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5-7. Other interior features
■Button lock function (vehicles with rear control panel)
To prevent inadvertent operation, some buttons on the rear armrest can be locked.
(→ P. 383)
■Rear control panel illumination off function (vehicles with rear control panel)
Control panel illumination on the rear armrest can be turned off. ( →P. 3 8 3 )
■Customization
Time elapsed before the reverse operation feature activates can be changed.
(Customizable features: → P. 807)
CAUTION
■When the rear sunshade is being operated
Do not place fingers or other objects in the fastener section or in the opening.
They may get caught, causing injury.
NOTICE
■To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not operate the rear sunshade when the hybrid system is off.
■To ensure normal operation of the re ar sunshade and rear door sunshades
Observe the following precautions.
●Do not place excessive load on the motor or other components of the rear sun-
shade.
●Do not place objects where they may hinder opening and closing operations.
●Do not attach items to the rear sunshade and rear door sunshades.
●Keep the opening clean and clear of obstructions.
●Do not operate the rear sunshade cont inuously for long periods of time.
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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
34DOME7. 5
Personal lights, ornament lights, trunk light,
footwell lights, door courtesy lights, vanity
lights, rear door inside handle illuminations,
power trunk opener and closer
35MPX-B10
Body ECU, smart access system with push-
button start, electric tilt and telescopic steer-
ing column, power seats, head-up display,
front door ECU, gauges and meters, steer-
ing sensor, yaw rate and G sensor, overhead
module, RR CTRL SW, power trunk opener
and closer, clock, CAN gateway ECU
36IGCT NO.410Power control unit
37IGCT NO.37. 5Hybrid battery (traction battery), DC/DC
converter
38IGCT NO.25Hybrid system
39IG2 NO.15DCM, CAN gateway ECU
40GAUGE5Gauges and meters
41DC/DC150RH-J/B DC/DC, P/I DC/DC
42P/ I D C / D C100RR S/SHADE, DEFOG, FOG, TAIL,
PA N E L
43RH J/B DC/DC80Right-hand junction block
44LH J/B DC/DC50Left-hand junction block
45H-LP CLN30Headlight cleaner
46FA N N O. 240Electric cooling fans
47LUG J/B DC/DC80Luggage compartment junction block
48FA N N O.180Electric cooling fans
49PTC NO.150PTC heater
50PTC NO.250PTC heater
51HTR50Air conditioning system
FuseAmpereCircuit
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■Tr u n k
FuseAmpereCircuit
1PSB30Pre-collision seat belts
2PTL25Power trunk opener and closer
3RR J/B-B10Smart access system with push-button start
4RR S/HTR20Seat heaters (rear)
5FR S/HTR10Seat heaters/ventilators (front)
6RR FOG10No circuit
7DC/DC-S (HV)7. 5DC/DC converter
8BATT FAN (HV)20Hybrid battery (traction battery) cooling fan
system
9SECURITY7. 5SECURITY
10ECU-B NO.37. 5Pa r k i n g b r a ke
11TRK OPN7. 5Power trunk opener and closer
12DCM (HV)7. 5DCM
13AC INV (HV)20Po w e r o u t l e t ( 1 2 0 V AC )
14RR-IG15Radar sensor, Blind Spot Monitor
15RR ECU-IG10
Power trunk opener and closer, parking
brake, tension reducer (rear left-hand), RR
CTRL SW, tire pressure warning system
16EPS-IG5Electric power steering system
17BACK UP7. 5Back-up lights
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■SRS warning light
This warning light system monitors the airbag sensor assembly, front impact sensors,
side impact sensors (front door), side impact sensors (front), side impact sensors
(rear), driver’s seat position sensor, driver’s seat belt buckle switch, front passenger
occupant classification system, “AIR BAG ON” indicator light, “AIR BAG OFF” indi-
cator light, front passenger’s seat belt buckle switch, seat belt pretensioner assem-
blies, airbags, interconnecting wiring and power sources. (→P. 4 0 )
■Front passenger detection sensor, seat belt reminder and warning buzzer
If luggage is placed on the front passenger seat, the front passenger detection sen-
sor may cause the warning light to flash and the warning buzzer to sound even if a
passenger is not sitting in the seat.
■If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving
First check the following:
●Is the fuel tank empty?
If it is, fill the fuel tank immediately.
●Is the fuel tank cap loose?
If it is, tighten it securely.
The light will go off after several driving trips.
If the light does not go off even after several trips, contact your Lexus dealer as soon
as possible.
■Electric power steering system warning light (warning buzzer)
When the 12-volt battery charge becomes insufficient of the voltage temporarily
drops, the electric power steering system warning light may come on and the warn-
ing buzzer may sound.
■When the tire pressure warning light comes on
Check the tire inflation pressure and adjust to the appropriate level. Pushing the tire
pressure warning reset switch will not turn off the tire pressure warning light.
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When trouble arises
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the electronic key does not operate properly
■Doors
Use the mechanical key
(→ P. 118) in order to perform the
following operations:
Locks all the doors
Closes the windows and moon
roof
* (turn and hold)
Unlocks the door
Turning the key rearward unlocks
the driver’s door. Turning the key
once again within 5 seconds
unlocks the other doors.
Opens the windows and moon
roof
* (turn and hold)
*: This setting must be customized at your Lexus dealer.
If communication between the electronic key and vehicle is inter-
rupted ( →P. 128) or the electronic key cannot be used because the
battery is depleted, the smart access system with push-button start and
wireless remote control cannot be used. In such cases, the doors and
trunk can be opened and the hybrid system can be started by following
the procedure below.
Locking and unlocking the doors, unlocking the trunk and key
linked functions
1
2
3
4
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841Alphabetical index
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Alarm..............................................................81Alarm............................................................ 81
Warning buzzer .......................... 711, 721
Anchor brackets ...................................... 62
Antennas (smart access system with push-button start) ......................123
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)....... 289 Function ................................................. 289
Warning light ......................................... 712
Warning message ............................. 725
Approach warning (dynamic radar cruise control) ........................ 242
Armrest .................................................... 593
Ashtrays....................................................585
Assist grips ..............................................598
Audio input.............................................. 497
Audio system.......................................... 386 Audio input............................................ 497
AUX port/USB port..................... 497, 477, 487
Bluetooth
® audio.............................. 465
CD/DVD player ................................433
CD/DVD player information ......453
DVD video ............................................. 441
iPod .......................................................... 485
MP3/WMA disc ...............................435
Optimal use ......................................... 495
Portable music player ...................... 497
Radio ....................................................... 409
Rear seat audio controls ............... 498
Steering wheel audio switch ....... 503
USB memory .......................................475 Automatic headlight leveling
system ...................................................... 216
Automatic light control system ........ 213
AUX port .................................................497
Auxiliary boxes ..................................... 580
AVS (Adaptive Variable Suspension system) ......................... 290
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs .......................696
Wattage ................................................... 791
Battery (12-volt battery) .....................647 If the 12-volt battery is
discharged......................................... 770
Preparing and checking before
winter......................................................319
Warning light ......................................... 712
Battery (traction battery) ...................... 74
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) ............... 305
Bluetooth®
Audio system ....................................... 465
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) ...................... 506
Brake Brake Hold .............................................210
Fluid .......................................................... 645
Parking brake ...................................... 207
Regenerative braking ..........................72
Warning light .................................711, 714
Warning message............................... 721
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842Alphabetical index
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Brake assist ............................................. 289
Brake Hold ............................................... 210
Break-in tips.............................................. 173
Brightness controlInstrument panel light control ...........91
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)................ 305
Care ................................................. 616, 620
Aluminum wheels ................................617
Exterior..................................................... 616
Interior .................................................... 620
Seat belts ................................................. 621
Cargo capacity....................................... 186
Cargo hooks ........................................... 581
Caution label ..............................................74
CD player ................................................ 433
Chains .........................................................321
Child restraint system............................ 55 Booster seats, definition ....................55
Booster seats, installation..................65
Convertible seats, definition ............55
Convertible seats, installation ......... 62
Front passenger occupant
classification system .........................49
Infant seats, definition ..........................55
Infant seats, installation ....................... 62
Installing CRS
with LATCH anchors .....................60
Installing CRS with seat belts .......... 62
Installing CRS with top tether strap .........................66 Child safety .................................................54
12-volt battery
precautions ........................... 649, 773
Airbag precautions................................ 41
Child restraint system......................... 55
How your child should wear
the seat belt ................................. 33, 35
Installing child restraints .................... 59
Moon roof precautions ....................170
Power window lock switch.............164
Power window precautions ...........166
Rear door child-protectors ........... 138
Removed electronic key battery precautions ..............669
Seat belt comfort guide ..................... 33
Seat belt extender precautions ......37
Seat belt precautions ..........................58
Seat heater precautions ................. 592
Trunk precautions ............................... 144
Child-protectors ....................................138
Cleaning ........................................ 616, 620 Aluminum wheels ................................ 617
Exterior .....................................................616
Interior .....................................................620
Seat belts.................................................. 621
Clock......................................................... 584
Coat hooks ..............................................597
Condenser...............................................644
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HeatersAir conditioning system ..................364
Heated steering wheel ................... 588
Seat heaters ......................................... 590
Outside rear view mirrors ............ 384
High-voltage components ...................74
Hood .......................................................... 634 Open ........................................................634
Warning message .............................728
Hooks
Cargo hooks ......................................... 581
Coat hooks ...........................................597
Luggage hook ...................................... 581
Retaining hooks (floor mat) .............28
Utility hook ........................................... 599
Horn .............................................................212
Hybrid battery (traction battery) .......74
Hybrid battery (traction battery)
air vents .................................................... 75
Hybrid system ........................................... 70
Emergency shut off system .............. 75
Energy monitor/consumption screen ...................... 109
EV drive mode..................................... 196
High voltage components ............... 74
Hybrid System Indicator ................... 92
Hybrid system precautions .............. 74
Hybrid vehicle driving tips...............317
If the hybrid system will not start........................................ 762
Overheating ......................................... 774
Power (ignition) switch .................... 189
Starting the hybrid system .............. 189
Vehicle proximity notification system ....................................................... 71 Hybrid System Indicator .......................92
Hybrid transmission .............................. 199
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ............ 764
Paddle shift switches..........................201
S mode.................................................... 202
I/M test ..................................................... 630
Identification Engine ..................................................... 783
Vehicle .................................................... 783
Ignition switch (power switch) ..........189
Illuminated entry system ....................573
Immobilizer system ................................. 79
Indicators .....................................................87
Initialization Maintenance ........................................ 624
Moon roof ...............................................169
Power windows....................................165
Tire pressure warning system ...............................653
Initiators (tire pressure warning system) ................................ 659
Inside door handle lights ..................... 571
Inside rear view mirror.........................159
Instrument panel light control .............. 91
Interior lights ............................................ 571
Intuitive parking assist .......................... 261 Function .................................................... 261
Warning message..................723, 734
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