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In automatic mode, the parking brake can be set or released automatically according to the
shift lever operation. Al so, even in automatic mode, the pa rking brake can be set or released
manually.
While the vehicle is stopped, press and hold
the parking brake switch until a message is
shown on the multi-information display.
When the automatic mode is turned on, the
parking brake operates as follows.
● When the shift position is shifted from P,
the parking brake will be released, and
the parking brake indi cator light will turn
off.
● When the shift position is shifted to P, the
parking brake will be set, and the park-
ing brake indicator light will turn on.
Operate the shift lever and P position switch with the vehicle stopped and the brake pedal
depressed.
While the vehicle is stopped, pull and hold
the parking brake switch until a message is
shown on the multi-information display.
Turns automatic mode on
Turns automatic mode off
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For the U.S.A.
1 The side marker, parking, tail,
license plate, instrument panel lights,
and daytime running lights turn on.
2 The headlights and all lights listed
above (except daytime running lights)
turn on.
3 The headlights, daytime running
lights and all the lig hts listed above turn
on and off automatically.
4 Off
For Canada
1 The side marker, parking, tail,
license plate, instrument panel lights,
and daytime running lights turn on.
2 The headlights and all lights listed
above (except daytime running lights)
turn on.
3 The headlights, daytime running
lights and all the lig hts listed above turn
on and off automatically.
Headlight Switch
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1With the headlights on, push the lever
away from you to turn on the high
beams.
Pull the lever toward you to the center
position to turn the high beams off.
2Pull the lever toward you and release it
to flash the high beams once.
You can flash the high beams with the
headlights on or off.
1Press the Automatic High Beam
switch.
2Turn the headlight switch to the or
position.
When the headlight switch lever is in
the low beam position, the AHB system
will be enabled and the AHB indicator
will illuminate.
Turning on the high beam headlights
AHB (Automatic High Beam)
The Automatic High Beam uses a camera sensor located behind the upper portion of the
windshield to assess the brightness of the lights of vehicles ahead, streetlights, etc., and
automatically turns the high be ams on or off as necessary.
Activating the Automatic High Beam
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1 (U.S.A.) or (Canada)
Off
2 Rain-sensing wiper operation
The wipers will operate automatically
when the sensor de tects falling rain.
The system automatically adjusts wiper
timing in accordance with rain volume
and vehicle speed.
3 (U.S.A.) or (Canada)
Low speed wiper operation
4 (U.S.A.) or (Canada)
High speed wiper operation
5 (U.S.A.) or (Canada)
Temporary operation
When is selected, the sensor sen-
sitivity can be adjusted by turning the
switch ring.
6Increases the sensitivity
7Decreases the sensitivity
8 Windshield washer/wiper dual
operation
Pulling the lever operates the wind-
shield wipers and washer.
(After operating several times, the wip-
ers operate once more time after a
short delay to prevent dripping. How-
ever, the dripping prevention does not
operate while the vehicle is moving.)
Vehicles with headlight cleaners:
When the power switch is in ON mode and the headlights are on, if the lever is pulled, the
headlight cleaners will operate once. After this, the headlight cleaners will operate every
5th time the lever is pulled.
Windshield Wipers and Washer
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■How to display on the Center Display
Press the “MENU” button on the Remote Touch, then select on the menu screen.
If a screen other than “Energy monitor” is disp layed, select “Energy”.
■How to display on the multi-information display
Press the or meter control switch and select , and then press or to
select the energy monitor display.
Energy Monitor/Consumption Screen
The state of the hybrid system can be viewed on the multi-information display and Center
Display.
The energy monitor or consumption screen can be displayed and operated on the side
display. For details, refer to the “OWNER’S MANUAL”.
Energy monitor
The flow of energy is disp layed on the Center Display.
Red: gasoline energy
Amber: electrical energy
Light blue: energy recovery A light blue arrow appears when regenerative
braking occurs.
The flow of energy is indicate d by the movement of the arrows
on the multi-information display.
Red: gasoline energy
Amber: electrical energy
Light blue: energy recovery
A light blue arrow appears when regenerative braking
occurs.
The displayed energy flow, battery level, etc. will change in response to the current driving
conditions.
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2Connect a device.
The HomeLink
® wireless control system in your ve hicle has 3 buttons which can be pro-
grammed to operate 3 different devices. Refe r to the programming methods on the follow-
ing pages to determine the method wh ich is appropriate for the device.
Vehicles with auto anti-glare inside rear view mirror
HomeLink
® indicator light
Garage door operation indicators
HomeLink
® icon
Illuminates while HomeLink
® is oper-
ating.
Buttons
Garage Door Opener
The garage door opener can be programmed using the HomeLink® to operate garage
doors, gates, entry doors, door locks, home lighting systems, security systems, and other
devices.
System components
A
B
C
D
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Vehicles with Digital Rearview Mirror
HomeLink
® logo
Appears while HomeLink
® is operat-
ing. When the menu button ( P.24) is
pressed, the logo disappears even
while the HomeLink
® is operating.
Garage door operation indicators
HomeLink
® indicator light
Illuminates above each button
selected.
Buttons
■When support is necessary
Visit on the web at www.homelink.com/lexus or call 1-800-355-3515.
■Before programming HomeLink®
● During programming, it is possible that gara ge doors, gates, or other devices may oper-
ate. For this reason, make su re that people and objects ar e clear of the garage door or
other devices to prevent injury or other potential harm.
● It is recommended that a new battery be placed in the remote control transmitter for
more accurate programming.
● Garage door opener motors manufactured after 1995 may be equipped with rolling
code protection. If this is the case, you may need a stepladder or other sturdy, safe device
to reach the “Learn” or “Smart” button on the garage door opener motor.
A
B
C
D
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■Programming HomeLink®
Steps 1 through 3 must be performed within 60 seconds, otherwise the HomeLink® indi-
cator light will stop flashing and programming will not be successfully completed.
1Press and release the HomeLink® button you want to program and check that the
HomeLink
® indicator light flashes (orange).
2Point the remote control transmitter for the device at the rear view mirror, 1 to 3 in. (25
to 75 mm) from the HomeLink
® buttons.
Keep the HomeLink
® indicator light in view while programming.
Vehicles with auto anti-glare inside rear view mirror
Vehicles with Digital Rearview Mirror
3Program a device.
Vehicles with auto anti-glare inside rear view mirror