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3-5. Opening, closing the
windows and moon roof
Power windows ............................ 184
Moon roof ...................................... 187
4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle ...................... 192
Cargo and luggage .................. 200
Trailer towing................................. 201
4-2. Driving procedures
Power (ignition) switch.............209
EV drive mode ............................. 214
Hybrid transmission ................... 216
Turn signal lever .......................... 222
Parking brake............................... 224
ASC
(Active Sound Control) ........ 225
4-3. Operating the lights and
wipers
Headlight switch ......................... 226
Automatic High Beam ............. 229
Fog light switch............................233
Windshield wipers and
washer..........................................2354-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap........241
4-5. Using the driving support
systems
Cruise control ............................. 245
Dynamic radar cruise
control.......................................... 249
LDA
(Lane Departure Alert) ..........261
Lexus parking
assist-sensor .............................. 267
Rear view monitor system ....... 274
Driving mode select
switch ...........................................283
Driving assist systems ...............286
PCS (Pre-Crash Safety
system)......................................... 292
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ..... 299
•The Blind Spot Monitor
function.....................................304
•The Rear Crossing
Traffic Alert function .......... 306
4-6. Driving tips
Hybrid vehicle driving tips..... 309
Winter driving tips ........................311
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18Pictorial index
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■Switches (Left-hand drive vehicles)
Automatic high beam switch*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 229
Windshield wiper de-icer switch
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 405
ASC (Active Sound Control) switch
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 225
Odometer/trip meter and trip meter reset button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 111
Instrument panel light control switches. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 112
Rear sunshade switch
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 422
Lexus parking assist-sensor switch
*1, 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 267
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) main switch
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 299
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26Pictorial index
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■Switches (Right-hand drive vehicles)
Instrument panel light control switches. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 112
Odometer/trip meter and trip meter reset button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 111
ASC (Active Sound Control) switch
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 225
Automatic high beam switch
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 229
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) main switch
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 299
Lexus parking assist-sensor switch
*1, 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 267
Rear sunshade switch
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 422
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1062. Instrument cluster
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The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the vehicle’s various sys-
tems.
Indicators
Turn signal indicator
(→P. 222)

(if equipped)
Lexus parking assist-sensor
indicator (→P. 2 6 7 )
Tail light indicator
(→P. 2 2 6 )
*1, 2 Slip indicator
(→P. 2 8 7 )
Headlight high beam indi-
cator (→P. 2 2 6 )
*1VSC OFF indicator
(→P. 2 8 8 )
(if equipped)
Automatic High Beam indi-
cator (→P. 229)
*1, 3
(if equipped)
Pre-crash safety system
warning light (→P. 2 9 3 )
(if equipped)
Front fog light indicator
(→P. 2 3 3 )*4, 5
(if equipped)
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)
outside rear view mirror
indicators (→P. 299)
Rear fog light indicator
(→P. 2 3 3 )
*6Security indicator
(→P. 9 0 , 9 6 )
(if equipped)
Cruise control indicator
(→P. 245, 249)*7Low outside temperature
indicator (→P. 1 0 9 )
(if equipped)
Dynamic radar cruise con-
trol indicator (→P. 2 4 9 )“READY” indicator
(→P. 2 0 9 )
(if equipped)
Cruise control “SET” indica-
tor (→P. 245, 249)EV indicator (→P. 8 1 )
(if equipped)
LDA (Lane Departure
Alert) indicator (→P. 2 6 1 )*8EV drive mode indicator
(→P. 2 1 4 )
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4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle ...................... 192
Cargo and luggage .................. 200
Trailer towing................................. 201
4-2. Driving procedures
Power (ignition) switch.............209
EV drive mode ............................. 214
Hybrid transmission ................... 216
Turn signal lever .......................... 222
Parking brake............................... 224
ASC
(Active Sound Control) ........225
4-3. Operating the lights and
wipers
Headlight switch ......................... 226
Automatic High Beam ............. 229
Fog light switch............................ 233
Windshield wipers and
washer.......................................... 235
4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap........2414-5. Using the driving support
systems
Cruise control ............................. 245
Dynamic radar cruise
control ......................................... 249
LDA
(Lane Departure Alert) .......... 261
Lexus parking
assist-sensor...............................267
Rear view monitor system ....... 274
Driving mode select
switch ........................................... 283
Driving assist systems............... 286
PCS (Pre-Crash Safety
system) ........................................ 292
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ..... 299
•The Blind Spot Monitor
function ....................................304
•The Rear Crossing
Traffic Alert function ...........306
4-6. Driving tips
Hybrid vehicle driving tips .....309
Winter driving tips ........................ 311
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◆Adaptive Variable Suspension System (if equipped)
By independently controlling the damping force of the shock absorbers for
each of the 4 wheels according to the road and driving conditions, this system
helps riding comfort with superior steering stability, and helps good vehicle
posture (→P. 2 8 4 )
◆VDIM (Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management)
Provides integrated control of the ABS, brake assist, TRC, VSC, hill-start
assist control, and EPS systems
Helps to maintain vehicle stability when swerving on slippery road surfaces by
controlling the brakes and hybrid system output
◆PCS (Pre-Crash Safety system) (if equipped)
→P. 2 9 2
◆Emergency brake signal
When the brakes are applied suddenly, the stop lights automatically flash to
alert the vehicle behind
◆BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) (if equipped)
→P. 2 9 9
The slip indicator light will flash while
the TRC/VSC/ABS systems are oper-
ating.
When the TRC/VSC/ABS systems are operating
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The Blind Spot Monitor is a system that has 2 functions;
●The Blind Spot Monitor function
Assists the driver in making the decision when changing lanes
●The Rear Crossing Traffic Alert function
Assists the driver when backing up
These functions use same sensors.
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)∗
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: If equipped
Summary of the Blind Spot Monitor
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 Crossing 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 indicator
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 Crossing 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 Crossing Traffic Alert buzzer
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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■The outside rear view mirror indicators visibility
When under strong sunlight, the outside rear view mirror indicator may be difficult to
see.
■Rear Crossing Traffic Alert buzzer hearing
Rear Crossing Traffic Alert function may be difficult to hear over loud noises such as high
audio volume.
■When there is a malfunction in the Blind Spot Monitor
If a system malfunction is detected due to any of the following reasons, warning mes-
sages will be displayed: (→P. 514, 515)
●There is a malfunction with the sensors
●The sensors have become dirty
●The outside temperature is extremely high or low
●The sensor voltage has become abnormal
■Certification for the Blind Spot Monitor
XFor vehicles sold in Russia
type approval number : POCC DE.ML05.H01144
XFor vehicles sold in Ukraine
type approval number : UA1.155.0029691-12
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CAUTION
■Handling the radar sensor
One Blind Spot Monitor sensor is installed inside the left and right side of the vehicle
rear bumper respectively. Observe the following to ensure the Blind Spot Monitor can
function correctly.
●Do not subject the sensor or surrounding area on the bumper to a strong impact. If
the sensor moves even slightly off position, the system may malfunction and vehicles
that enter the detection area may not be detected. If the sensor or surrounding area is
subject to a strong impact, always have the area inspected by any authorized Lexus
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
●Do not disassemble the sensor.
●Do not attach accessories or stickers to the sensor or surrounding area on the
bumper.
●Do not modify the sensor or surrounding area on the bumper.
●Do not paint the sensor or surrounding area on the bumper.
●Keep the sensor and its surrounding area on
the bumper clean at all times.
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The Blind Spot Monitor function uses radar sensors to detect vehicles that are
traveling in an adjacent lane in the area that is not reflected in the outside rear
view mirror (the blind spot), and advises the driver of the vehicles existence via
the outside rear view mirror indicator.
The areas that vehicles can be detected in are outlined below.
The range of the detection area
extends to:
Approximately 3.5 m (11.5 ft.) from
the side of the vehicle
The first 0.5 m (1.6 ft.) from the side of
the vehicle is not in the detection area
Approximately 3 m (9.8 ft.) from the
rear bumper
Approximately 1 m (3.3 ft.) forward
of the rear bumper
The Blind Spot Monitor function
The Blind Spot Monitor function detection areas
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CAUTION
■Cautions regarding the use of the system
The driver is solely responsible for safe driving. Always drive safely, taking care to
observe your surroundings.
The Blind Spot Monitor function is a supplementary function which alerts the driver
that a vehicle is present in the blind spot. Do not overly rely on the Blind Spot Monitor
function. The function cannot judge if it is safe to change lanes, therefore over reliance
could cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
According to conditions, the system may not function correctly. Therefore the driver’s
own visual confirmation of safety is necessary.
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