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Turns the brake hold system on
The brake hold standby indicator (green)
comes on. While the system is holding
the brakes, the brake hold operated indica-
tor (yellow) comes on.
Brake Hold
The brake hold system keeps the brake applied when the shift position is in D, M or N with
the system on and the brake pedal has been depressed to stop the vehicle. The system
releases the brake when the accelerator pedal is depressed with the shift position in D or
M to allow smooth start off.
A
B
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List of Warning/Indicator Lights
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Lexus dealer. Continu-
ing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
(U.S.A.)
Brake system warning light
(Red)
(Canada)
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Lexus dealer.
Charging system warning light(U.S.A.)Malfunction
indicator lampLow engine oil pressure warn-
ing light(Canada)
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
(yellow)
Brake system warning light(Blinking and then continu- ously on)
Tire pressure warning light
SRS warning lightSlip indicator
Pop Up Hood warning light(Flashes)(U.S.A.)Parking brake
indicator
(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light(Flashes)
(Canada)
(Canada)
(Flashes)
Brake hold operated indicator
(Red or yellow)
Electric power steering
system warning light
For further information, refe r to the “OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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See the “OWNER’S MANUAL”
Turn signal indicatorRCTA OFF indicator (if
equipped)
Headlight indicator (U.S.A.)RCD OFF indicator (if
equipped)
Tail light indicator (Canada)PKSB OFF indicator (if
equipped)
Headlight high beam indicator
(flashes)
Slip indicator
AHB indicatorVSC OFF indicator
PCS warning lightHigh mode indicator (if
equipped)
Cruise control indicatorSmart access system with
push-button start indicator
Dynamic radar cruise control
indicator(U.S.A.)Parking brake
indicator
Cruise control “SET” indicator(Canada)
*2LTA indicatorBrake hold standby indicator
BSM outside rear view mirror
indicators (if equipped)Brake hold operated indicator
BSM OFF indicator (if
equipped)Eco Driving Indicator Light
Intuitive parking assist OFF
indicator (if equipped)
Low outside temperature indi-
cator
For further information, refe r to the “OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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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 engine switch.
When the electronic key is detected, a
buzzer sounds and the engine switch
will turn to IGNITION ON mode.
When the smart a ccess system with
push-button start is deactivated in
customization sett ing, the engine
switch will turn to ACCESSORY
mode.
3Firmly depress the brake pedal and check th at is shown on the multi-information
display.
4Press the engine switch.
In the event that the engine still cannot be started, contact your Lexus dealer.
Starting the engine
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.
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Make sure that the correct operating procedures have been followed.
Make sure that the brake pedal is firmly
depressed when attempting to start the
engine. ( P.22)
If the engine will not start
Brake pedal
If the engine still does not start, see the “OWNER’S MANUAL” for more information or
contact your Lexus dealer.