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Driving ComfortRemote Touch ................................................................................................................... ............. 46
Center Display ................................................................................................................. ...............47
Energy Monitor/Consumption Screen ................ ............................................................... 50
Navigation System
*..................................................................................................................... 53
Hands-free System For Cellular Phone
*........................................................................... 56
Audio System
*............................................................................................................................... 60
Lexus Climate Concierge ........................................................................................................ ..67
Front Automatic Air Conditioning System
*..................................................................... 68
Rear Automatic Air Conditioning System .......... ................................................................72
Voice Command System
*.........................................................................................................73
USB/AUX Ports .................................................................................................................. ...........81
Garage Door Opener ............................................................................................................. ... 82
Lexus Enform Safety Connect................................................................................................. 87
Lexus Enform Remote ................................................................................................................ 89
Lexus Enform Service Connect.............................................................................................. 89
SiriusXM Satellite Radio ....................................................................................................... ..... 90
Opening and Closing
Door Locks ..................................................................................................................... ................... 91
Power Windows .................................................................................................................. .......... 92
Moon Roof ...................................................................................................................... ................. 93
Fuel Tank Cap ................................................................................................................................ 94
Trunk................................................................................................................................................... 95
What to do if...
List of Warning/Indicator Lights............................................................................................. 98
If the electronic key does not operate properly ..............................................................102
If the hybrid system will not start ..................... .......................................................................104
*: This feature may be operated by Voice command (See P.73)
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■Switches
Vehicle height adjustment switch*1, 2
EV drive mode switch*3......................................................................................... P.27
HUD (Head-up display) switch
*1, 3.................................................................... P.37
Camera switch
*3, 4
Instrument panel light control switches*2
“ODO TRIP” switch*2
VSC OFF switch*2
Snow mode switch .................................................................................................... P.29
Driving mode select switch ................................................................................... P.44
Trunk opener switch ................................................................................................ P.95
Fuel filler door opener switch ...... ............................................. ............................ P.94
*1:If equipped
*2:Refer to the “OWNER’S MANUAL”.
*3:Location of the switches varies according to the vehicle grade level.
*4:Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
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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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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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*1: To improve fuel efficiency and reduce noise, set the shift position in D for normal driving.You can choose gear range suitable for your driving situation by operating the paddle
shift switches.
*2: Any gear range can be fixed when driving in M mode.
■Driving mode
P.44
■Snow mode
Snow mode can be selected to suit the conditions when driving on slippery road surfaces,
such as on snow.
Turn the snow mode switch backward.
The snow mode indicator illuminates.
Turn the snow mode switch backward again
to return to normal mode.
Shift position purpose and functions
Shift positionObjective or function
PParking the vehicle/starting the hybrid system
RReversing
NNeutral (Condition in which the power is not transmitted)
DNormal driving*1
MM mode driving*2
Selecting the driving mode
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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, chassis and air co nditioning system functions
set to your preferred settings. Custom mode settings can only be changed on the
drive mode customization display 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.
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 accelerate in an eco-friendly ma nner and improve fuel economy
through moderate throttle ch aracteristics and 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 hybrid system to provide quick, powerful acceleration. This mode is suit-
able for when agile driving response is de sired, such as when driving on roads with
many curves.
When not in Sport S mode, if the driving mode 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 suspension in addition to the hybrid system. Suitable for
sportier driving.
When in Sport S mode, if the driving mode se lect switch is turned forward, the Sport
S+ mode indicator comes on.
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Different information can be displayed on the left and right sides of the screen. For example,
audio control screen can be displayed and oper ated while the fuel consumption information
screen is being displayed. The large screen on the left of the display is called the main dis-
play, and the small screen to the right is called the side display.
The following function s can be displayed
and operated on the side display.
Navigation system ( P.53)
Audio ( P.62, 63, 64, 65, 66)
Vehicle information (P.52)
Air conditioning system ( P.71)
Show/hide the side display
Split-screen display
Side display
A
B
C
D
E