Lexus ES 350 Owner's Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Before driving
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When driving
3
Interior features
Maintenance
4
and care
When trouble
5
arises
Vehicle
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specifications
Adjusting and operating features such as door locks, mir­rors, and steering column.
Air conditioning and audio systems, as well as other interior features for a comfortable driving experience.
Cleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-your­self maintenance, and maintenance information.
What to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat tire, or is involved in an accident.
Detailed vehicle information.
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For owners
Index
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners and seat belt in­structions for Canadian owners
Alphabetical listing of information contained in this manual.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Index

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Before driving
1-5. Refueling ........................................ 67
Opening the fuel tank cap........... 67
1-1. Key information ........................... 20
Keys ...................................................... 20
1-2. Opening, closing and locking
the doors and trunk .................. 22
Smart access system with
push-button start .......................... 22
Wireless remote control.............. 34
Doors.................................................... 37
Trunk...................................................... 41
1-3. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors,
steering wheel).......................... 43
Front seats.......................................... 43
Driving position memory ............. 44
Seat position memory ................... 47
Head restraints................................. 49
Seat belts ........................................... 50
Steering wheel.................................. 56
Anti-glare inside rear view
mirror ................................................ 57
Outside rear view mirrors.......... 58
1-6. Theft deterrent system............... 70
Engine immobilizer system......... 70
Alarm.................................................... 72
Theft prevention labels
(for USA)......................................... 74
1-7. Safety information ....................... 75
Correct driving posture ............... 75
SRS airbags ....................................... 77
Front passenger occupant
classification system................... 88
Child restraint systems ................. 93
Installing child restraints............... 97
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When driving
2-1. Driving procedures................... 108
Driving the vehicle........................ 108
Engine (ignition) switch ................ 116
Automatic Transmission .............. 119
Turn signal lever............................. 122
Parking brake ................................. 123
1-4. Opening and closing the
windows and moon roof .......... 60
Power windows................................ 60
Moon roof .......................................... 63
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2-2. Instrument cluster ..................... 124
Gauges and meters ..................... 124
Indicators and warning lights... 126
Multi-information display........... 130
2-3. Operating the lights and
windshield wipers .................... 134
Headlight switch............................ 134
Fog light switch .............................. 137
Windshield wipers and
washer............................................. 138
2-4. Using other driving systems..... 141
Cruise control .................................. 141
Dynamic radar cruise
control............................................. 144
Intuitive parking assist ................. 153
Driving assist systems.................. 159
PCS (Pre-Collision System)..... 162
3-2. Using the audio system............ 192
Audio system type ........................ 192
Using the radio............................... 194
Using the CD player.................... 201
Playing back MP3 and
WMA discs.................................. 207
Optimal use of the audio
system ............................................. 215
Using the AUX adapter............. 218
Using the steering wheel
audio switches............................. 219
3-3. Using the hands-free
phone system
(for cellular phone) ................ 221
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2-5. Driving information ................... 165
Cargo and luggage...................... 165
Vehicle load limits......................... 168
Winter driving tips ........................ 169
Trailer towing.................................. 175
Dinghy towing ................................ 182
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Interior features
3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger............. 184
Automatic air conditioning
system ............................................. 184
Rear window and outside rear
view mirror defoggers ............... 191
Hands-free phone
system features
(for cellular phone).................... 221
Using the hands-free
phone system
(for cellular phone)................... 224
Making a phone call.................... 232
Setting a cellular phone............. 236
Security and system setup........ 240
Using the phone book................ 243
3-4. Using the interior lights.......... 249
Interior lights list............................ 249
• Front interior lights .................... 251
• Personal lights ............................. 251
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Index
3-5. Using the storage features .... 252
List of storage features............... 252
• Glove box..................................... 252
• Console box................................ 253
• Overhead console.................... 255
• Cup holders................................. 256
• Auxiliary box .............................. 258
3-6. Other interior features........... 259
Sun visors......................................... 259
Vanity mirror................................. 260
Clock.................................................. 261
Ashtray ............................................. 262
Cigarette lighter........................... 263
Power outlet................................... 264
Seat heaters and
ventilators..................................... 265
Armrest ............................................ 267
Rear sunshade.............................. 268
Extended trunk.............................. 270
Floor mat........................................... 271
Trunk features................................ 272
Garage door opener.................. 274
Compass.......................................... 279
4-2. Maintenance.............................. 290
Maintenance requirements .... 290
General maintenance................ 292
Emission inspection and
maintenance (I/M)
programs ...................................... 295
4-3. Do-it-yourself
maintenance............................ 296
Do-it-yourself service
precautions.................................. 296
Hood................................................. 300
Positioning a floor jack................ 301
Engine compartment................. 303
Tires .................................................... 318
Tire inflation pressure................. 326
Wheels............................................. 330
Air conditioning filter.................. 332
Electronic key battery................ 334
Checking and replacing
fuses................................................ 336
Headlight aim
(vehicles with discharge
headlights).................................... 344
Light bulbs....................................... 345
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Maintenance and care
4-1. Maintenance and care............ 284
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior.................. 284
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior.................... 287
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When trouble arises
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Vehicle specifications
5-1. Essential information .............. 354
If your vehicle needs to
be towed....................................... 354
If you think something
is wrong........................................ 360
Fuel pump shut off system ......... 361
Event data recorder.................... 362
5-2. Steps to take in an
emergency .............................. 364
If a warning light turns on
or a warning buzzer
sounds... ........................................ 364
If a warning message is
displayed....................................... 375
If you have a flat tire.................... 386
If the engine will not start .......... 396
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P............................. 398
If you lose your keys.................... 399
If the electronic key does
not operate properly .............. 400
If the vehicle battery is
discharged ................................... 402
If your vehicle overheats .......... 405
If the vehicle becomes
stuck................................................ 407
6-1. Specifications ............................. 410
Maintenance data
(fuel, oil level, etc.)...................... 410
Fuel information............................ 420
Tire information ............................ 423
6-2. Customization .......................... 435
Customizable features .............. 435
6-3. Initialization ............................... 440
Items to initialize ........................... 440
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For owners
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners........................... 442
Seat belt instructions
for Canadian owners
(in French).................................... 443
Index
Abbreviation list .................................. 446
Alphabetical index.............................. 448
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What to do if... ...................................... 458
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Pictorial index

P. 134
P. 122
P. 134
P. 134
P. 300
P. 138
P. 63
P. 58
P. 137
P. 134
Hood
Exterior
Windshield wipers
Moon roof
Outside rear view
mirrors
Parking lights
Side marker lights
Turn signal lights
Headlights (low beam)
Fog lights
Headlights (high beam)
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P. 318
P. 386
P. 417
P. 134
P. 134
P. 41
P. 191
Doors
P. 37
P. 67
P. 122
Rear window defogger
Side marker lights
Trunk
Tires
Rotation
Replacement
Inflation pressure
Tail lights
Turn signal lights
Fuel filler door
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Pictorial index
P. 60
P. 77
P. 77
P. 77
P. 271
P. 253
P. 50
P. 43
P. 77
P. 264
P. 218
P. 49
P. 256
P. 267
Power window switches
Seat belts
A
Interior
SRS front passenger airbag
SRS knee airbags
Floor mat
SRS driver airbag
Console box
Armrest
Cup holders
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Front seats
SRS side airbags
Power outlet
AUX adapter
Head restraints
A
P. 279
P. 274
P. 57
P. 63
P. 251
P. 251
P. 260
P. 259
P. 251
P. 77
P. 255
Personal lights
Compass
Moon roof switches
Garage door opener switches
Interior lights
Personal lights
SRS curtain shield airbag
Vanity mirrors
Sun visors
Overhead console
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror
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P. 37
P. 60
Pictorial index
P. 44
P. 47
P. 60
P. 37
B
Interior
Inside door lock button
Driving position memory switches Seat position memory switches
Door lock switch
Window lock switch
Power window switches
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C
P. 265
P. 119
P. 398
P. 263
P. 262
P. 256
Automatic transmission shift lever
Shift lock override button
Seat heater/ventilator switches
Cigarette lighter Ashtray
Cup holders
: If equipped
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Pictorial index
P. 134
P. 122
P. 137
P. 124
P. 130
P. 138
P. 116
P. 41
P. 252
P. 56
P. 123
P. 219
P. 300
P. 320
P. 135
P. 321
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever
Fog light switch
Instrument panel
Multi-information display
Gauges and meters
Windshield wipers and
washer switch
Engine (ignition) switch
Trunk opener main switch
Glove box
Tire pressure warning system select switch
Adaptive front lighting system cancel switch
Tire pressure warning system reset switch
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch
Audio remote control switches
Parking brake pedal
Hood lock release lever
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Without navigation system
P. 261
P. 192
P. 184
P. 191
P. 70, 72
P. 70, 72
P. 191
P. 261
A
Clock
Air conditioning system
Audio system
Security indicator
Rear window and out­side rear view mirror defoggers
Emergency flashers
Emergency flashers
Navigation system*
Air conditioning system
With navigation system
*
Audio system*
Security indicator
Clock
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers
: If equipped
*: Refer to “Navigation System Owner's Manual”.
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Pictorial index
P. 225
P. 141, 144
P. 146
P. 131
P. 225
B
Instrument panel
Talk switch
Telephone switch
*
*
DISP switch
Distance switch 
Cruise control switch
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C
P. 268
P. 153
P. 125
P. 58
P. 258
P. 41
P. 67
P. 268
P. 125
P. 58
P. 258
P. 41
P. 67
Type A
Outside rear view mirror switch
Instrument panel light control
Type B
Intuitive parking assist
switch
*
Rear sunshade
switch Auxiliary box
Trunk opener
Fuel filler door opener
Outside rear view mirror switch
Instrument panel light control
Rear sunshade
switch
Auxiliary box
Trunk opener
Fuel filler door opener
: If equipped
*: Refer to “Navigation System Owner's Manual”.
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For your information
Main Owner’s Manual
Please note that this manual applies to all models and explains all equipment, includ­ing options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for equipment not installed on your vehicle.
All specifications provided in this manual are current at the time of printing. How­ever, because of the Lexus policy of continual product improvement, we reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice.
Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in the illustration may differ from your vehicle in terms of color and equipment.
Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Lexus
A wide variety of non-genuine spare parts and accessories for Lexus vehicles are currently available in the market. You should know that Toyota does not warrant these products and is not responsible for their performance, repair, or replacement, or for any damage they may cause to, or adverse effect they may have on, your Lexus vehicle.
This vehicle should not be modified with non-genuine Lexus products. Modification with non-genuine Lexus products could affect its performance, safety or durability, and may even violate governmental regulations. In addition, damage or perfor­mance problems resulting from the modification may not be covered under war­ranty.
Installation of a mobile two-way radio system
As the installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle could affect electronic systems such as the multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system, cruise control system, anti-lock brake system, SRS airbag sys­tem and seat belt pretensioner system, be sure to check with your Lexus dealer for precautionary measures or special instructions regarding installation.
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Scrapping of your Lexus
CAUTION
The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Lexus contain explosive chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbags and seat belt pretensioners left as they are, this may cause an accident such as fire. Be sure to have the systems of the SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner removed and disposed of by a qualified service shop or by your Lexus dealer before you scrap your vehicle.
Perchlorate Material
Special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
Your vehicle has components that may contain perchlorate. These components may include airbag, seat belt pretensioners, and wireless remote control batteries.
General precautions while driving
Driving under the influence: Never drive your vehicle when under the influence of alcohol or drugs that have impaired your ability to operate your vehicle. Alcohol and certain drugs delay reaction time, impair judgment and reduce coordination, which could lead to an accident that will hurt or kill you, your occupants or others.
Defensive driving: Always drive defensively. Anticipate mistakes that other drivers or pedestrians might make and be ready to avoid accidents.
Driver distraction: Always give your full attention to driving. Anything that distracts the driver, such as adjusting controls, talking on a cellular phone or reading can result in a collision with resulting death or serious injury to you, your occupants or others.
General precaution regarding children’s safety
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow children to have or use the key.
When left unattended, children may be able to start the vehicle or shift the vehicle into neutral. There is also a danger that children may injure themselves by playing with the cigarette lighter, the windows, the moon roof, or other features of the vehi­cle. In addition, heat build-up or extremely cold temperatures inside the vehicle can be fatal to children.
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Symbols used throughout this manual
CAUTION
NOTICE
Cautions & Notices
This is a warning against anything which may cause injury to people if the warning is ignored. You are informed about what you must or must not do in order to reduce the risk of injury to yourself and others.
This is a warning against anything which may cause damage to the vehicle or its equipment if the warning is ignored. You are informed about what you must or must not do in order to avoid or reduce the risk of damage to your Lexus and its equipment.
Symbols used in illustrations
Safety symbol
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The symbol of a circle with a slash through it means “Do not”, “Do not do this”, or “Do not let this happen.”
Arrows indicating operations
Indicates the action (pushing, turning, etc.) used to operate switches and other devices.
Indicates the outcome of an operation (e.g. a lid opens).

Before driving

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1-1. Key information ............... 20
Keys.............................................. 20
1-2. Opening, closing and
locking the doors and
trunk ............................... 22
Smart access system with
push-button start .................... 22
Wireless remote control......... 34
Doors ............................................ 37
Trunk .............................................. 41
1-3. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors,
steering wheel).............. 43
Front seats................................... 43
Driving position memory ........ 44
Seat position memory.............. 47
Head restraints.......................... 49
Seat belts .................................... 50
Steering wheel........................... 56
Anti-glare inside rear view
mirror......................................... 57
Outside rear view mirrors..... 58
1-4. Opening and closing the
windows and
moon roof....................... 60
Power windows.......................... 60
Moon roof ................................... 63
1-5. Refueling .......................... 67
Opening the fuel tank cap ...... 67
1-6. Theft deterrent
system............................. 70
Engine immobilizer
system........................................ 70
Alarm............................................ 72
Theft prevention labels
(for USA) ................................... 74
1-7. Safety information........... 75
Correct driving posture ......... 75
SRS airbags ................................ 77
Front passenger occupant
classification system.............. 88
Child restraint systems ........... 93
Installing child restraints......... 97
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1-1. Key information

The following keys are provided with the vehicle.
Electronic keys
• Operating the smart access system with push-button start (P. 22)
• Operating the wireless remote control function (P. 3 4)
Mechanical keys Key number plate
Keys
Using the mechanical key
Take out the mechanical key.
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.
When required to leave a key to the vehicle with a parking attendant
Turn the trunk opener main switch OFF and lock the glove box and the armrest door as circumstances demand. (P. 41 , 2 52 , 27 0) Remove the mechanical key for your own use and provide the attendant with the electronic key only.
Key number plate
Keep the plate in a safe place such as your wallet, not in the vehicle. In the event that a mechanical key is lost, a new key can be made at your Lexus dealer using the key number plate. (P. 39 9)
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1-1. Key information
NOTICE
To prevent key damage
Do not subject the keys to strong shocks, expose them to high temperatures by
placing them in direct sunlight, or get them wet.
Do not expose the keys to electromagnetic materials or attach any material that
blocks electromagnetic waves to the key surface.
Do not disassemble the electronic key.
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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk

The following operations can be performed simply by carrying the elec­tronic key on your person, for example in your pocket. (The driver should always carry the electronic key.)
Locks and unlocks the doors (P. 2 3) Unlocks the trunk (P. 2 3 ) Starts the engine (P. 116)
Smart access system with push-button start
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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
Locking and unlocking the doors
Press the lock button to lock the door.
Pressing and holding the button closes the windows and standard moon roof.
Grip the handle to unlock the door.
Make sure to touch the sensor on the back of the handle.
The door cannot be unlocked for 3 seconds after the door is locked.
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Unlocking the trunk
Press and hold the button to unlock the trunk.
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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
Antenna location and effective range
Antenna location
Antennas outside cabin Antennas inside cabin Antenna inside trunk Antenna outside trunk
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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
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. (70 cm) of any of the outside door han­dles. (Only the doors detect­ing the key can be operated.)
When unlocking the trunk
The system can be operated when the electronic key is within about 2.3 ft. (70 cm) of the trunk release button.
When starting the engine or changing “ENGINE START STOP” switch modes
The system can be operated when the electronic key is inside the vehicle.
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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
Operation signals
Doors: A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors have been locked/unlocked. (Locked: Once; Unlocked: Twice)
Trunk: A buzzer sounds to indicate that the trunk has been unlocked.
Windows and standard moon roof: A buzzer sounds to indicate that the windows and standard moon roof are operating.
Door lock buzzer
If a door is not fully closed, a buzzer sounds for 10 seconds if an attempt to lock the door is made. Fully close the door to stop the buzzer, and lock the vehicle once more.
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 system with push-button start and wireless remote control from operating properly: (Ways of coping: P. 40 0)
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 wire-
less communication devices
When the electronic key is in contact with, or is covered by the following metal-
lic objects
• Cards to which aluminum foil is attached
• Cigarette boxes that have aluminum foil inside
• Metallic wallets or bags
•Coins
• Hand warmers made of metal
• Media such as CDs and DVDs
When multiple electronic keys are in the vicinity
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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
STEP 1
STEP 2
Multi-information
display
Unlocking doors Beep
Hold the driver's door handle to unlock only the driver's door
Exterior: Beeps three times Interior: Pings once
Hold the door handle except a driver’s door handle to unlock all doors
Hold any door handle to unlock all doors
Exterior: Beeps twice Interior: Pings once
STEP 3
When carrying or using 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
Switching the door unlock function
It is possible to set which doors the entry function unlocks.
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch OFF.
When the indicator on the key surface is turned off, push and hold , , or for approximately 5 seconds while pushing
on the key.
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 2.)
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Unlock the doors using the wireless remote control and open one of the doors.
If a door is not opened within 60 seconds after will be locked again and the alarm will automatically be set. In case that the alarm is triggered, immediately stop the alarm. (P. 7 2)
is pressed, the doors
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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
Battery-saving function
In the following circumstances, the entry function is disabled in order to prevent the vehicle and electronic key batteries from discharging.
When the entry function has not been used for 2 weeks or more
When the electronic key has been left within approximately 6 ft. (2 m) of the
vehicle for 10 minutes or more
The system will resume operation when...
The vehicle is locked using the door handle lock switch.
The vehicle is locked/unlocked using the wireless remote control function.
(P. 34)
The vehicle is locked/unlocked using the mechanical key. (P. 4 00 )
Electronic key battery depletion
The standard battery life is 1 to 2 years.
The battery becomes depleted even if the electronic key is not used because
the key always transmits radio waves. If the smart access system with push-but­ton start or the wireless remote control does not operate, or the detection area becomes smaller, the battery may be depleted. Replace the battery when nec­essary. ( P. 33 4)
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
•Glass top ranges
• Table lamps
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 outside of the vehicle.
Depending on the position and holding condition of the electronic key, the key may not be detected correctly and the system may not operate properly. (The alarm may go off accidentally, or the door lock prevention may not function.)
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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
Note for the entry function
Even when the electronic key is within the effective range (detection areas), the
system may not operate properly in the following cases.
• The electronic key is too close to the window or outside door handle, near the ground, or in a high place when the doors are locked or unlocked.
• The electronic key is near the ground or in a high place, or too close to the rear bumper center when the trunk is unlocked.
• The electronic key is on the instrument panel, rear package tray or floor, or in the glove box when the engine is started or “ENGINE START STOP” switch modes are changed.
As long as the electronic key is within the effective range, the doors may be
locked or unlocked by anyone.
Even if the electronic key is not inside the vehicle, it may be possible to start the
engine if the electronic key is near the window.
The doors may unlock if a large amount of water splashes on the door handle,
such as in the rain or in a car wash. (The doors will automatically be locked after approximately 60 seconds if the doors are not opened and closed.)
Gripping the door handle when wearing a glove may not unlock the door.
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.)
A sudden approach to the effective range or door handle may prevent the doors
from being unlocked. In this case, return the door handle to the original position and check that the doors unlock before pulling the door handle again.
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.
Security feature
If a door is not opened within approximately 60 seconds after the vehicle is unlocked, the anti-theft system automatically locks the vehicle again.
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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
Alarm Situation Correction procedure
Exterior alarm sounds once for 2 seconds
Tried to lock the doors using the entry function while the electronic key is still inside the passenger compartment
Retrieve the electronic key from the passenger compartment and lock the doors again.
Closed the trunk while the electronic key is still inside the trunk and all doors are locked
Retrieve the electronic key from the trunk and close the trunk lid.
Exterior alarm sounds once for 60 seconds
Tried to exit the vehicle with the electronic key and lock the doors without first turning the “ENGINE START STOP” switch OFF
Tu rn th e “E NG I NE START STOP” switch OFF and lock the doors again.
Exterior alarm sounds once for 10 seconds
Tried to lock the vehicle using the entry function while a door is open
Close all of the doors and lock the doors again.
Exterior alarm sounds once for 3 seconds and inte­rior alarm sounds continuously
When the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in ACCES­SORY or IGNITION ON mode, an attempt was made to open the door and exit the vehicle, and the shift lever was not in P.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Alarms and warning indicators
A combination of exterior and interior alarms as well as warnings displayed on the multi-information display are used to prevent theft of the vehicle and unforeseeable accidents resulting from erroneous operation. Take appropriate measures in response to any warning indications on the multi-information display. (P. 375)
The following table describes circumstances and correction procedures when only alarms are sounded.
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