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When trouble arises
■If “SEE OWNER’S MANUAL”/“See Owner’s Manual” is shown
●If any of the following messages are shown on the multi-information display, follow the
instructions.
• “Engine Coolant Temp High” ( P. 546)
●If any of the following messages are shown on the multi-information display, it may indi-
cate a malfunction. Immediately stop the vehicle and contact your Lexus dealer.
• “BRAKING POWER LOW”/“Braking Power Low”
• “Charging System Malfunction”
■If a following message is shown, take appropriate action and confirm that the message
has disappeared. ( P. 344) (if equipped)
●“CRAWL NOT AVAILABLE SELECT L4 AND SHIFT TO D OR R POSITION”/
“Crawl Not Available Select L4 and Shift to D or R Position”
●“CRAWL NOT AVAILABLE CHECK SYSTEM OPERATION CONDITIONS”/
“Crawl Not Available Check System Operation Conditions”
■If “VISIT YOUR DEALER”/“Visit Your Dealer” or “CHECKED BY A DEALER”/
“checked by a dealer” is shown
The system or part shown on the multi-info rmation display is malfunctioning. Have the
vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.

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If you have a flat tire
●Stop the vehicle in a safe pl
ace on a hard, flat surface.
●Set the parking brake.
●Shift the shift lever to P.
●Turn off the rear height control air suspension (if equipped). (P. 335)
●Stop the engine.
●Turn on the emergency flashers. ( P. 500)
Your vehicle is equipped with a spare tire. The flat tire can be replaced with
the spare tire.
For details about tires:  P. 464
WARNING
■If you have a flat tire
Do not continue driving with a flat tire.
Driving even a short distance with a flat ti re can damage the tire and the wheel beyond
repair, which could re sult in an accident.
Before jacking up the vehicle

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■Using the tire jack
Improper use of the tire jack may cause the vehicle to suddenly fall off the jack, leading
to death or serious injury.
●Do not use the tire jack for any purpose ot her than replacing tires or installing and
removing tire chains.
●Only use the tire jack that comes with this vehicle for replacing a flat tire.
Do not use it on other vehicles, and do no t use other tire jacks for replacing tires on
this vehicle.
●Always check that the tire jack is securely set to the jack point.
●Do not put any part of your body under the vehicle while it is supported by the jack.
●Do not start or run the engine while your vehicle is supported by the jack.
●Do not raise the vehicle while someone is inside.
●When raising the vehicle, do not put an object on or under the jack.
●Do not raise the vehicle to a height greater than that required to replace the tire.
●Use a jack stand if it is necessary to get under the vehicle.
●Vehicles with rear height control air suspensi on: Be sure to turn off the height control
and stop the engine.
Take particular care when lowering the ve hicle to ensure that no one working on or
near the vehicle will be injured.
■Using the jack handle
Tighten all the jack handle bo lts securely using a Phillips-head screwdriver, to prevent
the extension parts from co ming apart unexpectedly.

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If the engine will not start
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
●There may not be sufficient fuel in the vehicle’s tank.
Refuel the vehicle.
●The engine may be flooded.
Try to restart the engine again follo
wing correct starting procedures.
( P. 196)
●There may be a malfunction in th e engine immobilizer system. (P. 76)
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
●The battery may be discharged. ( P. 543)
●The battery terminal connections may be loose or corroded.
The engine starting system may be malfun ctioning due to an electrical problem
such as an open circuit or a blown fuse. However, an interim measure is available
to start the engine. ( P. 539)
If the engine will not start even though correct starting procedures are being
followed ( P. 196), consider each of the following points:
The engine will not start even when the starter motor operates nor-
mally.
The starter motor turns over slowly , the interior lights and headlights
are dim, or the horn does not sound or sounds at a low volume.
The starter motor does not turn over.

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When trouble arises
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
●One or both of the battery terminals may be disconnected.
●The battery may be discharged. ( P. 543)
●There may be a malfunction in the steering lock system.
Contact your Lexus dealer if the problem cannot be repaired, or if repair procedures
are unknown.
When the engine does not start, the follo wing steps can be used as an interim
measure to start the engine if the engine switch is functioning normally.
Set the parking brake.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Turn the engine switch to the ACCESSORY mode.
Press and hold the engine switch for about 15 seconds while depressing the
brake pedal firmly.
Even if the engine can be started using the above steps, the system may be mal-
functioning. Have the vehicle in spected by your Lexus dealer.
The starter motor does not turn over, the interior lights and headlights
do not turn on, or the horn does not sound.
Emergency start function
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If the electronic key does not operate properly
Use the mechanical key (
P. 101) in
order to perform the following opera-
tions (driver’s door only):
Locks all the doors
Closes the windows and moon roof
*
(turn and hold)
Unlocks the doors
Turning the key rearward unlocks the
driver’s door. Turning the key once again
unlocks the other doors.
Opens the windows and moon roof* (turn and hold)
*: These settings must be cust omized at your Lexus dealer.
If communication between the electronic key and vehicle is interrupted
( P. 123) or the electronic key ca nnot 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 can be opened and
the engine can be started by following the procedure below.
Locking and unlocking the doors and key linked functions
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When trouble arises
Ensure that the shift lever is in P and depress the brake pedal.
Touch 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
push-button start is deactivated in cus-
tomization setting, the engine switch will
turn to ACCESSORY mode.
Firmly depress the brake pedal and check that is shown on the multi-
information display.
Press the engine switch shortly and firmly.
In the event that the engine still cannot be started, contact your Lexus dealer.
■Stopping the engine
Shift the shift lever to P and press the engine switch as you normally do when stopping
the engine.
■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. 484)
■Changing engine switch modes
Within 10 seconds of the buzzer sounding, release the brake pedal and press the engine
switch.
The engine does not start and modes will be changed each time the switch is pressed.
(  P. 197)
■When the electronic key does not work properly
●Make sure that the smart access system wi th push-button start has not been deacti-
vated in the customization setting. If it is off, turn the function on.
(Customizable features:  P. 576)
●Check if battery-saving mode is set. If it is set, cancel the function. (P. 123)
Starting the engine
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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the vehicle battery is discharged
If you have a set of jumper (or booster) cables and a second vehicle with a 12-volt
battery, you can jump start your Lexus by following the steps below.
Confirm that the electronic key is
being carried.
When connecting the jumper (or
booster) cables, depe nding on the situa-
tion, the alarm may activate and the
doors locked. ( P. 79)
Open the hood. ( P. 450)
Connecting the jumper cables accord ing to the following procedure:
Positive (+) battery terminal on your vehicle.
Positive (+) battery terminal on the second vehicle.
Negative (-) battery terminal on the second vehicle.
Connect the jumper cable to ground on your vehicle as shown in the illus-
tration.
The following procedures may be used to start the engine if the vehicle’s bat-
tery is discharged.
You can call your Lexus dealer , or qualified repair shop.
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