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Driving the vehicle ......................212
Cargo and luggage .................. 220
Vehicle load limits ..................... 223
Trailer towing (vehicles
with towing package)............ 224
Trailer towing (vehicles
without towing
package)..................................... 237
Dinghy towing ............................. 238
4-2. Driving procedures
Power (ignition) switch............ 239
EV drive mode ............................ 244
Hybrid transmission.................. 246
Turn signal lever ......................... 252
Parking brake .............................. 253
Brake Hold ................................... 256
4-3. Operating the lights and
wipers
Headlight switch ........................ 258
Automatic High Beam............. 262
Fog light switch ........................... 266
Windshield wipers and
washer ......................................... 267
Rear window wiper and
washer ..........................................272 4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap ......274
4-5. Using the driving support
systems
Lexus Safety System+ .............. 279
PCS
(Pre-Collision System) ......... 286
LKA
(Lane-Keeping Assist).......... 297
Dynamic radar cruise
control with full-speed
range ............................................ 306
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor).......319
• BSM function......................... 323
• RCTA function...................... 327
Intuitive parking assist.............. 332
Intelligent Clearance Sonar
(ICS)............................................. 342
Lexus parking assist
monitor........................................ 363
Driving mode select
switch ........................................... 379
Driving assist systems .............. 382
4-6. Driving tips
Hybrid vehicle driving tips .....388
Winter driving tips..................... 390
Utility vehicle precautions ..... 3944
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What to do if...
(Troubleshooti ng)................... 478
Bluetooth ®
................................... 482
5-12. Other function
“Information” screen ................488
USB photo .................................... 490
Weather information................ 492
Voice command system ......... 493
6-1. Basic operation of the
Remote Touch screen
Remote Touch ............................500
12.3-inch display ........................ 504
6-2. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Lexus Climate Concierge ..... 506
Front automatic air
conditioning system ............... 507
Rear automatic air
conditioning system ............... 522
Heated steering wheel/
seat heaters/
seat ventilators ......................... 525
6-3. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ......................... 528
• Interior lights .......................... 529
• Personal lights.......................530 6-4. Using the storage features
List of storage features ............ 532
• Glove box ............................... 534
• Console box .......................... 534
• Cup holders ........................... 535
• Door pockets ........................ 537
• Bottle holders ........................ 537
• Coin box..................................538
• Auxiliary boxes ..................... 539
Luggage compartment
features ....................................... 540
6-5. Using the other interior
features
Other interior features ............ 547
• Sun visors ................................ 547
• Vanity mirrors ....................... 547
• Clock ........................................ 548
• Wireless charger ................. 548
• Power outlets ........................ 555
•Front passenger
footwell hooks ....................... 557
• Rear door sunshades ......... 557
• Armrest....................................558
• Assist grips ............................. 559
• Coat hooks............................. 559
Garage door opener ............... 560
Compass ....................................... 567
LEXUS Enform Safety
Connect........................................ 571
LEXUS Enform Remote ......... 576
LEXUS Enform Service
Connect.......................................5776
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Pictorial index ■ Exterior
The shape of the lights may differ depending on the grade, etc.
Side doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 136Locking/unlocking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 136
Opening/closing the side windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 196
Locking/unlocking by using the me chanical key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 692
Back door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 142Opening from inside the cabin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 143
Opening from outside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 143
Outside rear view mirrors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 193 Adjusting the mirror angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 193
Folding the mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 193, 194
Driving position memory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 181
Defogging the mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 516 *
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RX450h_RX450hL _U_OM48F85UWindshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 267 Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 390
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer)
* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 516
Precautions against car wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 582
Fuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P . 274Refueling method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 276
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 712
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 611Tire size/inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 717
Winter tires/tire chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 39 0
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 611
Coping with flat tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 673
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 595Opening. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 595
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 713
Coping with overheat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 702
Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 258
Turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 2 52
Parking lights/daytime running lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 258
Front side marker lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 258
Fog lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 266
Cornering lights
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Stop/tail lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 258
License plate lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 258
Back-up lights Shifting the shift lever to R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 246
Rear side marker lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 258 4
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Light bulbs of the exte rior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P. 637, Watts: P. 719)
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RX450h_RX450hL _U_OM48F85UMulti-information display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 101 Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 101
Energy monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 124
When the warning messages are displayed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 667
Parking brake switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 253 Applying/releasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 253, 254
Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 391
Warning buzzer/message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 255, 667
Turn signal lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 2 52Headlight switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 258
Headlights/side marker lights/parking lights/tail lights/
license plate lights/daytime running lig hts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 258
Fog lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 266
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 267, 272 Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 267, 272
Adding washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 60 4
Emergency flasher switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 652
Hood lock release lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 595
Tilt and telescopic steering contro l switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 189Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 189
Driving position memory
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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 181
Air conditioning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 507 Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 507
Rear window defogger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 516
Audio system
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Audio system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 400
Hands-free system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 461
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: If equipped
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: For vehicles with a navigation system , refer to “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S
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: These lights turn on when the power switch is turned to ON mode to indicate that a
system check is being performe d. They will turn off after the hybrid system is on, or
after a few seconds. There ma y be a malfunction in a system if a light does not come
on, or turn off. Have the vehicl e inspected by your Lexus dealer.
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: This light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
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: This light flashes or illumina tes to indicate a malfunction.
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: This light illuminates on the center panel.
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The indicators inform the driver of the op erating state of the vehicle’s various sys-
tems. Low fuel level warning light
( → P. 662)
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Rear passengers’ seat
belt reminder light
( → P. 662)
Driver’s and front
passenger’s seat belt
reminder light ( → P. 662)
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Tire pressure warning light
( → P. 662)
* 4, 5
Rear passengers’ seat
belt reminder light
( → P. 662)
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Master warning light
( → P. 663)
Indicators Turn signal indicator
( → P. 252) Fog light indicator
( → P. 266)
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
( → P. 258) Cruise control indicator
( → P. 306)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
( → P. 258) Radar cruise control
indicator ( → P. 306)
Headlight high beam
indicator ( → P. 259) Cruise control “SET”
indicator ( → P. 306)
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Automatic High Beam
indicator ( → P. 262) LKA indicator ( → P. 297)

1953-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
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Operation of each component
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Mirror angle can be adjusted when
The power switch is in ACCESSORY or ON mode. ■
When disconnecting and reconnecting 12 -volt battery terminals (power type)
The automatic folding/extending mirror function will return to off as default. To turn the
function on, press the switch again to select on. ■
When the mirrors are fogged up
The outside rear view mirrors can be cleare d using the mirror defoggers. Turn on the
rear window defogger to turn on the outside rear view mirror defoggers. ( → P. 516)■
Automatic adjustment of the mirror angle (if equipped)
A desired mirror face angle can be entered to memory and recalled automatically by the
driving position memory. ( → P. 181)■
Auto anti-glare function (if equipped)
When the anti-glare inside re ar view mirror is set to automatic mode, the outside rear
view mirrors will activate in conjunction with the anti-glare inside rear view mirror to
reduce reflected light. ( → P. 191)■
Using automatic mode in cold weather (if equipped)
When automatic mode is used in cold weather, the door mirror could freeze up and
automatic stowing and return may not be possible. In this case, remove any ice and snow
from the door mirror, then either operate th e mirror using manual mode or move the mir-
ror by hand. ■
Customization
Some functions can be customized. ( → P. 736)
WARNING ■
Important points while driving
Observe the following precautions while driving.
Failing to do so may result in loss of control of the vehicle and cause an accident, result-
ing in death or serious injury. ●
Do not adjust the mirrors while driving. ●
Do not drive with the mirrors folded. ●
Both the driver and passenger side mirrors must be extended and properly adjusted
before driving. ■
When a mirror is moving
To avoid personal injury and mirror malfunctio n, be careful not to get your hand caught
by the moving mirror. ■
When the mirror defoggers are operating
Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces, as they can become very hot and burn you.

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wipers
Headlight switch ........................ 258
Automatic High Beam ............. 262
Fog light switch ...........................266
Windshield wipers and
washer.......................................... 267
Rear window wiper and
washer.......................................... 272
4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap...... 274 4-5. Using the driving support
systems
Lexus Safety System+ .............. 279
PCS
(Pre-Collision System) ......... 286
LKA
(Lane-Keeping A ssist) .......... 297
Dynamic radar cruise
control with full-speed
range ............................................306
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ...... 319
• BSM function ......................... 323
• RCTA function...................... 327
Intuitive parking assist .............. 332
Intelligent Clearance Sonar
(ICS) ............................................. 342
Lexus parking assist
monitor ........................................ 363
Driving mode select
switch ........................................... 379
Driving assist systems ..............382
4-6. Driving tips
Hybrid vehicle driving
tips ................................................ 388
Winter driving tips .....................390
Utility vehicle
precautions................................ 394

264 4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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Conditions to turn the high beams on/off automatically●
When all of the following conditions are met, the high beams will be turned on automat-
ically (after approximately 1 second):
• The vehicle speed is approximately 21 mph (34 km/h) or more.
• The area ahead of the vehicle is dark.
• There are no vehicles ahead with headlights or tail lights turned on.
• There are few streetlights on the road ahead. ●
If any of the following condit ions is met, the high beams will turn off automatically:
• The vehicle speed is below ap proximately 17 mph (27 km/h).
• The area ahead of the vehicle is not dark.
• Vehicles ahead have th eir headlights or tail lights turned on.
• There are many streetlights on the road ahead. ■
Camera sensor detection information ●
The high beams may not be automatically turned off in the following situations:
• When a vehicle suddenly appears from around a curve
• When the vehicle is cut in front of by another vehicle
• When vehicles ahead cannot be detected du e to repeated curves , road dividers or
roadside trees
• When vehicles ahead appear in a faraway lane on a wide road
• When the lights of vehicles ahead are not on ●
The high beams may be turned off if a vehicl e ahead that is using fog lights without its
headlights turned on is detected. ●
House lights, street lights, traffic signals, and illuminated billboards or signs and other
reflective objects may cause the high beams to change to the low beams, or the low
beams to remain on. ●
The following factors may affect the amount of time taken for the high beams to turn on
or off:
• The brightness of the headlights, fog lights, and tail lights of vehicles ahead
• The movement and direction of vehicles ahead
• When a vehicle ahead only has operational lights on one side
• When a vehicle ahead is a two-wheeled vehicle
• The condition of the road (gradient, cu rve, condition of the road surface, etc.)
• The number of passengers and amount of luggage in the vehicle ●
The high beams may turn on or off unexpectedly. ●
Bicycles or similar vehicles may not be detected.

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In the following situations the system may not be able to correctly detect the surround-
ing brightness level. This may cause the lo w beams to remain on or the high beams to
flash or dazzle pedestrians or vehicles ahead. In such a case, it is necessary to manually
switch between the high and low beams.
• When driving in inclement weather (heavy ra in, snow, fog, sandstorms, etc.)
• When the windshield is obscured by fog, mist, ice, dirt, etc.
• When the windshield is cracked or damaged
• When the camera sensor is deformed or dirty
• When the temperature of the camera sensor is extremely high
• When the surrounding brightness level is equal to that of he adlights, tail lights or fog
lights
• When headlights or tail lights of vehicles ahead are turned off, dirty, changing color,
or not aimed properly
• When the vehicle is hit by water, snow, dust, etc. from a preceding vehicle
• When driving through an area of intermittently changi ng brightness and darkness
• When frequently and repeated ly driving ascendin g/descending roads, or roads with
rough, bumpy or uneven surfaces (such as stone-paved roads, gravel roads, etc.)
• When frequently and repeatedly taking curves or driving on a winding road
• When there is a highly reflective object ahea d of the vehicle, such as a sign or mirror
• When the back of a preceding vehicle is highly reflective, such as a container on a
truck
• When the vehicle’s headlights are damaged or dirty, or are not aimed properly
• When the vehicle is listing or titling due to a flat tire, a trailer being towed, etc.
• When the headlights are changed between the high beams and low beams repeat-
edly in an abnormal manner
• When the driver believes that the high beams may be flashing or dazzling pedestri-
ans or other drivers■
Temporarily lowering sensor sensitivity
The sensitivity of the sensor can be temporarily lowered.
Turn the power switch off while the following conditions are met.
• The headlight switch is in or .
• The headlight switch lever is in high beam position.
• Automatic High Beam switch is on.
Turn the power switch to ON mode.
Within 30 seconds after , repeat pulling th e headlight switch lever to the original
position then pushing it to the high beam position quickly 10 times, then leave the lever
in high beam position.
If the sensitivity is changed, the Automatic High Beam indicator is turn on and off 3
times.
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