Moon roof

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

Opening and closing

Standard type


1. Open.


1. Open.

The moon roof stops slightly before the fully opened position.

Push the switch again to fully open.

2. Close.

Push the switch in the either direction to stop the moon roof partway.

Glass type


1. Open.


1. Open.

2. Close (push and hold).

The moon roof stops once. Push and hold the switch again to fully close.

Tilting up and down

Standard type


1. Tilt up.


1. Tilt up.

2. Tilt down.

Push the switch to either side to stop the moon roof partway.

Glass type


1. Tilt up.


1. Tilt up.

Push the switch to either side to stop the moon roof partway.

2. Tilt down (push and hold).

The moon roof can be operated when

The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.

Linked door lock moon roof operation (standard type)

l The moon roof can be opened and closed using the mechanical key. - The moon roof can be closed using the entry function.

Operating the moon roof after turning the “ENGINE START STOP” switch OFF

The moon roof can be operated for approximately 45 seconds even after the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is switched 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 closing or tilting
down, travel is stopped and the moon roof opens slightly.

To reduce moon roof wind noise (standard type)

Drive with the moon roof opened to slightly before the fully open position as driving
with the moon roof opened fully will cause wind noise.

Sunshade

The sunshade can be opened and closed manually. However, the sunshade will open automatically when the moon roof is opened.

Customization that can be configured at Lexus dealer

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 bodies in a
position where they 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 try jamming any part of your body to activate the jam protection function
intentionally.

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

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