Lexus UX250H (2024 year). Manual in english

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4-1. Before driving

4-1.Before driving

■

Starting the hybrid system



P.163

■

Driving

With the brake pedal depressed,
shift the shift lever to D. (



P.169)

If the parking brake is in manual
mode, release the parking brake.
(



P.174)

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

■

Stopping

With the shift lever in D, depress
the brake pedal.

If necessary, set the parking brake.
(



P.174)

If the vehicle is to be stopped for an

extended period of time, shift the shift lever

to P. (



P.169)

■

Parking the vehicle

With the shift lever in D, depress
the brake pedal.

If the parking brake is in manual
mode, set the parking brake
(



P.174), and shift the shift lever to

P (



P.169).

Press the power switch to stop the
hybrid system.

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

Make sure that the parking brake is
set with the brake pedal depressed,
and then shift the shift lever to D.

Release the brake pedal and gently
depress the accelerator pedal.

Release the parking brake.

■

When starting off on a uphill

The hill-start assist control will be activated.
(



P.260)

■

For fuel-efficient driving

Keep in mind that Hybrid Electric Vehicles

are similar to conventional vehicles, and it is

necessary to refrain from activities such as

sudden acceleration. (



P.265)

■

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.

■

Restraining the hybrid system output

(Brake Override System)

●

When the accelerator and brake pedals

are depressed at the same time, the

hybrid system output may be restrained.

●

A warning message is displayed on the

multi-information display while the sys-

tem is operating.

Driving the vehicle

The specified procedures should be
observed to ensure safe driving:

Driving procedure

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4-1. Before driving

Driving

■

Breaking in your new Lexus

To extend the life of the vehicle, observing

the following precautions is recommended:

●

For the first 200 miles (300 km):

Avoid sudden stops.

●

For the first 1000 miles (1600 km):

• Do not drive at extremely high speeds.

• Avoid sudden acceleration.

• Do not drive continuously in low gears.

• Do not drive at a constant speed for

extended periods.

■

Operating your vehicle in a foreign

country

Comply with the relevant vehicle registra-

tion laws and confirm the availability of the

correct fuel. (



P.409)

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 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 when the vehicle is

powered only by the electric motor

(traction motor). 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.

●

Do not drive the vehicle over or stop

the vehicle near flammable materials.

The exhaust system and exhaust gases

can be extremely hot. These hot parts

may cause a fire if there is any flamma-

ble material nearby.

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4-1. Before driving

WARNING

●

During normal driving, do not turn off

the hybrid system. Turning the hybrid

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 diffi-

cult 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.370

●

Use engine braking (downshift) to

maintain a safe speed when driving

down a steep hill.

Using the brakes continuously may

cause the brakes to overheat and lose

effectiveness. (



P.169)

●

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.

●

AWD models: Do not drive the vehicle

off-road.

This is not an AWD vehicle designed

for off-road driving. Proceed with all

due caution if it becomes unavoidable

to drive off-road.

●

Do not drive across a river or through

other bodies of water.

This may cause electric/electronic

components to short circuit, damage

the hybrid system or cause other seri-

ous damage to the vehicle.

●

Do not drive in excess of the speed

limit. Even if the legal speed limit per-

mits it, do not drive over 85 mph (140

km/h) unless your vehicle has high-

speed capability tires.

Driving over 85 mph (140 km/h) may

result in tire failure, loss of control and

possible injury. Be sure to consult a tire

dealer to determine whether the tires

on your vehicle are high-speed capa-

bility tires or not before driving at such

speeds.

■

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, engine braking

due to shifting, or changes in engine

speed 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 lever

●

Do not let the vehicle roll backward

while the shift lever is in a driving posi-

tion, or roll forward while the shift lever

is in R.

Doing so may result in an accident or

damage to the vehicle.

●

Do not shift the shift lever to P while

the vehicle is moving.

Doing so can damage the hybrid

transmission and may result in a loss of

vehicle control.

●

Do not shift the shift lever to R while

the vehicle is moving forward.

Doing so can damage the hybrid

transmission and may result in a loss of

vehicle control.

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4-1. Before driving

Driving

WARNING

●

Do not shift the shift lever to a driving

position while the vehicle is moving

backward.

Doing so can damage the hybrid

transmission and may result in a loss of

vehicle control.

●

Shifting the shift lever to N while the

vehicle is moving will disengage the

hybrid system. Engine braking is not

available with the hybrid system disen-

gaged.

●

Be careful not to shift the shift lever

with the accelerator pedal depressed.

Shifting the shift lever to any position

other than P or N may lead to unex-

pected rapid acceleration of the vehi-

cle that may cause an accident and

result in death or serious injury.

■

If you hear a squealing or scraping

noise (brake pad wear limit indica-

tors)

Have the brake pads checked and

replaced by your Lexus dealer as soon as

possible. Rotor damage may result if the

pads are not replaced when needed.

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 lever is in any position other

than P or N, the vehicle may acceler-

ate suddenly and unexpectedly, caus-

ing 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.

●

Avoid revving or racing the engine.

Running the engine at high speed

while the vehicle is stopped may cause

the exhaust system to overheat, which

could result in a fire if combustible

material is nearby.

■

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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4-1. Before driving

WARNING

●

Always apply the parking brake, shift

the shift lever to P, stop the hybrid 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

lever in P but the parking brake is not

set, the vehicle may start to move, pos-

sibly leading to an accident.

●

Do not touch the exhaust pipes while

the “READY” indicator is illuminated

or immediately after turning the hybrid

system off.

Doing so may cause burns.

■

When taking a nap in the vehicle

Always turn the hybrid system off. Oth-

erwise, if you accidentally move the shift

lever or depress the accelerator pedal,

this could cause an accident or fire due

to hybrid system overheating. Addition-

ally, if the vehicle is parked in a poorly

ventilated area, exhaust gases may col-

lect and enter the vehicle, leading to

death or a serious health hazard.

■

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.

■

If the vehicle becomes stuck (AWD

models)

Do not spin the wheels excessively when

any of the tires is up in the air, or the vehi-

cle is stuck in sand, mud, etc. This may

damage the driveline components or

propel the vehicle forward or backward,

causing an accident.

NOTICE

■

When driving the vehicle

●

Do not depress the accelerator and

brake pedals at the same time during

driving, as this may restrain the hybrid

system 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.

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4-1. Before driving

Driving

When the following unusual operation
is performed with the accelerator
pedal depressed, the hybrid system
output may be restrained.



When the shift lever is shifted to R



When the shift lever is shifted from P
or R to forward drive shift position
such as D

When the system operates, a message
appears on the multi-information display.
Read the message and follow the instruc-
tion.

: Depending on the situation, the shift

position may not be changed.

■

Drive-Start Control (DSC)

●

When the TRAC is turned off (



P.261),

sudden start restraint control also does

not operate. If your vehicle has trouble

escaping from the mud or fresh snow due

to sudden start restraint control opera-

tion, deactivate TRAC (



P.261) so that

the vehicle may become able to escape

from the mud or fresh snow.

NOTICE

●

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.392)

■

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:

●

Engine stalling

●

Short in electrical components

●

Engine damage caused by water

immersion

In the event that you drive on a flooded

road and the vehicle is flooded, be sure

to have your Lexus dealer check the fol-

lowing:

●

Brake function

●

Changes in quantity and quality of oil

and fluid used for the engine, hybrid

transmission, etc.

●

Lubricant condition for the bearings

and suspension joints (where possi-

ble), and the function of all joints, bear-

ings, etc.

■

When parking the vehicle

Always set the parking brake, and shift

the shift lever to P. Failure to do so may

cause the vehicle to move or the vehicle

may accelerate suddenly if the accelera-

tor pedal is accidentally depressed.

Sudden start restraint control
(Drive-Start Control [DSC])

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4-1. Before driving

Cargo and luggage

Take notice of the following infor-
mation about storage precautions,
cargo capacity and load:

WARNING

■

Things that must not be carried in the

luggage compartment

The following things may cause a fire if

loaded in the luggage compartment:

●

Receptacles containing gasoline

●

Aerosol cans

■

Storage precautions

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may prevent the pedals

from being depressed properly, may

block the driver’s vision, or may result in

items hitting the driver or passengers,

possibly causing an accident.

●

Stow cargo and luggage in the lug-

gage compartment whenever possi-

ble.

●

Do not stack cargo and luggage in the

luggage compartment higher than the

seatbacks.

●

When you fold down the rear seats,

long items should not be placed

directly behind the front seats.

●

Never allow anyone to ride in the lug-

gage compartment. It is not designed

for passengers. They should ride in

their seats with their seat belts prop-

erly fastened.

●

Do not place cargo or luggage in or on

the following locations.

• At the feet of the driver
• On the front passenger or rear seats

(when stacking items)

• On the luggage cover
• On the instrument panel
• On the dashboard
• In front of the Center Display

●

Secure all items in the occupant com-

partment.

■

When using a roof luggage carrier

Observe the following precautions:

●

Place the cargo so that its weight is

distributed evenly between the front

and rear axles.

●

If loading long or wide cargo, never

exceed the vehicle overall length or

width. (



P.408)

●

Before driving, make sure the cargo is

securely fastened on the roof luggage

carrier.

●

Loading cargo on the roof luggage

carrier will make the center of gravity

of the vehicle higher. Avoid high

speeds, sudden starts, sharp turns,

sudden braking or abrupt maneuvers,

otherwise it may result in loss of con-

trol or vehicle rollover due to failure to

operate this vehicle correctly and

result in death or serious injury.

●

If driving for a long distance, on rough

roads, or at high speeds, stop the vehi-

cle now and then during the trip to

make sure the cargo remains in its

place.

●

Do not exceed 176.3 lb. (80 kg) cargo

weight on the roof luggage carrier.

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Driving

Cargo capacity depends on the total
weight of the occupants.
(Cargo capacity) = (Total load capac-
ity)



(Total weight of occupants)

Steps for Determining Correct Load
Limit



(1) Locate the statement “The com-
bined weight of occupants and cargo
should never exceed XXX kg or XXX
lbs.” on your vehicle’s placard.
(2) Determine the combined weight of
the driver and passengers that will be
riding in your vehicle.
(3) Subtract the combined weight of
the driver and passengers from XXX
kg or XXX lbs.
(4) The resulting figure equals the
available amount of cargo and luggage
load capacity.
For example, if the “XXX” amount
equals 1400 lbs. and there will be five
150 lb passengers in your vehicle, the
amount of available cargo and luggage
load capacity is 650 lbs. (1400

−

750



150) = 650 lbs.)

(5) Determine the combined weight of
luggage and cargo being loaded on
the vehicle. That weight may not safely
exceed the available cargo and lug-
gage load capacity calculated in Step

4.
(6) If your vehicle will be towing a
trailer, load from your trailer will be
transferred to your vehicle. Consult
this manual to determine how this
reduces the available cargo and lug-
gage load capacity of your vehicle.
(



P.160)

Lexus does not recommend towing a
trailer with your vehicle. Your vehicle is
not designed for trailer towing.

Cargo capacity

Total load capacity (vehicle capac-
ity weight) (



P.408)

When 2 people with the combined

NOTICE

■

When loading cargo (vehicles with

moon roof)

Be careful not to scratch the surface of

the moon roof.

Capacity and distribution

WARNING

■

Capacity and distribution

●

Do not exceed the maximum axle

weight rating or the total vehicle

weight rating.

●

Even if the total load of occupant’s

weight and the cargo load is less than

the total load capacity, do not apply

the load unevenly. Improper loading

may cause deterioration of steering or

braking control which may cause

death or serious injury.

Calculation formula for your
vehicle

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4-1. Before driving

weight of A lb. (kg) are riding in your
vehicle, which has a total load capacity
(vehicle capacity weight) of B lb. (kg),
the available amount of cargo and lug-
gage load capacity will be C lb. (kg) as
follows:

lb. (kg)

−

lb. (kg) = C

lb. (kg)

: A = Weight of people

: B = Total load capacity

: C = Available cargo and luggage load

In this condition, if 3 more passengers with
the combined weight of D lb. (kg) get on,
the available cargo and luggage load will
be reduced E lb. (kg) as follows:

C lb. (kg)

−

lb. (kg) = E

lb. (kg)

: D = Additional weight of people

: E = Available cargo and luggage load

As shown in the example above, if the
number of occupants increases, the
cargo and luggage load will be
reduced by an amount that equals the
increased weight due to the additional
occupants. In other words, if an
increase in the number of occupants
causes an excess of the total load
capacity (combined weight of occu-
pants plus cargo and luggage load),
you must reduce the cargo and lug-
gage on your vehicle.

■

Total load capacity and seating capacity

These details are also described on the tire

and loading information label. (



P.352)

Vehicle load limits

Vehicle load limits include total
load capacity, seating capacity,
towing capacity and cargo capac-
ity.



Total load capacity (vehicle
capacity weight):



P.408

Total load capacity means the com-
bined weight of occupants, cargo
and luggage.



Seating capacity:



P.408

Seating capacity means the maxi-
mum number of occupants whose
estimated average weight is 150 lb.
(68 kg) per person.



Towing capacity

Lexus does not recommend towing
a trailer with your vehicle.



Cargo capacity

Cargo capacity may increase or
decrease depending on the weight
and the number of occupants.

WARNING

■

Overloading the vehicle

Do not overload the vehicle.

It may not only cause damage to the tires,

but also degrade steering and braking

ability, resulting in an accident.

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4-1. Before driving

Driving

Trailer towing

Lexus does not recommend towing
a trailer with your vehicle. Lexus
also does not recommend the
installation of a tow hitch or the use
of a tow hitch carrier for a wheel-
chair, scooter, bicycle, etc. Your
vehicle is not designed for trailer
towing or for the use of tow hitch
mounted carriers.

Dinghy towing

Your vehicle is not designed to be
dinghy towed (with 4 wheels on the
ground) behind a motor home.

NOTICE

■

To avoid serious damage to your vehi-

cle

Do not tow your vehicle with the four

wheels on the ground.

■

To prevent causing serious damage

to the hybrid transmission and AWD

system (AWD models)

2WD models: Never tow this vehicle

from the rear with the front wheels on the

ground.
This may cause serious damage to the

transmission.

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4-2. Driving procedures

Driving

4-2.Driving procedures

Press the parking brake switch to
check that the parking brake is set.
(



P.174)

Parking brake indicator will come on.

Check that the shift lever is in P.

Firmly depress the brake pedal.

and a message will be displayed on the

multi-information display.

If it is not displayed, the hybrid system can-

not be started.

Press the power switch shortly and
firmly.

When operating the power switch, one

short, firm press is enough.

It is not necessary to press and hold the

switch.
If the “READY” indicator turns on, the

hybrid system will operate normally.

Continue depressing the brake pedal until

the “READY” indicator is illuminated.

The hybrid system can be started from any

power switch mode.

Check that the “READY” indicator
is illuminated.

The vehicle will not move when the

“READY” indicator is off.

■

Power switch illumination

According to the situation, the power

switch illumination operates as follows.

●

When a front door is opened, or the

power switch mode is changed from

ACC or ON to OFF, the power switch

illumination slowly blinks.

●

When depressing the brake pedal with

carrying the electronic key on your per-

son, the power switch illumination rapidly

blinks.

●

When the power switch is in ACC or

ON, the power switch illumination illumi-

nates.

■

If the hybrid system does not start

●

The immobilizer system may not have

been deactivated. (



P.68)

Contact your Lexus dealer.

●

If a message related to start-up is shown

on the multi-information display, read the

message and follow the instructions.

●

The smart access system with push-but-

ton start may not be operating properly.

(



P.397)

●

If the door is unlocked with the mechani-

cal key, the hybrid system cannot be

started using the smart access system

with push-button start. Refer to P.397 to

start the hybrid system. However, if the

electronic key is carried inside the vehi-

cle and the doors are locked (



P.112),

the hybrid system can be started.

■

When the ambient temperature is low,

such as during winter driving conditions

When starting the hybrid system, the flash-

ing time of the “READY” indicator may be

long. Leave the vehicle as it is until the

“READY” indicator is steady on, as steady

means the vehicle is able to move.

■

Sounds and vibrations specific to a

Hybrid Electric Vehicle



P.62

Power (ignition) switch

Performing the following opera-
tions when carrying the electronic
key on your person starts the hybrid
system or changes power switch
modes.

Starting the hybrid system

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4-2. Driving procedures

■

Electronic key battery depletion



P.104

■

Conditions affecting operation



P.128

■

Note for the entry function



P.128

■

If the “READY” indicator does not

come on

In the event that the “READY” indicator

does not come on even after performing

the proper procedures for starting the vehi-

cle, contact your Lexus dealer immediately.

■

If the hybrid system is malfunctioning



P.67

■

Electronic key battery



P.359

■

Operation of the power switch

●

If the switch is not pressed shortly and

firmly, the power switch mode may not

change or the hybrid system may not

start.

●

If attempting to restart the hybrid system

immediately after turning the power

switch off, the hybrid system may not start

in some cases. After turning the power

switch off, please wait a few seconds

before restarting the hybrid system.

■

Customization

If the smart access system with push-button

start has been deactivated in a customized

setting, refer to P.396

Stop the vehicle completely.

Set the parking brake (



P.174),

and shift the shift lever to P
(



P.169).

Press the power switch.

Release the brake pedal and check
that “ACCESSORY” or “IGNI-
TION ON” is not shown on the
meter.

■

Automatic hybrid system shut off fea-

ture

●

The vehicle is equipped with a feature

that automatically shuts off the hybrid sys-

tem when the shift lever is in P with the

hybrid system operating for an extended

period.

●

The hybrid system will automatically shut

off after approximately 1 hour if it has

been left running while the shift lever is in

●

The timer for the automatic hybrid system

shut off feature will reset if the brake

pedal is depressed or if the shift lever is in

a position other than P.

●

After the vehicle is parked, if the door is

locked with the door lock switch

(



P.112) from the inside or the mechani-

cal key from the outside, the automatic

WARNING

■

When starting the hybrid system

Always start the hybrid system while sit-

ting in the driver’s seat. Do not depress

the accelerator pedal while starting the

hybrid system under any circumstances.

Doing so may cause an accident result-

ing in death or serious injury.

NOTICE

■

When starting the hybrid system

If the hybrid system becomes difficult to

start, have your vehicle checked by your

Lexus dealer immediately.

■

Symptoms indicating a malfunction

with the power switch

If the power switch seems to be operat-

ing somewhat differently than usual, such

as the switch sticking slightly, there may

be a malfunction. Contact your Lexus

dealer immediately.

Stopping the hybrid system

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Driving

hybrid system shut off feature will be dis-

abled. The timer for the automatic hybrid

system shut off feature will be re-enabled

if the driver’s door is opened.

■

Locking the door from outside with the

hybrid system operating

With the driver’s door open, pull the

driver’s door handle and insert the

mechanical key.

Turn the mechanical key counterclock-

wise.

Pull out the mechanical key and close

the door.

WARNING

■

Stopping the hybrid system in an

emergency

●

If you want to stop the hybrid system in

an emergency while driving the vehi-

cle, press and hold the power switch

for more than 2 seconds, or press it

briefly 3 times or more in succession.

(



P.370)

However, do not touch the power

switch while driving except in an emer-

gency. Turning the hybrid 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.

●

If the power switch is operated while

the vehicle is running, a warning mes-

sage will be shown on the multi-infor-

mation display and a buzzer sounds.

●

When restarting the hybrid system

after an emergency shutdown, shift the

shift lever to N and press the power

switch shortly and firmly.

■

When parking

Exhaust gases include harmful carbon

monoxide (CO), which is colorless and

odorless. Observe the following precau-

tions.
Failure to do so may cause exhaust gases

to enter the vehicle and may lead to an

accident caused by light-headedness, or

may lead to death or a serious health

hazard.

●

If the vehicle is in a poorly ventilated

area or a closed area, such as a

garage, stop the hybrid system.

●

Do not leave the vehicle with the

hybrid system operating for a long

time. If such a situation cannot be

avoided, park the vehicle in an open

space and ensure that exhaust fumes

do not enter the vehicle interior.

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Modes can be changed by pressing
the power switch with the brake pedal
released. (The mode changes each
time the switch is pressed.)

OFF

The emergency flashers can be used.

ACC

Some electrical components such as the
audio system can be used.
“ACCESSORY” will be displayed on the
meter.

All electrical components can be used.
“IGNITION ON” will be displayed on the

meter.

: If the shift lever is in a position other than

P when turning off the hybrid system, the
power switch will be turned to ACC, not
to OFF.

■

Auto power off function

If the vehicle is left in ACC for more than

20 minutes or ON (the hybrid system is not

operating) for more than an hour with the

shift lever in P, the power switch will auto-

matically turn off. However, this function

cannot entirely prevent 12-volt battery dis-

charge. Do not leave the vehicle with the

power switch in ACC or ON for long peri-

ods of time when the hybrid system is not

operating.

If the hybrid system is stopped with the
shift lever in a position other than P, the
power switch will not be turned off but

WARNING

●

Do not leave the hybrid system oper-

ating in an area with snow build-up, or

where it is snowing. If snowbanks build

up around the vehicle while the hybrid

system is operating, exhaust gases

may collect and enter the vehicle.

Changing power switch modes

NOTICE

■

To prevent 12-volt battery discharge

●

Do not leave the power switch in ACC

or ON for long periods of time without

the hybrid system on.

●

If “ACCESSORY” or “IGNITION

ON” is displayed on the multi-informa-

tion display while the hybrid system is

not operating, the power switch is not

OFF. Exit the vehicle after turning the

power switch off.

●

Do not stop the hybrid system when

the shift lever is in a position other than

P. If the hybrid system is stopped in

another shift lever position, the power

switch will not be turned off but instead

be turned to ACC. If the vehicle is left

in ACC, 12-volt battery discharge may

occur.

When stopping the hybrid sys-
tem with the shift lever in a posi-
tion other than P

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Driving

instead be turned to ACC. Perform
the following procedure to turn the
switch off:

Check that the parking brake is set.

Shift the shift lever to P.

Check that “Turn Power Off” is dis-
played on the multi-information dis-
play and then press the power
switch shortly and firmly once.

Check that “Turn Power Off” on
the multi-information display is off.

Turns EV drive mode on/off

When EV drive mode is turned on, the EV
drive mode indicator will come on.
Pressing the switch when in EV drive mode
will return the vehicle to normal driving
(using the gasoline engine and electric
motor [traction motor]).

■

Situations in which EV drive mode can-

not be turned on

It may not be possible to turn EV drive

mode on in the following situations. If it can-

not be turned on, a buzzer will sound and a

message will be shown on the multi-infor-

EV drive mode

In EV drive mode, electric power is
supplied by the hybrid battery
(traction battery), and only the
electric motor (traction motor) is
used to drive the vehicle.
This mode allows you to drive in res-
idential areas early in the morning
and late at night, or in indoor park-
ing lots, etc., without concern for
noises and gas emissions.
However, when the Acoustic Vehi-
cle Alerting System is active, the
vehicle may produce sound.

Operating instructions

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4-2. Driving procedures

mation display.

●

The temperature of the hybrid system is

high.

The vehicle has been left in the sun,

driven on a hill, driven at high speeds, etc.

●

The temperature of the hybrid system is

low.

The vehicle has been left in temperatures

lower than about 68 °F (20 °C) for a

long period of time, etc.

●

The gasoline engine is warming up.

●

The hybrid battery (traction battery) is

low.

The remaining battery level indicated in

the energy monitor display is low.

(



P.99)

●

Vehicle speed is high.

●

The accelerator pedal is depressed firmly

or the vehicle is on a hill, etc.

●

The windshield defogger is in use.

■

Switching to EV drive mode when the

gasoline engine is cold

If the hybrid system is started while the gas-

oline engine is cold, the gasoline engine will

start automatically after a short period of

time in order to warm up. In this case, you

will become unable to switch to EV drive

mode.

After the hybrid system has started and the

“READY” indicator has illuminated, press

the EV drive mode switch before the gaso-

line engine starts to switch to EV drive

mode.

■

Automatic cancelation of EV drive

mode

When driving in EV drive mode, the gaso-

line engine may automatically restart in the

following situations. When EV drive mode

is canceled, a buzzer will sound, the EV

drive mode indicator will go off after flash-

ing, and a message is displayed on the

multi-information display.

●

The hybrid battery (traction battery)

becomes low.

The remaining battery level indicated in

the energy monitor display is low.

(



P.99)

●

Vehicle speed is high.

●

The accelerator pedal is depressed firmly

or the vehicle is on a hill, etc.

■

Possible driving distance when driving

in EV drive mode

EV drive mode’s possible driving distance

ranges from a few hundred meters to

approximately 0.6 mile (1 km). However,

depending on vehicle conditions, there are

situations when EV drive mode cannot be

used. (The distance that is possible depends

on the hybrid battery [traction battery] level

and driving conditions.)

■

Fuel economy

The hybrid system is designed to achieve

the best possible fuel economy during nor-

mal driving (using the gasoline engine and

electric motor [traction motor]). Driving in

EV drive mode more than necessary may

lower fuel economy.

■

If “EV Mode Unavailable” is shown on

the multi-information display

The EV drive mode is not available. The

reason the EV drive mode is not available

(the vehicle is idling, battery charge is low,

vehicle speed is higher than the EV drive

mode operating speed range or accelera-

tor pedal is depressed too much) may be

displayed. Use the EV drive mode when it

becomes available.

■

If “EV Mode Deactivated” is shown on

the multi-information display

The EV drive mode has been automatically

canceled. The reason the EV drive mode is

not available (the battery charge is low,

vehicle speed is higher than the EV drive

mode operating speed range or accelera-

tor pedal is depressed too much) may be

displayed. Drive the vehicle for a while

before attempting to turn on the EV drive

mode again.

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Driving

: To improve fuel efficiency and reduce

noise, shift the shift lever to D for normal
driving.

: By selecting shift ranges using S mode,

you can control accelerating force and
engine braking force.

■

Reverse warning buzzer

When shifting into R, a buzzer will sound to

inform the driver that the shift lever is in R.

■

When driving with dynamic radar cruise

control with full-speed range activated

Even when performing the following

actions with the intent of enabling engine

braking, engine braking will not activate

because dynamic radar cruise control with

full-speed range will not be canceled.

●

While driving in S mode, downshifting to

5 or 4. (



P.172)

●

When switching the driving mode to

Sport mode while driving in D position.

WARNING

■

Caution while driving

When driving in EV drive mode, pay spe-

cial attention to the area around the vehi-

cle. Because there is no engine noise,

pedestrians, people riding bicycles or

other people and vehicles in the area

may not be aware of the vehicle starting

off or approaching them, so take extra

care while driving. Therefore, take extra

care while driving even if the Acoustic

Vehicle Alerting System is active.

Hybrid transmission

Select the shift position depending
on your purpose and situation.

Shift position purpose and func-
tions

Shift posi-

tion

Objective or function

Parking the vehicle/starting

the hybrid system

Reversing

Neutral

(Condition in which the

power is not transmitted)

Normal driving

S mode driving

(



P.172)

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4-2. Driving procedures

(



P.258)

■

Restraining sudden start (Drive-Start

Control)



P.157

While the power switch is in

ON and the brake pedal depressed

shift the shift lever while pushing the
shift release button on the shift knob.

Shift the shift lever while push-

ing the shift release button on the shift
knob.

Shift the shift lever normally.

When shifting the shift lever between P
and D, make sure that the vehicle is com-
pletely stopped and the brake pedal is
depressed.

: For the vehicle be able to be shifted from

P, the brake pedal must be depressed
before the shift release button is pushed.
If the shift release button is pushed first,
the shift lock will not be released.

■

Shift lock system

The shift lock system is a system to prevent

accidental operation of the shift lever in

starting.
The shift lever can be shifted from P only

when the power switch is in ON, the brake

pedal is depressed and the shift release but-

ton is pushed.

■

If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P

First, check whether the brake pedal is

being depressed.

If the shift lever cannot be shifted even

though the brake pedal is depressed and

the shift release button is pushed, there may

be a problem with the shift lock system.

Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus

dealer immediately.

The following steps may be used as an

emergency measure to ensure that the shift

lever can be shifted.
Releasing the shift lock:

Press the parking brake switch to check

that the parking brake is set. (



P.174)

Turn the power switch off.

Depress the brake pedal.

Pry the cover up with a flathead screw-

driver or equivalent tool.

WARNING

■

When driving on slippery road sur-

faces

Be careful of downshifting and sudden

acceleration, as this could result in the

vehicle skidding to the side or spinning.

NOTICE

■

Hybrid battery (traction battery)

charge

If the shift lever is in N, the hybrid battery

(traction battery) will not be charged

even when the engine is running. There-

fore, if the vehicle is left with the shift

lever in N for a certain amount of time,

the hybrid battery (traction battery) will

discharge, and this may result in the vehi-

cle not being able to start.

Shifting the shift lever

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Driving

To prevent damage to the cover, cover the

tip of the screwdriver with a rag.

Press the shift lock override button.

The shift lever can be shifted while the but-

ton is pressed



P.258

To drive using temporary shift range
selection, operate the “-” or “+” paddle

shift switch when driving with the shift
lever in D.
When the “-” paddle shift switch is
operated, the shift range switches to a
range that enables engine braking
force that is suitable to driving condi-
tions. When the “+” paddle shift switch
is operated, the shift range switches to
a range that is one range higher than
the current range.
Changing the shift range allows
restriction of the highest gear, prevent-
ing unnecessary upshifting and
enabling the level of engine braking
force to be selected.

Upshifting

Downshifting

The selected shift range, from D1 to D6,
will be displayed in the meter.
To return to normal D position driving, the
“+” paddle shift switch must be held down
for a period of time.

WARNING

■

To prevent an accident when releas-

ing the shift lock

Before pressing the shift lock override

button, make sure to set the parking

brake and depress the brake pedal.

If the accelerator pedal is accidentally

depressed instead of the brake pedal

when the shift lock override button is

pressed and the shift lever is shifted out

of P, the vehicle may suddenly start, pos-

sibly leading to an accident resulting in

death or serious injury.

Selecting the driving mode

Selecting shift ranges in the D
position (vehicles with paddle
shift switches)

Meter dis-

play

Function

D2 - D6

A gear in the range between

D1 and the selected shift

range is automatically cho-

sen depending on vehicle

speed and driving conditions

Setting the shift range at D1

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A lower shift range will provide greater
engine braking forces than a higher shift
range.

■

When the “-” paddle shift switch is oper-

ated with the shift lever in the D position

A shift range will be automatically selected.

The highest gear of the first shift range will

be one gear lower than the gear in use

during normal D position driving.

■

Automatic deactivation of shift range

selection in the D position

Shift range selection in the D position will

be deactivated in the following situations:

●

When the vehicle comes to a stop

●

If the accelerator pedal is depressed for

more than a certain period of time in one

gear step

●

When the shift lever is shifted to a posi-

tion other than D

●

When the “+” paddle shift switch is

pressed and held

To enter S mode, shift the shift lever to
S. Shift ranges can be selected by
operating the shift lever or paddle shift
switches (if equipped).

Upshifting

Downshifting

The selected shift range, from S1 to S6, will
be displayed in the meter.
The initial shift range in S mode is 4.

■

Shift ranges and their functions



You can choose from 6 levels of
accelerating force and engine brak-
ing force.



A lower shift range will provide
greater accelerating force and
engine braking force than a higher
shift range, and the engine revolu-
tions will also increase.

■

S mode

●

When the shift range is 4 or lower, hold-

ing the shift lever toward “+” sets the shift

range to 6.

●

Automatically selects a higher shift range

before the engine speed becomes too

high.

Selecting shift ranges in the S
position

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Driving

■

Downshifting restriction warning

buzzer

To help ensure safety and driving perfor-

mance, downshifting operation may some-

times be restricted. In some circumstances,

downshifting may not be possible even

when the shift lever or paddle shift switch (if

equipped) is operated. (A buzzer will sound

twice.)

The turn signal lever can be used to
show the following intentions of the
driver.

Right turn

Lane change to the right (move the
lever partway and release it)

The right hand signals will flash 3 times.

Lane change to the left (move the
lever partway and release it)

The left hand signals will flash 3 times.

Left turn

■

Turn signals can be operated when

The power switch is in ON.

■

If the indicator flashes faster than usual

Check that a light bulb in the front or rear

turn signal lights has not burned out.

Turn signal lever

Operating instructions

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4-2. Driving procedures

■

If the turn signals stop flashing before a

lane change has been performed

Operate the lever again.

■

Using the manual mode

The parking brake can be set and
released manually.

U.S.A.

Canada

Push the switch to set the parking
brake

The parking brake indicator light will turn
on.
Press and hold the parking brake switch if
an emergency occurs and it is necessary to
operate the parking brake while driving.

Pull the switch to release the park-

Parking brake

The parking brake can be set or
released automatically or manually.
In automatic mode, the parking
brake can be set or released auto-
matically according to shift lever
operation. Also, even in automatic
mode, the parking brake can be set
or released manually.

Operating instructions

A
B

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Driving

ing brake

• Operate the parking brake switch while

depressing the brake pedal.

• Using the parking brake automatic

release function, the parking brake can
be released by depressing the accelera-
tor pedal. When using this function,
slowly depress the accelerator pedal.

Make sure that the parking brake indicator
light turn off.

■

Turning the automatic mode on

While the vehicle is stopped, press and
hold the parking brake switch until a
message is shown on the multi-infor-
mation display

When the automatic mode is turned
on, the parking brake operates as fol-
lows.



When the shift lever is shifted from
P, the parking brake will be
released, and the parking brake
indicator light will turn off.



When the shift lever is shifted to P,
the parking brake will be set, and
the parking brake indicator light will
turn on.

Operate the shift lever with the vehicle
stopped and the brake pedal
depressed.

■

Turning the automatic mode off

While the vehicle is stopped, pull and
hold the parking brake switch until a
message is shown on the multi-infor-
mation display

■

Parking brake operation

●

When the power switch is not in ON, the

parking brake cannot be released using

the parking brake switch.

●

When the power switch is not in ON,

automatic mode (automatic brake setting

and releasing) is not available.

■

Parking brake automatic release func-

tion

●

When the shift lever is shifted from P, the

parking brake will be released in auto-

matic mode.

●

When all of the following conditions are

met in manual mode, the parking brake

can be released by depressing the accel-

erator pedal.

• The driver’s door is closed

• The driver is wearing the seat belt

• The shift lever is in D, S or R

■

If “Parking Brake Temporarily Unavail-

able” is displayed on the multi-informa-

tion display

If the parking brake is operated repeatedly

over a short period of time, the system may

restrict operation to prevent overheating. If

this happens, refrain from operating the

parking brake. Normal operation will return

after about 1 minute.

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4-2. Driving procedures

■

If “Parking Brake Unavailable” or “EPB

Unavailable” is displayed on the multi-

information display

Operate the parking brake switch. If the

message does not disappear after operat-

ing the switch several times, the system may

be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle

inspected by your Lexus dealer.

■

Parking brake operation sound

When the parking brake operates, a motor

sound (whirring sound) may be heard. This

does not indicate a malfunction.

■

Parking brake indicator light

●

Depending on the power switch mode,

the parking brake indicator light will turn

on and stay on as described below:

ON: Comes on until the parking brake is

released.

Not in ON: Stays on for approximately 15

seconds.

●

When the power switch is turned off with

the parking brake set, the parking brake

indicator light will stay on for about 15

seconds. This does not indicate a mal-

function.

■

When the parking brake switch mal-

functions

Automatic mode (automatic brake setting

and releasing) will be turned on automati-

cally.

■

Parking the vehicle



P.152

■

Parking brake engaged warning buzzer

A buzzer will sound if the vehicle is driven

with the parking brake engaged. “EPB

Applied” is displayed on the multi-informa-

tion display (with the vehicle reached a

speed of 3 mph [5 km/h]).

■

If the brake system warning light comes



P.378

■

Usage in winter time



P.267

WARNING

■

When parking the vehicle

Do not leave a child in the vehicle alone.

The parking brake may be released unin-

tentionally and there is the danger of the

vehicle moving that may lead to an acci-

dent resulting in death or serious injury.

NOTICE

■

When parking the vehicle

Before you leave the vehicle, shift the

shift lever to P, set the parking brake and

make sure that the vehicle does not

move.

■

When the system malfunctions

Stop the vehicle in a safe place and

check the warning messages.

■

When the parking brake cannot be

released due to a malfunction

Driving the vehicle with the parking

brake set will lead to brake components

overheating, which may affect braking

performance and increase brake wear.
Have the vehicle inspected by your

Lexus dealer immediately if this occurs.

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Driving

Turns the brake hold system on

The brake hold standby indicator

comes on. While the system is holding the
brake, the brake hold operated indicator

comes on.

■

Brake hold system operating conditions

The brake hold system cannot be turned on

in the following conditions:

●

The driver’s door is not closed.

●

The driver is not wearing the seat belt.

●

“Parking Brake Unavailable” or “EPB

Malfunction Visit Your Dealer” is dis-

played on the multi-information display.

If any of the conditions above are detected

when the brake hold system is enabled, the

system will turn off and the brake hold

standby indicator light will go off. In addi-

tion, if any of the conditions are detected

while the system is holding the brake, a

warning buzzer will sound and a message

will be shown on the multi-information dis-

play. The parking brake will then be set

automatically.

■

Brake hold function

●

If the brake pedal is left released for a

period of about 3 minutes after the sys-

tem has started holding the brake, the

parking brake will be set automatically. In

this case, a warning buzzer sounds and a

message is shown on the multi-informa-

tion display.

●

To turn the system off while the system is

holding the brake, firmly depress the

brake pedal and press the button again.

●

The brake hold function may not hold the

vehicle when the vehicle is on a steep

incline. In this situation, it may be neces-

sary for the driver to apply the brakes. A

warning buzzer will sound and the multi-

information display will inform the driver

of this situation. If a warning message is

shown on the multi-information display,

read the message and follow the instruc-

tions.

■

When the parking brake is set automati-

cally while the system is holding the

brakes

Perform any of the following operations to

release the parking brake.

●

Depress the accelerator pedal. (The

parking brake will not be released auto-

matically if the seat belt is not fastened.)

●

Operate the parking brake switch with

the brake pedal depressed.

Make sure that the parking brake indicator
light goes off. (



P.174)

■

When an inspection at your Lexus

dealer is necessary

When the brake hold standby indicator

(green) does not illuminate even when the

brake hold switch is pressed with the brake

hold system operating conditions met, the

system may be malfunctioning. Have the

vehicle inspected at your Lexus dealer.

Brake Hold

The brake hold system keeps the
brake applied when the shift lever is
in D, S or N with the system on and
the brake pedal has been
depressed to stop the vehicle. The
system releases the brake when the
accelerator pedal is depressed with
the shift lever in D or S to allow
smooth start off.

Enabling the system

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■

If “Brake Hold Fault Depress Brake to

Deactivate Visit Your Dealer” or

“Brake Hold Malfunction Visit Your

Dealer” is displayed on the multi-infor-

mation display

The system may be malfunctioning. Have

the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.

■

Warning messages and buzzers

Warning messages and buzzers are used to

indicate a system malfunction or to inform

the driver of the need for caution. If a warn-

ing message is shown on the multi-informa-

tion display, read the message and follow

the instructions.

■

If the brake hold operated indicator

flashes



P.381

: If equipped

Press the ASC switch.

The indicator on the switch will turn on.
Press the ASC switch again to turn the
ASC system off.
Even if the indicator is illuminated, when
the driving mode (



P.258) is set to Eco

drive mode or Custom mode (power/train
control is set to “ECO”), or EV drive mode
(



P.167) is turned on, ASC system does

not operate.

■

Operating conditions

The ASC system operates when all of the

following conditions are met.

●

EV drive mode (



P.167) is turned off

●

The driving mode (



P.258) is set to

other than Eco drive mode or Custom

WARNING

■

When the vehicle is on a steep incline

When using the brake hold system on a

steep incline, exercise caution. The brake

hold function may not hold the vehicle in

such a situation.

■

When stopped on a slippery road

The system cannot stop the vehicle when

the gripping ability of the tires has been

exceeded. Do not use the system when

stopped on a slippery road.

NOTICE

■

When parking the vehicle

The brake hold system is not designed

for use when parking the vehicle for a

long period of time. Turning the power

switch off while the system is holding the

brake may release the brake, which

would cause the vehicle to move. When

operating the power switch, depress the

brake pedal, shift the shift lever to P and

set the parking brake.

ASC (Active Sound Con-
trol)

The ASC system directs certain
sounds from the front of the cabin
to the vehicle interior, and harmo-
nizes these sounds with the actual
sound of the engine and exhaust in
order to allow the driver to feel
acceleration and the state of the
engine more strongly.

Turning ASC system on

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4-3. Operating the lights and wipers

4-3.Operating the lights and wipers

Operating the

switch turns on

the lights as follows:

U.S.A.

Canada

The side marker, parking, tail,

license plate, instrument panel
lights, and daytime running lights
(



P.180) turn on.

The headlights and all the

lights listed above (except daytime
running lights) turn on.

The headlights, daytime run-

ning lights (



P.180) and all the

lights listed above turn on and off
automatically.

(U.S.A.) Off

■

AUTO mode can be used when

The power switch is in ON.

■

Daytime running light system

●

The daytime running lights illuminate the

parking lights and illuminate brighter than

the parking lights.

●

To make your vehicle more visible to

other drivers during daytime driving, the

daytime running lights turn on automati-

cally when all of the following conditions

are met. (The daytime running lights are

not designed for use at night.)

• The hybrid system is started

• The parking brake is released
• The headlight switch is in the

(when the surroundings are bright) posi-
tion

The daytime running lights remain on after

they illuminate due to the conditions above,

even if the parking brake is set again.

●

For the U.S.A.: Daytime running lights
can be turned off by operating the head-

light switch to

position.

●

Compared to turning on the headlights,

the daytime running light system offers

greater durability and consumes less

electricity, so it can help improve fuel

economy.

■

Headlight control sensor

The sensor may not function properly if an

object is placed on the sensor, or anything

that blocks the sensor is affixed to the wind-

shield.

Doing so interferes with the sensor detect-

ing the level of ambient light and may cause

the automatic headlight system to malfunc-

tion.

Headlight switch

The headlights can be operated
manually or automatically.

Turning on the headlights

A
B

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Driving

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Automatic light off system

●

When the headlights come on: The head-
lights and tail lights turn off 30 seconds
after the driver’s door is opened and
closed if the power switch is turned to
ACC or OFF. (The lights turn off immedi-
ately if

on the key is pressed after

all the doors are locked.)

●

When only the tail lights come on: The tail

lights turn off automatically if the power

switch is turned to ACC or OFF. and the

driver’s door is opened.

Except for Canada: To turn the lights on
again, turn the power switch to ON, or turn
the light switch off once and then back to

For Canada: To turn the lights on again, turn
the power switch to ON, or turn the light

switch to

once and then back to

or .

■

Automatic headlight leveling system (if

equipped)

The level of the headlights is automatically

adjusted according to the number of pas-

sengers and the loading condition of the

vehicle to ensure that the headlights do not

interfere with other road users.

■

Windshield wiper linked headlight illu-

mination

When driving during daytime with the

headlight switch turned to

position, if

the windshield wipers are used, the head-
lights will turn on automatically after several

seconds to help enhance the visibility of
your vehicle.

■

12-volt battery-saving function

In order to prevent the 12-volt battery of the

vehicle from discharging, if the headlights

and/or tail lights are on when the power

switch is turned off the 12-volt battery sav-

ing function will operate and automatically

turn off all the lights after approximately 20

minutes. When the power switch is turned

to ON, the 12-volt battery-saving function

will be disabled.
When any of the following are performed,

the 12-volt battery-saving function is can-

celed once and then reactivated. All the

lights will turn off automatically 20 minutes

after the 12-volt battery-saving function has

been reactivated:

●

When the headlight switch is operated

●

When a door is opened or closed

■

Welcome light illumination control

The parking and tail lights automatically
turn on at night when the doors are
unlocked using the entry function or wire-
less remote control if the light switch is in

the

position.

■

Customization

Settings (e.g. light sensor sensitivity) can be

changed. (Customizable features:



P.432)

NOTICE

■

To prevent 12-volt battery discharge

Do not leave the lights on longer than

necessary when the hybrid system is not

operating.

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With the headlights on, push the
lever away from you to turn on the
high beams.

Pull the lever toward you to the center
position to turn the high beams off.

Pull the lever toward you and
release it to flash the high beams
once.

You can flash the high beams with the
headlights on or off.

AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System)
secures excellent visibility at intersec-
tions and on curves by automatically
adjusting the direction of the light axis
of the headlights according to vehicle
speed and the degree of the tire’s
angle as controlled by steering input.

AFS operates at speeds of approximately
6 mph (10 km/h) or higher.

■

Customization

Some functions can be customized.

(



P.432)

When any of the following conditions is
met, while the headlights (low beam)
are on, the cornering lights will addi-
tionally turn on and light up the direc-
tion of movement for the vehicle. This is
to ensure excellent visibility when
either driving at intersections or park-
ing at night.



The steering wheel is operated



The turn signal lever is operated



The shift lever is in R (both left and
right side cornering lights)

■

Cornering light control

●

The lights illuminate when the vehicle

speed is approximately 19 mph (30

km/h) or less. However, the lights turn off

when the vehicle speed increases to

approximately 22 mph (35 km/h) or

more.

●

After the lights remain illuminated for 30

minutes, they automatically turn off.

Turning on the high beam head-
lights

AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting
System) (if equipped)

Cornering lights (if equipped)

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Driving

Press the Automatic High Beam
switch.

Turn the headlight switch to the

position.

The Automatic High Beam indicator will

come on when the system is operating.

■

Conditions to turn the high beams

on/off automatically

●

When all of the following conditions are

met, the high beams will be turned on

automatically (after approximately 1 sec-

ond):

• The vehicle speed is approximately 21

mph (34 km/h) or more.

• The area ahead of the vehicle is dark.

• There are no vehicles ahead with head-

lights or tail lights turned on.

• There are few streetlights on the road

ahead.

●

If any of the following conditions are met,

the high beams will turn off automatically:

• The vehicle speed is below approxi-

mately 17 mph (27 km/h).

• The area ahead of the vehicle is not dark.

• Vehicles ahead have their headlights or

tail lights turned on.

• There are many streetlights on the road

ahead.

■

Front camera detection information

●

The high beams may not be automatically

turned off in the following situations:

• When a vehicle suddenly appears from

around a curve

• When the vehicle is cut in front of by

another vehicle

• When vehicles ahead cannot be

detected due to repeated curves, road

dividers or roadside trees

• When vehicles ahead appear in a far-

away lane on a wide road

• When the lights of vehicles ahead are not

●

The high beams may be turned off if a

vehicle ahead that is using fog lights with-

AHB (Automatic High
Beam)

The Automatic High Beam uses a
front camera located behind the
upper portion of the windshield to
assess the brightness of the lights of
vehicles ahead, streetlights, etc.,
and automatically turns the high
beams on or off as necessary.

WARNING

■

Limitations of the Automatic High

Beam

Do not overly rely on the Automatic

High Beam. Always drive safely, taking

care to observe your surroundings and

turning the high beams on or off manu-

ally if necessary.

■

To prevent incorrect operation of the

Automatic High Beam system

Do not overload the vehicle.

Activating the Automatic High
Beam

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