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2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle ............. 136
Engine (ignition) switch ..... 145
Automatic transmission...... 149
Turn signal lever ................ 158
Parking brake ..................... 159
Horn ................................... 160
2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters ............. 161
Indicators and warning
lights................................. 164
Multi-information display .. 167
2-3. Operating the lights and
windshield wipers
Headlight switch ................ 172
Fog light switch.................. 175
Windshield wipers and
washer .............................. 176
Headlight cleaner switch .... 1792-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ..................... 180
Dynamic radar cruise
control .............................. 184
Lexus parking assist-sensor 199
Driving assist systems ........ 205
PCS (Pre-Crash Safety
system) ............................. 211
2-5. Driving information
Cargo and luggage ............. 220
Winter driving tips ............. 222
Trailer towing..................... 225
3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning
system .............................. 228
Rear window and outside rear
view mirror defoggers ...... 236
Windshield wiper de-icer ... 237
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Multi-information display
P. 167
Pictorial indexInstrument panel
(Left-hand drive vehicles)
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever
Fog light switch P. 172
P. 158
P. 175
Paddle shift switches
P. 152, 154
Gauges and meters
P. 161Windshield wiper and washer switch
P. 176
Trunk opener main switch P. 57
Glove box P. 325
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch P. 76
Parking brake pedal P. 159
Engine (ignition) switch P. 145
Hood release lever P. 362
Horn P. 160
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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
(Right-hand drive vehicles)
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever
Fog light switch P. 172
P. 158
P. 175
Paddle shift switches P. 152, 154
Gauges and meters
P. 161
Multi-information display
P. 167
Windshield wiper
and washer switch
P. 176
Engine (ignition)
switch
P. 145
Trunk opener
main switch
P. 57
Glove box P. 325
Tilt and telescopic
steering control switch
P. 76
Parking brake pedal P. 159
Hood release lever
P. 362
Horn P. 160
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Installation of an RF-transmitter system
The installation of an RF-transmitter system in your vehicle could affect
electronic systems such as:
Multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system
Cruise control system
Dynamic radar cruise control system
Anti-lock brake system
SRS airbag system
Seat belt pretensioner system
Be sure to check with any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another
duly qualified and equipped professional for precautionary measures or spe-
cial instructions regarding installation of an RF-transmitter system.
Further information regarding frequency bands, power levels, antenna posi-
tions and installation provisions for the installation of RF-transmitters, is
available on request at any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another
duly qualified and equipped professional.
Scrapping your Lexus
The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Lexus contain
explosive chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbags and seat belt
pretensioners left as they are, this may cause an accident such as fire. Be
sure to have the systems of the SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner
removed and disposed of by a qualified service shop or by any authorized
Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped profes-
sional, before you scrap your vehicle.
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2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle........... 136
Engine (ignition) switch... 145
Automatic transmission ... 149
Turn signal lever .............. 158
Parking brake ................... 159
Horn ................................. 160
2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters ........... 161
Indicators and warning
lights .............................. 164
Multi-information display 167
2-3. Operating the lights and
windshield wipers
Headlight switch.............. 172
Fog light switch ............... 175
Windshield wipers and
washer ............................ 176
Headlight cleaner switch .. 1792-4. Using other driving
systems
Cruise control .................. 180
Dynamic radar cruise
control ............................ 184
Lexus parking
assist-sensor ................... 199
Driving assist systems ..... 205
PCS (Pre-Crash Safety
system)............................ 211
2-5. Driving information
Cargo and luggage ........... 220
Winter driving tips ........... 222
Trailer towing .................. 225
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Driving the vehicle
Starting on a steep uphill
Firmly set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to D.
Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
Release the parking brake.
Starting off on a hill
Hill-start assist control will operate. (P. 205)
The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe driving.
Starting the engine (P. 146)
Driving
With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D.
(P. 150)
Release the parking brake. (P. 160)
Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the
accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
Stopping
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake.
When the vehicle is stopped for an extended period of time,
shift the shift lever to P or N. (P. 150)
Parking the vehicle
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
Set the parking brake. (P. 160)
Shift the shift lever to P. (P. 150)
Press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to stop the
engine.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the electronic
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Driving in the rain
Drive carefully when it is raining, because visibility will be reduced, the
windows may become fogged-up, and the road will be slippery.
Drive carefully when it starts to rain, because the road surface will be
especially slippery.
Refrain from high speeds when driving on an expressway in the rain,
because there may be a layer of water between the tires and the road sur-
face, preventing the steering and brakes from operating properly.
Engine speed while driving
In the following conditions, the engine speed may become high while driv-
ing. This is due to automatic up-shifting control or down-shifting implemen-
tation to meet driving conditions. It does not indicate sudden acceleration.
The vehicle is judged to be driving uphill or downhill
When the accelerator pedal is released
Breaking in your new Lexus
To extend the life of the vehicle, the following precautions are recom-
mended to observe:
For the first 300 km (186 miles):
Avoid sudden stops.
For the first 1000 km (621 miles):
• Do not drive at extremely high speeds.
• Avoid sudden acceleration.
• Do not drive continuously in the low gears.
• Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods.
Drum-in-disc type parking brake system
Your vehicle has a drum-in-disc type parking brake system. This type of
brake system needs bedding-down of the brake shoes periodically or when-
ever the parking brake shoes and/or drum are replaced. Have any authorized
Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped profes-
sional, perform the bedding down.
Operating your vehicle in a foreign country
Comply with the relevant vehicle registration laws and confirm the avail-
ability of the correct fuel. (P. 4 7 4 )
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When starting off
To prevent the vehicle from creeping forward, keep the brake pedal firmly
depressed when shifting the shift lever.
When driving the vehicle
Do not drive if you are unfamiliar with the location of the brake and accel-
erator pedals to avoid depressing the wrong pedal.
• Accidentally depressing the accelerator pedal instead of the brake
pedal will result in sudden acceleration that may lead to an accident
that could result in death or serious injury.
• When backing up, you may twist your body around, leading to a diffi-
culty in operating the pedals. Make sure to operate the pedals properly.
• Make sure to keep a correct driving posture even when moving the
vehicle only slightly, allowing you to depress the brake and accelerator
pedals properly.
• Depress the brake pedal using your right foot. Depressing the brake
pedal using your left foot may delay response in an emergency, result-
ing in an accident.
Do not drive the vehicle over or stop the vehicle near flammable materi-
als.
Do not let the vehicle roll backwards while the shift lever is in a driving
position, or roll forward while the shift lever is in R.
Doing so may cause the engine to stall or lead to poor brake and steering
performance, resulting in an accident or damage to the vehicle.
If the smell of exhaust is noticed inside the vehicle, open the windows and
check that the trunk is closed. Large amounts of exhaust in the vehicle can
cause driver drowsiness and an accident, resulting in death or a serious
health hazard. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus dealer
or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional, immedi-
ately.
Do not shift the shift lever to P while the vehicle is moving.
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle
control.
Do not shift the shift lever to R while the vehicle is moving forward.
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle
control.
Do not shift the shift lever to D while the vehicle is moving backward.
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle
control.