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2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle ........................ 126
Engine (ignition) switch .............. 135
Automatic transmission.............. 139
Turn signal lever ............................ 144
Parking brake ................................. 145
Horn.................................................... 146
2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters ..................... 147
Indicators and warning
lights................................................... 151
Multi-information display........... 154
2-3. Operating the lights and
windshield wipers
Headlight switch ............................ 157
Fog light switch .............................. 160
Windshield wipers and
washer............................................... 161
Headlight cleaner switch ........... 1662-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ................................. 167
Dynamic radar cruise
control............................................... 171
Intuitive parking assist ................. 183
Rear view monitor system ......... 196
AVS (Adaptive Variable
Suspension System) .................. 199
Driving assist systems................ 200
PCS
(Pre-Collision System) ........... 207
2-5. Driving information
Cargo and luggage ...................... 214
Vehicle load limits......................... 218
Winter driving tips ........................ 219
Trailer towing ................................. 224
Dinghy towing ............................... 225
3-1. Using the touch screen
Touch screen ................................. 228
Setting the touch screen ........... 235
2When driving
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Headlight (high beam) and daytime
running light
P. 157, 158
Pictorial indexExterior
Turn signal light P. 144
Fog light P. 160
Side turn signal light P. 144
Headlight (low beam)
P. 157
Hood P. 445
Parking light P. 157
Windshield wipers P. 161
Moon roof P. 78
Outside rear view
mirror
P. 73
Side marker light P. 157
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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever
Fog light switch P. 157
P. 144
P. 160
Gauges and meters P. 147
Multi-information display P. 154Windshield wipers and
washer switch
P. 161
Parking brake pedal P. 145
Trunk opener main switch
P. 48
Glove box
P. 387
Hood lock release lever P. 445
Engine (ignition) switch P. 135
Trunk opener P. 48
Fuel filler door opener P. 82
Horn P. 146
Pre-collision braking off switch P. 207
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“AFS OFF” switch P. 158
Rear sunshade switch P. 403
Headlight cleaner switch P. 166
Intuitive parking assist switch P. 183
Odometer/trip meter and
trip meter reset buttons
P. 148
Instrument panel light control P. 148
Outside rear view mirror switches P. 73
: If equipped
*: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
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■Card key
●The mechanical key that is stored inside the card key should be used only if a
problem arises, such as when the key does not operate properly.
●If it is difficult to take out the mechanical key, push down the lock release button
using a pen tip etc. If it is difficult to pull it out, use a coin etc.
●The card key is not waterproof.
■When required to leave a key to the vehicle with a parking attendant
Turn the trunk opener main switch OFF, lock the glove box and trunk storage exten-
sion door as circumstances demand. (P. 4 8 , 3 8 7 )
Remove the mechanical key for your own use and provide the attendant with the
electronic key only.
■Key number plate
Keep the plate in a safe place such as your wallet, not in the vehicle. In the event that
a mechanical key is lost, a new key can be made at your Lexus dealer using the key
number plate. (P. 5 7 0 )
●To store the mechanical key in the card
key, insert it inside while pressing the
lock release button.
●If the battery cover is not installed and
the battery falls out or if the battery was
removed because the key got wet, rein-
stall the battery with the positive termi-
nal facing the Lexus emblem.
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2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle.................. 126
Engine (ignition) switch ......... 135
Automatic transmission ........ 139
Turn signal lever ....................... 144
Parking brake ........................... 145
Horn ............................................ 146
2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters ................ 147
Indicators and warning
lights .......................................... 151
Multi-information display ..... 1542-3. Operating the lights and
windshield wipers
Headlight switch ...................... 157
Fog light switch ........................ 160
Windshield wipers and
washer ....................................... 161
Headlight cleaner switch ..... 166
2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control........................... 167
Dynamic radar cruise
control ....................................... 171
Intuitive parking assist ........... 183
Rear view monitor system .... 196
AVS (Adaptive Variable
Suspension System) ............ 199
Driving assist systems ........... 200
PCS
(Pre-Collision System) ...... 207
2-5. Driving information
Cargo and luggage ................ 214
Vehicle load limits ................... 218
Winter driving tips .................. 219
Trailer towing .......................... 224
Dinghy towing......................... 225
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2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle
Starting on a steep incline
Firmly 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. 135)
■Driving
With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to “D”.
(P. 1 3 9 )
Release the parking brake. (P. 145)
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 3 9 )
■Parking the vehicle
With the shift lever in “D”, push the brake pedal.
Set the parking brake. (P. 145)
Shift the shift lever to “P”. (P. 1 3 9 )
Stop the engine.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the electronic key on
your person.
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■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 especially
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.
■Breaking in your new Lexus
To extend the life of the vehicle, the following precautions are recommended to
observe:
●For the first 186 miles (300 km):
Avoid sudden stops.
●For the first 621 miles (1000 km):
• Do not drive at extremely high speeds.
• Avoid sudden acceleration.
• Do not drive continuously in the low range in the “S” position.
• Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods.
■Drum-in-disc type parking brake system
Your vehicle has a drum-in-disc type parking brake system.
This type of brake system needs bedding-down of the brake shoes periodically or
whenever the parking brake shoes and/or drums are replaced.
Have your Lexus dealer perform the bedding-down.
■Operating your vehicle in a foreign country
Comply with the relevant vehicle registration laws and confirm the availability of the
correct fuel. (P. 5 8 9 )
■When starting on an incline
The hill-start assist control may operate. (P. 200)