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LX570_OM_OM60Q78U_(U) 1693-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
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Operation of each component ■
The moon roof can be operated when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode. ■
Operating the moon roof after turning the engine off
The moon roof can be operated for approximat ely 45 seconds after the engine switch is
turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off. It cannot, however, be operated once either
front door is opened. ■
Jam protection function
If an object is detected between the moon r oof and the frame while the moon roof is clos-
ing or tilting down, travel is stopped and the moon roof opens slightly. ■
Sunshade
The sunshade can be opened and closed manually. Howe ver, the sunshade will open
automatically when the moon roof is opened. ■
Door lock linked moon roof operation ●
The moon roof can be opened and closed using the mechanical key
* . ( → P. 546)●
The moon roof can be opened us ing the wireless remote control
* . ( → P. 115)
* : These settings must be cust omized at your Lexus dealer.■
If the moon roof cannot be closed automatically
Keep the switch depressed. ■
When the moon roof does not close normally
Perform the following procedure: ●
If the moon roof closes but then re-opens slightly
Stop the vehicle.
Press and hold the “CLOSE” switch.
* 1
The moon roof will close, re-open an d pause for approximately 10 seconds.
* 2
Then
it will close again, tilt up and pause for appr oximately 1 second. Finally, it will tilt down,
open and close.
Check to make sure that the moon roof is completely closed and then release the
switch. 1
2
3
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Operation of each component WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failing to do so may cause death or serious injury. ■
Opening the moon roof ●
Do not allow any passengers to put their hands or heads outside the vehicle while it is
moving. ●
Do not sit on top of the moon roof. ■
Closing the moon roof ●
The driver is responsible for moon roof opening and closing operations.
In order to prevent accidental operation, especially by a child, do not let a child oper-
ate the moon roof. It is possible for child ren and other passengers to have body parts
caught in the moon roof. ●
Check to make sure that all passengers do not have any part of their bodies in a posi-
tion where it could be caught when the moon roof is being operated.●
When using the wireless remote control or mechanical key and operating the moon
roof, operate the moon roof af ter checking to make sure th at there is no possibility of
any passenger having any of their body part s caught in the moon roof. Also, do not let
a child operate moon roof by the wireless remote control or mechanical key. It is pos-
sible for children and ot her passengers to get caught in the moon roof.●
When exiting the vehicle, turn the engine sw itch off, carry the ke y and exit the vehicle
along with the child. There may be accidental operation, due to mischief, etc., that
may possibly lead to an accident. ■
Jam protection function ●
Never use any part of your body to intentionally activate the jam protection function. ●
The jam protection function may not work if something gets caught just before the
moon roof fully closes.
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Driving the vehicle → P. 205
With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D. ( → P. 210)
Release the parking brake. ( → P. 219)If the parking brake is in automatic mode, the parking brake is released automatically
when shifting the shift lever to any position other than P. ( → P. 218)
Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelerator pedal
to accelerate the vehicle.
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake. If the vehicle is to be stopped for an extended period of time, shift the shift lever to P or
N. ( → P. 210)
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
Set the parking brake ( → P. 219), and shift the shift lever to P ( → P. 210).
Press the engine switch to stop the engine.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your person. If parking on a hill, bloc k the wheels as needed.The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe driving:
Starting the engine
Driving
Stopping
Parking the vehicle 1
2
3
1
2
1
2
3
4
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Driving
Engine (ignition) switch Pull the parking brake switch to check that the parking brake is set. ( → P. 218)Parking brake indicator will come on.
Check that the shift lever is set in P.
Firmly depress the brake pedal. and a message will be displayed on the multi-information display.
If it is not displayed, th e engine cannot be started.
Press the engine switch shortly and
firmly. When operating the engine switch, one
short, firm press is enough.
It is not necessary to press and hold the
switch.
The engine will crank until it starts or for
up to 30 seconds, whichever is less.
Continue depressing the brake pedal
until the engine is completely started.
The engine can be started from any
engine switch mode.Performing the following operations wh en carrying the electronic key on your
person starts the engine or changes engine switch modes.
Starting the engine 1
2
3
4
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LX570_OM_OM60Q78U_(U) 2074-2. Driving procedures
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Driving If the engine is stopped with the shift le ver in a position other than P, the engine
switch will not be turned off but inst ead be turned to ACCESSORY mode. Per-
form the following procedure to turn the switch off:
Check that the parking brake is set.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Check that “Turn Off Vehicle” is disp layed on the multi-information display
and then press the engine switch once.
Check that “Turn Off Vehicle” on th e multi-information display is off.■
Auto power off function
If the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY mode for more than 20 minutes or IGNITION ON
mode (the engine is not running) for more than an hour with the shift lever in P, the engine
switch will automatically turn off. However, this function cannot entirely prevent battery
discharge. Do not leave the vehicle with the engine switch in ACCESSORY or IGNI-
TION ON mode for long periods of ti me when the engine is not running.■
Operation of the engine switch ●
If the switch is not pressed shortly and firmly, the engine switch mode may not change
or the engine may not start. ●
If attempting to restart the engine immediately after turning the engine switch off, the
engine may not start in some cases. After turning the engine off, please wait a few sec-
onds before restarting the engine. ■
Electronic key battery depletion
→ P. 112 ■
Conditions affe cting operation
→ P. 134 ■
Note for the entry function
→ P. 135 ■
If the engine does not start ●
The engine immobilizer system ma y not have been deactivated. ( → P. 75)
Contact your Lexus dealer. ●
Check that the shift lever is se curely set in P. The engine ma y not start if the shift lever is
displaced out of P.
A message will be displayed on the multi-information display.■
Steering lock
After turning the engine switch off and opening and closing the doors, the steering wheel
will be locked due to the steering lock func tion. Operating the engine switch again auto-
matically cancels the steering lock.When stopping the engine with the shift lever in a position other than P1
2
3
4
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When the steering lock cannot be released
■
Steering lock motor overheating prevention
To prevent the steering lock motor from over heating, the motor may be suspended if the
engine is turned on and off re peatedly in a short period of time. In this case, refrain from
running the engine. After about 10 seconds, the steering lock motor will resume func-
tioning. ■
When “Smart Access System Malfunction See Owner’s Manual” is displayed on the
multi-information display
The system may be malfunctioning. Have th e vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer,
immediately. ■
If the electronic key battery is depleted
→ P. 503 ■
If the smart access system with push-button start has been deactivated in a customized
setting
→ P. 546A message will be displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display.
Check that the shift lever is set in P. Press the
engine switch while turn ing the steering wheel
left and right.
WARNING ■
When starting the engine
Always start the engine while sitting in the driver’s seat. Do not depress the accelerator
pedal while starting the engine under any circumstances.
Doing so may cause an accident resu lting in death or serious injury.■
Caution while driving
If engine failure occurs while the vehicle is moving, do not lock or open the doors until
the vehicle reaches a safe and complete stop. Activation of the steering lock in this cir-
cumstance may lead to an accident, re sulting in death or serious injury.■
Stopping the engine in an emergency ●
If you want to stop the engine in an em ergency while driving th e vehicle, press and
hold the engine switch for more than 2 seco nds, or press it briefly 3 times or more in
succession. ( → P. 511)
However, do not touch the engine switch wh ile driving except in an emergency. Turn-
ing the engine off while drivin g will not cause loss of steering or braking control, but
the power assist to these systems will be lost . This will make it more difficult to steer
and brake, so you should pull over and stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so. ●
If the engine switch is operated while the vehicle is running, a warning message will be
shown on the multi-information display and a buzzer sounds. ●
When restarting the engine after it was turn ed off while driving, shift the shift lever to
N and press the engine switch.
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Interior features ■
Illuminated entry system
The lights automatically turn on/off according to engine switch mode, the presence of the
electronic key, whether the doors are locked/unlocked, and whether the doors are
open/closed. ■
To prevent battery discharge
If the interior lights remain on when the engine switch is turn ed off, the lights will go off
automatically after 20 minutes: ■
Customization
Settings (e.g. adjust the time elapsed before th e interior lights automatically turn off) can
be changed. (Customizable features: → P. 580)Personal lights
Front
Rear
Turns the lights on/off (touch the lights) Turns the lights on/off
NOTICE
To prevent battery discharge, do not leave th e lights on longer than necessary when the
engine is not running.
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LX570_OM_OM60Q78U_(U) 4215-5. Using the storage features
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Interior features Open (push button)
Unlock with the mechanical key
Lock with the mechanical key ■
Glove box light
The glove box light turns on when the tail lights are on. ■
Removing the separate tray
Your vehicle is equipped with either a console box or cool box.
For vehicles with the cool box, refer to page 430.
Press the button to open the lid.Glove box 1
2
3
Pull out the separate tray while releasing the
clips.
WARNING
Keep the glove box closed while driving.
Injuries may result in the event of sudden braking, sudden swerving or an accident.
Console box (if equipped) 1