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5Open and close any of the door of 
your vehicle with the engine switch 
off.
6
Maintain the engine speed of the 
second vehicle and start the engine 
of your vehicle by turning the 
engine switch to IGNITION ON 
mode.
7
Once the vehicle’s engine has 
started, remove the jumper cables 
in the exact reverse order from 
which they were connected.
Once the engine starts, have the vehi-
cle inspected at your Lexus dealer as 
soon as possible.
■Starting the engine when the battery is 
discharged
The engine cannot be started by push-start-
ing.
■To prevent battery discharge
●Turn off the headlights and the audio sys-
tem while the engine is off.
●Turn off any unnecessary electrical com-
ponents when the vehicle is running at a 
low speed for an extended period, such 
as in heavy traffic.
■Charging the battery
The electricity stored in the battery will dis-
charge gradually even when the vehicle is 
not in use, due to natural discharge and the 
draining effects of certain electrical appli-
ances. If the vehicle is left for a long time, 
the battery may discharge, and the engine 
may be unable to start. (The battery 
recharges automatically during driving.)
■When recharging or replacing the bat-
tery
●In some cases, it may not be possible to 
unlock the doors using the smart access 
system with push-button start when the 
battery is discharged. Use the wireless 
remote control or the mechanical key to 
lock or unlock the doors.
●The engine may not start on the first 
attempt after the battery has recharged 
but will start normally after the second 
attempt. This is not a malfunction.
●The engine switch mode is memorized by 
the vehicle. When the battery is recon-
nected, the system will return to the 
mode it was in before the battery was dis-
charged. Before disconnecting the bat-
tery, turn the engine switch off.
If you are unsure wh at mode the engine 
switch was in before the battery dis-
charged, be especially careful when 
reconnecting the battery.
WARNING
■Avoiding battery fires or explosions
Observe the following precautions to 
prevent accidentally igniting the flamma-
ble gas that may be emitted from the bat-
tery:
●Make sure each jumper cable is con-
nected to the correct terminal and that 
it is not unintentiona lly in contact with 
any other than the intended terminal.
●Do not allow the other end of the 
jumper cable connected to the “+” ter-
minal to come into contact with any 
other parts or metal surfaces in the 
area, such as brackets or unpainted 
metal.
●Do not allow the + and - clamps of the 
jumper cables to come into contact 
with each other.
●Do not smoke, use matches, cigarette 
lighters or allow open flame near the 
battery.
■Battery precautions
The battery contains poisonous and cor-
rosive acidic electrol yte, while related 
parts contain lead and lead compounds. 
Observe the following precautions when 
handling the battery: 

3428-2. Customization
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■Smart access system with push-button start and wireless remote control 
(  P.86, 89)
■Smart access system with push-button start ( P.86, 89, 93)
Automatic door unlockShifting the shift 
lever to POff
O—ODriver’s door is  opened
Locking/unlocking of the 
trunk when both side doors 
are locked/unlocked
OnOff——O
FunctionDefault settingCustomized settingABC
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Operation buzzer volume5OffO—O1 to 7
Operation signal (Emer-
gency flashers)OnOffO—O
Time elapsed before auto-
matic door lock function is 
activated if door is not 
opened after being unlocked
60 seconds
Off
O—O30 seconds
120 seconds
Open door warning buzzerOnOff——O
Welcome light illumination 
controlOnOffO—O
ABC
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Smart access system with 
push-button startOnOff——O
Smart door unlockingDriver’s doorBoth side doorsO—O
Number of consecutive door 
lock operations2 timesAs many as desired——O
ABC 

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8
Vehicle specifications
■Illumination ( P.215)
■Seat belt reminder ( P.286)
■Vehicle customization●When the smart acc ess system with 
push-button start is off, the entry unlock 
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Time elapsed before the inte-
rior lights turn off15 seconds
Off
O—O7.5 seconds
30 seconds
Operation after the engine 
switch is turned offOnOff——O
Operation when the doors 
are unlockedOnOff——O
Operation when you 
approach the vehicle with the 
electronic key on your person
OnOff——O
Remote Touch pad lightOnOff——O
Time elapsed before the outer 
foot lights turn off15 seconds
Off
O—O7.5 seconds
30 seconds
Operation of the outer foot 
lights when you approach the 
vehicle with the electronic 
key on your person
OnOff——O
Operation of the outer foot 
lights when the doors are 
unlocked with the power 
door lock switch
OnOff——O
Operation of the outer foot 
lights when a door is openedOnOff——O
Fading out of the outer foot 
lights when they turn offLongShort——O
ABC
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Vehicle speed linked seat belt 
reminder buzzerOnOff——O
ABC 

3711-1. What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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 Is the engine switch in IGNITION 
ON mode?
If you cannot release the shift lever by 
depressing the brake pedal with the engine 
switch in IGNITION ON mode. ( 
P.129)
It is locked automatically to prevent 
theft of the vehicle. ( P.125)
 Is the window lock switch pressed?
The power window except for the one at 
the driver’s seat cannot be operated if the 
window lock switch is pressed. ( 
P.111)
The auto power off function will be 
operated if the vehicle is left in 
ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON 
mode (the engine is not running) for 
a period of time. ( P.127)
 The seat belt reminder light is flash-
ing
Are the driver and the front passenger 
wearing the seat belts? ( 
P.286)
The parking brake indicator is on
Is the parking brake released? ( P.134)
Depending on the situation, other 
types of warning buzzer may also 
sound. (P.282, 290)
 Did anyone inside the vehicle open 
a door during setting the alarm?
The sensor detects it and the alarm sounds. 
(
P.58)
Do one of the following to deactivate 
or stop the alarm:
 Unlock the doors.
 Open the trunk using the entry 
function or wireless remote control.
 Turn the engine switch to ACCES-
SORY or IGNITION ON mode, or 
start the engine.
 Is the message displayed on the 
multi-information display?
Check the message on  the multi-informa-
tion display. ( 
P.290)
When a warning light turns on or a 
warning message is displayed, refer 
to P.282, 290.
The steering wheel cannot be 
turned after the engine is 
stopped
The windows do not open or 
close by operating the power 
window switches
The engine switch is turned off 
automatically
A warning buzzer sounds during 
driving
An alarm is activated and the 
horn sounds
A warning buzzer sounds when 
leaving the vehicle
A warning light turns on or a 
warning message is displayed 

374Alphabetical Index
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Seat belts........................................................ 235
Cargo capacity...............................................123
Cargo hooks ...................................................219
Center Display ............................................. 202
Chains ................................................................ 197
Child restraint system Child seats definition................................... 40
Child seats installation....................... 44, 48
Front passenger occupant classification system ............................................................. 36
Installing a CRS to the front passenger  seat ....................................................................42
Installing a CRS to the rear seat............ 44
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors . 48
Installing CRS with seat belts.................. 44
Installing CRS with top tether strap.....50
Child safety Airbag precautions.......................................32
Battery precautions ..................... 254, 308
Child restraint system................................. 40
Heated steering wheel or seat heater precautions.................................................. 212
How your child should wear the seat belt 25
Installing child restraints ............................ 40
Moon roof precautions ..............................114
Power window lock switch........................ 111
Removed electronic key battery precau- tions ............................................................... 266
Seat belt extender precautions ............. 25
Seat belt precautions .................................. 40
Trunk precautions ........................................ 89
Cleaning Aluminum wheels ...................................... 232
Exterior ........................................................... 232
Interior ............................................................. 235
Radar sensor..................................................152
Seat belts........................................................ 235
Clock ........................................................ 66, 220
Clock settings ............................................... 220
Coat hooks..................................................... 220
Compass ..........................................................227 Condenser ..................................................... 252
Console box ....................................................218
Consumption screen .................................... 78
Cooling system............................................. 250
Engine overheating.................................. 309
Cornering lights ............................................. 137 Replacing light bulbs ................................270
Cruise control Dynamic radar cruise control............... 168
Cup holders .....................................................218
Current fuel consumption ...........................72
Curtain shield airbags .................................. 28
Customizable features .............................. 339
D
Daytime running light system ...................136
Daytime running lights Replacing light bulbs ................................270
Defogger Outside rear view mirrors.................... 209
Rear window ............................................... 209
Windshield ................................................... 209
Differential Front differential oil. .......................... ...........321
Rear differential oil. ......................................321
Dimension ........................................................316
Dinghy towing................................................. 124
Display Center Display ............................................202
Drive information .......................................... 72
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) ......................................................... 163
Multi-information display ............................ 71
Warning messages.....................................291
Distance until next engine oil change .... 70
Do-it-yourself maintenance .................... 239
Door courtesy lights .....................................215
Door lock Doors ..................................................................86
Smart access system with push-button start ................................................................... 93
Wireless remote control ...........................84 

3771-1. What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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H
Head restraints .............................................. 103
Headlight aim ................................................ 269
Headlights Automatic High Beam system............. 138
Light switch .....................................................136
Replacing light bulbs................................ 270
Wattage.......................................................... 326
Heated steering wheel ................................ 212
Heaters Automatic air conditioning system ...205
Heated steering wheel.............................. 212
Outside rear view mirrors ....................209
Seat heaters .................................................... 212
High mounted stoplight Replacing light bulbs................................ 270
Hill-start assist control .................................192
Hood Open ............................................................... 245
Hooks Cargo hooks.................................................. 219
Coat hooks ................................................... 220
Retaining hooks (floor mat)......................22
Horn ....................................................................107
I
I/M test ............................................................ 242
Identification Engine ............................................................... 317
Vehicle ..............................................................316
Ignition switch (engine switch).................125 Auto power off function ........................... 127
Changing the engine switch modes.. 126
If your vehicle has to  be stopped in an 
emergency ................................................ 274
Illuminated entry system ............................. 216
Indicators ........................................................... 64
Initialization Items to initialize ......................................... 349
Maintenance ................................... 238, 250
Power windows............................................. 110 Tire pressure warning system ............ 260
Inside rear view mirror ................................107
Instrument panel light co ntrol ..................... 71
Intercooler...................................................... 252
Intercooler coolant Capacity .......................................................... 319
Checking ...................................................... 250
Interior lights....................................................215 Front interior light ....................................... 215
Rear interior light......................................... 215
Intuitive parking assist Warning message ...................................... 178
J
JackPositioning a floor jack ............................245
Vehicle-equipped jack ........................... 294
Jack handle .................................................... 294
Jam protection function Moon roof ........................................................ 113
Power windows ............................................. 110
K
Keyless entrySmart access system with push-button start ................................................................... 93
Wireless remote control ...........................84
Keys Battery-saving function.............................. 94
Electronic key ................................................. 82
Engine switch ................................................ 125
If the electronic key does not operate properly ...................................................... 304
If you lose your keys ................................ 303
Key number plate ......................................... 82
Keyless entry ..........................................86, 93
Mechanical key .............................................. 82
Replacing the battery ...............................265
Warning buzzer ............................................ 93
Wireless remote control ...........................84
Knee airbags .................................................... 28 

3831-1. What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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Wireless remote control............................. 91
Trunk light ............................................................ 91
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs................................ 270
Turn signal lever ...........................................133
Wattage.......................................................... 326
V
Vanity lights...................................................... 221
Vanity mirrors ................................................. 221
Variable Gear Ratio Steering (VGRS) 192
VDIM (Vehicle Dynami cs Integrated Man-
agement)........................................................193
Vehicle data recording .... ............................... 5
Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Manage- ment (VDIM)................................................193
Vehicle identification number ..................316
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) .............192
Vehicle sway warning display ....................75
Ventilators (seat ventilators)..................... 212
VGRS (Variable Gear Ratio Steering) 192
VSC (Vehicle Stabilit y Control) .............192
W
Warning buzzer
Open door warning.................................285
Warning buzzers Approach warning...................................... 173
Brake Override System ......................... 284
Downshifting ......................................... 131, 132
Drive-Start Control .................................. 284
Electric power steering .......................... 284
High coolant temperature .................... 282
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) ........................................................... 161
LDA (Lane Departure Alert)...............285
Low engine oil pressure......................... 283
Open door..............................................87, 88
Open window .................................................. 111
Parking brake .............................................. 284
Pre-collision braking................................. 155 Seat belt ......................................................... 286
Warning lights............................................... 282 ABS ...................................................................283
Brake Override System .........................284
Brake system................................................282
Charging system........................................282
Drive-Start Control...................................284
Electric power steering...........................284
High coolant temperature.....................282
LDA indicator ............................................. 285
Low engine oil pressure.........................283
Low fuel level .............................................. 286
Malfunction indicator lamp ...................283
Master warning light................................. 287
Open door warning ................................ 285
Parking brake indicator ..........................284
Pre-collision system................................. 285
Seat belt reminder light.......................... 286
Slip indicator ................................................ 285
SRS ....................................................................283
Tire pressure ................................................ 287
Warning message display............................76
Warning messages ..................................... 290
Washer Checking .......................................................254
Preparing and checking before winter.....196
Switch.................................................................. 141
Washing and waxing.................................. 232
Weight Cargo capacity .............................................123
Load limits .......................................................123
Weight.............................................................. 316
Wheels ............................................................. 263 Size .................................................................... 322
Window lock switch ........................................111
Windows Power windows ............................................. 110
Rear window defogger.......................... 209
Washer .............................................................. 141
Windshield wiper de-icer ........................ 209
Windshield wipers ......................................... 141