Lexus RX (2023 year). Manual in english

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side will be able to be adjusted.
If the “A/C” indicator is turned off, the sys-
tem will blow ambient temperature air or
heated air.
When the front passenger’s side and the
rear seats side temperature adjustment
switch is operated, adjust the temperature
for the driver, front passenger and rear
seats separately. (“3-ZONE” mode)

■

Setting the fan speed

To increase the fan speed, select the
“+” fan speed adjustment switch or
slide the icon of the fan speed adjust-
ment switch right. To decrease the fan
speed, select the “-” fan speed adjust-
ment switch or slide the icon of the fan
speed adjustment switch left.

Select the “OFF” switch to turn the fan off.
The fan can also be stopped by touching
and holding the “-” fan speed adjustment
switch or sliding the icon of the fan speed
adjustment switch to the leftmost position
and holding it.

■

Changing the air flow mode

Select the airflow mode control switch.

The airflow mode changes each time the
switch is selected.
The air outlets and air volume changes
according to the selected air flow mode.

: Air flows to the upper body

and feet

: Air flows to the feet

: Air flows to the feet and the

windshield defogger operates

■

Location of air outlets

■

Switching between outside air and
recirculated air modes

Temporarily changing the air mode to
recirculated air mode is recommended
to prevent dirty air from entering the
vehicle, such as when in a tunnel or
heavy traffic, and to help cool the inte-
rior when the outside air temperature
is high.
Select the outside/recirculated air
mode switch.

The air mode changes between outside air
mode and recirculated air mode each time
the switch is selected. When recirculated
air mode is selected, the indicator will illu-
minate.
The air mode may change automatically
depending on the temperature setting,
temperature inside the vehicle, etc.

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When the outside temperature exceeds

24°C (75°F) and the air conditioning

system is on

●

In order to reduce the air conditioning

power consumption, the air conditioning

system may switch to recirculated air

mode automatically. This may also

reduce fuel consumption.

●

Recirculated air mode is selected as a

default mode when the power switch is

turned to ON.

●

It is possible to switch to outside air mode

at any time by pressing the outside/recir-

culated air mode switch.

■

Front seat concentrated airflow
mode (S-Flow)

This function automatically controls the
airflow of the air conditioning system to
prioritize airflow to the front seats. Fuel
economy can be enhanced by reduc-
ing unnecessary cooling
Front seat concentrated airflow mode
operates in the following situations.



No passengers are detected in the
rear seats



The windshield defogger is not
operating

The S-Flow switch is

(ON) on

the option screen.
In front seat concentrated airflow mode,
directing airflow to the front seats only and
to all seats can be switched via switch
operation. When the mode has been
switched manually, automatic airflow con-
trol stops operating.

Select the option screen switch.
(

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Select the “S-Flow” switch.



Indicator illuminated: Airflow to the
front seats only



Indicator off: Airflow to all the seats

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Operation of automatic airflow control

●

In order to maintain a comfortable inte-

rior, airflow may be directed to seats

without passengers immediately after the

hybrid system is started and at other

times depending on the outside tempera-

ture.

●

After the hybrid system is started, if pas-

sengers move around inside or enter/exit

the vehicle, the system cannot accurately

detect the presence of passengers and

automatic airflow control will not oper-

ate.

■

Operation of manual airflow control

Even if the function is manually switched to

directing airflow to only the front seats,

when a rear seat is occupied, it may auto-

matically direct airflow to all seats.

■

To return to automatic airflow control

With the indicator off, turn the power

switch off.

After 60 minutes or more elapse, turn

the power switch to ON.

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Setting the fan speed in auto mode

When the “AUTO” switch is on, the
automatically adjusted fan speed can
beadjusted to suit your preference.

Select the option screen switch.
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Select the “FAST/ECO” switch.



“FAST”: Use when the effects of the
air conditioning system want to be
felt quickly



“NORMAL”: Normal control



“ECO”: Use to enhance fuel econ-
omy during air conditioning system

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Warming the interior quickly (Max
heat)

When “MAX heat” is turned on, in
order to warm the interior quickly, the
settings ofthe air conditioning system
will be changed immediately.

Select the shortcut screen switch.
(

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Select the “MAX heat” switch.



The temperature setting of the air
conditioning system will be set to
“Hi” and the “AUTO” switch will be
turned on.



Seat heaters will be set to Hi. (vehi-
cles with seat heaters)



Heated steering wheel will be set to
Hi. (vehicles with heated steering
wheel)



In the following situations, the front
passenger’s side seat heater/seat
ventilator will be set to “AUTO”.

• When “Climate concierge” is on
• When the system determines that a pas-

senger is in the front passenger seat



When the indicator on the “SYNC”
switch is illuminated, the tempera-
ture setting for the front passenger’s
side and the rear seats side will also
be set to “Hi”.

■

Cooling the interior quickly (Max
cool)

When “MAX cool” is turned on, in
order to cool the interior quickly, the
settings ofthe air conditioning system
will be changed immediately.

Select the shortcut screen switch.
(

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P.443)

Select the “MAX cool” switch.



The temperature setting of the air
conditioning system will be set to
“Lo” and the “AUTO” switch will be
turned on.



Seat ventilators will be set to Hi.
(vehicles with seat ventilators)



In the following situation, the heated
steering wheel will be set to
“AUTO”. (vehicles with heated
steering wheel)

• When “Climate concierge” is on



In the following situations, the front
passenger’s side seat heater/seat
ventilator will be set to “AUTO”.
(vehicles with seat heaters)

• When “Climate concierge” is on
• When the system determines that a pas-

senger is in the front passenger seat



When the indicator on the “SYNC”
switch is illuminated, the tempera-
ture setting for the front passenger’s
side and the rear seats side will also
be set to “Lo”.

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nanoe™ X system

(if equipped)

The air conditioning system adopts
nanoe™ generator technology. This
helps to fill the cabin with refreshing air
by emitting slightly acidic nanoe™
coated with water particles through
the window side air outlet of the
driver’s seat

Select the option screen switch.
(

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Select the “nanoe™X” switch.



When the fan is turned on and
“nanoe™X” on the option control
screen is selected, the nanoe™ X
system is activated.



When the fan is operated in the fol-
lowing conditions, system perfor-
mance will be maximized. If the
following conditions are not met,
performance will be limited.

• The upper body, upper body and feet or

feet air outlets are being used.

• The window side air outlet of the driver’s

seat is open.



When nanoe™ X is generated, a
small amount of ozone is emitted
and may be faintly smelled in some
situations. However, this is approxi-
mately the same as the amount that
already exists in nature, such as in
forests, and it has no affect on the
human body.



A slight noise may be heard during
operation. This is not a malfunction.

: nanoe™ and the nanoe™ mark are

trademarks of Panasonic Corporation.

: According to temperature and humidity

conditions, fan speed and direction of
the air flow, the nanoe™ X system may
not operate at full capacity.

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Defogging the windshield

Defoggers are used to defog the wind-
shield and front side windows.
Press the windshield defogger switch.

The dehumidification function will operate
and the air flow will increase.
Set the outside/recirculated air mode but-
ton to outside air mode if the recirculated
air mode is used. (It may switch automati-
cally.)
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.

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Defogging the rear window and
outside rear view mirrors

Defoggers are used to defog the rear
window, and to remove raindrops, dew
and frost from the outside rear view
mirrors.
Press the rear window and outside rear
view mirror defoggers switch.

The rear window defogger and outside

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rear view mirror defoggers will operate
and defog the rear window and outside
rear view mirrors.
The defoggers will automatically turn off
after a period of time.

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Windshield wiper de-icer (if
equipped)

Use the windshield wiper de-icer to
help prevent the windshield wiper
blades from freezing to the windshield.

Select the option screen switch.
(

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Select the “Deicer” switch.

The windshield wiper de-icer will automati-
cally turn off after a period of time.

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When driving on dusty roads

Close all windows. If dust thrown up by the

vehicle is still drawn into the vehicle after

closing the windows, it is recommended

that the air intake mode be set to outside air

mode and the fan speed to any setting

except off.

■

When the outside temperature is low

The dehumidification function may not

operate even when “A/C” is selected.

■

Ventilation and air conditioning odors

●

To let fresh air in, set the air conditioning

system to the outside air mode.

●

During use, various odors from inside and

outside the vehicle may enter into and

accumulate in the air conditioning sys-

tem. This may then cause odor to be

emitted from the vents.

●

To reduce potential odors from occur-

ring:

• It is recommended that the air condition-

ing system be set to outside air mode

prior to turning the vehicle off.

• The start timing of the blower may be

delayed for a short period of time imme-

diately after the air conditioning system is

started in automatic mode.

●

When parking, the system automatically

switches to outside air mode to encour-

age better air circulation throughout the

vehicle, helping to reduce odors that

occur when starting the vehicle.

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“MAX heat”

●

The “MAX heat” switch cannot be used

to turn the setting off.

●

After the “MAX heat” switch has been

operated, the temperature setting can be

adjusted using the temperature control

switches of the air conditioning system.

●

When “Climate concierge” is on, if the

“AUTO” switch is turned on, the seat
heaters

and seat ventilators

of the front

seats, and the heated steering wheel

will

be operated automatically according to

the temperature setting.

●

Each function can also be adjusted to the

desired setting.

: If equipped

■

“MAX cool”

●

The “MAX cool” switch cannot be used

to turn the setting off.

●

After the “MAX cool” switch has been

operated, the temperature setting can be

adjusted using the temperature control

switches of the air conditioning system.

●

When “Climate concierge” is on, if the

“AUTO” switch is turned on, the seat
heaters

and seat ventilators

of the front

seats, and the heated steering wheel

will

be operated automatically according to

the temperature setting.

●

Each function can also be adjusted to the

desired setting.

: If equipped

■

nanoe™ X system

This vehicle incorporates a biocidal prod-

uct.
Ionised air generated by a device incorpo-

rated in the vehicle purifies the air in the

cabin by suppressing bacteria.
Active substance: Free radicals generated

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nanoe™ helps to provide purified air by

emitting electrically charged water parti-

clesthrough the front center vent on the

driver’s side.

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Fogging up of the windows

The windows will easily fog up when the

humidity in the vehicle is high. Selecting

“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.

■

Using the voice control system

Air conditioning system can be operated

using voice controls. For details, refer to the

“MULTIMEDIA OWNER’S MANUAL”.

■

Customization

Functions that are linked to automatic mode

(when the “AUTO” switch is on) can be set

through “Vehicle customise” on the center

display. Exhaust gas sensor sensitivity set-

tings can also be changed. (

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P.623)

WARNING

■

nanoe™ X generator

Do not disassemble or repair the genera-

tor because it contains high voltage

parts. Contact any authorized Lexus

retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or

any reliable repairer if the generator

needs repair.

■

To prevent the windshield defogger

from operating improperly

●

Do not use the windshield defogger in

extremely humid areas when the air

conditioning system is set to a low tem-

perature. The difference between the

temperature of the outside air and that

of the windshield can cause the outer

surface of the windshield to fog up,

blocking your vision.

●

Do not place anything on the instru-

ment panel which may cover the air

outlets. Otherwise, air flow may be

obstructed, preventing the windshield

defoggers from defogging.

■

When the outside rear view mirror

defoggers are operating

Do not touch the surface of the outside

rear view mirrors when the rear windowd

efogger and outside rear view mirror

defoggers are operating, as the surface

of the mirrors will become extremely hot

and may cause burns.

■

To prevent the windshield from fog-

ging up

Do not touch the lower part of the wind-

shield or parts along the front pillars

when the windshield wiper de-icer is on,

as they will be hot and may cause burns.

NOTICE

■

To prevent 12-volt battery discharge

Do not leave the air conditioning system

on longer than necessary when the

hybrid system is off.

■

To prevent damage to the nanoe™ X

Do not insert anything into the driver’s

side vent, attach anything to it, or use

sprays around the driver’s side vent.

These things may cause the generator

not to work properly.

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Adjusting the position of and open-
ing and closing the air outlets

To adjust the position of and opening
and closing the air outlets, perform the
following operations:



Front center

Direct air flow to the left or right, up
or down

Turn the knob to open or close the
vent



Front side

Direct air flow to the left or right, up
or down

Turn the knob to open or close the
vent



Rear

Direct air flow to the left or right, up
or down

Turn the knob to open or close the
vent

Air outlet layout and operations

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Center display



14-inch center display model

Rear seats temperature control switch

Turn temperature control dial clockwise to increases the temperature and turn the dial
counterclockwise to decreases the temperature.

Close the rear air conditioning control screen



9.8-inch center display model

Rear seats temperature control switch

Turn temperature control dial clockwise to increases the temperature and turn the dial
counterclockwise to decreases the temperature.

Close the rear air conditioning control screen

Rear air conditioning system

The rear air conditioning system can be operated selecting “Rear” switch on
the center display and rear air conditioning system control panel.

Rear air conditioning control operation

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Rear air conditioning system con-
trol panel

Adjust the rear seats temperature set-
ting

Press

to increase the temperature

and

to decrease the temperature.

The temperature setting of the rear
seats can be adjusted using the follow-
ing methods:



When the “SYNC” indicator is on:
Adjust the driver’s seat temperature.

Adjust the temperature setting of each
rear seat using the center display or rear
air conditioning system control panel.



Adjust the temperature setting of
rear seats using the center display
(rear air conditioning control
screen) or rear air conditioning sys-
tem control panel.

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Adjusting the temperature set-
ting of the rear seats

Air outlets

NOTICE

■

To prevent 12-volt battery discharge

Do not leave the air conditioning system

on longer than necessary when the

hybrid system is off.

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: If equipped

Select

on the center display.

Each time the switch is selected, the opera-
tion condition changes as follows.
AUTO



Hi (2 segments lit)



Lo (1 seg-

ment lit)



Off

The level indicator (red) lights up during
operation. “AUTO” indicator lights up dur-
ing automatic operation.

■

Operation condition

The power switch is in ON.

■

Customization

The temperature setting of the heated

steering wheel can be set through “Vehicle

customise” on the center display. (

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P.623)

■

Front seats

Select

on the center display.

Each time the switch is selected, the opera-
tion condition changes as follows.
AUTO



Hi (3 segments lit)



Mid (2 seg-

ments lit)



Lo (1 segment lit)



Off



Vehicles without seat ventilators

The level indicator (red) lights up dur-
ing operation. “AUTO” indicator lights
up during automatic operation.



Vehicles with seat ventilators

The level indicator (yellow) lights up
during operation.

Heated steering wheel

/seat

heaters

/seat ventilators



Heated steering wheel

Warms up the grip of the steering
wheel



Seat heaters

Warm up the seat upholstery



Seat ventilators

Maintain good ventilation using a fan
built into the seat

WARNING

■

To prevent minor burn injuries

Care should be taken if anyone in the fol-

lowing categories comes in contact with

the steering wheel or seats when the

heater is on:

●

Babies, small children, the elderly, the

sick and the physically challenged

●

Persons with sensitive skin

●

Persons who are fatigued

●

Persons who have taken alcohol or

drugs that induce sleep (sleeping

drugs, cold remedies, etc.)

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the seat heat-

ers

Do not put heavy objects that have an

uneven surface on the seat and do not

stick sharp objects (needles, nails, etc.)

into the seat.

■

To prevent 12-volt battery discharge

Do not use the functions when the hybrid

system is off.

Heated steering wheel

Seat heaters

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Rear seats

Press the switch.

Each time the switch is selected, the opera-
tion condition changes as follows.
Hi (3 segments lit)



Mid (2 segments

lit)



Lo (1 segment lit)



Off

The level indicators (yellow) light up during
operation.



Vehicles without seat ventilators



Vehicles with seat ventilators

: If equipped

■

Operation condition

The power switch is in ON.

■

Customization

The temperature setting of the seat heaters

of the front seats can be set through “Vehi-

cle customise” on the center display.

(



P.623)

■

Front seats

Select

on the center dis-

play.

Each time the switch is pressed, the opera-
tion condition changes as follows.
AUTO



Hi (3 segments lit)



Mid (2 seg-

ments lit)



Lo (1 segment lit)



Off

The level indicator (blue) lights up during
operation. “AUTO” indicator lights up dur-
ing automatic operation.

■

Rear seats

Press the switch.

Each time the switch is pressed, the opera-
tion condition changes as follows.
Hi (3 segments lit)



Mid (2 segments

lit)



Lo (1 segment lit)



Off

The level indicators (yellow green) light up
during operation.

WARNING

■

To prevent overheating and minor

burn injuries

Observe the following precautions when

using the seat heaters.

●

Do not cover the seat with a blanket or

cushion when using the seat heater.

●

Do not use seat heater more than nec-

essary.

Seat ventilators

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Outer foot lights
Shift lever light
Interior lights (

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P.458)

Front personal lights (

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P.458)

Door trim ornament lights

*1, 2

Inside door handle lights

Rear personal lights (

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P.458)

Door courtesy lights
Footwell lights

Instrument panel ornament lights

: The illumination color can also be changed.

Refer to the “MULTIMEDIA OWNER’S MANUAL” to change the settings.

: If equipped

Interior lights list

Location of the interior lights

A
B
C
D

E
F

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Turning the interior lights on/off

Touch the light

■

Turning the door position on

Press the door-linked interior light
switch

The lights are turned on and off according
to whether the doors are opened/closed.
When the door position is on, the indicator

illuminates.

■

Turning the front personal lights
on/off

Touch the light

■

Turning the rear personal lights
on/off

Touch the light

The rear interior lights turn on/off together
the front interior lights.
When a door is opened while the door
position is on, the lights turn on.

■

Illuminated entry system

The lights automatically turn on/off accord-

ing to the power switch mode, the presence

of the electronic key, whether the doors are

locked/unlocked, and whether the doors

are opened/closed. Also, the brightness of

the lights is automatically adjusted linked

with the shift operation.

■

To prevent the 12-volt battery from

being discharged

If the interior lights remain on when the

power switch is turned off, the lights will go

off automatically after 20 minutes.

■

When interior light or personal lights do

not respond as normal

In the following cases, the interior lights and

Operating the interior lights

Operating the personal lights

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personal lights may not respond as normal.

●

When water, dirt, etc., have adhered to

the lens surface

●

When operated with a wet hand

●

When wearing gloves, etc.

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The interior lights may turn on automati-

cally when

If any of the SRS airbags deploy (inflate) or

in the event of a strong rear impact, the inte-

rior lights will turn on automatically.
The interior lights will turn off automatically

after approximately 20 minutes.
The interior lights can be turned off manu-

ally. However, in order to help prevent fur-

ther collisions, it is recommended that they

be left on until safety can be ensured.
(The interior lights may not turn on auto-

matically depending on the force of the

impact and conditions of the collision.)

■

Using the voice control system

: If equipped

The following operations can be performed

using the voice control system.

●

Turning interior light on/off

●

Changing color of each lights

For details, refer to the “MULTIMEDIA

OWNER’S MANUAL”.

: If equipped

■

Customization

Some functions can be customized.

(



P.623)

NOTICE

■

Removing light lenses

Never remove the lens for the interior

light and personal lights. Otherwise, the

lights will be damaged. If the lens need to

remove, contact any authorized Lexus

retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or

any reliable repairer.

■

To prevent 12-volt battery discharge

Do not leave the lights on longer than

necessary when the hybrid system is off.

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5-4.Using the storage features

Glove box (



P.461)

Auxiliary boxes (if equipped) (



P.463)

Bottle holders (



P.463)

Door pockets
Cup holders (



P.462)

Console box (



P.461)

Coin box (



P.463)

List of storage features

Location of the storage features

A
B
C
D

E
F

WARNING

■

Items that should not be left in the

storage spaces

Do not leave glasses, lighters or spray

cans in the storage spaces, as this may

cause the following when cabin tempera-

ture becomes high:

●

Glasses may be deformed by heat or

cracked if they come into contact with

other stored items.

●

Lighters or spray cans may explode. If

they come into contact with other

stored items, the lighter may catch fire

or the spray can may release gas,

causing a fire hazard.

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Open (pull the lever)

Lock with the mechanical key

Unlock with the mechanical key

■

Glove box light

The glove box light turns on when the tail

lights are on.



Type A

Push the lid.

To close, press in and release the lid.



Type B

Press the button, lift up and open the
lid.

The console box can be opened from
either side.

■

Console box light

The console box light turns on when the tail

lights are on.

Glove box

WARNING

■

Caution while driving

Keep the glove box closed.

In the event of sudden braking or sudden

swerving, an accident may occur due to

an occupant being struck by the open

glove box or the items stored inside.

Console box

WARNING

■

Caution while driving

Keep the console box closed.

In the event of sudden braking or sudden

swerving, an accident may occur due to

an occupant being struck by the open

console box or the items stored inside.

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

Front



Rear

Pull down the armrest and then press
down the button.

■

The depth of the front cup holder can be

changed.

To store a water bottle, push down the

bottom of the cup holder.

To return the bottom to its original posi-

tion, press the button.

Cup holders

WARNING

■

Items unsuitable for the cup holder

Do not place anything other than cups,

aluminum cans, or water bottles in the

cup holders. Other items may be thrown

out of the holders in the event of an acci-

dent or sudden braking, possibly causing

injury. If possible, cover hot drinks to pre-

vent burns.

■

When not in use (rear cup holder)

Keep the cup holders closed.

Injuries may result in the event of an acci-

dent or sudden braking.

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the rear cup

holder

Stow the rear cup holders before stowing

the rear armrest.

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

Front



Rear

■

Bottle holders

●

When storing a bottle, close the cap.

●

The bottle may not be stored depending

on its size or shape.

Press in the button.



Instrument panel



Overhead

Press in the lid.

Bottle holders

NOTICE

■

Items unsuitable for the bottle hold-

ers

Do not place open bottle, glass or paper

cups containing liquid in the bottle hold-

ers. Otherwise, contained liquid may be

spilled. Glass cups may break if used in

the bottle holders.

Coin box

WARNING

■

Caution while driving

Keep the coin box closed.

In the event of sudden braking or sudden

swerving, an accident may occur due to

an occupant being struck by the open

coin box or the items stored inside.

Auxiliary boxes

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

Rear seat (if equipped)

Pull up the lever to release the lock,
and lift the lid.

Pull down the hook to use.

The cargo hooks are provided for securing
loose items.

To hang the cargo net, use the cargo
net hooks and rear cargo hooks.

WARNING

■

Items unsuitable for storing (Instru-

ment panel)

Do not store items in the box that can

easily shift or roll out.

In the event of sudden braking, etc.,

stowed items may fly out, possibly lead-

ing to an accident.

■

Items unsuitable for storing (over-

head)

Do not store items heavier than 200 g

(0.44 lb.).

Doing so may cause the auxiliary box to

open and the items inside may fall out,

resulting in an accident.

■

Caution while driving

Keep the auxiliary boxes closed.

In the event of sudden braking or sudden

swerving, an accident may occur due to

an occupant being struck by the open

auxiliary boxes or the items stored inside.

Luggage compartment fea-
tures

Cargo hooks

WARNING

■

When cargo hooks are not in use

To avoid injury, always return the hooks

to their stowed positions when not in use.

Cargo net hooks

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To use the grocery bag hook, push it in.

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Installing the luggage cover

Insert either end of the luggage
cover into the recess, then com-

press the other end of the luggage
cover and insert it into the recess.

Pull out the luggage cover and
hook it onto the anchors.

■

Removing the luggage cover

Lift the rear portion of the cover to
release the left and right anchors
and allow the cover to retract.

WARNING

■

When the cargo net is not in use

To avoid injury, always return the hooks

to their stowed positions when not in use.

Grocery bag hooks

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the grocery

bag hooks

Do not hang any object heavier than 4 kg

(8.8 lb.) on the grocery bag hooks.

Luggage cover

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Compress the end of the luggage
cover and lift the luggage cover up.

After removing the luggage cover, place it

somewhere other than the passenger

compartment.

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Opening the deck board

Pull the lever up and fold the flap of
the deck board.

Lift the deck board and disengage
the hook on the underside of the
deck board.

Attach the hook to the upper edge
of the back door opening as shown.

When closing, reverse the stepslisted.

WARNING

■

Luggage cover

●

Do not place anything on the luggage

cover. In the event of sudden braking

or turning, the item may go flying and

strike an occupant. This could lead to

an unexpected accident, resulting in

death or serious injury.

●

Do not allow children to climb on the

luggage cover. Climbing on the lug-

gage cover could result in damage to

the luggage cover, possibly causing

death or serious injury to the child.

Deck board

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5-5.Using the other interior features

The USB charging ports are used to
supply 3.0 A of electricity at 5 V to
external devices.
The USB charging ports are for charg-
ing only. They are not designed for data
transfer or other purposes.
Depending on the external device, it
may not charge properly. Refer to the
manual included with the device
before using a USB charging port.

■

Using the USB charging ports



On the instrument panel



Inside the console box



On the rear console

■

The USB charging ports can be used

when

The power switch is in ACC or ON.

■

Situations in which the USB charging

ports may not operate correctly

●

If a device which consumes more than

3.0 A at 5 V is connected

●

If a device designed to communicate with

a personal computer, such as a USB

memory device, is connected

●

If the connected external device is turned

off (depending on device)

●

If the temperature inside the vehicle is

high, such as after the vehicle has been

parked in the sun

■

About connected external devices

Depending on the connected external

device, charging may occasionally be sus-

pended and then start again. This is not a

malfunction.

Other interior features

USB charging ports

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the USB charg-

ing ports

●

Do not insert foreign objects into the

ports.

●

Do not spill water or other liquids into

the ports.

●

Do not apply excessive force to or

impact the USB charging ports.

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A portable device, such as a
smartphone or mobile battery, can be
charged by just placing it on the charg-
ing area, provided the device is com-
patible with the Qi wireless charging
standard created by the Wireless
Power Consortium.
The wireless charger cannot be used
with a portable device that is larger
than the charging area. Additionally,
depending on the portable device, the
wireless charger may not operate
properly. Refer to the operation man-
ual of the portable device.

■

The “Qi” symbol

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

■

Name for all parts

Operation indicator light

Charge area

Charging tray
Approximately 7 cm (2.8 in.)
Approximately 6 cm (2.4 in.)

: Compatible portable devices and the

wireless charger contain charging coils.
The charging coil in the wireless charger
can be moved within the charge area
near the center of the charging tray.

When the charging coil inside a portable

device is detected within the charging
area, the charging coil in the wireless
charger will move near the other coil
and charging will begin. If the charging
coil inside the portable device is moved
out of the charging area, charging will be
stopped automatically.

Additionally, if 2 or more portable devices

are placed on the charging tray at the
same time, each charging coil may not
be detected correctly and charging may
not be possible.

■

Using the wireless charger

Place the portable device on thewire-

NOTICE

●

Do not disassemble or modify the USB

charging ports.

■

To prevent damage to external

devices

●

Do not leave external devices in the

vehicle. The temperature inside the

vehicle may become high, resulting in

damage to an external device.

●

Do not push down on or apply unnec-

essary force to an external device or

the cable of an external device while it

is connected.

■

To prevent 12-volt battery discharge

Do not use the USB charging ports for a

long period of time with the hybrid sys-

tem stopped.

Wireless charger (if equipped)

A
B
C
D

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less charger.

Place the charging side of the portable
device down with the center of the device
in the center of the charge area.
Depending on the portable device, the
charging coil may not be located in the
center of the device. In this case, place the
portable device so that its charging coil is
in the center of the wireless charger.
When charging, the operation indica-
torlight (orange) on the wireless charger
comes on.
If charging is not occurring, try placing the
portable device as close to the center of
the charging area as possible.
If charging is not performed, the operation
indicator light will slowly illuminate in green
and orange alternatively and a sound of
charging coil operation may be heard
repeatedly.
When charging is complete, the operation
indicator light (green) on the wireless
charger comes on.

■

Recharging function



If a certain amount of time has
elapsed since charging completed
and the portable device has not
been moved, the wireless charger
will restart charging.



If a portable device is moved signifi-
cantly within the charging area, the
charging coil may disconnect and
charging may temporarily be
stopped. However, if a charging coil
is detected within the charging area,
the charging coil inside the wireless
charger will move near the other
coil and charging will resume.

■

Rapid charging function

The following portable devices support
rapid charging.



Portable devices compliant with
WPC Ver1.2.4 and compatible with
rapid charging



iPhone’s with an iOS version that
supports 7.5 W charging (iPhone 8
and later models)

When a portable device that supports
rapid charging is charged, charging
automatically switches to the rapid
charging function.

■

Operation indicator light status

Operation indicator light

Conditions

Charging tray

Center display

Turning off

Disappear

When the Wireless charger power supply is off

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: Charging power will not be output during standby. A metallic object will not be heated, if

it is placed on the wireless charger in this state.

: Depending on the portable device, there are cases where the operation indicator light

will continue being lit up orange even after the charging is complete.

■

When the wireless charger does not operate properly

When the wireless charger does not operate properly, handle the probable cause
based on the following tables.

Green (comes

on)

Gray

On Standby (charging possible state)

When charging is complete

Orange (comes

on)

Blue

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

Charging

Operation indicator light

Suspected causes/Handling method

Charging tray

Center display

Green (Flashing
repeatedly once

every second)

Disappear

Wireless charger and multimedia system communi-
cation failure



If the hybrid system is operating, stop and then
restart the hybrid system.

If the power switch is in ACC, start the hybrid sys-
tem. (



P.226)

Orange (Flashing

repeatedly once

every second)

Gray

Vehicle to wireless charger communication failure



If the hybrid system is operating, stop and then
restart the hybrid system.

If the power switch is in ACC, start the hybrid sys-
tem. (



P.226)

Green (comes

on)

Blue

The smart access system with pushbutton start is
detecting the key.



Wait until the system has completed the auto-
matic selection of AM radio stations. In the
case that automatic selection cannot be com-
pleted, stop automatic selection.

Operation indicator light

Conditions

Charging tray

Center display

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■

The wireless charger can be operated

when

The power switch is in ACC or ON.

■

Portable devices that can be charged

●

Portable devices compatible with the Qi

wireless charging standard can be

charged by the wireless charger. How-

ever, compatibility with all devices which

meet the Qi wireless charging standard is

not guaranteed.

●

The wireless charger is designed to sup-

ply low power electricity (5 W or less) to

a cellular phone, smartphone, or other

portable device.

However, portable devices, such as the fol-

lowing, can be charged with more than 5

• 7.5 W charging compatible iPhones can

be charged at 7.5 W or less.

• Portable devices compliant with EPP out-

put as defined by WPC standard

Ver1.2.4. can be charged at 10 W or less.

■

Using the smart entry & start system

During charging, when the smart entry &

start system searches for an electronic key,

charging may be temporarily suspended.

■

If a cover or accessory is attached to the

portable device

Do not charge a portable device if a cover

or accessory which is not Qi compatible is

attached. Depending on the type of cover

(including the certain genuine manufacture

parts) and/or accessory attached, it may not

Orange (Repeat-

edly flashes 3

times continu-

ously)

Gray

Foreign substance detection:
A metallic foreign substance is in the charge area,
and so the abnormal heating prevention function of
the metallic foreign object operated



Remove the foreign substance from the charge
area.

Portable device misaligned:
The charging coil in the portable device moved out-
side of the charge area, and so the abnormal heat-
ing prevention function operated



Remove the portable device from the wireless
charger, check that the operation indicator
light on the wireless charger changes back to
green, and then place the portable device so
that it is near the center of the wireless charger.
Also, if a case or cover is installed to the porta-
ble device, remove it.

Orange (Repeat-

edly flashes 4

times continu-

ously)

Gray

Safety shutdown resulting when the temperature
within the wireless charger exceeded the set value



Stop charging, remove the portable device
from the wireless charger, wait for the temper-
ature to drop, and then start charging again.

Operation indicator light

Suspected causes/Handling method

Charging tray

Center display

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be possible to charge the portable device. If

the portable device is placed on the charg-

ing area and does not charge, remove the

cover and/or accessories.

■

Charging precautions

While charging, the wireless charger and

the portable device will become warm. This

is not a malfunction. If a portable device

becomes warm while charging and charg-

ing stops due to the protection function of

the portable device, wait until the portable

device cools down and charge it again.
Also, to decrease the temperature inside

the wireless charger, a fan may operate.

This does not indicate a malfunction.

■

Sound generated during operation

Operation sounds may be heard when the

power switch is pressed to change to ACC

or ON, or when a portable device is being

detected. This does not indicate a malfunc-

tion.

■

Cleaning the wireless charger



P.484

■

Situations in which the wireless charger

may not operate correctly

In the following situations, the wireless

charger may not operate correctly:

●

When a portable device is fully charged

●

When a portable device is being charged

by a wired connection

●

When there is a foreign object between

the charging area and portable device

●

When the temperature of a portable

device becomes high while charging

●

When the temperature near the charging

tray is 35°C (95°F) or more due to being

in direct sunlight, etc.

●

When a portable device is placed with its

charging surface facing up

●

When a portable device is not centered

on the charging area

●

When a portable device is larger than the

charging tray

●

When a foldable portable device is

placed outside of the charging area

●

When the vehicle is near a TV tower,

electric power plant, fuel station, radio

station, large display, airport, or other

facility that generates strong radio waves

or electrical noise

●

The electronic key is not inside the vehi-

cle

●

When the any of the following objects,

with a thickness of 2 mm (0.08 in.) or

more, are between the charging surface

of a portable device and the charging are:

• Thick cases or covers

• A case or cover attached with an uneven

or tilted surface, so that the charging side

is not flat

• Thick decorations

• Accessories, such as finger rings, straps,

etc.

●

When there is a gap between the charg-

ing side of the portable device and the

charge area due to a protrusion such as a

camera on the charging side of the porta-

ble device.

●

When the portable device is in contact

with, or is covered by any of the following

metallic objects:

• Cards covered with metal, such as alumi-

num foil

• Cigarette boxes that have aluminum foil

inside

• Metallic wallets or bags

• Coins

• Heat packs

• Recorded media such as CDs and DVDs

• Metallic decorations

• Metallic cases or covers

• Casing which has magnet in it on the

charging side of the portable device

●

When wireless keys (that emit radio

waves) other than those of your vehicle

are being used nearby

●

When 2 or more portable devices are

placed on the charging tray at the same

time

In situations other than above, if the wire-
less charger does not operate properly or
the operation indicator light blinks continu-
ously, the wireless charger may be mal-
functioning.

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

■

If the smartphone OS has beenupdated

If the smartphone OS has been updated to

a newer version, its charging specifications

may have changed significantly. For details,

check the information on the manufac-

turer’s website.

WARNING

■

Caution while driving

When charging a portable device while

driving, for safety reasons, the driver

should not operate the portable device.

■

Precautions for when driving

Do not charge small, lightweight porta-

ble devices, such as wireless earbuds,

while driving. Lightweight devices may fly

off of the charging tray, possibly leading

to an accident.

■

Caution regarding interference with

electronic devices

People with implantable cardiac pace-

makers, cardiac resynchronization ther-

apy pacemakers or implantable

cardioverter defibrillators, as well as any

other electrical medical device, should

consult their physician about the usage of

the wireless charger.

Operations of the wireless charger may

have an affect on medical devices.

■

To prevent damage or burns

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in the possibil-

ity of fire, equipment failure or damage,

or burns due to heat.

●

Do not put any metallic objects

between the charging area and the

portable device while charging.

●

Do not attach metallic objects, such as

aluminum stickers, to the charging

area.

●

Do not charge portable devices with

aluminum stickers or other metallic

objects attached to the side which

touches the charging area.

●

Do not store items on the wireless

charger instead of in an auxiliary box.

●

Do not apply force or impact to the

wireless charger.

●

Do not disassemble, modify or remove

the wireless charger.

●

Do not attempt to charge portable

devices which are not compatible with

the Qi wireless charging standard.

●

Do not allow magnetic objects to

come near the wireless charger.

●

Do not perform charging if the charg-

ing area is dirty.

●

When not using the wireless charger,

to prevent foreign matter or liquids

from contacting it, make sure to close

the lid.

●

Keep the lid open while charging is

taking place.

●

Do not cover the wireless charger with

a cloth or other object while charging.

NOTICE

■

To prevent failure or damage to data

●

Do not place magnetic cards, such as a

credit card, or magnetic recording

media, close to the wireless charger

while charging. Otherwise, data may

be erased due to the influence of mag-

netism. Additionally, do not bring pre-

cision instruments such as wrist

watches, close to the wireless charger,

as such objects may malfunction.

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Pull the armrest down for use.

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

NOTICE

●

Do not perform charging with a con-

tactless smart card, such as a transpor-

tation system IC card, between the

charging surface of a portable device

and the charging area. The IC chip in

the card may become extremely hot,

possibly damaging the portable device

or smart card.

Be extra careful to not charge a porta-

ble device with a case or cover which a

contactless smart card can be

inserted.

●

Do not leave portable devices in the

cabin. The temperature inside the

cabin may become high when parked

in the sun, and cause damage to the

device.

■

When the OS of a smartphone has

been updated

When the OS version of a smartphone

has been changed, the charging specifi-

cations may have changed. If the WPC

compatibility version is changed, the

rapid charging function may no longer

be able to be used. For details, check for

information on the website for the

smartphone manufacturer.

■

To prevent 12-volt battery discharge

Do not use the wireless charger for a

long period of time with the hybrid sys-

tem stopped.

Armrest

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the armrest

Do not apply too much load on the arm-

rest.

Assist grips

WARNING

■

Assist grip

Do not use the assist grip when getting in

or out of the vehicle or rising from your

seat.

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the assist grip

Do not hang any heavy object or put a

heavy load on the assist grip.

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The coat hooks are provided with the
rear assist grips.

Please use as a power supply for elec-
tronic goods that use less than 12
VDC/10 A (power consumption of
120 W).
When connecting multiple devices,
make sure that the total power con-
sumption of all the connected devices
is less than 120 W.



Inside the console box

Open the lid.



In the luggage compartment

Open the lid.

■

The power outlet can be used when

The power switch is in ACC or ON.

■

When stopping the hybrid system

Disconnect electrical devices with charging

functions, such as mobile battery packs.

If such devices are left connected, the

hybrid system may not stop normally.

Coat hooks

WARNING

■

Items that must not be hung on the

hook

Do not hang coat hangers or other hard

or sharp objects on the hook. If the SRS

curtain shield airbags deploy, these items

may become projectiles, causing death

or serious injury.

Power outlets (12 VDC)

NOTICE

■

To avoid damaging the power outlet

Install the cap or close the lid when the

power outlets is not in use.

Foreign objects or liquids that enter the

power outlet may cause a short circuit.

■

To prevent 12-volt battery discharge

Do not use the power outlet longer than

necessary when the hybrid system is not

running.

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