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For your information
Main Owner’s Manual
Please note that this manual applies to all models and explains all equipment, includ-
ing options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for equipment not installed
on y
our vehicle.
All specifications provided in this manual are current at the time of printing. How -
ever, because of the Lexus policy of contin ua
l product improvement, we reserve the
right to make changes at any time without notice.
Depending on specifications, the vehicle show n 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 regula tions. In addition, damage or perfor-
mance problems resulting from the modi fication may not be
covered under war-
ranty.
Installation of a mobile two-way radio system
As the installation of a mobile two-way ra dio system in your vehicle could affect
electronic systems such as the hybrid system, multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection system , cruise control system, vehicle dynamics
integrated management, SRS airbag system and seat belt pretensioner system, be
sure to check with your Lexus dealer for precautionary measures or special instruc -
tions regarding installation.
High voltage parts and cables on the hybr i
d vehicles emit approximately the same
amount of electromagnetic waves as the conventional gasoline powered vehicles or
home electronic appliances despite of their electromagnetic shielding.
Unwanted noise may occur in the reception of the mobile two-way radio.

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1-3. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
1
Before driving
■Switching the door unlock function
It is possible to set which doors the entry function unlocks. Turn the power switch “OFF”.
When the indicator on the key surface is turned off, push and
hold , , or for approximately 5 seconds while pushing the
button on the key.
The setting changes each time an operation is performed, as shown below. (Wait for
at least 5 seconds after each oper ation to continue an operation.)
STEP1
STEP2
Multi-information
displayUnlocking doorsBeep
Hold the driver’s door handle
to unlock only the driver’s
door
Exterior: Beeps 3 times
Interior: Rings once
Hold a passenger’s door han-
dle to unlock all the doors
Hold the door handle to
unlock the front and rear
doors on your sideExterior: Beeps 4 times
Interior: Rings once
Hold the door handle to
unlock the doorExterior: Beeps once
Interior: Rings once
Hold a door handle to unlock
all doorsExterior: Beeps twice
Interior: Rings once

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2-2. Instrument cluster
Light sensitive optitron meter
To reduce glare or reflection of the instrument cluster, the cluster glass is
tinted automatically or manually. You can select a setting from 7 modes.
Display the present setting, then
change the mode.
To change the mode, press the but-
ton once and then again within 6
se
conds. 
Each time you press the button, the
mode changes in the
following
order;
1. “AUTO - Norm”
2. “AUTO - Lo”
3. “AUTO - Hi”
4. “MANUAL - 1”
5. “MANUAL - 2”
6. “MANUAL - 3”
7. “ M A N U A L - 4 ”
Mode 1 to 3: The cluster glass tint
will be adjusted automatically
depending on t

he intensity of sun -
light in the surrounding. 
Mode 4 to 7: The cluster glass tint
will be
fixed when a certain level of
sunlight is reached in the surround -
ing. 
(“Norm” to “Hi”, “1” to “4” referring
to the le
vel of cluster glass tint.)

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2-2. Instrument cluster
2
When driving
■Average vehicle speed
Displays the average vehicl e speed since the hybrid
system was started or the function was reset.
The function can be reset by pushing the “DISP” switch
for longer than one second when the average vehicle
speed is displayed.
■System check display
The “HYBRID SYNERGY DRIVE” message is displayed 3 seconds after the
po
wer switch is set to the “IG-ON” mode . At this time a systems check is con-
ducted, and the normal display is shown up on successful completion of this check.
CAUTION
■The multi-information display at low temperatures
Allow the interior of the vehicle to warm up before using the liquid crystal informa-
tion display. At extremely low temperatures, the information display monitor may
respond slowly, and display changes may be delayed.

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2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
Windshield wipers and washer
■The windshield wiper and washer can be operated when
The power switch is in “IG-ON” mode.
■Dripping prevention wiper sweep
After washing and wiping operation several times, the wipers operate one more
time af

ter a short delay to prevent dripping.
However, the last sweep will not happen if the vehicle is traveling above 106 mph
(1
70 km/h).
■Effects of vehicle speed on wiper operation
With the settings other than “AUTO” also, the time until drip prevention wiper
s
weep occurs is changed depending on vehicle speed.
With “LO” selected, wiper operation will be switched from low speed to intermit -
tent wiper operation only when the vehicle is stationary.
■ Rain-sensing windshield wipers
With “AUTO” selected, the wipers will operate automatically when
the sensor detects falling rain. The system automatically adjusts
wiper timing in accordance with rain volume and vehicle speed.
Sensor sensitivity (low)
Sensor sensitivity (high)
Rain-sensing wiper operation
Low speed wiper operation
High speed wiper operation
Temporary operation
Wash/wipe operation

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2-4. Using other driving systems
2
When driving
Beeps and obstacle distance
A beep sounds when an obstacle with which there is a danger of collision
is detected. As the vehicle moves clos er to the obstacle, the interval of
the beep becomes shorter.
● When the follo
wing obstacle distan ces are reached, the beep changes
from intermittent to continuous:
• If the distance to the obstacle detected by the dual sensors or rear corner
sensors is less than 0.8 ft. (25 cm).
• If the distance to the obstacle detected b
y the back sensors is less than 1.1
ft. (35 cm).
● If obstacles are detected by the dual sensors in 2 places at once, or if
both rear corner sensors detect obst acles at the same time, the system
will sound a warning beep for the closer of the 2 obstacles.
● If multiple obstacles ar
e detected in front and behind th e vehicle at the
same time, the warning beep will change in the following manner:
• If an obstacle has been detected within 0.8 ft. (25 cm) of the front or rear
of the vehicle (a continuous beep is sounding), and a new obstacle is
detected near a different area of th e vehicle, the warning beep will sound
6 beeps then one continuous beep.
• If an obstacle has been detected within 0
.8 ft. (25 cm) of the front or rear
of the vehicle (a continuous beep is sounding), and a new obstacle is
detected within 0.8 ft. (25 cm) of a different area of the vehicle, the warn -
ing beeps will sound 2 beeps then one continuous beep
.
●You can change the volume of the warning beeps. (P. 1 5 3)

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2-4. Using other driving systems
■When the system malfunctions
●If a malfunction occurs and no obstacles have been detected, a warning is dis-
played, and a malfunction beep sounds for 7 seconds. 
If an obstacle has been detected, or another malfunction occurs in a different
sensor
, the malfunction beeps will not sound.
●In the following circumstances the displayed warning will disappear:
• If you switch the screen to a different mode.
• If you turn OFF the intuitive parking assist main switch.
• If the vehicle speed exceeds 6 mph (10 km/h). Once the vehicle speed drops
b
elow 6 mph (10 km/h), the warning will be displayed again.
●If the malfunction screen is displayed, the detection range of the dual sensors is
shortened. In this case, the necessity fo r obstacle evasion (whether the obstacle
will come within 0.8 ft. (25 cm) of the vehicle or not) will not be calculated.
■When using intuitive parking assist
●The sensors' detection areas and reaction times are limited. When moving for -
ward or reversing, check the areas surrounding the vehicle (especially the sides
of the
vehicle) for safety, and drive slowly, using the brake to control the vehicle’s
speed.
• The sensors' detection areas are limited to the ar
eas around the vehicle’s front
and rear bumpers.
• Depending on the shape of the obstacle
and other factors, the detection dis-
tance may shorten, or dete ction may be impos
sible.
• There will be a short delay between ob stacl
e detection and display. Even at
slow speeds, there is a possibility that the obstacle will come within 0.8 ft. (25
cm) of the vehicle before the display is shown and the warning beep sounds.
• Braking distance may differ according to the road conditions (rain, gravel
et
c.).
• It might be difficult to hear beeps due to the volume of audio system or air fl
ow noise of air conditioning system.
• For long obstacles such as walls, the obstacle warning may change as the o
bstacle gets closer.

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3-3. Using the audio system
The type of program changes each time the button is pressed.
●RO
CK
●EA
SYLIS (Easy listening)
●CLS/
JAZZ (Classical music and Jazz)
●R & B (Rhy
thm and Blues)
● INF
ORM (Information)
●REL
IGION
●MIS
C (Miscellaneous)
●AL
ARM (Emergency messages)
If the system receives no RDS statio ns, “NO PTY” appears on the display.
When a program is set, “
TYPE SEEK” appears.
To u c h on the screen or press  or  on .
The radio seeks or scans the station by the relevant program type.
If no radio station of that type is found, “NO
THING” appears on the
screen.
■ Displaying radio text messages
To u c h on the screen.
If “MSG” appears on the screen, a
text message may be displayed.
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