
142 3-3. Adjusting the seats
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Operating the driving position memory
after turning the power switch off
Driver’s seat:
Recorded seat positions can be activated
up to 180 seconds after the driver’s door is
opened and another 60 seconds after it is
closed again.
Front passenger’s seat:
Recorded seat positions can be recalled up
to 180 seconds after the front passenger’s
door is opened.
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Registering procedure
Record your driving position to button
“1”, “2” or “3” before performing the
following:
Carry only the key you want to register,
and then close the driver’s door.
If 2 or more keys are in the vehicle, the
driving position cannot be recorded
properly.
1 Turn the power switch to ON
mode.
2 Check that the shift position is in P.
3 Recall the driving position that you
want to record.
4 While pressing the recalled button,
press and hold the door lock switch
(either lock or unlock) until the
buzzer sounds.If the button could not be registered, the
buzzer sounds continuously for approxi- mately 3 seconds.
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Cancelation procedure
Carry only the key you want to cancel
and then close the driver’s door.
If 2 or more keys are in the vehicle, the
driving position cannot be canceled
properly.
1 Turn the power switch to ON
mode.
2 Check that the shift position is in P.
3 While pressing the “SET” button,
press and hold the door lock switch
(either lock or unlock) until the
buzzer sounds twice. If the button could not be canceled, the
buzzer sounds continuously for approxi-
mately 3 seconds. ■
Recall procedure
1 Make sure that the doors are
locked before recalling the driving
position. Carry the electronic key
that has been registered to the driv-
ing position, and then unlock and
open the driver’s door using the
smart access system with push-but-
ton start or wireless remote control. The driving position will move to the
recorded position (not including the steer-
ing wheel and head-up display [if
equipped]). However, the seat will move to
a position slightly behind the recorded
position in order to make entering the vehi-Registering/canceling/recall a
driving position to an electronic
key (including a card key) (mem-
ory recall function)

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Before driving cle easier.
If the driving position is in a position that
has already been recorded, the seat and
outside rear view mirrors will not move.
2 Turn the power switch to ACCES-
SORY mode or ON mode, or fas-
ten a seat belt.The seat, steering wheel and head-up dis-
play (if equipped) will move to the
recorded position. ■
Recalling the driving position using the
memory recall function●
Different driving positions can be regis-
tered for each electronic key. Therefore,
the driving position that is recalled may
be different depending on the key being
carried.●
If a door other than the driver’s door is
unlocked with the smart access system
with push-button start, the driving posi-
tion cannot be recalled. In this case, press
the driving position button which has
been set.■
Customization
Some functions can be customized.
( → P.481) *
: If equipped
1 Turn the power switch to ON
mode.
2 Display the home screen on the
Rear Multi Operation Panel
( → P.318) and then touch “Seat”.
3 Touch “Left” or “Right”.
4 Adjust the rear seat to the desired
position and then touch “Set Mem-
ory”.
5 Touch “1” or “2”. If the preset is being used, the previously
recorded seat position will be overwritten.
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In order to correctly use the position
memory function
If a seat position is already in the furthest
possible position and the seat is operated in
the same direction, the recorded position
may be slightly differen t when it is recalled.Rear seat position memory *
The rear seat position can be mem-
orized and recalled with the touch
of a button.
Recording a position into mem-
ory
WARNING
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Seat adjustme nt caution
Take care during seat adjustment so that
the rear passengers do not strike the
front seats.

150 3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
LS500h_OM_OM50F42U_(U) nor “R”.
To set the mirror angle used when the vehi-
cle is reversing, adjust the mirror angle at a
desired position with the shift position in R.
The adjusted angle will be memorized and
the mirror will automatically tilt to the mem-
orized angle whenever the shift position is
shifted to R from next time.
The memorized downward tilt position of
the mirror is linked to the normal position
(angle adjusted with the shift position in
other than R). Therefore, if the normal posi-
tion is changed after adjustment, the tilt
position will also change.
When the normal position is changed, read-
just the angle in reversing.
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Using the switch
Press the switch to fold the mirrors. Press it again to extend them to the original
position.
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Setting automatic mode
Automatic mode allows the folding or
extending of the mirrors to be linked to locking/unlocking of the doors.
Press the “AUTO” switch to set auto-
matic mode. The indicator will come on.
Pressing the switch on ce more will return
to manual mode.
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When disconnecting and reconnecting
12-volt battery terminals
The automatic folding/extending mirror
function will return to off as default. To turn
the function on, press the switch again to
select on. ■
Using automatic mode in cold weather
When automatic mode is used in cold
weather, the door mirror could freeze up
and automatic stowing and return may not
be possible. In this case, remove any ice and
snow from the door mirror, then either
operate the mirror using manual mode or
move the mirror by hand. ■
Customization
Some functions can be customized.
( → P.481)WARNING■
When the mirror defoggers are oper-
ating
Do not touch the rear view mirror sur-
faces, as they can become very hot and
burn you.
Folding and extending the mir-
rors
WARNING
■
When a mirror is moving
To avoid personal injury and mirror mal-
function, be careful not to get your hand
caught by the moving mirror. A

1513-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
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Before driving 3-5.Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
The power windows can be opened
and closed using the switches.
Operating the switch moves the win-
dows as follows:
1 Closing
2 One-touch closing *
3 Opening
4 One-touch opening **
: To stop the window partway, operate the
switch in the op posite direction.
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The power windows can be operated
when
The power switch is in ON mode.
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When the driver’s power window switch
is used to open a rear power window
(vehicles with rear door sunshades)
If a rear door sunshade is extended or being
extended when the driver’s power window
switch is pushed, only the rear door sun-
shade will be retracted. To open the rear
power window from the driver’s seat, push
the driver’s power window switch again.
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Operating the power windows after
turning the hybrid system off
The power windows can be operated for
approximately 45 seconds even after the
power switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off. They cannot, however,
be operated once either front door is
opened. ■
Jam protection function
If an object becomes jammed between the
window and the window frame while the
window is closing, window movement is
stopped and the window is opened slightly. ■
Catch protection function
If an object becomes caught between the
door and window while the window is open-
ing, window movement is stopped. ■
When the side window cannot be
opened or closed
When the jam protection function or catch
protection function operates unusually and
the side window cannot be opened or
closed, perform the following operations
with the power window switch of that door.●
Stop the vehicle. With the power switch in
ON mode, within 4 seconds of the jam
protection function or catch protection
function activating, continuously operate
the power window switch in the
one-touch closing direction or one-touch
opening direction so that the side window
can be opened and closed. ●
If the side window cannot be opened and
closed even when performing the above
operations, perform the following proce-
dure for function initialization.
1 Turn the power switch to ON mode.
2 Pull and hold the power window switch
in the one-touch closing direction and
completely close the side window.
3 Release the power window switch for a
moment, resume pulling the switch in
the one-touch closing direction, and
hold it there for approximately 6 sec-
onds or more.
4 Press and hold the power window
switch in the one-touch opening direc-
tion. After the side window is com-
pletely opened, continue holding the
switch for an additional 1 second or
more.
5 Release the power window switch for a
moment, resume pushing the switch in
the one-touch opening direction, and Power windows
Opening and closing the power
windows

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Before driving This function can be used to prevent
children from accidentally opening or
closing a passenger window.
Press the switch. The indicator will come on and the pas-
senger windows will be locked.
The passenger wind ows can still be
opened and closed using the driver’s
switch even if the lock switch is on.
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The power windows can be operated
when
The power switch is in ON mode.
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When the 12-volt battery is discon-
nected
The window lock switch is disabled. If nec-
essary, press the window lock switch after
reconnecting the 12-volt battery. ■
Opening and closing
1 Opens the moon roof *
The moon roof tilts up and then fully opens.
2 Closes the moon roof **
: Lightly press either side of the moon roof
switch to stop the moon roof partway. ■
Tilting up and down
1 Tilts the moon roof up *
2 Tilts the moon roof down **
: Lightly press either side of the moon roof
switch to stop the moon roof partway.WARNING●
The catch protection function may not
work if something gets caught just
before the window is fully opened. Be
careful not to get any part of your body
or closing caught in the window.
Preventing accidental operation
(window lock switch) A Moon roof Use the overhead switches to open
and close the moon roof and tilt it
up and down.
Operating the moon roof

154 3-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
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The moon roof can be operated when
The power switch is in ON mode. ■
Operating the moon roof after turning
the hybrid system off
The moon roof can be operated for approx-
imately 45 seconds after the power switch
is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned
off. It cannot, however, be operated once
either front door is opened. ■
Jam protection function
If an object is detected between the moon
roof and the frame while the moon roof is
closing or tilting down, travel is stopped and
the moon roof opens slightly. ■
Sunshade
The sunshade can be opened and closed
manually. However, the sunshade will open
automatically when the moon roof is
opened. ■
Door lock linked moon roof operation●
The moon roof can be opened and
closed using the mechanical key. *
( → P.446)●
The moon roof can be opened using the
wireless remote control. *
( → P.108)*
: These settings must be customized at
your Lexus dealer.■
When the moon roof does not close nor-
mally
Perform the following procedure:
1 Stop the vehicle.
2 Press and hold the “CLOSE” switch. *
The moon roof will close, reopen and pause
for approximately 10 se conds. Then it will
close again and stop at the completely
closed position.
3 Check to make sure that the moon roof
is completely closed and then release
the switch. *
: If the switch is released at the incorrect
time, the procedure will have to be per-
formed again from the beginning.
If the moon roof does not fully close even
after performing the above procedure cor- rectly, have the vehicle inspected by your
Lexus dealer. ■
If the moon roof does not move normally
If the moon roof does not open or close
normally or the automatic opening function
does not operate, perform the following ini-
tialization procedure.
1 Stop the vehicle.
2 Press and hold the “DOWN” switch. *
The moon roof will stop at the tilt-up posi-
tion. After that, it will open, close, tilt up, tilt
down, and stop at the fully closed position.
3 Confirm that the moon roof has com-
pletely stopped and release the switch. *
:If you release the sw itch while the moon
roof is moving, perform the procedure
again from the beginning.
If, after performing the above procedures
correctly, the moon roof still does not open
or close normally or the automatic opening
function does not operate, have the vehicle
inspected by your Lexus dealer. ■
Moon roof open warning buzzer
A buzzer sounds and a message is shown
on the multi-informat ion display in the
instrument cluster when the power switch is
turned off and the driver’s door is opened
with the moon roof open. ■
Customization
Some functions can be customized.
( → P.481)
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause death or seri-
ous injury.
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Opening the moon roof
●
Do not allow any passengers to put
their hands or heads outside the vehi-
cle while it is moving.
●
Do not sit on top of the moon roof.

158 4-1. Before driving
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Starting the hybrid system
→ P.168 ■
Driving
1 With the brake pedal depressed,
shift the shift position to D. ( → P.174)Check that the shift position indicator
shows D.
2 If the parking brake is in manual
mode, release the parking brake.
( → P.181)
3 Gradually release the brake pedal
and gently depress the accelerator
pedal to accelerate the vehicle. ■
Stopping
1 With the shift position in D, depress
the brake pedal.
2 If necessary, set the parking brake.If the vehicle is to be stopped for an
extended period of time, shift the shift posi-
tion to P. ( → P.176)
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Parking the vehicle
1 With the shift position in D, depress
the brake pedal to stop the vehicle
completely.
2 If the parking brake is in manual
mode, set the parking brake.
( → P.181)
3 Shift the shift position to P. ( → P.176)
4 Press the power switch to stop the
hybrid system. 5 Slowly release the brake pedal.
6 Lock the door, making sure that you
have the electronic key on your
person. If parking on a hill, block the wheels as
needed. ■
Starting off on a steep uphill
1 Make sure that the parking brake is
set and shift the shift position to D. Hill-start assist control will operate.
( → P.303)
2 Gently depress the accelerator
pedal.
3 Release the parking brake. ■
For fuel-efficient driving
Keep in mind that hybr id vehicles are similar
to conventional vehicles, and it is necessary
to refrain from activi ties such as sudden
acceleration. ( → P.307)■
Driving in the rain ●
Drive carefully when it is raining, because
visibility will be reduced, the windows
may become fogged-up, and the road
will be slippery. ●
Drive carefully when it starts to rain,
because the road surface will be espe-
cially slippery. ●
Refrain from high speeds when driving on
an expressway in the rain, because there
may be a layer of wa ter between the tires
and the road surface, preventing the
steering and brakes from operating prop-
erly.
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Engine speed while driving
In the following conditions, the engine
speed may become high while driving. This
is due to automatic up-shifting control or
down-shifting implementation to meet driv-
ing conditions. It does not indicate sudden
acceleration.
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The vehicle is judged to be driving uphill
or downhill
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When the accelerato r pedal is releasedDriving the vehicle The following procedures should be
observed to ensure safe driving:
Driving procedure

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Driving ●
When the brake pedal is depressed■
Restraining the hybr id system output
(Brake Override System)●
When the accelerator and brake pedals
are depressed at the same time, the
hybrid system output may be restrained.●
A warning message is displayed on the
multi-information display while the sys-
tem is operating.■
Restraining sudden start (Drive-Start
Control)●
When the following unusual operation is
performed, the hybrid system output may
be restrained.
• When the shift position is shifted from R
to D, D to R, N to R, P to D *
, or P to R *
(D
includes M) with the accelerator pedal
depressed, a warning message appears
on the multi-information display. If a
warning message is shown on the
multi-information disp lay, read the mes-
sage and follow the instruction.
• When the accelerator pedal is depressed
too much while the vehicle is in reverse. *
: Depending on the situation, the shift
position may not be changed.●
While Drive-Start Control is being acti-
vated, your vehicle may have trouble
escaping from the mud or fresh snow. In
such case, deactivate TRAC ( → P.304)
to cancel Drive-Start Control so that the
vehicle may become able to escape from
the mud or fresh snow.■
Breaking in your new Lexus
To extend the life of the vehicle, observing
the following precautions is recommended:
●
For the first 186 miles (300 km):
Avoid sudden stops.
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For the first 621 miles (1000 km):
• Do not drive at extremely high speeds.
• Avoid sudden acceleration.
• Do not drive continuously in low gears.
• Do not drive at a constant speed for
extended periods.
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Drum-in-disc type parking brake system
Your vehicle has a drum-in-disc type park-
ing brake system. This type of brake system needs bedding-down of the brake shoes
periodically or whenever the parking brake
shoes and/or drum are replaced. Have your
Lexus dealer perform the bedding down
operation. ■
Brake pads and discs (F SPORT models)
The brake pads and discs are designed for
use under high load conditions. Therefore,
brake noise may be generated depending
on the vehicle speed, braking force and
vehicle environment (temperature, humid-
ity, etc.). ■
Operating your vehicle in a foreign
country
Comply with the relevant vehicle registra-
tion laws and confirm the availability of the
correct fuel. ( → P.461)
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury. ■
When starting the vehicle
Always keep your foot on the brake
pedal while stopped with the “READY”
indicator is illuminated. This prevents the
vehicle from creeping. ■
When driving the vehicle ●
Do not drive if you are unfamiliar with
the location of the brake and accelera-
tor pedals to avoid depressing the
wrong pedal.
• Accidentally depressing the accelera-
tor pedal instead of the brake pedal
will result in sudden acceleration that
may lead to an accident.
• When backing up, you may twist your
body around, leading to a difficulty in
operating the pedals. Make sure to
operate the pedals properly.