Lexus Ls500 2018 Owner's Manual
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For safety
and security
Vehicle status
information and
indicators
Before driving
Driving
Interior features
Maintenance
and care
When trouble
arises
Vehicle
specifications
Make sure to read through them
(Main topics: Child seat, theft deterrent system)
Reading driving-related information
(Main topics: Meters, multi-information display)
Opening and closing the doors and windows,
adjustment before driving
(Main topics: Keys, doors, seats)
Operations and advice which are necessary for driving
(Main topics: Starting engine, refueling)
Usage of the interior features
(Main topics: Air conditioner, storage features)
Caring for your vehicle and maintenance procedures
(Main topics: Interior and exterior, light bulbs)
What to do in case of malfunction and emergency
(Main topics: Battery discharge, flat tire)
Vehicle specifications, customizable features
(Main topics: Fuel, oil, tire inflation pressure)
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Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners, seat belt and
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
For your information ......................................6
Reading this manual.................................... 10
How to search .................................................11
Pictorial index .................................................12
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For safety and security
1-1. For safe use
Before driving....................................22
For safe driving..................................23
Seat belts .............................................24
SRS airbags ........................................29
Pop Up Hood ................................... 38
Front passenger occupant classifi-
cation system ................................. 40
Exhaust gas precautions .............. 44
1-2. Child safety
Riding with children........................ 45
Child restraint systems ................. 45
1-3. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system......... 58
Alarm.................................................... 60
Vehicle status information and
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indicators
2-1. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and indicators.... 64
Gauges and meters (except F
SPORT models) ........................... 69
Gauges and meters (F SPORT
models)..............................................72
Multi-information display............. 76
Head-up display .............................. 83
Fuel consumption information... 87
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Before driving
3-1. Key information
Keys.......................................................92
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the
doors and trunk
Doors ....................................................96
Trunk ..................................................100
Smart access system with push-but-
ton start .......................................... 107
3-3. Adjusting the seats
Front seats..........................................116
Power rear seat ..............................123
Driving position memory............127
Rear seat position memory.........131
Head restraints ...............................132
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and
mirrors
Steering wheel ............................... 135
Inside rear view mirror ............... 136
Outside rear view mirrors..........137
3-5. Opening, closing the windows and
moon roof
Power windows ............................. 139
Moon roof.........................................142
Panoramic moon roof..................144
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Driving
4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle........................ 150
Cargo and luggage...................... 156
Vehicle load limits......................... 158
Trailer towing.................................. 159
Dinghy towing................................ 159
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4-2. Driving procedures
Engine (ignition) switch ..............160
Automatic transmission.............. 163
Turn signal lever............................. 169
Parking brake .................................170
Brake Hold....................................... 173
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch............................ 175
AHB (Automatic High Beam)
............................................................ 178
Windshield wipers and washer
............................................................180
4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap......... 185
4-5. Using the driving support systems
Lexus Safety System+A.............. 187
Lexus Safety System+ .................194
PCS (Pre-Collision System) (vehi-
cles with Lexus Safety System+A)
...........................................................200
PCS (Pre-Collision System) (vehi-
cles with Lexus Safety System+)
............................................................ 210
FCTA (Front Cross Traffic Alert)
............................................................ 218
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)......... 221
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) .....231
RSA (Road Sign Assist).............238
Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range.......................... 241
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ........251
PKSA (Parking Support Alert)
........................................................... 256
Intuitive parking assist ................257
RCTA (Rear cross traffic alert)
function.......................................... 264
RCD (Rear Camera Detection)
function.......................................... 268
PKSB (Parking Support Brake)
............................................................271
Parking Support Brake function
(static objects).............................277
Parking Support Brake function
(rear-crossing vehicles) ......... 282
Parking Support Brake function
(rear pedestrians) .....................286
Driving mode select switch ..... 289
Electronically modulated air sus-
pension............................................291
Driving assist systems ................ 294
4-6. Driving tips
Winter driving tips....................... 299
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Interior features
5-1. Remote Touch/Display
Remote Touch............................... 304
Center Display..............................306
Rear Multi Operation Panel ...308
5-2. Lexus Climate Concierge
Lexus Climate Concierge...........311
5-3. Using the air conditioning system
and defogger
Front automatic air conditioning
system............................................. 313
Rear air conditioning system... 323
Heated steering wheel/seat heat-
ers/seat ventilators
......
............. 326
5-4. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ...........................330
5-5. Using the storage features
List of storage features .............. 334
Trunk features ............................... 339
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5-6. Using the other interior features
Other interior features .............. 342
Garage door opener.................. 349
Lexus Enform Safety Connect
........................................................... 355
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Maintenance and care
6-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehi-
cle exterior................................... 362
Cleaning and protecting the vehi-
cle interior ....................................365
6-2. Maintenance
Maintenance requirements .....368
General maintenance................ 369
Emission inspection and mainte-
nance (I/M) programs ............372
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions
........................................................... 373
Hood.................................................. 375
Positioning a floor jack............... 375
Engine compartment.................. 377
Battery ..............................................384
Tires ...................................................386
Replacing the tire......................... 396
Tire inflation pressure.................399
Wheels............................................... 401
Air conditioning filter.................. 402
Electronic key battery................ 403
Checking and replacing fuses
...........................................................405
Light bulbs.......................................408
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When trouble arises
7-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers .....................410
If your vehicle has to be stopped in
an emergency ............................. 410
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed
............................................................412
If you think something is wrong
........................................................... 416
Fuel pump shut off system..........417
If a warning light turns on or a warn-
ing buzzer sounds...................... 418
If a warning message is displayed
.......................................................... 428
If you have a flat tire .................... 432
If the engine will not start.......... 433
If you lose your keys.................... 435
If the fuel filler door cannot be
opened .......................................... 435
If the electronic key does not oper-
ate properly................................. 436
If the vehicle battery is discharged
.......................................................... 438
If your vehicle overheats........... 443
If the vehicle becomes stuck ... 446
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Vehicle specifications
8-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level,
etc.) ................................................. 448
Fuel information............................ 457
Tire information ............................
459
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Customizable features...............468
8-3. Initialization
Items to initialize ...........................482
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For owners
9-1. For owners
Reporting safety defects for U.S.
owners ...........................................484
Seat belt instructions for Canadian
owners (in French)....................484
SRS airbag instructions for Cana-
dian owners (in French).......... 486
Index
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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What to do if... (Troubleshooting) ...
........................................................... 494
Alphabetical Index....................... 497
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For your information
Main Owner’s Manual
Please note that this manual applies to
all models and explains all equipment,
including options. Therefore, you may
find some explanations for equipment
not installed on your vehicle.
All specifications provided in this manual are current at the time of printing.
However, because of the Lexus policy
of continual product improvement, we
reserve the right to make changes at
any time without notice.
Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in the illustrations may differ
from your vehicle in terms of color and
equipment.
Noise from under vehicle after turning off the engine
Approximately five hours after the
engine is turned off, you may hear
sound coming from under the vehicle
for several minutes. This is the sound of
a fuel evaporation leakage check and,
it does not indicate a malfunction.
age they may cause to, or adverse
effect they may have on, your Lexus
vehicle.
This vehicle should not be modified
with non-genuine Lexus products.
Modification with non-genuine Lexus
products could affect its performance,
safety or durability, and may even violate governmental regulations. In addition, damage or performance
problems resulting from the modification may not be covered under warranty.
Installation of a mobile two-way radio
system
The installation of a mobile two-way
radio system in your vehicle could
affect electronic systems such as:
Multiport fuel injection sys-
tem/sequential multiport fuel injection system
Lexus Safety System+A
Lexus Safety System+
Anti-lock brake system
Vehicle dynamics integrated man-
agement
Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Lexus
A wide variety of non-genuine spare
parts and accessories for Lexus vehicles are currently available in the market. You should know that Toyota does
not warrant these products and is not
responsible for their performance,
repair, or replacement, or for any dam-
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SRS airbag system
Seat belt pretensioner system
Be sure to check with your Lexus
dealer for precautionary measures or
special instructions regarding installation of a mobile two-way radio system.
Vehicle data recordings
Your Lexus is equipped with several
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sophisticated computers that will
record certain data, such as:
Engine speed
Accelerator status
Brake status
Vehicle speed
Shift position
Images from the camera sensor
(available only in situations when
sudden inputs occur while driving
[sudden acceleration, etc.], the
pre-collision braking function or the
pre-collision brake assist function
was operating, the Parking Support
Brake function [static objects] was
operating, or your vehicle was
involved in a collision)
The recorded data varies according to
the vehicle grade level and options
with which it is equipped. These computers do not record conversations or
sounds, and only record images outside of the vehicle in certain situations.
Data Transmission
Your vehicle may transmit the data
recorded in these computers to Lexus
without notification to you.
Data usage
Lexus may use the data recorded in these
computers to diagnose malfunctions, conduct research and development, and
improve quality.
Lexus will not disclose the recorded data to
a third party except:
• With the consent of the vehicle owner or
with the consent of the lessee if the vehicle is leased
• In response to an official request by the
police, a court of law or a government
agency
• For use by Lexus in a lawsuit
• For research purposes where the data is
not tied to a specific vehicle or vehicle
owner
Usage of data collected through
Lexus Enform (U.S. mainland only)
If your Lexus has Lexus Enform and if you
have subscribed to those services, please
refer to the Lexus Enform Telematics Subscription Service Agreement for information on data collected and its usage.
To learn more about the vehicle data
collected, used and shared by
Lexus, please visit
www.lexus.com/privacyvts/
Event data recorder
.
This vehicle is equipped with an event
data recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain
crash or near crash-like situations, such
as an air bag deployment or hitting a
road obstacle, data that will assist in
understanding how a vehicle’s systems
performed. The EDR is designed to
record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short
period of time, typically 30 seconds or
less.
The EDR in this vehicle is designed to
record such data as:
• How various systems in your vehicle
were operating;
• Whether or not the driver and pas-
senger safety belts were buckled/fastened;
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• How far (if at all) the driver was
depressing the accelerator and/or
brake pedal; and,
• How fast the vehicle was traveling.
These data can help provide a better
understanding of the circumstances in
which crashes and injuries occur.
NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your
vehicle only if a nontrivial crash situation occurs; no data are recorded by
the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data (e.g., name,
gender, age, and crash location) are
recorded. However, other parties, such
as law enforcement, could combine the
EDR data with the type of personally
identifying data routinely acquired
during a crash investigation.
To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required, and access
to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In
addition to the vehicle manufacturer,
other parties, such as law enforcement,
that have the special equipment, can
read the information if they have
access to the vehicle or the EDR.
Disclosure of the EDR data
Lexus will not disclose the data recorded in
an EDR to a third party except when:
• An agreement from the vehicle’s owner
(or the lessee for a leased vehicle) is
obtained
• In response to an official request by the
police, a court of law or a government
agency
• For use by Lexus in a lawsuit
However, if necessary, Lexus may:
• Use the data for research on vehicle
safety performance
• Disclose the data to a third party for
research purposes without disclosing
information about the specific vehicle or
vehicle owner
Scrapping of your Lexus
The SRS airbag, seat belt pretensioner
devices and Pop Up Hood system in
your Lexus contain explosive chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the
airbags, seat belt pretensioners and
Pop Up Hood micro gas generators
left as they are, this may cause an accident such as fire. Be sure to have the
systems of the SRS airbag, seat belt
pretensioner and Pop Up Hood micro
gas generators removed and disposed
of by a qualified service shop or by
your Lexus dealer before you scrap
your vehicle.
Perchlorate Material
Special handling may apply, See
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
Your vehicle has components that may
contain perchlorate. These components may include airbag, seat belt pretensioners, Pop Up Hood system, and
wireless remote control batteries.
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WARNING
■ General precautions while driving
Driving under the influence: Never drive
your vehicle when under the influence of
alcohol or drugs that have impaired your
ability to operate your vehicle. Alcohol
and certain drugs delay reaction time,
impair judgment and reduce coordination, which could lead to an accident that
could result in death or serious injury.
Defensive driving: Always drive defensively. Anticipate mistakes that other
drivers or pedestrians might make and
be ready to avoid accidents.
Driver distraction: Always give your full
attention to driving. Anything that distracts the driver, such as adjusting controls, talking on a cellular phone or
reading can result in a collision with
resulting death or serious injury to you,
your occupants or others.
■ General precaution regarding chil-
dren’s safety
Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle, and never allow children to have
or use the key.
Children may be able to start the vehicle
or shift the vehicle into neutral. There is
also a danger that children may injure
themselves by playing with the windows,
the moon roof, or other features of the
vehicle. In addition, heat build-up or
extremely cold temperatures inside the
vehicle can be fatal to children.
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Reading this manual
Explains symbols used in this manual.
Symbols in this manual
Symbols Meanings
WARNING:
Explains something that,
if not obeyed, could
cause death or serious
injury to people.
NOTICE:
Explains something that,
if not obeyed, could
cause damage to or a
malfunction in the vehicle or its equipment.
Indicates operating or
working procedures. Follow the steps in numerical order.
Symbols in illustrations
Symbols Meanings
Indicates the action
(pushing, turning, etc.)
used to operate switches
and other devices.
Indicates the outcome of
an operation (e.g. a lid
opens).
Symbols Meanings
Indicates the component
or position being
explained.
Means Do not, Do not do
this, or Do not let this
happen.
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How to search
■ Searching by name
Alphabetical index: →P.497
■ Searching by installation position
Pictorial index: →P.12
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■ Searching by symptom or sound
What to do if... (Troubleshooting):
→P.494
■ Searching by title
Table of contents: →P.2
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Pictorial index
■Exterior
Doors ............................................................................................................................ P.96
A
Locking/unlocking..............................................................................................................P.96
Opening/closing the side windows........................................................................... P.139
Locking/unlocking by using the mechanical key................................................P.436
Warning lights/warning messages .................................................................P.418, 428
Trunk ...........................................................................................................................P.100
B
Opening from inside the cabin ....................................................................................P.102
Opening from outside .....................................................................................................P.103
Opening by using the mechanical key ....................................................................P.436
Warning lights/warning messages .................................................................P.418, 428
Outside rear view mirrors .................................................................................... P.137
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Adjusting the mirror angle..............................................................................................P.137
Folding the mirrors............................................................................................................P.138
Driving position memory.................................................................................................P.127
Defogging the mirrors..................................................................................................... P.313
Windshield wipers ................................................................................................. P.180
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Precautions for winter season.....................................................................................P.299
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer)
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...................................................P.317
Precautions for car wash...............................................................................................P.363
Fuel filler door ..........................................................................................................P.185
Refueling method ..............................................................................................................P.185
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity .........................................................................................P.449
Tires...........................................................................................................................P.386
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Tire size/inflation pressure ...............................................................................P.386, 454
Winter tires/tire chains ..................................................................................................P.299
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system..............................................P.386
Coping with flat tires........................................................................................................P.432
Hood .......................................................................................................................... P.375
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Opening ...............................................................................................................................P.375
Engine compartment cover .........................................................................................P.378
Engine oil..............................................................................................................................P.450
Coping with overheating...............................................................................................P.443
Warning messages ..........................................................................................................P.428
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Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P.408)
Headlights/cornering lights ................................................................................ P.175
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Parking lights/daytime running lights............................................................... P.175
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Turn signal lights ...................................................................................................... P.169
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Tail lights .................................................................................................................... P.175
K
Stop lights
Hill-start assist control ....................................................................................................P.294
License plate lights ................................................................................................. P.175
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Back-up lights
M
Changing the shift position to R................................................................................... P.163
Side marker lights ................................................................................................... P.175
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■Instrument panel
Engine switch ...........................................................................................................P.160
A
Starting the engine/changing the modes................................................................P.160
Emergency stop of the engine .....................................................................................P.410
When the engine will not start.....................................................................................P.433
Warning messages ..........................................................................................................P.428
Shift lever................................................................................................................... P.163
B
Changing the shift position............................................................................................ P.165
Precautions for towing .....................................................................................................P.412
Meters .................................................................................................................. P.69, 72
Reading the meters/adjusting the instrument panel light............ P.69, 71, 72, 75
Warning lights/indicator lights ...................................................................................... P.64
When a warning light turns on .....................................................................................P.418
Multi-information display ....................................................................................... P.76
Display......................................................................................................................................P.76
When a warning message is displayed....................................................................P.428
Parking brake switch ............................................................................................. P.170
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Applying/releasing the parking brake...................................................................... P.170
Precautions for winter season.................................................................................... P.300
Warning buzzer/messages..........................................................................................P.428
Turn signal lever ...................................................................................................... P.169
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Headlight switch...................................................................................................... P.175
Headlights/parking lights/tail lights/daytime running lights............................P.175
AHB (Automatic High Beam)...................................................................................... P.178
Windshield wiper and washer switch ............................................................... P.180
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Usage......................................................................................................................................P.180
Adding washer fluid.........................................................................................................P.383
Warning messages ..........................................................................................................P.428
Emergency flasher switch .................................................................................... P.410
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Hood lock release lever ....................................................................................... P.375
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Tilt and telescopic steering control switch...................................................... P.135
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Adjustment ...........................................................................................................................P.135
Driving position memory.................................................................................................P.127
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Air conditioning system ........................................................................................P.313
K
Usage...................................................................................................................................... P.313
Rear window defogger.................................................................................................... P.313
Audio system
L
Brake hold switch .................................................................................................... P.173
M
Trunk opener main switch .................................................................................... P.106
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: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
*
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■Switches
A
B
C
D
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Pictorial index
HUD (Head-up display) switch*1......................................................................... P.83
Camera switch
*1, 2
Instrument panel light control switches .......................................................P.71, 75
“ODO TRIP” switch ......................................................................................... P.70, 75
VSC OFF switch.....................................................................................................P.295
Snow mode switch .................................................................................................. P.167
Driving mode select switch ................................................................................ P.289
F
Trunk opener switch...............................................................................................P.102
Fuel filler door opener switch..............................................................................P.186
*1
: If equipped
*2
: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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Position memory buttons ...................................................................................... P.127
A
Mode change button .............................................................................................. P.118
B
Window lock switch ................................................................................................ P.141
C
Outside rear view mirror switches .................................................................... P.137
D
Door lock switches .................................................................................................. P.98
E
Power window switches ........................................................................................ P.139
F
Rear door sunshade switches
*
:If equipped
Pictorial index
*
...........................................................................P.346
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Meter control switches ........................................................................................... P.77
A
Paddle shift switches .............................................................................................. P.167
B
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Phone switch
C
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) switch*2................................................................... P.221
D
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) switch
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance switch ..................................................................P.245
E
Cruise control switches ........................................................................................ P.241
F
Audio remote control switches
G
Talk switch
H
*1
: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
*2
: If equipped
*1
*2
................................................................ P.231
*1
*1
Remote Touch
A
Seat switch ................................................................................................................. P.117
B
Rear sunshade switch
C
Vehicle height adjustment switch
D
P position switch ...................................................................................................... P.166
E
*1
: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
*2
: If equipped
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..................................................................................................... P.304
*2
....................................................................................... P.347
*2
.................................................................. P.291
■Interior
C
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SRS airbags.................................................................................................................P.29
A
Floor mats ....................................................................................................................P.22
B
Front seats .................................................................................................................. P.116
Head restraints ........................................................................................................ P.132
D
Seat belts .....................................................................................................................P.24
E
Inside lock buttons ................................................................................................... P.98
F
Console box.............................................................................................................P.337
G
Cup holders .............................................................................................................P.336
H
Assist grips .............................................................................................................. P.343
I
Coat hooks .............................................................................................................. P.343
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*1
Rear Multi Operation Panel
K
Rear seat entertainment system
L
*1
: If equipped
*2
: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
.......................................................................... P.308
*1, 2
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■Ceiling
A
B
Pictorial index
Moon roof switches*.............................................................................................. P.142
*
Panoramic moon roof switches
.........................................................................P.144
Personal lights........................................................................................................ P.332
“SOS” button
*
........................................................................................................ P.355
Auxiliary box........................................................................................................... P.338
D
Vanity mirrors .........................................................................................................P.345
E
Sun visors..................................................................................................................P.345
F
Door-linked interior light switch ...................................................................... P.332
G
Inside rear view mirror .......................................................................................... P.136
H
Garage door opener buttons .............................................................................P.349
I
Interior light ..............................................................................................................P.331
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:If equipped
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For safety and security
.
1-1. For safe use
Before driving.................................22
For safe driving.............................. 23
Seat belts ..........................................24
SRS airbags .................................... 29
Pop Up Hood ................................ 38
Front passenger occupant classifi-
cation system .............................. 40
Exhaust gas precautions ........... 44
1-2. Child safety
Riding with children..................... 45
Child restraint systems .............. 45
1-3. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system...... 58
Alarm................................................. 60
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WARNING
1-1.For safe use
1-1. For safe use
Before driving
Observe the following before starting off in the vehicle to ensure
safety of driving.
Installing floor mats
Use only floor mats designed specifically for vehicles of the same model
and model year as your vehicle. Fix
them securely in place onto the carpet.
1 Insert the retaining hooks (clips)
into the floor mat eyelets.
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause the driver’s
floor mat to slip, possibly interfering with
the pedals while driving. An unexpectedly high speed may result or it may
become difficult to stop the vehicle. This
could lead to an accident, resulting in
death or serious injury.
■ When installing the driver’s floor mat
● Do not use floor mats designed for
other models or different model year
vehicles, even if they are Lexus Genuine floor mats.
● Only use floor mats designed for the
driver’s seat.
● Always install the floor mat securely
using the retaining hooks (clips) provided.
● Do not use two or more floor mats on
top of each other.
● Do not place the floor mat bot-
tom-side up or upside-down.
2 Turn the upper knob of each retain-
ing hook (clip) to secure the floor
mats in place.
Always align the marks .
The shape of the retaining hooks (clips)
may differ from that shown in the illustration.
■ Before driving
● Check that the floor mat is securely
fixed in the correct place with all the
provided retaining hooks (clips). Be
especially careful to perform this
check after cleaning the floor.
● With the engine stopped and the shift
position in P, fully depress each pedal
to the floor to make sure it does not
interfere with the floor mat.
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For safe driving
For safe driving, adjust the seat and
mirror to an appropriate position
before driving.
Correct driving posture
Adjust the angle of the seatback so
that you are sitting straight up and
so that you do not have to lean forward to steer. (→P.116)
Adjust the seat so that you can
depress the pedals fully and so that
your arms bend slightly at the
elbow when gripping the steering
wheel. (→P.116)
Lock the head restraint in place
with the center of the head restraint
closest to the top of your ears.
(→P.132)
Wear the seat belt correctly.
(→P.24)
● Do not adjust the position of the
driver’s seat while driving.
Doing so could cause the driver to lose
control of the vehicle.
● Do not place a cushion between the
driver or passenger and the seatback.
A cushion may prevent correct posture from being achieved, and reduce
the effectiveness of the seat belt and
head restraint.
● Do not place anything under the front
seats.
Objects placed under the front seats
may become jammed in the seat
tracks and stop the seat from locking in
place. This may lead to an accident
and the adjustment mechanism may
also be damaged.
● Always observe the legal speed limit
when driving on public roads.
● When driving over long distances, take
regular breaks before you start to feel
tired.
Also, if you feel tired or sleepy while
driving, do not force yourself to continue driving and take a break immediately.
Correct use of the seat belts
Make sure that all occupants are wearing their seat belts before driving the
vehicle. (→P.24)
Use a child restraint system appropriate for the child until the child becomes
large enough to properly wear the
vehicle’s seat belt. (→P.45)
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■ For safe driving
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
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Adjusting the mirrors
Make sure that you can see backward
clearly by adjusting the inside and outside rear view mirrors properly.
(→P.136, 137)
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Seat belts
Make sure that all occupants are
wearing their seat belts before driving the vehicle.
Observe the following precautions to
reduce the risk of injury in the event of
sudden braking, sudden swerving or an
accident.
Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury.
■ Wearing a seat belt
● Ensure that all passengers wear a seat
belt.
● Always wear a seat belt properly.
● Each seat belt should be used by one
person only. Do not use a seat belt for
more than one person at once, including children.
● Lexus recommends that children be
seated in the rear seat and always use
a seat belt and/or an appropriate child
restraint system.
● To achieve a proper seating position,
do not recline the seat more than necessary. The seat belt is most effective
when the occupants are sitting up
straight and well back in the seats.
■ Pregnant women
Obtain medical advice and wear the seat
belt in the proper way. (→P.25)
Women who are pregnant should position the lap belt as low as possible over
the hips in the same manner as other
occupants, extending the shoulder belt
completely over the shoulder and avoiding belt contact with the rounding of the
abdominal area.
If the seat belt is not worn properly, not
only the pregnant woman, but also the
fetus could suffer death or serious injury
as a result of sudden braking or a collision.
■ People suffering illness
Obtain medical advice and wear the seat
belt in the proper way. (→P.25)
● Do not wear the shoulder belt under
your arm.
● Always wear your seat belt low and
snug across your hips.
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■ When children are in the vehicle
→P.53
■ Seat belt damage and wear
● Do not damage the seat belts by allow-
ing the belt, plate, or buckle to be
jammed in the door.
● Inspect the seat belt system periodi-
cally. Check for cuts, fraying, and loose
parts. Do not use a damaged seat belt
until it is replaced. Damaged seat belts
cannot protect an occupant from
death or serious injury.
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● Ensure that the belt and plate are
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locked and the belt is not twisted.
If the seat belt does not function correctly, immediately contact your Lexus
dealer.
● Replace the seat assembly, including
the belts, if your vehicle has been
involved in a serious accident, even if
there is no obvious damage.
● Do not attempt to install, remove,
modify, disassemble or dispose of the
seat belts. Have any necessary repairs
carried out by your Lexus dealer. Inappropriate handling may lead to incorrect operation.
Correct use of the seat belts
Extend the shoulder belt so that it
comes fully over the shoulder, but
does not come into contact with the
neck or slide off the shoulder.
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● Use a child restraint system appropriate
for the child, until the child becomes large
enough to properly wear the vehicle’s
seat belt. (→P.45)
● When the child becomes large enough to
properly wear the vehicle’s seat belt, follow the instructions regarding seat belt
usage. (→P.24)
■ Seat belt extender
If your seat belts cannot be fastened
securely because they are not long enough,
a personalized seat belt extender is available from your Lexus dealer free of charge.
■ Using a seat belt extender
Observe the following precautions to
reduce the risk of injury in the event of
sudden braking, sudden swerving or an
accident.
Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury.
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Position the lap belt as low as possi-
ble over the hips.
Adjust the position of the seatback.
Sit up straight and well back in the
seat.
Do not twist the seat belt.
■ Child seat belt usage
The seat belts of your vehicle were principally designed for persons of adult size.
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● Do not wear the seat belt extender if
you can fasten the seat belt without the
extender.
● Do not use the seat belt extender
when installing a child restraint system
because the belt will not securely hold
the child restraint system, increasing
the risk of death or serious injury in the
event of an accident.
● The personalized extender may not be
safe on another vehicle, when used by
another person, or at a different seating position other than the one originally intended.
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■ When using a seat belt extender
When releasing the seat belt, press on
the buckle release button on the
extender, not on the seat belt.
This helps prevent damage to the vehicle
interior and the extender itself.
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Fastening and releasing the seat
belt
1 To fasten the seat belt, push the
plate into the buckle until a click
sound is heard.
2 To release the seat belt, press the
release button .
If the seat belt cannot be pulled out of the
retractor, firmly pull the belt and release it.
■ Emergency locking retractor (ELR)
The retractor will lock the belt during a sudden stop o r on impa ct. It ma y also lock if y ou
lean forward too quickly. A slow, easy
motion will allow the belt to extend so that
you can move around fully.
■ Automatic locking retractor (ALR)
When a passenger’s shoulder belt is completely extended and then retracted even
slightly, the belt is locked in that position and
cannot be extended. This feature is used to
hold the child restraint system (CRS) firmly.
To free the belt again, fully retract the belt
and then pull the belt out once more.
(→P.45)
Easy Access Buckle (front
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seats)
The front seat belt buckles move outward automatically for easier access.
When entering the vehicle
When a front door is opened, the seat
belt buckle for the corresponding seat
will move outward automatically. The
buckle will retract automatically after
the plate is inserted and locked to the
buckle.
When exiting the vehicle (driver’s
seat only)
If the engine switch is turned off when
the driver’s seat belt is fastened, the
driver’s seat belt buckle will move outward. The buckle will retract automatically when the driver’s seat belt is
released.
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■ Easy Access Buckle
● If the seat belt buckle is not latched when
it is in the outward position, it will return to
its original position after a certain amount
of time.
● If an occupant exits the vehicle and leaves
the front door open and then enters the
vehicle again, the seat belt buckle will not
operate until the door is closed and then
opened again.
■ Customization
Some functions can be customized.
(→P.468)
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Adjusting the seat belt shoulder
anchor height (front seats)
1 Push the seat belt shoulder anchor
down while pressing the release
button .
2 Push the seat belt shoulder anchor
up.
Move the height adjuster up and down as
needed until you hear a click.
■ Adjustable shoulder anchor
Always make sure the shoulder belt is
positioned across the center of your
shoulder. The belt should be kept away
from your neck, but not falling off your
shoulder. Failure to do so could reduce
the amount of protection in an accident
and cause death or serious injuries in the
event of a sudden stop, sudden swerve or
accident.
Seat belt pretensioners (front
and outboard rear seats)
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For safety and security
The pretensioners help the seat belts to
quickly restrain the occupants by
retracting the seat belts when the vehicle is subjected to certain types of
severe frontal or side collision or a
vehicle rollover.
The pretensioners do not activate in the
event of a minor frontal impact, a minor
side impact or a rear impact.
■ Replacing the belt after the preten-
sioner has been activated
If the vehicle is involved in multiple collisions, the pretensioner will activate for the
first collision, but will not activate for the
second or subsequent collisions.
■ Seat belt pretensioners
Observe the following precautions to
reduce the risk of injury in the event of
sudden braking, sudden swerving or an
accident.
Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury.
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● Do not place anything, such as a cush-
● If the pretensioner has activated, the
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ion, on the front passenger’s seat.
Doing so will disperse the passenger’s
weight, which prevents the sensor
from detecting the passenger’s weight
properly. As a result, the seat belt pretensioner for the front passenger’s seat
may not activate in the event of a collision.
SRS warning light will come on. In that
case, the seat belt cannot be used
again and must be replaced at your
Lexus dealer.
Pre-collision seat belts with comfort function (front seats of vehicles with Lexus Safety
System+A)
When the vehicle speed reaches
approximately 12 mph (20 km/h) or
higher, the seat belts will retract slightly
to remove any slack.
If the system determines that a collision
is unavoidable, the front seat belts will
retract before the collision. (→P.201)
■ Pre-collision seat belts with comfort
function
A motor sound may be heard when a front
seat belt is released or a front door is
opened. This does not indicate a malfunction.
■ Customization
Some functions can be customized.
(→P.468)
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SRS airbags
The SRS airbags inflate when the vehicle is subjected to certain types of severe
impacts that may cause significant injury to the occupants. They work together
with the seat belts to help reduce the risk of death or serious injury.
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SRS airbag system
■ Location of the SRS airbags
SRS front airbags
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SRS driver airbag/front passenger airbag
Can help protect the head and chest of the driver and front passenger from
impact with interior components
SRS knee airbags
Can help provide driver and front passenger protection
SRS side and curtain shield airbags
SRS front side airbags
Can help protect the torso of the front seat occupants
SRS rear side airbags
Can help protect the torso of occupants in the rear outer seats
SRS curtain shield airbags
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• Can help protect primarily the head of occupants in the outer seats
• Can help prevent the occupants from being thrown from the vehicle in the event of vehicle rollover
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SRS seat cushion airbags (if equipped)
Can help restrain the power rear seat occupants
■ SRS airbag system components
Front passenger occupant classification system (ECU and sensors)
Side impact sensors (front door)
Knee airbags
Front passenger airbag
Curtain shield airbags
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indicator lights
Front side airbags
Side impact sensors (front)
SRS warning light
Rear side airbags
Seat belt pretensioners
Driver airbag
Seat cushion airbags (if equipped)
Rear seat belt buckle switches (if equipped)
Side impact sensors (rear)
Driver’s seat position sensor
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