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Customize Parameters

NOTE:
  • When the customer requests a change in a function, first make sure that the function can be customized.
  • Be sure to make a note of the current settings before customizing.
  • When troubleshooting a function, first make sure that the function is set to the default setting.

HINT: 

The following items can be customized.

  1. POWER TILT AND POWER TELESCOPIC STEERING COLUMN SYSTEM 
    TILT & TELESCOPIC

    Display Default Content Setting
    Auto away/Return function ON ON/OFF of the auto away/return function ON / OFF
  2. INTUITIVE PARKING ASSIST SYSTEM 
    WARNING

    Tester Display Default Contents Setting
    Fr & Rr Buzzer Volume M2 Function to change volume of buzzer / L, M1, M2, M3 or H L: Low volume
    M1: Medium low volume
    M2: Medium volume
    M3: Medium high volume
    H: High volume
    Keep Sense Status Buzzer ON Function to make buzzer sound when distance between vehicle and obstacle does not change for more than 3 seconds ON / OFF
    Rear Buzzer Onset Range Wide Function to set rear buzzer activation range / Narrow or Wide Narrow: 600 mm(23.62 in.)
    Wide: 1, 500 mm (59.06 in.)
    SENSOR

    Tester Display Default Contents Setting
    Sensor Condition N Range OFF Make the sensors available when the shift lever is in N / ON or OFF ON: Available
    OFF: Not available
    Non P/R Range Sensor F Function to set available sensors when shift position is not in P or R / F, Rcrn2 or F F, Rcrn2: Corner sensors are available
    F: front sensors are available
  3. INTUITIVE PARKING ASSIST SYSTEM (On Display and Navigation Module Display) 
    NOTE:
    • When the customer requests a change in a function, first make sure that the function can be customized.
    • Be sure to make a note of the current settings before customizing.
    • When troubleshooting a function, first make sure that the function is set to the default setting.
    1. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
    2. Turn the intuitive parking assist system on.
    3. Select the following menus: Setup / Vehicle / LEXUS Park Assist.
    4. Select the setting by referring to the table below.
      Display Default Content Setting
      Alert volume 3 Change the buzzer volume setting. 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5
      • 1: Low volume
      • 2: Medium low volume
      • 3: Medium volume
      • 4: Medium high volume
      • 5: High volume
      Display On The display mode setting (when the intuitive parking assist system is normal). On or Off
      Distance Wide Set the buzzer activation range for the rear center sensors. Narrow or Wide
      • Narrow: 600 mm (23.62 in.)
      • Wide: 1500 mm (59.06 in.)
  4. POWER DOOR LOCK CONTROL SYSTEM 
    DOOR LOCK

    Display Default Content Setting
    Unlock/Park*1 ON Function that unlocks all doors when the shift lever is moved to P from any position other than P while the engine switch is on (IG). ON or OFF
    All Unlock/Open-Close OFF*1
    ON*3    		 Function that unlocks the other doors when the driver door is opened within approximately 45 seconds after the engine switch is turned off. ON or OFF
    Unlock Key Twice ON Function that unlocks only the driver door when the driver door key cylinder is turned to unlock once, and unlock all doors when it is turned to unlock twice. For the OFF setting, turning it once unlocks all doors. ON or OFF
    Auto Lock OFF
    ON*2, *3    		 Function that locks all doors when the vehicle speed reaches a certain level. ON or OFF
    Auto Lock/Shift*1 ON
    OFF*2    		 Function that locks all doors when the shift lever is moved from P to any position other than P while the engine is running and all doors are closed. ON or OFF
    • *1: for A/T
    • *2: w/o Occupant Classification System
    • *3: for M/T
    ILLUMINATED ENTRY

    Display Default Content Setting
    Lighting Time 15 s Function that changes the lighting time after closing all doors. (It will quickly fade out in case of turning the engine switch from off to on (ACC) or (IG).) 7.5 s, 15 s or 30 s
  5. WIRELESS DOOR LOCK CONTROL SYSTEM 
    WIRELESS DOOR LOCK CONTROL SYSTEM

    Item (Display) Default Contents Setting
    Open Door Warning ON If a door is not completely closed and lock is pressed, this function sounds a buzzer for 10 seconds. ON / OFF
    Wireless Control
    (Wireless door lock control function)    		 ON This function turns the wireless door lock function on or off. ON / OFF
    Panic Function ON This function operates the theft deterrent system when PANIC is pressed and held for 0.8 seconds. ON / OFF
    Unlock 2 Operation
    (Wireless unlock operated twice)    		 ON This function unlocks the driver side door when unlock is pressed once, and unlocks all doors when pressed twice.
    If set to OFF, pressing unlock once unlocks all doors.    		 ON / OFF
    Trunk Lid Operation
    (Wireless luggage compartment door open function setting)    		 0.8 PR This function changes operation method of transmitter to open luggage compartment door.
    1 TIME: Push once
    2 TIMES: Push twice (within 3 seconds)
    0.8 PR: Push for longer than 0.8 seconds
    OFF: Does not operate    		 1 TIME / 2 TIMES / 0.8 PR / OFF
    Auto Lock Time 60 s*1 or 30 s*2 This function controls the amount of time from unlocking doors to automatic re-locking. 30 s / 60 s / 120 s
    Hazard Answer Back
    (Hazard answer-back for wireless door lock operation)    		 ON When lock is pressed, all hazard warning lights flash once.
    When unlock is pressed, all hazard warning lights flash twice.    		 ON / OFF
    Wireless Auto Lock*1
    (Wireless auto lock)    		 ON This function automatically locks the doors if no door is opened within 60 seconds of locking the doors using a wireless door unlock operation. ON / OFF
    Wireless Buzzer Resp
    (Buzzer answer-back for wireless door lock operation)    		 ON This function makes the wireless door lock buzzer sound for answer-back when lock/unlock is pressed. ON / OFF
    • *1: except for Korea and Mexico
    • *2: for Korea and Mexico
  6. SMART ACCESS SYSTEM WITH PUSH-BUTTON START (for Entry Function) 
    SMART KEY/ACCESS

    Tester Display Default Content Setting
    Ignition Available Area All Function that switches the entry ignition detection area. Front or All
    Park Wait Time 2.5 s Function that sets waiting time to permit opening the door after the door is locked with the entry lock function. 0.5 s, 1.5 s, 2.5 s or 5 s
    Trunk Open Mode ON Function to permit opening the luggage compartment door. ON or OFF
    WARNING

    Tester Display Default Content Setting
    Key Low Battery Warning ON Function that warns the driver that the key battery is low. ON or OFF
  7. ENTRY UNLOCK MODE SWITCHING (SMART ACCESS SYSTEM WITH PUSH-BUTTON START (for Entry Function)) 
    NOTE:

    Because the key (for card type) does not have a wireless transmitter function, it cannot be used to change the entry unlock mode.

    1. Check that the power source mode is OFF and the LED on the key is not blinking. Press the lock switch and one of the other switches on the key at the same time for approximately 5 seconds while the key is in the detection area.
      • Driver door unlock default setting:

        When the switches are pressed and held for 5 seconds, the entry door unlock mode changes to the mode that is not currently selected.

      NOTE:

      After pressing and holding the switches for 5 seconds, wait 5 seconds before performing the same procedure again.

      • Driver door unlock mode:

        When the driver door touch sensor is touched, only the driver door unlocks. When another touch sensor is touched, all doors unlock.

      • All door unlock mode:

        When any touch sensor is touched, all doors unlock.

    2. The certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) receives this signal from the entry door control receiver and changes the smart access system with push-button start to the entry unlock mode.
    3. The certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) sounds the buzzers of the wireless door lock buzzer and combination meter to inform the user that the mode has been changed.
      Fig 1: Identifying Multi-Information Display
      GTY267996Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      HINT: 

      The procedure only changes the entry unlock mode of the smart access system with push-button start. It does not switch the unlocking of the wireless door lock control.

  8. KEY CANCEL (SMART ACCESS SYSTEM WITH PUSH-BUTTON START (for Entry Function)) 
    NOTE:

    Because the key (for card type) does not have a wireless transmitter function, it cannot be used to perform the key cancel operation.

    The key cancel operation disables the following functions:

    • Entry Unlock/Lock
    • Entry Ignition
    • Entry Luggage Compartment Open
    • Key Lock-in Prevention
    • Warning
    • Memory Call
    1. The operation procedure is as follows:

      Precondition:

      Engine switch off, driver side door closed and unlocked

      1. Unlock the driver side door once with the unlock switch of the key.
      2. Open the driver door within 5 seconds.
      3. Unlock the driver side door twice with the unlock switch of the key within 5 seconds.
      4. Close and open the driver door twice within 30 seconds.

        (Driver door: Close → Open → Close → Open)

      5. Unlock the driver side door twice with the unlock switch of the key within 5 seconds.
      6. Close and open the driver door within 30 seconds.

        (Driver door: Close → Open)

      7. Close the driver door within 5 seconds.

        When key cancel is activated, the wireless door lock buzzer sounds twice.

        To return to the original condition, perform the procedure again. When the original condition is returned, the wireless door lock buzzer sounds once.

  9. THEFT DETERRENT SYSTEM 
    SECURITY

    Display(Item) Default Content Setting
    Passive Mode* OFF
    • Passive mode is a function that switches theft deterrent system from arming preparation state to armed state 30 seconds after the key is no longer in the actuation area and the driver side door is closed, even if the doors are not locked by wireless or door key lock operation
    • In passive mode, if you do not perform following operations within 14 seconds after the door is opened during armed state, theft deterrent system will judge that condition as a theft and switch to alarm sounding state
      • Unlock any door by key or wireless operation
      • Turn the engine switch on (IG)
    		 ON / OFF
    Warning by Horn ON Function that makes vehicle horn and theft deterrent horn to be used as a warning device ON / OFF
    Entry Delay Time* 14 s Function that changes entry delay time (time before warning starts) for passive mode 0 s / 14 s / 30 s
    • *: w/ Satellite Radio
  10. LIGHTING SYSTEM (LIGHTING (INT)) 
    ILLUMINATED ENTRY

    Display Default Content Setting
    I/L when ACC OFF ON Lights up the interior lights when the engine switch is turned off. ON / OFF
    Light Control ON Dims (ON setting) or turns off (OFF setting) the footwell lights under the following conditions:
    Engine switch on (IG), shift lever not in P, and all doors closed.    		 ON / OFF
    Illumination System ON Lights up the footwell lights when one of the following occurs: the engine switch is turned on (IG), or any door is unlocked or opened. ON / OFF
    Lighting Time 15 s Changes the lighting time of the interior lights. 7.5 s / 15 s / 30 s
    I/L ON W/Unlock ON Lights up the interior lights when the doors are unlocked. ON / OFF
    Shift Light Control AVAIL Lights up the shift illumination when the doors are unlocked. NOT AVL / AVAIL
  11. METER / GAUGE SYSTEM 
    WARNING

    Tester Display Default Content Setting
    Key Remind Volume Large Function to change the volume of the key reminder warning buzzer Large, Medium or Small
    Key Remind Sound Normal Function to change the cycle of the key reminder warning buzzer Fast, Normal or Slow
    UNIT CONVERSION

    Tester Display Default Content Setting
    Units By Region Ml/g*1
    Km/l*2    		 Function to change the unit of the cruise information display Ml/g or Km/l
    • *1: for U.S.A.
    • *2: except U.S.A.
    DISPLAY

    Tester Display Default Content Setting
    Language English Function to change the language of the multi-information display English or French
    1. Seat Belt Warning Buzzer ON/OFF Setting

      The seat belt warning buzzer ON/OFF setting, which is a setting of the buzzer function of the combination meter assembly, can disable the driver and front passenger side seat belt buzzers.

      NOTE:
      • These buzzers should be on for safe driving. Perform the procedure only if it is necessary to disable the buzzer.
      • When either the cable connected to the battery terminal or the combination meter assembly connector is disconnected, these buzzers are set on (enabled).
      • The trip meter returns to 0 after starting this procedure, although it is not displayed.

      HINT: 

      • "b-oFF" indicates that the buzzer is off. "b-on" indicates that the buzzer is on. The buzzer on/off setting will be finished (the odometer will display "ODO") if the ODO/TRIP switch is not operated for 10 seconds or more. In this case, perform step 11 to check that the buzzer on/off setting is complete. If it is not complete, start from step 1 again.
      • The following item can be customized without using the Techstream.
      1. Driver and front passenger side seat belt buzzers:
        1. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
        2. Press the ODO/TRIP switch until the odometer displays "ODO".
        3. Turn the engine switch off.
        4. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
        5. Press the ODO/TRIP switch immediately (within 6 seconds) and hold it down for 10 seconds or more.
        6. Continue holding down the ODO/TRIP switch and fasten the driver side seat belt.
        7. Check that the odometer displays either "b-on" or "b-oFF".
        8. Press the ODO/TRIP switch to change the display to "b-oFF".
        9. Turn the engine switch off and unfasten the driver side seat belt.
        10. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
        11. Check that no buzzer sounds at the vehicle speed of 20 km/h (12 mph) or more.
      2. Front passenger side seat belt buzzer:
        1. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
        2. Press the ODO/TRIP switch until the odometer displays "ODO".
        3. Turn the engine switch off.
        4. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
        5. Sit in the front passenger seat. Press the ODO/TRIP switch immediately (within 6 seconds) and hold it down for 10 seconds or more.
        6. Remaining seated, keep holding down the ODO/TRIP switch and fasten the front passenger side seat belt.
        7. Check that the odometer displays either "b-on" or "b-oFF".
        8. Press the ODO/TRIP switch to change the display to "b-oFF".
        9. Turn the engine switch off and unfasten the front passenger side seat belt.
        10. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
        11. Check that no buzzer sounds at the vehicle speed of 20 km/h (12 mph) or more.
  12. AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM 
    AIR CONDITIONER

    Tester Display Default Content Setting
    Set Temperature Shift Normal Function to control with the shifted temperature against the displayed temperature +2 C, +1 C, Normal, -1 C, -2 C
    Evaporator Control Automatic Function to set the evaporator control to the automatic position (AUTO) to save power, or to the coldest position (MANUAL) to dehumidify air and to prevent the windows from fogging up Automatic, Manual
    Compressor/Air Inlet DEF operation Automatic Function to automatically turn the A/C on linked with the FRONT DEF button when the A/C is off Automatic, Manual
    Compressor Mode Link Function to automatically turn the A/C on by pressing the AUTO button when blower is on and the A/C is off Link, Normal
    Air Inlet Mode Automatic Function to shift from INLET mode to RECIRCULATION mode when the A/C is turned on Automatic, Manual
    Emission Gas Sensor Shift Normal Function to change the sensitivity of the exhaust gas sensor Much More, More, Little More, Normal, Little Less, Less, Much Less
    Foot/DEF Auto Mode ON Function to automatically turn the airflow from FOOT/DEF on when AUTO mode is on ON, OFF
    Foot/DEF Automatic Blow Up Function ON Function to automatically increase the blower level when the defroster is on ON, OFF
    Foot Air Leak ON Function to cut off the airstream felt underfoot while the vehicle is moving ON, OFF
    Ambient Temperature Shift Normal Function to control the shifted ambient temperature in relation to the displayed ambient temperature +3 C, +2 C, +1 C, Normal, -1 C, -2 C, -3 C
  13. POWER WINDOW CONTROL SYSTEM 
    POWER WINDOW

    Tester Display Default Content Setting
    Down / Wireless OFF Function that lowers all power windows when, with engine switch off, unlock switch on transmitter is pressed and held for more than 3.0 seconds ON/OFF
  14. RETRACTABLE HARDTOP SYSTEM 
    RETRACTABLE HARDTOP

    Tester Display Default Content Setting
    Intuitive P/A Interlock ON Function that prohibits retractable hardtop operation when the rear corner sonar or back sonar sensors detect an obstacle ON/OFF
    Flasher Relay ON Function that makes flasher relay louder when retractable hardtop is open ON/OFF
    Hardtop operation speed HI Setting for the length of time it takes for the retractable hardtop system to complete its operation
    HI: approximately 20 seconds
    MID: approximately 21 seconds
    LO: approximately 23 seconds    		 HI/MID/LO
  15. WIPER AND WASHER SYSTEM 
    WIPER

    Display Default Content Setting
    Speed Mode AVAIL Function to change to the intermittent operation when the vehicle comes to a stop from driving condition with the wiper switch in the LO position NOT AVL / AVAIL
    Auto Wiper AVAIL Function to operate the wiper automatically when it is raining NOT AVL / AVAIL
    Re-wiper Control SPD MOD Function to change the time until operating the wiper to prevent dropping after having used the washer SPD MOD / 3 s / OFF
  16. LIGHTING SYSTEM (LIGHTING EXT) 
    ILLUMINATED ENTRY

    Display Default Content Setting
    Exterior Foot Light Control AVAIL Lights up the door mirror foot lights when either of the following occurs: the doors are unlocked with the transmitter, or the key enters any actuation area around the doors. NOT AVL / AVAIL
    Exterior Foot Light Lighting Time 15 s Changes the lighting time of the door mirror foot lights. 15 s / 7.5 s / 30 s
    LIGHT CONTROL

    Display Default Content Setting
    Light Auto OFF Delay 30 s Keeps the headlights on for a certain period of time after turning the engine switch off and closing all the doors with the headlights on. OFF / 30 s / 60 s / 90 s
    Sensitivity NORMAL Adjusts the sensitivity of the automatic light control system. LIGHT2 / LIGHT1 / NORMAL / DARK1 / DARK2
    Disp Ex OFF Sen NORMAL Changes the ambient brightness level to brighten the dimmed lights such as the indicator lights of the combination meter, A/C indicator light, and clock LIGHT2 / LIGHT1 / NORMAL / DARK1 / DARK2
    Disp Ex ON Sen NORMAL Changes the ambient brightness level to dim the lights such as the indicator lights of the combination meter, A/C indicator light, and clock. LIGHT2 / LIGHT1 / NORMAL / DARK1 / DARK2
    DRL Function ON ON/OFF of the DRL function ON / OFF

    HINT: 

    The sensitivity adjustment may be difficult to confirm. Check by driving the customer's vehicle.

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