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When driving
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1532-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle.................. 154
Engine (ignition) switch ......... 165
Automatic transmission
(6-speed models) .................. 171
Automatic transmission
(8-speed models) ................. 178
Turn signal lever ....................... 187
Parking brake ........................... 189
Horn ............................................ 190
2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters ................. 191
Indicators and warning
lights ......................................... 194
Multi-information
display .................................... 200
Head-up display ..................... 206
2-3. Operating the lights and
windshield wipers
Headlight switch....................... 211
Fog light switch ........................ 215
Windshield wipers and
washer ..................................... 217
Rear window wiper and
washer .................................... 224
Headlight cleaner switch..... 226 2-4. Using other driving
systems
Cruise control......................... 227
Dynamic radar cruise
control .................................... 232
Intuitive parking assist .......... 245
Rear view monitor system
(rear view mirror-attached
type) ........................................ 255
Rear view monitor system
(vehicles with the Lexus
Display Audio system) ....... 264
Driving assist systems ........... 269
All-wheel drive lock
switch ....................................... 275
Hill-start assist control .......... 276
Pre-Collision System ............ 278
BSM
(Blind Spot Monitor) .......... 286
2-5. Driving information
Utility vehicle
precautions ........................... 292
Cargo and luggage ............... 296
Vehicle load limits ................... 301
Winter driving tips ................. 302
Trailer towing .......................... 306
Dinghy towing ......................... 323
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1872-1. Driving procedures
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When driving Turn signal lever The turn signal lever can be used to show the following intention of the
driver:
Type A
Right turn
Left turn
Lane change to the right
(move the lever partway and
release it) The right hand signals will flash
3 times.
Lane change to the left (move
the lever partway and release
it) The left hand signals will flash 3
times.
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1882-1. Driving procedures
■
Turn signals can be operated when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.■
If the indicators flash faster than usual
Check that a light bulb in the front or re ar turn signal lights has not burned out.■
If the turn signals stop flashing before a lane change has been performed
Operate the lever again.
■
To discontinue flashing of the tu rn signals during a lane change
Operate the lever in the opposite direction.
■
Customization
The number of times the turn signals flash during a lane change can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 8 3 4 )Type B
Right turn
Left turn
Lane change to the right
(move the lever partway and
release it) The right hand signals will flash
3 times.
Lane change to the left (move
the lever partway and release
it) The left hand signals will flash 3
times.
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1972-2. Instrument cluster
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When driving ■ Indicators
The indicators inform the driver of th e operating state of the vehi-
cle’s various systems. Turn signal indicator
( P. 1 8 7 ) (if equipped)
Intuitive parking assist
indicator
( P. 2 4 5 )
Headlight high beam indi-
cator ( P. 2 1 3 ) Slip indicator
( P. 270, 276)(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
( P. 2 1 1 ) VSC off indicator
( P. 2 7 1 )(Canada)
Tail light indicator
( P. 211) Eco Driving Indicator
Light ( P. 1 5 6 )
Front fog light indicator
( P. 2 1 5 ) (if equipped)
SRS airbag on-off indica-
tor ( P. 1 3 2 )
Cruise control indicator
( P. 227, 232) (if equipped)
SRS airbag on-off indica-
tor ( P. 1 3 2 ) (if equipped)
Radar cruise control indi-
cator ( P. 232) * 1, 2
* 1
* 1
* 1
* 1
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2862-4. Using other driving systems
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)
: If equippedThe Blind Spot Monitor is a system that assists the driver in making the
decision to change lanes.
The system uses radar sensors to detect vehicles that are traveling in an
adjacent lane in the area that is not reflected in the outside rear view mirror
(the blind spot), and advises the driver of the vehicles existence via the out-
side rear view mirror indicator.
BSM main switch Pressing the switch turns the system on or off.
Outside rear view mirror indicator When a vehicle is detected in the blind spot, the outside rear view mirror
indicator on that side illuminates. If the turn signal lever is operated when a
vehicle is in the blind spot, the outsid e rear view mirror indicator flashes.
BSM indicator
When the system is on, the indicator will come on.
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3152-5. Driving information
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When driving ■
Auto current cut-off function
In case of over current, the auto cut-off function stops the power flowing to the
trailer lights to prevent damage to the vehicle’s electrical system.
This function is activated when the rated current of any of the following trailer light
circuit components is exceeded: ●
Tail lights: maximum 7.8 A ●
Stop/turn signal light (right): maximum 4.5 A●
Stop/turn signal light (left): maximum 4.5 A■
When the auto current cut function is activated
If a trailer light does not come on due to the activation of the auto current cut func-
tion, the light system will need to be reset.
Follow the reset procedure shown below. ●
If a tail light does not come on, turn off the headlight switch.●
If the right-side stop/turn signal light does not come on, put the turn signal in the
off position or remove foot from the brake pedal.●
If the left-side stop/turn signal light does not come on, put the turn signal in the
off position or remove foot from the brake pedal.
If the emergency flashers do not operate, press the emergency flasher switch to
turn them off.
After the light system is reset, operate the light switches again to see if the lights
operate normally.
If the lights do not operate normally, have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus
dealer.
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3743-3. Using the Lexus Display Audio system
■ HD Radio™ technology settings
Display the “Setup” screen. ( P. 3 3 4 )
Select “Audio” on the “Setup” screen.
Select “HD Radio Settings”.
Select “HD Radio/Analog Set-
tings”.
Receiving both analog and digi-
tal broadcasts
Receiving only digital broad-
casts
Receiving only analog broad-
casts
When you complete settings, select “Save”.
■ Using HD Radio™ technology
Select “HD Radio” portion to turn
the indicator on.
The radio receiver will automati-
cally tune from an analog signal to
a digital signal within 5 seconds.
An orange “HD)” logo indicator
will be displayed when in digital.
Search for desired stations by turning the “TUNE•SCROLL”
knob or pressing and holding “ ” or “ ” on the “PRST•TRACK”
button.STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
STEP 5
STEP 1
STEP 2
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3773-3. Using the Lexus Display Audio system
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Interior features ■ HD Radio™ technology troubleshooting guide Experience Cause Action
Mismatch of time
alignment- a user
may hear a short
period of program-
ming replayed or an
echo, stutter or skip. The radio stations
analog and digital
volume is not prop-
erly aligned or the
station is in ball-
game mode. None, radio broadcast issue. A
user can contact the radio sta-
tion.
Sound fades, blend-
ing in and out. Radio is shifting
between analog and
digital audio. Reception issue, may clear-up
as the vehicle continues to be
driven. Selecting “Analog” can
force radio in an analog audio.
Audio mute condi-
tion when an HD2 /
HD3 multicast
channel had been
playing. The radio does not
have access to digi-
tal signals at the
moment. This is normal behavior, wait
until the digital signal returns. If
out of the coverage area, seek
a new station.
Audio mute delay
when selecting an
HD2 /HD3 multi-
cast channel preset. The digital multicast
content is not avail-
able until HD
Radio ™
broadcast
can be decoded
and make the audio
available. This takes
up to 7 seconds. This is normal behavior, wait
for the audio to become avail-
able.
Text information
does not match the
present song audio. Data service issue
by the radio broad-
caster. Broadcaster should be noti-
fied. Complete the form;
www.ibiquity.com/automotive/
report_radio_station_experie
nces .