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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
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If the vehicle becomes stuck
Stop the hybrid system. Set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to P.
Remove the mud, snow or sand from around the rear wheels.
Place wood, stones or some other material under the rear wheels to help pro-
vide traction.
Restart the hybrid system.
Shift the shift lever to D or R and rele
ase the parking brake. Then, while exer-
cising caution, depress the accelerator pedal.
■When it is difficult to free the vehicle
Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle becomes
stuck in mud, dirt or snow:
Press to turn off TRC. ( →P. 3 4 6 )
WA R N I N G
■When attempting to free a stuck vehicle
If you choose to push the vehicle back and forth to free it, make sure the surrounding
area is clear to avoid striking other vehi cles, objects or people. The vehicle may also
lunge forward or lunge back suddenly as it becomes free. Use extreme caution.
■When shifting the shift lever
Be careful not to shift the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed.
This may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may cause an acci-
dent resulting in death or serious injury.
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5948-2. Customization
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■Rear sunshade* ( → P. 4 0 0 )
*: If equipped
■Vehicle customization
●When the speed linked door locking function and shift position linked door locking
function are both on, the door lock operates as follows.
• When shifting the shift lever to any position other than P, all the doors will be locked.
• If the vehicle is started with all the door s locked, the speed linked door locking func-
tion would not operate.
• If the vehicle is started with any door unlocked, the speed linked door locking func- tion will operate.
●When the entry function is off, the select ing doors to unlock cannot be customized.
●When the doors remain closed after unlocking the doors and the automatic door lock
function (time elapsed before the automatic d oor lock function is activated if a door is
not opened after being unlock ed) activates, the signals will be generated in accordance
with the operation signal (buzzers) and the operation signal (emergency flashers) set-
tings.
●Some settings can be changed using a switch or the Remote Touch screen. If a setting is
changed using a switch , the changed setting will not be reflected on the Remote Touch
screen until the power switch is turned off and then to ON mode.
■When customizing using the Remote Touch
Stop the vehicle in a safe place, apply the parking brake, and shift the shift lever to P. Also,
to prevent 12-volt battery discharge, leave the hybrid system operating while customiz-
ing the features.
FunctionDefault
settingCustomized setting
Reverse operationOnOff——O
Time elapsed before the
reverse operation feature acti-
vates
0.7 seconds
0 second
——O0.9 seconds
1.2 seconds
WA R N I N G
■During customization
As the hybrid system needs to be operating during customization, ensure that the vehi-
cle is parked in a place with adequate ventilation. In a closed area such as a garage,
exhaust gases including harmful carbon monoxide (CO) may collect and enter the
vehicle. This may lead to death or a serious health hazard.
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600What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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●Is the window lock switch pressed?
The power window except for the one at the driver’s seat cannot be operated
if the window lock switch is pressed. ( →P. 1 9 3 )
●The auto power off function will be operated if the vehicle is left in ACCES-
SORY or ON mode (the hybrid system is not operating) for a period of time.
(→ P. 2 1 9 )
●The seat belt reminder light is flashing
Are the driver and the front passenger wearing the seat belts? ( →P. 4 7 8 )
●The parking brake indicator is on
Is the parking brake released? ( →P. 2 3 1 )
Depending on the situation, other types of warning buzzer may also sound.
( → P. 4 76 , 4 8 2 )
●Did anyone inside the vehicle open a door or anything move inside the vehicle
during setting the alarm?
The sensor detects them and the alarm sounds. ( →P. 9 0 )
To stop the alarm, turn the power switch to ON mode or start the hybrid system.
●Is the electronic key left inside the vehicle or the moon roof opened (if
equipped)?
Check the message on the multi-information display. ( →P. 4 8 2 )
The windows do not open or close by operating the power window
switches
The power switch is turned off automatically
A warning buzzer sounds during driving
An alarm is activated and th
e horn sounds (if equipped)
A warning buzzer sounds when leaving the vehicle
(vehicles with entry function)

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Approach warningDynamic radar cruise control .......321
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range................... 309
Armrest.................................................... 400
Ashtrays ................................................... 398
Assist grips ..............................................403
Audio input
*
Audio system*
Automatic headlight leveling system ................................................... 239
Automatic High Beam ....................... 245
Automatic light control system ...... 236
AUX port
*
Auxiliary boxes ......................................393
AVS (Adaptive Variable
Suspension system) ..........................345
Back-up light Replacing light bulb ..........................459
Wattage..................................................578
Battery (12-volt battery).....................428 If the 12-volt battery is
discharged.......................................... 551
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................................354
Warning light ....................................... 476
Battery (traction battery)...................... 79 Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) .............. 333
Blind Spot Monitor function ........ 339
Rear Crossing Traffic Alert function...................................... 341
Bluetooth
®*
Brake Brake Hold ............................................234
Fluid .......................................................... 574
Parking brake ........................................ 231
Regenerative braking..........................76
Warning light........................... 476, 478
Warning message ............................ 482
Brake assist ............................................ 344
Brake Hold .............................................. 234
Break-in tips .............................................201
Brightness control Instrument panel li ght control ....... 107
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ............... 333
Blind Spot Monitor function ........ 339
Rear Crossing Traffic Alert function...................................... 341
Card key ....................................................134
Care .................................................406, 410 Aluminum wheels.............................. 407
Exterior ................................................... 406
Interior.......................................................410
Seat belts ................................................... 411
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

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Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range .......................303
Function ..................................................303
Warning message.............................482
Dynamic Rear Steering (DRS)........345 Function ..................................................345
Warning message.............................482
DVD player
*
Eco drive mode .....................................330
Electric motor (traction motor) ......... 75
Electric Power Steering (EPS)........345 Function ..................................................345
Warning light ....................................... 477
Warning message.............................482
Electronic key.......................................... 134 Battery-saving function.................... 155
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........................... 548
Replacing the battery.........................451
Emergency, in case of
If a warning buzzer sounds .......... 476
If a warning light turns on............... 476
If a warning message is displayed ............................................ 482
If the 12-volt battery is discharged.......................................... 551
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........................... 548
If the hybrid system will not start ........................................................543
If the parking brake cannot be released........................................546 If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P................................... 545
If you have a flat tire................517, 528
If you think something is wrong .............................................. 475
If your vehicle becomes stuck .... 563
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ......... 469
If your vehicle needs to be towed ............................................ 470
If your vehicle overheats................ 556
Emergency brake signal.................... 345
Emergency flashers............................. 468
Emergency tire puncture
repair kit ................................................ 528
Energy monitor ....................................... 126
Engine ....................................................... 568 Accessory mode ................................. 218
Compartment ....................................... 419
Engine switch ........................................ 217
Hood ......................................................... 417
How to start the hybrid
system.................................................... 217
Identification number.......................568
Ignition switch (power switch) .................................. 217
Overheating ........................................ 556
Power switch ......................................... 217
Engine compartment cover ...............421
Engine coolant....................................... 425 Capacity..................................................572
Checking ............................................... 425
Preparing and checking before winter.................................... 354
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Multi-information display ...................... 111Audio system-linked ............................. 111
Drive information .................................. 113
Dynamic radar cruise control ...... 315
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range....................303
G-force...................................................... 114
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) ...................290
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) .......... 281
Navigation system-linked................... 111
Settings....................................................... 115
Switch settings........................................ 115
Switching the display ...........................112
nanoe  system ..................................... 376
Navigation system
*
Odometer................................................. 105
Oil Differential oil ....................................... 574
Engine oil ...............................................570
Opener
Fuel filler door......................................256
Hood .......................................................... 417
Trunk ..........................................................146
Outer foot lights
Location................................................. 386
Replacing light bulbs..........................461
Wattage..................................................578 Outside rear view mirrors ................. 190
Adjusting and folding ........................190
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ........... 333
Linked mirror function
when reversing ...................................191
Mirror position memory .................. 178
Outside rear view mirror defoggers .......................................... 372
Outside temperature display ........... 105
Overheating ........................................... 556
Paddle shift switches ........................... 226
Parking assist sensors
*
Parking brake...........................................231 If the parking brake cannot
be released ....................................... 546
Operation ............................................... 231
Parking brake engaged warning buzzer............................... 482
Parking brake engaged warning message .......................... 482
PCS (Pre-Crash Safety system)............ 269
Function.................................................. 269
Warning light........................................ 477
Warning message ............................ 482
Personal lights........................................ 387
Pollen removal mode.......................... 372
Power control unit ...................................79
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SwitchesAdaptive High-beam System
switch....................................................240
Audio remote control switches
*
Automatic High Beam switch ..... 245
Brake hold switch .............................. 234
Cruise control switch............................. 303, 315, 327
Door lock switches ............................. 142
Driving mode select switch ..........330
Driving position memory switches.................................................178
Emergency flashers switch .......... 468
EV drive mode switch..................... 222
Fog light switch ................................... 249
Heated steering wheel switch.....382
HUD (Head-up display) switches.................................................. 119
Ignition switch ........................................ 217
Lexus parking assist-sensor switch
*
Light switch ........................................... 236
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) switch .... 293
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) switch....................................................285
Meter control switches. ......................112
Moon roof switches .......................... 196
Outside rear view mirror switches................................................ 190
Paddle shift switches ........................ 226
Parking brake switches.....................231
Power door lock switch ................... 142
Power switch ......................................... 217
Power window switches ..................193
Rear sunshade switch..................... 400 Rear window and outside rear
view mirror defoggers
switch ....................................................372
Seat heater switches ........................ 382
Seat ventilator switches .................. 382
Snow mode switch ............................225
Talk switch
*
Telephone switches*
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch ....................................186
Trunk closer switch ............................ 147
Trunk opener switch.......................... 146
Trunk opener main switch .............. 148
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance button .....................309, 321
VSC OFF switch............................... 346
Window lock switch .......................... 193
Windshield wipers
and washer switch......................... 250
Tachometer ............................................. 104
Tail lights................................................... 236 Light switch........................................... 236
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 465
Welcome light illumination
control ...................................................140
Talk switch
*
Telephone switches*
Theft deterrent system
Alarm .......................................................... 90
Double locking system ...................... 89
Immobilizer system ............................. 84
Intrusion sensor and tilt sensor...... 93
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Trunk ........................................................... 146Jam protection function..................... 151
Luggage security system................ 148
Open trunk warning
message..............................................482
Power trunk lid......................................146
Smart entry & start system ..............146
Trunk closer switch ............................. 147
Trunk easy closer................................ 148
Trunk features...................................... 394
Trunk grip ................................................ 147
Trunk light ............................................... 148
Trunk opener main switch ............. 148
Trunk opener switch ..........................146
Wireless remote control ..................134
Trunk light ................................................. 148
Trunk light ............................................... 148
Wattage..................................................578
Turn signal lights....................................230 Replacing light bulbs........... 459, 465
Turn signal lever .................................230
Wattage..................................................578
USB port
*
Vanity lights ............................................. 397 Vanity lights .......................................... 397
Wattage..................................................578
Vanity mirrors ........................................ 397
Vanity lights .......................................... 397 Variable Gear Ratio Steering
(VGRS) ................................................. 344
Function.................................................. 344
Warning message ............................ 482
VDIM (Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management) .............. 345
Vehicle identification number......... 567
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) .................................................... 344
Ventilators (seat ventilators) ........... 382
VGRS (Variable Gear Ratio Steering) ............................................... 344
Function.................................................. 344
Warning message ............................ 482
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) ................................................ 344
Warning buzzers Approach warning ................. 310, 322
Brake system ....................................... 476
Downshifting........................................ 228
Key reminder ......................................... 514
Lexus parking assist-sensor
*
Open door ........................................... 484
Open hood .......................................... 484
Open moon roof ............................... 499
Open trunk........................................... 484
Open window..................................... 499
Seat belt reminder ............................ 478
Warning label ............................................79
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