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Sensors that operate
■ Detection range of the sensors
Approximately 3.3 ft. (100 cm)
Approximately 4.9 ft. (150 cm)
Approximately 2.0 ft. (60 cm)
Approximately 1.8 ft. (55 cm)
The diagram shows the detection
range of the sensors. Note that the
sensors may not be able to detect
obstacles that are extremely close
to the vehicle.
The range of the sensors may
change depending on the shape of
the object etc.
Forward Backward
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■Rear view monitor camera
■When the back door is open
The screen cannot be used because a message is displayed.
When backing up the vehicle, make sure the back door is securely closed.The rear view monitor camera is located on
the back door as shown in the illustration. The
camera uses a special lens. The distance of
the image that appears on the screen differs
from the actual distance.
In the following cases, it may be difficult to
see images on the screen even when the sys-
tem is functioning correctly:
●The vehicle is in a dark area, such as at
night.
●The temperature near the lens is extremely
high or low.
●Water droplets are on the camera lens or
humidity is high, such as when it rains.
●Foreign matter, such as snow and mud,
adheres to the camera lens.
●The camera has scratches or dirt on it.
●The sun or headlights are shining directly
into the camera lens.
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CAUTION
■Conditions which may affect the rear view monitor system
●If the back of the vehicle has been hit, the camera’s position and mounting angle
may have changed. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
●As the camera has a water proof construction, do not detach, disassemble or
modify it. This may cause incorrect operation.
●Rapid temperature changes, such as when hot water is poured on the vehicle in
cold weather, may cause the system to function abnormally.
●If the camera lens is dirty, it cannot transmit a clear image. Rinse with water and
wipe with a soft cloth. If the camera lens is extremely dirty, wash with a mild
cleanser and rinse.
●Do not strongly rub the camera lens. If the camera lens is scratched, it cannot
transmit a clear image.
●Do not allow organic solvent, car wax, window cleaner or glass coat to adhere to
the camera. If this happens, wipe it off as soon as possible.
●The displayed image may be darker and moving images may be slightly distorted
when the system is cold.
●Situations unsuitable for rear view monitor
• On icy or slick road surfaces, or in snow.
• When using tire chains or emergency tires.
• On roads that are not flat or straight, such as curves or slopes.
●When traveling on a sloping road, the area displayed on the screen may change.
●If the tires are changed, the area displayed on the screen may change.
●When washing the vehicle, do not apply intensive bursts of water to the camera
or camera area. Doing so may result in the camera malfunctioning.
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■TRAC (Traction Control) for H4 mode
Helps to maintain drive power and prevent the drive wheels from spinning
when starting the vehicle or accelerating on slippery roads
■Active TRAC (Traction Control) for L4 mode*
Helps to maintain drive power and prevent the 4 wheels from spinning
when starting the vehicle or accelerating on slippery roads, or in off-road
conditions
■Hill-start assist control
Helps to prevent the vehicle from rolling backward when starting on an
incline or slippery slope
■KDSS (Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System)
KDSS helps to enhance ride comfort and handling response by using a
hydraulic control system to control the suspension stabilizer bars in
response to road surface and driving conditions during cornering or off-
road driving
■ PCS (Pre-Collision System) (if equipped)
→ P. 3 3 8
*: The function only works in vehicles with Multi-terrain Select when Multi-
terrain Select is switched on
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When the VSC/TRAC or Active TRAC/hill-start assist control systems
are operating
If the vehicle is in danger of slip-
ping or rolling backward when
starting on an incline, or if any of
the drive wheels spins, the slip indi-
cator light flashes to indicate that
the VSC/TRAC or Active TRAC/
hill-start assist control systems are
operating.
A buzzer (intermittent) sounds to
indicate that VSC is operating.
The stop lights and high mounted
stoplight turn on when the hill-start
assist control system is operating.
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Disabling the TRAC or Active TRAC/VSC systemsIf the vehicle gets stuck in fresh snow or mud, the TRAC or Active TRAC/
VSC systems may reduce power from the engine to the wheels. You may
need to turn the system off to enable you to rock the vehicle in order to
free it.
■ Turning off TRAC or Active TRAC system only
To turn the TRAC or Active TRAC
system off, quickly press and
release the button.
The TRAC OFF will be shown on
the multi-information display.
Press the button again to turn the
system back on.
■Turning off both TRAC or Active TRAC and VSC systems
To turn the TRAC or Active TRAC
and VSC systems off, press and
hold the button for more than 3
seconds while the vehicle is
stopped.
The VSC OFF indicator light will
come on and the TRAC OFF will
be shown on the multi- information
display.
Press the button again to turn the
system back on.
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●Pre-collision alert braking (vehicle with driver monitor system):
• The pre-collision braking off switch is not pressed.
• The system determines that the driver is not facing forward.
• Vehicle speed is greater than about 9 mph (15 km/h).
• The speed at which your vehicle is approaching the obstacle or the vehiclerunning ahead of you is greater than about 24 mph (40 km/h).
■Conditions that may trigger the system even if there is no possibility of a collision
●When there is an object by the roadside at the entrance to a curve
●When passing an oncoming vehicle on a curve
●When driving over a narrow iron bridge
●When there is a metal object on the road surface
●When driving on an uneven road surface
●When passing an oncoming vehicle on a left-turn
●When your vehicle rapidly closes on the vehicle in front
●When there is an overhead bridge, sign or billboard ahead
●When there are excessive changes in the vehicle height (when it tilts forwards
or backwards)
●When there is an abnormality in the radar sensor
●When an overhead metal object can be seen at the top of an uphill road
●When passing through an electronic toll collection gate (only in countries with
electronic toll collection)
When the system is activated in the situations described above, there is also a possi-
bility that the seat belts will retract quickly and the brakes will be applied with a force
greater than normal. When the seat belt is locked in the restricted position, stop the
vehicle in a safe place, release the seat belt and refasten it.
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CAUTION
■Off-road vehicle precautions
Always observe the following precautions to minimize the risk of death, serious
injury or damage to your vehicle:
●In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a
person wearing a seat belt. Therefore, the driver and all passengers should fasten
their seat belts whenever the vehicle is moving.
●Avoid sharp turns or abrupt maneuvers, if at all possible.
Failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of control or vehicle roll-
over causing death or serious injury.
●Loading cargo on the roof luggage carrier will make the center of the vehicle
gravity higher. Avoid high speeds, sudden starts, sharp turns, sudden braking or
abrupt maneuvers, otherwise it may result in loss of control or vehicle rollover
due to failure to operate this vehicle correctly.
●Always slow down in gusty crosswinds. Because of its profile and higher center of
gravity, your vehicle is more sensitive to side winds than an ordinary passenger
car. Slowing down will allow you to have better control.
●Do not drive horizontally across steep slopes. Driving straight up or straight down
is preferred. Your vehicle (or any similar off-road vehicle) can tip over sideways
much more easily than forward or backward.
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