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2-1. Instrument cluster

Displays suggestions to the driver in 
the following situations. To select a 
response to a displayed suggestion, 
use the meter control switches.

Suggestion to turn off the head-
lights

If the headlights are left on for a certain 
amount of time with the headlight 

switch in 

 after the power switch 

has been turned off, a suggestion mes-
sage will be displayed asking if you 
wish to turn the headlights off.
To turn the headlights off, select “Yes”.

If a front door is opened after the power 
switch is turned off, this suggestion mes-
sage will not be displayed.

Customization

Some functions can be customized. 

(

P.509)

NOTICE

During setting up the display

To prevent 12-volt battery discharge, 

ensure that the hybrid system is operat-

ing while setting up the display features.

Suggestion function

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Illustrations used in this text are intended as examples, and may differ from the image that is 
actually displayed by the head-up display.

Navigation system-linked display area

Displays the following items which are linked to the navigation system:
• Route guidance to destination
• Street  name
• Compass (heading-up display)

Driving support system display area (

P.92)

Speed limit/RSA (Road Sign Assist) display area (if equipped)

Displays the following items:
• Speed limit of the current road (linked to the navigation system) (U.S.A. only)
• RSA (Road Sign Assist) display (

P.259)

Driving information display area

Displays the following items:
• Speedometer

Head-up display

*

The head-up display projects a variety of driving-related information and the 
operating state of the driving support systems on the windshield.

System components

A

B
C

D

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• Shift position/shift range/gear position (

P.175)

Hybrid System Indicator/tachometer display area (

P.93)

HUD (Head-up display) switch

Displayed items when using Advanced 

Drive (if equipped)

When using Advanced Drive, the displayed 

items and their location will differ. Refer to 

“Lexus Teammate Advanced Drive 

OWNER’S MANUAL” at Lexus.com for 

details.

Head-up display will operate when

The power switch is in ON mode.

When using the head-up display

The head-up display may seem dark or hard 

to see when viewed through sunglasses, 

especially polarized sunglasses. Adjust the 

brightness of the head-up display or 

remove your sunglasses.

Street name display

Only street names which are included in the 

map data will be displayed.

Outside temperature display

In the following situations, the outside 

temperature is displayed:

• When the ambient temperature is 

approximately 37°F (3°C) or lower (In 

this case, the outside temperature display 

will be displayed and the low outside tem-

perature indicator will flash for approxi-

mately 10 seconds.)

• After the opening screen is displayed 

(The outside temperature display will be 

displayed for approximately 10 seconds.)

In the following situations, the correct 

outside temperature may not be dis-

played, or the display may take longer 

than normal to change:

• When stopped, or driving at low speeds 

(less than 12 mph [20 km/h])

• When the outside temperature has 

changed suddenly (at the entrance/exit of 

a garage, tunnel, etc.)

When “--” or “E” is displayed, the system 

may be malfunctioning. Take your vehicle 

to your Lexus dealer.

E

F

WARNING

When using the head-up display

Check that the position and brightness 

of the head-up display image does not 

interfere with safe driving. Incorrect 

adjustment of the image’s position or 

brightness may obstruct the driver’s 

view and lead to an accident, resulting 

in death or serious injury.

Do not continuously look at the 

head-up display while driving as you 

may fail to see pedestrians, objects on 

the road, etc. ahead of the vehicle.

NOTICE

Head-up display projector

Do not place any drinks near the 

head-up display projector. If the pro-

jector gets wet, electrical malfunctions 

may result.

Do not place anything on or put stick-

ers onto the head-up display projector. 

Doing so could interrupt head-up dis-

play indications.

Do not touch the inside of the head-up 

display projector or thrust sharp edges 

or the like into the projector. 

Doing so could cause mechanical mal-

functions.

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Enabling/disabling the head-up dis-
play

Press the HUD switch.

Changing settings of the head-up 
display

The following settings can be changed 
on 

 of the multi-information display. 

(

P.509)

Brightness and vertical position of 
the head-up display

Select to adjust the brightness or vertical 
position of the head-up display.

Hybrid System Indicator/tachome-
ter

Select to display the Hybrid System Indica-
tor, tachometer or no content.

Display content

Select to enable/disable the following 
items:
• Route guidance to destination/street 

name

• Driving support system display

*

• Compass (heading-up display)
• Audio system operation status

*

: Make sure to enable this display when 

using the driving support systems

Display angle

Select to adjust the angle of the head-up 
display.

Enabling/disabling of the head-up dis-

play

If the head-up display is disabled, it will 

remain disabled when the power switch is 

turned off then back to ON mode.

Display brightness

The brightness of the head-up display can 
be adjusted on 

 of the multi-information 

display. Also, it is automatically adjusted 

according to the ambient brightness.

Head-up display automatic position 

adjustment

If the display position is recorded into mem-

ory, the head-up display will be automati-

cally adjusted to the desired position. 

(

P.130)

When the 12-volt battery is discon-

nected

The customize settings of the head-up dis-

play will be reset.

Using the head-up display

WARNING

Caution for changing settings of the 

head-up display

As the hybrid system needs to be operat-

ing while changing the settings of the 

head-up display, ensure that the vehicle 

is parked in a place with adequate venti-

lation. In a closed area such as a garage, 

exhaust gases including harmful carbon 

monoxide (CO) may collect and enter 

the vehicle. This may lead to death or a 

serious health hazard.

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Displays the operational status of the 
following systems:

LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) (

P.237, 

250)

Dynamic radar cruise control with 
full-speed range (

P.262)

Details of content displayed on the 
head-up display may differ from that dis-
played on the multi-information display. For 
details, refer to the explanation of each sys-
tem.

Pop-up displays for the following sys-
tems will be displayed when necessary.

Driving support systems

Displays a warning/suggestion/advice 
message or the operating state of a rel-
evant system.

PCS (Pre-Collision System) 
(

P.210, 223)

FCTA (Front Cross Traffic Alert) (if 
equipped) (

P.234)

Intuitive parking assist (

P.280)

Parking Support Brake function (for 
static objects) (

P.302)

Brake Override System (

P.160)

Drive-Start Control (

P.164)

Details of content displayed on the 
head-up display may differ from that dis-
played on the multi-information display. For 
details, refer to the explanation of each sys-
tem.

/

 icons

These icons are linked to the 
multi-information display

: Master warning icon

Displayed when a warning message is dis-
played on the multi-information display. 
(

P.467)

: Information icon

Displayed when a suggestion pop-up dis-
play (

P.88) or advice pop-up display is 

displayed on the multi-information display.

Warning message

Some warning messages are displayed 
when necessary, according to certain 
conditions.

Details of content displayed on the 
head-up display may differ from that dis-
played on the multi-information display.

Audio system operation status

Displayed when an audio remote con-
trol switch on the steering wheel is 
operated.

Hands-free system status

Displayed when the hands-free system 
is operated.

When a pop-up display is displayed

When a pop-up display is displayed, a cur-

rent display may no longer be displayed. In 

this case, the display will return after the 

NOTICE

When changing the settings of the 

head-up display

To prevent 12-volt battery discharge, 

ensure that the hybrid system is operat-

ing while the changing the settings of the 

head-up display.

Driving support system display 
area

Pop-up display

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pop-up display disappears.

Hybrid System Indicator

Charge area
Hybrid Eco area
Eco area
Power area

Displayed content is the same as that dis-
played on the meter (Hybrid System Indi-
cator). For details, refer to P.82.

Tachometer

Displays the engine speed in revolu-
tions per minute.

Multi-information display
Center Display
Meter control switches

The energy monitor can be used to 
check the vehicle drive status, hybrid 
system operation status and energy 
regeneration status.

Display procedure

Multi-information display

Press the 

 or 

 meter control 

switch and select 

, and then press 

 or 

 to select the energy monitor 

display.

Center Display

1

Select 

 on the main menu.

Hybrid System Indica-
tor/tachometer

A
B
C
D

Energy monitor/consump-
tion screen

The state of the hybrid system can 
be viewed on the multi-information 
display and Center Display.

System components

Energy monitor

A
B
C

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2

Select “Energy flow”.

Reading the display

The arrows will appear in accordance 
with the energy flow. When there is no 
energy flow, arrows will not be dis-
played.

The color of the arrows will change as fol-
lows

Light blue

*1

/Blue

*2

: When the hybrid bat-

tery (traction battery) is regenerated or 
charged.

Yellow

*1

/Orange

*2

: When the hybrid bat-

tery (traction battery) is in use.
Red: When the gasoline engine is in use.

*1

: Multi-information display

*2

: Center  Display

Multi-information display

Tire
Hybrid battery (traction battery)
Gasoline engine

The image shows all the arrows as an 
example. The actual display will vary 
depending on conditions.

Center Display

*

Gasoline engine
Electric motor (traction motor)
Hybrid battery (traction battery)
Tires

The image shows all the arrows as an 
example. The actual display will vary 
depending on conditions.

*

: Depending on the vehicle specification, 

the energy monitor may not be dis-
played on the Center Display.

Color of the hybrid battery (traction 

battery) on the Center Display

It will be green when the hybrid battery 

(traction battery) is being charged, and yel-

low when the hybrid battery (traction bat-

tery) is being used.

Remaining charge amount warning of 

hybrid battery (traction battery)

The buzzer sounds intermittently when 

the hybrid battery (traction battery) 

remains without charging while the shift 

position is in N, or the remaining charge 

amount drops below a certain level. If the 

remaining charge amount drops further, 

the buzzer sounds continuously.

When a warning message is shown on 

the multi-information display and the 

buzzer sounds, follow the instructions 

displayed on the screen to perform trou-

bleshooting.

A
B
C

A
B
C
D

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Display procedure

1

Select 

 on the main menu.

2

Select “Trip information”.

3

Select “Current”.

Display

Resetting the consumption data
Fuel consumption in the past 15 
minutes
Current fuel consumption
Average vehicle speed since the 
hybrid system was started.
Trip range
Elapsed time since the hybrid sys-
tem was started.

Use the displayed average fuel consump-
tion as a reference.
The image is an example only, and may 
vary slightly from actual conditions.

Display procedure

1

Select 

 on the main menu.

2

Select “Trip information”.

3

Select “History”.

Display

Latest fuel consumption
Best recorded fuel consumption
Previous fuel consumption record
Resetting the history data
Updating the latest fuel consump-
tion data

Use the displayed average fuel consump-
tion as a reference.
The image is an example only, and may 
vary slightly from actual conditions.

Updating the history data

Update the latest fuel consumption by 

selecting “Update” to measure the current 

fuel consumption again.

Resetting the data

The fuel consumption data can be deleted 

by selecting “Clear data”.

Trip range

Displays the estimated maximum distance 

that can be driven with the quantity of fuel 

remaining.
This distance is computed based on your 

average fuel consumption. 

As a result, the actual distance that can be 

driven may differ from that displayed.

Current screen

History screen

A
B

C
D

E
F

A
B
C
D

E

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Before driving

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3-1. Key information

Keys ...................................................

98

3-2. Opening, closing and locking the 

doors and trunk

Doors...............................................

102

Trunk................................................

107

Smart access system with 

push-button start......................

114

3-3. Adjusting the seats

Front seats......................................

119

Power rear seat...........................

125

Driving position memory ........

130

Rear seat position memory....

134

Head restraints............................

135

3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and 

mirrors

Steering wheel.............................

139

Inside rear view mirror.............

140

Digital Rearview Mirror ...........

141

Outside rear view mirrors......

149

3-5. Opening, closing the windows 

and moon roof

Power windows...........................

152

Moon roof .....................................

154

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3-1. Key information

3-1.Key information

The following keys are provided with 
the vehicle.

Electronic keys

• Operating the smart access system with 

push-button start (

P.114)

• Operating the wireless remote control 

function (

P.100)

Mechanical keys
Key number plate
Card key (electronic key) (if 
equipped)

Operating the smart access system with 
push-button start (

P.114)

Card key (if equipped)

The card key is not waterproof.

The mechanical key that is stored inside 

the card key should be used only if a 

problem arises, such as when the card 

key does not operate properly.

If it is difficult to take out the mechanical 

key, push down the lock release button 

using a pen tip etc. If it is still difficult to 

pull it out, use a coin etc.

To store the mechanical key in the card 

key, insert it while pressing the lock 

release button.

If the battery cover is not installed and the 

battery falls out or if the battery was 

removed because the key got wet, rein-

stall the battery with the positive terminal 

facing the Lexus emblem.

When riding in an aircraft

When bringing an electronic key onto an 

aircraft, make sure you do not press any 

buttons on the electronic key while inside 

the aircraft cabin. If you are carrying an 

electronic key in your bag etc., ensure that 

the buttons are not likely to be pressed acci-

dentally. Pressing a button may cause the 

electronic key to emit radio waves that 

could interfere with the operation of the air-

craft.

Electronic key battery depletion

The standard battery life is 1 to 2 years. 

(The card key battery life is about a year 

and a half.)

If the battery becomes low, an alarm will 

sound in the cabin and a message will be 

shown on the multi-information display 

when the hybrid system is stopped.

Keys

The keys

A

B
C
D

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To reduce key battery depletion when the 

electronic key is to not be used for long 

periods of time, set the electronic key to 

the battery-saving mode. (

P.116)

As the electronic key always receives 

radio waves, the battery will become 

depleted even if the electronic key is not 

used. The following symptoms indicate 

that the electronic key battery may be 

depleted. Replace the battery when nec-

essary.

• The smart access system with push-but-

ton start or the wireless remote control 

does not operate.

• The detection area becomes smaller.

• The LED indicator on the key surface 

does not turn on.

To avoid serious deterioration, do not 

leave the electronic key within 3 ft. (1 m) 

of the following electrical appliances that 

produce a magnetic field:

• TVs

• Personal computers

• Cellular phones, cordless phones and 

battery chargers

• Recharging cellular phones or cordless 

phones

• Table lamps

• Induction cookers

Replacing the battery

P.439

Confirmation of the number of regis-

tered keys

The number of keys already registered to 

the vehicle can be confirmed. Ask your 

Lexus dealer for details.

If “A New Key has been Registered 

Contact Your Dealer for Details” is 

shown on the multi-information display

This message will be displayed each time 

the driver’s door is opened when the doors 

are unlocked from the outside for approxi-

mately 10 days after a new electronic key 

has been registered.

If this message is displayed but you have not 

had a new electronic key registered, ask 

your Lexus dealer to check if an unknown 

electronic key (other than those in your 

possession) has been registered.

NOTICE

To prevent key damage

Do not drop the keys, subject them to 

strong shocks or bend them.

Do not expose the keys to high tem-

peratures for a long period of time.

Do not get the keys wet or wash them 

in an ultrasonic washer etc.

Do not attach metallic or magnetic 

materials to the keys or place the keys 

close to such materials.

Do not disassemble the keys.

Do not attach a sticker or anything else 

to the surface of the electronic key.

Do not place the keys near objects that 

produce magnetic fields, such as TVs, 

audio systems and induction cookers, 

or medical electrical equipment, such 

as low-frequency therapy equipment.

Carrying the electronic key on your 

person

Carry the electronic key 3.9 in. (10 cm) 

or more away from electric appliances 

that are turned on. Radio waves emitted 

from electric appliances within 3.9 in. (10 

cm) of the electronic key may interfere 

with the key, causing the key to not func-

tion properly.

In case of a smart access system with 

push-button start malfunction or 

other key-related problems

P.474

When an electronic key is lost

P.473

Handling the card key (if equipped)

Do not apply excess force when insert-

ing the mechanical key into the card 

key. Doing so may damage the card 

key.

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The electronic keys are equipped with 
the following wireless remote control:

Locks the doors (

P.102)

Unlocks the doors (

P.102)

Opens the windows and moon 
roof

*

 (

P.102)

Opens the trunk (

P.109)

Sounds the alarm

*

: This setting must be customized at your 

Lexus dealer.

Theft deterrent panic mode

When 

 is pressed for longer than 

about one second, an alarm will sound 

intermittently and the vehicle lights will flash 

to deter any person from trying to break 

into or damage your vehicle.
To stop the alarm, press any button on the 

electronic key.

To take out the mechanical key, push 
the release button and take the key out.

The mechanical key can only be inserted in 
one direction, as the key only has grooves 
on one side. If the key cannot be inserted in 

NOTICE

If the battery or card key terminals get 

wet, the battery may corrode and the 

card key may stop working.

If the key is dropped into water, or if 

drinking water, etc. is spilled on the key, 

immediately remove the battery cover 

and wipe the battery and terminals. (To 

remove the battery cover, lightly grasp 

and pull it.) If the battery is corroded, 

have your Lexus dealer replace the 

battery.

Do not crush the battery cover or use 

a screwdriver to remove the battery 

cover.

Forcibly removing the battery cover 

may bend or damage the key.

If the battery cover is frequently 

removed, the battery cover may 

become loose.

When installing the battery, make sure 

to check the direction of the battery.

Installing the battery in the wrong 

direction may cause the battery to 

deplete rapidly.

The surface of the card key may be 

damaged, or its coating may peel off in 

the following situations:

• The card key is carried together with 

hard objects, such as coins and keys.

• The card key is scraped with a sharp 

object, such as the tip of a mechanical 

pencil.

• The surface of the card key is wiped 

with thinner or benzene.

Wireless remote control

Using the mechanical key

A

B

C

D

E

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a lock cylinder, turn it over and re-attempt 
to insert it.
After using the mechanical key, store it in 
the electronic key. Carry the mechanical 
key together with the electronic key. If the 
electronic key battery is depleted or the 
entry function does not operate properly, 
you will need the mechanical key. 
(

P.474)

When required to leave the vehicle’s 

key with a parking attendant

Turn the trunk opener main switch off 

(

P.113) and lock the glove box (

P.372) 

as circumstances demand.

Remove the mechanical key for your own 

use and provide the attendant with the elec-

tronic key only.

If you lose your mechanical keys

P.473

If a wrong key is used

The key cylinder rotates freely, isolated 

from the internal mechanism.

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3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk

3-2.Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk

Smart access system with 
push-button start

Carry the electronic key to enable this 
function.

1

Grip the driver’s door handle to 
unlock the door. Holding the 
driver’s door handle for approxi-
mately 2 seconds unlocks all the 
doors. Grip any passenger 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.

2

Touch the lock sensor (indentation 
on the upper part of the door han-
dle) to lock all the doors.

Check that the door is securely locked.

Wireless remote control

1

Locks all the doors

Check that the door is securely locked.

2

Unlocks all the doors

Pressing the button unlocks the driver’s 
door. Pressing the button again within 5 
seconds unlocks the other door.
Press and hold to open the windows and 
moon roof.

*

*

: This setting must be customized at your 

Lexus dealer.

Switching the door unlock function

It is possible to set which doors the entry 

function unlocks using the wireless remote 

control.

1

Turn the power switch off.

2

When the indicator light on the key sur-
face is not on, press and hold 

 or 

 for approximately 5 

seconds while pressing and holding 

.

The setting changes each time an operation 

is performed, as shown below. (When 

changing the setting continuously, release 

the buttons, wait for at least 5 seconds, and 

repeat step 

2

.)

Doors

Unlocking and locking the doors 
from the outside

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3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk

3

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To prevent unintended triggering of the 

alarm, unlock the doors using the wireless 

remote control and open and close a door 

once after the settings have been changed. 

(If a door is not opened within 60 seconds 
after 

 is pressed, the doors will be 

locked again and the alarm will automati-

cally be set.)

In a case that the alarm is triggered, imme-

diately stop the alarm. (

P.73)

Impact detection door lock release sys-

tem

In the event that the vehicle is subject to a 

strong impact, all the doors are unlocked. 

Depending on the force of the impact or the 

type of accident, however, the system may 

not operate.

Operation signals

A buzzer sounds and the emergency flash-

ers flash to indicate that the doors have 

been locked/unlocked. (Locked: once; 

Unlocked: twice)
A buzzer sounds to indicate that the win-

dows and moon roof are operating.

Security feature

If a door is not opened within approximately 

60 seconds after the vehicle is unlocked, 

the security feature automatically locks the 

vehicle again.

When the doors cannot be locked by the 

lock sensor on the upper part of the 

door handle

When the doors cannot be locked even if 

the lock sensor on the upper part of the 

door handle is touched by a finger, touch 

the lock sensor with the palm.
If you are wearing gloves, remove them.

Open door warning buzzer

If an attempt to lock the doors is made when 

a door is not fully closed, a buzzer sounds 

continuously for 5 seconds. Fully close the 

door to stop the buzzer, and lock the vehi-

cle once more.

Setting the alarm

Locking the doors will set the alarm system. 

(

P.73)

Conditions affecting the operation of 

the smart access system with push-but-

ton start or wireless remote control

P.116

If the smart access system with 

push-button start or the wireless remote 

control does not operate properly

Use the mechanical key to lock and unlock 

the doors. (

P.474)

Replace the key battery with a new one if it 

is depleted. (

P.439)

If the 12-volt battery is discharged

The doors cannot be locked and unlocked 

using the smart access system with 

push-button start or wireless remote con-

trol. Lock or unlock the doors using the 

mechanical key. (

P.474)

Rear seat reminder function

In order to remind you not to forget lug-

Multi-information 

display/Beep

Unlocking function

Exterior: Beeps 3 

times

Interior: Pings once

Holding the driver’s 
door handle unlocks 
only the driver’s 
door.

Holding any of the 
passenger door 
handles unlocks all 
the doors.

Exterior: Beeps 

twice

Interior: Pings once

Holding a door han-
dle unlocks all the 
doors.

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gage, etc. in the rear seat, when the power 

switch is turned off after any of the following 

conditions are met, a buzzer will sound and 

a message will be displayed on the 

multi-information display for approximately 

6 seconds.

The hybrid system is started within 

approximately 10 minutes after opening 

and closing a rear door.

A rear door has been opened and closed 

after the hybrid system was started.

However, if a rear door is opened and then 

closed within approximately 2 seconds, the 

rear seat reminder function may not oper-

ate.
The rear seat reminder function determines 

that luggage, etc. has been placed in a rear 

seat based on opening and closing of a rear 

door. Therefore, depending on the situation, 

the rear seat reminder function may not 

operate and you may still forget luggage, 

etc. in the rear seat, or it may operate 

unnecessarily.

Customization

Some functions can be customized. 

(

P.509)

Door lock switches (to 
lock/unlock)

1

Locks all the doors

2

Unlocks all the doors

Inside lock buttons (to lock)

Push down the inside lock button to 
lock the door.

WARNING

To prevent an accident

Observe the following precautions while 

driving the vehicle.

Failure to do so may result in a door 

opening and an occupant throwing out of 

the vehicle, resulting in death or serious 

injury.

Ensure that all doors are properly 

closed and locked.

Do not pull the inside handle of the 

doors while driving.

Be especially careful for the front doors, 
as the doors may be opened even if the 
inside lock buttons are in locked position.

Set the rear door child-protector locks 

when children are seated in the rear 

seats.

When opening or closing a door

Check the surroundings of the vehicle 

such as whether the vehicle is on an 

incline, whether there is enough space 

for a door to open and whether a strong 

wind is blowing. When opening or clos-

ing the door, hold the door handle tightly 

to prepare for any unpredictable move-

ment.

Vehicle height control precautions

In the following situations, make sure to 

check the safety of the area around the 

vehicle, as the vehicle height may change 

and part of someone’s body may be 

caught in the vehicle, possibly causing 

injury or the vehicle may be damaged.

When opening or closing a door

When locking the doors

Unlocking and locking the doors 
from the inside

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Inside door handles (to unlock)

For the front doors

Pull the handle to unlock and open the 
door.

When the door is unlocked, the inside lock 
button will pop up.

For the rear doors

Pull the handle to unlock the door. Pull 
the handle a second time to open the 
door.

When the door is unlocked, the inside lock 
button will pop up.

Locking the front doors from the outside 

without a key

1

Push down the inside lock button.

2

Close the door.

The door cannot be locked if the power 

switch is in ACCESSORY or ON mode, or 

the electronic key is left inside the vehicle. 

However, the key may not be detected cor-

rectly and the door may be locked.

Door closer

In the event that a door is left slightly open, 

the door closer will automatically close it to 

the fully closed position.

The door closer will operate regardless 

of the power switch mode.

The door closer will not function if the 

door has been closed while pulling the 

inside or outside door handle.

The door can be opened by pulling the 

inside or outside door handle, even when 

the door closer is operating (except 

when the lock button is in the lock posi-

tion or the child-protector lock is set).

A motor sound may be heard for several 

seconds after the door closer closes the 

door. This does not indicate a malfunc-

tion.

Open door warning buzzer

If a door or the trunk is not fully closed, a 

buzzer will sound when the vehicle speed 

reaches 3 mph (5 km/h).

The open door(s) or trunk is indicated on 

the multi-information display.

WARNING

Door closer

In the event that a door is left slightly 

open, the door closer will automatically 

close it to the fully closed position. It 

takes several seconds before the door 

easy closer begins to operate.

If the child-protector lock is set, the door 

closer will not stop during operation even 

if an attempt is made to open the door 

from inside the vehicle. Be careful not to 

catch fingers or anything else in the door. 

Failure to do so may result in serious 

injury.

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The door cannot be opened from 
inside the vehicle when the lock is set.

1

Unlock

2

Lock

These locks can be set to prevent children 
from opening the rear doors. Push down 
on each rear door switch to lock both rear 
doors.

The following functions can be set or 
canceled:

For instructions on customizing, refer to 
P.509.

NOTICE

To prevent door closer malfunction

Do not frequently repeat opening and 

closing of doors, or apply excessive force 

to a door while the door closer is operat-

ing.

Rear door child-protector lock

Automatic door locking and 
unlocking systems

Function

Operation

Speed linked 
door locking 
function

All doors are automati-
cally locked when vehi-
cle speed is 
approximately 12 mph 
(20 km/h) or higher.

Shift position 
linked door lock-
ing function

All doors are automati-
cally locked when the 
shift position is shifted 
to a position other than 
P.

Shift position 
linked door 
unlocking func-
tion

All doors are automati-
cally unlocked when 
the shift position is 
shifted to P.

Driver’s door 
linked door 
unlocking func-
tion

All doors are automati-
cally unlocked when 
driver’s door is opened 
within approximately 
45 seconds after turn-
ing the power switch 
off.

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Trunk

The trunk can be opened using the 
trunk opener switch, entry function 
or wireless remote control.

The trunk can be closed using the 
trunk closer.

WARNING

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in death or 

serious injury.

Before driving

Make sure that the trunk lid is fully 

closed. If the trunk lid is not fully 

closed, it may open unexpectedly 

while driving and hit near-by objects or 

luggage in the trunk may be thrown 

out, causing an accident.

Do not allow children to play in the 

trunk.

If a child is accidentally locked in the 

trunk, they could suffer from heat 

exhaustion, suffocation or other inju-

ries.

Do not allow a child to open or close 

the trunk lid.

Doing so may cause the trunk lid to 

open unexpectedly, or cause the 

child’s hands, head, or neck to be 

caught by the closing trunk lid.

Important points while driving

Never let anyone sit in the trunk. In the 

event of sudden braking or a collision, 

they are susceptible to death or serious 

injury.

Using the trunk

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may cause parts of the 

body to be caught, resulting in serious 

injury.

Remove any heavy loads, such as snow 

and ice, from the trunk lid before 

opening it. Failure to do so may cause 

the trunk lid to suddenly shut again 

after it is opened.

When opening or closing the trunk lid, 

thoroughly check to make sure the 

surrounding area is safe.

If anyone is in the vicinity, make sure 

they are safe and let them know that 

the trunk is about to open or close.

Use caution when opening or closing 

the trunk lid in windy weather as it may 

move abruptly in strong wind.

The trunk lid may suddenly shut if it is 

not opened fully. It is more difficult to 

open or close the trunk lid on an 

incline than on a level surface, so 

beware of the trunk lid unexpectedly 

opening or closing by itself. Make sure 

that the trunk lid is fully open and 

secure before using the trunk.

When closing the trunk lid, take extra 

care to prevent your fingers etc. from 

being caught.

When closing the trunk lid, make sure 

to press it lightly on its outer surface. If 

the trunk handle is used to fully close 

the trunk lid, it may result in hands or 

arms being caught.

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WARNING

Do not attach any accessories other 

than genuine Lexus parts to the trunk 

lid. Such additional weight on the trunk 

lid may cause the lid to suddenly shut 

again after it is opened.

Trunk easy closer

In the event that the trunk lid is left slightly 

open, the trunk easy closer will automati-

cally close it to the fully closed position. It 

takes several seconds before the trunk 

easy closer begins to operate. Be careful 

not to catch fingers or anything else in 

the trunk lid, as this may cause bone frac-

tures or other serious injuries.

Power trunk opener and closer

Observe the following precautions when 

operating the power trunk opener and 

closer.

Failure to do so may cause serious injury.

Check the safety of the surrounding 

area to make sure there are no obsta-

cles or anything that could cause any 

of your belongings to get caught.

If anyone is in the vicinity, make sure 

they are safe and let them know that 

the trunk is about to open or close.

If the trunk closer switch is pressed 

while the trunk lid is opening during 

automatic operation, the trunk lid 

stops opening. Take extra care when 

on an incline, as the trunk lid may open 

or close suddenly.

On an incline, the trunk lid may sud-

denly shut after it opens automatically. 

Make sure the trunk lid is fully open 

and secure before using the trunk.

In the following situations, the power 

trunk opener and closer may detect an 

abnormality and automatic operation 

may be stopped. In this case, the trunk 

lid has to be operated manually. Take 

extra care in this situation, as the 

stopped trunk lid may suddenly shut, 

causing an accident.

• When the trunk lid contacts an obsta-

cle

• When the 12-volt battery voltage sud-

denly drops, such as when the power 

switch is turned to ON mode or the 

hybrid system is started during auto-

matic operation

Do not attach any accessories other 

than genuine Lexus parts to the trunk 

lid. The power trunk opener and closer 

may not operate, causing itself to mal-

function, or the trunk lid may suddenly 

shut again after it is opened.

Hands Free Power Trunk Lid (if 

equipped)

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may cause serious injury.

Exhaust gasses cause the exhaust 

pipes to become quite hot. When 

operating the Hands Free Power Trunk 

Lid, be careful not to touch the exhaust 

pipe.

Do not operate the Hands Free Power 

Trunk Lid if there is little space under 

the rear bumper.

Jam protection function

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may cause serious injury.

Never use any part of your body to 

intentionally activate the jam protec-

tion function.

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Trunk opener switch

Press the trunk opener switch.

The trunk lid will fully open.

Smart access system with 
push-button start

While carrying the electronic key, 
press the button.

The trunk lid will fully open.
If the button is pressed while the trunk lid is 
opening, the trunk lid will stop moving.

When all the doors are unlocked using 
one of the following methods, the trunk 
can be opened without the electronic 
key:

Entry function

Wireless remote control

Door lock switches

Automatic door unlocking system

Mechanical key

Wireless remote control

Press and hold the switch.

A buzzer will sound and the trunk lid will 
fully open.

WARNING

The jam protection function may not 

work if something gets caught just 

before the trunk lid fully closes. Be 

careful not to catch fingers or anything 

else in the trunk lid.

The jam protection function may not 

work depending on the shape of the 

object that is caught. Be careful not to 

catch fingers or anything else.

NOTICE

To prevent trunk easy closer malfunc-

tions

Do not apply force to the trunk lid while 

the trunk easy closer is operating.

To prevent damage to the power 

trunk opener and closer

Make sure that there is no luggage or 

snow on the trunk lid before operating 

the power trunk opener and closer. In 

addition, make sure that there is no ice 

between the trunk lid and frame that 

prevents movement of the trunk lid. 

Operating the power trunk opener 

and closer when excessive load is 

present on the trunk lid may cause a 

malfunction.

Do not apply excessive force to the 

trunk lid while the power trunk opener 

and closer is operating.

Opening/closing the trunk

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If the button is pressed while the trunk lid is 
opening, the trunk lid will stop moving.

Hands Free Power Trunk Lid (if 
equipped)

Vehicles with Advanced Drive

1

While carrying an electronic key, 
stand within the smart access sys-
tem with push-button start opera-
tion area, approximately 11.8 to 19.7 
in. (30 to 50 cm) from the rear 
bumper.

Kick sensor
Hands Free Power Trunk Lid opera-
tion detection area

Smart access system with 
push-button start operation detec-
tion area (

P.115)

Vehicles without Advanced Drive

1

While carrying an electronic key, 
stand within the smart access sys-
tem with push-button start opera-
tion area, approximately 11.8 to 19.7 
in. (30 to 50 cm) from the rear 
bumper.

Kick sensor
Hands Free Power Trunk Lid opera-
tion detection area
Smart access system with 
push-button start operation detec-
tion area (

P.115)

2

Perform a kick operation by mov-
ing your foot to within approxi-
mately 3.9 in. (10 cm) of the rear 
bumper and then pulling it back.

• Perform the entire kick operation 

within 1 second.

A
B

C

A
B

C

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ving

• The trunk lid will not start operating 

while a foot is detected under the 
rear bumper.

• Operate the Hands Free Power 

Trunk Lid without contacting the 
rear bumper with your foot.

• If another electronic key is in the 

cabin or trunk, it may take slightly 
longer than normal for the opera-
tion to begin.

Kick sensor
Hands Free Power Trunk Lid opera-
tion detection area

3

When the kick sensor detects that 
your foot is pulled back, a buzzer 
will sound and the trunk will auto-
matically fully open/close.

If a foot is moved under the rear bumper 

while the trunk lid is opening, the trunk lid 

will stop moving.

If a foot is moved under the rear bumper 

while the trunk lid is closing, the trunk lid 

will open.

Trunk closer switch

Press the trunk closer switch.

A buzzer will sound and the trunk lid will 
fully close.
Pressing the switch while the trunk lid is 
closing opens the trunk lid again.

Trunk grip

Using the trunk grip, pull down the 
trunk lid without applying sideways 
force and push the trunk lid down from 
the outside to close it.

Trunk lid light/trunk light

The trunk lid light/trunk light turns on 

when the trunk is opened.

If the trunk lid light/trunk light is left on 

when the power switch is turned off, the 

light will go off automatically after 20 

minutes.

Trunk easy closer

In the event that the trunk lid is left slightly 

open, the trunk easy closer will automati-

cally close it to the fully closed position.

The trunk easy closer will operate 

regardless of the power switch mode.

If the trunk easy closer does not operate, 

open the trunk to the half open position 

or more and then close it.

Function to prevent the trunk being 

locked with the electronic key inside

When all doors are locked, closing the 

A
B

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trunk lid with the electronic key left inside 

the trunk will sound an alarm.

In this case, the trunk lid can be opened 

pressing the trunk release button on the 

trunk lid.

If the spare electronic key is put in the 

trunk with all the doors locked, the key 

confinement prevention function is acti-

vated so the trunk can be opened. In 

order to prevent theft, take all electronic 

keys with you when leaving the vehicle.

If the electronic key is put in the trunk with 

all the doors locked, the key may not be 

detected depending on the location of 

the key and the surrounding radio wave 

conditions. In this case, the key confine-

ment prevention function cannot be acti-

vated, causing the doors to lock when the 

trunk is closed. Make sure to check 

where the key is before closing the trunk.

The key confinement prevention function 

cannot be activated if any one of the 

doors is unlocked. In this case, open the 

trunk using the trunk opener.

Overload protection function

The trunk lid will not operate when exces-

sive load is present on the top of the trunk 

lid.

Fall-down protection function

While the trunk lid is opening automatically, 

applying excessive force to it will stop the 

opening operation to prevent the trunk lid 

from rapidly falling down.

Jam protection function

While the trunk lid is closing automatically, 

the trunk lid will stop closing and open if 

something gets caught.

Internal trunk release lever

The trunk lid can be opened by pulling the 

glow-in-the-dark lever located on the inside 

of the trunk lid to the side.
The lever will continue to glow for some 

time after the trunk lid is closed.

Using the mechanical key

The trunk can be also opened using the 

mechanical key. (

P.474)

If the trunk is unlocked using the mechani-

cal key, the power trunk lid and trunk easy 

closer will not be operational. To return 

them to an operational state, fully close the 

trunk lid by hand.

If the smart access system with 

push-button start or the wireless remote 

control does not operate properly

Use the mechanical key to unlock the trunk. 

(

P.474)

Replace the key battery with a new one if it 

is depleted.

Hands Free Power Trunk Lid operating 

conditions (if equipped)

When the Hands Free Power Trunk Lid 

(kick sensor) operation setting is turned 

on and the power switch is turned off

When an electronic key is carried within 

the operation range

Situations in which the Hands Free 

Power Trunk Lid may not operate prop-

erly (if equipped)

In the following situations, the Hands Free 

Power Trunk Lid may not operate properly:

When a foot remains under the rear 

bumper

If the rear bumper is strongly hit with a 

foot or is touched for a while

If the rear bumper has been touched for a 

while, wait for a short time before 

attempting to operate the Hands Free 

Power Trunk Lid again.

When standing excessively close to the 

rear bumper

When an external radio wave source 

interferes with the communication 

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ving

between the electronic key and the vehi-

cle (

P.116)

When the vehicle is parked near an elec-

trical noise source which affects the sen-

sitivity of the Hands Free Power Trunk Lid, 

such as a pay parking spot, gas station, 

electrically heated road, or fluorescent 

light

When the vehicle is near a TV tower, 

electric power plant, radio station, large 

display, airport or other facility that gen-

erates strong radio waves or electrical 

noise

When a large amount of water is applied 

to the rear bumper, such as when the 

vehicle is being washed or in heavy rain

When mud, snow, ice, etc. is attached to 

the rear bumper

When the vehicle has been parked for a 

while near objects that may move and 

contact the rear bumper, such as plants

When an accessory is installed to the rear 

bumper

If an accessory has been installed, turn the 
Hands Free Power Trunk Lid (kick sensor) 
operation setting off.

Preventing unintentional operation of 

the Hands Free Power Trunk Lid (if 

equipped)

When an electronic key is in the operation 

detection area, the Hands Free Power Trunk 

Lid may operate unintentionally, so be care-

ful in the following situations:

When a large amount of water is applied 

to the rear bumper, such as when the 

vehicle is being washed or in heavy rain

When dirt is wiped off the rear bumper

When a small animal or small object, such 

as a ball, moves under the rear bumper

When an object is moved from under the 

rear bumper

If someone is swinging their legs while sit-

ting on the rear bumper

If the legs or another part of someone’s 

body contacts the rear bumper while 

passing by the vehicle

When the vehicle is parked near an elec-

trical noise source which affects the sen-

sitivity of the Hands Free Power Trunk Lid, 

such as a pay parking spot, gas station, 

electrically heated road, or fluorescent 

light

When the vehicle is near a TV tower, 

electric power plant, radio station, large 

display, airport or other facility that gen-

erates strong radio waves or electrical 

noise

When the vehicle is parked in a place 

where objects such as plants are near the 

rear bumper

If luggage, etc. is set near the rear 

bumper

If accessories or a vehicle cover is 

installed/removed near the rear bumper

When the vehicle is being towed

To prevent unintentional operation, turn the 

Hands Free Power Trunk Lid (kick sensor) 

operation setting off.

Open door warning buzzer

P.105

Customization

Some functions can be customized. 

(

P.509)

The trunk opener switch can be tem-
porarily disabled to protect luggage 
stored in the trunk against theft.
Turn the main switch in the glove box 
off to disable the trunk opener.

On

Luggage security system

A

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Off

The trunk lid cannot be opened even with 
the wireless remote control, entry function 
or Hands Free Power Trunk Lid.

When leaving a key to the vehicle with a 

parking attendant

P.101

Antenna location

Antennas outside the cabin
Antennas inside the cabin
Antenna inside the trunk
Antenna outside the trunk

B

Smart access system with 
push-button start

The following operations can be 
performed simply by carrying the 
electronic key (including the card 
key) on your person, for example in 
your pocket. The driver should 
always carry the electronic key.

Locks and unlocks the doors 
(

P.102)

Opens the trunk (

P.109)

Starts the hybrid system (

P.169)

A
B
C
D

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Effective range (areas within which the 

electronic key is detected)

When locking or unlocking the doors

The system can be operated when the 
electronic key is within about 2.3 ft. (0.7 m) 
of an outside door handle. (Only the doors 
detecting the key can be operated.)

When opening the trunk

The system can be operated when the 
electronic key is within about 2.3 ft. (0.7 m) 
of the trunk release button.

When starting the hybrid system or 
changing power switch modes

The system can be operated when the 
electronic key is inside the vehicle.

Alarms and warning messages

An alarm sounds and warning messages 

are displayed on the multi-information dis-

play to protect against unexpected acci-

dents or theft of the vehicle resulting from 

erroneous operation. When a warning mes-

sage is displayed, take appropriate mea-

sures based on the displayed message. 

(

P.467)

When only an alarm sounds, circumstances 

and correction procedures are as follows.

When an exterior alarm sounds once for 

5 seconds

When an interior alarm sounds continu-

ously

If “Key Detected in Vehicle” is shown on 

the multi-information display

An attempt was made to lock the doors 

using the smart access system with 

push-button start while the electronic key 

was still inside the vehicle. Retrieve the elec-

tronic key from the vehicle and lock the 

doors again.

Battery-saving function

The battery-saving function will be acti-

vated in order to prevent the electronic key 

battery and the 12-volt battery from being 

discharged while the vehicle is not in opera-

tion for a long time.

In the following situations, the smart 

access system with push-button start may 

A

B

C

Situation

Correction 

procedure

An attempt was made to 

lock the vehicle while a 

door was open.

Close all of the 
doors and lock 

the doors 

again.

The trunk was closed 

while the electronic key 

was still inside the trunk 

and all the doors were 

locked.

Retrieve the 

electronic key 
from the trunk 

and close the 

trunk lid.

Situation

Correction 

procedure

The power switch was 

turned to ACCESSORY 

mode while the driver’s 

door was open (The 

driver’s door was opened 

when the power switch 

was in ACCESSORY 

mode).

Turn the power 

switch off and 

close the 

driver’s door.

The power switch was 

turned off while the 

driver’s door was open.

Close the 

driver’s door.

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take some time to unlock the doors.

• The electronic key has been left in an 

area of approximately 6 ft. (2 m) of the 

outside of the vehicle for 10 minutes or 

longer.

• The smart access system with push-but-

ton start has not been used for 5 days or 

longer.

If the smart access system with push-but-

ton start has not been used for 14 days or 

longer, the doors cannot be unlocked at 

any doors except the driver’s door. In this 

case, take hold of the driver’s door han-

dle, or use the wireless remote control or 

the mechanical key, to unlock the doors.

Turning an electronic key to bat-

tery-saving mode

When battery-saving mode is set, battery 

depletion is minimized by stopping the elec-

tronic key from receiving radio waves.

Press 

 twice while pressing and holding 

. Confirm that the electronic key indica-

tor flashes 4 times.
While the battery-saving mode is set, the 

smart access system with push-button start 

cannot be used. To cancel the function, 

press any of the electronic key buttons.

Conditions affecting operation

The smart access system with push-button 

start uses weak radio waves. In the following 

situations, the communication between the 

electronic key and the vehicle may be 

affected, preventing the smart access sys-

tem with push-button start, wireless remote 

control and immobilizer system from oper-

ating properly. (Ways of coping: 

P.474)

When the electronic key battery is 

depleted

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

When the electronic key is in contact 

with, or is covered by the following metal-

lic objects

• Cards to which aluminum foil is attached

• Cigarette boxes that have aluminum foil 

inside

• Metallic wallets or bags

• Coins

• Hand warmers made of metal

• Media such as CDs and DVDs

When other wireless keys (that emit radio 

waves) are being used nearby

When carrying the electronic key 

together with the following devices that 

emit radio waves

• Another vehicle’s electronic key or a 

wireless key that emits radio waves

• Personal computers or personal digital 

assistants (PDAs)

• Digital audio players

• Portable game systems

If window tint with a metallic content or 

metallic objects are attached to the rear 

window

When the electronic key is placed near a 

battery charger or electronic devices

When the vehicle is parked in a pay park-

ing spot where radio waves are emitted.

Note for the entry function

Even when the electronic key is within the 

effective range (detection areas), the sys-

tem may not operate properly in the fol-

lowing cases:

• The electronic key is too close to the win-

dow or outside door handle, near the 

ground, or in a high place when the doors 

are locked or unlocked.

• The electronic key is near the ground or 

in a high place, or too close to the center 

of the rear bumper when the trunk is 

opened.

• The electronic key is on the instrument 

panel, rear package tray or floor, or in the 

door pockets or glove box when the 

hybrid system is started or power switch 

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modes are changed.

Do not leave the electronic key on top of 

the instrument panel or near the door 

pockets when exiting the vehicle. 

Depending on the radio wave reception 

conditions, it may be detected by the 

antenna outside the cabin and the doors 

will become lockable from the outside, 

possibly trapping the electronic key 

inside the vehicle.

As long as the electronic key is within the 

effective range, the doors may be locked 

or unlocked by anyone. However, only 

the doors detecting the electronic key 

can be used to unlock the vehicle.

Even if the electronic key is not inside the 

vehicle, it may be possible to start the 

hybrid system if the electronic key is near 

the window.

The doors may unlock or lock if a large 

amount of water splashes on the door 

handle, such as in the rain or in a car 

wash, when the electronic key is within 

the effective range. (The doors will auto-

matically be locked after approximately 

60 seconds if the doors are not opened 

and closed.)

If the wireless remote control is used to 

lock the doors when the electronic key is 

near the vehicle, there is a possibility that 

the door may not be unlocked by the 

entry function. (Use the wireless remote 

control to unlock the doors.)

Touching the door lock sensor while 

wearing gloves may delay or prevent lock 

operation.

When the lock operation is performed 

using the lock sensor, recognition signals 

will be shown up to two consecutive 

times. After this, no recognition signals 

will be given.

If the door handle becomes wet while the 

electronic key is within the effective 

range, the door may lock and unlock 

repeatedly. In this case, follow the follow-

ing correction procedures to wash the 

vehicle:

• Place the electronic key in a location 6 ft. 

(2 m) or more away from the vehicle. 

(Take care to ensure that the key is not 

stolen.)

• Set the electronic key to battery-saving 

mode to disable the smart access system 

with push-button start. (

P.116)

If the electronic key is inside the vehicle 

and a door handle becomes wet during a 

car wash, a message may be shown on 

the multi-information display and a 

buzzer will sound outside the vehicle. To 

turn off the alarm, lock all the doors.

The lock sensor may not work properly if 

it comes into contact with ice, snow, mud, 

etc. Clean the lock sensor and attempt to 

operate it again.

A sudden approach to the effective 

range or door handle may prevent the 

doors from being unlocked. In this case, 

return the door handle to the original 

position and check that the doors unlock 

before pulling the door handle again.

If there is another electronic key in the 

detection area, it may take slightly longer 

to unlock the doors after the door handle 

is gripped.

When the vehicle is not driven for 

extended periods

To prevent theft of the vehicle, do not 

leave the electronic key within 6 ft. (2 m) 

of the vehicle.

The smart access system with push-but-

ton start can be deactivated in advance.

Setting the electronic key to battery-sav-

ing mode helps to reduce key battery 

depletion. (

P.116)

To operate the system properly

Make sure to carry the electronic key 

when operating the system. Do not get 

the electronic key too close to the vehicle 

when operating the system from the out-

side of the vehicle.

Depending on the position and holding 
condition of the electronic key, the key may 
not be detected correctly and the system 
may not operate properly. (The alarm may 
go off accidentally, or the door lock pre-
vention function may not operate.)

Do not leave the electronic key inside the 

trunk.

The key confinement prevention function 

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may not operate, depending on the loca-

tion of the key (the inside edge of the 

trunk), conditions (inside a metal bag, 

close to metallic objects) and the radio 

waves in the surrounding area. (

P.111)

If the smart access system with 

push-button start does not operate 

properly

Locking and unlocking the doors and 

trunk: 

P.474

Starting the hybrid system: 

P.475

Customization

Some functions can be customized. 

(

P.509)

If the smart access system with 

push-button start has been deactivated 

in a customized setting

Locking and unlocking the doors and 

opening the trunk:

Use the wireless remote control or 

mechanical key. (

P.102, 109, 474)

Starting the hybrid system and changing 

power switch modes: 

P.475

Stopping the hybrid system: 

P.170

WARNING

Caution regarding interference with 

electronic devices

People with implantable cardiac pace-

makers, cardiac resynchronization 

therapy-pacemakers or implantable 

cardioverter defibrillators should keep 

away from the smart access system 

with push-button start antennas. 

(

P.114)

The radio waves may affect the opera-

tion of such devices. If necessary, the 

entry function can be disabled. Ask 

your Lexus dealer for details, such as 

the frequency of radio waves and tim-

ing of the emitted radio waves. Then, 

consult your doctor to see if you 

should disable the entry function.

Users of any electrical medical device 

other than implantable cardiac pace-

makers, cardiac resynchronization 

therapy-pacemakers or implantable 

cardioverter defibrillators should con-

sult the manufacturer of the device for 

information about its operation under 

the influence of radio waves.

Radio waves could have unexpected 

effects on the operation of such medi-

cal devices.

Ask your Lexus dealer for details on dis-

abling the entry function.

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3-3.Adjusting the seats

Seat adjustment switches

Seat position adjustment
Seatback angle adjustment
Head restraint height adjustment (if 
equipped) (

P.136)

Front seats

WARNING

When adjusting the seat position

Take care when adjusting the seat 

position to ensure that other passen-

gers are not injured by the moving 

seat.

Do not put your hands under the seat 

or near the moving parts to avoid 

injury.

Fingers or hands may become 

jammed in the seat mechanism.

Make sure to leave enough space 

around the feet so they do not get 

stuck.

Seat adjustment

To reduce the risk of sliding under the lap 

belt during a collision, do not recline the 

seat more than necessary.

If the seat is too reclined, the lap belt may 

slide past the hips and apply restraint 

forces directly to the abdomen, or your 

neck may contact the shoulder belt, 

increasing the risk of death or serious 

injury in the event of an accident.

Adjustments should not be made while 

driving as the seat may unexpectedly 

move and cause the driver to lose control 

of the vehicle.

Operating the front passenger’s seat 

from the driver’s seat or rear seat

Do not operate the front passenger’s seat 

when a passenger is seated in it. In addi-

tion, do not let anyone sit down in the 

front passenger’s seat while the seat is 

being operated or when the head 

restraint is being folded. The front pas-

senger may catch their legs between the 

instrument panel and seat, or the head 

restraint may interfere with their head, 

resulting in injury.

When the front passenger’s seat is 

folded forward

If the outside rear view mirror is difficult 

to see, due to the position of the front 

passenger’s seat, move the front passen-

ger’s seat to an appropriate position.

Doing so may lead to mishandling of the 

vehicle and cause an accident, resulting 

in death or serious injury.

NOTICE

Operating the front passenger’s seat 

from the driver’s seat or rear seat

Before operating the front passenger’s 

seat, make sure that there is no luggage 

or any other objects on the seat or in the 

footwell that could prevent its operation.

Such items may result in excess force 

being applied, causing damage to the 

seat and/or the luggage.

Adjustment procedure

A

B

C

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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