
1493-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
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Operation of each component
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■Jam protection function (vehicles with power trunk lid) 
While the trunk lid is closing automatically,  the trunk lid will stop closing and open if something gets caught.
■If the smart entry & start system or wireless remote control does not operate properly
●Use the mechanical key to open the trunk. ( P. 527)
●Replace the key battery with a new one if it is depleted. (P. 435)
■When leaving a key to the vehicle with a parking attendant 
 P. 136
■Customization 
The trunk unlocking operation can be changed.  (Customizable features:  P. 566)
WARNING
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■Before driving
●Make sure that the trunk lid is fully closed.  If the trunk lid is not fully closed, it may open unexpectedly while driv ing and hit near-by objects or luggage in the trunk may 
be thrown out, causing an accident.
●Do not allow children to play in the trunk. If a child is accidentally locked in the trunk, they could suffer from heat exhaustion, 
suffocation or other injuries.
●Do not allow a child to open or close the trunk lid. Doing so may cause the trunk lid to open unexpectedly, or cause the child’s hands, 
head, or neck to be caught by the closing trunk lid.
■Important points while driving 
Never let anyone sit in the trunk. In the event of sudden braking or a collision, they are 
susceptible to death or serious injury.  

1563-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
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■Note for the entry function (if equipped)
●Even when the electronic key is within the effective range (detection areas), the system may not operate properly in the following cases: 
• The electronic key is too close to the  window or outside door handle, near the ground, or in a high place when the doors are locked or unlocked.• The electronic key is near the ground or in a high place, or too close to the rear 
bumper center when the trunk is opened. • The electronic key is on the instrument pa nel, rear package tray or floor, or in the door pockets or glove box when the hybrid  system is started or power switch modes 
are changed.
●Do not leave the electronic key on top of th e instrument panel or near the door pockets 
when exiting the vehicle. Depending on the  radio wave reception conditions, it may be detected by the antenna outside the cabin and the door will become lockable from theoutside, possibly trapping the electronic key inside the vehicle.
●As long as the electronic key is within the effective range, the doors may be locked orunlocked by anyone. However, only the doors detecting the electronic key can be usedto unlock the vehicle.
●The doors may unlock or lock if a large amou nt of water splashes on the door handle, such as in the rain or in a car wash when the electronic key is within the effective range.(The doors will automatically be locked after approximately 30 seconds if the doors 
are not opened and closed.)
●If the wireless remote control is used to lock the doors when the electronic key is near the vehicle, there is a possibility that the d oor may not be unlocked by the entry func- 
tion. (Use the wireless remote control to unlock the doors.)
●Touching the door lock sensor while wearin g gloves may delay or prevent lock opera- tion.
●If the door handle becomes wet while the electronic key is within the effective range,the door may lock and unlock repeatedly. In that case, follow the following correction 
procedures to wash the vehicle: 
• Place the electronic key in a location 2 m (6 ft.) or more away from the vehicle. (Take care to ensure that the key is not stolen.) 
• Set the electronic key to battery-saving mode to disable the smart entry & start sys- tem. ( P. 155)
●If the electronic key is inside the vehicle and a door handle becomes wet during a car wash, a message may be shown on the mult i-information display and a buzzer will sound outside the vehicle. To turn off the alarm, lock all the doors.
●The lock sensor may not work properly if it  comes into contact with ice, snow, mud, etc. Clean the lock sensor and attempt to operate it again, or use the lock sensor on thelower part of the door handle.
●A sudden approach to the effective range or door handle may prevent the doors frombeing unlocked. In this case, return the door  handle to the original position and check that the doors unlock before pulling the door handle again.
●Gripping the door handle when wearing a glove may not unlock the door.
●If there is another electronic key in the de tection area, it may take slightly longer to unlock the doors after the door handle is gripped.
●Fingernails may scrape against the door duri ng operation of the door handle. Be care- ful not to injure fingernails or damage the surface of the door. 

1943-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
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■When the window cannot be opened or closed 
When the jam protection function or catch protection function operates unusually and the door window cannot be opened or closed , perform the following operations with the 
power window switch of that door.
●Stop the vehicle. With the power switch in ON mode, within 4 seconds of the jam pro- tection function or catch protection function activating, continuously operate the 
power window switch in the one-touch clos ing direction or one-touch opening direc- tion so that the door window  can be opened and closed.
●If the door window cannot be opened and closed even when performing the above 
operations, perform the following pr ocedure for function initialization. 
Turn the power switch to ON mode.
Pull and hold the power window switch in the one-touch closing direction and com- 
pletely close the door window. 
Release the power window switch for a mo ment, resume pulling the switch in the one-touch closing direction, and hold it there for approximately 6 seconds or more. 
Press and hold the power window switch in the one-touch opening direction. After the door window is completely opened, cont inue holding the switch for an additional 1 second or more. 
Release the power window switch for a moment, resume pushing the switch in the one-touch opening direction, and hold  it there for approximately 4 seconds or more. 
Pull and hold the power window switch in  the one-touch closing direction again. After the door window is completely closed, continue holding the switch for a fur-ther 1 second or more. 
If you release the switch while the window  is moving, start again from the beginning. If the window reverses and cannot be fully closed or opened, have the vehicle inspected 
by any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus auth orized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
■Door lock linked window operation
●The power windows can be opened and closed using the mechanical key.* (P. 527)
●The power windows can be opened and closed using the wireless remote control.*(P. 139)
*: These settings must be customized at any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus autho- 
rized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
■When the 12-volt battery is disconnected 
The window lock switch is disabled. If ne cessary, press the window lock switch after reconnecting the 12-volt battery.
■Power windows open warning buzzer 
The buzzer sounds and a message is shown on  the multi-information display in the instru- ment cluster when the power switch is turned off and the driver’s door is opened with thepower windows open.
■Customization 
Settings (e.g. linked door lock  operation) can be changed.  (Customizable features:  P. 561)
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2204-2. Driving procedures
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■When the steering lock cannot be released
■Steering lock motor overheating prevention 
To prevent the steering lock motor from overheating, the motor may be suspended if the hybrid system is turned on and off repeatedly in a short period of time. In this case, refrain 
from operating the hybrid system. After abou t 10 seconds, the steering lock motor will resume functioning.
■When “Check Entry & Start System” will be displayed on the multi-information display 
The system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer,  or any reliable repairer immediately.
■If the “READY” indicator does not come on 
In the event that the “READY” indicator does not come on even after performing the proper procedures for starting the vehicle, contact any authorized Lexus retailer orLexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer immediately.
■If the hybrid system  is malfunctioning 
 P. 466
■If the electronic key battery is depleted 
 P. 435
■Operation of the power switch
●If the switch is not pressed shortly and firmly, the power switch mode may not change or 
the hybrid system may not start.
●If attempting to restart the hybrid system immediately after turning the power switch off, the hybrid system may not start in some  cases. After turning the power switch off, 
please wait a few seconds before  restarting the hybrid system.
■If the smart entry & start system has been deactivated in a customized setting 
 P. 527 
“Steering Lock active” will be displayed on the 
multi-information display.  
Check that the shift lever is set in P. Press the power switch while turning the steering wheel 
left and right. 

3685-3. Using the interior lights
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●Illuminated entry system: The lights automatically turn on/off according to power switch mode, the presence of the electronic key, whether the doors are locked/unlocked, andwhether the doors are opened/closed.
●If the interior lights remain on when the powe r switch is turned off, the lights will go off automatically after 20 minutes.
●Setting (e.g. the time elapsed before lights turn off) can be changed.  
(Customizable features:  P. 561)
NOTICE
To prevent 12-volt battery discharge, do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the hybrid system is off. 

5287-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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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 willturn to ON mode. 
When the smart entry & start system is deactivated in customization setting, thepower switch will turn to ACCESSORY 
mode.
Firmly depress the brake pedal and ch eck that   is shown on the multi- 
information display. 
Press the power switch. 
In the event that the hybrid system still cannot be started, contact any authorized 
Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
■Stopping the hybrid system 
Shift the shift lever to P and press the power switch 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. 435)
■Alarm (if equipped) 
Using the mechanical key to lock the doors or trunk will not set the alarm system. If a door or trunk are unlocked using the me chanical key when the alarm system is set, 
the alarm may be triggered. ( P. 91)
■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. 218)
■When the electronic key does not work properly
●Make sure that the smart entry & start system has not been deactivated in the customi- zation setting. If it is off, turn the function on. (Customizable features:  P. 561)
●Check if battery-saving mode is set. If it is set, cancel the function. (P. 154)
Starting the hybrid system
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