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pedal has been depressed and the shift
lever is in N. Release the accelerator pedal
and shift the shift lever to D, S or R.
■If “Depress Brake When Vehicle Is
Stopped Hybrid Syst
em May Overheat”
is shown
Message is displayed when the accelerator
pedal is depressed to maintain the vehicle
position when stopped on a upward slope,
etc.
If this continues, th e hybrid system may
overheat.
Release the accelerator pedal and depress
the brake pedal.
■If a message that indicates the malfunc-
tion of front camera is displayed
The following systems may be suspended
until the problem shown in the message is
resolved. ( P.209, 391)
●PCS (Pre-Collision System)
●LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) (if equipped)
●LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering
control) (if equipped)
●Automatic High Beam
●RSA (Road Sign Assist) (if equipped)
●Dynamic radar cruise control with full-
speed range
■If “RSA malfunction Visit Your Dealer” is
shown
The system may be malfunctioning. Have
the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
■If “Radar Cruise Control Unavailable
See Owner’s Manual” is shown
The dynamic radar cruise control with full-
speed range system is suspended tempo-
rarily or until the problem shown in the mes-
sage is resolved. (causes and coping
methods: P.209)
■If “Radar Cruise Control Unavailable” is
shown
The dynamic radar cruise control with full-
speed range system cannot be used tempo-
rarily. Use the system when it becomes
available again.
■If “Oil Maintenance Required Soon” is
shown
Indicates that the engine oil is scheduled to
be changed. (The indicator will not work
properly unless the oil maintenance data
has been reset.)
Check the engine oil, and change if neces-
sary. After changing th e engine oil, the oil
change system should be reset. ( P.350)
■If “Oil Maintenance Required” is shown
Indicates that the engine oil should be
changed. (After the engine oil is changed
and the oil maintenance data has been
reset.)
Check and change the en gine oil, and oil fil-
ter by your Lexus dealer. After changing the
engine oil, the oil change system should be
reset. ( P.350)
■If “See Owner’s Manual” is shown
●If the following messages are shown, fol-
lowing the instruct ions, accordingly.
• “Engine Coolant Temp High” ( P.418)
●If the following messages are shown,
there may be a malfunction.
Immediately have the vehicle inspected
by your Lexus dealer.
• “Hybrid System Malfunction”
•“Check Engine”
• “Hybrid Battery System Malfunction”
• “Accelerator System Malfunction”
• “Braking Power Low”
• “Smart Access System Malfunction”
●If “Aux Battery Low” is shown
• When the display goes off after several
seconds
*
Maintain the hybrid system operation for
more than 15 minutes and charge the 12-
volt battery.
• When the display does not go off Start up the hybrid system using the pro-
cedures for “If the 12-volt battery is dis-
charged” ( P.414).
*: Displays for about 6 seconds
●If “Maintenance required for Traction bat-
tery cooling parts” is shown, the filters
may be clogged, the air intake vents may
be blocked, or there may be a gap in the
duct. Therefore, perform the following
correction procedure.
• If the air intake vents of the hybrid battery

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warning system. Also, if you replace the
compact spare tire after the tire pressure
warning light comes on, the light remains
on.
■When the compact spare tire is
equipped
The vehicle becomes lower when driving
with the compact spar e tire compared to
when driving with standard tires.
■If you have a flat fron t tire on a road cov-
ered with snow or ice
Install the compact spare tire on one of the
rear wheels of the vehicle. Perform the fol-
lowing steps and fit tire chains to the front
tires:
1 Replace a rear tire with the compact
spare tire.
2 Replace the flat front tire with the tire
removed from the rear of the vehicle.
3 Fit tire chains to the front tires.
WARNING
■When using the compact spare tire
●Remember that the spare tire provided
is specifically desi gned for use with
your vehicle. Do not use your spare
tire on another vehicle.
●Do not use more than one spare tire
simultaneously.
●Replace the spare tire with a standard
tire as soon as possible.
●Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt
steering, sudden braking and shifting
operations that cause sudden engine
braking.
■When the compact spare tire is
attached
The vehicle speed may not be correctly
detected, and the following systems may
not operate correctly:
• ABS & Brake assist
•VSC
•TRAC
• Dynamic radar cruise control with full- speed range
• PCS (Pre-Collision System)
•EPS
• AVS (Adaptive Variable Suspension System) (if equipped)
• LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) (if equipped)
• LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) (if equipped)
• Panoramic view monitor (if equipped)
• Lexus parking assist monitor (if equipped)
• Intuitive parking assist (if equipped)
• Navigation system (if equipped)
• BSM (Blind spot monitor) (if equipped)
• Automatic high Beam (if equipped)
Also, not only can the following system
not be utilized fully, bu t it may even nega-
tively affect the drive-train components:
•E-Four
■Speed limit when using the compact
spare tire
Do not drive at speeds in excess of 50
mph (80 km/h) when a compact spare
tire is installed on the vehicle.
The compact spare tire is not designed
for driving at high speeds. Failure to
observe this precaution may lead to an
accident causing death or serious injury.

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■Head-up display* ( P.95)
*:If equipped
■Automatic air conditioning system ( P.291)
■Eco mode ( P.270)
■Power windows ( P.148)
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set-
ting
Route guidance to destina-
tionOnOff———O
Driving assist system informa-
tionOnOff———O
Audio system operation sta-
tusOnOff———O
Lane displayOnOff———O
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set-ting
Switching between outside
air and recirculated air mode
linked to “AUTO” switch
operation
OnOffO—O—
A/C Auto switch operationOnOffO—O—
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set-ting
Heating/coolin g operation
minimized in Eco modeOnOff——O—
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set- ting
Mechanical key linked opera-
tionOffOn——O—
Wireless remote control
linked open operationOffOn——O—
ABCD
ABCD
ABCD
ABCD

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8
Vehicle specifications
■Moon roof*1 ( P.150)
*1: If equipped
*2: This function cannot be cust omized unless power window op erations, using the wireless
remote control or mechanical key, is enabled.
■Turn signal lever ( P.183)
■PKSA (Parking Support Alert)* ( P.247)
*:If equipped
■Intuitive parking assist* ( P.248)
*:If equipped
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set-
ting
Mechanical key linked opera-
tion
*2OffOn——O—
Wireless remote control
linked open or Tilt up opera-
tions
*2OffOn——O—
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set-ting
The number of times the turn
signal lights flash automati-
cally when the turn signal
lever is moved to the first
position during a lane change
3
4
——O—
5
6
7
Off
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set-ting
Buzzer volume21—OO—3
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set-ting
Display setting (When intui-
tive parking assist is operat-
ing)
OnOff—OO—
ABCD
ABCD
ABCD
ABCD

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■Parking Support Brake function (for static objects)* ( P.253)
*:If equipped
■Driving position memory* ( P.138)
*:If equipped
■Outside rear view mirrors ( P.146)
■LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)* ( P.218)
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set-
ting
Parking Support Brake func-
tion (for static objects)OnOff—O——
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set-ting
Driver’s seat movement when
exiting the vehicleStandardOffO—O—Partial
Selection the door linking
driving position memory with
door unlock operation
Driver’s doorAll doors——O—
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set-ting
Automatic mirror folding and
extending operationLinked to the
locking/unlock- ing of the doorsOff
——O—Linked to opera-
tion of the power switch
Linked mirror function when
reversingOnOff——O—
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set- ting
Lane centering functionOnOff—O——
Steering assist functionOnOff—O——
Alert typesSteering wheel vibrationBuzzer—O——
Alert sensitivityHighStandard—O——
ABCD
ABCD
ABCD
ABCD

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8
Vehicle specifications
*:If equipped
■LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control)* ( P.227)
*:If equipped
■PCS (Pre-Collision System) ( P.211)
■RSA (Road Sign Assist)* ( P.235)
Vehicle sway warning func-
tionOnOff—O——
Vehicle sway warning sensi-
tivityStandardHigh—O——Low
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set-
ting
Steering assist functionOnOff—O——
Alert typesSteering wheel vibrationBuzzer—O——
Alert sensitivityHighStandard—O——
Vehicle sway warning func-
tionOnOff—O——
Vehicle sway warning sensi-
tivityStandardHigh—O——Low
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set- ting
PCS (Pre-Collision System)OnOff—O——
Adjust alert timingMiddleEarly—O——Late
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set-ting
RSA (Road Sign Assist)OnOff—O——
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set-tingABCD
ABCD
ABCD
ABCD

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Alphabetical Index473
rideau ...........................................................460
Précautions générales avec les coussins gonflables ...................................................460
Cruise control Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range .............................................. 237
Cup holders ................................................... 306
Curtain shield airbags .................................. 32
Customizable features .............................. 443
D
Daytime running light system .................... 191
Deck board .................................................... 309
Deck under tray ........................................... 309
Defogger Outside rear view mirrors .................... 292
Rear window ................................................ 292
Windshield .................................................... 292
Differential ...................................................... 429
Dimension ...................................................... 424
Dinghy towing................................................. 173
Display BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ................... 262
Drive information .......................................... 90
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range .............................................. 237
Energy monitor.............................................. 99
Head-up display ........................................... 95
Intuitive parking assist.............................. 248
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) .........................................................227
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)......................218
Multi-information display .......................... 89
Warning messages ..................................398
Do-it-yourself maintenance .................... 344
Door lock Back door......................................................... 115
Side doors ........................................................ 110
Smart access system with push-button start .................................................................. 126
Wireless remote control..........................107 Doors
Automatic door lock ing and unlocking
system.............................................................. 113
Back door ......................................................... 114
Door glasses ................................................. 148
Door lock .......................................................... 110
Outside rear view mirrors...................... 146
Rear door child-protectors ..................... 113
Side doors ........................................................ 110
Drive information ........................................... 90
Drive-start control ............................. 157, 180
Driver’s seat belt remi nder light ............ 393
Driver’s seat position memory ................ 138
Driving Break-in tips ...................................................157
Correct posture............................................. 25
Driving mode select switch .................. 270
Hybrid vehicle driving tips .................... 277
Procedures .................................................... 156
Winter drive tips ......................................... 279
Driving position memory........................... 138 Memory recall function............................ 139
Dynamic radar cruise control with full- speed rangeFunction .......................................................... 237
E
E-Four .............................................................. 273
ECB (Electronically Controlled Brake Sys-
tem) .................................................................272
Eco mode........................................................ 270
EDR (Event data recorder) ........................... 8
Electric motor Location ............................................................. 67
Specification ................................................. 426
Electric Power Steering (EPS) Function .......................................................... 272
Warning light .............................................. 390
Electronic key Battery-saving function............................. 127
If the electronic key does not operate properly .........................................................412

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Initialization
Items to initialize ......................................... 454
Inside rear view mirror ................................144
Instrument panel light control ................... 88
Interior lights.................................................. 302
Intuitive parking assist Enabled/disabled on the system ....... 248
Function .......................................................... 248
Warning message..................................... 249
J
JackPositioning a floor jack............................ 346
Vehicle-equipped jack ........................... 402
Jack handle .................................................... 402
Jam protection function Moon roof ........................................................ 151
Power back door closer ............................121
Power windows........................................... 148
Rear seats ........................................................ 137
K
Keyless entrySmart access system with push-button start .................................................................. 126
Wireless remote control..........................107
Keys.................................................................... 106 Battery-saving function ............................ 127
Electronic key ............................................... 106
Engine switch................................................. 174
If the electronic key does not operate properly......................................................... 412
If you lose your keys.....................................411
Key number plate ....................................... 106
Keyless entry ......................................... 110, 126
Mechanical key............................................ 106
Power switch ................................................. 174
Replacing the battery...............................369
Warning buzzer ........................................... 127
Wireless remote control key .................107
Knee airbags .................................................... 32
L
Lane Departure Alert with steering control (LDA) .............................................................227
Lane Tracing Assist (LTA) .........................218
Language (multi-information display) 446
LATCH anchors ............................................. 55
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) ..........................................................227
Lever Auxiliary catch lever .................................346
Hood lock release lever .........................346
Shift lever .........................................................180
Turn signal lever .......................................... 183
Wiper lever .................................................... 196
Lexus Enform Remote.................................. 65
Lexus Enform Safety Connect.................. 60
Lexus Enform Service Connect ............... 66
Lexus Safety System+ 2.0 Automatic High Beam ............................. 193
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-
speed range .............................................. 237
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) ........................................................ 227
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) ..................... 218
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ................... 211
RSA (Road Sign Assist)..........................235
License plate lights Light switch .................................................... 190
Replacing light bulbs ................................375
Light Automatic High Beam system ............. 193
Cornering lights ...........................................192
Fog light switch ............................................ 196
Headlight switch.......................................... 190
Illuminated entry system .........................302
Interior light list ............................................302
Interior lights ................................................ 303
Luggage compartment light ................... 116
Personal lights ............................................ 303
Replacing light bulbs ................................375
Turn signal lever .......................................... 183