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■Lights (P.178)
■Illumination ( P.289)
■Multi-information display ( P.79, 82)
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set-
ting
Daytime Running Lights
(Daytime running lights can
be disabled)
OnOffO—O—
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set-ting
Time elapsed before the inte-
rior lights turn off15 seconds
Off
O—O—7.5 seconds
30 seconds
Time elapsed before the exte-
rior lights turn off15 seconds
Off
O—O—7.5 seconds
30 seconds
Operation after the engine
switch is turned offOnOff——O—
Operation when the doors
are unlockedOnOff——O—
Operation when you
approach the vehicle with the
electronic key on your person
OnOff——O—
Footwell lightingOnOff——O—
Fading out of the outer foot
lights when they turn offLongShort——O—
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set-ting
Eco Driving Indicator LightOnOff—O——
Language*1EnglishFrenchOO——Spanish
ABCD
ABCD
ABCD

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■Parking Support Brake function (for static objects)* ( P.241)
*:If equipped
■Driving position memory* ( P.128)
*:If equipped
■Outside rear view mirrors ( P.136)
■LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)* ( P.206)
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set-
ting
Parking Support Brake func-
tion (for static objects)OnOff—O——
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set-ting
Driver’s seat movement when
exiting the vehicleStandardOffO—O—Partial
Selection the door linking
driving position memory with
door unlock operation
Driver’s doorAll doors——O—
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set-ting
Automatic mirror folding and
extending operationLinked to the
locking/unlock- ing of the doorsOff
——O—Linked to opera-
tion of the engine switch
Linked mirror function when
reversingOnOff——O—
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set- ting
Lane centering functionOnOff—O——
Steering assist functionOnOff—O——
Alert typesSteering wheel vibrationBuzzer—O——
Alert sensitivityHighStandard—O——
ABCD
ABCD
ABCD
ABCD

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Vehicle specifications
■Driving mode select switch ( P.258)
■Eco mode (P.258)
■Vehicle customization
●When the speed linked d oor locking function and shift po sition linked door locking func-
tion are both on, the door lock operates as follows.
• When shifting the shift lever to any position other than P, all the doors will be locked.
• If the vehicle is started with all the doors locked, the speed linked door locking function
would not operate.
• If the vehicle is started with any door unlock ed, the speed linked door locking function will
operate.
●When the smart access system with push-button start is off, smart door unlocking cannot
be customized.
●When the doors remain closed after unlock ing the doors and the automatic door lock
function is activat ed, the signals will be generated in accordance with the Operation sig-
nal (buzzer) and the Operation sign al (emergency flashers) settings.
■In the following situations, customize mode in which the settings can be changed
through the multi-information display will automatically be turned off.
●A warning message appears after the cu stomize mode screen is displayed.
●The engine switch is turned off.
●The vehicle begins to move while the customize mode screen is displayed.
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set-
ting
Powertrain control in custom
modeNormalPowerO———Eco
Chassis control in custom
modeNormalSportO———
Air conditioning operation in
custom modeNormalEcoO———
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set-ting
Heating/coolin g operation
minimized in Eco modeOnOff——O—
ABCD
ABCD

452What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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1-1.What to do if... (Troubleshooting)What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
If you lose your mechanical keys,
new genuine mechanical keys can
be made by your Lexus dealer.
( P.396)
 If you lose your electronic keys, the
risk of vehicle theft increases signifi-
cantly. Contact your Lexus dealer
immediately. ( P.396)
 Is the electronic key battery weak or
depleted? ( P.356)
 Is the engine switch in IGNITION
ON mode?
When locking the doors, turn the engine
switch off. ( P.166)
 Is the electronic key left inside the
vehicle?
When locking the doors, make sure that
you have the electronic key on your per-
son.
The function may not operate prop-
erly due to the condition of the radio
wave. ( P.118)
 Is the child-protector lock set?
The rear door cannot be opened
from inside the vehicle when the
lock is set. Open the rear door from
outside and then unlock the child-
protector lock. ( P.103)
 Did you press the engine switch
while firmly depressing the brake
pedal? ( P.165)
 Is the shift lever in P? ( P.165)
 Is the electronic key anywhere
detectable inside the vehicle?
( P.116)
 Is the steering wheel unlocked?
( P.165)
 Is the electronic key battery weak or
depleted?
In this case, the engine can be
started in a temporary way.
( P.398)
 Is the battery discharged?
( P.400)If you have a problem, check the
following before contacting your
Lexus dealer.
The doors cannot be locked,
unlocked, opened or closed
You lose your keys
The electronic key does not oper-
ate properly
The doors cannot be locked or
unlocked
The rear door cannot be opened
If you think something is wrong
The engine does not start

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Is the engine switch in IGNITION
ON mode?
If you cannot release the shift lever
by depressing the brake pedal with
the engine switch in IGNITION ON
mode ( P.169)
 It is locked automatically to prevent
theft of the vehicle. ( P.165)
 Is the window lock switch pressed?
The power window except for the
one at the driver’s seat cannot be
operated if the window lock switch
is pressed. ( P.139)
 The auto power off function will be
operated if the vehicle is left in
ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON
mode (the engine is not operating)
for a period of time. ( P.167)
 The seat belt reminder light is flash-
ing Are the driver and the passengers
wearing the seat belts? (
P.379,
380)
 The parking brake indicator is on
Is the parking brake released?
( P.172)
Depending on the situation, other
types of warning buzzer may also
sound. ( P.375, 384)
 Did anyone inside the vehicle open
a door during setting the alarm?
The sensor detects it and the alarm
sounds. ( P.70)
To stop the alarm, turn the engine switch to
IGNITION ON mode or start the engine.
 Is the message displayed on the
multi-information display?
Check the message on the multi-
information display. ( P.384)
 When a warning light turns on or a
warning message is displayed, refer
to P.375, 384.
The shift lever cannot be shifted
from P even if you depress the
brake pedal
The steering wheel cannot be
turned after the engine is stopped
The windows do not open or
close by operating the power
window switches
The engine switch is turned off
automatically
A warning buzzer sounds during
driving
An alarm is activated and the
horn sounds
A warning buzzer sounds when
leaving the vehicle
A warning light turns on or a
warning message is displayed

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Consumption screen .................................... 92
Coolant
Capacity .............................................................411
Checking .......................................................338
Preparing and checking before winter......................................................................... 266
Warning light ............................................... 376
Cooling system............................................. 338 Engine overheating ..................................403
Cornering lights ............................................ 180
Coussins gonflables Modification et élimin ation en fin de vie
des coussins gonflables ......................448
Précautions avec les coussins gonflables latéraux ........................................................ 444
Précautions avec les coussins gonflables latéraux et rideau.................................... 444
Précautions avec les coussins gonflables pour votre enfant.................................... 444
Précautions avec les coussins gonflables rideau ........................................................... 444
Précautions générales avec les coussins gonflables ................................................... 444
Cruise control Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range .............................................. 225
Cup holders ................................................... 293
Curtain shield airbags .................................. 32
Customizable features ...............................427
D
Daytime running light system ................... 179
Deck board .................................................... 296
Deck under tray ........................................... 296 Defogger
Outside rear view mirrors.................... 280
Rear window ............................................... 280
Windshield ................................................... 280
Differential ........................................................ 412
Dimension ......................................................408
Dinghy towing.................................................164
Display BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)................... 250
Drive information ..........................................83
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-
speed range .............................................. 225
Head-up display........................................... 88
Intuitive parking assist ..............................236
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) ......................................................... 215
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) ................... 206
Multi-information display .......................... 82
Warning messages.................................. 384
Do-it-yourself maintenance ......................331
Door lock Back door ....................................................... 105
Side doors ...................................................... 100
Smart access system with push-button start ................................................................... 116
Wireless remote control ........................... 97
Doors Automatic door lock ing and unlocking
system............................................................ 103
Back door ....................................................... 104
Door glasses ................................................. 138
Door lock ........................................................100
Outside rear view mirrors...................... 136
Rear door child-protectors ................... 103
Side doors ...................................................... 100

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Drive information ........................................... 83
Drive-start control ..............................147, 168
Driver’s seat belt reminder light ............ 379
Driver’s seat position memory .................128
Driving Break-in tips ................................................... 147
Correct posture ............................................ 25
Driving mode select switch ..................258
Procedures .....................................................146
Winter drive tips......................................... 266
Driving position memory............................128 Memory recall function ............................ 129
Dynamic radar cruise control with full- speed rangeFunction .......................................................... 225
Warning message.....................................384
E
Eco Driving Indicator.................................... 78
Eco mode........................................................ 258
EDR (Event data recorder) ............................7
Electric Power Steering (EPS) Function ..........................................................260
Warning light ................................................377
Electronic key Battery-saving function ..............................117
If the electronic key does not operate properly....................................................... 397
Replacing the battery...............................356
Emergency flashers .................................... 366
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds .................. 375
If a warning light turns on ...................... 375
If a warning message is displayed.....384
If the battery is discharged ................... 400
If the electronic key does not operate properly....................................................... 397 If the engine will not start....................... 395
If the fuel filler do
or cannot be opened
.......................................................................... 397
If the vehicle is trapped in rising water .......................................................................... 367
If you have a flat tire ..................................387
If you lose your keys ................................ 396
If you think something is wrong.......... 373
If your vehicle becomes stuck ............ 406
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ................................................ 366
If your vehicle needs to be towed .... 369
If your vehicle overheats ....................... 403
Engine Accessory mode......................................... 166
Compartment..............................................335
Engine switch ................................................ 165
Hood ................................................................333
How to start the engine ........................... 165
Identification number .............................. 409
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ................................................ 366
Ignition switch (Engine switch) ............ 165
Overheating ................................................ 403
Engine compartment cover .................... 336
Engine coolant Capacity ............................................................ 411
Checking ...................................................... 338
Preparing and checking before winter..........................................................................266
Warning light ............................................... 376
Engine coolant temperature gauge ........79
Engine immobilizer system ........................ 68
Engine oil Capacity .......................................................... 410
Checking .......................................................336
Warning light ...............................................375

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Engine oil maintenance data .................. 337
Engine switch ..................................................165
EPS (Electronic Power Steering)
Function ..........................................................260
Warning light ................................................377
Event data recorder (EDR) ............................7
F
Flat tire ............................................................. 387 Tire pressure warning system ............. 345
Floor mats .......................................................... 24
Fluid Automatic transmission ............................ 412
Brake..................................................................413
Washer ........................................................... 342
Fog lights Replacing light bulbs................................ 362
Switch ............................................................... 184
Front passenger occupant classification system ................................................................ 41
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light
.......................................................................... 379
Front seat heaters........................................ 287
Front seats ........................................................ 122 Adjustment...................................................... 122
Cleaning......................................................... 323
Correct driving posture ............................ 25
Driving position memory.........................128
Head restraints .............................................. 131
Power easy access system .....................128
Seat heaters .................................................. 287
Seat position memory ...............................128
Front side marker lights Light switch .....................................................178
Replacing light bulbs................................ 362
Wattage............................................................415 Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ................................362
Turn signal lever ........................................... 172
Wattage ........................................................... 415
Fuel Capacity ........................................................ 409
Fuel gauge ........................................................ 79
Gas station information ......................... 468
Information ..................................................... 416
Refueling............................................................ 191
Type ................................................................. 409
Warning light ............................................... 379
Fuel filler door .................................................. 191 Refueling............................................................ 191
When the fuel filler door cannot be
opened......................................................... 397
Fuses .................................................................358
G
Garage door opener ................................. 309
Gas station information ............................ 468
Gauges ................................................................79
Glove box ....................................................... 293
Glove box light ............................................. 293
Grocery bag hooks .................................... 296
H
Head restraints ................................................ 131
Head-up display..............................................88
Headlights ........................................................178 Automatic headlight leveling .................179
Automatic High Beam system ............... 181
Light switch .................................................... 178
Replacing light bulbs ................................362

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Heated steering wheel .............................. 287
Heaters
Automatic air conditioning system ... 279
Heated steering wheel............................ 287
Outside rear view mirrors ......................136
Seat heaters .................................................. 287
High mounted stoplight Replacing light bulb.................................. 362
Hill-start assist control ............................... 260
Hood ................................................................. 333 Open ............................................................... 333
Hooks Cargo hooks................................................ 295
Retaining hooks (floor mat)......................24
Horn ....................................................................134
I
I/M test ............................................................ 330
Identification Engine .............................................................409
Vehicle ........................................................... 408
Ignition switch (Engine switch) ................165
Illuminated entry system ........................... 289
Immobilizer system ........................................ 68
Indicators ............................................................74
Initialization Items to initialize .........................................438
Inside rear view mirror ................................134
Instrument panel light control .....................81
Interior lights.................................................. 289
Intuitive parking assist Function .......................................................... 236
Warning message..................................... 238
J
JackPositioning a floor jack............................ 333
Vehicle-equipped jack .......................... 388 Jack handle ....................................................388
Jam protection function
Moon roof ........................................................ 141
Power back door closer ............................. 111
Power windows ........................................... 138
Rear seats ........................................................ 127
K
Keyless entrySmart access system with push-button start ................................................................... 116
Wireless remote control ........................... 97
Keys...................................................................... 96 Battery-saving function.............................. 117
Electronic key .................................................96
Engine switch ................................................ 165
If the electronic key does not operate properly ....................................................... 397
If you lose your keys ................................ 396
Key number plate .........................................96
Keyless entry ........................................ 100, 116
Mechanical key .............................................. 96
Replacing the battery .............................. 356
Warning buzzer ............................................ 117
Wireless remote control key .................. 97
Knee airbags .................................................... 32
L
Lane Departure Alert with steering control (LDA) ..............................................................215
Lane Tracing Assist (LTA) ....................... 206
Language (multi-information display) 430
LATCH anchors ............................................. 57
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) ...........................................................215

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Odometer ..........................................................79
Oil
Engine oil ........................................................ 410
Rear differential oil ...................................... 412
Transfer oil....................................................... 412
Opener Back door........................................................107
Fuel filler door................................................. 191
Hood................................................................ 333
Outside rear view mirrors .........................136 Adjusting and folding ................................136
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) ...................250
Linked mirror functi on when reversing
........................................................................... 137
Mirror position memory...........................128
Outside rear view mirror defoggers280
Outside temperature display .....................79
Overheating .................................................. 403
P
Paddle shift switches ....................................170
Panic mode ....................................................... 98
Parking brake Operation........................................................ 172
Parking brake engaged warning buzzer/message ........................................................ 174
Warning light ............................................... 379
Parking lights Light switch .....................................................178
Replacing light bulbs................................ 362
Parking Support Brake function (for static objects) ........................................................... 241Indicator ....................................................75, 76
Warning light ............................................... 378
Warning messages .................................. 247 PCS (Pre-Collision System)
Function ........................................................... 199
PCS switch..................................................... 201
Warning light ............................................... 377
Warning message .................................... 384
Personal lights............................................... 289 Switch.............................................................. 290
PKSA (Parking Support Alert) .............. 235 Intuitive parking assist ..............................236
Power back door opener and closer ....107
Power easy access system ........................128
Power outlet ..................................................300
Power steering (Electric Power Steering system) .......................................................... 260Warning light ............................................... 377
Power windows Door lock linked window operation . 139
Jam protection function ........................... 138
Operation .............................................138, 139
Window lock switch.................................. 139
Pre-Collision System (PCS) Function ........................................................... 199
PCS switch..................................................... 201
Warning light ............................................... 377
Warning message .................................... 384
R
Radar cruise control (dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range)............. 225
Radiator ........................................................... 339
Rear Cross Traffic Alert ........................... 254
Rear seat Folding down the rear seatbacks ........124
Rear side marker lights Light switch .................................................... 178
Replacing light bulbs ................................362