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Pictorial Index ............................................................................................................................. 3
For safe use Floor Mat Installation......................................................................................................... ..............11
Hybrid System Hybrid System.................................................................................................................. ................ 12
Entering and Exiting
Keys ...................................................................................................................................................... 15
Smart Access System with Push-butto n Start .................................................................... 17
When Driving
Front Seats .................................................................................................................... ..................... 19
Power (Ignition) Switch ...............................................................................................................20
EV Drive Mode .................................................................................................................. ............ 23
Hybrid Transmission............................................................................................................ ......... 24
Turn Signal Lever .............................................................................................................. ............. 27
Parking Brake.................................................................................................................. ................28
Brake Hold ..................................................................................................................... ................. 30
Multi-information Display...................................................................................................... ...... 31
Head-up Display ................................................................................................................ ............34
Headlights......................................................................................................................................... 37
AHB (Automatic High Beam)................................................................................................. 38
Windshield Wipers and Washer.............................................................................................40
Contents
The Quick Guide is not intended as a substitute for yourOWNER’S MANUAL. We strongly encourage you to review
the OWNER’S MANUAL and supplementary manuals so you
will have a better understanding of your vehicle’s capabilities
and limitations.
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Parking brake switch ............................................................................................... P.28
Applying/releasing..............................................................................................................P.28
Precautions against winter season
*1
Warning buzzer/message*1
Turn signal lever ........................................................................................................ P.27
Headlight switch ....................................................................................................... P.37
Headlights/parking lights/tail lights/day time running lights ............................. P.37
AHB (Automatic High Beam) ....................................................................................... P.38
Windshield wiper and washer switch ................................................................. P.40
Usage .......................................................................................................................... ..............P.40
Adding washer fluid
*1
Warning messages*1
Emergency flasher switch*1
Hood lock release lever*1
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch*1, 2/tilt and telescopic steering lock
release lever
*1, 2
Adjustment*1
Driving position memory*1, 2
Air conditioning system ........................................................................................... P.61
Usage .......................................................................................................................... .............. P.62
Rear window defogger ....................................................................................................... P.61
Audio system.............................................................................................................. P.55
Trunk opener main switch
*1
*1: Refer to “OWNER’S MANUAL”.
*2: If equipped
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
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The parking brake can be set and released manually.U.S.A.
Canada
1Press the switch to set the parking
brake
The parking brake indicator light will
turn on.
Press and hold the parking brake
switch if an emergency occurs and it is
necessary to operate the parking
brake while driving.
2Pull the switch to release the parking
brake
• Operate the parking brake switchwhile depressing the brake pedal.
• Using the parking brake automatic release function, the parking brake
can be released by depressing the
accelerator pedal. When using this
function, slowly depress the acceler-
ator pedal.
Make sure that the parking brake indi-
cator light turn off.
Parking Brake
The parking brake can be set or re leased automatically or manually.
Using the manual mode
A
B
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In automatic mode, the parking brake can be set or released automatically according to shift
lever operation. Also, even in automatic mode, the parking brake can be set or released
manually.
While the vehicle is stopped, press and hold
the parking brake switch until a message is
shown on the multi-information display
When the automatic mode is turned on, the
parking brake operates as follows.
O When the shift lever is shifted from P, the
parking brake will be released, and the
parking brake indicator light will turn off.
O When the shift lever is shifted to P, the
parking brake will be set, and the park-
ing brake indicator light will turn on.
Operate the shift lever with the vehicle stopped and the brake pedal depressed.
While the vehicle is stopped, pull and hold
the parking brake switch until a message is
shown on the multi-information display
Turning the automatic mode on
Turning the automatic mode off
What to do if...
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List of Warning/Indicator Lights
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Lexus dealer. Continu-
ing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
(U.S.A.)
Brake system warning light
(Red)
(Canada)
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Lexus dealer.
Charging system warning light(U.S.A.)Malfunction
indicator lamp
Low engine oil pressure warn-
ing light(Canada)
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
SRS warning light
(Flashes)
Brake hold operated indicator
(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light(Flashes)(U.S.A.)Parking brake
indicator
(Canada)
(Flashes)
(Canada)
(Red or yellow)
Electric power steering
system warning light
(Yellow)
Brake system warning light
(Flashes or
illuminates)PCS warning light
(Flashes)
RCTA OFF indicator
Slip indicator(Flashes or
illuminates)
RCD OFF indicator (if
equipped)
(Flashes)
Intuitive parking assist OFF
indicator (if equipped)
(Flashes)
PKSB OFF indicator (if
equipped)
For further information, refer to the “OWNER’S MANUAL”.
What to do if...
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See the “OWNER’S MANUAL”
Turn signal indicatorIntuitive parking assist OFF
indicator (if equipped)
Headlight indicator (U.S.A.)RCTA OFF indicator
Tail light indicator (Canada)RCD OFF indicator (if
equipped)
Headlight high beam indicatorPKSB OFF indicator (if
equipped)
Automatic High Beam
indicatorBrake hold standby indicator
Cruise control indicatorBrake hold operated
indicator
Dynamic radar cruise control
indicatorSmart access system with
push-button start indicator
Cruise control “SET” indicator“READY” indicator
(White or green)LTA indicatorLow outside temperature
indicator
(Flashes in orange)LTA indicatorAGC indicator
(Flashes)
Slip indicatorEV drive mode indicator
VSC OFF indicatorEV indicator
PCS warning light(U.S.A.)Parking brake
indicator
BSM outside rear view mirror
indicators(Canada)
BSM indicator
For further information, refer to the “OWNER’S MANUAL”.