Lexus LS 600 2015 User Manual

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Your Lexus dealer
Your Lexus dealer will provide quality maintenance and any other assistance you may require. If there is not a Lexus dealer near you, please call the following number:
U.S. OWNERS
1-800-25-LEXUS or 1-800-255-3987 (Toll-Free)
In Hawaii: Servco Automotive Roadside Assistance/Customer Services
1-800-25-LEXUS or 1-800-255-3987 (Toll-Free)
CANADIAN OWNERS
In Canada or the U.S. mainland: Lexus Roadside Assistance/Customer Service
1-800-26-LEXUS or 1-800-265-3987 (Toll-Free)
Please access our websites for further information.
The U.S. mainland: www.lexus.com
Hawaii: www.servcolexus.com
Canada : www.lexus.ca
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Pictorial index
For safety
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and security
Search by illustration
Make sure to read through them
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Instrument cluster
Operation of
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each component
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Driving
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Interior features
Maintenance
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and care
When trouble
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arises
Vehicle
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specifications
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For owners
How to read the gauges and meters, the variety of warning lights and indicators, etc.
Opening and closing the doors and windows, adjustment before driving, etc.
Operations and advices which are necessary for driving
Usage of the interior features, etc.
Caring for your vehicle and maintenance procedures
What to do in case of malfunction or emergency
Vehicle specifications, customizable features, etc.
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat belt, SRS airbag and headlight aim instructions for Canadian owners
Index
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Search alphabetically
TABLE OF CONTENTS2
For your information................................... 8
Reading this manual...................................14
How to search..............................................15
Pictorial index...............................................16
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For safety and security
1-1. For safe use
Before driving................................. 32
For safety drive...............................34
Seat belts.......................................... 36
SRS airbags......................................42
Front passenger occupant
classification system..................55
Safety information
for children .....................................61
Child restraint systems................62
Installing child restraints............. 66
Exhaust gas precautions.............75
1-2. Hybrid system
Hybrid system features................76
Hybrid system precautions.........81
1-3. Theft deterrent system
Immobilizer system......................88
Alarm.................................................90
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Instrument cluster
2. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and
indicators....................................... 94
Gauges and meters..................... 99
Multi-information display ........105
Energy monitor/
consumption screen................. 112
Operation of
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each component
3-1. Key information
Keys...................................................120
3-2. Opening, closing and
locking the doors and
trunk
Smart access system with
push-button start ......................125
Wireless remote control............ 141
Doors................................................145
Trunk..................................................149
3-3. Adjusting the seats
Front seats.......................................156
Power rear seat.............................162
Driving position memory.......... 172
Rear seat position
memory......................................... 177
Head restraints.............................179
3-4. Adjusting the steering
wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel..............................182
Inside rear view mirror .............183
Outside rear view
mirrors.......................................... 185
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3-5. Opening, closing the
windows and moon roof
Power windows............................ 189
Moon roof.......................................192
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Driving
4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle ..................... 198
Cargo and luggage...................209
Vehicle load limits........................213
Trailer towing .................................214
Dinghy towing...............................215
4-2. Driving procedures
Power (ignition) switch..............216
EV drive mode..............................221
Hybrid transmission.................. 223
Turn signal lever...........................227
Parking brake ..............................228
Brake Hold .....................................231
Horn ................................................233
4-3. Operating the lights and
wipers
Headlight switch ........................ 234
Automatic High Beam.............238
Fog light switch........................... 243
Windshield wipers and
washer..........................................244
Headlight cleaner switch........ 248
4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank
cap .................................................249
4-5. Using the driving
support systems
Cruise control............................. 253
Dynamic radar cruise
control with full-speed
range.............................................257
LKA
(Lane-Keeping Assist)...........273
Driving mode select
switch........................................... 283
Electronically modulated
air suspension............................287
Driving assist systems ..............289
PCS
(Pre-Collision System) .........296
BSM
(Blind Spot Monitor) .............308
• The Blind Spot Monitor
function ......................................312
• The Rear Cross Traffic
Alert function ..........................315
Lexus night view.......................... 318
4-6. Driving tips
Hybrid vehicle driving
tips................................................. 323
Winter driving tips.....................325
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Interior features
5-1. Remote Touch screen
Remote Touch/12.3-inch
display..........................................330
5-2. Lexus Climate Concierge
Lexus Climate
Concierge.................................. 335
5-3. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Front automatic air
conditioning system............... 336
Rear air conditioning
system............................................351
Rear window and outside
rear view mirror
defoggers...................................358
Windshield wiper
de-icer......................................... 359
5-4. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list .........................360
• Interior lights............................361
• Personal lights....................... 362
5-5. Using the storage features
List of storage features ............364
• Glove box...............................366
• Coin holder .............................367
• Door pockets..........................367
• Cup holders ...........................368
• Console box .......................... 369
• Auxiliary boxes.......................371
Trunk features...............................373
5-6. Other interior features
Sun visors and vanity
mirrors.......................................... 376
Clock ...............................................378
Ashtrays..........................................379
Cigarette lighters.......................380
Power outlets...............................382
Heated steering wheel............385
Climate control seats............... 387
Armrest.......................................... 392
Retractable table........................ 393
Rear sunshade ............................395
Rear door sunshades ...............398
Coat hooks.................................... 401
Assist grips ...................................402
Garage door opener ...............403
LEXUS Enform Safety
Connect....................................... 410
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Maintenance and care
6-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior ................. 418
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior.................. 422
6-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements ............................425
General maintenance.............. 428
Emission inspection and
maintenance (I/M)
programs.................................... 432
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions................................ 433
Hood............................................... 436
Positioning a floor jack..............437
Engine compartment ...............439
12-volt battery .............................450
Tires.................................................. 454
Tire inflation pressure ...............464
Wheels............................................467
Air conditioning filter ...............469
Electronic key battery...............472
Checking and replacing
fuses............................................... 474
Headlight aim...............................479
Light bulbs ..................................... 481
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When trouble arises
7-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers..................484
If your vehicle has to
be stopped in an
emergency ................................485
7-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If your vehicle needs to
be towed..................................... 486
If you think something is
wrong........................................... 492
If a warning light turns on
or a warning buzzer
sounds ......................................... 493
If a warning message is
displayed ....................................503
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles with a
spare tire)...................................506
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles with
run-flat tires) ...............................515
If the hybrid system will
not start.........................................517
If the shift lever cannot
be shifted from P.......................519
If the parking brake
cannot be released ................520
If the electronic key does
not operate properly..............524
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged..................................527
If your vehicle overheats.........530
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For information regarding the equipment listed below, refer to “NAVI­GATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
• Navigation system
• Audio/visual system
• Rear seat entertainment sys­tem
• Intuitive parking assist
• Lexus parking assist monitor
If the vehicle becomes
stuck .............................................535
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Vehicle specifications
8-1. Specifications
Maintenance data
(fuel, oil level, etc.) ..................538
Fuel information..........................550
Tire information........................... 553
8-2. Customization
Customizable features............ 564
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For owners
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners......................................576
Seat belt instructions
for Canadian owners
(in French)...............................................577
SRS airbag instructions
for Canadian owners
(in French)...............................................579
Headlight aim instructions
for Canadian owners
(in French)............................................. 588
Index
What to do if...
(Troubleshooting) ............................... 592
Alphabetical index ................................598
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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 hybrid system
Approximately five hours after the hybrid system 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.
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 damage 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.
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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:
Hybrid system
Multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range
Cruise control system
Anti-lock brake system
Vehicle dynamics integrated management
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.
High voltage parts and cables on the hybrid vehicles emit approximately the same amount of electromagnetic waves as the conventional gasoline powered vehicles or home electronic appliances despite of their electromagnetic shielding.
Unwanted noise may occur in the reception of the mobile two-way radio.
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Vehicle data recordings
Your Lexus is equipped with several sophisticated computers that will record certain data, such as:
•Engine speed
• Electric motor speed (traction motor speed)
• Accelerator status
•Brake status
• Vehicle speed
• Shift position
• Hybrid battery (traction battery) status The recorded data varies according to the vehicle grade level and options with which it is equipped. Furthermore, these computers do not record conversations, sounds or pictures.
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 law suit
• For research purposes where the data is not tied to a specific vehicle or vehicle
owner
Usage of data collected through Safety Connect / Lexus Enform (U.S. mainland
only)
If your Lexus has Safety Connect or Lexus Enform and if you have subscribed to those services, please refer to the Safety Connect / Lexus Enform Telematics Sub­scription Service Agreement for information on data collected and its usage.
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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 passenger safety belts were buckled/fastened;
• 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 non-trivial 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 law suit
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 infor-
mation about the specific vehicle or vehicle owner
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CAUTION
Scrapping of your Lexus
The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Lexus contain explosive chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbags and seat belt pretensioners left as they are, this may cause an accident such as fire. Be sure to have the systems of the SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner 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, and wireless remote control batteries.
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 children’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
CAUTION: 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.
Indicates the action (pushing, turning, etc.) used to operate switches and other devices.
Indicates the outcome of an operation (e.g. a lid opens).
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. 598
Searching by installation posi-
tion
• Pictorial index........................ P. 16
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Searching by symptom or sound
• What to do if...
(Troubleshooting).............P. 592
Searching by title
• Table of contents....................P. 2
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Pictorial index
Pictorial index
Exterior
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 145
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Locking/unlocking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 127, 141
Opening/closing the door glasses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 189
Locking/unlocking by using the mechanical key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 524
Warning lights/warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 496, 503
Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 149
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Opening from inside the cabin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 149
Opening from outside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 127, 141
Opening by using the mechanical key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 525
Warning lights/warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 496, 503
Outside rear view mirrors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 185
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Adjusting the mirror angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 185
Folding the mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 186
Driving position memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 172
Defogging the mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 358
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Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 244
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Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 325
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer)
Precautions against car wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 420
Fuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 2 49
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Refueling method. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 249
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 540
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 454
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Tire size/inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 546
Winter tires/tire chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 325
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 454
Coping with flat tires. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 506, 515
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 436
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Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 436
Engine compartment cover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 440
Engine oil. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 541
Coping with overheat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 530
Warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 503
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Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P. 481)
Headlights/parking lights/daytime running lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 234
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Fog lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 243
Turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 227
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Tail lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 234
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Stop lights
Hill-start assist control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 289
License plate lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 234
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Back-up lights
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Shifting the shift lever to R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 223
Side marker lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 234
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Instrument panel
Power switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 216
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Starting the hybrid system/changing the modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 216
Emergency stop of the hybrid system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 485
When the hybrid system will not start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 517
Warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 503
Shift lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 223
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Changing the shift position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 223
Precautions against towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 486
When the shift lever does not move. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 519
Meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 99
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Reading the meters/adjusting the instrument panel light . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 99
Warning lights/indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 94
When the warning lights come on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 493
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Multi-information display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 105
4
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 105
Energy monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 112
When the warning messages are displayed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 503
Parking brake switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 228
5
Applying/releasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 228
Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 326
Warning buzzer/message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 503
Turn signal lever. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 227
6
Headlight switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 234
Headlights/parking lights/tail lights/daytime running lights. . . . . . . . . . P. 234
Fog lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 243
Windshield wiper and washer switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 244
7
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 244
Adding washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 449
Warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 503
Emergency flasher switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 484
8
Trunk opener. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 1 4 9
Fuel filler door opener. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 251
10
Hood lock release lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 436
11
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 182
Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 182
Driving position memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 172
Air conditioning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 336
13
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 336
Rear window defogger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 358
Audio system
14
*
Audio system* Hands-free system*
Trunk opener main switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 150
19
*: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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Instrument panel switches
Outside rear view mirror switches. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 185
1
Instrument panel light control switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 101
2
Headlight cleaner switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 248
3
Intuitive parking assist switch
4
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) main switch*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 308
5
Heated steering wheel switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 385
6
Automatic High Beam switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 238
7
Odometer/trip meter and trip meter reset switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 101
8
Lexus night view switch
9
2
*
1
*
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 318
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Driving position memory switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 172
1
Shoulder anchor control switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 37
2
Window lock switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 189
3
Door lock switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 145
4
Power window switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 189
5
1
*
Pre-collision braking off switch
6
Tire pressure warning reset switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 456
7
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 298
21
2
*
: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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1
*
: If equipped
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Audio remote control switches
1
Back switch*
2
Ta l k s wi t ch *
3
Phone switches*
4
“DISP” button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 106
5
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance button*2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 260
6
Cruise control switch
7
Cruise control
1
1
1
2
*
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 253
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) switch
8
Brake hold switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 231
9
1
*
2
*
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 257
2
*
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 275
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Snow mode switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 225
1
EV drive mode switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 221
2
Driving mode select switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 283
3
Vehicle height adjustment switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 287
4
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) OFF switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 291
5
1
*
Remote Touch
6
Seat and interior feature switches
7
Rear sunshade switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 395
Rear door sunshade switches. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 398
Front climate control seat switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 387
Rear seat return switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 164
Front passenger’s power seat switches
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 330
3
*
2
*
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 157
23
1
*
: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
3
*
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2
*
: If equipped
: Location of the switches varies according to the vehicle grade level.
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Front interior
Head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 179
1
Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 36
2
Assist grips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 402
3
Inside lock buttons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 145
4
SRS airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 42
5
Cup holders. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 368
6
Pow er outle t Cigarette lighter
Console box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 369
7
Power outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 382
AUX port USB ports*
Floor mats. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 32
8
Front seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 156
9
1
*
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 382
1
*
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 380
2
*
2
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Interior light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 361
1
Personal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 362
Moon roof switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 192
2
1
*
“SOS” button
3
Vanity mirrors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 376
4
Sun visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 376
5
Inside rear view mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 183
6
Garage door opener switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 403
7
Auxiliary box. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 371
8
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 410
25
2
*
: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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1
*
: If equipped
26
Pictorial index
Rear interior (5-seat models)
Head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 179
1
Interior light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 361
2
Personal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 362
Assist grips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 402
3
Vanity mirrors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 376
4
Coat hooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 40 1
5
Seat position memory switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 177
6
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Auxiliary boxes
7
Ashtrays
Power window switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 189
8
Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 36
9
Cup holders. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 368
10
Auxiliary box. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 371
11
*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 371
* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 379
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*: If equipped
28
Pictorial index
Rear interior (4-seat models)
Head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 179
1
Interior light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 361
2
Personal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 362
Assist grips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 402
3
2
Rear seat entertainment system display
4
Vanity mirrors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 376
5
Coat hooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 40 1
6
Seat position memory switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 177
7
*
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Auxiliary boxes
8
Ashtrays
Power window switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 189
9
Retractable table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 393
10
Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 36
11
Cup holders. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 368
12
Rear s eat console
13
*
Rear seat relaxation system/pelvic support seat controller . . . . . . P. 166, 167
Rear seat entertainment system controller
Cigarette lighter*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 380
Pow er outle t A/V input port (VTR and HDMI port)
1
*
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 371
1
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 379
2
*
1
*
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 382
2
*
Auxiliary box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 371
Auxiliary box. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 371
14
2
Rear seat entertainment system player
15
Disc slot* SD card slot*
Headphone jacks*
2
2
2
*
2
*
: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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*
: If equipped
30
Pictorial index
Rear interior switches
Rear air conditioning switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 351
1
Rear sunshade switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 395
2
Rear door sunshade switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 398
Rear audio switches
3
Rear climate control seat switches. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 388
4
Power rear seat switches
5
Front passenger's seat control switches Pelvic support seat switches
3
*
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 357
2
*
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 162
2
*
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 166
1, 2
*
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 158, 165
2
*
3
*
: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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1
*
: If equipped
: Location of the switches varies according to the vehicle grade level.
31
For safety and security
1
1-1. For safe use
Before driving.................................32
For safety drive...............................34
Seat belts ..........................................36
SRS airbags .....................................42
Front passenger occupant
classification system..................55
Safety information
for children......................................61
Child restraint systems ...............62
Installing child restraints............. 66
Exhaust gas precautions............ 75
1-2. Hybrid system
Hybrid system features................76
Hybrid system precautions........ 81
1-3. Theft deterrent system
Immobilizer system ......................88
Alarm .................................................90
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1-1. For safe use
Before driving
Floor mat
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.
2
Turn the upper knob of each retaining 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.
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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 hybrid system stopped and the
shift lever in P, fully depress each pedal to the floor to make sure it does not interfere with the floor mat.
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 bottom-side up or upside-down.
Before driving
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For safety drive
For safe driving, adjust the seat and mirror to an appropriate position before driving.
Correct driving posture
Adjust the angle of the seatback
1
so that you are sitting straight up and so that you do not have to lean forward to steer. (P. 1 56)
Adjust the seat so that you can
2
depress the pedals fully and so that your arms bend slightly at the elbow when gripping the steering wheel. (P. 1 56 )
Lock the head restraint in place
3
with the center of the head restraint closest to the top of your ears. (P. 17 9)
Wear the seat belt correctly.
4
(P. 36)
Correct use of the seat belts
Make sure that all occupants are wearing their seat belts before driving the vehicle. (P. 36) Use a child restraint system appropriate for the child until the child becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat belt. (P. 62 )
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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. 183, 185)
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
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.
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.
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Release button
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Seat belts
Make sure that all occupants are wearing their seat belts before driving the vehicle.
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.
Position the lap belt as low as
possible over the hips.
Adjust the position of the seat-
back. Sit up straight and well back in the seat.
Do not twist the seat belt.
Fastening and releasing the seat belt
To fasten the seat belt, push the
1
plate into the buckle until a click sound is heard.
To release the seat belt, press the
2
release button.
If the seat belt cannot be pulled out of the retractor, firmly pull the belt and release it.
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Adjusting the seat belt shoulder anchor height (front seats)
Moves the seat belt shoulder
1
anchor up Moves the seat belt shoulder
anchor down
Seat belt comfort guide (outer rear seats)
For children or smaller-than-aver­age people, slide the seat belt com­fort guide forward so that the shoulder belt does not sit close to the person’s neck.
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Seat belt pretensioners (front and outer rear seats)
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 colli­sion.
The front seat belt pretensioners also activate when the vehicle is subjected to certain types of severe side colli­sion.
The pretensioners do not activate in the event of a minor frontal impact, a minor side impact, a rear impact or a vehicle rollover.
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Pre-collision seat belts (front seats of vehicles with pre-collision system)
If the system determines that a collision is unavoidable, the front seat belts will retract before the collision. (P. 2 96 )
Child seat belt usage
The seat belts of your vehicle were principally designed for persons of adult size.
Use a child restraint system appropriate for the child, until the child becomes large
enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat belt. (P. 62 )
When the child becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat belt, fol-
low the instructions regarding seat belt usage. (P. 3 6)
Automatic adjustment of the seat belt shoulder anchor height (front seats)
A desired seat belt shoulder anchor height can be entered to memory and recalled automatically by the driving position memory and seat position memory. (P. 1 72 )
Emergency locking retractor (ELR)
The retractor will lock the belt during a sudden stop or on impact. It may also lock if you 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. 66)
Replacing the belt after the pretensioner 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 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.
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Obtain medical advice and wear the seat belt in the proper way. (P. 3 6)
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.
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.
Do not wear the shoulder belt under your arm.
Always wear your seat belt low and snug across your hips.
Pregnant women
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People suffering illness
Obtain medical advice and wear the seat belt in the proper way. (P. 3 6)
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When children are in the vehicle
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Do not allow children to play with the seat belt. If the seat belt becomes twisted around a child’s neck, it may lead to choking or other serious injuries that could result in death. If this occurs and the buckle cannot be unfastened, scissors should be used to cut the belt.
Seat belt pretensioners
Do not place anything, such as a cushion, 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.
If the pretensioner has activated, the SRS warning light will come on. In that case,
the seat belt cannot be used again and must be replaced at your Lexus dealer.
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. (P. 3 7)
Seat belt damage and wear
Do not damage the seat belts by allowing the belt, plate, or buckle to be jammed
in the door.
Inspect the seat belt system periodically. 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.
Ensure that the belt and plate are 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.
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NOTICE
Using a seat belt extender
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.
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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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.
SRS front airbags
SRS driver airbag/front passenger airbag
1
Can help protect the head and chest of the driver and front passen­ger from impact with interior components
SRS knee airbags
2
Can help provide driver and front passenger protection
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SRS side and curtain shield airbags
SRS front side airbags Can help protect the torso of the front seat occupants
SRS rear side airbags
4
Can help protect the torso of occupants in the rear outer seats SRS curtain shield airbags
5
Can help protect primarily the head of occupants in the outer seats
SRS seat cushion airbag (relaxation seat)
6
Can help restrain the relaxation seat occupant
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SRS airbag system components
Front passenger occupant clas-
1
sification system (ECU and sen­sors)
Side impact sensors (front) “AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG
3
OFF” indicator lights Knee airbags
4
Front passenger airbag
5
Curtain shield airbags
6
Front side airbags
7
Active head restraints
8
SRS warning light
9
Rear side airbags
10
Seat belt pretensioners and
11
force limiters Driver airbag
12
Seat cushion airbag
13
(if equipped) Side impact sensors (rear)
14
Side impact sensors (front door)
15
Driver’s seat belt buckle switch
16
Driver’s seat position sensor
17
Airbag sensor assembly
18
Front impact sensors
19
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CAUTION
Your vehicle is equipped with ADVANCED AIRBAGS designed based on the US motor vehicle safety standards (FMVSS208). The airbag sen­sor assembly (ECU) controls airbag deployment based on information obtained from the sensors etc. shown in the system components diagram above. This information includes crash severity and occupant information. As the airbags deploy, a chemical reaction in the inflators quickly fills the airbags with non-toxic gas to help restrain the motion of the occupants.
SRS airbag precautions
Observe the following precautions regarding the SRS airbags. Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury.
The driver and all passengers in the vehicle must wear their seat belts properly.
The SRS airbags are supplemental devices to be used with the seat belts.
The SRS driver airbag deploys with considerable force, and can cause death or
serious injury especially if the driver is very close to the airbag. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) advises:
Since the risk zone for the driver’s airbag is the first 2 - 3 in. (50 - 75 mm) of inflation, placing yourself 10 in. (250 mm) from your driver airbag provides you with a clear margin of safety. This distance is measured from the center of the steering wheel to your breastbone. If you sit less than 10 in. (250 mm) away now, you can change your driving position in several ways:
• Move your seat to the rear as far as you can while still reaching the pedals comfortably.
• Slightly recline the back of the seat. Although vehicle designs vary, many drivers can achieve the 10 in. (250 mm) distance, even with the driver seat all the way forward, simply by reclining the back of the seat somewhat. If reclining the back of your seat makes it hard to see the road, raise yourself by using a firm, non-slippery cushion, or raise the seat if your vehicle has that feature.
• If your steering wheel is adjustable, tilt it downward. This points the airbag toward your chest instead of your head and neck.
The seat should be adjusted as recommended by NHTSA above, while still maintaining control of the foot pedals, steering wheel, and your view of the instrument panel controls.
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CAUTION
If the seat belt extender has been con-
nected to the front seat belt buckle but the seat belt extender has not also been fas­tened to the latch plate of the seat belt, the SRS front airbags will judge that the driver and front passenger are wearing the seat belt even though the seat belt has not been connected. In this case, the SRS front air­bags may not activate correctly in a colli­sion, resulting in death or serious injury in the event of a collision. Be sure to wear the seat belt with the seat belt extender.
Do not sit on the edge of the seat or lean
against the dashboard.
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The SRS front passenger airbag also deploys with considerable force, and can
cause death or serious injury especially if the front passenger is very close to the airbag. The front passenger seat should be as far from the airbag as possible with the seatback adjusted, so the front passenger sits upright.
Improperly seated and/or restrained infants and children can be killed or seri-
ously injured by a deploying airbag. An infant or child who is too small to use a seat belt should be properly secured using a child restraint system. Lexus strongly recommends that all infants and children be placed in the rear seats of the vehicle and properly restrained. The rear seats are safer for infants and children than the front passenger seat. (P. 62 )
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SRS airbag precautions
Do not allow a child to stand in front of the
SRS front passenger airbag unit or sit on the knees of a front passenger.
Do not allow the front seat occupants to
hold items on their knees.
Do not lean against the door, the roof side
rail or the front, side and rear pillars.
Do not allow anyone to kneel on the pas-
senger seats toward the door or put their head or hands outside the vehicle.
Do not attach anything to or lean anything
against areas such as the dashboard, steer­ing wheel pad and lower portion of the instrument panel. These items can become projectiles when the SRS driver, front passenger and knee airbags deploy.
Do not attach anything to areas such as a
door, windshield glass, side door glass, front and rear pillar, roof side rail and assist grip.
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SRS airbag precautions
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Do not hang coat hangers or hard objects on the coat hooks. All of these items
could become projectiles and may cause death or serious injury, should the SRS curtain shield airbags deploy.
If a vinyl cover is put on the area where the SRS knee airbag will deploy, be sure to
remove it.
Do not use seat accessories which cover the parts where the SRS side airbags
and seat cushion airbag inflate as they may interfere with inflation of the SRS air­bags. Such accessories may prevent the side airbags and seat cushion airbag from activating correctly, disable the system or cause the side airbags and seat cushion airbag to inflate accidentally, resulting in death or serious injury.
Do not strike or apply significant levels of force to the area of the SRS airbag
components. Doing so can cause the SRS airbags to malfunction.
Do not touch any of the component parts immediately after the SRS airbags have
deployed (inflated) as they may be hot.
If breathing becomes difficult after the SRS airbags have deployed, open a door
or window to allow fresh air in, or leave the vehicle if it is safe to do so. Wash off any residue as soon as possible to prevent skin irritation.
If the areas where the SRS airbags are stored, such as the steering wheel pad and
front and rear pillar garnishes are damaged or cracked, have them replaced by your Lexus dealer.
Do not place anything, such as a cushion, 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 SRS front passenger airbag may not deploy in the event of a collision.
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Modification and disposal of SRS airbag system components
Do not dispose of your vehicle or perform any of the following modifications with­out consulting your Lexus dealer. The SRS airbags may malfunction or deploy (inflate) accidentally, causing death or serious injury.
Installation, removal, disassembly and repair of the SRS airbags
Repairs, modifications, removal or replacement of the steering wheel, instrument
panel, dashboard, seats or seat upholstery, front, side and rear pillars or roof side rails
Repairs or modifications of the front fender, front bumper, or side of the occupant
compartment
Installation of a grille guard (bull bars, kangaroo bar, etc.), snow plows, winches
Modifications to the vehicle’s suspension system
Installation of electronic devices such as mobile two-way radios and CD players
Modifications to your vehicle for a person with a physical disability
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If the SRS airbags deploy (inflate)
Bruising and slight abrasions may result from contact with a deploying (inflating)
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SRS airbag.
A loud noise and white powder will be emitted.
Parts of the airbag module (steering wheel hub, airbag cover and inflator) as well as
the seats, parts of the front and rear pillars, and roof side rails may be hot for several minutes. The airbag itself may also be hot.
The windshield may crack.
For Lexus Enform Safety Connect subscribers, if the SRS airbags deploy or in the
event of a severe rear-end collision, the system is designed to send an emergency call to the response center, notifying them of the vehicle’s location (without needing to push the “SOS” button) and an agent will attempt to speak with the occupants to ascertain the level of emergency and assistance required. If the occupants are unable to communicate, the agent automatically treats the call as an emergency and helps to dispatch the necessary emergency services. (P. 41 0)
SRS airbag deployment conditions (SRS front airbags and SRS seat cushion air-
bag)
The SRS front airbags and SRS seat cushion airbag will deploy in the event of an
impact that exceeds the set threshold level (the level of force corresponding to an approximately 12 - 18 mph [20 - 30 km/h] frontal collision with a fixed wall that does not move or deform).
However, this threshold velocity will be considerably higher in the following situa­tions:
• If the vehicle strikes an object, such as a parked vehicle or sign pole, which can move or deform on impact
• If the vehicle is involved in an underride collision, such as a collision in which the front of the vehicle “underrides”, or goes under, the bed of a truck
Depending on the type of collision, it is possible that only the seat belt pretension-
ers will activate.
The SRS front airbags for the front passenger will not activate if there is no passen-
ger sitting in the front passenger seat. However, the SRS front airbags for the front passenger may deploy if luggage is put in the seat, even if the seat is unoccupied. (P. 5 5)
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SRS airbag deployment conditions (SRS side and curtain shield airbags)
The SRS side and curtain shield airbags will deploy in the event of an impact that
exceeds the set threshold level (the level of force corresponding to the impact force produced by an approximately 3300 lb. [1500 kg] vehicle colliding with the vehicle cabin from a direction perpendicular to the vehicle orientation at an app roximate speed of 12 - 18 mph [20 - 30 km/h]).
The SRS curtain shield airbags may also deploy in the event of a severe frontal colli-
sion.
Conditions under which the SRS airbags may deploy (inflate), other than a collision
(SRS front airbags, SRS curtain shield airbag and SRS seat cushion airbag)
The SRS front airbags, SRS curtain shield airbag and SRS seat cushion airbag may also deploy if a serious impact occurs to the underside of your vehicle. Some exam­ples are shown in the illustration.
Hitting a curb, edge of pavement or hard
surface
Falling into or jumping over a deep hole
Landing hard or falling
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Types of collisions that may not deploy the SRS airbags (SRS front airbags and SRS
seat cushion airbag)
The SRS front airbags and SRS seat cushion airbag do not generally inflate if the vehicle is involved in a side or rear collision, if it rolls over, or if it is involved in a low­speed frontal collision. But, whenever a collision of any type causes sufficient for­ward deceleration of the vehicle, deployment of the SRS front airbags and SRS seat cushion airbag may occur.
Collision from the side
Collision from the rear
Vehicle rollover
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Types of collisions that may not deploy the SRS airbags (SRS side and curtain shield
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airbags)
The SRS side and curtain shield airbags may not activate if the vehicle is subjected to a collision from the side at certain angles, or a collision to the side of the vehicle body other than the passenger compartment.
Collision from the side to the vehicle body
other than the passenger compartment
Collision from the side at an angle
The SRS side airbags do not generally inflate if the vehicle is involved in a frontal or rear collision, if it rolls over, or if it is involved in a low-speed side collision.
Collision from the front
Collision from the rear
Vehicle rollover
The SRS curtain shield airbags do not generally inflate if the vehicle is involved in a rear collision, if it rolls over, or if it is involved in a low-speed side or low-speed frontal collision.
Collision from the rear
Vehicle rollover
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In the following cases, the vehicle will require inspection and/or repair. Contact your Lexus dealer as soon as possible.
Any of the SRS airbags have been inflated.
The front of the vehicle is damaged or
deformed, or was involved in an accident that was not severe enough to cause the SRS airbags to inflate.
A portion of a door is damaged or
deformed, or the vehicle was involved in an accident that was not severe enough to cause the SRS side and curtain shield air­bags to inflate.
The pad section of the steering wheel, dash-
board near the front passenger airbag or lower portion of the instrument panel is scratched, cracked, or otherwise damaged.
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Relaxation seat: The seat cushion surface is
scratched, cracked, or otherwise damaged.
The surface of the seats with the side airbag
is scratched, cracked, or otherwise dam­aged.
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The portion of the front pillars, rear pillars or
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Front passenger occupant classification system
Your vehicle is equipped with a front passenger occupant classification system. This system detects the conditions of the front passenger seat and activates or deactivates the devices for the front passenger.
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Seat belt reminder light
1
SRS warning light
2
“AIR BAG OFF” indicator light
3
“AIR BAG ON” indicator light
4
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Condition and operation in the front passenger occupant classifi­cation system
Adult*
1
Indicator/
warning light
Devices
Child*
Indicator/
warning light
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”
indicator lights
SRS warning light Off
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light Flashing*
Front passenger airbag
Side airbag on the right side
passenger seats
Curtain shield airbag in the front
passenger side
Front passenger knee airbag
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner
Active head restraints
3
or child restraint system*
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”
indicator lights
SRS warning light Off
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light Flashing*
“A I R B A G O N ”
2
Activated
4
“A I R B A G
OFF”
5
*
2
Devices
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Side airbag on the right side
passenger seats
Activated
Curtain shield airbag in the front
passenger side
Front passenger knee airbag Deactivated
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner
Activated
Active head restraints
Unoccupied
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“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”
indicator lights
Indicator/
warning light
SRS warning light
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light
Front passenger airbag Deactivated
Side airbag on the right side
passenger seats
Curtain shield airbag in the front
Devices
passenger side
Front passenger knee airbag Deactivated
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner
Active head restraints
There is a malfunction in the system
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”
indicator lights
Indicator/
warning light
SRS warning light On
Not illuminated
Off
Activated
Deactivated or
6
activated
Deactivated
*
“AIR BAG OFF”
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Devices
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Front passenger airbag Deactivated
Side airbag on the right side
passenger seats
Activated
Curtain shield airbag in the front
passenger side
Front passenger knee airbag Deactivated
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner
Activated
Active head restraints
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1
*
: The system judges a person of adult size as an adult. When a smaller adult sits
in the front passenger seat, the system may recognize him/her as a child depending on his/her physique and posture.
2
*
: In the event the front passenger does not wear a seat belt
3
*
: When a larger child who has outgrown a child restraint system sits in the front
passenger seat, the system may recognize him/her as an adult depending on his/her physique or posture.
4
*
: Never install a rear-facing child restraint system on the front passenger seat. A
forward-facing child restraint system should only be installed on the front pas­senger seat when it is unavoidable. (P. 62 )
5
*
: In case the indicator light is not illuminated, consult this manual on how to
install the child restraint system properly. (P. 66)
6
*
: Activated only in cases of side impact
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CAUTION
Front passenger occupant classification system precautions
Observe the following precautions regarding the front passenger occupant classi­fication system. Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury.
Wear the seat belt properly.
Make sure the front passenger’s seat belt plate has not been left inserted into the
buckle before someone sits in the front passenger seat.
Make sure the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light is not illuminated when using the
seat belt extender for the front passenger seat. If the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light is illuminated, disconnect the extender tongue from the seat belt buckle, then reconnect the seat belt. Reconnect the seat belt extender after making sure the “AIR BAG ON” indicator light is illuminated. If you use the seat belt extender while the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light is illuminated, the SRS airbags for the passenger may not activate correctly, which could cause death or serious injury in the event of a collision.
Do not apply a heavy load to the front passenger seat or equipment (e.g. seat-
back pockets or armrest).
Do not put weight on the front passenger seat by putting your hands or feet on
the front passenger seat seatback from the rear passenger seat.
Do not let a rear passenger lift the front passenger seat with their feet or press on
the seatback with their legs.
Do not put objects under the front passenger seat.
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Front passenger occupant classification system precautions
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Do not recline the front passenger seatback so far that it touches a rear seat. This
may cause the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light to be illuminated, which indicates that the passenger’s airbags will not deploy in the event of a severe accident. If the seatback touches the rear seat, return the seatback to a position where it does not touch the rear seat. Keep the front passenger seatback as upright as possible when the vehicle is moving. Reclining the seatback excessively may lessen the effectiveness of the seat belt system.
If an adult sits in the front passenger seat, the “AIR BAG ON” indicator light is illu-
minated. If the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator is illuminated, ask the passenger to sit up straight, well back in the seat, feet on the floor, and with the seat belt worn cor­rectly. If the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator still remains illuminated, either ask the pas­senger to move to the rear seat, or if that is not possible, move the front passenger seat fully rearward.
When it is unavoidable to install a forward-facing child restraint system on the
front passenger seat, install the child restraint system on the front passenger seat in the proper order. (P. 66)
Do not modify or remove the front seats.
Do not kick the front passenger seat or subject it to severe impact. Otherwise,
the SRS warning light may come on to indicate a malfunction of the detection sys­tem. In this case, contact your Lexus dealer immediately.
Child restraint systems installed on the rear seat should not contact the front seat-
backs.
Do not use a seat accessory, such as a cushion or seat cover, that covers the seat
cushion surface.
Do not modify or replace the upholstery of the front seat.
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Safety information for children
Observe the following precautions when children are in the vehicle. Use a child restraint system appropriate for the child, until the child becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat belt.
It is recommended that children sit in the rear seats to avoid accidental contact with the shift lever, wiper switch etc.
Use the rear door child-protector lock or the window lock switch to
avoid children opening the door while driving or operating the power window accidentally.
Do not let small children operate equipment which may catch or pinch
body parts, such as the power window, hood, trunk, seats etc.
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 cigarette lighter, 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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Child restraint systems
A child restraint system for a small child or baby must itself be properly restrained on the seat with the LATCH anchors or the lap portion of the lap/shoulder belt.
The laws of all 50 states of the U.S.A. and Canada now require the use of child restraint systems.
Points to remember
Studies have shown that installing a child restraint on a rear seat is much safer than installing one on the front passenger seat.
Choose a child restraint system that suits your vehicle and is appropri-
ate to the age and size of the child.
For installation details, follow the instructions provided with the child
restraint system. General installation instructions are provided in this manual. (P. 66 )
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Types of child restraints
Child restraint systems are classified into the following 3 types according to the age and size of the child:
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vertible seat
Booster seat
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Selecting an appropriate child restraint system
Use a child restraint system appropriate for the child until the child becomes large
enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat belt.
If the child is too large for a child restraint system, sit the child on a rear seat and use
the vehicle’s seat belt. (P. 3 6)
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Child restraint precautions
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For effective protection in automobile accidents and sudden stops, a child must
be properly restrained, using a seat belt or child restraint system depending on the age and size of the child. Holding a child in your arms is not a substitute for a child restraint system. In an accident, the child can be crushed against the wind­shield, or between you and the vehicle’s interior.
Lexus strongly urges the use of a proper child restraint system that conforms to
the size of the child, installed on the rear seat. According to accident statistics, the child is safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat.
Never install a rear-facing child restraint system on the front passenger seat even
if the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light is illuminated. In the event of an accident, the force of the rapid inflation of the front passenger airbag can cause death or serious injury to the child if the rear-facing child restraint system is installed on the front passenger seat.
A forward-facing child restraint system may be installed on the front passenger
seat only when it is unavoidable. A child restraint system that requires a top tether strap should not be used in the front passenger seat since there is no top tether strap anchor for the front passenger seat. Adjust the seatback as upright as possi­ble and always move the seat as far back as possible even if the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light is illuminated, because the front passenger airbag could inflate with considerable speed and force. Otherwise, the child may be killed or seriously injured.
Do not use the seat belt extender when installing a child restraint system on the
front or rear passenger seat. If installing a child restraint system with the seat belt extender connected to the seat belt, the seat belt will not securely hold the child restraint system, which could cause death or serious injury to the child or other passengers in the event of an accident.
Do not allow the child to lean his/her head or any part of his/her body against the
door or the area of the seat, front and rear pillars or roof side rails from which the SRS side airbags or SRS curtain shield airbags deploy even if the child is seated in the child restraint system. It is dangerous if the SRS side airbags and curtain shield airbags inflate, and the impact could cause death or serious injury to the child.
Make sure you have complied with all installation instructions provided by the
child restraint manufacturer and that the system is properly secured. If it is not secured properly, it may cause death or serious injury to the child in the event of a sudden stop or accident.
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When children are in the vehicle
Do not allow children to play with the seat belt. If the seat belt becomes twisted around a child’s neck, it may lead to choking or other serious injuries that could result in death. If this occurs and the buckle cannot be unfastened, scissors should be used to cut the belt.
When the child restraint system is not in use
Keep the child restraint system properly secured on the seat even if it is not in use.
Do not store the child restraint system unsecured in the passenger compartment.
If it is necessary to detach the child restraint system, remove it from the vehicle or
store it securely in the trunk. This will prevent it from injuring passengers in the event of a sudden stop or accident.
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Installing child restraints
Follow the child restraint system manufacturer’s instructions. Firmly secure child restraints to the outer rear seats using the LATCH anchors or a seat belt. Attach the top tether strap when installing a child restraint. The lap/shoulder belt can be used if your child restraint system is not compatible with the LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) system.
Child restraint LATCH anchors
LATCH anchors are provided for the outer rear seats. (Buttons displaying the location of the anchors are attached to the seats.)
Seat belts equipped with a child restraint locking mechanism (ALR/ ELR belts except driver’s seat belt) (P. 38)
5-seat models
Anchor brackets (for top tether strap)
An anchor bracket is provided for each rear seat.
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Anchor brackets (for top tether strap)
An anchor bracket is provided for each rear seat.
Before installing a child restraint system on an outer rear seat
When using a child restraint system in an outer rear seat, adjust the fol­lowing:
The seat cushion to the fully rear-
ward position
The upper seatback to the rear-
most position
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The head restraint to the lowest
and rearmost position
Relaxation seat: The seatback to
the most upright position and ottoman (footrest) to the stowed position
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Canada only
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Installation with LATCH system
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Widen the gap between the seat cushion and seatback slightly.
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Latch the hooks of the lower straps onto the LATCH anchors. If the child restraint has a top tether strap, the top tether strap should be latched onto the top tether strap anchor.
For owners in Canada: The symbol on a child restraint system indicates the presence of a lower connector system.
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Latch the buckles onto the LATCH anchors. If the child restraint has a top tether strap, the top tether strap should be latched onto the top tether strap anchor.
For owners in Canada: The symbol on a child restraint system indicates the presence of a lower connector system.
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Installing child restraints using a seat belt (child restraint lock function belt)
Rear-facing Infant seat/convertible seat
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Place the child restraint system on the rear seat facing the rear of the vehicle.
Run the seat belt through the child restraint system and insert the plate into the buckle. Make sure that the belt is not twisted.
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Fully extend the shoulder belt and allow it to retract to put it in lock mode. In lock mode, the belt cannot be extended.
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While pushing the child restraint system down into the rear seat, allow the shoulder belt to retract until the child restraint system is securely in place.
After the shoulder belt has retracted to a point where there is no slack in the belt, pull the belt to check that it cannot be extended.
Forward-facing Convertible seat
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Place the child restraint system on the seat facing the front of the vehicle.
2
Run the seat belt through the child restraint system and insert the plate into the buckle. Make sure that the belt is not twisted.
3
Fully extend the shoulder belt and allow it to retract to put it in lock mode. In lock mode, the belt cannot be extended.
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After the shoulder belt has retracted to a point where there is no slack in the belt, pull the belt to check that it cannot be extended.
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If the child restraint has a top tether strap, the top tether strap should be latched onto the top tether strap anchor. (P. 72)
Booster seat
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Place the child restraint system on the seat facing the front of the vehicle.
2
Sit the child in the child restraint system. Fit the seat belt to the child restraint sys­tem according to the manufac­turer’s instructions and insert the plate into the buckle. Make sure that the belt is not twisted.
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Check that the shoulder belt is cor­rectly positioned over the child’s shoulder and that the lap belt is as low as possible. (P. 3 6)
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Removing a child restraint installed with a seat belt
Push the buckle release button and fully retract the seat belt.
Child restraint systems with a top tether strap
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Secure the child restraint system using the seat belt or the LATCH anchors and move the head restraint to the lowest position (outer rear seats) or fold the head restraint (rear center seat). (P. 1 79 )
2
Open the anchor bracket cover, latch the hook onto the anchor bracket and tighten the top tether strap.
Make sure the top tether strap is securely latched.
Laws and regulations pertaining to anchorages
The LATCH system conforms to FMVSS225 or CMVSS210.2. Child restraint systems conforming to FMVSS213 or CMVSS213 specifications can be used. This vehicle is designed to conform to the SAE J1819.
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If the driver’s seat interferes with the child
restraint system and prevents it from being attached correctly, attach the child restraint system to the right-hand rear seat.
Adjust the front passenger seat or rear
seats so that it does not interfere with the child restraint system.
Only put a forward-facing child restraint
system on the front seat when unavoidable. When installing a forward-facing child restraint system on the front passenger seat, move the seat as far back as possible even if the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light is illuminated. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury if the airbags deploy (inflate).
When installing a booster seat
To prevent the belt from going into ALR lock mode, do not fully extend the shoul­der belt. ALR mode causes the belt to tighten only. This could cause injury or dis­comfort to the child. (P. 3 8)
When installing a child restraint system
Follow the directions given in the child restraint system installation manual and fix the child restraint system securely in place. If the child restraint system is not correctly fixed in place, the child or other passen­gers may be seriously injured or even killed in the event of sudden braking or an accident.
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When installing a child restraint system
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When a booster seat is installed, always ensure that the shoulder belt is posi-
tioned across the center of the child’s shoulder. The belt should be kept away from the child’s neck, but not so that it could fall off the child’s shoulder. Failing to do so may result in death or serious injury in the event of an accident or sudden braking.
When using the LATCH anchors for a child restraint system, adjust the seatback
as upright as possible.
Ensure that the belt and plate are securely locked and the seat belt is not twisted.
Shake the child restraint system left and right, and forward and backward to
ensure that it has been securely installed.
After securing a child restraint system, never adjust the seat.
Follow all installation instructions provided by the child restraint system manufac-
turer.
Do not use a seat belt extender
If a seat belt extender is used when installing a child restraint system, the seat belt will not securely hold the child restraint system, which could cause death or serious injury to the child or other passengers in the event of a sudden braking, sudden swerving or an accident.
To correctly attach a child restraint system to the anchors
When using the LATCH anchors, be sure that there are no foreign objects around the anchors and that the seat belt is not caught behind the child restraint system. Make sure the child restraint system is securely attached, or it may cause death or serious injury to the child or other passengers in the event of sudden braking or an accident.
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Exhaust gas precautions
Substances in the exhaust gases are harmful to the human body if inhaled.
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Exhaust gases include harmful carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless and odor­less. Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may cause exhaust gases enter the vehicle and may lead to an acci­dent caused by light-headedness, or may lead to death or a serious health hazard.
Important points while driving
Keep the trunk lid closed. If you smell exhaust gases in the vehicle even when the trunk lid is closed, open the windows and have the vehicle inspected at your Lexus dealer as soon as possible.
When parking
If the vehicle is in a poorly ventilated area or a closed area, such as a garage, stop
the hybrid system.
Do not leave the vehicle with the hybrid system on for a long time.
If such a situation cannot be avoided, park the vehicle in an open space and ensure that exhaust fumes do not enter the vehicle interior.
Do not leave the hybrid system operating in an area with snow build-up, or where
it is snowing. If snowbanks build up around the vehicle while the hybrid system is operating, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle.
Exhaust pipe
The exhaust system needs to be checked periodically. If there is a hole or crack caused by corrosion, damage to a joint or abnormal exhaust noise, be sure to have the vehicle inspected and repaired by your Lexus dealer.
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Hybrid system features
Your vehicle is a hybrid vehicle. It has characteristics different from conventional vehicles. Be sure you are closely familiar with the charac­teristics of your vehicle, and operate with care.
The hybrid system combines the use of a gasoline engine and an elec­tric motor (traction motor) according to driving conditions, improving fuel efficiency and reducing exhaust emissions.
Gasoline engine
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Electric motor (traction motor)
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When stopped/during start off
The gasoline engine stops when the vehicle is stopped. During start off, the electric motor (traction motor) drives the vehicle. At slow speeds or when traveling down a gentle slope, the engine is stopped and the elec­tric motor (traction motor) is used.
During normal driving
The gasoline engine is predominantly used. The electric motor (traction motor) charges the hybrid battery (traction battery) as necessary.
When accelerating sharply
When the accelerator pedal is depressed heavily, the power of the hybrid battery (traction battery) is added to that of the gasoline engine via the electric motor (traction motor).
When braking (regenerative braking)
The electric motor (traction motor) charges the hybrid battery (traction battery).
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Vehicle proximity notification system
When driving with the gasoline engine stopped, a sound, which changes in accordance with the driving speed, will be played in order to warn peo­ple nearby of the vehicle’s approach. The sound will stop when the vehicle speed exceeds approximately 15 mph (25 km/h).
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Regenerative braking
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In the following situations, kinetic energy is converted to electric energy and decel­eration force can be obtained in conjunction with the recharging of the hybrid bat­tery (traction battery).
The accelerator pedal is released while driving with the shift position in D or S.
The brake pedal is depressed while driving with the shift position in D or S.
EV indicator
The EV indicator comes on when the vehicle is driven using only the electric motor (trac­tion motor) or the gasoline engine is stopped.
Conditions in which the gasoline engine may not stop
The gasoline engine starts and stops automatically. However, it may not stop auto­matically in the following conditions:
During gasoline engine warm-up
During hybrid battery (traction battery) charging
When the temperature of the hybrid battery (traction battery) is high or low
When the heater is switched on
Charging the hybrid battery (traction battery)
As the gasoline engine charges the hybrid battery (traction battery), the battery
does not need to be charged from an outside source. However, if the vehicle is left parked for a long time the hybrid battery will slowly discharge. For this reason, be sure to drive the vehicle at least once every few months for at least 30 minutes or 10 miles (16 km). If the hybrid battery becomes fully discharged and you are unable to jump-start the vehicle with the 12-volt battery, contact your Lexus dealer.
If the shift lever is in N, the hybrid battery (traction battery) will not be charged.
Always put the shift lever in P when the vehicle is stopped. When driving in heavy traffic, operate the vehicle with the shift lever in D or S to avoid discharging the bat­tery.
To help prevent the 12-volt battery from becoming discharged, drive the vehicle at
least once a month, and operate the accessories only when the “READY” indicator is on. When parking the vehicle, make sure the doors and trunk are closed and all lights are turned off.
Charging the 12-volt battery
P. 5 28
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After the 12-volt battery has discharged or has been changed or removed
The gasoline engine may not stop even if the vehicle is running on the hybrid battery (traction battery). If this continues for a few days, contact your Lexus dealer.
Sounds and vibrations specific to a hybrid vehicle
There may be no engine sounds or vibration even though the vehicle is able to move. For safety, apply the parking brake and make sure to shift the shift lever to P when parked.
The following sounds or vibrations may occur when the hybrid system is operating and are not a malfunction:
Motor sounds may be heard from the engine compartment.
Sounds may be heard from the hybrid battery (traction battery) behind the rear
seats when the hybrid system starts or stops.
Sounds from the hybrid system may be heard when the trunk lid is open.
Sounds may be heard from the hybrid transmission when the hybrid system starts
or stops.
Engine sounds may be heard when accelerating sharply.
Sounds may be heard due to regenerative braking when the accelerator pedal is
released or the brake pedal is depressed.
Vibration may be felt or sounds may be heard when the gasoline engine starts or
stops.
Cooling fan sounds may be heard from the air intake vents on the package tray.
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Vehicle proximity notification system
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In the following cases, the vehicle proximity notification system may be difficult for surrounding people to hear.
In very noisy areas
In the wind or the rain
Also, as the vehicle proximity notification system is installed on the front of the vehi­cle, it may be more difficult to hear from the rear of the vehicle compared to the front.
Hybrid battery (traction battery) cooling
The air conditioning system may operate automatically to cool the hybrid battery (traction battery).
Maintenance, repair, recycling, and disposal
Contact your Lexus dealer regarding maintenance, repair, recycling and disposal. Do not dispose of the vehicle yourself.
Customization
Settings (e.g. on/off operation of the EV indicator) can be changed. (Customizable features P. 5 64)
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Hybrid system precautions
Take care when handling the hybrid system, as it contains a high voltage system (about 650 V at maximum) as well as parts that become extremely hot when the hybrid system is operating. Obey the caution labels attached to the vehicle.
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Caution label
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Power control unit
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Electric motor (traction motor)
3
Hybrid battery (traction bat-
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Service plug
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High voltage cables (orange)
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Air conditioning compressor
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Hybrid battery (traction battery) air vents
There are air intake vents on the package tray for the purpose of cooling the hybrid battery (traction battery). If the vents become blocked, the hybrid battery may overheat, leading to a reduction in hybrid battery output.
Emergency shut off system
When a certain level of impact is detected by the impact sensor, the emer­gency shut off system blocks off the high voltage current and stops the fuel pump to minimize the risk of electrocution and fuel leakage. If the emer­gency shut off system activates, your vehicle will not restart. To restart the hybrid system, contact your Lexus dealer.
Hybrid warning message
A message is automatically displayed when a malfunction occurs in the hybrid system or an improper operation is attempted.
If a warning message is shown on the multi-information display, read the message and follow the instruc­tions.
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The hybrid system may not start. In that case, try to start the system again. If the “READY” indicator does not come on, contact your Lexus dealer.
Running out of fuel
When the vehicle has run out of fuel and the hybrid system cannot be started, refuel the vehicle with at least enough gasoline to make the low fuel level warning light (P. 496) go off. If there is only a small amount of fuel, the hybrid system may not be able to start. (The minimum amount of fuel to add to make the low fuel level warning light go out is about 3.4 gal. [13 L, 2.8 Imp. gal.], when the vehicle is on a level sur­face. This value may vary when the vehicle is on a slope.)
Electromagnetic waves
High voltage parts and cables on the hybrid vehicles incorporate electromagnetic
shielding, and therefore emit approximately the same amount of electromagnetic waves as conventional gasoline powered vehicles or home electronic appliances.
Your vehicle may cause sound interference in some third party-produced radio
parts.
Hybrid battery (traction battery)
The hybrid battery (traction battery) has a limited service life. The lifespan of the hybrid battery (traction battery) can change in accordance with driving style and driving conditions.
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CAUTION
Never try to open the service plug access
hole located behind the rear seat. The ser­vice plug is used only when the vehicle is serviced and is subject to high voltage.
5-seat models
4-seat models
High voltage precautions
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The vehicle has high voltage DC and AC systems as well as a 12-volt system. DC and AC high voltage is very dangerous and can cause severe burns and electric shock that may result in death or serious injury.
Never touch, disassemble, remove or replace the high voltage parts, cables or
their connectors.
The hybrid system will become hot after starting as the system uses high voltage.
Be careful of both the high voltage and the high temperature, and always obey the caution labels attached to the vehicle.
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Road accident cautions
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of death or serious injury:
Pull your vehicle off the road, apply the parking brake, shift the shift lever to P, and
turn the hybrid system off.
Do not touch the high voltage parts, cables and connectors.
If electric wires are exposed inside or outside your vehicle, an electric shock may
occur. Never touch exposed electric wires.
If a fluid leak occurs, do not touch the fluid as it may be strong alkaline electrolyte
from the hybrid battery (traction battery). If it comes into contact with your skin or eyes, wash it off immediately with a large amount of water or, if possible, boric acid solution. Seek immediate medical attention.
If a fire occurs in the hybrid vehicle, leave the vehicle as soon as possible. Never
use a fire extinguisher that is not meant for electric fires. Using even a small amount of water may be dangerous.
If your vehicle needs to be towed, do so with four wheels raised. If the wheels con-
nected to the electric motor (traction motor) are on the ground when towing, the motor may continue to generate electricity. This may cause an electricity leakage leading to a fire. (P. 4 86 )
Carefully inspect the ground under the vehicle. If you find that liquid has leaked
onto the ground, the fuel system may have been damaged. Leave the vehicle as soon as possible.
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Hybrid battery (traction battery)
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Your vehicle contains a sealed nickel-metal hydride battery. Never resell, hand
over or modify the hybrid battery. To prevent accidents, hybrid batteries that have been removed from a disposed vehicle are collected through Lexus dealer. Do not dispose of the battery yourself.
Unless the battery is properly collected, the following may occur, resulting in death or serious injury:
• The hybrid battery may be illegally disposed of or dumped, and it is hazardous to the environment or someone may touch a high voltage part, resulting in an electric shock.
• The hybrid battery is intended to be used exclusively with your hybrid vehicle. If the hybrid battery is used outside of your vehicle or modified in any way, accidents such as electric shock, heat generation, smoke generation, an explosion and electrolyte leakage may occur.
When reselling or handing over your vehicle, the possibility of an accident is extremely high because the person receiving the vehicle may not be aware of these dangers.
If your vehicle is disposed of without the hybrid battery having been removed,
there is a danger of serious electric shock if high voltage parts, cables and their connectors are touched. In the event that your vehicle must be disposed of, the hybrid battery must be disposed of by your Lexus dealer or a qualified service shop. If the hybrid battery is not disposed of properly, it may cause electric shock that can result in death or serious injury.
Emergency shut off system
Carefully check to see if there are exposed high voltage parts or cables. Never
touch the parts or cables. (P. 81 )
Carefully inspect the ground under the vehicle. If you find that liquid has leaked
onto the ground, the fuel system may have been damaged. Leave the vehicle as soon as possible.
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Hybrid battery air vents
Do not put foreign objects over the air vents. The hybrid battery (traction battery)
may overheat and be damaged.
Clean the air vents regularly to prevent the hybrid battery (traction battery) from
overheating.
Do not wet or allow foreign substances to enter the air vents as this may cause a
short circuit and damage the hybrid battery (traction battery).
Do not carry large amounts of water such as water cooler bottles in the vehicle. If
water spills onto the hybrid battery (traction battery), the battery may be dam­aged. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
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Immobilizer system
The vehicle’s keys have built-in transponder chips that prevent the hybrid system from starting if a key has not been previously registered in the vehicle’s on-board computer.
Never leave the keys inside the vehicle when you leave the vehicle.
This system is designed to help prevent vehicle theft but does not guar­antee absolute security against all vehicle thefts.
The indicator light flashes after the power switch has been turned off to indicate that the system is operating.
The indicator light stops flashing after the power switch has been turned to ACCESSORY or ON mode to indicate that the system has been canceled.
System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type immobilizer system.
Conditions affecting operation
Depending on the surrounding environment and conditions, the immobilizer system may not operate properly. This may prevent the hybrid system from starting. (P. 1 34 )
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NOTICE
Certifications for the immobilizer system
For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.
FCC ID: NI4TMIMB-1 NOTE: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the fol­lowing two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC WARNING: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for com­pliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
For vehicles sold in Canada
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Oper­ation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interfer­ence, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
To ensure the system operates correctly
Do not modify or remove the system. If modified or removed, the proper operation of the system cannot be guaranteed.
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Alarm
The alarm
The alarm uses light and sound to give an alert when an intrusion is detected. The alarm is triggered in the following situations when the alarm is set:
A locked door or trunk is unlocked or opened in any way other than
using the entry function, wireless remote control or mechanical key. (The doors will lock again automatically.)
The hood is opened.
Setting the alarm system
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.
Deactivating or stopping the alarm
Do one of the following to deactivate or stop the alarms:
Unlock the doors or open the trunk.
Turn the power switch to ACCESSORY or ON mode, or start the
hybrid system. (The alarm will be deactivated or stopped after a few seconds.)
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System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type alarm system.
Items to check before locking the vehicle
To prevent unexpected triggering of the alarm and vehicle theft, make sure of the fol­lowing:
Nobody is in the vehicle.
The windows and moon roof are closed before the alarm is set.
No valuables or other personal items are left in the vehicle.
Triggering of the alarm
The alarm may be triggered in the following situations: (Stopping the alarm deactivates the alarm system.)
A person inside the vehicle opens a door,
the trunk or hood.
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For safety and security
The 12-volt battery is recharged or replaced
when the vehicle is locked. (P. 52 8)
Alarm-operated door lock
When the alarm is operating, the doors are locked automatically to prevent intrud-
ers.
Do not leave the key inside the vehicle when the alarm is operating, and make sure
the key is not inside the vehicle when recharging or replacing the 12-volt battery.
To ensure the system operates correctly
Do not modify or remove the system. If modified or removed, the proper operation of the system cannot be guaranteed.
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2. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and
indicators....................................... 94
Gauges and meters .....................99
Multi-information display ........105
Energy monitor/
consumption screen................. 112
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2. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and indicators
The warning lights and indicators on the instrument cluster, center panel and outside rear view mirrors inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s various systems.
For the purpose of explanation, the following illustration displays all warning lights and indicators illuminated.
Instrument cluster
The units used on the speedometer, the tachometer and some indicators may dif­fer depending on the target region.
Center panel
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Outside rear view mirrors (vehicles with BSM)
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Warning lights
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in the indicated vehicle’s systems.
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
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Brake system warning light (P. 4 93 )
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Brake system warning light (P. 4 93 )
1
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Charging system warning light (P. 49 4)
1
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Malfunction indicator lamp (P. 4 94 )
1
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Malfunction indicator lamp (P. 4 94 )
1
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SRS warning light (P. 4 94 )
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
1
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Slip indicator (P. 49 5)
1, 2
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Brake hold operated indicator (P. 495)
1, 2
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Parking brake indicator ( P. 495)
1, 2
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Parking brake indicator (P. 495)
1
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Brake system warning light (P. 495)
Open door warning light (P. 4 96 )
Instrument cluster
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(U.S.A.)
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(Canada)
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ABS warning light (P. 4 94 )
ABS warning light (P. 4 94 )
Electric power steering system warning light (P. 4 94 )
Low fuel level warning light (P. 4 96 )
Seat belt reminder light (P. 4 96 )
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Master warning light (P. 4 96 )
1, 2
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Pre-collision system warn­ing light (P. 495)
(if equipped)
1
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: These lights come on when the power switch is turned to ON mode to indicate
1
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Tire pressure warning light (P. 4 97 )
that a system check is being performed. They will go off after the hybrid system is on, or after a few seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if the lights do not come on, or go off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
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: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
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Indicators
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the vehicle’s vari­ous systems.
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Brake hold standby indica­tor (P. 2 31 )
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Brake hold operated indi­cator (P. 23 1)
Cruise control “SET” indi­cator (P. 25 3, 257 )
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
Turn signal indicator (P. 2 27 )
Headlight indicator (P. 2 34 )
Tail light indicator (P. 2 34 )
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Instrument cluster
Headlight high beam indi­cator (P. 235)
Automatic High Beam indicator (P. 2 38 )
Front fog light indicator (P. 24 3)
“READY” indicator (P. 2 16)
EV indicator (P. 78 )
EV drive mode indicator (P. 2 21)
Snow mode indicator (225)
(if equipped)
(if equipped)
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1, 3
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(if equipped)
Cruise control indicator (P. 2 53 , 2 57 )
Radar cruise control indi­cator (P. 25 7)
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) indicator (P. 2 73 )
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“HEIGHT HIGH” indica­tor (P. 2 87 )
Slip indicator (P. 29 1 )
VSC (Vehicle Stability
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Control) OFF indicator (P. 2 91 )
Pre-collision system warn­ing light (P. 29 8)
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2. Instrument cluster
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Parking brake indicator ( P. 2 28 )
(U.S.A.)
1
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Parking brake indicator
(if equipped)
(P. 2 28 )
(Canada)
1
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: These lights come on when the power switch is turned to ON mode to indicate
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BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) outside rear view mirror indicators (P. 308 )
1
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“A I R B A G O N/ OFF” indicator (P. 5 5)
that a system check is being performed. They will go off after the hybrid system is on, or after a few seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if the lights do not come on, or go off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
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: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
3
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: The light comes on when the system is turned off. The light flashes faster than
usual to indicate that the system is operating.
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: In order to confirm operation, the BSM outside rear view mirror indicators illumi-
nate in the following situations:
• When the power switch is turned to ON mode while the BSM main switch is set to ON.
• When the BSM main switch is set to ON while the power switch is in ON mode.
If the system is functioning correctly, the BSM outside rear view mirror indicators will turn off after a few seconds. If the BSM outside rear view mirror indicators do not illuminate or do not turn off, there may be a malfunction with the system. If this occurs, have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
If a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as the ABS and SRS warning light not come on when you start the hybrid system, this could mean that these systems are not avail­able to help protect you in an accident, which could result in death or serious injury. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately if this occurs.
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