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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
CAUTION
■When taking a nap in the vehicle
Always turn the engine off.
Otherwise, you may accidentally move the shift lever or press the accelerator
pedal, which could cause an accident or fire due to abnormal engine overheating.
Additionally, if the vehicle is parked in a poorly ventilated area, exhaust fumes may
enter the vehicle and cause gas poisoning.
■When braking the vehicle
●When the brakes are wet, drive more cautiously.
Braking distance increases when the brakes are wet, and may cause one side of
the vehicle to brake differently than the other side. Also the parking brake may
not securely hold the vehicle.
●If the brake assist function does not operate, do not follow other vehicles closely
and avoid downhill or sharp turns that require braking.
In this case, braking is still possible, but it will require more force on the pedal than
usual. Braking distance may also increase.
●Do not pump the brake pedal if the engine stalls.
Each push on the pedal uses up your reserved brake fluid pressure.
●The brake system consists of 2 individual hydraulic systems: if one of the systems
fails, the other will still operate. In this case, the brake pedal should be depressed
more firmly than usual and braking distance becomes longer.
Do not drive your vehicle with only a single brake system. Have your brakes fixed
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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
Parking brake
NOTICE
■Before driving
Fully release the parking brake.
Driving the vehicle with the parking brake set will lead to brake components over-
heating, which may affect braking performance and increase brake wear.
Sets the parking brake
Fully set the parking brake while
depressing the brake pedal.
Releases the parking
brake
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2-2. Instrument cluster
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the engine and its components
●Do not let the indicator needle of the tachometer enter the red zone, which indi-
cates the maximum engine speed.
●The engine may be overheating if the engine coolant temperature gauge is in the
red zone (“H”). In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place. Check
the engine after it has cooled completely. ( P. 363)
■While driving
●When the voltmeter indicates more than 19 V or less than 9 V, the battery may be
malfunctioning. Have your vehicle checked at your Lexus dealer.
●When the engine oil pressure gauge do es not work properly, immediately stop
the engine and contact your Lexus dealer.

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2-5. Driving information
●Due to the added load of the trailer, your vehicle’s engine may overheat
on hot days (at temperatures over 85
F[30C] when driving up a long
or steep grade. If the engine coolant temperature gauge indicates
overheating, immediately turn off th e air conditioning (if in use), pull
your vehicle off the road and stop in a safe spot. (
P. 363)
● Always place wheel blocks under both the vehicle and the trailer
wheels when parking. Apply the pa rking brake firmly, and put the
transmission in P. Avoid parking on a slope, but if unavoidable, do so
only after performing the following:
Apply the brakes and keep them applied.
Have someone place wheel blocks under both the vehicle and
trailer wheels.
When the wheel blocks are in pl ace, release the brakes slowly
until the blocks absorb the load.
Apply the parking brake firmly.
Shift into “P” and turn off the engine.
● When restarting after parking on a slope:
With the transmission in the “P” position, start the engine. Be sure
to keep the brake pedal pressed.
Shift into 3, 2, 1, or “R” position (if reversing).
Release the parking brake and br ake pedal, and slowly pull or
back away from the wheel blocks. Stop and apply the brakes.
Have someone retrieve the blocks.
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3-5. Other interior features
Seat heaters
■The seat heaters can be used when
The ignition key is in the “ON” position.
CAUTION
■Burns
●Use caution when seating the following persons in a seat with the seat heater on
to avoid the possibility of burns:
• Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the disabled
• Persons with sensitive skin
• Persons who are fatigued
• Persons who have taken alcohol or dr ugs that induce sleep (sleeping drugs,
cold remedies, etc.)
●Do not cover the seat with anything when using the seat heater.
Using the seat heater with a blanket or cushion increases the temperature of the
seat and may lead to overheating.
For driver’s seat
For passenger’s seat
High heating temperature
Low heating temperature
To turn on the seat heater, push the
switch to “HI” or “LO”.
To turn off, push the switch lightly
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■Overheating
In the following situations, your vehicle may be overheating.
●The engine coolant temperature gauge enters the red zone or a loss of power is
experienced.
●Steam is coming from under the hood.
CAUTION
■To prevent an accident or injury when in specting under the hood of your vehicle
●Keep hands and clothing away from the fan and engine drive belt while the
engine is running.
●Do not loosen the radiator cap while the engine and radiator are hot.
Serious injury, such as burns, may result from hot coolant and steam released
under pressure.
Add coolant if required.
Water can be used in an emer-
gency measure if coolant is
unavailable. ( P. 3 7 2 )
Have the vehicle checked at your nearest Lexus dealer as soon as pos-
sible.
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Alphabetical index
CareExterior ................................................... 260
Interior......................................................262
Seat belts ............................................... 263
Card holder .............................................. 215
Cargo capacity ........................................ 151
Cargo net hooks .................................. 235
CD player/changer .............................. 197
Chains.........................................................158
Child-protectors ...................................6,10
Child restraint system (CRS) Definition.................................................... 72
Installation..................................................75
Front passenger occupant classification system .........................67
Installing CRS with lower anchorages .......................................... 80
Installing CRS with seatbelts ...........76
Installing CRS with top straps ........ 82
Child safety Airbag precautions ............................... 61
Battery precautions ...............276, 362
Child-protectors.................................6,10
Child restraint system ......................... 72
How your child should wear the seatbelt ............................................ 27
Installing child restraints .....................75
Moon roof precautions ......................43
Power window lock switch ............. 38
Power window precautions............ 39
Removed wireless remote control battery precautions ........310
Seat belt extender precautions ......29
Seat belt precautions.......................... 28
Seat heater precautions ................. 230
Cigarette lighter .................................... 227 Cleaning
Exterior................................................... 260
Interior ..................................................... 262
Seat belts ................................................263
Clock ......................................................... 223
Coat hooks .............................................. 232
Compass .................................................. 242
Condenser ..............................................283
Console box ............................................ 216
Cooling system Engine overheating...........................363
Cruise control ......................................... 120
Cup holder ............................................... 218
Curtain shield airbags............................ 54
Customizable features ...................... 389
Daytime running light system .............113
Defogger Rear window ......................................... 182
Side mirror.............................................. 182
Dimension................................................368
Dinghy towing ......................................... 169
Display Trip information ..................................... 110
Do-it-yourself maintenance ...............271
Door courtesy lights Door courtesy lights ........................... 212
Wattage .................................................. 377
Door lock Back door .................................................... 9
Side door...................................................... 5
Wireless remote control ...................... 3
Doors Back door .................................................... 9
Side door...................................................... 5
Side mirrors ............................................. 32C
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Alphabetical index
Driver's seat belt reminder light .....340
DrivingBreak-in tips ............................................ 89
Correct posture .................................... 52
Off-road precautions ........................146
Procedures ..............................................88
Winter driving tips.............................. 156
Driving position memory ........................21
Emergency, in case of If the engine will not start ............... 357
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ...................................358
If the battery is discharged ...........360
If the warning buzzer sounds ...... 337
If the warning light turns on .......... 337
If you have a flat tire ......................... 346
If you lose your keys.........................359
If you think something is wrong ................................................... 333
If your vehicle becomes stuck.....366
If your vehicle needs to be towed ................................................... 328
If your vehicle overheats ................ 363
Engine Compartment ..................................... 276
Hood........................................................ 275
How to start the engine..................... 95
Identification number.......................369
If the engine will not start ............... 357
Ignition switch......................................... 95
Overheating......................................... 363
Engine coolant Capacity ................................................. 372
Checking ............................................... 282 Preparing and checking
before winter...................................... 156
Engine coolant temperature gauge ...................................................... 104
Engine immobilizer system ..................47
Engine oil Capacity .................................................. 371
Checking................................................ 277
Preparing and checking before winter...................................... 156
Engine oil maintenance data ...........280
Event data recorder ............................ 335
First-aid kit holder ................................ 236
Floor mat .................................................. 234
Fluid Brake ....................................................... 284
Power steering ................................... 286
Suspension ............................................287
Washer..................................................... 291
Fog lights Switch .......................................................... 114
Wattage .................................................. 377
For-wheel drive system........................139
Front fog lights Switch .......................................................... 114
Wattage .................................................. 377
Front passenger's seat belt reminder light ..................................... 340
Front seats Adjustment .................................................12
Driving position memory ....................21
Front side marker light Wattage .................................................. 377
Front turn signal lights Wattage .................................................. 377
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