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4-1. Before driving
Driving
Cargo and luggage
Take notice of the following infor-
mation about storage precautions,
cargo capacity and load:
WARNING
■Things that must not be carried in the trunk
The following things may cause a fire if loaded in the trunk:
●Receptacles containing gasoline
●Aerosol cans
■Storage precautions
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may prevent the pedals from being depressed properly, may
block the driver’s vision, or may result in items hitting the driver or passengers, possibly causing an accident.
●Stow cargo and luggage in the trunk
whenever possible.
●Do not place cargo or luggage in or on the following locations.
• At the feet of the driver
• On the front passenger or rear seats
(when stacking items)
• On the package tray
• On the instrument panel
• On the dashboard
• In front of Center Display
●Secure all items in the occupant com-
partment.
■Load and distribution
●Do not overload your vehicle.
●Do not apply loads unevenly. Improper loading may cause deterio-
ration of steering or braking control which may cause death or serious injury.

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4-2. Driving procedures
■Electronic key battery depletion
 P.112
■Conditions affecting operation
 P.124
■Notes for the entry function
 P.124
■Steering lock function
●After turning the engine switch off and
opening and closing the doors, the steer- ing wheel will be locked due to the steer-ing lock function. Op erating the engine
switch again automatically cancels the steering lock.
●When the steering lock cannot be released, “Push engine switch while turn-ing the steering wheel in either direction”
will be displayed on the multi-information display. Press the engine switch shortly and firmly
while turning the steering wheel left and right.
●To prevent the steering lock motor from overheating, operation of the motor may
be suspended if the engine is turned on and off repeatedly in a short period of time. In this case, refrain from operating
the engine switch. After about 10 sec- onds, the steering lock motor will resume functioning.
■If there is a malfunction in the smart
entry & start system
If “Entry & Start System Malfunction” is dis-
played on the multi-information display, the system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus
retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer immediately.
■Electronic key battery
 P.349
■Operation of the engine switch
●If the switch is not pressed shortly and firmly, the engine switch mode may not
change or the engine may not start.
●If attempting to restart the engine imme-
diately after turning the engine switch off, the engine may not start in some cases. After turning the engine switch off, please
wait a few seconds before restarting the engine.
■Customization
If the smart entry & start system has been deactivated in a customized setting, refer to P.389.
WARNING
■When starting the engine
Always start the engine while sitting in the driver’s seat. Do not depress the accelerator pedal while starting the
engine under any circumstances. Doing so may cause an accident result-ing in death or serious injury.
■Caution while driving
If engine failure occurs while the vehicle is moving, do not lock or open the doors
until the vehicle reaches a safe and com- plete stop. Activation of the steering lock in this circumstance may lead to an acci-
dent, resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■When starting the engine
●Do not race a cold engine.
●If the engine becomes difficult to start
or stalls frequently, have your vehicle checked by any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer,
or any reliable repairer immediately.

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4-2. Driving procedures
on the multi-information display, read the message and follow the instructions.
■When the ambient temperature is low, such as during winter driving conditions
●When starting the hybrid system, the flashing time of the “READY” indicator
may be long. Leave the vehicle as it is until the “READY” indicator is steady on, as steady means the vehicle is able to move.
●When the hybrid battery (traction bat-tery) is extremely cold (below approxi-
mately -30°C [-22°F]) under the influence of the outside temperature, it may not be possible to start the hybrid
system. In this case, try to start the hybrid system again after the temperature of the hybrid battery increases due to the out-
side temperature increase etc.
■Sounds and vibrations specific to a hybrid vehicle
 P.64
■If the 12-volt battery is discharged
The hybrid system cannot be started using
the smart entry & start system. Refer to P.393 to restart the hybrid system.
■Electronic key battery depletion
 P.112
■Conditions affecting operation
 P.124
■Note for the entry function
 P.124
■Steering lock function
●After turning the power switch off and opening and closing the doors, the steer-
ing wheel will be locked due to the steer- ing lock function. Operating the power switch again automatically cancels the
steering lock.
●When the steering lock cannot be
released, “Push power switch while turn- ing the steering wheel in either direction” will be displayed on the multi-information
display. Press the power switch shortly and firmly while turning the steering wheel left and
right.
●To prevent the steering lock motor from
overheating, the motor may be sus- pended if the hybrid system is turned on and off repeatedly in a short period of
time. In this case, refrain from operating the power switch. After about 10 sec-onds, the steering lock motor will resume
functioning.
■If there is a malfunction in the smart entry & start system
If “Entry & Start System Malfunction” is dis- played on the multi-information display, the system may be malfunctioning. Have the
vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer immediately.
■If the “READY” indicator does not come
on
In the event that the “READY” indicator does not come on even after performing the proper procedures for starting the vehi-
cle, contact any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer immediately.
■If the hybrid system is malfunctioning
 P.68
■Electronic key battery
 P.349
■Operation of the power switch
●If the switch is not pressed shortly and
firmly, the power switch mode may not change or the hybrid system may not start.
●If attempting to restart the hybrid system immediately after turning the power
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Driving
switch off, please wait a few seconds before restarting the hybrid system.
■Customization
If the smart entry & start system has been deactivated in a customized setting, refer to P.389.
1 Stop the vehicle completely.
2 If the parking brake is in manual
mode, set the parking brake.
( P.187)
3 Shift the shift position to P.
( P.182)
Check that the shift position indicator shows P. ( P.181)
4Press the power switch.
The hybrid system will stop, and the meter display will be extinguished (the shift posi-tion indicator will be extinguished a few
seconds after the meter display).
5 Check that “ACCESSORY” or
“IGNITION ON” is not shown on
the meter.
■Automatic P position selection function
 P.182
WARNING
■When starting the hybrid system
Always start the hybrid system while sit- ting in the driver’s seat. Do not depress the accelerator pedal while starting the
hybrid system under any circumstances. Doing so may cause an accident result-ing in death or serious injury.
■Caution while driving
If hybrid system failure occurs while the vehicle is moving, do not lock or open the
doors until the vehicle reaches a safe and complete stop. Activati on of the steering lock in this circumstance may lead to an
accident, resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■When starting the hybrid system
If the hybrid system becomes difficult to start, have your vehicle checked by any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer immediately.
■Symptoms indicating a malfunction with the power switch
If the power switch seems to be operat- ing somewhat differently than usual, such
as the switch sticking slightly, there may be a malfunction. Contact any autho-rized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer immedi- ately.
Stopping the hybrid system
WARNING
■Stopping the hybrid system in an emergency
●If you want to stop the hybrid system in an emergency while driving the vehi-cle, press and hold the power switch
for more than 2 seconds, or press it briefly 3 times or more in succession. ( P.360)
However, do not touch the power switch while driving except in an emer- gency. Turning the hybrid system off
while driving will not cause loss of steering or braking control, however, power assist to the steering will be lost.
This will make it more difficult to steer smoothly, so you should pull over and stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to
do so.
●If the power switch is operated while the vehicle is running, a warning mes-sage is shown on the multi-information
display and a buzzer sounds.

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4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Driving
4-3.Operating the lig hts and wipe rs
Turning the end of the lever turns on
the lights as follows:
1 The front position, tail, license
plate and instrument panel lights
turn on.
2 The headlights and all the
lights listed above turn on.
3 The headlights, daytime run-
ning lights ( P.191) and all the
lights listed above turn on and off
automatically.
■AUTO mode can be used when
The engine switch

is in
IGNITION ON mode .
■Daytime running light function
To make your vehicle more visible to other
drivers during daytime driving, the daytime running lights turn on automatically when-ever the engine is started
and the parking brake is released with the
headlight switch in the position. (Illumi-
nate brighter than the front position lights.) Daytime running lights are not designed for use at night.
■Headlight control sensor
The sensor may not function properly if an object is placed on the sensor, or anything
that blocks the sensor is affixed to the wind- shield. Doing so interferes with the sensor detect-
ing the level of ambient light and may cause the automatic headlight system to malfunc-tion.
■Automatic light off system
●When the light swit ch is in : The
headlights turn off automatically if the engine switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off.
●When the light swit ch is in : The
headlights and all the lights turn off auto- matically if the engine switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode
or turned off.
To turn the lights on again, turn the engine
switch to IGNITION ON mode , or turn the light switch
to position once and then back to
Headlight switch
The headlights can be operated
manually or automatically.
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■Light reminder buzzer
A buzzer sounds when the engine switch is turned off or turned to ACCESSORY mode and the driver’s door
is opened while the lights are turned on.
■Automatic headlight leveling system
The level of the headlights is automatically adjusted according to the number of pas-sengers and the loading condition of the
vehicle to ensure that the headlights do not interfere with other road users.
■12-volt battery-saving function
In order to prevent 12-volt the battery of the vehicle from discharging, if the light switch
is in the or position when the
engine switch is turned off the 12-volt battery savi ng function will oper-
ate and automatically turn off all the lights after approximately 20 minutes.
When the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode , the 12-volt battery-saving function
will be disabled.
When any of the following are performed,
the 12-volt battery-saving function is can- celed once and then reactivated. All the lights will turn off automatically 20 minutes
after the 12-volt battery- saving function has been reactivated:
●When the headlight switch is operated
●When a door is opened or closed
■Welcome light illumination control
The front position, tail lights 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 position.
■Customization
Settings (e.g. light sens or sensitivity) can be
changed. (Customizable features: P.423)
1With the headlights on, push the
lever away from you to turn on the
high beams.
Pull the lever toward you to the center
position to turn the high beams off.
2 Pull the lever toward you and
release it to flash the high beams
once.
You can flash the high beams with the
headlights on or off.
This system allows the headlights and
front position lights to be turned on for
30 seconds when the engine switch
is off.
Pull the lever toward you and release it
with the light switch is in after turn-
ing the engine switch
off.
NOTICE
■To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than
necessary when the engine is not running .
Turning on the high beam head-
lights
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Driving
1 Off
2 Rain-sensing operation
3 Low speed operation
4 High speed operation
5 Temporary operation
When AUTO is selected, the sensor
sensitivity can be adjusted by turning
the switch ring.
6 Increases the sensitivity
7 Decreases the sensitivity
8 Washer/wiper dual operation
The wipers will automatically operate a
couple of times after the washer squirts.
(After operating several times, the wipers
operate once more time after a short delay
to prevent dripping. However, the dripping
prevention does not operate while the
vehicle is moving.)
When the engine switch is
in IGNITION ON mode and
the headlights are on, if the lever is pulled,
the headlight cleaners will operate once.
After this, the headlight cleaners will oper-
ate every 5th time the lever is pulled.
■The windshield wiper and washer can be
operated when
The engine switch

is in
IGNITION ON mode .
■Raindrop sensor
●The raindrop sensor judges the amount
of raindrops. An optical sensor is adopted. It may not operate properly when sunlight from the
rising or setting of the sun intermittently strikes the windshield, or if bugs etc. are present on the windshield.
●If the wiper is turned to AUTO position while the engine switch is
in IGNITION ON mode , the wipers will operate once to show that AUTO mode is activated.
●If the temperature of the raindrop sensor is 85°C (185°F) or higher, or -30°C (-
22°F) or lower, automatic operation may not occur. In this case, operate the wipers in any mode other than AUTO.
■If no windshield washer fluid sprays
Check that the washer nozzles are not blocked if there is washer fluid in the wind-
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■Door opening linked windshield wiper stop function
When AUTO is selected and the wind- shield wipers are operating, if a door is opened, the operation of the windshield
wipers will be stopped to prevent anyone near the vehicle from being sprayed by water from the wipers, provided the vehicle
is stopped. When the door is closed, wiper operation will resume.
■To protect the windshield wipers
If movement of the windshield wipers is largely restricted by a foreign object such as snow, the operation of the windshield wip-
ers may be stopped automatically to pro- tect the windshield wipers. In this case, turn the windshield wiper switch off and remove
the foreign object, and then use the wind- shield wipers.
■When stopping the engine tem> in an emergency while driving
If the windshield wipe rs are operating when
the engine is stopped, the windshield wipers will operate in high speed operation. After the vehicle is stopped,
operation will return to normal when the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode , or
operation will stop when the driver’s door is opened.
■Customization
The rain-sensing operation setting can be changed. (Customizable features: P.423)
When the windshield wipers are not
being used, they retract to below the
hood. To enable the windshield wipers
to be lifted when parking in cold condi-
tions or when replacing a windshield
wiper insert, change th e rest position of
the windshield wipers to the service
WARNING
■Caution regarding the use of wind- shield wipers in AUTO mode
The windshield wipers may operate unexpectedly if the sensor is touched or the windshield is subject to vibration in
AU TO mod e . T ak e c are t ha t you r fin ge rs or anything else do not become caught in the windshield wipers.
■Caution regarding the use of washer
fluid
When it is cold, do not use the washer
fluid until the windshield becomes warm. The fluid may freeze on the windshield and cause low visibility. This may lead to
an accident, resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■When there is no washer fluid spray from the nozzle
Damage to the washer fluid pump may be caused if the lever is pulled toward
you and held continually.
■When a nozzle becomes blocked
In this case, contact any authorized
Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer. Do not try to clear it with a pin or other
object. The nozzle will be damaged.
Changing the windshield wiper
rest position/Lifting the wind-
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4-4. Refueling
1Press the opener.
2 Open the fuel filler door until it is
securely locked.
3 Turn the fuel tank cap slowly and
remove it, then put it into the holder
on the fuel filler door.
■If the fuel filler door cannot be opened
 P.388
After refueling, turn the fuel tank cap
until you hear a click. Once the cap is
released, it will turn slightly in the oppo-
site direction.
Opening the fuel tank capClosing the fuel tank cap
WARNING
■When replacing the fuel tank cap
Do not use anything but a genuine Lexus fuel tank cap designed for your vehicle. Doing so may cause a fire or other inci-
dent which may result in death or serious injury.

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4-5. Using the driving support systems
cle • When approaching the side or front of a vehicle
• If a preceding vehicle has a small rear end, such as an unloaded truck• If a preceding vehicle has a low rear end,
such as a low bed trailer
• If a vehicle ahead is carrying a load which
protrudes past its rear bumper • If a vehicle ahead has extremely high ground clearance
• If a vehicle ahead is irregularly shaped, such as a tractor or side car
• If the sun or other light is shining directly on a vehicle ahead
• If a vehicle cuts in front of your vehicle or emerges from beside a vehicle• If a vehicle ahead makes an abrupt
maneuver (such as sudden swerving, acceleration or deceleration)• When suddenly cutting behind a preced-
ing vehicle • When a vehicle ahead is not directly in front of your vehicle
• When driving in inclement weather such as heavy rain, fog, snow or a sandstorm• When the vehicle is hit by water, snow,
dust, etc. from a vehicle ahead • When driving through steam or smoke• When driving in a place where the sur-
rounding brightness changes suddenly, such as at the entrance or exit of a tunnel• When a very bright light, such as the sun
or the headlights of oncoming traffic, shines directly into the camera sensor• When the surrounding area is dim, such
as at dawn or dusk, or while at night or in a tunnel• After the engine has
started the vehicle has not been driven for a certain amount of time• While making a left/right turn and for a
few seconds after maki ng a left/right turn • While driving on a curve and for a few seconds after driving on a curve
• If your vehicle is skidding • If the front of the vehicle is raised or low-ered
• If the wheels are misaligned
• If a wiper blade is blocking the camera sensor• The vehicle is wobbling.
• The vehicle is being driven at extremely high speeds.• When driving on a hill
• If the radar sensor or camera sensor is misaligned
●In some situations such as the following, sufficient braking force may not be obtained, preventing the system from
performing properly: • If the braking functions cannot operate to their full extent, such as when the brake
parts are extremely cold, extremely hot, or wet• If the vehicle is not properly maintained
(brakes or tires are excessively worn,