Lexus TX500H (2024 year). Manual in english

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Vehicles with a head-up display

Center display
Steering switch

The function of each switch differs depending on the conditions and settings.
When a switch is touched, the function of each switch is displayed.
Also, preferred functions for each switch can be set on the center display.

Switch function change switch

Each time this switch is pressed, the functions will change.

Switch icon display

The icon of each switch will be displayed. The touched switch will be highlighted. (

)

Switch function guide display

The function guide for the touched switch will be displayed.

■

If the steering wheel switches do not

respond when touched (vehicles with a

head-up display)

●

It is easier to make the steering wheel

switches respond by moving your thumb

while touching them.

●

If the surface of a steering wheel switch is

dirty, turn the power switch off and then

clean the switches.

●

By turning winter glove mode on, the sen-

sitivity of the switch sensors can be

increased. (



P.552)

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Changing meter pages

The meter page (comprised of 3 con-
tent areas) for the display of the
multi-information display can be
selected from 3 meter pages.



Setting on the multi-infromation dis-
play



Vehicles without a head-up display:
Press the

of meter con-

Changing the display of the
multi-information display

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trol switch to change the meter
page.



Vehicles with a head-up display:

Press the

meter control switch to change the
meter page.

: If

is set as a favorite

steering wheel switch function.



Setting on the center display

Select

on the center display.

Select “Vehicle customize”.

Select “Meter”.

Select

of “Display

switching”.

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Changing the items displayed on
each content area

The item displayed on each content
area (left/center/right) can be changed
separately.



Vehicles without a head-up display

Press the

of meter con-

trol switch to select a page.

Press and hold “OK” to display the
cursor on the content display area
(center).

Press the

to move the

cursor and select the content dis-
play area.

Press

to select the item.



Vehicles with a head-up display

Press the

meter control switch to select a
page.

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Press and hold

to display the cursor on the content
display area (center).

Press the

to move the

cursor and select the content dis-
play area.

Press

to select the item.

: If

is set as a favorite

steering wheel switch function.

Driving related information is dis-
played on the following displays.



Multi-information display



Head-up display (if equipped)



Center display

The items displayed will differ depend-
ing on the display.

The following items can be displayed
on the multi-information display.
Use the displayed values as a refer-
ence only.



Current fuel consumption

Displays instantaneous current fuel con-
sumption



Average fuel consumption

: Average fuel economy can be reset on

the history screen of the center display.
(



P.95)

The following items can be displayed
on the multi-information display.



Average vehicle speed



Total driving time

EV driving ratio after starting

Displays the percentage of EV driving
since the hybrid system was started.

Elapsed time after starting

Displays the elapsed time since hybrid sys-
tem was started.

: It is reset each time the hybrid system

stops.

The energy monitor can be displayed
on the multi-information display and
the center display.

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Displaying Energy monitor screen
on the center display

Select

on the main menu.

Select “Energy flow”.

Display of driving information

Fuel consumption

Drive information

EV Driving Ratio/Elapsed time
after starting

Energy monitor

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Energy monitor

The energy monitor can be used to
check the vehicle drive status, hybrid
system operation status and energy
regeneration status.
The arrows will appear in accordance
with the energy flow. When there is no
energy flow, arrows will not be dis-
played.
The color of the arrows will change as
follows



Blue: When the hybrid battery (trac-
tion battery) is regenerated or
charged.



Yellow: When the hybrid battery
(traction battery) is in use.



Red: When the gasoline engine is in
use.

The image shows all the arrows as an
example. The actual display will vary
depending on conditions.



Multi-information display

Gasoline engine
Hybrid battery (traction battery)
Front tires
Rear tires

This illustration is for explanation only and
may differ depending on the specifications

of the vehicle.



Center display

Gasoline engine
Front electric motor (traction
motor)
Hybrid battery (traction battery)
Rear electric motor (traction
motor)
Rear tires
Front tires

■

Color of the hybrid battery (traction

battery) on the center display

It will be green when the hybrid battery

(traction battery) is being charged, and yel-

low when the hybrid battery (traction bat-

tery) is being used.

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Remaining charge amount warning of

hybrid battery (traction battery)

When a warning message is shown on the

multi-information display and the buzzer

sounds, follow the instructions displayed on

the screen to perform troubleshooting.

The following items can be displayed
on the multi-information display.

Engine coolant temperature
gauge/engine oil temperature
gauge/engine oil pressure gauge

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Engine coolant temperature gauge

Displays the engine coolant temperature.

Engine oil temperature gauge

Displays the engine oil temperature. The
display will flash if the engine oil tempera-
ture exceeds 284 °F (140 °C).

Engine oil pressure gauge

Displays the engine oil pressure. A buzzer
will sound and warning message will be
displayed if the engine oil pressure
becomes low. (



P.504)

This display is intended for use as a guide-
line. Depending on factors such as the road
surface condition, temperature and vehicle
speed, the display may not show the actual
condition of the vehicle.

Boost gauge can be displayed on the
multi-information display.
Displays the boost pressure. The dis-
play will change color if the specified
pressure is exceeded.

Displays lateral G-forces on the vehi-
cle on the multi-information display.
Displays around the periphery of the
G-force display, the left and right
steering amount, accelerator pedal
input, and brake fluid pressure.

Acceleration G-force on the vehi-
cle
Current G-force value (analyzed
value of front/rear and left/right
G-forces)
Record of the maximum G-forces
Accelerator pedal input
Brake fluid pressure
Left steering amount
Right steering amount



Resetting the record of maximum
G-forces

The display is reset each time the hybrid
system is started.
Vehicles without a head-up display: Press
and hold “OK” of the meter control switch

Boost gauge

G-force

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to reset the record.



Peak hold function

If lateral G-forces of 0.5 G or greater are
generated, the G-force value display will
be held for 2 seconds.

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G-force display

●

The G-force values may not be zero even

when the vehicle is parked, such as when

it is parked on an incline.

●

Depending on the vehicle usage condi-

tions, the brake fluid pressure display may

not reach its maximum reading even

though the brake pedal is fully depressed.

●

If a 12-volt battery terminal is discon-

nected and reconnected, the steering

amount display may be disabled tempo-

rarily. After driving the vehicle for a while,

the display will be enabled.

Displays the current shift range or gear
position when the shift position is in D
or M.

Displays no drive information contents
on the multi-information display.

Fuel consumption information can be
displayed on the center display.

■

Displaying fuel consumption/his-
tory screen on the center display

Select

on the main menu.

Select “Trip information”.

Select “Current” or “History”.

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Current fuel consumption screen

Resetting the history data
Fuel consumption in the past 15
minutes
Current fuel consumption
Average vehicle speed since the
hybrid system was started.
Trip range
Elapsed time since the hybrid sys-
tem was started.

Use the displayed average fuel consump-
tion as a reference. The image is an exam-
ple only, and may vary slightly from actual
conditions.

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History fuel consumption screen

Latest fuel consumption
Best recorded fuel consumption
Previous fuel consumption record
Resetting the history data
Updating the latest fuel consump-
tion data

Gear Position

Blank (No items)

Current fuel consumption/his-
tory screen

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Use the displayed average fuel consump-
tion as a reference. The image is an exam-
ple only, and may vary slightly from actual
conditions.

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Updating the history data

Update the latest fuel consumption by

selecting “Update” to measure the current

fuel consumption again.

■

Resetting the data

The fuel consumption data can be deleted

by selecting “Clear data”.

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Trip range

Displays the estimated maximum distance

that can be driven with the quantity of fuel

remaining.
This distance is computed based on your

average fuel consumption.

As a result, the actual distance that can be

driven may differ from that displayed.

AWD operation status display can be
displayed on the center display.

■

Displaying AWD operation status
display on the center display

Select

on the main menu.

Select “All wheel drive”.

■

AWD operation status

The illustration used is intended as an
example, and may differ from the
image that is actually displayed on the
center display.

Torque distribution display: Displays
the drive status of each wheel in 6
steps from 0 to 5.

The tire pressure detected by the tire
pressure warning system can be dis-
played on the center display.

■

Displaying the tire pressure on the
center display

Select

on the main menu.

Select “Tire pressure”.

■

Tire inflation pressure



P.459

The audio system-linked display dis-
plays the operating state of the audio
system on the multi-information dis-
play.
Operations such as selecting the audio
source or track, etc. can be performed.

The following information is displayed
on the multi-information display.

AWD operation status display

Tire pressure

Audio system-linked display

Navigation system-linked dis-
play

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

Map



Route guidance to destination



Speed limit of the current road
(linked to the navigation system)
(U.S.A. only)



Street name



Compass

The operating state of the following
systems can be displayed on the
multi-information display or head-up
display (if equipped).



Dynamic radar cruise control
(



P.267)



Cruise control (



P.279)



LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) (



P.243)



LDA (Lane Departure Alert)
(



P.251)



LCA (Lane Change Assist) (if
equipped) (



P.248)



RSA (Road Sign Assist) (if
equipped) (



P.265)



PDA (Proactive Driving Assist)
(



P.257)



PCS (Pre-Collision System)
(



P.233)

Pop-up displays will be displayed on
the multi-information display or the
head-up display (if equipped) when
necessary.

When a pop-up display is displayed, a cur-
rent display may no longer be displayed. In
this case, the display will return after the
pop-up display disappears.

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Driving support systems

Displays a warning/suggestion/advice
message or the operating state of a rel-
evant system.



Dynamic radar cruise control



LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)



LDA (Lane Departure Alert)



LCA (Lane Change Assist) (if
equipped)



PDA (Proactive Driving Assist)



PCS (Pre-Collision System)



RSA (Road Sign Assist) (if
equipped)



Safe Exit Assist



FCTA (Front Cross Traffic Alert) (if
equipped)

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Warning message

Some warning messages are displayed
when necessary, according to certain
conditions.

■

Hands-free system status

Displayed when the hands-free system
is operated.

■

Suggestion function

Displays suggestions to the driver in
the following situations. To select a
response to a displayed suggestion,
use the steering switches.
Suggestion to enable the power back
door:
If the power back door system is dis-

Driving support system informa-
tion display

Pop-up display information

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abled (setting on the center display set
to off) and the power back door switch
on the instrument panel is operated, a
suggestion message will be displayed
asking if you wish to enable the power
back door system.
To enable the power back door system,
select “Yes”.

After enabling the power back door sys-
tem, press the power back door switch
again to open or close the power back
door.

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Steering wheel switch operation
display



Vehicles without a head-up display

Displayed when an audio remote con-
trol switch or a talk switch on the steer-
ing wheel is operated.



Vehicles with a head-up display

When a steering wheel switch is
touched, the icon of each switch and a
function guide is displayed. (



P.89)

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Navigation system-linked informa-
tion

Depending on the situation, navigation
system-linked route guidance to desti-
nation may be displayed.

The following items will be displayed
on the multi-information display when
the power switch is turned off.



Average fuel consumption since
starting



Distance driven since starting



Driving time since starting



EV driving ratio since starting

Displays the percentage of EV driving
since starting.

: It is reset each time the hybrid system

stops.

Items displayed when the power
switch is turned off

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3-1. Key information

Keys .................................................

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Digital Key.....................................

104

3-2. Opening, closing and locking the

doors

Side doors .....................................

106

Power back door..........................

111

Smart access system with

push-button start.....................

126

3-3. Adjusting the seats

Front seats......................................

131

Rear seats......................................

132

Head restraints............................

137

3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and

mirrors

Steering wheel.............................

140

Inside rear view mirror..............

141

Digital Rear-view Mirror.........

142

Outside rear view mirrors......

150

3-5. Opening, closing the windows

and moon roof

Power windows...........................

152

Panoramic moon roof ..............

154

3-6. Favorite settings

Driving position memory ........

158

My Settings...................................

162

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3-1. Key information

3-1.Key information

The following keys are provided with
the vehicle.

Electronic keys

• Operating the smart access system with

push-button start (



P.126)

• Operating the wireless remote control

function (



P.102)

Mechanical keys
Key number plate
Card key (electronic key) (if
equipped)

Operating the smart access system with
push-button start (



P.126)

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Card key (if equipped)

●

The card key is not waterproof.

●

The mechanical key that is stored inside

the card key should be used only if a

problem arises, such as when the card

key does not operate properly.

●

If it is difficult to take out the mechanical

key, push down the lock release button

using a pen tip etc. If it is still difficult to

pull it out, use a coin etc.

●

To store the mechanical key in the card

key, insert it while pressing the lock

release button.

●

If the battery cover is not installed and the

battery falls out or if the battery was

removed because the key got wet, rein-

stall the battery with the positive terminal

facing the Lexus emblem.

■

When riding in an aircraft

When bringing an electronic key onto an

aircraft, make sure you do not press any

buttons on the electronic key while inside

the aircraft cabin. If you are carrying an

electronic key in your bag, etc., ensure that

the buttons are not likely to be pressed acci-

dentally. Pressing a button may cause the

electronic key to emit radio waves that

could interfere with the operation of the air-

craft.

■

Electronic key battery depletion

●

The standard battery life is 1 to 2 years.

(The card key battery life is about a year

and a half.)

●

If the battery becomes low, an alarm will

sound in the cabin and a message will be

shown on the multi-information display

when the hybrid system is stopped.

Keys

The keys

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●

To reduce key battery depletion when the

electronic key is to not be used for long

periods of time, set the electronic key to

the battery-saving mode. (



P.127)

●

As the electronic key always receives

radio waves, the battery will become

depleted even if the electronic key is not

used. The following symptoms indicate

that the electronic key battery may be

depleted. Replace the battery when nec-

essary.

• The smart access system with push-but-

ton start or the wireless remote control

does not operate.

• The detection area becomes smaller.

• The LED indicator on the key surface

does not turn on.

●

You can replace the battery by yourself

(



P.475). However, as there is a danger

that the electronic key may be damaged,

it is recommended that replacement is

carried out by your Lexus dealer.

●

To avoid serious deterioration, do not

leave the electronic key within 3 ft. (1 m)

of the following electrical appliances that

produce a magnetic field:

• TVs

• Personal computers

• Cellular phones, cordless phones and

battery chargers

• Recharging cellular phones or cordless

phones

• Table lamps

• Induction cookers

●

If the electronic key is near the vehicle for

longer than necessary, even if the smart

access system with push-button start is

not used, the key battery may become

depleted faster than normal. When not

using the smart access system with

push-button start, it is recommended not

to stay with the electronic key near the

vehicle longer than necessary.

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Replacing the battery



P.475

■

The electronic key function is sus-

pended when

The electronic key function may be sus-

pended when the electronic key is kept

unmoved in a same location for a certain

period, such as it is left on a same place. This

is to reduce battery consumption. The func-

tion will be restored automatically when the

electronic key is moved, such as it is picked

up.

■

Confirmation of the registered key

number

The number of keys already registered to

the vehicle can be confirmed. Ask your

Lexus dealer for details.

■

If “A New Key has been Registered

Contact Your Dealer for Details” is

shown on the multi-information display

This message will be displayed each time

the driver’s door is opened when the doors

are unlocked from the outside for approxi-

mately one week after a new electronic key

has been registered.

If this message is displayed but you have not

had a new electronic key registered, ask

your Lexus dealer to check if an unknown

electronic key (other than those in your

possession) has been registered.

NOTICE

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To prevent key damage

●

Do not drop the keys, subject them to

strong shocks or bend them.

●

Do not expose the keys to high tem-

peratures for long periods of time.

●

Do not get the keys wet or wash them

in an ultrasonic washer, etc.

●

Do not attach metallic or magnetic

materials to the keys or place the keys

close to such materials.

●

Do not disassemble the keys.

●

Do not attach a sticker or anything else

to the surface of the electronic key.

●

Do not place the keys near objects that

produce magnetic fields, such as TVs,

audio systems and induction cookers.

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3-1. Key information

The electronic keys are equipped with
the following wireless remote control:

Locks all the doors (



P.106)

Unlocks all the doors (



P.106)

Opens the windows

and the pan-

oramic moon roof

*1, 2

(



P.106)

Opens and closes the power back
door (



P.113)

Sounds the alarm

: These settings must be customized at

NOTICE

●

Do not place the keys near medical

electrical equipment such as low-fre-

quency therapy equipment or micro-

wave therapy equipment, and do not

receive medical attention with the keys

on your person.

■

Carrying the electronic key on your

person

Carry the electronic key 3.9 in. (10 cm)

or more away from electric appliances

that are turned on. Radio waves emitted

from electric appliances within 3.9 in. (10

cm) of the electronic key may interfere

with the key, causing the key to not func-

tion properly.

■

In case of a smart access system with

push-button start malfunction or

other key-related problems



P.514

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When an electronic key is lost



P.514

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Handling the card key (if equipped)

●

Do not apply excess force when insert-

ing the mechanical key into the card

key. Doing so may damage the card

key.

●

If the battery or card key terminals get

wet, the battery may corrode and the

card key may stop working.

If the key is dropped into water, or if

drinking water, etc. is spilled on the key,

immediately remove the battery cover

and wipe the battery and terminals. (To

remove the battery cover, lightly grasp

and pull it.) If the battery is corroded,

have your Lexus dealer replace the

battery.

●

Do not crush the battery cover or use

a screwdriver to remove the battery

cover. Forcibly removing the battery

cover may bend or damage the key.

●

If the battery cover is frequently

removed, the battery cover may

become loose.

●

When installing the battery, make sure

to check the direction of the battery.

Installing the battery in the wrong

direction may cause the battery to

deplete rapidly.

●

The surface of the card key may be

damaged, or its coating may peel off in

the following situations:

• The card key is carried together with

hard objects, such as coins and keys.

• The card key is scraped with a sharp

object, such as the tip of a mechanical

pencil.

• The surface of the card key is wiped

with thinner or benzene.

Wireless remote control

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fore
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your Lexus dealer.

: If equipped

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Theft deterrent panic mode

When

is pressed for longer than

about one second, an alarm will sound

intermittently and the vehicle lights will flash

to deter any person from trying to break

into or damage your vehicle.
To stop the alarm, press any button on the

electronic key.

To take out the mechanical key, push
the release button and take the key out.

The mechanical key can only be inserted in
one direction, as the key only has grooves
on one side. If the key cannot be inserted in
a lock cylinder, turn it over and re-attempt
to insert it.
After using the mechanical key, store it in
the electronic key. Carry the mechanical
key together with the electronic key. If the
electronic key battery is depleted or the
entry function does not operate properly,
you will need the mechanical key.
(



P.516)

■

When required to leave the vehicle’s

key with a parking attendant

Lock the glove box as circumstances

demand. (



P.399)

Remove the mechanical key for your own

use and provide the attendant with the elec-

tronic key only.

■

If you lose your mechanical keys



P.514

■

If a wrong key is used

The key cylinder rotates freely, isolated

from the internal mechanism.

Using the mechanical key

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3-1. Key information

: If equipped

■

Free/open source software information

This product contains Free/open source

software (FOSS). License information

and/or the source code of this FOSS can be

obtained at the following URL:
https://www.denso.com/global/en/

opensource/dkey/toyota/

In order to use the Digital Key, you
need to install the Lexus App. Register
the Vehicle to the customer’s Lexus
App profile, and subscribe to Remote
Services, and enroll in Digital Key.



A Digital Key can be used when the
smartphone and server can com-
municate. The Digital Key may
become unusable if the smartphone
is not connected to the Internet. Be
sure to carry the electronic key of
the vehicle if traveling to a location
with unreliable communications.



If the smartphone battery is
depleted, the smartphone cannot
be used as Digital Key. If the battery
level is low, be sure to charge the

smartphone prior to going out.



The Digital Key system is related to
the smart access system with
push-button start. If the smart
access system with push-button
start has been deactivated in the
vehicle customization setting, the
Digital Key will also be disabled.



Depending on the radio wave envi-
ronment, the Digital Key may not be
able to be used. (



P.128)



When transferring vehicle owner-
ship, make sure to delete the Digital
Keys.



If the vehicle is not operated for 14
days or more, the Digital Key will not
connect automatically. Therefore, it
may take some time before the sys-
tem operates after a door handle is
touched.



A part of the services may be
stopped for a certain period of time
due to server maintenance. How-
ever, registered Digital Keys can be
used during the maintenance.



A smartphone with the Digital Key
App enabled will be able to lock and
unlock the doors, start the hybrid
system and perform any other oper-
ations as same as the electronic key
of the vehicle. Be especially careful
not to lose the smartphone or allow
it to be stolen.

If the smartphone is lost or stolen, contact
your Lexus dealer immediately.



When taking your vehicle to a Lexus
dealer for an inspection or repairs,
make sure to bring an electronic

Digital Key

A smartphone can be used instead
of the electronic key of the vehicle
by installing the dedicated Digital
Key App on a smartphone. Also,
Digital Key can be shared with your
family or friends using the Digital
Key App.

Digital key usage conditions

Digital key precautions

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3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors

3-2.Opening, closing and locking the doors

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Smart access system with
push-button start

Carry the electronic key to enable this
function.

Grip the driver’s door handle to
unlock the door. Holding the
driver’s door handle for approxi-
mately 2 seconds unlocks all the
doors. Grip any passenger door
handle to unlock all the doors.

Make sure to touch the sensor on the back
of the handle.
The doors cannot be unlocked for 3 sec-
onds after the doors are locked.

: The door unlock settings can be

changed.

Touch the lock sensor (indentation
on the surface of the door handle)
to lock all the doors.

Check that the door is securely locked.

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Wireless remote control

Locks all the doors

Check that the door is securely locked.

Unlocks all the doors

Pressing the button unlocks the driver’s
door. Pressing the button again within 5
seconds unlocks the other doors.
Press and hold to open the windows

and

panoramic moon roof

*1, 2

: This setting must be customized at your

Lexus dealer.

: If equipped

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Switching the door unlock function

It is possible to set which doors the entry

function unlocks using the wireless remote

control.

Turn the power switch off.

When the indicator light on the key sur-
face is not on, press and hold

for approximately 5

seconds while pressing and holding

The setting changes each time an operation

is performed, as shown below. (When

changing the setting continuously, release

the buttons, wait for at least 5 seconds, and

repeat step

Side doors

The vehicle can be locked and
unlocked using the entry function,
wireless remote control or door
lock switches.

Unlocking and locking the doors
from the outside

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ving

To prevent unintended triggering of the

alarm, unlock the doors using the wireless

remote control and open and close a door

once after the settings have been changed.

(If a door is not opened within 60 seconds
after

is pressed, the doors will be

locked again and the alarm will automati-

cally be set.)

In a case that the alarm is triggered, imme-

diately stop the alarm. (



P.69)

■

Impact detection door lock release sys-

tem

If the vehicle is involved in a severe frontal

or rear collision, manual release handle

operation will be enabled for all of the

doors.

■

Operation signals

Doors:
A buzzer sounds and the emergency flash-

ers flash to indicate that the doors have

been locked/unlocked. (Locked: Once;

Unlocked: Twice)
Windows and panoramic moon roof:
A buzzer sounds.

■

Security feature

If a door is not opened within approximately

60 seconds after the vehicle is unlocked,

the security feature automatically locks the

vehicle again.

■

When the door cannot be locked by the

lock sensor on the surface of the door

handle

When the door cannot be locked even if the

lock sensor on the surface of the door han-

dle is touched by a finger, touch the lock

sensor with the palm.
When gloves are being worn, remove the

gloves.

■

Door lock buzzer

If an attempt to lock the doors using the

smart key system is made when a door is

not fully closed, a buzzer will sound continu-

ously for 5 seconds. Fully close the door to

stop the buzzer, and lock the doors again.

■

Setting the alarm

Locking the doors will set the alarm system.

(



P.69)

■

Conditions affecting the operation of

the smart access system with push-but-

ton start or wireless remote control



P.128

■

If the smart access system with

push-button start or the wireless remote

control does not operate properly

Use the mechanical key to lock and unlock

the doors. (



P.516)

Replace the key battery with a new one if it

is depleted. (



P.475)

■

If the 12-volt battery is discharged

The doors cannot be locked and unlocked

using the smart access system with

push-button start or wireless remote con-

trol. Lock or unlock the doors using the

mechanical key. (



P.516)

Multi-information

display/Beep

Unlocking function

Exterior: Beeps 3

times

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

Holding any of the
passenger door
handles unlocks all
the doors.

Exterior: Beeps

twice

Holding a door han-
dle unlocks all the
doors.

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■

Rear seat reminder function

As the first reminder so as not to forget lug-

gage, etc. in the rear seat, when the power

switch is turned off after any of the following

conditions are met, a buzzer will sound and

a message will be displayed on the

multi-information display for approximately

6 seconds.
Also, as the second reminder, when the

doors are locked, a buzzer will sound and

the emergency flashers will flash for a few

seconds, and a message will be displayed

on the multi-information display

●

The hybrid system is started within

approximately 10 minutes after opening

and closing a rear door.

●

A rear door has been opened and closed

after the hybrid system was started.

The second reminder will not be activated if

a rear door was opened before the doors

are locked.
However, if a rear door is opened and then

closed within approximately 2 seconds, the

rear seat reminder function may not oper-

ate.
The rear seat reminder function determines

that luggage, etc. has been placed in a rear

seat based on opening and closing of a rear

door. Therefore, depending on the situation,

the rear seat reminder function may not

operate and you may still forget luggage,

etc. in the rear seat, or it may operate

unnecessarily.

■

Customization

Some functions can be customized.

(



P.550)

■

Door lock switches (to
lock/unlock)

Driver’s door: Locks all the doors
Doors other than the driver’s door:
Locks the doors

The indicator

comes on.

Driver’s door: Unlocks all the doors
Doors other than the driver’s door:

WARNING

■

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 falling out,

resulting in death or serious injury.

●

Ensure that all doors are properly

closed and locked.

●

Do not press an inside door opener

switch while driving.

Be especially careful with the front doors,
as it can be opened even when the doors
are locked

●

Set the rear door child-protector locks

when children are seated in the rear

seats.

■

When opening or closing a door

When closing a door, swing it closed with

slight force applied to it. If you press on

the door by hand to close it, it may not be

closed completely.

Check the surroundings of the vehicle

such as whether the vehicle is on an

incline, whether there is enough space

for a door to open and whether a strong

wind is blowing. When opening or clos-

ing the door, hold the door handle tightly

to prepare for any unpredictable move-

ment.

Unlocking and locking the doors
from the inside

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Unlocks the doors

The indicator

turns off.

Press the door opener switch of the
door handle to open the door.

Make sure to securely press the door
opener switch

on the inner side of the

door handle

■

If the 12-volt vehicle battery is dis-

charged

The doors cannot be locked or unlocked

using the smart access system with

push-button start or wireless remote con-

trol, and the door opener switches will not

operate.
Use the mechanical key to enable/disable

manual release handle operation. By

enabling manual release handle operation,

the door can be opened. (



P.518)

Press the front side of the door opener
switch to open the door.

Driver’s door: The door will open even if it
is locked.
When the door is unlocked, the door lock
indicator will turn off.

■

Inside door opener switch operating

conditions

When any of the following conditions are

met:

●

The vehicle speed is less than 2.5 mph (4

km/h) and the parking brake is engaged

●

The vehicle speed is less than 2.5 mph (4

km/h) and the brake pedal is depressed

●

The shift position is in P

■

When opening a door from inside the

vehicle

If the door is not fully unlatched, press the

door opener switch twice to open the door.

■

Manual release handles inside the vehi-

cle

The door opener switches inside the vehicle

can also be used to manually open the

doors.
A door can be opened through electronic

operation by pressing the door opener

switch, or it can be opened using the door

opener switch as a manual release handle

and pulling it twice.

Opening the doors from outside
the vehicle

Opening the doors from inside
the vehicle

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Power back door

The power back door can be
opened using the power back door
opener switch, smart access system
with push-button start or wireless
remote control.

WARNING

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in death or

serious injury.

■

Before driving the vehicle

Before driving the vehicle, make sure

that the power back door is fully closed. If

the power back door is not fully closed, it

may open unexpectedly while driving,

causing an accident.

■

Caution while driving

●

Keep the power back door closed

while driving.

If the power back door is left open, it may

hit nearby objects while driving or lug-

gage may be unexpectedly thrown out,

causing an accident.
In addition, exhaust gases may enter the

vehicle, causing death or a serious health

hazard. Make sure to close the power

back door before driving.

●

Never let anyone sit in the luggage

compartment. In the event of sudden

braking, sudden swerving or a colli-

sion, they are susceptible to death or

serious injury.

■

When children are in the vehicle

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in death or

serious injury.

●

Do not allow children to play in the lug-

gage compartment.

If a child is accidentally locked in the lug-

gage compartment, they could have heat

exhaustion or other injuries.

●

Do not allow a child to open or close

the power back door.

Doing so may cause the power back

door to move unexpectedly, or cause the

child’s hands, arms, head, or neck to be

caught by the closing power back door.

■

Operating the power back door

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may cause parts of the

body to be caught, resulting in death or

serious injury.

●

Remove any heavy loads, such as snow

and ice, from the power back door

before opening it. Failure to do so may

cause the power back door to sud-

denly shut again after it is opened.

●

When opening or closing the power

back door, 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 power back door is about to open

or close.

●

Use caution when opening or closing

the power back door in windy weather

as it may move abruptly in strong wind.

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■

Smart access system with
push-button start

Carry the electronic key to enable this
function.

Locks all the doors

Check that the door is securely locked.

Unlocks all the doors

The doors cannot be unlocked for 3 sec-
onds after the doors are locked.

■

Wireless remote control



P.102

■

Door lock switch



P.108

WARNING

●

The power back door may suddenly

shut if it is not opened fully. It is more

difficult to open or close the back door

on an incline than on a level surface, so

beware of the back door unexpectedly

opening or closing by itself. Make sure

that the back door is fully open and

secure before using the luggage com-

partment.

●

When closing the power back door,

take extra care to prevent your fingers,

etc., from being caught.

●

When closing the power back door,

make sure to press it lightly on its outer

surface. If the back door handle is used

to fully close the power back door, it

may result in hands or arms being

caught.

●

Do not pull on the back door spindle

(



P.123) to close the power back

door, and do not hang on the back

door spindle.

Doing so may cause hands to be caught

or the back door spindle to break, caus-

ing an accident.

●

If a bicycle carrier or similar heavy

object is attached to the power back

door, it may suddenly shut again after

being opened, causing someone’s

hands, arms, head or neck to be

caught and injured. When installing an

accessory part to the power back

door, using a genuine Lexus part is

recommended.

Unlocking and locking the
power back door from the out-
side

Unlocking and locking the
power back door from the inside

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■

Opening/closing the power back
door using the wireless remote
control

Press and hold the switch for approxi-
mately 1 second.

The power back door can be operated
whether it is locked

or unlocked.

Pressing the switch while the power back
door is opening/closing will stop the oper-
ation.
Pressing and holding the switch again for
approximately 1 second will operate the
power back door in the opposite direction.

: Opening of the power back door when it

is locked can be disabled by a custom-
ized setting.

■

Opening/closing the power back
door from the inside

Press and hold the switch for approxi-
mately 1 second.

A buzzer will sound and the power back
door will automatically open or close.
However, if the power back door is locked,
it will not open.
Pressing the switch while the power back
door is opening/closing will stop the oper-
ation.

Pressing and holding the switch again for
approximately 1 second will operate the
power back door in the opposite direction.

■

Back door opener switch



Open

When the power back door is unlocked:
Press the back door opener switch.
When the power back door is locked:
While carrying an electronic key, press and
hold the back door opener switch.
A buzzer will sound and the power back
door will automatically open.
Pressing the switch while the power back
door is opening/closing will stop the oper-
ation.



Press the

switch.

A buzzer will sound and the power back
door will automatically close.

Pressing the

switch while the power

back door is closing will stop the operation.

Opening/closing the power back
door

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Pressing the switch again will open the
power back door automatically.



Close the back door and lock all
doors after moving away from the
back door (close & lock
[Walk-Away] function)

: This setting can be customized by your

Lexus dealer.

Close all of the doors except the
back door, carrying an electronic
key and press the

switch on the

lower part of the back door.

A different buzzer than the normal one will

sound and the close & lock (Walk-Away)

function will go into standby.

While the buzzer is sounding, move
away from the back door.

When the sensor detects that you are away

from the back door, the emergency flash-

ers will flash, and the buzzer will sound.

Depending on the direction of moving

away from the back door, the location and

how to hold the electronic key or circum-

stances, it may not be detected properly.

All the doors other than the back door will

be locked, and after the back door is

closed, the back door will also be locked.

When all the doors have been closed and

locked, the buzzer will sound and the

emergency flashers will flash.
The standby state is canceled if you do not

move away from the back door for 30 sec-

onds. To operate the function again, per-

form the procedure again from the

beginning.
If you approach the back door carrying the

electronic key, the back door operation will

stop, all the doors will be unlocked, and the

buzzer will sound and the emergency

flashers will flash.

If the

switch is pressed after the back

door operation has stopped, the close &

lock (Walk-Away) function will go into

standby again.



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

: This setting can be customized by your

Lexus dealer.

Press the

switch.

The power back door will close and all of
the doors will be locked at the same time.
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

switch is pressed while the power

back door is closing, the operation will
stop.
Pressing the switch again will open the
power back door automatically.

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ving

■

Closing the power back door using
the back door handle

Lower the power back door using the
back door handle, then a buzzer will
sound and the power back door will
automatically close.

■

Hands Free Power Back Door (if
equipped)

While carrying an electronic key,
stand within the smart access sys-
tem with push-button start opera-
tion range, approximately 19.7 to
23.6 in. (50 to 60 cm) from the
rear bumper.



Vehicles without tow hitch

Kick sensor
Hands Free Power Back Door
operation detection area
Smart access system with
push-button start operation detec-
tion area (



P.127)



Vehicles with tow hitch

Kick sensor
Hands Free Power Back Door
operation detection area
Smart access system with
push-button start operation detec-
tion area (



P.127)

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 your foot
back after the buzzer sounds.



Perform the entire kick operation

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within 1 second.



The Hands Free Power Back Door
will not start operating while a foot is
detected under the rear bumper.



Operate the Hands Free Power
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.



If the buzzer sounds twice, perform
a kick operation again.

Kick sensor
Hands Free Power Back Door
operation detection area

When the kick sensor detects that
your foot is pulled back, a buzzer
will sound and the power 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.

■

Closing and locking the back door
after moving away from the back
door using the kick sensor (Hands
Free close & lock [Walk-Away]
function)

*1, 2

: If equipped

: This setting can be customized by your

Lexus dealer.

While carrying an electronic key,
stand within the smart access sys-
tem with push-button start opera-
tion range, approximately 19.7 to
23.6 in. (50 to 60 cm) from the
rear bumper.



Vehicles without tow hitch

Kick sensor
Hands Free Power Back Door
operation detection area
Smart access system with
push-button start operation detec-
tion area (



P.127)



Vehicles with tow hitch

Kick sensor
Hands Free Power Back Door
operation detection area
Smart access system with

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ving

push-button start operation detec-
tion area (



P.127)

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 your foot
back after the buzzer sounds.



Perform the entire kick operation
within 1 second.



The Hands Free Power Back Door
will not start operating while a foot is
detected under the rear bumper.



Operate the Hands Free Power
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.



If the buzzer sounds twice, perform
a kick operation again.

Kick sensor
Hands Free Power Back Door
operation detection area

When the kick sensor detects that
your foot is pulled back, a different
buzzer than the normal one will
sound and the Hands Free close &

lock (Walk-Away) function will go
into standby.

While the buzzer is sounding, move
away from the back door.

When the sensor detects that you are away

from the back door, the emergency flash-

ers will flash, and the buzzer will sound.

Depending on the direction of moving

away from the back door, the location and

how to hold the electronic key or circum-

stances, it may not be detected properly.
All the doors other than the back door will

be locked, and after the back door is

closed, the back door will also be locked.

When all the doors have been closed and

locked, the buzzer will sound and the

emergency flashers will flash.
The standby state is canceled if you do not

move away from the back door for 30 sec-

onds. To operate the function again, per-

form the procedure again from the

beginning.
If you approach the back door carrying the

electronic key, the back door operation will

stop, all the doors will be unlocked, and the

buzzer will sound and the emergency

flashers will flash.
If the power back door is operated after

the back door operation has stopped, the

Hands Free close & lock (Walk-Away)

function will go into standby again.

■

Luggage compartment lights

●

The luggage compartment lights turn on

when the back door is opened.

●

When the power switch is turned off, the

lights will go off automatically after 20

minutes.

■

Back door closer

In the event that the power back door is left

slightly open, the back door closer will auto-

matically close it to the fully closed position.

●

The back door closer can function when

the power switch is in any mode.

●

The power back door can be opened

using the back door opener switch even if

the back door closer is operating.

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■

Power back door operating conditions

If the following conditions are met with the

power back door operation enabled, the

power back door can be opened and

closed automatically.

●

When an electronic key is being carried

and the back door opener switch is
pressed

●

When the wireless remote control is
used

●

When the power switch is in ON, the

vehicle speed must be lower than 2 mph

(3 km/h) and one of the following condi-

tions must be met in addition to the above

conditions:

• The parking brake is engaged.

• The brake pedal is depressed.

• The shift position is in P.

: When the operation of the power back

door when it is locked has been disabled
by a customized setting, operate the
power back door after it has been
unlocked.

■

Operation of the power back door

●

When the power back door begins to

operate, the emergency flashers will flash

and a buzzer will sound.

●

When the power back door is disabled,

the power back door will not operate but

can be opened and closed manually.

●

The power back door turns to manual

operation when the back door opener

switch is pressed while the power back

door is in an automatic opening/closing

operation.

●

If anything obstructs the power back

door while opening, a buzzer will sound

and the power back door will stop imme-

diately. If anything obstructs the power

back door while closing, a buzzer will

sound and the power back door will auto-

matically move slightly in the opposite

direction and then stop.

■

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

caught, etc., the jam protection function will

operate.
From that position the door will automati-

cally move a little in the opposite direction

and then the function will stop.

■

Fall-down protection function

While the power back door is opening

automatically, applying excessive force to it

will stop the opening operation to prevent

the power back door from suddenly shut-

ting.

■

Back door closing assist

If the back door is lowered manually when

the back door is stopped at an open posi-

tion, the back door will fully close automati-

cally.

■

Back door reserve lock function

This function reserves the locking of the

power back door when the power back

door is open. If the following operations are

performed, all of the doors except the

power back door will lock and then the

power back door will lock when it is com-

pletely closed.

Close all of the doors, except the power

back door.

Perform an automatic closing operation

of the power back door and lock the

doors using the wireless remote control

(



P.102) or smart access system with

push-button start (



P.106) while the

power back door is closing.

Operation signals will indicate that all the

doors have been closed and locked.

(



P.107)

●

If the electronic key is placed inside the

vehicle after starting a close operation via

the door reserve lock function, the elec-

tronic key may become locked inside the

vehicle.

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●

If the back door does not fully close due

to the operation of the jam protection

function, etc., while the back door is auto-

matically closing after a reserve lock

operation is performed, the reserve lock

function is canceled and all the doors will

unlock.

●

Before leaving the vehicle, make sure that

all the doors are closed and locked.

■

Close & lock (Walk-Away) function

operating conditions

This function can be operated when all of

the following conditions are met:

●

Close & lock (Walk-Away) function is
enabled

●

An electronic key is not detected within

the vehicle.

●

All of the doors other than the power

back door are closed.

●

The brake pedal is not depressed.

●

The power switch is off.

●

The electronic key is within the effective

range (detection areas).

: This setting can be customized by your

Lexus dealer.

■

Situations in which the close & lock
(Walk-Away) function

may not operate

properly

In the following situations, the function may

not operate properly:

●

When the smart access system with

push-button start does not operate prop-

erly.

●

When the close & lock function does not

operate properly.

●

When moving away from the back door

while the close & lock (Walk-Away) func-

tion is in the standby state.

: This setting can be customized by your

Lexus dealer.

■

Close & lock function

operating condi-

tions

This function can be operated when all of

the following conditions are met:

●

An electronic key is not detected within

the vehicle.

●

All of the doors other than the power

back door are closed.

●

The power switch is off.

: This setting can be customized by your

Lexus dealer.

■

Situations in which the close & lock
function

may not operate properly

In the following situations, the close & lock

function may not operate properly:

●

If the

switch on the lower part of the

power back door (



P.113) is pressed by

a hand which is holding an electronic key

●

If the

switch on the lower part of the

power back door (



P.113) 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 (



P.113) is pressed

with the electronic key not near the vehi-

cle.

: This setting can be customized by your

Lexus dealer.

■

Hands Free Power Back Door operating

conditions (if equipped)

●

The Hands Free Power Back Door (kick

sensor) setting is on.

●

When an electronic key is carried within

the operation range.

■

Situations in which the Hands Free

Power Back Door may not operate

properly (if equipped)

In the following situations, the Hands Free

Power Back Door may not operate prop-

erly:

●

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

attempting to operate the Hands Free

Power Back Door again.

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