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• Portable radio, cellular phone, cordless 

phone or other wireless communication 

devices

• Another vehicle’s electronic key or a 

wireless key that emits radio waves

• Personal computers or personal digital 

assistants (PDAs)

• Digital audio players

• Portable game systems

If window tint with a metallic content or 

metallic objects are attached to the rear 

window

When the electronic key is placed near a 

battery charger or electronic devices

Note for the entry function

Even when the electronic key is within the 

effective range (detection areas), the sys-

tem may not operate properly in the fol-

lowing cases:

• The electronic key is too close to the win-

dow or outside door handle, near the 

ground, or in a high place when the doors 

are locked or unlocked.

• The electronic key is near the ground or 

in a high place, or too close to the rear 

bumper center when the back door is 

opened.

• The electronic key is on the instrument 

panel, luggage room, floor, or in the door 

pockets or glove box when the engine is 

started or engine switch modes are 

changed.

Do not leave the electronic key on top of 

the instrument panel or near the door 

pockets when exiting the vehicle. 

Depending on the radio wave reception 

conditions, it may be detected by the 

antenna outside the cabin and the door 

will become lockable from the outside, 

possibly trapping the electronic key 

inside the vehicle.

As long as the electronic key is within the 

effective range, the doors may be locked 

or unlocked by anyone.

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.

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.)

If the wireless remote control is used to 

lock the doors when the electronic key is 

near the vehicle, there is a possibility that 

the door may not be unlocked by the 

entry function. (Use the wireless remote 

control to unlock the doors.)

Touching the door lock sensor while 

wearing gloves may delay or prevent lock 

operation. Remove the gloves and touch 

the lock sensor again.

When the lock operation is performed 

using the lock sensor, recognition signals 

will be shown up to two consecutive 

times. After this, no recognition signals 

will be given.

If the door handle becomes wet while the 

electronic key is within the effective 

range, the door may lock and unlock 

repeatedly. In that case, follow the follow-

ing correction procedures to wash the 

vehicle:

• Place the electronic key in a location 6 ft. 

(2 m) or more away from the vehicle. 

(Take care to ensure that the key is not 

stolen.)

• Set the electronic key to battery-saving 

mode to disable the smart access system 

with push-button start. (

P.107)

If the electronic key is inside the vehicle 

and a door handle becomes wet during a 

car wash, a message may be shown on 

the multi-information display and a 

buzzer will sound outside the vehicle. To 

turn off the alarm, lock all the doors.

The lock sensor may not work properly if 

it comes into contact with ice, snow, mud, 

etc. Clean the lock sensor and attempt to 

operate it again.

A sudden approach to the effective 

range or door handle may prevent the 

doors from being unlocked. In this case, 

return the door handle to the original 

position and check that the doors unlock 

before pulling the door handle again.

If there is another electronic key in the 

detection area, it may take slightly longer 

to unlock the doors after the door handle 

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is gripped.

When the vehicle is not driven for 

extended periods

To prevent theft of the vehicle, do not 

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

of the vehicle.

The smart access system with push-but-

ton start can be deactivated in advance.

To operate the system properly

Make sure to carry the electronic key when 

operating the system. Do not get the elec-

tronic 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 preven-

tion may not operate.)

If the smart access system with push but-

ton start does not operate properly

Locking and unlocking the doors: Use 

the mechanical key. (

P.372)

Starting the engine: 

P.372

Customization

Settings (e.g. smart access system with 

push-button start) can be changed. (Cus-

tomizable features: 

P.401)

If the smart access system with push-button 

start has been deactivated by a customized 

setting, refer to the explanations for the fol-

lowing operations.

Locking and unlocking the doors:

Use the wireless remote control or 

mechanical key. (

P.90, 372)

Starting the engine and changing engine 

switch modes: 

P.372

Stopping the engine: 

P.156

Certification for the smart access system with push-button start

For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.

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WARNING

Caution regarding interference with 

electronic devices

People with implantable cardiac pace-

makers, cardiac resynchronization 

therapy-pacemakers or implantable 

cardioverter defibrillators should keep 

away from the smart access system 

with push-button start antennas. 

(

P.106)

The radio waves may affect the opera-

tion of such devices. If necessary, the 

entry function can be disabled. Ask 

your Lexus dealer for details, such as 

the frequency of radio waves and tim-

ing of the emitted radio waves. Then, 

consult your doctor to see if you 

should disable the entry function.

Users of any electrical medical device 

other than implantable cardiac pace-

makers, cardiac resynchronization 

therapy-pacemakers or implantable 

cardioverter defibrillators should con-

sult the manufacturer of the device for 

information about its operation under 

the influence of radio waves.

Radio waves could have unexpected 

effects on the operation of such medi-

cal devices.

Ask your Lexus dealer for details on dis-

abling the entry function.

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Seat position adjustment switch
Seat cushion (front) angle adjust-
ment switch
Vertical height adjustment switch
Seatback angle adjustment switch
Lumbar support adjustment switch 
(for driver’s side)

Power easy access system (if equipped)

The driver’s seat and steering wheel move 

in accordance with engine switch mode and 

the driver’s seat belt condition. (

P.118)

Front seats

The seats can be adjusted (longitu-
dinally, vertically, etc.). Adjust the 
seat to ensure the correct driving 
posture.

Adjustment procedure

A
B

C
D

E

WARNING

When adjusting the seat position

Take care when adjusting the seat 

position to ensure that other passen-

gers are not injured by the moving 

seat.

Do not put your hands under the seat 

or near the moving parts to avoid 

injury.

Fingers or hands may become 

jammed in the seat mechanism.

Seat adjustment

To reduce the risk of sliding under the lap 

belt during a collision, do not recline the 

seat more than necessary.

If the seat is too reclined, the lap belt may 

slide past the hips and apply restraint 

forces directly to the abdomen, or your 

neck may contact the shoulder belt, 

increasing the risk of death or serious 

injury in the event of an accident.

Adjustments should not be made while 

driving as the seat may unexpectedly 

move and cause the driver to lose control 

of the vehicle.

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Manual seat

Reclining adjustment

Power seat

Reclining adjustment

Operating conditions for reclining 

adjustment (power seat)

When the following conditions are met, 

switch operations are possible.

When the seatback position is within the 

 range in the following illustration from 

the upright position.

When the other operation switches for 

the seat being operated are not pressed.

Reclining adjustment (power seat)

Stop the seatback partway. To set the seat-

back to the rearmost position, press the 

button again.

Power seat operations (if equipped)

If the seat has a cover or seat cushion, it may 

not operate properly. Also, when folding 

down the seat, check that there is nothing 

on the rear seat that would interfere with 

the operation.

Rear seats

Reclining adjustments and folding 
the seat backs can be done with 
either lever or switch operations.

Adjustment procedure

A

A

WARNING

When operating the seatback

Observe the following precautions. 

Failure to do so may cause death or seri-

ous injury.

Keep other passengers from being hit 

with the seatback.

A

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Before folding down the rear seat-
backs

1

Stow the rear center seat belt, seat 
belt buckles and armrest. (

P.27)

2

Lower the head restraint of the rear 
seat. (

P.121)

Folding down rear seatbacks (man-
ual seat)

Pull the seatback angle adjustment 
lever and fold down the seatback.

Folding down rear seatbacks 
(power seat)

Press and hold the switch to fold down 
the seatback.

The buzzer sounds and operations start. 
The buzzer sounds again when the opera-
tion is complete.
To stop the operation of a seat partway, 
press either seat operation switch for that 
seat, once more. Switches for that seat in 
other locations can be used to stop the 
operations. (buzzer sounds depending on 
stopping position of the seatback)

Instrument panel switch

Rear seat switch

When the seatback is collapsed to the 
rear, put the seatback in the most 
upright position and press the switch 
once again.

WARNING

Do not bring your hands close to the 

moving parts or between the seats, as 

well as do not let any part of your body 

get caught.

Vehicles with power seat: Do not let 

children operate the seatback as other 

passengers may get caught in seat.

Vehicles with power seat: Check that 

there are no passengers sitting in the 

seat before folding that seat forward. 

Also, do let other passengers sit in the 

seat while the seat is forward folding.

Seat adjustment

To reduce the risk of sliding under the lap 

belt during a collision, do not recline the 

seat more than necessary.

If the seat is too reclined, the lap belt may 

slide past the hips and apply restraint 

forces directly to the abdomen, or your 

neck may contact the shoulder belt, 

increasing the risk of death or serious 

injury in the event of an accident.

Adjustments should not be made while 

driving as the seat may unexpectedly 

move and cause the driver to lose control 

of the vehicle.

Folding down the rear seatbacks

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Luggage room switch

Returning the rear seatbacks 
(manual seat)

1

Raise the rear seatback until it 
locks.

2

Check that the plate for the seat 
belt is on the front side of the seat.

When using the seat belt for the rear cen-

ter seat (

P.26)

Returning the rear seatbacks 
(power seat)

1

Press and hold the switch to return 
the seatback.

The buzzer sounds and operations start. 

The buzzer sounds again when the opera-

tion is complete.

To stop the operation of a seat partway, 

press either seat operation switch for that 

seat, once more. Switches for that seat in 

other locations can be used to stop the 

operations. (buzzer sounds depending on 

stopping position of the seatback)

Instrument panel switch

Rear seat switch

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Luggage room switch

2

Check that the plate for the seat 
belt is on the front side of the seat.

When using the seat belt for the rear cen-

ter seat (

P.26)

Operating conditions for folding down 

the seatback (power seat)

When the following conditions are met, 

switch operations are possible.

When operating the rear seat switch: The 
seatback position is within the 

 range 

in the illustration from the most upright 
position.

When operating the instrument panel 
switch or luggage compartment switch: 
The seatback position is within the 

 

range in the illustration.

When operating the rear seat switch: 

When the rear door for the seat to be 

operated is open.

When operating the luggage compart-

ment switch: When the back door is 

open.

When the other operation switches for 

the seat being operated are not pressed.

When the engine switch is in IGNITION 

ON mode, in addition to the above, the 

power seat operates for any of the following 

conditions:
• Parking brake is engaged
• The brake pedal is depressed
• The shift lever is in P

Operating conditions for returning the 

seatback (power seat)

When the following conditions are met, 

switch operations are possible.

When operating the rear seat switch: The 
seatback position is within the 

 range 

in the illustration from the most upright 
position.

When operating the rear seat switch: 

When the rear door for the seat to be 

operated is open.

When operating the luggage compart-

ment switch: When the back door is 

open.

When the other operation switches for 

the seat being operated are not pressed.

When the engine switch is in IGNITION 

ON mode, in addition to the above, the 

power seat operates for any of the following 

conditions:
• Parking brake is engaged
• The brake pedal is depressed

A

B

A

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• The shift lever is in P

Seatback jam protection function 

(power seat)

When folding down the seatback, if a for-

eign object is perceived between the seat-

back and seat cushion, the seatback will 

reverse operations and then stops opera-

tions.

The buzzer sounds intermittently during 

reverse operations and sounds continu-

ously when operations are stopped.

WARNING

When folding the rear seatbacks 

down and after folded

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in death or 

serious injury.

Do not fold the seatbacks down while 

driving.

Stop the vehicle on level ground, set 

the parking brake and shift the shift 

lever to P.

Do not allow anyone to sit on a folded 

seatback or in the luggage compart-

ment while driving.

Do not allow children to enter the lug-

gage compartment.

After returning the rear seatback to 

the upright position

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in death or 

serious injury.

Make sure that the seatback is 

securely locked in position by lightly 

pushing it back and forth.

Check that the seat belts are not 

twisted or caught in the seatback.

Jam protection function (vehicles 

with power seat)

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may cause death or seri-

ous 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 seatback is fully folded for-

ward. Be careful not to get fingers 

caught or anything else.

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

Stowing the seat belts

The seat belts and the buckles for the 

rear center seat, as well as the armrest, 

must be stowed before you fold down the 

rear seatbacks. (

P.27)

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: If  equipped

When all of the following have been 
performed, the driver’s seat and steer-
ing wheel are automatically adjusted to 
a position that allows driver to enter 
and exit the vehicle easily.
• The shift lever has been shifted to P.
• The engine switch has been turned 

off.

• The driver’s seat belt has been 

unfastened.

When any of the following has been 
performed, the driver’s seat and steer-

ing wheel automatically return to their 
original positions.
• The engine switch has been turned 

to ACCESSORY mode or IGNI-
TIONON mode.

• The driver’s seat belt has been fas-

tened.

Operation of the power easy access sys-

tem

When exiting the vehicle, the power easy 

access system may not operate if the seat is 

already close to the rearmost position, etc.

Customization

The seat movement amount settings of the 

power easy access system can be custom-

ized. (Customizable features: 

P.401)

1

Check that the shift lever is in P.

2

Turn the engine switch to IGNI-
TION ON mode.

3

Adjust the driver’s seat, steering 
wheel and outside rear view mir-
rors to the desired positions.

4

While pressing the “SET” button, or 
within 3 seconds after the “SET” 
button is pressed, press button “1”, 
“2” or “3” until the buzzer sounds.

If the selected button has already been 

preset, the previously recorded position 

Driving position memory

*

This feature automatically adjusts 
the front seats, steering wheel and 
outside rear view mirrors to make 
entering and exiting the vehicle 
easier or to suit your preferences.
Three different driving positions 
can be recorded into memory.
Each electronic key (including a 
card key) can be registered to 
recall your preferred driving posi-
tion.

Enabling easier driver entry and 
exit (Power easy access system)

Recording a driving position into 
memory

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will be overwritten.

Seat positions that can be memorized 

(

P.112)

The adjusted positions other than the posi-

tion adjusted by lumbar support switch can 

be recorded.

In order to correctly use the driving 

position memory function

If a seat position is already in the furthest 

possible position and the seat is operated in 

the same direction, the recorded position 

may be slightly different when it is recalled.

1

Check that the shift lever is in P.

2

Turn the engine switch to IGNI-
TION ON mode.

3

Press one of the buttons for the 
driving position you want to recall 
until the buzzer sounds.

To stop the position recall operation 

part-way through

Perform any of the following:

Press the “SET” button.

Press button “1”, “2” or “3”.

Operate any of the seat adjustment 

switches (only cancels seat position 

recall).

Operate the tilt and telescopic steering 

control switch (only cancels steering 

wheel position recall).

Operating the driving position memory 

after turning the engine switch off

Recorded seat positions can be activated 

up to 180 seconds after the driver’s door is 

opened and another 60 seconds after it is 

closed again.

Registering procedure

Record your driving position to button 
“1”, “2” or “3” before performing the 
following:
Carry only the key you want to register, 
and then close the driver’s door.
If 2 or more keys are in the vehicle, the 

WARNING

Seat adjustment caution

Take care during seat adjustment so that 

the seat does not strike the rear passen-

ger or squeeze your body against the 

steering wheel.

Recalling a driving position

Registering/canceling/recall a 
driving position to an electronic 
key (memory recall function)

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driving position cannot be recorded 
properly.

1

Check that the shift lever is in P.

2

Turn the engine switch to IGNI-
TION ON mode.

3

Recall the driving position that you 
want to record.

4

While pressing the recalled button, 
press and hold the door lock switch 
(either lock or unlock) until the 
buzzer sounds.

If the driving position could not be regis-

tered, the buzzer sounds continuously for 

approximately 3 seconds.

Cancelation procedure

1

Carry only the key you want to can-
cel and then close the driver’s door.

If 2 or more keys are in the vehicle, the 

driving position cannot be canceled prop-

erly.

2

Turn the engine switch to IGNI-
TIONON mode.

3

While pressing the “SET” button, 
press and hold the door lock switch 
(either lock or unlock) until the 
buzzer sounds twice.

If it could not be canceled, the buzzer 

sounds continuously for approximately 3 

seconds.

Recall procedure

1

Make sure that the doors are 
locked before recalling the driving 
position.Carry the electronic key 
that has been registered to the driv-
ing position, and then unlock and 
open the driver’s door using the 
smart access system with push-but-
ton start or wireless remote control.

The driving position will move to the 

recorded position (not including the steer-

ing wheel). However, the seat will move to 

a position slightly behind the recorded 

position in order to make entering the vehi-

cle easier.

If the driving position is in a position that 

has already been recorded, the seat and 

outside rear view mirrors will not move.

2

Turn the engine switch to ACCES-
SORY mode or IGNITION ON 
mode, or fasten a seat belt.

The seat and steering wheel will move to 

the recorded position.

Recalling the driving position using the 

memory recall function

Different driving positions can be regis-

tered for each electronic key. Therefore, 

the driving position that is recalled may 

be different depending on the key being 

carried.

If a door other than the driver’s door is 

unlocked with the smart access system 

with push-button start, the driving posi-

tion cannot be recalled. In this case, press 

the driving position button which has 

been set.

Customization

The unlock door settings of the memory 

recall function can be customized. (Cus-

tomizable features: 

P.401)

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Front seats

1

Up

Pull the head restraints up.

2

Down

Push the head restraint down while press-
ing the lock release button 

.

Rear seats

1

Up

Pull the head restraints up.

2

Down

Push the head restraint down while press-
ing the lock release button 

.

Adjusting the height of the head 

restraints

Make sure that the head restraints are 

adjusted so that the center of the head 

restraint is closest to the top of your ears.

Adjusting the center rear seat head 

restraint

Always raise the head restraint one level 

from the stowed position when using.

The position of the front head restraint 
can be adjusted forward in 4 stages.

If the head restraint is pulled forward from 
the foremost position, it will return to the 
rearmost position.

Head restraints

Head restraints are provided for all 
seats.

WARNING

Head restraint precautions

Observe the following precautions 

regarding the head restraints.

Failure to do so may result in death or 

serious injury.

Use the head restraints designed for 

each respective seat.

Adjust the head restraints to the cor-

rect position at all times.

After adjusting the head restraints, 

push down on them and make sure 

they are locked in position.

Do not drive with the head restraints 

removed.

Vertical adjustment

A

Horizontal adjustment (if 
equipped)

A

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Pull the head restraint up while press-
ing the lock release button  .
If the head restraint touches the ceiling, 
making the removal difficult, change 
the seat height or angle. (

P.112, 113)

Align the head restraint with the instal-
lation holes and push it down to the 
lock position.

Press and hold the lock release button 

 

when lowering the head restraint.

Removing the head restraints

Installing the head restraints

A

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Manual type

1

Hold the steering wheel and push 
the lever down.

2

Adjust to the ideal position by mov-
ing the steering wheel horizontally 
and vertically.

After adjustment, pull the lever up to 

secure the steering wheel.

Power type

Operating the switch moves the steer-
ing wheel in the following directions:

1

Up

2

Down

3

Toward the driver

4

Away from the driver

The steering wheel can be adjusted 

when (power type)

The engine switch is in ACCESSORY or 
IGNITION ON mode

*

.

*

: If the driver’s seat belt is fastened, the 

steering wheel can be adjusted regard-
less of engine switch mode.

Automatic adjustment of the steering 

position (if equipped)

A desired steering position can be entered 

to memory and recalled automatically by 

the driving position memory system. 

(

P.118)

Power easy access system (if equipped)

The steering wheel and driver’s seat move 

in accordance with engine switch mode and 

the driver’s seat belt condition. (

P.118)

After adjusting the steering wheel 

(manual type)

Make sure that the steering wheel is 

securely locked.

The horn may not sound if the steering 

wheel is not securely locked.

Steering wheel

Adjustment procedure

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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