
2956-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
6
Maintenance and care
■After recharging/reconnecting the bat-
tery
The engine may not start. Follow the proce-
dure below to initialize the system.
1 Shift the shift lever to P.
2 Open and close any of the doors.
3 Restart the engine.
●Unlocking the doors using the smart
access system with pu sh-button start may
not be possible immediately after recon-
necting the battery. If this happens, use
the wireless remote control or the
mechanical key to lock/unlock the doors.
●Start the engine with the engine switch in
ACCESSORY mode. The engine may
not start with the engine switch turned off.
However, the engine will operate nor-
mally from the second attempt.
●The engine switch mode is recorded by
the vehicle. If the battery is disconnected
and reconnected, the vehicle will return
the engine switch mode to the status it
was in before the battery was discon-
nected. Make sure to turn off the engine
before disconnecting the battery. Take
extra care when connecting the battery if
the engine switch mode prior to the bat-
tery being disconnected is unknown.
If the system will not st art even after multiple
attempts, contact your Lexus dealer.
WARNING
■Chemicals in the battery
Batteries contain poisonous and corro-
sive sulfuric acid and may produce
hydrogen gas which is flammable and
explosive. To reduce the risk of death or
serious injury, take the following precau-
tions while working on or near the bat-
tery:
●Do not cause sparks by touching the
battery terminals with tools.
●Do not smoke or light a match near the
battery.
●Avoid contact with eyes, skin and
clothes.
●Never inhale or sw allow electrolyte.
●Wear protective sa fety glasses when
working near the battery.
●Keep children away from the battery.
■Where to safely charge the battery
Always charge the battery in an open
area. Do not charge the battery in a
garage or closed room where there is
insufficient ventilation.
■How to recharge the battery
Only perform a slow charge (5 A or
less). The battery may explode if charged
at a quicker rate.
■Emergency measures regarding
electrolyte
●If electrolyte gets in your eyes
Flush your eyes with clean water for at
least 15 minutes and get immediate
medical attention. If possible, continue
to apply water with a sponge or cloth
while traveling to the nearest medical
facility.
●If electrolyte gets on your skin
Wash the affected area thoroughly. If
you feel pain or burning, get medical
attention immediately.
●If electrolyte gets on your clothes
It can soak through clothing on to your
skin. Immediately take off the clothing
and follow the procedure above if nec-
essary.
●If you accidentally swallow electrolyte
Drink a large quantity of water or milk.
Get emergency medical attention
immediately.
■When there is insufficient battery
fluid
Do not use if there is insufficient fluid in
the battery. There is a possible danger
that the battery may explode.

3527-2. Steps to take in an emergency
1Locks all the doors
2 Unlocks the door
Turning the key rearward unlocks the
driver’s door. Turning the key once again
within 5 seconds unlocks the other doors.
■Trunk
Turn the mechanical key clockwise to
open. ( P.61)
■Key linked functions
1 Closes the windows and moon roof
(turn and hold)
*
2Opens the windows and moon roof
(turn and hold)
*
*
: This setting must be customized at your Lexus dealer.
1
Ensure that the shift lever is in P and
depress the brake pedal.
2 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
customization setting, the engine switch
will turn to ACCESSORY mode.
3 Firmly 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
WARNING
■When using the mechanical key and
operating the power windows or
moon roof
Operate the power window or moon
roof after checking to make sure that
there is no possibility of any passenger
having any of their body parts caught in
the window or moon roof.
Also, do not allow children to operate the
mechanical key. It is possible for children
and other passengers to get caught in
the power window or moon roof.
Starting the engine

412What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
1-1.What to do if... (Troubleshooting)What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
If you lose your mechanical keys,
new genuine mechanical keys can
be made by your Lexus dealer.
( P.350)
If you lose your electronic keys, the
risk of vehicle theft increases signifi-
cantly. Contact your Lexus dealer
immediately. ( P.350)
Is the electronic key battery weak or
depleted? ( P.308)
Is the engine switch in IGNITION
ON mode?
When locking the doors, turn the engine
switch off. ( P.132)
Is the electronic key left inside the
vehicle?
When locking the door s, make sure that
you have the electronic key on your per-
son.
The function may not operate prop-
erly due to the condition of the radio
wave. ( P.98)
Is the child-protector lock set?
The rear door cannot be opened from
inside the vehicle when the lock is set.
Open the rear door fr om outside and then
unlock the child-protector lock. ( P.93)
The function to prevent the elec-
tronic key from being left inside the
trunk will operate and you can open
the trunk as usual. Take the key out
from the trunk. ( P.95)
Did you press the engine switch
while firmly depressing the brake
pedal? ( P.130)
Is the shift lever in P? ( P.130)
Is the electronic key anywhere
detectable inside the vehicle?
( P.97)
Is the steering wheel unlocked?
( P.130)
Is the electronic key battery weak or
If you have a problem, check the
following before contacting your
Lexus dealer.
The doors cannot be locked,
unlocked, opened or closed
You lose your keys
The electronic key does not
operate properly
The doors cannot be locked or
unlocked
The rear door cannot be opened
The trunk lid is closed with the
electronic key left inside
If you think something is wrong
The engine does not start

415Alphabetical Index
Alphabetical Index
A
A/CAir conditioning filter ............................... 307
Automatic air conditioning system ... 243
Micro dust and pollen filter................... 248
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System).............. 229 Warning light .................................................331
ACA (Active Cornering Assist) ........... 229
Active Cornering Assist (ACA) ........... 229
Active Sound Control (ASC) ..................144
Adaptive Variable Suspension system229
AHB (Automatic High Beam) ................. 147
Air conditioning filter ................................. 307
Air conditioning system Air conditioning filter ............................... 307
Automatic air conditioning system ... 243
Micro dust and pollen filter................... 248
Airbags Airbag operating conditions................... 30
Airbag precautions for your child ........ 33
Correct driving posture .............................23
Curtain shield airbag operating condi- tions .................................................................. 30
Curtain shield airbag precautions ....... 33
Front passenger occupa nt classification
system ............................................................. 36
General airbag precautions ................... 33
Locations of airbags.................................... 28
Modification and disposal of airbags . 35
Side airbag operating conditions ......... 30
Side airbag precautions ............................ 33
Side and curtain shield airbags operating conditions ...................................................... 30
Side and curtain shield airbags precau- tions .................................................................. 33
SRS airbags ..................................................... 28
SRS warning light ......................................330
Alarm ..................................................................... 61 Warning buzzer......................................... 329
Anchor brackets .......................................42, 51 Antennas (smart acc
ess system with
push-button start).........................................97
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS).............. 229 Warning light ................................................ 331
Approach warning........................................192
Armrest............................................................ 260
ASC (Active Sound Control) ..................144
Assist grips ..................................................... 260
Audio system-linked display ...................... 80
Automatic air conditioning system ...... 243
Automatic headlight leveling system ....146
Automatic High Beam ................................ 147
Automatic light control system................145
Automatic transmission ..............................134 M mode ............................................................137
Paddle shift switches ....................... 136, 137
Snow mode.................................................... 136
Average fuel economy................................. 78
Average vehicle speed ................................ 78
B
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs ..................................314
Battery If the battery is discharged ....................353
Preparing and checking before winter.......................................................................... 234
Warning light .............................................. 330
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM)......................... 197
Boost gauge.......................................................79
Brake Brake hold .......................................................142
Fluid.........................................................294, 371
Parking brake ............................................... 139
Warning light ...............................................329
Brake assist .................................................... 229
Break-in tips...................................................... 121
Brightness control Instrument panel light control................. 75
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)......................... 197

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BuzzerHands off steering wheel warning (LTA).......................................................................... 183
C
Card key ............................................................ 86
Care Exterior ........................................................... 270
Interior ............................................................. 274
Seat belts........................................................ 274
Wheels and wheel ornaments.. 270, 271
Cargo capacity...............................................128
Cargo net ....................................................... 258
Center Display ............................................. 240
Chains .............................................................. 235
Child restraint system Fixed with a LATCH system .................. 49
Fixed with a seat belt................................... 45
Front passenger occupa nt classification
system ............................................................. 36
Points to remember ...................................... 41
Riding with children ....................................... 41
Types of child restraint system installation method ............................................................42
Using an anchor bracket ............................ 51
Child safety Airbag precautions...................................... 33
Battery precautions ..................................356
Child restraint system..................................42
Heated steering wheel and seat heater precautions..................................................251
How your child should wear the seat belt ............................................................................ 25
Moon roof precautions ............................. 118
Power window lock switch...................... 115
Power window precautions .................... 115
Rear door child-protectors ..................... 93
Removed electronic key battery precau- tions ...............................................................309
Seat belt extender precautions ............. 25
Seat belt precautions .................................... 41
Trunk precautions ........................................ 94 Child-protectors............................................. 93
Cleaning
Exterior............................................................ 270
Interior ............................................................. 274
Radar sensor ................................................. 160
Seat belts ........................................................ 274
Wheels and wheel ornaments .. 270, 271
Clock ............................................... 69, 70, 260
Coat hooks..................................................... 260
Condenser ..................................................... 293
Console box .................................................. 257
Consumption screen .................................... 82
Cooling system............................................. 292 Engine overheating...................................357
Cruise control Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ....................................... 187
Cup holders ................................................... 257
Current fuel consumption .......................... 78
Curtain shield airbags .................................. 28
Customizable features ..............................388
D
Daytime running light system ...................145
Defogger Outside rear view mirrors.....................245
Rear window ................................................245
Windshield ....................................................245
Differential Front differential oil......................................371
Rear differential oil.......................................371
Dimensions .................................................... 364
Dinghy towing.................................................129
Display Center Display ............................................240
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ....................................... 187
Intuitive parking assist ..............................203
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) ..................... 180
Multi-information display .......................... 75
RCTA................................................................ 210
Warning message .................................... 338

417Alphabetical Index
Distance until next engine oil change .....74
Do-it-yourself maintenance .................... 279
Door courtesy lights ................................... 253Wattage.......................................................... 375
Door lock Doors .................................................................. 90
Smart access system with push-button start ................................................................... 97
Wireless remote control...........................88
Doors Automatic door lock ing and unlocking
system ............................................................. 93
Door glasses ....................................................114
Door lock.......................................................... 90
Open door warning buzzer ............ 91, 93
Outside rear view mirrors ........................112
Rear door child-protectors ..................... 93
Drive distance .................................................. 78
Drive info 1/Drive info 2/Drive info 3.... 78
Driver’s seat position memory Driving position memory........................ 104
Memory recall function ........................... 105
Power easy access system .................... 104
Drive-Start Control (DSC) Sudden start restraint control................125
Driving Break-in tips .....................................................121
Correct driving posture .............................23
Driving mode select switch ...................227
Procedures .....................................................120
Winter drive tips......................................... 234
Driving information display ......................... 77
Driving position memory........................... 104 Memory recall function ........................... 105
Power easy access system .................... 104
Driving range ................................................... 78
Driving support system information display ............................................................................. 80
DSC (Drive-Start Control) Sudden start restraint control................125 Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range ..........................................187 Warning message ...................................... 195
E
Eco Driving Indicator.....................................79
Eco Driving Indicator Light .........................79
EDR (Event data recorder) ............................7
Elapsed time ..................................................... 78
Electric Power Steering (EPS) .............. 229 Warning light ............................................... 332
Electronic key .................................................. 86 Battery-saving function..............................98
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........................................................ 351
Replacing the battery .............................. 308
Emergency flashers .................................... 320
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds...................329
If a warning light turns on.......................329
If a warning message is displayed.... 338
If the battery is discharged ....................353
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........................................................ 351
If the engine will not start........................349
If the fuel filler do or cannot be opened
........................................................................... 351
If the vehicle is submerged or water on the road is rising ........................................321
If you have a flat tire ....................................341
If you lose your keys ................................ 350
If you think something is wrong.......... 327
If your vehicle becomes stuck .............. 361
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency .................................................320
If your vehicle needs to be towed ..... 323
If your vehicle overheats ........................357
Engine ACCESSORY mode................................132
Compartment..............................................287
Engine switch ................................................ 130
Fuel pump shut off system.....................328

422Alphabetical Index
Parking Support Brake function (static objects) ......................................................... 222 Function ...........................................................222
PCS (Pre-Collision System) Function ........................................................... 165
PCS OFF switch ......................................... 168
Warning light ............................................... 334
Personal lights............................................... 253
PKSA (Parking Support Alert) ................201
PKSB (Parking Support Brake)...............216 Warning message..................................... 220
Power easy access system ....................... 104
Power outlets ..................................................261
Power steering (Elect ric power steering
system).......................................................... 229 Warning light ............................................... 332
Power window switch lights .................... 253
Power windows Door lock linked window operation... 115
Jam protection function..............................114
Operation..........................................................114
Window lock switch ................................... 115
Pre-Collision System (PCS) Function ........................................................... 165
PCS OFF switch ......................................... 168
Warning light ............................................... 334
R
Radar cruise control (dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range)...............187
Radiator ........................................................... 293
RCTA Function ............................................................210
Warning message.........................................211
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) ...........201
RCTA function ................................................ 211
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) ...........210
Rear seats ........................................................ 103 Head restraints .............................................107
Rear side marker lights Light switch .....................................................145
Rear sunshades ............................................ 262 Rear turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs....................... 314, 316
Turn signal lever .......................................... 138
Wattage ..........................................................375
Rear view mirror Inside rear view mirror ............................... 110
Outside rear view mirrors........................ 112
Rear window defogger ............................. 245
Refueling Capacity ......................................................... 367
Fuel types ....................................................... 367
If the fuel filler do or cannot be opened
........................................................................... 351
Opening the fuel tank cap ......................157
Remote Touch .............................................. 238
Replacing Electronic key battery ............................. 308
Fuses.................................................................. 310
Light bulbs ...................................................... 313
Tires ....................................................................341
Resetting the message indicating mainte- nance is required ...................................... 278
Rev indicator .....................................................72
Rev peak..............................................................73
Road Sign Assist .............. ............................. 184
RSA (Road Sign Assist) ............................. 184
S
Seat belt reminder light............................. 332
Seat belts............................................................ 24 Automatic Locking Retractor................. 26
Child restraint system installation ......... 42
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belt.......................................................................... 274
Emergency Locking Retractor .............. 26
How to wear your seat belt ..................... 25
How your child should wear the seat belt
............................................................................. 25
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use ............................................................................. 24
Reminder light and buzzer ................... 332
Seat belt extender......................................... 25

423Alphabetical Index
Seat belt pretensioners ............................... 27
SRS warning light ......................................330
Seat heaters .....................................................251
Seat position memory................................. 104
Seat ventilators ...............................................251
Seating capacity.............................................128
Seats Adjustment......................................................102
Adjustment precautions ...........................102
Child seats/child restraint system installa-tion ...................................................................... 41
Cleaning......................................................... 274
Driving position memory........................ 104
Head restraints .............................................107
Power easy access system .................... 104
Properly sitting in the seat .........................23
Seat heaters .................................................... 251
Seat position memory .............................. 104
Seat ventilators..............................................251
Sensor Automatic headlight system...................145
Automatic High Beam system.............. 147
Inside rear view mirror................................. 111
Intuitive parking assist.............................. 203
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)...................... 175
Parking Support Brake function (rear-crossing vehicles) ...................... 225
Parking Support Brak e function (static
objects)........................................................ 223
Radar sensor....................................... 160, 197
Rain-sensing windshield wipers.......... 155
RCTA ..................................................................211
Service reminder message ..................... 278
Shift lever Automatic transmission ............................134
Side airbags ...................................................... 28
Side marker lights Light switch .....................................................145
Replacing light bulbs..................................314
Side mirrors Adjustment........................................................112
BSM (Blind Sport Monitor) ................... 197 Folding................................................................ 113
Linked mirror function when reversing
............................................................................. 112
Mirror position memory .......................... 104
RCTA function ............................................. 210
Side turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ..................................314
Turn signal lever .......................................... 138
Side windows ................................................... 114
Smart access system with push-button start Antenna location ........................................... 97
Entry functions ................................................90
Starting the engine ..................................... 130
Snow mode ......................................................136
Snow tires ....................................................... 234
Spare tire...........................................................341 Storage location ......................................... 342
Spark plug ...................................................... 370
Specifications ................................................ 364
Speedometer ................................... 69, 70, 79
Steering lock Column lock release ................................. 130
Steering lock system warning message........................................................................... 130
Steering wheel Adjustment ..................................................... 109
Heated steering wheel ............................. 251
Meter control switches .............................. 76
Power easy access system .................... 104
Steering wheel position memory........ 104
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs ..................................314
Storage features .......................................... 256
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck ................. 361
Sun visors ..........................................................261
Sunshade Roof...................................................................... 117
Switch ASC (Active Sound Control) dial.......144