Moon roof

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

Opening and closing

1. Opens the moon roof*.


1. Opens the moon roof*.

The moon roof stops slightly before the fully open position to reduce wind noise.

Press the switch again to fully open the moon roof.

2. Closes the moon roof*.

*: Lightly press either of the moon roof switches to stop the moon roof partway.

Tilting up and down

1. Tilts the moon roof up*.


1. Tilts the moon roof up*.

2. Tilts the moon roof down*.

*: Lightly press either of the moon roof switches to stop the moon roof partway.

The moon roof can be operated when

The “POWER” switch is in ON mode.

Operating the moon roof after turning the hybrid system off

The moon roof can be operated for approximately 45 seconds even after the “POWER” switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off. It cannot, however, 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.

The moon roof can be opened using the wireless remote control if customized at your Lexus dealer. * *: This function cannot be customized unless power window operation using the wireless remote control is enabled.

When the moon roof does not close normally

Perform the following procedure: If the moon roof closes but then re-opens slightly 1. 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, tilt up and pause for approximately 1 second.

Finally, it will tilt down, open and close.

2. Check to make sure that the moon roof is completely closed and then release the switch.

If the moon roof tilts down but then tilts back up 1. Press and hold the “UP” switch*1 until the moon roof moves into the tilt up position and stops.

2. Release the “UP” switch once and then press and hold the “UP” switch again.*1
The moon roof will pause for approximately 10 seconds in the tilt up position.* 2 Then it will adjust slightly and pause for approximately 1 second.

Finally, it will tilt down, open and close.

3. Check to make sure that the moon roof is completely closed and then release the switch.

*1: If the switch is released at the incorrect time, the procedure will have to be performed 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, press and hold the “CLOSE” or “UP” switch, and the moon roof will tilt up and pause for approximately 1 second. Then it will tilt down, open and close. Check to make sure that the moon roof is completely closed and then release the switch.

If the moon roof does not fully close even after performing the above procedure correctly, have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.

Customization

Settings (e.g. linked door lock operation) can be changed.

CAUTION:
Opening the moon roof
Observe the following precautions.

Failing to do so may cause death or serious injury.

Do not allow any passengers to put their hands or heads outside the vehicle while
it is moving.

Do not sit on top of the moon roof.

Closing the moon roof
Observe the following precautions.

Failing to do so may result in death or serious injury.

Check to make sure that all passengers do not have any part of their body in a position where it could be caught when the moon roof is being operated.

Do not allow children to operate the moon roof.

Closing the moon roof on someone can cause death or serious injury.

Jam protection function
Never use any part of your body to intentionally activate the jam protection function.

The jam protection function may not work if something gets caught just before the moon roof fully closes.

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