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3045-4. Using the storage features
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5-4.Using the storage features
Glove box (P.306)
Bottle holders ( P.306)
Console box ( P.306)
Cup holders ( P.306)
Auxiliary box ( P.307)
List of storage features
Location of the storage features
A
B
C
D
E
WARNING
■Items that should not be left in the
vehicle
Do not leave glasses, lighters or spray
cans in the storage spaces, as this may
cause the following when cabin tempera-
ture becomes high:
●Glasses may be deformed by heat or
cracked if they come into contact with
other stored items.
●Lighters or spray ca ns may explode. If
they come into contact with other
stored items, the lighter may catch fire
or the spray can may release gas,
causing a fire hazard.
■When storage compartments are not
in use
When driving or when the glove box and
the console box are not in use, keep it
closed.
In the event of sudden braking or sudden
swerving, an accident may occur due to
an occupant being struck by an open lid
or the items stored inside.

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■Bottle holders
Front
Rear
■Cup holders/bottle holders
●When storing a bottle, close the cap.
●The bottle may not be stored depending
on its size or shape.
Remove the lid using the strap .
■Auxiliary box lid
●The removed auxiliary box lid can be
stored on the tray in the console box.
WARNING
■Items unsuitable for the cup hold-
ers/bottle holders
Do not place anything other than cups or
aluminum cans in the cup holders. Other
items may be thrown out of the holders in
the event of an accident or sudden brak-
ing, causing injury. If possible, cover hot
drinks to prevent burns.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the rear cup
holder
Stow the cup holder before stowing the
armrest.
■Bottle holders
Do not place open bottles or glass and
paper cups containing liquid in the bottle
holders. The contents may spill and
glasses may break.
Auxiliary box
A

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Interior features
●The back side of the auxiliary box lid can
be used as a vanity mirror.
Raise the hook to use.
The cargo hooks are provided for securing
loose items.
Raise the hook to use.
The cargo net can be hanged, using the
hook.
Luggage compartment fea-
tures
Cargo hooks
WARNING
■When cargo hooks are not in use
To avoid injury, always return the hooks
to their stowed positions when not in use.
Cargo net hooks

3115-5. Using the other interior features
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Interior features
5-5.Using the other interior features
1To set the visor in the forward posi-
tion, flip it down.
2 To set the visor in the side position,
flip down, unhook, and swing it to
the side.
3 To use the side extender, place the
visor in the side position, then slide
it backward.
■Sun visors
Slide the cover to open.
The light turns on when the cover is
opened.
■Auxiliary box
Remove the lid of auxiliary box using the strap . (
P.307)
There is a vanity mirror on the back side of
the lid.
■Automatic light off to prevent 12-volt
battery discharge
If the vanity lights remain on when the
power switch is turned off, the lights will go
off automatically after 20 minutes.
The GPS clock’s time is automatically
adjusted by utilizing GPS time infor-
mation.
For details, refer to the “NAVIGA-
TION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM
OWNER’S MANUAL”.
Other interior features
Sun visors
Vanity mirrors
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the vanity mir-
ror
When the lid of auxiliary box is removed,
do not subject it to strong impacts or set
heavy objects on top of it.
■To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not leave the vanity lights on longer
than necessary when the hybrid system is
off.
Clock
A

3466-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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1Pull the hood lock release lever.
The hood will pop up slightly.
2Pull up the auxiliary catch lever and
lift the hood.■Front
Hood
Opening the hood
WARNING
■Pre-driving check
Check that the hood is fully closed and
locked.
If the hood is not locked properly, it may
open while the vehicle is in motion and
cause an accident, which may result in
death or serious injury.
Positioning a floor jack
When using a floor jack, follow the
instructions in the manual provided
with the jack and perform the oper-
ation safely.
When raising your vehicle with a
floor jack, position the jack cor-
rectly.
Improper placement may damage
your vehicle or cause injury.
Location of the jack point

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1Lift the deck board and attach the
hook. ( P.309)
2 Remove the left side deck board.
3 Remove the cover after removing
the chip.
Press
Pull out
Make sure that the 12-volt battery ter-
minals are not corroded and that there
are no loose connections, cracks, or loose clamps.
Terminals
Hold-down clamp
Insert the left side auxiliary box.
1 Push up center position
2 Insert
3 Press
NOTICE
■When recharging the 12-volt battery
Never recharge the 12-volt battery while
the hybrid system is operating. Also, be
sure all accessories are turned off.
Removing the 12-volt battery
maintenance cover
Exterior
A
B
Installing the 12-volt battery
maintenance cover
A
B

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Maintenance and care
Front
Your vehicle is equipped with a tire
pressure warning system that uses tire
pressure warning valves and transmit-
ters to detect low tire inflation pressure
before serious problems arise.
 If the tire pressure drops below a
predetermined level, the driver is
warned by a warning light.
( P.394)
 The tire pressure detected by the
tire pressure warning system can be
displayed on the multi-information
display.
■Routine tire inflation pressure checks
The tire pressure warning system does not
replace routine tire inflation pressure
checks. Make sure to check tire inflation
pressure as part of your routine of daily vehicle checks.
■Situations in which the tire pressure
warning system may not operate prop-
erly
●In the following cases, the tire pressure
warning system may not operate prop-
erly.
• If non-genuine Lexus wheels are used.
• A tire has been replaced with a tire that is not an OE (Original Equipment) tire.
• A tire has been replaced with a tire that is not of the specified size.
• Tire chains etc. are equipped.
• An auxiliary-supported run-flat tire is equipped.
• If a window tint that affects the radio wave signals is installed.
• If there is a lot of snow or ice on the vehi-
cle, particularly around the wheels or
wheel housings.
• If the tire inflation pressure is extremely
higher than the specified level.
• If wheel without the tire pressure warning valve and transmitter is used.
• If the ID code on the tire pressure warn- ing valves and transmitters is not regis-
tered in the tire pressure warning
computer.
●Performance may be af fected in the fol-
lowing situations.
• Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio stat ion, large display,
airport or other fac ility that generates
strong radio waves or electrical noise
• When carrying a portable radio, cellular
phone, cordless phone or other wireless
communication device
●When the vehicle is parked, the time
taken for the warning to start or go off
could be extended.
●When tire inflation pr essure declines rap-
idly for example when a tire has burst, the
warning may not function.
Tire pressure warning system
A

4007-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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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