
2685-5. Using the storage features
5-5.Using the storage features
Cup holder (P.268)
Glove box ( P.268)
Console box ( P.268)
Auxiliary box ( P.269)
List of storage features
Location of the storage features
A
B
C
D
WARNING
■Items that should not be left in the 
vehicle
Do not leave glasses, lighters or spray 
cans in the storage spaces, as this may 
cause the following when cabin tempera-
ture becomes high:
●Glasses may be deformed by heat or 
cracked if they come into contact with 
other stored items.
●Lighters or spray cans may explode. If 
they come into contact with other 
stored items, the lighter may catch fire 
or the spray can may release gas, 
causing a fire hazard.
■When storage compartments are not 
in use
When driving or when the storage com-
partments are not in use, keep the lids 
closed. 
In the event of sudden braking or sudden 
swerving, an accident may occur due to 
an occupant being struck by an open lid 
or the items stored inside. 

2705-5. Using the storage features
Deepen
Rear
To open, pull down the armrest and 
open the lid.
■Front cup holder (type A)
●After closing the USB terminal lid, close 
the cup holder lid.
●When cleaning the cup holder, the parti-
tion and another parts can be removed 
according to the following procedure.
1
Remove the partition
2
Remove the plate
Press in the button.
BWARNING
■Items unsuitable for the cup holder
Do not place anything other than a cup, 
beverage can or bottle (front [type B]) in 
the cup holder. Even when the lid is 
closed, items must not be stored in the 
cup holder.
Other items may be thrown out of the 
holder in the event of an accident or sud-
den braking, causing  injury. If possible, 
cover hot drinks to prevent burns.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the cup holder
●Depending on the size of the cup, bev-
erage can or bottle, do not use the cup 
holder in the shallow condition.
When taking out the cup, beverage 
can or bottle or in the event of sudden 
braking, they may be thrown out of the 
holder or the contents may spill.
●Stow the rear cup holder before stow-
ing the armrest.
Auxiliary box 

3166-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
1Pull the hood lock release lever.
The hood will pop up slightly.
2Pull up the auxiliary catch lever and 
lift the hood.■Front
Hood
Opening the hood
WARNING
■Pre-driving check
Check that the hood  is fully closed and 
locked. 
If the hood is not locked properly, it may 
open while the vehicle is in motion and 
cause an accident, which may result in 
death or serious injury.
Positioning a floor jack
When using a floor jack, follow the 
instructions in the manual provided 
with the jack and perform the oper-
ation safely.
When raising your vehicle with a 
floor jack, position the jack cor-
rectly. Improper placement may 
damage your vehicle or cause 
injury.
Location of the jack point 

3296-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
6
Maintenance and care
●Tire inflation pressure changes with tem-
perature. The displayed values may also 
be different from the values measured 
using a tire pressure gauge.
■Situations in which the tire pressure 
warning system may not operate prop-
erly
●In the following cases, the tire pressure 
warning system may not operate prop-
erly.
• If non-genuine Lexus wheels are used.
• A tire has been replaced  with a tire that is 
not an OE (Original Equipment) tire.
• A tire has been replaced  with a tire that is 
not of the specified size.
• Tire chains etc. are equipped.
• An auxiliary-supported run-flat tire is 
equipped.
• If a window tint that affects the radio wave 
signals is installed.
• If there is a lot of snow or ice on the vehi- cle, particularly around the wheels or 
wheel housings.
• If the tire inflation pressure is extremely  higher than the specified level.
• If wheel without tire pressure warning 
valves and transmitters are used.
• If the ID code on the tire pressure warn- ing valves and transmitters is not regis-
tered in the tire pressure warning 
computer.
●Performance may be af fected in the fol-
lowing situations.
• Near a TV tower, electric power plant,  gas station, radio stat ion, large display, 
airport or other fac ility that generates 
strong radio waves or electrical noise
• When carrying a portable radio, cellular 
phone, cordless phone or other wireless 
communication device
If tire position information is not correctly 
displayed due to the radio wave conditions, 
the display may be corrected by driving and 
changing the radio  wave conditions.
●When the vehicle is parked, the time 
taken for the warning to start or go off 
could be extended.
●When tire inflation pr essure declines rap-
idly for example when a tire has burst, the 
warning may not function.
■Warning performance of the tire pres-
sure warning system
The warning of the tire pressure warning 
system will change in accordance with driv-
ing conditions. For this reason, the system 
may give a warning even if the tire pressure 
does not reach a low enough level, or if the 
pressure is higher than the pressure that 
was adjusted to when  the system was initial-
ized.
■Tire pressure warning system certification
For vehicles sold in the U.S.A. , Hawaii, Guam and Puerto Rico 

3717-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
schedule* should be performed soon.
Comes on approximately 4500 miles 
(7200 km) after the  message has been 
reset. If necessary, perform maintenance. 
Please reset the message after the mainte-
nance is performed. ( P.309)
*: Refer to the separa te “Scheduled Main-
tenance” or “Owner’s Manual Supple-
ment” for the maintenance interval 
applicable to your vehicle.
■If “Maintenance Required Visit Your 
Dealer” is displayed
Indicates that all maintenance is required to 
correspond to the driven distance on the 
maintenance schedule
*.
Comes on approximately 5000 miles 
(8000 km) after the message has been 
reset. (The indicator will not work properly 
unless the message ha s been reset.) Per-
form the necessary maintenance. Please 
reset the message after the maintenance is 
performed. ( P.309)
*: Refer to the separa te “Scheduled Main-
tenance” or “Owner’s Manual Supple-
ment” for the maintenance interval 
applicable to your vehicle.
■If “Oil Maintenance Required Soon” is 
displayed
Indicates that the engine oil should be 
scheduled to be changed.
Check the engine oil and change it if neces-
sary. After changing the engine oil, make 
sure to reset the message. ( P.309)
■If “Oil Maintenance Required” is dis-
played
Indicates that the engine oil should be 
changed.
Check and change the en gine oil, and oil fil-
ter by your Lexus deal er. After changing the 
engine oil, make sure  to reset the message. 
(  P.320)
■If a message that in dicates the need for 
visiting your Lexus dealer is displayed
The system or part  shown on the multi-
information display is malfunctioning. Have 
the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer  immediately.
■If a message that indicates the need for 
referring to Owner’
s Manual is dis-
played
●If any of the following messages are 
shown on the multi-information display, 
follow the instructions.
• “Engine Coolant Temp High” ( P.389)
●If any of the following messages are 
shown on the multi-info rmation display, it 
may indicate a malf unction. Have the 
vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer 
immediately.
• “Access System with Elec. Key Malfunc- tion”
• “Hybrid system malfunction”
•“Check Engine”
• “Hybrid battery system malfunction”
• “Accelerator system malfunction”
●If any of the following messages are 
shown on the multi-info rmation display, it 
may indicate a malfun ction. Immediately 
stop the vehicle and contact your Lexus 
dealer.
• “Braking Power Low”
• “Charging System Malfunction”
• “Oil Pressure Low”
• “Hybrid system stopped”
• “Engine stopped”
●If “Low Auxiliary Battery” is shown
• When the display goes off after several 
seconds
*:
Maintain the hybrid  system operation for 
more than 15 minutes and charge the 12-
volt battery.
• When the display does not go off:
Start up the hybrid system using the proce-
dures for “If the 12-volt battery is dis-
charged” ( P.384).
*: Displays for about 6 seconds
●If “Maintenance required for Traction bat-
tery cooling Parts” is  shown, the filters 
may be clogged, the air intake vents may 
be blocked, or there may be a gap in the 
duct. Therefore, perform the following 
correction procedure.
• If the air intake vent s and filters of the 
hybrid battery (traction battery) are dirty, 
perform the procedure on P.304 to  

3727-2. Steps to take in an emergency
clean them.
• If the warning message is shown when  the air intake vents and filters of the 
hybrid battery (traction battery) are not 
dirty, have the vehicle inspected by your 
Lexus dealer.
 Stop the vehicle in a safe place on a 
hard, flat surface.
 Set the parking brake.
 Shift the shift lever to P.
 Stop the hybrid system.
 Turn on the emergency flashers. 
( P.350)
NOTICE
■If “High Power Consumption Power 
to Climate Temporarily Limited” is 
displayed frequently
There is a possible malfunction relating 
to the charging system or the 12-volt bat-
tery may be deteriorating. Have the vehi-
cle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
■If “Low Auxiliary Battery” is displayed 
frequently
The 12-volt battery  may have deterio-
rated. As the battery may discharge in 
this state when left unattended, have the 
battery inspected by your Lexus dealer.
If you have a flat tire
Your vehicle is equipped with a 
spare tire. The flat tire can be 
replaced with  the spare tire.
For details about tires:  P.326
WARNING
■If you have a flat tire
Do not continue driving with a flat tire.
Driving even a short distance with a flat 
tire can damage the tire and the wheel 
beyond repair, which could result in an 
accident.
Before jacking up the vehicle 

3757-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
3The lever can be hooked on the 
edge of the trunk.
4
Remove the jack.
1
Remove the auxiliary box. 2
Loosen the center fastener that 
secures the spare tire.
1
Chock the tires.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to luggage mat
When closing the trunk door, do not 
leave the luggage mat lever hooked on 
the edge of the trunk.
Taking out the spare tire
WARNING
■When storing the spare tire
Be careful not to catch fingers or other 
body parts between the spare tire and 
the body of the vehicle.
Replacing a flat tire
Flat tireWheel chock positions
Front left-
hand sideBehind the rear right-hand 
side tire
Front right-
hand sideBehind the rear left-hand 
side tire
Rear left-hand 
sideIn front of the front right-
hand side tire
Rear right-
hand sideIn front of the front left-
hand side tire 

4289-1. For owners
■Emplacement des coussins gonflables SRS
Coussins gonflables SRS avant
Coussin gonflable SRS du conducteur /coussin gonflable SRS du passager 
avant
Peuvent aider à protéger la tête et la poitrine du conducteur et du passager 
avant contre les impacts avec des composants intérieurs
Coussins gonflables SRS de protection des genoux
Peuvent aider à protéger le co nducteur et le passager avant
Coussins gonflables SRS latéraux et en rideau
Coussins gonflables SRS latéraux avant
Peuvent aider à protéger le torse des occupants des sièges avant
Coussins gonflables SRS latéraux arrière
Peuvent aider à protéger le torse des  occupants des sièges latéraux arrière
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners (in French)
The following is a French explanation  of SRS airbag instructions extracted 
from the SRS airbag section in this manual.
See the SRS airbag section for more deta iled SRS airbag instructions in English.
Système de coussins gonflables SRS
A
B
C
D