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Remote Touch ........................................................................................................... P.46
Seat switch................................................................................................................... P.19
Heated steering wheel/seat he aters/seat ventilators switch
*2
Rear sunshade switch*1, 2
Advanced Park (parking assist system) main switch*1, 2
Vehicle height adjustment switch*1, 2
P position switch........................................................................................................ P.28
*1:If equipped
*2:Refer to the “OWNER’S MANUAL”.
A
B
C
D
E
F
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■Interior
SRS airbags*1
Floor mats ..................................................................................................................... .P.11
Front seats ................................................................................................................... P .19
Head restraints
*1
Seat belts*1
Inside lock buttons .................................................................................................... P.91
Console box
*1
Cup holders*1
Assist grips*1
Coat hooks*1
Rear Multi Operation Panel*1, 2
Rear seat entertainment system*2, 3
*1: Refer to the “OWNER’S MANUAL”.
*2:If equipped
*3:Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
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■Ceiling
Moon roof switches ................................................................................................. P.93
Personal lights
*1
“SOS” button ............................................................................................................. P.87
Auxiliary box
*1
Vanity mirrors*1
Sun visors*1
Door-linked interior light switch*1
Inside rear view mirror*1, 2
Digital Rearview Mirror*2.................................................................................... P.24
Garage door opener buttons................................................................................ P.82
Interior light
*1
*1: Refer to the “OWNER’S MANUAL”.
*2:If equipped
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
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Floor Mat Installation
1Insert the retaining hooks (clips) into
the floor mat eyelets.
2Turn the upper knob of each retaining
hook (clip) to secure the floor mats in
place.
Always align the marks .
The shape of the retaining hooks (clips) may di ffer from that shown in the illustration.
Floor Mat Installation
Use only floor mats designed specifically for vehicles of the same model and model year
as your vehicle. Fix them securely in place onto the carpet.
A
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Hybrid System
Charge area
Shows regeneration
* status.
Regenerated energy will be used to
charge the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery).
Hybrid Eco area
Shows that gasoline engine power is
not being used very often.
The gasoline engine will automatically
stop and restart under various condi-
tions.
Eco area
Shows that the vehicle is being driven
in an Eco-friendly manner.
By keeping the bar display within Eco
area, more Eco-friendly driving can be
achieved.
Power area
Shows that an Eco- friendly driving
range is being exceeded (during full
power driving etc.)
*: When used in this manual, regeneration
refers to the conversion of energy cre-
ated by the movement of the vehicle into
electrical energy.
Hybrid System
Your vehicle is a hybrid electric vehicle. It has characteristics different from conventional
vehicles. Be sure you are closely familiar with the characteristics of your vehicle, and
operate it with care.
The hybrid system combines the use of a gaso line engine and an electric motor (traction
motor) according to driving conditions, impr oving fuel efficiency and reducing exhaust
emissions.
For details, refer to the “OWNER’S MANUAL”.
Hybrid System Indicator
A
B
C
D
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When driving with the gasoline engine stopped, a sound, which changes in accordance with
the driving speed, will be played in order to warn people nearby of the vehicle’s approach.
The sound will stop when th e vehicle speed exceeds approximately 22 mph (35 km/h).
If the shift position is in N, the hybrid battery (traction battery) will not be charged. To help
prevent the battery from discharging, avoid leaving the N position selected for an extended
period of time.
In the following situations, kinetic energy is converted to electric energy and deceleration
force can be obtained in conjunction with the recharging of the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery).
● The accelerator pedal is released while dr iving with the shift position in D or M.
● The brake pedal is depressed while driving with the shift position in D or M.
Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System
Hybrid battery (traction battery) charge
Regenerative braking
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Because there is no engine sound or vibration, it is easy to mistake the hybrid electric vehi-
cle for being off when it is actu ally still running, as indicated by the “READY” indicator being
illuminated. For safety, make sure to always shift the shift position to P and apply the parking
brake when parked.
The following sounds or vibrations may occur when the hybrid system is operating and are
not a malfunction:
● Motor sounds may be heard from the engine compartment.
● Relay operating sounds such as a snap or so ft clank will be emitted from the hybrid bat-
tery (traction battery), behind the rear se ats, when the hybrid system is started or
stopped.
● Sounds may be heard from the hybrid battery (traction battery) behind the rear seats
when the hybrid syst em starts or stops.
● Sounds from the hybrid system may be heard when the trunk lid is open.
● Sounds may be heard from the transmission when the gasoline engine starts or stops,
when driving at low speeds, or during idling.
● Engine sounds may be heard when accelerating sharply.
● Sounds may be heard due to regenerative braking when the brake pedal is depressed or
as the accelerator pedal is released.
● Vibration may be felt or sounds may be hear d when the gasoline engine starts or stops.
● Cooling fan sounds may be heard from the air intake vents on the both sides of the rear
seatback.
When the vehicle has run out of fuel and the hybrid system cannot be started, refuel the
vehicle with at least enough gasoline to make the low fuel level warning light go off. If there is
only a small amount of fuel, the hybrid system may not be able to start. (The standard amount
of fuel is about 3.4 gal. [13 L, 2.8 Imp. gal.], when the vehicle is on a level su rface. This value
may vary when the vehicle is on a slope. Add extra fuel when the vehicle is inclined.)
A message is automatically disp layed when a malfunction occurs in the hybrid system or an
improper operation is attempted.
If a warning message is shown on the multi-
information display, read the message and
follow the instructions.
Sounds and vibrations specific to a hybrid electric vehicle
Running out of fuel
Hybrid warning message
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Entering and Exiting
Electronic keys
• Operating the smart access systemwith push-button start ( P.17)
•Operating the wi reless remote con-
trol function
Mechanical keys
Key number plate
Card key (electronic key) (if equipped)
Operating the smart access system with
push-button start ( P.17)
Locks the doors
Unlocks the doors
Opens the windows and moon roof
(press and hold)
*
Opens the trunk
Sounds the alarm
*: This setting must be customized at your Lexus dealer.
Keys
The keys
A
B
C
D
Wireless remote control
A
B
C
D
E