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Driving
Lexus night view∗
Turn the power switch to ON mode.
Turn the headlights 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. 2 1 6 )
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 12-volt 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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Driving
Hybrid vehicle driving tips
■Using Eco drive mode
When using Eco drive mode, the torque corresponding to the acceler-
ator pedal depression amount can be generated more smoothly than it
is in normal conditions. In addition, the operation of the air conditioning
system (heating/cooling) will be minimized, improving the fuel econ-
omy. ( →P. 2 8 6 )
■Use of Hybrid System Indicator
The Eco-friendly driving is possible by keeping the indicate of Hybrid
System Indicator within Eco area. ( →P. 9 2 )
■When braking the vehicle
Make sure to operate the brakes gently and in good time. A greater
amount of electrical energy can be retained when slowing down.
■Delays
Repeated acceleration and deceleration, as well as long waits at traffic
lights, will lead to bad fuel consumption. Check traffic reports before
leaving and avoid delays as much as possible. When encountering a
delay, gently release the brake pedal to allow the vehicle to move for-
ward slightly while avoiding overuse of the accelerator pedal. Doing so
can help control excessive gasoline consumption.
■Highway driving
Control your speed and keep at a constant speed. Also, before stop-
ping at a toll booth or similar, allow plenty of time to release the acceler-
ator and gently apply the brakes. A greater amount of electrical energy
can be retained when slowing down.
For economical and ecological drivin g, pay attention to the following
points:
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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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5Interior features
5-4. Using the hands-free phone system (for cellular phone)
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) ................ 506
Using a Bluetooth
® phone ..... 515
Setting the hands-free system (for cellular phone) ................ 534
Setting the Bluetooth
®........... 558
5-5. Using the interior lights Interior lights list........................... 571• Interior light ............................ 572
• Personal lights........................ 572
5-6. Using the storage features List of storage features..............574• Glove box.................................576
• Console box ........................... 577
• Cup holders............................ 578
• Auxiliary boxes..................... 580
Trunk features ...............................581 5-7. Other interior features
Sun visors and vanity mirrors ...................583
Clock...............................................584
Ashtrays ........................................ 585
Power outlets ...............................586
Heated steering wheel ........... 588
Seat heaters/ seat ventilators .........................590
Armrest .......................................... 593
Rear sunshade/ rear door sunshades .............. 594
Coat hooks ................................... 597
Assist grips....................................598
Utility hook.................................... 599
Garage door opener............... 600
Safety Connect ........................... 607
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Interior features
■When using the Remote Touch screen
●If the screen is cold, the display may be dark, or the system may seem to be operat-
ing slightly slower than normal.
●When the screen is viewed through polarized sunglasses, a rainbow pattern may
appear on the screen due to optical characteristics of the screen. If this is disturb-
ing, please operate the screen without polarized sunglasses.
●Dimmed screen buttons cannot be operated.
■Changing between day mode and night mode
The display condition is not changed to night mode even if the headlight switch is
turned on when the vehicle is in a bright area such as daytime.
■To t u r n o f f t h e d i s p l a y
The display goes off when “Screen Off” is selected. To turn the “Display” screen back
on, select any button. The selected screen appears. To display the screen in day mode, even with
the headlight switch on, select “Day Mode”
for brightness and contrast control.
If the screen is set to day mode with the
headlight switch turned on, this condition is
memorized even with the hybrid system
turned off.
NOTICE
■To avoid damaging the Remote Touch screen
Wipe off fingerprints using a glass cleaning cloth. Do not use chemical cleaners to
clean the screen, as they may damage the Remote Touch screen.
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■System time settings
Used for changing time zones and the on/off settings of daylight saving
time.Select “System Time” on the “General Settings” screen.
Select the items to be set. Time zone
Daylight saving time
Select “Save”.
●Time zone
A time zone can be selected and GMT can be set. Select “Time Zone”.
Select the desired time zone.
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If “Other” is selected, the zone
can be adjusted manually. Select
“+” or “-” to adjust the time zone
and then select “OK”.
●Daylight saving time
To select “On” or “Off” for daylight saving time.
■Selecting a language
The language can be changed.Select “Language” on the “General Settings” screen.
Select the desired screen but-
ton.
Select “Yes”.
The previous screen will be displayed.
Select “Save”.
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Interior features
Select “Display” on the “DVD Options” screen.
Select “<” or “>” to display the
desired item to be adjusted, and
then select “OK”.
The screen goes off when “Screen
Off” is selected. To turn the display
screen back on, select any button. The
selected screen appears.
Adjusting the screen
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ColorRedGreen
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To n eLighterDarker
ContrastWeakerStronger
BrightnessDarkerBrighter
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