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1To set the visor in the forward posi-
tion, flip it down.
2 To set the visor in the side position,
flip down, unhook, and swing it to
the side.
3 To use the side extender, place the
visor in the side position, then slide
it backward.
■Sun visors
Slide the cover to open.
The light turns on when the cover is
opened.
■Sunglass holder
Remove the lid of sunglasses holder using the strap . (
P.281)
There is a vanity mirror on the back side of
the lid.
■Automatic light off to prevent 12-volt
battery discharge
If the vanity lights remain on when the
power switch is turned off, the lights will go
off automatically after 20 minutes.
The GPS clock’s time is automatically
adjusted by utilizing GPS time infor-
mation.
For details, refer to the “NAVIGA-
TION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM
OWNER’S MANUAL”.
Other interior features
Sun visors
Vanity mirrors
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the vanity mir-
ror
When the lid of sunglass holder is
removed, do not subject it to strong
impacts or set heavy objects on top of it.
■To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not leave the vanity lights on longer
than necessary when the hybrid system is
off.
Clock
A
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Maintenance and care
Luggage compartment
ItemsCheck points
12-volt batteryCheck the connections.
( P.334)
Vehicle interior
ItemsCheck points
Accelerator
pedal
The accelerator pedal
should move smoothly
(without uneven pedal
effort or catching).
Brake pedal
• Does the brake pedal
move smoothly?
• Does the brake pedal have appropriate clear-
ance from the floor?
• Does the brake pedal have the correct amount
of free play?
Brakes
•The vehicle should not pull to one side when the
brakes are applied.
• The brakes should work effectively.
• The brake pedal should not feel spongy.
• The brake pedal should not get too close to the
floor when the brakes
are applied.
Head
restraintsDo the head restraints
move smoothly and lock
securely?
Hybrid trans-
mission “Park”
mechanismWhen parked on a slope
and the shift lever is in P, is
the vehicle securely
stopped?
Indicators/
buzzersDo the indicators and
buzzers function properly?
LightsDo all the lights come on?
Parking brake
• Does the parking brake switch operate nor-
mally?
• When parked on a slope and the parking brake is
on, is the vehicle
securely stopped?
Seat belts
• Do the seat belts oper-ate smoothly?
• The seat belts should not be damaged.
SeatsDo the seat controls oper-
ate properly?
Steering
wheel
• Does the steering wheel rotate smoothly?
• Does the steering wheel have the correct amount
of free play?
• There should not be any strange sounds coming
from the steering wheel.
Vehicle exterior
ItemsCheck points
DoorsDo the doors operate
smoothly?
Engine hoodDoes the engine hood lock
system work properly?
Fluid leaks
There should not be any
signs of fluid leakage after
the vehicle has been
parked.
ItemsCheck points
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When trouble arises
One of the following may be the cause
of the problem:
The electronic key may not be func-
tioning properly. ( P.389)
There may not be sufficient fuel in
the vehicle’s tank.
Refuel the vehicle. ( P.64)
There may be a malfunction in the
immobilizer system. ( P.69)
There may be a malfunction in the
steering lock system.
The hybrid system may be malfunc-
tioning due to an electrical problem
such as electronic key battery
depletion or a blown fuse. However,
depending on the type of malfunc-
tion, an interim measure is available
to start the hybrid system.
( P.387) One of the following may be the cause
of the problem:
The 12-volt battery may be dis-
charged. ( P.392)
The 12-volt battery terminal con-
nections may be lo ose or corroded.
( P.334)
One of the following may be the cause
of the problem:
The 12-volt battery may be dis-
charged. ( P.392)
One or both of the 12-volt battery
terminals may be disconnected.
( P.334)
Contact your Lexus dealer if the problem
cannot be repaired, or if repair procedures
are unknown.
When the hybrid syst em does not start,
the following steps can be used as an
interim measure to start the hybrid sys-
tem if the power switch is functioning
normally.
Do not use this starting procedure
except in cases of emergency.
If the hybrid system will not
start
Reasons for the hybrid system not
starting vary depending on the situ-
ation.
Check the following and perform
the appropriate procedure:
The hybrid system will not start
even though the correct starting
procedure is being followed.
( P.168)
The interior lights and head-
lights are dim, or the horn does
not sound or sounds at a low vol-
ume.
The interior lights and head-
lights do not turn on, or the horn
does not sound.
Starting the hybrid system in an
emergency
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Vehicle specifications
Compact spare tire
A: Wedge base bulbs (clear)
B: Wedge base bulbs (amber)
*:If equipped
Tire sizeT165/80D17 104M
Spare tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire inflation
pressure)
60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm2 or bar)
Wheel size17 4 T
Wheel nut torque76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)
Light bulbs
Light bulbsBulb No.WType
Exterior
Front side marker lights (bulb
type)W5W5A
Front turn signal lights (bulb
type)*585
(WY21W)21B
InteriorVanity lights8A
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Brake Brake Hold ..................................................... 179
Fluid .................................................................. 407
Parking brake ................................................ 177
Regenerative braking ................................. 62
Warning light ...............................................368
Brake assist .................................................... 249
Brake Hold ....................................................... 179
Break-in tips...................................................... 151
Brightness control Instrument panel light control ................ 83
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)......................... 241 Blind Spot Monitor function................. 243
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function....... 245
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) main switch241
C
Card key .......................................................... 100
Care Aluminum wheels ........................................ 312
Exterior .............................................................315
Interior ...............................................................315
Seat belts..........................................................315
Cargo capacity.........................155, 158, 402
Cargo hooks ................................................. 282
Cargo net hooks .......................................... 282
Chains .............................................................. 257
Child restraint system....................................47 Booster seats installation .......................... 53
Convertible seats installation.................. 52
Front passenger occupant classification system ............................................................... 41
Infant seats installation .................................. 51
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors . 55
Installing CRS with seat belts.................... 51
Installing CRS with top tether strap..... 57
LATCH anchors ........................................... 55 Child safety ....................................................... 46
12-volt battery precautions ...... 335, 395
Airbag precautions ...................................... 37
Back door precautions ............................ 108
Child restraint system ................................. 47
How your child should wear the seat belt............................................................................. 28
Installing child restraints............................. 47
Moon roof precautions............................ 146
Power window lock switch .....................143
Power window precautions ...................143
Rear door child-protectors ................... 107
Removed key battery precautions... 350
Seat belt extender precautions.............. 28
Seat belt precautions .................................. 46
Seat heater precautions.......................... 273
Child-protectors............................................107
Cleaning ..................................................312, 315 Aluminum wheels ........................................312
Exterior..............................................................312
Interior .............................................................. 315
Seat belts ......................................................... 315
Clock ................................................................ 286
Compass .......................................................... 301
Condenser ..................................................... 332
Console box ..................................................280
Consumption screen .................................... 93
Coolant Capacity ........................................................ 405
Checking ........................................................ 331
Preparing and checking before winter..........................................................................256
Warning light .............................................. 368
Cooling system...............................................331 Hybrid system overheating ................. 396
Cornering lights ............................................ 184
Cruise control Dynamic radar cruise control with full-
speed range ................................................ 217
Cup holders ...................................................280
Curtain shield airbags .................................. 32
Customizable features ................................ 421
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Hybrid System Indicator.............................. 82
Hybrid transmission...................................... 173
I
I/M test ............................................................ 322
Identification Engine .............................................................403
Vehicle ............................................................ 402
Ignition switch (Power switch) ................ 168
Illuminated entry system ............................276
Immobilizer system ........................................ 69
Indicators ............................................................76
Initialization Items to initialize .........................................430
Inside rear view mirror ............................... 138
Instrument panel light control ................... 83
Interior lights...................................................276
Intuitive parking assist Function ...........................................................227
Warning message..................................... 228
J
JackPositioning a floor jack............................ 326
Vehicle-equipped jack .......................... 380
Jack handle ....................................................380
Jam protection function Moon roof .......................................................145
Power back door closer ............................114
Power windows............................................ 142
Rear seats ......................................................... 131
K
Keyless entrySmart access system with push-button start ................................................................. 120
Wireless remote control ........................... 101
Keys.................................................................... 100 Battery-saving function.............................. 121
Electronic key ...............................................100
Engine switch ................................................ 168
If the electronic key does not operate properly ...................................................... 389
If you lose your keys ................................ 388
Key number plate .......................................100
Keyless entry .......................................104, 120
Mechanical key ............................................ 100
Power switch................................................. 168
Replacing the battery ...............................349
Warning buzzer .......................................... 120
Wireless remote control key .................. 101
Knee airbags .................................................... 32
L
Lane Departure Alert with steering control (LDA) ............................................................ 209
Language (multi-information display) 424
LATCH anchors ............................................. 55
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) ......................................................... 209
Lever Auxiliary catch lever .................................326
Hood lock release lever .........................326
Shift lever ..........................................................173
Turn signal lever ...........................................176
Wiper lever .................................................... 188
Lexus Enform Remote............................... 309
Lexus Enform Safety Connect............... 304
Lexus Enform Service Connect ............. 310
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Lexus Safety System+.................................. 197 Automatic High Beam ............................. 185
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ................................................ 217
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) ........................................................209
PCS (Pre-Collision System)................ 202
License plate lights Light switch .....................................................182
Replacing light bulbs................................355
Light Automatic High Beam system............. 185
Cornering lights .......................................... 184
Fog light switch ............................................ 188
Headlight switch ..........................................182
Illuminated entry system......................... 276
Interior light list ............................................ 276
Interior lights..................................................277
Luggage compartment light ................... 110
Personal lights ..............................................277
Replacing light bulbs................................355
Turn signal lever ........................................... 176
Vanity lights ..................................................286
Wattage..........................................................409
Welcome light illumination control ... 105
Light bulbs Replacing .......................................... 355, 356
Wattage..........................................................409
Luggage cover ............................................. 284
M
Maintenance Do-it-yourself maintenance ................. 324
General maintenance ...............................319
Maintenance data...................................... 402
Maintenance requirements ....................319
Malfunction indicator lamp ..................... 368 Meter
Head-up display............................................89
Indicators........................................................... 74
Instrument panel light control.................83
Meters................................................................. 79
Multi-information display ..........................84
Warning lights ............................................. 367
Warning messages................................... 376
Micro dust and pollen filter ....................... 271
Microphone ................................................... 304
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror ............................. 138
Outside rear view mirror defoggers 267
Outside rear view mirrors...................... 140
Vanity mirrors ............................................. 286
Moon roof Jam protection function ........................... 145
Operation ........................................................144
Warning message .......................... 146, 376
Multi-information display Clock................................................................... 79
Drive information ..........................................85
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-
speed range ................................................ 217
Energy monitor .............................................. 93
Language ....................................................... 424
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) ....................................................... 209
Warning messages................................... 376
N
Noise from under vehicle ...............................6