There may be a malfunction in the steering lock system.
●The hybrid system may be malfunctioni ng due to an electrical problem such
as electronic key battery depletion or a blown fuse. However, depending on
the type of malfunction, an interim meas ure is available to start the hybrid sys-
tem. ( →P. 451)
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
●The 12-volt battery may be discharged. ( →P. 457)
●The 12-volt battery terminal connections may be loose or corroded.
(→ P. 362)
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
●The 12-volt battery may be discharged. ( →P. 457)
●One or both of the 12-volt battery terminals may be disconnected. ( →P. 362)
Contact your Lexus dealer if the problem cannot be repaired, or if repair procedures
are unknown.
Reasons for the hybrid system not star ting vary depending on the situation.
Check the following and perform the appropriate procedure:
The hybrid system will not start even though the correct starting proce-
dure is being followed. ( →P. 182)
The interior lights and headlights are d im, or the horn does not sound or
sounds at a low volume.
The interior lights and headlights do not turn on, or the horn does not
sound.
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When the hybrid system does not start, the following steps can be used as an
interim measure to start the hybrid system if the power switch is functioning nor-
mally.
Do not use this starting procedur e except in cases of emergency.
Press the parking brake switch to chec k that the parking brake is set. (→P. 196)
Parking brake indicator will come on.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Turn the power switch to ACCESSORY mode.
Press and hold the power switch for ab out 15 seconds while depressing the
brake pedal firmly.
Even if the hybrid system can be starte d using the above steps, the system may
be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
Emergency start function
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If the parking brake cannot be released
●Shift the shift lever to P.
●Turn the power switch off.
●Check that the parking brake indicator is off.
●Chock the tires.
Take out the parking brake release
tool and the screwdriver from the
trunk. (→P. 442)
Fit the parking brake release tool into
the screwdriver handle.
Take out the spare tire. ( →P. 444)
In the event that the 12-volt battery is discharged or switch operation does not
release the parking brake, the parking brake can be released manually using
the procedure below. This procedure should be performed only if necessary,
such as in an emergency.
If the switch cannot be operated even when the 12-volt battery is normal, the
parking brake system may be malfunctio ning. Have the vehicle inspected by
your Lexus dealer immediately.
Before releasing the parking brake manually
Releasing the parking brake manually
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Remove the plug.
Insert the tool and press it down
firmly while turning it counterclock-
wise until it stops.
■Manual operation of the parking brake
The parking brake cannot be set manually.
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WARNING
■When releasing the parking brake manually
●Shift the shift lever to P, turn the power switch off and chock the tires. Failure to do so
may cause the vehicle to move, resulting in an accident.
●Turn the power switch off and check that the parking brake indicator is off. Failure to
do so may cause the system to operate and turn the inserted parking brake release
tool, resulting in an injury.
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If the electronic key does not operate properly
■Doors
Use the mechanical key (→P. 119) in
order to perform the following oper-
ations:
Locks all the doors
Closes the windows and moon
roof
* (turn and hold)
Unlocks the door
Turning the key rearward unlocks the
driver’s door. Turning the key once
again within 5 seconds unlocks the
other doors.
Opens the windows and moon roof* (turn and hold)
*: This setting must be custom ized at your Lexus dealer.
■Trunk
Turn the mechanical key clockwise
to open.
If communication between the electronic key and vehicle is interrupted
(→ P. 137) or the electronic key ca nnot be used because the battery is
depleted, the smart access system with push-button start and wireless
remote control cannot be used. In su ch 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, unlocking the trunk and key linked
functions
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Ensure that the shift lever is in P and depress the brake pedal.
Touch the Lexus emblem side of the
electronic key to the power switch.
When the electronic key is detected, a
buzzer sounds and the power switch will
turn to ON mode.
When the smart access system with
push-button start is deactivated in cus-
tomization setting, the power switch will
turn to ACCESSORY mode.
Firmly depress the brake pedal and check that is shown on the multi-
information display.
Press the power switch.
In the event that the hybrid system st ill cannot be started, contact your Lexus
dealer.
■Stopping the hybrid system
Shift the shift lever to P and press the power sw itch as you normally do when stopping the
hybrid system.
■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. 382)
■Alarm
If the trunk is opened using the mechanical key when the alarm system is set, the alarm
may be triggered. ( →P. 77)
■Changing power switch modes
Release the brake pedal and press the power switch in step above.
The hybrid system does not start and modes will be changed each time the switch is
pressed.( →P. 183)
■When the electronic key does not work properly
●Make sure that the smart access system wi th push-button start has not been deacti-
vated in the customization setting. If it is off, turn the function on.
(Customizable features: → P. 494)
●Check if battery-saving mode is set. If it is set, cancel the function. (→P. 136)
Starting the hybrid system
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■When using the mechanical key and operating the power windows or moon roof
Operate the power window or moon roof after checking to make sure that there is no
possibility of any passenger having any of their body parts caught in the window or
moon roof.
Also, do not allow children to op erate the mechanical key. It is possible for children and
other passengers to get caught in the power window or moon roof.