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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 2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise 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
2When driving
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1-7. Safety information
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SRS airbag system componentsFront passenger occupant
classification system (ECU and
sensors)
Knee airbag
Curtain shield airbag
Front passenger airbag
“A I R B A G O N ” a n d “A I R B A G
OFF” indicator lights
Side and curtain shield airbag
sensor
Front side airbag
SRS warning light and “RSCA
OFF” indicator light Rear side (if equipped) and
curtain shield airbag sensor
Rear side airbag (outer second
seat) (if equipped)
Driver airbag
Driver’s seat belt buckle switch
Floor sensor
“RSCA OFF” switch
Airbag sensor assembly
Front airbag sensor
Front passenger’s seat belt
buckle switch
Seat belt pretensioners
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1-7. Safety information
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Condition and operation in the front passenger occupant classification system
■Adult*1
Indicator/
warning light “AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”
indicator lights “A I R B A G
ON”
SRS warning light Off
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light Flashing
*2
DevicesFront passenger airbag
Activated
Side airbag on the front passenger seat
Curtain shield airbag
in the front passenger side
Front passenger knee airbag
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner
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Child
*3 or child restraint system*4
Indicator/
warning light “AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”
indicator lights “A I R B A G
OFF”*5
SRS warning light Off
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light Flashing
*2
DevicesFront passenger airbag Deactivated
Side airbag on the front passenger seat Activated
Curtain shield airbag
in the front passenger side
Front passenger knee airbag Deactivated
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner Activated
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1-7. Safety information
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Unoccupied
■ There is a malfunction in the system
Indicator/
warning light “AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”
indicator lights Not
illuminated
SRS warning light Off
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light
Devices Front passenger airbag Deactivated
Side airbag on the front passenger seat Activated
Curtain shield airbag
in the front passenger side
Front passenger knee airbag Deactivated
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner
Indicator/
warning light “AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”
indicator lights “A I R B A G
OFF”
SRS warning light On
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light Off
Devices Front passenger airbag Deactivated
Side airbag on the front passenger seat Activated
Curtain shield airbag
in the front passenger side
Front passenger knee airbag Deactivated
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner Activated
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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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2-2. Instrument cluster
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Indicators and warning lights
The indicators and warning lights on the instrument cluster and center
panel inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s various systems.
Instrument cluster
Center panel (vehicles without a navigation system)
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When driving
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*1: These lights turn on when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turnedto IGNITION ON mode to indicate that a system check is being per-
formed. They will turn off after the engine is on, or after a few seconds.
There may be a malfunction in a system if the lights do not turn on, or turn
off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
*2: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
*3: The light turns on when the system is turned off. The light flashes quicklyto indicate that the system is operating.
(if equipped)
Crawl Control indicator
(→ P. 3 3 2 )AIR BAG ON/OFF
indicator ( →P. 1 4 3 )
(if equipped)
Downhill assist control
system indicator
(→ P. 3 3 6 )
(if equipped)
Intuitive parking assist
indicator ( →P. 2 7 0 )
“2nd STRT” indicator
(→ P. 1 9 2 )
(if equipped)
“AFS OFF” indicator
(→ P. 2 2 7 )
Low speed four-wheel
drive indicator light
(→ P. 326)“RSCA OFF” indicator
(→ P. 141)
Center differential lock
indicator ( →P. 3 2 7 )
(if equipped)
“PCS” warning
(→ P. 3 4 7 )
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