Lexus UX250H (2024 year). Manual in english

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5-2. Using the air conditioning system and defogger

Press the automatic mode switch.

Adjust the temperature setting.

To stop the operation, press the off
switch.

If the fan speed setting or air flow
modes are operated, the automatic
mode indicator goes off. However,
automatic mode for functions other
than that operated is maintained.

■

Using automatic mode

Fan speed is adjusted automatically

according to the temperature setting and

the ambient conditions.

Therefore, the fan may stop for a while until

warm or cool air is ready to flow immedi-

ately after the automatic mode switch is

pressed or “AUTO” is selected.
Cool air may blow around the upper body

even when the heater is on due to sunlight.

To turn on the “Sync” mode, select
“Sync” on the air conditioning control
screen.

The driver’s side temperature control
switches can be used to adjust the tem-
perature for the driver’s and passenger’s
side. To enter individual mode, operate the

passenger’s side temperature control
switches or select “Sync” again. When the
“Sync” mode is on, the indicator illuminates
on display.

■

Location of air outlets

The air outlets and air volume changes
according to the selected air flow
mode.

■

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



Front

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

Turn the knob to open or close the vent

WARNING

■

To prevent burns (vehicles with wind-

shield wiper de-icer)

Do not touch the glass at lower part of

the windshield or to the side of the front

pillars when the windshield wiper de-icer

is on.

Using automatic mode

Adjusting the temperature for
driver and front passenger seats
simultaneously (“Sync” mode)

Air outlet layout and operations

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Open the outlet

Close the outlet



Rear

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

Turn the knob to open or close the
vent

This function automatically controls the
air conditioning airflow so that priority
is given to the front seats. Unnecessary
air conditioning is suppressed, contrib-
uting to increased fuel efficiency.
Front seat concentrated airflow mode
operates in the following situations.



No passengers are detected in the
rear seats



The windshield defogger is not
operating

While operating, the indicator on the air
conditioning control screen illuminates.

■

Manually turning front seat con-
centrated airflow mode on/off

In front seat concentrated airflow
mode, directing airflow to the front
seats only and to all seats can be
switched via switch operation. When
the mode has been switched manually,
automatic airflow control stops operat-
ing.

Select

on the air conditioning

control screen (



P.278) and switch

the airflow.



Indicator illuminated: Airflow to the
front seats only



Indicator off: Airflow to all the seats

■

Operation of automatic airflow control

●

In order to maintain a comfortable inte-

rior, airflow may be directed to seats

without passengers immediately after the

hybrid system is started and at other

times depending on the outside tempera-

WARNING

■

To prevent the windshield defogger

from operating improperly

Do not place anything on the instrument

panel which may cover the air outlets.

Otherwise, air flow may be obstructed,

preventing the windshield defoggers

from defogging.

Front seat concentrated airflow
mode (S-FLOW)

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ture.

●

After the hybrid system is started, if pas-

sengers move around inside or enter/exit

the vehicle, the system cannot accurately

detect the presence of passengers and

automatic airflow control will not oper-

ate.

■

Operation of manual airflow control

Even if the function is manually switched to

directing airflow to only the front seats,

when a rear seat is occupied, it may auto-

matically direct airflow to all seats.

■

To return to automatic airflow control

With the indicator off, turn the power

switch off.

After 60 minutes or more elapse, turn

the power switch to ON.

: If equipped

Heated steering wheel

/seat

heaters

/seat ventilators



Heated steering wheel

Warms up the grip of the steering
wheel



Seat heaters

Warm up the seat upholstery



Seat ventilators

Maintain good airflow on the seat
upholstery by sucking air into the
seats

WARNING

■

To prevent minor burn injuries

Care should be taken if anyone in the fol-

lowing categories comes in contact with

the steering wheel or seats when the

heater is on:

●

Babies, small children, the elderly, the

sick and the physically challenged

●

Persons with sensitive skin

●

Persons who are fatigued

●

Persons who have taken alcohol or

drugs that induce sleep (sleeping

drugs, cold remedies, etc.)

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the seat heat-

ers and seat ventilators

Do not put heavy objects that have an

uneven surface on the seat and do not

stick sharp objects (needles, nails, etc.)

into the seat.

■

To prevent 12-volt battery discharge

Do not use the functions when the hybrid

system is off.

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atures

Turns the heated steering wheel on/off

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



Hi (2 segments lit)



Lo (1

segment lit)



Off

The AUTO indicator

and/or level indi-

cator

illuminates during operation.

■

The heated steering wheel can be used

when

The power switch is in ON.

■

Customization

Steering wheel heating preference in auto-

matic mode can be changed. (Customiz-

able features:



P.436)

■

Seat heaters

Turns the seat heaters on/off

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



Hi (3 segments lit)



Mid

(2 segments lit)



Lo (1 segment lit)



Off

The AUTO indicator

and/or level indi-

cator

illuminates during operation.

■

Seat ventilators

Turns the seat ventilators on/off

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



Hi (3 segments lit)



Mid

(2 segments lit)



Lo (1 segment lit)



Off

The AUTO indicator

and/or level indi-

cator

illuminates during operation.

■

The seat ventilators can be used when

The power switch is in ON.

■

Air conditioning system-linked control

mode

When the seat ventilator fan speed level is

Hi, the seat ventilator fan speed becomes

higher according to the fan speed of the air

conditioning system.

■

Customization

Settings for the seat heaters and ventilators

can be changed. (Customizable features:



P.435)

Heated steering wheel

Seat heaters and ventilators
(front seats)

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Select

in the main menu on the

Center Display.

Select “Comfort”.

Adjust the seat ventilator fan speed
level

Each time the switch is selected, the fan
speed level and level indicator (blue)
change as follows:
Hi (3 segments lit)



Mid (2 segments lit)



Lo (1 segment lit)



Off

Adjust the seat heater temperature
level

Each time the switch is selected, the tem-
perature level and level indicator (red)
change as follows:
Hi (3 segments lit)



Mid (2 segments lit)



Lo (1 segment lit)



Off

Adjust the heated steering wheel

temperature level

Each time the switch is selected, the tem-
perature level and level indicator (red)
change as follows:
Hi (2 segments lit)



Lo (1 segment lit)



Off

Set the automatic mode

Each of the following functions can be set
to automatic mode.
When the automatic mode is on, the switch
on the screen illuminates.
• Left-hand side seat heater/seat ventila-

tor

• Right-hand side seat heater/seat ventila-

tor

• Heated steering wheel

WARNING

■

To prevent causes of overheating and

minor burn injuries

Observe the following precautions when

using the seat heaters.

●

Do not cover the seat with a blanket or

cushion when using the seat heater.

●

Do not use seat heater more than nec-

essary.

Control screen

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atures

5-3.Using the interior lights

Personal lights (



P.287)

Front interior light (



P.286)

Rear interior light (



P.286)

Footwell lights

*1, 2

Outside door handle lights (if equipped)

Door courtesy lights

Auxiliary tray lights (if equipped)

: When the power switch is in ON, the footwell lights will turn on.

However, if the instrument panel light control switch is turned to minimum, the footwell
lights will turn off. (



P.82, 88)

: These lights turn on when a door is unlocked. When the shift lever is in a position other

than P, the brightness of these lights will reduce intensity.

■

Personal lights/interior lights automatic on/off

●

Illuminated entry system: The lights auto-

matically turn on/off according to power

switch mode, the presence of the elec-

tronic key, whether the doors are

locked/unlocked, and whether the doors

are opened/closed.

Interior lights list

Location of the interior lights

A
B
C
D

E
F

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●

If the interior lights remain on when the

power switch is turned off, the lights will

go off automatically after 20 minutes.

■

When front interior light and personal

lights do not respond as normal

●

When water, dirt, etc., have adhered to

the lens surface

●

When operated with a wet hand

●

When wearing gloves, etc.

■

The interior lights will turn on automati-

cally when

If any of the SRS airbags deploy (inflate) or

in the event of a strong rear impact, the

interior lights will turn on automatically. The

interior lights will turn off automatically after

approximately 20 minutes. The interior

lights can be turned off manually. However,

in order to help prevent further collisions, it

is recommended that they be left on until

safety can be ensured. (The interior lights

may not turn on automatically depending

on the force of the impact and conditions of

the collision.)

■

Customization

Setting (e.g. the time elapsed before lights

turn off) can be changed. (Customizable

features:



P.436)

■

Turning the door position on

Press the door-linked interior light
switch

The lights are turned on and off according

to whether the doors are opened/closed.

■

Turning the lights on/off



Front

Turns the lights on/off (touch the light)

When a door is opened while the door
position is on, the lights turn on.



Rear

On/off

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

NOTICE

■

Removing light lenses

Never remove the lens for the front inte-

rior light and personal lights. Otherwise,

the lights will be damaged. If the lens

need to remove, contact your Lexus

dealer.

■

To prevent 12-volt battery discharge

Do not leave the lights on longer than

necessary when the hybrid system is off.

Operating the interior lights

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5-4. Using the storage features

5-4.Using the storage features

Auxiliary tray/wireless charger (if equipped) (



P.298)

Glove box (



Bottle holders (

Cup holders (

Console box (

Coin holder (

List of storage features

Location of the storage features

WARNING

■

Items that should not be left in the

vehicle

Do not leave glasses, lighters or spray

cans in the storage spaces, as this may

cause the following when cabin tempera-

ture becomes high:

●

Glasses may be deformed by heat or

cracked if they come into contact with

other stored items.

●

Lighters or spray cans may explode. If

they come into contact with other

stored items, the lighter may catch fire

or the spray can may release gas,

causing a fire hazard.

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Open (press the button)

Unlock with the mechanical key

Lock with the mechanical key

■

Glove box light

The glove box light turns on when the tail

lights are on.

■

Removing the partition

The partition inside the glove box can be

removed by pulling it.

Lift the lid while pushing the button to

release the lock.
The console box can be opened from
either side.

■

Front

■

Rear

Pull down the armrest.

WARNING

■

When storage compartments are not

in use

When driving or when the glove box and

the console box are not in use, keep it

closed.

In the event of sudden braking or sudden

swerving, an accident may occur due to

an occupant being struck by an open lid

or the items stored inside.

Glove box

Console box

Cup holders

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■

Bottle holders

●

When storing a bottle, close the cap.

●

The bottle may not be stored depending

on its size or shape.

Open the console box. (



P.289)

WARNING

■

Items unsuitable for the cup holders

Do not place anything other than cups or

aluminum cans in the cup holders. Other

items may be thrown out of the holders in

the event of an accident or sudden brak-

ing, causing injury. If possible, cover hot

drinks to prevent burns.

Bottle holders

NOTICE

■

Items that should be not stowed in the

bottle holders

Do not place open bottles or glass and

paper cups containing liquid in the bottle

holders. The contents may spill and

glasses may break.

Coin holder

NOTICE

■

Coin holder

Do not insert coins exceeding the height

of the tray. Doing so may prevent open-

ing and closing of the lid.

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Raise the hooks to use.

The cargo hooks are provided for securing
loose items.

When using the hooks, press the bot-
tom side to lift it up.

Lift the deck board and attach the
string. (



P.292) The following items

can be stowed.



2WD models

Towing eyelet

Warning reflector

Accessories

: The warning reflector itself is not

included as an original equipment.

Luggage compartment fea-
tures

Cargo hooks

WARNING

■

When cargo hooks are not in use

To avoid injury, always return the hooks

to their stowed positions when not in use.

Grocery bag hooks

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the grocery

bag hooks

Do not hang any object heavier than 9 lb.

(4 kg) on the grocery bag hooks.

Deck under tray

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5-4. Using the storage features



AWD models

Towing eyelet

Warning reflector

Accessories

: The warning reflector itself is not

included as an original equipment.

■

Warning reflector

Depending on the size and shape of the

warning reflector case, you may not be able

to store it.



Center

Open the back door.

Pull the lever upwards and open
the deck board.

Unhook the string on the backside
of the deck board.

Attach the string to the luggage
cover hook on the back door.

Deck board

A
B
C

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Remove the deck mat.



Left side

Pull the strap upwards to lift the side
deck board and remove it.



Right side

Pull the strap and fold the side deck
board.

■

When installing the side deck board (left

side)

Insert the claw of the side deck board and

install it.

■

Deck board

The deck board can be stowed to load a tall

luggage.

■

Installing the luggage cover

Take out the luggage cover from
the bag.

Slowly unfold the luggage cover.

Attach the strings to the luggage
cover hooks.

WARNING

■

If the deck boards are opened or

removed

Return them to their original positions

before driving. In the event of sudden

braking, an accident may occur due to an

occupant being struck by the deck

boards or the items stored in the deck

under tray.

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the deck board

When closing the back door, do not

leave the deck board string attached to

the hook.

Luggage cover

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5-4. Using the storage features

Make sure that the side the strings are

sewn faces down.

■

Stowing the luggage cover

Hold the luggage cover corners of
the side with the long strings.

Fold it in half.

Turn your wrists to fold it.

Put it in the bag.

■

When removing the luggage cover

Pull the short strings toward you and

unhook them.

WARNING

■

When removing and unfolding the

luggage cover

Observe the following precautions. Fail-

ure to do so may cause the luggage

cover to suddenly unfold, resulting in

injury.

●

When taking out the luggage cover

from the bag, securely hold the edges

of the luggage cover and slowly take it

out.

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WARNING

●

When unfolding the luggage cover,

hold it securely in both hands and

slowly unfold it.

●

Do not unfold the luggage cover near

your face.

●

When unfolding the luggage cover, do

not release your hand from the cover.

●

Do not unfold the luggage cover near

other people.

■

When installing the luggage cover

Observe the following precautions. Fail-

ure to do so may cause an accident.

●

Make sure that the rear edge of the

luggage cover is laying flat to prevent

the driver’s view from being

obstructed.

●

Make sure to attach the strings cor-

rectly.

NOTICE

■

When using the luggage cover

●

Do not place anything on the luggage

cover. Doing so may deform the lug-

gage cover.

●

Do not open or close the back door

with the strings unhooked. Doing so

may cause damage to the luggage

cover.

●

Do not hook anything other than the

luggage cover and deck board strings

on the luggage cover hooks. The

hooks and back door may be dam-

aged.

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5-5.Using the other interior features

To set the visor in the forward posi-
tion, flip it down.

To set the visor in the side position,
flip down, unhook, and swing it to
the side.

To use the side extender, place the
visor in the side position, then slide
it backward.

■

When adjusting the inside rear view mir-

ror

Adjust the inside rear view mirror to enable

sufficient confirmation of the rear view with-

out interfering with the sun visor.

Slide the cover to open.

The light turns on when the cover is
opened.

■

Vanity lights

If the vanity lights remain on when the

power switch is turned off, the lights will go

off automatically after 20 minutes.

Please use a power supply for elec-
tronic goods that use less than 12
VDC/10 A (power consumption of
120 W).
When using electronic goods, make
sure that the power consumption of all
the connected power outlets is less
than 120 W.



Inside of the console box

Lift the lid while pushing the button to
release the lock.

The console box can be opened from
either side.

Other interior features

Sun visors

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the sun visors

When using the side extender, do not

swing the visor to the front.

Vanity mirrors

NOTICE

■

To prevent 12-volt battery discharge

Do not leave the vanity lights on for

extended periods while the hybrid sys-

tem is off.

Power outlet

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Open the lid.



Rear

Open the lid.

■

The power outlet can be used when

The power switch is in ACC or ON.

■

When stopping the hybrid system

Disconnect electrical devices with charging

functions, such as mobile battery packs.
If such devices are left connected, the

hybrid system may not stop normally.

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

NOTICE

■

When power outlet is not in use

To avoid damaging the power outlet,

close the power outlet lid when the

power outlet is not in use.

Foreign objects or liquids that enter the

power outlet may cause a short circuit.

■

To prevent 12-volt battery discharge

Do not use the power outlet longer than

necessary when the hybrid system is off.

■

To prevent incorrect operation of the

vehicle

When turning the power switch off, make

sure to disconnect accessories designed

for charging, such as portable chargers,

power banks, etc. from the power out-

lets.
If such an accessory is left connected, the

following may occur:

●

The doors will not be able to be

locked.

●

The opening screen will be displayed

on the multi-information display.

●

The interior lights, instrument panel

lights, etc. will illuminate.

USB Type-C charging ports

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■

Using the USB Type-C charging
ports



Front



Rear side of the console box

Open the lid.

■

The USB Type-C charging ports can be

used when

The power switch is in ACC or ON.

■

Situations in which the USB Type-C

charging ports may not operate cor-

rectly

●

If a device which consumes more than

3.0 A at 5 V is connected

●

If a device designed to communicate with

a personal computer, such as a USB

memory device, is connected

●

If the connected external device is turned

off (depending on device)

●

If the temperature inside the vehicle is

high, such as after the vehicle has been

parked in the sun

■

About connected external devices

Depending on the connected external

device, charging may occasionally be sus-

pended and then start again. This is not a

malfunction.

A portable device can be charged by
just placing Qi standard wireless
charge compatible portable devices
according to the Wireless Power Con-
sortium, such as smartphones and

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the USB Type-

C charging ports

●

Do not insert foreign objects into the

ports.

●

Do not spill water or other liquids into

the ports.

●

Rear side of console box: When the

USB Type-C charging ports are not in

use, close the lids. If a foreign object or

liquid enters a port may cause a short

circuit.

●

Do not apply excessive force to or

impact the USB Type-C charging

ports.

●

Do not disassemble or modify the USB

Type-C charging ports.

■

To prevent damage to external

devices

●

Do not leave external devices in the

vehicle. The temperature inside the

vehicle may become high, resulting in

damage to an external device.

●

Do not push down on or apply unnec-

essary force to an external device or

the cable of an external device while it

is connected.

■

To prevent 12-volt battery discharge

Do not use the USB Type-C charging

ports for a long period of time with the

hybrid system stopped.

Wireless charger (if equipped)

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Interio

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atures

mobile batteries, etc., on the charge
area.
This function cannot be used with por-
table devices that are larger than the
charging tray. Also, depending on the
portable device, it may not operate as
normal. Please read the operation
manual for portable devices to be
used.

■

The “Qi” logo

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

■

Name for all parts

Operation indicator light

Charge area

Charging tray

Approximately 2.8 in. (7 cm)

Approximately 2.4 in. (6 cm)

: Portable devices and wireless chargers

contain charging coils. The charging coil
in the wireless charger can be moved
within the charge area near the center of
the charging tray. If the charging coil
inside a portable device is detected in
the charge area, the charging coil inside
the wireless charger will move toward it
and start charging. If the charging coil
inside a portable device moves outside
of the charge area, charging will auto-
matically stop.
If 2 or more portable devices are placed
on the charging tray, their charging coils
may not be properly detected and they
may not be charged.

■

Using the wireless charger

Place the portable device on the
charging tray

Place the charging side of the portable
device down with the center of the device
in the center of the charge area.
Depending on the portable device, the
charging coil may not be located in the
center of the device. In this case, place the
portable device so that its charging coil is
in the center of the charge area.
When charging, the operation indicator
light (orange) comes on.
If charging is not occurring, try placing the
portable device as close to the center of
the charging area as possible.
When charging is complete, the operation
indicator light (green) comes on.

A
B
C
D

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■

Recharging function



When charging is complete and
after a fixed time in the charge sus-
pension state, charging restarts.



When a portable device is moved
significantly in the charge area, the
charging coil is disconnected and
charging is stopped momentarily.
However, if there is a charging coil

in the charge area, the charging coil
inside the wireless charger will
move toward it and then charging
restarts.

■

Rapid charging function



The following portable devices sup-
port rapid charging.

• Portable devices compliant with WPC

Ver1.2.4 and compatible with rapid
charging

• iPhones with an iOS version that sup-

ports 7.5 W charging (iPhone 8 and
later models)



When a portable device that sup-
ports rapid charging is charged,
charging automatically switches to
the rapid charging.

■

Lighting conditions of operation indicator light

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

if it is placed on the charging tray in this state.

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

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

■

When the wireless charger does not operate properly

When the wireless charger does not operate properly, handle the probable cause

Operation indicator light

Conditions

Charging tray side

Center display side

Turning off

Not displayed

When the wireless charger power
supply is off

Green (comes on)

Gray

On Standby (charging possible
state)

When charging is complete

Orange (comes on)

Blue

When placing the portable device on
the charging area (detecting the por-
table device)

Charging

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Interio

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atures

based on the following tables.

Operation indicator light

Suspected causes/Handling method

Charging tray side

Center Display side

Orange (Flashing

repeatedly once every

second)

Gray

Vehicle to wireless charger commu-
nication failure



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

If the power switch is in ACC or ON,
start the hybrid system. (



P.163)

Green (Flashing repeat-

edly once every second)

Not displayed

Wireless charger and multimedia
system communication failure



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

If the power switch is in ACC or ON,
start the hybrid system. (



P.163)

Green (comes on)

Blue

AM radio stations are being auto-
matically selected



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

The smart access system with push-
button start is detecting the key.



Wait until key detection has com-
pleted.

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■

The wireless charger can be operated

when

The power switch is in ACC or ON.

■

Usable portable devices

●

Qi standard wireless charge standard

can be used on compatible devices.

However, not all Qi standard devices and

compatibility are guaranteed.

●

Starting with mobile phones and smart-

phones, it is aimed for low power electri-

cally supplied portable devices of no

more than 5 W.

●

However, charging exceeding 5 W is

supported by the following portable

devices.

• Charging at 7.5 W or less is supported

by iPhones that support 7.5 W charging.

• Charging at 10 W or less is supported by

portable devices compliant with EPP out-

put as defined by WPC standard

Ver1.2.4.

■

When covers and accessories are

attached to portable devices

Do not charge in situations where cover

and accessories not able to handle Qi are

attached to the portable device. Depending

on the type of cover (including for certain

genuine manufacturer parts) and acces-

sory, it may not be possible to charge.

When charging is not performed even with

the portable device placed on the charge

area, remove the cover and accessories.

■

AM radio cooperation function during

charging

●

When noise enters the AM radio during

charging, charging frequency will be

automatically changed to reduce noise.

●

During the AM radio automatic tuning,

charging is temporarily stopped in order

Orange (Repeatedly

flashes 3 times continu-

ously)

Gray

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



Remove the foreign substance
from the charge area.

Portable device misaligned:



The charging coil in the portable
device moved outside of the
charge area, and so the abnormal
heating prevention function of
the charging coil operated

Orange (Repeatedly

flashes 4 times continu-

ously)

Gray

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



Stop charging, remove the porta-
ble device from the charging
tray, wait for the temperature to
drop, and then start charging
again.

Operation indicator light

Suspected causes/Handling method

Charging tray side

Center Display side

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to prevent tuning error due to noise

caused by charging. When tuning is fin-

ished, charging will be automatically

resumed.

■

Important points of the wireless charger

●

If the electronic key cannot be detected

within the vehicle interior, charging can-

not be done. When the door is opened

and closed, charging may be temporarily

suspended.

●

When charging, the wireless charging

device and portable device will get

warmer, however this is not a malfunc-

tion.

When a portable device gets warm while

charging, charging may stop due to the

protection function on the portable

device side. In this case, when the tem-

perature of the portable device drops

significantly, charge again.

The fan may start operating to lower the

temperature inside the wireless charger,

however this is not a malfunction.

■

Operation sounds

A buzzing noise may be heard when press-

ing the power switch to turn to ACC or ON

or when detecting a portable device. How-

ever, this is not a malfunction.

■

Trademark information

iPhone is a trademark of Apple Inc., regis-

tered in the U.S. and other countries.

WARNING

■

Caution while driving

When charging a portable device, for

safety reasons, the driver should not

operate the main part of the portable

device while driving.

■

Caution while in motion

Do not charge lightweight devices such

as wireless headphones while in motion.

These devices are very light and may be

ejected from the charging tray, which

may lead to unforeseen accidents.

■

Caution regarding interference with

electronic devices

People with implantable cardiac pace-

makers, cardiac resynchronization ther-

apy-pacemakers or implantable

cardioverters, as well as any other elec-

trical medical device, should consult their

physician about the usage of the wireless

charger.

■

To prevent malfunctions or burns

Observe the following precautions. Fail-

ure to do so may result in a equipment

failure and damage, catch fire, burns due

to overheat or electric shock.

●

Do not insert any metallic objects

between the charge area and the por-

table device while charging

●

Do not attach an aluminum sticker or

other metallic object to the charge

area

●

Do not attach an aluminum sticker or

other metallic object to the side of the

portable device (or to its case or

cover) that touches the charge area

●

Do not use the charging tray as a small

storage space

●

Do not subject to a strong force or

impact

●

Do not disassemble, modify or remove

●

Do not charge devices other than

specified portable devices

●

Keep away from magnetic items

●

Do not charge devices if the charge

area is covered in dust

●

Do not cover with a cloth or similar

material

NOTICE

■

Situations in which the function may

not operate normally

Devices may not be charged normally in

the following situations.

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NOTICE

●

The portable device is fully charged

●

The portable device is being charged

with a cable connected

●

There is foreign matter between the

charge area and portable device

●

Charging has caused the portable

device to heat up

●

The temperature around the charging

tray is 95°F (35°C) or higher, such as

in extreme heat

●

The portable device is placed with its

charging side facing up

●

The portable device is placed in an

area misaligned from the charge area

●

The portable device is larger than the

charging tray

●

A foldable and portable device is

placed outside the charge area

●

The camera lens protrudes 0.12 in. (3

mm) or more from the surface of the

portable device

●

The vehicle is in an area where strong

electrical waves or noise are emitted,

such as near a television tower, power

plant, gasoline station, broadcasting

station, large display, airport, etc.

●

Any of the following objects that is

0.08 in. (2 mm) or thicker is stuck or

inserted between the charging side of

the portable device and the charge

area.

• Thick cases or covers

• A case or cover with an uneven or

tilted surface, so that the charging side

is not flat

• Thick decorations

• Accessories, such as finger rings,

straps, etc.

●

When the portable device is in contact

with, or is covered by any of the follow-

ing metallic objects:

• A card that has metal on it, such as alu-

minum foil, etc.

• A pack of cigarettes that includes alu-

minum foil

• A wallet or bag that is made of metal

• Coins

• A heating pad

• CDs, DVDs or other media

• A metal accessory

• A case or cover made of metal

●

Electric wave type wireless remote

controls are being used nearby

●

The electronic key is not inside the

vehicle

●

2 or more portable devices are placed

on the charging tray at the same time

If charging is abnormal or the operation

indicator light continues to flash for any

other reason, the wireless charger may

be malfunctioning. Contact your Lexus

dealer.

■

To prevent malfunctions and data

corruptions

●

When charging, bringing a credit, or

other magnetic card, or magnetic stor-

age media close to the charge area

may clear any stored data due to mag-

netic influence. Also, do not bring a

wristwatch or other precision instru-

ment close to the charge area since

doing so may cause it to malfunction.

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Fold down the armrest for use.

The coat hooks are provided with the
rear assist grips.

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

NOTICE

●

Do not charge with a non-contact IC

card such as a transportation system

IC card inserted between the charging

side of a portable device and the

charge area. The IC chip may become

extremely hot and damage the porta-

ble device or IC card. Be especially

careful not to charge a portable device

in a case or cover containing a non-

contact IC card.

●

Do not leave portable devices inside

the vehicle. The inside of the vehicle

can become hot in extreme heat,

which could cause a malfunction.

■

If the smartphone OS has been

updated

If the smartphone OS has been updated

to a newer version, its charging specifi-

cations may have changed significantly.

For details, check the information on the

manufacturer’s website.

■

To prevent 12-volt battery discharge

Do not use the wireless charger for a

long period of time when the hybrid sys-

tem is stopped.

Armrest

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the armrest

Do not apply too much load on the arm-

rest.

Coat hooks

WARNING

■

Items that must not be hung on the

hook

Do not hang coat hangers or other hard

or sharp objects on the hook. If the SRS

curtain shield airbags deploy, these items

may become projectiles, causing death

or serious injury.

Assist grips

WARNING

■

Assist grips

Do not use the assist grip when getting in

or out of the vehicle or rising from your

seat.

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■

HomeLink

programming procedure

The programming procedures can also be

found at the following URL.
Website: www.homelink.com/lexus

For support, contact customer support at

the following.
Help Line: 1-800-355-3515

The HomeLink

wireless control sys-

tem in your vehicle has 3 buttons
which can be programmed to operate
3 different devices. Refer to the pro-
gramming methods on the following
pages to determine the method which
is appropriate for the device.

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the assist grip

Do not hang any heavy object or put a

heavy load on the assist grip.

Garage door opener

The garage door opener can be
programmed using the
HomeLink

to operate garage

doors, gates, entry doors, door
locks, home lighting systems, secu-
rity systems, and other devices.

System components

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HomeLink

indicator light

Garage door operation indicators

HomeLink

icon

Illuminates while HomeLink

is operating.

Buttons

■

Codes stored in the HomeLink

mem-

ory

●

The registered codes are not erased

even if the 12-volt battery cable is discon-

nected.

●

If learning failed when registering a dif-
ferent code to a HomeLink

button that

already has a code registered to it, the

already registered code will not be

erased.

■

Before programming HomeLink



During programming, it is possible
that garage doors, gates, or other
devices may operate. For this rea-
son, make sure that people and
objects are clear of the garage door
or other devices to prevent injury or
other potential harm.



It is recommended that a new bat-
tery be placed in the remote control
transmitter for more accurate pro-
gramming.



Garage door opener motors manu-
factured after 1995 may be
equipped with rolling code protec-
tion. If this is the case, you may need
a stepladder or other sturdy, safe
device to reach the “Learn” or
“Smart” button on the garage door
opener motor.

WARNING

■

When programming a garage door

or other remote control device

The garage door or other device may

operate, so ensure people and objects

are out of danger to prevent potential

harm.

■

Conforming to federal safety stan-

dards

Do not use the HomeLink

compatible

transceiver with any garage door opener

or device that lacks safety stop and

reverse features as required by federal

safety standards.
This includes any garage door that can-

not detect an interfering object. A door

or device without these features

increases the risk of death or serious

injury.

■

When operating or programming
HomeLink

Never allow a child to operate or play
with the HomeLink

buttons.

Programming the HomeLink

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Programming HomeLink

Steps

through

must be performed

within 60 seconds, otherwise the indi-
cator light will stop flashing and pro-
gramming will not be able to be
completed.

Press and release the HomeLink

button you want to program and
check that the HomeLink

indica-

tor light flashes (orange).

Point the remote control transmit-
ter for the device at the rear view
mirror, 1 to 3 in. (25 to 75 mm)
from the HomeLink

buttons.

Keep the HomeLink

indicator light in

view while programming.

Program a device.



Programming a device other than
an entry gate (for U.S.A. owners)

Press and hold the remote control
transmitter button until the

HomeLink

indicator light changes

from slowly flashing orange to rapidly
flashing green (rolling code) or contin-
uously lit green (fixed code), then
release the button.



Programming an entry gate (for
U.S.A. owners)/Programming a
device in the Canadian market

Press and release the remote control
transmitter button at 2 second inter-
vals, repeatedly, until the HomeLink

indicator light changes from slowly
flashing (orange) to rapidly flashing
(green) (rolling code) or continuously
lit (green) (fixed code).

Test the HomeLink

operation by

pressing the newly programmed
button and observing the indicator
light:



Indicator light illuminates: Program-
ming of a fixed code device has
completed. The garage door or
other device should operate when a
HomeLink

button is pressed and

released.



Indicator light flashes rapidly: The
garage door opener motor or other
device is equipped with a rolling
code. To complete programming,
firmly press and hold the
HomeLink

button for 2 seconds

then release it.



If the garage door or other device
does not operate, proceed to “Pro-
gramming a rolling code system”.

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atures

Repeat the steps above to program
another device for any of the
remaining HomeLink

buttons.

■

Programming a rolling code sys-
tem

2 or more people may be necessary to
complete rolling code programming.

Locate the “Learn” or “Smart” but-
ton on the garage door opener
motor in the garage.

This button can usually be found where the

hanging antenna wire is attached to the

unit. The name and color of the button may

vary by manufacturer. Refer to the owner’s

manual supplied with the garage door

opener motor for details.

Press and release the “Learn” or
“Smart” button.
Perform

within 30 seconds after

performing

Press and hold the desired
HomeLink

button (inside the

vehicle) for 2 seconds and release
it. Repeat this sequence
(press/hold/release) up to 3 times
to complete programming.
If the garage door opener motor
operates when the HomeLink

button is pressed, the garage door
opener motor recognizes the
HomeLink

signal.

■

Enabling 2-way communication
with a garage door (only available
for compatible devices)

When enabled, 2-way communication
allows you to check the status of the
opening and closing of a garage door
through indicators in your vehicle.
2-way communication is only available
if the garage door opener motor used
is a compatible device. (To check
device compatibility, refer to
www.homelink.com.)

Within 5 seconds after program-
ming the garage door opener has
been completed, if the garage door
opener motor is trained to
HomeLink

, both garage door

operation indicators will flash rap-
idly (green) and the light on the
garage door opener motor will

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blink twice, indicating that 2-way
communication is enabled.

If the indicators do not flash, perform

and

within the first 10 presses of the

HomeLink

button after programming

has been completed.

Press a programmed HomeLink

button to operate a garage door.

Within 1 minute of pressing the
HomeLink

button, after the

garage door operation has
stopped, press the “Learn” or
“Smart” button on the garage door
opener motor. Within 5 seconds of
the establishment of 2-way com-
munication with the garage door
opener, both garage door opera-
tion indicators in the vehicle will
flash rapidly (green) and the light
on the garage door opener motor
will blink twice, indicating that 2-
way communication is enabled.

■

Reprogramming a single
HomeLink

button

When the following procedure is per-
formed, buttons which already have
devices registered to them can be
overwritten:

With one hand, press and hold the
desired HomeLink

button.

When the HomeLink

indicator

starts flashing (orange), continue to
hold the HomeLink

button and

perform “Programming
HomeLink

”

(it takes 20 sec-

onds for the HomeLink

indicator

to start flashing).

■

Before programming

●

Install a new battery in the transmitter.

●

The battery side of the transmitter must
be pointed away from the HomeLink

Press the appropriate HomeLink

button. The HomeLink

indicator light

should turn on.
The status of the opening and closing
of a garage door is shown by the indi-
cators.

Opening

Closing

This function is only available if the garage
door opener motor used is a compatible
device. (To check device compatibility,
refer to www.homelink.com.)

The indicators can operate within
approximately 820 ft. (250 m) of the

Operating HomeLink

Color

Status

Orange (flashing)

Currently open-

ing/closing

Green

Opening/closing

has completed

Red (flashing)

Feedback signals

cannot be received

A
B

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garage door. However, if there are
obstructions between the garage door
and the vehicle, such as houses and
trees, feedback signals from the
garage door may not be received.
To recall the previous door operation
status, press and release either

HomeLink

buttons

and

simulta-

neously. The last recorded status will
be displayed for 3 seconds.

Press and hold the 2 outside buttons
for 10 seconds until the HomeLink

indicator light changes from continu-
ously lit (orange) to rapidly flashing
(green).

If you sell your vehicle, be sure to erase the
programs stored in the HomeLink

mem-

ory.

: If equipped

To turn the compass on or off, press
the button for more than 3 seconds.

Directions are displayed as follows:

■

Conditions unfavorable to correct

operation

The compass may not show the correct

direction in the following conditions:

●

The vehicle is stopped immediately after

turning.

Erasing the entire HomeLink

memory (all three codes)

Compass

The compass on the inside rear
view mirror indicates the direction
in which the vehicle is heading.

Operation and displays

Display

Direction

“N”

North

“NE”

Northeast

“E”

East

“SE”

Southeast

“S”

South

“SW”

Southwest

“W”

West

“NW”

Northwest

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