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1732-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) CAUTION■
When the vehicle is parked ●
Do not leave glasses, cigarette lighters, spray cans, or soft drink cans in the vehi-
cle when it is in the sun.
Failure to do so may result in the following:
• Gas may leak from a cigarette lighter or spray can, and may lead to a fire.
• The temperature inside the vehicle may cause the plastic lenses and plastic
material of eye glasses to deform or crack.
• Soft drink cans may fracture, causing the contents to spray over the interior of
the vehicle, and may also cause a short circuit in the vehicle’s electrical com-
ponents.●
Always apply the parking brake, shift the shift lever to “P”, stop the engine and
lock the vehicle.
Do not leave the vehicle unattend ed while the engine is running.●
If the shift lever is moved before the low speed four-wheel drive indicator turns
on/off, the transfer mode may not be sh ifted completely. The transfer mode dis-
engages both the front and rear driveshafts from the powertrain and allows the
vehicle to move regardless of the shift position. (At this time, the indicator blinks
and the buzzer sounds.)
Therefore, the vehicle is free to roll even if the automatic transmission is in “P”.
You or someone else could be seriously injured. You must complete the shifting
of the transfer mode. ( P. 332)●
Do not touch the exhaust pipe while the engine is running or immediately after
turning the engine off.
Doing so may cause burns. ●
Do not leave the engine running in an ar ea with snow build-up, or where it is
snowing. If snowbanks build up around the vehicle while the engine is running,
exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle. This may lead to death or a seri-
ous health hazard.
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1792-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) ■
Operation of the “ENG INE START STOP” switch
When operating the “ENGINE START STOP ” switch, one short, firm press is
enough. If the switch is pressed improp erly, the engine may not start or the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch mode may not change. It is not necessary to press
and hold the switch. ■
When the steering lock cannot be released
■
If the engine does not start
The engine immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. ( P. 119)
Contact your Lexus dealer. ■
When the “ENGINE START STOP” switch indicator flashes in amber
The system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus
dealer immediately. ■
Auto power off function
If the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY mode for more than 20 minutes with the shift
lever in P, the “ENGINE START STOP” switch will automatically turn off. However,
this function cannot entirely prevent battery discharge. Do not leave the vehicle
with the “ENGINE START STOP” switch in ACCESSORY mode for long periods
of time when the engine is not running. ■
Electronic key battery depletion
P. 42■
When the electronic key battery is discharged
P. 872■
Conditions affecting operation
P. 40 The green indicator light on the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch will flash and a mes-
sage will be shown on the multi-information
display. Press the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch again while turning the steering wheel
left and right.
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1972-2. Instrument cluster
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When driving
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) ■ Indicators
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the vehi-
cle’s various systems. Turn signal indicator
( P. 189) Crawl Control indicator
( P. 337)
Headlight high beam indi-
cator ( P. 210) Roll sensing of curtain
shield airbags off indica-
tor ( P. 139)(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
( P. 208) “PWR” mode indicator
( P. 183)(Canada)
Tail light indicator
( P. 209) Automatic transmission
second start indicator
( P. 183)
Fog light indicator
( P. 220) Low speed four-wheel
drive indicator light
( P. 332)
“AFS OFF” indicator
( P. 210) Center differential lock
indicator ( P. 332)
Cruise control indicator
( P. 232, 236) Security indicator
( P. 119 121)(if equipped)
Intuitive parking assist
indicator ( P. 251) Easy access mode
indicator ( P. 323)* 1
* 1
* 1
* 1
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2112-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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When driving
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) ■
Daytime running light system ●
To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers, the parking lights turn on
automatically (at an increased intensity) whenever the engine is started and the
parking brake is released. Daytime running lights are not designed for use at
night. ●
Compared to turning on the headlights, the daytime running light system offers
greater durability and consumes less electricity, so it can help improve fuel
economy.■
Headlight control sensor
■
Automatic light off system ●
When the headlights are on: The headlight s and tail lights turn off 30 seconds
after a door is opened and closed if the “ENGINE START STOP” switch has
been switched to ACCESSORY or OFF mode. ●
When only the tail lights are on: The tail lights turn off automatically if the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch is sw itched to ACCESSORY or OFF mode
and driver’s door is opened.
To turn the lights on again, turn th e “ENGINE START STOP” switch to IGNITION
ON mode, or turn the light switch off once and then back to the
or
position. The sensor may not function properly if an
object is placed on the sensor, or anything
that blocks the sensor is affixed to the wind-
shield.
Doing so interferes with the sensor detecting
the level of ambient light and may cause the
automatic headlight system to malfunction.
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2262-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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Effects of vehicle speed on wiper operation
With the settings other than “AUTO” also , the time until drip prevention wiper
sweep occurs is changed depending on vehicle speed.
Type A
With selected, wiper operation will be switched from low speed to intermit-
tent wiper operation only when the vehicle is stationary. (However, when the sen-
sor sensitivity is adjusted to the highest level, the mode cannot be switched.)
Type B
With selected, wiper operation will be switched from low speed to intermit-
tent wiper operation only when the vehicle is stationary. (However, when the sen-
sor sensitivity is adjusted to the highest level, the mode cannot be switched.) ■
If no windshield washer fluid sprays
Check that the washer nozzles are not blocked if there is washer fluid in the wind-
shield washer fluid reservoir.
CAUTION■
Caution regarding the use of windshield wipers in “AUTO” mode
The windshield wipers may operate unexpectedly if the sensor is touched or the
windshield is subject to vibration in “AUTO” mode. Take care that your fingers etc.
anything else does not become ca ught in the windshield wipers.■
Caution regarding the use of washer fluid
When it is cold, do not use the washer fluid until the windshield becomes warm. The
fluid may freeze on the windshield and cause low visibility. This may lead to an acci-
dent, resulting in death or serious injury.
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2272-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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When driving
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) NOTICE■
When the windshield is dry
Do not use the wipers, as they may damage the windshield.■
When there is no washer fluid spray from the nozzle
Damage to the washer fluid pump may be caused if the lever is pulled toward you
and held continually. ■
When a nozzle becomes blocked
Do not try to clear it with a pin or other object. The nozzle will be damaged.
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2342-4. Using other driving systems
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Cruise control can be set when ●
The shift lever is in the “D” or range “4” or higher of “S” has been selected. ●
Range “4” or higher has been selected by using the paddle shift. (vehicles with
paddle shift switches) ●
Vehicle speed is above approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).■
Accelerating after s etting the vehicle speed●
The vehicle can be accelerated normally. After acceleration, the set speed
resumes. ●
Even without canceling the cruise control, the set speed can be increased by
first accelerating the vehicle to the de sired speed and then pushing the lever
down to set the new speed. ■
Automatic cruise control cancelation
Cruise control will stop maintaining the ve hicle speed in any of the following situa-
tions. ●
Actual vehicle speed falls more than approximately 10 mph (16 km/h) below
the preset vehicle speed.
At this time, the memorized set speed is not retained.●
VSC is activated. ●
Actual vehicle speed is below approximately 25 mph (40 km/h). ●
The switching operation continues for 5 seconds or more after the center dif-
ferential lock switch has been operated.■
If the warning message for the cruise control is shown on the multi-information
display
Press the “ON-OFF” button once to deactiv ate the system, and then press the but-
ton again to reactivate the system.
If the cruise control speed cannot be set or if the cruise control cancels immediately
after being activated, there may be a malfunction in the cruise control system. Have
the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
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2442-4. Using other driving systems
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Dynamic radar cruise control can be set when ●
The shift lever is in “D” or range “4” or higher of “S” has been selected.●
Range “4” or higher has been selected by using the paddle shift. (vehicles with
paddle shift switches) ●
Vehicle speed is above approximately 30 mph (50 km/h).■
Accelerating after s etting the vehicle speed
The vehicle can accelerate normally. After acceleration, the set speed resumes.
However, during vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode, the vehicle speed may
decrease below the set speed in order to maintain the distan ce to the vehicle
ahead. ■
Automatic cancelation of vehicle-to-vehicle distance control
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control driving is automatically canceled in the follow-
ing situations: ●
Actual vehicle speed falls below approximately 25 mph (40 km/h). ●
VSC is activated. ●
The sensor cannot operate correctly because it is covered in some way. ●
The windshield wipers are operating at high speed (when the wiper switch is set
to the “AUTO” mode or high speed wiper operation position).●
When second star t mode is set.●
The switching operation continues for 5 seconds or more after the center dif-
ferential lock switch has been operated.
If vehicle-to-vehicle distance control driv ing is automatically canceled for any other
reason, there may be a malfunction in the system. Contact your Lexus dealer.