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Locks the doors
Unlocks the doors
Opens the windows and moon roof
(press and hold)
*
Opens the trunk
Sounds the alarm
*: This setting must be customized at yourLexus dealer.
Wireless remote control
A
B
C
D
E
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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 the passen-
ger’s 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 seconds after the doors are locked.
*: The door unlock settings can bechanged.
2Touch the lock sensor (the indentation 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 si mply 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 hybrid system, see page 20.
Unlocking and locking the doors from the outside
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QUsing the outside button
While carrying the electronic key, press the
button.
When all the doors are unlocked using one
of the following methods, the trunk can be
opened without the electronic key:
OEntry function
O Wireless remote control
O Door lock switches
O Automatic door unlocking system
O Mechanical key
QUsing the Hands Free Power Trunk Lid (vehicles with power trunk lid)
1
While carrying an electronic key, stand within the smart access system with push-but-
ton start operation range, 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
2Perform a kick operation by moving your foot to within approximately 3.9 in. (10 cm) of
the rear bumper, and then pulling your foot back after the buzzer sounds.
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.
Opening the trunk
A
B
C
A
B
For details on what to do when the electronic key does not operate properly, see page 85.
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Seat position adjustment
Seatback angle adjustment
Seat cushion (front) angle adjustment
Vertical height adjustment
Lumbar support adjustment
Pelvic support adjustment (if equipped
for driver’s side)
Seat cushion length adjustment (if
equipped)
Front Seats
Adjustment procedure
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
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1Press the parking brake switch to
check that the parking brake is set.
( P.28)
Parking brake indicat or will come on.
2Check that the shift lever is in P.
3Firmly depress the brake pedal.
and a message will be dis-
played on the multi-information dis-
play. If it is not displayed, the hybrid
system cannot be started.
4Press the power switch shortly and firmly.
When operating the power switch, one short, firm press is enough. It is not necessary to
press and hold the switch.
If the “READY” indicator turns on, the hybr id system will operate normally. Continue
depressing the brake pedal until the “READY” indicator is illuminated.
The hybrid system can be started from any power switch mode.
5Check that the “READY” indicator is illuminated.
The vehicle will not move when the “READY” indicator is off.
Power (Ignition) Switch
Performing the following operations when carrying the electronic key on your person
starts the hybrid system or changes power switch modes.
Starting the hybrid system
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1Stop the vehicle completely.
2Set the parking brake (P.28), and shift the shift lever to P ( P.24).
3Press the power switch.
4Release the brake pedal and check that “ACCESSORY” or “IGNITION ON” is not
shown on the meter.
Modes can be changed by pressing the power 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.
3ON mode
All electrical components can be used.
“IGNITION ON” will be displayed on
the meter.
*: If the shift lever is in a position other than P when turning off the hybrid system, the
power switch will be turned to ACCES-
SORY mode, not to off.
Stopping the hybrid system
Changing power switch modes
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Only in an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible to stop the vehicle in the normal way,
stop the vehicle using the following procedure:
1Steadily step on the brake pedal with both feet and firmly depress it.
Do not pump the brake pedal repeatedly as th is will increase the effort required to slow
the vehicle.
2Shift the shift lever to N.
If the shift lever is shifted to N
3After slowing down, stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road.
4Stop the hybrid system.
If the shift lever cannot be shifted to N
3Keep depressing the brake pedal with both feet to reduce vehicle speed as much as
possible.
4To stop the hybrid system, press and
hold the power switch for 2 consecu-
tive seconds or more, or press it briefly
3 times or more in succession.
5Stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road.
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency
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Turns EV drive mode on/off
When EV drive mode is turned on, the EV
drive mode indicator will come on. Pressing
the switch when in EV drive mode will
return the vehicle to normal driving (using
the gasoline engine and electric motor
[traction motor]).
EV Drive Mode
In EV drive mode, electric power is supplied by the hybrid battery (traction battery), and
only the electric motor (traction motor) is used to drive the vehicle.
