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Driving
Lexus night view∗
Turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode.
The headlights turn on
Press the Lexus night view switch
The Lexus night view is displayed on
the Remote Touch screen.
To return the screen to its previous
state, press the switch again.
When the light sensor ( →P. 199)
determines that it is currently night
time from the brightness of the sur-
rounding area, the Lexus night view
can be operated by pressing the
Lexus night view switch while the
headlights are on.
∗: If equipped
Lexus night view is a system which assists with nighttime driving.
Near-infrared rays are irradiated forward and an image converted
from the irradiated light is show n on the Remote Touch screen. The
image shows pedestrians, obstacles, and road conditions ahead of the
vehicle, which ar e difficult to see at nigh ttime with the naked eye.
Displaying the Lexus night view
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CAUTION
■Before using the Lexus night view
Never depend on this system only.
Lexus night view is intended as a supplemental aid to help you see pedestrians and
road conditions ahead of the vehicle. As there are limits to the system, do not rely
solely on the system while in use, and drive safely while observing the following
precautions.
■When using the Lexus night view
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
●Never drive while looking at the Lexus night view screen only.
●Do not look continuously at the Lexus night view screen while driving. Pedestri-
ans, objects etc. ahead of the vehicle may be overlooked by the system. The sys-
tem should always be used as a supplemental aid only.
●Lexus night view is designed to help you see objects better when driving in dark-
ness on a road with few curves. Do not use the Lexus night view in well-lit areas or
on roads with many curves or slopes. There may be areas that cannot be dis-
played by the system due to the road conditions (curve size, gradient, etc.)
●Lexus night view may be unable to project some features at an appropriate level
of brightness. Some or all parts of certain features may be dark or difficult to see.
Do not rely solely on the Lexus night view, and drive carefully while checking the
surroundings for safety, as you would with a normal vehicle. Also, the following
features and conditions may not be displayed clearly.
Features that are difficult to display:
• Clothing of a pedestrian made of a certain kind of material (ex. leather jackets)
• The characters on signs and billboards
• The information on road signs
Conditions in which display is difficult:
• Unfavorable weather conditions such as rain, fog, snowfall, snow storms etc.
• There are large puddles of water on the road surface following rainfall
• The area of the front windshield in front of the camera is fogged up, dirty or icy
• The areas around the headlights are covered with ice, snow, mud etc.
• The battery voltage is remarkably low
• There are bright lights ahead of the vehicle
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NOTICE
■The near-infrared light
Follow these precautions to avoid damage to
or incorrect operation of the Lexus night
view system
●System performance may deteriorate if the
areas around the headlights are dirty. Clean
the vehicle if it is dirty.
●The near-infrared light irradiates strong
energy not visible to the eyes. Do not stare
at the light at close range for a long time.
XVehicles with discharge head-
lights
XVehicles with LED headlights
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4-6. Driving tips
Perform the following according to the driving conditions:
●Do not try to forcibly open a window or move a wiper that is frozen.
Pour warm water over the frozen area to melt the ice. Wipe away the
water immediately to prevent it from freezing.
●To ensure proper operation of the climate control system fan, remove
any snow that has accumulated on the air inlet vents in front of the wind-
shield.
●Check for and remove any excess ice or snow that may have accumu-
lated on the exterior lights, vehicle’s roof, chassis, around the tires or on
the brakes.
●Remove any snow or mud from the bottom of your shoes before getting
in the vehicle.
Accelerate the vehicle slowly, keep a safe distance between you and the
vehicle ahead, and drive at a reduced speed suitable to road conditions.
Park the vehicle and move the shift lever to P without setting the parking
brake. The parking brake may freeze up, preventing it from being
released. If necessary, block the wheels to prevent inadvertent sliding or
creeping.
Before driving the vehicle
When driving the vehicle
When parking the vehicle
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Interior features5
5-1. Remote Touch screen Remote Touch/12.3-inch display ......................................... 290
5-2. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Front automatic air conditioning system .........299
Rear air conditioning system ........................................... 319
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers........... 324
Windshield wiper de-icer .......325
5-3. Using the interior lights Interior lights list.......................... 327• Interior light ............................328
• Personal lights........................328 5-4. Using the storage features
List of storage features ............330• Glove box ............................... 332
• Console box........................... 333
• Cup holders ........................... 334
• Auxiliary boxes ..................... 336
Trunk features .............................. 337
5-5. Other interior features Sun visors and vanity mirrors ...................340
Clock................................................ 341
Ashtrays ......................................... 342
Power outlets ...............................343
Heated steering wheel ............ 345
Seat heaters/ seat ventilators ......................... 347
Armrest ........................................... 351
Rear sunshade/ rear door sunshades .............. 352
Trunk storage extension .......... 355
Coat hooks ................................... 356
Assist grips.................................... 357
Utility hook....................................358
Garage door opener................ 359
LEXUS Enform Safety Connect ...................................... 366
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Interior features
■Registering air conditioning settings to electronic keys
●Unlocking the vehicle using an electronic key and turning the engine switch to
IGNITION ON mode will recall that key’s registered air conditioning settings.
●When the engine switch is turned off, the current air conditioning settings will auto-
matically be registered to the electronic key that was used to unlock the vehicle.
The system may not operate correctly if more than one electronic key is in the vicinity
or if the smart access system with push-button start is used to unlock a passenger
door.
Settings for the electronic key and the corresponding door can be changed. Contact
your Lexus dealer.
■Using automatic mode
●Fan speed is adjusted automatically according to the temperature setting and the
ambient conditions.
Therefore, the fan may stop for a while until warm or cool air is ready to flow imme-
diately after is pressed.
●Cool air may blow around the upper body even when the heater is on due to sun-
light.
■Humidity sensor
A sensor, which detects humidity inside the
vehicle and the temperature of the wind-
shield, is provided to detect fog on the front
windscreen. Due to the sensor, when auto-
matic mode is set the air conditioning may
make the following controls:
●Changing the amount of air flow
●Changing the amount of air introduced from
outside when in outside air mode with the air
vents in the position
●Changing the settings of the air vents to
when the is set
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Interior features
Interior lights list
When the instrument panel light control switch is turned to minimum and the tail
lights are on, the inside door handle lights, the ornament lights and the footwell
lights will turn off. ( →P. 8 2 )
Outer foot lights
Shift lever light
Interior light ( →P. 328)
Front personal lights (→P. 328)
Inside door handle lights Rear personal lights (
→P. 328)
Ornament lights
Door courtesy lights
Power window switch lights
Footwell lights1
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Turns the light on/off
The rear personal lights are also
turned on/off by the interior light
operation. However, if the interior light
is turned off after being turned on
while the rear personal lights are
turned on, the rear personal lights will
not turn off simultaneously.
Turns the door position on
■Front
Turns the light on/off
■Rear
Turns the light on/off
If the lights are turned on by interior
light operation, the lights cannot
turn off by pressing the switch.
Interior light
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2
Personal lights
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Interior features
■Illuminated entry system
The lights automatically turn on/off according to engine switch mode, the presence
of the electronic key, whether the doors are locked/unlocked, and whether the doors
are opened/closed.
■To prevent battery discharge
If the interior lights remain on when the engine switch is turned off, the lights will go
off automatically after 20 minutes.
■Customization
Setting (e.g. the time elapsed before lights turn off) can be changed.
(Customizable features: →P. 559)
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the engine is not running.
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Interior features
CAUTION
■Items that should not be left in the storage spaces
Do not leave glasses, lighters or spray cans in the storage spaces, as this may cause
the following when cabin temperature becomes high:
●Glasses may be deformed by heat or cracked if they come into contact with
other stored items.
●Lighters or spray cans may explode. If they come into contact with other stored
items, the lighter may catch fire or the spray can may release gas, causing a fire
hazard.
■When driving or when the storage compartments are not in use
Keep the lids closed.
In the event of sudden braking or sudden swerving, an accident may occur due to
an occupant being struck by an open lid or the items stored inside.
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