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Your preferred driving position (the position of the driver's seat, steer-
ing wheel and outside rear view mirrors) can be memorized and
recalled with the touch of a button. It is also possible to set this func-
tion to activate automatically when the doors are unlocked.
Three different driving positions can be entered into memory.
Entering a position to memory
Switch to IGNITION ON mode.
Adjust the driver’s seat, steering wheel, and outside rear
view mirrors to the desired positions.
Push the “SET” button, then
within 3 seconds push button
“1”, “2” or “3” until the sig-
nal beeps.
If the selected button has
already been preset, the pre-
viously recorded position
will be overwritten.
Recalling the memorized position
Vehicles with an automatic transmission: Check that the shift
lever is set in P.
Vehicles with a manual transmission: Check that the parking
brake is set.
Switch to IGNITION ON mode.
Push button “1”, “2” or “3”
to recall the memorized posi-
tion.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP1
STEP2
: If equipped
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The mirrors can be adjusted when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION
ON mode.
When the mirrors are fogged up
Turn on the mirror defoggers to defog the mirrors. (P. 264)
One-touch adjustment of the mirror angle
(vehicles with driving position memory)
A desired mirror face angle can be entered to memory and adjusted with the
touch of a button. (P. 6 6 )
Linked mirror function when reversing (vehicles with driving position
memory)
The outside rear view mirrors will automatically angle downwards when the
vehicle is reversing in order to give a better view of the ground. However,
this function will not operate when the mirror select switch is in the neutral
position (between “L” and “R”).
Auto anti-glare function (vehicles with auto anti-glare mirror)
When the anti-glare inside rear view mirror is set to automatic mode, the
outside rear view mirrors will activate in conjunction with the anti-glare
inside rear view mirror to reduce reflected light. (P. 8 2 )
Rain clearing mirrors (if equipped)
When water droplets collects on the mirror surface, for example when it
rains, the rain clearing (hydrophilic) effect of the mirrors causes the droplets
to be spread out into a film making the rear view clearer. In the following
cases, the rain clearing effect will be reduced temporarily, but will return
after 1 or 2 days' exposure to direct sunlight.
After wiping dirt off the mirrors
When the mirrors fog up
After waxing your vehicle in an automatic car wash
After your vehicle has been parked for a long period in underground
parking lots, etc. where there is no direct sunlight
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Canceling the intrusion sensor
The alarm will be set even when the intrusion sensor is canceled.
To re-enable the intrusion sensor, press the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch or unlock the doors using the wireless remote door lock function
while the intrusion sensor is canceled.
Automatic re-enabling of the intrusion sensor
When the alarm system is set again, the intrusion sensor will also be set.
Intrusion sensor
The sensor may trigger the alarm in the following situations. Before locking
the doors, turn off the intrusion sensor. (P. 103)
Persons or pets are in the vehicle.
Unstable items, such as dangling accessories or clothes hanging on the
coat hooks, are in the vehicle.
The windows or moon roof are open.
The vehicle is parked in a place where extreme vibration or noises occur,
such as in a parking garage.
The vehicle is inside an automatic or high-pressure car wash.
The vehicle experiences impacts, such as hail, lightning strikes, or other
kinds of repeated impacts or vibrations.
Ice or snow is removed from the vehicle, causing the vehicle to receive
repeated impacts or vibrations.
The wind or something similar causes an externally mounted reflectively
coated windshield cover to move.
When the battery is disconnected
Be sure to deactivate the alarm system.
If the battery is disconnected before deactivating the alarm system, the
alarm may be triggered when the battery is reconnected.
When using the mechanical key to unlock the doors or trunk
Deactivate the alarm.
If the doors or trunk are unlocked using the mechanical key with the alarm
operational, the alarm will be triggered.
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Driving the vehicle........... 142
Engine (ignition) switch... 153
Automatic transmission ... 158
Manual transmission ........ 165
Turn signal lever .............. 167
Parking brake ................... 168
Horn ................................. 170
2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters ........... 171
Indicators and warning
lights .............................. 177
Multi-information display 1812-3. Operating the lights and wind-
shield wipers
Headlight switch .............. 186
Fog light switch ............... 190
Windshield wipers and
washer ............................ 191
Headlight cleaner switch . 197
2-4. Using other driving
systems
Cruise control .................. 198
Dynamic radar cruise
control ............................ 202
Lexus parking
assist-sensor ................... 217
Driving assist systems ..... 223
PCS (Pre-Crash Safety
system)........................... 229
2-5. Driving information
Cargo and luggage ........... 237
Winter driving tips ........... 239
Trailer towing .................. 242
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Driving the vehicle
The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe driving.
Starting the engine (P. 156)
Driving
Automatic transmission
With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D.
(P. 161)
Release the parking brake. (P. 171)
Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the
accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
Manual transmission
While depressing the clutch pedal, shift the shift lever
into 1.
(P. 168)
Release the parking brake. (P. 171)
Gradually release the clutch pedal. At the same time,
gently depress the accelerator pedal to accelerate the
vehicle.
Stopping
Automatic transmission
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. 161)
Manual transmission
While depressing the clutch pedal, depress the brake
pedal.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP1
STEP2
STEP1
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Starting on a steep uphill
Automatic transmission
Firmly set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to D.
Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
Release the parking brake.
Manual transmission
With the parking brake firmly set and the clutch pedal fully
depressed, shift the shift lever into 1.
Lightly depress the accelerator pedal at the same time as
gradually releasing the clutch pedal.
Release the parking brake.
Parking the vehicle
Automatic transmission
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
Set the parking brake. (P. 171)
Shift the shift lever to P. (P. 161)
Press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to stop the
engine.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the electronic
key on your person.
Manual transmission
While depressing the clutch pedal, depress the brake
pedal.
Set the parking brake. (P. 171)
Shift the shift lever into N. (P. 168)
Press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to stop the
i
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
STEP5
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
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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 operation.
Idling time before engine stop (IS220d and IS200d)
To prevent damage to the turbocharger, allow the engine to idle immediately
after high-speed driving or hill climbing.
Operating your vehicle in a foreign country
Comply with the relevant vehicle registration laws and confirm the avail-
ability of the correct fuel. (P. 5 3 8 )
Driving conditionIdling time
Normal city drivingNot necessary
High-speed driv-
ing
Constant speed of approx.
80 km/h (50 mph)Approximately 20
seconds
Constant speed of approx.
100 km/h (63 mph)Approximately 1 min-
ute
Steep hill driving or continuous driving at 100
km/h (63 mph) or more (race track driving,
etc )Approximately 2
minutes
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CAUTION
On vehicles with an automatic transmission, 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 (vehicles with an automatic transmission)
or 1 (vehicles with a manual transmission) while the vehicle is moving
backward.
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle
control.
Moving the shift lever to N while the vehicle is moving will disengage the
engine from the transmission. Engine braking is not available when N is
selected.
During normal driving, do not turn off the engine. Turning the engine off
while driving will not cause loss of steering or braking control, but the
power assist to these systems will be lost. This will make it more difficult
to steer and brake, so you should pull over and stop the vehicle as soon as
it is safe to do so.
However, in the event of an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible
to stop the vehicle in the normal way: P. 5 3 1
Use engine braking (downshift) to maintain a safe speed when driving
down a steep hill.
Using the brakes continuously may cause the brakes to overheat and lose
effectiveness. (P. 161)
When stopped on an inclined surface, use the brake pedal and parking
brake to prevent the vehicle from rolling backward or forward and causing
an accident.
Do not adjust the position 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
that may result in death or serious injury.
Always check that all passengers' arms, heads or other parts of their bod-
ies are not outside the vehicle, as this may result in death or serious injury.