Lexus RC300 (2022 year). Manual in english - page 5

P.57)

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Conditions affecting the operation of

the smart access system with push-but-

ton start or wireless remote control



P.94

■

If the smart access system with

push-button start or the wireless remote

control does not operate properly

Use the mechanical key and/or inside lock

buttons to lock and unlock the doors.

(

Replace the key battery with a new one if it

is depleted. (

P.275)

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Customization

Some functions can be customized.

(

Multi-information

display/Beep

Unlocking function

Exterior: Beeps 3

times

Interior: Pings once

Holding the driver’s
door handle unlocks
only the driver’s
door.

Holding the passen-
ger’s door handle
unlocks both side
doors.

Exterior: Beeps

twice

Interior: Pings once

Holding either door
handle unlocks both
side doors.

3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk

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Door lock switches (to
lock/unlock)

Locks both side doors

Unlocks both side doors

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Inside lock buttons (to lock/unlock)

Locks the door

Unlocks the door

Both side doors can be opened by pulling
the inside handle even if the lock buttons
are in the lock position.

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Locking the doors from the outside with-

out a key

Move the inside lock button to the lock

position.

Close the door.

The door cannot be locked if the engine

switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION

ON mode, or the electronic key is left

inside the vehicle. However, the key may not

be detected correctly and the door may be

locked.

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If a symbol indicating one or more of the

doors open is shown on the multi-infor-

mation display

The hood, one or more of the doors, or

trunk is not fully closed. If the vehicle

reaches a speed of 3 mph (5 km/h), the

master warning light flashes and a buzzer

sounds to indicate that the door(s) are not

fully closed. Make sure to close hood, all

doors and trunk.

The following functions can be set or
canceled:

For instructions on customizing, refer to

WARNING

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To prevent an accident

Observe the following precautions while

driving the vehicle.

Failure to do so may result in a door

opening and an occupant being thrown

out of the vehicle, resulting in death or

serious injury.

●

Ensure that both side doors are prop-

erly closed and locked.

●

Do not pull the inside handle of the

doors while driving.

The doors may be opened even if the
inside lock buttons are in locked position.

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Side window open/close function

linked to door operation

Do not hold the upper edge of the side

window when you close the door. Other-

wise, your fingers or hand may be caught

in the window.

Unlocking and locking the doors
from the inside

Automatic door locking and
unlocking systems

3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk

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P.351

Function

Operation

Speed linked
door locking
function

Both side doors are
automatically locked
when vehicle speed is
approximately 12 mph
(20 km/h) or higher.

Shift position
linked door lock-
ing function

Both side doors are
automatically locked
when the shift lever is
shifted to a position
other than P.

Shift position
linked door
unlocking func-
tion

Both side doors are
automatically unlocked
when the shift lever is
shifted to P.

Driver’s door
linked door
unlocking func-
tion

Both side doors are
automatically unlocked
when driver’s door is
opened.

Trunk

The trunk can be opened using the
trunk opener switch, entry function
or wireless remote control.

WARNING

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in death or

serious injury.

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Before driving

●

Make sure that the trunk lid is fully

closed. If the trunk lid is not fully

closed, it may open unexpectedly

while driving and hit near-by objects or

luggage in the trunk may be thrown

out, causing an accident.

●

Do not allow children to play in the

trunk.

If a child is accidentally locked in the

trunk, they could suffer from heat

exhaustion, suffocation or other inju-

ries.

●

Do not allow a child to open or close

the trunk lid.

Doing so may cause the trunk lid to

open unexpectedly, or cause the

child’s hands, head, or neck to be

caught by the closing trunk lid.

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Important points while driving

Never let anyone sit in the trunk. In the

event of sudden braking or a collision,

they are susceptible to death or serious

injury.

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Using the trunk

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may cause parts of the

body to be caught, resulting in serious

injury.

●

Remove any heavy loads, such as snow

and ice, from the trunk lid before

opening it. Failure to do so may cause

the trunk lid to suddenly shut again

after it is opened.

3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk

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Trunk opener switch

Press the trunk opener switch.

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Smart access system with
push-button start

While carrying the electronic key,
press the button on the trunk lid.
When both side doors are unlocked
using one of the following methods, the
trunk can be opened without the elec-
tronic key:



Entry function



Wireless remote control



Door lock switches



Automatic door unlocking system



Mechanical key

WARNING

●

When opening or closing the trunk lid,

thoroughly check to make sure the

surrounding area is safe.

●

If anyone is in the vicinity, make sure

they are safe and let them know that

the trunk is about to open or close.

●

Use caution when opening or closing

the trunk lid in windy weather as it may

move abruptly in strong wind.

●

On an incline it is more difficult to

open or close the trunk lid than on a

level surface, so beware of the trunk lid

unexpectedly opening or closing by

itself. Make sure that the trunk lid is

fully open and secure before using the

trunk.

●

When opening the trunk lid, take care

so that it does not hit anyone in the

face or any other part of the body.

●

When closing the trunk lid, take extra

care to prevent your fingers etc. from

being caught.

●

When closing the trunk lid, make sure

to press it lightly on its outer surface. If

the trunk handle is used to fully close

the trunk lid, it may result in hands or

arms being caught.

●

Do not attach any accessories other

than genuine Lexus parts to the trunk

lid. Such additional weight on the trunk

lid may cause the lid to suddenly shut

again after it is opened.

Opening/closing the trunk

3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk

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Wireless remote control

Press and hold the switch.

A buzzer sounds.

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Trunk grip

Using the trunk grip, lower the trunk
without applying force to the side and
push the trunk down from the outside
to close it.

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Trunk light

●

The trunk light turns on when the trunk is

opened.

●

If the trunk light is left on when the engine

switch is turned off, the light will go off

automatically after 20 minutes.

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Function to prevent the trunk being

locked with the electronic key inside

●

When both side doors are locked, closing

the trunk lid with the electronic key left

inside the trunk will sound an alarm.

In this case, the trunk lid can be opened

by pressing the trunk release button on

the trunk lid.

●

If the spare electronic key is put in the

trunk with both side doors locked, the key

confinement prevention function is acti-

vated so the trunk can be opened. In

order to prevent theft, take all electronic

keys with you when leaving the vehicle.

●

If the electronic key is put in the trunk with

both side doors locked, the key may not

be detected depending on the location of

the key and the surrounding radio wave

conditions. In this case, the key confine-

ment prevention function cannot be acti-

vated, causing the doors to lock when the

trunk is closed. Make sure to check

where the key is before closing the trunk.

●

The key confinement prevention function

cannot be activated if either door is

unlocked. In this case, open the trunk

using the trunk opener.

■

Internal trunk release lever

The trunk lid can be opened by pulling the

glow-in-the-dark lever located on the inside

of the trunk lid upward.
The lever will continue to glow for some

time after the trunk lid is closed.

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Using the mechanical key

The trunk can be also opened using the

mechanical key. (



3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk

■

If the smart access system with

push-button start or the wireless remote

control does not operate properly

Use the mechanical key to unlock the trunk.

(



Replace the key battery with a new one if it

is depleted. (



P.275)

■

If a symbol indicating the trunk opens is

shown on the multi-information display

P.88

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Customization

Some functions can be customized.

(



To protect luggage stored in the trunk
against theft, the luggage security sys-
tem can be set to on.

Move the luggage security system
levers to the lock position.

To lock a luggage security system lever

from inside the cabin, fold the rear seat-

back forward, move the lever to the lock

position, and return the seatback to its

original position.

To disable the trunk opener, turn
the main switch in the glove box off.

On
Off

When the main switch is off, the trunk lid
cannot be opened even with the wireless
remote control or entry function.

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When leaving a key to the vehicle with a

parking attendant



P.85

Luggage security system

A
B

3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk

fore
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ving

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Antenna location

Antennas outside the cabin
Antennas inside the cabin
Antenna inside the trunk
Antenna outside the trunk

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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 operated.)

When opening the trunk

The system can be operated when the
electronic key is within about 2.3 ft. (0.7 m)
of the trunk release button.

When starting the engine or changing
engine switch modes

The system can be operated when the
electronic key is inside the vehicle.

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Alarms and warning messages

An alarm sounds and warning messages

are displayed on the multi-information dis-

play to protect against unexpected acci-

dents or theft of the vehicle resulting from

erroneous operation. When a warning mes-

sage is displayed, take appropriate mea-

sures based on the displayed message.

(

P.301)

When only an alarm sounds, circumstances

and correction procedures are as follows.

●

When an exterior alarm sounds once for

5 seconds

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.86)



Opens the trunk (

P.90)



Starts the engine (



P.125)

A
B
C
D

3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk

●

When an interior alarm sounds continu-

ously

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Battery-saving function

The battery-saving function will be acti-

vated in order to prevent the electronic key

battery and the vehicle battery from being

discharged while the vehicle is not in opera-

tion 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 within

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

the passenger door. In this case, take hold

of the driver’s door handle, or use the

wireless remote control or mechanical

key, to unlock the doors.

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Electronic Key Battery-Saving Function

When battery-saving mode is set, battery

depletion is minimized by stopping the elec-

tronic key from receiving radio waves.

Press

twice while pressing and holding

. Confirm that the electronic key indica-

tor 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.

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Conditions affecting operation

The smart access system with push-button

start uses weak radio waves. In the following

situations, the communication between the

electronic key and the vehicle may be

affected, preventing the smart access sys-

tem with push-button start, wireless remote

control and engine immobilizer system

from operating properly.

(Ways of coping:

●

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 carrying a portable radio, cellular

phone, cordless phone or other wireless

communication device

●

When the electronic key is in contact

with, or is covered by the following metal-

lic objects

• Cards to which aluminum foil is attached

Situation

Correction

procedure

The trunk was closed
while the electronic key
was still inside the trunk
and both side doors were
locked.

Retrieve the
electronic key
from the trunk
and close the
trunk lid.

An attempt was made to
lock the vehicle while a
door was open.

Close both
side doors and
lock the doors
again.

Situation

Correction

procedure

The engine switch was
turned to ACCESSORY
mode while the driver’s
door was open (or the
driver’s door was opened
while the engine switch
was in ACCESSORY
mode).

Turn the engine
switch off and
close the
driver’s door.

The engine switch was
turned off while the
driver’s door was open.

Close the
driver’s door.

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• 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

• 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 trunk is opened.

• The electronic key is on the instrument

panel, rear package tray or 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 doors

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. However, only

the doors detecting the electronic key

can be used to unlock the vehicle.

●

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 or lock 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 doors will auto-

matically 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 or unlock sensor

while wearing gloves may prevent lock or

unlock operation.

●

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 this 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.94)

●

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 both side 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.

3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk

●

A sudden handle operation or a handle

operation immediately after entering the

effective range may prevent the doors

from being unlocked. Touch the door

unlock sensor and check that the doors

are unlocked before pulling the door

handle again.

●

Unlocking the vehicle may take more

time if another electronic key is within the

effective range.

■

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 electronic key too close to the vehicle

when operating the system from the out-

side 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 pre-

vention function may not operate.)

●

Do not leave the electronic key inside the

trunk.

The key confinement prevention function

may not operate, depending on the loca-

tion of the key (close to a spare tire [if

equipped], the inside edge of the trunk),

conditions (inside a metal bag, close to

metallic objects) and the radio waves in

the surrounding area. (



P.93)

■

If the smart access system with

push-button start does not operate

properly

●

Locking and unlocking the doors and

opening the trunk:

P.315

●

Starting the engine:

P.316

■

Customization

Some functions can be customized.

(



■

If the smart access system with

push-button start has been deactivated

in a customized setting

●

Locking and unlocking the doors and

opening the trunk:

Use the wireless remote control or

mechanical key. (

P.86, 90, 315)

●

Starting the engine and changing engine

switch modes:

P.316

●

Stopping the engine:

P.126

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.93)

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.

3-3. Adjusting the seats

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3-3.Adjusting the seats

Seat position adjustment
Seatback angle adjustment
Seat cushion (front) angle adjust-
ment
Vertical height adjustment
Lumbar support adjustment (if
equipped)

■

Power easy access system

The driver’s seat and steering wheel move

in accordance with engine switch mode and

the driver’s seat belt condition. (

P.100)

■

When adjusting the seat

●

Take care when adjusting the seat so that

the head restraint does not touch the ceil-

ing.

●

When folding down a rear seatback, if it

interferes with a front seatback, adjust the

front seat position so that the seats no

longer interfere with each other. How-

ever, if adjusting the front seat position

causes the correct driving posture to not

be maintained, return the rear seatback

to its original position. (

P.99)

Front seats

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.

●

Make sure to leave enough space

around the feet so they do not get

stuck.

■

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.

Adjustment procedure

A
B
C

3-3. Adjusting the seats

■

Before entering/exiting the rear
seats

Remove the seat belt from the seat belt
guide. (

P.26)

■

Entering/exiting the rear seat

Pull the lever.

The front seat will lower automatically.

Fold the seatback completely for-
ward.

The front seat will move forward automati-

cally.

■

Returning the front seat to its origi-
nal position

Move the seatback backward until it
locks. The front seat will return to its
original position automatically.

■

Lever-operated “Front, Fold & Return”

seat

●

After the front seat is moved forward by

operating the “Front, Fold & Return” seat

lever, if a power seat adjusting switch or a

driving position memory switch is

pressed, the front seat will not return to its

original position even if the front seatback

is moved backward until it locks.

●

The lever-operated “Front, Fold &

Return” seat will not operate in the follow-

ing situations:

• The front seat belt of the seat to be oper-

ated is fastened.

• The engine switch is in IGNITION ON

mode and the shift lever is in a position

other than P (driver’s seat only).

●

Operation of the lever-operated “Front,

Fold & Return” seat will stop in the follow-

ing situations:

• A power seat adjusting switch or a driv-

ing position memory switch is pressed.

• The front seat belt of the seat which is

operating is fastened.

• The engine switch is in IGNITION ON

mode and the shift lever is moved to a

position other than P (driver’s seat only).

■

Jam protection function

While the lever-operated “Front, Fold &

Return” seat is operating, if an object is

stuck either in front of or behind the front

seat, the front seat will stop and then move

in the opposite direction slightly.

Entering/exiting the rear seats
(lever-operated “Front, Fold &
Return” seat)

WARNING

■

Lever-operated “Front, Fold &

Return” seat

●

Before operating the lever-operated

“Front, Fold & Return” seat, ensure that

any surrounding passengers or objects

will not contact the seat.

●

Make sure the seatback is locked

securely before driving.

●

Never operate the lever-operated

“Front, Fold & Return” seat while the

vehicle is moving.

3-3. Adjusting the seats

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Move the luggage security system
lever to the unlock position.

Pull the seatback lock release lever
and fold the seatback down.

To return a rear seatback to its original

position, lift it until it locks. If a rear head

restraint contacts the ceiling and the seat-

back cannot be returned smoothly, lower

the head restraint to the lowest position.

WARNING

■

Jam protection function

Do not use a hand, foot, or any other part

of your body to intentionally activate the

jam protection function.

Rear seats

The rear seatbacks can be folded
down.

Folding down the rear seatbacks

WARNING

Observe the following precautions. Fail-

ure to do so may result in death or seri-

ous injury.

100

3-3. Adjusting the seats



P.92

: If equipped

The seat and steering wheel

are auto-

matically adjusted to allow the driver to
enter and exit the vehicle easily.
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-

WARNING

■

When folding the rear seatbacks

down

●

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 trunk while driving.

●

Do not allow children to enter the

trunk.

■

After returning the rear seatback to

the upright position

●

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 on the seat-

back lock release knob. Make sure that

the red marking is not visible.

●

Check that the seat belts are not

twisted or caught in the seatback.

Luggage security system

Power easy access sys-
tem/driving position mem-
ory

/memory recall function

This feature automatically adjusts
the driver’s seat, steering wheel
and outside rear view mirrors to
make entering and exiting the vehi-
cle easier or to suit your prefer-
ences.

Power easy access system

101

3-3. Adjusting the seats

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ing wheel

automatically return to their

original positions.



The engine switch has been turned
to ACCESSORY mode or IGNI-
TION ON mode.



The driver’s seat belt has been fas-
tened.

: Power type

■

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 rear position, etc.

■

Customization

Some functions can be customized.

(



Check that the shift lever is in P.

Turn the engine switch to IGNI-
TION ON mode.

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

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.

Check that the shift lever is in P.

Turn the engine switch to IGNI-
TION ON mode.

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.

Recording a driving position into
memory (vehicles with driving
position memory)

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
(vehicles with driving position
memory)

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3-3. Adjusting the seats

●

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).

■

Seat positions that can be memorized

(