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Interior features
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■The interior lights and personal lights can be operated when
The interior lights and person al lights can be used regardless of the power switch mode.
However, when the power switch is turned off, they can be used only when the 12-volt battery protection function is not operating.
■12-volt battery protection function
To prevent the 12-volt battery from being discharged, approximately 20 minutes after the power switch is turned off, the power supp lied to the interior lights, personal lights,
and other lights will be cut off au tomatically. (If the interior lights, etc. are left on when the
power switch is turned off, they will be turned off automatically.)
To turn the interior lights, etc. back on , turn the power switch to ACCESSORY or ON
mode or operate the interior light swit ch until the interior lights turn on.
If any of the lights are illumina ted automatically due to the illuminated entry system, the 12-volt battery protection function will be canceled.
■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.
■Customization
Setting (e.g. the time elapsed before lights turn off) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P. 657)
NOTICE
To prevent 12-volt battery discharge, do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the hybrid system is off.
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The power outlet can be used for 12 V accessories that run on less than 10 A.
Open the lid.
●The power outlet can be used when the power switch is in ACCESSORY or ON mode.
Power outlet
●On some models: To fully close the console
box with the cable routed to outside the con-
sole box, insert the cable into the holder.
NOTICE
●To avoid the damaging the power outlet, close the power outlet lid when the power outlet is not in use. Foreign objects or li quids that enter the power outlet may cause a
short circuit.
●To prevent blown fuse, do not use an acce ssory that uses more than 12 V 10 A.
●To prevent 12-volt battery discharge, do not use the power outlet longer than neces-
sary when the hybr id system is off.
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●The rear sunshade can be used when the power switch is in ON mode.
●The rear sunshade can be operated for approximately 1 minute even after the power switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off.
●Reverse operation feature: To ensure adequate rear visibility, the rear sunshade auto-
matically lowers when the sh ift lever is shifted to R.
However, the rear sunshade is raised again if any of the following occurs:
• The button is pressed again.*
• The shift lever is shifted into P. • The shift lever is shifted out of R, and the vehicle reaches a speed of 15 km/h (9
mph).
If the hybrid system is off when the rear sunshade has been lowered due to the reverse operation feature, it will not be raised even when the hybrid system is turned on again
and the vehicle reaches a speed of 15 km/h (9 mph). To raise the sunshade again,
press the button.
*: Occasionally, the reverse function may not be carried out after the switch has been
pressed. Repeat the above oper ation to operate the function.
WARNING
When the rear sunshade is being operated, do not place fingers or other objects in the
fastener section or in the opening. They may get caught, causing injury.
NOTICE
●To prevent 12-volt battery discharge, do not operate the rear sunshade when the
hybrid system is off.
●Observe the following precautions to ensure normal operation of the rear sunshade.
• Do not place excessive load on the moto r or other components of the rear sun-
shade.
• Do not place objects where they may hinder opening and closing operations. • Do not attach items to the rear sunshade.
• Keep the opening clean and clear of obstructions.
• Do not operate the rear sunshade cont inuously for long periods of time.
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Interior features
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■Emergency Assistance Button (“SOS”)
In the event of an emergency, push the “SOS” button to reach the Public
Safety Answering Point (PSAP). The answering agent will determine your
vehicle's location, assess the emergency, and dispatch the necessary assis-
tance required.
If you accidentally press the “SOS” button, tell the agent that you are not experi-
encing an emergency.
When the power switch is turned to ON mode, the red indicator light will illumi-
nate for 10 seconds and then the green indicator light will illuminate for 2 sec-
onds, indicating that the system is en abled. The indicator lights indicate the
following:
●If the green indicator light illuminates and stays on, the system is enabled.
●If the green indicator light flashes, an emergency call is being made (either
automatically or manually).
●If no indicator lights illuminate , the system is not enabled.
●If the red indicator light illuminates any time other than immediately after the
power switch is turned to ON mode, the system may be malfunctioning or the
backup battery may be depleted. Cont act any authorized Lexus retailer or
Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
The service life of the backup battery is 3 years or more.
Indicator lights
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WARNING
■When the Emergency Call may not be made
●Any of the followings may occur. In such cases, report to the Public Safety Answering
Point (PSAP) by other means su ch as nearby public phones.
• It may sometimes be difficult to connect to the public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) even in the reception area of t he cellular phone due to the reception level,
or if the line is busy. In such cases, you may not be able to connect to the Public
Safety Answering Point (PSAP) and thus will not be able to make emergency calls and report to the emergency departments even though the system tries to con-
nect to the Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP).
• When the vehicle is out of the cellular phone service area, the Emergency Call cannot be made.
• When any related equipment (such as the “SOS” button panel, indicator lights,
microphone, speaker, DCM, antenna, or any wires connecting the equipment.) has an abnormality, is damaged or brok en, the Emergency Call cannot be made.
• During the Emergency Call, the system makes repeated attempts to connect to
the Public Safety Answerin g Point (PSAP). However, if it cannot connect to the Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) due to poor radio wave reception, the sys-
tem may not be able to connect to the ce llular network and the call may finish with-
out connecting. The red indi cator light will blink for approximately 30 seconds to indicate this disconnection.
• This device may not function if a shock is applied to it.
●If the 12-volt battery’s voltage decreases or there is a disconnection, the system may
not be able to access the Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP).
■When replacing DCM to a new one
ERA-GLONASS have to be activated. Contac t any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
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7-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior ................502
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior..................506
7-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements ............................509
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions................................... 511
Hood ................................................ 513
Positioning a floo r jack ............. 514
Engine compartment ................ 515
12-volt battery ............................. 522
Tires ................................................. 525
Replacing the tire....................... 537
Tire inflation pressure .............. 543
Wheels ........................................... 545
Air conditioning filter ............... 547
Electronic key battery.............. 549
Checking and replacing
fuses.............................................. 552
Light bulbs..................................... 556
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Maintenance and care
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■When using a car wash (vehicles with entry function)
If the door handle becomes wet while the electronic key is within the effective range, the door may lock and unlock repeatedly. In that case, follow the following correction proce-
dures to wash the vehicle:
●Place the key in a position 2 m (6 ft.) or more separate from the vehicle while the vehi- cle is being washed. (Take care to ensure that the key is not stolen.)
●Set the electronic key to battery-saving mode to disable the smart entry & start system.
( P. 158)
■Aluminum wheels
●Remove any dirt immediately by using a neutral detergent. Do not use hard brushes or
abrasive cleaners. Do not use stro ng 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 a long
distance in 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 th e front side windows regularly. • Do not allow dirt and dust to accumula te on the windows for a long period.
Clean the windows with a soft, damp cloth as soon as possible.
• Do not use wax or glass cleaners that contain 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 any authorized Lexus retail er or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
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Maintenance and care
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■Caring for leather areas
Lexus recommends cleaning the interior of the vehicle at least twice a year to maintain
the quality of the vehicle’s interior.
■Shampooing the carpets
There are several commercial foaming-type cl eaners available. Use a sponge or brush to
apply the foam. Rub in overlapping circles. Do not use water. Wipe dirty surfaces and let them dry. Excellent results are obtained by keeping the carpet as dry as possible.
■Seat belts
Clean with mild soap and luke warm water using a cloth or sponge. Also check the belts periodically for excessive wear, fraying or cuts.
■When cleaning the carpeted portions of the glove box, console box, etc.
If a strong adhesive tape is used, there is a possibility that the surface of the carpet could be damaged.
WARNING
■Water in the vehicle
●Do not splash or spill liquid in the vehicle, su ch as on the floor, in the hybrid battery (traction battery) air vents, and in the trunk.
Doing so may cause the hybrid battery, elec trical components, etc. to malfunction or
catch fire.
●Do not get any of the SRS components or wiring in the vehicle interior wet.
( P. 44)
An electrical malfunction ma y cause the airbags to deploy or not function properly, resulting in death or serious injury.
■Cleaning the interior (especially instrument panel)
Do not use polish wax or polish cleaner. The instrument panel may reflect off the wind- shield, obstructing the driver’s view and le ading to an accident, resulting in death or
serious injury.