LEXUS NX 300H (2019 year). Instruction — part 9
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To select a mirror to adjust, press
the switch.
Left
Right
2
To adjust the mirror, press the
switch.
Up
Right
Down
Left
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Mirror angle can be adjusted when
The power switch is in ACCESSORY or
ON mode.
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Defogging the mirrors
The outside rear view mirrors can be
cleared using the mirror defoggers. Turn on
the rear window defogger to turn on the
outside rear view mirror defoggers.
(
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Auto anti-glare function
When the anti-glare inside rear view mirror
is set to automatic mode, the outside rear
view mirrors will activate in conjunction with
the anti-glare inside rear view mirror to
reduce reflected light. (
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Automatic adjustment of the mirror
angle (vehicles with driving position
memory)
A desired mirror face angle can be entered
to memory and recalled automatically by
the driving position memory. (
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Linked mirror function when reversing
(vehicles with driving position memory)
When the mirror select switch is in the “L”
or “R” position, the outside rear view mir-
rors will automatically angle downwards
when the vehicle is reversing in order to
Outside rear view mirrors
For safe driving, adjust the mirror
angles to secure visibility before
driving.
WARNING
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When driving the vehicle
Observe the following precautions while
driving.
Failing to do so may result in loss of con-
trol of the vehicle and cause an accident,
resulting in death or serious injury.
●
Do not adjust the mirrors while driving.
●
Do not drive with the mirrors folded.
●
Both the driver and passenger side
mirrors must be extended and prop-
erly adjusted before driving.
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When the mirror defoggers are oper-
ating
Do not touch the rear view mirror sur-
faces, as they can become very hot and
burn you.
Adjustment procedure
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A
B
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give a better view of the ground.
To disable this function, move the mirror
select switch to the neutral position
(between “L” or “R”)
With the shift lever in R, adjust the mirror
angle to a desired position to set the mirror
angle used when the vehicle is reversing.
The adjusted angle will be memorized and
the mirror will automatically tilt to the mem-
orized angle whenever the shift lever is
shifted to R from next time.
The memorized downward tilt position of
the mirror is linked to the normal position
(angle adjusted with the shift lever in other
than R). Therefore, if the normal position is
changed after adjustment, the tilt position
will also change.
When the normal position is changed, read-
just the angle in reversing.
When used in cold weather, the door mirror
could be frozen and may not automatically
point the mirror surface downward. In this
event, remove any ice and snow from the
mirror surface.
1
Folds the mirrors
2
Extends the mirrors
Putting the outside rear view mirror folding
switch in the neutral position sets the mir-
rors to automatic mode. Automatic mode
allows the folding or extending of the mir-
rors to be linked to locking/unlocking of
the doors.
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When using in cold weather
When automatic mode is used in cold
weather, the door mirror could freeze up
and automatic stowing and return may not
be possible. In this event, after removing any
ice and snow from the door mirror, operate
the mirror using manual mode or move it by
hand.
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Customization
The automatic mirror folding and extending
operation can be changed. (Customizable
features:
Folding and extending the mir-
rors
WARNING
■
When a mirror is moving
To avoid personal injury and mirror mal-
function, be careful not to get your hand
caught by the moving mirror.
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3-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
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3-5.Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
The power windows can be opened
and closed by a one-touch operation of
the switches.
1
Closing
2
One-touch closing
*
3
Opening
4
One-touch opening
*
*
: To stop the window partway, operate the
switch in the opposite direction.
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The power windows can be operated
when
The power switch is in ON mode.
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Operating the power windows after
turning the hybrid system off
The power windows can be operated for
approximately 45 seconds even after the
power switch is turned to ACCESSORY
mode or turned off. They cannot, however,
be operated once either front door is
opened.
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Jam protection function
If an object becomes jammed between the
window and the window frame while the
window is closing, window movement is
stopped and the window is opened slightly.
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Catch protection function
If an object becomes caught between the
door and window while the window is open-
ing, window movement is stopped.
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When the window cannot be opened or
closed
When the jam protection function or catch
protection function operates unusually and
the door window cannot be opened or
closed, perform the following operations
with the power window switch of that door.
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Stop the vehicle. With the power switch in
ON mode, within 4 seconds of the jam
protection function or catch protection
function activating, continuously operate
the power window switch in the one-
touch closing direction or one-touch
opening direction so that the door win-
dow can be opened and closed.
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If the door window cannot be opened
and closed even when performing the
above operations, perform the following
procedure for function initialization.
1
Turn the power switch to ON mode.
2
Pull and hold the power window switch
in the one-touch closing direction and
completely close the door window.
3
Release the power window switch for a
moment, resume pulling the switch in
the one-touch closing direction, and
hold it there for approximately 6 sec-
onds or more.
4
Press and hold the power window
switch in the one-touch opening direc-
tion. After the door window is com-
pletely opened, continue holding the
switch fan additional 1 second or more.
5
Release the power window switch for a
moment, resume pushing the switch in
the one-touch opening direction, and
hold it there for approximately 4 sec-
onds or more.
6
Pull and hold the power window switch
in the one-touch closing direction
again. After the door window is com-
pletely closed, continue holding the
switch for a further 1 second or more.
If you release the switch while the window is
moving, start again from the beginning.
If the window reverses and cannot be fully
Power windows
Opening and closing the power
windows
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closed or opened, have the vehicle
inspected by your Lexus dealer.
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Door lock linked window operation
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The power windows can be opened and
closed using the mechanical key.
*
(
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The power windows can be opened using
the wireless remote control.
*
(
*
: These settings must be customized at
your Lexus dealer.
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Power windows open warning buzzer
The buzzer sounds and a message is shown
on the multi-information display in the
instrument cluster when the power switch is
turned off and the driver’s door is opened
with the power windows open.
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Customization
Setting (e.g. linked door lock operation) can
be changed.
(Customizable features:
This function is designed to prevent
children from accidentally opening or
closing a passenger window.
Press the switch down to lock the pas-
senger window.
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failing to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
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Closing the windows
●
The driver is responsible for all the
power window operations, including
the operation for the passengers. In
order to prevent accidental operation,
especially by a child, do not let a child
operate the power windows. It is possi-
ble for children and other passengers
to have body parts caught in the power
window. Also, when riding with a child,
it is recommended to use the window
lock switch. (
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Check to make sure that all passen-
gers do not have any part of their body
in a position where it could be caught
when a window is being operated.
●
When using the wireless remote con-
trol or mechanical key and operating
the power windows, operate the
power window after checking to make
sure that there is no possibility of any
passenger having any of their body
parts caught in the window. Also do
not let a child operate window by the
mechanical key. It is possible for chil-
dren and other passengers to get
caught in the power window.
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When exiting the vehicle, turn the
power switch off, carry the key and exit
the vehicle along with the child. There
may be accidental operation, due to
mischief, etc., that may possibly lead to
an accident.
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Jam protection function
●
Never use any part of your body to
intentionally activate the jam protec-
tion function.
●
The jam protection function may not
work if something gets jammed just
before the window is fully closed. Be
careful not to get any part of your body
jammed in the window.
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Catch protection function
●
Never use any part of your body or
clothing to intentionally activate the
catch protection function.
●
The catch protection function may not
work if something gets caught just
before the window is fully opened. Be
careful not to get any part of your body
or clothing caught in the window.
Preventing accidental operation
(window lock switch)
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: If equipped
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Opening and closing
1
Open
Press and hold the “OPEN” switch. The
moon roof tilts up and then fully opens
automatically.
*
2
Close
Press and hold the “CLOSE” switch. The
moon roof fully closes automatically.
*
*
: Lightly press either end of the moon roof
open/close switch to stop the moon roof
while it is operating.
Moon roof
*
For comfortable cabin experience,
the ceiling (moon roof) can be
opened or tilted up.
WARNING
■
Opening the moon roof
Observe the following precautions.
Failing to do so may cause death or seri-
ous injury.
●
Do not allow any passengers to put
their hands or heads outside the vehi-
cle while it is moving.
●
Do not sit on top of the moon roof.
Operation instructions
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Tilting up and down
1
Tilt up
Press and hold the “UP” switch. It automat-
ically opens until the tilt up stop position.
*
2
Tilt down
Press and hold the “DOWN” switch. The
moon roof full close automatically.
*
*
: Lightly press either end of the moon roof
switch to stop the moon roof while it is
operating.
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The moon roof can be operated when
The power switch is in ON mode.
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Jam protection function
If an object is detected between the moon
roof and the frame while the moon roof is
closing or tilting down, travel is stopped and
the moon roof opens slightly.
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Sunshade
The sunshade can be opened and closed
manually. However, the sunshade will open
automatically when the moon roof is
opened.
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When the moon roof does not close nor-
mally
Perform the following procedure:
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If the moon roof closes but then re-opens
slightly
1
Stop the vehicle.
2
Press and hold the “CLOSE” switch.
*1
The moon roof will close, reopen and pause
for approximately 10 seconds.
*2
Then it will close again and tilt down. Finally
it will stop.
3
Check to make sure that the moon roof
completely stops and then release the
switch.
●
If the moon roof tilts down but then tilts
back up
1
Stop the vehicle.
2
Press and hold the “DOWN” switch.
*1
The moon roof will close, reopen and pause
for approximately 10 seconds in the tilt up
position.
*2
Then it will close again. Finally it will stop.
3
Check to make sure that the moon roof
has completely stopped and then
release the switch.
*1
: If the switch is released at the incorrect
time, the procedure will have to be per-
formed again from the beginning.
*2
: If the switch is released after the above
mentioned 10 second pause, automatic
operation will be disabled. In that case,
perform the moon roof initialization by
referring to “When tilt up/down or moon
roof opening and closing can be done
but automatic full opening and closing
cannot be done” on P.145.
If the moon roof does not fully close even
after performing the above procedure cor-
rectly, have the vehicle inspected by your
Lexus dealer.
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When the moon roof does not move
normally
When the opening and closing operation or
automatic opening function of the moon
roof does not move normally, perform the
following initialization procedures.
1
Turn the power switch to ON mode.
2
Operate the moon roof.
The initialization method changes depend-
ing on the contents that can be operated.
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If only the tilt up operations can be done
when the moon roof is closed
3
Press and hold the “DOWN” or
“CLOSE” switch.
Open until the tilt up stop position. After
that the moon roof opens and completely
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closes.
After that tilt up once again and stop at the
completely closed position.
4
Confirm that moon roof has completely
stopped and release the switch.
●
If the moon roof can only be closed when
the moon roof is partially opened
3
Press and hold the “DOWN” or
“CLOSE” switch.
Fully close the moon roof, tilt up and open it
close to the fully open position. After that,
fully close the moon roof and tilt up once
again, then stop the moon roof in the fully
closed position.
4
Confirm that moon roof has completely
stopped and release the switch.
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When tilt up/down or moon roof opening
and closing can be done but automatic
full opening and closing cannot be done
3
Press the “OPEN” switch and fully
open.
4
Press the “CLOSE” switch and fully
close.
5
Press the “UP” switch and tilt up until
the tilt up stop position.
6
Press the “DOWN” switch and tilt
down.
If the switch is released before any step is
completes, the procedure will have to be
performed again from the beginning.
If the opening and closing operations or
automatic opening function does not move
as normal, even after performing the above
mentioned operations, have the vehicle
inspected by your Lexus dealer.
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Moon roof open warning buzzer
The buzzer sounds and a message is shown
on the multi-information display in the
instrument cluster when the power switch is
turned off and the driver’s door is opened
with the moon roof open.
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Door lock linked moon roof operation
●
The moon roof can be opened and
closed using the mechanical key.
*
(
●
The moon roof can be opened using the
wireless remote control.
*
(
*
: These settings must be customized at
your Lexus dealer.
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failing to do so may cause death or seri-
ous injury.
■
Closing the moon roof
●
The driver is responsible for moon roof
opening and closing operations.
In order to prevent accidental opera-
tion, especially by a child, do not let a
child operate the moon roof. It is possi-
ble for children and other passengers
to have body parts caught in the moon
roof.
●
Check to make sure that all passen-
gers do not have any part of their body
in a position where it could be caught
when the moon roof is being operated.
●
When using the wireless remote con-
trol or mechanical key and operating
the moon roof, operate the moon roof
after checking to make sure that there
is no possibility of any passenger hav-
ing any of their body parts caught in
the moon roof. Also, do not let a child
operate moon roof by the mechanical
key. It is possible for children and other
passengers to get caught in the moon
roof.
●
When exiting the vehicle, turn the
power switch off, carry the key and exit
the vehicle along with the child. There
may be accidental operation, due to
mischief, etc., that may possibly lead to
an accident.
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Jam protection function
●
Never use any part of your body to
intentionally activate the jam protec-
tion function.
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WARNING
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The jam protection function may not
work if something gets caught just
before the moon roof is fully closed.
Also, the jam protection function is not
designed to operate while the moon
roof switch is being pressed. Take care
so that your fingers, etc. do not get
caught.
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Driving
Driving
4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle. . . . . .
Cargo and luggage. . . . ...
Vehicle load limits. . . . . ..
Trailer towing (vehicles with tow-
ing package). . . . . . . ..
Trailer towing (vehicles without
towing package). . . . . ..
Dinghy towing . . . . . . . .
4-2. Driving procedures
Power (ignition) switch . . .
EV drive mode . . . . . . . .
Hybrid transmission . . . . ..
Turn signal lever. . . . . . ..
Parking brake . . . . . . . ..
Brake Hold. . . . . . . . .
ASC (Active Sound Control)
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch. . . . . . .
Automatic High Beam. . . .
Fog light switch . . . . . . ...
Windshield wipers and washer
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear window wiper and washer
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap. ..
4-5. Using the driving support sys-
tems
Lexus Safety System+ . . . ..
PCS (Pre-Collision System)
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with
steering control). . . . . .
Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range. . . . . ....
PKSA (Parking Support Alert)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Intuitive parking assist. . . ..
Parking Support Brake function
(for static objects). . . . ..
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor). ..
Driving mode select switch ..
Driving assist systems. . . ..
4-6. Driving tips
Hybrid vehicle driving tips .
Winter driving tips. . . . .
Utility vehicle precautions. .
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4-1.Before driving
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Starting the hybrid system
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Driving
1
With the brake pedal depressed,
shift the shift lever to D. (
2
Release the parking brake.
(
If the parking brake is in automatic mode,
the parking brake is released automatically
when shifting the shift lever to any position
other than P. (
3
Gradually release the brake pedal
and gently depress the accelerator
pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
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Stopping
1
With the shift lever in D, depress the
brake pedal.
2
If necessary, set the parking brake.
(
If the vehicle is to be stopped for an
extended period of time, shift the shift lever
to P. (
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Parking the vehicle
1
With the shift lever in D, depress the
brake pedal.
2
Set the parking brake (
and shift the shift lever to P
(
3
Press the power switch to stop the
hybrid system.
4
Lock the door, making sure that you
have the electronic key on your
person.
If parking on a hill, block the wheels as
needed.
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Starting off on an uphill
1
With the brake pedal depressed,
shift the shift lever to D. (
2
Pull the parking brake switch and
parking brake is set manually.
(
3
Release the brake pedal and gently
depress the accelerator pedal to
accelerate the vehicle.
4
Press the parking brake switch and
parking brake is released manually.
(
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When starting off on an uphill
The hill-start assist control will activate.
(
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For fuel-efficient driving
Keep in mind that hybrid vehicles are similar
to conventional vehicles, and it is necessary
to refrain from activities such as sudden
acceleration. (
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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 prop-
erly.
Driving the vehicle
The specified procedures should be
observed to ensure safe driving:
Driving procedure
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Driving
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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.
■
Restraining sudden start (Drive-Start
Control)
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When the following unusual operation is
performed, the hybrid system output may
be restrained.
• When the shift lever is shifted from R to D,
D to R, N to R, P to D, or P to R (D
includes S) with the accelerator pedal
depressed, a warning message appears
on the multi-information display. If a
warning message is shown on the multi-
information display, read the message
and follow the instructions.
• When the accelerator pedal is depressed
too while the vehicle is in reverse.
●
While Drive-Start Control is being acti-
vated, your vehicle may have trouble
escaping from the mud or fresh snow. In
such case, deactivate TRAC (
to cancel Drive-Start Control so that the
vehicle may become able to escape from
the mud or fresh snow.
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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.
●
For the first 500miles (800 km):
Do not tow a trailer. (vehicles with towing
package)
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Operating your vehicle in a foreign
country
Comply with the relevant vehicle registra-
tion laws and confirm the availability of the
correct fuel. (
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Eco-friendly driving
P.82
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
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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.
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WARNING
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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.
●
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 vehi-
cle in the normal way:
●
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. (
●
Do not adjust the positions of the
steering wheel, the seat, or the inside
or outside rear view mirrors while driv-
ing.
Doing so may result in a loss of vehicle
control.
●
Always check that all passengers’
arms, heads or other parts of their
body are not outside the vehicle.
●
Do not drive 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.
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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.
●
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 con-
trol may be affected.
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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 transmission
and may result in a loss of vehicle con-
trol.
●
Do not shift the shift lever to R while
the vehicle is moving forward.
Doing so can damage the transmission
and may result in a loss of vehicle con-
trol.
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WARNING
●
Do not shift the shift lever to a driving
position while the vehicle is moving
backward.
Doing so can damage the transmission
and may result in a loss of vehicle con-
trol.
●
Shifting the shift lever to N while the
vehicle is moving will disengage the
hybrid system.
Engine braking is not available when N
is selected.
●
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.
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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.
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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.
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When the vehicle is parked
●
Do not leave glasses, cigarette lighters,
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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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.
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When taking a nap in the vehicle
Always turn the hybrid system off. Other-
wise, 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.
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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 differently
than the other side. Also, the parking
brake may not securely hold the vehi-
cle.
●
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 distance will
increase. Have your brakes fixed
immediately.
■
If the vehicle becomes stuck
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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NOTICE
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The vehicle will make abnormal
sounds or vibrations.
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The vehicle will lean abnormally.
Information on what to do in case of a flat
tire (
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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.
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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.
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
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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
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