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3-6. Using the storage featuresList of storage features............... 377
• Glove box .................................... 378
• Console box ................................ 379
• Cup holders.................................. 381
• Bottle holders ............................ 383
• Auxiliary boxes.......................... 384
3-7. Other interior features Sun visors........................................ 385
Vanity mirrors ............................... 386
Clock ................................................. 387
Power outlets ................................ 388
Seat heaters and ventilators .................................... 389
Armrest ............................................. 391
Rear sunshade ............................... 392
Floor mat.......................................... 394
Trunk compartment features.......................................... 396
Garage door opener................. 398
Compass.......................................... 404
Safety Connect ............................ 408
4-1. Maintenance and care Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior.................... 416
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior .................... 420 4-2. Maintenance
Maintenance requirements ..... 423
General maintenance ................ 426
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ..................................... 430
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ................................... 431
Hood ................................................. 434
Positioning a floor jack............... 435
Engine compartment.................. 437
12-volt battery................................ 447
Tires .................................................... 451
Tire inflation pressure................. 459
Wheels ............................................. 462
Air conditioning filter.................. 464
Electronic key battery ................ 467
Checking and replacing fuses ................................................ 469
Light bulbs ........................................ 481
5-1. Essential information Emergency flashers .................... 494
If your vehicle needs to be towed ....................................... 495
If you think something is wrong .............................................. 501
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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Headlight switch Turn signal lever
Fog light switch P. 191
P. 166
P. 202
Tilt and telescopic steering
control switch
∗ P. 83
Pre-collision braking off switch ∗ P. 246
Parking brake pedal P. 167
EV drive mode switch
“ECO MODE” switch
“PWR MODE” switch P. 157
P. 162
P. 162
Hood lock release lever P. 434
Tilt and telescopic steering control lever ∗ P. 83
Glove box P. 378
Trunk opener
main switch
P. 64
Power (ignition) switch P. 152
Windshield wipers and
washer switch
P. 204
Gauges and meters
Multi-information display P. 169
P. 177
Audio system *2P. 276

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Alarm
The system sounds the alarm and flashes the lights when forced entry is
detected.
■Triggering of the alarm
The alarm is triggered in the following situations when the alarm is
set:
● A locked door or trunk is unlocked or opened in any way other
than using the entry function, wireless remote control or mechan-
ical key. (The doors will lock again automatically.)
● The hood is opened.
■ Setting the alarm system
Without navigation system
Close the doors, trunk and
hood, and lock all the doors
using the entry function or wire-
less remote control. The system
will be set automatically after
30 seconds.
The indicator light changes from
being on to flashing when the
system is set.
With navigation systemClose the doors, trunk and
hood, and lock all the doors
using the entry function or wire-
less remote control. The system
will be set automatically after
30 seconds.
The indicator light changes from
being on to flashing when the
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■Triggering of the alarm
The alarm may be triggered in the following situations:
(Stopping the alarm deactivates the alarm system.)
■When the 12-volt battery is disconnected
Be sure to cancel the alarm system.
If the 12-volt battery is disconnected before canceling the alarm, the system may be
triggered when the battery is reconnected.
■Alarm-operated door lock
●When the alarm is operating, the doors are locked automatically to prevent
intruders.
●Do not leave the key inside the vehicle when the alarm is operating, and make
sure the key is not inside the vehicle when recharging or replacing the 12-volt
battery.
NOTICE
■To ensure the system operates correctly
Do not modify or remove the system. If modified or removed, the proper operation
of the system cannot be guaranteed.
●A person inside the vehicle opens a door,
the trunk or hood.
●The 12-volt battery is recharged or
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Hood
CAUTION
■Pre-driving check
Check that the hood is fully closed and locked.
If the hood is not locked properly, it may open while the vehicle is in motion and
cause an accident, which may result in death or serious injury.
Release the lock from the inside of the vehicle to open the hood.
Pull the hood lock release lever.
The hood will pop up slightly.
Pull up the auxiliary catch lever
and lift the hood.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If the vehicle 12-volt battery is discharged
The following procedures may be used to start the hybrid system if the vehi-
cle’s 12-volt battery is discharged.
You can also call your Lexus dealer or a qualified repair shop.
If you have a set of jumper (or booster) cables and a second vehicle
with a 12-volt battery, you can jump start your vehicle by following the
steps below.
Open the hood and fuse box
cover.
Push the tab in and lift the lid off.
Open the exclusive jump start-
ing terminal cover.
Slightly pull the tab to open the
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CAUTION
■To prevent an accident or injury when inspecting under the hood of your vehicle
●If steam is seen coming from under the hood, do not open the hood until the
steam has subsided. The engine compartment may be very hot, causing serious
injuries such as burns.
●Check that the indicator on the “POWER” switch and the READY indicator are
off.
●For vehicles with a hybrid system, there are times when the gasoline engine auto-
matically starts to run or the cooling fans suddenly start to operate. Do not touch
or approach the rotating parts of the belt or fans. Doing so may lead to fingers,
clothes or tools getting caught, resulting in injury.
●Do not loosen the coolant reservoir cap while the hybrid system and radiator are
hot.
Serious injuries, such as burns, may result from hot coolant and steam released
under pressure.
NOTICE
■When adding engine/power control unit coolant
Wait until the hybrid system has cooled down before adding engine/power control
unit coolant.
When adding coolant, do so slowly. Adding cool coolant to a hot hybrid system too
quickly can cause damage to the hybrid system.
■To prevent damage to the cooling system
Observe the following precautions:
●Avoid contaminating the coolant with foreign matter (such as sand or dust etc.)
●Do not use commercially available coolant additives

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Fuel door ..................................................... 97
Fuel filler door ........................................... 97
Fuses ..........................................................469
Garage door opener ......................... 398
Gas station information......................628
Gauges ...................................................... 169
Glove box ................................................378
Grocery bag hooks .............................396
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) * ........................ 342
Head restraints Adjustment ............................................. 75
Headlights cleaner ..................................211
Headlights Adaptive front lighting system ....................................................193
Discharge headlights precautions ....................................... 492
Replacing light bulbs......................... 481
Switch ......................................................... 191
Wattage................................................. 568
Heaters
Seat heaters ..........................................389
Side mirrors ...........................................274
Hill-start assist control ........................ 243
Hood ..........................................................434
Hooks Grocery bag........................................396
Horn ............................................................ 168
Hybrid system Emergency shut off system ............... 31
Energy monitor/consumption........................................ 35
Engine switch......................................... 152 High voltage components............... 30
Hybrid system indicators ................ 173
Ignition switch ....................................... 152
Power switch ......................................... 152
I/M test ..................................................... 430
Identification Engine ....................................................... 561
Vehicle....................................................560
Ignition switch ..........................................152
Illuminated entry system .................... 376
Immobilizer system................................. 101
Indicator lights ......................................... 173
Initialization
Items to initialize................................. 596
Inside rear view mirror .......................... 85
Instrument panel light control ...........170
Interior lights
Interior lights .........................................374
Switch .......................................................375
Wattage .................................................568
Intuitive parking assist*
Jack
Positioning the jack .......................... 435
Vehicle-equipped jack................... 532
Jack handle ............................................. 532
Keyless entry ............................................. 58
Keys Electronic key ......................................... 42
Engine switch ........................................ 152
If the electronic key does not
operate properly............................ 544
If you lose your keys ........................ 543
Key number.............................................. 42
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Keyless entry........................................... 58
Keys.............................................................. 42
Mechanical key ......................................43
Wireless remote control key.......... 58
Lane keeping assist ............................. 230
License plate lights Replacing light bulbs .........................481
Wattage .................................................568
Light bulbs
Replacing.................................................481
Wattage .................................................568
Light Door courtesy lights .........................374
Fog light switch................................... 202
Footwell lights ......................................374
Headlight switch ....................................191
Interior light list.....................................374
Interior light switch............................ 375
Outer foot lights..................................374
Personal light switch ........................ 375
Remote touch light ............................374
Replacing light bulbs .........................481
Scuff lighting..........................................374
Turn signal lever...................................166
Turn signal light switch ..................... 166
Vanity lights ..........................................386
Wattage .................................................568
LKA ............................................................ 230
Load capacity .........................................257 Maintenance
Do-it-yourself maintenance........... 431
General maintenance .....................426
Maintenance data ............................. 560
Maintenance requirements .......... 423
Meter
Instrument panel light control....... 170
Meters....................................................... 169
Micro dust and pollen filter* ............ 270
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror ...................... 85
Side mirror heater ............................. 274
Side mirrors ............................................. 87
Vanity mirrors ..................................... 386
Moon roof................................................... 93
MP3 disc* ................................................ 295
Multi-information display .................... 177
Navigation system*
Noise from under vehicle...................... 18
Odometer................................................. 169
Oil Engine oil................................................439
Opener Fuel filler door ......................................... 97
Hood ........................................................434
Trunk ........................................................... 64
OPEN/CLOSE button*
Outer foot lights Outer foot lights ................................. 374
Wattage................................................. 568
*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
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Warning buzzersBrake system ....................................... 502
Open door ..........................................505
Seat belt reminder ............................505
Warning lights AFS OFF ...............................................503
Anti-lock brake system ..................503
Brake assist system ..........................503
Brake system ....................................... 502
Charging system ............................... 502
Cruise control .....................................503
Electric power steering
warning light .....................................503
Electronic engine control
system..................................................503
High coolant temperature ............ 502
LKA ..........................................................503
Low fuel level.......................................505
Low tire pressure ..............................505
Malfunction indicator lamp ..........503
Master warning light ........................505
Open door ...........................................505
Pre-collision system .........................503
Pretensioner.........................................503
Radar cruise co ntrol ........................503
Seat belt reminder light ..................505
Slip indicator ........................................503
SRS airbags ..........................................503
Tire pressure warning light...........505 Warning messages
Cruise control....................................... 513
Dynamic radar cruise control .........................................513, 516
Electric power steering system ................................................... 513
Engine oil maintenance ................... 516
Engine oil pressure ............................ 512
EV drive mode..................................... 516
Headlight................................................. 513
Hood ......................................................... 516
Hybrid system....................................... 512
Intuitive parking assist .............513, 516
Key.............................................................524
Lane-Keeping Assist ......................... 516
Moon roof .............................................. 516
Open door ............................................. 516
Parking brake ....................................... 516
Pre-collision system.................513, 516
Smart access system with push start ............................................524
Tire pressure warning
system ................................................... 516
Trunk ......................................................... 516
Washer fluid .......................................... 516
Washer
Checking ...............................................446
Preparing and checking before winter ................................... 258
Switch.......................................................204
Washing and waxing ............................ 416
Weight Cargo capacity ................................... 257
Load limits ............................................. 257
Weight.................................................... 560
*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
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