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Driving

Side chain (0.12 in. [3 mm] in diam-
eter)
Side chain (0.43 in. [10.8 mm] in 
width)
Side chain (0.98 in. [25 mm] in 
length)
Cross chain (0.15 in. [3.9 mm] in 
diameter)
Cross chain (0.54 in. [13.8 mm] in 
width)
Cross chain (1.00 in. [25.3 mm] in 
length)

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

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Tire chain installation

Observe the following precautions when 

installing and removing chains:

●

Install and remove tire chains in a safe 

location.

●

Install tire chains on the front tires only. 

Do not install tire chains on the rear tires.

●

Install tire chains on the front tires as 

tightly as possible. Retighten chains after 

driving 1/4



1/2 mile (0.5



1.0 km).

●

Install tire chains following the instruc-

tions provided with the tire chains.

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



P.221)

Regulations on the use of tire 
chains

NOTICE

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Fitting tire chains

The tire pressure warning valves and 

transmitters may not function correctly 

when tire chains are fitted.

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Windshield wipers

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Specific design characteristics give 
it a higher center of gravity than 
ordinary passenger cars. This vehi-
cle design feature causes this type 
of vehicle to be more likely to roll-
over. And, utility vehicles have a sig-
nificantly higher rollover rate than 
other types of vehicles.



An advantage of the higher ground 
clearance is a better view of the 
road allowing you to anticipate 
problems.



It is not designed for cornering at 
the same speeds as ordinary pas-
senger cars any more than 
low-slung sports cars are designed 
to perform satisfactorily under 
off-road conditions. Therefore, 
sharp turns at excessive speeds may 
cause the vehicle to rollover.

Your vehicle is not designed to be 
driven off-road. However, in the event 
that off-road driving cannot be 
avoided, please observe the following 
precautions to help avoid the areas 
prohibited to vehicles.



Drive your vehicle only in areas 
where off-road vehicles are permit-
ted to travel.



Respect private property. Get 

Utility vehicle precautions

This vehicle belongs to the utility 
vehicle class, which has higher 
ground clearance and narrower 
tread in relation to the height of its 
center of gravity.

Utility vehicle feature

WARNING

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Utility vehicle precautions

Always observe the following precau-

tions to minimize the risk of death, seri-

ous injury or damage to your vehicle:

●

In a rollover crash, an unbelted person 

is significantly more likely to die than a 

person wearing a seat belt. Therefore, 

the driver and all passengers should 

always fasten their seat belts.

●

Avoid sharp turns or abrupt maneu-

vers, if at all possible.

Failure to operate this vehicle correctly 

may result in loss of control or vehicle 

rollover causing death or serious 

injury.

●

Loading cargo on the roof luggage 

carrier (if equipped) will make the cen-

ter of the vehicle gravity higher. Avoid 

high speeds, sudden starts, sharp 

turns, sudden braking or abrupt 

maneuvers, otherwise it may result in 

loss of control or vehicle rollover due 

to failure to operate this vehicle cor-

rectly.

●

Always slow down in gusty crosswinds. 

Because of its profile and higher cen-

ter of gravity, your vehicle is more sen-

sitive to side winds than an ordinary 

passenger car. Slowing down will allow 

you to have better control.

●

Do not drive horizontally across steep 

slopes. Driving straight up or straight 

down is preferred. Your vehicle (or any 

similar off-road vehicle) can tip over 

sideways much more easily than for-

ward or backward.

Off-road driving

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owner’s permission before entering 
private property.



Do not enter areas that are closed. 
Honor gates, barriers and signs that 
restrict travel.



Stay on established roads. When 
conditions are wet, driving tech-
niques should be changed or travel 
delayed to prevent damage to 
roads.

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Additional information for off-road driv-

ing



For owners in U.S. mainland, Hawaii and 

Puerto Rico:

To obtain additional information pertaining 

to driving your vehicle off-road, consult the 

following organizations.

●

State and Local Parks and Recreation 

Departments

●

State Motor Vehicle Bureau

●

Recreational Vehicle Clubs

●

U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land 

Management

WARNING

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Off-road driving precautions

Always observe the following precau-

tions to minimize the risk of death, seri-

ous injury or damage to your vehicle:

●

Drive carefully when off the road. Do 

not take unnecessary risks by driving in 

dangerous places.

●

Do not grip the steering wheel spokes 

when driving off-road. A bad bump 

could jerk the wheel and injure your 

hands. Keep both hands and especially 

your thumbs on the outside of the rim.

●

Always check your brakes for effec-

tiveness immediately after driving in 

sand, mud, water or snow.

●

After driving through tall grass, mud, 

rock, sand, rivers, etc., check that there 

is no grass, bush, paper, rags, stone, 

sand, etc. adhering or trapped on the 

underbody. Clear off any such matter 

from the underbody. If the vehicle is 

used with these materials trapped or 

adhering to the underbody, a break-

down or fire could occur.

●

When driving off-road or in rugged 

terrain, do not drive at excessive 

speeds, jump, make sharp turns, strike 

objects, etc. This may cause loss of 

control or vehicle rollover causing 

death or serious injury. You are also 

risking expensive damage to your 

vehicle’s suspension and chassis.

NOTICE

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To prevent water damage

Take all necessary safety measures to 

ensure that water damage to the engine 

or other components does not occur.

●

Water entering the engine air intake 

will cause severe engine damage.

●

Water entering the automatic trans-

mission will cause deterioration in shift 

quality, locking up of your transmission 

accompanied by vibration, and ulti-

mately damage.

●

Water can wash the grease from wheel 

bearings, causing rusting and prema-

ture failure, and may also enter the dif-

ferential, transmission and transfer 

(AWD models only) case, reducing 

the gear oil’s lubricating qualities.

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When you drive through water

If driving through water, such as when 

crossing shallow streams, first check the 

depth of the water and the bottom of the 

riverbed for firmness. Drive slowly and 

avoid deep water.

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NOTICE

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Inspection after off-road driving

●

Sand and mud that has accumulated 

around brake discs may affect braking 

efficiency and may damage brake sys-

tem components.

●

Always perform a maintenance 

inspection after each day of off-road 

driving that has taken you through 

rough terrain, sand, mud, or water. For 

scheduled maintenance information, 

refer to the “Warranty and Services 

Guide/Owner’s Manual Supple-

ment/Scheduled Maintenance”.

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5-1. Lexus Climate Concierge

Lexus Climate Concierge.....

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and defogger

Front automatic air conditioning 

system ..........................................

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Rear air conditioning system

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

390

Heated steering wheel/seat heat-

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

392

5-3. Using the interior lights

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

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5-4. Using the storage features

List of storage features............

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Luggage compartment features

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

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5-5. Using the other interior features

Other interior features ...........

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Garage door opener................

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5-1. Lexus Climate Concierge

5-1.Lexus Climate Concierge

Lexus Climate Concierge operates in 
conjunction with “AUTO” of the air 
conditioning system.

1

Select the option screen switch. 
(

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P.381)

2

Select the “Climate concierge” 
switch.

3

Turn the “AUTO” switch on.



Automatic air conditioning system 
(



P.381)

Operation of the air conditioning system is 
performed automatically according to the 
temperature setting for the driver’s 
side/front passenger’s side.



Seat heaters (



P.392)

Operation of the seat heaters is performed 
automatically according to the tempera-
ture setting for the driver’s side/front pas-
senger’s side.
Operation will automatically change 
between the seat heaters and seat ventila-

tors according to the temperature setting 
of the air conditioning system, outside tem-
perature, etc.



Seat ventilators (



P.392)

*

Operation of the seat ventilators is per-
formed automatically according to the 
temperature setting for the driver’s 
side/front passenger’s side.
Operation will automatically change 
between the seat heaters and seat ventila-
tors according to the temperature setting 
of the air conditioning system, outside tem-
perature, etc.



Heated steering wheel (



P.392)

*

Operation of the heated steering wheel is 
performed automatically according to the 
temperature setting of the air conditioning 
system, outside temperature, etc.

*

: If equipped

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Passenger detection functions

●

When a passenger is detected in the 

front passenger seat, the seat heater and 

ventilator will operate automatically.

●

When the seat heater/seat ventilator 

switch is set to AUTO, the passenger 

detection function will not operate.

■

Rear seat heater operation (vehicles 

with rear seat heaters)

The rear seat heaters are not controlled by 

the Lexus Climate Concierge.

Lexus Climate Concierge

The climate control seats are auto-
matically controlled according to 
the set temperature of the air con-
ditioning system, outside tempera-
ture, cabin temperature, etc. Lexus 
Climate Concierge allows a com-
fortable condition to be maintained 
without adjusting each system.

Turning on Lexus Climate Con-
cierge

Automatically controllable func-
tions

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14-inch center display model

Left-hand side temperature control switch
Airflow mode control switch
Option screen switch
Shortcut screen switch

Select to display shortcut icons for various functions.

Front/rear control screen switch
“Sync” switch
Right-hand side temperature control switch
“A/C” switch
Outside/recirculated air mode switch
Fan speed control switch
“Off” switch
“AUTO” switch

Front automatic air conditioning system

When the “AUTO” switch is on, the air outlets and fan speed will automatically 
be changed according to the set temperature.

Option screen switch

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9.8-inch center display model

Left-hand side temperature control switch
Airflow mode control switch
Option screen switch
Shortcut screen switch

Select to display shortcut icons for various functions.

Right-hand side temperature control switch
“SYNC” switch
“A/C” switch
Outside/recirculated air mode switch
Fan speed control switch
“OFF” switch
“AUTO” switch

■

Adjusting the temperature

Turn temperature control dial clock-
wise to increases the temperature and 
turn the dial counterclockwise to 
decreases the temperature.
When the indicator on the “Sync” 
switch is illuminated, the temperature 
setting for the front passenger’s side 
and the rear seats side will match the 
setting for the driver’s side.
When the indicator on the “Sync” 
switch is off, turning the “Sync” switch 
on will illuminate the “Sync” switch indi-
cator and the temperature setting for 

the front passenger’s side and the rear 
seats side will become the same as that 
for the driver’s side.

When the front passenger’s side tempera-
ture adjustment switch is operated, the 
indicator on the “Sync” switch will turn off 
and the temperature setting for the front 
passenger’s side will be able to be 
adjusted.
When the rear seats side temperature 
adjustment switch is operated, the indica-
tor on the “Sync” switch will turn off and the 
temperature setting for the rear seats side 
will be able to be adjusted.
If the “A/C” indicator is turned off, the sys-

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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

 : 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.

■

When the outside temperature exceeds 

75°F (24°C) 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 

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reduce fuel consumption.

●

Recirculated air mode is selected as a 

default mode when the engine 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.

1

Select the option screen switch. 
(



P.381)

2

Select the “S-Flow” switch.



Indicator illuminated: Airflow to the 
front seats only



Indicator off: Airflow to all the seats

■

Operation of automatic airflow control

●

In order to maintain a comfortable inte-

rior, airflow may be directed to seats 

without passengers immediately after the 

engine is started and at other times 

depending on the outside temperature.

●

After the engine is started, if passengers 

move around inside or enter/exit the vehi-

cle, the system cannot accurately detect 

the presence of passengers and auto-

matic airflow control will not operate.

■

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

1

With the indicator off, turn the engine 

switch off.

2

After 60 minutes or more elapse, turn 

the engine switch to ON.

■

Eco air conditioning mode

The air conditioning is controlled with 
low fuel consumption prioritized such 
as reducing fan speed, etc.

1

Select the option screen switch. 
(



P.381)

2

Select the “Eco heat/cool” switch.



In Eco drive mode, the air condition-
ing system is controlled as follows to 
prioritize fuel efficiency. To improve 
air conditioning performance, turn 
off Eco air conditioning mode.

• Engine speed and compressor opera-

tion controlled to restrict heating/cool-
ing capacity.

• Fan speed restricted when automatic 

mode is selected.



When the driving mode is set to Eco 
driving mode, the Eco air condition-
ing mode will be turned on automat-
ically. Even in this case, the Eco air 
conditioning mode can be turned 
off by selecting the “Eco heat/cool”.

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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.

1

Select the shortcut screen switch. 
(



P.381)

2

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.



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.

1

Select the shortcut screen switch. 
(



P.381)

2

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”.

• 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 the rear seats side will 
also be set to “Lo”.

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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.

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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.

■

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 
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.

■

Windshield wiper de-icer (if 
equipped)

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

1

Select the option screen switch. 
(



P.381)

2

Select the “Deicer” switch.

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

■

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 

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“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

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“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

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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.

■

Air conditioning system refrigerant

●

A label regarding the refrigerant of the 

air conditioning system is attached to the 

hood at the location shown in the follow-

ing illustration.

●

The meaning of each symbol on the label 

are as follows:

■

Using the voice control system

Air conditioning system can be operated 

using voice controls. For details, refer to the 

“MULTIMEDIA OWNER’S MANUAL”.

■

Air conditioning filter

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Customization

Functions that are linked to automatic mode 

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

through “Vehicle customize” on the center 

display. Exhaust gas sensor sensitivity set-

tings can also be changed. (if equipped) 

(



P.543)

Caution

Air conditioning system

Air conditioning system 
lubricant type

Requires registered tech-
nician to service air condi-
tioning system

Flammable refrigerant

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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

1

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

2

Turn the knob to open or close the 
vent

WARNING

■

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 battery discharge

Do not leave the air conditioning system 

on longer than necessary when the 

engine is off.

■

When repairing/replacing parts of 

the air conditioning system

Have repair/replacement performed by 

your Lexus dealer.

When a part of the air conditioning sys-

tem, such as the evaporator, is to be 

replaced, it must be replaced with a new 

one.

Air outlet layout and operations

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

Front side

1

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

2

Turn the knob to open or close the 
vent



Rear

1

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

2

Turn the knob to open or close the 
vent

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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

A

B

A

B

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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.



P.388

Adjusting the temperature set-
ting of the rear seats

Air outlets

NOTICE

■

To prevent battery discharge

Do not leave the air conditioning system 

on longer than necessary when the 

engine 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 
during automatic operation.

■

Operation condition

The engine switch is in ON.

■

Customization

The temperature setting of the heated 

steering wheel can be set through “Vehicle 

customize” on the center display. 

(



P.543)

■

Front seats

Select 

 or 

 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 
during operation. “AUTO” indicator 
lights up during automatic operation.



Vehicles with seat ventilators

The level indicator (yellow) lights up 
during operation.

■

Rear seats

*

Press the switch.

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

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 battery discharge

Do not use the functions when the 

engine is off.

Heated steering wheel

Seat heaters

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Hi (3 segments lit)



Mid (2 segments 

lit)



Lo (1 segment lit)



Off

The level indicators (yellow) light up during 
operation.

*

: If equipped

■

Operation condition

The engine switch is in ON.

■

Customization

The temperature setting of the seat heaters 

of the front seats can be set through “Vehi-

cle customize” on the center display. 

(



P.543)

Select 

 or 

 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 
during automatic operation.

■

Operation condition

The engine switch is in ON.

■

Air conditioning system-linked control 

mode

When a seat ventilator is set to Hi, the fan 

speed of the seat ventilator may increase 

according to the fan speed of the air condi-

tioning system.

■

Customization

The temperature setting of the seat ventila-

tors of the front seats can be set through 

“Vehicle customize” on the center display. 

(



P.543)

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 (front seats)

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5-3.Using the interior lights

Outer foot lights
Shift lever light
Interior lights (



P.395)

Front personal lights (



P.395)

Door trim ornament lights

*1, 2

Inside door handle lights

*1

Rear personal lights (



P.395)

Door courtesy lights
Footwell lights

Instrument panel ornament lights

*1

*1

: The illumination color can also be changed.

*2

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

*2

: If equipped

Interior lights list

Location of the interior lights

A
B
C
D

E
F

G

H

I

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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 engine switch mode, the pres-

ence 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 battery from being dis-

charged

If the interior lights remain on when the 

engine 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 

personal lights may not respond as normal.

Operating the interior lights

Operating the personal lights

A

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●

When water, dirt, etc., have adhered to 

the lens surface

●

When operated with a wet hand

●

When wearing gloves, etc.

■

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.543)

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 your Lexus dealer.

■

To prevent battery discharge

Do not leave the lights on longer than 

necessary when the engine is not run-

ning.

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Glove box (



P.398)

Auxiliary boxes (if equipped) (



P.400)

Bottle holders (



P.399)

Door pockets
Cup holders (



P.398)

Console box (



P.398)

Coin box (



P.400)

List of storage features

Location of the storage features

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

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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1

Open (pull the lever)

2

Lock with the mechanical key

3

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.



Front



Rear

Pull down the armrest and then press 

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.

Cup holders

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down the button.

■

The depth of the front cup holder can be 

changed.

1

To store a water bottle, push down the 

bottom of the cup holder.

2

To return the bottom to its original posi-

tion, press the button.



Front



Rear

■

Bottle holders

●

When storing a bottle, close the cap.

●

The bottle may not be stored depending 

on its size or shape.

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.

Bottle holders

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Press in the button.



Instrument panel



Overhead

Press in the lid.



Rear seat (if equipped)

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

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

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 0.44 lb. 

(200 g).

Doing so may cause the auxiliary box to 

open and the items inside may fall out, 

resulting in an accident.

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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

■

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

WARNING

■

When the cargo net is not in use

To avoid injury, always return the hooks 

to their stowed positions when not in use.

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To use the grocery bag hook, push it in.

■

Installing the luggage cover

1

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.

2

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

■

Removing the luggage cover

1

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

2

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.

Grocery bag hooks

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the grocery 

bag hooks

Do not hang any object heavier than 8.8 

lb. (4 kg) on the grocery bag hooks.

Luggage cover

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Opening the deck board

1

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

2

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

3

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

WARNING

■

If the deck board is folded or 

removed

Return it to its original position before 

driving. In the event of sudden braking, 

an accident may occur due to an occu-

pant being struck by the deck board or 

the items stored in the deck under tray.

NOTICE

■

When closing the back door

Do not leave the deck board hook 

hooked on the edge of the back door 

opening. The deck board hook may get 

damaged.

Deck under tray

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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 
charging 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 engine 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 

charging 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.

●

Do not disassemble or modify the USB 

charging ports.

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A portable device, such as a smart-
phone or mobile battery, can be 
charged by just placing it on the 
charging area, provided the device is 
compatible 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 2.8 in. (7 cm)
Approximately 2.4 in. (6 cm)

*

: 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-
less charger.

Place the charging side of the portable 
device down with the center of the device 
in the center of the charge area.

NOTICE

■

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 battery discharge

Do not use the USB charging ports for a 

long period of time with the engine 

stopped.

Wireless charger (if equipped)

A

B

C

D

E

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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 indicator-
light (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 char-
ger comes on.

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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.

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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.

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Operation indicator light status

Operation indicator light

Conditions

Charging tray

Center display

Turning off

Disappear

When the Wireless charger power supply is off

Green (comes 

on)

Gray

On Standby (charging possible state)

*1

When charging is complete

*2