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2-1. Driving procedures
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CAUTION
●Do not select shift position R when the vehicle is rolling forward, do not select D
when moving in reverse, and do not press the P position switch before the vehicle
stops fully. Doing so will cause the buzzer to sound and the shift position to
change to N. In addition, excessive force will be applied to the powertrain and
damage may result.
●Do not change the shift position to N while the vehicle is moving.
Doing so may cause insufficient engine braking, resulting in an accident.
●Do not turn the hybrid system off while driving.
The power steering and brake actuator will not operate properly if the hybrid sys-
tem is off.
●Use engine braking (shift position B) to maintain a safe speed when driving down
a steep hill.
Using the brakes continuously may cause the brakes to overheat and lose effec-
tiveness. (→P. 1 5 3 )
●Do not adjust the positions of the steering wheel, the seat, or the inside or outside
rear view mirrors while driving.
Doing so may result in a loss of vehicle control that can cause accidents, resulting
in death or serious injury.
●Always check that all passengers' arms, heads or other parts of their body are not
outside the vehicle, as this may result in death or serious injury.
●Do not drive in excess of the speed limit. Even if the legal speed limit permits it, do
not drive over 85 mph (140 km/h) unless your vehicle has high-speed capability
tires. Driving over 85 mph (140 km/h) may result in tire failure, loss of control and
possible injury. Be sure to consult a tire dealer to determine whether the tires on
your vehicle are high-speed capability tires or not before driving at such speeds.
■When driving on slippery road surfaces
●Sudden braking, acceleration and steering may cause tire slippage and reduce
your ability to control the vehicle, resulting in an accident.
●Abrupt changes from shift position D to B and rapid changes in the engine speed
could cause the vehicle to skid, resulting in an accident.
●After driving through a puddle, lightly depress the brake pedal to make sure that
the brakes are functioning properly. Wet brake pads may prevent the brakes from
functioning properly. If the brakes on only one side are wet and not functioning
properly, steering control may be affected, resulting in an accident.

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NOTICE
■Avoiding damage to vehicle parts
●Do not turn the steering wheel fully in either direction and hold it there for an
extended period of time.
Doing so may damage the power steering motor.
●When driving over bumps in the road, drive as slowly as possible to avoid damag-
ing the wheels, underside of the vehicle, etc.
■If you get a flat tire while driving
A flat or damaged tire may cause the following situations. Hold the steering wheel
firmly and gradually depress the brake pedal to slow down the vehicle.
●It may be difficult to control your vehicle.
●The vehicle will make abnormal sounds or vibrations.
●The vehicle will lean abnormally.
Information on what to do in case of a flat tire. ( →P. 5 2 1 )
■When encountering flooded roads
Do not drive on a road that has flooded after heavy rain etc. Doing so may cause the
following serious damage to the vehicle:
●Engine stalling
●Short in electrical components
●Engine damage caused by water immersion
In the event that you drive on a flooded road and the vehicle is flooded, be sure to
have your Lexus dealer check the following:
●Brake function
●Changes in quantity and quality of engine oil, transaxle fluid for the hybrid system
etc.
●Lubricant condition for the bearings and suspension joints (where possible), and
the function of all joints, bearings, etc.
As flooding may damage components involved in P position control, the parking
lock may jam in the locked position.
■If the vehicle will not shift out of the P position
There is a possibility that the 12-volt battery is discharged. Check the 12-volt battery
in this situation.

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Horn
■After adjusting the steering wheel (manually adjustable type)
Make sure that the steering wheel is securely locked.
The horn may not sound if the steering wheel is not securely locked. (→P. 7 9 )
To sound the horn, press on or
close to the mark.

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2-2. Instrument cluster
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When driving
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Touch tracer display functionThe switch operation is shown on th e head-up display when the steering
switch provided on the steering wheel is operated. The driver can oper-
ate the steering switch without seeing it on the steering wheel.
The display will change in
response to steering switch opera-
tion.
Touching the steering switch will
cause the touch tracer display to
appear on the head-up display.

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2-4. Using other driving systems
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CAUTION
■Conditions under which the vehicle-to-vehicle distance control may not function
correctly
Apply the brakes as necessary in the following conditions as the radar sensor may
not be able to correctly detect vehicles ahead, and a fatal or serious accident may
result:
●When water or snow thrown up by the surrounding vehicles hinders the function-
ing of the sensor
●When your vehicle is pointing upwards (caused by a heavy load in the trunk etc.)
●When the road curves or when the lanes are narrow
●When steering wheel operation or your position in the lane is unstable
●When the vehicle ahead of you decelerates suddenly
■Handling the radar sensor
Observe the following to ensure the cruise control system can function effectively.
Otherwise, the system may not function correctly and could result in an accident.
●Keep the sensor and front grille cover clean at all times.
Clean the sensor and front grille cover with a soft cloth so you do not mark or
damage them.
●Do not subject the sensor or surrounding area to a strong impact.
If the sensor moves even slightly off position, the system may malfunction. If the
sensor or surrounding area is subject to a strong impact, always have the area
inspected and adjusted by a Lexus dealer.
●Do not disassemble the sensor.
●Do not attach accessories or stickers to the sensor, grille cover or surrounding
area.
●Do not modify or paint the sensor and grille cover.
●Do not replace them with non-genuine parts.

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2-4. Using other driving systems
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When driving
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LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist)∗∗
: If equipped
While driving on a freeway or motor highway that has lane markers, this
system recognizes the lanes using a camera as a sensor to assist the driver
with staying in the lane. The LKA system has two functions.
■Lane departure warning function
If the system judges that the vehicle may deviate from its lane, it
alerts the driver using rapid beeping, indications on the multi-infor-
mation display, and a sensory warning
* given via the steering wheel.
*: A slight steering torque is applied for a short period of time in the
direction of the center of the lane.
■ Lane keeping assist function
This function will be active when the vehicle-to-vehicle distance
control mode of the cruise control ( →P. 205) is set with vehicle
speed above approx. 45 mph (approx. 72 km/h) and while the lane
departure warning function is active. When the lane keeping assist
function is active, a slight steering torque will be applied, to help the
driver maintain the vehicle inside the lane.

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Indication on the multi-information display
While the LKA system is on, the lane line display and steering wheel dis-
play (in case of lane keeping assist function) are shown on the multi-infor-
mation display to inform that the LKA system is on. Steering wheel display
The lane keeping assist function is
active.
Dynamic radar cruise control
display
Lane line display
When thin lines are shown:
A lane marker is not recognized by
the system, or the LKA system
functions are temporarily can-
celed.
When solid lane lines are shown:
The lane departure warning func-
tion is active.
■Temporary cancellation of the LKA system functions
If any of the following occurs, the LKA system functions will be temporarily can-
celed. The functions will resume after the necessary operating conditions have
returned.
●The turn signal lever is operated.
●The steering wheel is turned as far as necessary to cause the vehicle to change
lanes.
●The brake pedal is depressed.
However, the lane keeping assist function will not resume even after the brake
pedal is released because depressing the brake pedal also cancels the dynamic
radar cruise control. (only lane departure warning function will resume)
●The vehicle speed deviates from the operating range of the LKA system func-
tions.

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●When the lane lines cannot be recognized while driving.
●Low speed or high speed wiper operation states.
●The no-handed driving warning activates while the lane keeping assist function
is active. (The buzzer will beep twice.)
■No-handed driving warning
If the steering wheel is not operated for about 15 seconds on a straight road or
about 5 seconds on a curve, the buzzer will beep twice, indicators on the multi-
information display will flash, and the lane keeping assist function will be temporarily
canceled. If you drive the vehicle with your hands lightly touching the steering
wheel, this may also be detected as no-handed driving.
■When the vehicle has been parked in the sun
The LKA system functions may not be available for a while after driving has started.
In such cases, turn the LKA system off and turn it on again after normal temperature
returns. When the temperature in the cabin decreases and the temperature around
the camera sensor becomes suitable for its operation, the functions will begin to
operate.
■Warning lights and messages for LKA
Warning lights and messages are used to indicate a system malfunction or to inform
the driver of the need for caution while driving. (→P. 4 9 3 , 5 0 5 )