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Pictorial index
For safety
1
and security
Search by illustration
Make sure to read through them
2
Instrument cluster
Operation of
3
each component
4
Driving
Lexus Display
5
Audio system
6
Interior features
Maintenance
7
and care
When trouble
8
arises
Vehicle
9
specifications
How to read the gauges and meters, the variety of
warning lights and indicators, etc.
Opening and closing the doors and windows,
adjustment before driving, etc.
Operations and advice which are necessary for driving
Operating the Lexus Display Audio system
Usage of the interior features, etc.
Caring for your vehicle and maintenance procedures
What to do in case of malfunction or emergency
Vehicle specifications, customizable features, etc.
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For owners
Index
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Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat belt,
SRS airbag and headlight aim instructions for Canadian
owners
Search by symptom
Search alphabetically
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TABLE OF CONTENTS2
For your information................................... 8
Reading this manual...................................12
How to search..............................................13
Pictorial index...............................................14
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For safety and security
1-1. For safe use
Before driving ................................ 28
For safe driving ..............................30
Seat belts.......................................... 32
SRS airbags..................................... 36
Front passenger occupant
classification system ..................47
Exhaust gas precautions............ 53
1-2. Child safety
Riding with children..................... 54
Child restraint systems............... 55
1-3. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system........74
Alarm..................................................77
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Instrument cluster
2. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and
indicators.......................................80
Gauges and meters..................... 86
Multi-information display ..........90
Head-up display.......................... 108
Fuel consumption
information ...................................114
Operation of each
3
component
3-1. Key information
Keys...................................................120
3-2. Opening, closing and
locking the doors
Side doors.......................................124
Power back door........................ 130
Smart access system with
push-button start.......................146
3-3. Adjusting the seats
Front seats ......................................156
Rear seats .......................................157
Driving position memory.......... 172
Head restraints............................. 177
3-4. Adjusting the steering
wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel............................. 180
Inside rear view mirror ............. 182
Outside rear view mirrors ...... 184
3-5. Opening, closing the
windows and moon roof
Power windows............................187
Moon roof........................................ 191
Panoramic moon roof................195
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Driving
4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle ....................202
Cargo and luggage ................... 210
Vehicle load limits .......................213
Trailer towing (vehicles
with towing package)..............215
Trailer towing (vehicles
without towing
package)..................................... 229
Dinghy towing.............................230
4-2. Driving procedures
Engine (ignition) switch.............231
Automatic transmission
(vehicles without paddle
shift switches) ........................... 236
Automatic transmission
(vehicles with paddle
shift switches) ...........................240
Turn signal lever......................... 246
Parking brake...............................247
Brake Hold...................................250
4-3. Operating the lights and
wipers
Headlight switch ........................ 252
Automatic High Beam............. 256
Fog light switch........................... 260
Windshield wipers and
washer...........................................261
Rear window wiper and
washer......................................... 267
4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank
cap ................................................ 269
4-5. Using the driving support
systems
Lexus Safety System+...............274
PCS
(Pre-Collision System).......... 281
LKA
(Lane-Keeping Assist)............291
Dynamic radar cruise
controlwith full-speed
range............................................300
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor).......313
• BSM function...........................317
• RCTA function........................321
Intuitive parking assist.............. 326
Intelligent Clearance Sonar
(ICS)............................................. 336
Lexus parking assist
monitor........................................ 357
Driving mode select
switch........................................... 373
All-wheel drive lock
switch............................................377
Driving assist systems ..............378
4-6. Driving tips
Winter driving tips..................... 384
Utility vehicle
precautions ...............................388
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Lexus Display Audio
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system
5-1. Basic Operations
Lexus Display Audio
system.......................................... 394
Steering wheel audio
switches ......................................400
Mobile Assistant ......................... 401
USB/AUX ports........................403
5-2. Setup
Setup menu ..................................406
General settings......................... 407
Voice settings............................... 410
Display settings.............................. 411
5-3. Using the audio system
Selecting the audio
source............................................412
Optimal use of the audio
system............................................413
Audio settings ...............................414
Audio menu screen
operation......................................417
5-4. Using the radio
Radio operation.......................... 420
5-5. Playing an audio CD and
MP3/WMA/AAC discs
CD player operation.................427
5-6. Using an external device
Listening to an iPod ..................434
Using USB memory
device ..........................................438
Using the AUX port................. 442
5-7. Connecting Bluetooth
Steps for using Bluetooth®
devices ........................................443
Registering a Bluetooth
device ..........................................445
Selecting a Bluetooth
device .......................................... 446
Connecting a Bluetooth
audio player ...............................447
Connecting a Bluetooth
phone........................................... 448
Displaying a Bluetooth
device details............................ 449
®
Detailed Bluetooth
settings ........................................450
5-8. Bluetooth® Audio
Listening to Bluetooth
Audio ...........................................453
5-9. Bluetooth
Using a Bluetooth
®
Phone
®
Phone........................................... 455
Making a call................................ 457
Receiving a call...........................460
Speaking on the phone .............461
Using a Bluetooth
®
phone
message...................................... 463
Using the steering wheel
switches ...................................... 465
Bluetooth
®
phone
settings ........................................466
5-10. Phonebook
Contact settings......................... 468
Messaging setting .......................471
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5-11. Bluetooth
®
What to do if...
(Troubleshooting)....................472
Bluetooth
®
................................... 476
5-12. Other function
“Information” screen ................482
USB photo.................................... 484
Weather information................486
Voice command system .........487
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Interior features
6-1. Basic operation of the
Remote Touch screen
Remote Touch ............................496
12.3-inch display ........................500
6-2. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Lexus Climate
Concierge .................................502
Front automatic air
conditioning system...............503
Rear automatic air
conditioning system................ 518
Heated steering wheel/
seat heaters/
seat ventilators...........................521
6-3. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list .........................524
• Interior lights.......................... 525
• Personal lights....................... 526
6-4. Using the storage features
List of storage features............528
• Glove box...............................530
• Console box ..........................530
• Cup holders .............................531
• Door pockets ........................533
• Bottle holders........................ 533
• Coin box.................................. 534
• Auxiliary boxes..................... 535
Luggage compartment
features .......................................536
6-5. Using the other interior
features
Other interior features............ 543
• Sun visors................................543
• Vanity mirrors .......................543
• Clock ........................................ 544
• Wireless charger .................544
• Power outlets ......................... 551
• USB charging ports............553
•Front passenger
footwell hooks.......................554
• Rear door sunshades .........554
• Armrest....................................555
• Assist grips .............................556
• Coat hooks.............................556
Garage door opener ...............557
Compass....................................... 564
LEXUS Enform Safety
Connect......................................568
LEXUS Enform Remote......... 573
LEXUS Enform Service
Connect...................................... 574
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Maintenance and care
7-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior ................576
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior................... 581
7-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements ............................584
General maintenance..............586
Emission inspection and
maintenance (I/M)
programs....................................589
7-3. Do-it-yourself
maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions................................590
Hood...............................................592
Positioning a floor jack ............593
Engine compartment ...............594
Tires................................................. 604
Tire inflation pressure ................613
Wheels.............................................616
Air conditioning filter ................ 618
Windshield wiper inserts..........621
Electronic key battery.............. 623
Checking and replacing
fuses.............................................. 625
Headlight aim.............................. 628
Light bulbs ....................................630
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When trouble arises
8-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers.................. 644
If your vehicle has
to be stopped in
an emergency ..........................645
8-2. Steps to take in
an emergency
If your vehicle needs
to be towed ............................... 646
If you think something is
wrong........................................... 652
Fuel pump shut off system...... 653
If a warning light turns
on or a warning buzzer
sounds ......................................... 654
If a warning message is
displayed ......................................661
If you have a flat tire ..................666
If the engine will not start........ 682
If the electronic key does
not operate properly.............684
If the vehicle battery is
discharged................................. 687
If your vehicle overheats......... 692
If the vehicle becomes
stuck.............................................695
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For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM
OWNER’S MANUAL” for information regarding the equipment listed below.
• Navigation system
• Audio/visual system
• Rear seat entertainment system
• Panoramic view monitor
•Lexus Enform
Vehicle specifications
7
Index
9-1. Specifications
Maintenance data
(fuel, oil level, etc.).................. 698
Fuel information ......................... 706
Tire information.......................... 709
9-2. Customization
Customizable features.............722
9-3. Initialization
Items to initialize......................... 735
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For owners
Reporting safety defects for
U.S. owners ...........................................738
Seat belt instructions for
Canadian owners (in French)........ 739
SRS airbag instructions for
Canadian owners (in French)........ 740
Headlight aim instructions for
Canadian owners (in French)........ 748
What to do if...
(Troubleshooting)............................... 752
Alphabetical index ................................ 756
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For your information
Main Owner’s Manual
Please note that this manual applies to all models and explains all equipment, including
options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for equipment not installed on your
vehicle.
All specifications provided in this manual are current at the time of printing. However,
because of the Lexus policy of continual product improvement, we reserve the right to
make changes at any time without notice.
Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in the illustrations may differ from your
vehicle in terms of color and equipment.
Noise from under vehicle after turning off the engine
Approximately five hours after the engine is turned off, you may hear sound coming from
under the vehicle for several minutes. This is the sound of a fuel evaporation leakage
check and, it does not indicate a malfunction.
Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Lexus
A wide variety of non-genuine spare parts and accessories for Lexus vehicles are currently available in the market. You should know that Toyota does not warrant these products and is not responsible for their performance, repair, or replacement, or for any
damage they may cause to, or adverse effect they may have on, your Lexus vehicle.
This vehicle should not be modified with non-genuine Lexus products. Modification with
non-genuine Lexus products could affect its performance, safety or durability, and may
even violate governmental regulations. In addition, damage or performance problems
resulting from the modification may not be covered under warranty.
Installation of a mobile two-way radio system
The installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle could affect electronic
systems such as:
● Multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system
● Lexus Safety System+
● Anti-lock brake system
● Vehicle dynamics integrated management
● SRS airbag system
● Seat belt pretensioner system
Be sure to check with your Lexus dealer for precautionary measures or special instructions regarding installation of a mobile two-way radio system.
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Vehicle data recordings
Your Lexus is equipped with several sophisticated computers that will record certain
data, such as:
• Engine speed
• Accelerator status
•Brake status
• Vehicle speed
•Shift position
The recorded data varies according to the vehicle grade level and options with which it is
equipped. These computers do not record conversations or sounds, and only record
images outside of the vehicle in certain situations.
● Data Transmission
Your vehicle may transmit the data recorded in these computers to Lexus without notification to you.
● Data usage
Lexus may use the data recorded in these computers to diagnose malfunctions, conduct research and development, and improve quality.
Lexus will not disclose the recorded data to a third party except:
• With the consent of the vehicle owner or with the consent of the lessee if the vehicle
is leased
• In response to an official request by the police, a court of law or a government
agency
• For use by Lexus in a lawsuit
• For research purposes where the data is not tied to a specific vehicle or vehicle
owner
● Usage of data collected through Lexus Enform (U.S. mainland only)
If your Lexus has Lexus Enform and if you have subscribed to those services, please
refer to the Lexus Enform Telematics Subscription Service Agreement for information
on data collected and its usage.
● To learn more about the vehicle data collected, used and shared by Lexus, please visit
www.lexus.com/privacyvts/
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Event data recorder
This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR
is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment
or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems
performed. The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety
systems for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds or less.
The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as:
• How various systems in your vehicle were operating;
• Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled/fastened;
• How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or brake pedal; and,
• How fast the vehicle was traveling.
These data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which
crashes and injuries occur.
NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation occurs;
no data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data
(e.g., name, gender, age, and crash location) are recorded. However, other parties, such
as law enforcement, could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying
data routinely acquired during a crash investigation.
To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required, and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such as
law enforcement, that have the special equipment, can read the information if they have
access to the vehicle or the EDR.
● Disclosure of the EDR data
Lexus will not disclose the data recorded in an EDR to a third party except when:
• An agreement from the vehicle’s owner (or the lessee for a leased vehicle) is
obtained
• In response to an official request by the police, a court of law or a government
agency
• For use by Lexus in a lawsuit
However, if necessary, Lexus may:
• Use the data for research on vehicle safety performance
• Disclose the data to a third party for research purposes without disclosing informa-
tion about the specific vehicle or vehicle owner
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Scrapping of your Lexus
WARNING
The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Lexus contain explosive
chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbags and seat belt pretensioners left as
they are, this may cause an accident such as fire. Be sure to have the systems of the SRS
airbag and seat belt pretensioner removed and disposed of by a qualified service shop or
by your Lexus dealer before you scrap your vehicle.
Perchlorate Material
Special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
Your vehicle has components that may contain perchlorate. These components may
include airbag, seat belt pretensioners, and wireless remote control batteries.
■ General precautions while driving
Driving under the influence: Never drive your vehicle when under the influence of
alcohol or drugs that have impaired your ability to operate your vehicle. Alcohol and
certain drugs delay reaction time, impair judgment and reduce coordination, which
could lead to an accident that could result in death or serious injury.
Defensive driving: Always drive defensively. Anticipate mistakes that other drivers or
pedestrians might make and be ready to avoid accidents.
Driver distraction: Always give your full attention to driving. Anything that distracts the
driver, such as adjusting controls, talking on a cellular phone or reading can result in a
collision with resulting death or serious injury to you, your occupants or others.
■ General precaution regarding children’s safety
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow children to have or use
the key.
Children may be able to start the vehicle or shift the vehicle into neutral. There is also a
danger that children may injure themselves by playing with the windows, the moon roof
or panoramic moon roof, or other features of the vehicle. In addition, heat build-up or
extremely cold temperatures inside the vehicle can be fatal to children.
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Reading this manual
WARNING:
Explains something that, if not obeyed, could cause death or serious injury
to people.
NOTICE:
Explains something that, if not obeyed, could cause damage to or a malfunction in the vehicle or its equipment.
Indicates operating or working procedures. Follow the steps in
numerical order.
Indicates the action (pushing,
turning, etc.) used to operate
switches and other devices.
Indicates the outcome of an
operation (e.g. a lid opens).
Indicates the component or position being explained.
Means “Do not”, “Do not do this”,
or “Do not let this happen”.
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How to search
■ Searching by name
• Alphabetical index................P. 756
■ Searching by installation position
• Pictorial index.............................P. 14
■ Searching by symptom or sound
• What to do if...
(Troubleshooting).................P. 752
13
■ Searching by title
• Table of contents.........................P. 2
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Pictorial index
Pictorial index
■ Exterior
The shape of the lights may differ depending on the grade, etc.
1
Side doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 124
Locking/unlocking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 124
Opening/closing the side windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 187
Locking/unlocking by using the mechanical key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 684
Back door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 130
Opening from inside the cabin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 131
Opening from outside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 131
Outside rear view mirrors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 184
Adjusting the mirror angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 184
Folding the mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 184, 185
Driving position memory
Defogging the mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 513
* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 172
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Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 261
Precautions for winter season. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 384
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer)
Precautions against car wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 578
5
Fuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 269
Refueling method. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 271
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 700
6
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 604
Tire size/inflation pressure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 704
Winter tires/tire chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 384
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 604
Coping with flat tires. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 666
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Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 592
Opening. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 592
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 700
Coping with overheat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 692
Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P. 630, Watts: P. 705)
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Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 252
9
Turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 246
*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 513
Parking lights/daytime running lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 252
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Front side marker lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 252
12
Fog lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 260
Cornering lights
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Stop/tail lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 252
15
License plate lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 252
*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 253
Back-up lights
Shifting the shift lever to R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 240
17
Rear side marker lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 252
15
*: If equipped
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■ Instrument panel
1
Engine switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 231
Starting the engine/changing the modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 231
Emergency stop of the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 645
When the engine will not start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 682
2
Shift lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 240
Changing the shift position. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 240
Precautions for towing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 646
When the shift lever does not move. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 239, 244
Meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 86
Reading the meters/adjusting the instrument panel light . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 86, 88
Warning lights/indicator lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 80
When a warning light comes on. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 654
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10
11
12
4
Multi-information display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 90
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 90
When the warning messages are displayed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 661
5
Parking brake switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 247
Applying/releasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 247, 248
Precautions for winter season. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 385
Warning buzzer/message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 249, 661
6
Turn signal lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 246
Headlight switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 252
Headlights/side marker lights/parking lights/tail lights/
license plate lights/daytime running lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 252
Fog lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 260
7
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 261, 267
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 261, 267
Adding washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 603
8
Emergency flasher switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 644
9
Hood lock release lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 592
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 180
Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 180
Driving position memory*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 172
Air conditioning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 503
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 503
Rear window defogger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 513
Audio system*
2
Audio system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 394
Hands-free system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 455
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1
*
2
*
: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S
: If equipped
MANUAL”.
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7
■ Switches
1
2
3
4
5
6
Pictorial index
Automatic High Beam switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 256
Power back door switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 131
1
*
HUD (Head-up display) switch
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 108
Instrument panel light control switches. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 88
“ODO/TRIP” switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 93
1, 2
Camera switch
*
Heated steering wheel switch*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 522
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1
Driving position memory switches*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 172
2
Outside rear view mirror switches. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 184
3
Door lock switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 126
4
Power window switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 187
5
Window lock switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 187
19
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1
*
2
*
: Refer to “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
: If equipped
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20
8
Pictorial index
1
Audio remote control switches*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 400, 465
2
Paddle shift switches
3
Meter control switches. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 92
4
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 306
5
Cruise control switch
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 300
6
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 291
7
Talk switch
1
*
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 487
Telephone switches
2
*
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 241, 242
1
*
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 401, 465
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21
1
Remote Touch*
2
Lexus Display Audio controller*2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 396
3
Driving mode select switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 373
4
VSC OFF switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 380
5
All-wheel drive lock switch
6
Wireless charger switch
7
Front seat heater switches
Seat ventilator switches
9
Brake hold switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 250
1
*
: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S
1, 2
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 496
2
*
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 377
2
*
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 544
2
*
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 522
2
*
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 523
2
*
MANUAL”.
: If equipped
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6
9
■ Interior
RX350
Pictorial index
1
SRS airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 36
2
Floor mats. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 28
3
Front seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 156
4
Head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 177
5
Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 32
Console box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 530
7
Inside lock buttons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 126
8
Cup holders. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 531
Assist grips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 556
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7
10
RX350L (Vehicles with separate-type second-row seats)
23
1
SRS airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 36
2
Floor mats. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 28
3
Front seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 156
4
Rear seats. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 157
5
Head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 177
6
Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 32
Console box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 530
8
Inside lock buttons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 126
9
Cup holders. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 531
Assist grips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 556
11
Rear automatic air conditioning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 518
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7
10
RX350L (Vehicles with bench-type second-row seats)
Pictorial index
1
SRS airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 36
2
Floor mats. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 28
3
Front seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 156
4
Rear seats. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 157
5
Head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 177
6
Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 32
Console box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 530
8
Inside lock buttons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 126
9
Cup holders. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 531
Assist grips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 556
11
Rear automatic air conditioning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 518
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7
1
Auxiliary box. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 535
2
Interior light
Personal lights
3
Moon roof switches
Panoramic moon roof switches
4
“SOS” button*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 568
5
Vanity mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 543
6
Sun visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 543
2
*
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 525
2
*
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 526
1
*
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 191
1
*
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 195
Inside rear view mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 182
8
Garage door opener switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 557
25
1
*
2
*
: The illustration shows the front, but they are also equipped in the rear.
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27
For safety and security
1
1-1. For safe use
Before driving................................. 28
For safe driving ..............................30
Seat belts ..........................................32
SRS airbags .....................................36
Front passenger occupant
classification system.................. 47
Exhaust gas precautions............53
1-2. Child safety
Riding with children .....................54
Child restraint systems ...............55
1-3. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer
system............................................. 74
Alarm ..................................................77
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1
*
2
1-1. For safe use
Before driving
Floor mat
Use only floor mats designed specifically for vehicles of the same model and
model year as your vehicle. Fix them securely in place onto the carpet.
Insert the retaining hooks (clips) into
the floor mat eyelets.
Turn the upper knob of each retaining hook (clip) to secure the floor
mats in place.
*: Always align the marks.
RX350/RX350L_U
The shape of the retaining hooks (clips) may differ from that shown in the illustration.
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1-1. For safe use
WARNING
● Check that the floor mat is securely fixed in
the correct place with all the provided retaining hooks (clips). Be especially careful to perform this check after cleaning the floor.
● With the engine stopped and the shift lever in
P, fully depress each pedal to the floor to
make sure it does not interfere with the floor
mat.
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause the driver’s floor mat to slip, possibly interfering with the pedals while driving. An unexpectedly high speed may result or it may become difficult to
stop the vehicle. This could lead to an accident, resulting in death or serious injury.
■ When installing the driver’s floor mat
● Do not use floor mats designed for other models or different model year vehicles,
even if they are Lexus Genuine floor mats.
● Only use floor mats designed for the driver’s seat.
● Always install the floor mat securely using the retaining hooks (clips) provided.
● Do not use two or more floor mats on top of each other.
● Do not place the floor mat bottom-side up or upside-down.
■ Before driving
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1
2
1-1. For safe use
For safe driving
For safe driving, adjust the seat and mirror to an appropriate position before
driving.
Correct driving posture
Adjust the angle of the seatback so
that you are sitting straight up and so
that you do not have to lean forward
to steer. (P. 156)
Adjust the seat so that you can
depress the pedals fully and so that
your arms bend slightly at the elbow
when gripping the steering wheel.
(P. 156)
3
Lock the head restraint in place with the center of the head restraint closest to
the top of your ears. (P. 177)
4
Wear the seat belt correctly. (P. 32)
Correct use of the seat belts
Make sure that all occupants are wearing their seat belts before driving the vehicle. (P. 32)
Use a child restraint system appropriate for the child until the child becomes
large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat belt. (P. 55)
Adjusting the mirrors
Make sure that you can see backward clearly by adjusting the inside and outside
rear view mirrors properly. (P. 182, 184)
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1-1. For safe use
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
● Do not adjust the position of the driver’s seat while driving.
Doing so could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
● Do not place a cushion between the driver or passenger and the seatback.
A cushion may prevent correct posture from being achieved, and reduce the effectiveness of the seat belt and head restraint.
● Do not place anything under the front seats.
Objects placed under the front seats may become jammed in the seat tracks and stop
the seat from locking in place. This may lead to an accident and the adjustment mechanism may also be damaged.
● Always observe the legal speed limit when driving on public roads.
● When driving over long distances, take regular breaks before you start to feel tired.
Also, if you feel tired or sleepy while driving, do not force yourself to continue driving
and take a break immediately.
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Release button
Release button
1-1. For safe use
Seat belts
Make sure that all occupants are wearing their seat belts before driving the
vehicle.
Correct use of the seat belts
● Extend the shoulder belt so that it
comes fully over the shoulder, but
does not come into contact with the
neck or slide off the shoulder.
● Position the lap belt as low as possi-
ble over the hips.
● Adjust the position of the seatback.
Sit up straight and well back in the
seat.
● Do not twist the seat belt.
Fastening and releasing the seat belt
1
To fasten the seat belt, push the plate
into the buckle until a click sound is
heard.
2
To release the seat belt, press the
release button.
Adjusting the seat belt shoulder anchor height (front seats)
1
Push the seat belt shoulder anchor
down while pressing the release button.
2
Push the seat belt shoulder anchor
up.
Move the height adjuster up and down
as needed until you hear a click.
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1-1. For safe use
Seat belt pretensioners (front seats and outboard second-row seats)
The pretensioners help the seat belts to
quickly restrain the occupants by
retracting the seat belts when the vehicle is subjected to certain types of
severe frontal or side collision or a vehicle rollover.
The pretensioners do not activate in the
event of a minor frontal impact, a minor
side impact or a rear impact.
■ Emergency locking retractor (ELR)
The retractor will lock the belt during a sudden stop or on impact. It may also lock if you
lean forward too quickly. A slow, easy motion will allow the belt to extend so that you can
move around fully.
■ Automatic locking retractor (ALR)
When a passenger’s shoulder belt is completely extended and then retracted even
slightly, the belt is locked in that position and cannot be extended. This feature is used to
hold the child restraint system (CRS) firmly. To free the belt again, fully retract the belt
and then pull the belt out once more. (P. 57)
■ Child seat belt usage
The seat belts of your vehicle were principally designed for persons of adult size.
● Use a child restraint system appropriate for the child, until the child becomes large
enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat belt. (P. 55)
● When the child becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat belt, follow
the instructions regarding seat belt usage. (P. 32)
■ Replacing the belt after the pretensioner has been activated
If the vehicle is involved in multiple collisions, the pretensioner will activate for the first
collision, but will not activate for the second or subsequent collisions.
■ Seat belt extender
If your seat belts cannot be fastened securely
because they are not long enough, a personalized seat belt extender is available from your
Lexus dealer free of charge.
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● RX350L: Do not let third-row seat passen-
gers to use second-row seat seat belts.
Obtain medical advice and wear the seat belt
in the proper way. (P. 32)
Women who are pregnant should position the
lap belt as low as possible over the hips in the
same manner as other occupants, extending
the shoulder belt completely over the shoulder
and avoiding belt contact with the rounding of
the abdominal area.
If the seat belt is not worn properly, not only the
pregnant woman, but also the fetus could suffer
death or serious injury as a result of sudden
braking or a collision.
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Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of injury in the event of sudden
braking, sudden swerving or an accident.
Failing to do so may cause death or serious injury.
■ Wearing a seat belt
● Ensure that all passengers wear a seat belt.
● Always wear a seat belt properly.
● Each seat belt should be used by one person only. Do not use a seat belt for more
than one person at once, including children.
● Lexus recommends that children be seated in the rear seat and always use a seat belt
and/or an appropriate child restraint system.
● To achieve a proper seating position, do not recline the seat more than necessary. The
seat belt is most effective when the occupants are sitting up straight and well back in
the seats.
● Do not wear the shoulder belt under your arm.
● Always wear your seat belt low and snug across your hips.
■ Pregnant women
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NOTICE
■ People suffering illness
Obtain medical advice and wear the seat belt in the proper way. (P. 32)
■ When children are in the vehicle
P. 66
■ Seat belt pretensioners
● Do not place anything, such as a cushion, on the front passenger’s seat. Doing so will
disperse the passenger’s weight, which prevents the sensor from detecting the passenger’s weight properly. As a result, the seat belt pretensioner for the front passenger’s seat may not activate in the event of a collision.
● If the pretensioner has activated, the SRS warning light will come on. In that case, the
seat belt cannot be used again and must be replaced at your Lexus dealer.
■ Adjustable shoulder anchor
Always make sure the shoulder belt is positioned across the center of your shoulder.
The belt shoul d be kept away from your neck , but not falling off your shoulder. Failure to
do so could reduce the amount of protection in an accident and cause death or serious
injuries in the event of a sudden stop, sudden swerve or accident. (P. 32)
■ Seat belt damage and wear
● Do not damage the seat belts by allowing the belt, plate, or buckle to be jammed in
the door.
● Inspect the seat belt system periodically. Check for cuts, fraying, and loose parts. Do
not use a damaged seat belt until it is replaced. Damaged seat belts cannot protect an
occupant from death or serious injury.
● Ensure that the belt and plate are locked and the belt is not twisted.
If the seat belt does not function correctly, immediately contact your Lexus dealer.
● Replace the seat assembly, including the belts, if your vehicle has been involved in a
serious accident, even if there’s no obvious damage.
● Do not attempt to install, remove, modify, disassemble or dispose of the seat belts.
Have any necessary repairs carried out by your Lexus dealer. Inappropriate handling
may lead to incorrect operation.
■ Using a seat belt extender
● Do not wear the seat belt extender if you can fasten the seat belt without the extender.
● Do not use the seat belt extender when installing a child restraint system because the
belt will not securely hold the child restraint system, increasing the risk of death or
serious injury in the event of an accident.
● The personalized extender may not be safe on another vehicle, when used by another
person, or at a different seating position other than the one originally intended.
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■ When releasing a seat belt extender
When releasing the seat belt, press on the buckle release button on the extender, not
on the seat belt.
This helps prevent damage to the vehicle interior and the extender itself.
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SRS airbags
The SRS airbags inflate when the vehicle is subjected to certain types of
severe impacts that may cause significant injury to the occupants. They work
together with the seat belts to help reduce the risk of death or serious injury.
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RX350L
◆ SRS front airbags
1
SRS driver airbag/front passenger airbag
Can help protect the head and chest of the driver and front passenger from
impact with interior components
2
SRS knee airbag
Can help provide driver protection
3
SRS seat cushion airbag
Can help restrain the front passenger.
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◆ SRS side and curtain shield airbags
4
SRS front side airbags
Can help protect the torso of the front seat occupants
5
SRS rear side airbags
Can help protect the torso of occupants in the rear outer seats
SRS curtain shield airbags
● Can help protect primarily the head of occupants in the outer seats
● Can help prevent the occupants from being thrown from the vehicle in the
event of vehicle rollover
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SRS airbag system components
1
Front passenger airbag
2
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG
OFF” indicator lights
3
Front side airbags
4
Curtain shield airbags
5
Side impact sensors (rear)
6
SRS warning light
7
Front passenger occupant classification system (ECU and sensors)
8
Driver airbag
9
Side impact sensors (front door)
10
Seat belt pretensioners and force
limiters
11
Passenger seat cushion airbag
12
Driver’s seat position sensor
13
Driver’s knee airbag
14
Driver’s seat belt buckle switch
15
Front passenger’s seat belt buckle
switch
16
Front impact sensors
17
Airbag sensor assembly
18
Rear side airbags
Your vehicle is equipped with ADVANCED AIRBAGS designed based on the
US motor vehicle safety standards (FMVSS208). The airbag sensor assembly
(ECU) controls airbag deployment based on information obtained from the sensors etc. shown in the system components diagram above. This information
includes crash severity and occupant information. As the airbags deploy, a
chemical reaction in the inflators quickly fills the airbags with non-toxic gas to
help restrain the motion of the occupants.
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WARNING
● If the seat belt extender has been connected
to the front seat belt buckles but the seat belt
extender has not also been fastened to the
latch plate of the seat belt, the SRS front airbags will judge that the driver and front passenger are wearing the seat belt even though
the seat belt has not been connected. In this
case, the SRS front airbags may not activate
correctly in a collision, resulting in death or
serious injury in the event of a collision. Be
sure to wear the seat belt with the seat belt
extender.
■ SRS airbag precautions
Observe the following precautions regarding the SRS airbags.
Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury.
● The driver and all passengers in the vehicle must wear their seat belts properly.
The SRS airbags are supplemental devices to be used with the seat belts.
● The SRS driver airbag deploys with considerable force, and can cause death or seri-
ous injury especially if the driver is very close to the airbag. The National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) advises:
Since the risk zone for the driver’s airbag is the first 2 - 3 in. (50 - 75 mm) of inflation,
placing yourself 10 in. (250 mm) from your driver airbag provides you with a clear
margin of safety. This distance is measured from the center of the steering wheel to
your breastbone. If you sit less than 10 in. (250 mm) away now, you can change your
driving position in several ways:
• Move your seat to the rear as far as you can while still reaching the pedals comfortably.
• Slightly recline the back of the seat.
Although vehicle designs vary, many drivers can achieve the 10 in. (250 mm) distance, even with the driver seat all the way forward, simply by reclining the back of
the seat somewhat. If reclining the back of your seat makes it hard to see the road,
raise yourself by using a firm, non-slippery cushion, or raise the seat if your vehicle
has that feature.
• If your steering wheel is adjustable, tilt it downward. This points the airbag toward
your chest instead of your head and neck.
The seat should be adjusted as recommended by NHTSA above, while still maintaining control of the foot pedals, steering wheel, and your view of the instrument panel
controls.
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● 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.
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WARNING
● 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.
● Do not allow the front seat occupants to hold
items on their knees.
● Do not lean against the door, the roof side rail
or the front, side and rear pillars.
● Do not allow anyone to kneel on the passen-
ger seats toward the door or put their head or
hands outside the vehicle.
■ SRS airbag precautions
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● Improperly seated and/or restrained infants and children can be killed or seriously
injured by a deploying airbag. An infant or child who is too small to use a seat belt
should be properly secured using a child restraint system. Lexus strongly recommends that all infants and children be placed in the rear seats of the vehicle and properly restrained. The rear seats are safer for infants and children than the front
passenger seat. (P. 55)
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■ SRS airbag precautions
● Do not attach anything to or lean anything
against areas such as the dashboard, steering
wheel pad and lower portion of the instrument panel.
These items can become projectiles when the
SRS driver, front passenger and knee airbags
deploy.
● Do not attach anything to areas such as a
door, windshield, side windows, front or rear
pillar, roof side rail and assist grip.
● Do not hang coat hangers or other hard objects on the coat hooks. All of these items
could become projectiles and may cause death or serious injury, should the SRS curtain shield airbags deploy.
● If a vinyl cover is put on the area where the SRS knee airbag will deploy, be sure to
remove it.
● Do not use seat accessories which cover the parts where the SRS side airbags and
SRS seat cushion airbag inflate as they may interfere with inflation of the SRS airbags.
Such accessories may prevent the side airbags and SRS seat cushion airbag from
activating correctly, disable the system or cause the side airbags and SRS seat cushion airbag to inflate accidentally, resulting in death or serious injury.
● Do not strike or apply significant levels of force to the areas around the SRS airbag
components or the front doors.
Doing so can cause the SRS airbags to malfunction.
● Do not touch any of the component parts immediately after the SRS airbags have
deployed (inflated) as they may be hot.
● If breathing becomes difficult after the SRS airbags have deployed, open a door or
window to allow fresh air in, or leave the vehicle if it is safe to do so. Wash off any residue as soon as possible to prevent skin irritation.
● If the areas where the SRS airbags are stored, such as the steering wheel pad and
front and rear pillar garnishes, are damaged or cracked, have them replaced by your
Lexus dealer.
● Do not place anything, such as a cushion, on the front passenger’s seat. Doing so will
disperse the passenger’s weight, which prevents the sensor from detecting the passenger’s weight properly. As a result, the SRS front airbags for the front passenger
may not deploy in the event of a collision.
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■ Modification and disposal of SRS airbag system components
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Do not dispose of your vehicle or perform any of the following modifications without
consulting your Lexus dealer. The SRS airbags may malfunction or deploy (inflate)
accidentally, causing death or serious injury.
● Installation, removal, disassembly and repair of the SRS airbags
● Repairs, modifications, removal or replacement of the steering wheel, instrument
panel, dashboard, seats or seat upholstery, front, side and rear pillars, roof side rails,
front door panels, front door trims, or front door speakers
● Modifications to the front door panel (such as making a hole in it)
● Repairs or modifications of the front fender, front bumper, or side of the occupant
compartment
● Installation of a grille guard (bull bars, kangaroo bar, etc.), snow plows, winches or
roof luggage carrier
● Modifications to the vehicle’s suspension system
● Installation of electronic devices such as mobile two-way radios and CD players
● Modifications to your vehicle for a person with a physical disability
■ If the SRS airbags deploy (inflate)
● Slight abrasions, burns, bruising etc., may be sustained from SRS airbags, due to the
extremely high speed deployment (inflation) by hot gases.
● 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, parts of the front and rear pillars, and roof side rails, may be hot for several
minutes. The airbag itself may also be hot.
● The windshield may crack.
● For Lexus Enform Safety Connect subscribers, if any of the following situations occur,
the system is designed to send an emergency call to the response center, notifying
them of the vehicle’s location (without needing to push the “SOS” button) and an agent
will attempt to speak with the occupants to ascertain the level of emergency and assistance required. If the occupants are unable to communicate, the agent automatically
treats the call as an emergency and helps to dispatch the necessary emergency services. (P. 568)
• An SRS airbag is deployed.
• A seat belt pretensioner is activated.
• The vehicle is involved in a severe rear-end collision.
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■ SRS airbag deployment conditions (SRS front airbags)
● The SRS front airbags will deploy in the event of an impact that exceeds the set threshold
level (the level of force corresponding to an approximately 12-18 mph [20-30 km/h]
frontal collision with a fixed wall that does not move or deform).
However, this threshold velocity will be considerably higher in the following situations:
• If the vehicle strikes an object, such as a parked vehicle or sign pole, which can move
or deform on impact
• If the vehicle is involved in an underride collision, such as a collision in which the
front of the vehicle “underrides”, or goes under, the bed of a truck
● Depending on the type of collision, it is possible that only the seat belt pretensioners will
activate.
● The SRS front airbags for the front passenger will not activate if there is no passenger
sitting in the front passenger seat. However, the SRS front airbags for the front passenger may deploy if luggage is put in the seat, even if the seat is unoccupied. (P. 47)
● The SRS seat cushion airbag on the front passenger seat will not operate if the occu-
pant is not wearing a seat belt.
■ SRS airbag deployment conditions (SRS side and curtain shield airbags)
● The SRS side and curtain shield airbags will deploy in the event of an impact that
exceeds the set threshold level (the level of force corresponding to the impact force
produced by an approximately 3300 lb. [1500 kg] vehicle colliding with the vehicle
cabin from a direction perpendicular to the vehicle orientation at an approximate
speed of 12 -18 mph [20 -30 km/h]).
● Both SRS curtain shield airbags will deploy in the event of vehicle rollover.
● All SRS side and curtain shield airbags will deploy in the event of a severe frontal colli-
sion.
■ Conditions under which the SRS airbags may deploy (inflate), other than a collision
The SRS front airbags and SRS side and curtain shield airbags may also deploy if a serious impact occurs to the underside of your vehicle. Some examples are shown in the
illustration.
● Hitting a curb, edge of pavement or hard sur-
face
● Falling into or jumping over a deep hole
● Landing hard or falling
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The SRS curtain shield airbags may also deploy under the situations shown in the illustration.
● The angle of vehicle tip-up is marginal.
● The vehicle skids and hits a curb stone.
■ Types of collisions that may not deploy the SRS airbags (SRS front airbags)
The SRS front airbags do not generally inflate if the vehicle is involved in a side or rear
collision, if it rolls over, or if it is involved in a 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.
● Collision from the side
● Collision from the rear
● Vehicle rollover
■ Types of collisions that may not deploy the SRS airbags
(SRS side and curtain shield airbags)
The SRS side and curtain shield airbags may not activate if the vehicle is subjected to a
collision from the side at certain angles, or a collision to the side of the vehicle body other
than the passenger compartment.
● Collision from the side to the vehicle body
other than the passenger compartment
● Collision from the side at an angle
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The SRS side airbags do not generally inflate if the vehicle is involved in a rear collision, if
it rolls over, or if it is involved in a low-speed side or low-speed frontal collision.
● Collision from the rear
● Vehicle rollover
The SRS curtain shield airbags do not generally inflate if the vehicle is involved in a rear
collision, if it pitches end over end, or if it is involved in a low-speed side or lowspeed frontal collision.
● Collision from the rear
● Pitching end over end
■ When to contact your Lexus dealer
In the following cases, the vehicle will require inspection and/or repair. Contact your
Lexus dealer as soon as possible.
● Any of the SRS airbags have been inflated.
● The front of the vehicle is damaged or
deformed, or was involved in an accident that
was not severe enough to cause the SRS front
airbags to inflate.
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● A portion of a door or its surrounding area is
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damaged, deformed or has had a hole made in
it, or the vehicle was involved in an accident
that was not severe enough to cause the SRS
side and curtain shield airbags to inflate.
● The pad section of the steering wheel, dash-
board near the front passenger airbag or
lower portion of the instrument panel is
scratched, cracked, or otherwise damaged.
● The front passenger’s seat cushion surface is
scratched, cracked, or otherwise damaged.
● The surface of the seats with the SRS 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 SRS curtain shield airbags inside is
scratched, cracked, or otherwise damaged.
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U.S.A. Canada
1
2
3
4
Front passenger occupant classification system
Your vehicle is equipped with a front passenger occupant classification system. This system detects the conditions of the front passenger seat and activates or deactivates the devices for the front passenger.
SRS warning light
Seat belt reminder light
“AIR BAG OFF” indicator light
“AIR BAG ON” indicator light
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Condition and operation in the front passenger occupant classification
system
■ Adult*
1
Indicator/
warning light
Devices
■ Child*
Indicator/
warning light
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”
indicator lights
SRS warning light Off
Seat belt reminder light
Front passenger airbag
Curtain shield airbag in the front passenger side
Seat cushion airbag in the front passenger side
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner and force
limiter
4
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”
indicator lights
SRS warning light Off
Seat belt reminder light
“AIR BAG ON”
Off*2 or
flashing
ActivatedSide airbag on the front passenger seat
Activated *2 or
deactivated
Activated
“AIR BAG
OFF” or “AIR
BAG ON”
Off*2 or
flashing
3
*
3
*
4
*
3
*
Devices
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Front passenger airbag
Side airbag on the front passenger seat
Curtain shield airbag in the front passenger side
Seat cushion airbag in the front passenger side
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner and force
limiter
Deactivated or
activated
Activated
Deactivated or
activated
Activated
4
*
4, 2
*
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■ Child restraint system with infant*
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”
indicator lights
Indicator/
warning light
Devices
■ Unoccupied
Indicator/
warning light
Side airbag on the front passenger seat
Curtain shield airbag in the front passenger side
Seat cushion airbag in the front passenger side Deactivated
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner and force
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”
SRS warning light Off
Seat belt reminder light
Front passenger airbag Deactivated
indicator lights
SRS warning light
Seat belt reminder light
5
limiter
“AIR BAG
“AIR BAG
OFF”
*
Off*2 or
flashing
*
Activated
Activated
OFF”
Off
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Devices
Front passenger airbag Deactivated
Side airbag on the front passenger seat
Curtain shield airbag in the front passenger side
Seat cushion airbag in the front passenger side Deactivated
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner and force
limiter
Activated
Activated
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“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”
Indicator/
warning light
Side airbag on the front passenger seat
Devices
1
*
: The system judges a person of adult size as an adult. When a smaller adult sits in the
front passenger seat, the system may not recognize him/her as an adult depending on
his/her physique and posture.
2
*
: In the event the front passenger is wearing a seat belt.
3
*
: In the event the front passenger does not wear a seat belt.
4
*
: For some children, child in seat, child in booster seat or child in convertible seat, the
system may not recognize him/her as a child. Factors which may affect this can be the
physique or posture.
5
*
: Never install a rear-facing child restraint system on the front passenger seat. A for-
ward-facing child restraint system should only be installed on the front passenger seat
when it is unavoidable. (P. 55)
6
*
: In case the indicator light is not illuminated, consult this manual on how to install the
child restraint system properly. (P. 57)
Curtain shield airbag in the front passenger side
Seat cushion airbag in the front passenger side Deactivated
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner and force
indicator lights
SRS warning light
Seat belt reminder light
Front passenger airbag Deactivated
limiter
“AIR BAG
OFF”
On
Activated
Activated
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■ Front passenger occupant classification system precautions
Observe the following precautions regarding the front passenger occupant classification system.
Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury.
● Wear the seat belt properly.
● Make sure the front passenger’s seat belt plate has not been left inserted into the
buckle before someone sits in the front passenger seat.
● Make sure the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light is not illuminated when using the seat
belt extender for the front passenger seat. If the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light is illuminated, disconnect the extender tongue from the seat belt buckle, and reconnect
the seat belt. Reconnect the seat belt extender after making sure the “AIR BAG ON”
indicator light is illuminated. If you use the seat belt extender while the “AIR BAG
OFF” indicator light is illuminated, the SRS airbags for the front passenger will not
activate, which could cause death or serious injury in the event of a collision.
● Do not apply a heavy load to the front passenger seat or equipment (e.g. seatback
pocket).
● Do not put weight on the front passenger seat by putting your hands or feet on the
front passenger seat seatback from the rear passenger seat.
● Do not let a rear passenger lift the front passenger seat with their feet or press on the
seatback with their legs.
● Do not put objects under the front passenger seat.
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■ Front passenger occupant classification system precautions
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● Do not recline the front passenger seatback so far that it touches a rear seat. This may
cause the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light to be illuminated, which indicates that the
SRS airbags for the front passenger will not activate in the event of a severe accident.
If the seatback touches the rear seat, return the seatback to a position where it does
not touch the rear seat. Keep the front passenger seatback as upright as possible
when the vehicle is moving. Reclining the seatback excessively may lessen the effectiveness of the seat belt system.
● If an adult sits in the front passenger seat, the “AIR BAG ON” indicator light is illumi-
nated. If the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator is illuminated, ask the passenger to sit up
straight, well back in the seat, feet on the floor, and with the seat belt worn correctly. If
the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator still remains illuminated, either ask the passenger to
move to the rear seat, or if that is not possible, move the front passenger seat fully
rearward.
● When it is unavoidable to install a forward-facing child restraint system on the front
passenger seat, install the child restraint system on the front passenger seat in the
proper order. (P. 57)
● Do not modify or remove the front seats.
● Do not kick the front passenger seat or subject it to severe impact. Otherwise, the
SRS warning light may come on to indicate a malfunction of the front passenger
occupant classification system. In this case, contact your Lexus dealer immediately.
● Child restraint systems installed on the rear seat should not contact the front seat-
backs.
● Do not use a seat accessory, such as a cushion and seat cover, that covers the seat
cushion surface.
● Do not modify or replace the upholstery of the front seat.
● Adjust the front passenger seat so that the head restraint does not touch the ceiling. If
the head restraint is left in contact with the ceiling, the system may not detect the front
passenger properly, leading to improper operation of the airbags.
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Exhaust gas precautions
Harmful substance to the human body is contained in exhaust gases if inhaled.
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Exhaust gases contain harmful carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless and odorless.
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause exhaust gases enter the vehicle and may lead to an accident
caused by light-deadness, or may lead to death or a serious health hazard.
■ Important points while driving
● Keep the back door closed.
● If you smell exhaust gases in the vehicle even when the back door is closed, open the
windows and have the vehicle inspected at your Lexus dealer as soon as possible.
■ When parking
● If the vehicle is in a poorly ventilated area or a closed area, such as a garage, stop the
engine.
● Do not leave the vehicle with the engine running for a long time.
If such a situation cannot be avoided, park the vehicle in an open space and ensure
that exhaust fumes do not enter the vehicle interior.
● Do not leave the engine running in an area with snow build-up, or where it is snowing.
If snowbanks build up around the vehicle while the engine is running, exhaust gases
may collect and enter the vehicle.
■ Exhaust pipe
The exhaust system needs to be checked periodically. If there is a hole or crack caused
by corrosion, damage to a joint or abnormal exhaust noise, be sure to have the vehicle
inspected and repaired by your Lexus dealer.
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WARNING
1-2. Child safety
Riding with children
Observe the following precautions when children are in the vehicle.
Use a child restraint system appropriate for the child, until the child becomes
large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat belt.
● It is recommended that children sit in the rear seats to avoid accidental con-
tact with the shift lever, wiper switch, etc.
● Use the rear door child-protector lock or the window lock switch to avoid
children opening the door while driving or operating the power window accidentally.
● Do not let small children operate equipment which may catch or pinch body
parts, such as the power window, hood, back door, seats etc.
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow children to have or use
the key.
Children may be able to start the vehicle or shift the vehicle into neutral. There is also a
danger that children may injure themselves by playing with the windows, the moon roof
or panoramic moon roof, or other features of the vehicle. In addition, heat build-up or
extremely cold temperatures inside the vehicle can be fatal to children.
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Child restraint systems
Before installing a child restraint system in the vehicle, there are precautions
that need to be observed, different types of child restraint systems, as well as
installation methods, etc., written in this manual.
Use a child restraint system when riding with a small child that cannot properly
use a seat belt. For the child’s safety, install the child restraint system to a rear
seat. Be sure to follow the installation method that is in the operation manual
enclosed with the restraint system.
Table of contents
Points to remember..............................................................................................................P. 55
Child restraint system..........................................................................................................P. 57
When using a child restraint system..............................................................................P. 59
Child restraint system installation method
• Fixed with a seat belt...................................................................................................P. 61
• Fixed with a child restraint LATCH anchor.....................................................P. 67
• Using an anchor bracket (for top tether strap) ............................................. P. 70
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Points to remember
The laws of all 50 states of the U.S.A. as well as Canada now require the use of
child restraint systems.
● Prioritize and observe the warnings, as well as the laws and regulations for
child restraint systems.
● Use a child restraint system until the child becomes large enough to properly
wear the vehicle’s seat belt.
● Choose a child restraint system that suits your vehicle and is appropriate to
the age and size of the child.
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WARNING
■ When a child is riding
1-2. Child safety
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
● For effective protection in automobile accidents and sudden stops, a child must be
properly restrained, using a seat belt or child restraint system which is correctly
installed. For installation details, refer to the operation manual enclosed with the child
restraint system. General installation instruction is provided in this manual.
● Lexus strongly urges the use of a proper child restraint system that conforms to the
weight and size of the child, installed on the rear seat. According to accident statistics,
the child is safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat.
● Holding a child in your or someone else’s arms is not a substitute for a child restraint
system. In an accident, the child can be crushed against the windshield or between
the holder and the interior of the vehicle.
■ Handling the child restraint system
If the child restraint system is not properly fixed in place, the child or other passengers
may be seriously injured or even killed in the event of sudden braking, sudden swerving, or an accident.
● If the vehicle were to receive a strong impact from an accident, etc., it is possible that
the child restraint system has damage that is not readily visible. In such cases, do not
reuse the restraint system.
● Make sure you have complied with all installation instructions provided with the child
restraint system manufacturer and that the system is properly secured.
● Keep the child restraint system properly secured on the seat even if it is not in use. Do
not store the child restraint system unsecured in the passenger compartment.
● If it is necessary to detach the child restraint system, remove it from the vehicle or
store it securely in the luggage compartment.
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Child restraint system
■ Types of child restraint system installation methods
Confirm with the operation manual enclosed with the child restraint system
about the installation of the child restraint system.
57
Seat belt
attachment
Child restraint
LATCH
anchors
attachment
Installation method Page
P. 61
P. 67
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Anchor brackets (for top
tether strap)
attachment
1-2. Child safety
Installation method Page
Bench-type second-row seats
Separate-type second-row seats
P. 70
Third-row seats
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WARNING
When using a child restraint system
■ When installing a child restraint system to a front passenger seat
For the safety of a child, install child restraint systems to second-row seats.
When installing child restraint system to a front passenger seat is unavoidable,
adjust the seat as follows and install the child restraint system.
● Raise the seatback as much as
possible
● Move the seat to the rearmost
position
● Raise the seat to the highest posi-
tion
● If the head restraint interferes
with the installation of the child
restraint system, and the head
restraint can be removed, remove
the head restraint
If the head restraint cannot be removed, raise it to the uppermost position.
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■ When using a child restraint system
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
● Never install a rear-facing child restraint system on the front passenger seat even if
the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light is illuminated. In the event of an accident, the force
of the rapid inflation of the front passenger airbag can cause death or serious injury to
the child if the rear-facing child restraint system is installed on the front passenger
seat.
● A forward-facing child restraint system may be installed on the front passenger seat
only when it is unavoidable. A child restraint system that requires a top tether strap
should not be used in the front passenger seat since there is no top tether strap
anchor for the front passenger seat.
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WARNING
If the head restraint interferes with the installation of the child restraint system, and the
head restraint can be removed, remove the head restraint.
If the head restraint cannot be removed, raise it to the uppermost position.
● When a booster seat is installed, always ensure that the shoulder belt is positioned
across the center of the child’s shoulder. The belt should be kept away from the child’s
neck, but not so that it could fall off the child’s shoulder.
● Use child restraint system suitable to the age and size of the child and install it to the
rear seat.
● A forward-facing child restraint system may
be installed on the front passenger seat only
when it is unavoidable. When installing a forward-facing child restraint system on the front
passenger seat, raise the seatback as much as
possible, move the seat to the rearmost position, and raise the seat to the highest position,
even if the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light is
illuminated.
● Do not allow the child to lean his/her head or
any part of his/her body against the door or
the area of the seat, front or rear pillars, or
roof side rails from which the SRS side airbags or SRS curtain shield airbags deploy
even if the child is seated in the child restraint
system. It is dangerous if the SRS side airbags
and curtain shield airbags inflate, and the
impact could cause death or serious injury to
the child.
● If the driver’s seat interferes with the child
restraint system and prevents it from being
attached correctly, attach the child restraint
system to the right-hand rear seat.
● Adjust the front passenger seat so that it does
not interfere with the child restraint system.
■ When using a child restraint system
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3
4
Child restraint system fixed with a seat belt
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.
◆ Installing child restraint system using a seat belt (child restraint lock func-
tion belt)
Install the child restraint system in accordance to the operation manual
enclosed with the child restraint system.
■ Rear-facing — Infant seat/convertible seat
Adjust the rear seat
If there is a gap between the child seat and the seatback, adjust the seat-
back angle until good contact is achieved.
Place the child restraint system
on the rear seat facing the rear of
the vehicle.
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Run the seat belt through the
child restraint system and insert
the plate into the buckle. Make
sure that the belt is not twisted.
Fully extend the shoulder belt and
allow it to retract to put it in lock
mode. In lock mode, the belt cannot be extended.
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6
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2
3
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While pushing the child restraint
system down into the rear seat,
allow the shoulder belt to retract
until the child restraint system is
securely in place.
After the shoulder belt has retracted
to a point where there is no slack in
the belt, pull the belt to check that it
cannot be extended.
After installing the child restraint system, rock it back and forth to ensure
that it is installed securely. (P. 66)
■ Forward-facing — Convertible seat
Adjust the seat
When using the front passenger seat
If installing the child restraint system to the front passenger seat is unavoidable, refer to P. 59 for the front passenger seat adjustment.
When using the rear seat
If there is a gap between the child seat and the seatback, adjust the seatback angle until good contact is achieved.
Remove the head restraint if it
interferes with your child restraint
system. (P. 177)
If the head restraint cannot be
removed, raise it to the uppermost
position.
Place the child restraint system
on the seat facing the front of the
vehicle.
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Run the seat belt through the
4
5
6
7
8
child restraint system and insert
the plate into the buckle. Make
sure that the belt is not twisted.
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Fully extend the shoulder belt and
allow it to retract to put it in lock
mode. In lock mode, the belt cannot be extended.
While pushing the child restraint
system into the rear seat, allow
the shoulder belt to retract until
the child restraint system is
securely in place.
After the shoulder belt has retracted
to a point where there is no slack in
the belt, pull the belt to check that it
cannot be extended.
If the child restraint has a top tether strap, follow the child restraint manufacturer’s operation manual regarding the installation, using the top tether
strap to latch onto the top tether strap anchor. (P. 70)
After installing the child restraint system, rock it back and forth to ensure
that it is installed securely. (P. 66)
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2
3
4
■ Booster seat
1-2. Child safety
If installing the child restraint system to the front passenger seat is unavoidable, refer to P. 59 for the front passenger seat adjustment.
High back type: Remove the head
restraint if it interferes with your
child restraint system. (P. 177)
If the head restraint cannot be
removed, raise it to the uppermost
position.
Place the child restraint system on the seat facing the front of the vehicle.
Booster type High back type
Sit the child in the child restraint
system. Fit the seat belt to the
child restraint system according
to the manufacturer’s instructions
and insert the plate into the
buckle. Make sure that the belt is
not twisted.
Check that the shoulder belt is correctly positioned over the child’s
shoulder and that the lap belt is as
low as possible. (P. 32)
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◆ Removing a child restraint system installed with a seat belt
Press the buckle release button and
fully retract the seat belt.
When releasing the buckle, the child
restraint system may spring up due to
the rebound of the seat cushion.
Release the buckle while holding
down the child restraint system.
Since the seat belt automatically
reels itself, slowly return it to the
stowing position.
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WARNING
■ When installing a child restraint system
1-2. Child safety
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
● Do not allow children to play with the seat belt. If the seat belt becomes twisted
around a child’s neck, it may lead to choking or other serious injuries that could result
in death.
If this occurs and the buckle cannot be unfastened, scissors should be used to cut the
belt.
● Ensure that the belt and plate are securely locked and the seat belt is not twisted.
● Shake the child restraint system left and right, and forward and backward to ensure
that it has been securely installed.
● After securing a child restraint system, never adjust the seat.
● When a booster seat is installed, always ensure that the shoulder belt is positioned
across the center of the child’s shoulder. The belt should be kept away from the child’s
neck, but not so that it could fall off the child’s shoulder.
● Follow all installation instructions provided by the child restraint system manufacturer.
● When securing some types of child restraint systems in rear seats, it may not be possi-
ble to properly use the seat belts in positions next to the child restraint without interfering with it or affecting seat belt effectiveness. Be sure your seat belt fits snugly
across your shoulder and low on your hips. If it does not, or if it interferes with the child
restraint, move to a different position. Failure to do so may result in death or serious
injury.
● When installing a child restraint system in the rear center seat, adjust both seat cush-
ions to the same position and align both seatbacks at the same angle. The seatbacks
must be adjusted to the same angle. Otherwise, the child restraint system cannot be
securely restrained and this may cause death or serious injuries in the event of sudden
braking, sudden swerving or an accident.
■ When installing a booster seat
To prevent the belt from going into ALR lock mode, do not fully extend the shoulder
belt. ALR mode causes the belt to tighten only. This could cause injury or discomfort to
the child. (P. 33)
■ Do not use a seat belt extender
If a seat belt extender is used when installing a child restraint system, the seat belt will
not securely hold the child restraint system, which could cause death or serious injury
to the child or other passengers in the event of sudden braking, sudden swerving or an
accident.
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Child restraint system fixed with a child restraint LATCH anchor
■ Child restraint LATCH anchors
LATCH anchors are provided for
the outboard rear seats. (Buttons
displaying the location of the
anchors are attached to the seats.)
■ When installing in the rear outboard seats
Install the child restraint system in accordance to the operation manual
enclosed with the child restraint system.
Adjust the seat
If there is a gap between the child seat and the seatback, adjust the seat-
back angle until good contact is achieved.
Remove the head restraint if it
interferes with your child restraint
system. (P. 177)
If the head restraint cannot be
removed, raise it to the uppermost
position.
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Widen the gap between the seat cushion and seatback slightly.
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Canada only
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5
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With flexible lower attachments
Latch the hooks of the lower
straps onto the LATCH anchors.
For owners in Canada:
The symbol on a child restraint
system indicates the presence of
a lower connector system.
With rigid lower attachments
Latch the buckles onto the
LATCH anchors.
For owners in Canada:
The symbol on a child restraint
system indicates the presence of
a lower connector system.
If the child restraint has a top tether strap, follow the child restraint manufacturer’s operation manual regarding the installation, using the top tether
strap to latch onto the top tether strap anchor. (P. 70)
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6
After installing the child restraint system, rock it back and forth to ensure
that it is installed securely. (P. 66)
■ When installing in the rear center seat
There are no LATCH anchors behind the rear center seat. However, the
inboard LATCH anchors of the outboard seats, which are 18.1 in. (460 mm)
apart, can be used if the child restraint system manufacturer’s instructions permit use of those anchors with the anchor spacing stated.
Child restraint systems with rigid lower attachments cannot be installed in the
center seat. This type of child restraint system can only be installed in the outboard seat.
■ Laws and regulations pertaining to anchors
The LATCH system conforms to FMVSS225 or CMVSS210.2.
Child restraint systems conforming to FMVSS213 or CMVSS213 specifications can be
used.
This vehicle is designed to conform to SAE J1819.
■ When installing a child restraint system
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
● When using the LATCH anchors, be sure that there are no foreign objects around the
anchors and that the seat belt is not caught behind the child restraint system.
● Follow all installation instructions provided by the child restraint system manufacturer.
● Never attach two child restraint system attachments to the same anchor. In a collision,
one anchor may not be strong enough to hold two child restraint system attachments
and may break.
If the LATCH anchors are already in use, use the seat belt to install a child restraint
system in the center seat.
● When securing some types of child restraint systems in rear seats, it may not be possi-
ble to properly use the seat belts in positions next to the child restraint without interfering with it or affecting seat belt effectiveness. Be sure your seat belt fits snugly
across your shoulder and low on your hips. If it does not, or if it interferes with the child
restraint, move to a different position. Failure to do so may result in death or serious
injury.
● When installing a child restraint system in the rear center seat, adjust both seat cush-
ions to the same position and align both seatbacks at the same angle. The seatbacks
must be adjusted to the same angle. Otherwise, the child restraint system cannot be
securely restrained and this may cause death or serious injuries in the event of sudden
braking, sudden swerving or an accident.
● If the seat is adjusted, reconfirm the security of the child restraint system.
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Anchor brackets
Anchor brackets
Anchor brackets
1-2. Child safety
Using an anchor bracket (for top tether strap)
■ Anchor brackets (for top tether strap)
Anchor brackets are provided for the following seats:
Bench-type second-row seats Separate-type second-row seats
Third-row left side seat
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1
Hook
Top tether strap
2
■ Fixing the top tether strap to the anchor bracket (second-row seats)
Install the child restraint system in accordance to the operation manual
enclosed with the child restraint system.
Remove the head restraint if it
interferes with your child restraint
system. (P. 177)
If the head restraint cannot be
removed, raise it to the uppermost
position.
Open the anchor bracket cover,
latch the hook onto the anchor
bracket and tighten the top tether
strap.
Make sure the top tether strap is
securely latched. (P. 66)
When installing the child restraint
system with the head restraint being
raised, be sure to have the top tether
strap pass underneath the head
restraint.
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Hook
Top tether strap
2
■ Fixing the top tether strap to the anchor bracket (third-row left side seat)
1-2. Child safety
Install the child restraint system in accordance to the operation manual
enclosed with the child restraint system.
Remove the head restraint if it
interferes with your child restraint
system. (P. 177)
If the head restraint cannot be
removed, raise it to the uppermost
position.
Latch the hook onto the anchor
bracket and tighten the top tether
strap.
Make sure the top tether strap is
securely latched. (P. 66)
When installing the child restraint
system with the head restraint being
raised, be sure to have the top tether
strap pass underneath the head
restraint.
■ Laws and regulations pertaining to anchors
The LATCH system conforms to FMVSS225 or CMVSS210.2.
Child restraint systems conforming to FMVSS213 or CMVSS213 specifications can be
used.
This vehicle is designed to conform to SAE J1819.
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WARNING
NOTICE
■ When installing a child restraint system
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
● Firmly attach the top tether strap and make sure that the belt is not twisted.
● Do not attach the top strap to anything other than the anchor bracket of the seat the
child restraint system is installed to.
● Follow all installation instructions provided by the child restraint system manufacturer.
● When installing the child restraint system with the head restraint being raised, after
the head restraint has been raised and then the anchor bracket has been fixed, do not
lower the head restraint.
● When installing a child restraint system in the rear center seat, adjust both seat cush-
ions to the same position and align both seatbacks at the same angle. The seatbacks
must be adjusted to the same angle. Otherwise, the child restraint system cannot be
securely restrained and this may cause death or serious injuries in the event of sudden
braking, sudden swerving or an accident.
● If the seat is adjusted, reconfirm the security of the child restraint system.
■ Anchor brackets (for top tether strap)
When not in use, make certain to close the lid. If it remains open, the lid may be damaged.
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Engine immobilizer system
The vehicle’s keys have built-in transponder chips that prevent the engine
from starting if a key has not been previously registered in the vehicle’s onboard computer.
Never leave the keys inside the vehicle when you leave the vehicle.
This system is designed to help prevent vehicle theft but does not guarantee
absolute security against all vehicle thefts.
The indicator light flashes after the
engine switch has been turned off to
indicate that the system is operating.
The indicator light stops flashing after
the engine switch has been turned to
ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON
mode to indicate that the system has
been canceled.
■ System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type engine 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 registered to the security system (key
with a built-in transponder chip) of another vehicle
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■ Certification for the engine immobilizer system
For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.
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WARNING
NOTICE
For vehicles sold in Canada
1-3. Theft deterrent system
■ Certifications for the engine immobilizer system
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
■ To ensure the system operates correctly
Do not modify or remove the system. If modified or removed, the proper operation of
the system cannot be guaranteed.
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Alarm
The alarm
The alarm uses light and sound to give an alert when an intrusion is detected.
The alarm is triggered in the following situations when the alarm is set:
● A locked door is unlocked or opened in any way other than using the entry
function, wireless remote control or mechanical key. (The doors will lock again
automatically.)
● The hood is opened.
Setting the alarm system
Close the doors and hood, and lock all
the doors. The system will be set automatically after 30 seconds.
The indicator light changes from being
on to flashing when the system is set.
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Deactivating or stopping the alarm
Do one of the following to deactivate or stop the alarms:
● Unlock the doors.
● Turn the engine switch to ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode, or start
the engine. (The alarm will be deactivated or stopped after a few seconds.)
■ System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type alarm system.
■ Items to check before locking the vehicle
To prevent unexpected triggering of the alarm and vehicle theft, make sure of the following:
● Nobody is in the vehicle.
● The windows and moon roof or panoramic moon roof are closed before the alarm is
set.
● No valuables or other personal items are left in the vehicle.
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NOTICE
■ Triggering of the alarm
1-3. Theft deterrent system
The alarm may be triggered in the following situations:
(Stopping the alarm deactivates the alarm system.)
● A person inside the vehicle opens a door or
hood, or unlocks the vehicle.
● The battery is recharged or replaced when the
vehicle is locked. (P. 689)
■ Alarm-operated door lock
In the following cases, depending on the situation, the door may automatically lock to
prevent improper entry into the vehicle:
● When a person remaining in the vehicle unlocks the door and the alarm is activated.
● While the alarm is activated, a person remaining in the vehicle unlocks the door.
● When recharging or replacing the battery
■ To ensure the system operates correctly
Do not modify or remove the system. If modified or removed, the proper operation of
the system cannot be guaranteed.
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Instrument cluster
2
2. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and
indicators.......................................80
Gauges and meters..................... 86
Multi-information display ..........90
Head-up display..........................108
Fuel consumption
information ...................................114
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2. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and indicators
The warning lights and indicators on the instrument cluster, center panel and
outside rear view mirrors inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s various systems.
For the purpose of explanation, the following illustrations display all warning
lights and indicators illuminated.
Except F SPORT models
F SPORT models
The units used on the meter and some indicators may differ depending on the
target region.
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2. Instrument cluster
Warning lights
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in any of the vehicle’s systems.
1
*
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
Brake system warning light
(P. 654)
1
*
Brake system warning light
(P. 654)
1
*
Brake system warning light
(P. 654)
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
Parking brake indicator
(P. 655)
Parking brake indicator
(P. 655)
1, 2
*
Brake hold operated
indicator (P. 655)
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Instrument cluster
*
(if equipped)
*
(U.S.A.)
*
(Canada)
*
*
(U.S.A.)
*
(Canada)
1
Charging system warning
light (P. 654)
1
Malfunction indicator lamp
(P. 654)
1
Malfunction indicator lamp
(P. 654)
1
SRS warning light
(P. 654)
1
ABS warning light
(P. 654)
1
ABS warning light
(P. 654)
1, 3
*
1, 2
*
(if equipped)
1
*
Electric power steering
system warning light
(P. 655)
1
*
Electric power steering
system warning light
(P. 655)
LKA indicator (P. 655)
1
*
Slip indicator (P. 655)
PCS warning light
(P. 656)
ICS OFF indicator
(P. 656)
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2. Instrument cluster
Low fuel level warning light
(P. 656)
Driver’s and front
passenger’s seat belt
reminder light (P. 656)
4, 6
*
Rear passengers’ seat
belt reminder light
(P. 656)
1
*
Tire pressure warning light
(P. 656)
4, 5
*
Rear passengers’ seat
belt reminder light
(P. 656)
1
*
: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode to
1
*
Master warning light
(P. 657)
indicate that a system check is being performed. They will turn off after the engine is
started, or after a few seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if a light does
not come on, or turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
2
*
: This light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
3
*
: This light flashes or illuminates to indicate a malfunction.
4
*
: This light illuminates on the center panel.
5
*
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*
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Indicators
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the vehicle’s various systems.
Turn signal indicator
(P. 246)
Headlight indicator
(P. 252)
(U.S.A.)
Fog light indicator
(P. 260)
Cruise control indicator
(P. 300)
(Canada)
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Tail light indicator
(P. 252)
Headlight high beam
indicator (P. 253)
1
*
Automatic High Beam
indicator (P. 256)
Radar cruise control
indicator (P. 300)
Cruise control “SET”
indicator (P. 300)
LKA indicator (P. 291)
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*
(if equipped)
1, 5
*
(if equipped)
(if equipped)
(if equipped)
2, 3
*
(if equipped)
1, 4
*
LKA indicator (P. 291)
4
LKA indicator (P. 291)
Intuitive parking assist
indicator (P. 326)
ICS OFF indicator
(P. 339)
“BSM” indicator (P. 313)
“RCTA” indicator
(P. 313)
BSM outside rear view
mirror indicators
(P. 313)
Slip indicator (P. 380)
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
*
(AWD
models only)
Parking brake indicator
(P. 247, 248)
Parking brake indicator
(P. 247, 248)
1
*
Brake hold standby
indicator (P. 250)
1
*
Brake hold operated
indicator (P. 250)
1
*
Eco Driving Indicator Light
(P. 105)
6
Security indicator
(P. 74, 77)
1
*
All-wheel drive lock
indicator (P. 377)
7
*
Low outside temperature
indicator (P. 86)
2
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1, 5
*
1, 5
*
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VSC OFF indicator
(P. 381)
PCS warning light
(P. 284)
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
1, 6
*
“AIR BAG ON/OFF”
indicator (P. 47)
1, 6
*
“AIR BAG ON/OFF”
indicator (P. 47)
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Except F SPORT models
Eco drive mode indicator
(P. 373)
F SPORT models
Eco drive mode indicator
(P. 373)
“SPORT S+” indicator
(P. 373)
1
*
: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to the IGNITION ON mode to
“SPORT” indicator
(P. 373)
“SPORT S” indicator
(P. 373)
“CUSTOMIZE” indicator
(P. 373)
indicate that a system check is being performed. They will turn off after the engine is
started, or after a few seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if a light does
not come on, or turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
2
*
: In order to confirm operation, the BSM outside rear view mirror indicators illuminate
in the following situations:
• When the BSM function is enabled on of the multi-information display, the
engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode.
• When the engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode, the BSM function is enabled
on of the multi-information display.
If the system is functioning correctly, the BSM outside rear view mirror indicators will
turn off after a few seconds.
If the BSM outside rear view mirror indicators do not illuminate or do not turn off,
there may be a malfunction in the system.
If this occurs, have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
3
*
: This light illuminates on the outside rear view mirrors.
4
*
: This light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
5
*
: The light comes on when the system is turned off.
6
*
: This light illuminates on the center panel.
7
*
: When the outside temperature is approximately 37F (3C) or lower, this indicator
will flash for approximately 10 seconds, then stay on.
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WARNING
■ If a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as the ABS and SRS warning lights not come on when
you start the engine, this could mean that these systems are not available to help protect you in an accident, which could result in death or serious injury. Have the vehicle
inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately if this occurs.
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Gauges and meters
Except F SPORT models
F SPORT models
The units used on the meters may differ depending on the target region.
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Engine coolant temperature gauge
Displays the engine coolant temperature
2
Tachometer
Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute
F SPORT models: When sport mode is selected for the driving mode, the periph-
ery of the tachometer will change color and the scale of the tachometer will be
emphasized.
Outside temperature
Displays the outside temperature within the range of -40°F (-40°C) to 122°F
(50°C). Low outside temperature indicator comes on when the ambient temperature is 37°F (3°C) or lower.
Multi-information display
Presents the driver with a variety of vehicle data (P. 90)
Displays warning messages in case of a malfunction (P. 661)
5
Clock
Vehicles with a navigation system:
Time displayed is linked to the analog clock on the instrument panel. (P. 544)
Vehicles with a Lexus Display Audio system:
Time displayed on the clock can be adjusted on of the multi-information dis-
play. (P. 97)
6
Speedometer
7
Fuel gauge
8
Shift position display (P. 236, 240)
9
Odometer and trip meter (P. 104)
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■ Rev indicator (F SPORT models)
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When the engine speed reaches a
set speed, a ring-shaped indicator
will be displayed on the tachometer.
The desired engine speed at which
the Rev indicator will begin to be dis-
played can be set on of the multiinformation display. (P. 97)
■ Rev peak (F SPORT models)
The engine speed reaches or
exceeds 5000 rpm, an afterimage
of the tachometer will be displayed
at the highest engine speed for
approximately 1 second.
Instrument panel light control
The brightness of the instrument panel lights can be adjusted.
1
Darker
2
Brighter
• The brightness of the instrument
panel lights can be adjusted individu-
ally for day mode and night mode
• If the brightness is adjusted when the
surroundings are bright and the tail
lights are on (day mode brightness
adjustment), the brightness level of
night mode will be adjusted at the
same time.
*.
*: Day mode and night mode: P. 89
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NOTICE
■ The meters and display illuminate when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■ Brightness of the meters (day mode and night mode)
The brightness of the meters is changed between day mode and night mode.
● Day mode: When the tail lights are off or when the tail lights are on but the surrounding
area is bright
● Night mode: When the tail lights are on and the surrounding area is dark
■ Outside temperature display
● In the following situations, the correct outside temperature may not be displayed, or the
display may take longer than normal to change:
• When stopped, or driving at low speeds (less than 12 mph [20 km/h])
• When the outside temperature has changed suddenly (at the entrance/exit of a
garage, tunnel, etc.)
● When “” or “E” is displayed, the system may be malfunctioning.
Take your vehicle to your Lexus dealer.
■ Clock settings screen (vehicles with a navigation system only)
If the clock adjustment screen is displayed continuously when attempting to change the
clock settings, the system may be malfunctioning.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
■ Customization
Some functions can be customized. (P. 97)
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■ To prevent damage to the engine and its components
● Do not let the indicator needle of the tachometer enter the red zone, which indicates
the maximum engine speed.
● The engine may be overheating if the engine coolant temperature gauge is in the red
zone (H). In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place, and check the
engine after it has cooled completely. (P. 692)
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Multi-information display
Summary of functions
The multi-information display presents the driver with a variety of driving-related
data, such as the current outside temperature. The multi-information display can
also be used to change the display settings and other settings.
Except F SPORT models
Menu icon display area
Displays the following items.
When a menu icon is not selected, the outside temperature and clock are displayed.
•Menu icons (P. 93)
• Outside temperature (P. 86)
•Clock (P. 86)
2
Content display area
A variety of information can be displayed by selecting a menu icon. Additionally,
warning or suggestion/advice pop-up displays will be displayed in some situations.
• Menu icon content (P. 93)
• Suggestion function (P. 105)
• Warning message (P. 661)
3
Indicator/shift position display area
Displays the following items:
•Indicators (P. 80)
• Shift position display (P. 236, 240)
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Odometer/trip meter display area (P. 104)
Displays the following items:
• Odometer/trip meter
• Distance until next engine oil change
Meter control switches (P. 92)
“ODO/TRIP” switch (P. 93)
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1
Outside temperature (P. 86)
2
Menu icons (P. 93)
3
Content display area
A variety of information can be displayed by selecting a menu icon. Additionally,
warning or suggestion/advice pop-up displays will be displayed in some situations.
• Menu icon content (P. 93)
• Suggestion function (P. 105)
• Warning message (P. 661)
4
Indicators/clock
•Indicators (P. 80)
•Clock (P. 86)
5
Shift position display (P. 236, 240)
6
Odometer/trip meter display area (P. 104)
Displays the following items:
• Odometer/trip meter
• Distance until next engine oil change
7
Meter control switches (P. 92)
8
“ODO/TRIP” switch (P. 93)
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Using the multi-information display
◆ Using the content display area
The content display area is operated using the meter control switches.
1
:Select menu icons
:Change displayed con-
tent, scroll up/down the
screen and move the
cursor
2
Press: Enter/Set
Press and hold: Reset
3
Return to the previous screen
Pressing and holding the switch will display the first screen of the selected menu
icon.
4
Press: Display the top screen
Press and hold: Register current screen as the top screen
■ Registering a top screen
The displayed top screen can be changed to a registered screen of your
choice.
To register a screen as the top screen, display the desired screen and press
and hold .
• A message asking to confirm if registration is desired will be displayed. If the
selected screen cannot be registered, a registration failure message will be displayed.
• When no screen has been registered, the drive information screen will be displayed.
■ Resetting drive information
To reset the average fuel economy (after reset)/average vehicle speed (after
reset)/elapsed time (after reset) that are displayed on , display the desired
item and press and hold .
If both of the displayed items are resettable, a message will be displayed asking
which item(s) to reset.
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◆ Using the odometer/trip meter display area
Items in this area are operated using the “ODO/TRIP” switch.
Press: Change displayed item
Each time the switch is pressed, the
displayed item will be changed.
Press and hold: Reset
Display the desired trip meter and
press and hold the switch to reset the
trip meter.
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Menu icons
Select a menu icon to display its content.
Drive information (P. 94)
Select to display various drive data.
Navigation system-linked display (if equipped)
Select to display the following navigation system-linked information.
•Route guidance
• Compass display (heading-up display)
Audio system-linked display
Select to enable selection of an audio source or track on the meter using the meter
control switches.
Driving assist system information
Select to display the operational status of the following systems:
• Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range (P. 300)
• LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) (P. 291)
Warning message display (P. 661)
Select to display warning messages and measures to be taken if a malfunction is
detected.
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Settings display (P. 97)
Select to change the meter display settings and other settings.
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Drive information ( )
■ Drive information 1/Drive information 2/Drive information 3
Displays drive information such as the following:
● Drive information 1
• Current fuel consumption
• Average fuel economy (after reset)
● Drive information 2
• Distance (driving range)
• Average vehicle speed (after reset)
● Drive information 3
• Average fuel economy (after refuel)
• Elapsed time (after start)
Displayed items (listed below) can be changed on . (P. 97)
Item Content
Current fuel consumption Displays instantaneous current fuel consumption
After reset
Average fuel
economy
Average
vehicle
speed
Elapsed time
Distance
Other Blank No item
After start
After refuel Displays average fuel consumption since refuel*
After reset
After start Displays average vehicle speed since engine start
After reset Displays elapsed time since the display was reset*
After start Displays elapsed time since engine start
Driving range Displays driving range with remaining fuel*
After start Displays drive distance since vehicle start
Displays average fuel consumption since the display was reset
Displays average fuel consumption since engine
2
start
*
Displays average vehicle speed since the display
was reset
1, 2
*
2, 3
1
*
1
3, 4
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*
:Resetting: P. 92
2
*
: Use the displayed fuel consumption as a reference.
3
*
: When only a small amount of fuel is added to the tank, the display may not be
updated.
When refueling, turn the engine switch off. If the vehicle is refueled without turning the
engine switch off, the display may not be updated.
4
*
: This distance is computed based on your average fuel consumption. As a result, the
actual distance that can be driven may differ from that displayed.
■ Eco Driving Indicator
P. 105
■ Sway warning
Detects the sway of the vehicle within a lane, which is often associated with a
decrease in the driver's attention level, and displays the decrease in attention
using a bar display.
The shorter the bar length, the more the driver may need to rest.
This display is a part of the LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) system. The display is
enabled when the operating conditions of the vehicle sway warning are met.
(P. 291)
■ AWD Control (if equipped)
Displays the driving force applied to each wheel using segments.
The greater the number of segments displayed, the greater the driving force
applied.
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■ G-force (if equipped)
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Displays lateral G-forces on the vehicle.
Also displays, around the periphery of the G-force display, the left and right
steering amount, accelerator pedal input, and brake fluid pressure.
1
Acceleration G-force on the
vehicle
2
Current G-force value (analyzed
value of front/rear and left/right
G-forces)
3
Record of the maximum G-forces
4
Accelerator pedal input
5
Brake fluid pressure
6
Steering amount
This display is intended for use as a guideline. Depending on factors such as the
road surface condition, temperature and vehicle speed, the display may not show
the actual condition of the vehicle.
● Resetting the record of maximum G-forces
Press and hold to reset the record.
● Peak hold function
If lateral G-forces of 0.5 G or greater are generated, the G-force value
display will turn amber and be held for 2 seconds.
■ Tire pressure
P. 605
■ Units (if equipped)
The units of measure used can be changed while driving.
Unlike the units setting performed on , the units setting performed on can
be changed while driving.
■ Blank (No items)
Displays no drive information contents.
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2
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Settings display ( )
◆ Changing settings
Use the meter control switches on the steering wheel to change settings.
Press or to select .
Operate the switches to select a desired item.
Change the setting by referring to the message displayed on the screen.
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◆ Setting items
■ LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) (P. 291)
The following LKA system settings can be changed:
Item Settings Details
Lane center tracing
Steering assist
Alert
Alert sensitivity
Sway warning
Sway sensitivity
1
*
: If the lane centering function is enabled/disabled, steering wheel assistance will also
be enabled/disabled accordingly.
2
*
: If the steering wheel assistance is disabled, lane centering function will also be dis-
abled automatically.
On
Off
On
Off
High
Normal
On
Off
High
Medium
Low
Select to enable/disable the lane centering function.
Select to enable/disable steering
wheel assistance.
Select to set a vibrator or buzzer as
the notification method used to warn
the driver.
Select to set the warning sensitivity.
Select to enable/disable the vehicle
sway warning.
Select to set the vehicle sway warning
sensitivity.
1
*
2
*
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■ PCS (Pre-Collision System) (P. 281)
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The following pre-collision system settings can be changed:
Item Settings Details
PCS
On
Off
Warning sensitivity Select to change the warning timing.
■ BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) (if equipped) (P. 313)
Select to enable/disable the pre-collision system.
The following Blind Spot Monitor settings can be changed:
Item Settings Details
BSM
On
Off
On
RCTA*
Off
Select to enable/disable the Blind
Spot Monitor function.
Select to enable/disable the Rear
Cross Traffic Alert function.
*: The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function can be enabled/disabled only when the Blind
Spot Monitor function is enabled.
■ Intuitive parking assist (if equipped) (P. 326)
Item Settings Details
Intuitive parking assist
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On
Off
Select to enable/disable the intuitive
parking assist.
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■ ICS (Intelligent Clearance Sonar) (if equipped) (P. 336)
Item Settings Details
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ICS
On
Off
■ HUD (Head-up display) (if equipped) (P. 108)
Select to enable/disable the Intelligent Clearance Sonar system.
The following head-up display settings can be changed:
Item Settings Details
Select to adjust the brightness/position of the head-up display.
Brightness/Position
Gauge information
Driving support
No display
Eco Driving Indica-
tor
Tachometer
Navigation system
(if equipped)
Driving Assist (if
equipped)
Compass (if
equipped)
• Press the / switch to adjust
the display brightness.
• Press the / switch to adjust
the display position.
Select to set the content displayed on
the head-up display.
Select to enable/disable head-up display content.
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