LEXUS LS 500H (2019 year). Instruction

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3-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof

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This function can be used to prevent
children from accidentally opening or
closing a passenger window.
Press the switch.

The indicator

will come on and the pas-

senger windows will be locked.
The passenger windows can still be
opened and closed using the driver’s
switch even if the lock switch is on.

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The power windows can be operated

when

The power switch is in ON mode.

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When the 12-volt battery is discon-

nected

The window lock switch is disabled. If nec-

essary, press the window lock switch after

reconnecting the 12-volt battery.

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Opening and closing

Opens the moon roof

The moon roof tilts up and then fully opens.

Closes the moon roof

: Lightly press either side of the moon roof

switch to stop the moon roof partway.

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Tilting up and down

Tilts the moon roof up

Tilts the moon roof down

: Lightly press either side of the moon roof

switch to stop the moon roof partway.

WARNING

●

The catch protection function may not

work if something gets caught just

before the window is fully opened. Be

careful not to get any part of your body

or clothing caught in the window.

Preventing accidental operation
(window lock switch)

Moon roof

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

Operating the moon roof

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fore
dri
ving

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The moon roof can be operated when

The power switch is in ON mode.

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Operating the moon roof after turning

the hybrid system off

The moon roof can be operated for approx-

imately 45 seconds after the power switch

is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned

off. It cannot, however, be operated once

either front door is opened.

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Jam protection function

If an object is detected between the moon

roof and the frame while the moon roof is

closing or tilting down, travel is stopped and

the moon roof opens slightly.

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Sunshade

The sunshade can be opened and closed

manually. However, the sunshade will open

automatically when the moon roof is

opened.

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Door lock linked moon roof operation

●

The moon roof can be opened and
closed using the mechanical key.

(

P.444)

●

The moon roof can be opened using the
wireless remote control.

(

P.112)

: These settings must be customized at

your Lexus dealer.

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When the moon roof does not close nor-

mally

Perform the following procedure:

Stop the vehicle.

Press and hold the “CLOSE” switch.

The moon roof will close, reopen and pause

for approximately 10 seconds. Then it will

close again and stop at the completely

closed position.

Check to make sure that the moon roof

is completely closed and then release

the switch.

: If the switch is released at the incorrect

time, the procedure will have to be per-
formed again from the beginning.

If the moon roof does not fully close even

after performing the above procedure cor-

rectly, have the vehicle inspected by your

Lexus dealer.

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If the moon roof does not move normally

If the moon roof does not open or close

normally or the automatic opening function

does not operate, perform the following ini-

tialization procedure.

Stop the vehicle.

Press and hold the “DOWN” switch.

The moon roof will stop at the tilt-up posi-

tion. After that, it will open, close, tilt up, tilt

down, and stop at the fully closed position.

Confirm that the moon roof has com-

pletely stopped and release the switch.

: If you release the switch while the moon

roof is moving, perform the procedure
again from the beginning.

If, after performing the above procedures

correctly, the moon roof still does not open

or close normally or the automatic opening

function does not operate, have the vehicle

inspected by your Lexus dealer.

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Moon roof open warning buzzer

A buzzer sounds and a message is shown

on the multi-information display in the

instrument cluster when the power switch is

turned off and the driver’s door is opened

with the moon roof open.

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Customization

Some functions can be customized.

(

P.479)

WARNING

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may cause death or seri-

ous injury.

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Opening the moon roof

●

Do not allow any passengers to put

their hands or heads outside the vehi-

cle while it is moving.

●

Do not sit on top of the moon roof.

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WARNING

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Opening and closing the moon roof

●

The driver is responsible for moon roof

opening and closing operations.

In order to prevent accidental opera-

tion, especially by a child, do not let a

child operate the moon roof. It is possi-

ble for children and other passengers

to have body parts caught in the moon

roof.

●

Check to make sure that all passen-

gers do not have any part of their body

in a position where it could be caught

when the moon roof is being operated.

●

When using the wireless remote con-

trol or mechanical key and operating

the moon roof, operate the moon roof

after checking to make sure that there

is no possibility of any passenger hav-

ing any of their body parts caught in

the moon roof. Also, do not let a child

operate moon roof by the wireless

remote control or mechanical key. It is

possible for children and other passen-

gers to get caught in the moon roof.

●

When exiting the vehicle, turn the

power switch off, carry the key and exit

the vehicle along with the child. There

may be accidental operation, due to

mischief, etc., that may possibly lead to

an accident.

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Jam protection function

●

Never use any part of your body to

intentionally activate the jam protec-

tion function.

●

The jam protection function may not

work if something gets caught just

before the moon roof is fully closed.

Also, the jam protection function is not

designed to operate while the moon

roof switch is being pressed. Take care

so that your fingers, etc. do not get

caught.

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Driving

4-1. Before driving

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

160

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

166

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

168

Trailer towing...............................

168

Dinghy towing .............................

169

4-2. Driving procedures

Power (ignition) switch ............

170

EV drive mode ............................

174

Hybrid transmission ..................

176

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

182

Parking brake ..............................

183

Brake Hold....................................

185

4-3. Operating the lights and wipers

Headlight switch.........................

187

AHB (Automatic High Beam)

.........................................................

190

Windshield wipers and washer

.........................................................

192

4-4. Refueling

Opening the fuel tank cap......

197

4-5. Using the driving support sys-

tems

Lexus Safety System + A.........

199

Lexus Safety System + 2.0....

206

PCS (Pre-Collision System) (vehi-

cles with Lexus Safety System +
A) ...................................................

212

PCS (Pre-Collision System) (vehi-

cles with Lexus Safety System +
2.0)...............................................

223

FCTA (Front Cross Traffic Alert)

.......................................................

230

LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) ....

233

Dynamic radar cruise control with

full-speed range......................

245

RSA (Road Sign Assist)..........

255

BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)....

258

PKSA (Parking Support Alert)

.......................................................

263

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

265

RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert)

function.........................................

271

RCD (Rear Camera Detection)

function.......................................

275

PKSB (Parking Support Brake)

.......................................................

278

Parking Support Brake function

(static objects).........................

284

Parking Support Brake function

(rear-crossing vehicles) ......

290

Parking Support Brake function

(rear pedestrians) ..................

294

Driving mode select switch ..

297

Electronically modulated air sus-

pension.......................................

298

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

302

4-6. Driving tips

Hybrid vehicle driving tips ....

307

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

309

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4-1.Before driving

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Starting the hybrid system

P.170

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Driving

With the brake pedal depressed,
shift the shift position to D. (

P.176)

Check that the shift position indicator

shows D.

If the parking brake is in manual
mode, release the parking brake.
(

P.183)

Gradually release the brake pedal
and gently depress the accelerator
pedal to accelerate the vehicle.

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Stopping

With the shift position in D, depress
the brake pedal.

If necessary, set the parking brake.

If the vehicle is to be stopped for an

extended period of time, shift the shift posi-

tion to P. (

P.178)

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Parking the vehicle

With the shift position in D, depress
the brake pedal to stop the vehicle
completely.

If the parking brake is in manual
mode, set the parking brake.
(

P.183)

Shift the shift position to P.
(

P.178)

Check that the shift position indicator

shows P and the parking brake indicator is

illuminated.

Press the power switch to stop the
hybrid system.

Slowly release the brake pedal.

Lock the door, making sure that you
have the electronic key on your
person.

If parking on a hill, block the wheels as

needed.

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Starting off on a steep uphill

Make sure that the parking brake is
set and shift the shift position to D.

Hill-start assist control will operate.

(

P.302)

Gently depress the accelerator
pedal.

Release the parking brake.

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For fuel-efficient driving

Keep in mind that hybrid vehicles are similar

to conventional vehicles, and it is necessary

to refrain from activities such as sudden

acceleration. (

P.307)

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Driving in the rain

●

Drive carefully when it is raining, because

visibility will be reduced, the windows

may become fogged-up, and the road

will be slippery.

●

Drive carefully when it starts to rain,

because the road surface will be espe-

cially slippery.

●

Refrain from high speeds when driving on

an expressway in the rain, because there

may be a layer of water between the tires

and the road surface, preventing the

steering and brakes from operating prop-

erly.

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Engine speed while driving

In the following conditions, the engine

speed may become high while driving. This

is due to automatic up-shifting control or

down-shifting implementation to meet driv-

Driving the vehicle

The following procedures should be
observed to ensure safe driving:

Driving procedure

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Driving

ing conditions. It does not indicate sudden

acceleration.

●

The vehicle is judged to be driving uphill

or downhill

●

When the accelerator pedal is released

●

When the brake pedal is depressed

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Restraining the hybrid system output

(Brake Override System)

●

When the accelerator and brake pedals

are depressed at the same time, the

hybrid system output may be restrained.

●

A warning message is displayed on the

multi-information display while the sys-

tem is operating.

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Restraining sudden start (Drive-Start

Control)

●

When the following unusual operation is

performed, the hybrid system output may

be restrained.

• When the shift position is shifted from R

to D, D to R, N to R, P to D

, or P to R

includes M) with the accelerator pedal

depressed, a warning message appears

on the multi-information display. If a

warning message is shown on the

multi-information display, read the mes-

sage and follow the instruction.

• When the accelerator pedal is depressed

too much while the vehicle is in reverse.

: Depending on the situation, the shift

position may not be changed.

●

While Drive-Start Control is being acti-

vated, your vehicle may have trouble

escaping from the mud or fresh snow. In

such case, deactivate TRAC (

P.303)

to cancel Drive-Start Control so that the

vehicle may become able to escape from

the mud or fresh snow.

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Breaking in your new Lexus

To extend the life of the vehicle, observing

the following precautions is recommended:

●

For the first 186 miles (300 km):

Avoid sudden stops.

●

For the first 621 miles (1000 km):

• Do not drive at extremely high speeds.

• Avoid sudden acceleration.

• Do not drive continuously in low gears.

• Do not drive at a constant speed for

extended periods.

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Drum-in-disc type parking brake system

Your vehicle has a drum-in-disc type park-

ing brake system. This type of brake system

needs bedding-down of the brake shoes

periodically or whenever the parking brake

shoes and/or drum are replaced. Have your

Lexus dealer perform the bedding down

operation.

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Brake pads and discs (F SPORT models)

The brake pads and discs are designed for

use under high load conditions. Therefore,

brake noise may be generated depending

on the vehicle speed, braking force and

vehicle environment (temperature, humid-

ity, etc.).

■

Operating your vehicle in a foreign

country

Comply with the relevant vehicle registra-

tion laws and confirm the availability of the

correct fuel. (

P.459)

WARNING

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in death or

serious injury.

■

When starting the vehicle

Always keep your foot on the brake

pedal while stopped with the “READY”

indicator is illuminated. This prevents the

vehicle from creeping.

■

When driving the vehicle

●

Do not drive if you are unfamiliar with

the location of the brake and accelera-

tor pedals to avoid depressing the

wrong pedal.

• Accidentally depressing the accelera-

tor pedal instead of the brake pedal

will result in sudden acceleration that

may lead to an accident.

• When backing up, you may twist your

body around, leading to a difficulty in

operating the pedals. Make sure to

operate the pedals properly.

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WARNING

• Make sure to keep a correct driving

posture even when moving the vehicle

only slightly. This allows you to depress

the brake and accelerator pedals

properly.

• Depress the brake pedal using your

right foot. Depressing the brake pedal

using your left foot may delay

response in an emergency, resulting in

an accident.

●

The driver should pay extra attention

to pedestrians when the vehicle is

powered only by the electric motor

(traction motor). As there is no engine

noise, the pedestrians may misjudge

the vehicle’s movement. Even with the

vehicle proximity notification system

activate, drive with care as pedestrians

in the vicinity may still not notice the

vehicle if the surrounding area is noisy.

●

Do not drive the vehicle over or stop

the vehicle near flammable materials.

The exhaust system and exhaust gases

can be extremely hot. These hot parts

may cause a fire if there is any flamma-

ble material nearby.

●

During normal driving, do not turn off

the hybrid system. Turning the hybrid

system off while driving will not cause

loss of steering or braking control,

however, power assist to the steering

will be lost. This will make it more diffi-

cult to steer smoothly, so you should

pull over and stop the vehicle as soon

as it is safe to do so.

In the event of an emergency, such as if

it becomes impossible to stop the vehi-

cle in the normal way:

P.416

●

Use engine braking (downshift) to

maintain a safe speed when driving

down a steep hill.

Using the brakes continuously may

cause the brakes to overheat and lose

effectiveness. (

P.176)

●

Do not adjust the positions of the

steering wheel, the seat, or the inside

or outside rear view mirrors while driv-

ing.

Doing so may result in a loss of vehicle

control.

●

Always check that all passengers’

arms, heads or other parts of their

body are not outside the vehicle.

●

Do not drive in excess of the speed

limit. Even if the legal speed limit per-

mits it, do not drive over 85 mph (140

km/h) unless your vehicle has

high-speed capability tires. Driving

over 85 mph (140 km/h) may result in

tire failure, loss of control and possible

injury. Be sure to consult a tire dealer

to determine whether the tires on your

vehicle are high-speed capability tires

or not before driving at such speeds.

■

When driving on slippery road sur-

faces

●

Sudden braking, acceleration and

steering may cause tire slippage and

reduce your ability to control the vehi-

cle.

●

Sudden acceleration, engine braking

due to shifting, or changes in engine

speed could cause the vehicle to skid.

●

After driving through a puddle, lightly

depress the brake pedal to make sure

that the brakes are functioning prop-

erly. Wet brake pads may prevent the

brakes from functioning properly. If the

brakes on only one side are wet and

not functioning properly, steering con-

trol may be affected.

■

When shifting the shift position

●

Do not let the vehicle roll backward

while a forward driving position is

selected, or roll forward while the shift

position is in R.

Doing so may result in an accident or

damage to the vehicle.

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Driving

WARNING

●

Do not shift the shift position to P while

the vehicle is moving.

Doing so can damage the transmission

and may result in a loss of vehicle con-

trol.

●

Do not shift the shift position to R while

the vehicle is moving forward.

Doing so can damage the transmission

and may result in a loss of vehicle con-

trol.

●

Do not shift the shift position to a driv-

ing position while the vehicle is moving

backward.

Doing so can damage the transmission

and may result in a loss of vehicle con-

trol.

●

Changing the shift position to N while

the vehicle is moving will disengage

the hybrid system. Engine braking is

not available with the hybrid system

disengaged.

●

Be careful not to change the shift posi-

tion with the accelerator pedal

depressed. Changing the shift posi-

tion to any positions other than P or N

may lead to unexpected rapid acceler-

ation of the vehicle that may cause an

accident and result in death or serious

injury.

After changing the shift position, make

sure to confirm the current shift posi-

tion displayed on the shift position indi-

cator inside the meter.

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Brake pad wear

If any of the following situations occurs,

have the brake pads visually checked and

replaced by your Lexus dealer as soon as

possible.

●

If the brake pad wear limit of a brake

pad is found to have been exceeded

when visually checking the brake pads

for each wheel (for the brake pad wear

limit, refer to P.463)

●

If a warning message is displayed on

the multi-information display (only the

right-side pads can be detected)

Rotor damage may result if the pads are

not replaced when needed.

F SPORT models: Moderate levels of the

brake pad and disc wear allow enhanced

braking power. As a result, the discs may

wear more quickly than conventional

brake discs. Therefore, when replacing

the brake pads, Lexus recommends that

you also have the thickness of the discs

measured.

It is dangerous to drive the vehicle when

the wear limits of the brake pads and/or

those of the brake discs are exceeded.

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When the vehicle is stopped

●

Do not depress the accelerator pedal

unnecessarily.

If the shift position is any position other

than P or N, the vehicle may acceler-

ate suddenly and unexpectedly, caus-

ing an accident.

●

In order to prevent accidents due to

the vehicle rolling away, always keep

depressing the brake pedal while

stopped with the “READY” indicator is

illuminated, and apply the parking

brake as necessary.

●

If the vehicle is stopped on an incline,

in order to prevent accidents caused

by the vehicle rolling forward or back-

ward, always depress the brake pedal

and securely apply the parking brake

as needed.

●

Avoid revving or racing the engine.

Running the engine at high speed

while the vehicle is stopped may cause

the exhaust system to overheat, which

could result in a fire if combustible

material is nearby.

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WARNING

■

When the vehicle is parked

●

Do not leave glasses, cigarette lighters,

spray cans, or soft drink cans in the

vehicle when it is in the sun.

Doing so may result in the following:

• Gas may leak from a cigarette lighter

or spray can, and may lead to a fire.

• The temperature inside the vehicle

may cause the plastic lenses and plas-

tic material of glasses to deform or

crack.

• Soft drink cans may fracture, causing

the contents to spray over the interior

of the vehicle, and may also cause a

short circuit in the vehicle’s electrical

components.

●

Do not leave cigarette lighters in the

vehicle. If a cigarette lighter is in a

place such as the glove box or on the

floor, it may be lit accidentally when

luggage is loaded or the seat is

adjusted, causing a fire.

●

Do not attach adhesive discs to the

windshield or windows. Do not place

containers such as air fresheners on

the instrument panel or dashboard.

Adhesive discs or containers may act

as lenses, causing a fire in the vehicle.

●

Do not leave a door or window open if

the curved glass is coated with a met-

allized film such as a silver-colored

one. Reflected sunlight may cause the

glass to act as a lens, causing a fire.

●

Always apply the parking brake, shift

the shift position to P, stop the hybrid

system and lock the vehicle.

Do not leave the vehicle unattended

while the “READY” indicator is illumi-

nated.

●

Do not touch the exhaust pipes while

the “READY” indicator is illuminated

or immediately after turning the hybrid

system off.

Doing so may cause burns.

■

When taking a nap in the vehicle

Always turn the hybrid system off. Other-

wise, if you accidentally move the shift

lever or depress the accelerator pedal,

this could cause an accident or fire due

to hybrid system overheating. Addition-

ally, if the vehicle is parked in a poorly

ventilated area, exhaust gases may col-

lect and enter the vehicle, leading to

death or a serious health hazard.

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When braking

●

When the brakes are wet, drive more

cautiously.

Braking distance increases when the

brakes are wet, and this may cause one

side of the vehicle to brake differently

than the other side. Also, the parking

brake may not securely hold the vehi-

cle.

●

If the electronically controlled brake

system does not operate, do not follow

other vehicles closely and avoid hills or

sharp turns that require braking.

In this case, braking is still possible, but

the brake pedal should be depressed

more firmly than usual. Also, the brak-

ing distance will increase. Have your

brakes fixed immediately.

●

The brake system consists of 2 or more

individual hydraulic systems; if one of

the systems fails, the other(s) will still

operate. In this case, the brake pedal

should be depressed more firmly than

usual and the braking distance will

increase. Have your brakes fixed

immediately.

■

If the vehicle becomes stuck

Do not spin the wheels excessively when

a driven wheel is up in the air, or the vehi-

cle is stuck in sand, mud, etc. This may

damage the driveline components or

propel the vehicle forward or backward,

causing an accident.

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Driving

NOTICE

■

When driving the vehicle

●

Do not depress the accelerator and

brake pedals at the same time during

driving, as this may restrain the hybrid

system output.

●

Do not use the accelerator pedal or

depress the accelerator and brake

pedals at the same time to hold the

vehicle on a hill.

■

When parking the vehicle

Always set the parking brake, and shift

the shift position to P. Failure to do so

may cause the vehicle to move or the

vehicle may accelerate suddenly if the

accelerator pedal is accidentally

depressed.

■

Avoiding damage to vehicle parts

●

Do not turn the steering wheel fully in

either direction and hold it there for an

extended period of time.

Doing so may damage the power

steering motor.

●

When driving over bumps in the road,

drive as slowly as possible to avoid

damaging the wheels, underside of the

vehicle, etc.

■

If you get a flat tire while driving

A flat or damaged tire may cause the fol-

lowing situations. Hold the steering

wheel firmly and gradually depress the

brake pedal to slow down the vehicle.

●

It may be difficult to control your vehi-

cle.

●

The vehicle will make abnormal

sounds or vibrations.

●

The vehicle will lean abnormally.

Information on what to do in case of a flat

tire (

P.439)

■

When encountering flooded roads

Do not drive on a road that has flooded

after heavy rain etc. Doing so may cause

the following serious damage to the vehi-

cle:

●

Engine stalling

●

Short in electrical components

●

Engine damage caused by water

immersion

In the event that you drive on a flooded

road and the vehicle is flooded, be sure

to have your Lexus dealer check the fol-

lowing:

●

Brake function

●

Changes in quantity and quality of oil

and fluid used for the engine, hybrid

transmission, transfer (AWD models),

differential, etc.

●

Lubricant condition for the propeller

shaft, bearings and suspension joints

(where possible), and the function of

all joints, bearings, etc.

If the shift control system is damaged by

flooding, it may not be possible to shift

the shift position to P, or from P to other

positions. In this case, contact your Lexus

dealer.

■

When parking the vehicle

Always set the parking brake, and shift

the shift position to P. Failure to do so

may cause the vehicle to move or the

vehicle may accelerate suddenly if the

accelerator pedal is accidentally

depressed.

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Cargo capacity depends on the total
weight of the occupants.
(Cargo capacity) = (Total load capac-
ity) — (Total weight of occupants)
Steps for Determining Correct Load
Limit —
(1) Locate the statement “The com-
bined weight of occupants and cargo
should never exceed XXX kg or XXX
lbs.” on your vehicle’s placard.
(2) Determine the combined weight of
the driver and passengers that will be
riding in your vehicle.
(3) Subtract the combined weight of
the driver and passengers from XXX
kg or XXX lbs.
(4) The resulting figure equals the
available amount of cargo and luggage
load capacity.
For example, if the “XXX” amount
equals 1400 lbs. and there will be five
150 lb passengers in your vehicle, the
amount of available cargo and luggage
load capacity is 650 lbs. (1400 − 750
(5

 150) = 650 lbs.)

(5) Determine the combined weight of
luggage and cargo being loaded on
the vehicle. That weight may not safely
exceed the available cargo and lug-

gage load capacity calculated in Step
4.
(6) If your vehicle will be towing a
trailer, load from your trailer will be
transferred to your vehicle. Consult
this manual to determine how this
reduces the available cargo and lug-
gage load capacity of your vehicle.
(

P.168)

Lexus does not recommend towing a
trailer with your vehicle. Your vehicle is not
designed for trailer towing.

Cargo capacity
Total load capacity (vehicle capac-
ity weight) (

P.458)

When 2 people with the combined
weight of A lb. (kg) are riding in your
vehicle, which has a total load capacity
(vehicle capacity weight) of B lb. (kg),
the available amount of cargo and lug-
gage load capacity will be C lb. (kg) as
follows:

lb. (kg) - A

lb. (kg) = C

lb. (kg)

: A =Weight of people

: B =Total load capacity

Cargo and luggage

Take notice of the following infor-
mation about storage precautions,
cargo capacity and load:

Capacity and distribution

Calculation formula for your
vehicle

A
B

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: C =Available cargo and luggage load

In this condition, if 3 more passengers with
the combined weight of D lb. (kg) get on,
the available cargo and luggage load will
be reduced E lb. (kg) as follows:

C lb. (kg) - D

lb. (kg) = E

lb. (kg)

: D =Additional weight of people

: E =Available cargo and luggage load

As shown in the example above, if the
number of occupants increases, the
cargo and luggage load will be
reduced by an amount that equals the
increased weight due to the additional
occupants. In other words, if an
increase in the number of occupants
causes an excess of the total load
capacity (combined weight of occu-
pants plus cargo and luggage load),
you must reduce the cargo and lug-
gage on your vehicle.

WARNING

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Things that must not be carried in the

trunk

The following things may cause a fire if

loaded in the trunk:

●

Receptacles containing gasoline

●

Aerosol cans

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Storage precautions

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may prevent the pedals

from being depressed properly, may

block the driver’s vision, or may result in

items hitting the driver or passengers,

possibly causing an accident.

●

Stow cargo and luggage in the trunk

whenever possible.

●

Do not place cargo or luggage in or on

the following locations.

• At the feet of the driver

• On the front passenger or rear seats

(when stacking items)

• On the package tray

• On the instrument panel

• On the dashboard

• In front of the Center Display

●

Secure all items in the occupant com-

partment.

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Capacity and distribution

●

Do not exceed the maximum axle

weight rating or the total vehicle

weight rating.

●

Even if the total load of occupant’s

weight and the cargo load is less than

the total load capacity, do not apply the

load unevenly. Improper loading may

cause deterioration of steering or

braking control which may cause

death or serious injury.

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Total load capacity and seating capacity

These details are also described on the tire

and loading information label. (

P.405)

Vehicle load limits

Vehicle load limits include total
load capacity, seating capacity,
towing capacity and cargo capac-
ity.

 Total load capacity (vehicle

capacity weight):

P.458

Total load capacity means the com-
bined weight of occupants, cargo
and luggage.
 Seating capacity:5 occupants

(Front 2, Rear 3)

Seating capacity means the maxi-
mum number of occupants whose
estimated average weight is 150 lb.
(68 kg) per person.
 Towing capacity
Lexus does not recommend towing
a trailer with your vehicle.
 Cargo capacity
Cargo capacity may increase or
decrease depending on the weight
and the number of occupants.

WARNING

■

Overloading the vehicle

Do not overload the vehicle.

It may not only cause damage to the tires,

but also degrade steering and braking

ability, resulting in an accident.

Trailer towing

Lexus does not recommend towing
a trailer with your vehicle. Lexus
also does not recommend the
installation of a tow hitch or the use
of a tow hitch carrier for a wheel-
chair, scooter, bicycle, etc. Your
vehicle is not designed for trailer
towing or for the use of tow hitch
mounted carriers.

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4-2.Driving procedures

Press the parking brake switch to
check that the parking brake is set.
(

P.183)

The parking brake indicator will come on.

Firmly depress the brake pedal.

and a message will be displayed on

the multi-information display.

If it is not displayed, the hybrid system can-

not be started.
When the shift position is N, the hybrid sys-

tem cannot start. Shift the shift position to P

when starting the hybrid system. (

P.178)

Press the power switch shortly and
firmly.

When operating the power switch, one

short, firm press is enough. It is not neces-

sary to press and hold the switch.
If the “READY” indicator turns on, the

hybrid system will operate normally.
Continue depressing the brake pedal until

the “READY” indicator is illuminated.
The hybrid system can be started from any

power switch mode.

Check that the “READY” indicator
is illuminated.

The vehicle cannot be driven if the

“READY” indicator is off.

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Power switch illumination

According to the situation, the power

switch illumination operates as follows.

●

When a door is opened, or the power

switch mode is changed from ACCES-

SORY or ON mode to off, the power

switch illumination slowly blinks.

●

When depressing the brake pedal with

carrying the electronic key on your per-

son, the power switch illumination rapidly

blinks.

●

When the power switch is in ACCES-

SORY or ON mode, the power switch

illumination illuminates.

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If the hybrid system does not start

●

The immobilizer system may not have

been deactivated. (

P.71)

Contact your Lexus dealer.

●

If a message related to start-up is shown

on the multi-information display, read the

message and follow the instructions.

■

When the ambient temperature is low,

such as during winter driving conditions

●

When starting the hybrid system, the

flashing time of the “READY” indicator

may be long. Leave the vehicle as it is until

the “READY” indicator is steady on, as

steady means the vehicle is able to move.

●

When the hybrid battery (traction bat-

tery) is extremely cold (below approxi-

mately -22°F [-30°C]) under the

influence of the outside temperature, it

may not be possible to start the hybrid

system. In this case, try to start the hybrid

system again after the temperature of the

hybrid battery increases due to the out-

side temperature increase etc.

■

Sounds and vibrations specific to a

hybrid vehicle

P.64

Power (ignition) switch

Performing the following opera-
tions when carrying the electronic
key on your person starts the hybrid
system or changes power switch
modes.

Starting the hybrid system

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If the 12-volt battery is discharged

The hybrid system cannot be started using

the smart access system with push-button

start. Refer to P.445 to restart the hybrid

system.

■

Electronic key battery depletion

P.108

■

Conditions affecting operation

P.125

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Notes for the entry function

P.125

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Steering lock function

●

After turning the power switch off and

opening and closing the doors, the steer-

ing wheel will be locked due to the steer-

ing lock function. Operating the power

switch again automatically cancels the

steering lock.

●

When the steering lock cannot be

released, “Push Power Switch While

Turning Steering Wheel in Either Direc-

tion” will be displayed on the multi-infor-

mation display.

Press the power switch shortly and firmly

while turning the steering wheel left and

right.

●

To prevent the steering lock motor from

overheating, the motor may be sus-

pended if the hybrid system is turned on

and off repeatedly in a short period of

time. In this case, refrain from operating

the power switch. After about 10 sec-

onds, the steering lock motor will resume

functioning.

■

If the “READY” indicator does not come

In the event that the “READY” indicator

does not come on even after performing

the proper procedures for starting the vehi-

cle, contact your Lexus dealer immediately.

■

If the hybrid system is malfunctioning

P.69

■

Electronic key battery

P.409

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Operation of the power switch

●

If the switch is not pressed shortly and

firmly, the power switch mode may not

change or the hybrid system may not

start.

●

If attempting to restart the hybrid system

immediately after turning the power

switch off, the hybrid system may not start

in some cases. After turning the power

switch off, please wait a few seconds

before restarting the hybrid system.

■

Customization

If the smart access system with push-button

start has been deactivated in a customized

setting, refer to P.443.

WARNING

■

When starting the hybrid system

Always start the hybrid system while sit-

ting in the driver’s seat. Do not depress

the accelerator pedal while starting the

hybrid system under any circumstances.

Doing so may cause an accident result-

ing in death or serious injury.

WARNING

■

Caution while driving

If hybrid system failure occurs while the

vehicle is moving, do not lock or open the

doors until the vehicle reaches a safe and

complete stop. Activation of the steering

lock in this circumstance may lead to an

accident, resulting in death or serious

injury.

NOTICE

■

When starting the hybrid system

If the hybrid system becomes difficult to

start, have your vehicle checked by your

Lexus dealer immediately.

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