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3Select the button for the desired
adjustment.
Head restraint adjustment (if
equipped)
Shoulder bolster adjustment (if
equipped)
Lumbar support adjustment
Pelvic support adjustment
Seatback side bolster adjustment (if
equipped)
Seat cushion side bolster adjustment (if
equipped)
Hip support adjustment (if equipped)
4Perform adjustment usin g the displayed buttons.
The seat will move while a button is selected.
■Using the driver’s seat adjustment switches to adjust the front passenger’s seat
(front passenger mode)
The mode of the driver’s seat adjustment swit ches can be changed to adjust the front pas-
senger’s seat.
1Press the mode change button on the
driver’s side door.
The indicator will illuminate when
front passenger mode is selected.
2Using the seat adju stment switches on
the driver’s seat, adjust the front pas-
senger’s seat.
To cancel front passenger mode, press
the mode change button again.
Front passenger mode will be
canceled automatically if the driver’s
seat adjustment swit ches are not oper-
ated for approximately 30 seconds.
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
Operating the front passenger’s seat from the driver’s seat
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1Turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode.
2Check that the shift position is in P.
3Adjust the driver’s seat, steering wheel, outside rear view mirrors and head-up display
(if equipped) to the desired positions.
4While pressing the “SET” button, or
within 3 seconds after the “SET” button
is pressed, press button “1”, “2” or “3”
until the buzzer sounds.
If the selected button has already been
preset, the previously recorded posi-
tion will be overwritten.
When the driver’s seat adjustment
switches are in front passenger mode
( P.17), the position of the driver’s seat
cannot be registered.
To record the position of the front passenger’s seat, adjust the front passenger’s seat to the
desired position and perform step 4 using the buttons on th e front passenger’s side.
1Turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode.
2Check that the shift position is in P.
3Press one of the buttons for the driving
position you want to recall until the
buzzer sounds.
When the driver’s seat adjustment
switches are in front passenger mode
( P.17), a driving position cannot be
recalled.
Driving Position Memory
This feature automatically adjusts the positions of the front seats, steering wheel, outside
rear view mirrors and head-up display (if equipped) to make entering and exiting the vehi-
cle easier or to suit your preferences.
Up to 3 different driving positions can be recorded.
Recording a driving position into memory
Recalling a driving position
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Each electronic key (including a card key) can be registered to recall your preferred driving
position.
■Registering procedure
Record your driving position to button “1”, “2” or “3” before performing the following:
Carry only the key you want to regist er, and then close the driver’s door.
If 2 or more keys are in the vehicle, the driving position cannot be recorded properly.
1Turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode.
2Check that the shift position is in P.
3Recall the driving position that you want to record.
4While pressing the recalled button,
press and hold the door lock switch
(either lock or unlock) until the buzzer
sounds.
If the button could not be registered,
the buzzer sounds continuously for
approximately 3 seconds.
Memory recall function (driver’s side only)
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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, th e engine cannot be started.
3Press the engine switch shortly and
firmly.
When operating the engine switch,
one short, firm press is enough. It is not
necessary to press an d hold the switch.
The engine will crank until it starts or
for up to 30 second s, whichever is less.
Continue depressing the brake pedal
until the engine is completely started.
The engine can be started from any
engine switch mode.
Engine (Ignition) Switch
Performing the following operations when carrying the electronic key on your person
starts the engine or changes engine switch modes.
Starting the engine
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Vehicles without Adaptive Variable Suspension System
1Normal mode
Provides an optimal balance of fuel
economy, quietness, and dynamic per-
formance. Suitable for city driving.
Press the switch to change the driving
mode to normal mode when not in nor-
mal mode.
2Eco drive mode
Helps the driver acce lerate in an eco-friendly manner and improve fuel economy
through moderate throttle characteristics an d by controlling the operation of the air
conditioning system (heating/cooling).
When not in Eco drive mode, if the driving mo de select switch is turned backward, the
Eco drive mode indi cator will come on.
3Sport mode
Controls the transmission and engine to provide quick, powerful acceleration. This
mode also changes the steering feel, making it suitable for when agile driving response
is desired, such as when driv ing on roads with many curves.
When not in sport mode, if th e driving mode select switch is turned forward, the sport
mode indicator will comes on.
Driving Mode Select Switch
The driving modes can be select ed to suit driving condition.
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Vehicles with Adaptive Variable Suspension System
1Normal mode/Custom mode
Normal mode and custom mode are
selected by pressing the driving mode
select switch. Each time the switch is
pressed, the driving mode changes
between normal mode and custom
mode.
When normal mode is selected, the
normal mode indicator comes on.
When custom mode is selected, the
custom mode indicator comes on.
Press the switch to change the driving
mode to normal mode when not in nor-
mal mode.
•Normal mode
Provides an optimal balance of fuel
economy, quietness, and dynamic
performance. Suitab le for city driv-
ing.
When the shift position is in D, an
appropriate gear for sporty driving
may automatically be selected
according to driver performance and
driving conditions.
• Custom mode
Allows you to drive with the powertrain, ch assis and air conditioning system functions
set to your preferred settings. Custom mode settings can only be changed on the
drive mode customization disp lay of the Center Display.
2Comfort mode
By controlling the suspension, riding comfort is further enhanced. Suitable for city driv-
ing.
When not in comfort mode and the driving mo de select switch is turned backward, the
comfort mode indicator comes on.
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3Eco drive mode
Helps the driver acce lerate in an eco-friendly manner and improve fuel economy
through moderate throttle characteristics an d by controlling the operation of the air
conditioning system (heating/cooling).
When in comfort mode, if the driving mode select switch is turned backward, the Eco
drive mode indicator comes on.
4Sport mode
• Sport S mode
Controls the transmission and engine to provide quick, powerful acceleration. This
mode is suitable for when agile driving resp onse is desired, such as when driving on
roads with many curves.
When not in Sport S mode, if the driving mo de select switch is turned forward, the
Sport S mode indicator comes on.
• Sport S+ mode
Helps to ensure steering performance and driving stability by simultaneously con-
trolling the steering and suspen sion in addition to the transmission and engine. Suit-
able for spor tier driving.
When in Sport S mode, if the driving mode se lect switch is turned forward, the Sport
S+ mode indicator comes on.
Except F SPORT models
F SPORT models
A
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■Option control screen
Select on the sub menu to display the option control screen.
The functions can be switched on and off.
When the function is on, the in dicator illuminates on the screen.
Vehicles with DUAL-ZONE climate con-
trol
Vehicles with 4-ZONE climate control
Set Lexus Climate Concierge ( P.65)
Adjusting the temperature for driver and
passenger seats se parately (“DUAL”
mode)
Set eco air conditioning mode
Cooling and dehumidification function
Select front seat concentrated airflow
mode (S-FLOW)
Prevent ice from building up on the
windshield and wiper blades (Wind-
shield wiper de-icer) (if equipped)
Removing pollen from the air (Micro
dust and pollen filter)
Set Lexus Climate Concierge ( P.65)
Adjust the temperature for driver, pas-
senger and rear seats separately (“4-
ZONE” mode)
Set eco air conditioning mode
Cooling and dehumidification function
Select front seat concentrated airflow
mode (S-FLOW)
Prevent ice from building up on the
windshield and wiper blades (Wind-
shield wiper de-icer) (if equipped)
Removing pollen from the air (Micro
dust and pollen filter)
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
A
B
C
D
E
F
G