Lexus UX250h (2023 year). Manual in english — page 3

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1-3. Safety Connect

1-3.Safety Connect

*

: If equipped

Microphone

“SOS” button

LED light indicators

Subscribers have the following Safety
Connect services available:



Automatic Collision Notification

*

Helps drivers receive necessary response
from emergency service providers.
(



P.57

)

*

: U.S. Patent No. 7,508,298 B2



Stolen Vehicle Location

Helps drivers in the event of vehicle theft.
(



P.58

)



Emergency Assistance Button
(“SOS”)

Connects drivers to response-center sup-
port. (



P.58

)



Enhanced Roadside Assistance

Provides drivers various on-road assis-
tance. (



P.58

)

After you have signed the Telematics
Subscription Service Agreement and
are enrolled, you can begin receiving
services.
A variety of subscription terms is avail-
able for purchase. Contact your Lexus
dealer, call the following or push the
“SOS” button in your vehicle for fur-
ther subscription details.
• The United States

1-800-25-LEXUS (1-800-255-3987)

• Canada

Safety Connect

*

Safety Connect is a subscription-
based telematics service that uses
Global Positioning System (GPS)
data and embedded cellular tech-
nology to provide safety and secu-
rity features to subscribers. Safety
Connect is supported by Lexus’
designated response center, which
operates 24 hours per day, 7 days
per week.

Safety Connect service is available
by subscription on select, telemat-
ics hardware-equipped vehicles.

By using the Safety Connect ser-
vice, you are agreeing to be bound
by the Connected Services Terms
of Use, as in effect and amended
from time to time, a current copy of
which is available at Lexus.com. All
use of the Safety Connect service is
subject to such then-applicable
Terms and Conditions.

System components

A

Services

Subscription

B
C

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1-800-26-LEXUS (1-800-265-3987)

• Puerto Rico

1-877-539-8777

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Safety Connect Services Information

●

Phone calls using the vehicle’s
Bluetooth

®

technology will not be possi-

ble during Safety Connect.

●

Safety Connect is available beginning

Fall 2009 on select Lexus models (in the

contiguous United States only). Contact

with the Safety Connect response center

is dependent upon the telematics device

being in operative condition, cellular con-

nection availability, and GPS satellite sig-

nal reception, which can limit the ability to

reach the response center or receive

emergency service support. Enrollment

and Telematics Subscription Service

Agreement required. A variety of sub-

scription terms is available; charges vary

by subscription term selected and loca-

tion.

●

Automatic Collision Notification, Emer-

gency Assistance and Stolen Vehicle

Location will function in the United

States, including Hawaii and Alaska,

Puerto Rico and in Canada, and

Enhanced Roadside Assistance will func-

tion in the United States, Puerto Rico and

in Canada.

●

Automatic Collision Notification, Emer-

gency Assistance, Stolen Vehicle and

Enhanced Road Assistance will not func-

tion in the United States Virgin Islands.

For vehicles first sold in the USVI, no

Safety Connect services will function in

and outside the United States Virgin

Islands.

●

Safety Connect services are not subject

to section 255 of the Telecommunica-

tions Act and the device is not TTY com-

patible.

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Languages

The Safety Connect response center will

offer support in multiple languages. The

Safety Connect system will offer voice

prompts in English, Spanish, and French.

Please indicate your language of choice

when enrolling.

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When contacting the response center

You may be unable to contact the response

center if the network is busy.

When the power switch is turned to
ON, the red indicator light comes on
for 2 seconds then turns off. Afterward,
the green indicator light comes on,
indicating that the service is active.
The following indicator light patterns
indicate specific system usage condi-
tions:



Green indicator light on = Active
service



Green indicator light flashing =
Safety Connect call in process



Red indicator light (except at vehi-
cle start-up) = System malfunction
(contact your Lexus dealer)



No indicator light (off) = Safety
Connect service not active

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Automatic Collision Notification

In case of either airbag deployment or
severe rear-end collision, the system is
designed to automatically call the
response center. The responding
agent receives the vehicle’s location
and attempts to speak with the vehicle
occupants to assess the level of emer-
gency. If the occupants are unable to
communicate, the agent automatically
treats the call as an emergency, con-

Safety Connect LED light Indi-
cators

Safety Connect services

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tacts the nearest emergency services
provider to describe the situation, and
requests that assistance be sent to the
location.

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Stolen Vehicle Location

If your vehicle is stolen, Safety Connect
can work with local authorities to assist
them in locating and recovering the
vehicle. After filing a police report, call
the Safety Connect response center at
1-800-25-LEXUS (1-800-255-
3987) in the United States, 1-877-
539-8777 in Puerto Rico or 1-800-
265-3987 in Canada, and follow the
prompts for Safety Connect to initiate
this service.
In addition to assisting law enforce-
ment with recovery of a stolen vehicle,
Safety-Connect-equipped vehicle
location data may, under certain cir-
cumstances, be shared with third par-
ties to locate your vehicle. Further
information is available at Lexus.com.

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Emergency Assistance Button
(“SOS”)

In the event of an emergency on the
road, push the “SOS” button to reach
the Safety Connect response center.
The answering agent will determine
your vehicle’s location, assess the
emergency, and dispatch the neces-
sary assistance required.

If you accidentally press the “SOS” button,
tell the response-center agent that you are
not experiencing an emergency.

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Enhanced Roadside Assistance

Enhanced Roadside Assistance adds
GPS data to the already included war-

ranty-based Lexus roadside service.
Subscribers can press the “SOS” but-
ton to reach a Safety Connect
response-center agent, who can help
with a wide range of needs, such as:
towing, flat tire, fuel delivery, etc. For a
description of the Roadside Assistance
services and their limitations, please
see the Safety Connect Terms and
Conditions, which are available at
Lexus.com.

Important! Read this information about
exposure to radio frequency signals
before using Safety Connect;
The Safety Connect system installed in
your vehicle is a low-power radio
transmitter and receiver. It receives
and also sends out radio frequency
(RF) signals.
In August 1996, the Federal Commu-
nications Commission (FCC) adopted
RF exposure guidelines with safety lev-
els for mobile wireless phones. Those
guidelines are consistent with the
safety standards previously set by the
following U.S. and international stan-
dards bodies.



ANSI (American National Stan-
dards Institute) C95.1 [1992]



NCRP (National Council on Radia-
tion Protection and Measurement)
Report 86 [1986]



ICNIRP (International Commission
on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protec-

Safety information for Safety
Connect

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tion) [1996]

Those standards were based on com-
prehensive and periodic evaluations of
the relevant scientific literature. Over
120 scientists, engineers, and physi-
cians from universities, and govern-
ment health agencies and industries
reviewed the available body of
research to develop the ANSI Stan-
dard (C95.1).
The design of Safety Connect com-
plies with the FCC guidelines in addi-
tion to those standards.

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Free/Open Source Software Informa-

tion

This product contains Free/Open Source

Software (FOSS). The license information

and/or the source code of such FOSS can

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

opensource/dcm/toyota/

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1-4. Hybrid system

1-4.Hybrid system

The illustration is an example for explanation and may differ from the actual item.

Gasoline engine

Front electric motor (traction motor)

Rear electric motor (traction motor)

*

*

: AWD models only

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When stopped/during start off

The gasoline engine stops

*

when the

vehicle is stopped. During start off, the
electric motor (traction motor) drives
the vehicle. At slow speeds or when

traveling down a gentle slope, the
engine is stopped

*

and the electric

motor (traction motor) is used.
When the shift lever is in N, the hybrid
battery (traction battery) is not being

Hybrid system features

Your vehicle is a Hybrid Electric Vehicle. It has characteristics different from
conventional vehicles. Be sure you are closely familiar with the characteristics
of your vehicle, and operate it with care.
The hybrid system combines the use of a gasoline engine and an electric
motor (traction motor) according to driving conditions, improving fuel effi-
ciency and reducing exhaust emissions.

System components

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B
C

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charged.

*

: When the hybrid battery (traction bat-

tery) requires charging or the engine is
warming up, etc., the gasoline engine will
not automatically stop. (



P.61)

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During normal driving

The gasoline engine is predominantly
used. The electric motor (traction
motor) charges the hybrid battery
(traction battery) as necessary.

■

When accelerating sharply

When the accelerator pedal is
depressed heavily, the power of the
hybrid battery (traction battery) is
added to that of the gasoline engine via
the electric motor (traction motor).

■

When braking (regenerative brak-
ing)

The wheels operate the electric motor
(traction motor) as a power generator,
and the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery) is charged.

■

Regenerative braking

In the following situations, kinetic energy is

converted to electric energy and decelera-

tion force can be obtained in conjunction

with the recharging of the hybrid battery

(traction battery).

●

The accelerator pedal is released while

driving with the shift lever in D or S.

●

The brake pedal is depressed while driv-

ing with the shift lever in D or S.

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EV indicator

The EV indicator comes on when the vehi-

cle is driven using only the electric motor

(traction motor) or the gasoline engine is

stopped.

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Conditions in which the gasoline engine

may not stop

The gasoline engine starts and stops auto-

matically. However, it may not stop auto-
matically in the following conditions

*

:

●

During gasoline engine warm-up

●

During hybrid battery (traction battery)

charging

●

When the temperature of the hybrid bat-

tery (traction battery) is high or low

●

When the heater is switched on

*

: Depending on the circumstances, the

gasoline engine may also not stop auto-
matically in other situations.

■

Charging the hybrid battery (traction

battery)

As the gasoline engine charges the hybrid

battery (traction battery), the battery does

not need to be charged from an outside

source. However, if the vehicle is left

parked for a long time the hybrid battery

(traction battery) will slowly discharge. For

this reason, be sure to drive the vehicle at

least once every few months for at least 30

minutes or 10 miles (16 km). If the hybrid

battery (traction battery) becomes fully dis-

charged and you are unable to start the

hybrid system, contact your Lexus dealer.

■

Charging the 12-volt battery



P.400

■

After the 12-volt battery has discharged

or when the terminal has been removed

and installed during exchange, etc.

The gasoline engine may not stop even if

the vehicle is being driven by the hybrid

battery (traction battery). If this continues

for a few days, contact your Lexus dealer.

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Sounds and vibrations specific to a

Hybrid Electric Vehicle

There may be no engine sound or vibration

even though the vehicle is able to move with

the “READY” indicator is illuminated. For

safety, apply the parking brake and make

sure to shift the shift lever to P when parked.
The following sounds or vibrations may

occur when the hybrid system is operating

and are not a malfunction:

●

Motor sounds may be heard from the

engine compartment.

●

Sounds may be heard from the hybrid

battery (traction battery) behind the rear

seats when the hybrid system starts or

stops.

●

Relay operating sounds such as a snap or

soft clank will be emitted from the hybrid

battery (traction battery), behind the rear

seats, when the hybrid system is started

or stopped.

●

Sounds from the hybrid system may be

heard when the back door is open.

●

Sounds may be heard from the hybrid

transmission when the gasoline engine

starts or stops, when driving at low

speeds, or during idling.

●

Engine sounds may be heard when

accelerating sharply.

●

Sounds may be heard due to regenera-

tive braking when the brake pedal is

depressed or as the accelerator pedal is

released.

●

Vibration may be felt when the gasoline

engine starts or stops.

●

Cooling fan sounds may be heard from

the air intake vent under the right side of

the rear seat.

■

Maintenance, repair, recycling, and dis-

posal

Contact your Lexus dealer regarding main-

tenance, repair, recycling and disposal. Do

not dispose of the vehicle yourself.

■

Customization

Settings (e.g. on/off operation of the EV

indicator) can be changed.

(Customizable features:



P.427)

When driving with the gasoline engine
stopped, a sound, which changes in
accordance with the driving speed, will
be played in order to warn people
nearby of the vehicle’s approach. This
sound may be heard inside the vehicle.
The sound will stop when the vehicle
speed exceeds approximately 22 mph
(35 km/h).

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Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System

In the following cases, the Acoustic Vehicle

Alerting System may be difficult for sur-

rounding people to hear.

●

In very noisy areas

●

In the wind or the rain

Also, as the Acoustic Vehicle Alerting Sys-

tem is installed on the front of the vehicle, it

may be more difficult to hear from the rear

of the vehicle compared to the front.

*

: This function can only be used in the

mainland U.S.A. It cannot be used in
other states and territories, including
Alaska and Hawaii.

This system operates based on the
driving situation and traffic information
to enhance fuel economy.
For details about Predictive efficient
drive, refer to “MULTIMEDIA
OWNER’S MANUAL”.

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Predictive deceleration support

When the vehicle approaches to pre-
dictive deceleration support points
registered in the navigation system, the

Acoustic Vehicle Alerting Sys-
tem

Predictive efficient drive

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engine braking force will be increased
according to the driving conditions to
more efficiently charge the hybrid bat-
tery (traction battery) after the accel-
erator pedal is released.

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Predictive SOC

*

control

The following types of control are per-
formed based on data such as road
and traffic information during route
guidance by the navigation system to
help ensure that the vehicle efficiently
uses electricity.



When there is a long downhill slope
along the route, the system reduces
the hybrid battery (traction battery)
level before reaching the slope to
help ensure charging capacity for
regenerative braking while traveling
downhill.



When traffic congestion is pre-
dicted along the route, the system
helps ensure a certain battery level
before reaching congested roads to
reduce the frequency of starting the
engine to charge the hybrid battery
(traction battery) due to low battery
levels.

*

: SOC means state of charge

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The illustration is an example for explanation and may differ from the actual item.

Warning label

Hybrid battery (traction battery)

Rear electric motor (traction motor)

*

Service plug

High voltage cables (orange)

Front electric motor (traction motor)

Power control unit

Air conditioning compressor

Rear inverter

*

Hybrid system precautions

Take care when handling the hybrid system, as it is a high voltage system
(about 650 V at maximum) as well as contains parts that become extremely
hot when the hybrid system is operating. Obey the warning labels attached to
the vehicle.

System components

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B
C
D

E
F

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: AWD models only

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Running out of fuel

When the vehicle has run out of fuel and the

hybrid system cannot be started, refuel the

vehicle with at least enough gasoline to

make the low fuel level warning light

(



P.382) go off. If there is only a small

amount of fuel, the hybrid system may not

be able to start. (The standard amount of

fuel is about 1.8 gal. [7.0 L, 1.5 Imp.gal.],

when the vehicle is on a level surface. This

value may vary when the vehicle is on a

slope. Add extra fuel when the vehicle is

inclined.)

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Electromagnetic waves

●

High voltage parts and cables on Hybrid

Electric Vehicles incorporate electro-

magnetic shielding, and therefore emit

approximately the same amount of elec-

tromagnetic waves as conventional gaso-

line powered vehicles or home electronic

appliances.

●

Your vehicle may cause sound interfer-

ence in some third party-produced radio

parts.

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Hybrid battery (traction battery)

The hybrid battery (traction battery) has a

limited service life. The lifespan of the

hybrid battery (traction battery) can change

in accordance with driving style and driving

conditions.

WARNING

■

High voltage precautions

This vehicle has high voltage DC and AC

systems as well as a 12-volt system. DC

and AC high voltage is very dangerous

and can cause severe burns and electric

shock that may result in death or serious

injury.

●

Never touch, disassemble, remove or

replace the high voltage parts, cables

or their connectors.

●

The hybrid system will become hot

after starting as the system uses high

voltage. Be careful of both the high

voltage and the high temperature, and

always obey the warning labels

attached to the vehicle.

●

Never try to open the service plug

access hole located underneath the

rear seats. The service plug is used

only when the vehicle is serviced and is

subject to high voltage.

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Road accident cautions

Observe the following precautions to

reduce the risk of death or serious injury:

●

Pull your vehicle off the road, shift the

shift lever to P, apply the parking

brake, and turn the hybrid system off.

●

Do not touch the high voltage parts,

cables and connectors.

●

If electric wires are exposed inside or

outside your vehicle, an electric shock

may occur. Never touch exposed

electric wires.

●

If a fluid leak occurs, do not touch the

fluid as it may be strong alkaline elec-

trolyte from the hybrid battery (trac-

tion battery). If it comes into contact

with your skin or eyes, wash it off

immediately with a large amount of

water or, if possible, boric acid solu-

tion. Seek immediate medical atten-

tion.

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There is an air intake vent under the
right side of the rear seat with the pur-
pose of cooling the hybrid battery
(traction battery).
If the vent is blocked, it may interfere
with the cooling of the hybrid battery
(traction battery).

If input/output of the hybrid battery (trac-
tion battery) becomes limited and the dis-
tance that the vehicle can be driven using
the electric motor (traction motor) is
reduced, the fuel economy may be
reduced.

WARNING

●

If a fire occurs in the Hybrid Electric

Vehicle, leave the vehicle as soon as

possible. Never use a fire extinguisher

that is not meant for electric fires.

Using even a small amount of water

may be dangerous.

●

If your vehicle needs to be towed, do

so with front wheels (2WD models) or

four wheels (AWD models) raised. If

the wheels connected to the electric

motor (traction motor) are on the

ground when towing, the motor may

continue to generate electricity. This

may cause a fire. (



P.373)

●

Carefully inspect the ground under the

vehicle. If you find that liquid has

leaked onto the ground, the fuel sys-

tem may have been damaged. Leave

the vehicle as soon as possible.

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Hybrid battery (traction battery)

●

Never resell, hand over or modify the

hybrid battery. To prevent accidents,

hybrid batteries that have been

removed from a disposed vehicle are

collected through Lexus dealers. Do

not dispose of the battery yourself.

Unless the battery is properly collected,
the following may occur, resulting in
death or serious injury:
• The hybrid battery may be illegally dis-

posed of or dumped, and it is hazard-

ous to the environment or someone

may touch a high voltage part, result-

ing in an electric shock.

• The hybrid battery is intended to be

used exclusively with your Hybrid

Electric Vehicle. If the hybrid battery is

used outside of your vehicle or modi-

fied in any way, accidents such as elec-

tric shock, heat generation, smoke

generation, an explosion and electro-

lyte leakage may occur.

When reselling or handing over your

vehicle, the possibility of an accident is

extremely high because the person

receiving the vehicle may not be aware

of these dangers.

●

If your vehicle is disposed of without

the hybrid battery having been

removed, there is a danger of serious

electric shock if high voltage parts,

cables and their connectors are

touched. In the event that your vehicle

must be disposed of, the hybrid battery

must be disposed of by your Lexus

dealer or a qualified service shop. If the

hybrid battery is not disposed of prop-

erly, it may cause electric shock that

can result in death or serious injury.

NOTICE

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Hybrid battery (traction battery)

Do not carry large amounts of water

such as water cooler bottles in the vehi-

cle. If water spills onto the hybrid battery

(traction battery), the battery may be

damaged. Have the vehicle inspected by

your Lexus dealer.

Hybrid battery (traction battery)
air intake vent

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When a certain level of impact is
detected by the impact sensor, the
emergency shut off system blocks the
high voltage current and stops the fuel
pump to minimize the risk of electrocu-
tion and fuel leakage. If the emergency
shut off system activates, your vehicle
will not restart. To restart the hybrid
system, contact your Lexus dealer.

A message is automatically displayed
when a malfunction occurs in the

hybrid system or an improper opera-
tion is attempted.
If a warning message is shown on the
multi-information display, read the
message and follow the instructions.

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If a warning light comes on, a warning

message is displayed, or the 12-volt bat-

tery is disconnected

The hybrid system may not start. In this

case, try to start the system again. If the

“READY” indicator does not come on, con-

tact your Lexus dealer.

NOTICE

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Hybrid battery (traction battery) air

intake vent

●

Make sure not to block the air intake

vent with anything, such as a seat

cover, luggage, or carpet. The

input/output of the hybrid battery

(traction battery) may be restricted,

leading to a reduction in hybrid battery

(traction battery) output and a mal-

function.

●

Periodically clean the air intake vent to

prevent it from clogging. (



P.356)

●

Do not get water or foreign materials

in the air intake vent as this may cause

a short circuit and damage the hybrid

battery (traction battery).

Emergency shut off system

Hybrid warning message

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1-5. Theft deterrent system

1-5.Theft deterrent system

The security indicator flashes after the
power switch has been turned off to
indicate that the system is operating.
The indicator light stops flashing after
the power switch has been turned to
ACC or ON to indicate that the sys-
tem has been canceled.

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System maintenance

The vehicle has a maintenance-free type

immobilizer system.

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Conditions that may cause the system to

malfunction

●

If the grip portion of the key is in contact

with a metallic object

●

If the key is in close proximity to or touch-

ing a key registered to the security sys-

tem (key with a built-in transponder chip)

of another vehicle

Immobilizer system

The vehicle’s keys have built-in
transponder chips that prevent the
hybrid system from starting if a key
has not been previously registered
in the vehicle’s on-board computer.
Never leave the keys inside the
vehicle when you leave the vehicle.

This system is designed to help pre-
vent vehicle theft but does not guar-
antee absolute security against all
vehicle thefts.

Operating the system

NOTICE

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To ensure the system operates cor-

rectly

Do not modify or remove the system. If

modified or removed, the proper opera-

tion of the system cannot be guaranteed.

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Items to check before locking the
vehicle

To prevent unexpected triggering of
the alarm and vehicle theft, make sure
of the following:



Nobody is in the vehicle.



The windows and moon roof (if
equipped) are closed before the
alarm is set.



No valuables or other personal
items are left in the vehicle.

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Setting

Close the doors and hood, and lock all
the doors using the entry function or
wireless remote control. The system
will be set automatically after 30 sec-
onds.
Except for Canada, the alarm can also
be set using the mechanical key.

The security indicator changes from being
on to flashing when the system is set.

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Canceling or stopping

Do one of the following to deactivate
or stop the alarm:



Except for Canada:



Unlock the doors.



Turn the power switch to ACC or
ON, or start the hybrid system. (The
alarm will be deactivated or stopped
after a few seconds.)



For Canada



Unlock the doors using the entry
function or wireless remote control.



Turn the power switch to ACC or
ON, or start the hybrid system. (The
alarm will be deactivated or stopped
after a few seconds.)

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System maintenance

The vehicle has a maintenance-free type

Alarm

The alarm uses light and sound to
give an alert when an intrusion is
detected.

The alarm is triggered in the follow-
ing situations when the alarm is set:



Except for Canada: A locked
door is unlocked or opened in any
way other than using the entry
function, wireless remote control
or mechanical key. (The doors will
lock again automatically.)



For Canada: A locked door is
unlocked or opened in any way
other than using the entry func-
tion or wireless remote control.
(The doors will lock again auto-
matically.)



The hood is opened.

Setting/canceling/stopping the
alarm system

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alarm system.

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Triggering of the alarm

The alarm may be triggered in the following

situations:

(Stopping the alarm deactivates the alarm

system.)

●

For Canada: The doors are unlocked

using the mechanical key.

●

A person inside the vehicle opens a door

or hood, or unlocks the vehicle using an

inside lock button.

●

The 12-volt battery is recharged or

replaced when the vehicle is locked.

(



P.398)

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Alarm-operated door lock

In the following cases, depending on the sit-

uation, the door may automatically lock to

prevent improper entry into the vehicle:

●

When a person remaining in the vehicle

unlocks the door and the alarm is acti-

vated.

●

While the alarm is activated, a person

remaining in the vehicle unlocks the door.

●

When recharging or replacing the 12-

volt battery.

NOTICE

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To ensure the system operates cor-

rectly

Do not modify or remove the system. If

modified or removed, the proper opera-

tion of the system cannot be guaranteed.

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Theft prevention labels (for
the U.S.A.)

These labels are attached to the
vehicle to reduce vehicle theft by
facilitating the tracing and recov-
ery of parts from stolen vehicles.
Do not remove under penalty of
law.