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Headlight Switch............................................................................................................................... .40
Head-up Display ............................................................................................................................... .. 38
Hybrid System ............................................................................................................................... ......... 12
Hybrid Transmission ......................................................................................................................... 28
Keys ............................................................................................................................... .............................15
Lexus Climate Concierge .............................................................................................................. 68
Lexus Enform Remote ....................................................................................................................... 91
Lexus Enform Safety Connect ..................................................................................................... 89
Lexus Enform Service Connect .................................................................................................... 91
Moon Roof ............................................................................................................................................. 95
Multi-information Display .............................................................................................................. 36
Navigation System
*
Registering home ............................................................................................................... ........... 54
Destination search ............................................................................................................. ........... 54
Voice Command System ........................................................................................................... 74
Parking Brake ............................................................................................................................... ....... 33
Power (Ignit ion) Switch................................................................................................................... 25
Power Rear Seat ............................................................................................................................... .... 21
Power Windows ............................................................................................................................... ... 94
Rear Automatic Air Conditioning System Rear air conditioning control screen .....................................................................................73
Using automatic mode........................................................................................................... ......73
Remote Touch .......................................................................................................................................47
SiriusXM Satellite Radio ................................................................................................................ 92
Smart Access System with Push-button Start ........................................................................ 17
Trunk .........................................................................................................................................................97
Turn Signal Lever ............................................................................................................................... .32
USB/AUX Ports ............................................................................................................................... .. 82
Voice Command System
*
Basic operation ................................................................................................................ ...............74
Command list................................................................................................................... ................76
Windshield Wipers and Washer ................................................................................................. 43
*: This feature may be operated by Voice command (See P.74)

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Parking brake switch ............................................................................................... P.33
Applying/releasing the parking brake ........................................................................P.33
Precautions for winter season
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Warning buzzer/messages*
Turn signal lever ........................................................................................................ P.32
Headlight switch ....................................................................................................... P.40
Headlights/parking lights/tail lights/license plate lights/
daytime running lights ........................................................................................................P.40
AHB (Automatic High Beam) ......................................................................................... P.41
Windshield wiper and washer switch ................................................................. P.43
Usage .......................................................................................................................... ..............P.43
Adding washer fluid
*
Warning messages*
Emergency flasher switch*
Hood lock release lever*
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch*
Adjustment*
Driving position memory .................................................................................................. P.22
Air conditioning system .......................................................................................... P.69
Usage .......................................................................................................................... ..............P.69
Rear window defogger ......................................................................................................P.69
Audio system............................................................................................................... P.61
Brake hold switch ..................................................................................................... P.35
Trunk opener main switch
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: Refer to the “OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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There may be no engine sound or vibration even though the vehicle is able to move with the
“READY” indicator is illuminated. For safety, apply the parking brake and make sure to shift
the shift position to P when parked.
The following sounds or vibrations may occur when the hybrid system is operating and are
not a malfunction:
● Motor sounds may be heard from the engine compartment.
● Relay operating sounds such as a snap or so ft clank will be emitted from the hybrid bat-
tery (traction battery), behind the rear se ats, when the hybrid system is started or
stopped.
● Sounds may be heard from the hybrid battery (traction battery) behind the rear seats
when the hybrid syst em starts or stops.
● Sounds from the hybrid system may be heard when the trunk lid is open.
● Sounds may be heard from the transmission when the gasoline engine starts or stops,
when driving at low speeds, or during idling.
● Engine sounds may be heard when accelerating sharply.
● Sounds may be heard due to regenerative braking when the brake pedal is depressed or
as the accelerator pedal is released.
● Vibration may be felt or sounds may be hear d when the gasoline engine starts or stops.
● Cooling fan sounds may be heard from the air intake vents on the both sides of the rear
seatback.
When the vehicle has run out of fuel and the hybrid system cannot be started, refuel the
vehicle with at least enough gasoline to make the low fuel level warning light go off. If there is
only a small amount of fuel, the hybrid system may not be able to start. (The standard amount
of fuel is about 3.4 gal. [13 L, 2.8 Imp. gal.], when the vehicle is on a level su rface. This value
may vary when the vehicle is on a slope. Add extra fuel when the vehicle is inclined.)
A message is automatically disp layed when a malfunction occurs in the hybrid system or an
improper operation is attempted.
If a warning message is shown on the multi-
information display, read the message and
follow the instructions.
Sounds and vibrations specific to a hybrid vehicle
Running out of fuel
Hybrid warning message

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1Press the parking brake switch to check that the parking brake is set.
The parking brake indicator will come on.
2Firmly depress the brake pedal.
and a message will be displayed on the multi-information display.
If it is not displayed, the hybrid system cannot be started.
When the shift position is N, the hybrid system cannot start. Shift the shift position to P
when starting the hybrid system.
3Press the power switch shortly and
firmly.
When operating the power switch, one
short, firm press is enough. It is not nec-
essary to press and hold the switch.
If the “READY” indicator turns on, the
hybrid system will operate normally.
Continue depressing the brake pedal
until the “READY” indicator is illumi-
nated.
The hybrid system can be started from
any power switch mode.
4Check that the “READY” in dicator is illuminated.
The vehicle cannot be driven if the “READY” indicator is off.
Power (Ignition) Switch
Performing the following operations when ca rrying the electronic key on your person
starts the hybrid system or changes power switch modes.
Starting the hybrid system

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1Stop the vehicle completely.
2If the parking brake is in manual mode, set the parking brake.
3Shift the shift position to P. (P.28)
Check that the shift po sition indicator shows P and the parking brake indicator is illumi-
nated.
4Press the power switch.
5Release the brake pedal an d check that “ACCESSORY” or “IGNITION ON” is not
shown on the meter.
Modes can be changed by pressing the power switch with the brake pedal released. (The
mode changes each time the switch is pressed.)
1Off
The emergency flashers can be used.
2ACCESSORY mode
Some electrical components such as
the audio system can be used.
“ACCESSORY” will be displayed on
the meter.
3ON mode
All electrical components can be used.
“IGNITION ON” will be displayed on
the meter.
Stopping the hybrid system
Changing power switch modes

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*1: To improve fuel efficiency and reduce noise, set the shift position in D for normal driving.You can choose gear range suitable for your driving situation by operating the paddle
shift switches.
*2: Any gear range can be fixed when driving in M mode.
■When shifting the sh ift position to P
Fully stop the vehicle and set the parking
brake, and then press the P position switch.
When the shift position is changed to P, the
switch illuminates.
Check that the shift position indicator
shows P.
■Shifting the shift position from P to other positions
●While depressing the brake pedal firmly, operate the shift lever. If the shift lever is oper-
ated without depressing the brake pedal, the buzzer will sound and the shifting operation
will be disabled.
● When selecting the shift position, make sure that the shift position has been changed to
the desired position by checking the shift position indicator provided on the instrument
cluster.
● The shift position cannot be changed from P to M directly.
Shift position purpose and functions
Shift positionObjective or function
PParking the vehicle/starting the hybrid system
RReversing
NNeutral (Condition in which the power is not transmitted)
DNormal driving*1
MM mode driving*2
P position switch

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The parking brake can be set and released manually.
1Push the switch to set the parking
brake
The parking brake indicator light will
turn on.
Press and hold the parking brake
switch if an emergency occurs and it is
necessary to operate the parking
brake while driving.
2Pull the switch to release the parking
brake
• Operate the parking brake switchwhile depressing the brake pedal.
• Using the parking brake automatic release function, the parking brake
can be released by depressing the
accelerator pedal. When using this
function, slowly depress the acceler-
ator pedal.
Make sure that the parking brake indi-
cator light turn off.
U.S.A.
Canada
Parking Brake
The parking brake can be set or released automatically or manually.
Using the manual mode
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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