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been adjusted.

Tire inflation pressure changes with tem-

perature. The displayed values may also 

be different from the values measured 

using a tire pressure gauge.

Situations in which the tire pressure 

warning system may not operate prop-

erly

In the following cases, the tire pressure 

warning system may not operate prop-

erly.

• If non-genuine Lexus wheels are used.

• A tire has been replaced with a tire that is 

not an OE (Original Equipment) tire.

• A tire has been replaced with a tire that is 

not of the specified size.

• Tire chains etc. are equipped.

• If a window tint that affects the radio wave 

signals is installed.

• If there is a lot of snow or ice on the vehi-

cle, particularly around the wheels or 

wheel housings.

• If the tire inflation pressure is extremely 

higher than the specified level.

• If wheels without tire pressure warning 

valves and transmitters are used.

• If the ID code on the tire pressure warn-

ing valves and transmitters is not regis-

tered in the tire pressure warning 

computer.

Performance may be affected in the fol-

lowing situations.

• Near a TV tower, electric power plant, 

gas station, radio station, large display, 

airport or other facility that generates 

strong radio waves or electrical noise

• When carrying a portable radio, cellular 

phone, cordless phone or other wireless 

communication device

If tire position information is not correctly 
displayed due to the radio wave conditions, 
the display may be corrected by driving and 
changing the radio wave conditions.

When the vehicle is parked, the time 

taken for the warning to start or go off 

could be extended.

When tire inflation pressure declines rap-

idly for example when a tire has burst, the 

warning may not function.

Warning performance of the tire pres-

sure warning system

The warning of the tire pressure warning 

system will change in accordance with the 

conditions under which it was initialized. For 

this reason, the system may give a warning 

even if the tire pressure does not reach a 

low enough level, or if the pressure is higher 

than the pressure that was adjusted to when 

the system was initialized.

When replacing tires or wheels, tire 
pressure warning valves and transmit-
ters must also be installed.
When new tire pressure warning 
valves and transmitters are installed, 
new ID codes must be registered in the 
tire pressure warning computer and 
the tire pressure warning system must 
be initialized. (

P.377)

When replacing the tires and wheels

If the ID code of the tire pressure warning 

valve and transmitter is not registered, the 

tire pressure warning system will not work 

properly. After driving for about 10 minutes, 

the tire pressure warning light blinks for 1 

minute and stays on to indicate a system 

malfunction.

Installing tire pressure warning 
valves and transmitters

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The tire pressure warning system 
must be initialized in the following 
circumstances:

When rotating the tires.

When the tire inflation pressure is 
changed when changing traveling 
speed.

When the tire inflation pressure is 
changed such as when changing tire 
size. (When there are multiple spec-
ified pressures)

After registering the ID codes. 
(

P.377)

When the tire pressure warning sys-
tem is initialized, the current tire infla-
tion pressure is set as the benchmark 
pressure.

How to initialize the tire pressure 
warning system

1

Park the vehicle in a safe place and 
stop the hybrid system for 20 min-
utes or more.

Initialization cannot be performed while 

the vehicle is moving.

2

Adjust the tire inflation pressure to 
the specified cold tire inflation 
pressure level.

Make sure to adjust the tire pressure to the 

specified cold tire inflation pressure level. 

The tire pressure warning system will oper-

ate based on this pressure level.

3

Start the hybrid system. (

P.186)

4

Press 

 or 

 of the meter con-

trol switches and select 

.

5

Press 

 or 

 of the meter con-

trol switches and select “Vehicle 
Settings”, and then press “OK”.

6

Press 

 or 

 of the meter con-

trol switches and select “TPWS”, 
and then press “OK”.

7

Press 

 or 

 of the meter con-

trol switches and select “Set Pres-
sure”, and then press and hold 

NOTICE

Repairing or replacing tires, wheels, 

tire pressure warning valves, trans-

mitters and tire valve caps

When removing or fitting the wheels, 

tires or the tire pressure warning 

valves and transmitters, contact any 

authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus 

authorized repairer, or any reliable 

repairer as the tire pressure warning 

valves and transmitters may be dam-

aged if not handled correctly.

Make sure to install the tire valve caps. 

If the tire valve caps are not installed, 

water could enter the tire pressure 

warning valves and the tire pressure 

warning valves could be bound.

When replacing tire valve caps, do not 

use tire valve caps other than those 

specified. The cap may become stuck.

To avoid damage to the tire pressure 

warning valves and transmitters

When a tire is repaired with liquid seal-

ants, the tire pressure warning valve and 

transmitter may not operate properly. If a 

liquid sealant is used, contact any autho-

rized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized 

repairer, or any reliable repairer or other 

qualified service shop as soon as possi-

ble. After use of liquid sealant, make sure 

to replace the tire pressure warning 

valve and transmitter when repairing or 

replacing the tire. (

P.374)

Initializing the tire pressure 
warning system

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“OK” until the tire pressure warn-
ing light starts blinking.

A message is displayed on the multi-infor-

mation display. Also, “--” is displayed for 

inflation pressure of each tire on the multi-

information display while the tire pressure 

warning system determines the position.

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Drive at approximately 40 km/h 
(25 mph) or more for approxi-
mately 10 to 30 minutes.

When initialization is complete, the infla-

tion pressure of each tire will be displayed 

on the multi-information display.
Even if the vehicle is not driven at approxi-

mately 40 km/h (25 mph) or more, initial-

ization can be completed by driving for a 

long time. However, if initialization does 

not complete after driving for 1 hour or 

more, park the vehicle in a safe place for 

approximately 20 minutes and then drive 

the vehicle again.

When initializing

Initialization is performed while driving at 

a vehicle speed of approximately 40 

km/h (25 mph) or more.

Make sure to carry out initialization after 

adjusting the tire inflation pressure.

Also, make sure the tires are cold before 

carrying out initialization or tire inflation 

pressure adjustment.

The tire pressure warning system can be 

initialized by yourself, but depending on 

the driving conditions and driving envi-

ronment, initialization may take some 

time to complete.

The initialization operation

If you have accidentally turned the power 

switch off during initialization, it is not 

necessary to manually restart the initial-

ization again, as initialization will restart 

automatically the next time the power 

switch is turned to ON mode.

If you accidentally perform initialization 

when initialization is not necessary, adjust 

the tire inflation pressure to the specified 

level when the tires are cold, and conduct 

initialization again.

While the position of each tire is being 

determined and the inflation pressures 

are not being displayed on the multi-

information display, if the inflation pres-

sure of a tire drops, the tire pressure 

warning light will come on.

If the tire pressure warning system is not 

initialized properly

In the following situations, initialization 

may take longer than usual to be com-

pleted or may not be possible. Normally, 

initialization completes within approxi-

mately 30 minutes.

• Vehicle is not driven at approximately 40 

km/h (25 mph) or more

• Vehicle is driven on unpaved roads

• Vehicle is driven near other vehicles and 

system cannot recognize tire pressure 

warning valve and transmitters of your 

vehicle over those of other vehicles

If initialization does not complete after driv-
ing for 1 hour or more, park the vehicle in a 
safe place for approximately 20 minutes 
and then drive the vehicle again.

If the vehicle is reversed during initializa-

tion, the data up to that point is reset, so 

perform the initialization procedure 

again from the beginning.

In the following situations, initialization 

will not be started or was not completed 

properly and the system will not operate 

properly. Perform the initialization pro-

cedure again.

• If, when attempting to start initialization, 

the tire pressure warning light does not 

blink 3 times.

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• If, when the vehicle has been driven for 

about 20 minutes after performing initial-

ization, the tire pressure warning light 

blinks for approximately 1 minute and 

then illuminates.

If initialization cannot be completed after 

performing the above procedure, contact 

any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus 

authorized repairer, or any reliable 

repairer.

Every tire pressure warning valve and 
transmitter has a unique ID code. 
When replacing a tire pressure warn-
ing valve and transmitter, it is neces-
sary to register the ID code.
When registering the ID codes, per-
form the following procedure.

1

Park the vehicle in a safe place, wait 
for approximately 20 minutes, and 
then start the hybrid system. 
(

P.186)

2

Press 

 or 

 of the meter con-

trol switches and select 

.

3

Press 

 or 

 of the meter con-

trol switches and select “Vehicle 
Settings”, and then press “OK”.

4

Press 

 or 

 of the meter con-

trol switches and select “TPWS”, 
and then press “OK”.

5

Press 

 or 

 of the meter con-

trol switches and select “Change 
Wheel Set”, and then press and 
hold “OK” until the tire pressure 
warning light starts slowly blinking 
3 times.

Then a message will be displayed on the 

multi-information display. When registra-

tion is being performed, the tire pressure 

warning light will blink for approximately 1 

minute then illuminate and “--” will be dis-

played for the inflation pressure of each 

tire on the multi-information display.

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Drive at approximately 40 km/h 
(25 mph) or more for approxi-
mately 10 to 30 minutes.

Registration is complete when the tire 

pressure warning light turns off and the 

inflation pressure of each tire is displayed 

on the multi-information display. Registra-

tion may take longer than normal to com-

plete if the vehicle speed cannot be 

maintained at approximately 40 km/h (25 

mph) or more. If registration cannot be 

completed after driving for 1 hour or more, 

perform the registration procedure again 

from the beginning.

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Initialize the tire pressure warning 
system. (

P.375)

WARNING

When initializing the tire pressure 

warning system

Do not initialize tire inflation pressure 

without first adjusting the tire inflation 

pressure to the specified level. Other-

wise, the tire pressure warning light may 

not come on even if the tire inflation 

pressure is low, or it may come on when 

the tire inflation pressure is actually nor-

mal.

Registering ID codes

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When registering ID codes

ID code registration is performed while 

driving at a vehicle speed of approxi-

mately 40 km/h (25 mph) or more.

Before performing ID code registration, 

make sure that no wheels with tire pres-

sure warning valve and transmitters 

installed are near the vehicle.

Make sure to initialize the tire pressure 

warning system after registering the ID 

codes. If the system is initialized before 

registering the ID codes, the initialized 

values will be invalid.

ID codes can be registered by yourself, 

but depending on the driving conditions 

and driving environment, registration 

may take some time to complete.

Canceling ID code registration

To cancel ID code registration after it has 

been started, turn the power switch off 

before driving the vehicle.

If the vehicle is driven after ID code regis-

tration is started, to cancel registration, 

perform the ID code registration start 

procedure again and turn the power 

switch off before driving.

If ID code registration has been can-

celed, the tire pressure warning light will 

blink for approximately 1 minute when the 

power switch is turned to ON mode and 

then illuminate. The tire pressure warning 

system will be operational when the tire 

pressure warning light turns off.

If the warning light does not turn off even 

after several minutes have elapsed, ID 

code registration may not have been 

canceled correctly. To cancel registra-

tion, perform the ID code registration 

start procedure again and then turn the 

power switch off before driving.

If ID codes are not registered properly

In the following situations, ID code regis-

tration may take longer than usual to be 

completed or may not be possible. Nor-

mally, registration completes within 

approximately 30 minutes.

• Vehicle is not parked for approximately 

20 minutes or more before driving

• Vehicle is not driven at approximately 40 

km/h (25 mph) or more

• Vehicle is driven on unpaved roads

• Vehicle is driven near other vehicles and 

system cannot recognize tire pressure 

warning valve and transmitters of your 

vehicle over those of other vehicles

• Wheel with tire pressure warning valve 

and transmitter installed is inside or near 

the vehicle

If registration does not complete after 

driving for 1 hour or more, perform the ID 

code registration procedure again from 

the beginning.

If the vehicle is reversed during registra-

tion, the data up to that point is reset, so 

perform the registration procedure again 

from the beginning.

In the following situations, ID code regis-

tration will not be started or was not com-

pleted properly and the system will not 

operate properly. Perform the ID code 

registration procedure again.

• If, when attempting to start ID code regis-

tration, the tire pressure warning light 

does not blink slowly 3 times.

• If, when the vehicle has been driven for 

about 20 minutes after performing ID 

code registration, the tire pressure warn-

ing light blinks for approximately 1 minute 

and then illuminates.

If ID code registration cannot be com-

pleted after performing the above proce-

dure, contact any authorized Lexus 

retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or 

any reliable repairer.

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Effects of incorrect tire inflation pres-

sure

Driving with incorrect tire inflation pressure 

may result in the following:

Reduced fuel economy

Reduced driving comfort and poor han-

dling

Reduced tire life due to wear

Reduced safety

Damage to the drivetrain

If a tire needs frequent inflating, have it 

checked by any authorized Lexus retailer 

or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reli-

able repairer.

Instructions for checking tire inflation 

pressure

When checking tire inflation pressure, 

observe the following:

Check only when the tires are cold.

If your vehicle has been parked for at 

least 3 hours or has not been driven for 

more than 1.5 km or 1 mile, you will get an 

accurate cold tire inflation pressure read-

ing.

Always use a tire pressure gauge.

It is difficult to judge if a tire is properly 

inflated based only on its appearance.

It is normal for the tire inflation pressure 

to be higher after driving as heat is gener-

ated in the tire. Do not reduce tire infla-

tion pressure after driving.

Passengers and luggage weight should 

be placed so that the vehicle is balanced.

Tire inflation pressure

Make sure to maintain proper tire 
inflation pressure. Tire inflation 
pressure should be checked at 
least once per month. However, 
Lexus recommends that tire infla-
tion pressure be checked once 
every two weeks.

WARNING

Proper inflation is critical to save tire 

performance

Keep your tires properly inflated. 

If the tires are not properly inflated, the 

following conditions may occur which 

could lead to an accident resulting in 

death or serious injury:

Excessive wear

Uneven wear

Poor handling

Possibility of blowouts resulting from 

overheated tires

Air leaking from between tire and 

wheel

Wheel deformation and/or tire dam-

age

Greater possibility of tire damage 

while driving (due to road hazards, 

expansion joints, sharp edges in the 

road, etc.)

NOTICE

When inspecting and adjusting tire 

inflation pressure

Be sure to put the tire valve caps back 

on.

If a valve cap is not installed, dirt or mois-

ture may get into the valve and cause an 

air leak, resulting in decreased tire infla-

tion pressure.

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When replacing wheels, care should 
be taken to ensure that they are equiv-
alent to those removed in load capac-
ity, diameter, rim width and inset

*

.

Replacement wheels are available at 
any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus 
authorized repairer, or any reliable 
repairer.

*

: Conventionally referred to as offset.

Lexus does not recommend using the 
following:

Wheels of different sizes or types

Used wheels

Bent wheels that have been 
straightened

When replacing wheels

The wheels of your vehicle are equipped 

with tire pressure warning valves and trans-

mitters that allow the tire pressure warning 

system to provide advance warning in the 

event of a loss in tire inflation pressure. 

Whenever wheels are replaced, tire pres-

sure warning valves and transmitters must 

be installed. (

P.374)

Use only Lexus wheel nuts and 
wrenches designed for use with 
your aluminum wheels.

When rotating, repairing or chang-

Wheels

If a wheel is bent, cracked or heav-
ily corroded, it should be replaced. 
Otherwise, the tire may separate 
from the wheel or cause a loss of 
handling control.

Wheel selection

WARNING

When replacing wheels

Do not use wheels that are a different 

size from those recommended in the 

Owner’s Manual, as this may result in a 

loss of handling control.

Never use an inner tube in a leaking 

wheel which is designed for a tubeless 

tire. Doing so may result in an acci-

dent, causing death or serious injury.

Use of defective wheels prohibited

Do not use cracked or deformed wheels.
Doing so could cause the tire to leak air 

during driving, possibly causing an acci-

dent.

NOTICE

Replacing tire pressure warning 

valves and transmitters

Because tire repair or replacement 

may affect the tire pressure warning 

valves and transmitters, make sure to 

have tires serviced by any authorized 

Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized 

repairer, or any reliable repairer or 

other qualified service shop. In addi-

tion, make sure to purchase your tire 

pressure warning valves and transmit-

ters at any authorized Lexus retailer or 

Lexus authorized repairer, or any reli-

able repairer.

Ensure that only genuine Lexus wheels 

are used on your vehicle.

Tire pressure warning valves and 

transmitters may not work properly 

with non-genuine wheels.

Aluminum wheel precautions

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ing your tires, check that the wheel 
nuts are still tight after driving 1600 
km (1000 miles).

Be careful not to damage the alumi-
num wheels when using tire chains.

Use only Lexus genuine balance 
weights or equivalent and a plastic 
or rubber hammer when balancing 
your wheels.

1

Turn the power switch off.

2

Open the glove box.

3

Remove the panel.

4

Unlock the filter cover (

), pull 

the filter cover out of the claws 
(

), and remove the filter cover.

Air conditioning filter

The air conditioning filter must be 
changed regularly to maintain air 
conditioning efficiency.

Removing the air conditioning 
filter

A

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5

Remove the filter case.

6

Remove the air conditioning filter 
from the filter case and replace it 
with a new one.

The “

UP” marks shown on the filter and 

the filter case should be pointing up.

Checking interval

Inspect and replace the air conditioning fil-

ter according to the maintenance schedule. 

In dusty areas or areas with heavy traffic 

flow, early replacement may be required. 

(For scheduled maintenance information, 

please refer to the “Lexus Service Booklet” 

or “Lexus Warranty Booklet”.)

If air flow from the vents decreases dra-

matically

The filter may be clogged. Check the filter 

and replace if necessary.

Air conditioning filter with deodorizing 

function

When fragrances are placed in your vehi-

cle, the deodorizing effect may become sig-

nificantly weakened in a short period.

When an air conditioning odor comes out 

continuously, replace the air conditioning 

filter.

NOTICE

When using the air conditioning sys-

tem

Make sure that a filter is always 

installed.

Using the air conditioning system with-

out a filter may cause damage to the 

system.

The filter is replaceable. When clean-

ing the filter, do not clean with water or 

an air gun.

To prevent damage to the filter cover

When moving the filter cover in the 

direction of arrow to release the fitting, 

pay attention not to apply excessive 

force to the claws. Otherwise, the claws 

may be damaged.

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Remove the dust from the air intake 
vent with a vacuum cleaner, etc.

Make sure to only use a vacuum to suck 
out dust and clogs. Attempting to blow out 
dust and clogs using an airgun, etc. may 
push it into the air intake vent. (

P.386)

If dust and clogs cannot be completely 
removed with the air intake vent cover 

installed, remove the cover and clean the 
filter.

1

Turn the power switch off.

2

Using a Phillips screwdriver, 
remove the clip.

3

Remove the air intake vent cover.

1

Pull the cover as shown in the illus-
tration to disengage the 7 claws, 
starting from the claw in the upper 
right corner.

2

Pull the cover toward the front of 
the vehicle to remove it.

Cleaning the hybrid battery 
(traction battery) air intake 
vent and filter

To prevent the fuel economy from 
being affected, visually inspect the 
hybrid battery (traction battery) air 
intake vent periodically for dust and 
clogs. If it is dusty or clogged or if 
“Maintenance required for Trac-
tion battery cooling parts See 
owner’s manual” is displayed on the 
multi-information display, clean the 
air intake vent using the following 
procedures:

Cleaning the air intake vent

If dust and clogs cannot be com-
pletely removed

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4

Remove the air intake vent filter.

1

Disengage the 3 claws as shown in 
the illustration.

2

Remove the filter from the cover.

5

Remove the dust and clogs from 
the filter using a vacuum cleaner, 
etc.

Make sure to also remove the dust and 

clogs from the inside of the air intake vent 

cover.

6

Reinstall the filter to the cover.

1

Engage the filter to the 2 claws as 
shown in the illustration.

2

Engage the 3 claws to install the fil-
ter.

Make sure that the filter is not crooked or 

deformed when installing it.

7

Install the air intake vent cover.

1

Insert the tab of the cover as shown 
in the illustration.

2

Push the cover to engage the 7 
claws.

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Using a Phillips screwdriver, install 
the clip.

Scheduled maintenance of the air 

intake vent is necessary when

In some situations such as when the vehicle 

is used frequently or in heavy traffic or dusty 

areas, the air intake vent may need to be 

cleaned more regularly. For details, refer to 

“Lexus Service Booklet” or “Lexus War-

ranty Booklet”.

Cleaning the air intake vent

Dust in the air intake vent may interfere 

with the cooling of the hybrid battery 

(traction battery). If charging/discharg-

ing of the hybrid battery (traction battery) 

becomes limited, the distance that the 

vehicle can be driven using the electric 

motor (traction motor) may be reduced 

and the fuel economy may be reduced.

Inspect and clean the air intake vent peri-

odically.

Improper handling of the air intake vent 

cover and filter may result in damage to 

them. If you have any concerns about 

cleaning the filter, contact any authorized 

Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized 

repairer, or any reliable repairer.

If “Maintenance required for Traction 

battery cooling parts See owner’s man-

ual” is displayed on the multi-informa-

tion display

If this warning message is displayed on 

the multi-information display, remove the 

air intake vent cover and clean the filter. 

(

P.383)

After cleaning the air intake vent, start 

the hybrid system and check that the 

warning message is no longer displayed.

After the hybrid system is started, it may 

be necessary to drive the vehicle up to 

approximately 20 minutes before the 

warning message disappears. If the warn-

ing message does not disappear after 

driving for appropriately 20 minutes, 

have the vehicle inspected by any autho-

rized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized 

repairer, or any reliable repairer.

WARNING

When cleaning the air intake vent

Do not use water or other liquids to 

clean the air intake vent. If water is 

applied to the hybrid battery (traction 

battery) or other components, a mal-

function or fire may occur.

Before cleaning the air intake vent, 

make sure to turn the power switch off 

to stop the hybrid system.

When removing the air intake vent 

cover

Do not touch the service plug located 

near the air intake vent. (

P.83)

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NOTICE

When cleaning the air intake vent

When cleaning the air intake vent, make 

sure to only use a vacuum to suck out 

dust and clogs. If a compressed air blow 

gun, etc. is used to blow out dust and 

clogs, the dust or clogs may be pushed 

into the air intake vent, which may affect 

the performance of the hybrid battery 

(traction battery) and cause a malfunc-

tion.

To prevent damage to the vehicle

Do not allow water or foreign matter 

to enter the air intake vent when the 

cover is removed.

Carefully handle the removed filter so 

that it will not be damaged.

If the filter is damaged, have it 

replaced with a new filter by any 

authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus 

authorized repairer, or any reliable 

repairer.

Make sure to reinstall the filter and 

cover to their original positions after 

cleaning.

Do not install anything to the air intake 

vent other than the exclusive filter for 

this vehicle or use the vehicle without 

the filter installed.

If “Maintenance required for Trac-

tion battery cooling parts See 

owner’s manual” is displayed on the 

multi-information display

If the vehicle is continuously driven with 

the warning message (indicating that 

charging/discharging of the hybrid bat-

tery (traction battery) may become lim-

ited) displayed, the hybrid battery 

(traction battery) may malfunction. If the 

warning message is displayed, clean the 

air intake vent immediately.

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If the electronic key battery is depleted

The following symptoms may occur:

The smart entry & start system and wire-

less remote control will not function 

properly.

The operational range will be reduced.

When the card key battery needs to be 

replaced (if equipped)

The battery for the card key is available only 

at Lexus dealers. Your Lexus dealer can 

replace the battery for you.

Prepare the following before replacing 
the battery:

Flathead screwdriver

Small flathead screwdriver

Lithium battery CR2032

Use a CR2032 lithium battery

Batteries can be purchased at any autho-

rized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized 

repairer, or any reliable repairer, local 

electrical appliance shops or camera 

stores.

Replace only with the same or equivalent 

type recommended by the manufacturer.

Dispose of used batteries according to 

the local laws.

1

Take out the mechanical key.

2

Remove the cover.

3

Remove the battery cover.

4

Remove the depleted battery.

Insert a new battery with the “+” terminal 

Electronic key battery

Replace the battery with a new one 
if it is depleted.

Items to prepare

Replacing the battery

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WARNING

Battery precautions

Observe the following precautions. Fail-

ure to do so may result in death or seri-

ous injury.

Do not swallow the battery. Doing so 

may cause chemical burns.

A coin battery or button battery is 

used in the electronic key. If a battery 

is swallowed, it may cause severe 

chemical burns in as little as 2 hours 

and may result in death or serious 

injury.

Keep away new and removed batter-

ies from children.

If the cover cannot be firmly closed, 

stop using the electronic key and stow 

the key in the place where children 

cannot reach, and then contact any 

authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus 

authorized repairer, or any reliable 

repairer.

If you accidentally swallow a battery or 

put a battery into a part of your body, 

get emergency medical attention 

immediately.

To prevent battery explosion or leak-

age of flammable liquid or gas

Replace the battery with a new battery 

of the same type. If a wrong type of 

battery is used, it may explode.

Do not expose batteries to extremely 

low pressure due to high altitude or 

extremely high temperatures.

Do not burn, break or cut a battery.

Certification for the electronic key 

battery

CAUTION

RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS 

REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT 

TYPE. 

DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES 

ACCORDING TO THE 

INSTRUCTIONS

NOTICE

When replacing the battery

Use a screwdriver of appropriate size. 

Applying excessive force may deform or 

damage the cover.

For normal operation after replacing 

the battery

Observe the following precautions to 

prevent accidents:

Always work with dry hands.

Moisture may cause the battery to 

rust.

Do not touch or move any other com-

ponent inside the remote control.

Do not bend either of the battery ter-

minals.

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1

Turn the power switch off.

2

Open the fuse box cover.

Engine compartment: type A fuse 
box

Push the tab in and lift the lid off.

Engine compartment: type B fuse 
box

Push the tab in and lift the lid off.

Left side instrument panel

Push the tab in and remove the lid.

Make sure to push the tab in during 
removal or installation.

3

Remove the fuse with the pullout 
tool.

Only type A fuses can be removed using 

the pullout tool.

4

Check if the fuse is blown.

Type A and B:

Replace the blown fuse with a new fuse of 

an appropriate amperage rating. The 

amperage rating can be found on the fuse 

box lid.
Type C:

Contact any authorized Lexus retailer or 

Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable 

repairer.

Checking and replacing 
fuses

If any of the electrical components 
do not operate, a fuse may have 
blown. If this happens, check and 
replace the fuses as necessary.

Checking and replacing fuses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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