
1083-3. Adjusting the seats
*:If equipped
When all of the following have been 
performed, the driver’s seat and steer-
ing wheel are automatically adjusted to 
a position that allows the driver to enter 
and exit the vehicle easily.
The shift lever has been shifted to P.
 The engine switch has been turned 
off.
 The driver’s seat belt has been 
unfastened. When any of the following has been 
performed, the driver’s seat and steer-
ing wheel automatically return to their 
original positions.
The engine switch has been turned 
to ACCESSORY mode or IGNI-
TION ON mode.
 The driver’s seat belt has been fas-
tened.
■Operation of the power easy access sys-
tem
●When exiting the vehicle, the power easy 
access system may not operate if the seat 
is already in the rearmost or uppermost 
position or close to the rear seat.
●If the seat position  is adjusted during 
power easy access syst em operation, the 
automatic operation will stop. (The seat 
will change to manual operation.)
●If the seat position is  adjusted during or 
after the power easy access system oper-
ation when the driver  is exiting the vehi-
cle, the power easy access system will not 
operate when entering the vehicle.
■Customization
The seat movement amou nt settings of the 
power easy access system can be custom-
ized. (Customizable features:  P.400)
1 Check that the shift lever is in P.
2 Turn the engine switch to IGNI-
TION ON mode.
3 Adjust the driver’s seat, steering 
wheel, outside rear view mirrors 
and head-up display (if equipped) 
to the desired positions.
4 While pressing the “SET” button, or 
within 3 seconds after the “SET” 
Driving position memory*
This feature auto matically adjusts 
the positions of the driver’s seat, 
steering wheel (power adjustment 
type), outside rear view mirrors and 
head-up display (if equipped) to 
make entering and exiting the vehi-
cle easier or to suit your prefer-
ences.
Up to 3 different driving positions 
can be recorded.
Each electronic  key can be regis-
tered to recall your preferred driv-
ing position.
Power easy access system
Recording a driving position into 
memory 

1103-3. Adjusting the seats
and then close the driver’s door.
If 2 or more keys are in the vehicle, the 
driving position cannot be recorded 
properly.
1Check that the shift lever is in P.
2 Turn the engine switch to IGNI-
TION ON mode.
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.
■Cancelation procedure
1 Carry only the key you want to can-
cel and then close the driver’s door.
If 2 or more keys are in the vehicle, the 
driving position cannot be canceled prop-
erly.
2Turn the engine switch to IGNI-
TION ON mode.
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-
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.
2Turn the engine switch to ACCES-
SORY mode or IGNITION ON 
mode, or fasten 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 the 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
The unlock door sett ings of the memory 
recall function can be changed. 
(Customizable features:  P.400) 

1133-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
3
Before driving
3-4.Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Manual adjustment type
1 Hold the steering wheel and pull 
the lever down.
2 Adjust to the ideal position by mov-
ing the steering wheel horizontally 
and vertically.
After adjustment, pull the lever up to 
secure the steering wheel.
Power adjustment type
Operating the switch moves the steer-
ing wheel in the following directions: 1
Up
2 Down
3 Toward the driver
4 Away from the driver
■The power adjustment type steering 
wheel can be adjusted when
The engine switch is in ACCESSORY or 
IGNITION ON mode.
■Automatic adjustment of the steering 
position (power adjustment type)
A desired steering posi tion can be entered 
to memory and recalled automatically by 
the driving position memory system. 
(  P.108)
■Power easy access system (if equipped)
The driver’s seat and steering wheel move 
in accordance with engine switch mode and 
the driver’s seat belt condition. ( P.108)
■After adjusting the steering wheel 
(manual adjustment type)
Make sure that the steering wheel is 
securely locked.
The horn may not sound if the steering 
wheel is not securely locked.
■Customization
The steering wheel movement can be 
changed. (Customizable features: 
 P.400)
Steering wheel
Adjustment procedure 

1474-2. Driving procedures
4
Driving
■Turning the automatic mode off
While the vehicle is stopped, pull and 
hold the parking brake switch until a 
message is shown on the multi-infor-
mation display
■Parking brake operation
●When the engine swit ch is not in IGNI-
TION ON mode, the parking brake can-
not be released using the parking brake 
switch.
●When the engine swit ch is not in IGNI-
TION ON mode, automatic mode (auto-
matic brake setting and releasing) is not 
available.
■Parking brake automatic release func-
tion
●When the shift lever is  shifted from P, the 
parking brake will be released in auto-
matic mode.
●When all of the foll owing conditions are 
met in manual mode, the parking brake 
can be released by depressing the accel-
erator pedal.
• The driver’s door is closed
• The driver is wearing the seat belt
• The shift lever is in D, S or R
■If “Parking Brake Temporarily Unavail-
able” is displayed on the multi-informa-
tion display
If the parking brake is operated repeatedly 
over a short period of time, the system may 
restrict operation to prevent overheating. If 
this happens, refrain from operating the 
parking brake. Normal operation will return 
after about 1 minute.
■If “Parking Brake Unavailable” or “EPB 
Unavailable” is displayed on the multi-
information display
Operate the parking brake switch. If the 
message does not disappear after operat-
ing the switch several  times, the system may 
be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle 
inspected by your Lexus dealer.
■Parking brake operation sound
When the parking brake operates, a motor 
sound (whirring sound) may be heard. This 
does not indicate a malfunction.
■Parking brake indicator light
●Depending on the engine switch mode, 
the parking brake indicator light will turn 
on and stay on as described below: 
IGNITION ON mode: Comes on until 
the parking brake is released. 
Not in IGNITION ON mode: Stays on 
for approximately 15 seconds.
●When the engine switch is turned off with 
the parking brake set, the parking brake 
indicator light will stay on for about 15 
seconds. This does not indicate a mal-
function.
■When the parking brake switch mal-
functions
Automatic mode (automatic brake setting 
and releasing) will be  turned on automati-
cally.
■Parking the vehicle
 P.128
■Parking brake engaged warning buzzer
A buzzer will sound if the vehicle is driven 
with the parking brake engaged. “EPB 
applied” is displayed on the multi-informa-
tion display (with the vehicle reached a 
speed of 3 mph [5 km/h]).
■If the brake system warning light comes 
on
 P.348
■Usage in winter time
 P.240 

1484-2. Driving procedures
Press the brake hold switch to turn the 
system on
The brake hold standby indicator   
comes on. While the system is holding the 
brake, the brake hold operated indicator  comes on.
■Brake hold system operating conditions
The brake hold system cannot be turned on 
in the following conditions:
●The driver’s door is not closed.
●The driver is not wearing the seat belt.
●“Parking Brake Unavailable” or “EPB 
Malfunction Visit Your Dealer” is dis-
played on the multi-information display.
If any of the conditions above are detected 
when the brake hold system is enabled, the 
system will turn off and the brake hold 
WARNING
■When parking the vehicle
Do not leave a child in the vehicle alone. 
The parking brake may be released unin-
tentionally and there is the danger of the 
vehicle moving that may lead to an acci-
dent resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■When parking the vehicle
Before you leave the vehicle, shift the 
shift lever to P, set the parking brake and 
make sure that the vehicle does not 
move.
■When the system malfunctions
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and 
check the warning messages.
■When the parking brake cannot be 
released due to a malfunction
Driving the vehicle with the parking 
brake set will lead to brake components 
overheating, which  may affect braking 
performance and increase brake wear.
Have the vehicle inspected by your 
Lexus dealer immediately if this occurs.
Brake Hold
The brake hold system keeps the 
brake applied when the shift lever is 
in D, S or N with the system on and 
the brake pedal has been 
depressed to stop the vehicle. The 
system releases the brake when the 
accelerator pedal is  depressed with 
the shift lever in D or S to allow 
smooth start off.
Enabling the system
A
B 

1494-2. Driving procedures
4
Driving
standby indicator light will go off. In addi-
tion, if any of the conditions are detected 
while the system is holding the brake, a 
warning buzzer will sound and a message 
will be shown on the multi-information dis-
play. The parking brake will then be set 
automatically.
■Brake hold function
●If the brake pedal is left released for a 
period of about 3 minutes after the sys-
tem has started holding the brake, the 
parking brake will be set automatically. In 
this case, a warning buzzer sounds and a 
message is shown on the multi-informa-
tion display.
●To turn the system off while the system is 
holding the brake, firmly depress the 
brake pedal and press the button again.
●The brake hold function may not hold the 
vehicle when the vehicle is on a steep 
incline. In this situation, it may be neces-
sary for the driver to apply the brakes. A 
warning buzzer will sound and the multi-
information display will inform the driver 
of this situation. If a warning message is 
shown on the multi-information display, 
read the message and follow the instruc-
tions.
■When the parking brake is set automati-
cally while the system is holding the 
brakes
Perform any of the follo wing operations to 
release the parking brake.
●Depress the accelerator pedal. (The 
parking brake will not be released auto-
matically if the seat belt is not fastened.)
●Operate the parking brake switch with 
the brake pedal depressed.
Make sure that the pa rking brake indicator 
light goes off. ( P.146)
■When an inspection at your Lexus 
dealer is necessary
When the brake hold standby indicator 
(green) does not illuminate even when the 
brake hold switch is pressed with the brake 
hold system operating conditions met, the 
system may be malfun ctioning. Have the 
vehicle inspected at your Lexus dealer.
■If “Brake Hold Fault Depress Brake to 
Deactivate Visit Your Dealer” or “Brake 
Hold Malfunction Visit Your Dealer” is 
displayed on the multi-information dis-
play
The system may be ma lfunctioning. Have 
the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
■Warning message and buzzers
Warning messages and buzzers are used to 
indicate a system malfunction or to inform 
the driver of the need for caution. If a warn-
ing message is shown on the multi-informa-
tion display, read the message and follow 
the instructions.
■If the brake hold operated indicator 
flashes
 P.355
WARNING
■When the vehicle is on a steep incline
When using the brake hold system on a 
steep incline exercise caution. The brake 
hold function may not hold the vehicle in 
such a situation.
■When stopped on a slippery road
The system cannot stop the vehicle when 
the gripping ability of the tires has been 
exceeded. Do not use the system when 
stopped on a slippery road.
NOTICE
■When parking the vehicle
The brake hold system is not designed 
for use when parking the vehicle for a 
long period of time. Turning the engine 
switch off while the sy stem is holding the 
brake may release the brake, which 
would cause the vehicle to move. When 
operating the engine switch, depress the 
brake pedal, shift the shift lever to P and 
set the parking brake. 

1954-5. Using the driving support systems
4
Driving
the vehicle speed is approximately 20 
mph (30 km/h) or more. (However, when 
the vehicle speed is set while driving at 
below approximately  20 mph [30 km/h], 
the set speed will be set to approximately 
20 mph [30 km/h].)
■Accelerating after setting the vehicle 
speed
The vehicle can accelerate by operating the 
accelerator pedal. After accelerating, the 
set speed resumes. However, during vehi-
cle-to-vehicle distance control mode, the 
vehicle speed may decrease below the set 
speed in order to maintain the distance to 
the preceding vehicle.
■When the vehicle stops while follow-up 
cruising
●Pressing the +RES sw itch while the vehi-
cle ahead stops will resume follow-up 
cruising if the vehicle ahead starts off 
within approximately 3 seconds after the 
switch is pressed.
●If the vehicle ahead starts off within 3 sec-
onds after your vehicle stops, follow-up 
cruising will be resumed.
■Automatic cancelation of vehicle-to-
vehicle distance control mode
Vehicle-to-vehicle dist ance control mode is 
automatically canceled in the following situ-
ations.
●VSC is activated.
●TRAC is activated for a period of time.
●When the VSC or TRAC system is 
turned off.
●The sensor cannot detect correctly 
because it is covered in some way.
●Pre-collision braking is activated.
●The parking brake is operated.
●The vehicle is stopped by system control 
on a steep incline.
●The following are detected when the 
vehicle has been stopped by system con-
trol:
• The driver is not wearing a seat belt.
• The driver’s door is opened.
• The vehicle has been stopped for about 3  minutes If vehicle-to-vehicle 
distance control mode 
is automatically canceled for any reasons 
other than the above, there may be a mal-
function in the system. Contact your Lexus 
dealer.
■Automatic cancelation of constant 
speed control mode
Constant speed control mode is automati-
cally canceled in the following situations:
●Actual vehicle speed is more than 
approximately 10 mph (16 km/h) below 
the set vehicle speed.
●Actual vehicle speed falls below approxi-
mately 20 mph (30 km/h).
●VSC is activated.
●TRAC is activated for a period of time.
●When the VSC or TRAC system is 
turned off.
●Pre-collision braking is activated.
If constant speed control mode is automati-
cally canceled for any reasons other than 
the above, there may be a malfunction in the 
system. Contact your Lexus dealer.
■Brake operation
A brake operation sound may be heard and 
the brake pedal response may change, but 
these are not malfunctions.
■Warning messages and buzzers for 
dynamic radar cruise control with full-
speed range
Warning messages and buzzers are used to 
indicate a system malfunction or to inform 
the driver of the need for caution while driv-
ing. If a warning me ssage is shown on the 
multi-information displa y, read the message 
and follow the instructions. ( P.167, P.358)
■When the sensor may not be correctly 
detecting the vehicle ahead
In the case of the fo llowing and depending 
on the conditions, operate the brake pedal 
when deceleration of  the system is insuffi-
cient or operate the accelerator pedal 
when acceleration is required. 
As the sensor may not be able to correctly 
detect these types of vehicles, the approach 
warning ( P.193) may not be activated.
●Vehicles that cut in suddenly 

2996-1. Maintenance and care
6
Maintenance and care
Remove dirt and dust using a vac-
uum cleaner. Wipe dirty surfaces 
with a cloth dampened with luke-
warm water.
 If dirt cannot be removed, wipe it off 
with a soft cloth dampened with 
neutral detergent diluted to approx-
imately 1%.
Wring out any excess water from 
the cloth and thoroughly wipe off 
remaining traces of detergent and 
water.
■Shampooing the carpets
There are several commercial foaming-type 
cleaners available. Use a sponge or brush 
to apply the foam. Rub in overlapping cir-
cles. Do not use water. Wipe dirty surfaces 
and let them dry. Excellent results are 
obtained by keeping the carpet as dry as 
possible.
■Handling the seat belts
Clean with mild soap and lukewarm water 
using a cloth or spon ge. Also check the 
belts periodically for  excessive wear, fraying 
or cuts.
■When cleaning the carpeted portions of 
the glove box, console box, etc.
If a strong adhesive tape is used, there is a 
possibility that the surface of the carpet 
could be damaged.
Cleaning and protecting the 
vehicle interior
Perform cleaning in a manner 
appropriate to each component 
and its material.
Protecting the vehicle interior
WARNING
■Water in the vehicle
●Do not splash or spill liquid in the vehi-
cle.
Doing so may cause electrical compo-
nents etc. to malfunction or catch fire.
●Do not get any of the SRS components 
or wiring in the vehicle interior wet. 
(  P.28)
An electrical malfunction may cause 
the airbags to deploy or not function 
properly, resulting in death or serious 
injury.
■Cleaning the interior (especially 
instrument panel)
Do not use polish wax or polish cleaner. 
The instrument panel  may reflect off the 
windshield, obstructin g the driver’s view 
and leading to an accident, resulting in 
death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■Cleaning detergents
●Do not use the following types of 
detergent, as they may discolor the 
vehicle interior or cause streaks or 
damage to painted surfaces:
• Non-seat portions: Organic sub- stances such as benzene or gasoline, 
alkaline or acidic solutions, dye, and 
bleach
• Seats: Alkaline or acidic solutions,  such as thinner, benzene, and alcohol
●Do not use polish wax or polish 
cleaner. The instrument panel’s or 
other interior part’s painted surface 
may be damaged.
■Preventing damage to leather sur-
faces
Observe the following precautions to 
avoid damage to and deterioration of 
leather surfaces:
●Remove any dust or dirt from leather 
surfaces immediately.