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1-8. Safety informationCorrect driving posture ............. 107
SRS airbags ..................................... 109
Front passenger occupant classification system .................... 121
Child restraint systems ............... 126
Installing child restraints ............. 130
2-1. Driving procedures Driving the vehicle ........................ 142
Power (ignition) switch ............... 152
EV drive mode ............................... 157
Hybrid transmission ..................... 160
Turn signal lever ............................ 166
Parking brake ................................. 167
Horn.................................................... 168
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ..................... 169
Indicators and warning lights ... 173
Multi-information display ............ 177
Head-up display ............................ 183 2-3. Operating the lights and
windshield wipers
Headlight switch .............................. 191
Automatic High Beam ................ 196
Fog light switch ............................. 202
Windshield wipers and washer ........................................... 204
Headlight cleaner switch ............. 211
2-4. Using other driving systems Cruise control ................................ 212
Dynamic radar cruise control............................................. 216
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) .... 230
Driving assist systems................. 238
Hill-start assist control ............... 243
Pre-Collision System.................. 245
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage ..................... 254
Vehicle load limits........................ 257
Winter driving tips ...................... 258
Trailer towing .................................. 261
Dinghy towing ............................... 262
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1-5. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof
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■When the moon roof does not close normally
Perform the following procedure:
●If the moon roof closes but then re-opens lightlyStop the vehicle.
Press and hold the “CLOSE” switch.*
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The moon roof will close, reopen and pause for approximately 10 sec-
onds.*2 Then it will close again, tilt up and pause for approximately 1 sec-
ond. Finally, it will tilt down, open and close.
Check to make sure that the moon roof is completely closed and then
release the switch.
●If the moon roof tilts down but then tilts back up
Stop the vehicle.
Press and hold the “UP” switch*
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position and stops.
Release the “UP” switch once and then press and hold the “UP” switch
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The moon roof will pause for approximately 10 seconds in the tilt up posi-
tion.*2 Then it will adjust slightly and pause for approximately 1 second.
Finally, it will tilt down, open and close.
Check to make sure that the moon roof is completely closed and then
release the switch.
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“CLOSE” or “UP” switch, and the moon roof will tilt up and pause for
approximately 1 second. Then it will tilt down, open and close. Check to
make sure that the moon roof is completely closed and then release
the switch.
If the moon roof does not fully close even after performing the above procedure
correctly, have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
■Moon roof open warning buzzer
The buzzer sounds and a message is shown on the multi-information display in the
instrument cluster when the “POWER” switch is turned off and the driver’s door is
opened with the moon roof open.

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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle.................. 142
Power (ignition) switch .......... 152
EV drive mode.......................... 157
Hybrid transmission ............... 160
Turn signal lever ....................... 166
Parking brake ........................... 167
Horn ............................................ 168
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ................ 169
Indicators and warning lights ......................................... 173
Multi-information display ..... 177
Head-up display ...................... 183
2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
Headlight switch....................... 191
Automatic High Beam ........... 196
Fog light switch ...................... 202
Windshield wipers and washer ................................... 204
Headlight cleaner switch....... 211 2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control.......................... 212
Dynamic radar cruise control ..................................... 216
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) ....... 230
Driving assist systems ........... 238
Hill-start assist control ......... 243
Pre-Collision System ............ 245
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage ............... 254
Vehicle load limits .................. 257
Winter driving tips ................. 258
Trailer towing ............................ 261
Dinghy towing......................... 262

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2-1. Driving procedures
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■Stopping the hybrid system
Stop the vehicle by depressing the brake pedal.
Set the parking brake. ( →P. 1 6 7 )
Press the P position switch to shift into P. ( →P. 161)
Check that the shift position indicator on the instrument cluster
shows P. ( →P. 1 6 0 )
Press the “POWER” switch.
Slowly release the brake pedal and check that the indicator on
the “POWER” switch is off.
■ Changing “POWER” switch modes
Modes can be changed by pressing the “POWER” switch with the
brake pedal released. (The mode changes each time the switch is
pressed.)
Off
The emergency flashers can be
used.
ACCESSORY mode
Some electrical components
such as the audio system can be
used.
The “POWER” switch indicator
turns amber.
ON mode
All electrical components can
be used.
The “POWER” switch indicator
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2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters
The following gauges and meters and display illuminate when the
“POWER” switch is in ON mode:
Hybrid System Indicator
Hybrid System Indicator displays the system power output and regenera-
tive charging of the hybrid system
Fuel gauge
Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank
Shift position indicator
Displays the shift position
Speedometer
Displays the vehicle speed
Odometer/trip meter display change button
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Changing the displaySwitches between odometer and
trip meter displays. When the trip
meter is displayed, pressing and
holding the button will reset the
trip meter.
Instrument panel light controlThe brightness of the instrument panel lights can be adjusted. Brighter
Darker
When the brightness is adjusted to
the dimmest level, the instrument
panel light will go off.
Odometer and trip meter display
Odometer: Displays the total distance that the vehicle has beendriven
Trip meter: Displays the distance the vehicle has been driven since the meter was last reset. Trip meters “A” and “B” can be
used to record and display different distances indepen-
dently.
Multi-information display
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■Instrument panel brightness adjustment
The instrument panel brightness levels when the tail lights are on and off can be
adjusted. However, when the surroundings are bright (daytime, etc.) turning on the
tail lights will not change the instrument panel brightness.
■Limitations of brightness adjustment
The brightness of the instrument panel lights is automatically adjusted based on the
light sensor detecting how bright the surroundings are. However, if the instrument
panel brightness has been manually set to the brightest setting, the automatic
adjustment will not be performed.
■Hybrid System Indicator
●By keeping the indicator needle within Eco area, Eco-friendly driving can be
achieved.
Hybrid Eco area shows that gasoline engine power is not being used very often.*
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●Charge area indicates regeneration*2 status. Regenerated energy will be used
to charge the hybrid battery.
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1: The gasoline engine will automatically stop and restart under various condi- tions.
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2: When used in this manual, “regeneration” refers to the conversion of energy created by the movement of the vehicle into electrical energy.
■Customization
Settings (e.g. Sensitivity of the ambient light sensor used for dimming the meter
lights) can be changed. (Customizable features →P. 5 8 4 )
Eco area
Eco Driving Indicator Light turns on
Hybrid Eco area
Eco Driving Indicator Light turns on
Charge area
Eco Driving Indicator Light turns on
Powe r a re a
Eco Driving Indicator Light turns off

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NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the hybrid system and its components
A high engine coolant temperature warning light (→P. 502) is installed instead of
an engine coolant temperature gauge. If the high engine coolant temperature
warning light illuminates or flashes, the vehicle may be overheating. Immediately
stop the vehicle in a safe area ( →P. 5 5 2 ) .

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Indicators and warning lights
The indicator and warning lights on the instrument cluster and center
panel inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s various systems.
Instrument cluster
Center panel (without a navigation system)
Center panel (with a navigation system)

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■Indicators
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the vehi-
cle’s various systems.
Turn signal indicator
(→ P. 166)“ECO MODE” indicator
(→ P. 1 6 2 )
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
(→ P. 191)“PWR MODE” indicator
(→ P. 1 6 2 )
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
(→ P. 1 9 1 )Cruise control indicator
(→ P. 212, 216)
Headlight high beam
indicator ( →P. 1 9 3 )
(if equipped)
Radar cruise control
indicator (→ P. 2 1 6 )
(if equipped)
Automatic High Beam
indicator (→P. 1 9 6 )
(if equipped)
“LKA” indicator
(→ P. 2 3 1 )
Front fog light indicator
(→ P. 202)“SET” indicator
(→ P. 212, 216)
“READY” indicator
(→ P. 1 5 2 )
(if equipped)
Intuitive parking assist
indicator (Refer to
“Navigation System
Owner’s Manual”.)
EV drive mode indicator
(→ P. 1 5 7 )
(if equipped)
“AFS OFF” indicator
(→ P. 1 9 3 )
Eco Driving Indicator
Light ( →P. 1 4 4 )Slip indicator
(→ P. 2 3 9 , 2 4 3 )
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