Page 3 of 568

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
3
2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle ........................ 122
Engine (ignition) switch .............. 130
Automatic transmission.............. 134
Turn signal lever ............................ 143
Parking brake ................................. 144
Horn.................................................... 145
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ..................... 146
Indicators and warning lights................................................. 150
Multi-information display........... 153
2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
Headlight switch ............................ 158
Fog light switch ................................ 161
Windshield wipers and washer............................................. 162
Headlight cleaner switch ........... 165
2-4. Using other driving systems Cruise control ................................ 166
Dynamic radar cruise control............................................. 169
Intuitive parking assist .................. 181
Driving assist systems.................. 187
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ............ 193 2-5. Driving information
Cargo and luggage .................... 200
Vehicle load limits ........................ 203
Winter driving tips ....................... 204
Trailer towing ................................. 206
Dinghy towing ............................... 207
3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system ............................................. 210
Rear window and outside rear view
mirror defoggers ........................ 218
Windshield wiper de-icer .......... 219
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system type ....................... 220
Using the radio.............................. 223
Using the CD player.................... 231
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs.................................. 238
Operating an iPod....................... 246
Operating a USB memory....... 254
Optimal use of the audio system ............................................ 263
Using the AUX port ................... 265
Using the steering wheel audio switches ............................ 267
2When driving
3Interior features
Page 17 of 568
17
Type B Type A
Telephone switch *2P. 293
Cruise control switch
Dynamic radar cruise control switch
P. 166
P. 169
F-sport mode
total control
switch
P. 136, 189
“DISP” switch P. 154Talk switch *2P. 293“DISP” switch P. 154
F-sport mode
total control
switch
P. 136, 189
Cruise control switch
Dynamic radar cruise control switch
P. 166
P. 169
C
B
Audio remote control
switches
P. 267
: If equipped
*1: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
*2: For vehicles with a navigation system, refe r to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
Page 20 of 568

20
Installation of a mobile two-way radio system
As the installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle could affect
electronic systems such as the multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport
fuel injection system, cruise control system, anti-lock brake system, SRS airbag sys-
tem and seat belt pretensioner system, be sure to check with your Lexus dealer for
precautionary measures or special instructions regarding installation.
Scrapping of 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 your Lexus deal er before you scrap your vehicle.
Perchlorate Material
Special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
Your vehicle has components that may contain perchlorate. These components may
include airbag, seat belt pretensioners, and wireless remote control batteries.
Page 121 of 568

When driving2
121
2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle.................. 122
Engine (ignition) switch ......... 130
Automatic transmission ........ 134
Turn signal lever ....................... 143
Parking brake ........................... 144
Horn ............................................ 145
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ................ 146
Indicators and warning lights ......................................... 150
Multi-information display ..... 153
2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
Headlight switch...................... 158
Fog light switch ......................... 161
Windshield wipers and washer ..................................... 162
Headlight cleaner switch...... 165 2-4. Using other driving
systems
Cruise control.......................... 166
Dynamic radar cruise control ...................................... 169
Intuitive parking assist ............ 181
Driving assist systems ............ 187
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ....... 193
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage ............... 200
Vehicle load limits .................. 203
Winter driving tips ................. 204
Trailer towing .......................... 206
Dinghy towing ......................... 207
Page 141 of 568

141
2-1. Driving procedures
2
When driving
■Rev indicator
■Downshift restrictions warning buzzer
To help ensure safety and driving performance, downshifting operation may some-
times be restricted. In some circumstances, downshifting may not be possible even
when the shift lever or paddle shift switch is operated. (A buzzer will sound twice.)
■When driving with the cruise contro l or dynamic radar cruise control
Engine braking will not occur during shif t range selection in the D position, even
when downshifting to range 7, 6, 5 or 4. ( P. 166, 169)
■Automatic deactivation of snow mode and “Sport” mode
If the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned OFF after driving in either snow
mode or “Sport” mode, the mode is automatically deactivated.
■If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
P. 4 8 7
●When the shift lever is in D (paddle shift
switches operated) or in M, an indicator on
the tachometer illuminates in 3 steps in the
case of high engine speeds to encourage
the driver to upshift.
●If the third (red) segment illuminates, a
buzzer will also sound.
Page 151 of 568

151
2-2. Instrument cluster
2
When driving
■Indicators
The indicators inform the driver of th e operating state of the vehi-
cle’s various systems.
*1:These lights turn on when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode to indicate that a system check is being per-
formed. They will turn off after the en gine is started, or after a few sec-
onds. There may be a malfunction in a system if a light does not come on,
or if the lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus
dealer.
*2:The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
Turn signal indicator
( P. 1 4 3 )Cruise control indicator
( P. 166, 169)
Headlight high beam indi-
cator ( P. 1 5 9 )
(if equipped)
Intuitive parking assist
indicator ( P. 1 8 1 )
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
( P. 1 5 8 )Slip indicator ( P. 188)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
( P. 1 5 8 ) VSC off indicator
( P. 188)
Front fog light indicator
( P. 161) “TRAC OFF” indicator
( P. 188)
“SNOW” indicator
( P. 1 3 6 ) SRS airbag on-off indica-
tor ( P. 1 0 3 )
“SPORT” indicator
( P. 136, 189)
*1, 2
*1
*1
*1
Page 166 of 568
166
2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control
Use the cruise control to help to maintain a set speed without using the
accelerator.
■ Set the vehicle speed
Turn the “ON-OFF” button on.
Push the button once more to
deactivate the cruise control.
Accelerate or decelerate to the
desired speed and press the
lever down to set the cruise
control speed.
STEP1
STEP2
: If equipped
Page 167 of 568
167
2-4. Using other driving systems
2
When driving
■Cruise control can be set when
●The shift lever is in the D position. However, it cannot be set if any of the ranges 1
through 3 has been selected using the paddle shift switches.
●Vehicle speed is more than approximately 24 mph (40 km/h).
■Adjusting the speed setting
Increase speed
Decrease speed
Hold the lever until the desired
speed setting is obtained.
Fine adjustment of the set
speed (approximately 1.0 mph
[1.6 km/h]) can be made by
lightly pressing the lever up or
down and releasing it.
■Canceling and resuming regular acceleration
Cancel
Push the lever towards you to
cancel cruise control.
The speed setting is also can-
celed when the brakes are
applied.
Resume
To resume cruise control and
return to the set speed, push the
lever up.