Lexus Nx300h 2018 Owner's Manual
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and security
Vehicle status
information and
indicators
Before driving
Driving
Interior features
Maintenance
and care
When trouble
arises
Vehicle
specifications
Make sure to read through them
(Main topics: Child seat, theft deterrent system)
Reading driving-related information
(Main topics: Meters, multi-information display)
Opening and closing the doors and windows,
adjustment before driving
(Main topics: Keys, doors, seats)
Operations and advice which are necessary for driving
(Main topics: Starting hybrid system, refueling)
Usage of the interior features
(Main topics: Air conditioner, storage features)
Caring for your vehicle and maintenance procedures
(Main topics: Interior and exterior, light bulbs)
What to do in case of malfunction and emergency
(Main topics: Battery discharge, flat tire)
Vehicle specifications, customizable features
(Main topics: Fuel, oil, tire inflation pressure)
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For owners
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat belt,
SRS airbag and headlight aim instructions for Canadian
owners
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
For your information ......................................6
Reading this manual.................................... 10
How to search .................................................11
Pictorial index .................................................12
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For safety and security
1-1. For safe use
Before driving....................................24
For safe driving..................................25
Seat belts .............................................26
SRS airbags ........................................32
Front passenger occupant classifi-
cation system ................................. 40
Safety information for children.. 46
Child restraint systems ..................47
Exhaust gas precautions ..............60
1-2. Hybrid system
Hybrid system features...................61
Hybrid system precautions......... 64
1-3. Theft deterrent system
Immobilizer system ........................ 69
Alarm......................................................71
Vehicle status information and
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indicators
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Before driving
3-1. Key information
Keys.................................................... 102
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the
doors
Side doors........................................ 106
Back door.......................................... 110
Smart access system with push-but-
ton start ...........................................122
3-3. Adjusting the seats
Front seats........................................ 128
Rear seats..........................................129
Driving position memory............134
Head restraints ...............................137
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and
mirrors
Steering wheel ............................... 139
Inside rear view mirror ............... 140
Outside rear view mirrors..........142
3-5. Opening, closing the windows and
moon roof
Power windows ..............................144
Moon roof........................................ 146
2-1. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and indicators.....74
Gauges and meters ....................... 79
Multi-information display............. 85
Head-up display .............................. 90
Energy monitor/fuel consumption
screen ............................................... 94
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Driving
4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle........................150
Cargo and luggage...................... 155
Vehicle load limits.........................158
Trailer towing (vehicles with towing
package)........................................ 159
Trailer towing (vehicles without
towing package)......................... 167
Dinghy towing ................................ 167
4-2. Driving procedures
Power (ignition) switch ...............168
EV drive mode ................................ 171
Hybrid transmission .....................173
Turn signal lever............................. 176
Parking brake ................................. 177
Brake Hold.......................................180
ASC (Active Sound Control)... 181
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch............................183
Automatic High Beam................ 186
Fog light switch ..............................189
Windshield wipers and washer189
Rear window wiper and washer
............................................................ 194
4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap......... 196
4-5. Using the driving support systems
Lexus Safety System+ .................198
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ...203
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with
steering control)......................... 210
Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range...........................217
Intuitive parking assist.................227
Parking Support Brake function (for
static objects)...............................232
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor).........241
Driving mode select switch ..... 249
Driving assist systems ................ 250
4-6. Driving tips
Hybrid vehicle driving tips ....... 255
Winter driving tips....................... 257
Utility vehicle precautions........ 259
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Interior features
5-1. Remote Touch
Remote Touch............................... 264
5-2. Using the air conditioning system
and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system
.......................................................... 268
Heated steering wheel/seat heat-
ers/seat ventilators................... 275
5-3. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ........................... 278
5-4. Using the storage features
List of storage features ............... 281
Luggage compartment features
.......................................................... 284
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5-5. Using the other interior features
Other interior features ..............288
Garage door opener.................. 298
Compass..........................................303
Lexus Enform Safety Connect306
Lexus Enform Remote .................311
Lexus Enform Service Connect
............................................................ 312
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Maintenance and care
6-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehi-
cle exterior.................................... 314
Cleaning and protecting the vehi-
cle interior .....................................317
6-2. Maintenance
Maintenance requirements ......319
General maintenance................ 320
Emission inspection and mainte-
nance (I/M) programs ............322
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions
........................................................... 324
Hood.................................................. 325
Positioning a floor jack............... 326
Engine compartment.................. 327
12-volt battery................................333
Tires ................................................... 336
Tire inflation pressure................. 343
Wheels.............................................. 345
Air conditioning filter.................. 346
Electronic key battery................ 347
Checking and replacing fuses 349
Headlight aim.................................. 351
Light bulbs....................................... 353
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When trouble arises
7-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ....................358
If your vehicle has to be stopped in
an emergency ............................ 358
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed
.......................................................... 360
If you think something is wrong
.......................................................... 363
If a warning light turns on or a warn-
ing buzzer sounds..................... 365
If a warning message is displayed
.......................................................... 374
If you have a flat tire .................... 377
If the hybrid system will not start
.......................................................... 385
If you lose your keys.................... 386
If the fuel filler door cannot be
opened ..........................................387
If the electronic key does not oper-
ate properly................................. 387
If the 12-volt battery is discharged
.......................................................... 390
If your vehicle overheats........... 394
If the vehicle becomes stuck ... 397
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Vehicle specifications
8-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level,
etc.) .................................................40
Fuel information
Tire information ............................. 410
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8-2. Customization
Customizable features................ 419
8-3. Initialization
Items to initialize ...........................429
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For owners
9-1. For owners
Reporting safety defects for U.S.
owners ........................................... 432
Seat belt instructions for Canadian
owners (in French).................... 432
SRS airbag instructions for Cana-
dian owners (in French).......... 434
Headlight aim instructions for
Canadian owners (in French)441
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Index
What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
........................................................... 444
Alphabetical Index....................... 447
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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.
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.
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
Lexus Safety System+
Anti-lock brake system
SRS airbag system
Seat belt pretensioner system
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,
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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
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appliances despite of their electromagnetic shielding.
Unwanted noise may occur in the
reception of the mobile two-way radio.
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. These computers do not record conversations or
sounds, and only record images outside of the vehicle in certain situations.
Data Transmission
Your vehicle may transmit the data
recorded in these computers to Lexus
without notification to you.
Data usage
Lexus may use the data recorded in these
computers to diagnose malfunctions, conduct research and development, and
improve quality.
Lexus will not disclose the recorded data to
a third party except:
• With the consent of the vehicle owner or
with the consent of the lessee if the vehicle is leased
• In response to an official request by the
police, a court of law or a government
agency
• For use by Lexus in a lawsuit
• For research purposes where the data is
not tied to a specific vehicle or vehicle
owner
Usage of data collected through
Lexus Enform (U.S. mainland only)
If your Lexus has Lexus Enform and if you
have subscribed to those services, please
refer to the Lexus Enform Telematics Subscription Service Agreement for information on data collected and its usage.
To learn more about the vehicle data
collected, used and shared by
Lexus, please visit www.lexus.com/
privacyvts/.
Event data recorder
This vehicle is equipped with an event
data recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain
crash or near crash-like situations, such
as an air bag deployment or hitting a
road obstacle, data that will assist in
understanding how a vehicle’s systems
performed. The EDR is designed to
record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short
period of time, typically 30 seconds or
less.
The EDR in this vehicle is designed to
record such data as:
• How various systems in your vehicle
were operating;
• Whether or not the driver and pas-
senger safety belts were buckled/
fastened;
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• How far (if at all) the driver was
depressing the accelerator and/or
brake pedal; and,
• How fast the vehicle was traveling.
These data can help provide a better
understanding of the circumstances in
which crashes and injuries occur.
NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your
vehicle only if a 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 lawsuit
However, if necessary, Lexus may:
• Use the data for research on vehicle
safety performance
• Disclose the data to a third party for
research purposes without disclosing
information about the specific vehicle or
vehicle owner
Scrapping of your Lexus
The SRS airbag 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.
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WARNING
■ General precautions while driving
Driving under the influence: Never drive
your vehicle when under the influence of
alcohol or drugs that have impaired your
ability to operate your vehicle. Alcohol
and certain drugs delay reaction time,
impair judgment and reduce coordination, which could lead to an accident that
could result in death or serious injury.
Defensive driving: Always drive defensively. Anticipate mistakes that other
drivers or pedestrians might make and
be ready to avoid accidents.
Driver distraction: Always give your full
attention to driving. Anything that distracts the driver, such as adjusting controls, talking on a cellular phone or
reading can result in a collision with
resulting death or serious injury to you,
your occupants or others.
■ General precaution regarding chil-
dren’s safety
Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle, and never allow children to have
or use the key.
Children may be able to start the vehicle
or shift the vehicle into neutral. There is
also a danger that children may injure
themselves by playing with the windows,
the moon roof, or other features of the
vehicle. In addition, heat build-up or
extremely cold temperatures inside the
vehicle can be fatal to children.
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Reading this manual
Explains symbols used in this manual
Symbols in this manual
Symbols Meanings
WARNING:
Explains something that,
if not obeyed, could
cause death or serious
injury to people.
NOTICE:
Explains something that,
if not obeyed, could
cause damage to or a
malfunction in the vehicle or its equipment.
Indicates operating or
working procedures. Follow the steps in numerical order.
Symbols in illustrations
Symbols Meanings
Indicates the action (pushing, turning, etc.) used to
operate switches and other
devices.
Indicates the outcome of an
operation (e.g. a lid opens).
Symbols Meanings
Indicates the component or
position being explained.
Means Do not, Do not do
this, or Do not let this happen.
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How to search
■ Searching by name
Alphabetical index: →P.447
■ Searching by installation position
Pictorial index: →P.12
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■ Searching by symptom or sound
What to do if... (Troubleshooting):
→P.444
■ Searching by title
Table of contents: →P.2
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Pictorial index
Pictorial index
■Exterior
The shape of the headlights may differ depending on the grade, etc.
Side doors.................................................................................................................. P.106
A
Locking/unlocking............................................................................................................P.106
Opening/closing the side windows............................................................................P.144
Locking/unlocking by using the mechanical key................................................P.387
Warning messages ..........................................................................................................P.374
Back door ................................................................................................................... P.110
B
Opening from inside the cabin
Opening from outside ................................................................................................P.111, 113
Warning messages ..........................................................................................................P.374
Outside rear view mirrors .................................................................................... P.142
C
Adjusting the mirror angle..............................................................................................P.142
Folding the mirrors............................................................................................................ P.143
Driving position memory
Defogging the mirrors....................................................................................................P.269
Windshield wipers ..................................................................................................P.189
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.....................................................................................P.113
*
..............................................................................................P.134
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Precautions against winter season............................................................................P.257
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer) ..................................................P.273
Precautions against car wash ....................................................................................... P.315
Fuel filler door .......................................................................................................... P.196
E
Refueling method .............................................................................................................. P.196
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity .......................................................................................... P.401
Tires............................................................................................................................P.336
F
Tire size/inflation pressure ...........................................................................................P.406
Winter tires/tire chain .................................................................................................... P.257
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system..............................................P.336
Coping with flat tires........................................................................................................P.377
Hood ......................................................................................................................... P.325
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Opening ...............................................................................................................................P.325
Engine compartment cover .........................................................................................P.328
Engine oil..............................................................................................................................P.402
Coping with overheat .....................................................................................................P.394
Warning messages ..........................................................................................................P.374
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Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P.353, Watts: P.407)
Headlights .................................................................................................................P.183
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Parking lights/daytime running lights...............................................................P.183
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Fog lights....................................................................................................................P.189
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Turn signal lights ...................................................................................................... P.176
Tail lights ....................................................................................................................P.183
License plate lights .................................................................................................P.183
M
Back-up light
N
Shifting the shift lever to R...............................................................................................P.173
Side marker lights ...................................................................................................P.183
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■Instrument panel
Power switch ............................................................................................................ P.168
A
Starting the hybrid system/changing the modes.................................................. P.168
Emergency stop of the hybrid system......................................................................P.358
When the hybrid system will not start ......................................................................P.385
Warning messages ..........................................................................................................P.374
Shift lever................................................................................................................... P.173
B
Changing the shift position.............................................................................................P.173
Precautions against towing...........................................................................................P.360
When the shift lever does not move ...........................................................................P.174
Meters ..........................................................................................................................P.79
C
Reading the meters/adjusting the instrument panel light................................... P.79
Warning lights/indicator lights ......................................................................................P.74
When the warning lights come on.............................................................................P.365
Multi-information display ...................................................................................... P.85
D
Display......................................................................................................................................P.85
Energy monitor.....................................................................................................................P.94
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K
When the warning messages are displayed.......................................................... P.374
Turn signal lever ...................................................................................................... P.176
E
Headlight switch......................................................................................................P.183
Headlights/parking lights/tail lights/license plate lights/
daytime running lights
...................................................................................................................................................P.183
Fog lights ...............................................................................................................................P.189
Windshield wiper and washer switch ...................................................... P.189, 194
F
Usage............................................................................................................................ P.189, 194
Adding washer fluid......................................................................................................... P.332
Warning messages ..........................................................................................................P.374
Emergency flasher switch .................................................................................. P.358
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Hood lock release lever ...................................................................................... P.325
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch
I
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...................................................P.139
Adjustment ........................................................................................................................... P.139
Driving position memory
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever
J
*1
............................................................................................. P.134
*1
............................................ P.139
Adjustment ........................................................................................................................... P.139
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Air conditioning system .......................................................................................P.268
Usage.....................................................................................................................................P.268
Rear window defogger................................................................................................... P.269
Audio system
L
*1
: If equipped
*2
: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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■Switches
A
B
C
D
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Instrument panel light control switches ............................................................ P.84
Odometer/trip meter and trip meter reset button ....................................... P.84
Front seat heater switches
Seat ventilator switches
*1
............................................................................... P.276
*1
.................................................................................... P.277
Automatic High Beam switch.............................................................................. P.186
E
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) main switch
F
Power back door switch
G
Heated steering wheel switch
H
Camera switch
I
*1, 2
*1
....................................................................................... P.111
*1
*1
......................................................... P.241
......................................................................... P.276
Rear seat operations switch*1.............................................................................P.130
*1
: If equipped
*2
: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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Power window switches ........................................................................................ P.144
A
B
Window lock switch ............................................................................................... P.145
Outside rear view mirror switches .................................................................... P.142
C
Door lock switch..................................................................................................... P.108
D
Driving position memory switches
E
HUD (Head-up display) switches
F
ASC (Active Sound Control) dial
G
*
:If equipped
Pictorial index
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................................................................... P.134
*
........................................................................P.91
*
...................................................................... P.181
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Audio remote control switches
A
Paddle shift switches .............................................................................................. P.175
B
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C
D
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Meter control switches .......................................................................................... P.85
D
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance switch ..................................................................P.222
Cruise control switch
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ...........................................P.217
F
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) switch ........................ P.212
G
Talk switch
H
Telephone switches
*
: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
*
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A
EV drive mode switch ............................................................................................. P.171
B
Driving mode select switch .................................................................................P.249
VSC off switch..........................................................................................................P.251
Parking brake switches ................................................................................ P.178, 179
Applying/releasing ..................................................................................................P.178, 179
Precautions against winter season............................................................................P.258
Warning buzzer/message.................................................................................P.369, 374
E
Brake hold switch ................................................................................................... P.180
F
Remote Touch.........................................................................................................P.264
Rear seat heater switches
*
.................................................................................. P.276
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Pictorial index
SRS airbags................................................................................................................ P.32
A
Floor mats .................................................................................................................... P.24
B
Front seats .................................................................................................................P.128
C
Rear seats ..................................................................................................................P.129
D
Head restraints ........................................................................................................ P.137
E
Seat belts .....................................................................................................................P.26
F
Console box............................................................................................................ P.282
G
Inside lock buttons ................................................................................................. P.108
Cup holders ............................................................................................................ P.282
Assist grips ...............................................................................................................P.297
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B
E
G
■Ceiling
Inside rear view mirror .......................................................................................... P.140
Sun visors................................................................................................................. P.288
Vanity mirrors ........................................................................................................ P.288
C
Interior light
D
Personal lights......................................................................................................... P.279
Moon roof switches
“SOS” button
F
Garage door opener switches
*1
: If equipped
*2
: The illustration shows the front, but they are also equipped in the rear.
*2
.............................................................................................. P.278, 279
*1
............................................................................................. P.146
*1
........................................................................................................P.306
*1
....................................................................... P.298
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For safety and security
1-1. For safe use
Before driving.................................24
For safe driving.............................. 25
Seat belts ......................................... 26
SRS airbags .................................... 32
Front passenger occupant classifi-
cation system ................................41
Safety information for children46
Child restraint systems .............. 47
Exhaust gas precautions ...........60
1-2. Hybrid system
Hybrid system features............... 61
Hybrid system precautions...... 64
1-3. Theft deterrent system
Immobilizer system ..................... 69
Alarm...................................................71
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WARNING
1-1.For safe use
1-1. For safe use
Before driving
Observe the following before starting off in the vehicle to ensure
safety of driving.
Installing floor mats
Use only floor mats designed specifically for vehicles of the same model
and model year as your vehicle. Fix
them securely in place onto the carpet.
1 Insert the retaining hooks (clips)
into the floor mat eyelets.
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause the driver’s
floor mat to slip, possibly interfering with
the pedals while driving. An unexpectedly high speed may result or it may
become difficult to stop the vehicle. This
could lead to an accident, resulting in
death or serious injury.
■ When installing the driver’s floor mat
● Do not use floor mats designed for
other models or different model year
vehicles, even if they are Lexus Genuine floor mats.
● Only use floor mats designed for the
driver’s seat.
● Always install the floor mat securely
using the retaining hooks (clips) provided.
● Do not use two or more floor mats on
top of each other.
● Do not place the floor mat bottom-
side up or upside-down.
2 Turn the upper knob of each retain-
ing hook (clip) to secure the floor
mats in place.
Always align the marks.
The shape of the retaining hooks (clips)
may differ from that shown in the illustration.
■ Before driving
● Check that the floor mat is securely
fixed in the correct place with all the
provided retaining hooks (clips). Be
especially careful to perform this
check after cleaning the floor.
● With the 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.
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B
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For safe driving, adjust the seat and
mirror to an appropriate position
before driving.
Correct driving posture
Adjust the angle of the seatback so
that you are sitting straight up and
so that you do not have to lean forward to steer. (→P.128)
Adjust the seat so that you can
depress the pedals fully and so that
your arms bend slightly at the
elbow when gripping the steering
wheel. (→P.128, 139)
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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.
● Always observe the legal speed limit
when driving on public roads.
● When driving over long distances, take
regular breaks before you start to feel
tired. Also, if you feel tired or sleepy
while driving, do not force yourself to
continue driving and take a break
immediately.
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Lock the head restraint in place
with the center of the head restraint
closest to the top of your ears.
(→P.137)
Wear the seat belt correctly.
(→P.27)
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Correct use of the seat belts
Make sure that all occupants are wearing their seat belts before driving the
vehicle. (→P.27)
Use a child restraint system appropriate for the child until the child becomes
large enough to properly wear the
vehicle’s seat belt. (→P.47)
Adjusting the mirrors
Make sure that you can see the rear of
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the vehicle clearly, by adjusting the
inside and outside rear view mirrors
properly. (→P.140, 142)
Seat belts
Make sure that all occupants are
wearing their seat belts before driving the vehicle.
Observe the following precautions to
reduce the risk of injury in the event of
sudden braking, sudden swerving or an
accident.
Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury.
■ Wearing a seat belt
● Ensure that all passengers wear a seat
belt.
● Always wear a seat belt properly.
● Each seat belt should be used by one
person only. Do not use a seat belt for
more than one person at once, including children.
● Lexus recommends that children be
seated in the rear seat and always use
a seat belt and/or an appropriate child
restraint system.
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● 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.
WARNING
■ Pregnant women
Obtain medical advice and wear the seat
belt in the proper way. (→P.27)
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.
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● Inspect the seat belt system periodi-
cally. Check for cuts, fraying, and loose
parts. Do not use a damaged seat belt
until it is replaced. Damaged seat belts
cannot protect an occupant from
death or serious injury.
● 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’s no obvious damage.
● Do not attempt to install, remove,
modify, disassemble or dispose of the
seat belts. Have any necessary repairs
carried out by your Lexus dealer. Inappropriate handling may lead to incorrect operation.
Correct use of the seat belts
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For safety and security
■ People suffering illness
Obtain medical advice and wear the seat
belt in the proper way. (→P.27)
■ 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.
■ Seat belt damage and wear
● Do not damage the seat belts by allow-
ing the belt, plate, or buckle to be
jammed in the door.
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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 possi-
ble over the hips.
Adjust the position of the seatback.
Sit up straight and well back in the
seat.
Do not twist the seat belt.
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■ 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.47)
● When the child becomes large enough to
properly wear the vehicle’s seat belt, follow the instructions regarding seat belt
usage. (→P.26)
■ 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.
● 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 releasing a seat belt extender
Press on the buckle release button on the
extender, not on the seat belt, then,
release the extender from the seat belt
buckle.
This helps prevent damage to the vehicle
interior and the extender itself.
Fastening and releasing the seat
belt (except for the rear center
seat)
■ Using a seat belt extender
Observe the following precautions to
reduce the risk of injury in the event of
sudden braking, sudden swerving or an
accident.
Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury.
● 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.
1 To fasten the seat belt, push the
plate into the buckle until a click
sound is heard.
2 To release the seat belt, press the
release button .
■ Emergency locking retractor (ELR)
The retractor will lock the belt during a sudden stop o r on impa ct. It ma y also lock if y ou
lean forward too quickly. A slow, easy
motion will allow the belt to extend so that
you can move around fully.
■ Automatic locking retractor (ALR)
When a passenger’s shoulder belt is com-
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pletely 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.
Fastening the seat belt (for the
rear center seat)
1 Take out the plate.
plate into the buckle until a clicking
sound is heard.
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For safety and security
Plate A
Plate B
Buckle A
Buckle B
■ When using the rear center seat belt
Do not use the rear center seat belt with
either buckle released. Fastening only
one of the buckles may result in death or
serious injury in case of sudden braking
or a collision.
Plate A
Plate B
2 When fixing the belt, in the order of
plate A and then plate B, insert the
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Releasing and stowing the seat
belt (for the rear center seat)
1 To release the hooked buckle B,
push the buckle release button .
2 Insert the mechanical key (→P.102)
or plate B into the notch of buckle
A and remove the belt.
Retract the belt slowly when releasing and
stowing the seat belt.
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the back.
Plate A
Plate B
4 Stow seat belt buckle in the pock-
ets.
Plate B
Buckle A
3 Stow in the cover in the order of
plate B and then plate A.
In order to securely fix it, firmly insert it to
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■ Emergency locking retractor (ELR)
The retractor will lock the belt during a sudden stop o r on impa ct. It ma y also lock if y ou
lean forward too quickly. A slow, easy
motion will allow the belt to extend so that
you can move around fully.
■ Automatic locking retractor (ALR)
When a passenger’s shoulder belt is completely extended and then retracted even
slightly, the belt is locked in that position and
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