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Pictorial indexSearch by illustration
For safety and
securityMake sure to read through them
(Main topics: Child seat, theft deterrent system)
Vehicle status
information and
indicatorsReading driving-related information
(Main topics: Meters, multi-information display)
Before drivingOpening and closing the doors and windows,
adjustment before driving
(Main topics: Keys, doors, seats, power windows)
DrivingOperations and advice which are necessary for driving
(Main topics: Starting hybrid system, refueling)
Interior featuresUsage of the interior features
(Main topics: Air conditioner, storage features)
Maintenance and
careCaring for your vehicle and maintenance procedures
(Main topics: Interior and exterior, light bulbs)
When trouble
arisesWhat to do in case of malfunction and emergency
(Main topics: Battery discharge, flat tire)
Vehicle
specificationsVehicle specifications, customizable features
(Main topics: Fuel, oil, tire inflation pressure)
For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat belt,
SRS airbag and headlight aim instructions for Canadian
owners
IndexSearch by symptom
Search alphabetically

2TABLE OF CONTENTS
For your information ......................................6
Reading this manual .................................... 10
How to search ................................................. 11
Pictorial index ................................................. 12
1-1. For safe use Before driving .................................... 22
For safe driving.................................. 23
Seat belts ............................................. 24
SRS airbags ....................................... 28
Front passenger occupant classifi- cation system ................................. 37
Exhaust gas precautions ................ 41
1-2. Child safety Riding with children......................... 42
Child restraint systems .................. 42
1-3. Hybrid system Hybrid system features ................. 53
Hybrid system precautions ......... 56
1-4. Theft deterrent system Immobilizer sy stem ........................ 60
Alarm..................................................... 62
2-1. Instrument cluster Warning lights and indicators .... 66
Gauges and meters ....................... 70
Multi-information display............. 73
Head-up display ............................... 77
Energy monitor/consumption screen ................................................ 813-1. Key information
Keys ...................................................... 88
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
Doors ..................................................... 91
Trunk ..................................................... 95
Smart access system with push-but- ton start .......................................... 102
3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats........................................ 109
Driving position memory ............ 110
Head restraints ................................ 113
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel ................................. 115
Inside rear view mirror ................. 116
Outside rear view mirrors........... 117
3-5. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows ............................. 120
Moon roof ......................................... 122
4-1. Before driving Driving the vehicle......................... 126
Cargo and luggage........................ 131
Vehicle load limits......................... 133
Trailer towing...................................134
Dinghy towing ................................. 134
4-2. Driving procedures Power (ignition) switch ............... 135
EV drive mode ............................... 139
1For safety and security
2Vehicle status information and
indicators
3Before driving
4Driving

4TABLE OF CONTENTS
Emission inspection and mainte-nance (I/M) programs ............. 313
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions............................................................ 314
Hood................................................... 316
Positioning a floor jack................ 316
Engine compartment................... 318
12-volt battery................................ 323
Tires ................................................... 326
Tire inflation pressure ................. 334
Wheels.............................................. 336
Air conditioning filter..................338
Electronic key battery ................ 339
Checking and replacing fuses . 341
Headlight aim................................. 343
Light bulbs ....................................... 344
7-1. Essential information Emergency flashers..................... 350
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ............................. 350
If the vehicle is trapped in rising water................................................ 351
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency If your vehicle needs to be towed........................................................... 353
If you think something is wrong ........................................................... 356
If a warning light turns on or a warn- ing buzzer sounds ..................... 358
If a warning message is displayed ........................................................... 368
If you have a flat tire..................... 372If the hybrid syst
em will not start
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If you lose your keys.................... 380
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened ........................................... 381
If the electronic key does not oper- ate properly .................................. 381
If the 12-volt battery is discharged .......................................................... 384
If your vehicle overheats ........... 388
If the vehicle becomes stuck .... 391
8-1. Specifications Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ................................................. 394
Fuel information............................. 401
Tire information ............................ 403
8-2. Customization Customizable features ................ 412
8-3. Items to initialize Items to initialize ........................... 423
9-1. For owners Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ........................................... 426
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners (in French) ................... 426
SRS airbag instructions for Cana- dian owners (in French) ......... 428
Headlight aim instructions for Canadian owners (in French) 434
7When trouble arises
8Vehicle specifications
9For owners

14Pictorial index
■Instrument panel
Power switch ............................................................................................................P.135
Starting the hybrid system/changing the mo de...........................................P.135, 137
Emergency stop of the hybrid system ......................................................................P.350
When the hybrid system will not start ...................................................................... P.379
Warning messages ..........................................................................................................P.368
Shift lever.................................................................................................................... P.141
Changing the shift position .............................................................................................P.142
Precautions against towing...........................................................................................P.353
When the shift lever does not move ...........................................................................P.142
Meters ......................................................................................................................... .P.70
Reading the meters/adjusting the instrume nt panel lights................................. P.70
Warning lights/indicator lights ...................................................................................... P.66
When the warning lights come on .............................................................................P.358
Multi-information display ....................................................................................... P.73
Display ........................................................................................................................ .............. P.73
Energy monitor ...................................................................................................................... P.81A
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When the warning messages are displayed..........................................................P.368
Parking brake switch ............................................................................................. P.146
Applying/releasing ............................................................................................................P.146
Precautions against winter season ................... ......................................................... P.243
Warning buzzer/message............................................................................................P.368
Turn signal lever ...................................................................................................... P.145
Headlight switch......................................................................................................P.150
Headlights/parking lights/tail lights/daytime running lights ........................... P.150
Automatic High Beam ..................................................................................................... P.153
Windshield wiper and washer switch ................................................................ P.155
Usage.......................................................................................................................... ............ P.155
Adding washer fluid ......................................................................................................... P.3 22
Warning messages ..........................................................................................................P.368
Emergency flasher switch .................................................................................. P.350
Hood lock release lever ........................................................................................ P.316
Tilt and telescopic steering control swit ch/tilt and telescopic steering lock
release lever .............................................................................................................. P.11 5
Adjustment ..................................................................................................................... ........ P.115
Driving position memory
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Air conditioning system ...................................................................................... P.253
Usage..................................................................................................................................... P.253
Rear window defogger................................................................................................... P.254
Audio system
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Trunk opener main switch ..................................................................................... P.101
*1: If equipped
*2: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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■Switches
Camera switch*1, 2
Head-up display switch*1........................................................................................ P.77
Instrument panel light control switches ............................................................. P.72
Odometer/trip meter/trip meter reset button ............................................... P.72
VSC OFF switch..................................................................................................... P.237
Driving Mode Select switch .............................................................................. P.202
Trunk opener switch................................................................................................. P.97
Fuel filler door opener switch.............................................................................. P.162
*1: If equipped
*2: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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491-2. Child safety
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For safety and security
■Child restraint LATCH anchors
LATCH anchors are provided for the
outboard rear seat. (Marks displaying
the location of the anchors are
attached to the seats.)
WARNING
■When installing a child restraint sys-
tem
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
●Do not allow children to play with the
seat belt. If the seat belt becomes
twisted around a child’s neck, it may
lead to choking or other serious inju-
ries that could result in death.
If this occurs and the buckle cannot be
unfastened, scissors should be used to
cut the belt.
●Ensure that the belt and plate are
securely locked and the seat belt is not
twisted.
●Shake the child restraint system left
and right, and forward and backward
to ensure that it has been securely
installed.
●After securing a child restraint system,
never adjust the seat.
●When a booster seat is installed,
always ensure that th e shoulder belt is
positioned across the center of the
child’s shoulder. The belt should be
kept away from the child’s neck, but
not so that it could fall off the child’s
shoulder.
●Follow all installation instructions pro-
vided by the child restraint system
manufacturer.
●When securing some types of child
restraint systems in rear seats, it may
not be possible to properly use the
seat belts in position s next to the child
restraint without interfering with it or
affecting seat belt effectiveness. Be
sure your seat belt fits snugly across
your shoulder and low on your hips. If it
does not, or if it interferes with the
child restraint, move to a different posi-
tion. Failure to do so may result in
death or serious injury.
■When installing a booster seat
To prevent the belt from going into ALR
lock mode, do not fully extend the shoul-
der belt. ALR mode causes the belt to
tighten only. This could cause injury or
discomfort to the child. ( P.26)
■Do not use a seat belt extender
If a seat belt extender is used when
installing a child restra int system, the seat
belt will not securely hold the child
restraint system, which could cause
death or serious injury to the child or
other passengers in the event of sudden
braking, sudden swerving or an accident.
Child restraint system fixed with
a child restraint LATCH anchor

591-3. Hybrid system
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For safety and security
When a certain level of impact is
detected by the impact sensor, the
emergency shut off system blocks the
high voltage current and stops the fuel
pump to minimize the risk of electrocu-
tion and fuel leakage. If the emergency
shut off system activates, your vehicle
will not restart. To restart the hybrid system, contact your Lexus dealer.
A message is automatically displayed
when a malfunction occurs in the
hybrid system or an improper opera-
tion is attempted.
If a warning message is shown on the
multi-information display, read the
message and follow the instructions.
■If a warning light comes on, a warning
message is displayed, or the 12-volt bat-
tery is disconnected
The hybrid system may not start. In this
case, try to start the system again. If the
“READY” indicator does not come on, con-
tact your Lexus dealer.
NOTICE
■Hybrid battery (traction battery) air
intake vent
●Make sure not to block the air intake
vent with anything, such as a seat
cover, plastic cover, or luggage. If the
vents become blocked, the hybrid bat-
tery (traction battery) input and output
may be restricted, leading to a reduc-
tion in hybrid battery (traction battery)
output and a malfunction.
●When dust etc. has accumulated in the
air intake vent, periodically clean it
with a vacuum cleaner to prevent the
vent from clogging.
●A filter is installed to the air intake vent.
When the filter remains noticeably
dirty even after cleaning the air intake
vent, filter cleaning or replacement is
recommended. When cleaning or
replacing the filter, contact your Lexus
dealer.
Refer to P.304 for details on how to
clean the filter.
●Do not get water or foreign materials
in the air intake vent as this may cause
a short circuit and damage the hybrid
battery (traction battery).
●Do not carry large amounts of water
such as water cooler bottles in the
vehicle. If water spills onto the hybrid
battery (traction battery), the battery
may be damaged. Have the vehicle
inspected by your
Lexus dealer.
Emergency shut off system
Hybrid warning message

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Vehicle status information and indicators
Vehicle status informationand indicators
2-1. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and indicators . 66
Gauges and meters .................... 70
Multi-information display.......... 73
Head-up display ........................... 77
Energy monitor/consumption screen ............................................. 81

662-1. Instrument cluster
2-1.Instrument cluster
The image may differ from the actual condition.
Warning lights inform the driver of mal-
functions in the indicated vehicle’s sys-
tems.
Warning lights and indicators
The warning lights and indicators on the instrument cluster, center panel and
outside rear view mirrors inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s various
systems.
Warning lights and indicators displayed on the instrument cluster
Warning lights
(U.S.A.)
Brake system warning light*1
(  P.358)
(red)
(Canada)
Brake system warning light*1
(  P.358)
(yellow)
Brake system warning light*1
(  P.358)
High coolant temperature
warning light
*2 (  P.358)
Charging system warning
light
*2 ( P.359)
Low engine oil pressure warn-
ing light
*2 (  P.359)
(U.S.A.) Malfunction indicator lamp
*1
(  P.359)
(Canada) Malfunction indicator lamp
*1
(  P.359)
SRS warning light
*1 (  P.359)
(U.S.A.) ABS warning light
*1 (
 P.360)