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5-4. Using the hands-free phone system (for cellular phone)
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) ................530
Using a Bluetooth
® phone .... 539
Setting the hands-free system (for cellular phone) ................ 559
Setting the Bluetooth
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5-5. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ..........................597• Interior light............................ 598
• Personal lights .......................598
5-6. Using the storage features List of storage features ............600• Glove box ............................... 602
• Console box .......................... 603
• Cup holders ........................... 604
• Auxiliary boxes ..................... 606
Trunk features .............................. 607 5-7. Other interior features
Sun visors and vanity mirrors ................... 609
Clock ................................................610
Ashtrays ............................................ 611
Power outlets ................................. 612
Heated steering wheel .............. 614
Seat heaters/ seat ventilators ........................... 616
Armrest.......................................... 620
Rear sunshade/ rear door sunshades................ 621
Coat hooks ....................................624
Assist grips ................................... 625
Utility hook ....................................626
Garage door opener ................ 627
Safety Connect........................... 634
6-1. Maintenance and care Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ................ 642
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior.................. 646
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ... 649
General maintenance.............. 652
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .................................... 656
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23Pictorial index
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Seat heater switches*2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 616
Seat ventilator switches
*2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 616
Intuitive parking assist switch
*2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 281
Rear sunshade switch
*2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 621
Driving mode select switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 305
EV drive mode switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 200
Snow mode switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 204
*1: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
*2: If equipped
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■Regenerative braking
In the following situations, kinetic energy is converted to electric energy and decel-
eration force can be obtained in conjunction with the recharging of the hybrid bat-
tery (traction battery).
●The accelerator pedal is released while driving with the shift position in D or S.
●The brake pedal is depressed while driving with the shift position in D or S.
■EV indicator
■Conditions in which the gasoline engine may not stop
The gasoline engine starts and stops automatically. However, it may not stop auto-
matically in the following conditions:
●During gasoline engine warm-up
●During hybrid battery (traction battery) charging
●When the temperature of the hybrid battery (traction battery) is high or low
●When the heater is switched on
■Charging the hybrid battery (traction battery)
●As the gasoline engine charges the hybrid battery (traction battery), the battery
does not need to be charged from an outside source. However, if the vehicle is left
parked for a long time the hybrid battery will slowly discharge. For this reason, be
sure to drive the vehicle at least once every few months for at least 30 minutes or
10 miles (16 km). If the hybrid battery becomes fully discharged and you are unable
to jump-start the vehicle with the 12-volt battery, contact your Lexus dealer.
●If the shift lever is in N, the hybrid battery (traction battery) will not be charged.
Always put the shift lever in P when the vehicle is stopped. When driving in heavy
traffic, operate the vehicle with the shift lever in D or S to avoid discharging the bat-
tery.
■Charging the 12-volt battery
→P. 7 9 7
The EV indicator comes on when the vehicle
is driven using only the electric motor (trac-
tion motor) or the gasoline engine is stopped.
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NOTICE
■Camera sensor (→P. 2 7 1 )
Observe the following to ensure that the LKA system functions correctly.
●Keep the windshield clean at all times.
Performance could be affected if the windshield is dirty, or if raindrops, conden-
sation or ice are adhering to the windshield.
●When adjusting the rear view mirror, make sure that it does not block the camera
lens.
●Do not attach window tinting to the windshield.
●Do not install an antenna in front of the camera lens.
●If the windshield is fogged up, use the windshield defogger to remove fog from
the windshield.
When it is cold, using the heater with air blowing to the feet may allow the upper
part of the windshield to fog up. This will have a negative effect on the images.
●Do not place anything on the dashboard.
The camera sensor may recognize the image reflected on the windshield as lane
markers by mistake.
●Do not scratch the camera lens, or let it get dirty.
When cleaning the inside of the windshield, be careful not to get any glass
cleaner etc. on the lens. Also, do not touch the lens.
For lens repair, contact your Lexus dealer.
●Do not change the installation position or direction of the camera sensor or
remove it. The direction of the camera sensor is precisely adjusted.
●Do not subject the camera sensor to strong impact or force, and do not disas-
semble the camera sensor.
●Do not attach a sticker or other items to the
windshield near the camera sensor.
●Do not install or place anything near the
camera.
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3074-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
■Operation of the air conditioning system in Eco drive mode
Eco drive mode controls the heating/cooling operations and fan speed of the air
conditioning system to enhance fuel efficiency (→P. 388). To improve air condition-
ing performance, adjust the fan speed or turn off Eco drive mode.
■Automatic operation of the seat heater during Eco drive mode
Eco drive mode controls the heating operation and fan speed of the air conditioning
system to enhance fuel efficiency. If the driving mode select switch is switched to Eco
drive mode in cold temperatures, the seat heater will be automatically operated to
assist heating performance.
■Sport mode automatic deactivation
Sport mode is automatically deactivated if the power switch is turned off after driving
in sport mode.
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Driving
◆Air conditioning
Use the air conditioning only when necessary. Doing so can help con-
trol excessive gasoline consumption.
In summer: In high temperatures, use the recirculated air mode. Doing
so will help to reduce the burden on the air conditioner and reduce fuel
consumption as well.
In winter: Because the gasoline engine will not automatically cut out
until the gasoline engine and the interior of the vehicle are warm, it will
consume fuel. Also, fuel consumption can be improved by avoiding
overuse of the heater.
◆Checking tire inflation pressure
Make sure to check the tire inflation pressure frequently. Improper tire
inflation pressure can cause poor fuel consumption.
Also, as snow tires can cause large amounts of friction, their use on dry
roads can lead to poor fuel consumption. Use a tire that is appropriate
for the season.
◆Luggage
Carrying heavy luggage can lead to poor fuel consumption. Avoid car-
rying unnecessary luggage. Installing a large roof rack can also cause
poor fuel consumption.
◆Warming up before driving
Since the gasoline engine starts up and cuts out automatically when
cold, warming up the engine is unnecessary. Moreover, frequently driv-
ing short distances will cause the engine to repeatedly warm up, which
can lead to poor fuel consumption.
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5-4. Using the hands-free phone system (for cellular phone)
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) ................ 530
Using a Bluetooth
® phone ....539
Setting the hands-free system (for cellular phone) .................559
Setting the Bluetooth
®........... 584
5-5. Using the interior lights Interior lights list.......................... 597• Interior light ........................... 598
• Personal lights....................... 598
5-6. Using the storage features List of storage features............ 600• Glove box............................... 602
• Console box .......................... 603
• Cup holders........................... 604
• Auxiliary boxes..................... 606
Trunk features .............................. 607 5-7. Other interior features
Sun visors and vanity mirrors ...................609
Clock................................................ 610
Ashtrays ............................................ 611
Power outlets .................................612
Heated steering wheel ..............614
Seat heaters/ seat ventilators ...........................616
Armrest .......................................... 620
Rear sunshade/ rear door sunshades ................621
Coat hooks ................................... 624
Assist grips.................................... 625
Utility hook.................................... 626
Garage door opener.................627
Safety Connect ........................... 634
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3935-2. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
XWith rear air conditioning system
When is selected (the indicator on is on) or the passenger’s side
temperature control button is pressed, the temperature for the driver’s, front pas-
senger’s and rear seats (→P. 404) can be adjusted separately.
Air outlets and fan speed for the driver and passenger seats may be adjusted sep-
arately depending on the temperature setting.
When the front seat heaters and ventilators/rear seat heaters are set to “AUTO”
mode, the system is operated automatically according to the set temperature,
outside temperature, etc.
XWithout rear air conditioning system
To adjust the fan speed, select “ ∧” on to increase the fan speed
and “ ∨” to decrease the fan speed on the operation screen.
Press to turn the fan off.
To adjust the temperature setting, press “ ∧” on to increase the
temperature and “ ∨” to decrease the temperature.
When is selected (the indicator on is on) or the passenger’s
side temperature control button is pressed, the temperature for the driver and
passenger seats can be adjusted separately.
To change the air outlets,
select an air outlet switch on
the operation screen.
Adjusting the settings manually
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