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■Power windows open warning buzzer
The buzzer sounds and a message is shown on the multi-information display in the instru-
ment cluster when the power switch is turned off and the driver’s door is opened with the
power windows open.
■Customization
Setting (e.g. linked door lock operation) can be changed.
(Customizable features:
P. 6 3 1 )
WA R N I N G
Observe the following precautions.
Failing to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■Closing the windows
●The driver is responsible for all the power window operations, including the operation
for the passengers. In order to prevent acci dental operation, especially by a child, do
not let a child operate the power windows. It is possible for children and other passen-
gers to have body parts caught in the power window. Also, when riding with a child, it
is recommended to use the window lock switch. ( P. 1 6 6 )
●Check to make sure that all passengers do not have any part of their body in a posi-
tion where it could be caught when a window is being operated.
●When using the mechanical key and oper ating the power windows, operate the
power window after checking to make sure that there is no possibility of any passen-
ger having any of their body parts caught in the window. Also do not let a child oper-
ate window by the mechanical key. It is possible for children and other passengers to
get caught in the power window.
●When exiting the vehicle, turn the power swit ch off, carry the key and exit the vehicle
along with the child. There may be accidental operation, due to mischief, etc., that
may possibly lead to an accident.
■Up jam protection function
●Never use any part of your body to intent ionally activate the up jam protection func-
tion.
●The up jam protection function may not work if something gets caught just before the
window fully closes.
■Down jam protection function
●Never allow passengers to use hands, arms, cloths, etc., to intentionally activate the
down jam protection function.
●The down jam protection function may not wo rk if a foreign object gets caught just
before the window completely opens. Be careful not to get hands, arms, clothes, etc.,
caught in the window.
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■When the moon roof does not move normally
When the opening and closing operation or automatic opening function of the moon
roof does not move normally, perform the following initialization procedures.
Turn the power switch to ON mode.
Operate the moon roof.
The initialization method changes depending on the contents that can be operated.
●If only the tilt up oper ations can be done when the moon roof is closed
Press and hold the “DOWN” or “CLOSE” switch.
Open until the tilt up stop position. After that the moon roof opens and completely
closes.
After that tilt up once again and stop at the completely closed position.
Confirm that moon roof has complete ly stopped and release the switch.
●If the moon roof can only be closed when the moon roof is partially opened
Press and hold the “DOWN” or “CLOSE” switch.
Fully close the moon roof, tilt up and open it close to the fully open position. After
that, fully close the moon roof and tilt up on ce again, then stop the moon roof in the
fully closed position.
Confirm that moon roof has complete ly stopped and release the switch.
●When tilt up/down or moon roof opening and closing can be done but automatic full
opening and closing cannot be done
Press the “OPEN” switch and fully open.
Press the “CLOSE” switch and fully close.
Press the “UP” switch and tilt up until the tilt up stop position.
Press the “DOWN” switch and tilt down.
If the switch is released before any step is completes, the procedure will have to be per-
formed again from the beginning.
If the opening and closing operations or automatic opening function does not move as
normal, even after performing the above mentioned operations, have the vehicle
inspected by your Lexus dealer.
■Moon roof open warning buzzer
The buzzer sounds and a message is shown on the multi-information display in the instru-
ment cluster when the power switch is turned off and the driver’s door is opened with the
moon roof open.
■Customization
Setting (e.g. linked door lock operation) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P. 6 3 1 )
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With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D. (P. 2 0 8 )
Pull the parking brake switch and parking brake is set manually. ( P. 2 1 4 )
Release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelerator pedal to acceler-
ate the vehicle.
Press the parking brake switch and parking brake is released manually.
( P. 2 1 4 )
■When starting off on an uphill
The hill-start assist co ntrol will activate. (P. 3 0 5 )
■For fuel-efficient driving
Keep in mind that hybrid vehicles are similar to conventional vehicles, and it is necessary
to refrain from activities such as sudden acceleration. ( P. 3 2 4 )
■Driving in the rain
●Drive carefully when it is raining, because visibility will be reduced, the windows may
become fogged-up, and th e road will be slippery.
●Drive carefully when it starts to rain, becau se the road surface will be especially slip-
pery.
●Refrain from high speeds when driving on an expressway in the rain, because there may
be a layer of water between the tires and the road surface, preventing the steering and
brakes from operating properly.
■Restraining the hybrid system output (Brake Override System)
●When the accelerator and brake pedals are de pressed at the same time, the hybrid sys-
tem output may be restrained.
●A warning message is displayed on the multi-information display while the system is
operating. If a warning message is shown on the multi-information display, read the
message and follow the instructions.
■Restraining sudden start (Drive-Start Control)
●When the following unusual op eration is performed, the hybrid system output may be
restrained.
• When the shift lever is shifted from R to D, D to R, N to R, P to D, or P to R (D includes S) with the accelerator pedal depressed, a warning message appears on
the multi-information display. If a warning message is shown on the multi-informa-
tion display, read the message and follow the instructions.
• When the accelerator pedal is depresse d too while the vehicle is in reverse.
●While Drive-Start Control is being activate d, your vehicle may have trouble escaping
from the mud or fresh snow. In such case, deactivate TRAC ( P. 307) to cancel Drive-
Start Control so that the vehicle may become able to escape from the mud or fresh
snow.
Starting off on an uphill
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Power (ignition) switch
Check that the parking brake is set.
Check that the shift lever is in P.
Firmly depress the brake pedal.
and a message will be displayed
on the multi-information display.
If it is not displaye d, the hybrid system
cannot be started.
Press the power switch.
If the “READY” indicator turns on, the
hybrid system will operate normally.
Continue depressing the brake pedal
until the “READY” indicator is illumi-
nated.
The hybrid system can be started from
any power switch mode.
Check that the “READY” indicator is illuminated.
The vehicle will not move when the “READY” indicator is off.
Performing the following op erations when carrying the electronic key on your
person starts the hybrid system or changes power switch modes.
Starting the hybrid system
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Stop the vehicle completely.
Shift the shift lever to P. ( P. 2 0 8 )
Set the parking brake. ( P. 2 1 4 )
If the parking brake is in automatic mode, the parking brake is set automatically when
shifting the shift lever to P. (
P. 2 1 3)
Press the power switch.
Release the brake pedal and check that th e display on the instrument cluster is
off.
Modes can be changed by pressing the po wer switch with brake pedal released.
(The mode changes each time the switch is pressed.)
Off
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The emergency flashers can be used.
ACCESSORY mode
Some electrical components such as the
audio system can be used.
“ACCESSORY” will be displayed on the
multi-information display.
ON mode
All electrical components can be used.
“IGNITION ON” will be displayed on
the multi-information display.
*: If the shift lever is in a position other thanP when turning off the hybrid system,
the power switch will be turned to
ACCESSORY mode, not to of f.
Stopping the hybrid system
Changing power switch modes
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If the hybrid system is stopped with the shift lever in a position other than P, the
power switch will not be turned off but instead be turned to ACCESSORY
mode. Perform the following procedure to turn the switch off:Check that the parking brake is set.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Check that “Turn Off Vehicle” is displayed on the multi-information display
and then press the power switch once.
Check that “Turn Off Vehicle” on the multi-information display is off.
■Auto power off function
If the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY mode for more than 20 minutes or ON mode (the
hybrid system is not operating) for more than an hour with the shift lever in P, the power
switch will automatically turn off. However, this function cannot entirely prevent 12-volt
battery discharge. Do not leave the vehicle with the power switch in ACCESSORY or
ON mode for long periods of time when the hybrid system is not operating.
■Sounds and vibrations specific to a hybrid vehicle
P. 8 0
■Electronic key battery depletion
P. 1 2 1
■When the ambient temperature is low, such as during winter driving conditions
When starting the hybrid system, the flas hing time of the “READY” indicator may be
long. Leave the vehicle as it is until the “REA DY” indicator is steady on, as steady means
the vehicle is able to move.
■Conditions affe cting operation
P. 1 4 2
■Note for the entry function
P. 1 4 3
■If the hybrid system does not start
●The immobilizer system may no t have been deactivated. (P. 8 6 )
Contact your Lexus dealer.
●Check that the shift lever is se curely set in P. The hybrid system may not start if the shift
lever is displaced out of P. “To Start Vehicle, Put Shift Lever into P” will be displayed on
the multi-information display.
■Steering lock
After turning the power switch off and opening and closing the doors, the steering wheel
will be locked due to the stee ring lock function. Operating the power switch again auto-
matically cancels the steering lock.
When stopping the hybrid system with the shift lever in a position other
than P
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■When the steering lock cannot be released
■Steering lock motor overheating prevention
To prevent the steering lock motor from over heating, operation of the motor may be sus-
pended if the hybrid system is turned on and off repeatedly in a short period of time. In
this case, refrain from operating the hybrid system. After about 10 seconds, the steering
lock motor will resume functioning.
■When “Smart Access System Malfunction See Owner’s Manual” is displayed on the
multi-information display
The system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer
immediately.
■If the “READY” indicator does not come on
In the event that the “READY” indicator does not come on even after performing the
proper procedures for starting the vehicle, contact your Lexus dealer immediately.
■If the hybrid system is malfunctioning
P. 8 2
■If the electronic key battery is depleted
P. 5 3 2
■Operation of the power switch
●When operating the power switch, one short, firm press is enough. If the switch is
pressed improperly, the hybrid system may no t start or the power switch mode may not
change. It is not necessary to press and hold the switch.
●If attempting to restart the hybrid system immediately after turning the power switch off,
the hybrid system may not start in some cases. After turning the power switch off,
please wait a few seconds before restarting the hybrid system.
■If the smart access system with push-butto n start has been deactivated by a customized
setting
P. 5 9 2
A message will be displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display.
Check that the shift lever is in P. Press the power
switch while turning the steering wheel left and
right.
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WA R N I N G
■When starting the hybrid system
Always start the hybrid system while sitting in the driver’s seat. Do not depress the
accelerator pedal while starting the hy brid system under any circumstances.
Doing so may cause an accident resu lting in death or serious injury.
■Caution while driving
If hybrid system failure occurs while the vehicle is moving, do not lock or open the
doors until the vehicle reaches a safe and complete stop. The steering lock function will
activate and this may lead to an accident, resulting in death or serious injury.
■Stopping the hybrid system in an emergency
If you want to stop the hybrid system in an emergency while driving the vehicle, press
and hold the power switch for more than 2 se conds, or press it briefly 3 times or more
in succession. ( P. 5 5 7 )
However, do not touch the power switch whil e driving except in an emergency. Turning
the hybrid system off while driving will not cause loss of steering or braking control,
however, power assist to the steering will be lost. This will make it more difficult to steer
smoothly, so you should pull over and stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
NOTICE
■To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
●Do not leave the power switch in ACCESSORY or ON mode for long periods of
time without the hybrid system on.
●If “ACCESSORY” or “IGNITION ON” is displayed on the multi-information display
while the hybrid system is not operating, the power switch is not off. Exit the vehicle
after turning the power switch off.
●Do not stop the hybrid system when the shift lever is in a position other than P. If the
hybrid system is stopped in another shift lever position, the power switch will not be
turned off but instead be turned to ACCESSORY mode. If the vehicle is left in
ACCESSORY mode, 12-volt battery discharge may occur.
■When starting the hybrid system
If the hybrid system becomes difficult to start, have your vehicle checked by your Lexus
dealer immediately.
■Symptoms indicating a malfunction with the power switch
If the power switch seems to be operating so mewhat differently than usual, such as the
switch sticking slightly, there may be a malf unction. Contact your Lexus dealer immedi-
ately.