2664-6. Driving tips
Specific design characteristics give
it a higher center of gravity than
ordinary passenger cars. This vehi-
cle design feature causes this type
of vehicle to be more likely to roll-
over. Utility vehicles have a signifi-
cantly higher rollover rate than
other types of vehicles.
An advantage of the higher ground
clearance is a better view of the
road allowing you to anticipate
problems.
It is not designed for cornering at
the same speeds as ordinary pas-
senger cars any more than low-
slung sports cars designed to per-
form satisfactorily under off-road
conditions. Therefore, sharp turns at
excessive speeds may cause roll-
over.
Your vehicle is not designed to be
driven off-road. However, in the event
that off-road driving cannot be
avoided, please observe the following
precautions to help avoid the areas
prohibited to vehicles.
Utility vehicle precautions
This vehicle belongs to the utility
vehicle class, which has higher
ground clearance and narrower
tread in relation to the height of its
center of gravity.
Utility vehicle feature
WARNING
■Utility vehicle precautions
Always observe the following precau-
tions to minimize the risk of death or seri-
ous injury or damage to your vehicle:
●In a rollover crash, an unbelted person
is significantly more likely to die than a
person wearing a seat belt. Therefore,
the driver and all passengers should
always fasten their seat belts.
●Avoid sharp turns or abrupt maneu-
vers, if at all possible.
Failure to operate this vehicle correctly
may result in loss of control or vehicle
rollover causing death or serious
injury.
●Loading cargo on the roof luggage
carrier will make the center of the
vehicle gravity higher. Avoid high
speeds, sudden starts, sharp turns,
sudden braking or abrupt maneuvers,
otherwise it may result in loss of con-
trol or vehicle rollover due to failure to
operate this vehicle correctly.
●Always slow down in gusty crosswinds.
Because of its profile and higher cen-
ter of gravity, your vehicle is more sen-
sitive to side winds than an ordinary
passenger car. Slowing down will allow
you to have better control.
●Do not drive horizontally across steep
slopes. Driving straight up or straight
down is preferred. Your vehicle (or any
similar off-road vehicle) can tip over
sideways much more easily than for-
ward or backward.
Off-road driving
3175-6. Using the other interior features
5
Interior features
*: If equipped
To turn the compass on or off, press the
button for more than 3 seconds.
Directions are displayed as follows:
■Conditions unfavorable to correct
operation
The compass may not show the correct
direction in the following conditions:
●The vehicle is stopped immediately after
turning.
●The vehicle is on an inclined surface.
●The vehicle is in a place where the earth’s
magnetic field is subject to interference
by artificial magnetic fields (under-
ground car park/parking lot, under a
steel tower, between buildings, roof car
park/parking lot, near an intersection,
near a large vehicle, etc.).
●The vehicle has become magnetized.
(There is a magnet or metal object near
the inside rear view mirror.)
●The 12-volt battery has been discon-
nected.
●A door is open.
Compass*
The compass on the inside rear
view mirror indicates the direction
in which the vehicle is heading.
Operation and displays
DisplayDirection
“N”North
“NE”Northeast
“E”East
“SE”Southeast
“S”South
“SW”Southwest
“W”West
“NW”Northwest
WARNING
■While driving the vehicle
Do not adjust the display. Adjust the dis-
play only when the vehicle is stopped.
NOTICE
■To avoid compass malfunctions
Do not place magnets or any metal
objects near the inside rear view mirror.
Doing this may cause the compass sen-
sor to malfunction.
■To ensure normal operation of the
compass
●Do not perform a circling calibration of
the compass in a place where the
earth’s magnetic field is subject to
interference by artificial magnetic
fields.
●During calibration, do not operate
electric systems (moon roof, power
windows, etc.) as they may interfere
with the calibration.
3226-1. Maintenance and care
6-1.Maintenance and care
Working from top to bottom, liber-
ally apply water to the vehicle body,
wheel wells and underside of the
vehicle to remove any dirt and dust.
Wash the vehicle body using a
sponge or soft cloth, such as a
chamois.
For hard-to-remove marks, use car
wash soap and rinse thoroughly with
water.
Wipe away any water.
Wax the vehicle when the water-
proof coating deteriorates.
If water does not bead on a clean surface,
apply wax when the vehicle body is cool.
■Self-restoring coat
The vehicle body has a self-restoring coat-
ing that is resistant to small surface
scratches caused in a car wash etc.
●The coating lasts for 5 to 8 years from
when the vehicle is delivered from the
plant.
●The restoration time differs depending on
the depth of the scratch and outside tem-
perature. The restoration time may
become shorter when the coating is
warmed by applying warm water.
●Deep scratches caused by keys, coins,
etc. cannot be restored.
●Do not use wax that contain abrasives.
■Automatic car washes
●Before washing the vehicle:
• Fold the mirrors
• Turn off the power back door (if equipped)
Start washing from the front of the vehicle.
Extend the mirrors before driving.
●Brushes used in automatic car washes
may scratch the vehicl e surface and harm
your vehicle’s paint.
●Rear spoiler may not be washable in
some automatic car washes. There may
also be an increased risk of damage to
vehicle.
■High pressure car washes
As water may enter the cabin, do not bring
the nozzle tip near the gaps around the
doors or perimeter of the windows, or spray
these areas continuously.
■Note for a smart access system with
push-button start
●If the door handle becomes wet while the
electronic key is within the effective
range, the door may lock and unlock
repeatedly. In that case, follow the follow-
ing correction procedures to wash the
vehicle:
• Place the key in a position 6 ft. (2 m) or
more separate from the vehicle while the
vehicle is being wash ed. (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 buzzer may sound outside the
vehicle and “Key Detected in Vehicle”
may be shown on the multi-information
display. To turn off the alarm, lock all the
doors.
■Aluminum wheels
●Remove any dirt immediately by using a
neutral detergent.
●Wash detergent off with water immedi-
ately after use.
●To protect the paint from damage, make
sure to observe the following precau-
Cleaning and protecting the
vehicle exterior
Perform cleaning in a manner
appropriate to each component
and its material.
Cleaning instructions
4047-2. Steps to take in an emergency
1Insert the mechanical key while
pulling on the driver’s door handle.
2
Unlock the door.
3
Remove the key, return the handle,
and then pull the handle again.
■Locking the door
1
With the door open, push down the
inside lock button.
2
Close the door.
■Key linked functions
The opening and closing of the power win-
dows and moon roof can be linked to key
operation by a customized setting. 1
Closes the windows and moon roof
(turn and hold)
2
Opens the windows and moon roof
(turn and hold)
1Ensure that the shift lever is in P and
depress the brake pedal.
2
Touch the Lexus emblem side of the
electronic key to the power switch.
When the electronic key is detected, a
buzzer sounds and the power switch will
turn to ON.
When the smart access system with push-
button start is deactivated in customization
WARNING
■When using the mechanical key and
operating the power windows or
moon roof (if equipped)
Operate the power window or moon
roof after checking to make sure that
there is no possibility of any passenger
having any of their body parts caught in
the window or moon roof.
Also, do not allow children to operate the
mechanical key. It is possible for children
and other passengers to get caught in
the power window or moon roof.
Starting the hybrid system
4298-1. Specifications
8
Vehicle specifications
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pressure
Tire pressure when the vehicle has been parked for three
hours or more, or has not been driven more than 1 mile or 1.5
km under that condition
Maximum inflation pressureThe maximum cold inflated pre ssure to which a tire may be
inflated, shown on th e sidewall of the tire
Recommended inflation
pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a manufac-
turer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those standard items
which may be replaced) of hybr id transmission, power steer-
ing, power brakes, power windows, power seats, radio and
heater, to the extent that these items are available as factory-
installed equipment (whether installed or not)
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard equipment,
including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil and coolant, and
if so equipped, air conditio ning and additional weight
optional engine
Maximum loaded vehicle
weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants specified in
the second column of Table 1
* that follows
Occupant distributionDistribution of occupants in a ve hicle as specified in the third
column of Table 1
* below
Production options weight
The combined weight of in stalled regular production
options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in excess of the stan-
dard items which they replace, not previously considered in
curb weight or accessory we ight, including heavy duty
brakes, ride levelers, roof r ack, heavy duty 12-volt battery,
and special trim
RimA metal support for a tire or a tire and tube assembly upon
which the tire beads are seated
Rim diameter
(Wheel diameter)Nominal diameter of the bead seat
4408-2. Customization
■Power windows and moon roof* ( P.145, 147)
*:If equipped
■Automatic light control system ( P.177)
■Lights ( P.177)
*1:Except for Canada
*2: If equipped
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set-
ting
Mechanical key linked opera-
tionOffOnO
Wireless remote control linked
operationOffOn (open only)O
Wireless remote control linked
operation signal (buzzer)OnOffO
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set-ting
Light sensor sensitivityStandard-2 to 2OO
Time elapsed before headlights
automatically turn off after
doors are closed
30 seconds
Off
OO60 seconds
90 seconds
Windshield wiper linked head-
light illuminationOnOffO
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set-ting
Daytime running lightsOnOff*1OO
Welcome lightingOnOffO
AFS (Adaptive Front-Lighting
System)
*2OnOffO
ABC
ABC
ABC
4468-3. Initialization
8-3.Initialization
*:If equipped
Items to initialize
The following items must be initialized for normal system operation after such
cases as the 12-volt battery being re connected, or maintenance being per-
formed on the vehicle.
List of the items to initialize
ItemWhen to initializeReference
PKSB (Parking Support Brake)*• After reconnecting or changing the 12-volt batteryP.247
Message indicating maintenance is
required• After the maintenance is per-formedP.328
Tire pressure warning system
• When rotating the tires
• When the tire inflation pressure is changed by changing tire size.
(When there are multiple speci-
fied pressures)
• After registering the ID codes
P.351
Oil maintenance• After the maintenance is per- formedP.339
Lexus parking assist monitor
• 12-volt battery has been rein-stalled
• The steering wheel has been moved while the 12-volt battery
was being reinstalled
• 12-volt battery power is low
Refer to the
“NAVIGA-
TION AND MULTIME- DIA SYS- TEM
OWNER’S
MANUAL”.
Power back door*• After reconnecting or changing the 12-volt battery
• After changing a fuse
P.119
Power window
• When functioning abnormally
P.145
Moon roof*P.148
464Alphabetical Index
C
Card key .......................................................... 104
CareAluminum wheels ...................................... 322
Exterior ........................................................... 322
Interior ............................................................. 325
Seat belts........................................................ 325
Cargo capacity............................................... 157
Cargo hooks ................................................. 296
Center Display ............................................. 270
Chains .............................................................. 264
Child-protectors...............................................111
Child restraint system................................... 44 Fixed with a LATCH system .................. 52
Fixed with a seat belt................................... 48
Front passenger occupant classification system ............................................................. 39
Points to remember .................................... 44
Riding with children ..................................... 44
Types of child restraint system installation method ........................................................... 46
Using an anchor bracket .......................... 54
Child safety ....................................................... 44 12-volt battery precautions ...... 343, 409
Airbag precautions...................................... 36
Back door precautions...............................112
Child restraint system................................. 44
Heated steering wheel and seat heater precautions................................................286
How your child should wear the seat belt ............................................................................ 28
Moon roof precautions ............................149
Power window lock switch.....................146
Power window precautions ...................146
Rear door child-protectors ....................... 111
Removed key battery precautions ...369
Seat belt extender precautions ............. 28
Seat belt precautions .................................. 52
Cleaning...............................................322, 325 Aluminum wheels ...................................... 322
Exterior ........................................................... 322 Interior .............................................................325
Radar sensor ...................................... 192, 227
Seat belts ........................................................325
Clock .................................................78, 82, 301
Coat hooks...................................................... 310
Compass ........................................................... 317
Condenser ..................................................... 340
Console box .................................................. 294
Consumption screen .....................................97
Coolant Capacity .......................................................... 419
Checking .......................................................339
Preparing and checking before winter..........................................................................263
Cooling system............................................. 339 Hybrid system overheating ................... 410
Cornering lights ............................................. 179 Replacing light bulbs ................................ 374
Cruise control Dynamic radar cruise control with full-
speed range ................................................216
Cup holders ................................................... 294
Current fuel consumption .......................... 89
Curtain shield airbags ....................................31
Customizable features .............................. 434
D
Daytime running light system ................... 177
Deck board .................................................... 297
Deck under tray ........................................... 296
Defogger Outside rear view mirrors..................... 277
Rear window ................................................ 277
Windshield .................................................... 277
Differential ........................................................ 421
Dimension ........................................................416
Dinghy towing.................................................. 161
Display BSM (Blind Spot Monitor).................... 226
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-
speed range ................................................216
Energy monitor .............................................. 97