Lexus NX (2023 year). Manual in english

Using the dedicated floor mats

Using the dedicated floor mats correctly

Use only floor mats designed specifically for vehicles of the same model and model
year as your vehicle. Fix them securely in place onto the carpet.

WARNING

●

When installing a driver's side floor mat, do not use floor mats designed for other
models or different model year vehicles, even if they are Lexus Genuine floor mats.

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Only use floor mats designed for the driver’s seat.

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Do not use two or more floor mats on top of each other.

●

Do not place the floor mat bottomside up or upside-down.

Securing the floor mats

WARNING

Check the following before driving.

●

Check that the floor mat is securely fixed in the correct place with all the provided
retaining hooks (clips). Be especially careful to perform this check after cleaning the
floor.

●

With the engine stopped and the shift position in P, fully depress each pedal to the floor
to make sure it does not interfere with the floor mat.

Insert the retaining hooks (clips) into the
floor mat eyelets.

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WARNING

Always install the floor mat securely using the retaining hooks (clips) provided.

Turn the upper knob of each retaining hook
(clip) to secure the floor mats in place.

Always align the

△

marks

The shape of the retaining hooks (clips) may differ
from that shown in the illustration.

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Preparations for safe driving with children in the vehicle

Riding with children

If a child which is not large enough to correctly wear a seat belt intended for adults
is to ride in the vehicle, use a child restraint system. Child restraint systems are
designed to keep children safe.
To ensure safety, observe the following when children are in the vehicle.

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Make sure that children always wear a seat belt.
If a child is not wearing a seat belt, in a collision, they may collide with a window,
other passenger, or the interior of the vehicle. Also, if a child is riding on the
lap of another passenger, in a collision, they may collide with a window, other
passenger, or the interior of the vehicle.

●

Seat children in the rear seats.
It is recommended that children sit in the rear seats to avoid accidental contact
with the driver's controls.

●

Do not allow children to operate equipment such as the doors, windows, etc.
Do not let children operate equipment such as the doors, power windows, seats,
etc. as a part of their body may become pinched.
To prevent children from opening and closing the doors and power windows, use
the child-protector locks and window lock switch.

●

Never use a rear-facing child restraint system
on the front passenger seat when the airbag
manual on-off switch is on.
The force of the rapid inflation of the front
passenger airbag can cause death or serious
injury to children in the event of an accident.

●

There is a label(s) on the passenger side sun visor, indicating it is forbidden to
attach a rear-facing child restraint system to the front passenger seat.

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WARNING

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Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow children to have or
use the key.
Children may be able to start the vehicle or shift the vehicle into neutral.

●

Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle.
Children may accidentally cause the vehicle to move, leading to an accident, or start a
fire.

●

Do not leave people or animals in the vehicle.
The temperature inside the vehicle can become extremely high during the daytime,
possibly leading to heat stroke or death.

●

Do not allow children to ride on the lap of a passenger.
If a child is riding on the lap of another passenger, in a collision, they may collide with a
window, another passenger, or the interior of the vehicle. Make sure that children wear
a seat belt or use a child restraint system.

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Use a child restraint system for small children.
If a child which is not large enough to correctly wear a seat belt is to ride in the vehicle,
use a child restraint system.

●

Use child restraint systems correctly.
Child restraint systems are designed to protect children in a collision or sudden stop.
Make sure to securely install child restraint systems and use them correctly.

●

Replace child restraint systems which have been involved in a collision.
If the vehicle has been involved in a collision, it is possible that an installed child
restraint system has been damaged and will not be able to deliver the same level of
impact absorption performance, even if the outside of it looks normal.

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When a child restraint system is not in use, secure it so that it does not interfere with
driving.
When removing a child restraint system, store it outside of the vehicle or securely in
the luggage compartment.

Seating positions for children

It is recommended that children sit in the rear seats to avoid accidental contact
with the driver’s controls. In the event of an accident, the force of deployment of the
SRS front passenger airbag can cause death or serious injury to a child seated on
the front passenger’s seat. Do not allow a child to ride on the front passenger’s seat
unless it is unavoidable.

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WARNING

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When installing a child restraint system to the front passenger’s seat is unavoidable,
move the seat as far back as possible, and install the child restraint system so that it
faces forward. If the child restraint system is not installed correctly, in the event of an
accident, the force of deployment of the SRS front passenger airbag can cause death
or serious injury.

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Do not allow children to lean against the doors, roof side rails, or pillars. In the event
of an accident, the force of deployment of an SRS airbag can cause death or serious
injury to a child.

●

When adjusting the driver’s seat, if it contacts a child or child restraint system, install
the child restraint system to the rear seat behind the front passenger’s seat.

●

Adjust the front passenger seat so that it does not interfere with the child or child
restraint system.

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If a child which is over 100 cm tall is to ride in the vehicle, use a junior seat. When using
a junior seat, make sure that the seat belt is worn correctly.

Preventing the rear doors from being opened from the inside of the
vehicle (child-protector lock)

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

Unlock

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.

INFORMATION

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Door opening method when using a child-protector lock

Unlock the door and pull the exterior door handle to open the door. If it is necessary to
open the door from inside the vehicle, open the rear door window and pull the exterior
door handle.

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Selecting an appropriate child restraint system

Precautions for selecting a child restraint system

To ensure safety, observe the following when using a child restraint system.

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Make sure to observe the precautions regarding child restraint systems.

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Choose a child restraint system appropriate to the age and size of the child.

●

Check the compatibility of the child restraint system with each seating position.
Depending on the child restraint system, it may not be able to be installed.

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For details about use of a child restraint system, check the user’s manual of the
child restraint system.

WARNING

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Check that the seat belt for the seat next to a child restraint system can be worn
properly. Depending on the type of child restraint system, the seat belt may not be able
to be worn properly. In this case, use another seat.

●

When adjusting the driver’s seat, if it contacts a child or child restraint system, install
the child restraint system to the rear seat behind the front passenger’s seat.

●

Adjust the front passenger seat so that it does not interfere with the child or child
restraint system.

●

When installing a child restraint system with support base, if the child restraint system
contacts a seatback when installing it to the support base, adjust the seatback rear-
ward until they do not contact.

●

If the seat belt shoulder anchor is in front of the
seat belt guide of a child restraint system, move
the seat forward.

●

When installing a junior seat, if the child in your child restraint system is in a very
upright position, adjust the seatback angle to the most comfortable position.

Selecting a child restraint system

Use a child restraint system that conforms to UN (ECE) R44 or UN (ECE) R129.
UN (ECE) R44 and UN (ECE) R129 are U.N. regulations for child restraint
systems.

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Example

"UN

（

ECE

）

R44"

"UN

（

ECE

）

R129"

NOTICE

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The displayed mark may differ depending on the product.

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If the category of a child restraint system is unclear, refer to the user's manual of the
child restraint system or check with the manufacturer.

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Recommended child restraint systems information

Mass group

Recommended child

restraint system

Fixation

fixed with a seat belt

fixed with lower an-

chorages

Group 0 or 0+
Up to 10 kg or 13 kg
(Up to 22 lb. or 28
lb.)

LEXUS
G0+, BABY SAFE
PLUS

Yes

Not
Applicable

Group I
9 to 18 kg (20 to 39
lb.)

LEXUS
DUO PLUS

Yes

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Mass group

Recommended child

restraint system

Fixation

fixed with a seat belt

fixed with lower an-

chorages

Group II and III
15 to 25 kg and 22
to 36 kg (34 to 55
lb. and 48 to 79 lb.)

LEXUS

KIDFIX 2S

(1)

(2)

Yes

LEXUS
MAXI PLUS

Yes

(1)

Adjust the restraint system headrest, so that it does not interfere with the vehicle

interior.

(2)

Be sure to attach the seat belt through the SecureGuard.

The child restraint systems mentioned in the table may not be available outside the
EU countries and United Kingdom.

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When using the child restraint system with Se-
cureGuard, be sure to guide the lap belt into
SecureGuard as shown in the illustration.

INFORMATION

Lexus recommends the use of a Lexus genuine child restraint system, as they meet strict
quality standards.
Lexus genuine child restraint systems are made specifically for Lexus vehicles. For details,
refer to the Lexus web site or contact any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.

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Child restraint system compatibility with each seating position

Left-hand drive vehicles:

Right-hand drive vehicles:

Seating position

Seat position

number

(1)(2)(3)

(2)(3)

Airbag manual on-off switch

OFF

Seating posi-
tion suitable
for universal
belted
(Yes/No)

(4)

Yes
Forward-fac-
ing only

Yes

i-Size seating
position
(Yes/No)

Yes

Seating posi-
tion suitable
for lateral fix-
ture
(L1/L2/No)

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Left-hand drive vehicles:

Right-hand drive vehicles:

Seating position

Seat position

number

(1)(2)(3)

(2)(3)

Airbag manual on-off switch

OFF

Suitable
rearward
facing fixture
(R1/R2X/R2
/R3/No)

R1, R2X, R2,
R3

Suitable for-
ward facing
fixture
(F2X/F2/F3
/No)

F2X, F2, F3

Suitable jun-
ior seat fix-
ture
(B2/B3/No)

B2, B3

(1)

Move the front seat fully rearward. If the passenger seat height can be adjusted, move

it to the upper most position.

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(2)

Raise the seatback to be as upright as possible and reduce the gap between the child

restraint system and seatback.

(3)

If the head restraint interferes with your child restraint system, and the head restraint

can be removed, remove the head restraint. Otherwise, put the head restraint in the

upper most position.

(4)

All universal categories (group 0, 0+, I, II and III).

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Lexus suggests the users to use

and

seating positions.

Activation of front passenger airbag.
Never use a rear-facing child restraint system on the front passen-
ger seat when the airbag manual on-off switch is on.

Deactivation of front passenger airbag.

Suitable for "universal" category child restraint system fixed with
the seat belt.

Suitable for forward-facing "universal" category child restraints
system fixed with the seat belt.

Suitable for recommended child restraint systems given on recom-
mended child restraint systems information.

(

→

P.27)

Suitable for i-Size and ISOFIX child restraint system.

Includes a top tether anchorage point.

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In the following situations, refer to the "vehicle compatibility list" from the manufac-
turer of the child restraint system, or contact your Lexus dealer or the retailer of the
child restraint system.

●

When the child restraint system is not a "universal" category child restraint
system

●

When it is unknown if the child restraint system is a "universal" category child
restraint system or not

Installation fixture list

ISOFIX child restraint systems are divided into different "fixture" types. Select a
fixture type according to the position where the child restraint system is to be
installed. Refer to the following table for the "fixture" types.

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To check the "fixture" type of a child restraint system, check the user's manual
included with it.

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If the child restraint system has no "fixture" type (or if the information is not in the
table), refer to the "vehicle compatibility list" from the manufacturer of the child
restraint system or contact the retailer of the child restraint system.

Mass group

Child weight

Size class

Fixture

Description

Up to 10 kg (22
lb.)

Rearward-facing
infant seat

Left lateral-facing
infant seat (Carry-
cot)

Right lateral-facing
infant seat (Carry-
cot)

＋

Up to 13 kg (28
lb.)

Full-size, rearward-
facing child re-
straint systems

Reduced-size,
rearward-facing
child restraint sys-
tems

—

R2X

Reduced-size,
rearward-facing
child restraint sys-
tems

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Mass group

Child weight

Size class

Fixture

Description

＋

Up to 13 kg (28
lb.)

Rearward-facing
infant seat

9 to 18 kg (20 to
39 lb.)

Full-height, for-
ward-facing child
restraint systems

Reduced-height
forward-facing
child restraint sys-
tems

F2X

Reduced-height
forward-facing
child restraint sys-
tems

Full-size, rearward-
facing child re-
straint systems

Reduced-size,
rearward-facing
child restraint sys-
tems

Ⅱ

15 to 25 kg (34
to 55 lb.)

—

B2, B3

Junior seat

Ⅲ

22 to 36 kg (48
to 79 lb.)

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Installing a child restraint system

Lexus recommends that child restraint systems be installed to a rear seat. For
safety, when using a child restraint system, make sure to install it to a rear seat.
If installing the child restraint system to the front passenger seat is unavoidable,
refer to

Installing a child restraint system to the front passenger's seat(

→

P.40)

Use a child restraint system appropriate for the size of the child. Never use an
incorrectly sized child restraint system.

NOTICE

Before installing a child restraint system, make sure to read the user's manual included
with it.

Installing an ISOFIX/i-Size compatible child restraint system

This vehicle is equipped with ISOFIX lower anchorages. Therefore, ISOFIX com-
patible child restraint systems can quickly and easily be installed.

Installation using ISOFIX lower anchorages

Install the child restraint system according to the user's manual included with it.
In the following situations, refer to the "vehicle compatibility list" from the manufac-
turer of the child restraint system, or contact your Lexus dealer or the retailer of the
child restraint system.

●

When the child restraint system is not a "universal" category child restraint
system

●

When it is unknown if the child restraint system is a "universal" category child
restraint system or not

WARNING

Observe the following when installing a child restraint system.

●

After installing a child restraint system, do not adjust the seat.

●

When using the lower anchorages, make sure that the area around the anchors is free
of objects and that the seat belt will not be caught behind the child restraint system.

●

Securely install the child restraint system according to the user's manual of the child
restraint system.

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If a head restraint interferes with a child restraint system

When installing a child restraint system, if a head restraint interferes with the child
restraint system, remove the head restraint or adjust its position.

●

Remove the head restraint.

If a head restraint cannot be removed, move it to the uppermost position.

Installing a child restraint system with ISOFIX lower anchorages

Engage the connectors of an ISOFIX compati-
ble child restraint system to the ISOFIX lower
anchorages of the vehicle.
Install the child restraint system according to the
user's manual included with it.

Check the positions of the lower anchorages.

Install the child restraint system to the seat.

Engage the connectors of the child restraint system to the lower anchorages.

Install the child restraint system according to the user's manual included with it.

Shake the installed child restraint system in all directions.

Make sure that the child restraint system is securely installed.

Using a top tether anchorage

WARNING

Observe the following when installing a child restraint system.

●

Make sure that the top strap is not twisted.

●

Make sure that the top strap is engaged to the top tether anchorage.

●

Make sure that the top strap is securely attached.

●

After installing a child restraint system, do not adjust the seat.

●

After installing a child restraint system, do not adjust the head restraint.

●

Securely install the child restraint system according to the user’s manual of the child
restraint system.

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Attach the top strap of the child restraint system to the top tether anchorage of the
vehicle.
Install the child restraint system according to the user’s manual included with it.

Top tether anchorages

Top strap

Hook

Remove the head restraint.

If the head restraint cannot be removed, move it to the uppermost position.
Route the top strap under the head restraint.

Engage the hook to the top tether anchorage.

Tighten the top strap to secure the hook.

Make sure that the top strap is tight and the hook is securely engaged.

Installing a child restraint system with a seat belt

●

When the child restraint system is not a "universal" category child restraint
system

●

When it is unknown if the child restraint system is a "universal" category child
restraint system or not

WARNING

Observe the following when installing a child restraint system.

●

After installing a child restraint system, do not adjust the seat.

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WARNING

●

Securely install the child restraint system according to the user's manual of the child
restraint system.

If a head restraint interferes with a child restraint system

When installing a child restraint system, if a head restraint interferes with the child
restraint system, remove the head restraint or adjust its position.

●

Remove the head restraint.

If a head restraint cannot be removed, move it to the uppermost position.

Installing a child restraint system with a seat belt

When installing a child restraint system which is not ISOFIX/i-Size compatible, use
a seat belt to install it.
Install the child restraint system according to the user’s manual included with it.

WARNING

Observe the following when installing a child restraint system with a seat belt.

●

Do not allow children to play with the seat belt. If the seat belt becomes twisted around
a child’s neck, it may lead to choking or other serious injuries that could result in death.
If this occurs and the buckle cannot be unfastened, scissors should be used to cut the
belt.

●

When using a junior seat, make sure that the shoulder belt is securely positioned over
the child’s shoulder.

●

After installing a child restraint system, do not adjust the seat.

●

Make sure that the seat belt plate and buckle are securely fastened.

●

Make sure that the seat belt is not twisted.

●

Securely install the child restraint system according to the procedure in the user’s
manual of the child restraint system.

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WARNING

●

Shake the child restraint system left and right, and forward and backward to ensure
that it has been securely installed.

Pass the seat belt through the child restraint system.

Install the child restraint system according to the user’s manual included with it.

Insert the plate into buckle until a sound is heard.

Make sure that the belt is not twisted.

Check that the seat belt is secure.

You may need a locking clip to install the child
restraint system. Follow the instructions provided
by the manufacturer of the system. If your child
restraint system does not provide a locking clip,
you can purchase the following item from any
authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized re-
pairer, or any reliable repairer: Locking clip for
child restraint system (Part No. 73119-22010)

After installing the child restraint system, rock it back and forth to ensure that it
is installed securely.

Make sure that the child restraint system is securely installed.

Removing a child restraint system that is installed with a seat belt

If a child restraint system is installed with a seat belt, release the seat belt to remove
it.

Press the buckle release button.

When the buckle is released, the child restraint system may spring up. Make sure to
hold down the child restraint system when releasing the buckle.

Remove the seat belt from the child restraint system.

The seat belt will be retracted automatically.

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Installing a child restraint system to the front passenger's seat

Do not install a child restraint system to the front passenger's seat unless it is
unavoidable. In the event of an accident, the force of deployment of an SRS airbag
can cause death or serious injury to a child.
If installation of a child restraint system to the front passenger's seat is unavoidable,
adjust the front passenger's seat as follows:

●

Move the seat to the rearmost position

●

Move the seat to the uppermost position

●

Adjust the seatback angle to the most upright position.
Adjust the seatback angle of the front passenger's seat until good contact is
achieved.

●

Remove the head restraint
If the head restraint cannot be removed, move it to the uppermost position.

WARNING

●

There is a label(s) on the passenger side sun visor, indicating it is forbidden to attach a
rear-facing child restraint system to the front passenger seat.

●

When installing a child restraint system to the front passenger's seat, move the seat as
far back as possible. In the event of an accident, the force of deployment of an SRS
airbag can cause death or serious injury to a child.

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WARNING

●

Make sure that the child's body will not contact the doors, roof side rails, or pillars. In
the event of an accident, the force of deployment of an SRS airbag can cause death or
serious injury to a child.

●

When using a junior seat, make sure that the seat belt is worn correctly.

●

Choose a child restraint system appropriate to the age and size of the child.

Installing a child restraint system to the front passenger's seat

●

Make sure to appropriately adjust the front passenger's seat before installing the
child restraint system.

Install the child restraint system according to the user's manual included with it.

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Airbag manual on-off system

This system deactivates the following airbags.

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SRS front passenger airbag

Only deactivate the airbags when using a child restraint system on the front
passenger seat.

"PASSENGER AIR BAG" indicator
"PASSENGER AIR BAG" and "ON" indi-
cator light turns on when the airbag system
is on, and about after 60 seconds they go
off. (only when the engine switch is in ON).

Airbag manual on-off switch

INFORMATION

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"PASSENGER AIR BAG" indicator information

If any of the following problems occur, it is possible that there is a malfunction in the
system.
Have the vehicle checked by any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer,
or any reliable repairer.

●

The "OFF" indicator does not illuminate when the airbag manual on-off switch is set to
"OFF".

●

The indicator light does not change when the airbag manual on-off switch is switched
to "ON" or "OFF".

WARNING

■

When installing a child restraint system

For safety reasons, always install a child restraint system in a rear seat. In the event that the
rear seat cannot be used, the front seat can be used as long as the airbag manual on-off
system is set to "OFF". If the airbag manual on-off system is left on, the strong impact of
the airbag deployment (inflation) may cause serious injury or even death.

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WARNING

■

When a child restraint system is not installed on the front passenger seat

Ensure that the airbag manual on-off system is set to "ON". If it is left off, the airbag may
not deploy in the event of an accident, which may result in serious injury or even death.

Deactivating the airbags for the front passenger

●

Insert the mechanical key into the cylinder and
turn to the "OFF" position.

The "OFF" indicator light turns on (only when the
engine switch is in ON).

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Entering/exiting the vehicle and loading luggage

Key types

The following keys are provided with the vehicle.

Electronic keys

●

Operating the smart entry & start system

●

Operating the wireless remote control
function

Mechanical keys

Key number plate

Card key (electronic key)

Operating the smart entry & start system

NOTICE

■

To prevent key damage

Observe the following precautions

●

Do not drop the keys, subject them to strong shocks or bend them.

●

Do not expose the keys to high temperatures for long periods 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-frequen-
cy therapy equipment.

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Carrying the electronic key on your person

Carry the electronic key 10 cm (3.9 in.) or more away from electric appliances that are
turned on. Radio waves emitted from electric appliances within 10 cm (3.9 in.) of the
electronic key may interfere with the key, causing the key to not function properly.

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Handling the card key

●

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 any

* :

If equipped

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NOTICE

authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer 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.

INFORMATION

■

Handling the card key

●

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 the battery cover is not installed and the battery
falls out or if the battery was removed because the
key got wet, reinstall the battery with the positive
terminal facing the Lexus emblem.

●

The card key is not waterproof.

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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 accidentally. Pressing
a button may cause the electronic key to emit radio waves that could interfere with the
operation of the aircraft.

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Electronic key battery depletion

●

The standard battery life is 1 to 2 years (The card key battery life is about 1 year.).

●

If the battery becomes low, an alarm will sound in the cabin when the engine stops.

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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 necessary.

•

The smart entry & start system or the wireless remote control does not operate.

•

The detection area becomes smaller.

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The LED indicator on the key surface does not turn on.

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To avoid serious deterioration, do not leave the electronic key within 1 m (3 ft.) of the
following electrical appliances that produce a magnetic field:

•

TVs

•

Personal computers

•

Cellular phones, cordless phones and battery chargers

•

Table lamps

•

Induction cookers

•

Table lamps

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Battery-saving function

The battery-saving function will be activated in order to prevent the electronic key
battery and the battery from being discharged while the vehicle is not in operation for a
long time.

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In the following situations, the smart entry & start system may take some time to unlock
the doors.

•

The electronic key has been left in an area of approximately 3.5 m (11 ft.) of the
outside of the vehicle for 10 minutes or longer.

•

The smart entry & start system has not been used for 5 days or longer.

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If the smart entry & start system 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 handle, or use the wireless remote control or the mechanical key, to
unlock the doors.

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Electronic key battery-saving mode

When battery-saving mode is set, battery depletion is minimized by stopping the elec-
tronic key from receiving radio waves.

While pressing and holding

on the electronic key, press

twice. The indicator on

the electronic key will flash 4 times and battery-saving mode will be entered.

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The smart entry & start system cannot be used while the electronic key is in battery-sav-
ing mode. Battery saving mode can be cancelled by pressing any switch on the electronic
key.

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Confirmation of the registered key number

The number of keys already registered to the vehicle can be confirmed. Ask any author-
ized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer for details.

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When required to leave the vehicle’s key with a parking attendant

Lock the glove box as circumstances demand. Remove the mechanical key for your own
use and provide the attendant with the electronic key only.

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Smart entry & start system

WARNING

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Affects influenced by the radio wave (Affect from the Smart entry & start system
antennas)

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People with implantable cardiac pacemakers, cardiac resynchronization therapy-
pacemakers or implantable cardioverter defibrillators should maintain a reasonable
distance between themselves and the smart entry & start system antennas. The radio
waves may affect the operation of such devices. If necessary, the entry function can
be disabled. Ask any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer for details, such as the frequency of radio waves and timing of the
emitted radio waves. Then, consult your doctor to see if you should disable the entry
function.

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Users of any electrical medical device other than implantable cardiac pacemakers,
cardiac resynchronization therapy-pacemakers or implantable cardioverter defibrilla-
tors should consult 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 medical devices.

Ask any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer
for details on disabling the entry function.

INFORMATION

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Antenna location

Antennas outside the cabin (vehicles with
entry function)

Antennas inside the cabin

Antenna outside the luggage compart-
ment (vehicles with entry function)

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Effective range (areas within which the electronic key is detected)

When locking or unlocking the doors (ve-
hicles with entry function)

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

When starting the engine or changing en-
gine switch modes

The system can be operated when the elec-
tronic key is inside the vehicle.

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If an alarm sounds or a warning message is displayed

A combination of exterior and interior alarms as well as warning messages shown on
the multi-information display are used to prevent theft of the vehicle and accidents result-
ing from erroneous operation. Take appropriate measures in response to any warning
message on the multi-information display.
The following table describes situations and correction procedures when only an alarm
sounds.

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When an interior alarm pings repeatedly
Situation: The engine switch was turned to ACC while the driver’s door was open (The
driver’s door was opened when the engine switch was in ACC).
Correction procedure: Turn the engine switch off and close the driver’s door.

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Conditions affecting operation

The smart entry & start system, wireless remote control and immobilizer system use weak
radio waves. In the following situations, the communication between the electronic key
and the vehicle may be affected, preventing the smart entry & start system, wireless
remote control and immobilizer system from operating properly.

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When the electronic key battery is depleted

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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

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When the electronic key is in contact with, or is covered by the following metallic
objects

•

Cards to which aluminum foil is attached

•

Cigarette boxes that have aluminum foil inside

•

Metallic wallets or bags

•

Coins

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Hand warmers made of metal

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Media such as CDs and DVDs

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When other wireless keys (that emit radio waves) are being used nearby

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When carrying the electronic key together with the following devices that emit radio
waves

•

Portable radio, cellular phone, cordless phone or other wireless communication
devices

•

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

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If window tint with a metallic content or metallic objects are attached to the rear
window

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When the electronic key is placed near a battery charger or electronic devices

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When the vehicle is parked in a pay parking spot where radio waves are emitted

Even when the electronic key is within the effective range (detection areas), the system
may not operate properly in the following cases:

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The electronic key is too close to the window or outside door handle, near the ground,
or in a high place when the doors are locked or unlocked.

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The electronic key is near the ground or in a high place, or too close to the rear
bumper center when the back door is opened.

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The electronic key is on the instrument panel, rear package tray or floor, or in the door
pockets or glove box when the engine is started or engine switch modes are changed.

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Note for the entry function

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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 door will become
lockable from the outside, possibly trapping the electronic key inside the vehicle.

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As long as the electronic key is within the effective range, the doors may be locked or
unlocked by anyone.

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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.

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The doors may unlock 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
door will automatically be locked after approximately 30 seconds if the doors are not
opened and closed.)

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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.)

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Touching the door lock sensor while wearing gloves may delay or prevent lock
operation. Remove the gloves and touch the lock sensor again.

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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.

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If the door handle becomes wet while the electronic key is within the effective range,
the door may lock and unlock repeatedly. In that case, follow the following correction
procedures to wash the vehicle:

•

Place the electronic key in a location 2 m (6 ft.) 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 entry & start
system.

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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.

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The lock sensor may not work properly if it comes into contact with ice, snow, mud.
Clean the lock sensor and attempt to operate it again.

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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.

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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.

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When the vehicle is not driven for extended periods

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To prevent theft of the vehicle, do not leave the electronic key within 2 m (6 ft.) of the
vehicle.

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The smart entry & start system can be deactivated in advance.

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Setting the electronic key to battery-saving mode helps to reduce key battery deple-
tion.

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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 outside 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 prevention may not operate.)

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