Lexus UX 300e (2023 year). Manual in english

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4-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors

Before drivi

ple or objects is detected, operation will

stop.

Back door reserve lock function

This function reserves locking of all doors

beforehand, when the power back door is

open.
When the following procedure is per-

formed, all the doors except the power

back door are locked and then power back

door will also be locked at the same time it

is closed.

Close all doors, except the back door.

During the power back door closing

operation, lock the doors using the

smart entry & start system (



P.183) or

the wireless remote control. (



P.176)

A buzzer sounds and the emergency flash-

ers flash to indicate that all the doors have

been closed and locked.
Before leaving the vehicle, make sure that

all the doors are closed and locked. The

doors may not be locked due to the jam

protection function or door lock prevention

function.

Close & lock function

When the power back door is open, this

function closes the power back door and

then locks all of the doors simultaneously.
When the following procedures are per-

formed and there are no electronic keys for

the vehicle within the vehicle, all of the

doors will lock when the power back door is

completely closed.

Close all of the doors except the power

back door.

While carrying an electronic key, press
the

switch on the lower part of

the power back door (



P.186).

A different buzzer than the normal one will

sound and then the power back door will

begin closing automatically. When the

power back door is closed, all of the doors

will lock simultaneously and operation sig-

nals will indicate that all of the doors have

been locked.
The double locking system will not operate

at this time.

Situations in which the close & lock

function may not operate properly

In the following situations, the close & lock

function may not operate properly:

If the

switch on the lower part of

the power back door (



P.186) is

pressed by a hand which is holding an

electronic key

If the

switch on the lower part of

the power back door (



P.186) is

pressed when the electronic key is in a

bag, etc. that is placed on the ground

If the

switch on the lower part of

the power back door (



P.186) is

pressed with the electronic key not near

the vehicle.

Situations in which the Hands Free

Power Back Door (if equipped) may not

operate properly

In the following situations, the Hands Free

Power Back Door may not operate prop-

erly:

When a foot remains under the rear

bumper

If the rear bumper is strongly hit with a

foot or is touched for a while

If the rear bumper has been touched for a

while, wait for a short time before

attempting to operate the Hands Free

Power Back Door again.

When operated while a person is too

close to the rear bumper

When an external radio wave source

interferes with the communication

between the electronic key and the vehi-

cle (



P.197)

When charging from an external power

source or connecting the charging cable

When the vehicle is parked near an elec-

trical noise source or a metallic object

which affects the sensitivity of the Hands

Free Power Back Door, such as a pay

parking spot, gas station, electrically

heated road, fluorescent light or iron

plate

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When the vehicle is near a TV tower,

electric power plant, radio station, large

display, airport or other facility that gen-

erates strong radio waves or electrical

noise

When a large amount of water is applied

to the rear bumper, such as when the

vehicle is being washed or in heavy rain

When mud, snow, ice, etc. is attached to

the rear bumper

When the vehicle has been parked for a

while near objects that may move and

contact the rear bumper, such as plants

When an accessory is installed to the rear

bumper

If an accessory has been installed, turn

the Hands Free Power Back Door (kick

sensor) operation setting off.

Preventing unintentional operation of

the Hands Free Power Back Door (if

equipped)

When an electronic key is in the operation

range, the Hands Free Power Back Door

may operate unintentionally, so be careful

in the following situations.

When a large amount of water is applied

to the rear bumper, such as when the

vehicle is being washed or in heavy rain

When dirt is wiped off the rear bumper

When a small animal or small object, such

as a ball, moves under the rear bumper

When an object is moved from under the

rear bumper

If someone is swinging their legs while sit-

ting on the rear bumper

If the legs or another part of someone’s

body contacts the rear bumper while

passing by the vehicle

When the vehicle is parked near an elec-

trical noise source which affects the sen-

sitivity of the Hands Free Power Back

Door, such as a pay parking spot, gas sta-

tion, electrically heated road, or fluores-

cent light

When the vehicle is near a TV tower,

electric power plant, radio station, large

display, airport or other facility that gen-

erates strong radio waves or electrical

noise

When the vehicle is parked in a place

where objects such as plants are near the

rear bumper

If luggage, etc. is set near the rear

bumper

If accessories or a vehicle cover is

installed/removed near the rear bumper

When the vehicle is being towed

To prevent unintentional operation, turn the
Hands Free Power Back Door (kick sensor)
operation setting off.

When reconnecting the 12-volt battery

To enable the power back door to operate

properly, close the back door manually.

Jam protection function

Sensors are installed in the right and left

sides of the power back door. When the

door is automatically closing and the sen-

sors are pushed due to an object being

clamped, etc., the jam protection function

operates.
From that position the door automatically
moves a little in the opposite direction and
then the function stops.

If the back door opener is inoperative

The back door can be unlocked from the

inside.

Remove the cover.

To protect the cover, place a rag between

the flathead screwdriver and the cover as

shown in the illustration.

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4-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors

Before drivi

Move the lever.

Customization

Some functions can be customized. (Cus-

tomizable features:



P.478)

WARNING

Back door closer

In the event that the back door is left

slightly open, the back door closer will

automatically close it to the fully closed

position. It takes several seconds

before the back door closer begins to

operate. Be careful not to catch fingers

caught or anything else in the back

door, as this may cause bone fractures

or other serious injuries.

Be careful not to catch fingers or any-

thing else when using the back door

closer as it still operates when the

power back door system is canceled.

Power back door

Observe the following precautions when

operating the power back door.

Failure to do so may cause death or seri-

ous injury.

Check the safety of the surrounding

area to make sure there are no obsta-

cles or anything that could cause any

of your belongings to get caught.

If anyone is in the vicinity, make sure

they are safe and let them know that

the back door is about to open or

If the power back door system is dis-

abled, while the back door is operating

automatically, the automatic opera-

tion is stopped. The back door then

has to be operated manually. Take

extra care in this situation, as the back

door may open or close suddenly.

If the operating conditions of the

power back door (



P.188) are no

longer met, a buzzer may sound and

the back door may stop opening or

closing. The back door then has to be

operated manually. Take extra care

when on an incline, as the back door

may open or close abruptly.

On an incline, the back door may sud-

denly shut after it opens. Make sure

the back door is fully open and secure.

In the following situations, the power

back door may detect an abnormality

and automatic operation may be

stopped. In this case, the back door

has to be operated manually. Take

extra care in this situation, as the back

door may open or close suddenly.

• When the back door contacts an

obstacle

• When the 12-volt battery voltage sud-

denly drops, such as when the power

switch is turned to ON or the EV sys-

tem is started during automatic opera-

tion

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WARNING

If a bicycle carrier or similar heavy

object is attached to the back door, the

power back door may not operate,

causing itself to malfunction, or the

back door may suddenly shut again

after being opened, causing some-

one’s hands, arms, head or neck to be

caught and injured. When installing an

accessory part to the back door, ask

any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus

authorized repairer, or any reliable

repairer for details.

Jam protection function

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may cause death or seri-

ous injury.

Never use any part of your body to

intentionally activate the jam protec-

tion function.

The jam protection function may not

work if something gets caught just

before the back door fully closes. Be

careful not to get fingers caught or

anything else.

The jam protection function may not

work depending on the shape of the

object that is caught. Be careful not to

catch fingers or anything else.

Hands Free Power Back Door (if

equipped)

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may cause death or seri-

ous injury.

Check the safety of the surrounding

area to make sure there are no obsta-

cles or anything that could cause any

of your belongings to get caught.

Do not operate the Hands Free Power

Back Door if there is little space under

the rear bumper.

NOTICE

Back door spindles

The back door is equipped with spindles

that hold the back door in place.

Observe the following precautions.

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

, resulting in

malfunction.

Do not attach any foreign objects,

such as stickers, plastic sheets, or

adhesives to the spindle rod.

Do not touch the spindle rod with

gloves or other fabric items.

Do not attach any accessories other

than genuine Lexus parts to the power

back door.

Do not place your hand on the spindle

or apply lateral forces to it.

To prevent back door closer malfunc-

tion

Do not apply excessive force to the back

door while the back door closer is oper-

ating. Applying excessive force may

cause the back door closer to malfunc-

tion.

To prevent damage to the power

back door

Make sure that there is no ice between

the back door and frame that would

prevent movement of the back door.

Operating the power back door when

excessive load is present on the back

door may cause a malfunction.

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4-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors

Before drivi

The power back door system can be
enabled/disabled on the multi-infor-
mation display. (



P.164)

Press

of the meter con-

trol switches and select

Press

of the meter con-

trol switches, select the “Vehicle
Settings” and then press “OK”.

Press

of the meter con-

trol switches, select

and

then press “OK”.

Press

of the meter con-

trol switches, and then select “Sys-
tem Settings”.

NOTICE

Do not apply excessive force to the

back door while the power back door

is operating.

Take care not to damage the sensors

(installed on the right and left edges of

the power back door) (



P.190) with a

knife or other sharp object. If the sen-

sor is disconnected, the power back

door will not close automatically.

Close & lock function

When closing the power back door

using the close & lock function, a differ-

ent buzzer than the normal one will

sound before the operation begins.
To check that the operation has started

correctly, check that a different buzzer

than the normal one has sounded.
Additionally, when the power back door

is fully closed and locked, operation sig-

nals will indicate that all of the doors have

been locked.
Before leaving the vehicle, make sure

that the operation signals have operated

and that all of the doors are locked.

Hands Free Power Back Door (if

equipped) precautions

Observe the following to ensure that the

power back door function operates

properly:

Do not apply coatings that have a rain

clearing (hydrophilic) effect, or other

coatings, to the lower center part of

the rear bumper.

Do not subject the rear bumper to a

strong impact.

If the rear bumper has been subjected

to a strong impact, the Hands Free

Power Back Door may not operate

properly. If the Hands Free Power

Back Door does not operate in the fol-

lowing situations, have the vehicle

inspected by any authorized Lexus

retailer or Lexus authorized repairer,

or any reliable repairer.

• The kick sensor or its surrounding area

has been subjected to a strong impact.

• The lower center part of the rear

bumper is scratched or damaged.

Do not disassemble the rear bumper.

Do not attach stickers to the rear

bumper.

Do not paint the rear bumper.

Canceling the power back door
system (vehicles with power
back door)

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ON and OFF will be switched
when “OK” is pressed.

If the power back door is disabled, it
will remain disabled unless it is enabled
on the multi-information display. (It will
not be enabled even when the power
switch is turned off and then back to
ON.)

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



P.164)

Press

of the meter con-

trol switches and select

Press

of the meter con-

trol switches, select the “Vehicle
Settings” and then press “OK”.

Press

of the meter con-

trol switches, select

and

then press “OK”.

Press

of the meter con-

trol switches, and then select
“KICK SENSOR”.

ON and OFF will be switched
when “OK” is pressed.

If the Hands Free Power Back Door is
disabled, it will remain disabled unless
it is enabled on the multi-information
display. (It will not be enabled even
when the power switch is turned off
and then back to ON.)

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

Stop the back door in the desirable
position. (



P.185)

Press and hold the power back
door switch on the back door for 2
seconds.

• When the settings are completed,

the buzzer sounds 4 times.

• When opening the back door the

next time, the back door will stop at
that position.

Returning the back door automatic stop

position to the initial settings

Press and hold the power back door switch

on the back door for 7 seconds.
After the buzzer sounds 4 times, it sounds
twice more. When the power back door
does the opening operation the next time,
the door will open to the initial settings posi-
tion.

Canceling the Hands Free
Power Back Door (vehicles with
kick sensor)

Adjusting the open position of
the back door (vehicles with
power back door)

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Before drivi

Customization

The opening position can be set with the

navigation system or multimedia system.

(



P.478)

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

switch,

navigation system or multimedia system.

Antenna location

Antennas outside the cabin (vehicles
with entry function)

Antennas inside the cabin

Antenna inside the luggage compart-
ment

Antenna outside the luggage compart-

Smart entry & start system

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



Locks and unlocks the doors
(vehicles with entry function)
(



P.178)



Locks and unlocks the back door
(vehicles with entry function)
(



P.178)



Starts the EV system (



P.224)

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4-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors

ment (vehicles with entry function)

Effective range (areas within which the

electronic key is detected)

When locking or unlocking the doors
(vehicles with entry function)

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

When starting the EV system or chang-
ing power switch modes

The system can be operated when the elec-
tronic key is inside the vehicle.

If an alarm sounds or a warning message

is displayed

An alarm sounds and warning messages

are displayed on the multi-information dis-

play to protect against unexpected acci-

dents or theft of the vehicle resulting from

erroneous operation. When a warning

message is displayed, take appropriate

measures based on the displayed message.

When only an alarm sounds, circumstances

and correction procedures are as follows.

When an exterior alarm sounds once for

5 seconds (vehicles with entry function)

When an interior alarm pings repeatedly

If “Key Detected In Vehicle” is shown on

the multi-information display

An attempt was made to lock the doors

using the smart entry & start system while

the electronic key was still inside the vehi-

cle. Retrieve the electronic key from the

vehicle and lock the doors again.

Battery-saving function (vehicles with

entry function)

The battery-saving function will be acti-

vated in order to prevent the electronic key

battery and the 12-volt battery from being

discharged while the vehicle is not in opera-

tion for a long time.

In the following situations, the smart entry

& start system may take some time to

unlock the doors.

• The electronic key has been left in an

area of approximately 2 m (6 ft.) of the

outside of the vehicle for 10 minutes or

longer.

• The smart entry & start system has not

been used for 5 days or longer.

If the smart entry & start system has not

been used for 14 days or longer, the

doors cannot be unlocked at any doors

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

hold of the driver’s door handle, or use

the wireless remote control or the

mechanical key, to unlock the doors.

Situation

Correction proce-

dure

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

Close all of the
doors and lock the
doors again.

Situation

Correction proce-

dure

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

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

The power switch
was turned off while
the driver’s door
was open.

Close the driver’s
door.

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4-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors

Before drivi

Turning an electronic key to battery-

saving mode

When battery-saving mode is set, battery

depletion is minimized by stopping the

electronic key from receiving radio

waves.

Press

twice while pressing and

holding .
Confirm that the electronic key indicator
flashes 4 times.
While the battery-saving mode is set, the
smart entry & start system cannot be used.
To cancel the function, press any of the
electronic key buttons.

Electronic keys that will not be used for

long periods of time can be set to the bat-

tery-saving mode in advance.

Conditions affecting operation

The smart entry & start system use weak

radio waves. In the following situations, the

communication between the electronic key

and the vehicle may be affected, preventing

the smart entry & start system, wireless

remote control and immobilizer system

from operating properly. (Ways of cop-

ing:



P.458)

When the electronic key battery is

depleted

Near a TV tower, electric power plant,

gas station, radio station, large display,

airport or other facility that generates

strong radio waves or electrical noise

When carrying a portable radio, cellular

phone, cordless phone or other wireless

communication device

When the electronic key is in contact

with, or is covered by the following metal-

lic objects

• Cards to which aluminum foil is attached

• Cigarette boxes that have aluminum foil

inside

• Metallic wallets or bags

• Coins

• Hand warmers made of metal

• Media such as CDs and DVDs

When other wireless keys (that emit

radio waves) are being used nearby

When carrying the electronic key

together with the following devices that

emit radio waves

• Another vehicle’s electronic key or a

wireless key that emits radio waves

• Personal computers or personal digital

assistants (PDAs)

• Digital audio players

• Portable game systems

If window tint with a metallic content or

metallic objects are attached to the rear

window

When the electronic key is placed near a

battery charger or electronic devices

When the vehicle is parked in a pay park-

ing spot where radio waves are emitted

Note for the entry function

Even when the electronic key is within the

effective range (detection areas), the sys-

tem may not operate properly in the fol-

lowing cases:

• The electronic key is too close to the win-

dow or outside door handle, near the

ground, or in a high place when the doors

are locked or unlocked.

• The electronic key is on the instrument

panel, luggage room, floor, or in the door

pockets or glove box when the EV sys-

tem is started or power switch modes are

changed.

Do not leave the electronic key on top of

the instrument panel or near the door

pockets when exiting the vehicle.

Depending on the radio wave reception

conditions, it may be detected by the

antenna outside the cabin and the door

will become lockable from the outside,

possibly trapping the electronic key

inside the vehicle.

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4-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors

As long as the electronic key is within the

effective range, the doors may be locked

or unlocked by anyone. However, only

the doors detecting the electronic key

can be used to unlock the vehicle.

Even if the electronic key is not inside the

vehicle, it may be possible to start the EV

system if the electronic key is near the

window.

The doors may unlock if a large amount

of water splashes on the door handle,

such as in the rain or in a car wash when

the electronic key is within the effective

range. (The doors will automatically be

locked after approximately 30 seconds if

the doors are not opened and closed.)

If the wireless remote control is used to

lock the doors when the electronic key is

near the vehicle, there is a possibility that

the door may not be unlocked by the

entry function. (Use the wireless remote

control to unlock the doors.)

Touching the door lock sensor while

wearing gloves may delay or prevent

lock operation. Remove the gloves and

touch the lock sensor again.

If the door handle becomes wet while the

electronic key is within the effective

range, the door may lock and unlock

repeatedly. In that case, follow the follow-

ing correction procedures to wash the

vehicle:

• Place the electronic key in a location 2 m

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

(Take care to ensure that the key is not

stolen.)

• Set the electronic key to battery-saving

mode to disable the smart entry & start

system. (



P.197)

If the electronic key is inside the vehicle

and a door handle becomes wet during a

car wash, a buzzer may sound outside the

vehicle and “Key Detected In Vehicle”

may be shown on the multi-information

display. To turn off the alarm, lock all the

doors.

The lock sensor may not work properly if

it comes into contact with ice, snow, mud,

etc. Clean the lock sensor and attempt to

operate it again.

A sudden approach to the effective

range or door handle may prevent the

doors from being unlocked. In this case,

return the door handle to the original

position and check that the doors unlock

before pulling the door handle again.

If there is another electronic key in the

detection area, it may take slightly longer

to unlock the doors after the door handle

is gripped.

When the vehicle is not driven for

extended periods

Vehicles with entry function: To prevent

theft of the vehicle, do not leave the elec-

tronic key within 2 m (6 ft.) of the vehicle.

The smart entry & start system can be

deactivated in advance.

Setting the electronic key to battery-sav-

ing mode helps to reduce key battery

depletion. (



P.197)

To operate the system properly

Make sure to carry the electronic key when

operating the system. Do not get the elec-

tronic key too close to the vehicle when

operating the system from the outside of

the vehicle.
Depending on the position and holding

condition of the electronic key, the key may

not be detected correctly and the system

may not operate properly. (The alarm may

go off accidentally, or the door lock preven-

tion may not operate.)

If the smart entry & start system does

not operate properly

If the doors cannot be locked or

unlocked, perform the following.

• Bring the electronic key close to the door

handle and perform a lock or unlock

operation.

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



P.458)

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



P.73)

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Before drivi

If the EV system cannot be started, refer

to P.460

Customization

Settings (e.g. smart entry & start system)

can be changed.

(Customizable features:P.479)
If the smart entry & start system has been

deactivated by a customized setting, refer

to the explanations for the following opera-

tions.

Locking and unlocking the doors:

Use the wireless remote control or

mechanical key. (



P.178, 458)

Starting the EV system and changing

power switch modes:



P.460

Stopping the EV system:



P.226

WARNING

Caution regarding interference with

electronic devices

People with implantable cardiac pace-

makers, cardiac resynchronization

therapy-pacemakers or implantable

cardioverter defibrillators should

maintain a reasonable distance

between themselves and the smart

entry & start system antennas.

(



P.195) The radio waves may affect

the operation of such devices. If neces-

sary, the entry function can be dis-

abled. Ask any authorized Lexus

retailer or Lexus authorized repairer,

or any reliable repairer for details,

such as the frequency of radio waves

and timing of the emitted radio waves.

Then, consult your doctor to see if you

should disable the entry function.

Users of any electrical medical device

other than implantable cardiac pace-

makers, cardiac resynchronization

therapy-pacemakers or implantable

cardioverter defibrillators should con-

sult the manufacturer of the device for

information about its operation under

the influence of radio waves.

Radio waves could have unexpected

effects on the operation of such medi-

cal devices.

Ask any authorized Lexus retailer or

Lexus authorized repairer, or any reli-

able repairer for details on disabling the

entry function.

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4-3. Adjusting the seats

4-3.Adjusting the seats

Seat position adjustment switch

Seat cushion (front) angle adjust-
ment switch

Seatback angle adjustment switch

Vertical height adjustment switch

Lumbar support adjustment switch
(for driver’s side)

When adjusting the seat

Make sure that any surrounding passen-

gers or objects are not contact the seat.

Take care when adjusting the seat so that

the head restraint does not touch the ceil-

ing.

Front seats

The seats can be adjusted (longitu-
dinally, vertically, etc.). Adjust the
seat to ensure the correct driving
posture.

Adjustment procedure

A
B

C
D

WARNING

When adjusting the seat position

Take care when adjusting the seat

position to ensure that other passen-

gers are not injured by the moving

seat.

Do not put your hands under the seat

or near the moving parts to avoid

injury.

Fingers or hands may become

jammed in the seat mechanism.

Make sure to leave enough space

around the feet so they do not get

stuck.

Seat adjustment

To reduce the risk of sliding under the lap

belt during a collision, do not recline the

seat more than necessary.

If the seat is too reclined, the lap belt may

slide past the hips and apply restraint

forces directly to the abdomen, or your

neck may contact the shoulder belt,

increasing the risk of death or serious

injury in the event of an accident.

Adjustments should not be made while

driving as the seat may unexpectedly

move and cause the driver to lose con-

trol of the vehicle.

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4-3. Adjusting the seats

Before drivi

Before folding down the rear seat-
backs

Park the vehicle in a safe place.

Apply the parking brake firmly and shift the

shift position to P. (



P.234)

Adjust the position of the front seat
and the angle of the seatback.
(



P.200)

Depending on the position of the front

seat, if the seatback is folded backward, it

may interfere with the operation of the rear

seat.

Lower the head restraint of the rear
seat. (



P.202)

Stow the armrest of the rear seat if
it is pulled out. (



P.378)

This step is not necessary when operating

the left side seat only.

Folding down rear seatbacks

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

Returning the rear seatbacks

To avoid trapping the seat belt
between the seat and the inside of the
vehicle, pass the seat belt inside the
seat belt guide

and then return the

seatback securely to the locked posi-
tion.

Rear seats

The seatbacks of the rear seats can
be folded down.

Folding down the rear seatbacks

WARNING

When folding the rear seatbacks

down

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in death or

serious injury.

Do not attempt to fold the seatbacks

down while driving.

Stop the vehicle on level ground, set

the parking brake and shift the shift

position to P.

Do not allow anyone to sit on a folded

seatback or in the luggage compart-

ment while driving.

Do not allow children to enter the lug-

gage compartment.

Do not operate the rear seat if it is

occupied.

Be careful not to get feet or hands

caught in the moving parts or joints of

the seats during operation.

Do not allow children to operate the

seat.

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4-3. Adjusting the seats

Front seats

Pull the head restraints up.

Down

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

WARNING

After returning the rear seatback to

the upright position

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in death or

serious injury.

Make sure that the seatback is

securely locked in position by lightly

pushing it back and forth. If the seat-

back is not securely locked, the red

marking will be visible on the seatback

lock release lever. Make sure that the

red marking is not visible.

Check that the seat belts are not

twisted or caught in the seatback.

Head restraints

Head restraints are provided for all
seats.

WARNING

Head restraint precautions

Observe the following precautions

regarding the head restraints. Failure to

do so may result in death or serious

injury.

Use the head restraints designed for

each respective seat.

Adjust the head restraints to the cor-

rect position at all times.

After adjusting the head restraints,

push down on them and make sure

they are locked in position.

Do not drive with the head restraints

removed.

Vertical adjustment

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4-3. Adjusting the seats

Before drivi

Rear seats

Pull the head restraints up.

Down

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

Adjusting the height of the head

restraints (front seats)

Make sure that the head restraints are

adjusted so that the center of the head

restraint is closest to the top of your ears.

Adjusting the rear seat head restraint

Always raise the head restraint one level

from the stowed position when using.

Pull the head restraint up while press-
ing the lock release button

If the head restraint touches the ceiling,
making the removal difficult, change
the seat height or angle. (



P.200,

201)

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

when lowering the head restraint.

Removing the head restraints

Installing the head restraints

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4-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors

4-4.Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors

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

Down

Toward the driver

Away from the driver

The steering wheel can be adjusted

when

The power switch is in ACC or ON

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

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

Enabling easier driver entry and exit

(auto tilt away)

When the power switch is turned off, the

steering wheel returns to its stowed posi-

tion by moving up and away. Turning the

power switch to ACC or ON will return the

steering wheel to the original position.

Customization

The auto tilt away function can be changed.

(Customizable features:



P.480)

Press on or close to the

mark.

Steering wheel

Adjustment procedure

WARNING

Caution while driving

Do not adjust the steering wheel while

driving.

Doing so may cause the driver to mis-

handle the vehicle and cause an acci-

dent, resulting in death or serious injury.

Sounding the horn

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4-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors

Before drivi

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



Manual anti-glare inside rear view
mirror

Reflected light from the headlights of
vehicles behind can be reduced by
operating the lever.

Normal position

Anti-glare position



Auto anti-glare inside rear view mir-
ror

Responding to the level of brightness
of the headlights of vehicles behind, the
reflected light is automatically
reduced.
Turn the automatic anti-glare function
mode on/off

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

illuminates. The

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

also turns

off.)

To prevent sensor error (vehicles with

auto anti-glare inside rear view mirror)

To ensure that the sensors operate prop-

Inside rear view mirror

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

Adjusting the height of rear view
mirror

WARNING

Caution while driving

Do not adjust the position of the mirror

while driving.

Doing so may lead to mishandling of the

vehicle and cause an accident, resulting

in death or serious injury.

Anti-glare function

A
B

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4-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors

erly, do not touch or cover them.

To select a mirror to adjust, press
the switch.

Left

Right

Outside rear view mirrors

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

WARNING

Important points while driving

Observe the following precautions while

driving.

Failing to do so may result in loss of con-

trol of the vehicle and cause an accident,

resulting in death or serious injury.

Do not adjust the mirrors while driving.

Do not drive with the mirrors folded.

Both the driver and passenger side

mirrors must be extended and prop-

erly adjusted before driving.

Adjustment procedure

A
B

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4-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors

Before drivi

To adjust the mirror, press the
switch.

Left

Down

Right

Mirror angle can be adjusted when

The power switch is in ACC or ON.

Defogging the mirrors

The outside rear view mirrors can be

cleared using the mirror defoggers. Turn on

the rear window defogger to turn on the

outside rear view mirror defoggers.

(



P.347)

Auto anti-glare function (if equipped)

When the anti-glare inside rear view mirror

is set to automatic mode, the driver’s side

outside rear view mirror will activate in con-

junction with the anti-glare inside rear view

mirror to reduce reflected light. (



P.205)

Fold

Extend

Vehicles with automatic mode: Putting
the outside rear view mirror folding
switch in the neutral position sets the
mirrors to automatic mode. Automatic
mode allows the folding or extending
of the mirrors to be linked to lock-
ing/unlocking of the doors.

Using automatic mode in cold weather

(if equipped)

When automatic mode is used in cold

weather, the door mirror could freeze up

and automatic stowing and return may not

be possible. In this event, after removing

any ice and snow from the door mirror,

operate the mirror using manual mode or

move it by hand.

Customization

The automatic mirror folding and extending

operation can be changed. (Customizable

features:



P.480)

WARNING

When the mirror defoggers are oper-

ating

Do not touch the rear view mirror sur-

faces, as they can become very hot and

burn you.

A
B
C
D

Folding and extending the mir-
rors

WARNING

When a mirror is moving

To avoid personal injury and mirror mal-

function, be careful not to get your hand

caught by the moving mirror.

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4-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof

Before drivi

4-5.Opening, closing the windows and moon roof

The power windows can be opened
and closed using the switches.

Closing

One-touch closing

Opening

One-touch opening

: To stop the window partway, operate

the switch in the opposite direction.

The power windows can be operated

when

The power switch is in ON.

Operating the power windows after

turning the EV system off

The power windows can be operated for

approximately 45 seconds even after the

power switch is turned to ACC or OFF.

They cannot, however, be operated once

either front door is opened.

Jam protection function

If an object becomes jammed between the

window and the window frame while the

window is closing, window movement is

stopped and the window is opened slightly.

Catch protection function

If an object becomes caught between the

door and window while the window is open-

ing, window movement is stopped.

When the window cannot be opened or

closed

When the jam protection function or catch

protection function operates unusually and

the side window cannot be opened or

closed, perform the following operations

with the power window switch of that door.

Stop the vehicle. With the power switch

in ON, within 4 seconds of the jam pro-

tection function or catch protection func-

tion activating, continuously operate the

power window switch in the one-touch

closing direction or one-touch opening

direction so that the side window can be

opened and closed.

If the side window cannot be opened and

closed even when performing the above

operations, perform the following proce-

dure for function initialization.

Turn the power switch to ON.

Pull and hold the power window switch

in the one-touch closing direction and

completely close the side window.

Release the power window switch for a

moment, resume pulling the switch in

the one-touch closing direction, and

hold it there for approximately 6 sec-

onds or more.

Press and hold the power window

switch in the one-touch opening direc-

tion. After the side window is com-

pletely opened, continue holding the

switch for an additional 1 second or

more.

Release the power window switch for a

moment, resume pushing the switch in

the one-touch opening direction, and

hold it there for approximately 4 sec-

onds or more.

Pull and hold the power window switch

in the one-touch closing direction

again. After the side window is com-

pletely closed, continue holding the

switch for a further 1 second or more.

If you release the switch while the window is

moving, start again from the beginning.

If the window reverses and cannot be fully

Power windows

Opening and closing the power
windows

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4-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof

closed or opened, have the vehicle

inspected by any authorized Lexus retailer

or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reli-

able repairer.

Door lock linked window operation

The power windows can be opened and
closed using the mechanical key.

(



P.459)

The power windows can be opened and

closed using the wireless remote con-
trol.

(



P.178)

: These settings must be customized at any

authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus autho-
rized repairer, or any reliable repairer.

Power windows open warning buzzer

The buzzer sounds and “Window Open” is

shown on the multi-information display in

the instrument cluster when the power

switch is turned off and the driver’s door is

opened with the power windows open.

Customization

Setting (e.g. linked door lock operation)

can be changed. (Customizable features:



P.481)

This function is designed to prevent
children from accidentally opening or
closing a passenger window.
Press the switch.

WARNING

Observe the following precautions.

Failing to do so may result in death or

serious injury.

Closing the windows

The driver is responsible for all the

power window operations, including

the operation for the passengers. In

order to prevent accidental operation,

especially by a child, do not let a child

operate the power windows. It is possi-

ble for children and other passengers

to have body parts caught in the power

window. Also, when riding with a child,

it is recommended to use the window

lock switch. (



P.210)

Check to make sure that all passen-

gers do not have any part of their body

in a position where it could be caught

when a window is being operated.

When using the wireless remote con-

trol or mechanical key and operating

the power windows, operate the

power window after checking to make

sure that there is no possibility of any

passenger having any of their body

parts caught in the window. Also do

not let a child operate window by the

wireless remote control or mechanical

key. It is possible for children and other

passengers to get caught in the power

window.

When exiting the vehicle, turn the

power switch off, carry the key and exit

the vehicle along with the child. There

may be accidental operation, due to

mischief, etc., that may possibly lead to

an accident.

Jam protection function

Never use any part of your body to

intentionally activate the jam protec-

tion function.

The jam protection function may not

work if something gets jammed just

before the window is fully closed. Be

careful not to get any part of your body

jammed in the window.

Catch protection function

Never use any part of your body or

clothing to intentionally activate the

catch protection function.

The catch protection function may not

work if something gets caught just

before the window is fully opened. Be

careful not to get any part of your body

or clothing caught in the window.

Preventing accidental opera-
tion (window lock switch)

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Before drivi

The indicator

will come on and the

passenger window will be locked.

The power windows can be operated

when

The power switch is in ON.

When the 12-volt battery is discon-

nected

The window lock switch is disabled. If nec-

essary, press the window lock switch after

reconnecting the 12-volt battery.

: If equipped

Opening and closing

Opens the moon roof

The moon roof tilts up and then fully opens.

Closes the moon roof

: Lightly press either side of the moon roof

switch to stop the moon roof partway.

Tilting up and down

Tilts the moon roof up

Tilts the moon roof down

: Lightly press either side of the moon roof

Moon roof

Use the overhead switches to open
and close the moon roof and tilt it
up and down.

Operating the moon roof

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4-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof

switch to stop the moon roof partway.

The moon roof can be operated when

The power switch is in ON.

Operating the moon roof after turning

the EV system off

The moon roof can be operated for approx-

imately 45 seconds after the power switch

is turned to ACC or OFF. It cannot, how-

ever, be operated once either front door is

opened.

Jam protection function

If an object is detected between the moon

roof and the frame while the moon roof is

closing or tilting down, travel is stopped and

the moon roof opens slightly.

Sunshade

The sunshade can be opened and closed

manually. However, the sunshade will open

automatically when the moon roof is

opened.

Door lock linked moon roof operation

The moon roof can be opened and
closed using the mechanical key.

(



P.459)

The moon roof can be opened and

closed using the wireless remote con-
trol.

(



P.178)

: These settings must be customized at any

authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus autho-
rized repairer, or any reliable repairer.

When the moon roof does not close nor-

mally

Perform the following procedure:

Stop the vehicle.

Press and hold the “CLOSE” switch.

The moon roof will close, reopen and pause

for approximately 10 seconds. Then it will

close again and stop at the completely

closed position.

Check to make sure that the moon roof

is completely closed and then release

the switch.

: If the switch is released at the incorrect

time, the procedure will have to be per-
formed again from the beginning.

If the moon roof does not fully close even

after performing the above procedure cor-

rectly, have the vehicle inspected by any

authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus autho-

rized repairer, or any reliable repairer.

If the moon roof does not move normally

If the moon roof does not open or close

normally or the automatic opening function

does not operate, perform the following ini-

tialization procedure.

Stop the vehicle.

Press and hold the “DOWN” switch.

The moon roof will stop at the tilt-up posi-

tion. After that, it will open, close, tilt up, tilt

down, and stop at the fully closed position.

Confirm that the moon roof has com-

pletely stopped and release the switch.

: If you release the switch while the moon

roof is moving, perform the procedure
again from the beginning.

If, after performing the above procedures

correctly, the moon roof still does not open

or close normally or the automatic opening

function does not operate, have the vehicle

inspected by any authorized Lexus retailer

or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reli-

able repairer.

Moon roof open warning buzzer

A buzzer sounds and “Moon Roof Open” is

shown on the multi-information display in

the instrument cluster when the power

switch is turned off and the driver’s door is

opened with the moon roof open.

Customization

Some functions can be customized.

(



P.481)

WARNING

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may cause death or seri-

ous injury.

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4-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof

Before drivi

WARNING

Opening the moon roof

Do not allow any passengers to put

their hands or heads outside the vehi-

cle while it is moving.

Do not sit on top of the moon roof.

Opening and closing the moon roof

The driver is responsible for moon roof

opening and closing operations.

In order to prevent accidental opera-

tion, especially by a child, do not let a

child operate the moon roof. It is possi-

ble for children and other passengers

to have body parts caught in the moon

roof.

Check to make sure that all passen-

gers do not have any part of their body

in a position where it could be caught

when the moon roof is being operated.

When using the wireless remote con-

trol or mechanical key and operating

the moon roof, operate the moon roof

after checking to make sure that there

is no possibility of any passenger hav-

ing any of their body parts caught in

the moon roof. Also, do not let a child

operate moon roof by the wireless

remote control or mechanical key. It is

possible for children and other pas-

sengers to get caught in the moon

roof.

When exiting the vehicle, turn the

power switch off, carry the key and exit

the vehicle along with the child. There

may be accidental operation, due to

mischief, etc., that may possibly lead to

an accident.

Jam protection function

Never use any part of your body to

intentionally activate the jam protec-

tion function.

The jam protection function may not

work if something gets caught just

before the moon roof is fully closed.

Also, the jam protection function is not

designed to operate while the moon

roof switch is being pressed. Take care

so that your fingers, etc. do not get

caught.

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Driving

5-1. Before driving

Driving the vehicle.....................

216

Cargo and luggage...................

221

Trailer towing..............................

223

5-2. Driving procedures

Power (ignition) switch...........

224

Transmission ...............................

228

Turn signal lever ........................

233

Parking brake .............................

234

Brake Hold...................................

237

ASC (Active Sound Con-

trol/Acceleration Sound Con-
trol)...............................................

239

5-3. Operating the lights and wipers

Headlight switch........................

240

AHS (Adaptive High-beam Sys-

tem)..............................................

242

AHB (Automatic High Beam)

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

246

Fog light switch ..........................

249

Windshield wipers and washer

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

250

Rear window wiper and washer

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

255

5-4. Using the driving support sys-

tems

Lexus Safety System + ............

257

PCS (Pre-Collision System)

262

LTA (Lane Tracing Assist).....

269

RSA (Road Sign Assist)..........

278

Dynamic radar cruise control with

full-speed range .....................

282

BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)....

293

PKSA (Parking Support Alert)

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

305

Lexus parking assist-sensor .

306

RCTA (Rear Crossing Traffic

Alert) function ..........................

313

PKSB (Parking Support Brake)

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

318

Parking Support Brake function

(static objects).........................

323

Parking Support Brake function

(rear-crossing vehicles) ......

325

Driving mode select switch ...

327

Driving assist systems .............

328

5-5. Driving tips

Winter driving tips....................

333

Utility vehicle precautions.....

335

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5-1. Before driving

5-1.Before driving

Before starting the EV system

Check that the charging cable is dis-
connected. (



P.116, 125)

Starting the EV system



P.224

Driving

With the brake pedal depressed,
shift the shift position to D.

Check that the shift position indicator

shows D.

If the parking brake is set, release
the parking brake. (



P.234)

Gradually release the brake pedal
and gently depress the accelerator
pedal to accelerate the vehicle.

Stopping

Depress the brake pedal.

If necessary, set the parking brake.

If the vehicle is to be stopped for an

extended period of time, shift the shift posi-

tion to P. (



P.229)

Parking the vehicle

Depress the brake pedal to stop
the vehicle completely.

If the parking brake is released, set
the parking brake. (



P.234)

Shift the shift position to P.
(



P.229)

Check that the shift position indicator

shows P and the parking brake indicator is

illuminated.

Press the power switch to stop the
EV system.

Slowly release the brake pedal.

Lock the door, making sure that
you have the electronic key on your
person.

If parking on a hill, block the wheels as

needed.

Starting off on a steep uphill

Firmly depress the brake pedal and
shift the shift position to D.

The hill-start assist control will be activated.

Set the parking brake. (



P.234)

Release the brake pedal and gently
depress the accelerator pedal to
accelerate the vehicle.

Release the parking brake.
(



P.234)

When starting off on a uphill

The hill-start assist control will be activated.

(



P.328)

Driving in the rain

Drive carefully when it is raining, because

visibility will be reduced, the windows

may become fogged-up, and the road

will be slippery.

Drive carefully when it starts to rain,

because the road surface will be espe-

cially slippery.

Refrain from high speeds when driving on

an expressway in the rain, because there

may be a layer of water between the tires

and the road surface, preventing the

steering and brakes from operating

properly.

Driving the vehicle

The specified procedures should be
observed to ensure safe driving:

Driving procedure

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Restraining the EV system output

(Brake Override System)

When the accelerator and brake pedals

are depressed at the same time, the EV

system output may be restrained.

A warning message is displayed on the

multi-information display and head-up

display (if equipped) while the system is

operating. (



P.437)

Restraining sudden start (Drive-Start

Control)

When the following unusual operation is

performed, the EV system output may be

restrained.

• When the shift position is shifted from R

to D, D to R, N to R, P to D

, or P to R

with the accelerator pedal depressed, a

warning message appears on the multi-

information display and head-up display

(if equipped). If a warning message is

shown on the multi-information display

and head-up display, read the message

and follow the instructions.

• When the accelerator pedal is depressed

too much while the vehicle is in reverse.

: Depending on the situation, the shift posi-

tion may not change.

While Drive-Start Control is being acti-

vated, your vehicle may have trouble

escaping from the mud or fresh snow. In

such case, deactivate TRC (



P.329) to

cancel Drive- Start Control so that the

vehicle may become able to escape from

the mud or fresh snow.

Breaking in your new Lexus

To extend the life of the vehicle, observing

the following precautions is recommended:

For the first 300 km (186 miles):

Avoid sudden stops.

For the first 1000 km (621 miles):

• Do not drive at extremely high speeds.

• Avoid sudden acceleration.

• Do not drive at a constant speed for

extended periods.

WARNING

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in death or

serious injury.

When starting the vehicle

Always keep your foot on the brake

pedal while stopped with the “READY”

indicator is illuminated. This prevents the

vehicle from creeping.

When driving the vehicle

Do not drive if you are unfamiliar with

the location of the brake and accelera-

tor pedals to avoid depressing the

wrong pedal.

• Accidentally depressing the accelera-

tor pedal instead of the brake pedal

will result in sudden acceleration that

may lead to an accident.

• When backing up, you may twist your

body around, leading to a difficulty in

operating the pedals. Make sure to

operate the pedals properly.

• Make sure to keep a correct driving

posture even when moving the vehicle

only slightly. This allows you to depress

the brake and accelerator pedals

properly.

• Depress the brake pedal using your

right foot. Depressing the brake pedal

using your left foot may delay

response in an emergency, resulting in

an accident.

The driver should pay extra attention

to pedestrians. As there is no engine

noise, the pedestrians may misjudge

the vehicle’s movement. Even though

the vehicle is equipped with the

Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System,

drive with care as pedestrians in the

vicinity may still not notice the vehicle if

the surrounding area is noisy.

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WARNING

During normal driving, do not turn off

the EV system. Turning the EV system

off while driving will not cause loss of

steering or braking control, however,

power assist to the steering will be lost.

This will make it more difficult to steer

smoothly, so you should pull over and

stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to

do so. In the event of an emergency,

such as if it becomes impossible to

stop the vehicle in the normal way:



P.424

Use regenerative braking to maintain

a safe speed when driving down a

steep hill. Using the brakes continu-

ously may cause the brakes to over-

heat and lose effectiveness. (



P.228)

If “Regenerative Braking Limited Press

Brake to Decelerate” appears on the

multi-information display, firmly

depress the brake pedal to decelerate

the vehicle. (



P.442)

Do not adjust the positions of the

steering wheel, the seat, or the inside

or outside rear view mirrors while driv-

ing.

Doing so may result in a loss of vehicle

control.

Always check that all passengers’

arms, heads or other parts of their

body are not outside the vehicle.

Do not drive across a river or through

other bodies of water.

This may cause electric/electronic

components to short circuit, damage

the EV system or cause other serious

damage to the vehicle.

When driving on slippery road sur-

faces

Sudden braking, acceleration and

steering may cause tire slippage and

reduce your ability to control the vehi-

cle.

Sudden acceleration or regenerative

braking due to shift changing could

cause the vehicle to skid, resulting in

an accident.

After driving through a puddle, lightly

depress the brake pedal to make sure

that the brakes are functioning prop-

erly. Wet brake pads may prevent the

brakes from functioning properly. If

the brakes on only one side are wet

and not functioning properly, steering

control may be affected.

When shifting the shift position

Do not let the vehicle roll backward

while a forward driving position is

selected, or roll forward while the shift

position is in R.

Doing so may result in an accident or

damage to the vehicle.

Do not shift the shift position to P while

the vehicle is moving.

Doing so can damage the transmission

and may result in a loss of vehicle con-

trol.

Do not shift the shift position to R while

the vehicle is moving forward.

Doing so can damage the transmission

and may result in a loss of vehicle con-

trol.

Do not shift the shift position to a driv-

ing position while the vehicle is moving

backward.

Doing so can damage the transmission

and may result in a loss of vehicle con-

trol.

Changing the shift position to N while

the vehicle is moving will disengage

the EV system. Regenerative braking

is not available with the EV system dis-

engaged.

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WARNING

Be careful not to change the shift posi-

tion with the accelerator pedal

depressed.

Changing the shift position to any

position other than P or N may lead to

unexpected rapid acceleration of the

vehicle that may cause an accident

and result in death or serious injury.

After changing the shift position, make

sure to confirm the current shift posi-

tion displayed on the shift position indi-

cator inside the meter.

If you hear a squealing or scraping

noise (brake pad wear indicators)

Have the brake pads checked and

replaced by any authorized Lexus

retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or

any reliable repairer as soon as possible.

Rotor damage may result if the pads are

not replaced when needed.

Front brakes only (except Israel): Mod-

erate levels of brake pad and disc wear

allow enhanced front braking power. As

a result, the discs may wear more quickly

than conventional brake discs. There-

fore, when replacing the brake pads,

Lexus recommends that you also have

the thickness of the discs measured.

It is dangerous to drive the vehicle when

the wear limits of the brake pads and/or

those of the brake discs are exceeded.

When the vehicle is stopped

Do not depress the accelerator pedal

unnecessarily.

If the shift position is in any position

other than P or N, the vehicle may

accelerate suddenly and unexpect-

edly, causing an accident.

In order to prevent accidents due to

the vehicle rolling away, always keep

depressing the brake pedal while

stopped with the “READY” indicator is

illuminated, and apply the parking

brake as necessary.

If the vehicle is stopped on an incline,

in order to prevent accidents caused

by the vehicle rolling forward or back-

ward, always depress the brake pedal

and securely apply the parking brake

as needed.

When the vehicle is parked

Do not leave glasses, cigarette light-

ers, spray cans, or soft drink cans in the

vehicle when it is in the sun.

Doing so may result in the following:

• Gas may leak from a cigarette lighter

or spray can, and may lead to a fire.

• The temperature inside the vehicle

may cause the plastic lenses and plas-

tic material of glasses to deform or

crack.

• Soft drink cans may fracture, causing

the contents to spray over the interior

of the vehicle, and may also cause a

short circuit in the vehicle’s electrical

components.

Do not leave cigarette lighters in the

vehicle. If a cigarette lighter is in a

place such as the glove box or on the

floor, it may be lit accidentally when

luggage is loaded or the seat is

adjusted, causing a fire.

Do not attach adhesive discs to the

windshield or windows. Do not place

containers such as air fresheners on

the instrument panel or dashboard.

Adhesive discs or containers may act

as lenses, causing a fire in the vehicle.

Do not leave a door or window open if

the curved glass is coated with a met-

allized film such as a silver-colored

one. Reflected sunlight may cause the

glass to act as a lens, causing a fire.

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5-1. Before driving

WARNING

Always apply the parking brake, shift

the shift position to P, stop the EV sys-

tem and lock the vehicle.

Do not leave the vehicle unattended

while the “READY” indicator is illumi-

nated.

If the vehicle is parked with the shift

position in P but the parking brake is

not set, the vehicle may start to move,

possibly leading to an accident.

When taking a nap in the vehicle

Always turn the EV system off. Other-

wise, you may accidentally move the shift

lever or depress the accelerator pedal,

causing the vehicle to unintentionally

move, which can lead to an accident,

resulting in death or serious injury.

When braking

When the brakes are wet, drive more

cautiously.

Braking distance increases when the

brakes are wet, and this may cause

one side of the vehicle to brake differ-

ently than the other side. Also, the

parking brake may not securely hold

the vehicle.

If the electronically controlled brake

system does not operate, do not follow

other vehicles closely and avoid hills or

sharp turns that require braking.

In this case, braking is still possible, but

the brake pedal should be depressed

more firmly than usual. Also, the brak-

ing distance will increase. Have your

brakes fixed immediately.

The brake system consists of 2 or

more individual hydraulic systems; if

one of the systems fails, the other(s)

will still operate. In this case, the brake

pedal should be depressed more

firmly than usual and the braking dis-

tance will increase. Have your brakes

fixed immediately.

NOTICE

When driving the vehicle

Do not depress the accelerator and

brake pedals at the same time during

driving, as this may restrain the EV sys-

tem output.

Do not use the accelerator pedal or

depress the accelerator and brake

pedals at the same time to hold the

vehicle on a hill.

Avoiding damage to vehicle parts

Do not turn the steering wheel fully in

either direction and hold it there for an

extended period of time.

Doing so may damage the power

steering motor.

When driving over bumps in the road,

drive as slowly as possible to avoid

damaging the wheels, underside of the

vehicle, etc.

If you get a flat tire while driving

A flat or damaged tire may cause the fol-

lowing situations. Hold the steering

wheel firmly and gradually depress the

brake pedal to slow down the vehicle.

It may be difficult to control your vehi-

cle.

The vehicle will make abnormal

sounds or vibrations.

The vehicle will lean abnormally.

Information on what to do in case of a flat

tire (



P.444)

When encountering flooded roads

Do not drive on a road that has flooded

after heavy rain, etc. Doing so may cause

the following serious damage to the vehi-

cle:

Short in electrical components

Traction battery damage caused by

water immersion

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