Lexus UX250h (2023 year). Manual in english — page 8

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3-3. Adjusting the seats

■

Adjusting the center rear seat head

restraint

Always raise the head restraint one level

from the stowed position when using.

The position of the head restraint for
the front seat can be adjusted forward
in 4 stages.

If the head restraint is pulled forward from
the foremost position, it will return to the
rearmost position.



Front and center rear seats

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

.

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



P.131)



Outboard rear seats

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

.

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



P.132)



Front and center rear seats

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

when lowering the head restraint.

Horizontal adjustment (if
equipped)

Removing the head restraints

A

Installing the head restraints

A

A

139

3-3. Adjusting the seats

3

Before drivi

ng



Outboard rear seats

Align the head restraint with the instal-
lation holes and push it down to the
lowest lock position.

140

3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors

3-4.Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors



Manual type

1

Hold the steering wheel and push
the lever down.

2

Adjust to the ideal position by mov-
ing the steering wheel horizontally
and vertically.

After adjustment, pull the lever up to

secure the steering wheel.



Power type

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

1

Up

2

Down

3

Toward the driver

4

Away from the driver

■

The steering wheel can be adjusted

when (power type)

The power switch is in ACC or ON

*

.

*

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

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

■

Automatic adjustment of the steering

position (if equipped)

A desired steering position can be entered

to memory and recalled automatically by

the driving position memory system.

(



P.134)

■

Power easy access system (if equipped)

The steering wheel and driver’s seat move

in accordance with power switch mode and

the driver’s seat belt condition. (



P.133)

■

After adjusting the steering wheel

(manual type)

Make sure that the steering wheel is

securely locked.
The horn may not sound if the steering

wheel is not securely locked.

■

Customization

The steering wheel movement can be

changed. (Customizable features:



P.431)

Steering wheel

Adjustment procedure

141

3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors

3

Before drivi

ng

Press on or close to the

mark.

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



Manual anti-glare inside rear view
mirror

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

WARNING

■

Caution while driving

Do not adjust the steering wheel while

driving.

Doing so may cause the driver to mis-

handle the vehicle and cause an acci-

dent, resulting in death or serious injury.

■

After adjusting the steering wheel

(manual type)

Make sure that the steering wheel is

securely locked.
Otherwise, the steering wheel may move

suddenly, possibly causing an accident,

and resulting in death or serious injury.

Sounding the horn

Inside rear view mirror

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

Adjusting the height of rear view
mirror

WARNING

■

Caution while driving

Do not adjust the position of the mirror

while driving.

Doing so may lead to mishandling of the

vehicle and cause an accident, resulting

in death or serious injury.

Anti-glare function

142

3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors

Normal position

Anti-glare position



Auto anti-glare inside rear view mir-
ror

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

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

illuminates.

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

also turns

off.)

■

To prevent sensor error (vehicles with

auto anti-glare inside rear view mirror)

To ensure that the sensors operate prop-

erly, do not touch or cover them.

A
B

A

A

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3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors

3

Before drivi

ng

1

To select a mirror to adjust, press
the switch.

Left

Right

2

To adjust the mirror, press the
switch.

Up

Left

Down

Right

■

Mirror angle can be adjusted when

The power switch is in ACC or ON.

■

Defogging the mirrors

The outside rear view mirrors can be

cleared using the mirror defoggers. Turn on

the rear window defogger to turn on the

outside rear view mirror defoggers.

(



P.276)

■

Auto anti-glare function (if equipped)

When the anti-glare inside rear view mirror

is set to automatic mode, the driver’s side

outside rear view mirror will activate in con-

junction with the anti-glare inside rear view

mirror to reduce reflected light. (



P.141)

■

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. (



P.133)

Outside rear view mirrors

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

WARNING

■

Important points while driving

Observe the following precautions while

driving.

Failing to do so may result in loss of con-

trol of the vehicle and cause an accident,

resulting in death or serious injury.

●

Do not adjust the mirrors while driving.

●

Do not drive with the mirrors folded.

●

Both the driver and passenger side

mirrors must be extended and prop-

erly adjusted before driving.

Adjustment procedure

A
B

A
B
C
D

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3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors



Manual type

Push the mirror back in the direction of the
vehicle’s rear.



Power type

1

Fold

2

Extend

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.

■

Using automatic mode in cold weather

(power type)

When automatic mode is used in cold

weather, the door mirror could freeze up

and automatic stowing and return may not

be possible. In this event, after removing

any ice and snow from the door mirror,

operate the mirror using manual mode or

move it by hand.

■

Customization

The automatic mirror folding and extending

operation can be changed. (Customizable

features:



P.431)

When the mirror select switch is in the
“L” or “R” position, the outside rear
view mirrors will automatically angle
downwards when the vehicle is revers-
ing in order to give a better view of the
ground.
To disable this function, move the mir-
ror select switch to the neutral position
(between “L” and “R”)

■

Adjusting the mirror angle when
the vehicle is reversing

With the shift lever in R, adjust the mir-
ror angle at a desired position.
The adjusted angle will be memorized
and the mirror will automatically tilt to
the memorized angle whenever the
shift lever is shifted to R from next time.

WARNING

■

When the mirror defoggers are oper-

ating

Do not touch the rear view mirror sur-

faces, as they can become very hot and

burn you.

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.

Linked mirror function when
reversing (vehicles with driving
position memory)

145

3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors

3

Before drivi

ng

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,
readjust the angle in reversing.

146

3-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof

3-5.Opening, closing the windows and moon roof

The power windows can be opened
and closed using 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.

■

The power windows can be operated

when

The power switch is in ON.

■

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 ACC or OFF.

They cannot, however, be operated once

either front door is opened.

■

Jam protection function

If an object becomes jammed between the

window and the window frame while the

window is closing, window movement is

stopped and the window is opened slightly.

■

Catch protection function

If an object becomes caught between the

door and window while the window is open-

ing, window movement is stopped.

■

When the window cannot be opened or

closed

When the jam protection function or catch

protection function operates unusually and

the side window cannot be opened or

closed, perform the following operations

with the power window switch of that door.

●

Stop the vehicle. With the power switch

in ON, within 4 seconds of the jam pro-

tection function or catch protection func-

tion activating, continuously operate the

power window switch in the one-touch

closing direction or one-touch opening

direction so that the side window can be

opened and closed.

●

If the side window cannot be opened and

closed even when performing the above

operations, perform the following proce-

dure for function initialization.

1

Turn the power switch to ON.

2

Pull and hold the power window switch

in the one-touch closing direction and

completely close the side 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 side window is com-

pletely opened, continue holding the

switch for an 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 side window is com-

pletely closed, continue holding the

switch for a further 1 second or more.

If you release the switch while the window is

moving, start again from the beginning.

If the window reverses and cannot be fully

closed or opened, have the vehicle

inspected by your Lexus dealer.

Power windows

Opening and closing the power
windows

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3-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof

3

Before drivi

ng

■

Door lock linked window operation

●

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

*

(



P.396)

●

The power windows can be opened using
the wireless remote control.

*

(



P.110)

*

: These settings must be customized at

your Lexus dealer.

■

Power windows open warning buzzer

The buzzer sounds and “Window Open” is

shown on the multi-information display in

the instrument cluster when the power

switch is turned off and the driver’s door is

opened with the power windows open.

■

Customization

Setting (e.g. linked door lock operation)

can be changed.

(Customizable features:



P.431)

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

WARNING

Observe the following precautions.

Failing to do so may result in death or

serious injury.

■

Closing the windows

●

The driver is responsible for all the

power window operations, including

the operation for the passengers. In

order to prevent accidental operation,

especially by a child, do not let a child

operate the power windows. It is possi-

ble for children and other passengers

to have body parts caught in the power

window. Also, when riding with a child,

it is recommended to use the window

lock switch. (



P.147)

●

Check to make sure that all passen-

gers do not have any part of their body

in a position where it could be caught

when a window is being operated.

●

When using the wireless remote con-

trol or mechanical key and operating

the power windows, operate the

power window after checking to make

sure that there is no possibility of any

passenger having any of their body

parts caught in the window. Also do

not let a child operate window by the

wireless remote control or mechanical

key. It is possible for children and other

passengers to get caught in the power

window.

●

When exiting the vehicle, turn the

power switch off, carry the key and exit

the vehicle along with the child. There

may be accidental operation, due to

mischief, etc., that may possibly lead to

an accident.

■

Jam protection function

●

Never use any part of your body to

intentionally activate the jam protec-

tion function.

●

The jam protection function may not

work if something gets jammed just

before the window is fully closed. Be

careful not to get any part of your body

jammed in the window.

■

Catch protection function

●

Never use any part of your body or

clothing to intentionally activate the

catch protection function.

●

The catch protection function may not

work if something gets caught just

before the window is fully opened. Be

careful not to get any part of your body

or clothing caught in the window.

Preventing accidental opera-
tion (window lock switch)

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3-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof

The indicator

will come on and the

passenger window will be locked.

■

The power windows can be operated

when

The power switch is in ON.

■

When the 12-volt battery is discon-

nected

The window lock switch is disabled. If nec-

essary, press the window lock switch after

reconnecting the 12-volt battery.

*

: If equipped

■

Opening and closing

1

Opens the moon roof

*

The moon roof tilts up and then fully opens.

2

Closes the moon roof

*

*

: Lightly press either side of the moon roof

switch to stop the moon roof partway.

■

Tilting up and down

1

Tilts the moon roof up

*

2

Tilts the moon roof down

*

*

: Lightly press either side of the moon roof

switch to stop the moon roof partway.

A

Moon roof

*

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

Operating the moon roof

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3-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof

3

Before drivi

ng

■

The moon roof can be operated when

The power switch is in ON.

■

Operating the moon roof after turning

the hybrid system off

The moon roof can be operated for approx-

imately 45 seconds after the power switch

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

ever, be operated once either front door is

opened.

■

Jam protection function

If an object is detected between the moon

roof and the frame while the moon roof is

closing or tilting down, travel is stopped and

the moon roof opens slightly.

■

Sunshade

The sunshade can be opened and closed

manually. However, the sunshade will open

automatically when the moon roof is

opened.

■

Door lock linked moon roof operation

●

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

*

(



P.396)

●

The moon roof can be opened using the
wireless remote control.

*

(



P.110)

*

: These settings must be customized at

your Lexus dealer.

■

When the moon roof does not close nor-

mally

Perform the following procedure:

1

Stop the vehicle.

2

Press and hold the “CLOSE” switch.

*

The moon roof will close, reopen and pause

for approximately 10 seconds. Then it will

close again and stop at the completely

closed position.

3

Check to make sure that the moon roof

is completely closed and then release

the switch.

*

: If the switch is released at the incorrect

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

If the moon roof does not fully close even

after performing the above procedure cor-

rectly, have the vehicle inspected by your

Lexus dealer.

■

If the moon roof does not move normally

If the moon roof does not open or close

normally or the automatic opening function

does not operate, perform the following ini-

tialization procedure.

1

Stop the vehicle.

2

Press and hold the “DOWN” switch.

*

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

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

down, and stop at the fully closed position.

3

Confirm that the moon roof has com-

pletely stopped and release the switch.

*

: If you release the switch while the moon

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

If, after performing the above procedures

correctly, the moon roof still does not open

or close normally or the automatic opening

function does not operate, have the vehicle

inspected by your Lexus dealer.

■

Moon roof open warning buzzer

The buzzer sounds and “Moon Roof Open”

is shown on the multi-information display in

the instrument cluster when the power

switch is turned off and the driver’s door is

opened with the moon roof open.

■

Customization

Some functions can be customized.

(



P.431)

WARNING

Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause death or seri-

ous injury.

■

Opening the moon roof

●

Do not allow any passengers to put

their hands or heads outside the vehi-

cle while it is moving.

●

Do not sit on top of the moon roof.

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WARNING

■

Opening and closing the moon roof

●

The driver is responsible for moon roof

opening and closing operations.

In order to prevent accidental opera-

tion, especially by a child, do not let a

child operate the moon roof. It is possi-

ble for children and other passengers

to have body parts caught in the moon

roof.

●

Check to make sure that all passen-

gers do not have any part of their body

in a position where it could be caught

when the moon roof is being operated.

●

When using the wireless remote con-

trol or mechanical key and operating

the moon roof, operate the moon roof

after checking to make sure that there

is no possibility of any passenger hav-

ing any of their body parts caught in

the moon roof. Also, do not let a child

operate moon roof by the wireless

remote control or mechanical key. It is

possible for children and other pas-

sengers to get caught in the moon

roof.

●

When exiting the vehicle, turn the

power switch off, carry the key and exit

the vehicle along with the child. There

may be accidental operation, due to

mischief, etc., that may possibly lead to

an accident.

■

Jam protection function

●

Never use any part of your body to

intentionally activate the jam protec-

tion function.

●

The jam protection function may not

work if something gets caught just

before the moon roof is fully closed.

Also, the jam protection function is not

designed to operate while the moon

roof switch is being pressed. Take care

so that your fingers, etc. do not get

caught.

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Driving

4-1. Before driving

Driving the vehicle. . . . . .

152

Cargo and luggage. . . . ...

158

Vehicle load limits. . . . . ..

160

Trailer towing. . . . . . . .

161

Dinghy towing . . . . . . . ..

161

4-2. Driving procedures

Power (ignition) switch . . .

163

EV drive mode . . . . . . .

167

Hybrid transmission . . . . ..

169

Turn signal lever. . . . . . ..

173

Parking brake . . . . . . . ..

174

Brake Hold. . . . . . . . .

177

ASC (Active Sound Control)

178

4-3. Operating the lights and wipers

Headlight switch. . . . . . .

180

AHB (Automatic High Beam)

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

183

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

186

Windshield wipers and washer

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

187

Rear window wiper and washer

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

191

4-4. Refueling

Opening the fuel tank cap. ..

193

4-5. Using the driving support sys-

tems

Lexus Safety System + 2.5. .

195

PCS (Pre-Collision System)..

199

LTA (Lane Tracing Assist). .

209

RSA (Road Sign Assist). . ...

218

Dynamic radar cruise control

with full-speed range. . . ..

221

BSM (Blind Spot Monitor).

232

PKSA (Parking Support Alert)

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

236

Intuitive parking assist. . . .

237

RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert)

function. . . . . . . . . ...

244

PKSB (Parking Support Brake)

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

249

Parking Support Brake function

(static objects). . . . . . .

254

Parking Support Brake function

(rear-crossing vehicles) . ..

256

Driving mode select switch ..

258

Driving assist systems. . . ..

260

4-6. Driving tips

Hybrid Electric Vehicle driving

tips. . . . . . . . . . . .

265

Winter driving tips. . . . .

267

Utility vehicle precautions. .

270

152

4-1. Before driving

4-1.Before driving

■

Starting the hybrid system



P.163

■

Driving

1

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



P.169)

2

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



P.174)

3

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

■

Stopping

1

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

2

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

1

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

2

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



P.174), and shift the shift lever to

P (



P.169).

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.

■

Starting off on a steep uphill

1

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

2

Release the brake pedal and gently
depress the accelerator pedal.

3

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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■

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.