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2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
Headlight switch
Turning on the high beam headlightsWith the headlights on, push the
lever forward to turn on the high
beams.
Pull the lever back to the center
position to turn the high beams off.
Pull the lever toward you to turn
on the high beams.
Release to turn them off. You can
flash the high beams with the head-
lights on or off.
The headlights can be operated manually or automatically.
The side marker, parking,
tail, license plate and
instrument panel lights
turn on.
The headlights and all lights listed above turn
on.
The headlights and all the lights listed above turn
on and off automatically.
(When the “POWER”
switch is in ON mode.)
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2-5. Driving information
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When driving
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CAUTION
■Things that must not be carried in the trunk
The following things may cause a fire if loaded in the trunk.
●Receptacles containing gasoline
●Aerosol cans
■Storage precautions
●Do not place anything on the package tray behind the rear seatback. 
Such items may be thrown about and possib ly injure people in the vehicle during
sudden braking or in an accident.
●Do not drive with objects on top of the instrument panel. 
They may interfere with the driver’s field of view or move during sharp accelera-
tion or turning, thus impairing the driver ’s control of the vehicle. In an accident
they may injure the vehicle occupants.
●Secure all items in the occupant compartment, as they may shift and injure some-
one during an accident or sudden braking.
■Weight of the load
●Improper loading may cause deterioration of steering or braking control result-
ing in an accident which may cause death or serious injury.
●Do not exceed the maximum axle weight ra ting or the total vehicle weight rating.
●Even if the total load of occupant’s weight and the cargo load is less than the total
load capacity, do not apply the load unevenly. Improper loading may cause dete-
rioration of steering or braking control which may cause death or serious injury.

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3-1. Using the touch screen
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Interior features
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■“Day Mode”
■To turn off the picture display
If is touched, the screen display is turned off, and guidance is by voice only.
When the headlights are turned on, the
screen dims. However the screen can be
switched to “Day Mode”.
The screen will stay in “Day Mode” when
the headlights are turned on until is
touched again.
If the instrument panel light control is set to
“MAX”, “Day Mode” is not displayed.

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3-5. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list
Illuminated entry system: The various lights automatically turn on/off
according to the presence of the electronic key, whether the doors are
locked/unlocked, whether the doors are open/closed, and the “POWER”
switch mode.
When the instrument panel light control switch is turned to minimum, the foot
lights, inside door handle lights and shift lever light will turn off. ( P. 1 4 9 )
Outer foot light
Steering spot light
Front personal lights 
( P. 3 5 4 )
Shift lever light
Front interior lights ( P. 353)
Inside door handle lightsRear personal lights 
( P. 3 5 4 )
Rear interior lights
Door courtesy lights
Foot light
Front scuff light

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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■Left side instrument panel
Remove the lid.
■ Right side instrument panel
Remove the lid.
■ Luggage compartment
Remove the cover.

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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■Left side instrument panel
FuseAmpereCircuit
1FR WIP30Windshield wipers and washers
2RR-IG7. 5RR-IG1
3LH-IG10
Emergency flashers, seat belt preten-
sioners, headlight cleaners, exhaust
system, rear window defogger, elec-
tric cooling fans, front left door con-
trol system, rear left door control
system
4H-LP LVL7. 5Adaptive front lighting system
5A/C W/P7. 5Air conditioning system
6RAD No.310Audio system
7FR DOOR LH20Front left door control system
8RR DOOR LH20Rear left door control system
9FR S/HTR LH15Seat heaters, seat heaters and venti-
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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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■Right side instrument panel
FuseAmpereCircuit
1ECU-IG RH10
Electric tilt and telescopic steering,
combination switch, power seat,
smart access system with push-but-
ton start, air conditioning system,
touch screen, shift lock system, tire
pressure warning system, front/rear
stabilizer system
2FR S/HTR RH15Seat heaters, seat heaters and venti-
lators
3RH-IG7. 5
Front right door control system, rear
right door control system, seat belt
pretensioners, transmission, seat
heaters, seat heaters and ventilators
4AM27. 5Starting system
5FR DOOR RH20Front right door control system
6RR DOOR RH20Rear right door control system

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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
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Vehicle identificationThe vehicle identification number (VIN ) is the legal identifier for your
vehicle. This is the primary identification number for your Lexus. It is used
in registering the ownership of your vehicle.
This number is stamped on the top left of the instrument panel and in the
engine compartment.
This number is also on the Certifi-
cation Label.
■ The engine number and electric motor (traction motor) number
These numbers are stamped on the locations shown in the above illustration.

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Alphabetical index
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Instrument panel light control........... 149
Interior lightsInterior lights......................................... 353
Wattage.................................................. 552
Intuitive parking assist .......................... 180
Jack Positioning a floor jack..................... 418
Replacing the wheel........................... 517
Jack handle ............................................... 517
Keyless entry.............................................. 47
Keys If the electronic key does 
not operate properly ......................531
If you lose your keys.........................530
Key number plate ................................. 33
Keys ............................................................. 33
Mechanical key...................................... 33
Power (ignition) switch.................... 138
Wireless remote control key ...........47
Lexus Link System ................................387
Light bulbs Replacing ............................................... 474
Wattage.................................................. 552
Light sensitive optitron meter ........... 150
Lights Fog light switch ...................................... 161
Headlights switch ............................... 158
Interior lights list.................................. 352
Replacing light bulbs........................ 474
Turn signal lever ...................................146
Vanity lights .......................................... 363
Wattage.................................................. 552 Maintenance
Do-it-yourself maintenance........... 414
General maintenance....................... 410
Maintenance data ............................. 544
Maintenance requirements.......... 408
Meter Instrument panel light control ....... 149
Meters....................................................... 148
Micro dust and pollen filter .............. 236
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror ....................... 74
Side mirror heater............................. 240
Side mirrors.............................................. 75
Vanity mirrors ..................................... 363
Moon roof................................................... 80
MP3 disc.................................................. 262
Multi-information display ................... 155
Odometer ................................................ 148
Oil Engine oil................................................ 422
Opener Fuel filler door ........................................ 83
Hood ......................................................... 417
Trunk........................................................... 55
Outer foot lights.................................... 352
Outside rear view mirrors Adjusting and folding .......................... 75
Mirror position memory ................... 60
Outside temperature 
display .................................................... 365
Overhead console ...............................358
Overheating, Engine ..........................538
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