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3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors

3

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Opening/closing the back door 
using the wireless remote control

Press the 

 for 1 second.

Opening/closing the back door 
from the inside

Press the 

 for 1 second.

A buzzer sounds and the back door auto-
matically opens and closes.
Pressing the 

 while the back door is 

opening/closing stops the operation.
When the 

 is pressed again for 1 sec-

ond during the halted operation, the back 
door will perform the reverse operation.

Opening/closing the back door 
from the outside

Open

When the back door is unlocked: Press the 
back door opener switch.
When the back door is locked: While car-
rying the electronic key on your person, 
press the back door opener switch.
A buzzer sounds and the back door auto-
matically opens.
Pressing the switch while the back door is 
opening stops the operation.

Close

Pressing the 

.

A buzzer sounds and the back door auto-
matically closes.
Pressing the 

 while the back door is 

closing stops the operation.
Pressing the 

 again will reverse the 

operation.

Close the back door and lock all 
doors (close & lock function)

Press the 

.

Opening/closing the back door 
(vehicles with power back door)

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A different buzzer than the normal one will 
sound and the power back door will begin 
closing automatically. When the power 
back door is closed, all of the doors will 
lock simultaneously and operation signals 
will indicate that all of the doors have been 
locked.

If the 

 is pressed while the power 

back door is closing, the operation will 
stop.

Pressing the 

 again will close the 

power back door automatically.

Closing the back door using the 
back door handle

Lower the back door using the back 
door handle, then a buzzer sounds and 
the back door automatically closes.

Opening/closing the back door 
using the kick sensor (vehicles with 
Hands Free Power Back Door)

1

While carrying an electronic key, 
stand within the smart access sys-
tem with push-button start opera-
tion range, approximately 19.7 to 
27.6 in. (50 to 70 cm) from the rear 
bumper.

Kick sensor

Kick sensor detection area

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

P.115)

2

Perform a kick operation by mov-
ing your foot to within approxi-
mately 3.9 in. (10 cm) of the rear 
bumper and then pulling it back.

• Perform the entire kick operation 

within 1 second.

• The back door will not start operat-

ing while a foot is detected under 
the rear bumper.

• Operate the back door without 

contacting the rear bumper with 
your foot.

• If another electronic key is in the 

cabin or luggage compartment, it 
may take slightly longer than normal 
for the operation to occur.

A
B
C

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When all of the doors are locked: If the 

movement is detected by the kick sensor, 

all of the doors will be unlocked.

Kick sensor

Kick sensor detection area

3

When the kick sensor detects that 
your foot is pulled back, a buzzer 
will sound and the back door will 
automatically fully open/close.

If kick operation is performed again in the 

middle of back door operating, the opera-

tion will stop.

Luggage compartment light

The luggage compartment light turns on 

when the back door is opened.

If the luggage compartment light is left on 

when the engine switch is turned off, the 

light will go off automatically after 20 

minutes.

Power back door operating conditions

With the power back door operations set to 

ON, it can automatically open and close for 

the following conditions:

When the electronic key is being carried 

and the power back door switch is 
pushed

*

When the wireless remote control is 
used

*

When the engine switch is in IGNITION 

ON mode, in addition to the above for 

the opening operations, the back door 

operates for any of the following condi-

tions:

• Parking brake is engaged

• The brake pedal is depressed

• The shift lever is in P

*

: When configured with the customization 

function so that it can be operated after 
being unlocked, operate the back door 
after it has been unlocked.

Kick sensor operating conditions (vehi-

cles with Hands Free Power Back Door)

When the kick sensor operation setting is 

turned on

The electronic key is within the opera-

tional range. (

P.115)

Back door closer

In the event that the back door is left slightly 

open, the back door closer will automati-

cally close it to the fully closed position.

Whatever the state of the engine switch, the 

back door closer operates.

Operation of the power back door

A buzzer sounds and the emergency 

flashers flash twice to indicate that the 

back door is opening/closing.

When the power back door operations 

are OFF, the power back door does not 

operate but it can be opened and closed 

by hand.

When the power back door automati-

cally opens, if an abnormality due to peo-

ple or objects is detected, operation will 

stop.

Close & lock function

When the power back door is open, this 

function closes the power back door and 

then locks all of the doors simultaneously.
When the following procedures are per-

formed and there are no electronic keys for 

the vehicle within the vehicle, all of the 

doors will lock when the power back door is 

completely closed.

1

Close all of the doors except the power 

back door.

2

While carrying an electronic key, press 
the 

 switch on the lower part of 

the power back door.

A different buzzer than the normal one will 

A
B

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sound and then the power back door will 

begin closing automatically. When the 

power back door is closed, all of the doors 

will lock simultaneously and operation sig-

nals will indicate that all of the doors have 

been locked.

Situations in which the close & lock 

function may not operate properly 

(vehicles with Hands Free Power Back 

Door)

In the following situations, the close & lock 

function may not operate properly:

If the 

 switch on the lower part of 

the power back door is pressed by a hand 
which is holding an electronic key

If the 

 switch on the lower part of 

the power back door is pressed when the 
electronic key is in a bag, etc. that is 
placed on the ground

If the 

 switch on the lower part of 

the power back door is pressed with the 
electronic key not near the vehicle.

Situations in which the kick sensor does 

not operate properly (vehicles with 

Hands Free Power Back Door)

In the following situations, the kick sensor 

may not operate properly:

When a foot remains under the rear 

bumper

If the rear bumper is strongly hit with a 

foot or is touched for a while

If the rear bumper has been touched for a 
while, wait for a short time before attempt-
ing to operate the back door again.

When operated while a person is too 

close to the rear bumper

When an external radio wave source 

interferes with the communication 

between the vehicle and electronic key 

(

P.116)

When the vehicle is parked near an elec-

trical noise source which affects the sen-

sitivity of the kick sensor, such as a pay 

parking spot, gas station, electrically 

heated road, or fluorescent light

When the vehicle is near a TV tower, 

electric power plant, radio station, large 

display, airport or other facility that gen-

erates strong radio waves or electrical 

noise

When a large amount of water is applied 

to the rear bumper, such as when the 

vehicle is being washed or in heavy rain

When mud, snow, ice, etc. is attached to 

the rear bumper

When the vehicle has been parked for a 

while near objects that may move and 

contact the rear bumper, such as plants

When an accessory is installed to the rear 

bumper

If an accessory has been installed, turn the 
kick sensor operation setting off.

Preventing unintentional operation of 

the kick sensor (vehicles with Hands 

Free Power Back Door)

When an electronic key is in the operation 

range, the kick sensor may operate unin-

tentionally, so be careful in the following sit-

uations.

When a large amount of water is applied 

to the rear bumper, such as when the 

vehicle is being washed or in heavy rain

When dirt is wiped off the rear bumper

When a small animal or small object, such 

as a ball, moves under the rear bumper

When an object is moved from under the 

rear bumper

If someone is swinging their legs while sit-

ting on the rear bumper

If the legs or another part of someone’s 

body contacts the rear bumper while 

passing by the vehicle

When the vehicle is parked near an elec-

trical noise source which affects the sen-

sitivity of the kick sensor, such as a pay 

parking spot, gas station, electrically 

heated road, or fluorescent light

When the vehicle is near a TV tower, 

electric power plant, radio station, large 

display, airport or other facility that gen-

erates strong radio waves or electrical 

noise

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When the vehicle is parked in a place 

where objects such as plants are near the 

rear bumper

If luggage, etc. is set near the rear 

bumper

If accessories or a vehicle cover is 

installed/removed near the rear bumper

When the vehicle is being towed

To prevent unintentional operation, turn the 
kick sensor operation setting off.

When reconnecting the battery

To enable the power back door to operate 

properly, close the back door manually.

Jam protection function

Sensors are installed in the right and left 

sides of the power back door. When the 

door is automatically closing and the sen-

sors are pushed due to an object being 

clamped, etc., the jam protection function 

operates.
From that position the door automatically 
moves a little in the opposite direction and 
then the function stops.

If the back door opener is inoperative

The back door can be unlocked from the 

inside.

1

Remove the cover.

To protect the cover, place a rag between 

the flathead screwdriver and the cover as 

shown in the illustration.

2

Move the lever.

Customization

Settings (e.g. back door automatic open 

and stop position) can be changed. (Cus-

tomizable features: 

P.425)

WARNING

Back door closer

In the event that the back door is left 

slightly open, the back door closer will 

automatically close it to the fully closed 

position. It takes several seconds 

before the back door closer begins to 

operate. Be careful not to catch fingers 

or anything else in the back door, as 

this may cause bone fractures or other 

serious injuries.

Use caution when using the back door 

closer as it still operates when the 

power back door system is canceled.

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WARNING

Power back door

Observe the following precautions when 

operating the power back door. 

Failure to do so may cause death or seri-

ous injury.

Check the safety of the surrounding 

area to make sure there are no obsta-

cles or anything that could cause any 

of your belongings to get caught.

If anyone is in the vicinity, make sure 

they are safe and let them know that 

the back door is about to open or 

close.

If the power back door system is 

turned off with the main switch while 

the back door is operating automati-

cally, the automatic operation is 

stopped. The back door then has to be 

operated manually. Take extra care 

when on an incline, as the back door 

may open or close unexpectedly.

If the operating conditions of the 

power back door are no longer met, a 

buzzer may sound and the back door 

may stop opening or closing. The back 

door then has to be operated manu-

ally. Take extra care when on an incline, 

as the back door may open or close 

abruptly.

On an incline, the back door may sud-

denly shut after it opens. Make sure 

the back door is fully open and secure.

In the following situations, the power 

back door may detect an abnormality 

and automatic operation may be 

stopped. In this case, the back door 

has to be operated manually. Take 

extra care when on an incline, as the 

back door may open or close abruptly.

• When the back door contacts an 

obstacle

• When the battery voltage suddenly 

drops, such as when the engine switch 

is turned to IGNITION ON mode or 

the engine is started during automatic 

operation

If a bicycle carrier or similar heavy 

object is attached to the back door, the 

power back door may not operate, 

causing itself to malfunction, or the 

back door may suddenly shut again 

after being opened, causing some-

one’s hands, head or neck to be caught 

and injured. When installing an acces-

sory part to the back door, using a 

genuine Lexus part is recommended.

Jam protection function

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 back door fully closes. Be 

careful not to catch 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.

Kick sensor (vehicles with Hands 

Free Power Back Door)

Observe the following precautions when 

operating the power back door.

Failure to do so may cause death or seri-

ous injury.

Check the safety of the surrounding 

area to make sure there are no obsta-

cles or anything that could cause any 

of your belongings to get caught.

When putting your foot near the lower 

center part of the rear bumper and 

moving it from the rear bumper, be 

careful not to touch the exhaust pipes 

until they have cooled down suffi-

ciently, as touching hot exhaust pipes 

can cause burns.

Do not operate the Hands Free Power 

Back Door if there is little space under 

the rear bumper.

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NOTICE

Back door spindles

The back door is equipped with spindles 

 that hold the back door in place.

Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause damage to 
the back door spindle 

, resulting in 

malfunction.

Do not attach any foreign objects, such 

as stickers, plastic sheets, or adhesives 

to the spindle rod.

Do not touch the spindle rod with 

gloves or other fabric items.

Do not attach heavy accessories to the 

back door. When attaching, ask your 

Lexus dealer for details.

Do not place your hand on the spindle 

or apply lateral forces to it.

To prevent back door closer malfunc-

tion

Do not apply excessive force to the back 

door while the back door closer is oper-

ating.

To prevent damage to the power back 

door

Make sure that there is no ice between 

the back door and frame that would 

prevent movement of the back door. 

Operating the power back door when 

excessive load is present on the back 

door may cause a malfunction.

Do not apply excessive force to the 

back door while the power back door 

is operating.

A

A

Take care not to damage the sensors 

(installed on the right and left edges of 

the power back door) with a knife or 

other sharp object. If the sensor is dis-

connected, the power back door will 

not close automatically.

Close & lock function

When closing the power back door using 

the close & lock function, a different 

buzzer than the normal one will sound 

before the operation begins.
To check that the operation has started 

correctly, check that a different buzzer 

than the normal one has sounded.
Additionally, when the power back door 

is fully closed and locked, operation sig-

nals will indicate that all of the doors have 

been locked.
Before leaving the vehicle, make sure 

that the operational signals have oper-

ated and that all of the doors are locked.

Kick sensor precautions (vehicles 

with Hands Free Power Back Door)

The kick sensor is located behind lower 

center part of the rear bumper. Observe 

the following to ensure that the power 

back door function operates properly:

Keep the lower center part of the rear 

bumper clean at all times.

If the lower center part of the rear 

bumper is dirty or covered with snow, 

the kick sensor may not operate. In this 

situation, clean off the dirt or snow, 

move the vehicle from the current 

position and then check if the kick sen-

sor operates.

If it does not operate, have the vehicle 

inspected by your Lexus dealer.

Do not apply coatings that have a rain 

clearing (hydrophilic) effect, or other 

coatings, to the lower center part of 

the rear bumper.

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ON (operate) and OFF (stop) can be 
switched between by the 

 of the 

multi-information display. (

P.80)

1

Press 

 or 

 of the meter con-

trol switches and select 

.

2

Press 

 or 

 of the meter con-

trol switches, select the “Vehicle 
Settings” and then press 

.

3

Press 

 or 

 of the meter con-

trol switches, select 

 and 

then press 

.

4

Press 

 or 

 of the meter con-

trol switches, and then select 
“PBD”.

5

ON and OFF will be switched over 
with presses of 

 on the meter 

control switches.

When OFF is selected and the operations 
of the power back door is made to stop 
from the 

 of multi-information display, 

unless it is set to ON, the operation of the 
power back door will not return. (No 
return in the engine switch operation)

NOTICE

Do not park the vehicle near objects 

that may move and contact the lower 

center part of the rear bumper, such as 

grass or trees.

If the vehicle has been parked for a 

while near objects that may move and 

contact the lower center part of the 

rear bumper, such as grass or trees, 

the kick sensor may not operate. In this 

situation, move the vehicle from the 

current position and then check if the 

kick sensor operates. If it does not 

operate, have the vehicle inspected by 

your Lexus dealer.

Do not subject the kick sensor or its 

surrounding area to a strong impact.

If the kick sensor or its surrounding 

area has been subjected to a strong 

impact, the kick sensor may not oper-

ate properly. If the kick sensor does 

not operate in the following situations, 

have the vehicle inspected by your 

Lexus dealer.

• The kick sensor or its surrounding area 

has been subjected to a strong impact.

• The lower center part of the rear 

bumper is scratched or damaged.

Do not disassemble the rear bumper.

Do not attach stickers to the rear 

bumper.

Do not paint the rear bumper.

If a bicycle carrier or similar heavy 

object is attached to the power back 

door, disable the kick sensor.

Canceling the power back door 
system (vehicles with power 
back door)

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ON (enable) and OFF (disable) can be 
switched between by the 

 of the 

multi-information display. (

P.80)

1

Press 

 or 

 of the meter con-

trol switches and select 

.

2

Press 

 or 

 of the meter con-

trol switches, select the “Vehicle 
Settings” and then press 

.

3

Press 

 or 

 of the meter con-

trol switches, select 

 and 

then press 

.

4

Press 

 or 

 of the meter con-

trol switches, and then select “Kick 
Sensor”.

5

ON and OFF will be switched over 
with presses of 

 on the meter 

control switches.

When OFF is selected and the operations 
of the kick sensor is made to stop from the 

 of multi-information display, unless it is 

set to ON, the operation of the kick sensor 
will not return. (No return in the engine 
switch operation)

The open position of the power back 
door can be adjusted.

1

Stop the back door in the desirable 
position. (

P.105)

2

Press and hold the power back 
door switch on the back door for 2 
seconds.

• When the settings are completed, 

the buzzer sounds 4 times.

• When opening the back door the 

next time, the back door will stop at 
that position.

Returning the back door automatic stop 

position to the initial settings

Press and hold the power back door switch 

on the back door for 7 seconds.
After the buzzer sounds 4 times, it sounds 
twice more. When the power back door 
does the opening operation the next time, 
the door will open to the initial settings posi-
tion.

Canceling the kick sensor (vehi-
cles with Hands Free Power 
Back Door)

Adjusting the open position of 
the back door (vehicles with 
power back door)

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When setting the open position of the 

back door by the navigation system or 

multimedia system

The opening position can be set with the 
navigation system or multimedia system. 
(

P.425)

Priority for the stop position is given to the 
last position set by either the 

 switch, 

navigation system or multimedia system.

Antenna location

Antennas outside the cabin

Antennas inside the cabin

Antenna inside the luggage compart-
ment

Antenna outside the luggage compart-
ment

Smart access system with 
push-button start

The following operations can be 
performed simply by carrying the 
electronic key (including the card 
key) on your person, for example in 
your pocket. The driver should 
always carry the electronic key.

Locks and unlocks the doors 
(

P.98)

Locks and unlocks the back door 
(

P.103)

Starts and stops the engine 
(

P.163)

A

B

C

D

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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 
electronic key is within about 2.3 ft. (0.7 
m) of an outside door handle. (Only the 
doors detecting the key can be oper-
ated.)

When starting the engine or changing 
engine switch modes
The system can be operated when the 
electronic key is inside the vehicle.

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 

resulting from erroneous operation. Take 

appropriate measures in response to any 

warning message on the multi-information 

display. (

P.382)

When only an alarm sounds, circumstances 

and correction procedures are as follows.

When an exterior alarm sounds once for 

5 seconds

When an Interior alarm pings repeatedly

When “Smart Access System Malfunc-

tion See Owner’s Manual” will be dis-

played on the multi-information display

The system may be malfunctioning. Have 

the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer 

immediately.

Battery-saving function

The battery-saving function will be acti-

vated in order to prevent the electronic key 

battery and the battery from being dis-

charged while the vehicle is not in operation 

for a long time.

In the following situations, the smart 

access system with push-button start may 

take some time to unlock the doors.

• The electronic key has been left in an 

area of approximately 6 ft. (2 m) of the 

outside of the vehicle for 10 minutes or 

longer.

• The smart access system with push-but-

ton start has not been used for 5 days or 

longer.

If the smart access system with push-but-

ton 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 han-

dle, or use the wireless remote control or 

the mechanical key, to unlock the doors.

Turning an electronic key to battery-

saving mode

When battery-saving mode is set, battery 

depletion is minimized by stopping the elec-

Situation

Correction proce-

dure

An attempt was 

made to lock the 

vehicle while a door 

was open.

Close all of the 

doors and lock the 

doors again.

A

B

Situation

Correction proce-

dure

The engine switch 

was turned to 

ACCESSORY 
mode while the 

driver’s door was 

open (The driver’s 

door was opened 

when the engine 

switch was in 

ACCESSORY 

mode).

Turn the engine 

switch off and close 

the driver’s door.

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tronic key from receiving radio waves.

Press 

 twice while pressing and 

holding .
Confirm that the electronic key indicator 
flashes 4 times. While the battery-saving 
mode is set, the smart access system with 
push-button start cannot be used. To cancel 
the function, press any of the electronic key 
buttons.

Conditions affecting operation

The smart access system with push-button 

start, wireless remote control and immobi-

lizer 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, wire-

less remote control and immobilizer system 

from operating properly. (Ways of coping: 

P.395)

When the electronic key battery is 

depleted

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

When the electronic key is in contact 

with, or is covered by the following metal-

lic 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

When other wireless keys (that emit radio 

waves) are being used nearby

When carrying the electronic key 

together with the following devices that 

emit radio waves

• Portable radio, cellular phone, cordless 

phone or other wireless communication 

devices

• Another vehicle’s electronic key or a 

wireless key that emits radio waves

• Personal computers or personal digital 

assistants (PDAs)

• Digital audio players

• Portable game systems

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 

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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.115)

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 

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.396)

Starting the engine: 

P.396

Customization

Settings (e.g. smart access system with 

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

tomizable features: 

P.425)

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.98, 396)

Starting the engine and changing engine 

switch modes: 

P.396

Stopping the engine: 

P.164

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Certification for the smart access system with push-button start

For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.

For vehicles sold in Canada

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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.114)

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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3-3.Adjusting the seats

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.126)

Front seats

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

Adjustment procedure

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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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