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1353-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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●A sudden approach to the effective range or door handle may prevent the doors from
being unlocked. In this case, return the door handle to the original position and check
that the doors unlock before pulling the door handle again.
●If there is another electronic key in the detection area, it may take slightly longer to
unlock the doors after the door handle is gripped.
■When the vehicle is not driven for extended periods
●To prevent theft of the vehicle, do not leave the electronic key within 6 ft. (2 m) of the
vehicle.
●The smart access system with push-button start can be deactivated in advance.
( P. 6 1 6 )
■To operate the system properly
Make sure to carry the electronic key when operating the system. Do not get the elec-
tronic key too close to the vehicle when op erating the system from the outside of the
vehicle.
Depending on the position and holding condition of the electronic key, the key may not
be detected correctly and the system may not operate properly. (The alarm may go off
accidentally, or the door lock prevention may not operate.)
■If the smart access system with push-button start does not operate properly
●Locking and unlocking the doors: Use the mechanical key. (P. 5 76 )
●Starting the engine:  P. 5 7 8
■Customization
Settings (e.g. smart access system with push-button start) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P. 6 1 4 )
■If the smart access system with push-butto n start has been deactivated in a customized
setting
●Locking and unlocking the doors:
Use the wireless remote control or mechanical key. ( P. 114, 576)
●Starting the engine and changing engine switch modes: P. 5 7 8
●Stopping the engine: P. 1 9 3

1393-3. Adjusting the seats
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■Before folding down the rear seatbacksStow the rear center seat be lt and seat belt buckles. (P. 3 2 )
Lower the head restraint of the rear seat. ( P. 1 4 9 )
■Folding down rear seatbacks (manual seat)
Pull the seatback angle adjustment
lever and fold down the seatback.
■Folding down rear seatbacks (power seat)
Press and hold the switch to fold down the seatback.
The buzzer sounds and operations start. Th e buzzer sounds again when the operation
is complete.
To stop the operation of a se at partway, press either seat operation switch for that
seat, once more. Switches for that seat in other locations can be used to stop the
operations. (buzzer sounds depending on stopping position of the seatback)
Folding down the rear seatbacks
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Instrument panel switchRear seat switch
When the seatback is collapsed to the
rear, put the seatback in the most
upright position and press the switch
once again.

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■Returning the rear seatbacks (power seat)Press and hold the switch to return the seatback.
The buzzer sounds and operations start. The buzzer sounds again when the oper-
ation is complete.
To stop the operation of a seat partway, press either seat operation switch for that
seat, once more. Switches for that seat in other locations can be used to stop the
operations. (buzzer sounds depending on stopping position of the seatback)
Check that the plate for the seat
belt is on the front side of the seat.
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Instrument panel switchRear seat switch
Luggage room switch
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1593-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
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■The power windows can be operated when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■Operating the power windows after turning the engine off
The power windows can be operated for approximately 45 seconds even after the
engine switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off. They cannot, however, be
operated once either front door is opened.
■Up jam protection function
If an object becomes caught between the window and the window frame, window travel
is stopped and the window is opened slightly.
■Down jam protection function
When the window is opening, if a foreign obje ct malfunction within the door causes it to
be clamped, the operation stops.
■When opening and closing the window cannot be done
When the up or down jam protection function operates unusually or the door window
cannot be fully opened and cl osed, perform the following op erations with the power win-
dow switch of that door.
●Stop the vehicle, with the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode, continually operate
the power window switch in the one-touch cl osing position within 4 seconds after the
up jam or down jam protection function was activated. Otherwise, by continually oper-
ating the power window switch in the one- touch opening position, the door window can
be opened and closed.
●If the door window cannot be opened and closed even when performing the above
operations, implement the following pr ocedure for function initialization.
Turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode.
Pull and hold the power window switch in the one-touch closing position and com-
pletely close the door window.
Release the power window switch for a moment and then resume pulling and hold-
ing the switch in the one-touch closin g position for approximately 4 seconds.
Press and hold the power window switch in the one-touch opening position and
after the door window is co mpletely opened, continue ho lding the switch for a fur-
ther 1 second or more.
Pull and hold the power window switch in the one-touch closing position, once
more, and after the door window is comple tely closed, continue holding the switch
for a further 1 second or more.
If you release the switch while the window is moving, start again from the beginning.
If the window reverses and cannot be closed or completely open, have the vehicle
inspected by your Lexus dealer.
■Door lock linked window operation
●The power windows can be opened an d closed using the mechanical key.* ( P. 577)
●The power windows can be opened us ing the wireless remote control.* (P. 114)
*: These settings must be customized at your Lexus dealer.
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1664-1. Before driving
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Driving the vehicle
 P. 1 9 3
With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D. ( P. 1 9 8 )
Release the parking brake. ( P. 2 0 5 )
If the parking brake is in automatic mode, the parking brake is released automatically
when shifting the shift lever to any position other than P. ( P. 2 0 4 )
Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelerator pedal
to accelerate the vehicle.
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake. ( P. 2 0 5 )
If the vehicle is to be stopped for an extended period of time, shift the shift lever to P or
N. ( P. 1 9 8 )
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
Shift the shift lever to P. ( P. 1 9 8 )
Set the parking brake. ( P. 2 0 5 )
If the parking brake is in automatic mode, the parking brake is set automatically when
shifting the shift lever to P. ( P. 2 0 4 )
Press the engine switch to stop the engine.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the electronic key on your person.
If parking on a hill, bloc k the wheels as needed.
The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe driving:
Starting the engine
Driving
Stopping
Parking the vehicle
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WA R N I N G
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■When starting the vehicle
Always keep your foot on the brake pedal while stopped engine running. This prevents
the vehicle from creeping.
■When driving the vehicle
●Do not drive if you are unfamiliar with the location of the brake and accelerator ped-
als to avoid depressing the wrong pedal.
• Accidentally depressing th e accelerator pedal instead of the brake pedal will
result in sudden acceleration that may lead to an accident.
• When backing up, you may twist your body around, leading to difficulty in operat-
ing the pedals. Make sure to operate the pedals properly.
• Make sure to keep a correct driving posture even when moving the vehicle only slightly. This allows you to depress th e brake and accelerator pedals properly.
• Depress the brake pedal using your righ t foot. Depressing the brake pedal using
your left foot may delay response in an emergency, resulting in an accident.
●Do not drive the vehicle over or stop the vehicle near flammable materials.
The exhaust system and exhaust gases can be extremely hot. These hot parts may
cause a fire if there is any flammable material nearby.
●During normal driving, do not turn off the engine. Turning the engine off while driving
will not cause loss of steering or braking co ntrol, but the power assist to these systems
will be lost. This will make it more difficul t to steer and brake, so you should pull over
and stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
However, in the event of an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible to stop the
vehicle in the normal way: P. 5 4 1
●Use engine braking (downshift) to maintain a safe speed when driving down a steep
hill.
Using the brakes continuously may cause th e brakes to overheat and lose effective-
ness. ( P. 1 9 8 )
●Do not adjust the positions of the steering wh eel, the seat, or the inside or outside rear
view mirrors while driving.
Doing so may result in a loss of vehicle control.
●Always check that all passengers’ arms, heads or other parts of their body are not
outside the vehicle.
●AWD models: Do not drive the vehicle off-road.
This is not an AWD vehicle designed for of f-road driving. Proceed with all due cau-
tion if it becomes unavoidable to drive off-road.
●Do not drive across a river or through other bodies of water.
This may cause electric/electronic components to short circuit, damage the engine or
cause other serious damage to the vehicle.
●Do not drive in excess of the speed limit. Ev en if the legal speed limit permits it, do not
drive over 85 mph (140 km/h) unless your vehicle has high-speed capability tires.
Driving over 85 mph (140 km/h) may result in tire failure, loss of control and possible
injury. Be sure to consult a tire dealer to determine whether the tires on your vehicle
are high-speed capability tires or not before driving at such speeds.

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■Things that must not be carri ed in the luggage compartment
The following things may cause a fire if loaded in the luggage compartment:
●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 hittin g the driver or passengers, possibly causing
an accident.
●Stow cargo and luggage in the luggage compartment whenever possible.
●Do not stack cargo and luggage in the luggage compartment higher than the seat-
backs.
●When you fold down the rear seats, long items should not be placed directly behind
the front seats.
●Never allow anyone to ride in the luggage compartment. It is not designed for pas-
sengers. They should ride in their seats with their seat belts properly fastened.
●Do not place cargo or luggage in or on the following locations.
• At the feet of the driver
• On the front passenger or re ar seats (when stacking items)
•On the luggage cover
• On the instrument panel
•On the dashboard
●Secure all items in th e occupant compartment.
■Capacity and distribution
●Do not exceed the maximum axle weight ra ting or the total vehicle weight rating.
●Even if the total load of occupant’s weight and the cargo load is less than the total load
capacity, do not apply the load unevenly. Improper loading may cause deterioration
of steering or braking control which may cause death or serious injury.
■When using a roof luggage carrier (vehicles with roof rails)
Observe the following precautions:
●Place the cargo so that its weight is distributed evenly between the front and rear
axles.
●If loading long or wide cargo, never exce ed the vehicle overall length or width.
(  P. 5 9 0 )
●Before driving, make sure the cargo is securely fastened on the roof luggage carrier.
●Loading cargo on the roof luggage carrier will make the center of gravity of the vehi-
cle higher. Avoid high speeds, sudden starts, sharp turns, sudden braking or abrupt
maneuvers, otherwise it may result in loss of control or vehicle rollover due to failure
to operate this vehicle correctly and result in death or serious injury.
●If driving for a long distance, on rough roads, or at high speeds, stop the vehicle now
and then during the trip to make sure the cargo remains in its place.
●Do not exceed 176.3 lb. (80 kg) cargo weight on the roof luggage carrier.

1844-1. Before driving
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Weight carrying ball position:
42.1 in. (1069.9 mm)
Hitch receiver pin hole position:
33.7 in. (855.6 mm)
Please consult your dealer when installin g trailer lights, as incorrect installation
may cause damage to the vehicle’s lights. Please take care to comply with your
state’s laws when installing trailer lights.
Your vehicle will handle differently when towing a trailer. Help to avoid an acci-
dent, death or serious injury, keep the following in mind when towing:
●Speed limits for towing a trailer vary by state or province. Do not exceed the
posted towing speed limit.
●Lexus recommends that the vehicle-trailer speed limit is 65 mph (104 km/h)
on a flat, straight, dry road. Do not exceed this limit, the posted towing speed
limit or the speed limit for your trailer as set forth in your trailer owner’s man-
ual, whichever is lowest. Instability of the towing vehicle-trailer combination
(trailer sway) increases as speed increases. Exceeding speed limits may cause
loss of control.
●Before starting out, check the trailer lights, tires and the vehicle-trailer con-
nections. Recheck after driving a short distance.
●Practice turning, stopping and reversing with the trailer attached in an area
away from traffic until you become accustomed to the feel of the vehicle-
trailer combination.
Positions for towing hitch receiver and hitch ball
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Connecting trailer lights
Trailer towing tips

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●Reversing with a trailer attached is difficult and requires practice. Grip the
bottom of the steering wheel and move your hand to the left to move the
trailer to the left. Move your hand to the right to move the trailer to right. (This
is generally opposite to reversing without a trailer attached.) Avoid sharp or
prolonged turning. Have someone guid e you when reversing to reduce the
risk of an accident.
●As stopping distance is increased when towing a trailer, vehicle-to vehicle dis-
tance should be increased. For each 10 mph (16 km/h) of speed, allow at least
one vehicle and trailer length.
●Avoid sudden braking as you may skid, re sulting in the trailer jackknifing and a
loss of vehicle control. This is especially true on wet or slippery surfaces.
●Avoid jerky starts or sudden acceleration.
●Avoid jerky steering and sharp turns, and slow down before making turn.
●Note that when making a turn, the traile r wheels will be closer than the vehicle
wheels to the inside of the turn. Comp ensate by making a wider than normal
turning radius.
●Slow down before making a turn, in cross winds, on wet or slippery surfaces,
etc.
Increasing vehicle speed can destabilize the trailer.
●Take care when passing other vehicles. Passing requires considerable dis-
tance. After passing a vehicle, do not forget the length of your trailer, and be
sure you have plenty of room before changing lanes.
●To maintain engine braking efficiency and charging system performance
when using engine braking, do not put th e transmission in D. If in the M mode,
the transmission shift range position must be in 4 or lower. ( P. 1 9 8 )
●Instability happens more frequently when descending steep or long downhill
grades. Before descending, slow down and downshift. Do not make sudden
downshifts while descending steep or long downhill grades.
●Avoid holding the brake pedal down too long or applying the brakes too fre-
quently. This could cause the brakes to overheat and result in reduced braking
efficiency.
●Due to the added load of the trailer, yo ur vehicle’s engine may overheat on hot
days (at temperatures over 85 F [30 C]) when driving up a long or steep
grade. If the engine coolant temperat ure gauge indicates overheating, imme-
diately turn off the air cond itioning (if in use), pull your vehicle off the road and
stop in a safe spot. ( P. 5 8 4 )

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●Always place wheel blocks under both the vehicle’s and the trailer’s wheels
when parking. Put the transmission in P and apply the parking brake. Avoid
parking on a slope, but if unavoidable, do so only after performing the follow-
ing: Apply the brakes and keep them applied.
Have someone place wheel blocks under both the vehicle’s and trailer’s
wheels.
When the wheel blocks are in place, release the brakes slowly until the
blocks absorb the load.
Shift into P and apply the parking brake.
Turn off the engine.
●When restarting after parking on a slope:With the transmission in P, start the engine. Be sure to keep the brake pedal
depressed.
Shift into a forward gear. If reversing, shift into R.
If the parking brake is in manual mode, release the parking brake.
( P. 2 0 5 )
Release the brake pedal, and slowly pull or back away from the wheel
blocks. Stop and apply the brakes.
Have someone retrieve the blocks.
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