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3-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows............................. 167
Moon roof ....................................... 170
4-1. Before driving Driving the vehicle ...................... 176
Cargo and luggage..................... 187
Vehicle load limits ....................... 190
Trailer towing .................................. 191
Dinghy towing ...............................192
4-2. Driving procedures Power (ignition) switch ..............193
EV drive mode ............................200
Hybrid transmission.................. 203
Turn signal lever .......................... 209
Parking brake ................................. 211
Brake Hold .....................................214
Horn ..................................................216
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch .......................... 217
Fog light switch ........................... 222
Windshield wipers and washer ................................ 223
Headlight cleaner switch ........ 230 4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap .......231
4-5. Using the driving support systems
Cruise control ............................. 236
Dynamic radar cruise control............................ 240
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range............. 255
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) ............ 271
Intuitive parking assist ................281
Rear view monitor system ...... 294
Driving mode select switch ...305
Driving assist systems ..............308
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ...........315
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ............. 324
•The Blind Spot Monitor
function .................................... 328
• The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function ..........................331
Lexus night view ......................... 334
4-6. Driving tips Hybrid vehicle driving tips ..... 340
Winter driving tips ..................... 342
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Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 223
Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 342
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer)
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Precautions against car wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 644
Fuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 2 3 1
Refueling method. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 231
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 810
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 677
Tire size/inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 816
Winter tires/tire chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 342
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 677
Coping with flat tires. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 775
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 660
Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 660
Engine compartment cover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 664
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 811
Coping with overheat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 800
Warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 754
Headlights/parking lights/daytime running lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 217
Fog lights
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Turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 209
Tail lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 217
Stop lights
Brake Hold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P . 214
License plate lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 21 7
Back-up lights
Shifting the shift lever to R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 203
Side marker lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 21 7
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(Replacing method: P. 713, Watts: P. 817)
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Multi-information display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 96
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 96
Energy monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 111
When the warning messages are displayed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 747
Parking brake switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 211
Applying/releasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 211
Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 343
Warning buzzer/message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 747
Turn signal lever. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 209
Headlight switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 2 17
Headlights/parking lights/tail lights/daytime running lights . . . . . . . . . . . P. 217
Fog lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 222
Windshield wiper and washer switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 223
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 223
Adding washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 672
Warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 765
Emergency flasher switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 728
Trunk opener. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 1 4 3
Hood lock release lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 660
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 161
Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P . 161
Driving position memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 152
Air conditioning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 388
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 388
Rear window defogger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 409
Audio system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 4 1 1
Audio system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 411
Hands-free system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 530
Trunk opener main switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 144
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Instrument cluster
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the vehicle’s vari-
ous systems.
Indicators
Turn signal indicator
(→ P. 2 0 9 )
(if equipped)
LKA (Lane-Keeping
Assist) indicator
(→ P. 2 7 1 )
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
(→ P. 2 1 7 )
(if equipped)
Intuitive parking assist indi-
cator ( →P. 2 8 1 )
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
(→ P. 2 1 7 ) *1
(if equipped)
“AFS OFF” indicator
(→ P. 219)
Headlight high beam indi-
cator ( →P. 2 1 8 )
*1, 2Slip indicator
(→ P. 3 1 0 )
(if equipped)
Front fog light indicator
(→ P. 222)*1VSC OFF indicator
(→ P. 3 1 0 )
“READY” indicator
( → P. 1 9 3 )
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(if equipped)
“PCS” warning light
(→ P. 3 1 6 )
EV indicator ( →P. 74 )
(U.S.A.)
Parking brake indicator
(→ P. 211)
Cruise control indicator
( → P. 2 3 6 , 2 4 0 )
(Canada)
Parking brake indicator
(→ P. 211)
(if equipped)
Radar cruise control indi-
cator ( →P. 2 4 0 )*1Brake hold standby indica-
tor ( →P. 2 1 4 )
Cruise control “SET” indi-
cator ( →P. 236, 240)
*1Brake hold operated indi-
cator ( →P. 2 1 4 )
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Operation of each component
Smart access system with push-button start
The following operations can be performed simply by carrying the elec-
tronic key on your person, for example in your pocket. (The driver should
always carry the electronic key.)
■Operation signals
A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors have
been locked/unlocked. (Locked: once; Unlocked: twice)
■Security feature
If a door is not opened within approximately 60 seconds after the vehicle is
unlocked, the security feature automatically locks the vehicle again.
■Welcome light illumination control
The side marker, parking, tail and license plate lights automatically turn on at night
when the doors are unlocked using the entry function or wireless remote control if
the light switch is in the “AUTO” position.
Function summary
Locks and unlocks the doors ( →P. 1 2 4 )
Opens the trunk ( →P. 1 2 4 )
Starts the hybrid system ( →P. 193)1
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4-1. Before driving Driving the vehicle ....................... 176
Cargo and luggage .................... 187
Vehicle load limits .......................190
Trailer towing .................................. 191
Dinghy towing............................... 192
4-2. Driving procedures Power (ignition) switch.............. 193
EV drive mode ........................... 200
Hybrid transmission ..................203
Turn signal lever ......................... 209
Parking brake ..................................211
Brake Hold ..................................... 214
Horn.................................................. 216
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch .......................... 217
Fog light switch............................ 222
Windshield wipers and washer.................................223
Headlight cleaner switch ....... 230
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap ....... 231 4-5. Using the driving support
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Cruise control ............................. 236
Dynamic radar cruise control ............................ 240
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ............. 255
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) ............ 271
Intuitive parking assist ............... 281
Rear view monitor system ...... 294
Driving mode select switch ...305
Driving assist systems.............. 308
PCS (Pre-Collision System)........... 315
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor).............. 324
• The Blind Spot Monitor function .................................... 328
• The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function.......................... 331
Lexus night view ......................... 334
4-6. Driving tips Hybrid vehicle driving tips......340
Winter driving tips ..................... 342
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Tu r n s i g n a l l e v e r
The lever will return to its original position immediately after operation. Right turn
Lane change to the right (move
the lever partway and release it)
The right hand signals will flash 3
times.
Lane change to the left (move the
lever partway and release it)
The left hand signals will flash 3 times.
Left turn
■If the turn signals do not stop flashi ng after turning left or right, or if
you want to stop them flashing
Operate the lever in the opposite direction to either position or .
If you move the lever to either position or , the selected turn sig-
nals will flash.
Operating instructions
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■Turn signals can be operated when
The power switch is in ON mode.
■If the indicator flashes faster than usual
Check that a light bulb in the front or rear turn signal lights has not burned out.
■If the turn signals stop flashing before a lane change has been performed
Operate the lever again.
■Customization
The number of times the turn signals flash during a lane change can be changed.
(Customizable feature →P. 8 3 3 )
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■Temporary cancelation of the LKA system functions
If any of the following occurs, the LKA system functions will be temporarily canceled.
The functions will resume after the necessary operating conditions have returned.
●The steering wheel is turned as far as necessary to cause the vehicle to change
lanes.
●When the system detects no-handed driving. (The lane keeping assist function will
be temporarily canceled, but the lane departure warning function will continue.)
●The turn signal lever is operated.
●The vehicle speed deviates from the operating range of the LKA system functions.
(The buzzer will beep twice when the lane keeping assist function is being can-
celed.)
●When the lane lines cannot be recognized while driving. (The buzzer will beep
twice when the lane keeping assist function is being canceled.)
●The wiper switch is set on high speed mode or is set on AUTO mode with wipers
operating at high speed. (The lane keeping assist function will be temporarily can-
celed, but the lane departure warning function will continue.)
●If the vehicle crosses a line for approximately half a minute or more. (The lane keep-
ing assist function will be temporarily canceled, but the lane departure warning
function will continue.)
●When the lane departure warning function is activated.
The lane departure warning function will not operate again for a several seconds
after it has been activated, even if the vehicle leaves the lane again.
■The lane departure warning
It may be difficult to feel the sensory warning depending on the road conditions.
■No-handed driving warning
If the steering wheel is not operated for approximately 15 seconds on a straight road
or approximately 5 seconds on a curve, the buzzer will beep twice, indicators on the
multi-information display will flash, and the lane keeping assist function will be tem-
porarily canceled. If you drive the vehicle with your hands lightly touching the steer-
ing wheel, this may also be detected as no-handed driving.
■After the vehicle has been parked in the sun
The LKA system functions may not be available and a warning message (→P. 76 1 )
will be displayed for a while after driving has started. In such cases, turn the LKA sys-
tem off and turn it on again after normal temperature returns. When the temperature
in the cabin decreases and the temperature around the camera sensor ( →P. 2 7 1 )
becomes suitable for its operation, the functions will begin to operate.
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BSM main switch
Pressing the switch turns the system on or off. When the switch is set to on, the
switch’s indicator illuminates and the buzzer sounds. Common switch for Blind
Spot Monitor function and Rear Cross Traffic Alert function.
Outside rear view mirror indicators
Blind Spot Monitor function:
When a vehicle is detected in the blind spot, the outside rear view mirror indica-
tor comes on while the turn signal lever is not operated and the outside rear view
mirror indicator flashes while the turn signal lever is operated.
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function:
When a vehicle approaching from the right or left rear of the vehicle is detected,
the outside rear view mirror indicators flash.
Rear Cross Traffic Alert buzzer (Rear Cross Traffic Alert function only)
When a vehicle approaching from the right or left rear of the vehicle is detected,
a buzzer sounds from behind the rear seat.
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