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∗: If equipped
*: Refer to “OWNER’S MANUAL”.
Remote Touch screen∗
Navigation system∗
Lexus Display Audio system
∗
P.50
P.54
P.63
Clock*
Trunk opener main switch
P.93
Audio system P.59, 68
Air conditioning system P.72
Emergency flasher switch*
See P.9 Power (ignition) switch
P.26
Parking brake*
Tilt and telescopic st
eering control switch∗*
Floor mats P.11

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■Charging the hybrid ba ttery (traction battery)
As the gasoline engine charges the hybrid battery (traction battery), the battery does not
need to be charged from an outside source. However, if the vehicle is left parked for a long
time the hybrid battery (tractio n battery) will slowly discharge. For this reason, be sure to
drive the vehicle at least once every few months for at least 30 minutes or 10 miles (16 km).
If the hybrid battery (traction battery) become s fully discharged and you are unable to start
the hybrid system, contact your Lexus dealer.
■ Regenerative braking
In the following situations, kinetic energy is converted to electric energy and deceleration
force can be obtained in conjunction with the recharging of the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery).
● The accelerator pedal is released while driving with the shift lever in D or S.
● The brake pedal is depressed while driv ing with the shift lever in D or S.
■Sounds and vibrations specific to a hybrid vehicle
There may be no engine sound or vibration even though the vehicle is able to move with the
“READY” indicator is illuminated. For safety, apply the parking brake and make sure to shift
the shift lever to P when parked.
The following sounds or vibrat ions may occur when the hybrid system is operating and are
not a malfunction:
● Motor sounds may be heard from the engine compartment.
● Sounds may be heard from the hybrid battery (traction battery) behind the rear seats
when the hybrid syst em starts or stops.
● Relay operating sounds such as a snap or so ft clank will be emitted from the hybrid bat-
tery (traction battery), behind the rear seats, when the hybrid system is started or
stopped.
● Sounds from the hybrid system may be heard when the trunk lid is open.
● Sounds may be heard from the transmission when the gasoline engine starts or stops,
when driving at low speeds, or during idling.
● Engine sounds may be heard when accelerating sharply.
● Sounds may be heard due to regenerative braking when the brake pedal is depressed or
as the accelerator pedal is released.
● Vibration may be felt when the gasoline engi ne starts or stops.
● Cooling fan sounds may be heard from th e air intake vent on rear left seat.
■Running out of fuel
When the vehicle has run out of fuel and the hybrid system cannot be started, refuel the
vehicle with at least enough gasoline to make the low fuel level warning light go off. If there is
only a small amount of fuel, the hybrid system may not be able to start. (The standard amount
of fuel is about 3.0 gal. [11.3 L, 2.5 Imp.gal.], when the vehicle is on a level surface. This value
may vary when the vehicle is on a slope. Ad d extra fuel when the vehicle is inclined.)

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Power (Ignition) Switch
■Starting the hybrid system
Check that the par king brake is set.
Check that the shif t lever is in P.
Firmly depress the brake pedal.
will be displayed on the
multi-information display. If it is not
displayed, the hybr id system cannot
be started.
Press the power switch shortly and
firmly. When operating the power switch,
one short, firm press is enough. It is
not necessary to press and hold the
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 oper ations when carrying the electronic key on your person
starts the hybrid system or changes power switch modes.
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■Stopping the hybrid system
Stop the vehicle completely.
Set the parking brake, and shift the shift lever to P.
Press the power switch.
Release the brake pedal and check that “P OWER ON” on the multi-information dis-
play is off.
■ Changing power switch modes
Modes can be changed by pressing the power switch with the brake pedal released. (The
mode changes each time the switch is pressed.)
Off
*
The emergency flashers can be used.
ACCESSORY mode Some electrical components such as the
audio system can be used.
“POWER ON” will be displayed on the
multi-information display.
ON mode All electrical components can be used.
“POWER ON” will be displayed on the
multi-information display.
*: If the shift lever is in a position other than
P when turning off the hybrid system, the
power switch will be turned to ACCES-
SORY mode, not to off.
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■If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency
Only in an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible to stop the vehicle in the normal way,
stop the vehicle using the following procedure:
Steadily step on the brake pedal with both feet and firmly depress it.
Do not pump the brake pedal re peatedly as this will increase the effort required to slow
the vehicle.
Shift the shift lever to N.
If the shift lever is shifted to N
After slowing down, stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road.
Stop the hybrid system.
If the shift lever cannot be shifted to N
Keep depressing the brake pedal with both feet to reduce vehicle speed as much as
possible. To stop the hybrid system, press and hold
the power switch for 2 consecutive seconds
or more, or press it briefly 3 times or more
in succession.
Stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road.
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2
3
4
3
Press and hold for 2 seconds or more
or press briefly 3 times or more
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Hybrid Transmission
■Shifting the shift lever
While the power switch is in ON mode, mo ve the shift lever with the brake pedal
depressed.
When shifting the sh ift lever between P and D, make sure that the vehicle is com-
pletely stopped.
■ Shift position purpose
*1: To improve fuel efficiency and reduce noises , set the shift lever in D for normal driving.
*2: By selecting shift ranges using S mode, you can control engine braking forces.
Shift positionObjective or function
PParking the vehicle/starting the hybrid system
RReversing
NNeutral
DNormal driving*1
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■Canceling and resuming the speed control
Pulling the lever toward you cancels
the speed control.
The speed control is also canceled
when the brake pedal is depressed.
Pushing the lever up resumes the
cruise control and returns vehicle
speed to the set speed.
However, cruise control does not
resume when the vehicle speed is
approximately 25 mph (40 km/h) or
less.
■ Selecting constant speed control mode
With the cruise control off, press and
hold the “ON/OFF” button for 1.5 sec-
onds or more.
Immediately after the “ON/OFF”
button is pressed, the radar cruise
control indicator will come on. After-
wards, it switches to the cruise con-
trol indicator.
Switching to constant speed control
mode is only possible when operating
the lever with the cruise control off.
Accelerate or dece lerate, with accel-
erator pedal operation, to the desired
vehicle speed (at or above approxi-
mately 25 mph [40 km/h]) and push
the lever down to set the speed. Cruise control “SET” indicator will
come on.
The vehicle speed at the moment the
lever is released becomes the set
speed.
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What to do if...
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List of Warning/Indicator Lights
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Lexus dealer.
Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
(U.S.A.)
Brake system warning light
(Canada)
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
(U.S.A.)Malfunction
indicator lamp(Flashes)
PCS warning light
(Canada)Slip indicator light
SRS warning lightBrake system warning light
(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light(Blinking and then continu-
ously on)
Tire pressure warning light
(Canada)
Electric power steering
system warning light
Follow the correction procedures.
Low fuel level warning light
(Illuminates without
blinking)
Tire pressure warning light*2
Seat belt reminder light
Master warning light
(Flashes)
“AFS OFF” indicator*1
For further information, re fer to the OWNER’S MANUAL.