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Driving
1 Normal mode
For normal driving.Press the switch to change the driving
mode to normal mode when selected to
Eco mode or sport mode.
2 Eco modeIn contrast to normal mode when stepping
on the accelerator pedal, torque genera-
tion becomes slower, air conditioning
operations (heating/cooling) are
restrained, and driving is suited for
improved fuel consumption.
When not in Eco mode and the driving
mode select switch is turned to the left,
“Eco” indicator will be shown on the multi-
information display.
3 Sport mode Assists acceleration response by con-
trolling the hybrid system and steering.
Suitable for when precise handling is desir-
able, for example when driving on moun-
tain roads.
When not in sport mode and the driving
mode select switch is turned to the right,
“Sport” indicator will be shown on the
multi-information display and the hybrid
system indicator changes to the tachome-
ter. ( → P.79)■
Operation of the air conditioning sys-
tem in Eco mode
Eco mode controls the heating/cooling
operations and fan speed of the air condi-
tioning system to enhance fuel efficiency. To
improve air conditio ning performance,
adjust the fan speed or turn off Eco mode. ■
Canceling driving modes ●
Select another driv e mode. Also, sport
mode will be canceled automatically
when the power switch is turned off. ●
Normal mode and Eco mode will not be
canceled automatically until another
drive mode is selected, even if the power
switch is turned off.Driving mode select switch The driving modes can be selected
to suit driving conditions.
Selecting a driving mode
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PCS (Pre-Collision System)
→ P.203 ■
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) (if
equipped)
→ P.241 ■
When the TRAC/VSC/ABS/Trailer
Sway Control systems are operating
The slip indicator light will flash while the
TRAC/VSC/ABS/Trailer Sway Control
systems are operating.
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Disabling the TRAC system
If the vehicle gets stuck in mud, dirt or snow,
the TRAC system may reduce power from
the hybrid system to the wheels. Pressing
to turn the system off may make it eas-
ier for you to rock the vehicle in order to
free it.
To turn the TRAC system off, quickly press
and release .
The “Traction Control Turned Off” will be
shown on the multi-information display.
Press again to turn the system back on. ■
Turning off both TRAC, VSC and Trailer
Sway Control systems
To turn the TRAC, VSC and Trailer Sway
Control systems off, press and hold for
more than 3 seconds while the vehicle is
stopped.
The VSC off indicator will come on and the
“Traction Control Turned Off” will be shown
on the multi-info rmation display. *
Press again to turn the systems back on.*
: On vehicles with pre-collision system,
pre-collision brake assist and pre-colli-
sion braking will also be disabled. The
PCS warning light will come on and the
message will be shown on the multi-infor-
mation display. ( → P.210)
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When the message is displayed on the
multi-information display showing that
TRAC has been disabled even if has
not been pressed
TRAC cannot be oper ated. Contact your
Lexus dealer.
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Sounds and vibrations caused by the
ABS, brake assist, VSC, Trailer Sway
Control, TRAC and hill-start assist con-
trol systems
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A sound may be heard from the engine
compartment when the brake pedal is
depressed repeatedly, when the hybrid
system is started or just after the vehicle
begins to move. This sound does not indi-
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Switches
10.3-inch display model
“MAP” buttonPress this button to display the vehicle’s
current position.
8-inch display model
“HOME” buttonPress this button to display the “HOME”
screen.
“MENU” buttonPress this button to display the menu
screen.
Back buttonPress this button to display the previous
screen.
TouchpadSlide your finger on the touchpad and move the pointer to select a function, letter
and screen button.
Press the touchpad to enter the selected
function, letter or screen button. Certain
finger movements on the touchpad can
perform functions, su ch as changing map
scalings and scrolling list screens.
Sub function button When is displayed on the screen, a
function screen assigned to the screen can
be displayed. ■
Using the touchpad
1 Select: Touch the touchpad to
select the desired button on the
screen.
2 Enter: The buttons on the screen
can be selected by either depress-
ing or double tapping on the touch-
pad. Once a button has been
selected, the screen will change. ■
Touch operation
Operations are performed by touching
the touchpad with your finger.
Trace Trace the pad surface while maintaining
contact with the touch pad. Moving the
cursor and the pointer.Remote Touch The Remote Touch can be used to
operate the navigation/multimedia
system display Owners of models
equipped with a navigation system
should refer to the “NAVIGATION
AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM
OWNER’S MANUAL”.
Remote Touch operation
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Interior features Double tap Tap the touchpad twice, quickly. Select the
button on the screen.
Flick Quick and long movement along the
touchpad with you finger.
Pinch in/Pinch out Slide fingers toward each other or apart on
the touchpad. Change the scale of the
map. Press the “MENU” button on the
Remote Touch to display the menu
screen.
The display may differ depending on
the type of the system.
8-inch display model NOTICE■
To prevent damage to the Remote
Touch
Observe the following precautions. Fail-
ure to do so may cause damage to the
Remote Touch. ●
Do not allow the Remote Touch to
come into contact with food, liquid,
stickers or lit cigarettes. ●
Do not subject the Remote Touch to
excessive pressure or strong impact. ●
Do not push the touchpad with a
strong force or use a sharp pointed
object to operate the pad.
Menu screen
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*1
: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND
MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S
MANUAL”. *2
: This function is not made available on
some models.
8-inch display models
The home screen can be display multiple information screens. For details about the
functions and operation of the display, re fer to the respective section and “NAVI-
GATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”
10.3-inch display models
Full screen display The following functions can be displayed on the full screen:
•Initial screen *
• Menu screen
•Map screen *
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: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
Split-screen display Switch Function
Select to displa y the “Destina-
tion” screen. *1
Select to display the radio con-
trol screen. *1
Select to display the media con-
trol screen. *1
Select to display the hands-free
control screen. *1 Select to display the “Apps”
screen. *1, 2
Select to display the information
screen. *1
Select to display the “Setup”
screen. *1
Select to display the air condi-
tioning control screen. ( → P.271)
Select to adjust the contrast and
brightness of the screens, turn
the screen off, etc. *1, 2Switch Function
Display overview
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Interior features Different information can be disp layed on the left and right of the screen. For example, air
conditioning system screen can be displayed and operated while the fuel consumption
information screen is being disp layed. The large screen on the left of the display is called
the main display, and the small screen to the right is called the side display.
Main display For details about the functions and operation of the main display, refer to the respective
section and “NAVIGATION AND MULT IMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
Side display The following functions can be displaye d and operated on the side display.
Select the desired button.
Navigation system *
Audio *
Vehicle information
Air conditioning system ( → P.271)
Show/hide the side display. *
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: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND
MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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Screen display during low temperatures
When the ambient temperature is
extremely low, screen response may be
delayed even if the Remote Touch is oper-
ated.
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Air conditioning filter
→ P.346■
Customization
Settings (e.g. A/C automatic mode switch
operation) can be changed.
(Customizable features: → P.424)
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Main control screen
Using the touchpad of the Remote
Touch, select the button on the screen.
to can be adjusted by perform-
ing the following operations.
Flick operation: Move the pointer to the desired item and flick the touchpad
up or down. The item can be adjusted by one level.
Trace operation: After selecting the
desired item, slide your finger up or
down. The item can be adjusted by the amount
that you trace.
Trace operation cannot be used while driv-
ing.
Sub menu Selecting the sub menu item to switch the
main screen.
: Display the air conditioning control
screen
: Display the option control screen
Adjust the left-hand side tempera-
ture setting
Adjust the fan speed setting
Select the air flow mode : Air flows to the upper body
: Air flows to the upper body and feet
: Air flows to the feet
: Air flows to the feet and the wind-
shield defogger operatesWARNING■
To prevent the windshield from fog-
ging up●
Do not use the front windshield defog-
ger switch during cool air operation in
extremely humid weather. The differ-
ence between the temperature of the
outside air and that of the windshield
can cause the outer surface of the
windshield to fog up, blocking your
vision.■
To prevent burns●
Do not touch the rear view mirror sur-
faces when the outside rear view mir-
ror defoggers are on.●
Vehicles with windshield wiper de-
icer: Do not touch the glass at lower
part of the windshield or to the side of
the front pillars wh en the windshield
wiper de-icer is on.
NOTICE
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To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning system
on longer than necessary when the
hybrid system is off.
Air conditioning control screen
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perature setting
Function on/off indicatorsWhen the function is on, the indicator illu-
minates on the control screen.
Sub function menuWhen the button on the Remote
Touch is pressed, the following functions
can be switched on and off.
“AUTO”: Set automatic mode on/off
( → P.273)
“OFF”: Turn the fan off
“A/C”: Set cooling and dehumidification
function
“DUAL”: Adjust the temperature for driver
and passenger seats separately (“DUAL”
mode) ( → P.274)
: Set eco air conditioning mode■
Option control screen
Select on the sub menu to display
the option control screen. The functions can be switched on and off.
When the function is on, the indicator illu-
minates on the screen.
Adjusting the temperature for
driver and passenger seats sepa-
rately (“DUAL” mode) ( → P.274)
Set eco air conditioning mode Air conditioning and heater output is lim-
ited to prioritize fuel economy.
Cooling and dehumidification func-
tion
Select S-FLOW mode ( → P.273)
Prevent ice from building up on the
windshield and wiper blades
(Windshield wiper de-icer) (if
equipped)
Removing pollen from the air
(Micro dust and pollen filter) ■
Side display (Vehicles with naviga-
tion system)
Adjust the left-hand side tempera-
ture setting
Adjust the fan speed setting
Adjust the right-hand side tem-
perature setting
Set cooling and dehumidification
function on/off
Adjust the temperature for the
driver’s and front passenger’s seats
separately (“DUAL” mode)
( → P.274)
Select the air flow mode ■
Fogging up of the windows
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The windows will easily fog up when the
humidity in the vehicle is high. Pressing E
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