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3-6. Using the storage featuresList of storage features............... 367
• Glove box ................................... 368
• Console box ................................ 369
• Cup holders.................................. 371
• Bottle holders ............................. 373
• Auxiliary boxes........................... 374
3-7. Other interior features Sun visors......................................... 375
Vanity mirrors ................................ 376
Clock ................................................. 377
Power outlets ................................. 378
Seat heaters and ventilators ..................................... 379
Armrest ............................................. 381
Rear sunshade .............................. 382
Floor mat......................................... 384
Trunk compartment features......................................... 386
Garage door opener................. 388
Compass.......................................... 396
Safety Connect ............................ 400 4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior.................. 408
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ..................... 412
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ...... 415
General maintena nce .................. 417
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ....................................... 421
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions .................................. 422
Hood ................................................. 425
Positioning a floor jack............... 426
Engine compartment.................. 428
12-volt battery................................ 439
Tires ................................................... 443
Tire inflation pressure.................. 451
Wheels ............................................. 454
Air conditioning filter.................. 456
Electronic key battery ................ 459
Checking and replacing fuses ................................................. 461
Headlight aim (LED headlights) ....................... 473
Light bulbs ....................................... 475
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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Headlight switch Turn signal lever Fog light switch P. 186
P. 161
P. 197
Tilt and telescopic steering
control switch
 P. 80
Pre-collision braking off switch  P. 237
Parking brake pedal P. 162
EV drive mode switch
“ECO MODE” switch
Power mode switch P. 152
P. 157
P. 157
Hood lock release lever P. 425
Tilt and telescopic steering control lever  P. 80
Glove box P. 368
Trunk opener
main switch
P. 61
Power (ignition) switch P. 147
Windshield wipers and
washer switch
P. 198
Gauges and meters
Multi-information display P. 164
P. 172
Audio system *2P. 266

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1-7. Theft deterrent system
Alarm
The system sounds the alarm and flashes the lights when forced entry is
detected.
■Triggering of the alarm
The alarm is triggered in the following situations when the alarm is
set:
●A locked door or trunk is unlocked or opened in any way other
than using the entry function, wi reless remote control or mechan-
ical key. (The doors will lock again automatically.)
● The hood is opened.
■ Setting the alarm system
Without navigation system
Close the doors, trunk and
hood, and lock all the doors
using the entry function or wire-
less remote control. The system
will be set automatically after
30 seconds.
The indicator light changes from
being on to flashing when the
system is set.
With navigation systemClose the doors, trunk and
hood, and lock all the doors
using the entry function or wire-
less remote control. The system
will be set automatically after
30 seconds.
The indicator light changes from
being on to flashing when the
system is set.

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1-7. Theft deterrent system
■Tr i g g e r i n g o f t h e a l a r m
The alarm may be triggered in the following situations:
(Stopping the alarm deactivates the alarm system.)
■When the 12-volt battery is disconnected
Be sure to cancel the alarm system.
If the 12-volt battery is disconnected before canceling the alarm, the system may be
triggered when the battery is reconnected.
■Alarm-operated door lock
●When the alarm is operating, the door s are locked automatically to prevent
intruders.
●Do not leave the key inside the vehicle when the alarm is operating, and make
sure the key is not inside the vehicle when recharging or replacing the 12-volt
battery.
NOTICE
■To ensure the system operates correctly
Do not modify or remove the system. If mo dified or removed, the proper operation
of the system cannot be guaranteed.
●A person inside the vehicle opens a door,
the trunk or hood.
●The 12-volt battery is recharged or
replaced when the vehicle is locked.

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Hood
CAUTION
■Pre-driving check
Check that the hood is fully closed and locked.
If the hood is not locked properly, it may open while the vehicle is in motion and
cause an accident, which may result in death or serious injury.
Release the lock from the inside of the vehicle to open the hood.
Pull the hood lock release lever.
The hood will pop up slightly.
Pull up the auxiliary catch lever
and lift the hood.

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the vehicle 12-volt battery is discharged
The following procedures may be used to start the hybrid system if the vehi-
cle’s 12-volt battery is discharged.
You can also call your Lexus dealer or a qualified repair shop.
If you have a set of jumper (or booster) cables and a second vehicle
with a 12-volt battery, you can jump start your vehicle by following the
steps below.
Open the hood and fuse box
cover.
Push the tab in and lift the lid off.
Open the exclusive jump start-
ing terminal cover.
Slightly pull the tab to open the
cover.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
CAUTION
■To prevent an accident or injury when inspecting under the hood of your vehicle
●If steam is seen coming from under the hood, do not open the hood until the
steam has subsided. The engine compartm ent may be very hot, causing serious
injuries such as burns.
●Check that the indicator on the “POWER ” switch and the READY indicator are
off.
●For vehicles with a hybrid system, there are times when the gasoline engine auto-
matically starts to run or the cooling fans suddenly start to operate. Do not touch
or approach the rotating parts of the belt or fans. Doing so may lead to fingers,
clothes or tools getting caught, resulting in injury.
●Do not loosen the coolant reservoir cap wh ile the hybrid system and radiator are
hot.
Serious injuries, such as burns, may re sult from hot coolant and steam released
under pressure.
NOTICE
■When adding engine/power control unit coolant
Wait until the hybrid system has cooled down before adding engine/power control
unit coolant.
When adding coolant, do so slowly. Adding cool coolant to a hot hybrid system too
quickly can cause damage to the hybrid system.

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Alphabetical index
Foot light .................................................. 364
Foot well lighting .................................. 364
Front fog lightsReplacing light bulbs ....................... 475
Switch ........................................................ 197
Wattage ................................................. 564
Front passenger occupant classification system ........................... 118
Front passenger's seat belt reminder light .......................................501
Front seats Adjustment .............................................. 65
Driver’s seat position memory ...... 69
Front side marker light Replacing light bulbs ....................... 475
Wattage ................................................. 564
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ....................... 475
Switch ..........................................................161
Wattage ................................................. 564
Fuel Capacity.................................................558
Fuel gauge .............................................. 164
Gas station information ................. 628
Information............................................ 565
Refueling ....................................................94
Type.......................................................... 565
Fuel door......................................................94
Fuel filler door............................................94
Fuses............................................................ 461 Garage door opener ......................... 388
Gas station information......................628
Gauges ...................................................... 164
Glove box ................................................368
Grocery bag hooks .............................386
Hands-free system (f
or cellular phone)
(vehicles without navigation
system) ................................................... 332
Hands-free system (f or cellular phone)
(vehicles with navigation system)*
Head restraints Adjustment .............................................. 72
Headlights aim ....................................... 473
Headlights cleaner ...............................203
Headlights Adaptive front lighting system ...................................................188
Discharge headlights precautions....................................... 486
Replacing light bulbs ........................ 475
Switch........................................................ 186
Wattage ................................................. 564
Heaters Seat heaters ..........................................379
Side mirrors ..........................................264
Hill-start assist control ........................ 234
Hood .......................................................... 425
Hooks Grocery bag ....................................... 386G
*: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
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