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How to initialize the tire pressure
warning system

Park the vehicle in a safe place, turn
the power switch off and wait 20
minutes or more.

The initialization procedure cannot be

started while the vehicle is moving.

Adjust the tire inflation pressure to
the specified cold tire inflation pres-
sure level.

Make sure to adjust the tire pressure to the

specified cold tire inflation pressure level.

The tire pressure warning system will oper-

ate based on this pressure level.

Start the hybrid system.

Press

of the meter con-

trol switch to select

Press

to select “Vehicle

Settings” and then press

Press

to select “TPWS”

and then press

Press

to select “Set

Pressure”. Then press and hold

until the tire pressure warning light
blinks 3 times.

Then a message will be displayed on the

multi-information display.
“---” will be displayed on the multi-informa-

tion display for the inflation pressure of

each tire while initialization is being per-

formed.

Drive straight (with occasional left
and right turns) at approximately
25 mph (40 km/h) or more for
approximately 10 to 30 minutes.

Initialization is complete when the position

of each tire is determined and the inflation

pressure of each tire is displayed on the

multi-information display.
Initialization may take longer than normal

to complete if the vehicle speed cannot be

maintained at approximately 25 mph (40

km/h) or more. If initialization cannot be

completed after driving for 1 hour or more,

park the vehicle in a safe place, turn the

power switch off and wait 20 minutes or

more before performing the driving proce-

dure again. (



P.432)

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Initialization procedure

●

Make sure to perform the initialization

procedure after adjusting the tire inflation

pressure.

Also, make sure the tires are cold before

performing the initialization procedure or

adjusting the tire inflation pressure.

●

If the power switch is turned off during

initialization, it is not necessary to restart

the initialization procedure from the

beginning as it will begin automatically

when the power switch is turned back to

ON mode.

●

If initialization has accidentally been

started when it is not necessary, adjust

the tire inflation pressure to the specified

level when the tires are cold and then

perform the initialization procedure

again.

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While the position of each tire is being

determined and the inflation pressures

are not being displayed on the

multi-information display, if the inflation

pressure of a tire drops, the tire pressure

warning light will come on.

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If the tire pressure warning system is not

initialized properly

●

In the following situations, initialization

may take longer than usual to be com-

pleted or may not be possible. (Usually,

the vehicle will need to be driven for

approximately 10 to 30 minutes to com-

plete initialization.) If initialization is not

complete after driving approximately 30

minutes, continue driving for a while.

• If the vehicle is driven on an unpaved

road, it may take longer to complete ini-

tialization.

• If the vehicle is backed up while perform-

ing initialization, data collected during ini-

tialization will be cleared and it will take

longer than normal to complete.

• If the vehicle is driven in heavy traffic or

another situation where other vehicles

are driven close by, it may take time for

the system to recognize the tire pressure

warning valve and transmitters of your

vehicle over those of other vehicles.

If initialization is not complete after driving

for approximately 1 hour, park the vehicle in

a safe place for approximately 20 minutes

and then drive the vehicle again.

●

In the following situations, initialization

will not be started or was not completed

properly and the system will not operate

properly. Perform the initialization proce-

dure again.

• If, when attempting to start initialization,

the tire pressure warning light does not

blink 3 times.

• If, when the vehicle has been driven for

about 20 minutes after performing ini-

tialization, the tire pressure warning light

blinks for approximately 1 minute and

then illuminates.

●

If initialization cannot be completed after

performing the above procedure, con-

tact your Lexus dealer.

Every tire pressure warning valve and
transmitter has a unique ID code.
When replacing a tire pressure warn-
ing valve and transmitter, it is necessary
to register the ID codes.
The ID codes can be registered on

of the multi-information display.

Park the vehicle in a safe place, turn
the power switch off, wait 20 min-
utes or more, and then start the
hybird system.

Press

of the meter con-

trol switch to select

Press

to select “Vehicle

Settings” and then press

Press

to select “TPWS”

and then press

Press

to select “Change

Wheel Set”. Then press and hold

until the tire pressure warning

light blinks slowly 3 times.

Then a message will be displayed on the

multi-information display.
When registration is being performed, the

WARNING

■

When initializing the tire pressure

warning system

Do not initialize the tire pressure warning

system without first adjusting the tire

inflation pressure to the specified level.

Otherwise, the tire pressure warning

light may not come on even if the tire

inflation pressure is low, or it may come

on when the tire inflation pressure is

actually normal.

Registering ID codes

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tire pressure warning light will blink for

approximately 1 minute then illuminate and

“---” will be displayed for the inflation pres-

sure of each tire on the multi-information

display.

Drive straight (with occasional left
and right turns) at approximately
25 mph (40 km/h) or more for
approximately 10 to 30 minutes.

Registration is complete when the tire

pressure warning light turns off and the

inflation pressure of each tire is displayed

on the multi-information display.
Registration may take longer than normal

to complete if the vehicle speed cannot be

maintained at approximately 25 mph (40

km/h) or more. If registration cannot be

completed after driving for 1 hour or more,

perform the registration procedure again

from the beginning. (



P.433)

After registering the ID codes, make sure

to initialize the tire pressure warning sys-

tem. (



P.431)

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When registering ID codes

●

Before performing ID code registration,

make sure that no wheels with tire pres-

sure warning valve and transmitters

installed are near the vehicle.

●

Make sure to initialize the tire pressure

warning system after registering the ID

codes. If the system is initialized before

registering the ID codes, the initialized

values will be invalid.

●

As the tires will be warm when registra-

tion is completed, make sure to allow the

tires to cool before performing initializa-

tion.

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Canceling ID code registration

●

To cancel ID code registration after it has

been started, turn the power switch off

before driving the vehicle.

If the vehicle is driven after ID code regis-

tration is started, to cancel registration,

perform the ID code registration start

procedure again and turn the power

switch off before driving.

●

If ID code registration has been canceled,

the tire pressure warning light will blink

for approximately 1 minute when the

power switch is turned to ON mode and

then illuminate. The tire pressure warning

system will be operational when the tire

pressure warning light turns off.

●

If the warning light does not turn off even

after several minutes have elapsed, ID

code registration may not have been can-

celled correctly. To cancel registration,

perform the ID code registration start

procedure again and then turn the power

switch off before driving.

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If ID codes are not registered properly

●

In the following situations, ID code regis-

tration may take longer than usual to be

completed or may not be possible. (Usu-

ally, the vehicle will need to be driven for

approximately 10 to 30 minutes to com-

plete ID code registration.)

If ID code registration is not complete

after driving for approximately 30 min-

utes, continue driving for a while.

• If the vehicle is driven on an unpaved

road, it may take longer than normal to

complete registration.

• If the vehicle is backed up while perform-

ing registration, data collected during

registration will be cleared, and it will take

longer than normal to complete.

• If the vehicle is driven in heavy traffic or

another situation where other vehicles

are driven close by, it may take time for

the system to recognize the tire pressure

warning valve and transmitters of your

vehicle over those of other vehicles.

• If a wheel with a tire pressure warning

valve and transmitter installed is inside or

near the vehicle, registration of the ID

codes for the installed wheels may not be

possible.

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If ID registration is not complete after driv-

ing for approximately 1 hour, park the vehi-

cle in a safe place for approximately 20

minutes and then perform the ID code reg-

istration procedure again.

●

In the following situations, ID code regis-

tration will not be started or was not com-

pleted properly and the system will not

operate properly. Perform the ID code

registration procedure again.

• If, when attempting to start ID code regis-

tration, the tire pressure warning light

does not blink slowly 3 times.

• If, when the vehicle has been driven for

about 20 minutes after performing ID

code registration, the tire pressure warn-

ing light blinks for approximately 1 minute

and then illuminates.

●

If ID code registration cannot be com-

pleted after performing the above proce-

dure, contact your Lexus dealer.



Stop the vehicle in a safe place on a
hard, flat surface.



Set the parking brake.



Shift the shift position to P.



Disabling the height control.
(



P.335)



Stop the hybrid system.

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Jack and tools

As your vehicle is equipped with run-flat

tires, the following tools for replacing a tire

are not included with your vehicle. They can

be purchased at your Lexus dealer.

●

Wheel nut wrench

●

Jack

●

Jack handle

Replacing the tire

When raising your vehicle with a
jack, position the jack correctly.
Improper placement may damage
your vehicle or cause injury.
If necessary tire replacement
seems difficult to perform, contact
your Lexus dealer.

Before jacking up the vehicle

WARNING

■

Using the tire jack

Observe the following precautions.

Improper use of the tire jack may cause

the vehicle to suddenly fall off the jack,

leading to death or serious injury.

●

Do not use the tire jack for any pur-

pose other than replacing tires or

installing and removing tire chains.

●

Do not use other tire jacks for replac-

ing tires on this vehicle.

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Chock the tires.

Slightly loosen the wheel nuts (one
turn).

Turn the tire jack portion by
hand until the notch of the jack is in
contact with the jack point.

The jack point guides are located under

the rocker panel. They indicate the jack

WARNING

●

Put the jack properly in its jack point.

●

Do not put any part of your body under

the vehicle while it is supported by the

jack.

●

Do not start the hybrid system or drive

the vehicle while the vehicle is sup-

ported by the jack.

●

Do not raise the vehicle while some-

one is inside.

●

When raising the vehicle, do not put an

object on or under the jack.

●

Do not raise the vehicle to a height

greater than that required to replace

the tire.

●

Use a jack stand if it is necessary to get

under the vehicle.

●

Make sure to disable all functions of

the vehicle height control of the elec-

tronically modulated air suspension

and then stopping the hybrid system.

(



P.335)

●

When lowering the vehicle, make sure

that there is no-one near the vehicle. If

there are people nearby, warn them

vocally before lowering.

■

Replacing a flat tire for vehicles with

power trunk opener and closer

In cases such as when replacing tires,

make sure to turn off the trunk opener

main switch (



P.115). Failure to do so

may cause the trunk lid to operate unin-

tentionally if the power trunk opener and

closer switch is accidentally touched,

resulting in hands and fingers being

caught and injured.

Removing a tire

Tire

Wheel chock posi-

tions

Front left-hand side

Behind the rear
right-hand side tire

Front right-hand
side

Behind the rear
left-hand side tire

Rear left-hand side

In front of the front
right-hand side tire

Rear right-hand side

In front of the front
left-hand side tire

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point positions.

Raise the vehicle until the tire is
slightly raised off the ground.

Remove all the wheel nuts and the
tire.

When resting the tire on the ground, place

the tire so that the wheel design faces up to

avoid scratching the wheel surface.

Remove any dirt or foreign matter
from the wheel contact surface.

If foreign matter is on the wheel contact

surface, the wheel nuts may loosen while

the vehicle is in motion, causing the tire to

come off.

Install the tire and loosely tighten
each wheel nut by hand by approxi-
mately the same amount.

Turn the wheel nuts until the washers come

into contact with the disc wheel.

WARNING

■

Replacing a tire

Do not touch the disc wheels or the area

around the brakes immediately after the

vehicle has been driven.
After the vehicle has been driven the disc

wheels and the area around the brakes

will be extremely hot. Touching these

areas with hands, feet or other body

parts while changing a tire, etc. may

result in burns.

Installing the tire

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Disc wheel
Washer

Lower the vehicle.

Firmly tighten each wheel nut two
or three times in the order shown in
the illustration.
Tightening torque:

103 ft•lbf (140 N•m, 14.3 kgf•m)

WARNING

■

When installing the tire

Failure to follow these precautions could

cause the wheel nuts to loosen and the

tire to fall off, resulting in death or serious

injury.

●

Never use oil or grease on the wheel

bolts or wheel nuts.

Oil and grease may cause the wheel

nuts to be excessively tightened, lead-

ing to bolt or disc wheel damage. In

addition, the oil or grease can cause

the wheel nuts to loosen and the wheel

may fall off, causing a serious accident.

Remove any oil or grease from the

wheel bolts or wheel nuts.

●

Have the wheel nuts tightened with a

torque wrench to 103 ft•lbf (140 N•m,

14.3 kgf•m) as soon as possible after

changing wheels.

●

Do not attach a heavily damaged

wheel ornament, as it may fly off the

wheel while the vehicle is moving.

●

When installing a tire, only use wheel

nuts that have been specifically

designed for that wheel.

●

If there are any cracks or deformations

in the bolt screws, nut threads or bolt

holes of the wheel, have the vehicle

inspected by your Lexus dealer.

NOTICE

■

Repairing or replacing tires, wheels,

tire pressure warning valves, trans-

mitters and tire valve caps



P.430

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The recommended cold tire inflation
pressure and tire size are displayed on
the tire and loading information label.
(



P.500)

Tire valve
Tire pressure gauge

Remove the tire valve cap.

Press the tip of the tire pressure
gauge onto the tire valve.

Read the pressure using the gauge
gradations.

If the tire inflation pressure is not at
the recommended level, adjust the
pressure.
If you add too much air, press the
center of the valve to deflate.

After completing the tire inflation
pressure measurement and adjust-
ment, apply soapy water to the
valve and check for leakage.

Put the tire valve cap back on.

■

Tire inflation pressure check interval

You should check tire inflation pressure

every two weeks, or at least once a month.

Do not forget to check the spare.

■

Effects of incorrect tire inflation pres-

sure

Driving with incorrect tire inflation pressure

may result in the following:

●

Reduced fuel economy

●

Reduced driving comfort and poor han-

dling

●

Reduced tire life due to wear

●

Reduced safety

●

Damage to the drive train

If a tire needs frequent inflating, have it

checked by your Lexus dealer.

■

Instructions for checking tire inflation

pressure

When checking tire inflation pressure,

observe the following:

●

Check only when the tires are cold.

If your vehicle has been parked for at

least 3 hours or has not been driven for

more than 1 mile or 1.5 km, you will get an

accurate cold tire inflation pressure read-

Tire inflation pressure

Checking the specified tire infla-
tion pressure

Inspection and adjustment pro-
cedure

A
B

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Always use a tire pressure gauge.

It is difficult to judge if a tire is properly

inflated based only on its appearance.

●

It is normal for the tire inflation pressure

to be higher after driving as heat is gen-

erated in the tire. Do not reduce tire infla-

tion pressure after driving.

●

Never exceed the vehicle capacity

weight.

Passengers and luggage weight should

be placed so that the vehicle is balanced.

When replacing wheels, care should
be taken to ensure that they are equiv-
alent to those removed in load capac-
ity, diameter, rim width and inset

Replacement wheels are available at
your Lexus dealer.

: Conventionally referred to as offset.

Lexus does not recommend using the
following:



Wheels of different sizes or types



Used wheels



Bent wheels that have been straight-
ened

■

When replacing wheels

The wheels of your vehicle are equipped

with tire pressure warning valves and trans-

mitters that allow the tire pressure warning

system to provide advance warning in the

event of a loss in tire inflation pressure.

Whenever wheels are replaced, the tire

pressure warning valves and transmitters

must be installed. (



P.430)

WARNING

■

Proper inflation is critical to save tire

performance

Keep your tires properly inflated.

If the tires are not properly inflated, the

following conditions may occur which

could lead to an accident resulting in

death or serious injury:

●

Excessive wear

●

Uneven wear

●

Poor handling

●

Possibility of blowouts resulting from

overheated tires

●

Air leaking from between tire and

wheel

●

Wheel deformation and/or tire dam-

age

●

Greater possibility of tire damage

while driving (due to road hazards,

expansion joints, sharp edges in the

road, etc.)

NOTICE

■

When inspecting and adjusting tire

inflation pressure

Be sure to put the tire valve caps back on.

If a valve cap is not installed, dirt or mois-

ture may get into the valve and cause an

air leak, resulting in decreased tire infla-

tion pressure.

Wheels

If a wheel is bent, cracked or heavily
corroded, it should be replaced.
Otherwise, the tire may separate
from the wheel or cause a loss of
handling control.

Wheel selection

WARNING

■

When replacing wheels

●

Do not use wheels that are a different

size from those recommended in the

Owner’s Manual, as this may result in a

loss of handling control.

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

Use only Lexus wheel nuts and
wheel nut wrenches designed for
use with your aluminum wheels.



When rotating, repairing or chang-
ing your tires, check that the wheel
nuts are still tight after driving 1000
miles (1600 km).



Be careful not to damage the alumi-
num wheels when using tire chains.



Use only Lexus genuine balance
weights or equivalent and a plastic

or rubber hammer when balancing
your wheels.

WARNING

●

Never use an inner tube in a leaking

wheel which is designed for a tubeless

tire.

Doing so may result in an accident,

causing death or serious injury.

■

Use of defective wheels prohibited

Do not use cracked or deformed wheels.

Doing so could cause the tire to leak air

during driving, possibly causing an acci-

dent.

NOTICE

■

Replacing tire pressure warning

valves and transmitters

●

Because tire repair or replacement

may affect the tire pressure warning

valves and transmitters, make sure to

have tires serviced by your Lexus

dealer or other qualified service shop.

In addition, make sure to purchase

your tire pressure warning valves and

transmitters at your Lexus dealer.

●

Ensure that only genuine Lexus wheels

are used on your vehicle.

Tire pressure warning valves and trans-

mitters may not work properly with

non-genuine wheels.

Aluminum wheel precautions

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Turn the power switch off.

Open the glove box. Remove the
partition. (



P.380)

Remove the panel.

Unlock the filter cover ( ), pull the
filter cover out of the claws ( ),
and remove the filter cover.

Remove the filter case.

Remove the air conditioning filter
from the filter case and replace it
with a new one.

The “

UP” marks shown on the filter

and the filter case should be pointing up.

■

Checking interval

Inspect and replace the air conditioning fil-

ter according to the maintenance schedule.

In dusty areas or areas with heavy traffic

flow, early replacement may be required.

(For scheduled maintenance information,

please refer to the “Owner’s Manual Sup-

plement” or “Scheduled Maintenance”.)

■

If air flow from the vents decreases dra-

matically

The filter may be clogged. Check the filter

and replace if necessary.

■

Air conditioning filter with deodorizing

function

When fragrances are placed in your vehi-

cle, the deodorizing effect may become

significantly weakened in a short period.

When an air conditioning odor comes out

continuously, replace the air conditioning

Air conditioning filter

The air conditioning filter must be
changed regularly to maintain air
conditioning efficiency.

Removing the air conditioning
filter

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filter.

■

Rear air conditioning filter (if equipped)

If it is necessary to replace the filter, contact

your Lexus dealer.

Remove the dust and clogs from the air
intake vent with a vacuum cleaner, etc.

Make sure to only use a vacuum to suck
out dust and clogs. Attempting to blow out
dust and clogs using an airgun, etc. may
push it into the air intake vent. (



P.444)

If dust and clogs cannot be completely
removed with the air intake vent cover
installed, remove the cover and clean

NOTICE

■

When using the air conditioning sys-

tem

Make sure that a filter is always installed.

Using the air conditioning system without

a filter may cause damage to the system.

■

To prevent damage to the filter cover

When moving the filter cover in the

direction of arrow to release the fitting,

pay attention not to apply excessive force

to the claws. Otherwise, the claws may

be damaged.

Cleaning the hybrid battery
(traction battery) air intake
vents and filter

To prevent the fuel economy from
being affected, visually inspect the
hybrid battery (traction battery) air
intake vents periodically for dust
and clogs. If it is dusty or clogged or
if “Maintenance Required for Trac-
tion Battery Cooling Parts See
Owner’s Manual” is displayed on
the multi-information display, clean
the air intake vent using the follow-
ing procedures:

Cleaning the air intake vents

If dust and clogs cannot be com-
pletely removed

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the filter.

Turn the power switch off.

Remove the air intake vent cover.

Remove the air intake vent filter.

Remove the dust and clogs from
the filter using a vacuum cleaner,
etc.

Make sure to also remove the dust and

clogs from the inner side of the air intake

vent cover.

Install the filter in its original posi-
tion, and then install the air intake
vent filter.

■

Scheduled maintenance of the air

intake vent is necessary when

In some situations such as when the vehicle

is used frequently or in heavy traffic or dusty

areas, the air intake vent may need to be

cleaned more regularly. For details, refer to

the “Warranty and Service Guide”,

“Owner’s Manual Supplement” or “Sched-

uled Maintenance”.

■

Cleaning the air intake vent

●

Dust in the air intake vent may interfere

with the cooling of the hybrid battery

(traction battery). If charging/discharging

of the hybrid battery (traction battery)

becomes limited, the distance that the

vehicle can be driven using the electric

motor (traction motor) may be reduced

and the fuel economy may be reduced.

Inspect and clean the air intake vent peri-

odically.

●

Improper handling of the air intake vent

cover and filter may result in damage to

them. If you have any concerns about

cleaning the filter, contact your Lexus

dealer.

■

If “Maintenance Required for Traction

Battery Cooling Parts See Owner’s

Manual” is displayed on the multi-infor-

mation display

●

If this warning message is displayed on

the multi-information display, remove the

air intake vent cover and clean the filter.

(



P.442)

●

After cleaning the air intake vent, start

the hybrid system and check that the

warning message is no longer displayed.

After the hybrid system is started, it may

be necessary to drive the vehicle up to

approximately 20 minutes before the

warning message disappears. If the warn-

ing message does not disappear after for

approximately 20 minutes, have the vehi-

cle inspected by your Lexus dealer.

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WARNING

■

When cleaning the air intake vent

●

Do not use water or other liquids to

clean the air intake vent. If water is

applied to the hybrid battery (traction

battery) or other components, a mal-

function or fire may occur.

●

Before cleaning the air intake vents,

make sure to turn the power switch off

to stop the hybrid system.

NOTICE

■

When cleaning the air intake vent

When cleaning the air intake vent, make

sure to only use a vacuum to suck out

dust and clogs. If a compressed air blow

gun, etc. is used to blow out dust and

clogs, the dust or clogs may be pushed

into the air intake vent, which may affect

the performance of the hybrid battery

(traction battery) and cause a malfunc-

tion.

■

To prevent damage to the vehicle

●

Do not allow liquid or foreign matter to

enter the air intake vent when the

cover is removed.

●

Carefully handle the removed filter so

that it will not be damaged. If the filter

is damaged, have it replaced with a

new filter by your Lexus dealer.

●

Make sure to reinstall the filter and

cover to their original positions after

cleaning.

●

Do not install anything to the air intake

vent other than the exclusive filter for

this vehicle or use the vehicle without

the filter installed.

■

If “Maintenance Required for Trac-

tion Battery Cooling Parts See

Owner’s Manual” is dispplayed on

the multi-information display

If the vehicle is continuously driven with

the warning message (indicating that

charging/discharging of the hybrid bat-

tery (traction battery) may become lim-

ited) displayed, the hybrid battery

(traction battery) may malfunction. If the

warning message is displayed, clean the

air intake vent immediately.

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If the electronic key battery is depleted

The following symptoms may occur:

●

The smart access system with push-but-

ton start and wireless remote control will

not function properly.

●

The operational range will be reduced.

■

When the card key battery needs to be

replaced (if equipped)

The battery for the card key is available only

at Lexus dealers. Your Lexus dealer can

replace the battery for you.



Flathead screwdriver



Small flathead screwdriver



Lithium battery CR2032

■

Use a CR2032 lithium battery

●

Batteries can be purchased at your Lexus

dealer, local electrical appliance shops or

camera stores.

●

Replace only with the same or equivalent

type recommended by the manufacturer.

●

Dispose of used batteries according to

local laws.

Take out the mechanical key.

Remove the cover.

To prevent damage to the key, cover the tip

of the flathead screwdriver with a tape.

Remove the depleted battery.

Insert a new battery with the “+” terminal

facing up.

Electronic key battery

Replace the battery with a new one
if it is depleted.
As the key may be damaged if the
following procedure is not per-
formed properly, it is recom-
mended that key battery
replacement be performed by your
Lexus dealer.

Items to prepare

Replacing the battery

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LEXUS LS500h Owner's Manual

WARNING

■

Battery precautions

Observe the following precautions.Fail-

ure to do so may result in death or seri-

ous injury.

●

Do not swallow the battery. Doing so

may cause chemical burns.

●

A coin battery or button battery is

used in the electronic key. If a battery is

swallowed, it may cause severe chemi-

cal burns in as little as 2 hours and may

result in death or serious injury.

●

Keep away new and removed batteries

from children.

●

If the cover cannot be firmly closed,

stop using the electronic key and stow

the key in the place where children

cannot reach, and then contact your

Lexus dealer.

●

If you accidentally swallow a battery or

put a battery into a part of your body,

get emergency medical attention

immediately.

■

To prevent battery explosion or leak-

age of flammable liquid or gas

●

Replace the battery with a new battery

of the same type. If a wrong type of

battery is used, it may explode.

●

Do not expose batteries to extremely

low pressure due to high altitude or

extremely high temperatures.

●

Do not burn, break or cut a battery.

NOTICE

■

When replacing the battery

Use a flathead screwdriver of appropri-

ate size. Applying excessive force may

deform or damage the cover.

■

For normal operation after replacing

the battery

Observe the following precautions to

prevent accidents:

●

Always work with dry hands.

Moisture may cause the battery to

rust.

●

Do not touch or move any other com-

ponent inside the remote control.

●

Do not bend either of the battery ter-

minals.

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