Lexus CT (2021 year). Manual in english - page 7

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

objects
• Cards to which aluminum foil is attached

• Cigarette boxes that have aluminum foil inside

• Metallic wallets or bags

• Coins

• Hand warmers made of metal

• Media such as CDs and DVDs

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When other wireless key (that emit radio waves) is being used nearby

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

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

• Personal computers or personal digital assistants (PDAs)

• Digital audio players

• Portable game systems

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

dow

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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:
• 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.

• 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 hybrid system is started or power switch modes are

changed.

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Do not leave the electronic key on top of the instrument panel or near the door pockets

when exiting the vehicle. Depending on the radio wave reception conditions, it may be

detected by the antenna outside the cabin and the door will become lockable from the

outside, possibly trapping the electronic key inside the vehicle.

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

unlocked by anyone.

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Even if the electronic key is not inside the vehicle, it may be possible to start the hybrid

system if the electronic key is near the window.

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The doors may unlock if a large amount of water splashes on the door handle, such as in

the rain or in a car wash when the electronic key is within the effective range. (The door

will automatically be locked after approximately 30 seconds if the doors are not

opened and closed.)

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If the wireless remote control is used to lock the doors when the electronic key is near

the vehicle, there is a possibility that the door may not be unlocked by the entry func-

tion. (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 opera-

tion. Remove the gloves and touch the lock sensor again.

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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. Place the key in a position 2 m (6 ft.) or more

separate from the vehicle while the vehicle is being washed. (Take care to ensure that

the key is not stolen.)

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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, etc.

Clean the lock sensor and attempt to operate it again, or use the lock sensor on the

lower part of the door handle.

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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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Fingernails may scrape against the door during operation of the door handle. Be care-

ful not to injure fingernails or damage the surface of the door. 

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When the vehicle is not driven for extended periods

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Vehicles with entry function: To prevent theft of the vehicle, do not leave the electronic

key within 2 m (6 ft.) of the vehicle.

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



P. 742)

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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 prevention may not operate.)

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If the smart entry & start system does not operate properly

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Locking and unlocking the doors: Use the mechanical key. (



P. 716)

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Starting the hybrid system: 

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P. 716

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Customization

Settings (e.g. smart entry & start system) can be changed. 

(Customizable features: 



P. 742)

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If the smart entry & start system has been deactivated in a customized setting

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Locking and unlocking the doors:

Use the wireless remote control or mechanical key. (



P. 123, 716)

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Starting the hybrid system and changing power switch modes: 



P. 716

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Stopping the hybrid system: 



P. 266

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WARNING

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Caution regarding interference with electronic devices

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People with implantable cardiac pacemakers, cardiac resynchronization therapy-

pacemakers or implantable cardioverter defibrillators should keep away from the

smart entry & start system antennas. (



P. 133) 

The radio waves may affect the operation of such devices. If necessary, the entry

function can be disabled. Ask any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized

repairer, or any reliable repairer for details, such as the frequency of radio waves and

timing of the emitted radio waves. Then, consult your doctor to see if you should dis-

able 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 defi-

brillators should consult the manufacturer of the device for information about its

operation under the influence of radio waves.

Radio waves could have unexpected effects on the operation of such medical

devices.

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

for details on disabling the entry function.

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Front seats



Manual seat
Seat position adjustment lever
Seatback angle adjustment lever
Vertical height adjustment lever (if
equipped for driver’s side)



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

Adjustment procedure

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WARNING

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When adjusting the seat position

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Take care when adjusting the seat position to ensure that other passengers are not

injured by the moving seat.

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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.

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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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After adjusting the seat, make sure that the seat is locked in position. (manual seat)

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Rear seats

Pull up the seatback lock release lever
until the lock is released, and fold the
seatback down.

To avoid trapping the seat belt between
the seat and the inside of the vehicle,
pass the seat belt inside the seat belt
guide and then return the seatback
securely to the locked position.

The seatbacks of the rear seats can be folded down.

Folding down the rear seatbacks

Returning the rear seatbacks

Seat belt guide

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WARNING

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When folding the rear seatbacks down

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

injury.

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Do not fold the seatbacks down while driving.

●

Stop the vehicle on level ground, set the parking brake and shift the shift position to P.

●

Do not allow anyone to sit on a folded seatback or in the luggage compartment while

driving.

●

Do not allow children to enter the luggage compartment.

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When returning the rear seatback to the upright position

Do not put your hand on the seat belt guide.

Doing so may cause you to trap your hand between the guide and the pillar, causing an

injury.

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After returning the rear seatback to the upright position

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

injury.

●

Check that the seat belts are not twisted or caught in the seatback.

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Make sure that the seatback is securely

locked in position by lightly pushing it back

and forth.

If the seatback is not securely locked, the red

marking will be visible behind the seatback

lock release lever. Make sure that the red

marking is not visible.

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Driving position memory



Your preferred driving position (the position of the driver’s seat and outside rear
view mirrors) can be recorded and recalled by pressing a button.
Three different driving positions can be recorded into memory.

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Recording procedure

Turn the power switch to ON mode.
Check that the shift position is in P.
Adjust the driver’s seat and outside rear view mirrors to the desired posi-
tions.
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 will be overwritten.



: If equipped

This feature automatically adjusts the driver’s seat and outside rear view mir-
rors to suit your preferences.

Driving position memory

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Recall procedure

Turn the power switch to ON mode.
Check that the shift position is in P.
Press one of the buttons for the
driving position you want to recall
until the buzzer sounds. 

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To stop the position recall operation part-way through

Perform any of the following:

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Press the “SET” button.

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Press button “1”, “2” or “3”.

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Operate any of the seat adjustment switches (only cancels seat position recall).

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Seat positions that can be memorized (



P. 229)

The adjusted positions other than the position adjusted by lumbar support switch can be

recorded.

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Operating the driving position memory after turning the power 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. 

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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.

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Each electronic key (including a card key) can be registered to recall your pre-
ferred driving position.

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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 driving position cannot be recorded
properly. 

Turn the power switch to ON mode.
Check that the shift position is in P.
Recall the driving position that you want to record.
While pressing the recalled but-
ton, press and hold the door lock
switch (either lock or unlock) until
the buzzer sounds.

If the button could not be registered,

the buzzer sounds continuously for

approximately 3 seconds.

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Recall procedure

Make sure that the doors are locked before recalling the driving position.
Carry the electronic key that has been registered to the driving position, and
then unlock and open the driver’s door using the smart entry & start system or
wireless remote control.

The driving position will move to the recorded position.
If the driving position is in a position that has already been recorded, the seat and

outside rear view mirrors will not move.

Memory recall function

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Cancelation procedure

Carry only the key you want to cancel and then close the driver’s door.
If 2 or more keys are in the vehicle, the driving position cannot be canceled
properly.

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

If the button could not be canceled, the buzzer sounds continuously for approxi-

mately 3 seconds.

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Recalling the driving position using the memory recall function

●

Different driving positions can be registered 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 entry & start system, the

driving position cannot be recalled. In this case, press the driving position button which

has been set.

WARNING

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Seat adjustment caution

Take care during seat adjustment so that the seat does not strike the rear passenger or

squeeze your body against the steering wheel.

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Head restraints

Up

Pull the head restraints up.

Down

Push the head restraint down while

pressing the lock release button.

Up

Pull the head restraints up.

Down

Push the head restraint down while

pressing the lock release button.

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Removing the head restraints

Head restraints are provided for all seats.

Front seats

Lock release button

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Lock release button

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Pull the head restraint up while pressing the lock

release button.

Lock release button

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Installing the head restraints

■

Adjusting the height of the head restraints (front seats)

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Adjusting the rear seat head restraint

Always raise the head restraint one level from the stowed position when using.

Align the head restraint with the installation

holes and push it down to the lock position.
Press and hold the lock release button when

lowering the head restraint.

Make sure that the head restraints are adjusted

so that the center of the head restraint is closest

to the top of your ears. 

WARNING

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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 correct 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.

Lock release button

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Steering wheel

Hold the steering wheel and push
the lever down.

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.

To sound the horn, press on or close to
the  

mark.

Adjustment procedure

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Horn

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■

After adjusting the steering wheel 

Make sure that the steering wheel is securely locked. 

The horn may not sound if the steering wheel is not securely locked.

WARNING

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Caution while driving

Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving.

Doing so may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and cause an accident, result-

ing in death or serious injury.

■

After adjusting the steering wheel

Make sure that the steering wheel is securely locked.

Otherwise, the steering wheel may move suddenly, possibly causing an accident, and

resulting in death or serious injury.

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Inside rear view mirror

The height of the rear view mirror can be adjusted to suit your driving posture.
Adjust the height of the rear view mir-
ror by moving it up and down.



Manual anti-glare inside rear view mirror

Reflected light from the headlights of vehicles behind can be reduced by operat-
ing the lever.

Normal position
Anti-glare position

The rear view mirror’s position can be adjusted to enable sufficient confirma-
tion of the rear view.

Adjusting the height of rear view mirror

Anti-glare function

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