3327-2. Steps to take in an emergency
setting, the engine switch will turn to ACC.
3Firmly depress the brake pedal and
check that is shown on the
multi-information display.
4 Press the engine switch.
In the event that the engine still cannot
be started, contact your Lexus dealer.
■Stopping the engine
Set the parking brake, shift the shift position
to P and press the engine switch as you nor-
mally do when stopping the engine.
■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.297)
■Alarm (For Canada)
Using the mechanical key to lock the doors
will not set the alarm system.
If a door is unlocked using the mechanical
key when the alarm system is set, the alarm
may be triggered.
■Changing engine switch modes
Release the brake pedal and press the
engine switch in step 3 above.
The engine does not start and modes will be
changed each time the switch is pressed.
( P.149)
Use the mechanical key ( P.94) in
order to perform th e following opera-
tions:
■Locking and unlocking the doors
P.330
■Opening the trunk
1 Slide the rear passengers’ seat
belts towards the outside.
If the seat belt is secured using the rear
seat belt holder, remove it. ( P.27)
2 Insert your fingers at the positions
marked and pull towards you to
If the battery is discharged
The following procedures may be
used to start the engine or opening
the doors, trunk or glove box if the
battery is discharged.
You can also call your Lexus dealer
or a qualified repair shop.
Locking and unlocking the doors
and opening the trunk
A
3337-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
remove the cover in the center of
the rear seat.
3
Insert the mechanical key into the
cylinder and turn it clockwise to
open. The glove box can be opened by per-
forming the following operations after
unlocking the doors.
If the glove box is locked, unlock it with the
mechanical key. (
P.246)
1Remove the cover using a flathead
screwdriver.
To prevent damage to the cover, cover the
tip of the screwdriver with a rag.
2Push the flathead screwdriver into
the part shown in the illustration to
open the glove box.
■After opening the glove box
The glove box can be opened normally by
closing the glove box after restarting the
engine.
If you have a set of jumper (or booster)
cables and a second vehicle with a bat-
WARNING
■After unlocking the trunk
Make sure to put back the cover to the
center of the rear seat. Failure to do so
may cause an accident.
NOTICE
■When installing the cover in the cen-
ter of the rear seat
Make sure that the seat belts are not
caught in the cover. Failure to do so may
cause damage to the cover installation
clip and make it impossible to install the
cover.
Opening the glove box
Restarting the engine
