4246-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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WA R N I N G
■To prevent the windshield from fogging up
●Do not use during cool air operation in extremely humid weather. The differ-
ence between the temperature of the outside air and that of the windshield can cause
the outer surface of the windshield to fog up, blocking your vision.
■To prevent burns
●Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces when the outside rear view mirror defog-
gers are on.
●Do not touch the glass at lower part of the wi ndshield or to the side of the front pillars
when the windshield wiper de-icer is on. (vehicles with windshield wiper de-icer)
NOTICE
■To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessary when the hybrid sys-
tem is off.
●Do not place anything on the instrument
panel which may cover th e air outlets. Other-
wise, air flow may be obstructed, preventing
the windshield defoggers from defogging.
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Maintenance and care
■Aluminum wheels
●Remove any dirt immediately by using a neutral detergent. Do not use hard brushes or
abrasive cleaners. Do not use strong or harsh chemical cleaners.
Use the same mild detergent and wax as used on the paint.
●Do not use detergent on the wheels when they are hot, for example after driving for
long distance in the hot weather.
●Wash detergent from the wheels immediately after use.
■Bumpers
Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners.
■Front side windows water-repellent coating
●The following precautions can extend the effectiveness of the water-repellent coating.
• Remove any dirt, etc. from the front side windows regularly.
• Do not allow dirt and dust to accumulate on the windows for a long period.Clean the windows with a soft, da mp cloth as soon as possible.
• Do not use wax or glass cleaners that co ntain abrasives when cleaning the windows.
• Do not use any metallic objects to remove condensation build up.
●When the water-repellent performance has become insufficient, the coating can be
repaired. Contact your Lexus dealer.
WA R N I N G
■When washing the vehicle
Do not apply water to the inside of the en gine compartment. Doing so may cause the
electrical components etc. to catch fire.
■When cleaning the windshield (vehicles with rain-sensing windshield wipers)
●When the upper part of the windshield where the raindrop sensor is located is
touched by hand
●When a wet rag or similar is held close to the raindrop sensor
●If something bumps against the windshield
●If you directly touch the raindrop sensor body or if something bumps into the raindrop
sensor
■Precautions regarding the exhaust pipe
Exhaust gasses cause the exhaust pipe to become quite hot.
When washing the vehicle, be careful not to touch the pipe until it has cooled suffi-
ciently, as touching a hot exhaust pipe can cause burns.
Set the wiper switch to off.
If the switch is in “AUTO”, the wipers may oper-
ate unexpectedly in the following situations,
and may result in hands being caught or other
serious injuries and cause damage to the wiper
blades.
Off
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NOTICE
■To prevent paint deterioration and corrosio
n on the body and components (aluminum
wheels etc.)
●Wash the vehicle immediately in the following cases:
• After driving near the sea coast
• After driving on salted roads
• If coal tar or tree sap is present on the paint surface
• If dead insects, insect droppings or bird droppings are present on the paint surface
• After driving in an area contaminated wi th soot, oily smoke, mine dust, iron pow-
der or chemical substances
• If the vehicle becomes heavily soiled with dust or mud
• If liquids such as benzene and gaso line are spilled on the paint surface
●If the paint is chipped or scratched, have it repaired immediately.
●To prevent the wheels from corroding, remo ve any dirt and store in a place with low
humidity when storing the wheels.
■Cleaning the exterior lights
●Wash carefully. Do not use organic substances or scrub with a hard brush.
This may damage the su rfaces of the lights.
●Do not apply wax to the surfaces of the lights.
Wax may cause damage to the lenses.
■When using an automatic car wash (vehicle s with rain-sensing windshield wipers)
Set the wiper switch to the off position.
If the wiper switch is in “AUTO”, the wipers may operate and the wiper blades may be
damaged.
■When using a high pressure car wash
●When washing the vehicle, do not let water from the high-pressure washer directly hit
the camera or the area around the camera. Due to the shock from high-pressure
water, it is possible that the device may not operate normally.
●Do not bring the nozzle tip close to boots (rubber or resin manufactured cover), con-
nectors or the following parts. The parts may be damaged if they come into contact
with high-pressure water.
• Traction related parts
• Steering parts
• Suspension parts
•Brake parts
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Maintenance and care
Vehicle exterior
ItemsCheck points
Doors• Do the doors operate smoothly?
Engine hood• Does the engine hood lock system work properly?
Fluid leaks• There should not be any signs of fluid leakage after
the vehicle has been parked.
Ti r e s
• Is the tire inflation pressure correct?
• The tires should not be damaged or excessively worn.
• Have the tires been rotated according to the mainte- nance schedule?
• The wheel nuts should not be loose.
Windshield wipers/
rear window wiper
• The wiper blades should no t show any signs of crack-
ing, splitting, wear, contamination or deformation.
• The wiper blades should clear the windshield/rear
window without streaking or skipping.
WA R N I N G
■If the hybrid system is operating
Turn the hybrid system off and ensure that there is adequate ventilation before per-
forming maintenance checks.
5418-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
An attempt was made to shift the shift position from R to
B. A buzzer also sounds.
The shift position automatically changed to N.
Shift the shift position to D, and then shift the shift
position to B.
An attempt was made to shift the shift position to D while
the vehicle was moving in reverse.
A buzzer also sounds.
The shift position automatically changed to N.
Stop the vehicle, and then change the shift position.
An attempt was made to shift the shift position to R while
the vehicle was moving forward.
A buzzer also sounds.
The shift position automatically changed to N.
Stop the vehicle, and then change the shift position.
Indicates that the P position switch is pressed while the
vehicle is running. A buzzer also sounds.
The shift position automatically changed to N.
To shift the shift position to P, stop the vehicle com-
pletely and press the P position switch.
To continue driving, shift th e shift position to D or R.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the radar cruise control sensor is dirty or
covered with ice
A buzzer also sounds.
Clean the sensor.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the dynamic radar cruise control system is
unable to judge vehicle-to-vehicle distance
A buzzer also sounds.
If the windshield wipers are on, turn them off or set
them to either intermittent or slow mode.
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Cooling system ..................................... 482Hybrid system overheating ......... 566
Consumption screen ...............................91
Cruise control Cruise control....................................... 186
Dynamic radar cruise control ................................................... 189
Cup holders ............................................ 430
Curtain shield airbags ........................... 38
Customizable features ........................ 591
Daytime running light system ............170
Defogger Outside rear view mirrors....................................... 414, 420
Rear window ............................. 414, 420
Windshield ................................. 414, 420
Dimension ............................................... 572
Dinghy towing......................................... 155
Display Drive information ................................. 88
Dynamic radar cruise control ................................................... 189
Energy monitor ........................................91
Multi-information display ................. 88
Warning messages.......................... 536
Do-it-yourself maintenance ............. 473 Doors
Automatic door locking and unlocking system............................. 108
Back door................................................. 110
Door glasses .......................................... 137
Door lock................................................ 105
Open door warning buzzer ........530
Open door warning light ..............530
Outside rear view mirrors ..............135
Rear door child-protectors ........... 108
Side doors .............................................. 105
Drive information .................................... 88
Driver’s seat belt reminder light ........................................................... 531
Driver’s seat position memory.......... 124
Driving Break-in tips ...........................................145
Correct posture .................................... 30
Driving mode select switch .......... 234
Hybrid vehicle driving tips ............ 244
Procedures ............................................. 144
Winter drive tips ................................ 246
Driving position memory .................... 124 Memory recall function .................... 125
Dynamic radar cruise control Function ................................................... 189
Warning message...............................541
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SeatsAdjustment ............................................. 120
Adjustment precautions .................... 121
Child seats/child restraint system installation.....................53, 56
Cleaning ................................................ 465
Driving position memory .................124
Folding down the rear seatbacks .............................................. 122
Head restraint ........................................ 127
Properly sitting in the seat ................30
Seat heaters ..........................................425
Sensor Inside rear view mirror ..................... 134
Intuitive parking assist ......................202
Radar sensor ............................. 194, 240
Rain-sensing windshield wipers .................................................... 178
Service reminder indicators ............... 80
Shift lever ...................................................162
Side airbags ............................................... 38
Side doors................................................. 105
Side marker lights Light switch ............................................ 169
Replacing light bulbs ......................... 519
Side mirrors ............................................. 135 Adjusting and folding........................ 135
Heaters......................................... 414, 420
Side turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ......................... 519
Turn signal lever ...................................167 Smart access system with
push-button start...................................114 Antenna location....................................114
Entry functions ............................ 105, 110
Starting the hybrid system...............156
Warning message............................. 546
Snow tires .................................................246
Spare tire Inflation pressure................................ 577
Storage location ................................ 550
Spark plug ................................................576
Specifications..........................................572
Speedometer ............................................ 84
Sport mode ..............................................234
Steering wheel Adjustment............................................. 130
Audio switches ....................... 254, 325
“DISP” switch ..........................................88
Heated steering wheel ................... 425
Telephone switches............................ 291
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs .........................519
Storage feature ......................................429
Storage precautions ............................429
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck........ 570
Sun visors................................................. 439
*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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SwitchAudio remote control switches ...................................254, 325
Cruise control switch............. 186, 189
“DISP” switch ......................................... 88
Door lock switch ................................. 107
Driving mode select switch .......... 234
Driving position memory switches .................................................124
Emergency flashers switch ........... 522
EV drive mode switch ...................... 160
Fog light switch ..................................... 172
Garage door opener switches ...............................................443
Headlight cleaner switch ................ 182
Heated steering wheel ....................425
Ignition switch ....................................... 156
Intuitive parking assist switch .......202
Light switches ....................................... 169
Moon roof switches........................... 140
Outside rear view mirror switches ................................................ 135
Pre-collision braking off switch....................................................239
Power switch......................................... 156
Power window switch .......................137
Rear window wiper and washer switch....................................180
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers switch ................. 414, 420 Seat heater switches ........................ 425
“SOS” button .......................................455
Talk switch..................... 291, 380, 400
Telephone switches............... 291, 380
Tire pressure warning reset
switch .....................................................491
TRAC OFF switch ............................ 236
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance button .................................................... 189
Window lock switch .......................... 137
Windshield wipers and washer switch .................................... 174
Tachometer ............................................... 84
Tail lights Light switch.............................................169
Replacing light bulbs .........................519
Talk switch......................... 291, 380, 400
Telephone switch ....................... 291, 380
Theft deterrent system Alarm ...........................................................76
Immobilizer system...............................74
Tire inflation pressure Maintenance data.............................. 577
Warning light .........................................531
Tire pressure warning system Function ....................................................491
Initializing .................................................491
Installing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters..................491
Registering ID codes ....................... 492
Tire pressure warning reset switch .....................................................491
Warning light .........................................531
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