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Lift the deck board and remove the 
hook on the backside of the deck 
board.

4

Use the hook to secure the deck 
board as shown in the illustration.

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When attaching the side deck board

When attaching the side deck board, attach 
it so that the “

FRONT” mark points to 

the front side of the vehicle.

1

Unhook the cords.

2

Fold up the luggage cover.

WARNING

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If the deck boards are opened or 

removed

Return them to their original positions 

before driving. In the event of sudden 

braking, an accident may occur due to an 

occupant being struck by the deck 

boards or the items stored in the deck 

under tray.

Stowing the luggage cover

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Pull the lever upwards and open the 
deck board.

4

Remove the luggage cover.

When the seatback for the rear seat is col-

lapsed to the rear, remove the cover after 

the cover most upright position. (

P.127)

5

Stow the luggage cover in the deck 
under tray while lifting the deck 
board.

WARNING

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Luggage cover

●

Do not place anything on the luggage 

cover. In the event of sudden braking 

or turning, the item may go flying and 

strike an occupant. This could lead to 

an unexpected accident, resulting in 

death or serious injury.

●

Do not allow children to climb on the 

luggage cover. Climbing on the lug-

gage cover could result in damage to 

the luggage cover, possibly causing 

death or serious injury to the child.

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To set the visor in the forward posi-
tion, flip it down.

2

To set the visor in the side position, 
flip down, unhook, and swing it to 
the side.

3

To use the side extender, place the 
visor in the side position, then slide 
it backward.

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Sun visors

Slide the cover to open.

The light turns on when the cover is 
opened.

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Sunglass holder

Remove the lid of sunglasses holder 

using the strap  . (

P.281)

There is a vanity mirror on the back side of 
the lid.

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Automatic light off to prevent 12-volt 

battery discharge

If the vanity lights remain on when the 

power switch is turned off, the lights will go 

off automatically after 20 minutes.

The GPS clock’s time is automatically 
adjusted by utilizing GPS time infor-
mation.
For details, refer to the “NAVIGA-
TION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM 
OWNER’S MANUAL”.

Other interior features

Sun visors

Vanity mirrors

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the vanity mir-

ror

When the lid of sunglass holder is 

removed, do not subject it to strong 

impacts or set heavy objects on top of it.

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To prevent 12-volt battery discharge

Do not leave the vanity lights on longer 

than necessary when the hybrid system is 

off.

Clock

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Please use a power supply for elec-
tronic goods that use less than 12 
VDC/10 A (power consumption of 
120 W).
When using electronic goods, make 
sure that the power consumption of all 
the connected power outlets is less 
than 120 W.

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Console box

Open the lid.

■

Luggage compartment

Open the lid.

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The power outlet can be used when

The power switch is in ACCESSORY or 

ON mode.

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Using power outlet

The notch in console box allows power 

cables to be passed through even when the 

console box is closed.

Please use a power supply for elec-
tronic goods that use less than 120 
VAC (power consumption of 100 W).
Open the lid.

Power outlet (12 VDC)

NOTICE

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When power outlet is not in use

To avoid damaging the power outlet, 

close the power outlet lid when the 

power outlet is not in use.

Foreign objects or liquids that enter the 

power outlet may cause a short circuit.

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To prevent 12-volt battery discharge

Do not use the power outlet longer than 

necessary when the hybrid system is off.

Power outlet (120 VAC) (if 
equipped)

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The power outlet can be used when

The power switch is in ON mode.

A portable device can be charged by 
just placing Qi standard wireless 
charge compatible portable devices 
according to the Wireless Power Con-
sortium, such as smart phones and 
mobile batteries, etc., on the charge 
area.
This function cannot be used with por-
table devices that are larger than the 
charging area. Also, depending on the 
portable device, it may not operate as 
normal. Please read the operation 
manual for portable devices to be 
used.

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The “Qi” symbol

The “Qi” symbol is a trademark of the 
Wireless Power Consortium.

NOTICE

■

When power outlet (120 VAC) is not 

in use

To avoid damaging the power outlet, 

close the power outlet lid when the 

power outlet is not in use.

Foreign objects or liquids that enter the 

power outlet may cause a short circuit.

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To prevent blown fuse

Do not use a 120 VAC appliance that 

requires more than 100W.

If a 120 VAC appliance that consumes 

more than 100 W is used, the protection 

circuit will cut the power supply.

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To prevent battery discharge

Do not use the power outlet longer than 

necessary when the hybrid system is off.

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Appliances that may not operate 

properly

The following 120 VAC appliances may 

not operate properly even if their power 

consumption is under 100W:

●

Appliances with high initial peak watt-

age

●

Measuring devices that process pre-

cise data

●

Other appliances that require an 

extremely stable power supply

Wireless charger (if equipped)

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Name for all parts

Power supply switch
Operation indicator light
Charge area

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Using the wireless charger

1

Open the console box. (

P.280)

2

Press the power supply switch of 
the wireless charger.

Switches on and off with each press of the 

power supply switch.

When turned on, the operation indicator 

light (green) comes on.

Even with the hybrid system off, the on/off 

state of the power supply switch is memo-

rized.

3

Place the charging side of the por-
table device down.

When charging, the operation indicator 

light (orange) comes on.

If charging is not occurring, try placing the 

portable device as close to the center of 

the charging area as possible.

When charging is complete, the operation 

indicator light (green) comes on.

 Recharging function
• When charging is complete and 

after a fixed time in the charge sus-
pension state, charging restarts.

• When the portable device is moved, 

charging is stopped for a moment 
and then it restarts.

A
B
C

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Lighting conditions of operation 
indicator light

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: Depending on the portable device, there 

are cases where the operation indicator 
light will continue being lit up orange 
even after the charging is complete.

 When the operation indicator light 

flashes

When an error occurs, the operation indi-
cator light flashes an orange color. Handle 
the error based on the following tables.
• Flashing repeatedly once every second 

(Orange)

• Repeatedly flashes 3 times continuously 

(Orange)

• Repeatedly flashes 4 times continuously 

(Orange)

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The wireless charger can be operated 

when

The power switch is in ACCESSORY or 

ON mode.

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Usable portable devices

●

Qi standard wireless charge standard 

can be used on compatible devices.

However, not all Qi standard devices and 

compatibility are guaranteed.

●

Starting with mobile phones and smart 

phones, it is aimed for low power electri-

cally supplied portable devices of no 

more than 5W.

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When covers and accessories are 

attached to portable devices

Do not charge in situations where cover 

and accessories not able to handle Qi are 

attached to the portable device. Depending 

on the type of cover and accessory, it may 

not be possible to charge. When charging is 

not performed even with the portable 

device placed on the charge area, remove 

the cover and accessories.

Operation 

indicator 

light

Conditions

Turning off

When the Wireless charger 
power supply is off

Green 
(comes on)

On Standby (charging pos-
sible state)

When charging is complete

*

Orange 
(comes on)

When placing the portable 
device on the charging area 
(detecting the portable 
device)

Charging

Suspected causes

Handling method

Vehicle to charger 
communication fail-
ure.

Contact your Lexus 
dealer.

Suspected causes

Handling method

A foreign substance 
is between the por-
table device and 
charge area.

Remove the foreign 
substance from 
between portable 
device and the 
charge area.

The portable device 
is out of sync due to 
the device being 
shifted from the cen-
ter of the charge 
area.

Place the portable 
device near the cen-
ter of the charge 
area.

Suspected causes

Handling method

Temperature rising 
within the wireless 
charger.

Stop charging at 
once and start 
charging again after 
for a while.

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While charging, noise enters the AM 

radio

Turn off the wireless charger and confirm 

that the noise has decreased. If the noise 

decreases, continuously pushing the power 

supply switch of the wireless charger for 2 

seconds, the frequency of the charger can 

be changed and the noise can be reduced. 

Also, on that occasion, the operation indi-

cator light will flash orange 2 times.

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Important points of the wireless charger

●

If the electronic key cannot be detected 

within the vehicle interior, charging can-

not be done. When the door is opened 

and closed, charging may be temporarily 

suspended.

●

When charging, the wireless charging 

device and portable device will get 

warmer, however this is not a malfunction.

When a portable device gets warm while 

charging, charging may stop due to the 

protection function on the portable 

device side. In this case, when the tem-

perature of the portable device drops 

significantly, charge again.

■

Operation sounds

When the power supply is turned on, while 

searching for the portable device a sound 

will be produced, however this is not a mal-

function.

■

Certification for the wireless charger

FCC Note: This equipment has been tested 

and found to comply with Part 18 of the 

FCC Rules. These limits are designed to 

provide reasonable protection against 

harmful interference in a residential installa-

tion.

FCC Caution: Any changes or modifica-

tions not expressly approved by the party 

responsible for compliance could void the 

user’s authority to operate this equipment.

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WARNING

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Caution while driving

When charging a portable device, for 

safety reasons, the driver should not 

operate the main the part of the portable 

device while driving.

■

Caution regarding interference with 

electronic devices

People with implantable cardiac pace-

makers, cardiac resynchronization ther-

apy-pacemakers or implantable 

cardioverter defibrillators, as well as any 

other electrical medical device, should 

consult their physician about the usage of 

the wireless charger.

The operations of the wireless charger 

may have an affect on medical devices.

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To prevent damage or burns

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in a possibility 

of equipment failure and damage, catch 

fire, burns due to overheat.

●

Do not insert any metallic objects 

between the charging area and the 

portable device while charging

●

Do not attach stickers, metallic 

objects, etc., to the charger area or 

portable device

●

Do not cover with cloth, etc., and 

charge

●

Do not charge portable devices other 

than designated

●

Do not attempt to dismantle for disas-

sembly or modifications

●

Do not hit or apply a strong force

NOTICE

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Conditions in which the function may 

not operate correctly

In the following conditions, it may not 

operate correctly

●

The portable device is fully charged

●

There is foreign matter between the 

charge area and portable device

●

The temperature of the portable 

device gets higher from charging

●

The charging surface of the portable 

device is facing up

●

The placement of the portable device 

is out of alignment with the charge 

area

●

Near a TV tower, electric power plant, 

gas station, radio station, large display, 

airport or other facility that generates 

strong radio waves or electrical noise

●

When the electronic key is in contact 

with, or is covered by the following 

metallic objects

• Cards to which aluminum foil is 

attached

• Cigarette boxes that have aluminum 

foil inside

• Metallic wallets or bags
• Coins
• Hand warmers made of metal
• Media such as CDs and DVDs

●

When other wireless keys (that emit 

radio waves) are being used nearby

In addition, excluding the above-men-
tioned, when the charger does not per-
form normally or the operation display 
lamp is flashing continuously, it is consid-
ered that the wireless charger is malfunc-
tioning. Contact your Lexus dealer.

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To prevent failure or damage to data

●

Do not bring magnetic cards, such as 

credit cards, or magnetic recording 

media, etc., close to the charger while 

charging, otherwise, data may disap-

pear under the influence of magne-

tism. Also, do not bring precision 

instruments such as wrist watches, etc., 

close to the charger, as such objects 

may break.

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Fold down the armrest for use.

An assist grip installed on the ceiling 
can be used to support your body 
while sitting on the seat.

NOTICE

●

Do not leave portable devices in the 

cabin. The temperature inside the 

cabin may become high, when under 

the sun, and cause damage to the 

device.

■

To prevent 12-volt battery discharge

When the hybrid system is stopped, do 

not use the wireless charger for a long 

time.

Armrest

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the armrest

Do not apply too much load on the arm-

rest.

Assist grips

WARNING

■

Assist grips

Do not use the assist grip when getting in 

or out of the vehicle or rising from your 

seat.

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the assist grip

Do not hang any heavy object or put a 

heavy load on the assist grip.

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: If  equipped

The HomeLink

®

 wireless control sys-

tem in your vehicle has 3 buttons which 
can be programmed to operate 3 dif-
ferent devices. Refer to the program-
ming methods on the following pages 
to determine the method which is 
appropriate for the device.

HomeLink

®

 indicator light

Garage door operation indicators
Buttons

■

Codes stored in the HomeLink

®

 mem-

ory

●

The registered codes are not erased even 

if the battery cable is disconnected.

●

If learning failed when registering a dif-
ferent code to a HomeLink

®

 button that 

already has a code registered to it, the 

already registered code will not be 

erased.

■

Certification for the garage door opener



For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.

Garage door opener

*

The garage door opener can be 
programmed using the Home-
Link

®

 to operate garage doors, 

gates, entry doors, door locks, 
home lighting systems, security sys-
tems, and other devices.

System components

A
B
C

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

For vehicles sold in Canada

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When support is necessary

Visit on the web at www.homelink.com/

lexus or call 1-800-355-3515.

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Before programming the Home-
Link

®

 During programming, it is possible 

that garage doors, gates, or other 
devices may operate. For this rea-
son, make sure that people and 
objects are clear of the garage door 
or other devices to prevent injury or 
other potential harm.

 It is recommended that a new bat-

tery be placed in the remote control 
transmitter for more accurate pro-
gramming.

 Garage door opener motors manu-

factured after 1995 may be 
equipped with rolling code protec-
tion. If this is the case, you may need 
a stepladder or other sturdy, safe 
device to reach the “learn” or 
“smart” button on the garage door 
opener motor.

WARNING

■

When programming a garage door or 

other remote control device

The garage door or other device may 

operate, so ensure people and objects 

are out of danger to prevent potential 

harm.

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Conforming to federal safety stan-

dards

Do not use the HomeLink

®

 compatible 

transceiver with any garage door opener 

or device that lacks safety stop and 

reverse features as required by federal 

safety standards.

This includes any garage door that can-

not detect an interfering object. A door 

or device without these features 

increases the risk of death or serious 

injury.

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When operating or programming 
HomeLink

®

Never allow a child to operate or play 
with the HomeLink

®

 buttons.

Programming the HomeLink

®

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Programming the HomeLink

®

Steps 

1

 through 

3

 must be performed 

within 60 seconds, otherwise the indi-
cator light will stop flashing and pro-
gramming will not be able to be 
completed.

1

Press and release the HomeLink

®

 

button you want to program and 
check that the HomeLink

®

 indica-

tor light flashes orange.

2

Point the remote control transmit-
ter for the device at the rear view 
mirror, 1 to 3 in. (25 to 75 mm) 
from the HomeLink

®

 buttons.

Keep the HomeLink

®

 indicator light in 

view while programming.

3

Program a device.



Programming a device other than 
an entry gate (for U.S.A. owners)

Press and hold the remote control trans-
mitter button until the HomeLink

®

 indica-

tor light changes from slowly flashing 
orange to rapidly flashing green (rolling 
code) or continuously lit green (fixed 
code), then release the button.



Programming an entry gate (for 
U.S.A. owners)/Programming a 
device in the Canadian market

Press and release the remote control trans-
mitter button at 2 second intervals, repeat-
edly, until the HomeLink

®

 indicator light 

changes from slowly flashing orange to 
rapidly flashing green (rolling code) or 
continuously lit green (fixed code).

4

Test the HomeLink

®

 operation by 

pressing the newly programmed 
button and observing the indicator 
light:

 Indicator light illuminates: Program-

ming of a fixed code device has 
completed. The garage door or 
other device should operate when a 
HomeLink

®

 button is pressed and 

released.

 Indicator light flashes rapidly: The 

garage door opener motor or other 
device is equipped with a rolling 
code. To complete programming, 
firmly press and hold the Home-
Link

®

 button for 2 seconds then 

release it.

 If the garage door or other device 

does not operate, proceed to “Pro-
gramming a rolling code system”.

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Repeat the steps above to program 
another device for any of the 
remaining HomeLink

®

 buttons.

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Programming a rolling code sys-
tem

2 or more people may be necessary to 
complete rolling code programming.

1

Locate the “Learn” or “Smart” but-
ton on the garage door opener 
motor in the garage.

This button can usually be found where the 

hanging antenna wire is attached to the 

unit. The name and color of the button may 

vary by manufacturer. Refer to the Owner’s 

manual supplied with the garage door 

opener motor for details.

2

Press and release the “Learn” or 
“Smart” button.
Perform 

3

 within 30 seconds after 

performing 

2

.

3

Press and hold the desired Home-
Link

®

 button (inside the vehicle) 

for 2 seconds and release it. Repeat 
this sequence (press/hold/release) 
up to 3 times to complete pro-
gramming.
If the garage door opener motor 
operates when the HomeLink

®

 

button is pressed, the garage door 
opener motor recognizes the 
HomeLink

®

 signal.

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Enabling 2-way communication 
with a garage door (only available 
for compatible devices)

When enabled, 2-way communication 
allows you to check the status of the 
opening and closing of a garage door 
through indicators in your vehicle.
2-way communication is only available 
if the garage door opener motor used 
is a compatible device. (To check 
device compatibility, refer to 
www.HomeLink.com.)

1

Within 5 seconds after program-
ming the garage door opener has 
been completed, if the garage door 
opener motor is trained to Home-
Link

®

, both garage door operation 

indicators will flash rapidly green 
and the light on the garage door 
opener motor will blink twice, indi-