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CAUTION
■When using the rear view monitor system screen
●The position of the fixation guide lines displayed on the screen may change in
accordance with the number of passengers, the amount of cargo etc. Be sure to
check behind and all around the vehicle direct visually and with mirror before
proceeding.
●The vehicle width extension guide lines are wider than the actual width of the
vehicle. When backing up, be sure to check behind and all around the vehicle
direct visually and with mirror before proceeding.

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Driving mode select switch
Normal mode
For normal driving.
Press the switch to change the driving mode to normal mode when selected to
Eco mode or sport mode.
Eco drive mode
Use Eco mode to help achieve low fuel consumption during trips that
involve frequent accelerating.
When the driving mode select switch is turned left, the “ECO MODE” indicator
comes on in the multi-information display.
The driving modes can be selected to suit driving condition.
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Sport mode
An acceleration response suitable for sports driving is provided by con-
trolling steering response and transm ission. Suitable for when precise
handling is desirable, for exampl e when driving on mountain roads.
When the driving mode select switch is turned right, the “SPORT” indicator
comes on in the instrument cluster.
Also, on vehicles equipped with a
12.3-inch display, the driving mode is
also automatically displayed on the
“Side Display”. ( P. 3 0 8 )
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Normal mode
For normal driving.
Press the switch to change the driving mode to normal mode when selected to
Eco mode or sport mode.
Eco drive mode
Use Eco mode to help achieve low fuel consumption during trips that
involve frequent accelerating.
When the driving mode select switch is turned left, the “ECO MODE” indicator
comes on in the multi-information display.
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Sport mode• SPORT S mode
Improves acceleration response by controlling the transmission.
Suitable for when precise handling is desirable, for example when
driving on mountain roads.
When the driving mode select switch is turned right while a made other than
SPORT S mode is selected, the “SPORT S” indicator comes on in the instru-
ment cluster.
Also, on vehicles equipped with a
12.3-inch display, the driving mode
is also automatically displayed on
the “Side Display”. ( P. 3 0 8 )
• SPORT S+ mode
Improves steering performance and driving stability by simulta-
neously controlling the steering and suspension in addition to the
transmission. Suitable for sporty driving.
When the driving mode select switch is turned right while SPORT S mode is
selected, the “SPORT S+” indicator comes on in the instrument cluster.
Also, on vehicles equipped with a
12.3-inch display, the driving mode
is also automatically displayed on
the “Side Display”. (P. 3 0 8 )
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The slip indicator light will flash
while the TRAC/VSC systems are
operating.
If the vehicle gets stuck in fresh snow or mud, the TRAC/VSC systems
may reduce power from the engine to the wheels. You may need to turn
the system off to enable you to rock the vehicle in order to free it.
■Turning off the TRAC system only
To turn the TRAC system off,
quickly press and release the but-
ton.
The “TRAC OFF” will be shown on
the multi-information display. Press
the button again to turn the system
back on.
When the TRAC/VSC systems are operating
Disabling the TRAC/VSC systems

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■Turning off both TRAC/VSC systems
To turn the TRAC/VSC systems
off, press and hold the button for
more than 3 seconds while the
vehicle is stopped.
The VSC OFF indicator light will
come on and the “TRAC OFF” will
be shown on the multi-information
display.
Press the button again to turn the
systems back on.

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■When the message is displayed on the multi-information display showing that
TRAC has been disabled even if the VSC OFF switch has not been pressed
TRAC cannot be operated. Contact your Lexus dealer.
■VGRS is disabled when
VGRS may stop operating in the following situations.
In this event, the steering wheel may move from its straight forward position, but it
will return when the system restarts.
●The steering wheel is operated for an extended period of time while the vehicle is
stopped or is moving very slowly.
●When force is continuously applied for a long time with the steering wheel turned
as far as it will go.
The center position of the steering wheel may change when VGRS is disabled. How-
ever, the position will return to normal after VGRS is reactivated.
■When the battery is disconnected
The steering wheel may move from its straight forward position, but this will be cor-
rected automatically when driving.
■Sounds and vibrations caused by the ABS, brake assist, VSC, TRAC and VGRS sys-
tems
●A sound may be heard from the engine compartment when the engine is started or
just after the vehicle begins to move. This sound does not indicate that a malfunc-
tion has occurred in any of these systems.
●Any of the following conditions may occur when the above systems are operating.
None of these indicates that a malfunction has occurred.
• Vibrations may be felt through the vehicle body and steering.
• A motor sound may be heard after the vehicle comes to a stop.
• The brake pedal may pulsate slightly after the ABS is activated.
• The brake pedal may move down slightly after the ABS is activated.
■EPS, VGRS and DRS operation sound
When the steering wheel is operated, a motor sound (whirring sound) may be heard.
This does not indicate a malfunction.
■Reactivation of the TRAC/VSC systems
Even after the TRAC/VSC systems have been turned off, turning the engine off and
then on again will automatically reactivate the TRAC/VSC systems.