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Pictorial indexSearch by illustration
For safety
and securityMake sure to read through them
(Main topics: Child seat, theft deterrent system)
Vehicle status
information and
indicatorsReading driving-related information
(Main topics: Meters, multi-information display)
Before drivingOpening and closing the doors and windows,
adjustment before driving
(Main topics: Keys, doors, seats)
DrivingOperations and advice which are necessary for driving
(Main topics: Starting hybrid system, refueling)
Interior featuresUsage of the interior features
(Main topics: Air conditioner, storage features)
Maintenance
and careCaring for your vehicle and maintenance procedures
(Main topics: Interior and exterior, light bulbs)
When trouble
arisesWhat to do in case of malfunction and emergency
(Main topics: Battery discharge, flat tire)
Vehicle
specificationsVehicle specifications, customizable features
(Main topics: Fuel, oil, tire inflation pressure)
For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat belt,
SRS airbag and headlight aim instructions for Canadian
owners
IndexSearch by symptom
Search alphabetically

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For your information ......................................
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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 ................................... 41
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............. 84
Head-up display .............................. 89
Energy monitor/fuel consumption screen ............................................... 933-1. Key information
Keys .................................................... 100
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Side doors ........................................ 104
Back door......................................... 108
Smart access system with push-but- ton start .......................................... 120
3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats......................................... 126
Rear seats.......................................... 127
Driving position memory ............ 132
Head restraints .............................. 135
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel ................................ 137
Inside rear view mirror ............... 138
Outside rear view mirrors......... 140
3-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows .............................. 142
Moon roof ......................................... 144
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2Vehicle status information and
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4-1. Before driving Driving the vehicle ........................ 150
Cargo and luggage ...................... 155
Vehicle load limits ......................... 158
Trailer towing (vehicles with towing package) ........................................ 159
Trailer towing (vehicles without towing package) ......................... 167
Dinghy towing ................................ 167
4-2. Driving procedures Power (ignition) switch ............... 168
EV drive mode ................................ 171
Hybrid transmission ..................... 173
Turn signal lever............................. 176
Parking brake ................................. 177
Brake Hold....................................... 179
ASC (Active Sound Control) ... 181
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers Headlight switch ............................ 182
Automatic High Beam ................ 185
Fog light switch .............................. 188
Windshield wipers and washer 188
Rear window wiper and washer ............................................................ 193
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap......... 1954-5. Using the driving support systems
Lexus Safety System+ ................. 197
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ... 202
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) ........................ 209
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range........................... 217
PKSA (Parking Support Alert) 226
Intuitive parking assist ................. 227
Parking Support Brake function (for static objects)............................... 232
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ......... 241
Driving mode select switch ..... 248
Driving assist systems ................ 249
4-6. Driving tips Hybrid vehicle driving tips ....... 254
Winter driving tips ....................... 256
Utility vehicle precautions........ 258
5-1. Remote Touch Remote Touch................................ 262
5-2. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system.......................................................... 266
Heated steering wheel/seat heat- ers/seat ventilators................... 273
5-3. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ........................... 276
5-4. Using the storage features List of storage features .............. 279
Luggage compartment features .......................................................... 282
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5-5. Using the other interior featuresOther interior features .............. 286
Garage door opener.................. 296
Compass........................................... 301
Lexus Enform Safety Connect 304
Lexus Enform Remote ............... 309
Lexus Enform Service Connect ............................................................ 310
6-1. Maintenance and care Cleaning and protecting the vehi-cle exterior .................................... 312
Cleaning and protecting the vehi- cle interior ..................................... 315
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ...... 319
General maintenance ................ 320
Emission inspection and mainte- nance (I/M) programs ............ 322
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions........................................................... 324
Hood.................................................. 326
Positioning a floor jack............... 326
Engine compartment.................. 328
12-volt battery................................ 334
Tires ................................................... 337
Tire inflation pressure ................. 345
Wheels.............................................. 346
Air conditioning filter..................348
Electronic key battery ................ 349
Checking and replacing fuses . 351
Headlight aim................................. 353
Light bulbs ....................................... 3557-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers .................... 360
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ............................ 360
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency If your vehicle needs to be towed.......................................................... 362
If you think something is wrong .......................................................... 365
If a warning light turns on or a warn- ing buzzer sounds..................... 367
If a warning messa ge is displayed
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If you have a flat tire .................... 379
If the hybrid syst em will not start
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If you lose your keys.................... 388
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened .......................................... 389
If the electronic key does not oper- ate properly ................................. 389
If the 12-volt battery is discharged .......................................................... 392
If your vehicle overheats ........... 396
If the vehicle becomes stuck ... 399
8-1. Specifications Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ................................................. 40
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Fuel information............................. 410
Tire information .............................. 412
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8-2. Customization Customizable features................ 421
8-3. Initialization Items to initialize ........................... 430
9-1. For owners Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ........................................... 432
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners (in French).................... 432
SRS airbag instructions for Cana- dian owners (in French).......... 434
Headlight aim instructions for Canadian owners (in French)441
What to do if... (Troubleshooting) ........................................................... 444
Alphabetical Index....................... 447
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■Exterior
The shape of the headlights may differ depending on the grade, etc.
Side doors..................................................................................................................P.104
Locking/unlocking ............................................................................................................ P. 104
Opening/closing the side windows ............................................................................P.142
Locking/unlocking by using th e mechanical key ................................................P.389
Warning messages .......................................................................................................... P.376
Back door ................................................................................................................. P.108
Opening from inside the cabin
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Opening from outside .............................................................................................. P.109, 111
Warning messages .......................................................................................................... P.376
Outside rear view mirrors....................................................................................P.140
Adjusting the mirror angle ............................................................................................. P.140
Folding the mirrors ............................................................................................................ .. P.141
Driving position memory
*...............................................................................................P.132
Defogging the mirrors .................................................................................................... P.267
Windshield wipers ........................................................................................ P.188, 193
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Precautions against winter season ............................................................................ P.256
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer) .................................................... P.271
Precautions against car wash ....................................................................................... P.313
Fuel filler door .......................................................................................................... P.195
Refueling method .............................................................................................................. P .195
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity ...... ...................................................................................P.403
Tires.......................................................................................................................... ..P.337
Tire size/inflation pressure ............................ ...............................................................P.408
Winter tires/tire chain .................................................................................................... P.256
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system.............................................. P.337
Coping with flat tires........................................................................................................ P .379
Hood ..........................................................................................................................P.326
Opening ........................................................................................................................ ....... P.326
Engine compartment cover ......................................................................................... P.329
Engine oil ..................................................................................................................... ......... P.404
Coping with overheat ..................................................................................................... P.396
Warning messages .......................................................................................................... P.376
Headlights .................................................................................................................P.18 2
Parking lights/daytime running lights...............................................................P.182
Fog lights................................................................................................................... P. 188
Turn signal lights ...................................................................................................... P.176
Tail lights .................................................................................................................... P.182
License plate lights .................................................................................................P.182
Back-up light
Shifting the shift lever to R ...............................................................................................P.1 73
Side marker lights ...................................................................................................P.182
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Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P.355, Watts: P.409)
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Power switch ............................................................................................................ P.168
Starting the hybrid system/changing the mo des........................................ P.168, 170
Emergency stop of the hybrid system ......................................................................P.360
When the hybrid system will not start ...................................................................... P.387
Warning messages .......................................................................................................... P.376
Shift lever................................................................................................................... P .173
Changing the shift position .............................................................................................P.173
Precautions against towing........................................................................................... P.362
When the shift lever does not move ...........................................................................P.174
Meters ......................................................................................................................... .P.79
Reading the meters/adjusting the instrume nt panel light...........................P.79, 83
Warning lights/indicator lights ...................................................................................... P.74
When the warning lights come on ............................................................................. P.367
Multi-information display ...................................................................................... P.84
Display ........................................................................................................................ .............. P.84
Energy monitor ..................................................................................................................... P.93A
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When the warning messages are displayed.......................................................... P.376
Turn signal lever ...................................................................................................... P.176
Headlight switch......................................................................................................P.182
Headlights/parking lights/tail lights/license plate lig hts/daytime running lights
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Fog lights ..................................................................................................................... .......... P.188
Windshield wiper and washer switch ...................................................... P.188, 193
Usage.......................................................................................................................... .. P.188, 193
Adding washer fluid ......................................................................................................... P.3 33
Warning messages .......................................................................................................... P.376
Emergency flasher switch ...................................................................................P.360
Hood lock release lever .......................................................................................P.326
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch
*1................................................... P.137
Adjustment ..................................................................................................................... .......P.137
Driving position memory
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Tilt and telescopic steeri ng lock release lever
*1............................................ P.137
Adjustment ..................................................................................................................... .......P.137
Air conditioning system ....................................................................................... P.266
Usage.......................................................................................................................... ........... P.266
Rear window defogger................................................................................................... P.267
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■ Switches
Instrument panel light control switches ............................................................ P.83
Odometer/trip meter and trip meter reset button ....................................... P.83
Front seat heater switches
*1............................................................................... P.274
Seat ventilator switches
*1.................................................................................... P.275
Automatic High Beam switch..............................................................................P.185
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) main switch
*1......................................................... P.241
Power back door switch
*1....................................................................................... P.111
Heated steering wheel switch
*1......................................................................... P.274
Camera switch
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Rear seat operation switches*1...........................................................................P.128
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