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Hybrid transmission
■Shifting the shift lever
Shift lever
Operate the shift lever gently and
ensure correct shifting operation.
When shifting to the D or R
positions, move the shift lever
along the shift gate.
To shift to the N position, slide
the shift lever to the left and hold
it. The shift position will change
to N.
Shifting to B is only possible
when shift position D is selected.
The shift lever will always return
to this position after a shifting
operation.
When shifting from P to D or R, from D
to R, or from R to D, ensure that the
brake pedal is being depressed and the
vehicle is stationary.
Shift position indicator
When selecting the shift position, make
sure that the shift position has been
changed to the desired position by
checking the shift position indicator pro-
vided on the instrument panel.
When any shift position other than D or
B is selected, the arrow toward B disap-
pears from the shift position indicator.
■Shift position purpose
*: For good fuel economy and noise reduction, the D position should usually be used.
Shift positionFunction
PParking the vehicle/starting the hybrid system
RReversing
NNeutral
DNormal driving*
BApplying moderate engine braking when driving down hills or on
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■Adjusting the set speed
To change the set speed, operate the lever until the desired set speed is obtained.
Increases the speed
Decreases the speed
Fine adjustment: Momentarily move the
lever in the desired direction.
Large adjustment: Hold the lever in the
desired direction.
The set speed will be increased or decreased as follows:
Fine adjustment: By approximately 1 mph (1.6 km/h) each time the lever is operated
Large adjustment: The set speed can be increased or decreased continually until the lever is
released.
■Canceling and resuming the constant speed control
Pulling the lever toward you cancels the
constant speed control.
The speed setting is also canceled when
the brakes are applied.
Pushing the lever up resumes the con-
stant speed control.
Resuming is available when the vehicle
speed is more than approximately 25
mph (40 km/h).

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■Canceling and resuming the speed control
Pulling the lever toward you cancels the
cruise control.
The speed setting is also canceled when
the brakes are applied.
Pushing the lever up resumes the cruise
control and returns vehicle speed to the
set speed.
Resuming is available when the vehicle
speed is more than approximately 25
mph (40 km/h).
■Selecting conventional constant speed control mode
Dynamic radar cruise control can be used as conventional cruise control if you select con-
stant speed control mode.
Press the “ON-OFF” button to activate
the cruise control.
Press the button again to deactivate the
cruise control.
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control
mode is always reset when the
“POWER” switch is turned to ON
mode.
Switch to constant speed control mode.
(Push the lever forward and hold for
approximately one second.)
Constant speed control mode indicator
will come on.
Adjusting the speed setting:
P. 3 0
Canceling and resuming the speed set-
ting: P. 3 1
The vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode maintains the preset cruising speed as long
as no vehicle is detected ahead.

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With the headlights on, push the lever
away from you to turn on the high
beams.
When the light switch is in “AUTO” posi-
tion, the Automatic High Beam system
will be activated.
Pull the lever toward you to the center
position to turn the high beams off.
Pull the lever toward you and release it
to flash the high beams once.
You can flash the high beams with the
headlights on or off.
■AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System) on and off (if equipped)
AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System) secures excellent visibility at intersections and on
curves by automatically adjusting the direction of the light axis of the headlights according
to vehicle speed and the degree of the tire’s angle as controlled by steering input.
AFS operates at speeds of 6 mph (10 km/h) or higher.
Press the menu switch.
The multi-information display will
change modes to electronic feature
control mode.
Press the “ENTER” switch upwards or
downwards until AFS appears.
Press the “ENTER” switch to change to
OFF.
The “AFS OFF” indicator will come on.
Each pressing of the switch turns AFS
on and off.
Press the menu switch to change to the
normal display.

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■Services
Subscribers have the following Safety Connect services available:
●Automatic Collision Notification
*
In case of either airbag deployment or severe rear-end collision, the system is designed
to automatically call the response center. The responding agent receives the vehicle’s
location and attempts to speak with the vehicle occupants to assess the level of emer-
gency. If the occupants are unable to communicate, the agent automatically treats the
call as an emergency, contacts the nearest emergency services provider to describe the
situation, and requests that assistance be sent to the location.
*: U.S. Patent No. 7,508,298 B2
●Stolen Vehicle Location
If your vehicle is stolen, Safety Connect can work with local authorities to assist them in
locating and recovering the vehicle. After filing a police report, call the Safety Connect
response center at 1-800-25-LEXUS (1-800-255-3987) and follow the prompts for
Safety Connect to initiate this service.
In addition to assisting law enforcement with recovery of a stolen vehicle, Safety-Con-
nect-equipped vehicle location data may, under certain circumstances, be shared with
third parties to locate your vehicle. Further information is available at Lexus.com.
●Emergency Assistance Button (SOS)
In the event of an emergency on the road, push the “SOS” button to reach the Safety
Connect response center. The answering agent will determine your vehicle’s location,
assess the emergency, and dispatch the necessary assistance required.
If you accidentally press the “SOS” button, tell the response-center agent that you are
not experiencing an emergency.
●Enhanced Roadside Assistance
Enhanced Roadside Assistance adds GPS data to the already included warranty-based
Lexus roadside service.
Subscribers can press the “SOS” button to reach a Safety Connect response-center
agent, who can help with a wide range of needs, such as: towing, flat tire, fuel delivery, etc.
For a description of the Roadside Assistance services and their limitations, please see the
Safety Connect Terms and Conditions, which are available at Lexus.com.
■Subscription
After you have signed the Telematics Subscription Service Agreement and are enrolled,
you can begin receiving services.
A variety of subscription terms is available for purchase. Contact your Lexus dealer, call 1-
800-25-LEXUS (1-800-255-3987) or push the “SOS” button in your vehicle for further
subscription details.