3425-4. Using the interior lights
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■Turning the door position on
Press the door-linked interior light
switch
The lights are turned on and off according
to whether the doors are opened/closed.
When the door position is on, the indicator illuminates.
■Turning the lights on/off
Front
Turns the lights on/off (touch the light)
When a door is opened while the door
position is on, the lights turn on.
Rear
On/off
The rear interior lights turn on/off together
the front interior lights.
When a door is opened while the door
position is on, the lights turn on.
■Using the Rear Multi Operation
Panel (if equipped)
1 Display the home screen and then
touch “Rear Shade/Lamp”.
(P.318)
2 To turn on/off the rear interior
lights, touch the respective button.
■Turning the lights on/off
Front
Turns the lights on/off (touch the light)
When a door is opened while the door
position is on, the lights turn on.
Operating the interior lights
A
Operating the personal lights
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Interior features
Rear
On/dimmed/off
When a door is opened while the door
position is on, the lights turn on.
■Using the Rear Multi Operation
Panel (if equipped)
1 Display the home screen and then
touch “Rear Shade/Lamp”.
(P.318)
2 To turn on/dimmed/off the rear per-
sonal lights, touch the respective
button.
■Illuminated entry system
The lights automatically turn on/off accord-
ing to the power switch mode, the presence
of the electronic key, whether the doors are
locked/unlocked, and whether the doors
are open/closed.
■To prevent the 12-volt battery from
being discharged
If the interior lights remain on when the
power switch is turned off, the lights will go
off automatically after 20 minutes.
■When front interior light or front per-
sonal lights do not respond as normal
●When water, dirt, etc., have adhered to
the lens surface
●When operated with a wet hand
●When wearing gloves, etc.
■The interior lights may turn on automati-
cally when
If any of the SRS airbag s deploy (inflate) or
in the event of a strong rear impact, the inte-
rior lights will turn on automatically.
The interior lights will turn off automatically
after approximately 20minutes.
The interior lights can be turned off manu-
ally. However, in order to help prevent fur-
ther collisions, it is recommended that they
be left on until sa fety can be ensured.
(The interior lights may not turn on auto-
matically depending on the force of the
impact and conditions of the collision.)
■Customization
Some functions can be customized.
( P.479)
NOTICE
■To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than
necessary when the hy brid system is off.
3565-6. Using the other interior features
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■The power outlet can be used when
●12 V
The power switch is in ACCESSORY or
ON mode.
●120 VAC
The power switch is in ON mode.
1 To set the visor in the forward posi-
tion, flip it down.
NOTICE
■To avoid damaging the power outlet
Close the power outlet lid when the
power outlet is not in use.
Foreign objects or liquids that enter the
power outlet may cause a short circuit.
■To prevent the fuse from being blown
●12 V
Do not use an accessory that uses more
than 12 V 10 A.
●120 VAC
Do not use a 120 VAC appliance that
requires more than 100 W. If a 120 VAC
appliance that consumes more than 100
W is used, the protection circuit will cut
the power supply.
■To prevent incorrect operation of the
vehicle
When turning the powe r switch off, make
sure to disconnect accessories designed
for charging, such as portable chargers,
power banks, etc. from the power outlets.
If such an accessory is left connected, the
following may occur:
●The doors cannot be locked using the
smart access system with push-button
start or wireless remote control.
●The opening screen will be displayed
on the multi-information display.
●The interior lights, instrument panel
lights, etc. will illuminate.
■To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not use the power outlet longer than
necessary when the hy brid system is off.
■Appliances that may not operate
properly (120 VAC)
The following 120 VAC appliances may
not operate properly even if their power
consumption is under 100 W.
●Appliances with high initial peak watt-
age
●Measuring devices that process pre-
cise data
●Other appliances that require an
extremely stable power supply
Sun visors
3585-6. Using the other interior features
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■From rear seat
The rear seat power window switches
cannot be used to extend the rear door
sunshades/rear quarter sunshades.
1 Display the home screen and then
touch “Rear Shade/Lamp”.
(P.318)
2 To fully extend/retract a rear
door/rear quarter sunshade, touch
the respective button.
■Operating conditions
●The power switch is in ON mode.
●The rear side windows are fully closed.
■Operation of rear door sunshades/rear
quarter sunshades when extended
If a rear door power window switch is oper-
ated when the rear door sunshade/rear
quarter sunshade is extended, the rear door
sunshade/rear quarter sunshade will retract
while the rear window is opening.
■Operating the rear door/rear quarter
sunshades after turning the hybrid sys-
tem off
The rear door/rear quarter sunshades can
be operated for a while even after the
power switch is turned to ACCESSORY
mode or off.
However, they cannot be operated using
the driver’s power window switch after
either front door is opened.
■Jam protection function
If an object becomes caught between a rear
door sunshade and the window frame, the rear door sunshade will stop and then
extend/retract slightly.
■When reconnecting the 12-volt battery
The rear door/rear quarter sunshades will
always be retracted the first time the button
is pressed.
The rear sunshade can be raised and
lowered by operating any of the
switches shown below.
WARNING
■When the rear door/rear quarter sun-
shades are being extended or
retracted
Do not place fingers or other objects in
the shade mechanism or in the opening
as injury may result.
■Jam protection function
Never use any part of your body to inten-
tionally activate the jam protection func-
tion.
NOTICE
■To ensure normal operation of the
sunshades
Observe the following precautions:
●Do not place excessive load on the
motor or other components.
●Do not place objects where they may
hinder opening and closing opera-
tions.
●Do not attach items to the rear
door/rear quarter sunshades.
●Keep the opening clean and clear of
obstructions.
●Do not operate the rear door/rear
quarter sunshades continuously for
long periods of time.
Rear sunshade (if equipped)
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Interior features
■From front seat
Extend/retract
■From rear seat
Vehicles without power rear seat
Extend/retract
Vehicles with power rear seat
1 Display the home screen and then
touch “Rear Shade/Lamp”.
(P.318)
2 To fully extend/retract a rear door
sunshade, touch the respective but-
ton.
■The rear sunshade can be used when
The power switch is in ON mode.
■Operating the rear sunshade after turn-
ing the hybrid system off
The rear sunshade ca n be operated for a
while even after the power switch is
switched to ACCESSORY mode or turned
off.
■Reverse operation feature
To ensure adequate rear visibility, the rear
sunshade automatically lowers when the
shift position is shifted to R.
However, the rear suns hade is raised again
if any of the following occurs:
●The switch is pressed again.
●The shift position is shifted to P.
●The shift position is sh ifted out of P and R,
and the vehicle reaches a speed of 9 mph
(15 km/h).
If the hybrid system is turned off when the
rear sunshade has been lowered due to the
reverse operation feature, it will not be
raised even when the hybrid system is
turned on again and the vehicle reaches a
speed of 9 mph (15 km/h). To raise the sun-
shade again, press the switch.
WARNING
■When the rear sunshade is being
raised or lowered
Do not place fingers or other objects in
the shade mechanism or in the opening
as injury may result.
NOTICE
■To ensure normal operation of the
sunshade
Observe the following precautions:
●Do not place excessive load on the
motor or other components.
●Do not place objects where they may
hinder opening and closing opera-
tions.
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Interior features
Press the appropriate HomeLink®
button. The HomeLink
® indicator light
should turn on.
The status of the opening and closing
of a garage door is shown by the indi-
cators.
Opening
Closing
This function is only available if the garage
door opener motor used is a compatible
device. (To check device compatibility,
refer to www.homelink.com.)
The indicators can operate within
approximately 820 ft. (250 m) of the
garage door. However, if there are
obstructions between the garage door
and the vehicle, such as houses and
trees, feedback signals from the
garage door may not be received. To recall the previous door operation
status, press and release either Home-
Link
® buttons and or
and simultaneously. The
last recorded status will be displayed
for 3 seconds.
Press and hold the 2 outside buttons
for 10 seconds until the HomeLink
®
indicator light changes from continu-
ously lit (orange) to rapidly flashing
(green).
If you sell your vehicle, be sure to erase the
programs stored in the HomeLink
® mem-
ory.
Operating HomeLink®
ColorStatus
Orange (flashing)Currently open- ing/closing
GreenOpening/closing has completed
Red (flashing)Feedback signals
cannot be received
A
B
Erasing the entire HomeLink®
memory (all three codes)
3726-1. Maintenance and care
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To prevent the hybrid battery (traction
battery) air intake vents from becom-
ing clogged, clean them periodically.
Clean the vents of the both sides.
■Cleaning the air intake vents
Remove any dust and clogs from the
air intake vents with a vacuum cleaner,
etc.
The filters are attached to the back side of
the air intake vent grilles.
If “Maintenance Required for Traction
Battery Cooling Parts See Owner’s
Manual” is displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display, the filters may be
clogged. Remove the air intake vent
grilles and clean the filters.
NOTICE
■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.
●Do not expose the vehicle to direct
sunlight for extended periods of time.
Park the vehicle in the shade, espe-
cially during summer.
●Do not place items made of vinyl, plas-
tic, or containing wax on the uphol-
stery, as they may stick to the leather
surface if the vehicle interior heats up
significantly.
■Water on the floor
Do not wash the vehicle floor with water.
Vehicle systems such as the audio system
may be damaged if water comes into
contact with electrical components such
as the audio system above or under the
floor of the vehicle. Water may also
cause the body to rust.
■When cleaning the inside of the wind-
shield
Do not allow glass cleaner to contact the
lens. Also, do not touch the lens.
( P.199, 206)
■Cleaning the inside of the rear win-
dow
●Do not use glass cleaner to clean the
rear window, as this may cause dam-
age to the rear window defogger
heater wires or antenna. Use a cloth
dampened with lukewarm water to
gently wipe the window clean. Wipe
the window in strokes running parallel
to the heater wires or antenna.
●Be careful not to scratch or damage
the heater wires or antenna.
Cleaning the hybrid battery
(traction battery) air intake vents
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Maintenance and care
■Cleaning the air in take vent filters
1 Remove the grille.
2 Remove the filter.
3 Remove any dust and clogs from
the filter using a vacuum cleaner,
etc.
Make sure to also remove dust and clogs
from the inner side of the air intake vent
grille.
If the filter is damaged, have it replaced by
your Lexus dealer.
4Install the filter in its original posi-
tion, and then install the grille. 5
Start the hybrid system and check
that “Maintenance Required for
Traction Battery Cooling Parts See
Owner’s Manual” is no longer dis-
played on the multi-information dis-
play.
It may take approximately 20 minutes after
the hybrid system is started until the warn-
ing message disappea rs. If the warning
message does not disappear, have the
vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
■Scheduled maintenance of the air
intake vent is necessary when
In some situations such as when the vehicle
is used frequently or in heavy traffic or dusty
areas, the air intake vent may need to be
cleaned more regularly.
For details, refer to “Owner’s Manual Sup-
plement” or “Scheduled Maintenance”.
■Cleaning the air intake vents
●If the vehicle is driven with the air intake
vents and filters are clogged, the hybrid
battery (traction battery) may not be
cooled sufficiently, possibly causing an
increase in the fuel consumption and
damage to the hybrid battery (traction
battery).
●Improper handling of the air intake vent
grilles and filters may result in damage to
them. If you have any concerns about
cleaning the filter, contact your Lexus
dealer.
■If “Maintenance Required for Traction
Battery Cooling Parts See Owner’s
Manual” is displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display
●It is possible the air intake vents or filters
are clogged due to accumulated dust.
Clean the air intake vents and filters,
referring to the cleaning method.
●If the vehicle is driven continuously with
this message displayed, the hybrid bat-
tery (traction battery) may not be cooled
sufficiently, which may lead to the driving
distance by the electric motor becoming
shorter and damage to the hybrid battery
(traction battery). Clean the air intake