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CAUTION
■To correctly attach a child restraint system to the anchors
●When using the LATCH anchors, be sure that there are no foreign objects
around the anchors and that the seat belt is not caught behind the child restraint.
Make sure the child restraint system is securely attached, or it may cause death or
serious injury to the child or other passengers in the event of a sudden stop or
accident.
●When using the left side LATCH anchors
for the child restraint system, do not sit in
the center seat.
Seat belt function may be impaired, such as
being positioned overly high or loose-fit-
ting, which may result in death or serious
injury in the event of sudden braking, sud-
den swerving or an accident.
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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle .................. 172
Engine (ignition) switch ........ 183
Automatic transmission ........ 190
Turn signal lever....................... 196
Parking brake............................ 197
Horn............................................ 198
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters................ 199
Indicators and warning lights ........................................ 202
Multi-information display (Optitron meters) ............... 208
Multi-information display (Accessory meters) ............. 216
2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
Headlight switch .................... 223
Automatic High Beam ......... 230
Fog light switch ....................... 237
Windshield wipers and washer .................................... 240
Rear window wiper and washer .................................... 246
Headlight cleaner switch .... 249
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2-4. Using other driving systemsCruise control ........................ 250
Dynamic radar cruise control .................................... 254
Intuitive parking assist .......... 270
LDA (Lane Departure Alert)....................................... 279
Rear view monitor system .................................... 285
Wide view front & side monitor ................................... 290
Multi-terrain Select ............. 300
Multi-terrain Monitor.......... 308
Rear height control air suspension ............................ 320
AVS (Adaptive Variable Suspension System)........... 325
Four-wheel drive system ...... 326
Crawl Control ........................ 332
DAC (Downhill Assist Control system) ................... 336
Driving assist systems ........... 339
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ................................... 347 2-5. Driving information
Off-road precautions ........... 358
Cargo and luggage ............... 363
Vehicle load limits .................. 369
Winter driving tips .................. 371
Trailer towing .......................... 375
Dinghy towing......................... 394
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2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle
The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe driving:
■Starting the engine
→ P. 1 8 3
■ Driving
With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D.
(→P. 1 9 0 )
Release the parking brake. ( →P. 197)
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.
If the vehicle is to be stopped for an extended period of time, shift the
shift lever to P or N. ( →P. 1 9 0 )
■Parking the vehicle
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
Set the parking brake. (→ P. 1 9 7 )
Shift the shift lever to P. ( →P. 1 9 0 )
If parking on a hill, block the wheels as needed.
Press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to stop the engine.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your per-
son.
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Starting off on a steep uphillMake sure that the parking brake is set and shift the shift lever to
D.
Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
Release the parking brake.
■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 surface, preventing
the steering and brakes from operating properly.
■Breaking in your new Lexus
To extend the life of the vehicle, observing the following precautions is recom-
mended:
●For the first 200 miles (300 km):
Avoid sudden stops.
●For the first 500 miles (800 km):
Do not tow a trailer.
●For the first 600 miles (1000 km):
• 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.
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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 sys-
tem needs bedding-down of the brake shoes periodically or whenever the parking
brake shoes and/or drum are replaced. Have your Lexus dealer perform the bed-
ding down operation.
■Operating your vehicle in a foreign country
Comply with the relevant vehicle registration laws and confirm the availability of the
correct fuel. (→P. 76 0 )
■Eco-friendly driving
If Eco Driving Indicator Light comes on, it
indicates that you are driving at an Eco-
friendly driving. In case of over-use of the
accelerator that cause the vehicle to exceed
Zone of Eco driving, Eco Driving Indicator
Light will turn off.
Eco Driving Indicator Light will not operate in
the following conditions:
●The shift lever is in anything other than D.
●The vehicle is set to second start mode.
(→ P. 192)
●The vehicle speed is approximately 81 mph
(130 km/h) or higher.
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■When starting the vehicle
Always keep your foot on the brake pedal while stopped with the engine running.
This prevents the vehicle from creeping.
■When driving the vehicle
●Do not drive if you are unfamiliar with the location of the brake and accelerator
pedals to avoid depressing the wrong pedal.
• Accidentally depressing the accelerator pedal instead of the brake pedal willresult 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 difficulty 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. This allows 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, resulting in an acci-
dent.
●Do not drive the vehicle over or stop the vehicle near flammable materials. The
exhaust system and exhaust gases can be extremely hot. These hot parts may
cause a fire if there is any flammable material nearby.
●Do not let the vehicle roll backwards while th e 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 perfor-
mance, 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 back door is closed.
Large amounts of exhaust in the vehicle can cause driver drowsiness and an acci-
dent, resulting in death or a serious heal th hazard. Have the vehicle inspected by
your Lexus dealer immediately.
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