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Pictorial indexSearch by illustration
For safety
and securityMake sure to read through them
(Main topics: Child seat, theft deterrent system)
Vehicle status
information and
indicatorsReading driving-related information
(Main topics: Meters, multi-information display)
Before drivingOpening and closing the doors and windows,
adjustment before driving
(Main topics: Keys, doors, seats)
DrivingOperations and advice which are necessary for driving
(Main topics: Starting hybrid system, refueling)
Interior featuresUsage of the interior features
(Main topics: Air conditioner, storage features)
Maintenance
and careCaring for your vehicle and maintenance procedures
(Main topics: Interior and exterior, light bulbs)
When trouble
arisesWhat to do in case of malfunction and emergency
(Main topics: Battery discharge, flat tire)
Vehicle
specificationsVehicle specifications, customizable features
(Main topics: Fuel, oil, tire inflation pressure)
For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat belt,
SRS airbag and headlight aim instructions for Canadian
owners
IndexSearch by symptom
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
For your information ......................................
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Reading this manual .................................... 10
How to search ................................................. 11
Pictorial index ................................................. 12
1-1. For safe use Before driving .................................... 24
For safe driving.................................. 25
Seat belts ............................................. 26
SRS airbags ........................................ 32
Front passenger occupant classifi- cation system ................................... 41
Exhaust gas precautions .............. 45
1-2. Child safety Riding with children......................... 47
Child restraint systems .................. 47
1-3. Lexus Enform Lexus Enform Safety Connect .. 60
Lexus Enform Remote .................. 65
Lexus Enform Service Connect 66
1-4. Hybrid system Hybrid system features ................. 67
Hybrid system precautions ......... 70
1-5. Theft deterrent system Immobilizer sy stem ........................ 75
Alarm..................................................... 772-1. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and indicators.... 80
Gauges and meters ........................ 84
Multi-information display ............ 89
Head-up display ............................... 95
Energy monitor/fuel consumption screen ................................................ 99
3-1. Key information Keys .................................................... 106
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Side doors ......................................... 110
Back door........................................... 114
Smart access system with push-but- ton start ........................................... 126
3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats......................................... 132
Rear seats......................................... 133
Driving position memory ........... 138
Head restraints ................................ 141
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel ................................ 143
Inside rear view mirror ................ 144
Outside rear view mirrors......... 146
3-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows ............................. 148
Moon roof ........................................ 150
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Driving the vehicle ........................ 156
Cargo and luggage ....................... 161
Vehicle load limits ......................... 164
Trailer towing (vehicles with towing package) ........................................ 165
Trailer towing (vehicles without towing package) ......................... 173
Dinghy towing ................................ 173
4-2. Driving procedures Power (ignition) switch ............... 174
EV drive mode ............................... 178
Hybrid transmission ..................... 180
Turn signal lever............................. 183
Parking brake ................................. 184
Brake Hold....................................... 187
ASC (Active Sound Control) .. 188
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers Headlight switch ............................ 190
Automatic High Beam ................ 193
Fog light switch .............................. 196
Windshield wipers and washer 196
Rear window wiper and washer ............................................................ 201
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap........ 2034-5. Using the driving support systems
Lexus Safety System + 2.0....... 205
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ...... 211
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) ........ 218
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) ......................... 227
RSA (Road Sign Assist)............. 235
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range......................... 237
PKSA (Parking Support Alert) 247
Intuitive parking assist ................ 248
Parking Support Brake function (for static objects).............................. 253
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ........262
Driving mode select switch ..... 270
Driving assist systems ................. 272
4-6. Driving tips Hybrid vehicle driving tips ........ 277
Winter driving tips ....................... 279
Utility vehicle precautions........ 282
5-1. Remote Touch Remote Touch............................... 286
5-2. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system............................................................ 291
Heated steering wheel/seat heat- ers/seat ventilators................... 299
5-3. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ........................... 302
5-4. Using the storage features List of storage features .............. 305
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Luggage compartment features
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5-5. Using the other interior features Other interior features ............... 312
Garage door opener.................. 322
Compass.......................................... 328
6-1. Maintenance and care Cleaning and protecting the vehi-cle exterior ................................... 332
Cleaning and protecting the vehi- cle interior .................................... 335
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ..... 339
General maintenance ................ 340
Emission inspection and mainte- nance (I/M) programs ............ 342
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions........................................................... 344
Hood.................................................. 346
Positioning a floor jack............... 346
Engine compartment.................. 348
12-volt battery................................ 354
Tires ................................................... 357
Tire inflation pressure ................. 365
Wheels.............................................. 367
Air conditioning filter..................368
Electronic key battery ................ 369
Checking and replacing fuses . 371
Headlight aim................................. 373
Light bulbs ....................................... 3757-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers .................... 380
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ............................ 380
If the vehicle is trapped in rising water ............................................... 381
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency If your vehicle needs to be towed.......................................................... 383
If you think something is wrong .......................................................... 386
If a warning light turns on or a warn- ing buzzer sounds..................... 388
If a warning messa ge is displayed
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If you have a flat tire .................... 402
If the hybrid syst em will not start
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If you lose your keys....................... 411
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened ............................................. 411
If the electronic key does not oper- ate properly ................................... 412
If the 12-volt battery is discharged ............................................................ 414
If your vehicle overheats ............ 418
If the vehicle becomes stuck ..... 421
8-1. Specifications Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) .................................................. 424
Fuel information .
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Tire information ............................ 434
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Customizable features............... 443
8-3. Initialization Items to initialize ........................... 454
9-1. For owners Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ........................................... 456
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners (in French).................... 456
SRS airbag instructions for Cana- dian owners (in French).......... 458
Headlight aim instructions for Canadian owners (in French)465
What to do if... (Troubleshooting) ........................................................... 468
Alphabetical Index........................ 471
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■Exterior
The shape of the headlights may differ depending on the grade, etc.
Side doors................................................................................................................... P.110
Locking/unlocking .............................................................................................................. P.110
Opening/closing the side windows ........................................................................... P.148
Locking/unlocking by using th e mechanical key ..................................................P.412
Warning messages ..........................................................................................................P.398
Back door ................................................................................................................... P.1 14
Opening from inside the cabin
*..................................................................................... P.117
Opening from outside ...............................................................................................P.115, 117
Warning messages ..........................................................................................................P.398
Outside rear view mirrors.................................................................................... P.146
Adjusting the mirror angle ..............................................................................................P.146
Folding the mirrors ............................................................................................................ .P.147
Driving position memory
*.............................................................................................. P.138
Defogging the mirrors .................................................................................................... P.292
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Windshield wipers ........................................................................................ P.196, 201
Precautions against winter season ................... ......................................................... P.279
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer) .................................................. P.296
Precautions against car wash ...................................................................................... P.333
Fuel filler door ........................................................................................................ P.203
Refueling method .............................................................................................................P. 203
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity ...... ................................................................................... P.425
Tires.......................................................................................................................... ..P.357
Tire size/inflation pressure ...........................................................................................P.430
Winter tires/tire chain .................................................................................................... P.27 9
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system.............................................. P.357
Coping with flat tires........................................................................................................ P .402
Hood ..........................................................................................................................P.346
Opening ........................................................................................................................ ....... P.346
Engine compartment cover ......................................................................................... P.349
Engine oil ..................................................................................................................... ......... P.426
Coping with overheat ...................................................................................................... P.418
Warning messages ..........................................................................................................P.398
Headlights .................................................................................................................P.19 0
Parking lights/daytime running lights...............................................................P.190
Fog lights.................................................................................................................... P .196
Cornering lights
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Turn signal lights ......................................................................................................P.183
Tail lights .................................................................................................................... P.190
License plate lights .................................................................................................P.190
Back-up light
Shifting the shift lever to R .............................................................................................. P.18 0
Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P.375, Watts: P.431)
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Side marker lights ...................................................................................................P.190
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