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*:If equipped
BSM main switch
Pressing the switch turns the system on or off. When the switch is set to on, the
switch’s indicator
illuminates and the
buzzer sounds. This swit ch is for both Blind
Spot Monitor function and Rear Cross
Traffic Alert function.
BSM outside rear view mirror indi-
cators
Blind Spot Monitor function:
When a vehicle is dete cted in a blind spot
of the outside rear view mirrors or
approaching rapidly from behind into a
blind spot, the outside rear view mirror
indicator on the detected side will illumi-
nate. If the turn signal lever is operated
toward the detected side, the outside rear
view mirror indicator will flash.
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function:
When a vehicle approaching from the right
or left at the rear of the vehicle is detected,
both outside rear view mirror indicators
will flash.
Rear Cross Traffic Alert buzzer
(Rear Cross Traffic Alert function
only)
When a vehicle approaching from the right
or left rear of the vehicle is detected, a
buzzer sounds from behind the right-hand
rear seat.
Navigation/multimedia system
screen (Rear Cross Traffic Alert
function only)
If a vehicle approaching from the right or
left at the rear of th e vehicle is detected,
the Rear Cross Traffic Alert icon ( P.266)
for the detected side will be displayed.
■The BSM outside rear view mirror indi-
cators visibility
When under strong sunlight, the BSM out-
side rear view mirror indicator may be diffi-
cult to see.
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)*
The Blind Spot Monitor uses the
sensors installed behind the rear
bumper. The system is intended to
assist the driver check areas that
are not easily vi sible. The system
has the following 2 functions:
The Blind Spot Monitor function
Assists the driver in making the decision
when changing lanes
The Rear Cross Traffic Alert func-
tion
Assists the driver when backing up
These functions use the same sen-
sors.
System components
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■Rear Cross Traffic Alert buzzer hearing
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function may be
difficult to hear over loud noises such as
high audio volume.
■When “Blind Spot Monitor Unavailable”
is shown on the multi-information dis-
play
Water, snow mud, etc., may be built up in
the vicinity of the sensor area of bumper.
( P.263) Removing the water, snow, mud, etc., from the vicinity of the sensor area
bumper should return it to normal. Also, the
sensor may not function normally when
used in extremely hot or cold weather.■When “Blind Spot Monitor System Mal-
function Visit Your Dealer” is shown on
the multi-information display
There may be a sensor malfunction or volt-
age abnormality. Have the vehicle
inspected at a Lexus dealer.
■Certification for the B lind Spot Monitor system
For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.
For vehicles sold in Canada
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1 Normal mode
For normal driving.
Press the switch to change the driving
mode to Normal mode when selected to
Eco mode or Sport mode.
2Eco mode
In contrast to Normal mode when stepping
on the accelerator pedal, torque genera-
tion becomes slower, air conditioning
operations (heating/cooling) are
restrained, and driving is suited for
improved fuel consumption.
When not in Eco mode and the driving
mode select switch is turned to the left,
“Eco” indicator will be shown on the multi-
information display.
3Sport mode
Assists acceleration response by con-
trolling the hybrid system and steering.
Suitable for when precise handling is desir-
able, for example when driving on moun-
tain roads.
When not in Sport mode and the driving
mode select switch is turned to the right,
“Sport” indicator will be shown on the
multi-information display and the hybrid
system indicator changes to the tachome-
ter. ( P.84)
■Operation of the air conditioning sys-
tem in Eco mode
Eco mode controls the heating/cooling
operations and fan speed of the air condi-
tioning system to enhance fuel efficiency. To
improve air conditio ning performance,
adjust the fan speed or turn off Eco mode.
■When canceling Eco mode/Sport mode
●Select another driving mode. Also, Sport
mode will be canceled automatically
when the power switch is turned off.
●Normal mode and Eco mode will not be
canceled automatically until another driv-
ing mode is selected , even if the power
switch is turned off.
Driving mode select switch
The driving modes can be selected
to suit driving conditions.
Selecting a driving mode
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when cornering, goin g uphill, starting
off or accelerating, and when the road
surface is slippery due to snow, rain,
etc.
■PCS (Pre-Collision System)
P.210
■BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) (if
equipped)
P.261
■When the TRAC/VSC/ABS/Trailer
Sway Control systems are operating
The slip indicator light will flash while the
TRAC/VSC/ABS/Trailer Sway Control
systems are operating.
■Disabling the TRAC system
If the vehicle gets stuck in mud, dirt or snow,
the TRAC system may reduce power from
the hybrid system to the wheels. Pressing to turn the system off may make it eas-
ier for you to rock the vehicle in order to
free it.
To turn the TRAC system off, quickly press
and release .
The “Traction Control Turned Off” will be
shown on the multi-information display.
Press again to turn the system back on.
■Turning off both TRAC, VSC and Trailer
Sway Control systems
To turn the TRAC, VSC and Trailer Sway
Control systems off, press and hold for
more than 3 seconds while the vehicle is
stopped. The VSC OFF indicator light will
come on and the “Traction Control Turned
Off” will be shown on the multi-information
display.
* Press again to turn the system
back on.
*: On vehicles with pre-collision system, pre-collision brake assist and pre-colli-
sion braking will also be disabled. The
PCS warning light will come on and the
message will be shown on the multi-infor-
mation display. ( P.216)
■When the message is displayed on the
multi-information display showing that
TRAC has been disabled even if has
not been pressed
TRAC is temporary deactivated. If the infor-
mation continues to show, contact your
Lexus dealer.
■Sounds and vibrations caused by the
ABS, brake assist, VSC, Trailer Sway
Control, TRAC and hill-start assist con-
trol systems
●A sound may be heard from the engine
compartment when the brake pedal is
depressed repeatedly, when the hybrid
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■Switches
10.3-inch display model“MAP” button
Press this button to display the vehicle’s
current position.
8-inch display model“HOME” button
Press this button to display the home
screen.
“MENU” button
Press this button to display the menu
screen.
Back button
Press this button to display the previous
screen.
Touchpad
Slide your finger on the touchpad and
move the pointer to select a function, letter
and screen button.
Press the touchpad to enter the selected
function, letter or screen button. Certain
finger movements on the touchpad can
perform functions, su ch as changing map
scalings and scrolling list screens.
Sub function button
When is displayed on the screen, a
function screen assigned to the screen can
be displayed.
■Using the touchpad
1 Select: Touch the touchpad to
select the desired button on the
screen.
2 Enter: The buttons on the screen
can be selected by either depress-
ing or double tapping on the touch-
pad. Once a button has been
selected, the screen will change.
■Touch operation
Operations are performed by touching
the touchpad with your finger.
Trace
Trace the pad surface while maintaining
contact with the touchpad. Moving the
cursor and the pointer.
Remote Touch
The Remote Touch can be used to
operate the navigation/multimedia
system display Owners of models
equipped with a navigation system
should refer to the “NAVIGATION
AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM
OWNER’S MANUAL”.
Remote Touch operation
A
A
B
C
D
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Double tap
Tap the touchpad twice, quickly. Select the
button on the screen.
Flick
Quick and long movement along the
touchpad with your finger. Move the list
screen or map screen.
Pinch in/Pinch out
Slide fingers toward each other or apart on
the touchpad. Change the scale of the
map.
■Apple CarPlay
The Apple CarPlay Maps app is not com-
patible with pinch multi-touch gestures.
Press the “MENU” button on the
Remote Touch to display the menu
screen.
The display may differ depending on
the type of the system.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the Remote
Touch
Observe the following precautions. Fail-
ure to do so may cause damage to the
Remote Touch.
●Do not allow the Remote Touch to
come into contact with food, liquid,
stickers or lit cigarettes.
●Do not subject the Remote Touch to
excessive pressure or strong impact.
●Do not push the touchpad with a
strong force or use a sharp pointed
object to operate the pad.
Menu screen
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8-inch display model
10.3-inch display model
*1: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S
MANUAL”.
*2: This function is not made available in some countries or areas.
*3: This function is not made available on some models.
8-inch display models
The home screen can be display multiple information screens. For details about the
functions and operation of the display, re fer to the respective section and “NAVI-
SwitchFunction
Select to display the “Destina-
tion” screen.
*1
Select to display the audio con-
trol screen.
*1
Select to display the hands-free
control screen.
*1
Select to display the “Apps”
screen.
*1, 2
Select to display the information
screen.
*1 ( P.99)
When an Apple Car-
Play/Android Auto connection is
established and this button dis-
plays “Apple CarPlay”/“Android
Auto”, select to display the
home screen of Apple Car-
Play/Android Auto.
*1, 2
Select to display the “Setup”
screen.
*1
Select to display the air condi-
tioning control screen.
( P.292)
Select to adjust the contrast and
brightness of the screens, turn
the screen off, etc.
*1, 3
SwitchFunction
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10.3-inch display models
Split-screen display
Different information can be disp layed on the left and right of the screen. For example, air
conditioning system screen can be displayed and operated while the fuel consumption
information screen is being disp layed. The large screen on the left of the display is called
the main display, and the small screen to the right is called the side display.
Main display
For details about the functions and operation of the main display, refer to the respective
section and “NAVIGATION AND MULT IMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
Side display
The following functions can be displaye d and operated on the side display.
Select or to display the desired screen.
Navigation system*
Audio*
Vehicle information Air conditioning system (
P.292)
Show/hide the side display.
*
*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S
MANUAL”.
■Screen display during low temperatures
When the ambient temperature is
extremely low, screen response may be
delayed even if the Remote Touch is oper-
ated.
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B
C
D
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