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3-1. Using the touch screen
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Interior features
■“Day Mode”
■To turn off the picture display
If is touched, the screen display is turned off, and guidance is by voice only.
When the headlights are turned on, the
screen dims. However the screen can be
switched to “Day Mode”.
The screen will stay in “Day Mode” when
the headlights are turned on until is
touched again.
If the instrument panel light control is set to
“MAX”, “Day Mode” is not displayed.

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3-7. Other interior features
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Interior features
Stolen vehicle location assistance
If your vehicle is stolen, call the Lexus Link Call Center at 1-800-25-
LEXUS (1-800-255-3987) (toll-free) and select the option for Lexus Link.
To protect subscribers’ privacy, the location of a vehicle will not be provided to
anyone other than a law enforcement authority.
Remote horn/lights and remote door lock/unlock
The remote operations are performed by contacting the Lexus Link Call
Center from the outside of the vehicle. When necessary, call the Lexus Link
Call Center at 1-800-25-LEXUS (1-800-255-3987) (toll-free) and
select the option for Lexus Link.
● In the case that you forget to lock the vehicle or you are locked out, the
Lexus Link Call Center can send a sig nal to lock or unlock the vehicle
remotely.
● In the case that you forget where yo u parked the vehicle, such as in a
large parking lot, the Lexus Link Call Center can send a signal to flash the
headlights and sound the horn to help you locate the vehicle.
When contacting the Lexus Link Call Center from the outside of the vehicle,
you need the Lexus Link PIN (Personal Identification Number). Write the PIN
down and carry it with you.
Other services
Press the button in the vehicle or call the Lexus Link Call Center at 1-
800-25-LEXUS (1-800-255-3987) (toll-fr ee), and then select the option
for Lexus Link. The services provided will depend on the service plan level.

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4-2. Maintenance
Vehicle interior
ItemsCheck points
Accelerator pedal• Moves smoothly (without uneven pedal effort or catching)?
Transmission “Park” 
mechanism• Can the vehicle be hold securely on an incline with the shift lever in “P”?
Brake pedal
• Moves smoothly?
• Does it have appropriate clearance and correct amount of free play?
Brakes
• Pulls to one side when applied?
• Loss of brake effectiveness?
• Spongy feeling brake pedal?
• Pedal almost touches floor?
Head restraints• Move smoothly and lock securely?
Indicators/buzzers• Function properly?
Lights• Do all the lights come on?
• Headlights aimed correctly? ( P. 4 1 9 )
Pa r k i n g b r a ke
• Moves smoothly?
• Can hold the vehicle securely on an
incline?
Seat belts
• Does the seat belt system operate smoothly?
• Are the belts undamaged?
Seats• Do the seat controls operate properly?
Steering wheel
• Moves smoothly?
• Has correct free play?
• No strange noises?

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
■Bulbs other than the above
If any of the bulbs listed below has burnt out, have your Lexus dealer
replace it.
●Headlight low beams (high-intensity discharge bulbs)
● Fog lights
● Front turn signal lights
● Front side marker lights
● Stop/tail lights
● Tail lights
● Rear side marker lights
● High mounted stoplight
● License plate lights
■Condensation build-up on the inside of the lens
Contact your Lexus dealer for more inform ation in the following situations. Tempo-
rary condensation build-up on the inside of the headlight lens does not indicate a
malfunction.
●Large drops of water are built up on the inside of the lens.
●Water has built up in side the headlight.
■LED light bulbs
The tail, tail/stop and high mounted stopligh ts consist of a number of LEDs. If any
LEDs burn out, take your vehicle to your Lexus dealer to have the light replaced.
If two or more LEDs in a stoplight burn out, your vehicle may not conform to local
laws (SAE).
■High-intensity discharge (HID) headlights
If voltage to the high-intensity discharge bu lbs is insufficient, the light may not come
on, or may go out temporarily. The high-i ntensity discharge bulbs will come on
when normal power is restored.

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
CAUTION
■Replacing light bulbs
●Turn off the headlights. Do not attempt to replace the bulb immediately after turn-
ing off the headlights. 
The bulbs become very hot and may cause burns.
●Do not touch the glass portion of the light bulb with bare hands. Hold the bulb by
the plastic or metal portion. 
If the bulb is scratched or dropped it may blow out or crack.
●Fully install light bulbs and any parts used to secure them. Failing to do so may
result in heat damage, fire, or water ente ring the headlight unit. This may damage
the headlights or cause condensation to build up on the lens.
●Do not attempt to repair or disassemble lig ht bulbs, connectors, electric circuits
or component parts. 
Doing so may result in serious injury due to electric shock.
■High-intensity discharge (HID) headlights
●Contact your Lexus dealer before replac ing high-intensity discharge headlights
(including light bulbs).
●Do not touch the high voltage socket while the headlights are turned on.
20000V is momentarily generated and ma y cause severe injury by electric
shock.
■To prevent damage or fire
Make sure bulbs are fully seated and locked.

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the hybrid system will not start
If the hybrid system will not start even though correct starting procedures
are being followed (
P. 103), consider each of the following points.
■The hybrid system will not start ev en if you are carrying the cor-
rect electronic key
One of the following may be the cause of the problem.
● The electronic key battery may be discharged. ( P. 17)
● There may not be sufficient fuel in the vehicle’s tank. 
Add fuel to the vehicle.
● There may be a malfunction in the steering lock system.
● There may be a malfunction in the hybrid vehicle immobilizer sys-
tem. 
( P. 5 9 )
■ The interior lights and headlights are dim, or the horn does not
sound or sounds at a low volume
One of the following may be the cause of the problem.
● The 12 volt battery may be discharged. ( P. 4 76 )
● The 12 volt battery terminal connections may be loose or cor-
roded.
■ The interior lights and headlights do not turn on, or the horn does
not sound
One of the following may be the cause of the problem.
●One or both of the 12 volt battery terminals may be discon-
nected.
● The 12 volt battery may be discharged. ( P. 4 76 )
Contact your Lexus dealer if the problem cannot be repaired, or if
repair procedures are unknown.

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■To prevent 12 volt battery discharge
●Turn off the headlights and the audio system while the hybrid system is off.
●Turn off any unnecessary electrical compon ents when the vehicle is running at a
low speed for an extended period, such as in heavy traffic, etc.
■When the 12 volt battery is removed or discharged
The hybrid system may not start. ( P. 3 8 0 )
Also, the following systems must be initialized.
●Po w e r w i n d o w s (P. 5 1 )
●Variable gear ratio steering (P. 1 5 3 )
●Tire pressure warning system (P. 3 8 5 )
●Intuitive parking assist (P. 1 5 3 )
Maintain the engine speed on th e second vehicle and turn the
power switch to the “IG-ON” mo de, then start the vehicle’s
hybrid system.
Make sure the “READY” light co mes on. If the light does not
come on, contact your Lexus dealer.
Once the vehicle’s hybrid system has started, remove the
jumper cables in the exact reverse order in which they were
connected.
Once the hybrid system starts, have the vehicle checked at your Lexus
dealer as soon as possible.STEP5
STEP6
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6-1. Specifications
Light bulbs
A: D4S high-intensity discharge bulbs
B: HB3 halogen bulbs 
C: Wedge base bulbs (amber) 
D: Wedge base bulbs (clear) 
E: HB4 halogen bulbs 
F: Double end bulbs
Light BulbsBulb No.WTy p e
Exterior
Headlights (low beam)D4S35A
Headlights (high beam)HB360B
Front turn signal lights21C
Parking lights5D
Fog lightsHB451E
Front side marker light1945D
Rear turn signal lights21C
Back-up lights92116D
Trunk light5F
InteriorVanity lights8D