2018 LEXUS LX570 key battery

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LX570_OM_OM60Q78U_(U) 6Maintenance and care 6-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior ................458
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior................... 461
6-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements ............................ 464
General maintenance.............. 466
Emission inspection and
maintenance (I/M)
programs .................................... 469
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions................................ 470
Hood ............................................... 472
Engine compartment ............... 473
Tires .................................................486
Tire inflation pressure............... 495
Wheels ........................................... 499
Air conditioning filter ................ 501
Electronic key battery ..............503
Checking and replacing
fuses ............................................. 505
Light bulbs.................................... 508

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Maintenance and care ■
Before recharging
When recharging, the battery produces hydrogen gas which is flammable and explosive.
Therefore, observe the following before recharging: ●
If recharging with the battery installed on the vehicle, be sure to disconnect the ground
cable. ●
Make sure the power switch on the charge r is off when connecting and disconnecting
the charger cables to the battery. ■
After recharging/reconnecting the battery
The engine 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 engine. ●
Unlocking the doors using the smart access system with push-button start may not be
possible immediately after reconnecting the battery. If this happens, use the wireless
remote control or the mechanical key to lock/unlock the doors.●
Start the engine with the engine switch in ACCESSORY mode. The engine may not
start with the engine switch turned off. However, the engine will operate normally from
the second attempt. ●
The engine switch mode is recorded by the vehicle. If the battery is reconnected, the
vehicle will return the engine switch mode to the status it was in before the battery was
disconnected. Make sure to turn off the engine before disconnect the battery. Take
extra care when connecting the battery if the engine switch mode prior to discharge is
unknown.
If the engine will not start even after multiple attempts, contact your Lexus dealer.
WARNING ■
Chemicals in the battery
Batteries contain poisonous and corrosive sulfuric acid and may produce hydrogen
gas which is flammable and explosive. To redu ce the risk of death or serious injury, take
the following precautions while working on or near battery:●
Do not cause sparks by touching the battery terminals with tools. ●
Do not smoke or light a match near the battery. ●
Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothes. ●
Never inhale or swallow electrolyte. ●
Wear protective safety glasses when working near the battery. ●
Keep children away from the battery. ■
Where to safely charge the battery
Always charge the battery in an open area . Do not charge the battery in a garage or
closed room where there is not sufficient ventilation. 1
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LX570_OM_OM60Q78U_(U) 6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Electronic key battery ●
Flathead screwdriver ●
Lithium battery (CR2032)
Take out the mechanical key.
Remove the cover. To prevent damage to the key, cover the
tip of the flathead screwdriver with a
tape.
Remove the depleted battery. When removing the cover, if the battery
cannot be seen due to the electronic key
module attaching to the upper cover,
remove the electronic key module from
the cover so that the battery is visible as
shown in the illustration.
Insert a new battery with the “+” termi-
nal facing up.Replace the battery with a new one if it is depleted.
You will need the following items:
Replacing the battery 1
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Use a CR2032 lithium battery ●
Batteries can be purc hased at your Lexus dealer, loca l electrical appliance shops or
camera stores. ●
Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. ●
Dispose of used batteries according to the local laws. ■
When the card key battery needs to be replaced
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 access system with push-button start and wireless remote control will not
function properly. ●
The operational rang e will be reduced.
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 coul d result in death or serious injury.
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 co mponent inside the remote control.●
Do not bend either of the battery terminals.

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LX570_OM_OM60Q78U_(U) 7When trouble arises 7-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ................... 510
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency....... 511
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs
to be towed................................. 512
If you think something is
wrong ............................................ 518
Fuel pump shut off system ....... 519
If a warning light turns
on or a warning buzzer
sounds..........................................520
If a warning message is
displayed.....................................528
If you have a flat tire .................. 532
If the engine will not start ........ 544
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ............. 546
If the vehicle battery is
discharged ................................. 549
If your vehicle overheats ......... 552
If the vehicle becomes
stuck .............................................555

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LX570_OM_OM60Q78U_(U) 7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the electronic key does not operate properly Use the mechanical key ( → P. 111) in
order to perform the following opera-
tions (driver’s door only):
Locks all the doors
Closes the windows and moon roof
*(turn and hold)
Unlocks the doors Turning the key rearward unlocks the
driver’s door. Turning the key once again
unlocks the other doors.
Opens the windows and moon roof
* (turn and hold)
* : These settings must be cust omized at your Lexus dealer.If communication between the electronic key and vehicle is interrupted
( → P. 134) 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 such cases, the doors can be opened and
the engine can be started by following the procedure below.
Locking and unlocking the doors and key linked functions 1
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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. When the electronic key is detected, a
buzzer sounds and the engine switch
will turn to IGNITION ON mode.
When the smart access system with
push-button start is deactivated in cus-
tomization setting, the engine switch will
turn to ACCESSORY mode.
Firmly depress the brake pedal and check that is shown on the
multi-information display.
Press the engine switch. In the event that the engine still cannot be started, 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. 503)■
Changing engine switch modes
Release the brake pedal and press the engine switch in step above. The engine does
not start and modes will be changed e ach time the switch is pressed. ( → P. 206)■
Alarm
Using the mechanical key to lock th e doors will not set the alarm system.
If a door is unlocked using the mechanical ke y when the alarm system is set, the alarm
may be triggered. ( → P. 77)■
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. 580)●
Check if battery-saving mode is set. If it is set, cancel the function. ( → P. 134)Starting the engine 1
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When trouble arises 7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the vehicle battery is discharged If you have a set of jumper (or booster) cables and a second vehicle with a 12-volt
battery, you can jump start your Lexus following the steps below.
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. 79)
Open the hood. Remove the engine compartment cover. ( → P. 474)
Connect the jumper cables.
Positive (+) battery terminal on your vehicle
Positive (+) battery termin al on the second vehicle
Negative (-) battery terminal on the second vehicle
Connect the jumper cable to ground on your vehicle as shown in the illus-
tration.The following procedures may be used to start the engine if the vehicle’s bat-
tery is discharged.
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