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WARNING

Unlike the parking brake, hill-start

assist control is not intended to hold

the vehicle stationary for an extended

period of time. Do not attempt to use

hill-start assist control to hold the vehi-

cle on an incline, as doing so may lead

to an accident.

When the TRC/ABS/ VSC is acti-

vated

The slip indicator light flashes. Always

drive carefully. Reckless driving may

cause an accident. Exercise particular

care when the indicator light flashes.

When the TRC/VSC systems are

turned off

Be especially careful and drive at a

speed appropriate to the road condi-

tions. As these are the systems to help

ensure vehicle stability and driving force,

do not turn the TRC/VSC systems off

unless necessary.

Secondary Collision Brake

Do not rely solely upon the Secondary

Collision Brake. This system is designed

to help reduce the possibility of further

damage due to a secondary collision,

however, that effect changes according

to various conditions. Overly relying on

the system may result in death or serious

injury.

Replacing tires

Make sure that all tires are of the speci-

fied size, brand, tread pattern and total

load capacity. In addition, make sure that

the tires are inflated to the recom-

mended tire inflation pressure level.
The ABS, TRC and VSC systems will not

function correctly if different tires are

installed on the vehicle.
Contact any authorized Lexus retailer or

Lexus authorized repairer, or any reli-

able repairer for further information

when replacing tires or wheels.

Handling of tires and the suspension

Using tires with any kind of problem or

modifying the suspension will affect the

driving assist systems, and may cause a

system to malfunction.

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4-6.Driving tips

When using Eco drive mode, the
torque corresponding to the accelera-
tor pedal depression amount can be
generated more smoothly than it is in
normal conditions. In addition, the
operation of the air conditioning sys-
tem (heating/cooling) will be mini-
mized, improving the fuel economy.
(



P.267)

The Eco-friendly driving is possible by
keeping the bar display of Hybrid Sys-
tem Indicator within Eco area.
(



P.98, 103)

Shift the shift lever to D when stopped
at a traffic light, or driving in heavy traf-
fic etc. Shift the shift lever to P when
parking. When using the N, there is no
positive effect on fuel consumption. In
the N, the gasoline engine operates
but electricity cannot be generated.
Also, when using the air conditioning
system, etc., the hybrid battery (trac-
tion battery) power is consumed.



Drive your vehicle smoothly. Avoid
abrupt acceleration and decelera-
tion. Gradual acceleration and
deceleration will make more effec-
tive use of the electric motor (trac-
tion motor) without having to use
gasoline engine power.



Avoid repeated acceleration.
Repeated acceleration consumes
hybrid battery (traction battery)
power, resulting in poor fuel con-
sumption. Battery power can be
restored by driving with the acceler-
ator pedal slightly released.

Make sure to operate the brakes gen-
tly and in a timely manner. A greater
amount of electrical energy can be
regenerated when slowing down.

Repeated acceleration and decelera-
tion, as well as long waits at traffic
lights, will lead to bad fuel economy.
Check traffic reports before leaving
and avoid delays as much as possible.
When driving in a traffic jam, gently
release the brake pedal to allow the
vehicle to move forward slightly while
avoiding overuse of the accelerator
pedal. Doing so can help control
excessive gasoline consumption.

Hybrid vehicle driving tips

For economical and ecological
driving, pay attention to the follow-
ing points:

Using Eco drive mode

Use of Hybrid System Indicator

Shift lever operation

Accelerator pedal/brake pedal
operation

When braking

Delays

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Control and maintain the vehicle at a
constant speed. Before stopping at a
toll booth or similar, allow plenty of
time to release the accelerator and
gently apply the brakes. A greater
amount of electrical energy can be
regenerated when slowing down.

Use the air conditioning only when
necessary. Doing so can help reduce
excessive gasoline consumption.
In summer: When the ambient tem-
perature is high, use the recirculated
air mode. Doing so will help to reduce
the burden on the air conditioning sys-
tem and reduce fuel consumption as
well.
In winter: Because the gasoline engine
will not automatically cut out until it and
the interior of the vehicle are warm, it
will consume fuel. Also, fuel consump-
tion can be improved by avoiding
overuse of the heater.

Make sure to check the tire inflation
pressure frequently. Improper tire
inflation pressure can cause poor fuel
economy.
Also, as snow tires can cause large
amounts of friction, their use on dry
roads can lead to poor fuel economy.
Use tires that are appropriate for the

season.

Carrying heavy luggage will lead to
poor fuel economy. Avoid carrying
unnecessary luggage. Installing a large
roof rack will also cause poor fuel
economy.

Since the gasoline engine starts up and
cuts out automatically when cold,
warming up the engine is unnecessary.
Moreover, frequently driving short dis-
tances will cause the engine to repeat-
edly warm up, which can lead to excess
fuel consumption.

Highway driving

Air conditioning

Checking tire inflation pressure

Luggage

Warming up before driving

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

Use fluids that are appropriate to
the prevailing outside temperatures.

• Engine oil
• Engine coolant/power control unit cool-

ant

• Washer fluid



Have a service technician inspect
the condition of the 12-volt battery.



Have the vehicle fitted with four
snow tires or purchase a set of tire
chains for the front tires.

Ensure that all tires are the specified size
and brand, and that chains match the size
of the tires.

: Tire chains cannot be mounted on vehi-

cles with 18-inch/19-inch tires.

Winter driving tips

Carry out the necessary prepara-
tions and inspections before driving
the vehicle in winter. Always drive
the vehicle in a manner appropriate
to the prevailing weather condi-
tions.

Preparation for winter

WARNING

Driving with snow tires

Observe the following precautions to

reduce the risk of accidents.
Failure to do so may result in a loss of

vehicle control and cause death or seri-

ous injury.

Use tires of the specified size.

Maintain the recommended level of air

pressure.

Do not drive at speeds in excess of the

speed limit or the speed limit specified

for the snow tires being used.

Use snow tires on all, not just some

wheels.

Driving with tire chains (vehicles with

17-inch tires)

Observe the following precautions to

reduce the risk of accidents.
Failure to do so may result in the vehicle

being unable to be driven safely, and may

cause death or serious injury.

Do not drive in excess of the speed

limit specified for the tire chains being

used, or 50 km/h (30 mph), which-

ever is lower.

Avoid driving on bumpy road surfaces

or over potholes.

Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt

steering, sudden braking and shifting

operations that cause sudden engine

braking.

Slow down sufficiently before entering

a curve to ensure that vehicle control

is maintained.

Do not use LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)

system. (if equipped)

NOTICE

Repairing or replacing snow tires

Request repairs or replacement of snow

tires from any authorized Lexus retailer

or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reli-

able repairer.
This is because the removal and attach-

ment of snow tires affects the operation

of the tire pressure warning valves and

transmitters.

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Perform the following according to the
driving conditions:



Do not try to forcibly open a window
or move a wiper that is frozen. Pour
warm water over the frozen area to
melt the ice. Wipe away the water
immediately to prevent it from
freezing.



To ensure proper operation of the
climate control system fan, remove
any snow that has accumulated on
the air inlet vents in front of the
windshield.



Check for and remove any excess
ice or snow that may have accumu-
lated on the exterior lights, vehicle’s
roof, chassis, around the tires or on
the brakes.



Remove any snow or mud from the
bottom of your shoes before getting
in the vehicle.

To protect windshield wipers



P.214

Accelerate the vehicle slowly, keep a
safe distance between you and the
vehicle ahead, and drive at a reduced
speed suitable to road conditions.



Park the vehicle and shift the shift
lever to P without setting the park-

ing brake. The parking brake may
freeze up, preventing it from being
released. If the vehicle is parked
without setting the parking brake,
make sure to block the wheels.
Failure to do so may be dangerous
because it may cause the vehicle to
move unexpectedly, possibly lead-
ing to an accident.

When the parking brake is in automatic
mode, release the parking brake after shift-
ing the shift lever to P. (



P.196)



If the vehicle is left parked with the
brakes damp in cold temperatures,
there is a possibility of the brakes
freezing.



If the vehicle is parked without set-
ting the parking brake, confirm that
the shift lever cannot be moved out
of P

: The shift lever will be locked if it is

attempted to be shifted from P to any
other position without depressing the
brake pedal. If the shift lever can be
shifted from P, there may be a problem
with the shift lock system. Have the vehi-
cle inspected by any authorized Lexus
retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or
any reliable repairer immediately.

Before driving the vehicle

When driving the vehicle

When parking the vehicle

WARNING

When parking the vehicle

When parking the vehicle without apply-

ing the parking brake, make sure to

chock the wheels. If you do not chock the

wheels, the vehicle may move unexpect-

edly, possibly resulting in an accident.

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

Vehicles with 17-inch tires

Use the correct tire chain size when
mounting the tire chains.
Chain size is regulated for each tire
size.

Side chain:

3 mm (0.12 in.) in diameter

10 mm (0.39 in.) in width

30 mm (1.18 in.) in length

Cross chain:

4 mm (0.16 in.) in diameter

14 mm (0.55 in.) in width

25 mm (0.98 in.) in length



Vehicles with 18-inch/19-inch tires

Tire chains cannot be mounted.

Snow tires should be used instead.

Regulations regarding the use of tire
chains vary depending on location and
type of road. Always check local regu-

lations before installing chains.

Tire chain installation

Observe the following precautions when

installing and removing chains:

Install and remove tire chains in a safe

location.

Install tire chains on the front tires. Do not

install tire chains on the rear tires.

Install tire chains on front tires as tightly

as possible. Retighten chains after driving

0.5 - 1.0 km (1/4 - 1/2 mile).

Install tire chains following the instruc-

tions provided with the tire chains.

To enable the windshield wipers to be
lifted when heavy snow or icy condi-
tions are expected, change the rest
position of the windshield wipers from
the retracted position below the hood
to the service position using the wiper
lever. (



P.214)

Selecting tire chains

Regulations on the use of tire
chains (vehicles with 17-inch
tires)

A
B
C

E
F

NOTICE

Fitting tire chains

The tire pressure warning valves and

transmitters may not function correctly

when tire chains are fitted.

Windshield wipers

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Interior features

5-1. Remote Touch/Display

Remote Touch.............................

314

Center Display............................

316

5-2. Lexus Climate Concierge

Lexus Climate Concierge......

319

5-3. Using the air conditioning system

Automatic air conditioning system

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

321

Heated steering wheel/seat heat-

ers/seat ventilators.................

331

5-4. Using the interior lights

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

335

5-5. Using the storage features

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

338

Trunk features..............................

341

5-6. Using the other interior features

Other interior features ...........

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5-1. Remote Touch/Display

5-1.Remote Touch/Display

Switches



8-inch display model

“HOME” button

Press this button to display the home
screen.



12.3-inch display model

“MAP” button

Press this button to display the current
location.

“MENU” button

Press this button to display the menu
screen.

Back button

Press this button to display the previous
screen.

Touchpad

Slide your finger on the touchpad and
move the pointer to select a function, letter
and screen button.
Press the touchpad to enter the selected
function, letter or screen button. Certain
finger movements on the touchpad can
perform functions, such as changing map
scalings and scrolling list screens.

Sub function button

When

is displayed on the screen, a

function screen assigned to the screen can
be displayed.

Using the touchpad

Select: Touch the touchpad to
select the desired button on the
screen.

Enter: The buttons on the screen
can be selected by either depress-
ing or double tapping on the
touchpad. Once a button has been
selected, the screen will change.

Touch operation

Operations are performed by touch-
ing the touchpad with your finger.



Trace

Trace the pad surface while maintaining
contact with the touchpad. Moving the
cursor and the pointer.

Remote Touch

The Remote Touch can be used to
operate the Center Display.
For details on the Remote Touch,
refer to the “NAVIGATION AND
MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM
OWNER’S MANUAL”.

Remote Touch operation

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

Double tap

Tap the touchpad twice, quickly. Select the
button on the screen.



Flick

Quick and long movement along the
touchpad with your finger. Move the list
screen.



Pinch in/Pinch out

Slide fingers toward each other or apart on
the touchpad. Change the scale of the
map.

NOTICE

To prevent damage to the Remote

Touch

Observe the following precautions. Fail-

ure to do so may cause damage to the

Remote Touch.

Do not allow the Remote Touch to

come into contact with food, liquid,

stickers or lit cigarettes.

Do not subject the Remote Touch to

excessive pressure or strong impact.

Do not push the touchpad with a

strong force or use a sharp pointed

object to operate the pad.

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Menu screen

Press the “MENU” button on the
Remote Touch to display the menu
screen.
This system can also be operated by
the touch screen.
For details, refer to the “NAVIGA-
TION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM
OWNER’S MANUAL”.
The display may differ depending on
the type of the system.



8-inch display model



12.3-inch display model

: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND

MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S
MANUAL”.

: If equipped

: This function is not made available in

some countries or areas.

Center Display

Center Display overview

Switch

Function

Select to display the destination
screen.

*1, 2

Select to operate the audio con-
trol screen.

Select to display the hands-free
control screen.

Select to display the application
screen.

*1, 2, 3

When an Apple CarPlay con-
nection is established and this
button is displayed, select to dis-
play the home screen of Apple
CarPlay.

*1, 3

When an Android Auto connec-
tion is established and this but-
ton is displayed, select to display
the home screen of Android
Auto.

*1, 3

Select to display the information
screen.

(



P.118, 119)

Select to display the general set-
tings screen.

Select to display the air condi-
tioning control screen.
(



P.324)

Select to adjust the contrast and
brightness of the screens, turn
the screen off, etc.

*1, 2

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Split-screen display (12.3-inch display model)

Different information can be displayed on the left and right of the screen. For
example, audio control screen can be displayed and operated while the fuel con-
sumption information screen is being displayed. The large screen on the left of the
display is called the main display, and the small screen to the right is called the side
display.

Main display

For details about the functions and
operation of the main display, refer to
the respective section and “NAVIGA-
TION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM
OWNER’S MANUAL”.

Side display (12.3-inch display
model)

The following functions can be dis-
played and operated on the side dis-
play.

Select

to display the desired

screen.

Navigation system

Audio

Vehicle information (



P.120)

Air conditioning system (



P.326)

Show/hide the side display

: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND

MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S
MANUAL”.

A
B
C
D

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5-2.Lexus Climate Concierge

Select

The indicator on the Lexus Climate Con-
cierge control screen illuminates, and the
automatic air conditioning system, front
seat heaters and ventilators, and heated
steering wheel operate in automatic mode.
If any of the system is operated manually,
the indicator turns off. However, all other
functions continue to operate in automatic
mode.

When using the Lexus Climate Con-

cierge

Lexus Climate Concierge can be operated

on the sub function menu or option control

screen. (



P.324)

Automatic air conditioning system
(



P.321)

The temperature can be adjusted indi-
vidually for the driver seat and passen-
ger seat.

Front seat heaters and ventilators
(if equipped) (



P.331)

Heating or ventilation is automatically
selected according to the set tempera-
ture of the air conditioning system, the
outside temperature, etc. Also, heating
and ventilation may turn off.
The seat heater and ventilator of the
front passenger seat operate in auto-
matic mode if a passenger is detected.

Heated steering wheel (if
equipped) (



P.331)

Heated steering wheel operates auto-
matically according to the set tem-
perature of the air conditioning system,
the outside temperature, etc.

Lexus Climate Concierge

The front seat heaters, seat ventila-
tors (if equipped) and heated steer-
ing wheel (if equipped) are each
automatically controlled accord-
ing to the set temperature of the air
conditioning system, the outside
and cabin temperature, etc. Lexus
Climate Concierge allows a com-
fortable condition to be maintained
without adjusting each system.

Press the “MENU” button on the
Remote Touch and select

display the air conditioning control
screen. Then, select

on the sub

menu (



P.324) to display the

Lexus Climate Concierge control
screen.

Turning on Lexus Climate Con-
cierge

Operation of each system

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5-3.Using the air conditioning system

Left-hand side temperature control switch

Automatic mode switch

Off switch

Fan speed decreases switch

Fan speed increases switch

Airflow mode control switch

Windshield defogger switch

Rear window and outside rear view mirror (if equipped) or Digital Side-view
Monitor camera (if equipped) defoggers switch

Outside/recirculated air mode switch

Right-hand side temperature control switch

Automatic air conditioning system

Air outlets and fan speed are automatically adjusted according to the tem-
perature setting.

Press the “MENU” button on the Remote Touch, then select

to display the

air conditioning control screen. (



P.316)

12.3-inch display model: The air conditioning system can be displayed and
operated on the side display.
The illustrations below are for left-hand drive vehicles.
The button positions and shapes will differ for right-hand drive vehicles.

Air conditioning controls (front)

A
B
C
D

E
F

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Adjusting the temperature

Operate the temperature control
switch upwards to increase the tem-
perature and downwards to decrease
the temperature.

If the “A/C” indicator is turned off, the sys-
tem will blow ambient temperature air or
heated air.

Setting the fan speed

Operate the fan speed increase switch
to increase the fan speed and the fan
speed decrease switch to decrease the
fan speed.

Press the off switch to turn the fan off.

Changing the air flow mode

Press the airflow mode control switch.
The mode changes as follows each
time the switch is pressed.



P.324

Switching between outside air and
recirculated air modes

Press the outside/recirculated air
mode switch.

The mode changes as follows each time
the switch is operated.

(recirculated air mode)



auto-

matic mode



(outside air mode)



(recirculated air mode)

When the system is switched to automatic
mode, the air conditioning system oper-
ates automatically.

: This item cannot be selected when the

air conditioning is off.

Defogging the windshield

Defoggers are used to defog the wind-

shield and front side windows.
Press the windshield defogger switch.

Set the outside/recirculated air mode
switch to outside air mode if the recircu-
lated air mode is used.
To defog the windshield and the side win-
dows early, turn the air flow and tempera-
ture up.
To return to the previous mode, press the
windshield defogger switch again when the
windshield is defogged.

Defogging the rear window and
outside rear view mirrors (if
equipped) or Digital Side-view
Monitor cameras (if equipped)

Defoggers are used to defog the rear
window, and to remove raindrops, dew
and frost from the outside rear view
mirrors or Digital Side-view Monitor
cameras.
Press the rear window and outside
rear view mirror defoggers switch.

The defoggers will automatically turn off
after 15 minutes.

Windshield wiper de-icer



P.327

Blower customization



P.327

Fogging up of the windows

The windows will easily fog up when the

humidity in the vehicle is high. Turning

“A/C” on will dehumidify the air from the

outlets and defog the windshield effectively.

If you turn “A/C” off, the windows may

fog up more easily.

The windows may fog up if the recircu-

lated air mode is used.

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