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Camera indicator
Indicates that the camera is operating
normally.
Icon display area
Displays icons, adjusting gauge, etc.
Select button
Press to change the setting of the item
you want to adjust.
Menu button
Press to display the icon display area an d select the item you want to adjust.
Lever
Operate to change between digital mirror mode and optical mirror mode.
Operate the lever to change between digital mirror mode and optical mirror mode.
1Digital mirror mode
Displays an image of the area behind
the vehicle.
will illuminate in this mode.
2Optical mirror mode
Turns off the display of the Digital Rear-
view Mirror allows it to be used as an
optical mirror.
Digital Rearview Mirror (if equipped)
The Digital Rearview Mirror is a system that uses the camera on the rear of the vehicle
and displays its image on the disp lay of the Digital Rearview Mirror.
The Digital Rearview Mirror allows the driver to see the rear view despite obstructions,
such as the head restraints, lu ggage or rear sunshade ensuring rear visibility. Also, the rear
seats are not displayed and privacy of the passengers is enhanced.
System components
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B
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Changing modes
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Pressing the switch turns the head-up dis-
play on/off.
Using the head-up display
The head-up display may seem dark or hard to see when viewed through sunglasses,
especially polarized sunglasses.
Adjust the brightness of the head-up display or remove your sunglasses.
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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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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
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■Navigation*1
*1: With navigation function
*2: English and French only
*3: Best recognition results occur when saying the full address without the zipcode
*4: When the language is set to French, the supported area is only Quebec Province in
Canada
*5: For example; “Gas stations”, “Restaurants”, etc.
*6: Major national brands are always supporte d. Local brands are also supported with a
subscription to the Lexus Enform. Contact your Lexus dealer for details.
*7: Used when multiple destinations are set on a route
CommandAction
“Get directions to
street, city, state>”*2Enables setting a destinatio n by saying the address*3, 4
“Find a
name>”
Displays a list of near
the current position
“Find a near my destina-
tion”Displays a list of near the destination
“Find a in a city”*2Displays a list of in a specified city and state*4
“Go Home”Displays the route to home
“Go to Favorite <1-10>”Sets the location registered to the corresponding
favorite number as the destination
“Show Recent Destinations”
Displays recent destinatio ns. Selecting a number from
the list will start navigation to the selected recent desti- nation.
“Cancel Route”Cancels the route guidance
“Delete destinations”Displays a list of destination to delete*7
“Show icons”Displays the specified po int of interest category*5
icons on the map
“Destination Assist”Connects the system to the Lexus response center
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“SOS” button
LED light indicators
Microphone
Subscribers have the following Safety Connect services available:
● Automatic Collision Notification
In case of either airbag deployment or severe rear-end collision, the system is designed
to automatically call the resp onse center. The responding agent receives the vehicle’s
location and attempts to speak with the vehicle occupants to assess the level of emer-
gency. If the occupants are unable to communicate, the agent automatically treats the
call as an emergency, contacts the nearest emergency services provider to describe the
situation, and requests that assi stance be sent to the location.
Lexus Enform Safety Connect (if equipped)
Safety Connect is a subscription-based telematics service that uses Global Positioning
System (GPS) data and embedded cellular technology to provide safety and security fea-
tures to subscribers. Safety Connect is supp orted by Lexus’ designated response center,
which operates 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.
Safety Connect service is available by subscription on select, telematics hardware-
equipped vehicles.
System components
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●Stolen Vehicle Location
If your vehicle is stolen, Safe ty Connect can work with local authorities to assist them in
locating and recovering the vehicle. After filing a police report, call the Safety Connect
response center at 1-800-25-LEXUS (1-800 -255-3987) in the United States, 1-877-
539-8777 in Puerto Rico or 1-800-265-39 87 in Canada, and follow the prompts for
Safety Connect to initiate this service.
In addition to assisting law enforcement with recovery of a stolen vehicle, Safety-Con-
nect-equipped vehicle location data may, un der certain circumstances, be shared with
third parties to locate your vehicle. Furth er information is available at Lexus.com.
● Emergency Assistance Button (“SOS”)
In the event of an emergency on the road, push the “SOS” button to reach the Safety
Connect response center. The answering agen t will determine your vehicle’s location,
assess the emergency, and dispatch the necessary assistance required.
If you accidentally press the “SOS” button, tell the response-center agent that you are
not experiencing an emergency.
● Enhanced Roadside Assistance
Enhanced Roadside Assistance adds GPS data to the already included warranty-based
Lexus roadside service.
Subscribers can press the “SOS” button to reach a Safety Connect response-center
agent, who can help with a wide range of needs, such as: towing, flat tire, fuel delivery, etc.
For a description of the Roadside Assistance services and their limitations, please see the
Safety Connect Terms and Conditions, which are available at Lexus.com.
After you have signed the Telematics Subscription Service Agreement and are enrolled,
you can begin receiving services.
A variety of subscription terms is available fo r purchase. Contact your Lexus dealer, call the
following or push the “SOS” button in your vehicle for further subscription details.
● The United States
1-800-25-LEXUS (1-800-255-3987)
● Canada
1-800-26-LEXUS (1-800-265-3987)
● Puerto Rico
1-877-539-8777
Subscription