
1914-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
WARNING
●If the part of the windshield in front of 
the camera sensor is fogged up or 
covered with condensation or ice, use 
the windshield defogger to remove the 
fog, condensation or ice. (P.253)
●If water droplets cannot be properly 
removed from the area of the wind-
shield in front of the camera sensor by 
the windshield wipers, replace the 
wiper insert or wiper blade. 
If the wiper inserts or wiper blades 
need to be replaced, contact your 
Lexus dealer.
●Do not attach window tinting to the 
windshield.
●Replace the windshield  if it is damaged 
or cracked. 
If the windshield needs to be replaced, 
contact your Lexus dealer.
●Do not get the camera sensor wet.
●Do not allow bright lights to shine into 
the camera sensor.
●Do not dirty or damage the camera 
sensor. 
When cleaning the inside of the wind-
shield, do not allow glass cleaner to 
contact the lens. Also, do not touch the 
lens. 
If the lens is dirty or damaged, contact 
your Lexus dealer.
●Do not subject the camera sensor to a 
strong impact.
●Do not change the installation position 
or direction of the camera sensor or 
remove it.
●Do not disassemble  the camera sen-
sor.
●Do not modify any components of the 
vehicle around the camera sensor 
(inside rear view mirror, etc.) or ceiling.
●Do not attach any accessories that 
may obstruct the camera sensor to the 
hood, front grille or front bumper. 
Contact your Lexus dealer for details.
●If a surfboard or other long object is to 
be mounted on the roof, make sure 
that it will not obstruct the camera sen-
sor.
●Do not modify the headlights or other 
lights. 

2565-3. Using the air conditioning system
minates on the control screen.
Sub function menu
When the sub function button on the 
Remote Touch is pressed, the following 
functions can be switched on and off.
: Set Lexus Climate Concierge 
(  P.250)
“AUTO”: Set automatic mode on/off 
(  P.257)
“Off”: Turn the fan off
“A/C”: Set cooling and dehumidification 
function
“DUAL”: Adjust the temperature for driver 
and passenger seats separately (“DUAL” 
mode) ( P.258)
: Set eco air conditioning mode
■Option control screen
Select   on the sub menu to display 
the option control screen.
The functions can be  switched on and off.
When the function is on, the indicator illu-
minates on the screen.
Set Lexus Climate Concierge 
( P.250)
Adjusting the temperature for 
driver and passenger seats sepa-
rately (“DUAL” mode) ( P.258)
Set eco air conditioning mode
Air conditioning and heater output is lim-
ited to prioritize fuel economy.
Cooling and dehumidification func-
tion
Prevent ice from building up on the 
windshield and wiper blades 
(Windshield wiper de-icer) (if 
equipped)
Removing pollen from the air 
(Micro dust and pollen filter)
■Side display
Display the heated steering 
wheel/seat heaters/seat ventilators 
control screen (if equipped) 
( P.260)
Adjust the left-hand side tempera-
ture setting
Adjust the fan speed setting
Adjust the right-hand side tem-
perature setting
Set cooling and dehumidification 
function on/off
Adjust the temperature for the 
driver’s and front passenger’s seats 
separately (“DUAL” mode) 
( P.258)
Select the air flow mode
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2575-3. Using the air conditioning system
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Interior features
■Windshield wiper de-icer (if equipped)
This feature is used to prevent ice from 
building up on the wi ndshield and wiper 
blades.
The windshield de-icer will automatically 
turn off after approximately 15 minutes.
■Eco air conditioning mode
When Eco drive mode is selected using the 
driving mode select switch, eco air condi-
tioning mode turns on.
When a drive mode other than Eco drive 
mode is selected, eco air conditioning 
mode may turn off.
■Micro dust and pollen filter
Outside air mode switches to   
(recirculated air) mode. Pollen is removed 
from the air and the air flows to the upper 
part of the body.
Usually the system will automatically turn 
off after approximately 1 to 3 minutes.
In order to prevent the windshield from fog-
ging up when the outside air is cold, the 
dehumidification function may operate or 
the outside/recirculat ed air mode may not 
switch to   (recirculated air) mode.
Pollen is filtered even if the micro dust and 
pollen filter is turned off.
1 Press the automatic mode switch or 
select “AUTO” on the sub function 
menu. ( P.255) 2
Press the outside/recirculated air 
mode switch to switch to automatic 
air intake mode.
The air conditioning system automatically 
switches between outside air and recircu-
lated air modes.
3Adjust the temperature setting.
4 To stop the operation, press the off 
switch or select “Off” on the sub 
function menu. ( P.255)
If the fan speed setting or air flow 
modes are operated, the automatic 
mode indicator goes off. However, 
automatic mode for functions other 
than that operated is maintained.
■Using automatic mode
Fan speed is adjusted automatically accord-
ing to the temperature setting and the 
ambient conditions.
Therefore, the fan may stop for a while until 
warm or cool air is ready to flow immedi-
ately after the automatic mode switch is 
pressed or “AUTO” is selected.
Cool air may blow around the upper body 
even when the heater is on due to sunlight.
■Windshield fog detection function
When automatic mode is set, the humidity 
sensor detects fog on  the windshield and 
controls the air condit ioning system to pre-
vent fog.
■Automatic mode for air intake control
In automatic mode, the system detects 
exhaust gas and other pollutants and auto-
matically switches between outside air and 
recirculated air modes.
When the dehumidification function is off, 
and the fan is operating, turning automatic 
mode on will activate the dehumidification 
function.
WARNING
■To prevent burns (vehicles with wind-
shield wiper de-icer)
Do not touch the glass at lower part of 
the windshield or to the side of the front 
pillars when the wind shield wiper de-icer 
is on.
Using automatic mode 

2796-1. Maintenance and care
6
Maintenance and care
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 washed. (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.117)
■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-
tions.
• Do not use acidic, a lkaline or abrasive 
detergent
• Do not use hard brushes
• Do not use detergent on the wheels when  they are hot, such as after driving or park-
ing in hot weather
■Brake caliper coating
●When using detergent, use neutral deter-
gent. Do not use hard brushes or abra-
sive cleaners, as they will damage the 
coating.
●Do not use detergent on the brake cali-
pers when they are hot.
●Wash detergent off immediately after 
use.
■Bumpers
Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners.
■Front side windows water-repellent 
coating
●The following precautions can extend the 
effectiveness of the water-repellent coat-
ing.
• Remove any dirt, etc. from the front side 
windows regularly.
• Do not allow dirt and dust to accumulate  on the windows for a long period.
Clean the windows with a soft, damp 
cloth as soon as possible.
• Do not use wax or glass cleaners that  contain abrasives when cleaning the win-
dows.
• Do not use any metallic objects to  remove condensation build up.
●When the water-repellent performance 
has become insufficient, the coating can 
be repaired. Contact 
your Lexus dealer.
WARNING
■When washing the vehicle
Do not apply water to the inside of the 
engine compartment. Doing so may 
cause the electrical components etc. to 
catch fire.
■When cleaning the windshield
Set the wiper switch to off.
If the wiper switch is  in “AUTO”, the wip-
ers may operate unexpectedly in the fol-
lowing situations, and may result in hands 
being caught or other serious injuries 
and cause damage to the wiper blades.
Off
AUTO
●When the upper part of the windshield 
where the raindrop sensor is located is 
touched by hand
●When a wet rag or similar is held close 
to the raindrop sensor
●If something bumps against the wind-
shield
●If you directly touch the raindrop sen-
sor body or if something bumps into 
the raindrop sensor
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2806-1. Maintenance and care
WARNING
■Precautions regarding the exhaust 
pipes and rear bumper diffusers
As exhaust gases cause the exhaust 
pipes and rear bumper diffusers to 
become quite hot, do not touch the 
exhaust pipes and rear bumper diffusers 
while the engine is running 
the engine 
When washing the vehicle, be careful not 
to touch the exhaust pipes and rear 
bumper diffusers until they have cooled 
sufficiently, as touching hot exhaust pipes 
and rear bumper diffusers can cause 
burns.
■Precaution regarding the rear 
bumper with Blind Spot Monitor (if 
equipped)
If the paint of the rear bumper is chipped 
or scratched, the  system may malfunc-
tion. If this occurs, consult your Lexus 
dealer.
NOTICE
■Application of coatings to the vehicle 
body (vehicles wi th CFRP parts)
Do not apply any kind of coating to the 
vehicle body as doing so may damage 
the paint or reduce its durability.
■To prevent paint deterioration and 
corrosion on the body and compo-
nents (aluminum wheels etc.)
●Wash the vehicle immediately in the 
following cases:
• After driving near the sea coast
• After driving on salted roads
• If coal tar, pollen or tree sap is present  on the paint surface
• If dead insects, insect droppings or  bird droppings are present on the 
paint surface
• After driving in an  area contaminated 
with soot, oily smoke, mine dust, iron 
powder or chemical substances
• If the vehicle becomes heavily soiled  with dust or mud
• If liquids such as benzene and gasoline  are spilled on the paint surface
●If the paint is chipped or scratched, 
have it repaired immediately.
●To prevent the wheels from corroding, 
remove any dirt and store in a place 
with low humidity when storing the 
wheels.
■Cleaning the exterior lights
●Wash carefully. Do not use organic 
substances or scrub with a hard brush. 
This may damage the surfaces of the 
lights.
●Do not apply wax to the surfaces of the 
lights.
Wax may cause damage to the lenses.
■When using an automatic car wash
Set the wiper switch to the off position.
If the wiper switch is  in “AUTO”, the wip-
ers may operate and the wiper blades 
may be damaged. 

2906-2. Maintenance
Parking brake
• Move smoothly?
•When parked on a slope and the park-
ing brake is on, is the 
vehicle securely 
stopped?
Seat belts
• Do the seat belts operate smoothly?
• The seat belts should  not be damaged.
Seats• Do the seat controls operate properly?
Steering wheel
• Does the steering wheel rotate 
smoothly?
• Does the steering  wheel have the cor-
rect amount of free 
play?
•There should not be  any strange sounds 
coming from the 
steering wheel.
Vehicle exterior
ItemsCheck points
Doors/trunk• Do the doors/trunk operate smoothly?
Engine hood
•Does 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
Tires
• Is the tire inflation pressure correct?
• The tires should not  be damaged or 
excessively worn.
• Have the tires been  rotated according to 
the maintenance 
schedule?
• The wheel nuts  should not be loose.
Windshield wip-
ers
• The wiper blades should not show any 
signs of cracking, 
splitting, wear, con-
tamination or defor-
mation.
• The wiper blades  should clear the 
windshield without 
streaking or skip-
ping.
ItemsCheck points