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■Instrument panel
Engine switch ........................................................................................................... P.165
Starting the engine/changing the modes ......... ............................................. P.165, 166
Emergency stop of the engine ........................ ............................................................ P.366
When the engine will not start .....................................................................................P.395
Warning messages ..........................................................................................................P.384
Shift lever................................................................................................................... P .169
Changing the shift position ............................................................................................ P.169
Precautions against towing........................................................................................... P.369
When the shift lever does not move .......................................................................... P.169
Meters ......................................................................................................................... .P.79
Reading the meters/adjusting the instrume nt panel light............................ P.79, 81
Warning lights/indicator lights ...................................................................................... P.74
When the warning lights come on ............................................................................. P.375
Multi-information display ...................................................................................... P.82
Display ........................................................................................................................ .............. P.83
When the warning messages are displayed..........................................................P.384A
B
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■Switches
Instrument panel light control switches ..............................................................P.81
Odometer/trip meter and trip meter reset button .........................................P.81
Front seat heater switches
*1...............................................................................P.287
Seat ventilator switches
*1................................................................................... P.288
Automatic High Beam switch............................................................................... P.181
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) main switch
*1....................................................... P.250
Power back door switch
*1..................................................................................... P.107
Heated steering wheel switch
*1.........................................................................P.287
Camera switch
*1, 2
All-wheel drive lock switch*1.............................................................................. P.264
Rear seat operation switches
*1........................................................................... P.124
*1: If equipped
*2: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K

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The SRS side airbags do not generally
inflate if the vehicle is involved in a rear colli-
sion, if it rolls over, or if
it is involved in a low-
speed side or low-speed frontal collision.
●Collision from the rear
●Vehicle rollover
The SRS curtain shield airbags do not gen-
erally inflate if the vehicle is involved in a
rear collision, if it pitc hes end over end, or if
it is involved in a low-speed side or low-
speed frontal collision.
●Collision from the rear
●Pitching end over end
■When to contact your Lexus dealer
In the following cases, the vehicle will
require inspection and/or repair. Contact
your Lexus dealer as soon as possible.
●Any of the SRS airbags have been
inflated.
●The front of the vehicle is damaged or
deformed, or was involved in an accident
that was not severe enough to cause the
SRS front airbags to inflate.
●A portion of a door or its surrounding
area is damaged or deformed, or the
vehicle was involved in an accident that
was not severe enough to cause the SRS
side and curtain shield airbags to inflate.
●The pad section of the steering wheel,
dashboard near the front passenger air-
bag or lower portion of the instrument
panel is scratched, cracked, or otherwise
damaged.
●The front passenger’s seat cushion sur-
face is scratched, cracked, or otherwise
damaged.
●The surface of the seats with the SRS side
airbag is scratched, cracked, or other-
wise damaged.

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For safety and security
●The portion of the front pillars, rear pillars
or roof side rail garnishes (padding) con-
taining the SRS curtain shield airbags
inside is scratched, cracked, or otherwise
damaged.
WARNING
■SRS airbag precautions
Observe the following precautions
regarding the SRS airbags.
Failure to do so may cause death or seri-
ous injury.
●The driver and all passengers in the
vehicle must wear their seat belts
properly.
The SRS airbags are supplemental
devices to be used with the seat belts.
●The SRS driver airbag deploys with
considerable force, and can cause
death or serious injury especially if the
driver is very close to the airbag. The
National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) advises:
Since the risk zone for the driver’s air-
bag is the first 2 - 3 in. (50 - 75 mm) of
inflation, placing yourself 10 in. (250
mm) from your driver airbag provides
you with a clear margin of safety. This
distance is measured from the center
of the steering wheel to your breast-
bone. If you sit less than 10 in. (250
mm) away now, you can change your
driving position in several ways:
• Move your seat to the rear as far as you can while still reaching the pedals
comfortably.
• Slightly recline the back of the seat. Although vehicle designs vary, many
drivers can achieve the 10 in. (250
mm) distance, even with the driver seat
all the way forward, simply by reclining
the back of the seat somewhat. If
reclining the back of your seat makes it
hard to see the road, raise yourself by
using a firm, non-slippery cushion, or
raise the seat if your vehicle has that
feature.
• If your steering wheel is adjustable, tilt it downward. This points the airbag
toward your chest instead of your head
and neck.
The seat should be adjusted as recom-
mended by NHTSA above, while still
maintaining control of the foot pedals,
steering wheel, and your view of the
instrument panel controls.

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For safety and security
WARNING
●Do not attach anything to or lean any-
thing against areas such as the dash-
board, steering wheel pad and lower
portion of the instrument panel.
These items can become projectiles
when the SRS driver, front passenger
and knee airbags deploy.
●Do not attach anything to areas such
as a door, windshield, side door glass,
front or rear pillar, roof side rail and
assist grip.
●Do not hang coat hangers or other
hard objects on the coat hooks. All of
these items could become projectiles
and may cause death or serious injury,
should the SRS curtain shield airbags
deploy.
●If a vinyl cover is put on the area where
the SRS knee airbag will deploy, be
sure to remove it.
●Do not use seat accessories which
cover the parts where the SRS side air-
bags and SRS seat cushion airbag
inflate as they may interfere with infla-
tion of the SRS airbags. Such accesso-
ries may prevent the side airbags and
seat cushion airbag from activating
correctly, disable the system or cause
the side airbags and seat cushion air-
bag to inflate accide ntally, resulting in
death or serious injury.
●Do not strike or apply significant levels
of force to the area of the SRS airbag
components.
Doing so can cause the SRS airbags to
malfunction.
●Do not touch any of the component
parts immediately after the SRS air-
bags have deployed (inflated) as they
may be hot.
●If breathing becomes difficult after the
SRS airbags have deployed, open a
door or window to allow fresh air in, or
leave the vehicle if it is safe to do so.
Wash off any residue as soon as possi-
ble to prevent skin irritation.
●If the areas where the SRS airbags are
stored, such as the steering wheel pad
and front and rear pillar garnishes, are
damaged or cracked, have them
replaced by your Lexus dealer.
●Do not place anything, such as a cush-
ion, on the front passenger’s seat.
Doing so will disperse the passenger’s
weight, which prevents the sensor
from detecting the passenger’s weight
properly. As a result, the SRS front air-
bags for the front passenger may not
deploy in the event of a collision.

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WARNING
■Modification and disposal of SRS air-
bag system components
Do not dispose of your vehicle or per-
form any of the following modifications
without consulting your Lexus dealer.
The SRS airbags may malfunction or
deploy (inflate) accidentally, causing
death or serious injury.
●Installation, remova l, disassembly and
repair of the SRS airbags
●Repairs, modifications, removal or
replacement of the steering wheel,
instrument panel, dashboard, seats or
seat upholstery, front, side and rear pil-
lars or roof side rails
●Repairs or modifications of the front
fender, front bumper, or side of the
occupant compartment
●Installation of a grille guard (bull bars,
kangaroo bar, etc. ), snow plows,
winches or roof luggage carrier
●Modifications to the vehicle’s suspen-
sion system
●Installation of electronic devices such
as mobile two-way radios and CD
players
●Modifications to your vehicle for a per-
son with a physical disability

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the engine is started, or after a few sec-
onds. There may be a malfunction in a
system if the lights do not turn on, or
turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by
your Lexus dealer.
*2: This light illuminates on the multi-infor-
mation display.
*3: The light flashes to indicate a malfunc-tion.
*4: This light illuminates on the center panel.
The indicators inform the driver of the
operating state of the vehicle’s various
systems.
WARNING
■If a safety system warning light does
not come on
Should a safety system light such as the
ABS and SRS airbag warning light not
come on when you start the engine, this
could mean that these systems are not
available to help pr otect you in an acci-
dent, which could result in death or seri-
ous injury. Have the vehicle inspected by
your Lexus dealer immediately if this
occurs.
Indicators
Turn signal indicator ( P.172)
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator ( P.178)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator ( P.178)
Headlight high beam indicator
(  P.180)
Automatic High Beam indica-
tor ( P.181)
Fog light indicator ( P.184)
Eco Driving Indicator Light
*1
(  P.78)
“Eco” indicator
*2 (  P.258)
“Sport” indicator
*2 (  P.258)
“Sport S” indicator
*2 (if
equipped) ( P.258)
“Sport S+” indicator
*2 (if
equipped) ( P.258)
“Custom” indicator
*2 (if
equipped) ( P.258)
Dynamic radar cruise control
indicator
*2 (  P.225)
Cruise control “SET” indica-
tor
*2 (  P.225)
Cruise control indicator
*2
(  P.225)

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If the BSM outside rear view mirror indi-
cators do not illuminate or do not turn
off, there may be a malfunction in the
system.
If this occurs, have
the vehicle inspected
by your Lexus dealer.
*7: This light illuminates on the outside rear view mirrors.
*8: This light illuminates on the center panel.
■Eco Driving Indicator
Eco Driving Indicator Light
During Eco-friendly acceleration (Eco
driving), the Eco Driving Indicator Light
will turn on. When the acceleration
exceeds the Zone of Eco driving, or
when the vehicle is stopped, the light
turns off.
Eco Driving Indicator Zone Display
Suggests the Zone of Eco driving with
current Eco driving ratio based on
acceleration.
Eco driving ratio based on acceleration
If the acceleration exceeds the Zone of
Eco driving, the right side of the Eco
Driving Indicator Zone Display will illu- minate.
When this happens, the Eco Driving
Indicator Light will turn off.
Zone of Eco driving
Eco Driving Indicator will not operate
under the following conditions:
●The shift lever is in an y position other than
D.
●A paddle shift swit ch is operated.
●Neither Normal mode nor Eco mode is
selected. (P.258)
●The vehicle speed is approximately 80
mph (130 km/h) or higher.
Settings of the display and non-display of
the Eco Driving Indicator Light can be
changed. ( P.87)
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B
C
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Vehicle status information and indicators
The units used on the meters and some indicators may differ depending on the target
region.
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Displays the engine coolant temperature
Tachometer
Displays the engine speed in revolution per minute
Outside temperature
Displays the outside temperature within the range of -40°F (-40°C) to 122°F (50°C). Low
outside temperature indicator comes on when the ambient temperature is 37°F (3°C) or
lower.
Background color of driving mode
Background color changes acco rding to the driving mode. (P.258)
•Sport mode: Red
•Eco mode: Blue
When in Normal mode/Custom mode , the background color is black.
Clock
Time displayed is linked to the analog clock on the instrument panel. (P.299)
Multi-information display
Presents the driver with a variety of vehicle data ( P.82)
Gauges and meters
The meters display various drive information.
Meter display
A
B
C
D
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F

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Vehicle status information and indicators
Switches between odometer, trip
meter and maintenance required infor-
mation displays. When the trip meter is
displayed, pressing and holding the
button will reset the trip meter. The brightness of the instrument panel
lights can be adjusted.
1
Darker
2
Brighter
■Instrument panel brightness adjustment
The instrument panel brightness levels
when the tail lights are on and off can be
adjusted individually. However, when the
surroundings are bright (daytime, etc.),
turning on the tail lights will not change the
instrument panel brightness. At this time,
any adjustments made to the instrument
panel brightness levels will be applied to
both settings at once.
WARNING
■The information display at low tem-
peratures
Allow the interior of the vehicle to warm
up before using the liquid crystal infor-
mation display. At extremely low tem-
peratures, the information display
monitor may respond slowly, and display
changes may be delayed.
For example, there is a lag between the
driver’s shifting and the new gear number
appearing on the display. This lag could
cause the driver to downshift again,
causing rapid and excessive engine brak-
ing and possibly an accident resulting in
personal death or injury.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the engine and
its components
●Do not let the indicator needle of the
tachometer enter the red zone, which
indicates the maximum engine speed.
●The engine may be overheating if the
engine coolant temperature gauge is
in the red zone (H); or “Engine Cool-
ant Temp High” is shown on the multi-
information display. In this case, imme-
diately stop the vehicle in a safe place,
and check the engine after it has
cooled completely. ( P.403)
Changing between the odome-
ter, trip meter and maintenance
required information
Changing the Instrument panel
light brightness