Lexus NX250 (2024 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

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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.

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

Securing the floor mats

WARNING

Check the following before driving.

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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.

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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.

WARNING

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

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Vehicle load limits

Vehicle load limits include total load capacity, seating capacity, towing capacity and
cargo capacity.

Vehicle load limit terminology and definitions

WARNING

Do not overload the vehicle. It may not only cause damage to the tires, but also degrade
steering and braking ability, resulting in an accident.

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Total load capacity (vehicle capacity weight)

Total load capacity means the combined weight of occupants, cargo and luggage.

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Seating capacity

Seating capacity means the maximum number of occupants whose estimated
average weight is 150 lb. (68 kg) per person.

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TWR (Trailer Weight Rating) (vehicles with towing package)

TWR means the maximum gross trailer weight (trailer weight plus its cargo weight)
that your vehicle is able to tow.

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TWR (Trailer Weight Rating) (vehicles without towing package)

Lexus does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle.

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Cargo capacity

Cargo capacity may increase or decrease depending on the weight and the
number of occupants.

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Total load capacity and seating capacity

These details are also described on the tire and loading information label.

Related Links

Dimensions and weight(P. 684)
Seating capacity(P. 684)

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For safe driving with children on board

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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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

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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.

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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.

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WARNING

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.

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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.

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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.

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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Never install a rear-facing child restraint system on the front passenger seat even if the
"AIR BAG OFF" indicator light is illuminated. In the event of an accident, the force of
the rapid inflation of the front passenger airbag can cause death or serious injury to
the child if the rear-facing child restraint system is installed on the front passenger seat.

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A forward-facing child restraint system may be installed on the front passenger seat
only when it is unavoidable. A child restraint system that requires a top tether strap
should not be used in the front passenger seat since there is no top tether strap anchor
for the front passenger seat.

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A forward-facing child restraint system may be installed on the front passenger seat
only when it is unavoidable. When installing a forward-facing child restraint system on

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WARNING

the front passenger seat, move the seat as far back as possible, and raise the seat to
the upper most position, even if the "AIR BAG OFF" indicator light is illuminated. If
the head restraint interferes with the child restraint system installation and the head
restraint can be removed, remove the head restraint.

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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.

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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.

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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 3.3 ft. (100 cm) tall is to ride in the vehicle, use a booster seat.
When using a booster 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.

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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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Child restraint system

Points to remember

The laws of all 50 states of the U.S.A. as well as Canada now require the use of
child restraint systems.

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Prioritize and observe the warnings, as well as the laws and regulations for child
restraint systems.

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Use a child restraint system until the child becomes large enough to properly
wear the vehicle’s seat belt.

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Choose a child restraint system that suits your vehicle and is appropriate to the
age and size of the child.

WARNING

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When a child is riding

Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.

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For effective protection in automobile accidents and sudden stops, a child must be
properly restrained, using a seat belt or child restraint system which is correctly
installed. For installation details, refer to the operation manual enclosed with the child
restraint system. General installation instruction is provided in this manual.

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Lexus strongly urges the use of a proper child restraint system that conforms to the
weight and size of the child, installed on the rear seat. According to accident statistics,
the child is safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat.

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Holding a child in your or someone else’s arms is not a substitute for a child restraint
system. In an accident, the child can be crushed against the windshield or between the
holder and the interior of the vehicle.

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Handling the child restraint system

If the child restraint system is not properly fixed in place, the child or other passengers
may be seriously injured or even killed in the event of sudden braking, sudden swerving,
or an accident.

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If the vehicle were to receive a strong impact from an accident, etc., it is possible that
the child restraint system has damage that is not readily visible. In such cases, do not
reuse the restraint system.

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Make sure you have complied with all installation instructions provided with the child
restraint system manufacturer and that the system is properly secured.

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Keep the child restraint system properly secured on the seat even if it is not in use. Do
not store the child restraint system unsecured in the passenger compartment.

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If it is necessary to detach the child restraint system, remove it from the vehicle.

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Child restraint system installation method

Child restraint system fixed with a child restraint LATCH anchor

WARNING

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When installing a child restraint system

Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.

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When using LATCH anchors, 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.

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Follow all installation instructions provided by the child restraint system manufacturer.

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Never attach two child restraint system attachments to the same anchor. In a collision,
one anchor may not be strong enough to hold two child restraint system attachments
and may break. If the LATCH anchors are already in use, use the seat belt to install a
child restraint system in the center seat.

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When securing some types of child restraint systems in rear seats, it may not be
possible to properly use the seat belts in positions next to the child restraint without
interfering with it or affecting seat belt effectiveness. Be sure your seat belt fits snugly
across your shoulder and low on your hips. If it does not, or if it interferes with the child
restraint, move to a different position. Failure to do so may result in death or serious
injury.

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If the seat is adjusted, reconfirm the security of the child restraint system.

Laws and regulations pertaining to anchors

The LATCH system conforms to FMVSS225 or CMVSS210.2.
Child restraint systems conforming to FMVSS213 or CMVSS213 specifications
can be used.
This vehicle is designed to conform to SAE J1819.

With rigid lower attachments

LATCH anchors are provided for the each rear seat. (Buttons displaying the
location of the anchors are attached to the seats.)

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LATCH anchor

Canada only

Latch the buckles onto the LATCH anchors.

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For owners in Canada:
The symbol on a child restraint system indicates the presence of a lower connector
system.

If the child restraint has a top tether strap, follow the child restraint manufactur-
er’s operation manual regarding the installation, using the top tether strap to
latch onto the top tether strap anchor.

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

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With flexible lower attachments

LATCH anchors are provided for the each rear seat. (Buttons displaying the
location of the anchors are attached to the seats.)

LATCH anchor

Canada only

Latch the hooks onto the LATCH anchors.

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For owners in Canada:
The symbol on a child restraint system indicates the presence of a lower connector
system.

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

Using an anchor bracket (for top tether strap)

WARNING

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When installing a child restraint system

Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.

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Firmly attach the top tether strap and make sure that the belt is not twisted.

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Do not attach the top tether strap to anything other than the anchor bracket.

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After securing a child restraint system, never adjust the seat.

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Follow all installation instructions provided by the child restraint system manufacturer.

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Outboard rear seats: When installing the child restraint system with the head restraint
being raised, after the head restraint has been raised and then the anchor bracket has
been fixed, do not lower the head restraint.

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Rear center seat: When installing the child restraint system with the head restraint
being lowered, be sure to have the top tether strap pass over the top of the head
restraint. If the belt passes below the head restraint, it is possible that the child restraint
system may not be securely fixed.

Laws and regulations pertaining to anchors

The LATCH system conforms to FMVSS225 or CMVSS210.2.
Child restraint systems conforming to FMVSS213 or CMVSS213 specifications
can be used.
This vehicle is designed to conform to SAE J1819.

Fixing the top tether strap to the anchor bracket

Anchor brackets are provided for each rear seat.
Use anchor brackets when fixing the top tether strap.
Install the child restraint system in accordance to the operation manual enclosed
with the child restraint system.
Latch the hook onto the anchor bracket and tighten the top tether strap.
Make sure the top tether strap is securely latched.

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Anchor brackets

Top tether strap

Hook

Child restraint system fixed with a seat belt

WARNING

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When installing a child restraint system

Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.

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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.

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Ensure that the belt and plate are securely locked and the seat belt is not twisted.

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

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After securing a child restraint system, never adjust the seat.

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Follow all installation instructions provided by the child restraint system manufacturer.

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When installing a child restraint system in the rear center seat, adjust both seatbacks
at the same angle. Otherwise, the child restraint system cannot be securely restrained
and this may cause death or serious injuries in the event of sudden braking, sudden
swerving or an accident.

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Do not use a seat belt extender

If a seat belt extender is used when installing a child restraint system, the seat belt will
not securely hold the child restraint system, which could cause death or serious injury
to the child or other passengers in the event of sudden braking, sudden swerving or an
accident.

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Installing child restraint system using a seat belt (child restraint lock function
belt)

A child restraint system for a small child or baby must itself be properly restrained
on the seat with the lap portion of the lap/shoulder belt.
Install the child restraint system in accordance to the operation manual enclosed
with the child restraint system.

Rear-facing - Infant seat/convertible

Adjust the rear seat

If there is a gap between the child seat and the seatback, adjust the seatback until good
contact is achieved.

Place the child restraint system on the rear
seat facing the rear of the vehicle.

Run the seat belt through the child restraint
system and insert the plate into the buckle.
Make sure that the belt is not twisted.

Fully extend the shoulder belt and allow it to
retract to put it in lock mode. In lock mode,
the belt cannot be extended.

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While pushing the child restraint system
down into the rear seat, allow the shoulder
belt to retract until the child restraint system is
securely in place.

After the shoulder belt has retracted to a point
where there is no slack in the belt, pull the belt to
check that it cannot be extended.

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

Forward-facing - Convertible

Adjust the seat

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When using the front passenger seat
If installing the child restraint system to the front passenger seat is unavoidable, refer
to

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P.40.

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When using the rear seat
If there is a gap between the child seat and the seatback, adjust the seatback angle
until good contact is achieved.

If the head restraint interferes with the child restraint system installation and the
head restraint can be removed, remove the head restraint. Otherwise, put the
head restraint in the upper most position.

Place the child restraint system on the seat
facing the front of the vehicle.

Run the seat belt through the child restraint
system and insert the plate into the buckle.
Make sure that the belt is not twisted.

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Fully extend the shoulder belt and allow it to
retract to put it in lock mode. In lock mode,
the belt cannot be extended.

While pushing the child restraint system into
the rear seat, allow the shoulder belt to re-
tract until the child restraint system is securely
in place.

After the shoulder belt has retracted to a point
where there is no slack in the belt, pull the belt to
check that it cannot be extended.

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

Booster seat

If installing the child restraint system to the front passenger seat is unavoidable,
refer to

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P.40.

High back type: 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.

Place the child restraint system on the seat facing the front of the vehicle.

Booster type

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High back type

Sit the child in the child restraint system. Fit
the seat belt to the child restraint system
according to the manufacturer’s instructions
and insert the plate into the buckle. Make
sure that the belt is not twisted.

Check that the shoulder belt is correctly posi-
tioned over the child’s shoulder and that the lap
belt is as low as possible.

WARNING

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When installing a child restraint system

Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious
injury.
When a booster seat is installed, always ensure that the shoulder belt is positioned
across the center of the child’s shoulder. The belt should be kept away from the child’s
neck, but not so that it could fall off the child’s shoulder.

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When installing a booster seat

To prevent the belt from going into ALR lock mode, do not fully extend the shoulder
belt. ALR mode causes the belt to tighten only. This could cause injury or discomfort
to the child.

Removing a child restraint system

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Press the buckle release button and fully re-
tract the seat belt.

When releasing the buckle, the child restraint sys-
tem may spring up due to the rebound of the seat
cushion. Release the buckle while holding down the
child restraint system.
Since the seat belt automatically reels itself, slowly
return it to the stowing position.

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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:

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Move the seat to the rearmost position

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Move the seat to the uppermost position

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

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

WARNING

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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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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.

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

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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

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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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Entering/exiting the vehicle

Key types

The following keys are provided with the vehicle.

Electronic keys

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Operating the smart access system with
push-button start

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Operating the wireless remote control
function

Mechanical keys

Key number plate

Card key (electronic key)

Operating the smart access system with push-
button start

NOTICE

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To prevent key damage

Observe the following precautions

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

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Do not expose the keys to high temperatures for long periods of time.

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Do not get the keys wet or wash them in an ultrasonic washer, etc.

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Do not attach metallic or magnetic materials to the keys or place the keys close to
such materials.

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Do not disassemble the keys.

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Do not attach a sticker or anything else to the surface of the electronic key.

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Do not place the keys near objects that produce magnetic fields, such as TVs, audio
systems and induction cookers.

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Do not place the keys near medical electrical equipment such as low-frequency
therapy equipment or microwave 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 function properly.

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Handling the card key

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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

* :

If equipped

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NOTICE

the key, immediately remove the battery cover and wipe the battery and terminals. (To
remove the battery cover, lightly grasp and pull it.) If the battery is corroded, have your
Lexus dealer replace the battery.

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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.

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If the battery cover is frequently removed, the battery cover may become loose.

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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.

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The surface of the card key may be damaged, or its coating may peel off in the
following situations:

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The card key is carried together with hard objects, such as coins and keys.

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The card key is scraped with a sharp object, such as the tip of a mechanical pencil.

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The surface of the card key is wiped with thinner or benzene.

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Handling the card key

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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.

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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.

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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

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

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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.

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The smart access system with push-button start or the wireless remote control does
not operate.

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The detection area becomes smaller.

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

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You can replace the battery by yourself. However, as there is a danger that the
electronic key may be damaged, it is recommended that replacement is carried out by
your Lexus dealer.

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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:

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TVs

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Personal computers

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Cellular phones, cordless phones and battery chargers

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Table lamps

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Induction cookers

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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 access system with push-button start may take
some time to unlock the doors. Also the illuminated entry system may not operate
properly.

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The electronic key has been left in an area of approximately 11 ft. (3.5 m) of the
outside of the vehicle for 40 seconds or longer.

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The smart access system with push-button start has not been used for 5 days or
longer.

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If the smart access system with push-button start has not been used for 14 days or
longer, the doors cannot be unlocked at any doors except the driver’s door. In this
case, take hold of the driver’s door handle, or use the wireless remote control or the
mechanical key, to unlock the doors.

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Electronic key battery-saving mode

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When battery-saving mode is set, battery depletion is minimized by stopping the
electronic 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 access system with push-button start cannot be used while the electronic key
is in battery-saving mode. Battery saving mode can be cancelled by pressing any switch
on the electronic key.
Electronic keys that will not be used for long periods
of time can be set to the battery- saving mode in
advance.

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Confirmation of the registered key number

The number of keys already registered to the vehicle can be confirmed. Ask your Lexus
dealer 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 access system with push-button start

WARNING

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Affects influenced by the radio wave (Affect from the Smart access system with
push-button start antennas)

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People with implantable cardiac pacemakers, cardiac resynchronization therapy-
pacemakers or implantable cardioverter defibrillators should keep away from the
smart access system with push-button start antennas. The radio waves may affect the
operation of such devices. If necessary, the entry function can be disabled. Ask your
Lexus dealer for details, such as the frequency of radio waves and 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 your Lexus dealer for details on disabling the entry function.

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Antenna location

Antennas outside the cabin

Antennas inside the cabin

Antenna outside the luggage compart-
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Effective range (areas within which the electronic key is detected)

When locking or unlocking the doors

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

When 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 exterior alarm sounds once for 5 seconds
Situation: An attempt was made to lock the vehicle while a door was open.
Correction procedure: Close all of the doors and lock the doors again.

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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 access system with push-button start, wireless remote control and engine
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 access
system with push-button start, 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

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Cards to which aluminum foil is attached

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Cigarette boxes that have aluminum foil inside

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Metallic wallets or bags

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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

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

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Another vehicle’s electronic key or a wireless key that emits radio waves

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Personal computers or personal digital assistants (PDAs)

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Digital audio players

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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

If the doors cannot be locked/unlocked using the smart access system with push-button
start, lock/unlock the doors by performing any of the following:

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Bring the electronic key close to either front door handle and operate the entry
function.

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Operate the wireless remote control. If the doors cannot be locked/unlocked using
the above methods, use the mechanical key.

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Note for the entry function

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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 on the instrument panel, luggage cover 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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The electronic key is obstructed by a person’s body between it and the vehicle when
the doors are unlocked.

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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,

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e driving

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 engine
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 60 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:

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Place the electronic key in a location 6 ft. (2 m) or more away from the vehicle.
(Take care to ensure that the key is not stolen.)

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Set the electronic key to battery-saving mode to disable the smart access system
with push-button start.

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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 6 ft. (2 m) of the
vehicle.

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The smart access system with push-button start 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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