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TABLE OF CONTENTS2
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For your information ...................................8
Reading this manual .................................. 12
How to search ............................................. 13
Pictorial index .............................................. 14
1-1. For safe use
Before driving ................................. 34
For safety drive............................... 36
Seat belts ..........................................38
SRS airbags ..................................... 43
Airbag manual on-off
system .............................................54
Pop Up Hood .................................56
Safety information for
children...........................................59
Child restraint systems ...............60
Exhaust gas precautions ............84
1-2. Hybrid system
Hybrid system features.............. 85
Hybrid system precautions .......89
1-3. Theft deterrent system
Immobilizer system ......................95
Double locking system .............. 101
Alarm ............................................... 102
2. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and
indicators ...................................... 110
Gauges and meters .....................115
Multi-information display...........121
Energy monitor/
consumption screen ............... 129
3-1. Key information
Keys .................................................. 138
3-2. Opening, closing and locking
the doors and trunk
Doors ............................................... 144
Trunk ................................................ 150
Smart entry & start
system ........................................... 155
3-3. Adjusting the seats
Front seats...................................... 178
Rear seats ........................................ 181
Driving position memory ......... 183
Head restraints............................. 186
3-4. Adjusting the steering
wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel ............................. 189
Inside rear view mirror................191
Outside rear view mirrors ....... 193
1For safety and security
2Instrument cluster
3Operation of
each component
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1For safety and security
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1-1. For safe use
Before driving................................. 34
For safety drive .............................. 36
Seat belts ..........................................38
SRS airbags ..................................... 43
Airbag manual on-off
system ............................................. 54
Pop Up Hood ................................. 56
Safety information for
children .......................................... 59
Child restraint systems ............... 60
Exhaust gas precautions ............ 84
1-2. Hybrid system
Hybrid system features ..............85
Hybrid system precautions.......89
1-3. Theft deterrent system
Immobilizer system ...................... 95
Double locking system ...............101
Alarm ............................................... 102
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Adjust the angle of the seatback so
that you are sitting straight up and so
that you do not have to lean forward
to steer. ( P. 178)
Adjust the seat so that you can
depress the pedals fully and so that
your arms bend slightly at the elbow
when gripping the steering wheel.
( P. 178)
Lock the head restraint in place with the center of the head restraint closest to
the top of your ears. ( P. 186)
Wear the seat belt correctly. ( P. 38)
Make sure that all occupants are wearing their seat belts before driving the vehi-
cle. ( P. 38)
Use a child restraint system appropriat e for the child until the child becomes
large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat belt. ( P. 60)
For safety drive
For safe driving, adjust the seat and mirror to an appropriate position before
driving.
Correct driving posture
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Correct use of the seat belts
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■Emergency locking retractor (ELR)
The retractor will lock the belt during a sudden stop or on impact. It may also lock if you lean forward too quickly. A slow, easy motion will allow the belt to extend so that you can move around fully.
■Child seat belt usage
The seat belts of your vehicle were princi pally designed for persons of adult size.
●Use a child restraint system appropriate for the child, until the child becomes large
enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat belt. ( P. 60)
●When the child becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat belt, follow the instructions regardin g seat belt usage. (P. 38)
■Replacing the belt after the pretensioner has been activated
If the vehicle is involved in multiple collisio ns, the pretensioner will activate for the first collision, but will not activate for the second or subsequent collisions.
■Seat belt regulations
If seat belt regulations exist in the country where you reside, please contact any autho- rized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another du ly qualified and equipped professional for
seat belt replacemen t or installation.
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WARNING
■People suffering illness
Obtain medical advice and wear the seat belt in the proper way. ( P. 38)
■When children are in the vehicle
Do not allow children to play with the seat belt. If the seat belt becomes twisted around a child’s neck, it may lead to choking or othe r serious injuries that could result in death. If this occurs and the buckle cannot be unfastened, scissors should be used to cut the
belt.
■Seat belt pretensioners
If the pretensioner has activated, the SRS warn ing light will come on. In that case, the
seat belt cannot be used again and must be replaced at any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
■Seat belt damage and wear
●Do not damage the seat belts by allowing the belt, plate, or buckle to be jammed in the door.
●Inspect the seat belt system periodically. Check for cuts, fraying, and loose parts. Do
not use a damaged seat belt until it is re placed. Damaged seat belts cannot protect an occupant from death or serious injury.
●Ensure that the belt and plate are locked and the belt is not twisted.
If the seat belt does not function correctly, immediately contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
●Replace the seat assembly, incl uding the belts, if your vehicle has been involved in a
serious accident, even if there is no obvious damage.
●Do not attempt to install, remove, modify, disassemble or dispose of the seat belts. Have any necessary repairs carried out by any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer,
or another duly qualified and equipped professional. Inappropriate handling may lead to incorrect operation.
■When using the seat belt guide
●Always make sure that the belt is not twisted, and runs freely through the guide.
●Regardless of whether the guide is used or not, always secure the seat belt guide but-ton.
●Do not hang from or pull the guide forcefully.
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●It is recommended that children sit in the rear seats to avoid accidental con-
tact with the shift lever, wiper switch, etc.
●Use the window lock switch to avoid children operating the power window
accidentally.
●Do not let small children operate equipment which may catch or pinch body
parts, such as the power window, hood, trunk, seats etc.
Safety information for children
Observe the following precautions when children are in the vehicle.
Use a child restraint system appropriate for the child, until the child becomes
large enough to properly wea r the vehicle’s seat belt.
WARNING
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow children to have or use the key.
Children may be able to start the vehicle or sh ift the vehicle into neutral. There is also a danger that children may injure themselves by playing with the windows, the moon roof or other features of the vehicle. In addition, heat build-up or extremely cold tempera-
tures inside the vehicle can be fatal to children.
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If your child restraint system is not
equipped with a lock-off (a seat
belt locking feature), secure the
child restraint system using a
locking clip.
After installing the child restraint system, rock it back and forth to ensure
that it is installed securely.
◆Removing a child restraint system installed with a seat belt
Press the buckle release button and
fully retract the seat belt.
When releasing the buckle, the child restraint system may spring up due tothe rebound of the seat cushion.
Release the buckle while holding down the child restraint system.
Since the seat belt automatically
reels itself, slowly return it to the stowing position.
■When installing a child restraint system
You may need a locking clip to install the child restraint system. Follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer of the system. If your child restraint system does not pro-
vide a locking clip, you can purchase the following item from any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional: Locking clip for child restrain t system (Part No. 73119-22010)
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WARNING
■When installing a child restraint system
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
●Do not allow children to play with the seat belt. If the seat belt becomes twistedaround a child’s neck, it may lead to choking or other serious injuries that could resultin death. If this occurs and the buckle ca nnot be unfastened, scissors should be used
to cut the belt.
●Ensure that the belt and plate are securely locked and the seat belt is not twisted.
●Shake the child restraint system left and right, and forward and backward to ensure
that it has been securely installed.
● After securing a child restrain t system, never adjust the seat.
●When a junior seat is installed, always ensure that the shoulder belt is positioned
across the center of the child’s shoulder. Th e belt should be kept away from the child’s neck, but not so that it could fall off the child’s shoulder.
●Follow all installation instructions provided by the child restraint system manufacturer.