
331-1. For safe use
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For safety and securityWARNING
■SRS airbag precautions
Observe the following precautions 
regarding the SRS airbags. 
Failure to do so may cause death or seri-
ous injury.
●The driver and all passengers in the 
vehicle must wear  their seat belts 
properly. 
The SRS airbags are supplemental 
devices to be used with the seat belts.
●The SRS driver airbag deploys with 
considerable force, and can cause 
death or serious injury  especially if the 
driver is very close to the airbag. The 
National Highway Traffic Safety 
Administration (NHTSA) advises: 
Since the risk zone for the driver’s air-
bag is the first 2 - 3 in. (50 - 75 mm) of 
inflation, placing yourself 10 in. (250 
mm) from your driver airbag provides 
you with a clear margin of safety. This 
distance is measured from the center 
of the steering wheel to your breast-
bone. If you sit less  than 10 in. (250 
mm) away now, you can change your 
driving position in several ways:
• Move your seat to the rear as far as  you can while still reaching the pedals 
comfortably.
• Slightly recline the back of the seat.  Although vehicle designs vary, many 
drivers can achieve the 10 in. (250 
mm) distance, even with the driver 
seat all the way forward, simply by 
reclining the back of the seat some-
what. If reclining the back of your seat 
makes it hard to see the road, raise 
yourself by using a firm, non-slippery 
cushion, or raise the seat if your vehi-
cle has that feature.
• If your steering wheel is adjustable, tilt  it downward. This points the airbag 
toward your chest instead of your 
head and neck.
The seat should be adjusted as recom-
mended by NHTSA above, while still 
maintaining control of the foot pedals, 
steering wheel, and your view of the 
instrument panel controls. 

1133-3. Adjusting the seats
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Before driving
When any of the following has been 
performed, the driver’s seat and steer-
ing wheel automatically return to their 
original positions.
The engine switch has been turned 
to ACC or ON.
 The driver’s seat belt has been fas-
tened.
■Operation of the power easy access 
system
●When exiting the vehicle, the power easy 
access system may not  operate if the seat 
is already close to the rearmost position, 
etc.
●If the seat position is  adjusted during the 
power easy access sy stem operation, the 
automatic operating will stop. (The seat 
will change to manual operation.)
●If the seat position is adjusted during or 
after the power easy  access system oper-
ation when the driver is exiting the vehi-
cle, the power easy access system will not 
operate when entering the vehicle.
■Customization
The seat movement amou nt settings of the 
power easy access sy stem can be custom-
ized.
(Customizable features:  P.367)
1Turn the engine switch to ON. 2
Check that the shift position is in P.
3
Adjust the driver’s seat, steering 
wheel, outside rear view mirrors 
and head-up display to the desired 
positions.
4
While pressing the “SET” button, or 
within 3 seconds after the “SET” 
button is pressed, press button “1”, 
“2” or “3” until the buzzer sounds.
If the selected button has already been 
preset, the previously recorded position 
will be overwritten.
■Seat positions that can be memorized 
(  P.110)
The adjusted positions other than the posi-
tion adjusted by lumbar support switch can 
be recorded.
■In order to correctly use the driving 
position memory function
If a seat position is already in the furthest 
possible position and the  seat is operated in 
the same direction, the recorded position 
may be slightly differen t when it is recalled.
Recording a driving position into 
memory
WARNING
■Seat adjustment caution
Take care during seat adjustment so that 
the seat does not strike the rear passen-
ger or squeeze your body against the 
steering wheel. 

1153-3. Adjusting the seats
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Before driving
driving position cannot be canceled prop-
erly.
2Turn the engine switch to ON.
3 Check that the shift position is in P.
4 While pressing the “SET” button, 
press and hold the  door lock switch 
(either lock or unlock) until the 
buzzer sounds twice.
If the button could not be canceled, the 
buzzer sounds continuously for approxi-
mately 3 seconds.
■Recall procedure
1 Make sure that the doors are 
locked before recalling the driving 
position. Carry the electronic key 
that has been registered to the driv-
ing position, and then unlock and 
open the driver’s door using the 
smart access system with push-but-
ton start or wireless remote control.
The driving position will move to the 
recorded position (not including the steer-
ing wheel and head-up display).
If the driving position is in a position that 
has already been recorded, the seat and 
outside rear view mirrors will not move.
2Turn the engine switch to ACC or 
ON, or fasten a seat belt.
The steering wheel and head-up display 
will move to the recorded position.
■Recalling the driving position using the 
memory recall function
●Different driving positions can be regis-
tered for each electronic key. Therefore, 
the driving position that is recalled may 
be different depending on the key being 
carried.
●If the passenger’s door is unlocked with 
the smart access system with push-but-
ton start, the driving position cannot be 
recalled. In this case, press the driving 
position button which has been set.
■Customization
The unlock door sett ings of the memory 
recall function can be changed. 
(Customizable features:  P.367) 

1203-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
■Using the switch
Press the switch to fold the mirrors.
Press it again to extend them to the original 
position.
■Setting automatic mode
Automatic mode allows the folding or 
extending of the mirrors to be linked to 
locking/unlocking of the doors.
Press the “AUTO” switch to set auto-
matic mode.
The indicator   will come on.
Pressing the switch on ce more will return 
to manual mode.
■When disconnecting and reconnecting 
battery terminals
The automatic folding/extending mirror 
function will return to off as default. To turn 
the function on, press the switch again to 
select on.
■Using automatic mode in cold weather
When automatic mode is used in cold 
weather, the door mirror could freeze up 
and automatic stowing and return may not 
be possible. In this case, remove any ice and 
snow from the door mirror, then either 
operate the mirror using manual mode or 
move the mirror by hand.
■Customization
The automatic mirror  folding and extending 
operation can be changed. 
(Customizable features:  P.367)
When either “L” or “R” of the mirror 
select switch is selected, the outside 
rear view mirrors will automatically 
angle downwards when the vehicle is 
reversing in order to give a better view 
of the ground.
To disable this function, select neither 
“L” nor “R”.
■Adjusting the mirror angle when 
the vehicle is reversing
With the shift position in R, adjust the 
mirror angle at a desired position.
The adjusted angle will be memorized 
and the mirror will automatically tilt to 
the memorized angle whenever the 
shift position is shifted to R from next 
time.
The memorized downward tilt position of 
the mirror is linked to the normal position 
Folding and extending the mir-
rors
A
WARNING
■When a mirror is moving
To avoid personal injury and mirror mal-
function, be careful not to get your hand 
caught by the moving mirror.
Linked mirror function when 
reversing 

1213-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
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Before driving
(angle adjusted with the shift position in 
other than R). Therefore, if the normal 
position is changed after adjustment, the 
tilt position will also change.
When the normal position is changed, 
readjust the angle in reversing. 

1384-1. Before driving
WARNING
■When driving the vehicle
●Do not drive if you are unfamiliar with 
the location of the brake and accelera-
tor pedals to avoid depressing the 
wrong pedal.
• Accidentally depressing the accelera- tor pedal instead of the brake pedal 
will result in sudden acceleration that 
may lead to an accident.
• When backing up, you may twist your  body around, leading to a difficulty in 
operating the pedals. Make sure to 
operate the pedals properly.
• Make sure to keep a correct driving  posture even when moving the vehicle 
only slightly. This allows you to depress 
the brake and accelerator pedals 
properly.
• Depress the brake pedal using your  right foot. Depressing the brake pedal 
using your left foot may delay 
response in an emergency, resulting in 
an accident.
●Do not drive the vehicle over or stop 
the vehicle near flammable materials. 
The exhaust system and exhaust gases 
can be extremely hot. These hot parts 
may cause a fire if there is any flamma-
ble material nearby.
●During normal driving, do not turn off 
the engine. Turning the engine off 
while driving will not cause loss of 
steering or braking control, however, 
power assist to the steering will be lost. 
This will make it more difficult to steer 
smoothly, so you should pull over and 
stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to 
do so. 
In the event of an emergency, such as 
if it becomes impo ssible to stop the 
vehicle in the normal way:  P.306
●Use engine braking (downshift) to 
maintain a safe speed when driving 
down a steep hill. 
Using the brakes continuously may 
cause the brakes to overheat and lose 
effectiveness. ( P.150)
●Do not adjust the positions of the 
steering wheel, the seat, or the inside 
or outside rear view mirrors while driv-
ing. 
Doing so may result in a loss of vehicle 
control.
●Always check that all passengers’ 
arms, heads or other parts of their 
body are not outside the vehicle.
●Do not drive in excess of the speed 
limit. Even if the legal speed limit per-
mits it, do not drive over 85 mph (140 
km/h) unless your vehicle has high-
speed capability tires. Driving over 85 
mph (140 km/h) may result in tire fail-
ure, loss of control and possible injury. 
Be sure to consult a tire dealer to 
determine whether the tires on your 
vehicle are high-speed capability tires 
or not before driving at such speeds.
■When driving on slippery road sur-
faces
●Sudden braking, acceleration and 
steering may cause  tire slippage and 
reduce your ability to control the vehi-
cle.
●Sudden acceleration, engine braking 
due to shifting, or changes in engine 
speed could cause the vehicle to skid, 
resulting in an accident.
●After driving through a puddle, lightly 
depress the brake pedal to make sure 
that the brakes are functioning prop-
erly. Wet brake pads may prevent the 
brakes from functioning properly. If 
the brakes on only one side are wet 
and not functioning properly, steering 
control may be affected.
■When shifting the shift position
●Do not let the vehicle roll backward 
while a forward driving position is 
selected, or roll forw ard while the shift 
position is in R. 
Doing so may cause the engine to stall 
or lead to poor brake and steering 
performance, resulting in an accident 
or damage to the vehicle. 

1414-1. Before driving
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Driving
NOTICE
●When driving over bumps in the road, 
drive as slowly as possible to avoid 
damaging the wheels, underside of the 
vehicle, etc.
■If you get a flat tire while driving
A flat or damaged ti re may cause the fol-
lowing situations.  Hold the steering 
wheel firmly and gradually depress the 
brake pedal to slow down the vehicle.
●It may be difficult to control your vehi-
cle.
●The vehicle will make abnormal 
sounds or vibrations.
●The vehicle will lean abnormally.
Information on what to do in case of a flat 
tire ( P.327)
■When encountering flooded roads
Do not drive on a road that has flooded 
after heavy rain etc. Doing so may cause 
the following serious damage to the vehi-
cle:
●Engine stalling
●Short in electrical components
●Engine damage caused by water 
immersion
In the event that you drive on a flooded 
road and the vehicle is flooded, be sure 
to have your Lexus dealer check the fol-
lowing:
●Brake function
●Changes in quantity and quality of oil 
and fluid used for the engine, transmis-
sion, differential, etc.
●Lubricant condition for the propeller 
shaft, bearings and suspension joints 
(where possible), and the function of 
all joints, bearings, etc.
If the shift control system is damaged by 
flooding, it may not be possible to shift 
the shift position to P, or from P to other 
positions. In this case, contact your Lexus 
dealer.
■When parking the vehicle
Always set the parking brake, and shift 
the shift position to P. Failure to do so 
may cause the vehicle to move or the 
vehicle may accelerate suddenly if the 
accelerator pedal is accidentally 
depressed. 

1464-2. Driving procedures
4-2.Driving procedures
1Press the parking brake switch to 
check that the parking brake is set. 
(P.157)
The parking brake indicator will come on.
2 Firmly depress the brake pedal.
3 Press the engine switch shortly and 
firmly.
When operating the engine switch, one 
short, firm press is enough. It is not neces-
sary to press and hold the switch.
The engine will crank until it starts or for up 
to 30 seconds, whichever is less.
Continue depressing the brake pedal until 
the engine is completely started.
The engine can be started from any engine 
switch mode.
■Engine switch illumination
According to the situation, the engine 
switch illumination operates as follows.
●When a door is opened, or the engine 
switch mode is changed from ACC or 
ON to off, the engine switch illumination 
slowly blinks.
●When the engine swit ch is in ACC or 
ON, the engine switch illumination illumi-
nates.
■If the engine does not start
●The engine immobilizer system may not 
have been deactivated. ( P.63) 
Contact your Lexus dealer.
●If a message related to  start-up is shown 
on the multi-information display, read the 
message and follow the instructions.
●If the door is unlock ed with the mechani-
cal key, the engine cannot be started 
using the smart access system with push-
button start. Refer toP.331 to start the 
engine. However, if the electronic key is 
carried inside the vehicle and the doors 
are locked ( P.98), engine can be 
started.
■If the battery is discharged
The engine cannot be started using the 
smart access system with  push-button start. 
Refer to P.333 to restart the engine.
■Electronic key battery depletion
 P.92
■Conditions affecting operation
 P.105
■Notes for the entry function
 P.105
■Steering lock function
●After turning the engine switch off and 
opening and closing the doors, the steer-
ing wheel will be lock ed due to the steer-
ing lock function. Operating the engine 
switch again automatically cancels the 
steering lock.
●When the steering lock cannot be 
released, “Push engine switch while turn-
ing steering wheel in ei ther direction” will 
Engine (ignition) switch
Performing the following opera-
tions when carrying the electronic 
key on your person starts the 
engine or changes engine switch 
modes.
Starting the engine