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For safety and security
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The alarm uses light and sound to give an alert when an intrusion is detected.
The alarm is triggered in the following situations when the alarm is set:
●A locked door is unlocked or opened in any way other than using the entry
function, wireless remote control or mech anical key. (The doors will lock again
automatically.)
●The hood is opened.
Close the doors and hood, and lock all
the doors. The system will be set auto-
matically after 30 seconds.
The indicator light changes from being
on to flashing when the system is set.
Do one of the following to de activate or stop the alarms:
●Unlock the doors.
●Turn the power switch to ACCESSORY or ON mode, or start the hybrid sys-
tem. (The alarm will be deactivated or stopped after a few seconds.)
Alarm
The alarm
Setting the alarm system
Deactivating or stopping the alarm
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■System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type alarm system.
■Items to check before locking the vehicle
To prevent unexpected triggering of the alarm and vehicle theft, make sure of the follow-
ing:
●Nobody is in the vehicle.
●The windows and moon roof or panoramic mo on roof are closed before the alarm is
set.
●No valuables or other personal items are left in the vehicle.
■Triggering of the alarm
The alarm may be triggered in the following situations:
(Stopping the alarm deactivates the alarm system.)
■Alarm-operated door lock
In the following cases, depending on the si tuation, the door may automatically lock to
prevent improper entry into the vehicle:
●When a person remaining in the vehicle un locks the door and the alarm is activated.
●While the alarm is activated, a person remaining in the vehicle unlocks the door.
●When recharging or replacing the 12-volt battery
●A person inside the vehicle opens a door or
hood, or unlocks the vehicle.
●The 12-volt battery is recharged or replaced
when the vehicle is locked. ( P. 570)
NOTICE
■To ensure the system operates correctly
Do not modify or remove the system. If modified or removed, the proper operation of
the system cannot be guaranteed.
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*1: These lights turn on when the power switch is turned to ON mode to indicate that a system check is being performe d. They will turn off after the hybrid system is on, or
after a few seconds. There may be a malfunctio n in a system if the lights do not turn on,
or turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
*2: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
The indicators inform the driver of the op erating state of the vehicle’s various sys-
tems.
*1, 2
(if equipped)
PCS warning light
( P. 538)*1Tire pressure warning light
( P. 538)
Low fuel level warning light
( P. 538)
*1Master warning light
( P. 538)
Seat belt reminder light
( P. 538)
Indicators
Turn signal indicator
( P. 244) Cruise control indicator
(
P. 311, 323, 335)
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
( P. 251)
(if equipped)
Radar cruise control
indicator ( P. 311, 323)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
( P. 251) Cruise control “SET”
indicator
(
P. 311, 323, 335)
Headlight high beam
indicator ( P. 252)
(if equipped)
LDA indicator ( P. 302)
LKA indicator ( P. 292)
*1
(if equipped)
Automatic High Beam
indicator (P. 255)
(if equipped)
LDA indicator ( P. 302)
LKA indicator ( P. 292)
Fog light indicator
( P. 259)
*4
(if equipped)
LDA indicator ( P. 302)
LKA indicator ( P. 292)
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■The meters and display illuminate when
The power switch is in ON mode.
■Hybrid System Indicator Charge area
Shows regenerative charging.
Hybrid Eco area
Shows that gasoline en gine power is not being used very often.
The gasoline engine will automatically stop and restart under various conditions.
Eco area
Shows that the vehicle is being dr iven in an Eco-friendly manner.
Power area
Shows that an Eco-friendly driving range is being exceeded (during full power driving
etc.)
●Depending on the selected driving mode, th e Hybrid System Indicator or tachometer
will be displayed. The Hybrid System Indica tor or tachometer can be set to always be
displayed on of the mult i-information display. (P. 109)
●The Hybrid System Indicator is disp layed in the following situations:
• When the tachometer setting is set to ch ange according to the driving mode and a
driving mode other than sport mode is selected
• When the tachometer setting is set to al ways display the Hybrid System Indicator
●By keeping the indicator needle (except F SPORT models) or bar display (F SPORT
models) within the Eco area, more Eco-friendly driving can be achieved.
●Charge area indicates “regeneration”* status. Regenerated energy will be used to
charge the hybrid battery (traction battery).
*: When used in this manual, re generation refers to the conversion of energy created by
the movement of the vehicle into electrical energy.
Except F SPORT modelsF SPORT models
1
2
3
4
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◆Changing settings
Use the meter control switches on the steering wheel to change settings.
Press or to select .
Operate the switches to select a desired item.
Change the setting by referring to the message displayed on the screen.
◆Setting items
■ LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control)/LKA (Lane-Keep-
ing Assist) (if equipped) ( P. 292, 302)
The following LDA system/LKA system settings can be changed:
*1: If the lane centering function is enabled/ disabled, steering wheel assistance will also
be enabled/disabled accordingly.
*
2: If the steering wheel assistance is disabled, lane cent ering function will also be dis-
abled automatically.
Settings display ( )
1
2
3
ItemSettingsDetails
Lane center tracing
(LKA only) On
Select to enable/disable the lane cen-
tering function.
*1Off
Steering assistOnSelect to enable/disable steering
wheel assistance.
*2Off
Alert
Select to set a vibrator or buzzer as
the notification method used to warn
the driver.
Alert sensitivityHighSelect to set the warning sensitivity.Normal
Sway warningOnSelect to enable/disable the vehicle
sway warning.
Off
Sway sensitivity
High
Select to set the vehicle sway warning
sensitivity.Medium
Low
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■Vehicle settings
ItemSettingsDetails
PBD (Power back door) ( P. 142)
The following power back door settings can be changed:
System settings
All OnSelect to enable the power back door
system.
Touchless Sensor
Off (if equipped)Select to disable the touchless sensor.
(Other power back door functions
remain enabled.)
All OffSelect to disable the power back door
system.
Open position adjust-
mentSelect to set the open position at
which the power back door will stop
when opened automatically.
Volume
3 (Loud)Select to set the volume of the buzzer
which sounds when the power back
door is operated.
2 (Medium)
1 (Low)
TPMS (Tire pressure warning system) (P. 488)
Tire pressure warning system initialization
Select to initialize the Tire pressure
warning system. To perform initializa-
tion, press and hold the
switch.
Before performing initialization, make
sure to adjust the inflation pressure of
each tire to the specified level.
( P. 489)
Scheduled maintenance (U.S.A. only)
Maintenance data reset
Select to reset the message indicating
maintenance is re quired, after the
required maintenanc e is performed.
( P. 466)
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■Head-up display
The head-up display may seem dark or hard to see when viewed through sunglasses,
especially pola rized sunglasses.
Adjust the brightness of the head-up display or remove your sunglasses.
■When the 12-volt battery is disconnected
The customize settings of the head-up display will be reset.
■Display brightness
The brightness of the head-up display can be adjusted on of the multi-information
display. Also, it is automatically adju sted according to the ambient brightness.
■Enabling/disabling of the head-up display
If the head-up display is disabled, it will remain disabled when the power switch is turned
off then back to ON mode.
■Street name display (vehicle s with a navigation system)
Only street names which are included in the map data will be displayed.
WARNING
■Before using the head-up display
●Check that the position and brightness of the head-up display image does not inter-
fere with safe driving. Incorrect adjustment of the image’s position or brightness may
obstruct the driver’s view and lead to an acc ident, resulting in death or serious injury.
●Do not continuously look at the head-up display while driving as you may fail to see
pedestrians, objects on the road, etc. ahead of the vehicle.
■Caution for changing settings of the head-up display
As the hybrid system needs to be operating while changing the settings of the head-up
display, ensure that the vehicle 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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1373-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Operation of each component
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■Operation signals
Doors:
A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors have been
locked/unlocked. (Locked: Once; Unlocked: Twice)
Windows and moon roof or panoramic moon roof:
A buzzer sounds.
■Security feature
If a door is not opened within approximately 60 seconds after the vehicle is unlocked, the
security feature automatically locks the vehicle again.
■When the door cannot be locked by the lock sensor on the surface of the door handle
■Door lock buzzer
If an attempt to lock the doors is made when a door is not fully closed, a buzzer sounds
continuously for 5 seconds. Fully close the d oor to stop the buzzer, and lock the vehicle
once more.
■Setting the alarm
Locking the doors will set the alarm system. ( P. 87)
■If the smart access system with push-button start or the wireless remote control does
not operate properly
●Use the mechanical key to lock and unlock the doors. ( P. 564)
●Replace the key battery with a new one if it is depleted. ( P. 506)
When the door cannot be locked even if the
lock sensor on the surface of the door handle is
touched by a finger, touch the lock sensor with
the palm.
When gloves are being worn, remove the
gloves.