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For your information ...................................... 6
Reading this manual .................................... 10
How to search ................................................. 11
Pictorial index ................................................. 12
1-1. For safe use
Before driving .................................... 24
For safe driving.................................. 25
Seat belts ............................................. 26
SRS airbags ........................................ 32
Front passenger occupant classifi-
cation system ................................. 40
Safety information for children .. 46
Child restraint systems .................. 47
Exhaust gas precautions .............. 60
1-2. Hybrid system
Hybrid system features ................... 61
Hybrid system precautions ......... 64
1-3. Theft deterrent system
Immobilizer sy stem ........................ 69
Alarm...................................................... 71
2-1. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and indicators ..... 74
Gauges and meters ....................... 79
Multi-information display............. 85
Head-up display .............................. 90
Energy monitor/fuel consumption
screen ............................................... 94 3-1. Key information
Keys .................................................... 102
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the
doors
Side doors ........................................ 106
Back door.......................................... 110
Smart access system with push-but-
ton start ........................................... 122
3-3. Adjusting the seats
Front seats........................................ 128
Rear seats.......................................... 129
Driving position memory ............ 134
Head restraints ............................... 137
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and
mirrors
Steering wheel ............................... 139
Inside rear view mirror ............... 140
Outside rear view mirrors.......... 142
3-5. Opening, closing the windows and
moon roof
Power windows .............................. 144
Moon roof ........................................ 1461
For safety and security
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Vehicle status information and
indicators 3
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Vehicle status information and indicators Vehicle status information
and indicators2-1. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and indicators . 74
Gauges and meters .................... 79
Multi-information display.......... 85
Head-up display ........................... 90
Energy monitor/fuel consumption
screen ............................................ 94

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Content displayed as drive infor-
mation
Select to display various drive data.
Items displayed can be switched by
pressing or of the meter con-
trol switches to select and pressing
or .
 Current fuel consumption *1
Displays the current rate of fuel consump-
tion
 Average fuel consumption (after
reset *2
/after start/after refuel) *1
Displays the average fuel consumption
since the function was reset, the hybrid sys-
tem was started, and the vehicle was refu-
eled, respectively
Use the displayed average fuel consump-
tion as a reference.
 Average vehicle speed (after
reset *2
/after start) *1
Displays the average vehicle speed since
the function was reset and the hybrid sys-
tem was started, respectively
 Elapsed time (after reset *2
/after
start) *1
Displays the elapsed time since the func-
tion was reset and the hybrid system was
started, respectively
 Distance (driving range/after start) *1
Displays the estimated maximum distance
that can be driven with the quantity of fuel
remaining and the distance driven after the
hybrid system was st arted respectively.
• This distance is computed based on your
average fuel consumption. As a result, the actual distance that can be driven
may differ from that displayed.
• When only a small amount of fuel is
added to the tank, the display may not be
updated.
When refueling, turn the power switch
off. If the vehicle is refueled without turn-
ing the power switch off, the display may
not be updated. *1
: Displayed when the it em is set in “Drive
Info 1”, “Drive Info 2” and “Drive Info 3”. *2
: The function can be reset by pressing
the of the meter control switches
for longer than 1 second when the item
to reset is displayed.
If there is more than one item that can
be reset, the item selection screen will
appear. ■
Energy monitor
→ P.94 ■
Speedometer
Displays the vehicle speed. ■
Tire inflation pressure
Displays inflation pressure of each tire. The inflation pressure of the spare tire will
not be displayed.
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Sway warning
Detects the sway of the vehicle within a
lane, which is often associated with a
decrease in the driver's attention level,
and displays the decrease in attention
using a bar display.
The shorter the bar length, the more
the driver may need to rest.
This display is a part of the LDA (Lane
Departure Alert with steering control)
system. The display is enabled when
the operating conditions of the vehicle Drive information

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 Sway sensitivity Select to set the vehicle sway warning sen-
sitivity. ■
PCS (Pre-Collision System)
( → P.203)
Select to set up the following items.
 PCS on/off Select to enable/dis able the pre-collision
system.
 PCS sensitivity Select to change the warning timing.■
Intuitive parking assist sensor
(if equipped) ( → P.227)
Select to set up the following items.
 Intuitive parking assist sensor Select to enable/disab le the intuitive park-
ing assist sensor.
 Volume Select to set the volume of the buzzer
which sounds when the intuitive parking
assist sensor is operated.
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PKSB (Parking Support
Brake System) (if equipped)
( → P.232)
 PKSB on/off Select to enable/dis able the parking sup-
port brake function (for static objects).
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Clock ( → P.288)
Select to switch between 12-hour dis-
play and 24-hour display. ■
Vehicle Settings
 PBD (Power Back Door)
( → P.110) *1 Select to set up the following items.
•System settings
Select to enable/disable the power back
door system.
•Volume
Select to set the volume of the buzzer
which sounds when the power back door
system.
• Kick Sensor *2
Select to enable/dis able the kick sensor. *1
: Vehicles with power back door *2
: Vehicles with power back door and kick
sensor
 TPMS (Tire Pressure Warning Sys-
tem) ( → P.338)Select to initialize the tire pressure warning
system.
 Scheduled Maintenance ( → P.319)Select to initialize the scheduled mainte-
nance.
 Oil maintenance ( → P.329)Select to reset the engine oil maintenance
information (message indicating mainte-
nance is required and distance until the
next oil change) after engine oil mainte-
nance is performed.
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Meter settings
 Language Select to change the language on the dis-
play.
 Units Select to change the unit of measure for
fuel consumption.
 EV Indicator ( → P.62)Select to set the EV indicator on/off.
 Switch settings ( → P.85)

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Trip information
Press the “MENU” button on the
Remote Touch, then select on the
screen, and then select . If a screen other than “Trip Information” is
displayed, select “Trip Information”.
Resetting the consumption data
Fuel consumption in the past 15
minutes
Current fuel consumption
Regenerated energy in the past 15
minutes
One symbol indicates 50 Wh. Up
to 5 symbols are shown.
Average vehicle speed since the
hybrid system was started.
Elapsed time since the hybrid sys-
tem was started.
Cruising range ( → P.98)
Average fuel consumption for the past
15 minutes is divided by color into past
averages and averages attained since
the power switch was last turned to
ON mode. Use the displayed average
fuel consumption as a reference.
The image is an example only, and may vary slightly from actual conditions. ■
History
Press the “MENU” button on the
Remote Touch, then select on the
screen, and then select . If a screen other than “History” is dis-
played, select “History”.
Best recorded fuel consumption
Latest fuel consumption
Previous fuel consumption record
Resetting the history data
Updating the latest fuel consump-
tion data
The average fuel consumption history
is divided by color into past averages
and the average fuel consumption
since the last updated. Use the dis-
played average fuel consumption as a
reference.
The image is an example only, and may
vary slightly from actual conditions. ■
Updating the history data
Update the latest fuel consumption by
selecting “Clip” to meas ure the current fuel
consumption again.
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Resetting the data
The fuel consumption data can be deleted
by selecting “Clear”.Fuel consumption
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B
C
D
E
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B
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Cruising range
Displays the estimated maximum distance
that can be driven with the quantity of fuel
remaining.
This distance is comp uted based on your
average fuel consumption.
As a result, the actual distance that can be
driven may differ from that displayed.
Display the vehicle information on the
side display ( → P.266), and then select
or to display the desired
screen. ■
Trip information (type A)
Displays the average fuel consumption
and regenerated energy for the past 10
minutes in 1 minute intervals, as well as
the cruising range.
The image is an example only, and may
vary slightly from actual conditions.
Use the displayed average fuel consump-
tion as a reference.
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Trip information (type B)
Displays the cruising range, latest fuel
consumption and the amount of time
elapsed since the hybrid system was
started. The image is an example only, and may
vary slightly from actual conditions.
Use the displayed average fuel consump-
tion as a reference. ■
History
Displays the average fuel consumption
and highest fuel consumption.
The image is an example only, and may
vary slightly from actual conditions.
Use the displayed average fuel consump-
tion as a reference.
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Energy monitor
Displays the hybrid system operation
and energy recovery states. Displayed content is th e same as that dis-
played on the multi-information display.
( → P.95)Using the side display (vehicles
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Driving
Contact your Lexus dealer for further
information about additional require-
ments such as a towing kit, etc. ■
Matching trailer ball height to trailer
coupler height
No matter which class of tow hitch applies,
for a more safe trailer hookup, the trailer
ball setup must be the proper height for the
coupler on the trailer. Coupler
Trailer ball ■
Before towing
Check that the following conditions are
met: ●
Ensure that your vehicle’s tires are prop-
erly inflated. ( → P.406)●
Trailer tires are inflated according to the
trailer manufacturer’s recommendation. ●
All trailer lights work as required by law. ●
All lights work each time you connect
them. ●
The trailer ball is set at the proper height
for the coupler on the trailer. ●
The trailer is level when it is hitched.
Do not drive if the trailer is not level, and
check for improper tongue weight, over-
loading, worn suspension, or other possi-
ble causes.
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The trailer cargo is securely loaded.
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The rear view mirrors conform to all
applicable federal, state/provincial or
local regulations. If they do not, install
rear view mirrors appropriate for towing
purposes.
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Break-in schedule
If your vehicle is new or equipped with any
new power train components (such as an
engine, transmission, di fferential or wheel
bearing), Lexus recommends that you do
not tow a trailer until the vehicle has been Trailer towing (vehicles with
towing package) Your vehicle is de signed primarily
as a passenger-and-load-carrying
vehicle. Towing a trailer can have an
adverse impact on handling, per-
formance, braking, durability, and
fuel consumption. For your safety
and the safety of others, you must
not overload your vehicle or trailer.
You must also ensure that you are
using appropriate towing equip-
ment, that the towing equipment
has been installed correctly and
used properly, and that you employ
the requisite driving habits.
Vehicle-trailer stability and braking
performance are affected by trailer
stability, brake performance and
setting, trailer brakes, the hitch and
hitch systems (if equipped).
To tow a trailer safely, use extreme
care and drive the vehicle in accor-
dance with your trailer’s character-
istics and operating conditions.
Lexus warranties do not apply to
damage or malfunction caused by
towing a trailer for commercial pur-
poses. A
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Driving
1 Normal mode
For normal driving.Press the switch to change the driving
mode to normal mode when selected to
Eco mode or sport mode.
2 Eco modeIn contrast to normal mode when stepping
on the accelerator pedal, torque genera-
tion becomes slower, air conditioning
operations (heating/cooling) are
restrained, and driving is suited for
improved fuel consumption.
When not in Eco mode and the driving
mode select switch is turned to the left,
“Eco” indicator will be shown on the multi-
information display.
3 Sport mode Assists acceleration response by con-
trolling the hybrid system and steering.
Suitable for when precise handling is desir-
able, for example when driving on moun-
tain roads.
When not in sport mode and the driving
mode select switch is turned to the right,
“Sport” indicator will be shown on the
multi-information display and the hybrid
system indicator changes to the tachome-
ter. ( → P.79)■
Operation of the air conditioning sys-
tem in Eco mode
Eco mode controls the heating/cooling
operations and fan speed of the air condi-
tioning system to enhance fuel efficiency. To
improve air conditio ning performance,
adjust the fan speed or turn off Eco mode. ■
Canceling driving modes ●
Select another driv e mode. Also, sport
mode will be canceled automatically
when the power switch is turned off. ●
Normal mode and Eco mode will not be
canceled automatically until another
drive mode is selected, even if the power
switch is turned off.Driving mode select switch The driving modes can be selected
to suit driving conditions.
Selecting a driving mode

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Driving 4-6.Driving tips
When using Eco mode, the torque cor-
responding to the accelerator pedal
depression amount can be generated
more smoothly than it is in normal con-
ditions. In addition, the operation of the
air conditioning system (heating/cool-
ing) will be minimized, improving the
fuel economy. ( → P.249)
The Eco-friendly driving is possible by
keeping the indicator needle of Hybrid
System Indicator within Eco area.
( → P.82)
Shift the shift lever to D when stopped
at a traffic light, or driving in heavy traf-
fic, etc. Shift the shift lever to P when
parking. When using the N, there is no
positive effect on fuel consumption. In
the N, the gasoline engine operates
but electricity cannot be generated.
Also, when using the air conditioning
system, etc., the hybrid battery (trac-
tion battery) power is consumed.  Drive your vehicle smoothly. Avoid
abrupt acceleration and decelera-
tion. Gradual acceleration and
deceleration will make more effec-
tive use of the electric motor (trac-
tion motor) without having to use
gasoline engine power.
 Avoid repeated acceleration.
Repeated acceleration consumes
hybrid battery (traction battery)
power, resulting in poor fuel con-
sumption. Battery power can be
restored by driving with the acceler-
ator pedal slightly released.
Make sure to operate the brakes gently
and in a timely manner. A greater
amount of electrical energy can be
regenerated when slowing down.
Repeated acceleration and decelera-
tion, as well as long waits at traffic
lights, will lead to bad fuel economy.
Check traffic reports before leaving
and avoid delays as much as possible.
When driving in a traffic jam, gently
release the brake pedal to allow the
vehicle to move forward slightly while
avoiding overuse of the accelerator
pedal. Doing so can help control
excessive gasoline consumption.Hybrid vehicle driving tips For economical and ecological
driving, pay attention to the follow-
ing points:
Using Eco mode
Use of Hybrid System Indicator
Shift Changing the shift lever
operation Accelerator pedal/brake pedal
operation
When braking
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constant speed. Before stopping at a
toll booth or similar, allow plenty of
time to release the accelerator and
gently apply the brakes. A greater
amount of electrical energy can be
regenerated when slowing down.
Use the air conditioning only when
necessary. Doing so can help reduce
excessive gasoline consumption.
In summer: When the ambient tem-
perature is high, use the recirculated
air mode. Doing so will help to reduce
the burden on the air conditioning sys-
tem and reduce fuel consumption as
well.
In winter: Because the gasoline engine
will not automatically cut out until it and
the interior of the vehicle are warm, it
will consume fuel. Also, fuel consump-
tion can be improved by avoiding over-
use of the heater.
Make sure to check the tire inflation
pressure frequently. Improper tire infla-
tion pressure can cause poor fuel
economy.
Also, as snow tires can cause large
amounts of friction, their use on dry
roads can lead to poor fuel economy.
Use tires that are appropriate for the
season. Carrying heavy luggage will lead to
poor fuel economy. Avoid carrying
unnecessary luggage. Installing a large
roof rack will also cause poor fuel
economy.
Since the gasoline engine starts up and
cuts out automatically when cold,
warming up the engine is unnecessary.
Moreover, frequently driving short dis-
tances will cause the engine to repeat-
edly warm up, which can lead to excess
fuel consumption.Highway driving
Air conditioning
Checking tire inflation pressure Luggage
Warming up before driving