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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
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CAUTION
■When taking a nap in the vehicle
Always turn the engine off. Otherwise, you may accidentally move the shift lever or
depress the accelerator pedal, which could cause an accident or fire due to engine
overheating. Additionally, if the vehicle is parked in a poorly ventilated area, exhaust
gases may collect and enter the vehicle, leading to death or a serious health hazard.
■When braking the vehicle
●When the brakes are wet, drive more cautiously.
Braking distance increases when the brakes are wet, and may cause one side of
the vehicle to brake differently than the other side. Also the parking brake may
not securely hold the vehicle.
●If the power brake assist function does not operate, do not follow other vehicles
closely and avoid downhills or sharp turns that require braking.
In this case, braking is still possible, but it will require more force on the pedal than
usual. Braking distance may also increase.
●Do not pump the brake pedal if the engine stalls.
Each push on the brake pedal uses up the reserve for the power-assisted brakes.
●The brake system consists of 2 individual hydraulic systems: if one of the systems
fails, the other will still operate. In this case, the brake pedal should be depressed
more firmly than usual and braking distance becomes longer.
Do not drive your vehicle with only a single brake system. Have your brakes fixed
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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
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Parking brake
■Usage in winter time
See “Winter driving tips” for parking brake usage in winter time. (→P. 220)
NOTICE
■Before driving
Fully release the parking brake.
Driving the vehicle with the parking brake set will lead to brake components over-
heating, which may affect braking performance and increase brake wear.
Vehicles with an automatic transmission
Sets the parking brake
*
(Depressing the pedal again
releases the parking brake.)
*: Fully depress the parkingbrake pedal with your left
foot while depressing the
brake pedal with your right
foot.
Vehicles with a manual transmission
Sets
the parking brake
Fully set the parking brake while depressing the brake pedal.
Releases the parking brake
Slightly raise the lever and lower it completely while pressing the button.
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2-2. Instrument cluster
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■Speed indicator display conditions and vehicle speed setting range
Vehicle speed setting range: Approximately 30 to 100 mph (approximately 50 to 160 km/h)
When the maximum speed is selected, the speed indicator comes on only in red.
■Tacho indicator display conditions and engine speed setting range
Engine rpm setting range: Approximately 2000 to 6500 rpm (r/min)
When the maximum rpm is selected, the tacho indicator comes on only in red.
■The brightness of the instrument panel lights
When the headlight switch is turned to on, the brightness will be reduced slightly
unless the control dial is turned fully clockwise.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the engine and its components
●Do not let the indicator needle of the ta chometer enter the red zone, which indi-
cates the maximum engine speed.
●The engine may be overheating if the temperature gauge is in the red zone (H). In
this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place, and check the engine after
it has cooled completely. ( →P. 5 0 9 )

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2-4. Using other driving systems
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■EPS operation sound
When the steering wheel operates, a motor sound (whirring sound) may be heard.
This does not indicate a malfunction.
■Reduced effectiveness of EPS
The effectiveness of EPS is reduced to prevent the system from overheating when
there is frequent steering input over an extended period of time. The steering wheel
may feel heavy as a result. Should this occur, refrain from excessive steering input or
stop the vehicle and turn the engine OFF. The system should return to normal within
10 minutes.
CAUTION
■The ABS does not operate effectively when
●The limits of tire gripping performance have been exceeded.
●The vehicle hydroplanes while driving at high speed on the wet or slick road.
■Stopping distance when the ABS is operating will exceed that of normal condi-
tions
The ABS is not designed to shorten the vehicle’s stopping distance. Always main-
tain a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you in the following situations.
●When driving on dirt, gravel or snow-covered roads
●When driving with tire chains
●When driving over bumps in the road
●When driving over roads with potholes or roads with uneven roads

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3-7. Other interior features
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Interior features
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CAUTION
■Burns
●Use caution when seating the following persons in a seat with the seat heater on
to avoid the possibility of burns:
• Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the disabled
• Persons with sensitive skin
• Persons who are fatigued
• Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sleeping drugs,cold remedies, etc.)
●Do not cover the seat with anything when using the seat heater.
Using the seat heater with a blanket or cushion increases the temperature of the
seat and may lead to overheating.
NOTICE
■To prevent seat heaters and ventilators damage
Do not put unevenly weighted objects on the seat and do not stick sharp objects
(needles, nails, etc.) into the seat.
■To prevent battery discharge
Turn the switches off when the engine is off.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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■Overheating
If you observe the following, your vehicle may be overheating.
●The engine coolant temperature gauge enters the red zone or a loss of power is
experienced.
●Steam is coming from under the hood.
CAUTION
■To prevent an accident or injury when inspecting under the hood of your vehicle
●If steam is seen coming from under the hood, do not open the hood until the
steam has subsided. The engine compartment may be very hot, causing serious
injury such as burns.
●Keep hands and clothing away from the fan and other belts while the engine is
running.
●Do not loosen the radiator cap while the engine and radiator are hot.
Serious injury, such as burns, may result from hot coolant and steam released
under pressure.
Add engine coolant if required.
Water can be used in an emer-
gency measure if engine coolant
is unavailable. (→P. 5 3 1 )
Have the vehicle checked at your nearest Lexus dealer as soon as pos-
sible.
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Alphabetical index
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Back-up lightsWattage ................................................... 541
Battery Checking ............................................... 402
If the vehicle has a discharged battery..................................................506
Preparing and checking before winter .................................... 220
Bluetooth
® audio ................................ 289
Bluetooth® phone ............................... 307
Brake Fluid ..........................................................400
Parking brake ........................................ 157
Brake assist ............................................. 204
Care
Exterior ....................................................374
Interior......................................................377
Seat belts ............................................... 378
Cargo capacity ....................................... 216
Cargo hooks .......................................... 359
CD changer ........................................... 250
CD player................................................ 250
Chains....................................................... 220
Child restraint system Booster seats, definition.....................116
Booster seats, installation ................ 123
Convertible seats, definition ............116
Convertible seats, installation ....... 123
Front passenger occupant
classification system ...........................111
Infant seats, definition ..........................116
Infant seats, installation...................... 123
Installing CRS with LATCH
anchors ................................................... 121
Installing CRS with seat belts ........ 123 Installing CRS with top straps........126
Child safety
Airbag precautions ............................ 106
Battery precautions ............ 404, 508
Child restraint system ......................... 116
How your child should wear the seat belt ..........................................68
Installing child restraints................... 120
Power window lock switch .............. 78
Power window precautions ........... 80
Removed electronic key battery precautions........................................426
Seat belt guide........................................66
Seat belt extender precautions...... 70
Seat belt precautions ..........................69
Seat heater precautions..................357
Trunk precautions................................. 49
Cigarette lighter....................................353
Cleaning Exterior.................................................... 374
Interior ..................................................... 377
Seat belts ................................................378
Clock .........................................................348
Compass ..................................................368
Condenser ............................................. 400
Console box ............................................ 341
Cooling system Engine overheating.......................... 509
Cornering assist sensors .................... 198
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Cruise controlCruise control ...................................... 183
Dynamic radar crui se control .......187
Cup holder ..............................................343
Customizable features .......................557
Daytime running light system ............174
Defogger
Rear window........................................ 238
Side mirror ............................................ 238
Dimension ................................................526
Dinghy towing .............................225, 226
Display Dynamic radar crui se control .......187
Satellite switch mode ....................... 349
Trip information ....................................169
Warning message..............................472
Do-it-yourself maintenance ............ 386
Door courtesy lights Door courtesy lights.........................338
Wattage....................................................541
Doors
Door lock................................ 28, 40, 43
Door windows ....................................... 78
Side mirrors ............................................. 75
Driver's seat belt reminder light .....465
Driving Correct posture .................................... 98
Procedures ............................................. 132
Driving position memory ...................... 56 Electric power steering...................... 204
Electronic key
If the electronic key does not operate properly..............................501
Emergency, in case of If the engine will not start ................497
If the retractable hardtop does not close ................................... 514
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P................................... 499
If the vehicle has a discharged battery .................................................506
If the warning buzzer sounds...... 463
If the warning light turns on.......... 463
If the warning message is displayed ............................................. 472
If you have a flat tire ........................ 486
If you lose your keys ........................500
If you think something is wrong .................................................. 459
If the electronic key does not operate properly..............................501
If your vehicle becomes stuck ...... 512
If your vehicle needs to be towed ................................................... 453
If your vehicle overheats................509
Emergency flashers Switch...................................................... 452
Engine Compartment ......................................392
Engine switch ........................................ 142
Hood ....................................................... 389
How to start the engine ................... 142
Identification number .......................527
If the engine will not start ................497
Ignition switch ....................................... 142
Overheating ........................................509
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