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The power windows can be opened and closed using the switches.
Operating the switch move
s the windows as follows:
Closing
One-touch closing
*
Opening
One-touch opening
*
*
: To stop the window partway, operate the switch in the op posite direction.
Press the switch down to lock the pas-
senger windows. The indicator light will
come on when the passenger windows
are locked.
Use this switch to prevent children from
accidentally opening or closing a pas-
senger window.
The passenger windows can still be
opened and closed using the driver’s
switch even if the lock switch is on.
Power windows
Opening and closing procedures
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Window lock switch
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Operation of each component
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■The power windows can be operated when
The power switch is in ON mode.
■Operating the power windows after turning the hybrid system off
The power windows can be operated for ap proximately 45 seconds even after the
power switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off. They cannot, however, be
operated once either  front door is opened. 
■Jam protection function
If an object becomes jammed between the window and the window frame while the win-
dow is closing, window movement is stop ped and the window is opened slightly.
■Catch protection function
If an object becomes caught between the door  and window while the window is opening,
window movement is stopped.
■When the window cannot be opened or closed
When the jam protection functi on or catch protection function operates unusually and
the door window cannot be opened or closed, perform the following operations with the
power window switch of that door.
●Stop the vehicle. With the power switch in ON mode, within 4 seconds of the jam pro-
tection function or catch pr otection function activating, continuously operate the
power window switch in the one-touch clos ing direction or one-touch opening direc-
tion so that the door window can be opened and closed.
●If the door window cannot be opened and closed even when performing the above
operations, perform the following procedure for function initialization.
Turn the power switch to ON mode.
Pull and hold the power window switch in the one-touch closing direction and com-
pletely close the door window.
Release the power window sw itch for a moment, resume pulling the switch in the
one-touch closing direction, and hold it  there for approximately 6 seconds or more.
Press and hold the power window switch in  the one-touch opening direction. After
the door window is completely opened, cont inue holding the switch for an additional
1 second or more.
Release the power window switch for a mo ment, resume pushing the switch in the
one-touch opening direction, and hold  it there for approximately 4 seconds or
more.
Pull and hold the power window switch  in the one-touch closing direction again.
After the door window is completely closed, continue holding the switch for a fur-
ther 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 cl osed or opened, have the vehicle inspected
by your Lexus dealer.
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Opens the moon roof*
The moon roof stops slightly before the
fully open position to reduce wind noise. 
Press the switch again to fully open the
moon roof.
Closes the moon roof*
*
: Lightly press either side of the moon roof switch to stop the moon roof part-
way.
Tilts the moon roof up*
Tilts the moon roof down*
*
: Lightly press either side of the moon roof switch to stop the moon roof part-
way.
Moon roof
: If equipped
Use the overhead switches to open and close the moon roof and tilt it up and
down.
Opening and closing
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Tilting up and down
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Operation of each component
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■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 approximately 45 seconds after the power switch is
turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off. It cannot, however, be operated once the
driver’s door is opened.
■Jam protection function
If an object is detected between the moon roof and the frame while the moon roof is clos-
ing 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. 693)
●The moon roof can be opened us ing the wireless remote control.* ( P. 136)
*: These settings must be customized at your Lexus dealer. 
         
        
        
     
        
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■When the moon roof does not close normally
Perform the following procedure:
●If the moon roof closes  but then re-opens slightly
Stop the vehicle.
Press and hold the “CLOSE” switch.
*1
The moon roof will close, reopen an d pause for approximately 10 seconds.*2 Then it
will close again, tilt up and pause for approx imately 1 second. Finally, it will tilt down,
open and close.
Check to make sure that the moon roof is completely closed and then release the
switch.
●If the moon roof tilts down but then tilts back up
Stop the vehicle.
Press and hold the “UP” switch
*1 until the moon roof moves into the tilt up position
and stops.
Release the “UP” switch once and then press and hold the “UP” switch again.
*1
The moon roof will pause fo r approximately 10 seconds  in the tilt up position.*2
Then it will adjust slightly and pause for  approximately 1 second. Finally, it will tilt
down, open and close.
Check to make sure that the moon roof is completely closed and then release the
switch.
*1: If the switch is released  at the incorrect time, the pr ocedure will have to be per-
formed again from the beginning.
*2: If the switch is released after the above mentioned 10 second pause, automatic operation will be disabled. In that case, press and hold the “CLOSE” or “UP” switch,
and the moon roof will tilt up and pause  for approximately 1 second. Then it will tilt
down, open and close. Check to make sure  that the moon roof is completely closed
and then release the switch.
If the moon roof does not fully close even  after performing the above procedure cor-
rectly, have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
■Alarm
The alarm may be triggered if the alarm is se t and the moon roof is closed using the door
lock linked moon roof operation function. ( P. 87) 
■Moon roof open warning buzzer
The buzzer sounds and a message is shown on  the multi-information display in the instru-
ment 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. 736)
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Opens the electronic sunshade
Slide and hold the   switch back-
ward. The electronic sunshade will fully
open automatically.
*
Closes the electronic sunshade
Slide and hold th e   switch for-
ward. The electronic sunshade will fully
close automatically.
*
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: Quickly slide and release th e   switch in either direct ion to stop the electronic
sunshade partway.
Tilts the panoramic moon roof up
(press)
*
When the panoramic moon roof is tilted
up, the electronic su nshade will open to
the half-open position of the roof.
*: Lightly press the   switch again to
stop the panoramic moon roof partway.
Tilts the panoramic moon roof down
(press and hold)
The panoramic moon roof can be tilted down only when it is in  the tilt-up position.
Panoramic moon roof
: If equipped
Use the overhead switches to operat e the panoramic moon roof and elec-
tronic sunshade.
Opening and closing the electronic sunshade
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Tilting the panoramic moon roof up and down 
         
        
        
     
        
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Opens the panoramic moon roof*
Slide and hold the   switch back-
ward. The panoramic moon roof and
electronic sunshade will open automat-
ically.
The panoramic moon roof can be
opened from the tilt-up position.
*: Quickly slide and release the switch in either direction to stop the
panoramic moon roof partway.
Closes the panoramic moon roof
Slide and hold the   switch for-
ward. The panoramic moon roof will
fully close automatically. 
■The panoramic moon roof can be operated when
The power switch is in ON mode.
■Operating the panoramic moon roof af ter turning the hybrid system off
The panoramic moon roof and electronic su nshade can be operated for approximately
45 seconds after the power switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off. They
cannot, however, be operated once the driver’s door is opened.
■Jam protection function
If an object is detected be tween the panoramic moon roof and the frame in the following
situations, travel is stopped and the  panoramic moon roof opens slightly:
●The panoramic moon roof is closing or tilting down.
●The electronic sunshade is closing.
■Door lock linked panoramic moon roof operation
●The panoramic moon roof can be opened and closed using the mechanical key.* 
(  P. 693)
●The panoramic moon roof can be open ed using the wireless remote control.* 
( P. 136)
*: These settings must be customized at your Lexus dealer.
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WARNING
■To prevent burns or injuries
Do not touch the area between the underside of the panoramic moon roof and the
electronic sunshade. Your hand may get cau ght and you could injure yourself. Also, if
the vehicle is left in direct sunlight for a  long time, the underside of the panoramic moon
roof could become very  hot and could cause burns.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the panoramic moon roof
●Before opening the panoramic moon roof, make sure that there are no foreign
objects, such as stones or  ice, around the opening.
●Do not hit the surface or edge of the  panoramic moon roof with hard objects.
●Do not continuously press the   switch  after the panoramic moon roof has been
fully opened or closed.
■After the vehicle has been washed or rained on
Before opening the panorami c moon roof, wipe any water off the panoramic moon
roof. Otherwise, water may enter the cabin  when the panoramic moon roof is opened.