Lexus RX (2023 year). Manual in english

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WARNING

●

If a bicycle carrier or similar heavy

object is attached to the power back

door, the power back door may not

operate, causing a malfunction, or the

power back door may suddenly shut

again after being opened, causing

someone’s hands, arms, head or neck

to be caught and injured. When install-

ing an accessory part to the power

back door, using a genuine Lexus part

is recommended.

■

Jam protection function

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may cause death or seri-

ous injury.

●

Never use any part of your body to

intentionally activate the jam protec-

tion function.

●

The jam protection function may not

work if something gets caught just

before the power back door fully

closes. Be careful not to get fingers

caught or anything else.

●

The jam protection function may not

work depending on the shape of the

object that is caught. Be careful not to

catch fingers or anything else.

■

Hands Free Power Back Door (if

equipped)

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may cause death or seri-

ous injury.

●

Check the safety of the surrounding

area to make sure there are no obsta-

cles or anything that could cause any

of your belongings to get caught.

●

Exhaust gasses cause the exhaust

pipes to become quite hot. When

operating the Hands Free Power Back

Door, be careful not to touch the

exhaust pipe.

●

Do not operate the Hands Free Power

Back Door if there is little space under

the rear bumper.

■

Close & lock (Walk-Away) function

and Hands Free close & lock
(Walk-Away) function

*1, 2

: If equipped

: This setting can be customized at any

authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus
authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.

The back door starts to close automati-

cally when leaving the back door. Check

the safety of the surrounding area to

make sure there are no obstacles or any-

thing that could cause any of your

belongings to get caught.

NOTICE

■

Back door spindles

The power back door is equipped with
spindles

that hold the power back

door in place.

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may cause damage to
the back door spindle

, resulting in

malfunction.

●

Do not attach any foreign objects, such

as stickers, plastic sheets, or adhesives

to the spindle rod.

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NOTICE

●

Do not attach any accessories other

than genuine Lexus parts to the power

back door.

●

Do not place your hand on the spindle

or apply lateral forces to it.

■

To prevent back door closer malfunc-

tion

●

Do not apply excessive force to the

power back door while the back door

closer is operating. Applying excessive

force may cause the back door closer

to malfunction.

●

If the power back door is opened and

closed repeatedly in a short amount of

time, the back door closer may stop

operating. In this case, manually open

the power back door once and wait for

a while before attempting to close it

again.

■

To prevent malfunction of the power

back door

●

Make sure that there is no ice between

the power back door and frame that

would prevent movement of the power

back door. Operating the power back

door when excessive load is present

on the power back door may cause a

malfunction.

●

Do not apply excessive force to the

power back door while the power

back door is operating.

●

Take care not to damage the sensors

installed on the right and left edges of

the power back door (



P.152) with a

knife or other sharp object. If a sensor

is disconnected, the power back door

will not close automatically.

■

Close & lock function

: This setting can be customized at any

authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus
authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.

When closing the power back door using

the close & lock function, a different

buzzer than the normal one will sound

before the operation begins.

To check that the operation has started

correctly, check that a different buzzer

than the normal one has sounded.

Additionally, when the power back door

is fully closed and locked, operation sig-

nals will indicate that all of the doors have

been locked.

Before leaving the vehicle, make sure

that the operational signals have oper-

ated and that all of the doors are locked.

■

Hands Free Power Back Door pre-

cautions (if equipped)

The kick sensor is located behind lower

center part of the rear bumper. Observe

the following to ensure that the Hands

Free Power Back Door function operates

properly:

●

Keep the lower center part of the rear

bumper clean at all times.

If the lower center part of the rear

bumper is dirty or covered with snow, the

Hands Free Power Back Door may not

operate. In this situation, clean off the dirt

or snow, move the vehicle from the cur-

rent position and then check if the Hands

Free Power Back Door operates. If it

does not operate, have the vehicle

inspected by any authorized Lexus

retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or

any reliable repairer.

●

Do not apply coatings that have a rain

clearing (hydrophilic) effect, or other

coatings, to the lower center part of

the rear bumper.

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The power back door system can be
enabled/disabled on the center display.
(



P.623)

Select

on the center display.

Select “Vehicle customise”.

Select “Door control”.

Select “Power back door”.

Select (ON)/

(OFF).

When OFF is selected and the operations
of the power back door is made to stop
from the center display, unless it is set to
ON, the operation of the power back door
will not return. (No return in the power
switch operation)

The Hands Free Power Back Door
(kick sensor) can be enabled/disabled
on the center display. (



P.623)

Select

on the center display.

Select “Vehicle customise”.

Select “Door control”.

Select “Hands free”.

Select (ON)/

(OFF).

When OFF is selected and the operations
of the Hands Free Power Back Door is
made to stop from the center display,
unless it is set to ON, the operation of the

NOTICE

●

Do not park the vehicle near objects

that may move and contact the lower

center part of the rear bumper, such as

grass or trees.

If the vehicle has been parked for a while

near objects that may move and contact

the lower center part of the rear bumper,

such as grass or trees, the Hands Free

Power Back Door may not operate. In

this situation, move the vehicle from the

current position and then check if the

Hands Free Power Back Door operates.

If it does not operate, have the vehicle

inspected by any authorized Lexus

retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or

any reliable repairer.

●

Do not subject the rear bumper or its

surrounding area to a strong impact.

If the rear bumper or its surrounding area

has been subjected to a strong impact,

the Hands Free Power Back Door may

not operate properly.
If the Hands Free Power Back Door does

not operate in the following situations,

have the vehicle inspected by any

authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus

authorized repairer, or any reliable

repairer.
• The kick sensor or its surrounding area

has been subjected to a strong impact.

• The lower center part of the rear

bumper is scratched or damaged.

●

Do not disassemble the rear bumper.

●

Do not attach stickers to the rear

bumper.

●

Do not paint the rear bumper.

●

If a bicycle carrier or similar heavy

object is attached to the power back

door, disable the Hands Free Power

Back Door (kick sensor).

Canceling the power back door
system

Canceling the Hands Free
Power Back Door (if equipped)

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Hands Free Power Back Door will not
return. (No return in the power switch
operation)

The open position of the power back-
door can be adjusted.

Stop the power back door at the
desired position. (



P.147)

Press and hold the

switch on

the lower part of the power back
door for 2 seconds.



When setting is complete, a buzzer
will sound 4 times.



The next time the power back door
is opened, it will stop at that position.

■

Returning the power back door opening

position to the default setting

Press and hold the

switch on the

lower part of the power back door for 7

seconds.
After the buzzer sounds 4 times, it sounds
twice more. When the power back door
does the opening operation the next time,
the door will open to the initial settings
position.

■

Customization

The opening position can be set with the

center display.
Priority for the stop position is given to the
last position set by either the

switch

or center display.
(Customizable features:



P.623)

Adjusting the open position of
the power back door

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Antenna location

Antennas outside the cabin
Antennas inside the cabin
Antenna outside the luggage compart-
ment
Antennas outside the cabin (Vehicles
with Lexus Teammate Advanced Park
system)

■

Effective range (areas within which the

electronic key is detected)

When locking or unlocking the doors

The system can be operated when the
electronic key is within about 0.7 m (2.3 ft.)
of an outside door handle. (Only the doors
detecting the key can be operated.)

When starting the hybrid system or
changing power switch modes

The system can be operated when the
electronic key is inside the vehicle.

■

Alarms and warning messages

An alarm sounds and warning messages

are displayed on the multi-information dis-

play to protect against unexpected acci-

dents or theft of the vehicle resulting from

erroneous operation. When a warning mes-

sage is displayed, take appropriate meas-

ures based on the displayed message.

(



P.554)

When only an alarm sounds, circumstances

and correction procedures are as follows.

●

When an exterior alarm sounds once for

5 seconds

●

When an interior alarm sounds continu-

ously

Smart entry & start system

The following operations can be
performed simply by carrying the
electronic key (including the card
key) on your person, for example in
your pocket. The driver should
always carry the electronic key.



Locks and unlocks the doors
(



P.140)



Locks and unlocks the back door
(



P.147)



Starts and stops the hybrid system
(



P.226)

A
B
C

Situation

Correction

procedure

An attempt was made to
lock the vehicle while a
door was open.

Close all of the
doors and lock
the doors
again.

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■

If “Key Detected in Vehicle” is shown on

the multi-information display

An attempt was made to lock the doors

using the smart entry & start system while

the electronic key was still inside the vehi-

cle. Retrieve the electronic key from the

vehicle and lock the doors again.

■

Battery-saving function

The battery-saving function will be acti-

vated in order to prevent the electronic key

battery and the 12-volt battery from being

discharged while the vehicle is not in opera-

tion for a long time.

●

In the following situations, the smart entry

& start system may take some time to

unlock the doors. Also the illuminated

entry system may not operate properly.

• The electronic key has been left in an

area of approximately 3.5 m (11 ft.) of the

outside of the vehicle for 10 minutes or

longer.

• The smart entry & start system has not

been used for 5 days or longer.

●

If the smart entry & start system has not

been used for 14 days or longer, the

doors cannot be unlocked at any doors

except the driver’s door. In this case, take

hold of the driver’s door handle, or use

the wireless remote control or the

mechanical key, to unlock the doors.

■

Turning an electronic key to bat-

tery-saving mode

When battery-saving mode is set, battery

depletion is minimized by stopping the elec-

tronic key from receiving radio waves.

Press

twice while pressing and holding

. Confirm that the electronic key indica-

tor flashes 4 times.
While the battery-saving mode is set, the

smart entry & start system cannot be used.

To cancel the function, press any of the elec-

tronic key buttons.

■

When electronic key function stops

If the position of the electronic key has not

changed for a certain amount of time such

as when the electronic key is left some

where,the function of the electronic key

stops to reduce depletion of the battery.

■

Conditions affecting operation

The smart entry & start system, wireless

remote control and immobilizer system use

weak radio waves. In the following situa-

tions, the communication between the elec-

tronic key and the vehicle may be affected,

preventing the smart entry & start system,

wireless remote control and immobilizer

system from operating properly. (Ways of

coping:



P.590)

●

When the electronic key battery is

depleted

●

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 metal-

lic 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

Situation

Correction

procedure

The power switch was
turned to ACC while the
driver’s door was open
(The driver’s door was
opened when the power
switch was in ACC).

Turn the power
switch off and
close the
driver’s door.

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●

When carrying the electronic key

together with the following devices that

emit radio waves

• Portable radio, cellular phone, cordless

phone or other wireless communication

devices

• Another vehicle’s electronic key, another

electronic key of your vehicle, or a wire-

less key that emits radio waves

• Personal computers or personal digital

assistants (PDAs)

• Digital audio players

• Portable game systems

●

If window tint with a metallic content or

metallic objects are attached to the rear

window

●

When the electronic key is placed near a

battery charger or electronic devices

●

When the vehicle is parked in a pay park-

ing spot where radio waves are emitted

If the doors cannot be locked/unlocked

using the smart entry & start system,

lock/unlock the doors by performing any of

the following:

●

Bring the electronic key close to either

front door handle and operate the entry

function.

●

Operate the wireless remote control.

If the doors cannot be locked/unlocked

using the above methods, use the mechani-

cal key. (



P.590)

If the hybrid system cannot be started using

the smart entry & start system, refer to



P.591

■

Note for the entry function

●

Even when the electronic key is within the

effective range (detection areas), the sys-

tem may not operate properly in the fol-

lowing cases:

• The electronic key is too close to the win-

dow or outside door handle, near the

ground, or in a high place when the doors

are locked or unlocked.

• The electronic key is on the instrument

panel, luggage compartment, floor, or in

the door pockets or glove box when the

hybrid system is started or power switch

modes are changed.

●

Do not leave the electronic key on top of

the instrument panel or near the door

pockets when exiting the vehicle.

Depending on the radio wave reception

conditions, it may be detected by the

antenna outside the cabin and the door

will become lockable from the outside,

possibly trapping the electronic key

inside the vehicle.

●

As long as the electronic key is within the

effective range, the doors may be locked

or unlocked by anyone. However, only

the doors detecting the electronic key

can be used to unlock the vehicle.

●

Even if the electronic key is not inside the

vehicle, it may be possible to start the

hybrid system if the electronic key is near

the window.

●

The doors may unlock if a large amount

of water splashes on the door handle,

such as in the rain or in a car wash when

the electronic key is within the effective

range. (The door will automatically be

locked after approximately 30 seconds if

the doors are not opened and closed.)

●

If the wireless remote control is used to

lock the doors when the electronic key is

near the vehicle, there is a possibility that

the door may not be unlocked by the

entry function. (Use the wireless remote

control to unlock the doors.)

●

Touching the door lock sensor while

wearing gloves may delay or prevent lock

operation. Remove the gloves and touch

the lock sensor again.

●

If the door handle becomes wet while the

electronic key is within the effective

range, the door may lock and unlock

repeatedly. In that case, follow the follow-

ing correction procedures to wash the

vehicle:

• Place the electronic key in a location 2 m

(6 ft.) or more away from the vehicle.

(Take care to ensure that the key is not

stolen.)

• Set the electronic key to battery-saving

mode to disable the smart entry & start

system. (



P.162)

●

If the electronic key is inside the vehicle

and a door handle becomes wet during a

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car wash, a message may be shown on

the multi-information display and a

buzzer will sound outside the vehicle. To

turn off the alarm, lock all the doors.

●

The lock sensor may not work properly if

it comes into contact with ice, snow, mud,

etc. Clean the lock sensor and attempt to

operate it again.

●

A sudden approach to the effective

range or door handle may prevent the

doors from being unlocked. In this case,

return the door handle to the original

position and check that the doors unlock

before pulling the door handle again.

●

If there is another electronic key in the

detection area, it may take slightly longer

to unlock the doors after the door handle

is gripped.

■

When the vehicle is not driven for

extended periods

●

To prevent theft of the vehicle, do not

leave the electronic key within 2 m (6 ft.)

of the vehicle.

●

The smart entry & start system can be

deactivated in advance.

●

Setting the electronic key to battery-sav-

ing mode helps to reduce key battery

depletion. (



P.162)

■

To operate the system properly

Make sure to carry the electronic key when

operating the system. Do not get the elec-

tronic key too close to the vehicle when

operating the system from the outside of the

vehicle.
Depending on the position and holding

condition of the electronic key, the key may

not be detected correctly and the system

may not operate properly. (The alarm may

go off accidentally, or the door lock preven-

tion may not operate.)

■

If the smart entry & start system does

not operate properly

●

If the doors cannot be locked or unlocked

and the back door cannot be opened,

perform the following.

• Bring the electronic key close to the door

handle and perform a lock or unlock

operation.

• Bring the electronic key close to the but-

ton on the back door (



P.147) and press

the button.

• Use the wireless remote control.
If the doors cannot be locked or unlocked
by perform the above, use the mechanical
key. (



P.590) However, if the mechanical

key is used while the alarm system is set,
the warning will sound. (



P.102)

●

If the hybrid system cannot be started,

refer to



P.591

■

Customization

Some functions can be customized.

(



P.623)

■

If the smart entry & start system has

been deactivated in a customized set-

ting

●

Locking and unlocking the doors: Use

the wireless remote control or mechani-

cal key. (



P.140, 147, 590)

●

Starting the hybrid system and changing

power switch modes:



P.591

●

Stopping the hybrid system:



P.226

WARNING

■

Caution regarding interference with

electronic devices

●

People with implantable cardiac pace-

makers, cardiac resynchronization

therapy-pacemakers or implantable

cardioverter defibrillators should

maintain a reasonable distance

between themselves and the smart

entry & start system antennas.

(



P.161)

The radio waves may affect the opera-

tion of such devices. If necessary, the

entry function can be disabled. Ask

any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus

authorized repairer, or any reliable

repairer for details, such as the fre-

quency of radio waves and timing of

the emitted radio waves. Then, consult

your doctor to see if you should disa-

ble the entry function.

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Seat position adjustment switch
Seat cushion (front) angle adjust-
ment switch
Vertical height adjustment switch
Seatback angle adjustment switch
Lumbar support firmness adjust-
ment switch
Lumbar support height adjustment
switch (if equipped)
Seat cushion length adjustment
switch (if equipped)

■

When adjusting the seat

●

Make sure that any surrounding passen-

gers or objects are not contact the seat.

●

Make sure that the head restraint does

not touch the ceiling or sun visor.

■

Power easy access system (if equipped)

The driver’s seat (on some models) and

steering wheel move in accordance with

power switch mode and the driver’s seat

belt condition. (



P.202)

■

Jam protection function

While the driving position is recalled or the

Front seats

WARNING

■

When adjusting the seat position

●

Take care when adjusting the seat

position to ensure that other passen-

gers are not injured by the moving

seat.

●

Do not put your hands under the seat

or near the moving parts to avoid

injury. Fingers or hands may become

jammed in the seat mechanism.

●

Make sure to leave enough space

around the feet so they do not get

stuck.

■

Seat adjustment

To reduce the risk of sliding under the lap

belt during a collision, do not recline the

seat more than necessary.

If the seat is too reclined, the lap belt may

slide past the hips and apply restraint

forces directly to the abdomen, or your

neck may contact the shoulder belt,

increasing the risk of death or serious

injury in the event of an accident.

Adjustments should not be made while

driving as the seat may unexpectedly

move and cause the driver to lose control

of the vehicle.

Adjustment procedure

A
B

C
D

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power easy access system is operating, if an

object is stuck behind the front seat, the

front seat will stop and then slightly move

forward. When the jam protection function

operates, the seat stops at a position other

than the set seat position. Check the seat

position.

Tilts the seatback forward
Tilts the seatback backward
Moves the seat forward
Moves the seat backward

Seat operation switches on the
side of the front passenger’s seat
(if equipped)

WARNING

■

Operating the front passenger’s seat

from the driver’s seat or rear seat

Do not operate the front passenger’s seat

when a passenger is seated in it. In addi-

tion, do not let anyone sit down in the

front passenger’s seat while the seat is

being operated.

The front passenger may catch their legs

between the instrument panel and seat,

resulting in injury.

A
B
C
D

NOTICE

■

Operating the front passenger’s seat

from the driver’s seat or rear seat

Before operating the front passenger’s

seat, make sure that there is no luggage

or any other objects on the seat or in the

footwell that could prevent its operation.

Such items may result in excess force

being applied, causing damage to the

seat and/or the luggage.

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Rear seats

WARNING

■

When folding down the rear

seatbacks and when the rear

seatbacks are folded

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in death or

serious injury.

●

Do not fold down the rear seatbacks

while driving.

●

Stop the vehicle on level ground, apply

the parking brake and shift the shift

lever to P.

●

Do not allow anyone to sit on a folded

rear seatback or in the luggage com-

partment while driving.

●

Do not allow children to enter the lug-

gage compartment.

■

When operating the rear seatback

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in death or

serious injury.

●

Keep other passengers from being hit

by the rear seatback.

●

Do not put your hands between the

seats or near the moving parts, or let

any part of your body get caught.

●

Power seat: Do not let children oper-

ate the rear seatback. Other passen-

gers may get caught in the seat.

●

Power seat: Check that there are no

passengers sitting in a seat before fold-

ing it down. Do not let passengers sit in

the seat while it is being folded down.

■

Seat adjustment

To reduce the risk of sliding under the lap

belt during a collision, do not recline the

seat more than necessary.

If the seat is reclined excessively, the lap

belt may slide past the hips and apply

restraint forces directly to the abdomen,

or your neck may contact the shoulder

belt, increasing the risk of death or seri-

ous injury in the event of an accident.

■

After returning the rear seatback to

the upright position

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in death or

serious injury.

●

Make sure that the rear seatback is

securely locked in position by lightly

pushing it back and forth.

●

Check that the seat belts are not

twisted or caught between or behind

in the rear seatback.

●

Arrange the seat belts in the proper

positions for ready use.

■

Jam protection function (power seat)

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in death or

serious injury.

●

Never use any part of your body to

intentionally activate the jam protec-

tion function.

●

The jam protection function may not

work if something gets caught just

before the rear seatback is fully folded

forward. Be careful not to get fingers

or anything else caught.

●

The jam protection function may not

work depending on the shape of the

object that is caught. Be careful not to

get fingers or anything else caught.

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■

The rear seatbacks can be adjusted

when (power seat)

When the rear seatback is in a position
within the range

shown in the illustra-

tion, the rear seat operation switch (rear

seat) can be used to adjust the rear

seatback.

is where the rear seatback is at its most

upright position.

■

Fully reclining the rear seatback (power

seat)

Operate the rear seat operation switch

(rear seat) to recline the rear seatback and

stop it partway. To set the rear seatback to

the rearmost position, press the button

again.

■

Before folding down the rear
seatbacks

Stow the rear seat belt and seat belt
buckles.

Use the band to secure the center seat

buckle.

Lower the rear seat head restraints.
(



P.175)

■

Folding down the rear seatbacks
(manual seat)



Using the seatback angle adjust-
ment lever

Pull the seatback angle adjustment
lever and fold down the rear seatback.



Using the switch in the luggage
compartment

Push the seatback angle adjustment
switch and fold down the rear
seatback.

Folding down the rear seatbacks

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■

Folding down the rear seatbacks
(power seat)

Press and hold the switch to fold down
the rear seatback.

A buzzer will sound and then the operation
will start. The buzzer will sound again when
the operation is completed.
To stop the operation partway, press either
side of the rear seat operation switch of the
operating seat. Any rear seat operation
switch for the operating seat, regardless of
location, can be used to stop the operation.
(A buzzer may sound depending on the
position that the rear seatback is stopped.)



Rear seat operation switch (rear
seat)

If the rear seatback is reclined, bring
the rear seatback to the most upright
position and press and hold the switch
again.



Rear seat operation switch (luggage
compartment)

■

Returning the rear seatbacks
(manual seat)

To avoid trapping the seat belt between
the seat and the inside of the vehicle,
pass the seat belt inside the seat belt
guide and then return the seatback
securely to the locked position.

■

Returning the rear seatbacks
(power seat)

When operating the rear seat
seatback, put the seatbelt in the
seatbelt guide . Make sure that

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the seatbelt is not jammed between
the seat and vehicle body.

Press and hold the switch to return
the rear seatback.

A buzzer will sound and then the operation

will start. The buzzer will sound again when

the operation is completed.
To stop the operation partway, press either

side of the rear seat operation switch of the

operating seat. Any rear seat operation

switches for the operating seat, regardless

of location, can be used to stop the opera-

tion. (A buzzer may sound depending on

the position that the rear seatback is

stopped.)



Rear seat operation switch (rear
seat)



Rear seat operation switch (luggage
compartment)

■

Folding down the rear center
seatback

Pull the lock release lever behind the
rear seatback and fold the rear
seatback down.

To return the rear center seatback to its
original position, lift it up until it locks.

■

The power seat can be operated when

The rear seatbacks can be folded down or

raised when the power switch is in either of

the following modes:

●

When the power switch is turned off or in

ACC

●

When the power switch is in ON and any

of the following conditions are met:

• The parking brake is engaged.

• The brake pedal is depressed.

• The shift position is in P.

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■

The rear seatbacks can be folded down

when (power seat)

When all of the following conditions are

met, a rear seat operation switch can be

used to fold down the rear seatback:

●

When using the rear seat operation

switch (rear seat): The rear seatback is in
a position within the range

shown in

the illustration with the back door open
(

is where the rear seatback is at its

most upright position)

●

When using the rear seat operation

switch (luggage compartment): When

the back door is open.

●

The other seat operation switch for the

seat to be operated is not being pressed.

■

The rear seatbacks can be raised when

(power seat)

When all of the following conditions are

met, a rear seat operation switch can be

used to return the rear seatback:

●

When using the rear seat operation

switch (rear seat): The rear seatback is in
a position within the range

shown in

the illustration with the rear door nearest
to the seat to be operated open (

where the rear seatback is at its most

upright position)

●

When using the rear seat operation

switch (luggage compartment): The rear

seatback is in a position within the range

shown in the illustration with the back

door open

●

The other seat operation switch for the

seat to be operated is not being pressed.

■

Power seat operations (if equipped)

If a seat cover or seat cushion has been put

on the seat, it may not operate properly.

When folding down the rear seatback,

make sure that there is nothing on the seat

that would interfere with the operation.

■

Rear seatback jam protection function

(power seat)

When folding down or raising the rear

seatback, if an object is detected between

the rear seatback and seat cushion, the rear

seatback will stop and then move in the

opposite direction slightly.
A buzzer will sound continuously when the

rear seatback stops and intermittently when

moving in the opposite direction.

The rear seats can be operated on the
center display.



Operating a selected seat

Select

on the center display.

Select “Seat controls”.

Select “Rear arrangement”.

Select a seat to be adjusted.

Select the operation button.

When the button is selected, a buzzer will

sound and the operation will start.
To stop the seatback return operation part-

way, select “Cancel” stop on the center dis-

play.

Operation of the rear seats from
the front seats (if equipped)

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

Operating all of the seats

Select

on the center display.

Select “Seat controls”.

Select “Rear arrangement”.

Select the operation button.

When the button is selected, a buzzer will

sound and the operation will start.
To stop the seatback return operation part-

way, select “Cancel” stop on the center dis-

play.

■

The rear seats can be operated on the

center display when

When all of the following conditions are

met, the seatbacks can be folded by operat-

ing a switch.
When an operation switch other than that

for the seat to be folded is not pressed
When the power switch is on, the operation

is enabled if any of the following conditions

is met in addition to the above:

●

The parking brake is engaged.

●

The brake pedal is depressed.

●

The shift position is in P.

■

The rear seatbacks can be raised when

(power seat)

If the seatback is within the range

shown, the seatback can be returned.

is where the rear seatback is at its most

upright position

WARNING

■

Operation of the rear seats from the

front seats

Have rear seat passengers exit the vehi-

cle before operating the rear seats.

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■

Front seats

Pull the head restraints up.

Down

Push the head restraint down while press-
ing the lock release button

■

Rear outer seats

Pull the head restraints up.

Down

Push the head restraint down while press-
ing the lock release button

■

Rear center seat

Pull the head restraints up.

Down

Push the head restraint down while press-
ing the lock release button

Head restraints

Head restraints are provided for all
seats.

WARNING

■

Head restraint precautions

Observe the following precautions

regarding the head restraints. Failure to

do so may result in death or serious

injury.

●

Use the head restraints designed for

each respective seat.

●

Adjust the head restraints to the cor-

rect position at all times.

●

After adjusting the head restraints,

push down on them and make sure

they are locked in position.

●

Do not drive with the head restraints

removed.

Adjusting a head restraint verti-
cally

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■

Adjusting the height of the head

restraints

Make sure that the head restraints are

adjusted so that the center of the head

restraint is closest to the top of your ears.

■

Adjusting the rear seat head restraints

Always raise the head restraint one level

from the stowed position when using.

The position of the head restraint can
be adjusted forward in 4 stages.

If the head restraint is pulled forward from
the foremost position, it will return to the
rearmost position.

■

Front seats and rear outer seats

Pull the head restraint up while press-
ing the lock release button .
If the head restraint touches the ceiling,

making the removal difficult, change
the seat height or angle. (



P.166, 168)

■

Rear center seat

Pull the head restraint up while press-
ing the lock release button .
If the head restraint touches the ceiling,
making the removal difficult, change
the seat height or angle. (



P.166, 168)

■

Front seats and rear outer seats

Align the head restraint with the instal-
lation holes and push it down to the
lock position.
Press and hold the lock release button

when lowering the head restraint.

Adjusting a head restraint hori-
zontally (if equipped)

Removing the head restraints

Installing the head restraints

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3-4.Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors

Operating the switch moves the steer-
ing wheel in the following directions:

Down

Toward the driver

Away from the driver

■

The steering wheel can be adjusted

when

The power switch is in ACC or ON

: If the driver’s seat belt is fastened, the

steering wheel can be adjusted regard-
less of power switch mode.

■

Automatic adjustment of the steering

position (if equipped)

A desired steering position can be entered

to memory and recalled automatically by

the driving position memory system.

(



P.202)

■

Power easy access system

The steering wheel and driver’s seat (on

some models) move in accordance with

power switch mode and the driver’s seat

belt condition. (



P.202)

■

Customization

Some functions can be customized.

(



P.623)

When the power switch is turned off,
the steering wheel returns to its stowed
position by moving up and away to
enable easier driver entry and exit.

Turning the power switch to ACC or ON
will return the steering wheel to the original
position.

Press on or close to the

mark.

Steering wheel

Adjustment procedure

WARNING

■

Caution while driving

Do not adjust the steering wheel while

driving.

Doing so may cause the driver to mis-

handle the vehicle and cause an acci-

dent, resulting in death or serious injury.

Auto tilt away

Sounding the horn

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fore
driving

: If equipped

The height of the rear view mirror can
be adjusted to suit your driving pos-
ture.
Adjust the height of the rear view mir-
ror by moving it up and down.

Responding to the level of brightness
of the headlights of vehicles behind, the
reflected light is automatically
reduced.

Turn the automatic anti-glare function
mode on/off

When the automatic anti-glare function is
in ON mode, the indicator

illuminates.

The function will set to ON mode each
time the power switch is turned to ON.
Pressing the button turns the function to
OFF mode. (The indicator

also turns

off.)

■

To prevent sensor error

To ensure that the sensors operate properly,

do not touch or cover them.

Inside rear view mirror

The rear view mirror’s position can
be adjusted to enable sufficient
confirmation of the rear view.

Adjusting the height of rear view
mirror

WARNING

■

Caution while driving

Do not adjust the position of the mirror

while driving.

Doing so may lead to mishandling of the

vehicle and cause an accident, resulting

in death or serious injury.

Anti-glare function

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: If equipped

Camera indicator

Indicates that the camera is operating nor-
mally.

Icon display area

Displays icons, adjusting gauge, etc.
(



P.182)

Select/adjust button

Press to change the setting of the item you
want to adjust.

Menu button

Press to display the icon display area and
select the item you want to adjust.

Lever

Operate to change between digital mirror
mode and optical mirror mode.

Digital mirror anti-glare function
indicator

Displayed in digital mirror mode when the
anti-glare function of the digital mirror is
enabled. (



P.182)

Digital Rear-view Mirror

The Digital Rear-view Mirror is a
system that uses the camera on the
rear of the vehicle and displays its
image on the display of the Digital
Rear-view Mirror.

The Digital Rear-view Mirror can
be changed between optical mirror
mode and digital mirror mode by
operating the lever.

The Digital Rear-view Mirror allows
the driver to see the rear view
despite obstructions, such as the
head restraints or luggage, ensur-
ing rear visibility. Also, the rear
seats are not displayed and privacy
of the passengers is enhanced.

WARNING

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in death or

serious injury.

■

Before using the Digital Rearview

Mirror

●

Make sure to adjust the mirror before

driving. (



P.182)

• Change to optical mirror mode and

adjust the position of the Digital

Rear-view Mirror so that the area

behind your vehicle can be viewed

properly.

• Change to digital mirror mode and

adjust the display settings.

●

As the range of the image displayed by

the Digital Rear-view Mirror is differ-

ent from that of the optical mirror,

make sure to check this difference

before driving.

System components

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fore
driving

Operate the lever to change between
digital mirror mode and optical mirror
mode.

Digital mirror mode

Displays an image of the area behind the
vehicle.

will illuminate in this mode.

Optical mirror mode

Turns off the display of the Digital Rearview
Mirror allows it to be used as an optical
mirror.

■

Digital mirror mode operating condi-

tion

The power switch is turned to ON.
When the power switch is changed from

ON to OFF or ACC, the image will disap-

pear after several seconds.

■

When using the Digital Rearview Mir-

ror in digital mirror mode

●

If it is difficult to see the displayed image

due to light reflected off the Digital

Rear-view Mirror, the camera being dirty

or covered with water droplets, dust, etc.,

or if lights of a vehicle behind your vehicle

or the displayed image are bothering you,

change to optical mirror mode.

●

When it is raining, if the image is unclear

due to water on the rear window, operate

the rear wiper.

●

When the back door is open, the Digital

Rear-view Mirror image may not display

properly. Before driving, make sure the

back door is closed.

●

If the display is difficult to see due to

reflected light, close the sunshade for the

moon roof (if equipped) or the electronic

sunshade for the panoramic moon roof (if

equipped).

●

Any of the following conditions may

occur when driving in the dark, such as at

night. None of them indicates that a mal-

function has occurred.

• Colors of objects in the displayed image

may differ from their actual color.

• Depending on the height of the lights of

the vehicle behind, the area around the

vehicle may appear white and blurry.

• Automatic image adjustment for brighter

surrounding image may cause flickering.

If it is difficult to see the displayed image or
flickering bothers you, change to optical
mirror mode.

●

The Digital Rear-view Mirror may

become hot while it is in digital mirror

mode. This is not a malfunction.

●

Depending on your physical condition or

age, it may take longer than usual to focus

on the displayed image. In this case,

change to optical mirror mode.

●

Do not let passengers stare at the dis-

played image when the vehicle is being

driven, as doing so may cause motion

sickness.

■

When the system malfunctions

If the symbol shown in the illustration is dis-

played when using the Digital Rear-view

Mirror in digital mirror mode, the system

may be malfunctioning. The symbol will dis-

appear in a few seconds. Operate the lever,

change to optical mirror mode and have the

vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus

retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any

reliable repairer.

Changing modes

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■

Adjusting the mirror height

The height of the rear view mirror can
be adjusted to suit your driving pos-
ture.
Change to optical mirror mode, adjust-
ing the height of the rear view mirror by
moving it up and down.

■

Display settings (digital mirror
mode)

Settings of the display in the digital mir-
ror mode, on/off operation of the auto-
matic anti-glare function, etc. can be
changed.

Press the menu button.

The icons will be displayed.

Press the menu button repeatedly
and select the item you want to
adjust.

Press

change the setting.

The icons will disappear if a button is not

operated for approximately 5 seconds or

more.

Adjusting the mirror

Icons

Settings

Select to adjust the bright-
ness of the display.

Select to adjust the area
displayed up/down.

Select to adjust the area
displayed to the left/right.

Select to adjust the angle
of the displayed image.

Select to zoom in/out the
displayed image.

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: This is a function for the optical mirror

mode, however, the setting can also be
changed while using the digital mirror
mode.

■

Enabling/disabling the automatic
anti-glare function (optical mirror
mode)

The automatic anti-glare function in the
optical mirror mode can be ena-
bled/disabled. The setting can be
changed in both the digital mirror
mode and the optical mirror mode.



When using the digital mirror mode



P.182



When using the optical mirror mode

Press the menu button.

The icons will be displayed.

Press

to ena-

ble (“ON”)/disable (“OFF”) the
automatic anti-glare function.

The icons will disappear if a button is not

operated for approximately 5 seconds or

more.

■

Adjusting the display (digital mirror

mode)

●

The icons will disappear if a button is not

operated for approximately 5 seconds or

more.

●

If the displayed image is adjusted, it may

appear distorted. This is not a malfunc-

tion.

●

If the brightness of the Digital Rearview

Mirror is set too high, it may cause eye

strain. Adjust the Digital Rear-view Mir-

ror to an appropriate brightness. If your

eyes become tired, change to optical mir-

ror mode.

●

The anti-glare function of the digital mir-

ror is operational only when the sur-

rounding area of the vehicle is dark

enough. Depending on the brightness

conditions of the surrounding area, the

brightness of the displayed image on the

digital mirror may not be reduced, not

enabling to reduce the headlight glare of

the following vehicle.

●

The brightness of the Digital Rear-view

Mirror will change automatically accord-

Select to enable/disable
the automatic anti-glare
function.

Responding to the bright-
ness of the headlights of
vehicles behind, the
reflected light is automati-
cally adjusted.
The automatic anti-glare
function is enabled each
time the power switch is
changed to ON.

The anti-glare function of

the digital mirror can be

enabled/disabled.

When enabled, image on

the digital mirror at night-
time will be displayed at a

reduced brightness level,

reducing the headlight

glare of the following vehi-

cle.

Icons

Settings

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ing to the brightness of the area in front of

your vehicle.

■

To prevent the light sensors from mal-

functioning

To prevent the light sensors from malfunc-

tioning, do not touch or cover them.

■

Cleaning the mirror surface

If the mirror surface is dirty, the image
on the display may be difficult to see.
Clean the mirror surface gently using a
soft dry cloth.

■

The camera

The camera for the Digital Rear-view Mir-

ror is located as shown.

WARNING

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in death or

serious injury.

■

While driving

●

Do not adjust the position of the Digital

Rear-view Mirror or adjust the display

settings while driving.

Stop the vehicle and operate the Digi-

tal Rear-view Mirror control switches.

Failure to do so may cause a steering

wheel operation error, resulting in an

unexpected accident.

●

Always pay attention to the vehicle’s

surroundings.

The size of the vehicles and other objects

may look different when in digital mirror

mode and optical mirror mode.

When backing up, make sure to directly

check the safety of the area around your

vehicle, especially behind the vehicle.

Additionally, if a vehicle approaches from

the rear in the dark, such as at night, the

surrounding area may appear dim.

■

To prevent causes of fire

If the driver continues using the Digital

Rear-view Mirror while smoke or odor

comes from the mirror, it may result in

fire. Stop using the system immediately

and contact any authorized Lexus

retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or

any reliable repairer.

Cleaning the Digital Rearview
Mirror

NOTICE

■

To prevent the camera from malfunc-

tioning

●

Observe the following precautions,

otherwise the Digital Rear-view Mirror

may not operate properly.

• Do not strike or hit the camera or sub-

ject it to a strong impact, as the camera

installation position and angle may be

changed.

• Do not remove, disassemble or modify

the camera.

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driving

If you notice any of the following symptoms, refer to the following table for the likely
cause and the solution.
If the symptom is not resolved by the solution, have the vehicle inspected by any
authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.

NOTICE

• Do not allow an organic solvent, car

wax, window cleaner or glass coating

to adhere to the camera. If this hap-

pens, wipe it off as soon as possible.

• When applying colored film (including

transparent film) to the rear window

glass, do not apply it to the area in front

of the camera. If film is applied to the

area in front of the camera, the image

from the camera may not display prop-

erly.

●

Do not subject the camera to a strong

impact as this could cause a malfunc-

tion.

If this happens, have the vehicle

inspected by any authorized Lexus

retailer or Lexus authorized repairer,

or any reliable repairer as soon as pos-

sible.

●

Do not block the vent holes of the mir-

ror. Otherwise, the mirror may be hot,

leading to a malfunction or a fire.

If you notice any symptoms

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Symptom

Likely cause

Solution

The image is difficult to
see.

The mirror surface is dirty.

Clean the mirror surface
gently, using a soft dry cloth.

Sunlight or headlights are shining
directly into the Digital Rear-view
Mirror.

Change to optical mirror
mode.
(If the light is coming through
the moon roof [if equipped]
or panoramic moon roof [if
equipped], close the sun-
shade or electronic sun-
shade.)

• The vehicle is in a dark area.
• The vehicle is near a TV tower,

broadcasting station, electric
power plant, or other location
where strong radio waves or
electrical noise may be pres-
ent.

• The temperature around the

camera is extremely high/low.

• The ambient temperature is

extremely low.

• It is raining or humid.
• Sunlight or headlights are shin-

ing directly into the camera
lens.

• The vehicle is under fluores-

cent lights, sodium lights, mer-
cury lights, etc.

• Exhaust gas is obstructing the

camera.

Change to optical mirror
mode.
(Change back to digital mir-
ror mode when the condi-
tions have improved.)

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driving

The image is difficult to
see.

Foreign matters such as water
droplets or dust is on the camera
lens.

Have the vehicle inspected by
any authorized Lexus retailer
or Lexus authorized repairer,
or any reliable repairer.

The luggage in the luggage com-
partment is reflected off the rear
window glass and obstructing the
camera.



Change to optical mirror
mode.



Move the luggage to a
position where it does not
obstruct the camera or
cover it with a black cloth to
reduce the amount it is
reflected off the rear win-
dow glass.

The rear window glass is fogged
up.

Change to optical mirror
mode.
After defogging the rear win-
dow using the rear window
defogger (



P.448), use the

digital mirror mode again.

The outside of the rear window
glass is dirty.

Use the rear window wiper to
remove dirt.

The inside of the rear window
glass is dirty.

Have the vehicle inspected by
any authorized Lexus retailer
or Lexus authorized repairer,
or any reliable repairer.

The image is out of
alignment.

The back door is not fully closed. Fully close the back door.

The camera or its surrounding
area has received a strong
impact.

Change to optical mirror
mode and have the vehicle
inspected by any authorized
Lexus retailer or Lexus
authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer.

The display is dim and

is displayed.

The system may be malfunction-
ing.

Change to optical mirror
mode and have the vehicle
inspected by any authorized
Lexus retailer or Lexus
authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer.

goes off.

Symptom

Likely cause

Solution

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