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understanding of your vehicle’s capabilities and limitations.

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●Key s P.1 1

●Smart Entry & Start System P.13

●Theft Deterrent System P.15

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●Front Seats P.17

●Driving Position Memory P.19

●Engine (Ignition) Switch P.21

●Automatic Transmission P.24

●Turn Signal Lever P.27

●Parking Brake P.28

●Multi-information Display P.29

●Head-up Display P.31

●Eco Driving Indicator P.32

●Headlights P.33

●Automatic High Beam P.35

●Windshield Wipers and

Wa sh er P. 37

●Cruise Control P.41

●Dynamic Radar

Cruise Control P.43

●BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) P.47

●Driving Mode Select Switch P.48

●Tire Pressure Warning System P.50

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●Remote Touch P.53

●Navigation System P.57

●Hands-free System

For Cellular Phone P.61

●Audio System P.67

●Front Air Conditioning System

P.72

●Rear Air Conditioning System

P.75

●Seat Heaters/Seat Ventilators

P.76

●Portable Audio Device Ports

P.78

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●Door Locks P.81

●Power Windows P.83

●Moon Roof P.84

●Fuel Tank Cap P.85

●Trunk P.86

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Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in the illustration may
differ from your vehicle in terms of color and equipment.

Responding to warning/indicator lights
and other problems that may arise.

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Instrument Panel

Remote Touch screen

Clock*

Trunk opener main switch

P.86

Audio system

Air conditioning system

P.67

P.72

Navigation system

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See P.7

P.53

P.57

Emergency flasher switch*

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Engine switch

Parking brake

P.21

P.28

Windshield wiper and washer switch

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P.37

Multi-information display

See P.5

P.29

P.19

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P.86

P.27

P.33

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P.81

P.83

P.81

Turn signal lever
Headlight switch
Fog light switch

Inside lock buttons

Trunk opener

Hood lock release lever*

Driving position memory
switches

Window lock switch

Power window switches

Door lock switches

∗

P.83

Outside rear view mirror switches*
PCS OFF switch∗*

Tire pressure warning reset switch

AFS OFF switch∗

P.50

P.34

∗: If equipped

*: Refer to “Owner’s Manual”.

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Odometer/trip meter and trip meter reset button*

Instrument Panel

Instrument panel light control switches*

Headlight cleaner switch*

VSC OFF switch*

HUD (Head-up display) switches∗

Automatic high beam switch∗

Heated steering wheel switch∗*

BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) main switch∗

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P.31

P.35

P.47

“DISP” button

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P.30

Audio remote control switches

P.67

Paddle shift switches

P.25, 26

Tilt and telescopic steering control

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switch

Telephone switches

Back switch

Talk switch

Horn*

Cruise control switch∗

Dynamic radar cruise control

P.66

switch

P.66

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P.66

P.41

P.43

Vehicle-to-vehicle distance button∗

P.45

∗: If equipped

*: Refer to “Owner’s Manual”.

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Rear sunshade switch∗*
Lexus parking assist-sensor switch∗*

Instrument Panel

Seat heater switches∗

Remote Touch

Shift lever

P.24

Driving mode select switch

P.76

Seat ventilator switches∗

Seat heater switches∗

P.53

P.77

P.76

P.48

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Snow mode switch*

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Roof

Interior light*Vanity lights*

Moon roof switches∗

P.84

Personal lights*

Intrusion sensor cancel switch

P.94

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*: Refer to “Owner’s Manual”.

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Keys ............................................................................ 11

Smart Entry & Start System................................ 13

Theft Deterrent System....................................... 15

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Keys

■ Electronic key

Card key*

■ Mechanical key

Smart entry & start system (→P.1 3, 21 )
Wireless remote control (→P.1 2)

*: If equipped

To take out the mechanical key, push the
release button and take the key out.

Carry the mechanical key together with
the electronic key. If the electronic key
battery is depleted or the entry function
does not operate properly, you will need
the mechanical key.

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■ Wireless remote control

Locks all the doors

1

Closes the windows and moon roof

2

(press and hold)

Unlocks all the doors

3

Pressing the button unlocks the driver’s
door. Pressing the button again within
5 seconds unlocks the other doors.

Opens the windows and moon roof

4

(press and hold)

Opens the trunk (press and hold)

5

If the vehicle is equipped with a power
trunk lid, the trunk lid automatically
opens fully.

Sounds the alarm (press and hold) (if

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*: These settings must be customized at

your Lexus dealer.

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Smart Entry & Start System

The following operations can be performed simply by carrying the electronic key
(including the card key) on your person, for example in your pocket. (The driver should
always carry the electronic key.)
For details on starting the engine, see page 21.

■ Entering the vehicle

Grip the handle to unlock the doors.

Make sure to touch the sensor on the
back of the handle.
The doors cannot be unlocked for 3 sec­onds after the doors are locked.

■ Exiting the vehicle

Touch the lock sensor (the indentation on
the upper part of the door handle) to lock
all the doors.

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■ Opening the trunk

Press the button.

If the vehicle is equipped with power
trunk lid, the trunk lid automatically
opens fully.

For details on what to do when the electronic key does not operate properly, see page 91.

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Theft Deterrent System

■ Engine immobilizer system

The indicator light flashes after the engine
switch has been turned off to indicate that
the system is operating.
The indicator light stops flashing after the
engine switch has been turned to ACCES­SORY or IGNITION ON mode to indicate
that the system has been canceled.

■ Alarm

The alarm uses light and sound to give an alert when an intrusion is detected.
To set the alarm:
Close the doors, trunk and hood, and lock all the doors. The system will be set automatically
after 30 seconds.

The indicator light changes from being on to flashing when the system is set.

To deactivate or stop the alarm:

● Unlock the doors or open the trunk.

● Turn the engine switch to ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode, or start the engine.

(The alarm will be deactivated or stopped after a few seconds.)

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Front Seats............................................................... 17

Driving Position Memory ......................... .............. 19

Engine (Ignition) Switch ...................................... 21

Automatic Transmission..................................... 24

Turn Signal Lever.................................................. 27

Parking Brake........................................................ 28

Multi-information Display ................................. 29

Head-up Display .................................................... 31

Eco Driving Indicator .......................................... 32

Headlights .............................................................. 33

Automatic High Beam ........................................ 35

Windshield Wipers and Washer...................... 37

Cruise Control ....................................................... 41

Dynamic Radar Cruise Control....................... 43

BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ................................. 47

Driving Mode Select Switch ............................. 48

Tire Pressure Warning System ........................ 50

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Front Seats

■ Adjustment procedure

Ty pe A

Ty pe B Ty pe C

Seat position adjustment switch

1

Seatback angle adjustment switch

2

Seat cushion (front) angle adjustment

3

switch

Vertical height adjustment switch

4

Seatback upper angle adjustment

5

switch (if equipped)

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Lumbar support adjustment switch

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Pelvic support adjustment switch (if

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Seat cushion length adjustment switch

8

(if equipped) / Calf support angle
adjustment switch (if equipped for
front passenger’s side)

Seatback side support adjustment

9

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■ Seat operation switches on the side of the front passenger’s seat (if

equipped)

Tilts the seatback forward

1

Tilts the seatback backward

2

Moves the seat forward

3

Moves the seat backward

4

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Driving Position Memory

Your preferred driving position (the position of the driver’s seat, steering wheel and out­side rear view mirrors) can be memorized and recalled by pressing a button.
The same buttons are found on the front passenger’s side, allowing the position of the
front passenger’s seat to be memorized (if equipped).

■ Entering a position to memory

1

Adjust the driver’s seat, steering wheel, and outside rear view mirrors to the desired
positions. (When memorizing the front passenger’s seat, adjust the front passenger’s
seat to the desired positions.)

2

While pressing the “SET” button, or within 3
seconds after the “SET” button is pressed,
press button “1”, “2” or “3” until the signal
beeps.
If the selected button has already been pre­set, the previously recorded position will be
overwritten.

■ Recalling the memorized position

Press button “1”, “2” or “3” to recall the
desired position.
Vehicles with front passenger’s seat calf
support:
The memorized position will only be
recalled if the calf support is in a position
higher than the memorized position. It will
not move in an upward direction.

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■ Linking driving position memory with door unlock operation (driver’s side

only)

While pressing the button to recall the posi­tion, press the driver’s door lock switch
(either lock or unlock) until the signal
beeps.
The driving position is recalled when the
driver’s door is unlocked using the entry
function or wireless remote control and the
driver’s door is opened.

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Engine (Ignition) Switch

Performing the following operations when carrying the electronic key on your person
starts the engine or changes engine switch modes.

■ Starting the engine

1

Check that the parking brake is set.

2

Check that the shift lever is set in P.

3

Firmly depress the brake pedal.

will be displayed on the

multi-information display. If it is not
displayed, the engine cannot be
started.

4

Press the engine switch.

The engine will crank until it starts or
for up to 30 seconds, whichever is
less.
Continue depressing the brake pedal
until the engine is completely started.
The engine can be started from any
engine switch mode.

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■ Stopping the engine

1

Stop the vehicle.

2

Shift the shift lever to P.

3

Set the parking brake.

4

Press the engine switch.

5

Release the brake pedal and check that “POWER ON” on the multi-information dis­play is off.

■ Changing engine switch modes

Modes can be changed by pressing the engine switch with the brake pedal released. (The
mode changes each time the switch is pressed.)

Off

*

The emergency flashers can be used.
The multi-information display will not be
displayed.

ACCESSORY mode

Some electrical components such as the
audio system can be used.
“POWER ON” will be displayed on the
multi-information display.

IGNITION ON mode

All electrical components can be used.
“POWER ON” will be displayed on the
multi-information display.

*: If the shift lever is in a position other than

P when turning off the engine, the
engine switch will be turned to ACCES­SORY mode, not to off.

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■ If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency

Only in an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible to stop the vehicle in the normal way,
stop the vehicle using the following procedure:

1

Steadily step on the brake pedal with both feet and firmly depress it.
Do not pump the brake pedal repeatedly as this will increase the effort required to slow
the vehicle.

2

Shift the shift lever to N.
If the shift lever is shifted to N

3

After slowing down, stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road.

4

Stop the engine.
If the shift lever cannot be shifted to N

3

Keep depressing the brake pedal with both feet to reduce vehicle speed as much as
possible.

4

To stop the engine, press and hold the
engine switch for 2 consecutive seconds or
more, or press it briefly 3 times or more in
succession.

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Press and hold for 2 seconds or more
or press briefly 3 times or more

5

Stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road.

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■ Shifting the shift lever

While the engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode, move the shift lever with the
brake pedal depressed.

When shifting the shift lever between P and D, make sure that the vehicle is com­pletely stopped.

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■ Shift position purpose

Shift position Objective or function

P Parking the vehicle/starting the engine

R Reversing
N Neutral
D

M

1

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: To improve fuel efficiency and reduce noises, set the shift lever in the D position for nor-

mal driving.

2

*

: Any gear range can be fixed when driving in M mode.

Normal driving*

M mode driving*

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2

■ Selecting shift ranges in the D position

To drive using temporary shift range selection, operate the “-” paddle shift switch. The shift
range can then be selected by operating the “-” and “+” paddle shift switches.

Upshifting

1

Downshifting

2

The selected shift range, from D1 to
D5, will be displayed in the meter.
To return to normal D position driving,
the “+” paddle shift switch must be held
down for a period of time.

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■ Selecting gears in the M position

To enter M mode, shift the shift lever to M. Gears can then be selected by operating the shift
lever or paddle shift switches, allowing you to drive in the gear of your choosing.

Upshifting

1

Downshifting

2

The gear changes once every time the
shift lever or paddle shift switch is
operated.
The selected gear, from M1 to M6, will
be fixed and displayed in the meter.

When in the M position, the gear will not change unless the shift lever or paddle shift
switches are operated. However, even when in the M position, the gears will be automati­cally changed in the following situation:

• When vehicle speed drops (downshift only).

• When the automatic transmission fluid or engine coolant temperature is low.

• When automatic transmission fluid temperature is high.

• When the needle of the tachometer is in the red zone (the range which exceeds the

allowable revs of the engine).
In the following situations, the gear will not shift even if the shift lever or paddle shift switches
are operated.

• “1st Gear not available due to slippery road surface” is displayed on the multi informa­tion display.

• The vehicle speed is low (upshift only).

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Turn Signal Lever

The lever will return to its original position after operation.

Left turn

1

Lane change to the left (move the lever

2

partway and release it)
The left hand signals will flash 3 times.

Lane change to the right (move the

3

lever partway and release it)
The right hand signals will flash 3 times.

Right turn

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■ If the turn signals do not stop flashing after turning left or right, or if you

want to stop them flashing

Operate the lever in the opposite direction to either position or .

If you move the lever to either position or , the selected turn signals will flash.

■ Customization
The number of times the turn signals flash during a lane change can be changed.

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Sets the parking brake

1

Releases the parking brake

2

Operate the parking brake switch
while depressing the brake pedal.
Make sure that the parking brake indi­cator light goes off.

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■ Automatic mode

The parking brake is set or released automatically according to shift lever operation.

Turns automatic mode on/off

● When the shift lever is moved out of P,
the parking brake will be released.

● When the shift lever is moved into P, the
parking brake will be set.
Operate the shift lever with the brake
pedal depressed.

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Multi-information Display

The multi-information display presents the driver with a variety of driving-related data
including the current outside air temperature.

■ Display contents

● Trip information

• Eco Driving Indicator

• Outside temperature

• Current fuel consumption

• Average fuel consumption after refuel-

ing

• Average fuel consumption

• Average vehicle speed

• Driving range

● Drive monitor

• Outside temperature

• Average fuel consumption after refuel-

ing

• Driving range

● Lexus parking assist-sensor display
equipped)

● Dynamic radar cruise control display
equipped)

● Warning messages

*: Automatically displayed when the sys-

tem is used. Display can be switched by
pressing the “DISP” button.

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■ Switching the display of trip information

Items displayed can be switched by press­ing the “DISP” button.

If a problem is detected in any of the vehicle’s systems, a warning message is shown on the
multi-information display.

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Head-up Display (if equipped)

The head-up display can be used to project vehicle speed and other information onto the
windshield.

Display position adjustment switch

1

Display brightness adjustment switch

2

“HUD” button

3

“DISP” button

4

Head-up display

5

■ Head-up display contents

● Vehicle speed

● Tachometer

● Shift position and shift range

● Eco Driving Indicator

● Audio display

● Route guidance display (vehicles with navigation system)

● Approach warning display (dynamic radar cruise control) (if equipped)

● Pre-crash braking warning message (pre-crash safety system) (if equipped)

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■ Eco Driving Indicator Zone Display

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Eco driving ratio based on accelera-

1

tion
If the acceleration exceeds Zone of
Eco driving, the right side of Eco Driv­ing Indicator Zone Display blinks.

Zone of Eco driving

2

Eco Driving Indicator will not operate
in the following conditions:

● The shift lever is anything other than
D.

● Paddle shift switch is operated.

● Neither normal mode nor Eco drive

mode is selected.

● The vehicle speed is approximately
130 km/h (80 mph) or higher.

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Headlights

The front position, tail, license

1

plate and instrument panel lights
turn on.

The headlights and all the lights

2

listed above turn on.

The headlights, daytime running

3

lights and all the lights listed
above turn on and off automati­cally. (When the engine switch is
in IGNITION ON mode.)

The daytime running lights turn

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■ Turning on the high beam headlights

With the headlights on, push the lever

1

away from you to turn on the high
beams.
Pull the lever toward you to the center
position to turn the high beams off.

Pull the lever toward you and release it

2

to flash the high beams once.
You can flash the high beams with the
headlights on or off.

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■ AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System) (if equipped)

AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System) secures excellent visibility at intersections and on
curves by automatically adjusting the direction of the light axis of the headlights according
to vehicle speed and the degree of the tire’s angle as controlled by steering input.

Turn on the AFS OFF switch.

The indicator turns on when the AFS is
deactivated.

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Automatic High Beam (if equipped)

The Automatic High Beam uses an in-vehicle camera sensor to assess the brightness of
streetlights, the lights of oncoming and preceding vehicles, etc., and automatically turns
high beam on or off as necessary.

■ Activating the Automatic High Beam system

1

Push the lever away from you with the
headlight switch in “AUTO” position.

2

Press the Automatic High Beam
switch.

The Automatic High Beam indicator
will come on when the headlights are
turned on automatically to indicate
that the system is active.

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■ Turning the high beam on/off manually

● Switching to low beam

● Switching to high beam

Pull the lever to original position.

The Automatic High Beam indicator will
turn off.
Push the lever away from you to activate
the Automatic High Beam system again.

Press the Automatic High Beam switch.

The Automatic High Beam indicator will
turn off and the high beam indicator will
turn on.
Press the switch to activate the Auto­matic High Beam system again.

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Windshield Wipers and Washer

The lever will return to its original position after operation.

■ Intermittent windshield wipers with interval adjuster

Up 2 levels

1

Up 1 level

2

Down 1 level

3

Down 2 levels

4

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Status
before
operation

Off

Intermittent

operation

Low speed

operation

High speed

operation

Temporary

operation

Off Off

Off

Off

Temporary

operation

Intermittent

operation

Low speed

operation

Intermittent

operation

Low speed

operation

High speed

operation

No change No change

High speed

operation

High speed

operation

High speed

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Wiper intervals can be adjusted when inter­mittent operation is selected.

Increases the intermittent windshield

5

wiper frequency

Decreases the intermittent windshield

6

wiper frequency

Washer/wiper dual operation

7

Wipers will automatically operate a
couple of times after the washer
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■ Rain-sensing windshield wipers

Operation

AUTO mode
indicator

Up 2 levels

1

Up 1 level

2

Down 1 level

3

Down 2 levels

4

AUTO mode on/off switch

5

With selected, the wipers will
operate automatically when the sen-

sor detects falling rain. The system
automatically adjusts wiper timing in
accordance with rain volume and vehi­cle speed.
AUTO mode indicator will turn on
when AUTO mode is selected.

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Status
before
operation

Low speed

operation

High speed

operation

AUTO

mode

Off

Intermit-

opera-

Continu-

tent

tion

ously

Temporary

operation

Off Off

Off

Off

Te mp o ra ry

operation

Low speed

operation

Te mp o ra ry

operation

No change

Low speed

operation

High speed

operation

No change No change

*

Low speed

operation

*: After temporary operation, the mode will return to AUTO mode.

High speed

operation

High speed

operation

High speed

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When AUTO mode is selected, the sensor
sensitivity can be adjusted by turning the
switch ring.

Increases the sensitivity

6

Decreases the sensitivity

7

Washer/wiper dual operation

8

Wipers will automatically operate a
couple of times after the washer
squirts.

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Cruise Control (if equipped)

Use the cruise control to maintain a set speed without depressing the accelerator pedal.

Indicators

1

Cruise control switch

2

■ Setting the vehicle speed

1

Press the “ON-OFF” button to activate
the cruise control.

Cruise control indicator will come on.
Press the button again to deactivate
the cruise control.

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Accelerate or decelerate the vehicle to
the desired speed, and push the lever
down to set the speed.

“SET” indicator will come on.
The vehicle speed at the moment the
lever is released becomes the set
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■ Adjusting the set speed

Increases the speed

1

Decreases the speed

2

Fine adjustment: Momentarily move
the lever in the desired direction.
Large adjustment: Hold the lever in the
desired direction.

■ Canceling and resuming the constant speed control

Pulling the lever toward you cancels

1

the constant speed control.
The speed setting is also canceled
when the brakes are applied.

Pushing the lever up resumes the con-

2

stant speed control.
Resuming is available when the vehicle
speed is more than approximately 40
km/h (25 mph).

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Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (if equipped)

Dynamic radar cruise control supplements conventional cruise control with a vehicle-to­vehicle distance control. In vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode, the vehicle automat­ically accelerates or decelerates in order to maintain a set following distance from vehi­cles ahead.

Vehicle-to-vehicle distance button

1

Display

2

Set speed

3

Indicators

4

Cruise control switch

5

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■ Setting the vehicle speed (vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode)

1

Press the “ON-OFF” button to activate
the cruise control.

Radar cruise control indicator will
come on.
Press the button again to deactivate
the cruise control.

2

Accelerate or decelerate the vehicle to
the desired speed, and push the lever
down to set the speed.

“SET” indicator will be displayed.
The vehicle speed at the moment the
lever is released becomes the set
speed.

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■ Adjusting the set speed

■ Changing the vehicle-to-vehicle distance

Increases the speed

1

Decreases the speed

2

Fine adjustment: Momentarily move
the lever in the desired direction.
Large adjustment: Hold the lever in the
desired direction.

Preceding vehicle mark

The vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode maintains the preset cruising speed as long
as no vehicle is detected ahead.

Pressing the button changes the vehicle-to­vehicle distance as follows:

Long

1

Medium

2

Short

3

The vehicle-to-vehicle distance is set
automatically to long mode when the
engine switch is turned to IGNITION
ON mode.
If a vehicle is running ahead of you, the
preceding vehicle mark will be also dis­played.

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■ Canceling and resuming the speed control

Pulling the lever toward you cancels

1

the cruise control.
The speed setting is also canceled
when the brakes are applied.

Pushing the lever up resumes the

2

cruise control.
Resuming is available when the vehicle
speed is more than approximately 40
km/h (25 mph).

■ Selecting conventional constant speed control mode

Press the “ON-OFF” button to activate

1

the cruise control.
Press the button again to deactivate

the cruise control.

Switch to constant speed control

2

mode.
(Push the lever forward and hold for
approximately one second.)

Constant speed control mode indica­tor will come on.

When in constant speed control mode,
to return to vehicle-to-vehicle distance
control mode, push the lever forward
again and hold for approximately 1 sec­ond.

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the blind spot, the outside rear view mirror indicator on

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BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) (if equipped)

The Blind Spot Monitor is a system that assists the driver to confirm safety when chang­ing lanes.

BSM main switch

1

Pressing the switch turns the system on or off. When the switch is set to on, the switch’s
indicator illuminates.

Outside rear view mirror indicator

2

When a vehicle is detected in the blind spot, the outside rear view mirror indicator on
that side illuminates. If the turn signal lever is operated when a vehicle is in the blind
spot, the outside rear view mirror indicator flashes.

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The driving modes can be selected to suit driving condition.

■ Vehicles without AVS

Normal mode

1

For normal driving.
Press the switch to change the driving mode to normal mode when selected to Eco
mode or sport mode.

Eco drive mode

2

Use Eco mode to help achieve low fuel consumption during trips that involve frequent
accelerating.
When the driving mode select switch is turned left, the “ECO MODE” indicator comes
on in the multi-information display.

Sport mode

3

Improves acceleration response by controlling the transmission and steering. Suitable
for when precise handling is desirable, for example when driving on mountain roads.
When the driving mode select switch is turned right, the “SPORT” indicator comes on
in the instrument cluster.

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■ Vehicles with AVS

Normal mode

1

For normal driving.
Press the switch to change the driving mode to normal mode when selected to Eco
mode or sport mode.

Eco drive mode

2

Use Eco mode to help achieve low fuel consumption during trips that involve frequent
accelerating.
When the driving mode select switch is turned left, the “ECO MODE” indicator comes
on in the multi-information display.

Sport mode

3

• SPORT S mode

Improves acceleration response by controlling the transmission. Suitable for when
precise handling is desirable, for example when driving on mountain roads.
When the driving mode select switch is turned right while a made other than SPORT
S mode is selected, the “SPORT S” indicator comes on in the instrument cluster.

• SPORT S+ mode

Improves steering performance and driving stability by simultaneously controlling the
steering and suspension in addition to the transmission. Suitable for sporty driving.
When the driving mode select switch is turned right while SPORT S mode is selected,
the “SPORT S+” indicator comes on in the instrument cluster.

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Your vehicle is equipped with a tire pressure warning system that uses tire pressure warn­ing valves and transmitters to detect low tire inflation pressure before serious problems
arise.

■ Initializing the tire pressure warning system

Press and hold the tire pressure warning
reset switch until the tire pressure warning
light blinks slowly 3 times.

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Navigation System ............................................... 57

Hands-free System For Cellular Phone ......... 61

Audio System......................................................... 67

Front Air Conditioning System ........................ 72

Rear Air Conditioning System ......................... 75

Seat Heaters/Seat Ventilators ........................ 76

Portable Audio Device Ports............................ 78

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Remote Touch

The Remote Touch can be used to operate the Remote Touch screens

■ Basic operation

“∧•∨” button

1

Press this button to change map scale and scroll through lists.

“MAP/VOICE” button

2

Press this button to display the vehicle’s current position.

Remote Touch knob

3

Use this knob to move the cursor and select items on the screen.
Feedback force, pointer sound volume, on or off of selection sounds etc. can be
changed. Refer to the “Owner’s Manual” and “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

“MENU” button

4

Press this button to display the “Menu” screen.

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■ Menu

For 8-inch display

For 12.3-inch display

Press the “MENU” button on the Remote
Touch to display the “Menu” screen.

“Navi” (→P.57 )

1

“Info”

2

“Setup”

3

“Radio” (→P. 68 )

4

“Media” (→P. 67 )

5

“Climate” (→P.7 2)

6

“Telephone” (→P. 61 )

7

“Display” (→P.5 5)

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■ Side Display (vehicles with a 12.3-inch display)

■ Display

The following functions can be displayed
and operated on the “Side Display”.

Audio (→P.67 )

1

Air conditioning (→P.73 )

2

Vehicle information

3

Press the “MENU” button on the Remote
Touch and select “Display” on the “Menu”
screen.

Displays the screen in “Day mode” with

1

the headlight switch on

Turns the screen off

2

Change function

3

Adjust contrast/brightness

4

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■ Screen scroll operation

To scroll over the map, place the pointer in a
position near the desired destination and
then press and hold the Remote Touch
knob.

Indicates the street name, town name,

1

etc. for the selected point

Displays various information for the

2

selected point

Indicates the distance from the current

3

position to the pointer

Switches the map configurations

4

Zooms in on the map

5

Zooms out on the map

6

■ Setting a route

While route guidance is operating, you can change the route using the following method.

Select “Route”.
The following settings can be accessed

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Detour setting

2

Road preferences

3

Route over view

4

Route trace

5

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Navigation System

■ Register home

2

3

0

4

1

Press the “MENU” button on the
Remote Touch.
Please refer to P.53 for the Remote
Touch operation.

2

Select “Navi”.

3

Select “Memory”.

4

Select “Home”.

5

Select “Register”.

6

Select “Address”.

7

Se le ct “Tow n”.

8

Select “Town name”.

9

Input the town name and select “List”.

10

Select the screen button of the desired
town name from the displayed list.

11

Input the street name and select “List”.

12

Select the screen button of the desired
street name from the displayed list.

13

Select “Enter”.

14

Select “OK”.

5

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2

3

4

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

Press the “MENU” button on the
Remote Touch.
Please refer to P.53 for the Remote
Touch operation.

Select “Navi”.

Select “Destination”.

Select “Address”.

Select “Town”.

Select “Town name”.

Input the town name and select “List”.

Select the screen button of the desired
town name from the displayed list.

Input the street name and select “List”.

Select the screen button of the desired
street name from the displayed list.

Select “Enter”.

Select “Start”.

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■ Destination input  Search points of interest by name

2

3

4

1

Press the “MENU” button on the
Remote Touch.
Please refer to P.53 for the Remote
Touch operation.

2

Select “Navi”.

3

Select “Destination”.

4

Select “POI”.

5

Input the name of the point of interest
and select “List”.

6

Select the screen button of the desired
destination.

7

Select “Enter”.

8

Select “Start”.

5

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■ Destination input  Search points of interest by category

2

3

4

1

Press the “MENU” button on the
Remote Touch.
Please refer to P.53 for the Remote
Touch operation.

2

Select “Navi”.

3

Select “Destination”.

4

Select “POI near cursor”.

5

Select .

6

Select “OK”.

7

Select the desired point of interest cat­egory from the displayed list and select
“OK”.

8

Select “Show list”.

9

Select the screen button of the desired
item from the displayed list.

10

Select “Enter”.

11

Select “Start”.

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Hands-free System For Cellular Phone

■ Bluetooth® phone pairing

Compatible Bluetooth®-equipped phones can be connected to the vehicle, enabling
hands-free operation.

®

2

3

To use a Bluetooth
to first register it in the system.

1

Press the “MENU” button on the
Remote Touch.
Please refer to P.53 for the Remote
Touch operation.

2

Select “Telephone”.

3

Select “Yes”.

4

Enter the passcode displayed on the
screen into the phone.
Refer to the cellular phone user’s man­ual for cellular phone operation.

5

If a completion message is displayed,
registration is complete.

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4

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■ Phonebook transfer

2

3

6

1

Press the “MENU” button on the
Remote Touch.
Please refer to P.53 for the Remote
Touch operation.

2

Select “Setup”.

3

Select “Telephone”.

4

Select “Phonebook”.

5

Select “Manage contacts”.

6

Select “Transfer contacts”.

7

Select “Update phonebook”.

8

Transfer the phonebook data to the
system using the cellular phone.
Refer to the cellular phone user’s man­ual for cellular phone operation.

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■ Registering a speed dial

2

3

6

1

Press the “MENU” button on the
Remote Touch.
Please refer to P.53 for the Remote
Touch operation.

2

Select “Setup”.

3

Select “Telephone”.

4

Select “Phonebook”.

5

Select “Manage speed dials”.

6

Select “New speed dial”.

7

Select the data you want to register.

8

Select the desired phone number.

9

Select the button you want to register
in.

7

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■ Calling by name

You can call by giving a voice tag registered in the phonebook. For setting the voice recog­nition, refer to the “Owner’s Manual” and “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

1

3

1

Press .

2

Follow the voice guidance and say
“Call <name>”.

3

Follow the voice guidance and say a
registered name.

4

Follow the voice guidance and say
“Dial”.

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■ Calling by speed dial

2

3

4

1

Press the “MENU” button on the
Remote Touch.
Please refer to P.53 for the Remote
Touch operation.

2

Select “Telephone”.

3

Select “Speed dials”.

4

Select the desired number to call.

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■ Receiving a call

1

2

■ Steering switches

1

When a call is received, this screen is
displayed with a sound.

2

Press on the steering wheel to
talk on the phone.

To refuse the call, press on the steer­ing wheel.

Sending/Receiving/“Telephone”

1

screen display

End call/Refuse call

2

Start the speech command system

3

Return to the previous screen

4

Increases/decreases volume

5

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Audio System

■ Audio control screen

Follow the procedure below to display the audio control screen.

1

2

■ Side Display (vehicles with a 12.3-inch display)

Operations such as selecting a preset sta­tion or track are carried out on the screen.

1

2

Press the “MENU” button on the
Remote Touch.
Please refer to P.53 for the Remote
Touch operation.
The “Menu” screen will be displayed.

Using the Remote Touch, select
“Radio” or “Media” and select each tab.

Changing the audio sources

Station selector/selecting a track/file/
chapter

■ Remote control (steering wheel switches)

Some audio features can be controlled using the switches on the steering wheel.

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Radio mode: Selects a radio station

1

DAB mode: Selects a service and
channel
Audio CD mode: Selects a track
MP3/WMA disc mode: Selects a file
and folder
DVD mode: Selects a chapter
iPod mode: Selects a song

Increases/decreases volume

2

Turns the power on, selects an audio

3

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■ Basic operation

■ Radio

Audio sources

1

AM: AM radio
FM: FM radio
DAB: Digital radio
DISC: DVD player/CD player
iPod: iPod
USB: USB memory

®

BT Audio: Bluetooth
AUX: Auxiliary audio device

Power/Volume

2

Station selector

1

Adjusting the frequency

2

Preset tuning/seeking the frequency

3

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1

Select the desired station by using the tune or the seek function.

2

Using the Remote Touch, select one of the preset buttons (1-6) and hold it until a beep
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■ DVD player/CD player

Playing an audio CD

■

■ Playing a CD with MP3/WMA files

Random playback

1

Repeat play

2

Playback/pause

3

Selecting a track

4

CD eject

5

Random playback

1

Repeat play

2

Playback/pause

3

Selecting a file

4

Folder selection

5

CD eject

6

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■ Playing a DVD

■ Operating an iPod

Image display (full screen)

1

Reverse

2

Stop

3

Playback/pause

4

Fast forward

5

Chapter selection

6

DVD eject

7

Shuffle playback

1

Repeat play

2

Playback/pause

3

Select play mode

4

Song selection

5

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■ Rear seat audio controls (if equipped)

Some front audio features can be controlled from the rear seats.

1

2

3

4

5

Preset station or folder etc.

Track or file etc.

Volume

Audio sources

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1

Driver’s side temperature control

2

Driver’s side temperature display

3

Front seat air outlet selector

4

“nanoe™” system (if equipped)

5

Windshield wiper de-icer

6

Pollen removal mode button

7

Outside air or recirculated mode

8

Rear window and outside rear view

9

mirror defoggers
Automatic mode

10

Off

11

S-FLOW mode

12

Passenger’s side temperature display

13

Passenger’s side temperature control

14

Windshield defogger

15

DUAL mode

16

Cooling and dehumidification function on/off

17

Fan speed control

18

Air flows to the feet and the windshield

19

defogger operates
Rear air conditioning operation screen

20

Driver’s side air outlet selector

21

3-ZONE mode

22

Passenger’s side air outlet selector

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■ Side Display (vehicles with a 12.3-inch display)

Without rear air conditioning system

With rear air conditioning system

Operations such as changing the air outlets
or fan speed are carried out on the screen.

Fan speed control

1

Front seat air outlet selector

2

Driver’s side temperature control

3

Driver’s side temperature display

4

DUAL mode

5

Automatic mode

6

Cooling and dehumidification function

7

on/off

Passenger’s side temperature display

8

Passenger’s side temperature control

9

Driver’s side air outlet selector

10

3-ZONE mode

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Passenger’s side air outlet selector

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■ Using the automatic mode

Press the automatic mode button to turn on the airflow and the driver’s side temperature
control buttons to adjust the temperature.

■ Adjusting the temperature

Without rear air conditioning system

In dual mode, driver and passenger side temperature settings can be adjusted separately.

Press the passenger’s side temperature control buttons to adjust the temperature for the
passenger side.
To cancel the dual mode, press the DUAL mode button.

With rear air conditioning system

In individual mode, the temperature for the driver’s, front passenger’s and rear seats can be
adjusted separately.

Press the passenger’s side temperature control buttons to adjust the temperature for the
passenger side.
To adjust the temperature for the rear seats, see page 75.
To cancel the individual mode, press the 3-ZONE mode button.

■ Using the S-FLOW mode

Press the S-FLOW mode button to operate
the system.

When the S-FLOW switch is pressed,
the airflow changes as follows.
Without rear air conditioning system: Air
flows to the front seats only.
With rear air conditioning system: Air
flows to the front seats only, and if the
passenger seat is unoccupied, the set
temperature, outside humidity and tem­perature inside the cabin are assessed,
and air flows to the driver seat only.

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Rear Air Conditioning System (if equipped)

■ Front controller

Air outlet mode display

1

Temperature display

2

Temperature control

3

Air outlet selector

4

Off

5

Automatic mode

6

Temperature control

1

Off

2

Automatic mode

3

Disabling the switches on the rear arm-

4

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Press the switch to turn the seat heater on.

Hi

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Mid

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Lo

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Press the switch to turn the seat heater on.

Hi

1

Mid

2

Lo

3

Off

4

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Press the switch to blow air from the seat.

Hi

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Mid

2

Lo

3

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4

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■ The seat heater automatically switches from Hi → Mid → Lo → Off. The switching tim-
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operated.

■ If the driving mode select switch is switched to Eco drive mode in cold temperatures, the
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These ports can be used to connect a portable audio device and listen to it through the
vehicle’s speakers.

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Door Locks .............................................................. 81

Power Windows .................................................... 83

Moon Roof.............................................................. 84

Fuel Tank Cap........................................................ 85

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The vehicle can be locked and unlocked using the entry function, wireless remote control
or door lock switches.
For details the smart entry & start system or wireless remote control (→P.1 2, 13 )

■ Door lock switch

Locks all the doors

1

Unlocks all the doors

2

■ Inside lock button

Locks the door

1

Unlocks the door

2

The driver’s door can be opened by
pulling the inside handle even if the
lock button is in the lock position.

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■ Rear door child-protector lock

The door cannot be opened from inside the
vehicle when the lock is set.

Unlock

1

Lock

2

These locks can be set to prevent chil­dren from opening the rear doors.
Push down on each rear door switch to
lock both rear doors.

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Power Windows

■ Power window switches

■ Window lock switch

Closing

1

One-touch closing

2

Opening

3

One-touch opening

4

*

: Pushing the switch in the opposite direc-

tion will stop window travel partway.

Press the switch down to lock the passen­ger window.

The indicator will come on.
Use this switch to prevent children from
accidentally opening or closing a pas­senger window.

*

*

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■ Opening and closing

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Opens the moon roof*

1

The moon roof stops slightly before the
fully open position to reduce wind
noise.
Press the switch again to fully open the
moon roof.

Closes the moon roof

2

*

: Lightly press either of the moon roof

switches to stop the moon roof partway.

*

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■ Tilting up and down

Tilts the moon roof up*

1

Tilts the moon roof down*

2

*

: Lightly press either of the moon roof

switches to stop the moon roof partway.

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2

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Fuel Tank Cap

■ Before refueling the vehicle

● Close all the doors and windows, and turn the engine switch off.

● Confirm the type of fuel.

■ Opening the fuel tank cap

1

With the doors unlocked, press the
center of the rear edge of the fuel filler
door.
Push until you hear a click and take
your hand away to slightly open the fuel
filler door. Then open the door fully by
hand.

2

Turn the fuel tank cap slowly to open.

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Hang the fuel tank cap on the back of
the fuel filler door.

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■ Opening the trunk

● From inside the vehicle

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Press the opener switch.

If the vehicle is equipped with a power
trunk lid, the trunk lid automatically
opens fully.

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Turn the main switch in the glove box off to
disable the trunk opener.

On

1

Off

2

The trunk lid cannot be opened even with
the wireless remote control or the entry
function.

● From outside the vehicle

• Entry function

→P.1 3

• Wireless remote control

→P.1 2

■ Trunk easy closer (vehicles with power trunk lid)

In the event that the trunk lid is left slightly open, the trunk easy closer will automatically
close it to the fully closed position.

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■ Trunk closer switch (vehicles with power trunk lid)

Pressing the switch closes the trunk lid
automatically. (A buzzer sounds.)

Pressing the switch while the trunk lid is
closing opens the trunk lid again.

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List of Warning/Indicator Lights

Stop the vehicle immediately. Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.

Brake system warning light

Stop the vehicle immediately.

Charging system warning light

Have the vehicle inspected immediately.

(Flashes)

Malfunction indicator lamp

SRS warning light

(Flashes)

ABS warning light

(Flashes)

Electric power steering
system warning light

“PCS”
warning light (if equipped)

For further information, refer to the Owner’s Manual.

(Blinking
and then
continu­ously on)

Slip indicator

“AFS OFF” indicator

Parking brake indicator

Brake system warning light

Tire pressure warning light

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Follow the correction procedures.

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Open door warning light Master warning light

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Low fuel level warning light

Seat belt reminder light

See the Owner’s Manual

Turn signal indicator Cruise control “SET” indicator

Tail light indicator

Headlight high beam indicator

Automatic High Beam
indicator (if equipped)

Front fog light indicator
(if equipped)

Rear fog light indicator
(if equipped)

Cruise control indicator Parking brake indicator

(Illuminates

without

blinking)

(Flashes)

(Flashes faster)

Tire pressure warning light*

Lexus parking assist-sensor
indicator (if equipped)

“AFS OFF” indicator
(if equipped)

Slip indicator

VSC OFF indicator

“PCS”
warning light (if equipped)

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Radar cruise control
indicator (if equipped)

For further information, refer to the Owner’s Manual.

*: It also comes on due to natural causes such as natural air leaks and tire inflation pressure

changes caused by temperature. Adjust the tire inflation pressure to the specified level.
The light will turn off after a few minutes. In case the light does not turn off even if the tire
inflation pressure is adjusted, have the system checked by your Lexus dealer.

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If the electronic key does not operate properly

■ Unlocking and locking the doors

■ Unlocking the trunk

Use the mechanical key (→P.11) in order to
perform the following operations:

Locks all the doors

1

Closes the windows and moon roof*

2

(turn and hold)

Unlocks the door

3

Turning the key rearward unlocks the
driver’s door. Turning the key once
again within 5 seconds unlocks the
other doors.

Opens the windows and moon roof*

4

(turn and hold)

*: This setting must be customized at your

Lexus dealer.

Turn the mechanical key clockwise to open.

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■ Starting the engine

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1

Ensure that the shift lever is in P and
depress the brake pedal.

2

Touch the Lexus emblem side of the
electronic key to the engine switch.

The engine switch will turn to IGNI­TION ON mode.
When the smart entry & start system
is deactivated in customization set­ting, the engine switch will turn to
ACCESSORY mode.

3

Firmly depress the brake pedal and

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check that is shown on the

multi-information display.

4

Press the engine switch.

In the event that the engine still cannot be operated, contact your Lexus dealer.

If the electronic key battery becomes depleted, replace it with a new battery. For instruc­tions on replacing the battery, refer to the Owner’s Manual. If you need further assistance,
contact your Lexus dealer.

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If the engine does not start

Make sure that the correct operating procedures have been followed.

Brake pedal

If the engine still does not start, see the Owner’s Manual for more information or contact
your Lexus dealer.

Make sure that the brake pedal is firmly
depressed when attempting to start the
engine. (→P.2 1)

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The intrusion sensor detects intruders or movement in the vehicle.
When an intruder or movement is detected, the alarm will be triggered.
The sensor may trigger the alarm in the following situations. In that case, the intrusion sensor
can be canceled using the cancel switch.

● A window or the moon roof is open.
In this case, the sensor may detect the
following:

• Wind or the movement of objects such

as leaves and insects inside the vehicle

• Ultrasonic waves emitted from devices

such as the intrusion sensors of other
vehicles

• The movement of people outside the

vehicle

● Unstable items, such as dangling acces-
sories or clothes hanging on the coat
hooks, are in the vehicle.

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● Places with extreme vibrations or noises, or situations in which the vehicle is subject to
repeated impacts or vibrations:

• When parked in a parking garage

• When the vehicle is transported by a ferry, trailer, train, etc.

• When ice adhering to the vehicle is removed

• When the vehicle is in an automatic or high-pressure car wash

• When in a hail or lightning storm

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■ Canceling the intrusion sensor

1

Turn the engine switch off.

2

Press the intrusion sensor and tilt sen­sor cancel switch.

A message will be shown on the
multi-information display in the
instrument cluster.
Press the switch again to re-enable
the intrusion sensor.

The alarm is triggered even if the intrusion sensor is canceled. For details about the alarm
and the intrusion sensor, refer to the “Owner’s Manual”.

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