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Driving
Dynamic radar cruise control
In vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode, the vehicle automatically acceler-
ates and decelerates to match the speed changes of the preceding vehicle even
if the accelerator pedal is not depressed.
In constant speed control mode, the
vehicle runs at a fixed speed.
Use the dynamic radar cruise control on freeways and highways.
●Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode ( P. 2 0 8 )
●Constant speed control mode ( P. 2 1 3 )
Display
Set speed
Indicators
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance but-
ton
Cruise control switch
: If equipped
Summary of functions
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WA R N I N G
■Before using dynamic radar cruise control
Driving safely is the sole responsibility of th
e driver. Do not rely solely on the system,
and drive safely by always paying ca reful attention to your surroundings.
The dynamic radar cruise control provides driving assistance to reduce the driver’s
burden. However, there are limitatio ns to the assistance provided.
Even when the system is functioning normal ly, the condition of the preceding vehicle as
detected by the system may differ from the condition observed by the driver. There-
fore, the driver must always remain alert, assess the danger of each situation and drive
safely. Relying on this system or assuming the system ensures safety while driving can
lead to an accident, resultin g in death or serious injury.
■Cautions regarding the driving assist systems
Observe the following precautions, as there are limitations to the assistance provided
by the system.
Failure to do so may cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
●Assisting the driver to measure following distance
The dynamic radar cruise control is only in tended to help the driver in determining
the following distance between the driver’s own vehicle and a designated vehicle
traveling ahead. It is not a mechanism that al lows careless or inattentive driving, and it
is not a system that can assist the driver in low-visibility conditions. It is still necessary
for driver to pay close attention to the vehicle’s surroundings.
●Assisting the driver to judge proper following distance
The dynamic radar cruise control determines whether the following distance
between the driver’s own vehicle and a designated vehicle traveling ahead is appro-
priate or not. It is not capable of making an y other type of judgement. Therefore, it is
absolutely necessary for the driver to remain vigilant and to determine whether or not
there is a possibility of danger in any given situation.
●Assisting the driver to operate the vehicle
The dynamic radar cruise control has limited capability to prevent or avoid a collision
with a vehicle traveling ahead. Therefore, if there is ever any danger, the driver must
take immediate and direct control of the vehicle and act appropriately in order to
ensure the safety of all involved.
■To avoid inadvertent dynamic radar cruise control activation
Switch the dynamic radar cruise control off using the “ON/OFF” button when not in
use.

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WA R N I N G
■Situations unsuitable for dynamic radar cruise control
Do not use dynamic radar cruise control in any of the following situations.
Doing so may result in inappropriate speed control and could cause an accident result-
ing in death or serious injury.
●Roads where there are pedestrians, cyclists, etc.
●In heavy traffic
●On roads with sharp bends
●On winding roads
●On slippery roads, such as those covered with rain, ice or snow
●On steep downhills, or where there are sudden changes between sharp up and down
gradients
Vehicle speed may exceed the set speed when driving down a steep hill.
●At entrances to freeways and highways
●When weather conditions are bad enough that they may prevent the sensors from
detecting correctly (fog, snow, sandstorm, heavy rain, etc.)
●When there is rain, snow, etc. on the front surface of the radar sensor or camera sen-
sor
●In traffic conditions that require frequent repeated acceleration and deceleration
●When your vehicle is towing a trailer or during emergency towing
●When an approach warning buzzer is heard often

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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.
●Vehicle speed is above approximately 30 mph (50 km/h).
■Accelerating after setting the vehicle speed
The vehicle can accelerate by operating the accelerator pedal. After accelerating, the
set speed resumes. However, during vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode, the vehi-
cle speed may decrease below the set speed in order to maintain the distance to the pre-
ceding vehicle.
■Automatic cancelation of vehicle- to-vehicle distance control mode
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode is automatically canceled in the following situ-
ations. “Radar Cruise Control Unavailable” will be displayed on the multi-information
display:
●Actual vehicle speed falls below approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).
●VSC is activated.
●TRAC is activated for a period of time.
●When the VSC or TRAC system is turned off by pressing the VSC OFF switch.
●The sensor cannot detect correctly because it is covered in some way.
●Pre-collision braking is activated.
If vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode is automatically canceled for any other rea-
son, there may be a malfunction in the system. Contact your Lexus dealer.
■Automatic cancelation of constant speed control mode
Constant speed control mode is automatica lly canceled in the following situations:
●Actual vehicle speed is more than approximately 10 mph (16 km/h) below the set vehi-
cle speed.
●Actual vehicle speed falls below approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).
●VSC is activated.
●TRAC is activated for a period of time.
●When the VSC or TRAC system is turned off by pressing the VSC OFF switch.
●Pre-collision braking is activated.
If constant speed control mode is automatica lly canceled for any other reason, there may
be a malfunction in the system. Contact your Lexus dealer.
■Warning messages and buzzers for dynamic radar cruise control
Warning messages and buzzers are used to indicate a system malfunction or to inform
the driver of the need for caution while driv ing. If a warning message is shown on the
multi-information display, read the message and follow the instructions.

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When trouble arises
WA R N I N G
■When using the compact spare tire
●Remember that the compact spare tire provid ed is specifically designed for use with
your vehicle. Do not use your compact spare tire on another vehicle.
●Do not use more than one compact spare tire simultaneously.
●Replace the compact spare tire with a standard tire as soon as possible.
●Avoid sudden acceleration, ab rupt steering, sudden braking and shifting operations
that cause sudden engine braking.
■When the compact spare tire is attached
The vehicle speed may not be correctly detected, and the following systems may not
operate correctly:
■Speed limit when using the compact spare tire
Do not drive at speeds in excess of 50 mph (80 km/h) when a compact spare tire is
installed on the vehicle.
The compact spare tire is not designed for driving at high speeds. Failure to observe
this precaution may lead to an accident causing death or serious injury.
■After using the tools and jack
Before driving, make sure all the tools and jack are securely in place in their storage
location to reduce the possibility of personal injury during a collision or sudden brak-
ing.
NOTICE
■Driving with tire chains and the compact spare tire
Do not fit tire chains to the compact spare tire.
Tire chains may damage the vehicle body and adversely affect driving performance.
■When replacing the tires
When removing or fitting the wheels, tires or the tire pressure warning valve and trans-
mitter, contact your Lexus dealer as the tire pressure warning valve and transmitter
may be damaged if not handled correctly.
• ABS & Brake assist
•VSC
•TRAC
•Cruise control
• Dynamic radar cruise control
(if equipped)
• PCS (if equipped)
•EPS • LDA (Lane Departure Alert with
steering control) (if equipped)
• Rear view monitor system
(if equipped)
• Intuitive parking assist (if equipped)
• Navigation system (if equipped)

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Alphabetical index
A/CAir conditioning filter........................449
Automatic air conditioning system ..................................................364
Micro dust and pollen filter ....................................................... 369
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)
Function ................................................. 255
Warning light ....................................... 476
Air conditioning filter .......................... 449
Air conditioning system Air conditioning filter........................449
Automatic air conditioning system ..................................................364
Micro dust and pollen filter ....................................................... 369 Airbags
Airbag operating conditions ............ 41
Airbag precautions for your child ........................................37
Airbag warning light ........................ 476
Correct driving posture .................... 28
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions ......................... 41
Curtain shield airbag precautions ...........................................37
Front passenger occupant classification system......................... 44
General airbag precautions ............37
Locations of airbags............................ 35
Modification and disposal of airbags............................................... 40
Side airbag operating conditions ............................................... 41
Side airbag precautions .....................37
Side and curtain shield airbags operating conditions ......................... 41
Side and curtain shield airbags precautions ..........................37
SRS airbags ............................................. 35
Alarm ............................................................ 67 Warning buzzer................................. 476
Anchor brackets...................................... 55
Antennas (smart access system with push-button start) ..................... 106
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Function .................................................. 255
Warning light ....................................... 476
Approach warning (dynamic radar cruise control).......................... 212
Armrest .................................................... 386
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Child restraint systemBooster seats, definition ......................51
Booster seats, installation..................60
Convertible seats, definition ..............51
Convertible seats, installation ........ 58
Front passenger occupant classification system ......................... 44
Infant seats, definition ............................51
Infant seats, installation ...................... 58
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors .....................56
Installing CRS with seat belts ......... 58
Installing CRS with top tether strap ...........................61
Child safety ................................................ 50 Airbag precautions .............................. 37
Battery precautions ........................... 434, 504
Child restraint system ...........................51
How your child should wear the seat belt ............................................31
Installing child restraints.....................55
Moon roof precautions.................... 135
Power window lock switch ............ 129
Power window precautions ............ 131
Rear door child-protectors .............96
Removed electronic key battery precautions...............452
Seat belt extender precautions ........................................... 33
Seat belt precautions .......................... 33
Seat heater precautions.................. 373
Trunk precautions............................... 102 Child-protectors ......................................96
Cleaning
Aluminum wheels ..............................409
Exterior .................................................. 408
Interior .........................................................411
Seat belts.................................................. 412
Clock......................................................... 385
Coat hooks ............................................. 390
Condenser................................................ 431
Console box ............................................379
Console box light ..................................379
Consumption screen ............................. 84
Cooling system Engine overheating ......................... 505
Cruise control Cruise control ....................................... 217
Dynamic radar cruise control .....205
Cup holders............................................ 380
Curtain shield airbags ........................... 35
Customizable features ...................... 533
Daytime running light system............ 162
Defogger Front windshield.................................368
Outside rear view mirrors ............368
Rear window........................................368
Dimension ................................................. 512
Dinghy towing .........................................150
Display Dynamic radar cruise control .....205
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) .....................196
Multi-information display.................. 78
Trip information ..................................... 85
Warning message............................. 482
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Display Audio system ......................... 266Display settings ...................................282
Setup menu ........................................... 276
Do-it-yourself maintenance ...............421
Door courtesy lights Location ..................................................375
Wattage ................................................. 520
Doors Automatic door locking and unlocking system......................96
Door glasses ......................................... 129
Door lock ..................................................95
Outside rear view mirrors .............. 126
Rear door child-protector................96
Driver’s seat position memory ........... 115 Driving position memory .................. 116
Memory recall function...................... 117
Power easy access system .............. 115
Driving Break-in tips .......................................... 139
Correct driving posture .................... 28
Driving mode select switch ..........245
Procedures ............................................ 138
Winter drive tips ................................ 260
Dynamic radar cruise control Function ................................................. 205
Eco drive mode ..................................... 245
Eco Driving Indicator............................. 82
EDR (Event data recorder) ...................10 Electric Power Steering (EPS)
Function .................................................. 256
Warning light ........................................477
Electronic key ........................................... 90 Battery-saving function ................... 108
If the electronic key does not operate properly ............................ 499
Replacing the battery ........................451
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds ................................................. 476
If a warning light turns on .............. 476
If a warning message is displayed ........................................ 482
If the battery is discharged............. 501
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........ 499
If the engine will not start ............... 496
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ............498
If you have a flat tire ..........................485
If you think something is wrong .............................................. 474
If your vehicle becomes stuck..................................................... 508
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency.......... 469
If your vehicle needs to be towed ....................................... 470
If your vehicle overheats ............... 505
Emergency flashers ............................ 468
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*: For vehicles with navigation system, refer to the
“NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.