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Before driving
The height of the rear view mirror can 
be adjusted to suit your driving pos-
ture.
Adjust the height of the rear view mir-
ror by moving it up and down.
Responding to the level of brightness 
of the headlights of vehicles behind, the 
reflected light is automatically 
reduced.
Turn the automatic anti-glare function 
mode on/off
When the automatic anti-glare function is 
in ON mode, the indicator   illuminates.
The function will set to ON mode each 
time the power switch is turned to ON 
mode.
Pressing the button turns the function to 
OFF mode. (The indicator   also turns 
off.)
■To prevent sensor error
To ensure that the sensors operate properly, 
do not touch or cover them.
Inside rear view mirror
The rear view mirror’s position can 
be adjusted to enable sufficient 
confirmation of the rear view.
Adjusting the height of rear view 
mirror
WARNING
■Caution while driving
Do not adjust the position of the mirror 
while driving.
Doing so may lead to mishandling of the 
vehicle and cause an accident, resulting 
in death or serious injury.
Anti-glare function
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1To select a mirror to adjust, press 
the switch.
The indicator comes on.
Left
Right
Pressing the same switch again will put the 
switch in neutral.
2To adjust the mirror, press the 
switch.
Up
Right
Down
Left
■Mirror angle can be adjusted when
The power switch is in ACCESSORY or 
ON mode.
■Defogging the mirrors
The outside rear view mirrors can be 
cleared using the mirror defoggers. Turn on 
the rear window defogger to turn on the 
outside rear view mirror defoggers. 
(  P.324)
■Auto anti-glare function
When the anti-glare inside rear view mirror 
is set to automatic mode, the outside rear 
view mirrors will activate in conjunction with 
the anti-glare inside rear view mirror to 
reduce reflec ted light. (P.151)
■Automatic adjustment of the mirror 
angle
A desired mirror face  angle can be entered 
to memory and recalled automatically by 
the driving position memory. ( P.142)
■Linked mirror function when reversing
When either “L” or “R” of the mirror select 
switch is selected, the  outside rear view mir-
rors will automatically angle downwards 
when the vehicle is re versing in order to 
give a better view of the ground.
To disable this function, select neither “L” 
Outside rear view mirrors
The rear view mirror’s position can 
be adjusted to enable sufficient 
confirmation of the rear view.
WARNING
■Important points while driving
Observe the following  precautions while 
driving.
Failure to do so may result in loss of con-
trol of the vehicle and cause an accident, 
resulting in death or serious injury.
●Do not adjust the mirrors while driving.
●Do not drive with the mirrors folded.
●Both the driver and passenger side 
mirrors must be extended and prop-
erly adjusted before driving.
Adjustment procedure
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Before driving
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.
■Using the switch
Press the switch to fold the mirrors.
Press it again to extend them to the original 
position.
■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.
■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.479)
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.
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1553-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
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Before driving
hold it there for approximately 4 sec-
onds or more.
6 Pull and hold the power window switch 
in the one-touch closing direction 
again. After the side window is com-
pletely closed, continue holding the 
switch for a further 1 second or more.
If you release the switch  while the window is 
moving, start again from the beginning.
If the window reverses and cannot be fully 
closed or opened, have the vehicle 
inspected by your Lexus dealer.
■Door lock linked window operation
●The power windows can be opened and 
closed using the mechanical key.* 
(  P.444)
●The power windows can be opened using 
the wireless remote control.* ( P.112)
*: These settings must  be customized at 
your Lexus dealer.
■Power windows open warning buzzer
A buzzer sounds and a message is shown 
on the multi-information display in the 
instrument cluster when  the power switch is 
turned off and the driver’s door is opened 
with the power windows open.
■Customization
Some functions can be customized. 
(  P.479)
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or 
serious injury.
■Closing the windows
●The driver is responsible for all the 
power window operations, including 
the operation for the passengers. In 
order to prevent accidental operation, 
especially by a child, do not let a child 
operate the power windows. It is possi-
ble for children an d other passengers 
to have body parts caught in the power 
window. Also, when riding with a child, 
it is recommended to use the window 
lock switch. ( P.156)
●Check to make sure that all passen-
gers do not have any part of their body 
in a position where it could be caught 
when a window is being operated.
●When using the wireless remote con-
trol or mechanical key and operating 
the power windows, operate the 
power window after checking to make 
sure that there is no  possibility of any 
passenger having any of their body 
parts caught in the window. Also do 
not let a child operate window by the 
wireless remote control or mechanical 
key. It is possible  for children and other 
passengers to get caught in the power 
window.
●When exiting the vehicle, turn the 
power switch off, carry the key and exit 
the vehicle along with the child. There 
may be accidental operation, due to 
mischief, etc., that may possibly lead to 
an accident.
■Jam protection function
●Never use any part of your body to 
intentionally activa te the jam protec-
tion function.
●The jam protection function may not 
work if something gets jammed just 
before the window is fully closed. Be 
careful not to get any part of your body 
jammed in the window.
■Catch protection function
●Never use any part of your body or 
clothing to intentionally activate the 
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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 windows can still be 
opened and closed using the driver’s 
switch even if the lock switch is on.
■The power windows can be operated 
when
The power switch is in ON mode.
■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.
2Closes 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
*
2Tilts 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 clothing 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.
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Before driving
■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.444)
●The moon roof can be opened using the 
wireless remote control.* ( P.112)
*: 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.479)
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause death or seri-
ous injury.
■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. 

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WARNING
■Opening and closing the moon roof
●The driver is responsible for moon roof 
opening and closing operations.
In order to prevent accidental opera-
tion, especially by a child, do not let a 
child operate the moon roof. It is possi-
ble for children and other passengers 
to have body parts caught in the moon 
roof.
●Check to make sure that all passen-
gers do not have any part of their body 
in a position where it could be caught 
when the moon roof is being operated.
●When using the wireless remote con-
trol or mechanical key and operating 
the moon roof, operate the moon roof 
after checking to make sure that there 
is no possibility of  any passenger hav-
ing any of their body parts caught in 
the moon roof. Also, do not let a child 
operate moon roof by the wireless 
remote control or mechanical key. It is 
possible for children and other passen-
gers to get caught in the moon roof.
●When exiting the vehicle, turn the 
power switch off, carry the key and exit 
the vehicle along with the child. There 
may be accidental operation, due to 
mischief, etc., that may possibly lead to 
an accident.
■Jam protection function
●Never use any part of your body to 
intentionally activa te the jam protec-
tion function.
●The jam protection function may not 
work if something gets caught just 
before the moon roof is fully closed. 
Also, the jam protection function is not 
designed to operate while the moon 
roof switch is being pressed. Take care 
so that your fingers, etc. do not get 
caught. 

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Driving
ing conditions. It does not indicate sudden 
acceleration.
●The vehicle is judged to be driving uphill 
or downhill
●When the accelerato r pedal is released
●When the brake pedal is depressed
■Restraining the hybrid 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.303) 
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.
●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.
■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.459)
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.