Lexus OM30727U User Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1

Before driving

2

When driving

3

Interior features

Maintenance

4

and care

When trouble

5

arises

Vehicle 

6

specifications

Adjusting and operating features such as door locks, mir­rors, and steering column.

Driving, stopping and safe-driving information.

Air conditioning and audio systems, as well as other interior
features for a comfortable driving experience.

Cleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-your­self maintenance, and maintenance information.

What to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat tire,
or is involved in an accident.

Detailed vehicle information.

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For US owners

Index

Reporting safety defects for US owners.

Alphabetical listing of information contained in this manual.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Index

1

Before driving

1-6. Refueling ....................................... 58

Opening the fuel tank cap.......... 58

1-1. Hybrid system.................................. 2

Hybrid system...................................... 2

1-2. Key information ............................ 12

Keys ....................................................... 12

1-3. Opening, closing and locking 

the doors and trunk ................... 14

Smart access system with 

push-button start ........................... 14

Wireless remote control.............. 23

Doors.................................................... 26

Trunk.................................................... 30

1-4. Adjustable components ............ 34

Front seats.......................................... 34

Driving position memory 

system .............................................. 36

Head restraints................................. 39

Seat belts ............................................ 42

Steering wheel.................................. 48

Inside rear view mirror.................. 49

Outside rear view mirrors.......... 50

1-5. Opening and closing the 

windows and moon roof .......... 52

Power windows................................ 52

Moon roof ......................................... 55

1-7. Anti-theft system ......................... 62

Hybrid vehicle immobilizer 

system ............................................... 62

Alarm.................................................... 64

Theft prevention labels 

(U.S.A.)............................................. 66

1-8. Safety information....................... 67

Correct driving posture ............... 67

SRS airbags ....................................... 69

Child restraint systems ................ 80

Installing child restraints............... 83

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When driving

2-1. Driving procedures..................... 94

Driving the vehicle.......................... 94

Starting the hybrid system.......... 101

Transmission ................................... 104

Turn signal lever............................. 108

Parking brake ................................. 109

2-2. Instrument cluster ...................... 110

Gauges and meters ...................... 110

Indicators and warning lights ..... 114

Multi-information display............. 117

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2-3. Operating the lights and 

windshield wipers ................... 120

Headlight switch............................ 120

Fog light switch .............................. 123

Windshield wipers and 

washer............................................. 124

Headlight cleaner switch........... 126

3

Interior features

3-1. Using the touch screen ........... 182

Touch screen .................................. 182

Setting the touch screen ............ 185

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2-4. Using other driving 

systems ....................................... 127

Cruise control ................................. 127

Dynamic radar cruise 

control ............................................ 130

Intuitive parking assist ................ 139

Rear view monitor system ......... 158

AVS (Adaptive Variable 

Suspension System).................... 161

Driving assist systems.................. 162

PCS (Pre-Collision 

System) .......................................... 167

2-5. Driving information ................... 170

Cargo and luggage...................... 170

Vehicle load limits......................... 173

Winter driving tips ........................ 174

Trailer towing.................................. 179

Dinghy towing ................................ 180

3-2. Using the air conditioning 

system and defogger ............... 191

Automatic air conditioning 

system ............................................... 191

Rear window and outside rear

view mirror defoggers



.................. 199

3-3. Using the audio system........... 200

Audio system type...................... 200

Using the radio.............................. 203

Using the cassette player .......... 212

Using the CD player.................... 216

Playing MP3 and WMA 

discs ................................................ 224

Using the DVD player .............. 232

Playing DVD video/audio........ 235

Playing video CD......................... 248

DVD player and DVD video 

disc information ......................... 252

Optimal use of the audio/

video system................................ 256

Using the steering 

switches......................................... 260

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3

4

5

6

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3-4. Using the hands-free 

system........................................ 263

Hands-free system ...................... 263

Using the Bluetooth® 

phone ............................................ 268

Setting the hands-free 

system ............................................. 281

3-5. Using the interior lights .......... 307

4

Maintenance and care

4-1. Maintenance and care............ 344

Cleaning and protecting the 

vehicle exterior .......................... 344

Cleaning and protecting the 

vehicle interior............................ 346

Interior lights list............................ 307

3-6. Using the storage features ...... 311

List of storage features.................. 311

3-7. Other interior features............ 317

Sun visors.......................................... 317

Vanity mirror................................... 318

Clock.................................................. 319

Outside temperature 

display ........................................... 320

Ashtrays ............................................ 321

Cigarette lighter........................... 322

Power outlet................................... 323

Seat heaters ................................... 324

Seat heaters and 

ventilators .................................... 326

Armrest ........................................... 328

Rear sunshade............................... 329

Floor mats......................................... 331

Trunk features................................ 332

Garage door opener.................. 334

Compass

.......................................... 339

4-2. Maintenance.............................. 349

Maintenance requirements ..... 349

General maintenance................. 351

Emission inspection and 

maintenance (I/M) 

programs ...................................... 354

4-3. Do-it-yourself 

maintenance............................ 355

Do-it-yourself service 

precautions................................. 355

Hood................................................. 358

Positioning the jack .................... 359

Engine compartment................... 361

Tires ................................................... 375

Tire inflation pressure................ 385

Wheels............................................. 389

Air conditioning filter................... 391

Electronic key battery................ 393

Checking and replacing 

fuses............................................... 395

Headlight aim.................................... 411

Light bulbs........................................ 413

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5

When trouble arises

6

Vehicle specifications

5-1. Essential information .............. 420

If your vehicle needs to be 

towed.............................................. 420

If you think something is 

wrong ............................................. 427

Event data recorder.................... 428

5-2. Steps to take in an 

emergency .............................. 430

If a warning light turns on or a

warning buzzer sounds...



............ 430

If a warning message is 

displayed....................................... 436

If you have a flat tire 

(Vehicles with run-flat 

tires)................................................ 455

If you have a flat tire 

(Vehicles with standard 

tires)................................................ 456

If the hybrid system will not 

start ................................................. 466

If the shift lever cannot be 

shifted from P.............................. 467

If you lose your keys................... 468

When the electronic key 

battery is discharged ............... 469

If the 12 volt battery is 

discharged .................................... 471

If your vehicle overheats ........... 475

If the vehicle becomes 

stuck................................................ 478

6-1. Specifications............................ 480

Maintenance data....................... 480

Fuel information........................... 489

Tire information ............................ 492

6-2. Customization .......................... 500

Customizable features ............. 500

6-3. Initialization ............................... 505

Items to initialize .......................... 505

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For US owners

Reporting safety defects for 

U.S.A. owners............................ 508

Index

Alphabetical index............................... 510

What to do if........................................... 518

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3

4

5

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P. 120

Pictorial index

P. 108

P. 123

P. 120

P. 120

P. 358

P. 120

P. 124

P. 55

P. 50

Exterior

Headlight (low beam)

Parking light

Hood

Windshield wipers

Moon roof 

Outside rear view

mirror

Side marker light

Fog light

Turn signal light

Headlight (high beam)

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P. 375

P. 456

P. 487

P. 492

P. 120

P. 120

P. 30

Rear window defogger

P. 199

P. 26

P. 58

P. 108

Fuel filler door

Door

Tire

●Rotation

●Replacement

●Inflation pressure

●Information

Tail lights

Trunk

Turn signal light

Side marker light

: If equipped

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A

P. 52

Pictorial index

P. 42

P. 69

P. 69

P. 69

P. 331

P. 316

P. 39

P. 34

P. 69

P. 312

P. 323

P. 321

P. 315

P. 328

Interior

Seat belt

Head restraint

Power window 
switch

Door pocket

Floor mat

Driver airbag

Knee airbags

Front passenger

airbag

Cup holders

Power outlet

Armrest

Ashtray

Front seat

SRS side airbag

Console box

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P. 339

P. 334

P. 49

P. 307

P. 55

P. 307

P. 318

P. 307

P. 307

P. 317

P. 69

A

Inside rear view mirror

Personal light

Moon roof switch

Personal light

Interior light

SRS curtain shield airbag

Interior light

Vanity mirror

Sun visor

Garage door opener switches

Compass

: If equipped

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P. 36

P. 26

P. 52

P. 52

Pictorial index

B

Interior

Driving position memory switches

Door lock switch

Window lock switch

Power window switches

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P. 104

P. 322

P. 321

P. 467

P. 315

C

Cigarette lighter

Cup holders

Shift lever

Ashtray

Shift lock override button

: If equipped

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Pictorial index

P. 120

P. 108

P. 123

P. 110

P. 117

P. 124

P. 101

P. 30

P. 312

P. 324

P. 326

P. 48

P. 109

P. 164

P. 314

P. 105

P. 161

Windshield wipers and washer switch
Multi-information display

Instrument panel

Gauges and meters

Headlight switch
Turn signal lever
Fog light switch

Seat heater switches
Seat heater/ventilator switches

Power switch



Parking brake pedal

Tilt and telescopic steering 
control switch

Coin holder

“AVS” switch

Mode select switch

“TRAC OFF” switch

Trunk opener main switch

Glove box

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P. 260

P. 127, 130

P. 263

P. 118

P. 132

P. 275

A

Audio remote control switches

B

Telephone switch

“DISP” switch

Distance switch

Cruise control switch

Talk switch*

: If equipped

*: Refer to “Navigation System Owner's Manual”.

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Pictorial index

P. 62, 64

P. 199

P. 319

P. 320

P. 191

P. 200

C

Instrument panel

Clock

Navigation system*

Air conditioning 
system

Audio system

Outside temperature display

Security indicator
Rear window and outside 

rear view mirror defoggers

Emergency flashers

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P. 121

P. 329

P. 126

P. 139

P. 111

P. 111

P. 58

P. 30

P. 50

D

Headlight cleaner switch

Rear sunshade switch

Intuitive parking assist switch

“AFS OFF” switch

Odometer/trip meter and trip meter 
reset button

Instrument panel light control

Outside rear view mirror switches

Trunk opener

Fuel filler door opener

: If equipped

*: Refer to “Navigation System Owner's Manual”.

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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

our vehicle.

on y
All specifications provided in this manual are current at the time of printing. How-

ever, because of the Lexus policy of continua
right to make changes at any time without notice.

l product improvement, we reserve the

Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in
your vehicle in terms of color and equipment.

the illustration may differ from

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

non-genuine Lexus products could affect its performance, safety or durability,

with
and may even violate governmental regulations. In addition, damage or perfor­mance problems resulting from the modification may not be
ranty.

covered under war-

Installation of a mobile two-way radio system

As the installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle could affect
electronic systems such as the hybrid system, multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection system, cruise control system, vehicle dynamics
integrated management, SRS airbag system and seat belt pretensioner system, be
sure to check with your Lexus dealer for precautionary measures or special instruc­tions regarding installation.

High voltage parts and cables on the hybri
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.

d vehicles emit approximately the same

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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.

Smart access system with push-button start

Users of any electrical medical devices such as implanted pacemakers should con­sult the manufacturer of the device for information about its operation under the
influence
tion of such medical de

of radio waves. Radio waves could have unexpected effects on the opera-

vices. (P. 1 2, 14)

Leak detection pump (for the U.S.A. and Canada)

This pump performs fuel evaporation leakage check. This check is conducted sev­eral hours after the hybrid system is turned of
underneath the trunk for several minutes, however this does not indicate a malfunc­tion.

f. You may hear a sound coming from

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CAUTION

■ 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 will hurt or kill you, your occupants or others.

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.

■ When children are in the vehicle

Never leave children unattended in the vehicle.
When left unattended, 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.

■ Dispose of the hybrid battery (traction battery)

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 of that your vehicle must be disposed of, the hybrid
battery must be disposed of your Lexus dealer or a qualified service shop. If the
hybrid battery is not disposed of properly, they may cause electric shock that can
result in death or serious injury.

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Symbols used throughout this manual

CAUTION

NOTICE

Cautions & Notices

This is a warning against anything which may cause injury to people if the warning is
ignored. You are informed about what you must or must not do in order to reduce the
risk of injury to yourself and others.

This is a warning against anything which may cause damage to the vehicle or its
equipment if the warning is ignored. You are informed about what you must or must
not do in order to avoid or reduce the risk of damage to your Lexus and its equipment.

Safety symbol

Throughout this manual, you will also see the symbol of a circle
with a slash through it. This means “Do not”, “Do not do this”, or
“Do not let this happen”.

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Before driving

1

1-1. Hybrid system ............................... 2

Hybrid system................................... 2

1-2. Key information.......................... 12

Keys..................................................... 12

1-3. Opening, closing and locking 

the doors and trunk................. 14

Smart access system with 

push-button start........................ 14

Wireless remote control............ 23

Doors................................................. 26

Trunk.................................................. 30

1-4. Adjustable components.......... 34

Front seats....................................... 34

Driving position memory 

system ............................................ 36

Head restraints.............................. 39

Seat belts ......................................... 42

Steering wheel............................... 48

Inside rear view mirror............... 49

Outside rear view mirrors....... 50

1-5. Opening and closing the 

windows and moon roof ....... 52

Power windows............................. 52

Moon roof....................................... 55

1-6. Refueling ..................................... 58

Opening the fuel tank cap ....... 58

1-7. Anti-theft system ...................... 62

Hybrid vehicle immobilizer 

system............................................ 62

Alarm ................................................ 64

Theft prevention labels 

(U.S.A.).......................................... 66

1-8. Safety information.................... 67

Correct driving posture............. 67

SRS airbags .................................... 69

Child restraint systems .............. 80

Installing child restraints............ 83

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1-1. Hybrid system

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 a gasoline e

ngine and an electric motor (trac­tion motor) according to driving conditions, improving fuel efficiency and
r

educing exhaust emissions.

Gasoline engine
Electric motor (Traction motor)

■ When stopped/during take-off

The gasoline engine stops when the vehicle is stopped. During take­off, the electric motor (traction motor) drives the vehicle. At slow
speeds or when traveling down a gentle slope, the engine is stopped
and the motor is used.

Hybrid system

2

■ Regenerative braking

■ During normal driving

The gasoline engine is predominantly used. The electric motor
(traction motor) charges the hybrid battery as necessary.

■ When accelerating sharply

The power of the hybrid battery (traction battery) is added via elec­tric motor (traction motor) to that of the gasoline engine.

■ When braking (Regenerative brake)

The electric motor (traction motor) charges the hybrid battery
(traction battery).

The motor generator converts kinetic energy to electric energy when:

● The accelerator pedal is released.

● The brake pedal is depressed with the shift lever in “D” or “S”.

■ Conditions in which the gasoline engine may not stop

The gasoline engine starts and
matically in the following conditions:

● During gasoline engine warm-up

● During hybrid battery (traction battery) charging

● During low or high hybrid battery (traction battery) temperature

■ Charging the 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

utes or 10 miles (16 km). If the hybrid battery becomes fully discharged and

min
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. When driving in heavy traffic, operate the vehicle with the shift lever in
“D” or “S” to avoid discharging the battery.

stops automatically. However, it may not stop auto-

1-1. Hybrid system

1

Before driving

3

1-1. Hybrid system

■ 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. Always put the shift lever in “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

seat when the hybrid system starts or stops.

● Sounds may be heard from the transmission when the hybrid system starts or

stops.

● Engine sounds may be heard when accelerating sharply.

● Sounds may be heard from the regenerative brake when you press the brake

pedal.

● Vibration may be felt when the gasoline engine starts or stops.

● You may hear cooling fan sounds coming from the air intake vents behind the

rear seat.

■ Maintenance, repair, recycling, and disposal

Contact your Lexus dealer regarding maintenance, repair, recycling and disposal.
Do not dispose of the vehicle yourself.

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High voltage components

1-1. Hybrid system

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Before driving

Inverter unit
Air conditioning compressor
Hybrid battery (Traction bat-

tery)
DC/DC converter

Service plug
Electric motor (Traction motor)
High voltage cables (orange

color)
Caution label

Take care when handling the hybrid system, as it contains a high voltage
system (about 650V 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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1-1. Hybrid system

STEP 1

STEP 2

STEP 1

■ Hybrid battery air vent

Hybrid battery air vent

There is an air intake vent on the
package tray for the purpose of
cooling the hybrid battery (trac­tion battery). If the vent becomes

ed, the hybrid battery may

block
overheat, leading to a reduction in
hybrid battery output.

Emergency shut off system

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
when a certain level of impact is detected by the impact sensor. If the
emergency shut off system activates, your vehicle will not restart. To
restart the hybrid system, contact your Lexus dealer.

Energy monitor/consumption screen

You can view the status of your hybrid system on the multi-information
display (P. 117) and the touch screen(P. 1 82 ). The following images
are examples only, and may vary slightly from actual conditions.

■ Energy monitor

● How to display on the touch screen:

Press .

Tou c h on the “Information” screen.

If the “Consumption” screen is displayed, touch .

● How to display on the multi-information display:
Push the button several times to select the energy moni-

tor display.

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1-1. Hybrid system

When the vehicle is
powered by the elec­tric motor (traction
motor)

When the vehicle is
powered by both the
gasoline engine and the
electric motor (traction
motor)

When the vehicle is
powered by the 
gasoline engine

When the vehicle is
charging the hybrid 
battery (traction 
battery)

To uch s cre en

Multi-information

display

1

Before driving

When there is no
energy flow

Hybrid battery 
(traction battery) status

Low Full Low Full

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1-1. Hybrid system

STEP 1

STEP 2

■ Consumption

Press .

Tou c h on the “Information” screen.

If the “Energy Monitor” screen is displayed, touch .

■ Resetting the consumption data

Fuel consumption in the past 30
minutes

Regenerated energy in the past
30 minutes

One symbol indicates 50 Wh. Up
to 4 symbols are shown.

Best past fuel consumption
Average fuel consumption
Cruising range

To u c hi n g will reset the “Average fuel consumption”. Touching
will reset all the data (except the “Cruising

Range”) on the “Consumption” screen.

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 and
the touch screen, read the mes­sage and follow the instructions.
(P. 4 36 )

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1-1. Hybrid system

CAUTION

■ If a warning light comes on or a warning message is displayed, or the 12 volt bat-

tery is disconnected

The hybrid system may not start. In that case, try to start the system again. If the
“READY” light does not come on, contact your Lexus dealer.

■ High voltage precautions

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 and

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.

● Never try to open the service plug access hole located in the luggage compart-

ment. The service plug is used only when the vehicle is serviced and is subject to
high voltage.

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1-1. Hybrid system

CAUTION

■ Road accident cautions

Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of injury.

● Pull your vehicle off the road, put the shift lever in “P”, apply the parking brake,

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 it 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 the rear wheels raised. If the wheels

with 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.(

■ Nickel-metal hydride battery

P. 4 20 )

Your vehicle contains a sealed nickel-metal hydride battery. If disposed of improp­erly, it is hazardous to the environment and there is a risk of severe burns and elec­trical shock that may 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. (

● Carefully inspect the ground under the vehicle. If you find that liquid has leaked

P. 5 )

onto the ground, the fuel system may have been damaged. Leave the vehicle as
soon as possible.

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1-1. Hybrid system

NOTICE

■ Hybrid battery air vent

● Do not put foreign objects over the air vent. The hybrid battery (traction battery)

may overheat and be damaged.

● Clean the air vent regularly to prevent the hybrid battery (traction battery) from

overheating.

● Do not wet the air vent. It may cause a short circuit and damage the hybrid bat-

tery (traction battery).

● Do not load a large amount of water such as an aquarium into the vehicle. If water

spills over the hybrid battery (traction battery), the battery may be damaged.

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1-2. Key information

The following keys are provided with the vehicle.

Electronic keys

• Operating the smart access
system with push-button start
(P. 1 4)

• Operating the wireless
re

mote control function 

(P. 2 3)

Mechanical keys
Key number plate

Keys

Using the mechanical key

Take out the mechanical key.

You can use the mechanical key to
lock/unlock the doors, and to
unlock the trunk.

■ When required to leave a key to the vehicle with a parking attendant

Turn the trunk opener main switch OFF and lock the glo
demand. (P.
Remove the mechanical key for your own use
electronic key only.

■ Key number plate

Keep the plate in a safe place such as your wallet, not in the vehicle. In the event that

mechanical key is lost, a new key can be made at your Lexus dealer using the key

a
number plate. (P. 46 8)

31 , 3 12 )

and provide the attendant with the

ve box as circumstances

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NOTICE

■ To prevent key damage

● Do not bend the keys, expose them to high temperatures by placing them in

direct sunlight, or get them wet.

● Do not expose the keys to electromagnetic materials or attach any material that

blocks electromagnetic waves to the key surface.

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The following operations can be performed simply by carrying the elec­tronic key, for example in your pocket.

Locks and unlocks the doors (P. 1 5)
Unlocks the trunk (P. 15)
Starts and stops the hybrid system (P. 101)

Smart access system with push-button start

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Locking and unlocking the doors

Press the lock button to lock the
door.

Grip the handle to unlock the
door.

Make sure to touch the sensor on
the back of the handle.

The door cannot be unlocked for 3
seconds af

ter the door is locked.

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Unlocking the trunk

Press the button to unlock the
trunk.

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Antenna location

Antennas outside cabin
Antennas inside cabin
Antenna outside trunk
Antenna inside trunk

■ Operation signals

A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors have

locked/unlocked. (Locked: Once; Unlocked: Twice)

been

■ Conditions affecting operation

The smart access system with push-button start and wireless remote control func­tion may not operate normally in the following situations.

● Near a TV tower, radio station, electric power plant, airport or other facility that

generates strong radio waves

● When carrying a portable radio, cellular phone or other wireless communica-

tion device

● When multiple electronic keys are in the vicinity

● When the electronic key has come into contact with, or is covered by a metallic

object

● When a wireless key (that emits radio waves) is being used nearby

● When the electronic key has been left near an electrical appliance such as a

personal computer

In these situations, remove all possible cause
lined in “When the electronic key battery is discharged”. (P. 469 )

of malfunction, or follow the steps out-

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STEP 1

STEP 2

Multi-information

display

Unlocking doors Beep

Hold the driver’s door handle
to unlock only the driver’s
door

Exterior: Beeps 3 times
Interior: Rings once

Hold a passenger’s door han­dle to unlock all the doors

Hold the door handle to
unlock the front and rear
doors on your side

Exterior: Beeps 4 times
Interior: Rings once

Hold the door handle to
unlock the door

Exterior: Beeps once
Interior: Rings once

Hold a door handle to unlock
all doors

Exterior: Beeps twice
Interior: Rings once

■ Switching the door unlock function

It is possible to set which doors the entry function unlocks.

Turn the power switch “OFF”.

The setting changes each time an operation is performed, as shown below. (Wait for
at least 5 seconds after each operation to continue an operation.)

When the indicator on the key surface is turned off, push and
hold , , or for approximately 5 seconds while pushing the

button on the key.

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■ Battery-saving function

In the following circumstances, the entry function is disabled in order to prevent the
vehicle and electronic key batteries from discharging.

● When the entry function has not been used for 2 weeks or more

● When the electronic key has been left within approximately 3 ft. (1 m) of the

vehicle for 10 minutes or more

The system will resume operation when...

● The vehicle is locked using the door handle lock switch

● The vehicle is locked/unlocked using the wireless remote control function 

(P. 23) or the mechanical key (P. 469 )

■ Electronic key battery depletion

● The standard battery life is 1 to 2 years. (The battery becomes depleted even if

the electronic key is not used.) If the smart access system with push-button start
or the wireless remote control function does not operate, or the detection area
becomes smaller, the battery may be depleted. Replace the battery when nec­essary. ( P. 3 93 )

● To avoid serious deterioration, do not leave the electronic key within 3 ft. (1 m) of

the following electrical appliances.

•TVs

• Personal computers

• Recharging cellular phones or cordless phones

• Table lamps

■ To operate the system properly

Make sure to carry the electronic key when operating the system. Do not get the
electronic key too close to the vehicle when operating the system from the outside
of the vehicle.

Depending on the position and holding condition of the electronic key, the key may
not be detected correctly and the system may not operate properly. (The alarm may
go off accidentally, or the door lock prevention may not function.)

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■ Note for the smart access system with push-button start

● The doors may unlock if a large amount of water splashes on the door handle,

such as in the rain or in a car wash. (The doors will automatically be locked after
approximately 30 seconds if the doors are not opened and closed.)

● Gripping the door handle when wearing a glove may not unlock the door.

● If the wireless remote control is used to lock the doors when the electronic key

is near the vehicle, there is a possibility that the door may not be unlocked by the
entry function. (Use the wireless remote control to unlock the doors.)

■ When the vehicle is not driven for extended periods

To prevent theft of the vehicle, do not leave the electronic key within 6 ft. (2 m) of
the vehicle.

■ Security feature

If a door is not opened within approximately 30 seconds after the vehicle is
unlocked, the anti-theft system automatically locks the vehicle again.

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Alarm Situation Correction procedure

Exterior alarm
sounds once for 2
seconds

Tried to lock the doors using
the entry function while the
electronic key is still inside
the passenger compartment

Retrieve the electronic
key from the passenger
compartment and lock
the doors again.

Tried to exit the vehicle with
the electronic key and lock
the doors without first turning
the power switch “OFF”

Tu rn th e p ow er sw it c h
“OFF” and lock the
doors again.

Closed the trunk while the
electronic key is still inside
and all doors are locked

Retrieve the electronic
key from the trunk and
close the trunk lid.

Exterior alarm
sounds once for 10
seconds

Tried to lock the vehicle using
the entry function while a
door is open

Close all of the doors
and lock the doors
again.

Interior alarm
sounds continu­ously

Tried to open the door and
exit the vehicle without shift­ing the shift lever to “P”

Shift the shift lever to
“P”.

■ Alarms and warning indicators

A combination of exterior and interior alarms as well as warnings displayed on the
multi-information display are used to prevent theft of the vehicle and unforeseeable
accidents resulting from erroneous operation. Take appropriate measures in
response to any warning indications on the multi-information display. (P. 443)

The following table describes circumstances and correction procedures when only
alarms are sounded.

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Alarm Situation Correction procedure

Interior alarm rings
continuously

Switched to “ACC” mode
while the driver's door is
open (Opened the driver's
door when the power switch
is in “ACC” mode.)

Tu rn th e p ow er sw it c h
“OFF” and close the
driver's door.

Turned the power switch
“OFF” while the driver's door
is open

Close the driver's door.

FCC ID: NI4TMLF-1

■ When the electronic key battery is fully depleted

● Locking and unlocking the doors and trunk: Use the mechanical key. 

(P. 4 69 )

● Starting the hybrid system: P. 47 0

● Replacing the battery: P. 3 93

■ Customization

Settings (e.g. smart access system with push-button start, anti-theft system) can be
changed. (P. 50 0)

■ Certification for the smart access system with push-button start

For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.

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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.

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CAUTION

For vehicles sold in Canada

NOTE:
This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada.
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.

■ Caution regarding interference with electronic devices

● People with implanted pacemakers or cardiac defibrillators should keep away

from the smart access system with push-button start antennas.
The radio waves may affect the operation of such devices.

● Users of any electrical medical device other than implanted pacemakers and

implanted cardiac defibrillators should consult the manufacturer of the device for
information about its operation under the influence of radio waves.
Radio waves could have unexpected effects on the operation of such medical
devices.

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The wireless remote control can be used to lock and unlock the vehicle and
the trunk from outside the vehicle.

Locks all doors
Unlocks all doors
Opens the windows and

moon roof (push and hold)
Unlocks the trunk 

(push and hold)
Sounds alarm 

(push and hold) (P. 6 5)

Wireless remote control

■ 2-step unlocking function

When you push the button, the driver's door is unlocked. Pushing the button
again within 3 seconds unlocks the other doors.

■ Operation indicator

Doors: A buzzer sounds and the emergency flas
have been locked/unlocked. (Locked: Once; Unlocked: Twice)

Trunk: A buzzer sounds to indicate t
Windows and moon roof: A buzzer sounds when the windows and moon roof begin

to open.

■ Door lock buzzer

If a door is not fully closed, a buzzer sounds continuously if an attempt to lock the

or is made. Fully close the door to stop the buzzer, and lock the vehicle once

do
more.

■ Security feature

P. 1 9

■ When the electronic key battery is fully depleted

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P.

hat the trunk has been unlocked.

hers flash to indicate that the doors

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FCC ID: NI4TMLF-1

■ Conditions affecting operation

P. 1 6

■ Low battery

If the wireless remote control does not function or if it only operates very close to
the vehicle, the battery may be low. (P. 3 93 )

■ Customization

Settings (e.g. 2-step unlocking function, trunk unlocking function) can be changed.
(P. 5 00)

■ Certification for wireless remote control (for vehicles sold in the U.S.A.)

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.

NOTICE:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installa­tion. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful inter­ference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful inter­ference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:

● Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

● Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

● Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which

the receiver is connected.

● Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC WARNING:
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

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■ Certification for wireless remote control (for vehicles sold in Canada)

NOTE:
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.

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The vehicle can be locked and unlocked using the entry function, wireless
remote control or door lock switch.

■ Smart access system with push-button start

P. 1 5

■ Wireless remote control

P. 2 3

■ Door lock switch

Locks all doors
Unlocks all doors

■ Inside lock button

Locks the door
Unlocks the door

The front doors can be opened
by pulling the inside handles
even if the lock buttons are in
the lock position.

Doors

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Rear door child-protector lock

The door cannot be opened from
inside the vehicle when the locks
are set.

These locks can be set to prevent
children from opening the rear
doors. Push down rear door
switches to lock the rear doors.

Automatic door locking and unlocking systems

The following functions can be set or canceled:

Function Operation

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Shift position linked door
locking function

Shift position linked door
unlocking function

Speed linked door locking
function

Driver's door linked door
unlocking function

Shifting the shift lever out of “P” locks all doors.

Shifting the shift lever to “P” unlocks all doors.

All doors are locked when the vehicle speed is
approximately 12 mph (20 km/h) or higher.

All doors are unlocked when the driver's door is
opened within 10 seconds after turning the power
switch “OFF”.

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STEP 1

STEP 2

■ Setting and canceling the functions

To switch between setting and canceling, follow the procedure below:

Close all the doors and switch the power switch to “IG-ON”
mode. (Perform step 2 within 10 seconds.)

Shift the shift lever to “P” or “N”, press and hold the driver's door
lock switch ( or ) for 5 seconds then release.

The shift lever and switch positions corresponding to the desired func­tion to be set or canceled are shown as follows.

Function Shift lever position Switch position

Shift position linked door locking
function

Shift position linked door unlock­ing function

Speed linked door locking function
Driver's door linked door unlocking

function

“P”

“N”

When the setting or canceling operation is complete, all doors are locked
and then unlocked.

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CAUTION

■ Closing the front doors from outside with the inside lock button set in the locked

position

The door cannot be locked if the power switch is in “ACC” or “IG-ON” mode, or

lectronic key is left in the vehicle. (However, depending on the key's location,

the e
the system may not be able to detect it. In these instances the door lock protection
function will not operate properly.)

■ Using the mechanical key

The doors can also be locked and unlocked with the mechanical key. (P.

■ Customization

46 9)

Settings (e.g. unlocking function using a key) can be changed. (P. 50 0)

■ To prevent an accident

Observe the following precautions while driving the vehicle.
Failing to do so may result in a door opening and an occupant falling out, resulting in
death or serious injury.

● Always use a seat belt.

● Always lock all doors.

● Ensure that all doors are properly closed.

● Do not pull the inside handle of the front door while driving.

● Set the rear door child protector locks when children are seated in the rear seat.

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The trunk can be opened using the trunk opener, entry function or wireless
remote control.

■ Wireless remote control

P. 2 3

■ Trunk opener

Open the trunk lid.

■ Smart access system with push-button start

P. 1 5

Tr u nk

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Luggage security system

The trunk opener feature using the trunk opener switch, wireless remote
control and smart access system with push-button start can be disabled
by turning off a switch inside the glove box. This function allows you to
keep valuables safety locked in the trunk when leaving a key with a park­ing attendant.

Enabled
Disabled

After turning off the trunk opener main switch, lock the glove box using
the mechanical key. Take the mechanical key for your own use and pro­vide the attendant with the electronic key only. (P. 12)

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ON
OFF

Use the trunk handle when closing the trunk.

The trunk lid can be opened by pulling down
on the glow-in-the-dark lever located on the
inside of trunk lid.

The lever will continue to glow for some time
after the trunk lid is closed.

■ Tr u n k li d c l os e r

In the event that the trunk lid is left sligh

tly open (not latched properly), the trunk

easy closer will automatically close it to the fully closed position.

■ Tr u n k li g h t

When the trunk light switch is set to ON, the tr

unk light turns on when the trunk is

opened.

■ Tr u n k ha n dl e

■ Internal trunk release lever

■ Using the mechanical key

The trunk can be also opened using the mechanical key. (P. 4 69 )

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CAUTION

NOTICE

■ Caution while driving

Keep the trunk lid closed.
This not only keeps personal belongings from being thrown out, but also prevents
exhaust gases from entering the vehicle.

■ When children are in the vehicle

Never leave children unattended in the vehicle as they may lock themselves in the
vehicle or trunk, which could cause the child to overheat or suffocate resulting in
death or serious injury.

■ When the trunk has not been fully closed

Be careful that your fingers do not get caught by the trunk lid when it is closing auto­matically.

■ To avoid damage to the trunk lid closer

Do not apply excessive force when the closer is operating.

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Seat position fore/aft control switch

For driver’s seat only: Height of the head restraint also moves upward or
downward with the seat movement.

Seatback angle control switch
Seat cushion (front) angle control switch
Vertical height control switch
Lumbar support control switch

Front seats

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CAUTION

■ Reclining adjustment

Do not recline the seat more than necessary when the vehicle is in motion, to
reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt.
If the seat is too reclined during an accident, the lap belt may slide past the hips and
apply restraint forces directly to the abdomen or your neck may contact the shoul­der belt, increasing the risk of death or serious injury.

■ When adjusting the front passenger’s seat from the driver’s seat

Wait until a passenger is seated or have gotten off the front passenger’s seat before
operating the switch to avoid injuring the passenger.

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Your preferred driving position (the position of the driver's seat, steering
wheel and outside rear view mirrors) can be entered into the computer's
memory and recalled with the touch of a button. It is also possible to set this
function to activate automatically when the doors are unlocked.



Three different driving positions can be entered into memory.

The same buttons are found on the front passenger's side, allowing the
position of the fr

ont passenger's seat to be memorized.

■ Entering a position to memory

Check that the shift lever is set in “P”.

Switch to “IG-ON” mode.
Adjust the driver’s seat, steering wheel, and outside rear view

mirrors to the desired positions.

While pushing the “SET” button,
push button “1”, “2” or “3” until
the signal beeps.

If the selected button has
already been preset, the previ­ously recorded position will be
o

verwritten.

STEP 1

STEP 2

STEP 3STEP 3

Driving position memory system (if equipped)

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■ Recalling the memorized position

Check that the shift lever is set in “P”.

Switch to “IG-ON” mode.

Push button “1”, “2” or “3” to
recall the desired position.

STEP 1

STEP 2

STEP 1

STEP 2

STEP 3

Linking driving position memory with door unlock operation (driver
side only)

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Memorized driving positions can be recalled when you unlock the
driver’s door using the entry function or wireless remote control and
open the driver’s door. Steering wheel position is recalled when the
power switch is set to the “IG-ON” mode.

■ Setting the linked door unlock operation

Set the driving positions into the memory system using the “1”, “2”
or “3” buttons on the driver’s side. (P. 36)

Turn the power switch to the “OFF” mode, then close the driver’s
door.

Push the “1”, “2” or “3” button on
the driver’s side and the or
button on the wireless remote con­trol at the same time for about 1
second until you hear a beep.

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CAUTION

STEP 1

STEP 2

■ Canceling the linked door unlock operation

Close the driver’s door with the power switch set to the “OFF”
mode.

Push the “SET” button and the or button on the wireless
remote control at the same time for about 1 second until you hear
2 beeps.

■ Retained accessory power

Each memorized position (except for the tilt and telescopic steering column) can

ivated within 30 seconds after the corresponding side door is opened, even if

be act
the power switch is in the “OFF” mode.

■ If any position memory button is pushed while the adjustments are being made

The operation will stop. To reactivate the syst
again.

■ If the 12 volt battery is disconnected

The memorized positions must be reset because the computer's memory is erased
when the battery is disconnected.

em, push the desired button (“1” or “2”)

■ Seat adjustment caution

Take care during seat adjustment that the seat does not strike the rear passenger or
squeeze your body against the steering wheel.

If this happens, you can stop the movement by pressing another seat position mem­ory button.

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■ Vertical adjustment

Driver’s seat

Head restraint height can be
adjusted automatically along
with the seat position adjust­ment. (P. 3 4)

Front passenger’s and rear seats

Grip head restraint and move
it up or down.

Push and hold the lock release
button when lowering the head
restraint.

Grip head restraint and
remove while holding the
lock release button.

■ Horizontal adjustment

Front and outboard rear seats

Grip head restraint and twist to
tilt forward or backward.

Lock
release
button

Head restraints

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Push and hold the lock release button when
lowering or raising the head restraint.

Make sure that the head restraints are
adjusted so that the center of the head
restraint is closest to the top of your ears.

■ Adjusting the height of the driver’s head restraint manually

■ Removing the driver’s seat head restraint

For removal and installation, ask

■ Adjusting the height of the head restraints

your Lexus dealer.

■ Adjusting the center rear seat head restraint

Always raise the head restraint one level from the stowed position when using.

■ Head restraints of different seats

The head restraints are specially designed for the seats on which they are installed.

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CAUTION

■ Head restraint precautions

Observe the following precautions regarding the head restraints. Failure to do so
may result in death or serious injury.

● Adjust the head restraints to the correct position at all times.

● Do not drive with the head restraints removed.

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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
seatback. Sit up straight and
well back in the seat.

Do not twist the seat belt.

■ Fastening and releasing the seat belt

Fastening the belt

Push the tab into the buckle until
a clicking sound is heard.

Releasing the belt

Press the release button.

Release button

Seat belts

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Seat belt comfort guide (outboard rear seats)

■ Adjusting the height of the belt (front seats)

Up
Down

Move the height adjuster up and
down as needed until you hear a
click.

If the shoulder belt fits close to a
person’s neck, slide the seat belt
comfort guide forward.

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Seat belt pretensioners (front and outboard rear seats)

The pretensioner helps the seat
belt to quickly restrain the occu­pant by retracting the seat belt
when the vehicle is subjected to
certain types of severe frontal colli­sion.

The pretensioner may not activate
in the event of a minor frontal
impact, a side impact or a rear
impact.

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Obtain medical advice and wear the seat belt
in the proper way. (P. 42 )

Women who are pregnant should position
the lap belt as low as possible over the hips in
the same manner as other occupants. Extend
the shoulder belt completely over the shoul­der and position the belt across the chest.
Avoid belt contact over the rounding of the
abdominal area.

If the seat belt is not worn properly, not only a
pregnant woman, but also the fetus could suf­fer death or serious injury as a result of sud­den braking or a collision.

Pre-collision seat belts (front seats of vehicles with pre-collision system)

When the pre-collision sensor detects an obstacle and determines that a
collision is unavoidable, the seat belts lessen collision injury by retracting
the slack in the front seat belts before the collision, thus restraining the
driver and passenger at an earlier stage.
The seat belts will also operate in the event of sudden braking. (P. 1 67 )

■ 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, and
you can move around fully.

■ Automatic locking retractor (ALR)

When a passenger's shoulder bel
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. 87 )

■ Pregnant women

t is completely extended and then retracted even

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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.

■ People suffering illness

Obtain medical advice and wear the seat belt in the proper way. (P. 4 2)

■ Child seat belt usage

The seat belts of your vehicle were principally designed for persons of adult size.

● Use a child restraint system appropriately for the child, until the child become

large enough to properly wear the vehicle's seat belt. (P. 8 0)

● When the child becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle's seat belt,

follow the instructions on P. 42 regarding seat belt usage.

■ Replacing the belt after the pretensioner has been activated

The seat belts cannot be used if a pretensioner has activated. After an accident,
have your Lexus dealer inspect the pretensioners and replace them, if necessary.

■ Seat belt extender

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CAUTION

■ Wearing a seat belt

Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of injury in the event of sud­den braking or an accident. Failing to do so may cause death or serious injury.

● 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 the same time, including children.

● Children should be seated in the rear seat and always use a seat belt and/or an

appropriate child restraint system.

● Do not recline the seat any more than necessary to achieve a proper seating

position. 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.

■ 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 injury.

● Ensure that the belt and tab 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 a seat belt.

Have any necessary repairs carried out by your Lexus dealer. Inappropriate han­dling of the pretensioner may cause it to activate or operate improperly and may
cause death or serious injury.

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CAUTION

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 injury in the event of a collision.

● 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.

■ Precaution for pre-collision seat belts

Do not rely solely on the pre-collision system to avoid accidents. Always pay atten­tion to the surrounding conditions, and drive safely and responsibly.

■ 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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1-4. Adjustable components

The steering wheel can be adjusted to a comfortable position while the
power switch is in “ACC” or “IG-ON” mode.

Up
Down
Toward the driver
Away from the driver

CAUTION

Steering wheel

Auto tilt away and auto return

When the power switch is turned
“OFF”, the steering wheel returns
to its stowed position by moving up
and away to enable easier driver
entry and exit.

Switching to “ACC” or “IG-ON”
mode will return the steering wheel
to the original position.

■ Caution while driving

Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving.
Doing so may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and an accident, resulting in
death or serious injury.

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CAUTION

In the “AUTO” mode, sensors are used to detect the headlights of vehicles
behind and automatically reduces the reflected light.

Turns “AUTO” mode on/off

The indicator comes on when
“AUTO” mode is turned ON.

The anti-glare mirror default
mode is “

AUTO”. The anti-glare
mirror is automatically set to
“AUTO” whenever the power
switch is turned ON.

To ensure correct functioning of the sensors,
do not touch or cover the sensors.

Inside rear view mirror

■ To prevent sensor error

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■ Caution while driving

Do not adjust the position of the mirror while driving.
Doing so may lead to mishandling of the vehicle and an accident, or resulting in
death or serious injury.

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Mirror angle can be adjusted using the switch when the power switch is in
“ACC” or “IG-ON” mode.

Select the mirror to adjust
(“L”: left or “R”: right)

Adjust the mirror up, down,
in, or out using the switch

Outside rear view mirrors

Folding the mirrors

Press the switch

Pressing again will extend the mir­rors.

■ When the mirrors are fogged up

Turn on the mirror heaters to defog the mirrors. (P. 1 99 )

■ Auto anti-glare function

When the anti-glare inside rear view mirror is set to “AUTO” mode, the outside rear

w mirrors will activate in conjunction with the anti-glare inside rear view mirror to

vie
reduce reflected light. (P. 4 9)

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CAUTION

NOTICE

■ Linked mirror function when reversing

The outside rear view mirrors will automatically angle downwards when the vehicle
is reversing in order to give a better view of the ground. However, this function will
not operate when the mirror select switch is in the neutral position (neither “L” nor
“R” selected).

■ One-touch adjustment of the mirror angle 

(vehicles with driving position memory)

A desired mirror face angle can be entered to memory and adjusted with the touch
of a button. (P. 3 6)

■ Caution while driving

Observe the following precautions.
Failing to do so may result in losing control of the vehicle and cause an accident,
resulting in death or serious injury.

● Do not adjust the mirrors.

● Do not drive with the mirrors folded back.

● Before driving, be sure to extend mirrors and make an adjustment properly.

■ When the mirror heaters are operating

Do not touch the mirror surface as the mirror surface becomes hot.
And do not touch the mirror surface also when the wiper switch is on at lower than

77F (25C) of the outside temperature.

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■ If ice should jam the mirror

Do not operate the control or scrape the mirror face. Use a spray de-icer to free the
mirror.

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1-5. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof

The power windows can be opened and closed using the following
switches.

Closing
One-touch closing*
Opening
One-touch opening*

*:Pushing the switch in the

opposite direction will stop
window travel partway.

Power windows

Lock switch

Press the switch down to lock pas­senger window switches.

Use this switch to prevent children
from accidentally opening or clos­ing a passenger window.

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STEP 1

STEP 2

■ The power windows can be operated when

The power switch is in “IG-ON” mode.

■ Linked door lock window operation

● The power windows can be opened and closed using the mechanical key. 

(P. 4 69 )

● The power windows can be opened using the wireless remote control. (P. 23 )

■ Operating the power windows after turning the power switch “OFF”

The power windows can be operated for appr

oximately 45 seconds even after the
power switch is switched to “ACC” mode or turned “OFF”. They cannot, however,
be operated once the driver’s or front passenger’s door is opened.

■ Jam protection function

If an object becomes caught between the window and the window frame, window
travel is stopped and the window is opened slightly.

■ When the 12 volt battery is disconnected

The power windows must be initialized in order to ensure proper operation. 
(Perform for each window with the switch for each seat.)

Open the window halfway.
Fully close the window by pulling the swi

tch up and continue holding the

switch for 1 second.

The indicator on the switch changes from a flashing pattern to being on when initial

s are complete.

setting

■ Customization

Settings (e.g. linked door lock operation) can be changed. (P. 5 02 )

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CAUTION

■ When closing the windows

Observe the following precautions. 
Failing to do so may result in death or serious injury.

● Check to make sure that all passengers do not have any part of their body in a

position where it could be caught when a window is being operated.

● Do not allow children to operate the power windows. 

Closing a power window on someone can cause death or serious injury.

■ Jam protection function

● Never try jamming any part of your body to activate the jam protection function

intentionally.

● The jam protection function may not work if something gets caught just before

the window fully closes.

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Use the overhead switches to open, close, and tilt the moon roof up and
down.

■ Opening and closing

Open

Stops just before it is opened
fully. Press the switch again to
fully open.

Close

To stop partway, press the switch
lightly.

■ Tilt up and down

Til t up
Tilt down

To stop partway, press the switch
lightly.

Moon roof (if equipped)

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STEP 1

STEP 2

STEP 3

■ The moon roof can be operated when

The power switch is in “IG-ON” mode.

■ Linked door lock moon roof operation

● The moon roof can be opened and closed using the mechanical key. (P. 4 69 )

● The moon roof can be opened using the wireless remote control. (P. 2 3)

■ Operating the moon roof after turning the power switch “OFF”

The moon roof can be operated for appr

oximately 45 seconds even after the
power switch is switched to “ACC” mode or turned “OFF”. It cannot, however, be
operated once the driver’s door is opened.

■ Jam protection function

If an object is detected between the moon roof and the frame while closing or tilting
down, travel is stopped and the moon roof opens slightly.

■ If the moon roof cannot be closed automatically

Keep the switch depressed.

■ To reduce moon roof wind noise

Drive with the moon roof opened automatic

■ Sunshade

ally (just before fully opened position).

The sunshade can be opened and closed manually. However, the sunshade will

utomatically when the moon roof is opened.

open a

■ When the 12 volt battery is disconnected

The moon roof must be initialized in order to ensure proper operation.

Close the moon roof fully.
Hold down “UP” switch during the following moon roof sequence:
Til t u pTil t d ow nSlide open (fully open)Slide close (fully close)
To ensure the initialization is complete, make sure automatic opening and

closing functions work properly.

■ Customization

Settings (e.g. linked door lock operation) can be changed. (P.

50 2)

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CAUTION

■ When opening the moon roof

Observe the following precautions.
Failing to do so may cause death or serious injury.

● Do not allow any passengers to put their hands or heads outside the vehicle while

it is moving.

● Do not sit on top of the moon roof.

■ When closing the moon roof

Observe the following precautions. 
Failing to do so may result in death or serious injury.

● Check to make sure that all passengers do not have any part of their bodies in a

position where they could be caught when the moon roof is being operated.

● Do not allow children to operate the moon roof. 

Closing the moon roof on someone can cause death or serious injury.

■ Jam protection function

● Never try jamming any part of your body to activate the jam protection function

intentionally.

● The jam protection function may not work if something gets caught just before

the moon roof fully closes.

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1-6. Refueling

Perform the following steps to open the fuel tank cap.

■ Before refueling the vehicle

Turn the power switch “OFF” and ensure that all the doors and win­dows are closed.

■ Opening the fuel tank cap

Press the fuel filler door
opener switch.

The screen to the left is dis­played for a short period. Wait
until “REFUEL READY” is dis­played, then proceed to the next
step.

Turn the fuel tank cap slowly to
open.

STEP 1

STEP 2

STEP 3

Opening the fuel tank cap

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Closing the fuel tank cap

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

STEP 4

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After refueling, turn the fuel tank
cap clockwise until you hear a
click. The cap will revolve slightly in
the opposite direction once
released.

■ Fuel types

Use premium unleaded gasoline. (91 Octane Rating [Research Octane Number

] or higher)

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■ Fuel tank capacity

Approximately 17.2 gal. (65 L, 14.3 Imp. gal.)

■ Open fuel filler door warning

P. 4 50

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CAUTION

If the fuel filler door opener switch is inopera­ble, contact your Lexus dealer to service the
vehicle. If you must refuel your vehicle, you
can open the fuel filler door manually as
shown. The system to lower internal pressure
may not be functioning so you must turn the
cap slowly as the pressure releases. In addi­tion, fuel may spill out during refueling. Fill the
fuel tank carefully and slowly.

■ When the fuel filler door opener switch is inoperable

■ When refueling the vehicle

Observe the following precautions while refueling the vehicle. Failure to do so, may
result in death or serious injury.

● Touch the vehicle or some other metal surface to discharge any static electricity.

Sparks resulting from discharging static electricity may cause the fuel vapors to
ignite.

● Always hold the grips on the fuel tank cap and turn it slowly to remove it. 

A whooshing sound may be heard when the fuel tank cap is loosened. Wait until
the sound cannot be heard before fully removing the cap. In hot weather, pressur­ized fuel may spray out the filler neck and cause injury.

● Do not allow anyone that has not discharged static electricity from their bodies to

come close to an open fuel tank.

● Do not inhale vaporized fuel.

Fuel contains substances that are harmful if inhaled.

● Do not smoke while refueling the vehicle.

Doing so may cause the fuel to ignite and cause a fire.

● Do not return to the vehicle or touch any person or object that is statically

charged.
This may cause static electricity to build up, resulting in a possible ignition hazard.

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CAUTION

NOTICE

■ When replacing the fuel tank cap

Do not use anything but a genuine Lexus fuel tank cap designed for your vehicle.
Failure to do so may cause a fire or other incident which may result in death or seri­ous injury.

■ Refueling

● Finish refueling within 30 minutes. If more than 30 minutes passes, the internal

valve closes. In this condition, fuel may overflow during the refueling process.
Press the fuel filler door opener switch again.

● Do not spill fuel during refueling. 

Failing to do so may damage the vehicle, such as causing the exhaust systems to
operate abnormally or damaging fuel system components or the vehicle's
painted surface.

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1-7. Anti-theft system

The vehicle's keys have built-in transponder chips that prevent the hybrid
system from starting if the key has not been previously registered in the
vehicle's on-board computer.

The indicator light flashes after
the power switch has been
turned “OFF” to indicate that
the system is operating.

Hybrid vehicle immobilizer system

■ Conditions that may cause the system to malfunction

● If the grip portion of the key is in contact with a metallic object.

● If the key is in close proximity to or touching a key to the security system (key

with a built-in transponder chip) of another vehicle.

■ Certifications for the hybrid vehicle immobilizer system

For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.
FCC ID: NI4TMIMB-1
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the fol-

lowing two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)

device must accept any interference received, including interference that may

this
cause undesired operation.

For vehicles sold in Canada
Operation is subject to the following two co

interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interfer­ence that may cause undesired operation of the device.

nditions: (1) this device may not cause

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CAUTION

NOTICE

■ Certifications for the hybrid vehicle immobilizer system

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for

compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

■ For proper system operation

Do not modify, remove or disable the hybrid vehicle immobilizer system. If any

unauthorized changes or modifications are made, the proper operation of the sys-

tem cannot be guaranteed.

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1-7. Anti-theft system

The alarm warns of forcible entry using the horn and lights.

To arm the alarm, exit the vehi­cle, make sure that the doors,
trunk and hood are closed, and
lock all the doors.
The system will operate auto­matically once the indicator
changes from lit to flashing.

Alarm

Deactivating or stopping the alarm

Do one of the following:

● Unlock the doors or trunk using the smart access system with push-

button start or the wireless remote control.

● Start the hybrid system. (The alarm will be deactivated or stopped after

a few seconds.)

■ Items to check before locking the vehicle

To prevent unintended triggering of the alarm
cle, and that all windows and moon roof ar

, check that there is no one in the vehi-

e closed before locking the vehicle.

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When is pushed for longer than about
one second, the headlights/tail lights/emer­gency flashers will flash, the front and rear
interior lights will come on, and an alarm will
sound for about 60 seconds to deter any
person from trying to break into or damage
your vehicle.

To stop the alarm, push any button on the
wireless remote control.

■ When the 12 volt battery is disconnected

Be sure to cancel the alarm system. 

If the 12 volt battery is discharged before canceling the alarm, the system may be

triggered when the battery is reconnected.

■ Pa ni c mo de

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1-7. Anti-theft system

These labels are attached to the
vehicle to reduce vehicle theft
by facilitating the tracing and
recovery of parts from stolen
vehicles. Do not remove under
penalty of law.

Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.)

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Drive with a good posture as follows:

Sit upright and well back in
the seat.

Adjust the position of the seat
forward or backward to
ensure the pedals can be
reached and easily
depressed to the extent
required. (P. 3 4)

Adjust the seatback so that
the controls are easily opera­ble.

Adjust the tilt and telescopic
positions of the steering
wheel downward so the air­bag is facing your chest. 
(P. 48 )

Lock the head restraint in
place with the center of the
head restraint closest to the
top of your ears. (P. 4 0)

Wear the seat belt correctly.
(P. 42 )

Correct driving posture

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CAUTION

■ Caution while driving

● Do not adjust the position of the driver’s seat.

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, increasing the risk of death or
serious injury to the driver or passenger.

● 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. The adjustment
mechanism may also be damaged.

■ Adjusting the seat position

● Do not recline the seat more than necessary when the vehicle is in motion, to

reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt. 
If the seat is too reclined during an accident, the lap belt may slide past the hips
and apply restraint forces directly to the abdomen or your neck may contact the
shoulder belt, increasing the risk of death or serious injury.

● Take care when adjusting the seat position to ensure that other passengers are

not injured by the moving seat.

● Do not put your hands under the seat or near the moving parts to avoid injury.

Fingers or hands may become jammed in the seat mechanism.

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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.

Front airbags
Driver airbag/front passenger airbag

Can help protect the head and chest of the driver and front passen­ger from impact with interior components.

Knee airbag
Can help provide driver and front passenger protection.

Side and curtain shield airbags
Front side airbag/rear side airbag (rear side airbags are optional)

Can help protect the torso of the front occupants and rear out­board occupants.

SRS airbags

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Curtain shield airbag
Can help protect primarily the head of front occupants and rear out­board occupants.

Airbag system components

Occupant detection sensor

Front passenger’s seat belt

buckle switch

Knee airbag

Front passenger airbag

Curtain shield airbag

Front side airbag

Side and curtain shield airbag

Curtain shield airbag sensor
SRS warning light
Rear side airbag (if equipped)
Driver airbag
Driver's seat belt buckle switch
Driver's seat position sensor
Airbag sensor assembly
Front airbag sensor

sensor

The main SRS airbag system components are shown above. The SRS air­bag system is controlled by the airbag sensor assembly. The airbag sen­sor assembly consists of a safing sensor and an airbag sensor.

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In certain types of severe frontal or side impacts, the SRS airbag system

triggers the airbag inflators. A chemical reaction in the inflators quickly

fills the airbags with non-toxic gas to help restrain the motion of the occu-

pants.

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■ If the SRS airbags deploy (inflate)

● Bruising and slight abrasions may result from contact with a deploying (inflating)

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 front seats, and parts of the front pillar and roof side rail, may be hot
for several minutes. The airbag itself may also be hot.

● The windshield may crack.

■ Operating conditions (front airbags)

● The SRS front airbags will deploy if the severity of the frontal impact is above the

designed threshold level, comparable to an approximate 15 mph (25 km/h) col­lision in the U.S.A. and 18 mph (30 km/h) collision in Canada when the vehicle

s straight into a fixed barrier that does not move or deform.

impact
However, this threshold velocity will be considerably higher if the vehicle strikes

n object, such as a parked vehicle or sign pole, which can move or deform on

a
impact, or if the vehicle is involved in an underride collision (e.g. a collision in
which the front of the vehicle “underrides”, or goes under, the bed of a truck, etc.).

● It is possible that in some collisions where the forward deceleration of the vehi-

cle is very close to the designed threshol

d level, the SRS front airbags and the

seat belt pretensioners may not activate together.

● The SRS front passenger airbag will not activate, if there is not passenger sitting

in the front passenger seat. However, the front passenger airbag may deploy, if
luggage is put in the seat or the seat belt is buckled up, regardless of the pres­ence of an occupant in the seat.

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● Hitting a curb, edge of pavement or hard

surface

● Falling into or jumping over a deep hole

● Landing hard or vehicle falling

● Collision from the side

● Collision from the rear

● Vehicle rollover

■ Operating conditions (side and curtain shield airbags)

● The SRS side airbags and curtain shield airbags are designed to inflate when the

passenger compartment is subjected to a severe impact from the side.

● The SRS front side airbag on the passenger seat will not activate if there is no

passenger sitting in the front passenger seat. However, the front side airbag on
the passenger seat may deploy, if luggage is put in the seat or the seat belt is
buckled up, regardless of the presence of an occupant in the seat.

■ Conditions under which the SRS airbags may deploy (inflate), other than a colli-

sion

The SRS front airbags may also deploy if a serious impact occurs to the underside of
your vehicle. Some examples are shown in the illustration.

■ Types of collisions that may not deploy the SRS airbag (front airbags)

The SRS front airbags are generally not designed to inflate if the vehicle is involved
in a side or rear collision, if it rolls over, or if it is involved in a low-speed frontal colli­sion. But, whenever a collision of any type causes sufficient forward deceleration of
the vehicle, deployment of the SRS front airbags may occur.

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● Collision from the side to the vehicle body

other than the passenger compartment

● Collision from the side at an angle

● Collision from the front

● Collision from the rear

● Vehicle rollover

■ Types of collisions that may not deploy the SRS airbag 

(side and curtain shield airbags)

The SRS side airbag and curtain shield airbag system 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.

The SRS side airbags and curtain shield airbags are not generally designed to

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.

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● 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 the doors is damaged or

deformed, or the vehicle was involved in an
accident that was not severe enough to
cause the SRS side airbags and curtain
shield airbags to inflate.

● The pad section of the steering wheel, front

passenger airbag cover or lower portion of
the instrument panel is scratched, cracked,
or otherwise damaged.

● The surface of the seats with the side air-

bag is scratched, cracked, or otherwise
damaged.

● The portion of the front pillars, rear pillars

or roof side rail garnishes (padding) con­taining the curtain shield airbags is
scratched, cracked, or otherwise dam­aged.

■ When to contact your Lexus dealer

In the following cases, contact your Lexus dealer as soon as possible. Do not dis­connect the 12 volt battery cables before contacting your Lexus dealer.

● Any of the SRS airbags have been inflated.

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CAUTION

■ SRS airbag precautions

Observe the following precautions regarding the 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 driver 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 driver's seat belt buckle but
the seat belt extender has not also been
fastened to the latch plate of the driver's
seat belt, the SRS driver's airbag system
will judge that the driver is wearing the seat
belt even though the seat belt has not been
connected. In this case, the driver's airbag
may not activate correctly in a collision,
resulting in death or serious injury in the
event of collision. Be sure to wear the seat
belt with the seat belt extender.

■ SRS airbag precautions

● 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 the safest for infants and children.
(P. 80 )

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CAUTION

■ SRS airbag precautions

● Do not sit on the edge of the seat or lean

against the dashboard.

● 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 while the
vehicle is moving.

● Do not drive the vehicle while the driver or

passenger have items resting 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 front

passenger seat toward the door or put their
head or hands outside the vehicle.

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CAUTION

● Do not attach anything to or lean anything

against areas such as the dashboard, steer­ing wheel pad or lower portion of the
instrument panel. These items can become
projectiles when SRS driver, front passen­ger and knee airbags deploy.

● Do not attach anything to areas such as the

door, windshield glass, side door glass,
front and rear pillars, roof side rail or assist
grip.

● Do not hang coat hangers or other hard

objects on the coat hooks. All of these
items could become projectiles and seri­ously injure or kill you, should the SRS cur­tain shield airbag deploy.

■ SRS airbag precautions

● If the 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

inflate as they may interfere with inflation of the airbags.

● Do not strike or apply significant levels of force to the area of the SRS airbag

components shown on P. 70. 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 airbag has 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 pillar garnish, are damaged or cracked, have them replaced by your Lexus
dealer.

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CAUTION

■ 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 airbag 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
rail

● Repairs or modifications of the front fender, front bumper, or side of the occupant

compartment

● Installation of snow plows, winches, etc. to the front grille (bull bars, kangaroo bar

etc.)

● Modifications to the vehicle's suspension system

● Installation of electronic devices such as mobile two-way radios or CD players

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1-8. Safety information

A child restraint system for a small child or baby must itself be properly
restrained on the seat with 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.

Child restraint systems

Points to remember

Studies have shown that installing a child restraint on a rear seat is much
safer than installing one to the front passenger seat.

● Choose a child restraint system appropriate 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. 8 3)

Types of child restraints

Child restraint systems are classified into the following 3 types according
to the age and size of the child.

Infant seat

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