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nCanceling and resuming the speed control
Pulling the lever toward you can-
cels the speed control.
The speed setting is also canceled
when the brake pedal is depressed.
Pushing the lever up resumes the
cruise control and returns vehicle
speed to the set speed.
However, cruise control does not
resume when the vehicle speed is
approximately 25 mph (40 km/h) or
less.
nSelecting constant speed control mode
With the cruise control off, press
and hold the “ON/OFF” button for
1.5 seconds or more.
Immediately after the “ON/OFF”
button is pressed, the radar cruise
control indicator will come on.
Afterwards, it switches to the
cruise control indicator.
Switching to constant speed con-
trol mode is only possible when
operating the lever with the cruise
control off.
Accelerate or decelerate, with
accelerator pedal operation, to the
desired vehicle speed (above
approximately 30 mph [50 km/h])
and push the lever down to set the
speed. Cruise control “SET” indicator
will come on.
The vehicle speed at the moment
the lever is released becomes the
set speed.
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Driving Mode Select Switch
Normal mode
For normal driving.
Press the switch to change the driving mode to normal mode when selected to
Eco drive mode or sport mode.
Eco drive mode
Use Eco drive mode to help achieve low fuel consumption during trips that
involve frequent accelerating.
When not in Eco drive mode and the drivin g mode select switch is turned to the
left, the “ECO” indicator comes on in the multi-information display.
Sport mode
Assists acceleration response by controllin g the steering and transmission. Suit-
able for when precise handling is de sirable, for example when driving on
mountain roads.
When not in Sport mode and the driving mode select switch is turned to the
right, the “SPORT” indicator comes on in the multi-information display.
The driving modes can be selected to suit driving condition.
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nStarting the engine
Ensure that the shift lever is in P
and depress the brake pedal.
Touch the Lexus emblem side of
the electronic key to the engine
switch.
The engine switch will turn to
IGNITION ON mode.
When the smart access system with
push-button start is deactivated in
customization setting, the engine
switch will turn to ACCESSORY
mode.
Firmly depress the brake pedal and
check that is shown on the
multi-information display.
Press the engine switch.
In the event that the engine still cannot be started, contact your Lexus dealer.
If the engine doesn’t start
Make sure that the correct operati ng procedures have been followed.
Make sure that the brake pedal is firmly
depressed when attempting to start the
engine. (→P.22)
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If the electronic key battery becomes de pleted, replace it with a new battery. For
instructions on replacing the battery, refer to the OWNER’S MANUAL. If you
need further assistance, contact your Lexus dealer.
Brake pedal
If the engine still does not start, see the OWNER’S MANUAL for more informa-
tion or contact your Lexus dealer.