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To select a mirror to adjust, press
the switch.

Left
Right

To adjust the mirror, press the
switch.

Up
Right
Down
Left

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Mirror angle can be adjusted when

The power switch is in ACCESSORY or

ON mode.

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Defogging the mirrors

The outside rear view mirrors can be

cleared using the mirror defoggers. Turn on

the rear window defogger to turn on the

outside rear view mirror defoggers.

(

P.267)

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Auto anti-glare function

When the anti-glare inside rear view mirror

is set to automatic mode, the outside rear

view mirrors will activate in conjunction with

the anti-glare inside rear view mirror to

reduce reflected light. (

P.138)

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Automatic adjustment of the mirror

angle (vehicles with driving position

memory)

A desired mirror face angle can be entered

to memory and recalled automatically by

the driving position memory. (

P.132)

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Linked mirror function when reversing

(vehicles with driving position memory)

When the mirror select switch is in the “L”

or “R” position, the outside rear view mir-

rors will automatically angle downwards

when the vehicle is reversing in order to

Outside rear view mirrors

For safe driving, adjust the mirror
angles to secure visibility before
driving.

WARNING

■

When driving the vehicle

Observe the following precautions while

driving.

Failing to do so may result in loss of con-

trol of the vehicle and cause an accident,

resulting in death or serious injury.

●

Do not adjust the mirrors while driving.

●

Do not drive with the mirrors folded.

●

Both the driver and passenger side

mirrors must be extended and prop-

erly adjusted before driving.

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When the mirror defoggers are oper-

ating

Do not touch the rear view mirror sur-

faces, as they can become very hot and

burn you.

Adjustment procedure

A
B

A
B
C
D

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give a better view of the ground.

To disable this function, move the mirror

select switch to the neutral position

(between “L” or “R”)
With the shift lever in R, adjust the mirror

angle to a desired position to set the mirror

angle used when the vehicle is reversing.
The adjusted angle will be memorized and

the mirror will automatically tilt to the mem-

orized angle whenever the shift lever is

shifted to R from next time.
The memorized downward tilt position of

the mirror is linked to the normal position

(angle adjusted with the shift lever in other

than R). Therefore, if the normal position is

changed after adjustment, the tilt position

will also change.
When the normal position is changed, read-

just the angle in reversing.
When used in cold weather, the door mirror

could be frozen and may not automatically

point the mirror surface downward. In this

event, remove any ice and snow from the

mirror surface.

Folds the mirrors

Extends the mirrors

Putting the outside rear view mirror folding
switch in the neutral position sets the mir-
rors to automatic mode. Automatic mode
allows the folding or extending of the mir-
rors to be linked to locking/unlocking of
the doors.

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When using in cold weather

When automatic mode is used in cold

weather, the door mirror could freeze up

and automatic stowing and return may not

be possible. In this event, after removing any

ice and snow from the door mirror, operate

the mirror using manual mode or move it by

hand.

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Customization

The automatic mirror folding and extending

operation can be changed. (Customizable

features:

P.421)

Folding and extending the mir-
rors

WARNING

■

When a mirror is moving

To avoid personal injury and mirror mal-

function, be careful not to get your hand

caught by the moving mirror.

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

The power windows can be opened
and closed by a one-touch operation of
the switches.

Closing

One-touch closing

Opening

One-touch opening

: To stop the window partway, operate the

switch in the opposite direction.

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The power windows can be operated

when

The power switch is in ON mode.

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Operating the power windows after

turning the hybrid system off

The power windows can be operated for

approximately 45 seconds even after the

power switch is turned to ACCESSORY

mode or turned off. They cannot, however,

be operated once either front door is

opened.

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Jam protection function

If an object becomes jammed between the

window and the window frame while the

window is closing, window movement is

stopped and the window is opened slightly.

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Catch protection function

If an object becomes caught between the

door and window while the window is open-

ing, window movement is stopped.

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When the window cannot be opened or

closed

When the jam protection function or catch

protection function operates unusually and

the door window cannot be opened or

closed, perform the following operations

with the power window switch of that door.

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Stop the vehicle. With the power switch in

ON mode, within 4 seconds of the jam

protection function or catch protection

function activating, continuously operate

the power window switch in the one-

touch closing direction or one-touch

opening direction so that the door win-

dow can be opened and closed.

●

If the door window cannot be opened

and closed even when performing the

above operations, perform the following

procedure for function initialization.

Turn the power switch to ON mode.

Pull and hold the power window switch

in the one-touch closing direction and

completely close the door window.

Release the power window switch for a

moment, resume pulling the switch in

the one-touch closing direction, and

hold it there for approximately 6 sec-

onds or more.

Press and hold the power window

switch in the one-touch opening direc-

tion. After the door window is com-

pletely opened, continue holding the

switch fan additional 1 second or more.

Release the power window switch for a

moment, resume pushing the switch in

the one-touch opening direction, and

hold it there for approximately 4 sec-

onds or more.

Pull and hold the power window switch

in the one-touch closing direction

again. After the door window is com-

pletely closed, continue holding the

switch for a further 1 second or more.

If you release the switch while the window is

moving, start again from the beginning.

If the window reverses and cannot be fully

Power windows

Opening and closing the power
windows

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closed or opened, have the vehicle

inspected by your Lexus dealer.

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Door lock linked window operation

●

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

(

P.390)

●

The power windows can be opened using
the wireless remote control.

(

P.104)

: These settings must be customized at

your Lexus dealer.

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Power windows open warning buzzer

The 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 power windows open.

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Customization

Setting (e.g. linked door lock operation) can

be changed.

(Customizable features:

P.421)

This function is designed to prevent
children from accidentally opening or
closing a passenger window.
Press the switch down to lock the pas-
senger window.

WARNING

Observe the following precautions.

Failing to do so may result in death or

serious injury.

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Closing the windows

●

The driver is responsible for all the

power window operations, including

the operation for the passengers. In

order to prevent accidental operation,

especially by a child, do not let a child

operate the power windows. It is possi-

ble for children and other passengers

to have body parts caught in the power

window. Also, when riding with a child,

it is recommended to use the window

lock switch. (

P.143)

●

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 a window is being operated.

●

When using the wireless remote con-

trol or mechanical key and operating

the power windows, operate the

power window after checking to make

sure that there is no possibility of any

passenger having any of their body

parts caught in the window. Also do

not let a child operate window by the

mechanical key. It is possible for chil-

dren and other passengers to get

caught in the power window.

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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 jammed just

before the window is fully closed. Be

careful not to get any part of your body

jammed in the window.

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Catch protection function

●

Never use any part of your body or

clothing to intentionally activate the

catch protection function.

●

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)

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Opening and closing

Open

Press and hold the “OPEN” switch. The
moon roof tilts up and then fully opens
automatically.

Press and hold the “CLOSE” switch. The
moon roof fully closes automatically.

: Lightly press either end of the moon roof

open/close switch to stop the moon roof
while it is operating.

Moon roof

For comfortable cabin experience,
the ceiling (moon roof) can be
opened or tilted up.

WARNING

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Opening the moon roof

Observe the following precautions.
Failing to do so may cause death or seri-

ous injury.

●

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.

Operation instructions

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Tilting up and down

Tilt up

Press and hold the “UP” switch. It automat-
ically opens until the tilt up stop position.

Tilt down

Press and hold the “DOWN” switch. The
moon roof full close automatically.

: Lightly press either end of the moon roof

switch to stop the moon roof while it is
operating.

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The moon roof can be operated when

The power switch is in ON mode.

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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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When the moon roof does not close nor-

mally

Perform the following procedure:

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If the moon roof closes but then re-opens

slightly

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 tilt down. Finally

it will stop.

Check to make sure that the moon roof

completely stops and then release the

switch.

●

If the moon roof tilts down but then tilts

back up

Stop the vehicle.

Press and hold the “DOWN” switch.

The moon roof will close, reopen and pause

for approximately 10 seconds in the tilt up
position.

Then it will close again. Finally it will stop.

Check to make sure that the moon roof

has completely stopped 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 switch is released after the above

mentioned 10 second pause, automatic
operation will be disabled. In that case,
perform the moon roof initialization by
referring to “When tilt up/down or moon
roof opening and closing can be done
but automatic full opening and closing
cannot be done” on P.145.

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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When the moon roof does not move

normally

When the opening and closing operation or

automatic opening function of the moon

roof does not move normally, perform the

following initialization procedures.

Turn the power switch to ON mode.

Operate the moon roof.

The initialization method changes depend-

ing on the contents that can be operated.

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If only the tilt up operations can be done

when the moon roof is closed

Press and hold the “DOWN” or

“CLOSE” switch.

Open until the tilt up stop position. After

that the moon roof opens and completely

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closes.

After that tilt up once again and stop at the

completely closed position.

Confirm that moon roof has completely

stopped and release the switch.

●

If the moon roof can only be closed when

the moon roof is partially opened

Press and hold the “DOWN” or

“CLOSE” switch.

Fully close the moon roof, tilt up and open it

close to the fully open position. After that,

fully close the moon roof and tilt up once

again, then stop the moon roof in the fully

closed position.

Confirm that moon roof has completely

stopped and release the switch.

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When tilt up/down or moon roof opening

and closing can be done but automatic

full opening and closing cannot be done

Press the “OPEN” switch and fully

open.

Press the “CLOSE” switch and fully

close.

Press the “UP” switch and tilt up until

the tilt up stop position.

Press the “DOWN” switch and tilt

down.

If the switch is released before any step is

completes, the procedure will have to be

performed again from the beginning.
If the opening and closing operations or

automatic opening function does not move

as normal, even after performing the above

mentioned operations, have the vehicle

inspected by your Lexus dealer.

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Moon roof open warning buzzer

The 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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Door lock linked moon roof operation

●

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

(

P.390)

●

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

(

P.104)

: These settings must be customized at

your Lexus dealer.

WARNING

Observe the following precautions.
Failing to do so may cause death or seri-

ous injury.

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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 mechanical

key. It is possible for children and other

passengers 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.

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Driving

4-1. Before driving

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

150

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

155

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

158

Trailer towing (vehicles with tow-

ing package)..............................

159

Trailer towing (vehicles without

towing package)......................

167

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

167

4-2. Driving procedures

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

168

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

171

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

173

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

176

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

177

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

179

ASC (Active Sound Control)

181

4-3. Operating the lights and wipers

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

182

Automatic High Beam.............

185

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

188

Windshield wipers and washer

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

188

Rear window wiper and washer

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

193

4-4. Refueling

Opening the fuel tank cap......

195

4-5. Using the driving support sys-

tems

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

197

PCS (Pre-Collision System)

202

LDA (Lane Departure Alert with

steering control).....................

209

Dynamic radar cruise control with

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

217

PKSA (Parking Support Alert)

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

226

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

227

Parking Support Brake function

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

232

BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)......

241

Driving mode select switch ..

248

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

249

4-6. Driving tips

Hybrid vehicle driving tips ....

254

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

256

Utility vehicle precautions.....

258

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4-1.Before driving

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Starting the hybrid system

P.168

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Driving

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

P.173)

Release the parking brake.
(

P.178)

If the parking brake is in automatic mode,

the parking brake is released automatically

when shifting the shift lever to any position

other than P. (

P.177)

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

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Stopping

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

If necessary, set the parking brake.
(

P.178)

If the vehicle is to be stopped for an

extended period of time, shift the shift lever

to P. (

P.173)

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Parking the vehicle

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

Set the parking brake (

P.178),

and shift the shift lever to P
(

P.173).

Press the power switch to stop the
hybrid system.

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 an uphill

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

P.173)

Pull the parking brake switch and
parking brake is set manually.
(

P.178)

Release the brake pedal and gently
depress the accelerator pedal to
accelerate the vehicle.

Press the parking brake switch and
parking brake is released manually.
(

P.178)

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When starting off on an uphill

The hill-start assist control will activate.

(

P.250)

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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.254)

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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.

Driving the vehicle

The specified procedures should be
observed to ensure safe driving:

Driving procedure

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Restraining the hybrid system output

(Brake Override System)

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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 lever is shifted from R to D,

D to R, N to R, P to D, or P to R (D

includes S) 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 message

and follow the instructions.

• When the accelerator pedal is depressed

too while the vehicle is in reverse.

●

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.250)

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 200 miles (300 km):

Avoid sudden stops.

●

For the first 1000 miles (1600 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.

●

For the first 500miles (800 km):

Do not tow a trailer. (vehicles with towing

package)

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Operating your vehicle in a foreign

country

Comply with the relevant vehicle registra-

tion laws and confirm the availability of the

correct fuel. (

P.410)

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Eco-friendly driving

P.82

WARNING

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in death or

serious injury.

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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.

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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 difficulty in

operating the pedals. Make sure to

operate the pedals properly.

• 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.

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WARNING

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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.360

●

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 the vehicle off-road.

This is not an AWD vehicle designed

for off-road driving. Proceed with all

due caution if it becomes unavoidable

to drive off-road.

●

Do not drive across a river or through

other bodies of water.

This may cause electric/electronic

components to short circuit, damage

the hybrid system or cause other seri-

ous damage to 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 capa-

bility tires or not before driving at such

speeds.

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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.

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When shifting the shift lever

●

Do not let the vehicle roll backward

while the shift lever is in a driving posi-

tion, or roll forward while the shift lever

is in R.

Doing so may result in an accident or

damage to the vehicle.

●

Do not shift the shift lever 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 lever to R while

the vehicle is moving forward.

Doing so can damage the transmission

and may result in a loss of vehicle con-

trol.

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WARNING

●

Do not shift the shift lever to a driving

position while the vehicle is moving

backward.

Doing so can damage the transmission

and may result in a loss of vehicle con-

trol.

●

Shifting the shift lever to N while the

vehicle is moving will disengage the

hybrid system.

Engine braking is not available when N

is selected.

●

Be careful not to shift the shift lever

with the accelerator pedal depressed.

Shifting the shift lever to any position

other than P or N may lead to unex-

pected rapid acceleration of the vehi-

cle that may cause an accident and

result in death or serious injury.

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If you hear a squealing or scraping

noise (brake pad wear limit indica-

tors)

Have the brake pads checked and

replaced by your Lexus dealer as soon as

possible. Rotor damage may result if the

pads are not replaced when needed.

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 lever is in 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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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.

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Always apply the parking brake, shift

the shift lever to P, stop the hybrid sys-

tem and lock the vehicle.

Do not leave the vehicle unattended

while the “READY” indicator is illumi-

nated.

If the vehicle is parked with the shift

lever in P but the parking brake is not

set, the vehicle may start to move, pos-

sibly leading to an accident.

●

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

any of the tires 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.

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.

■

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.

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NOTICE

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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.379)

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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, etc.

●

Lubricant condition for the bearings

and suspension joints (where possi-

ble), and the function of all joints, bear-

ings, etc.

■

When parking the vehicle

Always set the parking brake, and shift

the shift lever to P. Failure to do so may

cause the vehicle to move or the vehicle

may accelerate suddenly if the accelera-

tor pedal is accidentally depressed.

Cargo and luggage

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

WARNING

■

Things that must not be carried in the

luggage compartment

The following things may cause a fire if

loaded in the luggage compartment:

●

Receptacles containing gasoline

●

Aerosol cans

■

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 lug-

gage compartment whenever possi-

ble.

●

Do not stack cargo and luggage in the

luggage compartment higher than the

seatbacks.

●

When you fold down the rear seats,

long items should not be placed

directly behind the front seats.

●

Never allow anyone to ride in the lug-

gage compartment. It is not designed

for passengers. They should ride in

their seats with their seat belts prop-

erly fastened.

●

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 luggage cover
• On the instrument panel
• On the dashboard

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