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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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Responding to warning/indicator lights
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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
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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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equipped)
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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
6
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
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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-
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pressing the “DISP” button.
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