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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 advice 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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5-1. Remote Touch screenRemote Touch/12.3-inch display.......................................... 280
5-2. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Front automatic air conditioning system......... 285
Rear air conditioning system .......................................... 296
Heated steering wheel/ seat heaters/seat
ventilators................................... 299
5-3. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ......................... 302• Interior lights .......................... 303
• Personal lights ....................... 303
5-4. Using the storage features List of storage features ............305• Glove box ............................... 306
• Console box .......................... 306
• Cup holders ........................... 307
• Auxiliary boxes ..................... 309
Trunk features ............................... 310 5-5. Using the other interior features
Other interior features ..............312• Sun visors ..................................312
• Vanity mirrors ..........................312
• Clock ..........................................313
• Power outlets ...........................313
• Armrest......................................315
•Rear sunshade/ rear door sunshades.............316
• Coat hooks.............................. 318
• Assist grips .............................. 318
• Garage door opener ...........319
LEXUS Enform Safety Connect...................................... 326
6-1. Maintenance and care Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ................ 332
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior.................. 336
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ... 339
General maintenance................341
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .................................... 344
5Interior features
6Maintenance and care
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Driving
◆Delays
Repeated acceleration and deceleration, as well as long waits at traffic lights,
will lead to bad fuel economy. Check traffic reports before leaving and avoid
delays as much as possible. When driving in a traffic jam, gently release the
brake pedal to allow the vehicle to move forward slightly while avoiding over-
use of the accelerator pedal. Doing so can help control excessive gasoline
consumption.
◆Highway driving
Control and maintain the vehicle at a co nstant speed. Before stopping at a toll
booth or similar, allow plenty of time to release the accelerator and gently
apply the brakes. A greater amount of electrical energy can be regenerated
when slowing down.
◆Air conditioning
Use the air conditioning only when necessary. Doing so can help reduce
excessive gasoline consumption.
In summer: When the ambient temperature is high, use the recirculated air
mode. Doing so will help to reduce th e burden on the air conditioning system
and reduce fuel consumption as well.
In winter: Because the gasoline engine will not automatically cut out until it
and the interior of the vehicle are warm, it will consume fuel. Also, fuel con-
sumption can be improved by avoiding overuse of the heater.
◆Checking tire inflation pressure
Make sure to check the tire inflation pressure frequently. Improper tire infla-
tion pressure can cause poor fuel economy.
Also, as snow tires can cause large amou nts of friction, their use on dry roads
can lead to poor fuel economy. Use ti res that are appropriate for the season.
◆Luggage
Carrying heavy luggage will lead to poor fuel economy. Avoid carrying
unnecessary luggage. Installing a large roof rack will also cause poor fuel
economy.
◆Warming up before driving
Since the gasoline engine starts up and cuts out automatically when cold,
warming up the engine is unnecessary. Moreover, frequently driving short dis-
tances will cause the engine to repeated ly warm up, which can lead to excess
fuel consumption.
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5Interior features
5-1. Remote Touch screen Remote Touch/12.3-inch display ......................................... 280
5-2. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Front automatic air conditio ning system ........ 285
Rear air conditioning system .......................................... 296
Heated steering wheel/ seat heaters/seat
ventilators ...................................299 5-3. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list .........................302• Interior lights ..........................303
• Personal lights .......................303
5-4. Using the storage features List of storage features ............305• Glove box ...............................306
• Console box...........................306
• Cup holders ........................... 307
• Auxiliary boxes .....................309
Trunk features ............................... 310
5-5. Using the other interior features Other interior features ............. 312• Sun visors ................................. 312
• Vanity mirrors ......................... 312
• Clock ......................................... 313
• Power outlets .......................... 313
• Armrest ..................................... 315
•Rear sunshade/ rear door sunshades ............ 316
• Coat hooks .............................. 318
• Assist grips............................... 318
• Garage door opener .......... 319
LEXUS Enform Safety Connect ...................................... 326
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Interior features
●Modes and indicators
The mode can be changed by pressing the switch.
*: When automatic mode is selected, the level automatically changes depending on the
air conditioning settings.
■The seat heaters/seat ventilators can be used when
The power switch is in ON mode.
■Automatic operation of the seat heater during Eco drive mode
Eco drive mode controls the heating operat ions and fan speed of the air conditioning
system to enhance fuel efficiency. If the driv ing mode select switch is switched to Eco
drive mode in cold temperatures, the seat he ater may be automatically operated to assist
heating performance.
■Automatic operation during S-FLOW mode
The front seat heater and ventilator or the rear seat heater may automatically turn off
when S-FLOW mode is turned on during automatic mode. ( P. 2 8 6 )
■Button lock function (vehicle s with rear control panel)
To prevent inadvertent operation, some buttons on the rear armrest can be locked.
( P. 2 9 8 )
■When the switch is disabled (vehicles with rear control panel)
When the rear control panel switch cannot be operated even though the button lock
function is released, check whether the sw itch is disabled due to selecting on
Remote Touch screen. ( P. 2 9 2 )
■Rear control panel illumination off functi on (vehicles with rear control panel)
Control panel illumination on the re ar armrest can be turned off. (P. 2 9 8 )
■Customization
The automatic mode settings for the front seat heaters and ventilators or the rear seat
heaters can be changed. (Customizable features: P. 4 9 1 )
Mode“AUTO” indicator lightLevel indicator lights
OffOffOff
Automatic*On3 to 1, or off
HiOff3
MidOff2
LoOff1
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5-3. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list
When the instrument panel light control switch is turned to minimum and the tail lights
are on, the inside door handle lights, the ornament lights and the footwell lights will
turn off. ( P. 8 9 )
Outer foot lights
Shift lever light
Front interior light ( P. 3 0 3 )
Front personal lights ( P. 3 0 3 )
Inside door handle lights Rear personal lights (
P. 3 0 3 )
Rear interior light
Ornament lights
Door courtesy lights
Power window switch lights
Footwell lights1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
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Interior features
Tu r n s t h e l i g h t s o n /o f f
The rear interior light is also turned on/
off.
Turns the door position on/off
■Front
Tu r n s t h e l i g h t o n /o f f
■Rear
Tu r n s t h e l i g h t o n /o f f
Interior lights
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2
Personal lights
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5-3. Using the interior lights
●Illuminated entry system: The lights automatically turn on /off according to power switch
mode, the presence of the electronic key, whether the doors are locked/unlocked, and
whether the doors are opened/closed.
●If the interior lights remain on when the power switch is turned off, the lights will go off
automatically after 20 minutes.
●Setting (e.g. the time elapsed before lights turn off) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P. 4 9 1 )
NOTICE
To prevent 12-volt battery discharge, do not leave the lights on longer than necessary
when the hybrid system is off.