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2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle
Starting on a steep inclineFirmly set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to “D”.
Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
Release the parking brake.
The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe driving.
■Starting the engine ( →P. 121)
■ Driving
With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to “D”. (→P. 125)
Release the parking brake. (→ P. 1 3 1 )
Gradually release the brake pedal and gently push the accel-
erator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
■ Stopping
With the shift lever in “D”, push the brake pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake.
When the vehicle is stopped for an extended period of time, shift the
shift lever to “P”. (
→P. 1 2 5 )
■Parking the vehicle
With the shift lever in “D”, push the brake pedal.
Set the parking brake. (→ P. 1 3 1 )
Shift the shift lever to “P”. ( →P. 125)
Stop the engine.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the electronic key on
your person.
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■Changing “ENGINE STAR T STOP” switch mode
Modes can be switched by pressing the “ENGINE START STOP” switch
when carrying the electronic key on your person. (The engine can be
started in any mode by operating the switch at the same time as depressing
the brake pedal.)
OFF*
Emergency flashers can be
used.
ACCESSORY mode
Some electrical components
such as the audio system can be
used.
The “ENGINE START STOP”
switch indicator turns amber.
IGNITION ON mode
All electrical components can
be used.
The “ENGINE START STOP”
switch indicator turns amber.
*: The power cannot be switched to
OFF unless the shift lever is in “P”.
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■If the engine does not start
The immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. (→P. 7 3 )
■When the steering lock cannot be released
■When the “ENGINE START STOP” switch indicator flashes in amber
The system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus
dealer immediately.
■Auto power OFF function
If the vehicle is left in the ACCESSORY mode for more than an hour with the shift
lever in “P”, the “ENGINE START STOP” switch will automatically turn OFF.
■Electronic key battery depletion
→P. 2 8
■When the electronic key battery is discharged
→P. 4 4 0
■Conditions affecting operation
→P. 2 6
■Leak detection pump
Several hours after the engine is turned off, you may hear a sound coming from
underneath the luggage compartment for several minutes. This is normal operation
and does not indicate a malfunction. The green indicator light on the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch will flash and a mes-
sage will be shown on the multi-information
display. Press the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch again while turning the steering wheel
left and right.
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2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
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■Automatic light off system
The headlights and tail lights turn off 30 seconds after all doors are closed if the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch has been switched to ACCESSORY mode or
turned OFF while the headlights are turned on. (The lights turn off immediately if
the button on the key is pressed after all doors are locked.)
To turn the lights on again, switch to IGNITION ON mode, or turn the light switch
off once and then back to the or position.
■Automatic headlight leveling system
The level of the headlights is automatically adjusted according to the number of
passengers and the loading condition of the vehicle to ensure that the headlights do
not interfere with other road users.
■If the indicator flashes...
It may indicate a malfunction in the system. Contact your Lexus dealer.
■Customization that can be configured at Lexus dealer
Settings (e.g. light sensor sensitivity) can be changed.
(Customizable features →P. 5 7 2 )
NOTICE
■To prevent 12 volt battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the engine is off.
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3-3. Using the audio system
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Interior features
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■Control icon screen
Touch any part of the screen if no icons are shown while watching
video, the following screen appears.
DVD video mode
If appears on the screen when you touch an icon, the operation rel-
evant to that control is not permitted.
Return to top menu screen Hide control icons
Return to
menu screen Rewind
Stop Fa s t f o r wa rd
Playback
Pau s e
Menu control key
Go to page 2
Search desired screen
Return to menu screen Change audio language Change subtitle language
Initial DVD setup
Return to
page 1
Change angle
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DVD audio mode
If appears on the screen when you touch an icon, the operation rel-
evant to that control is not permitted.
Change the
audio format Change angle
Initial DVD setup
Select menu number
Return to
page 1
Change subtitle language
Return to previous screen Go to next screen
Return to registered screen Return to top menu screen
Hide control icons
Rewind
Stop Fast for ward
PlaybackPa u s e
Go to page 2
Search
desired screen Menu control key
Pa g e 2 Pa g e 1
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■Selecting a menu number (DVD audio mode only)
Touch in the control icons.
Input the desired menu number on
the screen and touch .
Using the DVD menu
Touch or in the control icons.
Touch if the menu control key does not appear on the
menu screen. Touch , , or to select a
menu item, then touch to
select.
: Moves icons up or down.
: Hides icons. To displayicons, touch .
:Returns to previous screen.
Note that specific items or the oper ating method differs from one DVD to
another. Refer to the manual that comes with the DVD disc. (The above image is
an example.)
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3-4. Using the hands-free system (for cellular phone)
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To u c h .
To u c h .
Input the passkey displayed on
screen into your phone.
If the message “Bluetooth* con-
nection successful” is displayed,
registration is complete.
If the message “Bluetooth* con-
nection failed. Please check the
“Passkey” and the settings of the
telephone” is displayed, start again
from the beginning.
*: Bluetooth is a registered trade-mark of Bluetooth SIG. Inc.
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