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Entering and Exiting
Keys
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Smart Access System with
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Push-button Start
Theft Deterrent System
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Inside Rear View Mirror
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Steering Wheel
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Odometer/Trip Meter and
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Trip Meter Reset Buttons
Starting
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Transmission
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Parking Brake
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Multi-information Display
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Turn Signal Lever
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Emergency Flasher Switch
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Mode Select Switch
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Intuitive Parking Assist
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Cruise Control
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The Quick Guide is not intended as a substitute for your
Manual
Manual
understanding of your vehicle's capabilities and limitations.
Overview
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Topic 3
When Driving
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. We strongly encourage you to review the
and supplementary manuals so you will have a better
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Before Driving
Seats
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Driving Position Memory
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System
Head Restraints
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Seat Belts
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Outside Rear View Mirrors
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Dynamic Radar Cruise
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Control
AVS (Adaptive Variable
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Suspension System)
TRAC/VSC Off Mode
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Owner's
Owner's
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  • Page 1 Owner’s The Quick Guide is not intended as a substitute for your Manual Owner’s . We strongly encourage you to review the Manual and supplementary manuals so you will have a better understanding of your vehicle’s capabilities and limitations. Contents Overview Topic 1 Entering and Exiting...
  • Page 2 P.43 Luggage Mat P.46 ● ● Glove Box P.44 Garage Door Opener P.46 ● ● Cup Holders P.44 Lexus Link System P.48 ● ● Interior Lights P.45 ● Topic 6 Opening and Closing Door Locks P.51 ● Power Windows P.52 ●...
  • Page 3 Overview Instrument Panel Windshield wipers and Headlight switch P.31 washer switch P.32 Turn signal lever P.24 Fog light switch P.32 Multi-information display P.23 Driving position  memory switches P.14 Inside door lock button P.51 Window lock switch P.52 Power window switches P.52 Door lock switch P.51...
  • Page 4 “POWER” switch P.21 Audio system P.38 Air conditioning system P.36 Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers P.33 Security indicator P.11 Glove box P.44 Trunk opener main switch P.54 Emergency flashers P.24  : If equipped...
  • Page 5 Overview Instrument Panel  Headlight cleaner switch P.33 Rear sunshade switch P.45  Intuitive parking assist switch P.25 “AFS OFF” switch P.31 Instrument panel light control P.33 Odometer/trip meter and trip meter reset buttons P.18 Outside rear view mirror switches P.17...
  • Page 6 “DISP” switch Telephone switch P.23 P.40 Tilt and telescopic steering  Distance switch P.27 control switch P.18 Cruise control switch P.26, 27  : If equipped...
  • Page 7 Overview Instrument Panel  Seat heater/ventilator switches P.42 Cup holders P.44 Shift lever P.22 Ashtray P.41 AVS switch P.28 Mode select switch P.24 VSC OFF switch P.28  : If equipped...
  • Page 8 Entering and Exiting Topic 1 Keys ................9 Smart Access System with Push-button Start ..........10 Theft Deterrent System........11...
  • Page 9 Topic 1 Entering and Exiting Keys ■ Electronic key ● Locks and unlocks the doors ● Opens the trunk ● Starts and stops the hybrid system ■ Mechanical key ● Locks and unlocks the doors ● Opens the trunk ● Locks and unlocks the glove box The mechanical key is stored inside the electronic key.
  • Page 10 Topic 1 Entering and Exiting Smart Access System with Push-button Start The smart access system with push-button start allows you to enter and exit the vehicle or start the hybrid system by simply carrying the electronic key in your pocket or bag. For details on starting the hybrid system, see page 21.
  • Page 11 Topic 1 Entering and Exiting Theft Deterrent System The theft deterrent system includes the following features to help protect your vehicle from theft. ■ Immobilizer system The immobilizer system prevents the hybrid sys- tem from being started in the event that an attempt is made to start the vehicle using an unregistered key.

  • Page 12: Table Of Contents

    Before Driving Topic 2 Seats ................13 Driving Position Memory System..... 14 Head Restraints ............. 15 Seat Belts..............16 Outside Rear View Mirrors ....... 17 Inside Rear View Mirror........18 Steering Wheel ............18 Odometer/Trip Meter and Trip Meter Reset Buttons............18...

  • Page 13: Before Driving

    Topic 2 Before Driving Seats ■ Adjusting seat position Moves the seat forward Moves the seat backward ■ Adjusting seatback angle Tilts the seatback forward Reclines the seatback ■ Adjusting the seat cushion Raises and lowers the front of the cushion Raises and lowers the entire seat ■...

  • Page 14: Driving Position Memory System

    Topic 2 Before Driving Driving Position Memory System (If Equipped) The seats can be returned to a previously set position by simply pressing a button. The position of the steering wheel and the outside rear view mirrors is adjusted along with the driver’...

  • Page 15: Head Restraints

    Topic 2 Before Driving Head Restraints ■ Driver’s seat Automatically Height adjustment: head restraint height can be adjusted automatically along with the seat position adjustment. (P.13) Horizontal adjustment: grip head restraint and twist to tilt forward or backward. Manually Push and hold the lock release button when low- ering or raising the head restraint.

  • Page 16: Seat Belts

    Topic 2 Before Driving Seat Belts ■ Adjusting shoulder belt height (front seats only) To raise: pull the anchor upward. To lower: depress the button and push the anchor down. ■ Seat belt comfort guides (outboard rear seats only) If the shoulder belt fits close to the neck, slide the comfort guide forward.

  • Page 17: Outside Rear View Mirrors

    Topic 2 Before Driving Outside Rear View Mirrors ■ Adjusting the mirrors To select the mirror you wish to adjust (L or R), use the select switch. To adjust mirror angle, use the control switch. The mirrors will automatically angle downwards when the vehicle is reversing.

  • Page 18: Inside Rear View Mirror

    Topic 2 Before Driving Inside Rear View Mirror The mirror uses a sensor to detect light from vehicles behind and automatically reduces glare. To turn auto mode on/off, press the auto button. The indicator comes on when auto mode is turned on.
  • Page 19 Topic 2 Before Driving...
  • Page 20 When Driving Topic 3 Starting ..............21 Transmission............22 Parking Brake............22 Multi-information Display........23 Turn Signal Lever..........24 Emergency Flasher Switch........ 24 Mode Select Switch..........24 Intuitive Parking Assist ........25 Cruise Control ............26 Dynamic Radar Cruise Control....... 27 AVS (Adaptive Variable Suspension System) ..........

  • Page 21: Topic 3

    Topic 3 When Driving Starting With the electronic key on your person, the hybrid system can be started by simply press- ing the “POWER” switch, while depressing the brake pedal. (The mechanical key cannot be used to start the hybrid system.) ■...

  • Page 22: Transmission

    Topic 3 When Driving Transmission ■ Shift positions Park* Reverse Neutral (drive not engaged) Drive “S” mode *: The hybrid system can only be started in “P”. The vehicle can only be shifted out of “P” when the “POWER” switch is in ON mode and the brake pedal is depressed.

  • Page 23: Multi-Information Display

    Topic 3 When Driving Multi-information Display The multi-information display shows information about your vehicle, including the items shown below. ■ Display information ● Energy monitor ● Trip information  Driving range  Average fuel consumption after refueling  Current fuel consumption ...

  • Page 24: Turn Signal Lever

    Topic 3 When Driving Turn Signal Lever Left turn signal Right turn signal To signal a lane change, move the lever partway and hold. Emergency Flasher Switch Engaging the emergency flasher switch causes all the turn signal lights to flash. Mode Select Switch Use the mode select switch to select the driving mode that best suits the driving and road conditions.

  • Page 25: Intuitive Parking Assist

    Topic 3 When Driving Intuitive Parking Assist (If Equipped) The system uses a screen display and buzzer to inform the driver of obstacles near the vehicle when parking or driving at low speed. ■ Turning the system on and off The system can be turned on and off using the intuitive parking assist switch.

  • Page 26: Cruise Control

    Topic 3 When Driving Cruise Control Cruise control allows the driver to maintain a constant speed without having to operate the accelerator pedal. Use for highway driving or when traveling at a constant speed for long periods of time. ■ Setting the speed Press the “ON-OFF”...

  • Page 27: Dynamic Radar Cruise Control

    Topic 3 When Driving Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (If Equipped) Dynamic radar cruise control supplements conventional cruise control with a vehicle-to- vehicle distance control mode. ■ Cruise control display Cruise control settings are shown on the multi- information display. Vehicle ahead indicator Vehicle-to-vehicle distance Preset speed ■...

  • Page 28: Avs (Adaptive Variable Suspension System)

    Topic 3 When Driving AVS (Adaptive Variable Suspension System) AVS controls the suspension and steering wheel operation according to the road and driving conditions. Sports mode Suitable for meandering mountainous driv- ing or high speed driving. Normal mode Suitable for normal driving. TRAC/VSC Off Mode This switch turns off the traction control system or vehicle stability control system.
  • Page 29 Topic 3 When Driving...
  • Page 30 Rain and Night Driving Topic 4 Headlights..............31 Fog Lights..............32 Windshield Wipers and Washers ....32 Headlight Cleaner ..........33 Rear Window and Outside Rear View Mirror Defoggers..........33 Instrument Panel Light Control ....... 33...

  • Page 31: Rain And Night Driving

    Topic 4 Rain and Night Driving Headlights The side marker, parking, tail, license plate and instrument panel lights turn on. The headlights and all lights listed above turn on. The headlights and parking lights turn on/off automatically in accordance with ambient light levels.

  • Page 32: Fog Lights

    Topic 4 Rain and Night Driving Fog Lights The fog lights can be used only when the head- lights (low beam) are on. Windshield Wipers and Washers Operates once Automatic operation* Low speed High speed *: Sensitivity can be adjusted by turning the band. To spray washer fluid, pull the lever.

  • Page 33: Headlight Cleaner

    Topic 4 Rain and Night Driving Headlight Cleaner (If Equipped) The headlight cleaner can be used only when the “POWER” switch is in ON mode and the head- lights are on. Rear Window and Outside Rear View Mirror Defoggers To defog the rear window and outside mirrors, press the button.
  • Page 34 Hands-free System (For Cellular Phone) ..40 Ashtrays..............41 Seat Heaters/Ventilators ........42 Console Box............43 Glove Box ............... 44 Cup Holders............44 Interior Lights............45 Rear Sunshade ............45 Compass..............45 Luggage Mat............46 Garage Door Opener .........46 Lexus Link System ..........48...

  • Page 35: Topic 5

    Trip information Maintenance screen* Maintenance Telephone screen Telephone Adjust clock screen Adjust Clock Calendar screen* Calendar LEXUS Park Assist setting screen “LEXUS Park Assist” Select language screen Language Screen setting screen Screen Setting *: See Navigation System Owner’ s Manual.

  • Page 36: Air Conditioning System

    Topic 5 Driving Comfort Air Conditioning System Press to display the air conditioning operation screen. For details, refer to the Owner’ s Manual. Vehicles with navigation system Vehicles without navigation system Air conditioning operation screen display button Driver’ s side temperature control Automatic mode Dual operation switch Passenger’...
  • Page 37 Topic 5 Driving Comfort ■ Using the automatic mode Press Adjust the temperature using ■ Adjusting the temperature in DUAL mode In DUAL mode, driver and passenger side tem- perature settings can be adjusted separately. Touch on the operation screen. Adjust the driver side temperature using , and the passenger side temperature using...

  • Page 38: Audio System

    Topic 5 Driving Comfort Audio System ■ Basic operation Audio control screen display button* FM radio mode button AM•SAT radio mode button Power ON/OFF button, Volume adjustment knob Disc eject button Tape eject button Disc slot TAPE mode button DISC•AUX mode button Disc load button Tape slot *: Various adjustments can be made in each mode.
  • Page 39 Topic 5 Driving Comfort ■ Listening to the radio Press to choose an AM or FM band. Tune to your desired station. For tuning adjustment and further information, refer to the Owner’ s Manual. ■ Playing the cassette player You have 2 methods to play your cassette player. ●...

  • Page 40: Hands-Free System (For Cellular Phone)

    Topic 5 Driving Comfort Hands-free System (For Cellular Phone) ® To use the hands-free system, you must register your Bluetooth phone in the system. For details, see the Owner’ s Manual. ■ Making a call Press Touch Inputting the phone number. For another way of calling, see the Owner’...

  • Page 41: Ashtrays

    Topic 5 Driving Comfort ■ Hanging up the phone Touch or press on the steering switch. Ashtrays Front To remove the ashtray, push the release lever. Rear To remove the ashtray, press down on the plate and lift the ashtray out.

  • Page 42: Seat Heaters/Ventilators

    Topic 5 Driving Comfort Seat Heaters/Ventilators (If Equipped) Seat heaters Turn the dial toward Seat heaters and ventilators Seat heaters: turn the dial toward Ventilators: turn the dial toward...

  • Page 43: Console Box

    Topic 5 Driving Comfort Console Box Console box To open, slide and lift the armrest with the knob pulled up. Overhead console (if equipped) To open, press the lid. There are the power outlet and the AUX adapter located in the con- sole box.

  • Page 44: Glove Box

    Topic 5 Driving Comfort Glove Box Open: press the button. Unlock Lock The glove box can be locked and unlocked using the mechanical key. Cup Holders Front To open, press the lid. Rear To open, press in and release the rear cup holder on the rear center armrest.

  • Page 45: Interior Lights

    Topic 5 Driving Comfort Interior Lights The light comes on if a door is opened. Rear Sunshade To raise the rear sunshade, press the switch. Press the switch again to lower it. The sunshade automatically lowers to ensure visi- bility when reversing. Compass (If Equipped) To display the compass, press and hold the “AUTO”...

  • Page 46: Luggage Mat

    Topic 5 Driving Comfort Luggage Mat Pull the lever upwards when lifting the luggage mat up. The lever can be hooked on the edge of the trunk. Garage Door Opener The garage door opener can be programmed to operate garage doors, gates, entry doors, door locks, home lighting systems, security systems, and other devices.
  • Page 47 Programming other devices For U.S.A. owners: To program an entry gate, see the Owner’ s Manual. To program other devices, contact your Lexus dealer. For Canadian owners: To program all devices, follow the same procedure as for garage door programming.

  • Page 48: Lexus Link System

    Lexus Link System (If Equipped) The Lexus Link System is a communication service that uses GPS (Global Positioning System) data and cellular service to provide you with safety, security and convenience. Button operation and voice commands are used to operate the system. To operate the system, follow the voice guidance instructions.
  • Page 49 ● Stolen vehicle location assistance If your vehicle is stolen, call the Lexus Link Call Center and then select the option for Lexus Link. ● Remote horn/lights and remote door lock/unlock The remote operations are performed by contacting the Lexus Link Call Center from the outside of the vehicle.
  • Page 50 Opening and Closing Topic 6 Door Locks .............. 51 Power Windows............ 52 Moon Roof.............. 52 Fuel Tank Cap............53 Hood................. 53 Trunk................. 54...

  • Page 51: Topic 6

    Topic 6 Opening and Closing Door Locks ■ Locking the vehicle from inside Inside lock button Locks Unlocks Door lock switch Operates all door locks. Locks Unlocks ■ Locking the vehicle from outside Using the entry function or wireless remote control (P. 9 , 10) ■...

  • Page 52: Power Windows

    Topic 6 Opening and Closing Power Windows Power window switches To open: press the switch. To close: pull the switch up. Fully pulling up and releasing the switches causes the windows to close fully. Fully pressing down and releasing the switches causes the windows to open fully.

  • Page 53: Fuel Tank Cap

    Topic 6 Opening and Closing Fuel Tank Cap Press the fuel filler door opener. Slowly remove the cap by turning it counter- clockwise. Hood Pull the hood lock release lever. Insert your fingers under the hood, pull the hood catch and lift the hood.

  • Page 54: Trunk

    Topic 6 Opening and Closing Trunk ■ Trunk opener To open the trunk from inside the cabin, simply press the trunk opener. To disable the trunk opener, turn OFF the main switch in the glove box. When the trunk opener is disabled, the trunk can- not be opened using the entry function or the wireless remote control.
  • Page 55 What to do if ... List of Warning/Indicator Lights Stop the vehicle immediately. Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous. (U.S.A.) Brake system warning light (Canada) Stop the vehicle immediately. Charging system warning light Have the vehicle inspected immediately. SRS warning light (U.S.A.) Malfunction...
  • Page 56 Have the malfunction repaired immediately. Front passenger’ s seat belt Open door warning light reminder light (On the cen- ter panel) Low fuel level warning light Tire pressure warning light Driver’ s seat belt reminder light Master warning light (On the instrument cluster) See the Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 57 What to do if ... Spare Tire and Tool Compartment (If Equipped) ■ Jack, tools, and spare tire Tools Jack Spare tire ■ Taking out the spare tire Lift up the panel on the trunk floor, and remove the tool tray. Loosen the center fastener and remove the spare tire.
  • Page 58 Unlocks Locks ■ Starting the hybrid system Depress the brake pedal. Touch the Lexus emblem side of the electronic key to the “POWER” switch. Press the “POWER” switch within 10 seconds after the buzzer sounds, keeping the brake pedal depressed.
  • Page 59 Make sure that the steering lock is released. To release the steering lock, gently turn the wheel left or right while pressing the “POWER” switch. (P.11) If the hybrid system still does not start, see the Owner’s Manual for more information or contact your Lexus dealer.
  • Page 60 Electronic Key Alarm The electronic key alarm uses an alarm and warning messages to indicate that the electronic key has been used improperly. Take appropriate measure in response to any warning mes- sages that are displayed. In some cases, an alarm may sound without an accompanying warning message.
  • Page 61 Your vehicle includes a variety of electronic features that can be personalized to your preferences. Programming these preferences requires specialized equipment and may be performed by an authorized Lexus dealership. Some function settings are changed simultaneously with other functions being customized.
  • Page 62 Default Customized Item Function setting setting Driver’ s door unlocked in 1- All doors Unlocking using a key step, all doors unlocked in 1- unlocked in 2- step steps Speed-detecting automatic door lock function Door lock Opening driver’ s door unlocks all doors Shift the shift lever to “P”...
  • Page 63 Customizing Your Lexus Default Customized Item Function setting setting Linked door lock operation Open only Open and Linked door key operation close Close only Linked operation of components Slide only Tilt only when door key is used Wireless remote control linked...
  • Page 64 Default Customized Item Function setting setting 7.5 seconds Time elapsed before lights turn 15 seconds 30 seconds Operation when the doors are unlocked Operation after the “POWER” switch turned OFF Illumination Front/rear personal lights All lights Correspond- turned on when a door is ing light only opened Foot lights...
  • Page 65 Memo...

  • Page 66: Canadian Owners

    Your Lexus dealer Your Lexus dealer will provide quality maintenance and any other assistance you may require. If there is not a Lexus dealer near you, please call the following number: ■U.S. OWNERS ●In the U.S. mainland or Canada: Lexus Roadside Assistance...

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