Page 114 of 648
114
1-7. Safety information
GS_G_U (OM30C80U)
June 29, 2011 10:30 am
Installing child restraints
Follow the child restraint system manufacturer’s instructions. Firmly
secure child restraints to the rear seats using the LATCH anchors or a seat
belt. Attach the top tether strap when installing a child restraint.
The lap/shoulder belt can be used if your child restraint system is not com-
patible with the LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) system.
Child restraint LATCH
anchors
LATCH anchors are provided
for the outboard rear seats.
(Buttons displaying the location
of the anchors are attached to
the seats.)
Seat belts equipped with a
child restraint locking mecha-
nism (ALR/ELR belts except
driver’s seat belt)
Anchor bracket
(for top tether strap)
Anchor brackets are provided
for all rear seats.
Page 125 of 648

When driving2
125
GS_G_U (OM30C80U)
June 29, 2011 10:30 am
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
Page 137 of 648

137
2-1. Driving procedures
2
When driving
GS_G_U (OM30C80U)
June 29, 2011 10:30 am
■If the engine does not start
The immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. (P. 8 5 )
■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 ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode (the engine is not
running) for more than an hour with the shift lever in P, the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch will automatically turn off. However, this function cannot entirely prevent bat-
tery discharge. Do not leave the vehicle with the “ENGINE START STOP” switch in
ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode for long periods of time when the engine
is not running.
■Electronic key battery depletion
P. 3 5
■When the electronic key battery is discharged
P. 4 8 2
■Conditions affecting operation
P. 3 3
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.
Page 147 of 648
147
2
When driving
GS_G_U (OM30C80U)
June 29, 2011 10:30 am
2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters
The units used on the speedometer may differ depending on the target
region.
The following gauges, meters and display illuminate when the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
Tachometer
Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute.
Speedometer
Displays the vehicle speed.
Fuel gauge
Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank.
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Displays the engine coolant temperature.
Multi-information display
P. 1 5 4
Page 148 of 648
148
2-2. Instrument cluster
GS_G_U (OM30C80U)
June 29, 2011 10:30 am
M
Odometer/trip meter and trip meter reset buttons
Changes the display
Resets the trip meter driving
range to “0”.
Instrument panel light control
The brightness of the instrument panel lights excluding the clock and out-
side temperature display, can be adjusted.
Brighter
Darker
Maximum brightness
Odometer and trip meter
Odometer
Displays the total distance the vehicle has been driven.
Trip meter
Displays the distance the vehicle has been driven since the meter was
last reset. Trip meters A and B can be used to record and display differ-
ent distances independently.
Page 149 of 648
149
2-2. Instrument cluster
2
When driving
GS_G_U (OM30C80U)
June 29, 2011 10:30 am
Light sensitive optitron meter
To reduce glare or reflection of the instrument cluster, the cluster glass is
tinted automatically or manually. You can select a setting from 7 modes.
Display the present setting, then
change the mode.
To change the mode, press the but-
ton once and then again within 6
seconds.
Each time you press the button, the
mode changes in the following
order:
1. “AUTO - Norm.”
2. “AUTO - Lo”
3. “AUTO - Hi”
4. “MANUAL - 1”
5. “MANUAL - 2”
6. “MANUAL - 3”
7. “ M A N U A L - 4 ”
Mode 1 to 3: The cluster glass tint
will be adjusted automatically
depending on the intensity of sun-
light in the surrounding.
Mode 4 to 7: The cluster glass tint
will be fixed when a certain level of
sunlight is reached in the surround-
ing.
(“Norm.” to “Hi”, “1” to “4” referring
to the level of cluster glass tint.)
Page 154 of 648
154
2-2. Instrument cluster
GS_G_U (OM30C80U)
June 29, 2011 10:30 am
Multi-information display
The multi-information display presents the driver with a variety of driving-
related data, including the current driving range.
●Trip information (P. 155)
Displays driving range, fuel con-
sumption and other cruising
related information.
●Intuitive parking assist dis-
play (if equipped) (P. 185)
Automatically displayed when
using intuitive parking assist.
●Dynamic radar cruise con-
trol display (if equipped)
(P. 171)
Automatically displayed when
using dynamic radar cruise con-
trol.
●Warning messages
(P. 543)
Automatically displayed when a
malfunction occurs in one of the
vehicle’s systems.
Page 155 of 648
155
2-2. Instrument cluster
2
When driving
GS_G_U (OM30C80U)
June 29, 2011 10:30 am
Trip information
■Driving range
■Average fuel consumption
Displays the estimated maximum distance that can
be driven with the quantity of fuel remaining.
• This distance is computed based on your average
fuel consumption. As a result, the actual distance
that can be driven may differ from that displayed.
• When only a small amount of fuel is added to the
tank, the display may not be updated.
Displays the average fuel consumption since the
function was reset.
The function can be reset by pushing the “DISP” switch
for longer than one second when the average fuel con-
sumption is displayed.
Display items can be switched
by pushing the “DISP” switch.