Lexus ES300H (2023 year). Manual in english - page 3

P.87)

Navigation system-linked dis-
play (if equipped) (



Audio system-linked display
(

Driving support system infor-
mation display (

Warning message display
(



P.370)

Settings display (



WARNING

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Caution for use while driving

●

When operating the multi-information

display while driving, pay extra atten-

tion to the safety of the area around

the vehicle.

●

Do not look continuously at the multi-

information display while driving as

you may fail to see pedestrians, objects

on the road, etc. ahead of the vehicle.

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The information display at low tem-

peratures

P.78, 84

Changing the meter display

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tent, scroll up/down the screen and
move the cursor up/down

Press: Enter/Set
Press and hold: Reset

Move the main meter

and return

to the previous screen

Call sending/receiving and history
display
Linked with the hands-free system,
sending or receiving call is dis-
played. For details regarding the
hands-free system, refer to the
“MULTIMEDIA OWNER’S
MANUAL”.

: F SPORT models

■

Display items (except F SPORT
models)

Press

of the meter control

switches and select

. Then press

to display the following

items:



Drive information 1



Drive information 2



Energy monitor (



P.95)



Tire pressure (

P.329)



Display off

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Display items (F SPORT models)



Main meter in center position

Press

of the meter control

switches to display the following items:



Drive information 1



Drive information 2



Tire pressure (



P.329)



Units



Display off



Main meter moved to the right

Press

of the meter control

switches and select

. Then press

to display the following

items:



Drive information 1



Drive information 2



Energy monitor (

P.95)



G-force



Tire pressure (



P.329)



Display off

■

Drive information 1/Drive informa-
tion 2

Displays drive information such as the
following:

Use the displayed values as a reference
only.



Drive information 1

• Current fuel consumption
• Average fuel economy (after reset)



Drive information 2

• Distance (driving range)
• Average vehicle speed (after reset)

Displayed items (listed below) can be
changed on

. (



Current fuel consumption

Bar type: Displays instantaneous current
fuel consumption



Average fuel economy

Content of driving information

2-1. Instrument cluster

After reset: Displays average fuel con-
sumption since the display was reset

After start: Displays average fuel con-
sumption since hybrid system start
After refuel: Displays average fuel con-
sumption since refuel



Average vehicle speed

After reset: Displays average vehicle
speed since the display was reset

After start: Displays average vehicle speed
since hybrid system start



Elapsed time

After reset: Displays elapsed time since the
display was reset

After start: Displays elapsed time since
hybrid system start



Distance

Driving range: Displays driving range with
remaining fuel

*2, 3

After start: Displays the distance driven
since hybrid system start



Other

Blank: No item

: To reset, display the desired item and

press and hold “OK” of the meter con-
trol switches.

: 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.

: When only a small amount of fuel is

added to the tank, the display may not
be updated.
When refueling, turn the power switch
off. If the vehicle is refueled without
turning the power switch off, the display
may not be updated.

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G-force (F SPORT models)

Displays lateral G-forces on the vehi-
cle.

Acceleration G-force on the vehi-
cle

Current G-force value (analyzed
value of front/rear and left/right G-
forces)

Record of the maximum G-forces

This display is intended for use as a guide-
line. Depending on factors such as the
road surface condition, temperature and
vehicle speed, the display may not show
the actual condition of the vehicle.



Resetting the record of maximum
G-forces

Press and hold “OK” of the meter control
switches to reset the record.



Peak hold function

If lateral G-forces of 0.5 G or greater are
generated, the G-force value display will
turn amber and be held for 2 seconds.

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Units (F SPORT models)

On some models, the units of measure
used can be changed while driving.

Unlike the units setting performed on the
settings display, the units setting per-
formed on the drive information display
can be changed while driving.

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Select to display the following naviga-
tion system-linked information.



Route guidance to destination



Compass display (heading-up dis-
play)

Select to enable selection of an audio
source or track on the meter using the
meter control switches.

Select to display the operational status
of the following systems:



LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) (

P.191)



Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range (



P.203)



RSA (Road Sign Assist) (if
equipped) (



P.200)

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Meter display settings that can be
changed



Language

Select to change the language displayed.



Units

Select to change the units of measure dis-
played.



Speedometer display (except F
SPORT models)

Select to set the display of the speedome-
ter to digital or analog.



Drive information 1/Drive informa-
tion 2

Select to select up to 2 items (

P.87) that

will be displayed on each Drive information
screen (Drive information 1 screen and
Drive information 2 screen) respectively.



Clock

Select to switch between 12-hour display
and 24-hour display.



Pop-up display

Select to enable/disable some pop-up dis-
plays for each relevant system.



Tachometer setting

Select to set the display of the Hybrid Sys-
tem Indicator or tachometer for each driv-
ing mode.



Rev indicator (F SPORT models)

• Select to enable/disable the rev indica-

tor.

• Select to set the engine speed at which

the rev indicator (amber) will begin to be
displayed.



Rev peak (F SPORT models)

Select to enable/disable the rev peak.



EV indicator

Select to enable/disable the EV indicator.



Default setting

Select to reset the meter display settings to
the default setting.

■

Vehicle functions and settings that
can be changed

P.417

■

Suspension of the settings display

●

Some settings cannot be changed while

Navigation system-linked dis-
play (if equipped)

Audio system-linked display

Driving support system informa-
tion display

Settings display

2-1. Instrument cluster

driving. When changing settings, park

the vehicle in a safe place.

●

If a warning message is displayed, opera-

tion of the settings display will be sus-

pended.

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 on the head-
lights

If the headlights turn off, and the vehi-
cle speed is 3 mph (5 km/h) or higher
for a certain amount of time when the
surroundings are dark, a suggestion
message will be displayed.

■

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.

(

WARNING

■

Cautions during setting up the dis-

play

As the hybrid system needs to be operat-

ing during setting up the display, ensure

that the vehicle is parked in a place with

adequate ventilation. In a closed area

such as a garage, exhaust gases includ-

ing harmful carbon monoxide (CO) may

collect and enter the vehicle. This may

lead to death or a serious health hazard.

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.

Driving support system display area (

P.93)

Navigation system-linked display area (if equipped)

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

Driving information display area

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

P.200)

• Speedometer
• Shift position and shift range (

P.154)

Hybrid System Indicator/tachometer display area (



P.94)

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

2-1. Instrument cluster

Head-up display switch

■

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.

■

Enabling/disabling the head-up
display

Press the Head-up display switch.

■

Changing settings of the head-up
display

The following settings can be changed
on

of the multi-information display.

(

P.85)



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

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 projector

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.

Using the head-up display

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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.121)

■

When the 12-volt battery is discon-

nected

The customize settings of the head-up dis-

play will be reset.

Displays the operational status of the
following systems:



LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) (



P.191)



Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range (

P.203)

Details of content displayed on the head-
up display may differ from that displayed
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

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.

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 changing the settings of the

head-up display.

Driving support system display
area

Pop-up display

2-1. Instrument cluster

message or the operating state of a rel-
evant system.



PCS (Pre-Collision System)
(



P.181)



Intuitive parking assist (if equipped)
(



P.222)



PKSB (Parking Support Brake) (if
equipped) (



P.238)



Brake Override System (



P.138)



Drive-Start Control (DSC)
(



P.143)

Details of content displayed on the head-
up display may differ from that displayed
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.370)

: Information icon

Displayed when a suggestion pop-up dis-
play (

P.90) 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 displayed
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

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.77 or P.82.

■

Tachometer

Displays the engine speed in revolu-
tions per minute.

Hybrid System Indica-
tor/tachometer display area

A
B
C
D

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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

of the meter control

switches and select

, and then press

to select the energy monitor

display.



Center Display

Select

on the main menu.

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
Blue: When the hybrid battery (traction
battery) is regenerated or charged.

Yellow

/Orange

: When the hybrid bat-

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

: Multi-information display

: Center Display



Multi-information display

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

Gasoline engine

Hybrid battery (traction battery)

Tire

Energy monitor/consump-
tion screen

You can view the status of your
hybrid system and fuel consump-
tion information on the multi-infor-
mation display and Center Display.

System components

Energy monitor

A
B
C

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

Center Display

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

Gasoline engine

Electric motor (traction motor)

Hybrid battery (traction battery)

Tires

■

Hybrid battery (traction battery) status

●

The display changes in 8 levels accord-

ing to the remaining charge amount of

the hybrid battery (traction battery).

• The figure shows the multi-information

display as an example for explanation.

• These images are examples only, and

may vary slightly from actual conditions.

Low

High

●

Color of the hybrid battery (traction bat-

tery) displayed on the Center Display will

be blue when the power switch is in other

than ACCESSORY mode.

■

Color of the engine displayed on the

Center Display

Color of the engine displayed on the Cen-

ter Display will be orange when the engine

is running.

■

Display procedure

Select

on the main menu.

Select “Trip information”.

Select “Current”.

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Display

Resetting the history 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.

A
B
C
D

Current screen

A
B

C
D

E
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Display procedure

Select

on the main menu.

Select “Trip information”.

Select “History”.

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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.

History screen

A
B
C
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dri
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Before driving

3-1. Key information

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

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3-2. Opening, closing and locking the

doors and trunk

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

104

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

108

Smart access system with push-

button start..................................

115

3-3. Adjusting the seats

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

120

Driving position memory .........

121

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

124

3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and

mirrors

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

126

Inside rear view mirror.............

127

Outside rear view mirrors......

128

3-5. Opening and closing the win-

dows and moon roof

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

131

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

133

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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.115)

• Operating the wireless remote control

function

Mechanical keys

Key number plate

Card key (electronic key) (if
equipped)

Operating the smart access system with
push-button start (

P.115)

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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

accidentally. 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 from one year

to one year and a half.)

●

If the battery becomes low, an alarm will

sound in the cabin when the hybrid sys-

tem is stopped.

●

Battery-saving mode can reduce the

Keys

Key types

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C
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3-1. Key information

fore
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power consumption of electronic keys

that are not used for long periods of time.

(

P.117)

●

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. (

P.343)

• 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.

You can replace the battery by yourself
(



P.343). However, as there is a danger

that the electronic key may be damaged, it
is recommended that replacement be car-
ried out by your Lexus dealer.

●

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

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Replacing the battery

P.343

■

Confirmation of the registered key

number

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 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.

●

Do not place the keys near medical

electrical equipment such as low-fre-

quency therapy equipment or micro-

wave therapy equipment, and do not

receive medical attention with the keys

on your person.

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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.385

■

When an electronic key is lost

P.384

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3-1. Key information

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

Locks the doors (



P.104)

Unlocks the doors (



P.104)

Opens the windows and moon
roof

(



Opens the trunk (

Sounds the alarm (

: This setting must be customized at your

Lexus dealer.

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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

NOTICE

■

Handling the card key (if equipped)

●

Do not apply excess force when

inserting the mechanical key into the

card key. Doing so may damage 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 termi-

nals. (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

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fore
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ving

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



■

When required to leave the vehicle’s

key with a parking attendant

Turn the trunk opener main switch off

(



P.114), lock the glove box (

P.280)

and armrest door (



P.294) as circum-

stances 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.384

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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.

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 the passenger’s door
handle to unlock all the doors.

Make sure to touch the sensor on the back
of the handle.
The doors cannot be unlocked for 3 sec-
onds after the doors are locked.

: The door unlock settings can be

changed.

Touch the lock sensor (the indenta-
tion on the upper part of the door
handle) to lock all the doors.

Check that the door is securely locked.

■

Wireless remote control

Locks all the doors

Check that the door is securely locked.

Unlocks all the doors

Pressing the button unlocks the driver’s
door. Pressing the button again within 5
seconds unlocks the other doors.
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.

Turn the power switch off.

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

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

Doors

Unlocking and locking the doors
from the outside

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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.68)

■

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 opening.

■

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. (However, depending on the

location of the electronic key, the key may

be detected as being in the vehicle. In this

case, vehicle may be unlocked.)

■

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 surface of the door

handle is touched by a finger, touch the lock

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

■

Door lock buzzer

If an attempt to lock the doors using the

smart access system with push-button start

is made when a door other than the door

you are locking is open, a buzzer sounds

continuously for 5 seconds. Fully close all

the doors, and lock the vehicle once more.

■

Setting the alarm

Locking the doors will set the alarm system.

(

P.68)

■

Conditions affecting the operation of

the smart access system with push-but-

ton start or wireless remote control



P.117

■

If the smart access system with push-

button start or the wireless remote con-

trol does not operate properly

Use the mechanical key to lock and unlock

the doors. (

Replace the key battery with a new one if it

is depleted. (

P.343)

■

If the 12-volt battery is discharged

The doors cannot be locked and unlocked

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 a passenger’s
door handle unlocks all
the doors.

Exterior: Beeps

twice

Interior: Pings

once

Holding a door handle
unlocks all the doors.

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using the smart access system with push-

button start or wireless remote control.

Lock or unlock the doors using the

mechanical key. (



■

Rear seat reminder function

●

In order to remind you not to forget lug-

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 dis-

played on the multi-information display

for approximately 6 seconds.

• The hybrid system is started within 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 deter-

mines that luggage, etc. has been placed

in a rear seat based on opening and clos-

ing 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.

●

The rear seat reminder function can be

enabled/disabled. (

■

Customization

Settings (e.g. unlocking function using a

key) can be changed.

(Customizable features:



■

Door lock switches (to
lock/unlock)

Locks all the doors

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 being thrown

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.

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

Push down the inside lock button.

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.

■

Open door warning buzzer

If the vehicle speed reaches 3 mph (5

km/h), a buzzer sounds to indicate that the

door(s), the hood or the trunk is not fully

closed.

The open door(s), the hood or the trunk is

displayed on the multi-information display.

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.

The following functions can be set or
canceled:

For instructions on customizing, refer to
P.417.

Rear door child-protector lock

Automatic door locking and
unlocking systems

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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 lever is shifted to a
position other than P.

Shift position
linked door
unlocking func-
tion

All doors are automati-
cally unlocked when
the shift lever 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.

Trunk

The trunk can be opened using the
trunk opener switch, entry function
or wireless remote control.
If the vehicle is equipped with a
power trunk lid, 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.

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WARNING

●

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.

●

Vehicles without power trunk lid: 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.

●

Vehicles without power trunk lid:

When closing the trunk lid, make sure

to press it lightly on its outer surface. If

the trunk grip is used to fully close the

trunk lid, it may result in hands or arms

being caught.

●

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 (vehicles with

power trunk lid)

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 lid (if equipped)

Observe the following precautions when

operating the power trunk lid.

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.

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■

Trunk opener switch

Press the trunk opener switch.

WARNING

●

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 lid 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 lid may not oper-

ate, causing itself to malfunction, or the

trunk lid may suddenly shut again after

it is opened.

■

Hands Free Power Trunk Lid (vehi-

cles with power trunk lid)

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may cause serious injury.

●

Exhaust gases 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 (vehicles

with power trunk lid)

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.

●

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 mal-

functions (vehicles with power trunk

lid)

Do not apply force to the trunk lid while

the trunk easy closer is operating.

■

To prevent damage to the power

trunk lid (vehicles with power trunk

lid)

●

Make sure that there is no luggage or

snow on the trunk lid before operating

the power trunk lid. 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 lid 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 lid is

operating.

Opening/closing the trunk

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■

Smart access system with push-
button start

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



Entry function



Wireless remote control



Door lock switches



Automatic door unlocking system



Mechanical key

■

Wireless remote control

Press and hold the switch.

A buzzer sounds.

■

Hands Free Power Trunk Lid (vehi-
cles with power trunk lid)

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

Kick sensor

Hands Free Power Trunk Lid oper-
ation detection area

Smart access system with push-
button start operation detection
area (



P.116)

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 your foot
back after the buzzer sounds.

• Perform the entire kick operation

within 1 second.

A
B

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• 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 occur.

• If the buzzer sounds twice, wait for 3

seconds or more and then perform
a kick operation again.

Kick sensor

Hands Free Power Trunk Lid oper-
ation detection area

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 (vehicles with
power trunk lid)

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 light

The trunk light turns on when the trunk is

opened.

■

Trunk easy closer (vehicles with power

trunk lid)

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

trunk lid with the electronic key left inside

A
B

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the trunk will sound an alarm.

In this case, the trunk lid can be opened

by 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 (vehicles

with power trunk lid)

The trunk lid will not operate when exces-

sive load is present on the top of the trunk

lid.

■

Fall-down protection function (vehicles

with power trunk lid)

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 (vehicles with

power trunk lid)

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 to the side. The lever will con-

tinue 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. (



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 con-

trol does not operate properly

Use the mechanical key to unlock the trunk.

(

Replace the key battery with a new one if it

is depleted. (

P.343)

■

Hands Free Power Trunk Lid operating

conditions (vehicles with power trunk

lid)

●

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 (vehicles with power trunk lid)

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 operated while a person is too

close to the rear bumper

●

When an external radio wave source

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interferes with the communication

between the electronic key and the vehi-

cle (



P.117)

●

When the vehicle is parked near an elec-

trical noise source or metallic object

which affects the sensitivity of the Hands

Free Power Trunk Lid, such as a pay

parking spot, gas station, electrically

heated road, fluorescent light, or above a

steel plate.

●

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 (vehi-

cles with power trunk lid)

When an electronic key is in the operation

range, the Hands Free Power Trunk Lid

may operate unintentionally, so be careful

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 sta-

tion, electrically heated road, or fluores-

cent 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.107

■

Customization

Some functions can be customized. (Cus-

tomizable features:



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

Protecting luggage against theft

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Off

When the trunk opener main switch is off,
the trunk lid cannot be opened even with
the wireless remote control, entry function
or Hands Free Power Trunk Lid (if
equipped).

■

When leaving a key to the vehicle with a

parking attendant