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1-8. Safety information
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SRS airbag system components
The main SRS airbag system components are shown above. The
SRS airbag system is controlled by the airbag sensor assembly. As
the airbags deploy, a chemical reaction in the inflators quickly fills
the airbags with non-toxic gas to help restrain the motion of the
occupants.Front passenger airbag
“PASSENGER AIRBAG”
indicator
Side airbags
Curtain shield airbags
Curtain shield airbag sen-
sors
SRS warning lightDriver airbag
Side and curtain shield air-
bag sensors
Knee airbags
Front airbag sensors
Airbag sensor assembly
Airbag manual on-off
switch

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2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle........... 184
Power (ignition) switch .... 196
EV drive mode ................. 201
Hybrid transmission ......... 204
Turn signal lever .............. 213
Parking brake ................... 214
Horn ................................. 215
2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters ........... 216
Indicators and warning
lights .............................. 222
Multi-information display 226
2-3. Operating the lights and wind-
shield wipers
Headlight switch.............. 232
Fog light switch ............... 237
Windshield wipers and
washer ............................ 239
Rear window wiper and
washer ............................ 245
Headlight cleaner switch .. 2472-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control .................. 248
Dynamic radar cruise
control ............................ 252
Lexus parking
assist-sensor ................... 269
Rear view monitor system 275
Driving assist systems ..... 285
Hill-start assist control ..... 290
PCS (Pre-Crash Safety
system)........................... 292
2-5. Driving information
Cargo and luggage ........... 301
Winter driving tips ........... 304
Trailer towing .................. 308

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CAUTION
When taking a nap in the vehicle
Always turn the hybrid system off. Otherwise, if you accidentally move the
shift lever or depress the accelerator pedal, this could cause an accident or
fire due to hybrid system 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
When the brakes are wet, drive more cautiously.
Braking distance increases when the brakes are wet, and this 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 electronically controlled assist function does not operate, do not fol-
low other vehicles closely and avoid downhill or sharp turns that require
braking.
In this case, braking is still possible, but the brake pedal should be
depressed more firmly than usual. Also, the braking distance will
increase.
The brake system consists of 2 individual hydraulic systems; if one of the
systems fails, the others will still operate. In this case, the brake pedal
should be depressed more firmly than usual and the braking distance will
increase. If this happens, do not continue to drive the vehicle. If the brake
system warning light (red indicator) comes on together with the buzzer
sound while driving, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.

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In addition, if the an attempt is made to change the shift position by moving
the shift lever in any of the following situations, the buzzer will sound and
the shifting operation will be disabled or the shift position will automati-
cally change to N. When this happens, select an appropriate shift position.
 Situations where the shifting operation will be disabled:
• When an attempt is made to change the shift position from P to another
position by moving the shift lever without depressing the brake pedal.
• When an attempt is made to change the shift position from P or N to B
by moving the shift lever.
 Situations where the shift position will automatically change to N:
• When the P position switch is pressed while the vehicle is running.
*1
• When an attempt is made to select the R position by moving the shift
lever when the vehicle is moving forward.
*2
• When an attempt is made to select the D position by moving the shift
lever when the vehicle is moving in reverse.
*3
• When an attempt is made to change the shift position from R to B by
moving the shift lever.
*1: Shift position may be changed to P when driving at extremely low
speeds.
*2: Shift position may be changed to R when driving at low speeds.
*3: Shift position may be changed to D when driving at low speeds.
Reverse warning buzzer
When shifting into R, a buzzer will sound to inform the driver that the shift
position is in R.

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About engine braking
When shift position B is selected, releasing the accelerator pedal will apply
engine braking.
• When the vehicle is driven at high speeds, compared to ordinary gaso-
line-fueled vehicles, the engine braking deceleration is felt less than that
of other vehicles.
• The vehicle can be accelerated even when shift position B is selected.
If the vehicle is driven continuously in the B position, fuel efficiency will
become low. Usually, select the D position.
Automatically P position selection function
When the “POWER” switch is in ON mode while the shift position is in a
position other than P and the vehicle is stopped completely, pressing the
“POWER” switch will cause the automatically P position selection function
to operate together with the “POWER” switch being turned to off.
If the shift position cannot be shifted from P
There is a possibility that the 12-volt battery is discharged. Check the 12-
volt battery in this situation. (P. 620)
Sport mode automatic deactivation
Sport mode is automatically deactivated if the “POWER” switch is turned
off after driving in sport mode.
After recharging/reconnecting the 12-volt battery
P. 4 9 9
Customization
Settings (e.g. Reverse warning buzzer) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 655)

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Parking brake
Parking brake engaged warning buzzer
The buzzer sounds to indicate that parking brake is still engaged (with the
vehicle having reached a speed of 5 km/h [3 mph]). (P. 571)
Usage in winter time
See “Winter driving tips” for parking brake usage in winter time. (P. 3 0 4 )
NOTICE
Before driving
Fully release the parking brake.
Driving the vehicle with the parking brake set will lead to brake components
overheating, which may affect braking performance and increase brake
wear.
To set the parking brake,
fully depress the parking
brake pedal with your left
foot while depressing the
brake pedal with your right
foot.
(Depressing the pedal again
releases the parking brake.)

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Customization
Settings (e.g. on/off operation of the ECO lamp) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 655)
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the engine and its components
Do not let the indicator needle of the tachometer enter the red zone, which
indicates the maximum engine speed.
The engine may be overheating if the high coolant temperature warning
light comes on or flashes. In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a
safe place, and check the engine after it has cooled completely. (P. 6 2 7 )

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Indicators and warning lights
The indicator and warning lights on the instrument cluster and center
panel inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s various systems.
Instrument cluster
Center panel