4165-2. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Each time the switch is pressed, the
operation condition changes as follows.
Hi (3 segments lit) Mid (2 segments
lit) Lo (1 segment lit) Off
The level indicator (amber) lights up
during operation.
■Operation condition
The rear seat heaters can be used wh en the power switch is in ON mode.
When any switch is pressed, the system
is set to automatic mode and the
“AUTO” indicator (green) lights up.
Each time the switch is pressed, the
operation condition changes as follows.
Hi (3 segments lit) Mid (2 segments
lit) Lo (1 segment lit) Off
The level indicator (green) lights up
during operation.
■Operation condition
The seat ventilators can be used when the power switch is in ON mode.
■Customization
Some functions can be customized. (P. 607)
Rear seat heaters (if equipped)
Level indicator
Seat ventilators
Level
indicator
“AUTO”
indicator
4646-1. Maintenance and care
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NOTICE
■Cleaning detergents
●Do not use the following types of detergent, as they may discolor the vehicle interior
or cause streaks or damage to painted surfaces:
• Non-seat portions: Organic substances su ch as benzene or gasoline, alkaline or
acidic solutions, dye, and bleach
• Seats: Alkaline or ac idic solutions, such as thinner, benzene, and alcohol
●Do not use polish wax or polis h cleaner. The instrument pane l’s or other interior part’s
painted surface may be damaged.
■Preventing damage to leather surfaces
Observe the following precautions to avoid damage to and deterioration of leather
surfaces:
●Remove any dust or dirt from leather surfaces immediately.
●Do not expose the vehicle to direct sunlight for extended periods of time. Park the
vehicle in the shade, especially during summer.
●Do not place items made of vinyl, plastic, or containing wax on the upholstery, as they
may stick to the leather surface if the vehicle interior heats up significantly.
■Water on the floor
Do not wash the vehicle floor with water.
Vehicle systems such as the audio system may be damaged if wate r comes into contact
with electrical components such as the au dio system above or under the floor of the
vehicle. Water may also cause the body to rust.
■When cleaning the inside of the windshield (vehicles with Lexus Safety System+)
Do not allow glass cleaner to contact the lens. Also, do not touch the lens.
( P. 292, 302)
■Cleaning the inside of the rear window
●Do not use glass cleaner to clean the rear window, as this may cause damage to the
rear window defogger heater wires or antenna. Use a cloth dampened with luke-
warm water to gently wipe the window clean. Wipe th e window in strokes running
parallel to the heater wires or antenna.
●Be careful not to scratch or damage the heater wires or antenna.
5487-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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■If “Maintenance Required Visit Your Dealer” is displayed (U.S.A. only)
Indicates that all maintenance is required to correspond to the driven distance
on the maintenance schedule
*.
Comes on approximately 5000 miles (8000 km) after the message has
been reset.
(The indicator will not work properly unless the message has been reset.)
Perform the necessary maintenance. Please reset the message after the main-
tenance is performed. ( P. 466)
*: Refer to the separate “Scheduled Maintenance” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”
for the maintenance interval applicable to your vehicle.
■System warning lights
The master warning light does not come on or flash in the following cases. Instead, a sep-
arate system warning light will come on along with a message shown on the multi-infor-
mation display.
●“Braking Power Low Visit Your Dealer”:
The brake system warning light (yellow) come on. ( P. 536)
●“Antilock Brake System Malfunction Visit Your Dealer”:
The ABS warning light comes on. ( P. 537)
●“Charging System Malfunction See Ow ner's Manual” (F SPORT models):
The charging system warning light comes on. ( P. 536)
■Warning buzzer
P. 540
NOTICE
■“High Power Consumption Partial Limit On AC/Heater Operation” is frequently
shown
There is a possible malfunction relating to the charging system or the 12-volt battery
may be deteriorating. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
6018-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
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Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pressure
Tire pressure when the vehicle has been parked for
three hours or more, or has not been driven more than 1
mile or 1.5 km un der that condition
Maximum inflation pres-
sureThe maximum cold inflated pr essure to which a tire may
be inflated, shown on the sidewall of the tire
Recommended inflation
pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a manu-
facturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in exce ss of those standard items
which may be replaced) of hybrid transmission, power
steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats,
radio and heater, to the extent that these items are avail-
able as factory-installed eq uipment (whether installed
or not)
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard equipment,
including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil and coolant,
and if so equipped, air co nditioning and additional
weight optional engine
Maximum loaded vehicle
weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the numb er of occupants specified
in the second column of Table 1* that follows
Occupant distributionDistribution of occupants in a vehicle as specified in the
third column of Table 1
* below
6168-2. Customization
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■Driving mode select switch ( P. 377)
*: If equipped
■Automatic air conditioning system ( P. 405)
■Seat heaters/seat ventilators ( P. 415, 416)
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Powertrain control in customized
mode
*NormalPowerO—Eco
Chassis control in customized
mode*NormalSportO—
Air conditioning operation in
customized mode
*NormalEcoO—
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FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
A/C auto switch operationOnOffOO
Exhaust gas sensor sensitivityStandard-3 to 3OO
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FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Driver’s seat temperature prefer-
ence in automatic modeStandard-2 (cooler) to 2
(warmer)OO
Front passenger’s seat tempera-
ture preference in automatic
modeStandard-2 (cooler) to 2 (warmer)OO
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CareAluminum wheels ............................. 459
Exterior................................................... 458
Interior .....................................................462
Seat belts ................................................463
Self-restoring coat ............................ 458
Cargo capacity............................ 212, 582
Cargo hooks ...........................................427
Cargo net hooks ....................................427
Chains .........................................................391
Child restraint system............................ 59 Booster seats installation...................68
Convertible seats installation ..............................................66
Front passenger occupant classification system ...........................51
Infant seats definition ...........................65
Infant seats installation ..........................61
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors ..................................................... 71
Installing CRS with seat belts ..........................................................65
Installing CRS with top tether strap.......................................................... 74
LATCH anchors ..................................... 71 Child safety
.................................................... 58
12-volt battery precautions ...........................485, 572
Airbag precautions................................ 41
Child restraint system......................... 59
How your child should wear the seat belt .............................. 34
Installing child restraints .................... 59
Moon roof precautions ....................196
Panoramic moon roof precautions .......................................200
Power back door precautions ......................................... 152
Power window lock switch............ 189
Power window precautions ........... 192
Rear door child-p rotectors ............139
Removed key battery precautions ....................................... 507
Seat belt extender precautions .......................................... 36
Seat belt precautions .......................... 36
Seat heater precautions ................... 414
Child-protectors .................................... 139
Cleaning ....................................... 458, 462 Aluminum wheels .............................. 459
Exterior ...................................................458
Interior ..................................................... 462
Seat belts................................................ 463
Clock................................................. 97, 433
Coat hooks ..............................................444
Condenser.............................................. 480
Console box ............................................422
Consumption screen .................. 106, 124
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EngineACCESSORY mode...................... 233
Compartment......................................475
Engine switch ....................................... 232
Hood ........................................................ 473
How to start the hybrid system .................................................. 232
Identification number ...................... 583
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ..........529
Ignition switch (power switch) .... 232
Overheating .........................................574
Power switch........................................ 232
Engine coolant Capacity ................................................ 587
Checking................................................ 479
Preparing and checking before winter ................................... 390
Engine coolant temperature gauge .........................................................97
Engine oil Capacity ................................................ 585
Checking................................................ 476
Preparing and checking before winter ................................... 390
Engine oil maintenance data ........... 478
Engine switch ......................................... 232
Enhanced VSC ...................................... 381
EPS (Electronic Power Steering) ......... 381 Warning light .......................................537
EV drive mode....................................... 237
EV indicator ............................................... 78
Event data recorder (EDR) .................... 11 Flat tire ...................................................... 549
Floor mats................................................... 28
Fluid
Brake....................................................... 588
Transmission ....................................... 588
Washer ................................................... 482
Fog lights Replacing light bulbs .........................513
Switch ...................................................... 259
Front passenger footwell hooks.......................................................442
Front passenger occupant classification system ............................. 51
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light ..................................... 538
Front seat heaters .................................. 415
Front seats ................................................. 164 Adjustment..............................................164
Cleaning................................................. 462
Correct driving posture .................... 30
Driving position memory................. 174
Head restraints ..................................... 179
Power easy access system ............. 174
Seat heaters ............................................415
Seat position memory ....................... 174
Front side marker lights Light switch............................................. 251
Replacing light bulbs .........................513
Wattage ................................................ 590F
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Front turn signal lightsReplacing light bulbs ......................... 513
Turn signal lever ................................. 244
Wattage ................................................. 590
Fuel Capacity ................................................ 584
Fuel gauge ................................................ 97
Information ............................................. 591
Refueling................................................. 267
Type ......................................................... 584
Fuel filler door ........................................ 267 Refueling................................................. 267
When the fuel filler door cannot be opened .........................269
Fuses ..........................................................508
Garage door opener .......................... 445
Gauges .........................................................97
Glove box ................................................ 422
Grocery bag hooks ............................. 428 Head restraints........................................ 179
Head-up display ...................................... 118
Headlight cleaner ................................ 260
Headlights ................................................. 251
Automatic headlight leveling ....... 253
Automatic High Beam.................... 255
Light switch............................................. 251
Replacing light bulbs .........................513
Wattage ................................................ 590
Windshield wiper linked headlight illumination ................... 254
Heated steering wheel ........................ 415
Heaters Automatic air conditioning system .............................................. 405
Heated steering wheel ................... 415
Outside rear view mirrors ........... 409
Seat heaters .............................. 415 , 416
High mounted stoplight Replacing .................................................513
Hill-start assist control .........................381
Hood ..........................................................473 Open ....................................................... 473
Hooks Cargo hooks ........................................427
Cargo net hooks ................................427
Front passenger footwell hooks.................................................... 442
Grocery bag hooks ......................... 428
Retaining hooks (floor mat)............. 28
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