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2. Instrument cluster
■Remote Touch screen
XVehicles without a navigation systemPress the “MENU” button on the Remote Touch.
Select “Info” on the “Menu”
screen.
If the “Trip Information” or “Past
Record” screen is displayed, select
“Energy”.
XVehicles with a navigation systemPress the “MENU” button on the Remote Touch.
Select “Info/Apps” on the
“Menu” screen.
Select “Fuel Consumption” on
the “Information” screen.
If the “Trip Information” or “Past
Record” screen is displayed, select
“Energy”.
The “Energy Monitor” screen can be displayed on the “Side Display”.
For details, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
Energy monitor
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Instrument cluster
Vehicles with a navigation system: The consumption screen can be dis-
played on the “Side Display”. For details, refer to the “Navigation System
Owner’s Manual”.
XVehicles without a navigation system
Press the “MENU” button on the Remote Touch, then select “Info” on
the “Menu” screen.
If the “Energy Monitor” screen is displayed, select “Fuel Consumption”.
X Vehicles with a navigation system
Press the “MENU” button on the Remote Touch, then select “Info/
Apps” on the “Menu” screen.
Select “Fuel Consumption” on the “Information” screen.
If the “Energy Monitor” screen is displayed, select “Fuel Consumption”.
Consumption
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■Trip information
If the “Past Record” screen is displayed, select “Trip Information”.Resetting the consumption
data
Fuel consumption in the past
15 minutes
Regenerated energy in the
past 15 minutes
One symbol indicates 50 Wh.
Up to 5 symbols are shown.
Displays the average vehicle
speed since the hybrid system
was started.
Displays the elapsed time
since the hybrid system was
started.
Cruising range ( →P. 115)
Average fuel consumption for the
past 15 minutes is divided by color
into past averages and averages
attained since the power switch
was last turned to ON mode. Use
the displayed average fuel con-
sumption as a reference.
The image is an example only, and
may vary slightly from actual condi-
tions.
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Instrument cluster
■Past record
If the “Trip Information” screen is displayed, select “Past Record”.Updating the average fuel
consumption data
Resetting the past record data
Best recorded fuel consump-
tion
Average fuel consumption
Previous fuel consumption
record
The average fuel consumption his-
tory is divided by color into past
averages and the average fuel con-
sumption since the last updated.
Use the displayed average fuel
consumption as a reference.
The image is an example only, and
may vary slightly from actual condi-
tions.
■Updating the past record data
Update the average fuel consumption by selecting “Update” to measure the current
fuel consumption again.
■Resetting the data
The fuel consumption data can be deleted by selecting “Clear”.
■Cruising range
Displays the estimated maximum distance that can be driven with the quantity of fuel
remaining.
This distance is computed based on your average fuel consumption.
As a result, the actual distance that can be driven may differ from that displayed.
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4Driving
4-1. Before driving Driving the vehicle .......................172
Cargo and luggage .................... 183
Vehicle load limits ....................... 186
Trailer towing ................................. 187
Dinghy towing...............................188
4-2. Driving procedures Power (ignition) switch.............. 189
EV drive mode ............................. 196
Hybrid transmission ................... 199
Turn signal lever ......................... 205
Parking brake ............................... 207
Brake Hold ..................................... 210
Horn.................................................. 212
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch .......................... 213
Fog light switch............................. 218
Windshield wipers and washer.................................. 219
Headlight cleaner switch ........ 226 4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap ..... 227
4-5. Using the driving support systems
Cruise control ............................. 232
Dynamic radar cruise control ............................ 236
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) ........... 251
Intuitive parking assist ................ 261
Rear view monitor system ....... 274
Driving mode select switch ... 286
Driving assist systems............... 289
PCS (Pre-Collision System).......... 296
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)..............305
Lexus night view ............................ 311
4-6. Driving tips Hybrid vehicle driving tips........317
Winter driving tips ...................... 319
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4-1. Before driving
■Drum-in-disc type parking brake system
Your vehicle has a drum-in-disc type parking brake system. This type of brake system
needs bedding-down of the brake shoes periodically or whenever the parking brake
shoes and/or drum are replaced. Have your Lexus dealer perform the bedding
down operation.
■Operating your vehicle in a foreign country
Comply with the relevant vehicle registration laws and confirm the availability of the
correct fuel. (→P. 7 9 2 )
■For efficient use
●Shift the shift lever to D when driving.
In the N position, the gasoline engine operates but electricity cannot be generated.
The hybrid battery (traction battery) will discharge, requiring unnecessary engine
power to recharge.
●Drive your vehicle smoothly.
Avoid abrupt acceleration and deceleration. Gradual acceleration and decelera-
tion will make more effective use of the electric motor (traction motor) without hav-
ing to use gasoline engine power.
●Avoid repeated acceleration.
Repeated acceleration consumes hybrid battery (traction battery) power, resulting
in poor acceleration. Battery power can be restored by driving with the accelerator
pedal slightly released.
●Shift the shift lever to P when parking.
In the N position, the hybrid battery (traction battery) does not recharge.
Leaving the shift lever in the N position for an extended period of time may dis-
charge the hybrid battery (traction battery). The vehicle cannot run if the hybrid
battery (traction battery) is discharged.
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Driving
■Switching to EV drive mode when the gasoline engine is cold
If the hybrid system is started while the gasoline engine is cold, the gasoline engine
will start automatically in order to warm up. In this case, you will become unable to
switch to EV drive mode.
■Automatic cancelation of EV drive mode
When driving in EV drive mode, the gasoline engine may automatically restart in the
following situations. When EV drive mode is canceled, a buzzer will sound and the
EV drive mode indicator will flash and go off.
●The hybrid battery (traction battery) becomes low.
The remaining battery level indicated in the “Energy Monitor” display is low.
( → P. 1 1 0 )
●Vehicle speed becomes more than about 25 mph (40 km/h).
●The accelerator pedal is depressed firmly or the vehicle is on a hill etc.
When it is possible to inform the driver of automatic cancelation in advance, a prior
notice screen will appear on the multi-information display.
■Possible driving distance when driving in EV drive mode
EV drive mode’s possible driving distance ranges from a few hundred meters to
approximately 0.6 mile (1 km). Driving is possible at speeds of less than approxi-
mately 25 mph (40 km/h). However, depending on vehicle conditions, there are sit-
uations when EV drive mode cannot be used.
(The distance that is possible depends on the hybrid battery [traction battery] level
and driving conditions.)
■Fuel economy
Your Lexus is designed to achieve the best possible fuel economy during normal
driving (using the gasoline engine and electric motor [traction motor]). Driving in EV
drive mode more than necessary may lower fuel economy. To prevent gasoline engine warm up in order
to reduce noises, start the hybrid system with-
out starting the gasoline engine, pressing the
power switch with fully depressing the brake
pedal and pressing the EV drive mode switch.
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Driving
Hybrid transmission
While the power switch is in ON mode, move the shift lever with the
brake pedal depressed.
When shifting the shift lever between P and D, make sure that the vehicle is
completely stopped.
*1: To improve fuel efficiency and reduce noises, set the shift lever in D for normal driving.
*2: By selecting shift ranges using S mode, you can control accelerating forces andengine braking forces.
Shifting the shift lever
Shift position purpose
Shift positionObjective or function
PParking the vehicle/starting the hybrid system
RReversing
NNeutral
DNormal driving*1
SS mode driving*2 ( → P. 2 0 2 )
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