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Pictorial indexSearch by illustration
For safety 
and securityMake sure to read through them
(Main topics: Child seat, theft deterrent system)
Vehicle status 
information and 
indicatorsReading driving-related information
(Main topics: Meters, multi-information display)
Before drivingOpening and closing the doors and windows, 
adjustment before driving
(Main topics: Keys, doors, seats)
DrivingOperations and advice which are necessary for driving
(Main topics: Starting engine, refueling)
Interior featuresUsage of the interior features
(Main topics: Air conditioner, storage features)
Maintenance 
and careCaring for your vehicle and maintenance procedures
(Main topics: Interior and exterior, light bulbs)
When trouble 
arisesWhat to do in case of malfunction and emergency
(Main topics: Battery discharge, flat tire)
Vehicle 
specificationsVehicle specifications, customizable features
(Main topics: Fuel, oil, tire inflation pressure)
For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat belt, 
SRS airbag and headlight aim instructions for Canadian 
owners
IndexSearch by symptom
Search alphabetically 

2TABLE OF CONTENTS
For your information ......................................5
Reading this manual ....................................... 9
How to search ............................................... 10
Pictorial index .................................................. 11
1-1. For safe use Before driving .................................... 22
For safe driving.................................. 23
Seat belts ............................................. 24
SRS airbags ....................................... 28
Front passenger occupant classifi- cation system ................................. 36
Riding with children........................ 40
Child restraint systems ................. 40
Exhaust gas precautions ................ 51
1-2. LEXUS Enform Lexus Enform Safety Connect ... 52
1-3. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system ......... 56
Alarm.................................................... 57
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.) .............................................................. 58
2-1. Instrument cluster Warning lights and indicators .... 60
Gauges and meters ....................... 64
Multi-information display............. 69
Fuel consumption information .... 773-1. Key information
Keys ....................................................... 82
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the  doors and trunk
Doors ................................................... 86
Trunk .................................................... 89
Smart access system with push-but- ton start ............................................. 93
3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats........................................... 97
Rear seats............................................ 99
Power easy access system/driving  position memory/memory recall 
function........................................... 100
Head restraints .............................. 103
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and  mirrors
Steering wheel ............................... 106
Inside rear view mirror ............... 107
Outside rear view mirrors......... 108
3-5. Opening, closing the windows and  moon roof
Power windows .............................. 110
Moon roof .......................................... 112
4-1. Before driving Driving the vehicle.......................... 116
Cargo and luggage........................ 121
Vehicle load limits.......................... 123
Trailer towing................................... 124
Dinghy towing ................................. 124
1For safety and security
2Vehicle status information and 
indicators
3Before driving
4Driving 

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WARNING
■General precautions while driving
Driving under the influence: Never drive 
your vehicle when under the influence of 
alcohol or drugs that  have impaired your 
ability to operate your vehicle. Alcohol 
and certain drugs delay reaction time, 
impair judgment and reduce coordina-
tion, which could lead to an accident that 
could result in death or serious injury.
Defensive driving:  Always drive defen-
sively. Anticipate mistakes that other 
drivers or pedestrians might make and 
be ready to avoid accidents.
Driver distraction: Always give your full 
attention to driving. Anything that dis-
tracts the driver, such as adjusting con-
trols, talking on a cellular phone or 
reading can result in a collision with 
resulting death or serious injury to you, 
your occupants or others.
■General precaution regarding chil-
dren’s safety
Never leave children  unattended in the 
vehicle, and never allow children to have 
or use the key.
Children may be able to start the vehicle 
or shift the vehicle into neutral. There is 
also a danger that children may injure 
themselves by playing with the windows, 
the moon roof, or other features of the 
vehicle. In addition, heat build-up or 
extremely cold temperatures inside the 
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■Exterior
The shape of the headlights may differ depending on the grade, etc.
Doors .......................................................................................................................... ..P.86
Locking/unlocking .............................................................................................................. P.86
Opening/closing the side windows .............................................................................P.110
Locking/unlocking by using th e mechanical key ................................................P.306
Warning lights/warning messages ................................................................P.284, 292
Trunk .......................................................................................................................... .. P.89
Opening from inside the cabin ...................................................................................... P.90
Opening from outside ....................................................................................................... P.90
Opening by using the mechanical key ....................................................................P.306
Warning lights/warning messages ................................................................P.284, 292
Outside rear view mirrors................................................................................... P.108
Adjusting the mirror angle ............................................................................................. P.108
Folding the mirrors ............................................................................................................ P.109
Driving position memory
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Defogging the mirrors ....................................................................................................... P.2 11
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Parking brake...........................................................................................................P.135
Applying/releasing ........................................................................................................... P.135
Precautions for winter season .. .................................................................................... P.199
Warning buzzer/message............................................................................................ P.292
Headlight switch  ..................................................................................................... P.137
Turn signal lever ...................................................................................................... P.134
Headlights/parking lights/tail  lights/daytime running lights ............................P.137
Windshield wiper and washer switch ................................................................ P.142
Usage.......................................................................................................................... .............P.142
Adding washer fluid ......................................................................................................... P.2 56
Warning messages .......................................................................................................... P.292
Headlight cleaners
*1..........................................................................................................P.142
Emergency flasher switch ................................................................................... P.276
Trunk opener switch................................................................................................ P.90
Hood lock release lever ....................................................................................... P.247
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch
*1................................................... P.106
Adjustment ..................................................................................................................... ...... P.106
Driving position memory
*1............................................................................................. P.100
Tilt and telescopic steeri ng lock release lever
*1............................................ P.106
Adjustment ..................................................................................................................... ...... P.106
Air conditioning system .......................................................................................P.207
Usage.......................................................................................................................... ........... P.207
Rear window defogger...................................................................................................... P.211
Audio system
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Trunk opener main switch ......................................................................................P.92
*1: If equipped
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Outside rear view mirror switches ................................................................... P.108
Door lock switches .................................................................................................. P.88
Power window switches ......................................................................................... P.110
Window lock switch ................................................................................................. P.111
Tire pressure warning reset switch...................................................................P.262
*:If equippedAudio remote control switches
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Paddle shift switches ..................................................................................... P.131, 132
Meter control switches ...........................................................................................P.70
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance button ................................................................... P.174
Cruise control switch............................................................................................. P.170
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) switch ........................ P.163
Talk switch
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Telephone switches*
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351-1. For safe use
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For safety and security
WARNING
●If a vinyl cover is put on the area where 
the SRS knee airbag will deploy, be 
sure to remove it.
●Do not use seat accessories which 
cover the parts where the SRS side air-
bags inflate as they may interfere with 
inflation of the airbags. Such accesso-
ries may prevent the side airbags from 
activating correctly, disable the system 
or cause the side airbags to inflate 
accidentally, resulting in death or seri-
ous injury.
●Do not strike or apply significant levels 
of force to the area of the SRS airbag 
components.
Doing so can cause the SRS airbags to 
malfunction.
●Do not touch any of the component 
parts immediately after the SRS air-
bags have deployed (inflated) as they 
may be hot.
●If breathing becomes difficult after the 
SRS airbags have deployed, open a 
door or window to allow fresh air in, or 
leave the vehicle if it is safe to do so. 
Wash off any residue as soon as possi-
ble to prevent skin irritation.
●If the areas where the SRS airbags are 
stored, such as the  steering wheel pad 
and front and rear pillar garnishes, are 
damaged or cracked, have them 
replaced by your Lexus dealer.
●Do not place anything, such as a cush-
ion, on the front passenger’s seat. 
Doing so will disperse the passenger’s 
weight, which prevents the sensor 
from detecting the passenger’s weight 
properly. As a result, the SRS front air-
bags for the front passenger may not 
deploy in the event of a collision.
■Modification and disposal of SRS air-
bag system components
Do not dispose of your vehicle or per-
form any of the following modifications 
without consulting your Lexus dealer. 
The SRS airbags may malfunction or 
deploy (inflate) accidentally, causing 
death or serious injury.
●Installation, removal, disassembly and 
repair of the SRS airbags
●Repairs, modifications, removal or 
replacement of the steering wheel, 
instrument panel, dashboard, seats or 
seat upholstery, front, side and rear pil-
lars or roof side rails
●Repairs or modifications of the front 
fender, front bumper, or side of the 
occupant compartment
●Installation of a grille guard (bull bars, 
kangaroo bar, etc.), snow plows, 
winches or roof luggage carrier
●Modifications to the vehicle’s suspen-
sion system
●Installation of elec tronic devices such 
as mobile two-way radios and CD 
players
●Modifications to your vehicle for a per-
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401-1. For safe use
Points to remember: P.40
Child restraint system:  P.41
When using a child restraint system: 
 P.42
Child restraint system installation 
method
• Fixed with a seat belt:  P.44
• Fixed with child restraint LATCH  anchors:  P.47
• Using an anchor bracket (for top  tether strap):  P.49
The laws of all 50 states of the U.S.A. 
as well as Canada now require the use 
of child restraint systems.
 Prioritize and observe the warn-
Riding with children
Observe the following precautions 
when children are in the vehicle.
Use a child restraint system appro-
priate for the child , until the child 
becomes large enough to properly 
wear the vehicle’s seat belt.
 It is recommended that children 
sit in the rear seats to avoid acci-
dental contact with the shift lever, 
wiper switch, etc.
 Use the window lock switch to 
avoid children operating the 
power window accidentally. 
( P.111)
 Do not let small children operate 
equipment which may catch or 
pinch body parts, such as the 
power window, hood, trunk, seats 
etc.
WARNING
■When children are in the vehicle
Never leave children  unattended in the 
vehicle, and never allow children to have 
or use the key.
Children may be able to start the vehicle 
or shift the vehicle into neutral. There is 
also a danger that children may injure 
themselves by playing with the windows, 
the moon roof or other features of the 
vehicle. In addition, heat build-up or 
extremely cold temperatures inside the 
vehicle can be fatal to children.
Child restraint systems
Before installing a child restraint 
system in the vehicle, there are pre-
cautions that need to be observed, 
different types of  child restraint sys-
tems, as well as installation meth-
ods, etc., written in this manual.
Use a child restraint system when 
riding with a small child that cannot 
properly use a seat belt. For the 
child’s safety, install the child 
restraint system to a rear seat. Be 
sure to follow the installation 
method that is in the operation 
manual enclosed with the restraint 
system.
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Points to remember