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■Trunk opener switch
Press the trunk opener switch.
The trunk lid will fully open.
■Smart access system with push-button start
P.17
■Wireless remote control
P.15
■Hands Free Power Trunk Lid (if equipped)1
While carrying an electronic key, stand
within the smart access system with
push-button start operation area,
approximately 11.8 to 19.7 in. (30 to 50
cm) from the rear bumper.
Kick sensor
Hands Free Power Trunk Lid operation
detection area
Smart access system with push-button
start operation detection area
Trunk
Opening/closing the trunk
A
B
C
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2Perform a kick operation by moving
your foot to within approximately 3.9
in. (10 cm) of the rear bumper and then
pulling it back.
• Perform the entire kick operationwithin 1 second.
• The trunk lid will not start operating while a foot is de tected under the
rear bumper.
• Operate the Hands Free Power Trunk Lid without contacting the rear
bumper with your foot.
• If another electronic key is in the cabin or trunk, it may take slightly
longer than normal for the operation
to begin.
Kick sensor
Hands Free Power Trunk Lid operation
detection area
3When the kick sensor detects that your foot is pulled back, a buzzer will sound and the
trunk will automatically fully open/close.
If a foot is moved under the rear bumper whil e the trunk lid is opening, the trunk lid will
stop moving.
If a foot is moved under the rear bumper whil e the trunk lid is closing, the trunk lid will
open.
■Trunk closer switch
Press the trunk closer switch.
A buzzer will sound and the trunk lid will
fully close.
Pressing the switch while the trunk lid is
closing opens the trunk lid again.
A
B
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■Unlocking the door
Use the mechanical key in order to perform the following operations:
1Pull the driver's door handle and insert
the mechanical key
2Unlock the door.
3Remove the key, return the handle, and then pull the handle again.
■Locking the door
1
With the door open, push down the
inside lock button.
2Close the door.
If the electronic key does not operate properly
Locking and unlocking the doors, unlocking the trunk
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■Trunk
Turn the mechanical key clockwise to open.
1Depress the brake pedal.
2Touch 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
will turn to ON mode.
When the smart access system with
push-button start is deactivated in
customization setting, the power
switch will turn to ACCESSORY
mode.
3Firmly depress the brake pedal and check th at is shown on the multi-information
display.
4Press the power switch.
In the event that the hybrid system still cannot be star ted, contact your Lexus dealer.
Starting the hybrid system
If the electronic key battery becomes deplet ed, a warning message will be shown on the
multi-information display. Replac e the battery with a new one. For instructions on replacing
the battery, refer to the “OWNER’S MANUAL”.
If you need further assistance, contact your Lexus dealer.