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Vehicle load limits ......................... 168
Trailer towing .................................. 168
Dinghy towing ................................ 169
4-2. Driving procedures Power (ignition) switch ............... 170
EV drive mode ............................... 174
Hybrid transmission ..................... 176
Turn signal lever............................. 182
Parking brake ................................. 183
Brake Hold....................................... 185
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers Headlight switch ............................ 187
AHB (Automatic High Beam) ............................................................ 190
Windshield wipers and washer ............................................................ 192
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap......... 197
4-5. Using the driving support systems Lexus Safety System + A............ 199
Lexus Safety System + 2.0 ....... 206
PCS (Pre-Collision System) (vehi- cles with Lexus Safety System + 
A) ...................................................... 212
PCS (Pre-Collision System) (vehi- cles with Lexus Safety System + 
2.0).................................................. 223
FCTA (Front Cross Traffic Alert) ........................................................... 230
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)........ 233
Dynamic radar crui se control with 
full-speed range......................... 245
RSA (Road Sign Assist) ............. 255
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ....... 258
PKSA (Parking Support Alert) ........................................................... 263Intuitive parking assist ................
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RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert)  function............................................ 271
RCD (Rear Camera Detection)  function.......................................... 275
PKSB (Parking Support Brake) .......................................................... 278
Parking Support Brake function  (static objects) ............................ 284
Parking Support Brake function  (rear-crossing vehicles) ......... 290
Parking Support Brake function  (rear pedestrians) ..................... 294
Driving mode select switch ..... 297
Electronically modulated air sus- pension .......................................... 298
Driving assist systems ................ 302
4-6. Driving tips Hybrid vehicle driving tips ....... 307
Winter driving tips ....................... 309
5-1. Remote Touch/Display Remote Touch.................................314
Center Display............................... 316
Rear Multi Operation Panel .... 318
5-2. Lexus Climate Concierge Lexus Climate Concierge.......... 321
5-3. Using the ai
r conditioning system 
and defogger
Front automatic air conditioning  system ............................................ 323
Rear automatic air conditioning  system ............................................ 334
Heated steering wheel/seat heat- ers/seat ventilators................... 337
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Precautions for winter season .. ...................................................................................P.309
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer)
*.................................................P.328
Precautions for car wash ............................................................................................... P.369
Fuel filler door .......................................................................................................... P.197
Refueling method ............................................................................................................... P.197
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity ...... ................................................................................... P.459
Tires.......................................................................................................................... ..P.392
Tire size/inflation pressure ............................ ....................................................P.392, 464
Winter tires/tire chains ..................................................................................................P.309
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system.............................................. P.392
Coping with flat tires........................................................................................................ P .439
Hood ......................................................................................................................... P. 382
Opening ........................................................................................................................ .......P.382
Engine compartment cover .........................................................................................P.385
Engine oil ..................................................................................................................... .........P.460
Coping with overheating ...............................................................................................P.450
Warning messages .......................................................................................................... P.434
Headlights/cornering lights ................................................................................ P.187
Parking lights/daytime running lights............................................................... P.187
Turn signal lights ......................................................................................................P.182
Tail lights .................................................................................................................... P.187
Stop lights
Hill-start assist control ....................................................................................................P. 302
License plate lights ................................................................................................. P.187
Back-up lights
Changing the shift position to R....................................................................................P.176
Side marker lights ................................................................................................... P.187
*:If equipped
Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P.414)
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Parking brake switch .............................................................................................P.183
Applying/releasing the parking brake...................................................................... P.183
Precautions for winter season .. .................................................................................... P.310
Warning buzzer/messages.......................................................................................... P.434
Turn signal lever ......................................................................................................P.182
Headlight switch...................................................................................................... P.187
Headlights/parking lights/tail lights/license plate lig hts/daytime running lights
............................................................................................................................... .................... P.187
AHB (Automatic High Beam)............................ .......................................................... P.190
Windshield wiper and washer switch ................................................................ P.192
Usage.......................................................................................................................... .............P.192
Adding washer fluid .........................................................................................................P.3 89
Warning messages .......................................................................................................... P.434
Emergency flasher switch .................................................................................... P.416
Hood lock release lever ...................................................................................... P.382
Tilt and telescopic steering contro l switch................................ ......................P.150
Adjustment ..................................................................................................................... ...... P.150
Driving position memory .................................................................................................P.142
Air conditioning system ...................................................................................... P.323
Usage.......................................................................................................................... ........... P.323
Rear window defogger................................................................................................... P.323
Audio system
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Brake hold switch ....................................................................................................P.185
Trunk opener main switch .................................................................................... P.122
*: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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*1: These lights come on when the power switch is turned to ON mode to indi-
cate that a system check is being per-
formed. They will turn off after the 
hybrid system is on, or after a few sec-
onds. There may be a malfunction in a 
system if the lights do not come on, or 
turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by 
your Lexus dealer.
*2: This light illuminates on the multi-infor-mation display.
*3: This light illuminates on the center panel.
*4: F SPORT models: This light comes on  when the power switch is turned to ON 
mode to indicate that a system check is 
being performed. They will turn off after 
the hybrid system is on, or after a few 
seconds. There may be a malfunction in 
a system if the lights do not come on, or 
turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by 
your Lexus dealer.
The indicators inform  the driver of the 
operating state of the vehicle’s various 
systems.(flashes)
(Canada)
Parking brake indicator 
(  P.431)
(flashes)
Brake hold operated indicator*1 
(  P.431)
Master warning light
*4 
(  P.431)
WARNING
■If a safety system  warning light does 
not come on
Should a safety system light such as the 
ABS and SRS warning light not come on 
when you start the hybrid system, this 
could mean that these systems are not 
available to help pr otect you in an acci-
dent, which could result  in death or seri-
ous injury. Have the vehicle inspected by 
your Lexus dealer immediately if this 
occurs.
Indicators
Turn signal indicator ( P.182)
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator ( P.187)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator ( P.187)
Headlight high beam indicator 
(  P.188)
AHB indicator ( P.190)
PCS warning light
*1, 2 (  P.215, 
225)
Cruise control indicator 
(  P.252)
Dynamic radar cruise control 
indicator ( P.245)
Cruise control “SET” indicator 
(  P.245)
(white)
LTA indicator ( P.239)
(green)
LTA indicator ( P.239)
(orange)
(flashes)LTA indicator ( P.239)
BSM outside rear view mirror 
indicators
*1, 3 (  P.258, 271)
BSM indicator ( P.258)
Intuitive parking assist OFF indi-
cator
*1, 2 (  P.266) 

1263-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
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●Do not leave the electronic key on top of 
the instrument panel 
or near the door 
pockets when exiting the vehicle. 
Depending on the radio wave reception 
conditions, it may be  detected by the 
antenna outside the cabin and the doors 
will become lockable from the outside, 
possibly trapping the electronic key 
inside the vehicle.
●As long as the electron ic key is within the 
effective range, the doors may be locked 
or unlocked by anyone. However, only 
the doors detecting the electronic key 
can be used to unlock the vehicle.
●Even if the electronic  key is not inside the 
vehicle, it may be possible to start the 
hybrid system if the electronic key is near 
the window.
●The doors may unlock or lock if a large 
amount of water spla shes on the door 
handle, such as in the rain or in a car 
wash, when the electronic key is within 
the effective range. (The doors will auto-
matically be locked after approximately 
60 seconds if the d oors are not opened 
and closed.)
●If the wireless remote control is used to 
lock the doors when the electronic key is 
near the vehicle, there is a possibility that 
the door may not be unlocked by the 
entry function. (Use  the wireless remote 
control to unlock the doors.)
●Touching the door lock sensor while 
wearing gloves may delay or prevent lock 
operation.
●When the lock operation is performed 
using the lock sensor, recognition signals 
will be shown up to two consecutive 
times. After this, no recognition signals 
will be given.
●If the door handle becomes wet while the 
electronic key is within the effective 
range, the door may lock and unlock 
repeatedly. In this case, follow the follow-
ing correction procedures to wash the 
vehicle:
• Place the electronic key in a location 6 ft.  (2 m) or more away from the vehicle. 
(Take care to ensure that the key is not 
stolen.) • Set the electronic key to battery-saving 
mode to disable the smart access system 
with push-button start. ( P.125)
●If the electronic key is inside the vehicle 
and a door handle becomes wet during a 
car wash, a message may be shown on 
the multi-information display and a 
buzzer will sound outside the vehicle. To 
turn off the alarm, lock all the doors.
●The lock sensor may not work properly if 
it comes into contact with ice, snow, mud, 
etc. Clean the lock sensor and attempt to 
operate it again.
●A sudden approach to the effective 
range or door handle may prevent the 
doors from being unlocked. In this case, 
return the door handle to the original 
position and check that the doors unlock 
before pulling the door handle again.
●If there is another electronic key in the 
detection area, it may  take slightly longer 
to unlock the doors after the door handle 
is gripped.
■When the vehicle is not driven for 
extended periods
●To prevent theft of the vehicle, do not 
leave the electronic key within 6 ft. (2 m) 
of the vehicle.
●The smart access system with push-but-
ton start can be deactivated in advance.
●Setting the electronic key to battery-sav-
ing mode helps to reduce key battery 
depletion. ( P.125)
■To operate the system properly
●Make sure to carry the electronic key 
when operating the system. Do not get 
the electronic key too close to the vehicle 
when operating the system from the out-
side of the vehicle.
Depending on the position and holding 
condition of the electr onic key, the key may 
not be detected correctly and the system 
may not operate properly. (The alarm may 
go off accidentally, or  the door lock pre-
vention function may not operate.)
●Do not leave the electr onic key inside the 
trunk.
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.4-1. Before drivingDriving the vehicle ..................... 160
Cargo and luggage ................... 166
Vehicle load limits ...................... 168
Trailer towing ............................... 168
Dinghy towing ............................. 169
4-2. Driving procedures Power (ignition) switch ............ 170
EV drive mode ............................ 174
Hybrid transmission .................. 176
Turn signal lever.......................... 182
Parking brake .............................. 183
Brake Hold.................................... 185
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers Headlight switch ......................... 187
AHB (Automatic High Beam) ......................................................... 190
Windshield wipers and washer ......................................................... 192
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap...... 197
4-5. Using the driving support sys- tems
Lexus Safety System + A......... 199
Lexus Safety System + 2.0 .... 206
PCS (Pre-Collision System) (vehi- cles with Lexus Safety System + 
A) ................................................... 212
PCS (Pre-Collision System) (vehi- cles with Lexus Safety System + 
2.0)............................................... 223FCTA (Front Cross Traffic Alert)
....................................................... 230
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) .... 233
Dynamic radar cruise control with  full-speed range...................... 245
RSA (Road Sign Assist).......... 255
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) .... 258
PKSA (Parking Support Alert) ....................................................... 263
Intuitive parking assist ............. 265
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert)  function......................................... 271
RCD (Rear Camera Detection)  function....................................... 275
PKSB (Parking Support Brake) ....................................................... 278
Parking Support Brake function  (static objects) ......................... 284
Parking Support Brake function  (rear-crossing vehicles) ...... 290
Parking Support Brake function  (rear pedestrians) .................. 294
Driving mode select switch .. 297
Electronically modulated air sus- pension ....................................... 298
Driving assist systems.............. 302
4-6. Driving tips Hybrid vehicle driving tips .... 307
Winter driving tips .................... 309 

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1Right turn
2 Lane change to the right (move the 
lever partway and release it)
The right hand signals will flash 3 times.
3Lane change to the left (move the 
lever partway and release it)
The left hand signals will flash 3 times.
4Left turn
■Turn signals can be operated when
The power switch is in ON mode.
■If the indicator flashes faster than usual
Check that a light bulb in the front or rear 
turn signal lights has not burned out.
■If the turn signals stop flashing before a 
lane change has been performed
Operate the lever again.
■Customization
Some functions can be customized.  (
 P.479)
Turn signal lever
Operating instructions 

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Pull the lever toward you to the center 
position to turn the high beams off.
2 Pull the lever toward you and 
release it to flash the high beams 
once.
You can flash the high beams with the 
headlights on or off.
AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System) 
secures excellent visibility at intersec-
tions and on curves by automatically 
adjusting the direction of the light axis 
of the headlights according to vehicle 
speed and the degree of the tire’s angle 
as controlled by steering input.
AFS operates at speed s of approximately 
6 mph (10 km/h) or higher.
■Customization
Some functions can be customized. 
(  P.479)
 When the steering wheel or turn 
signal lever is operated while the 
headlights are on (low beam), a cor-
nering light will turn  on and light up 
the direction of movement of the 
vehicle. The cornering lights are 
designed to ensure excellent visibil-
ity when making a turn at an inter-
section.
However, when vehicle speed is more than 
approximately 22 mph (35 km/h), the cor-
nering lights will not turn on.
 When the shift position is in R while  the headlights are on (low beam), 
both cornering lights will turn on. 
This is designed to enhance visibility 
when parking.
■Cornering lights
When the cornering lights are on for more 
than 30 minutes, they will turn off automati-
cally.
AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting 
System) (if equipped)
Cornering lights