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1-1. Key informationKeys ...................................................... 28
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
Smart access system with push-button start .......................... 32
Wireless remote control .............. 43
Doors.................................................... 46
Trunk...................................................... 51
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats .......................................... 55
Driving position memory ............. 56
Seat position memory ................... 60
Head restraints................................. 62
Seat belts ............................................ 65
Steering wheel.................................. 72
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror ................................................ 74
Outside rear view mirrors ........... 76 1-4. Opening and closing the
windows and moon roof
Power windows................................ 78
Moon roof ........................................... 81
1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap.......... 85
1-6. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system ........ 88
Alarm.................................................... 90
Theft prevention labels ................ 93
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture ............... 94
SRS airbags ....................................... 96
Front passenger occupant classification system .................. 108
Child restraint systems ................. 113
Installing child restraints ............... 117
1Before driving
For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s
Manual” for information regarding the equipment listed below.
• Navigation system
• Air conditioning
• Rear view monitor system
• Intuitive parking assist • Audio/video system
• Rear window and outside rear view
mirror defogging
• Climate control
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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle ........................ 128
Engine (ignition) switch .............. 138
Automatic transmission.............. 142
Turn signal lever .............................. 151
Parking brake ................................. 152
Horn.................................................... 153
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ..................... 154
Indicators and warning lights................................................. 158
Multi-information display............. 161
2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
Headlight switch ............................ 166
Fog light switch .............................. 170
Windshield wipers and washer.............................................. 172
Headlight cleaner switch ........... 176
2-4. Using other driving systems Cruise control ................................. 177
Dynamic radar cruise control.............................................. 181
Intuitive parking assist ................. 195
Driving assist systems.................. 201
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ........... 207 2-5. Driving information
Cargo and luggage ...................... 214
Vehicle load limits.......................... 217
Winter driving tips ........................ 218
Trailer towing ................................. 220
Dinghy towing ................................ 221
3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system ............................................ 224
Rear window and outside rear view
mirror defoggers ....................... 232
Windshield wiper de-icer ......... 233
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system type ....................... 234
Using the radio.............................. 237
Using the CD player................... 245
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs.................................. 252
Operating an iPod....................... 260
Operating a USB memory....... 268
Optimal use of the audio system ............................................ 277
Using the AUX port ................... 279
Using the steering wheel audio switches ............................. 281
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3Interior features
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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle.................. 128
Engine (ignition) switch ......... 138
Automatic transmission ........ 142
Turn signal lever ........................ 151
Parking brake ........................... 152
Horn ............................................ 153
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ................ 154
Indicators and warning lights ......................................... 158
Multi-information display ...... 161 2-3. Operating the lights and
windshield wipers
Headlight switch ..................... 166
Fog light switch ........................ 170
Windshield wipers and washer ...................................... 172
Headlight cleaner switch ...... 176
2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control........................... 177
Dynamic radar cruise control ...................................... 181
Intuitive parking assist ........... 195
Driving assist systems ............ 201
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ...... 207
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage ................ 214
Vehicle load limits ................... 217
Winter driving tips .................. 218
Trailer towing .......................... 220
Dinghy towing.......................... 221
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CAUTION
●If the smell of exhaust is noticed inside the vehicle, open the windows and check
that the trunk is closed. Large amounts of exhaust in the vehicle can cause driver
drowsiness and an accident, resulting in death or a serious health hazard. Have
the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
●Do not shift the shift lever to P while the vehicle is moving.
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle control.
●Do not shift the shift lever to R while the vehicle is moving forward.
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle control.
●Do not shift the shift lever to D while the vehicle is moving backward.
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle control.
●Moving the shift lever to N while the vehicle is moving will disengage the engine
from the transmission. Engine braking is not available when N is selected.
●During normal driving, do not turn off the engine. Turning the engine off while
driving will not cause loss of steering or braking control, but the power assist to
these systems will be lost. This will make it more difficult to steer and brake, so you
should pull over and stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
However, in the event of an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible to stop
the vehicle in the normal way: → P. 5 1 5
●Use engine braking (downshift) to maintain a safe speed when driving down a
steep hill.
Using the brakes continuously may cause the brakes to overheat and lose effec-
tiveness. (→P. 145, 147)
●When stopped on an inclined surface, use the brake pedal and parking brake to
prevent the vehicle from rolling backward or forward and causing an accident.
●Do not adjust the position of the steering wheel, the seat, or the inside or outside
rear view mirrors while driving.
Doing so may result in a loss of vehicle control that can cause accidents that may
result in death or serious injury.
●Always check that all passengers' arms, heads or other parts of their bodies are
not outside the vehicle, as this may result in death or serious injury.
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CAUTION
■When taking a nap in the vehicle
Always turn the engine off. Otherwise, you may accidentally move the shift lever or
depress the accelerator pedal, which could cause an accident or fire due to engine
overheating. Additionally, if the vehicle is parked in a poorly ventilated area, exhaust
gases may collect and enter the vehicle, leading to death or a serious health hazard.
■When braking the vehicle
●When the brakes are wet, drive more cautiously.
Braking distance increases when the brakes are wet, and may cause one side of
the vehicle to brake differently than the other side. Also the parking brake may
not securely hold the vehicle.
●If the power brake assist function does not operate, do not follow other vehicles
closely and avoid downhills or sharp turns that require braking.
In this case, braking is still possible, but it will require more force on the pedal than
usual. Braking distance may also increase.
●Do not pump the brake pedal if the engine stalls.
Each push on the brake pedal uses up the reserve for the power-assisted brakes.
●The brake system consists of 2 individual hydraulic systems: if one of the systems
fails, the other will still operate. In this case, the brake pedal should be depressed
more firmly than usual and braking distance becomes longer.
Do not drive your vehicle with only a single brake system. Have your brakes fixed
immediately.
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■Indicators
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the vehi-
cle’s various systems.
*1: These lights turn on when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is
turned to IGNITION ON mode to indicate that a system check is
being performed. They will turn off after the engine is started, or after a
few seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if a light does not
come on, or if the lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by
your Lexus dealer.
*2: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
*3: The light flashes when the system is turned off. The light flashes quicklyto indicate that the system is operating.
Turn signal indicator
(→ P. 1 5 1 )Cruise control indicator
(→ P. 177, 181)
Headlight high beam indi-
cator ( →P. 1 6 8 )
(if equipped)
Intuitive parking assist
indicator ( →P. 1 9 5 )
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
(→ P. 1 6 6 )Slip indicator ( →P. 202)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
(→ P. 166) VSC off indicator
(→ P. 202)
Front fog light indicator
(→ P. 1 7 0 ) “TRAC OFF” indicator
(→ P. 202)
“SNOW” indicator
(→ P. 144) SRS airbag on-off indica-
tor ( →P. 1 0 8 )
“SPORT” indicator
(→ P. 144, 203)
(if equipped)
Pre-collision system
warning light (→ P. 2 0 7 )
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Multi-information display
The multi-information display presents the driver with a variety of driving-
related data, including the current outside air temperature.
●Trip information ( →P. 1 6 2 )
Displays driving range, fuel con-
sumption and other cruising-
related information.
●Satellite switch mode display
(→P. 3 4 8 )
This switch is used to configure
various function settings.
●Intuitive parking assist dis-
play (if equipped)
(→P. 195)
Automatically displayed when
using intuitive parking assist.
●Dynamic radar cruise con-
trol display (if equipped)
(→P. 181)
Automatically displayed when
using dynamic radar cruise con-
trol.
●Warning messages
(→P. 4 7 9 )
Automatically displayed when a
malfunction occurs in one of the
vehicle’s systems.
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Intuitive parking assist∗
∗: If equipped
The distance to obstacles measured by the sensors is communicated via
the multi-information display and a buzzer when parallel parking or
maneuvering into a garage. Always check the surrounding area when
using this system.
For vehicles equipped with a navigation system, refer to the separate
“Navigation System Owner’s Manual” for further details.
■Types of sensors
Front corner sensors
Rear corner sensors
Rear center sensors
■ Multi-information display ( →P. 161)
Front corner sensor opera-
tion
Rear corner sensor operation
Rear center sensor operation