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1Grip the driver’s door handle to unlock
the door. Holding the driver’s door
handle for approximately 2 seconds
unlocks all the doors. Grip any passen-
ger door handle to unlock all the
doors.*
Make sure to touch the sensor on the back
of the handle.
The doors cannot be unlocked for 3 sec-
onds after the doors are locked.
*: The door unlock settings can be
changed.
2Touch the lock sensor (indentati on on the upper part of the door handle) to lock all the
doors.
Check that the door is securely locked.
Smart Access System with Push-button Start
The following operations can be performed simply by carrying the electronic key (includ-
ing the card key) on your person, for example in your pocket. The driver should always
carry the electronic key.
For details on starting the engine, see page 22.
Unlocking and locking the doors from the outside
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1Turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode.
2Check that the shift position is in P.
3Adjust the driver’s seat, steering wheel, outside rear view mirrors and head-up display
(if equipped) to the desired positions.
4While pressing the “SET” button, or
within 3 seconds after the “SET” button
is pressed, press button “1”, “2” or “3”
until the buzzer sounds.
If the selected button has already been
preset, the previously recorded posi-
tion will be overwritten.
When the driver’s seat adjustment
switches are in front passenger mode
( P.17), the position of the driver’s seat
cannot be registered.
To record the position of the front passenger’s seat, adjust the front passenger’s seat to the
desired position and perform step 4 using the buttons on th e front passenger’s side.
1Turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode.
2Check that the shift position is in P.
3Press one of the buttons for the driving
position you want to recall until the
buzzer sounds.
When the driver’s seat adjustment
switches are in front passenger mode
( P.17), a driving position cannot be
recalled.
Driving Position Memory
This feature automatically adjusts the positions of the front seats, steering wheel, outside
rear view mirrors and head-up display (if equipped) to make entering and exiting the vehi-
cle easier or to suit your preferences.
Up to 3 different driving positions can be recorded.
Recording a driving position into memory
Recalling a driving position
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Each electronic key (including a card key) can be registered to recall your preferred driving
position.
■Registering procedure
Record your driving position to button “1”, “2” or “3” before performing the following:
Carry only the key you want to regist er, and then close the driver’s door.
If 2 or more keys are in the vehicle, the driving position cannot be recorded properly.
1Turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode.
2Check that the shift position is in P.
3Recall the driving position that you want to record.
4While pressing the recalled button,
press and hold the door lock switch
(either lock or unlock) until the buzzer
sounds.
If the button could not be registered,
the buzzer sounds continuously for
approximately 3 seconds.
Memory recall function (driver’s side only)
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1Press the parking brake switch to check that the parking brake is set.
The parking brake indicator will come on.
2Firmly depress the brake pedal.
and a message will be displayed on the multi-information display.
If it is not displayed, th e engine cannot be started.
3Press the engine switch shortly and
firmly.
When operating the engine switch,
one short, firm press is enough. It is not
necessary to press an d hold the switch.
The engine will crank until it starts or
for up to 30 second s, whichever is less.
Continue depressing the brake pedal
until the engine is completely started.
The engine can be started from any
engine switch mode.
Engine (Ignition) Switch
Performing the following operations when carrying the electronic key on your person
starts the engine or changes engine switch modes.
Starting the engine
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1Stop the vehicle completely.
2If the parking brake is in manual mode, set the parking brake.
3Press the P position switch. (P.25)
Check that the shift position indicator shows P and the parking brake indicator is illumi-
nated.
4Press the engine switch.
5Release the brake pedal and check that “ACCESSORY” or “IGNITION ON” is not
shown on the meter.
Modes can be changed by pressing the engine switch with the brake pedal released. (The
mode changes each time the switch is pressed.)
1Off
The emergency flashers can be used.
2ACCESSORY mode
Some electrical components such as
the audio system can be used.
“ACCESSORY” will be displayed on
the meter.
3IGNITION ON mode
All electrical components can be used.
“IGNITION ON” will be displayed on
the meter.
Stopping the engine
Changing engine switch modes
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Shift lever
Operate the shift lever gently and
securely in the dire ction of the arrow
on the shift position indicator.
To shift to N, slide the shift lever in the
direction of the arrow and hold it.
Release the shift leve r after each shift-
ing operation to allow it to return to its
regular position ( ).
Shifting to M is only possible when the
shift position is in D.
When shifting from P to N, D or R,
from N, D, M or R to P, from D or M to
R, or from R to D, ensure that the brake
pedal is being depressed and the vehi-
cle is stationary.
Shift position indicator
Meter display:
The current shift position is highlighted.
When any shift position other than D or M is selected, the arrow toward M and the M
position indicator ar e displayed in gray.
Shift lever display:
The current shift position is illuminated.
When selecting the shift positi on, make sure that the shift position has been changed to
the desired position by checking the shift position indicator provided on the instrument
cluster.
P position switch
Fully stop the vehicle and set the parking br ake, and then press the P position switch.
When the shift position is changed to P, the switch illuminates.
Check that the shift posi tion indicator shows P.
Automatic Transmission
Shift position display and how to change the shift position
A
B
C
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Select the desired point on the map screen.
Move the desired point on the center of the
map screen.
Cursor mark
Distance from the current position to
the cursor mark
Select to return to the current position
Select to register as a memory point
Select to set as a destination
Press the “MAP” button on the Remote Touch to return to the current position.
While route guidance is operat ing, you can change the route using the following method.
1Select on the map screen.
2Select the desired item to be set.
Select to display th e overview of the
entire route
Select to reorder destinations
Select to change route type
Select to set route preferences
Select to set detours
Select to start from adjacent road
3Check that the route overview is displayed.
Screen scroll operation
A
B
C
D
E
Editing route
A
B
C
D
E
F
Some functions are unavailable while the vehi cle is in motion. Refer to the “NAVIGATION
AND MULTIMEDIA SYST EM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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To use the hands-free system, it is necessary to register a Bluetooth® phone with the system.
Please refer to the cellu lar phone manufacturer’s user guide for pairing procedures, or go to
http://www.lexus.com/MobileLink to find approved Bluetooth® phones for this system.
1Turn the Bluetooth® connection setting of your cellular phone on.
2Press the “MENU” button on the Remote Touch.
Please refer to P.45 for the Remote Touch operation.
3Select “Phone”.
4Select “Yes” to register a phone.
5Select the desi red Bluetooth® device.
6Register the Bluetooth® device using
your Bluetooth® device.
7Check that the following screen is dis-
played, indicating pairing was success-
ful.
8Check that “Connect ed” is displayed
and registration is complete.
Hands-free System For Cellular Phone
Registering/connecting a Bluetooth® device