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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Before driving
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Head restraints
■Vertical adjustment
Driver’s seat
Head restraint height can be
adjusted automatically along
with the seat position adjust-
ment. (→P. 4 5 )
Front passenger’s and rear seats Grip head restraint and move
it up or down.
Push and hold the lock release
button when lowering the head
restraint.
Grip head restraint and
remove while holding the
lock release button.
■ Horizontal adjustment
Front and outboard rear seats
Grip head restraint and twist to
tilt forward or backward.
Lock
release
button
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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
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■Adjusting the height of the driver’s head restraint manually
■Removing the driver’s seat head restraint
For removal and installation, ask your Lexus dealer.
■Adjusting the height of the head restraints
■Adjusting the center rear seat head restraint
Always raise the head restraint one level from the stowed position when using.
CAUTION
■Head restraint precautions
Observe the following precautions regarding the head restraints. Failure to do so
may result in death or serious injury.
●Use the head restraint designed for each respective seat.
●Adjust the head restraints to the correct position at all times.
●Do not drive with the head restraints removed.
Push and hold the lock release button when
lowering or raising the head restraint.
Make sure that the head restraints are
adjusted so that the center of the head
restraint is closest to the top of your ears.
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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
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■If the engine does not start
The immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. (→P. 7 3 )
■When the steering lock cannot be released
■When the “ENGINE START STOP” switch indicator flashes in amber
The system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus
dealer immediately.
■Auto power OFF function
If the vehicle is left in the ACCESSORY mode for more than an hour with the shift
lever in “P”, the “ENGINE START STOP” switch will automatically turn OFF.
■Electronic key battery depletion
→P. 2 8
■When the electronic key battery is discharged
→P. 4 4 0
■Conditions affecting operation
→P. 2 6
■Leak detection pump
Several hours after the engine is turned off, you may hear a sound coming from
underneath the luggage compartment for several minutes. This is normal operation
and does not indicate a malfunction. The green indicator light on the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch will flash and a mes-
sage will be shown on the multi-information
display. Press the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch again while turning the steering wheel
left and right.
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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InteriorbuzzerExterior buzzerWarning messageDetailsCorrection procedure
Once
(Flashing)
The electronic key
battery is low.Replace the
battery.
( → P. 440)

An open door has
been closed and
the “ENGINE
START STOP”
switch has been
turned twice to
the ACCES-
SORY mode from
OFF.
Press the
“ENGINE
START
STOP”
switch while
applying the
brakes.

(Flashing)
The steering lock
has not released
within 3 seconds
of pressing the
“ENGINE START
STOP” switch.
The “ENGINE
START STOP”
switch indicator
will flash green for
15 seconds.Press the
“ENGINE
START
STOP”
switch again
while turn-
ing the
steering
wheel with
the brake
pedal
depressed.
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