
3797-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
One of the following may be the cause 
of the problem:
The electronic key may not be func-
tioning properly. ( P.383)
 There may not be sufficient fuel in 
the vehicle’s tank.
Refuel the vehicle. ( P.161)
 There may be a malfunction in the 
immobilizer system. ( P.60)
 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.
One of the following may be the cause  of the problem:
The 12-volt battery may be dis-
charged. ( P.384)
 The 12-volt battery terminal con-
nections may be lo ose or corroded. 
( P.325)
One of the following may be the cause 
of the problem:
 The 12-volt battery may be dis-
charged. ( P.384)
 One or both of the 12-volt battery 
terminals may be disconnected. 
( P.325)
Contact your Lexus dealer if the problem 
cannot be repaired, or  if repair procedures 
are unknown.
When the hybrid syst em 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 procedure 
except in cases of emergency.
1 Press the parking brake switch to 
check that the parking brake is set. 
(P.146)
Parking brake indicator will come on.
2 Shift the shift lever to P.
If the hybrid system will not 
start
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.135)
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 
emergency 

3807-2. Steps to take in an emergency
3Turn the power switch to ACCES-
SORY mode.
4
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 your Lexus dealer.
If you lose your keys
New genuine mechanical keys can 
be made by your Lexus dealer using 
another mechanical key and the 
key number stamped on your key 
number plate. Keep the plate in a 
safe place such as your wallet, not in 
the vehicle.
NOTICE
■When an electronic key is lost
If the electronic key remains lost, the risk 
of vehicle theft increases significantly. 
Visit your Lexus deal er immediately with 
all remaining electron ic keys that were 
provided with your vehicle. 

3817-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
Remove the cover inside the trunk and 
pull the lever.
Using the lever to open the fuel filler door 
may not allow for an adequate reduction in 
fuel tank pressure before refueling. To pre-
vent fuel from spilling out, turn the cap 
slowly when removing  it. During refueling, 
fuel may spill out from the filler opening 
due to air being discharged from inside the 
fuel tank. Therefore, f ill the fuel tank care-
fully and slowly.
■When the electronic key does not work 
properly
●Make sure that the smart access system 
with push-button start has not been deac-
tivated using the Remote Touch or at your 
Lexus dealer. If it is off, turn the function 
on.
●Check if battery-saving mode is set. If it is 
set, cancel the function. ( P.103)
Use the mechanical key ( P.90) in 
order to perform th e following opera-
tions:
If the fuel filler door cannot 
b
e opened
If the fuel filler door opener switch 
cannot be operated, contact your 
Lexus dealer to service the vehicle. 
In case where refueling is urgently 
necessary, the following procedure 
can be used to open the fuel filler 
door.
Opening the fuel filler door
If the electronic key does not 
o
perate properly
If communication between the 
electronic key and vehicle is inter-
rupted ( P.103) or the electronic 
key cannot 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 and trunk can be opened and 
the hybrid system can be started by 
following the procedure below.
NOTICE
■In case of a smart access system with 
push-button start malfunction or 
other key-related problems
Take your vehicle with all the electronic 
keys provided with your vehicle to your 
Lexus dealer as soon as possible.
Locking and unlocking the 
doors, opening the trunk and 
using the key linked functions 

3827-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■Unlocking the door
1
Pull the driver’s door handle and 
insert the mechanical key.
2
Unlock the door.
3
Remove the key, return the handle, 
and then pull the handle again.
■Locking the door
1
With the door open, push down the 
inside lock button.
2
Close the door.
■Opening the trunk
Turn the mechanical key clockwise to  open.
■Key linked functions
1
Closes the windows and the moon roof 
(turn and hold)
2
Opens the windows and the moon roof 
(turn and hold)
These settings must be customized at your 
Lexus dealer.
WARNING
■When using the mechanical key and 
operating the power windows or 
moon roof
Operate the power window after check-
ing to make sure that there is no possibil-
ity of any passenger having any of their 
body parts caught in the window or 
moon roof. 
Also, do not allow children to operate the 
mechanical key. It is possible for children 
and other passengers  to get caught in 
the power window or moon roof. 

3837-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
1Ensure that the shift lever is in P and 
depress the brake pedal.
2 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 customization 
setting, the power switch will turn to 
ACCESSORY mode.
3Firmly depress the brake pedal and 
check that   is shown on the 
multi-information display.
4 Press the power switch shortly and 
firmly.
In the event that the hybrid system still 
cannot be started, contact your Lexus 
dealer.
■Stopping the hybrid system
Set the parking brake, shift the shift lever to 
P and press the power switch as you nor-
mally do when stopping the hybrid system.
■Electronic key battery
As the above procedure is a temporary 
measure, it is recomme nded that the elec-
tronic key battery be replaced immediately 
when the battery is depleted. ( P.339)
■Changing power switch modes
Release the brake pe dal and press the 
power switch in step  3 above.
The hybrid system does not start and modes 
will be changed each time the switch is 
pressed. ( P.137)Starting the hybrid system 

3847-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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.
1Confirm 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.63)
2 Open the hood ( P.316) and 
open the fuse box cover.
Push the tab in and lift the lid off.
3 Open the exclusive jump starting 
terminal cover.
4 Connect a positive jumper cable clamp to   on your vehicle and connect the 
clamp on the other end of the positive  cable to   on the second vehicle.
If the 12-volt battery is dis-
charged
The following procedures may be 
used to start the hybrid system if the 
12-volt battery is discharged.
You can also call your Lexus dealer 
or a qualified repair shop.
Restarting the hybrid system
A
B 

3867-2. Steps to take in an emergency
ponents when the vehicle is running at a 
low speed for an extended period, such 
as in heavy traffic.
■When the 12-volt battery is removed or 
discharged
●Information stored in the ECU is cleared. 
When the 12-volt battery is depleted, 
have the vehicle inspected at your Lexus 
dealer.
●Some systems may require initialization. 
( P.423)
■When removing the 12-volt battery ter-
minals
When the 12-volt battery terminals are 
removed, the information stored in the 
ECU is cleared. Before removing the 12-
volt battery terminals, contact your Lexus 
dealer.
■Charging the 12-volt battery
The electricity stored in the 12-volt battery 
will discharge gradua lly even when the 
vehicle is not in use, due to natural dis-
charge and the draining effects of certain 
electrical appliances. If the vehicle is left for 
a long time, the 12-volt battery may dis-
charge, and the hybrid 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 access 
system with push-button start when the 
12-volt battery is discharged. Use the 
wireless remote control or the mechani-
cal 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 
mode it was in before the 12-volt battery 
was discharged. Before disconnecting 
the 12-volt battery, turn the power switch 
off. 
If you are unsure what mode the power  switch was in before
 the 12-volt battery 
discharged, be especially careful when 
reconnecting the 12-volt battery.
■When replacing the 12-volt battery
●Use a 12-volt battery that conforms to 
European regulations.
●Use a 12-volt battery that the case size is 
same as the previous one (LN2), 20 hour 
rate capacity (20HR) is equivalent 
(60Ah) or greater, and performance rat-
ing (CCA) is equivalent (345A) or 
greater. 
• If the sizes differ, the 12-volt battery can- not be properly secured.
• 12-volt battery performance may  decrease and the hybrid system may not 
be able to start.
• If the 20 hour rate capacity is low, even if  the time period where the vehicle is not 
used is a short time, the 12-volt battery 
may discharge and hybrid system may 
not be able to start.
●Use a 12-volt battery with a handle. If a 
12-volt battery without a handle is used, 
removal is more difficult.
●After exchanging, firmly attach the fol-
lowing items to the exhaust hole of the 12-
volt battery.
• Use the exhaust hose that was attached  to the 12-volt battery before exchanging.
• Use the exhaust hole plug included with  the 12-volt battery exchanged or the one 
installed on the battery prior to the 
exchange. (Depending on the 12-volt 
battery to be exchanged, the exhaust 
hole may be plugged.) 

4148-2. Customization
■Head-up Display* ( P.77)
*:If equipped
■Door lock ( P.91, 95, 381)
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set-
ting
Gauge informationHybrid System IndicatorTachometerONo content
Route guidance to destina-
tion/street name
*OnOffO
Driving support system displayOnOffO
Compass*OnOffO
Audio system operation statusOnOffO
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set- ting
Unlocking using a mechanical 
key
Driver’s door 
unlocked in one  step, all doors 
unlocked in two  step
All doors unlocked in one stepO
Automatic door locking func-
tionShift lever linked 
door locking oper- ationOff
OOSpeed linked door locking operation
Automatic door unlocking 
functionShift lever linked  door unlocking  operation
Off
OODriver’s door linked door 
unlocking opera- tion
Locking/unlocking of the trunk 
when all doors are 
locked/unlocked
OnOffO
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