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NOTICE
■If “High Power Consumption Partial Limit On AC/Heater Operation” is shown fre- quently
Air conditioning, heater and other operations are temporarily limited due to high power consumption. Turn off unnecessary electronic equipment to reduce power consumption, and wait until the power supply returns to norm al. If this message is frequently displayed,
have the vehicle inspected at any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
■If “Aux Battery Low See Owner’s Manual” is shown frequently (LC500h)
The 12-volt battery may deteriorate. As it may cause the 12-volt battery discharge, have the 12-volt battery inspected by any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
One of the following may be the cause
of the problem:
 The electronic key may not be func-
tioning properly. ( P.390)
 There may not be sufficient fuel in
the vehicle’s tank.
Refuel the vehicle. ( P.201)
 The engine may be flooded.
Try to restart the engine again fol-
lowing correct starting procedures.
( P.163)
 There may be a malfunction in the
engine immobilizer system.
( P.70)
 There may be a malfunction in the
shift control system.* ( P.166)
 There may be a malfunction in the
steering lock system.
*: It may not be possible to shift the shift
position from P.
One of the following may be the cause
of the problem:
 The 12-volt battery may be dis-
charged. ( P.392)
 The 12-volt battery terminal con-
nections may be loose or corroded.
( P.326)
The engine starting system may be
malfunctioning due to an electrical
problem such as electronic key battery
depletion or a blown fuse. However, an
interim measure is available to start the
engine.
One of the following may be the cause
of the problem:
 One or both of the 12-volt battery
terminals may be disconnected.
( P.326)
 The 12-volt battery may be dis-
charged. ( P.392)
 There may be a malfunction in the
If the engine will not start
(LC500)
If the engine will not start even
though correct starting procedures
are being followed ( P.163), con-
sider each of the following points:
The engine will not start even
though the starter motor oper-
ates normally.
The starter motor turns over
slowly, the interior lights and
headlights are di m, or the horn
does not sound or sounds at a low
volume.
The starter motor does not turn
over
The starter motor does not turn
over, the interior lights and head-
lights do not turn on, or the horn
does not sound.

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steering lock system.
Contact any authorized Lexus retailer or
Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer if the problem cannot be repaired,
or if repair procedures are unknown.
When the engine does not start, the
following steps can be used as an
interim measure to start the engine if
the engine switch is functioning nor-
mally. Do not use this starting proce-
dure except in cases of emergency.
1 Press the parking brake switch to
check that the parking brake is set.
( P.187)
Parking brake indicator will come on.
2Turn the engine switch to ACCES-
SORY mode.
3 Press and hold the engine switch
for about 15 seconds while
depressing the brake pedal firmly.
Even if the engine can be started using
the above steps, the system may be
malfunctioning. Have the vehicle
inspected by any authorized Lexus
retailer or Lexus authorized repairer,
or any reliable repairer.
One of the following may be the cause
of the problem:
 The electronic key may not be func-
tioning properly. ( P.390)
 There may not be sufficient fuel in
the vehicle’s tank.
Refuel the vehicle. ( P.201)
 There may be a malfunction in the
immobilizer system. ( P.70)
 There may be a malfunction in the
shift control system.* ( P.170)
 There may be a malfunction in the
steering lock system.
 The hybrid system may be malfunc-
tioning due to an electrical problem
such as electronic key battery
depletion or a blown fuse. However,
depending on the type of malfunc-
tion, an interim measure is available
to start the hybrid system.
*: It may not be possible to shift the shift
position from P.
Starting the engine in an emer-
gency
If the hybrid system will not
start (LC500h)
Reasons for the hybrid system not
starting vary depending on the situ-
ation. Check the following and per-
form the appropriate procedure:
The hybrid system will not start
even though the correct starting
procedure is being followed.
( P.167)

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When trouble arises
One of the following may be the cause
of the problem:
 The 12-volt battery may be dis-
charged. ( P.392)
 The 12-volt battery terminal con-
nections may be loose or corroded.
( P.326)
One of the following may be the cause
of the problem:
 The 12-volt battery may be dis-
charged. ( P.392)
 One or both of the 12-volt battery
terminals may be disconnected.
( P.326)
Contact any authorized Lexus retailer or
Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer if the problem cannot be repaired,
or if repair procedures are unknown.
When the hybrid system does not start,
the following steps can be used as an
interim measure to start the hybrid sys-
tem if the power switch is functioning
normally. Do not use this starting pro-
cedure except in cases of emergency.
1 Press the parking brake switch to
check that the parking brake is set.
( P.187)
Parking brake indicator will come on.
2Turn the power switch to ACCES-
SORY mode.
3 Press and hold the power switch for
about 15 seconds while depressing
the brake pedal firmly.
Even if the hybrid system can be
started using the above steps, the sys-
tem may be malfunctioning. Have the
vehicle inspected by any authorized
Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
The interior lights and head-
lights are dim, or the horn does
not sound or sounds at a low vol-
ume.
The interior lights and head-
lights do not turn on, or the horn
does not sound.
Starting the hybrid system in an
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■When the electronic key does not work properly
●Make sure that the smart entry & start system has not been deactivated using the Remote Touch or at any authorized
Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer. If it is off, turn the function on.
●Check if battery-saving mode is set. If it is set, cancel the function. ( P.124)
Use the mechanical key (P.113) in
NOTICE
●Install the tab so that it does not cover
the clip installation position . Fail-
ure to do so may cause damage to the clip and make it impossible to install
the cover.
A
If the electronic key does not
operate properly
If communication between the
electronic key and vehicle is inter-
rupted ( P.124) 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 engine tem> can be started by following
the procedure below.
NOTICE
■In case of a smart entry & start system malfunction or other key-related
problems
Take your vehicle with all the electronic keys provided with your vehicle, to any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer as soon as possible.
Locking and unlocking the
doors, opening the trunk and
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ACCESSORY mode.
3Firmly depress the brake pedal and
check that is shown on the
multi-information display.
4 Press the engine switch switch>.
In the event that the engine tem> still cannot be started, contact
any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus
authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
■Stopping the engine
Set the parking brake, shift the shift position to P and press the engine switch as you normally do when stopping
the engine .
■Electronic key battery
As the above procedure is a temporary
measure, it is recommended that the elec- tronic key battery be replaced immediately when the battery is depleted. ( P.349)
■Alarm (if equipped)
Using the mechanical key to lock the doors will not set the alarm system.
If a door is unlocked using the mechanical key when the alarm system is set, the alarm may be triggered.
■Changing engine switch
modes
Release the brake pedal and press the
engine switch in step 3
above. The engine does not start and modes will be changed each time the
switch is pressed. ( P.165, 170)

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Use the mechanical key (P.113) in
order to perform the following opera-
tions:
■Locking and unlocking the doors
 P.389
■Opening the trunk
1 Slide the rear passengers’ seat
belts towards the outside.
2 Insert your fingers at the positions
marked and pull towards you to
remove the cover in the center of
the rear seat.
3 Insert the mechanical key into the
cylinder and turn it clockwise to
open.
If the 12-volt battery is dis-
charged
The following procedures may be
used to start the engine tem> or opening the doors, trunk or
glove box if the 12-volt battery is
discharged.
You can also call any authorized
Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
Locking and unlocking the doors
and opening the trunk
AWARNING
■After unlocking the trunk
Make sure to put back the cover to the
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The glove box can be opened by per-
forming the following operations after
unlocking the doors.
If the glove box is locked, unlock it with the
mechanical key. ( P.293)
1Remove the cover using a flathead
screwdriver.
To prevent damage to the cover, cover the tip of the screwdriver with a rag.
2 Push the flathead screwdriver into
the part shown in the illustration to
open the glove box.
■After opening the glove box
The glove box can be opened normally by closing the glove box after restarting the
engine .
If you have a set of jumper (or booster)
cables and a second vehicle with a 12-
volt battery, you can jump start your
vehicle using the following procedure.
1 Confirm that the electronic key is
being carried.
When connecting the jumper (or booster) cables, depending on the situation, the
alarm may activate and doors locked. ( P.77)
NOTICE
■When installing the cover in the cen- ter of the rear seat
Make sure that the seat belts are not caught in the cover. Failure to do so may cause damage to the cover installation
clip and make it impossible to install the cover.
Opening the glove box
Restarting the engine system>