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1Grip the driver’s door handle to unlock
the door. Holding the driver’s door
handle for approximately 2 seconds
unlocks all the doors. Grip the passen-
ger’s door handle to unlock all the
doors.
*
Make sure to touch the sensor on the
back of the handle.
The doors cannot be unlocked for
3 seconds after the doors are locked.
*: The door unlock settings can be
changed.
2Touch the lock sensor (the indentation on the upper part of the door handle) to lock all
the doors.
Check that the door is securely locked.
Smart Access System with Push-button Start
The following operations can be performed simply by carrying the electronic key on your
person, for example in your pocket. The driver should always carry the electronic key.
For details on starting the engine, see page 16.
Unlocking and locking the doors from the outside
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1Press the parking brake switch to
check that the parking brake is set.
( P.23)
Parking brake indicator will come on.
2Check that the shif t lever is in P
3Firmly depress the brake pedal.
and a message will be dis-
played on the multi-information dis-
play. If it is not displayed, the engine
cannot be started.
4Press the engine switch shortly and firmly.
When operating the engine switch, one short, firm press is enough. It is not necessary
to press and ho ld 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.
Engine (Ignition) Switch
Performing the following operations when carrying the electronic key on your person
starts the engine or changes engine switch modes.
Starting the engine
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1Stop the vehicle completely.
2Set the parking brake (P.23), and shift the shift lever to P. ( P.19)
3Press the engine switch.
4Release the brake pedal and check that “ACCESSORY” or “IGNITION ON” is not
shown on the meter.
Modes can be changed by pressing the engine switch with the brake pedal released. (The
mode changes each time the switch is pressed.)
1Off*
The emergency flashers can be used.
2ACCESSORY mode
Some electrical components such as
the audio system can be used.
“ACCESSORY” will be displayed on
the meter.
3IGNITION ON mode
All electrical components can be used.
“IGNITION ON” will be displayed on
the meter.
*: If the shift lever is in a position other than
P when turning off the engine, the
engine switch will be turned to ACCES-
SORY mode, not to off.
Stopping the engine
Changing engine switch modes
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Turn the mechanical key clockwise to open.
1Ensure that the shift lever is in P and depress the brake pedal.
2Touch 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
pushbutton start is deactivated in cus-
tomization setting, the engine switch
will turn to ACCESSORY mode.
3Firmly depress the brake pedal and check that is shown on the multi-informa-
tion display.
4Press the engine switch shortly and firmly.
In the event that the engine still cannot be started, contact your Lexus dealer.
Opening the trunk
Starting the engine
If the electronic key battery becomes depleted, a warning message will be shown on the
multi-information display. Replace the battery wi th a new one. For instructions on replacing
the battery, refer to the “OWNER’S MANUAL”.
If you need further assistance , contact your Lexus dealer.