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Pictorial indexSearch by illustration
1For safety
and securityMake sure to read through them
2Instrument clusterHow to read the gauges and meters, the variety of
warning lights and indicators, etc.
3Operation of
each componentOpening and closing the doors and windows,
adjustment before driving, etc.
4DrivingOperations and advices which are necessary for driving
5Interior featuresUsage of the interior features, etc.
6Maintenance
and careCaring for your vehicle and maintenance procedures
7When trouble
arisesWhat to do in case of malfunction or emergency
8Vehicle
specificationsVehicle specifications, customizable features, etc.
9For owners
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat belt,
SRS airbag and headlight aim instructions for Canadian
owners
IndexSearch by symptom
Search alphabetically
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For your information ................................... 8
Reading this manual...................................14
How to search ..............................................15
Pictorial index ...............................................16
1-1. For safe useBefore driving................................. 28
For safety drive............................... 30
Seat belts .......................................... 32
SRS airbags ..................................... 38
Front passenger occupant classification system.................. 49
Safety information for children ................................... 56
Child restraint systems ................57
Installing child restraints............... 61
Exhaust gas precautions.............. 71
1-2. Hybrid system Hybrid system features................72
Hybrid system precautions........ 76
1-3. Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system ........................81
Alarm ................................................. 83 2. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and indicators .............................. 86
Gauges and meters .......................91
Multi-information display .......... 96
Head-up display .......................... 104
Energy monitor/ consumption screen ...................111
3-1. Key information Keys ...................................................120
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
Smart access system with push-button start .............123
Wireless remote control ...........136
Doors ................................................139
Trunk..................................................143
3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats...................................... 150
Driving position memory.......... 152
Head restraints ............................ 158
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel ............................... 161
Inside rear view mirror .............. 162
Outside rear view mirrors........164
1For safety and security
2Instrument cluster
3Operation of
each component
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2. Instrument cluster Warning lights and indicators .............................. 86
Gauges and meters ...................... 91
Multi-information display .......... 96
Head-up display .......................... 104
Energy monitor/ consumption screen .................. 111
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Warning lights and indicators
◆Instrument cluster
The units used on the speedometer and some indicators may differ depending on
the target region.
◆Center panel
The warning lights and indicators on the instrument cluster, center
panel and outside rear view mirrors inform the driver of the status of
the vehicle’s various systems.
For the purpose of explanation, the following illustration displays all
warning lights and in dicators illuminated.
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◆Outside rear view mirrors (vehicles with BSM)
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in the indicated vehicle’s
systems.
Warning lights
*1
(U.S.A.)
Brake system warning light
( → P. 7 3 7 )*1
(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light
(→ P. 7 3 8 )
*1
(Canada)
Brake system warning light
(→ P. 7 3 7 )*1
(Canada)
ABS warning light
(→ P. 7 3 8 )
*1Charging system warning
light ( →P. 7 3 8 )*1Electric power steering
system warning light
(→ P. 7 3 8 )
*1
(U.S.A.)
Malfunction indicator
lamp ( →P. 7 3 8 )*1, 2
(if equipped)
“AFS OFF” indicator
(→ P. 7 3 9 )
*1
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator
lamp ( →P. 7 3 8 )*1, 2Brake hold operated
indicator ( →P. 7 3 9 )
*1SRS warning light
(→ P. 7 3 8 )*2
(U.S.A.)
Parking brake indicator
(→ P. 7 3 9 )
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*1: These lights turn on when the power switch is turned to ON mode to indicate thata system check is being performed. They will turn off after the hybrid system is on,
or after a few seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if the lights do not
come on, or turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
*2: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
*2
(Canada)
Parking brake indicator
(→ P. 7 3 9 )*1Master warning light
(→ P. 74 0 )
*1
Brake system warning light
(→ P. 74 0 )*1, 2
(if equipped)
“PCS” warning light
(→ P. 738, 752)
Open door warning light
(→ P. 74 0 )*1
Slip indicator ( →P. 7 3 9 )
Low fuel level warning light
(→ P. 74 0 )*1Tire pressure warning light
(→ P. 74 1 )
Seat belt reminder light
(→ P. 74 0 )
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The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the vehicle’s vari-
ous systems.
Indicators
Turn signal indicator
(→ P. 2 0 9 )
(if equipped)
LKA (Lane-Keeping
Assist) indicator
(→ P. 2 7 1 )
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
(→ P. 2 1 7 )
(if equipped)
Intuitive parking assist indi-
cator ( →P. 2 8 1 )
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
(→ P. 2 1 7 ) *1
(if equipped)
“AFS OFF” indicator
(→ P. 219)
Headlight high beam indi-
cator ( →P. 2 1 8 )
*1, 2Slip indicator
(→ P. 3 1 0 )
(if equipped)
Front fog light indicator
(→ P. 222)*1VSC OFF indicator
(→ P. 3 1 0 )
“READY” indicator
( → P. 1 9 3 )
*1, 3
(if equipped)
“PCS” warning light
(→ P. 3 1 6 )
EV indicator ( →P. 74 )
(U.S.A.)
Parking brake indicator
(→ P. 211)
Cruise control indicator
( → P. 2 3 6 , 2 4 0 )
(Canada)
Parking brake indicator
(→ P. 211)
(if equipped)
Radar cruise control indi-
cator ( →P. 2 4 0 )*1Brake hold standby indica-
tor ( →P. 2 1 4 )
Cruise control “SET” indi-
cator ( →P. 236, 240)
*1Brake hold operated indi-
cator ( →P. 2 1 4 )
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*1: These lights turn on when the power switch is turned to ON mode to indicate thata system check is being performed. They will turn off after the hybrid system is on,
or after a few seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if the lights do not
come on, or turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
*2: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
*3: The light comes on when the system is turned off. The light flashes faster thanusual to indicate that the system is operating.
*4: In order to confirm operation, the BSM outside rear view mirror indicators illumi-nate in the following situations:
• When the power switch is turned to ON mode while the BSM main switch is set to ON.
• When the BSM main switch is set to ON while the power switch is in ON mode.
If the system is functioning correctly, the BSM outside rear view mirror indicators
will turn off after a few seconds.
If the BSM outside rear view mirror indicators do not illuminate or do not turn off,
there may be a malfunction with the system.
If this occurs, have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
*4
(if equipped)
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)
outside rear view mirror
indicators ( →P. 3 2 4 )*1“A I R B A G O N /
OFF” indicator
(→ P. 4 9 )
CAUTION
■If a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as the ABS and SRS warning light not come on
when you start the hybrid system, this could mean that these systems are not avail-
able to help protect you in an accident, which could result in death or serious injury.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately if this occurs.
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