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3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel ............................. 195
Inside rear view mirror .............. 196
Outside rear view mirrors ....... 199
3-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows ...........................204
Moon roof .................................... 208
4-1. Before driving Driving the vehicle ...................... 214
Cargo and luggage ...................225
Trailer towing (vehicles without towing package) ..... 226
Trailer towing (vehicles with towing package) ...................... 227
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch ........... 237
Automatic transmission ........... 244
Turn signal lever ..........................253
Parking brake ...............................255
Horn................................................ 258 4-3. Operating the lights
and wipers
Headlight switch ......................... 259
Automatic High Beam ............. 264
Fog light switch............................ 270
Windshield wipers and washer................................. 272
Headlight cleaner switch ........ 279
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap..... 280
4-5. Using the driving support systems
Cruise control .............................285
Dynamic radar cruise control..........................................289
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) ......... 305
Driving mode select switch..... 315
Driving assist systems ...............320
Hill-start assist control..............328
PCS (Pre-Crash Safety system).........................................330
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ...... 341 •The Blind Spot Monitor function.................................... 348
• The Rear Crossing Traffic Alert function .......................... 351
4-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips .....................354
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4-1. Before drivingDriving the vehicle ...................... 214
Cargo and luggage ................... 225
Trailer towing (vehicles without towing package) ..... 226
Trailer towing (vehicles with towing package)...................... 227
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch ........... 237
Automatic transmission ........... 244
Turn signal lever ..........................253
Parking brake...............................255
Horn................................................ 258
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ......................... 259
Automatic High Beam ............. 264
Fog light switch............................ 270
Windshield w ipers and washer................................. 272
Headlight cleaner switch ........ 279 4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap .....280
4-5. Using the driving support systems
Cruise control ............................. 285
Dynamic radar cruise control ......................................... 289
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) ..........305
Driving mode select switch .... 315
Driving assist systems...............320
Hill-start assist control ............. 328
PCS (Pre-Crash Safety system) ........................................330
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ...... 341 •The Blind Spot Monitor function ....................................348
• The Rear Crossing Traffic Alert function...........................351
4-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips ..................... 354
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2584-2. Driving procedures
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Horn
To sound the horn, press on or close
to the mark.
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24ETCS10Multiport fuel injection system/sequential
multiport fuel injection system
25HORN10Horn
26R/B-B20EPS-B, TV
27P/ I - B N O.150Headlights, daytime running lights, EBS
28EPB30Pa r k in g b ra ke
29LUG J/B-B40Luggage compartment junction block
30FAN NO.180Electric cooling fans
31LH J/B ALT60Left-hand junction block
32H-LP CLN30Headlight cleaner
33FAN NO.240Electric cooling fans
34A/C COMP7. 5Air conditioning system
35FILTER10Condenser
FuseAmpereCircuit
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16MPX-B10
Smart entry & start system, CAN gateway
ECU, electric tilt and telescopic steering col-
umn, power seats, head-up display, front
right-hand door ECU, gauges and meters,
steering sensor, yaw rate and G sensor, over-
head module, RR CTRL SW, clock, front left-
hand door ECU, power trunk lid, body ECU
17FILTER10Condenser
18A/C COMP7. 5Air conditioning system
19H-LP CLN30Headlight cleaner
20FAN NO.240Electric cooling fans
21LH J/B ALT60Left-hand junction block
22FAN NO.180Electric cooling fans
23P/ I - B N O.150H-LP HI RH, H-LP HI LH, DRL, emergency
brake signal
24EPB30Pa r k in g b ra ke
25LUG J/B-B40Luggage compartment junction block
26R/B-B20EPS-B, TV
27HORN10Horn
28ETCS10Multiport fuel injection system/sequential
multiport fuel injection system
29ALT-S7. 5Charging system
30ECU-B7. 5Smart entry & start system
31DCM7. 5DCM
32D/C C UT30DOME, MPX-B
33ABS NO.250VDIM
34ST30Starting system
35H-LP LO30Headlights, H-LP RLY
FuseAmpereCircuit
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6127-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If the engine will not start
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
●There may not be sufficient fuel in the vehicle’s tank.
Refuel the vehicle.
●The engine may be flooded.
Try to restart the engine again following correct starting procedures.
(→ P. 2 3 7 )
●There may be a malfunction in the engine immobilizer system.
(→ P. 8 0 )
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
●The battery may be discharged. ( →P. 6 2 1 )
●The battery terminal connections may be loose or corroded.
The engine starting system may be malfunctioning due to an electrical
problem such as electronic key battery depletion or a blown fuse. How-
ever, an interim measure is available to start the engine. ( →P. 613)
If the engine will not start even th ough correct starting procedures are
being followed ( →P. 237), consider each of the following points:
The engine will not start even though the starter motor operates
normally.
The starter motor turns over slowly, the interior lights and head-
lights are dim, or the horn does not sound or sounds at a low vol-
ume.
The starter motor does not turn over
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When trouble arises
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One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
●One or both of the battery terminals may be disconnected.
●The battery may be discharged. (→P. 6 2 1 )
●There may be a malfunction in the steering lock system.
Contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional if the problem cannot be repaired, or if repair procedures
are unknown.
When the engine does not start, the following steps can be used as an
interim measure to start the engine if the engine switch is functioning nor-
mally:
Set the parking brake.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Turn the engine switch to ACCESSORY mode.
Press and hold the engine switch for about 15 seconds while depress-
ing the brake pedal firmly.
Even if the engine can be started using the above steps, the system may be
malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus
dealer or repairer, or another du ly qualified and equipped professional.
The starter motor does not turn ov er, the interior lights and head-
lights do not turn on, or the horn does not sound.
Emergency start function
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668What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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●The seat belt reminder light is flashing
Are the driver and the front passenger wearing the seat belts?
(→ P. 547)
●The parking brake indicator is on
Is the parking brake released? ( →P. 255)
Depending on the situation, other types of warning buzzer may
also sound. ( →P. 544, 552)
●Did anyone inside the vehicle open a door or anything move
inside the vehicle during setting the alarm?
The sensor detects them and the alarm sounds. ( →P. 8 6 )
To stop the alarm, turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode
or start the engine. A warning buzzer sounds during driving
An alarm is activated and th e horn sounds (if equipped)
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