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4-1. Before drivingDriving the vehicle ...................... 166
Cargo and luggage ..................... 174
Vehicle load limits ....................... 178
Trailer towing (vehicles with towing pa ckage) ............. 179
Trailer towing (vehicles without towing package) ....... 191
Dinghy towing............................... 192
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch ............ 193
Automatic transmission ............198
Turn signal lever ..........................203
Parking brake ...............................204
Brake Hold .................................... 207
ASC (Active Sound Control)...................................... 209
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch .......................... 210
Automatic High Beam .............. 214
Fog light switch............................. 218
Windshield wipers and washer........................................... 219
Rear window wiper and washer..........................................225 4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap ..... 227
4-5. Using the driving support systems
Dynamic radar cruise control .......................................... 231
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed
range ............................................ 244
Cruise control .............................258
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) .............. 261
Intuitive parking assist .............. 270
Lexus parking assist monitor ........................................ 278
Driving mode select switch ........................................... 294
Driving assist systems................297
All-wheel drive lock switch (AWD models) ..........302
PCS (Pre-Collision System)........................................303
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) .....309
4-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips .......................317
Utility vehicle precautions ....... 321

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With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D. (P. 1 9 8 )
Pull the parking brake switch and parking brake is set manually. ( P. 2 0 5 )
Release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelerator pedal to acceler-
ate the vehicle.
Press the parking brake switch and parking brake is released manually.
( P. 2 0 5 )
■When starting off on an uphill
The hill-start assist co ntrol will activate. (P. 2 9 7 )
■Driving in the rain
●Drive carefully when it is raining, because visibility will be reduced, the windows may
become fogged-up, and th e road will be slippery.
●Drive carefully when it starts to rain, becau se the road surface will be especially slip-
pery.
●Refrain from high speeds when driving on an expressway in the rain, because there may
be a layer of water between the tires and the road surface, preventing the steering and
brakes from operating properly.
■Engine speed while driving
In the following conditions, the engine speed may become high while driving. This is due
to automatic up-shifting control or down-shi fting implementation to meet driving condi-
tions. It does not indica te sudden acceleration.
●The vehicle is judged to be driving uphill or downhill
●When the accelerator pedal is released
●When the brake pedal is depressed while sport mode is selected
■Restraining the engine output (Brake Override System)
●When the accelerator and brake pedals are depressed at the same time, the engine
output may be restrained.
●A warning message is displayed on the multi-information display while the system is
operating. If a warning message is shown on the multi-information display, read the
message and follow the instructions.
■Restraining sudden start (Drive-Start Control)
●When the following unusual operation is performed, the engine output may be
restrained.
• When the shift lever is shifted from R to D, D to R, N to R, P to D, or P to R (D
includes M) with the accelerator pedal depressed, a warning message appears on
the multi-information display. If a warning message is shown on the multi-informa-
tion display, read the message and follow the instructions.
• When the accelerator pedal is depresse d too while the vehicle is in reverse.
●While Drive-Start Control is being activate d, your vehicle may have trouble escaping
from the mud or fresh snow. In such case, deactivate TRAC ( P. 299) to cancel Drive-
Start Control so that the vehicle may become able to escape from the mud or fresh
snow.
Starting off on an uphill
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WA R N I N G
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■When the vehicle is stopped
●Do not race the engine.
If the shift lever is in any position other than P or N, the vehicle may accelerate sud-
denly and unexpectedly, causing an accident.
●In order to prevent accidents due to the vehicle rolling away, always keep depressing
the brake pedal while the engine is running, and apply the parking brake as neces-
sary.
●If the vehicle is stopped on an incline, in order to prevent accidents caused by the
vehicle rolling forward or backward, always depress the brake pedal and securely
apply the parking brake as needed.
●Avoid revving or racing the engine.
Running the engine at high speed while the vehicle is stopped may cause the exhaust
system to overheat, which could result in a fire if combustible material is nearby.
■When the vehicle is parked
●Do not leave glasses, cigarette lighters, sp ray cans, or soft drink cans in the vehicle
when it is in the sun.
Doing 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 mate- rial of 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 components.
●Do not leave cigarette lighters in the vehicle. If a cigarette lighter is in a place such as
the glove box or on the floor, it may be lit accidentally when luggage is loaded or the
seat is adjusted, causing a fire.
●Do not attach adhesive discs to the windsh ield or windows. Do not place containers
such as air fresheners on the instrument panel or dashboard. Adhesive discs or con-
tainers may act as lenses, causing a fire in the vehicle.
●Do not leave a door or window open if the curved glass is coated with a metallized
film such as a silver-colored one. Reflected sunlight may cause the glass to act as a
lens, causing a fire.
●Always shift the shift lever to P, apply the parking brake, stop the engine and lock the
vehicle.
Do not leave the vehicle unattend ed while the engine is running.
●Do not touch the exhaust pipes while the engine is running or immediately after turn-
ing the engine off.
Doing so may cause burns.

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WA R N I N G
■Limitations of the Automatic High Beam
Do not rely on the Automatic High Beam. Always drive safely, taking care to observe
your surroundings and turning high beam on or off manually if necessary.
NOTICE
■Notes when using the Automatic High Beam system
Observe the following to ensure that the Automatic High Beam functions correctly.
●Do not place items on the dashboard. There is a possibility that the camera sensor will
mistake items reflected in the windshield for streetlights, the headlights of other vehi-
cles, etc.
●Do not install a parking tag or any other accessories near or around the camera sen-
sor.
●Do not overload the vehicle.
●Do not modify the vehicle.
●Do not replace windshield with non-genuine windshield.
Contact your Lexus dealer.
●Do not touch the camera sensor.
●Do not subject the camera sensor to a strong
impact.
●Do not disassemble the camera sensor.
●Do not spill liquids onto the camera sensor.
●Do not apply window tinting or stickers to the
camera sensor or the area of windshield near
the camera sensor.

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Rear window wiper and washer
Turning the end of the lever turns on the rear window wiper and washer.
Ty p e A
Off
Intermittent operation
Normal operation
Washer/wiper dual operation
The wipers will automatically operate a
couple of times after the washer squirts.
Operating the wiper lever
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Ty p e B Off
Intermittent operation
Normal operation
Washer/wiper dual operation
The wipers will automatically operate a
couple of times after the washer squirts.
■The rear window wiper and washer can be operated when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
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NOTICE
■When the rear window is dry
Do not use the wiper, as it may damage the rear window.
■When the washer fluid tank is empty
Do not operate the switch continually as the washer fluid pump may overheat.
■When a nozzle becomes blocked
In this case, contact your Lexus dealer.
Do not try to clear it with a pin or other object. The nozzle will be damaged.
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the wipers on longer th an necessary when the engine is off.

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Opening the fuel tank cap
●Turn the engine switch off and ensure that all the doors and windows are
closed.
●Confirm the type of fuel. (P. 599)
■Fuel types
 P. 5 9 9
■Fuel tank opening for unleaded gasoline
To help prevent incorrect fueling, your vehicle has a fuel tank opening that only accom-
modates the special nozzle on unleaded fuel pumps.
Perform the following steps to open the fuel tank cap.
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WA R N I N G
■When refueling the vehicle
Observe the following precautions while refu eling the vehicle. Failure to do so may
result in death or serious injury.
●After exiting the vehicle and before openin g the fuel door, touch an unpainted metal
surface to discharge any static electricity. It is important to discharge static electricity
before refueling because sparks resulting fr om static electricity can cause fuel vapors
to ignite while refueling.
●Always hold the grips on th e fuel tank cap and turn it slowly to remove it.
A whooshing sound may be heard when the fuel tank cap is loosened. Wait until the
sound cannot be heard before fully removing the cap. In hot weather, pressurized fuel
may spray out of the filler neck and cause injury.
●Do not allow anyone that has not discharged static electricity from their body to come
close to an open fuel tank.
●Do not inhale vaporized fuel.
Fuel contains substances th at are harmful if inhaled.
●Do not smoke while refueling the vehicle.
Doing so may cause the fuel to ignite and cause a fire.
●Do not return to the vehicle or touch any person or object that is statically charged.
This may cause static electricity to build up, resulting in a possible ignition hazard.
■When refueling
Observe the following precautions to prevent fuel overflowing from the fuel tank:
●Securely insert the fuel nozzle into the fuel filler neck.
●Stop filling the tank after the fuel nozzle automatically clicks off.
●Do not top off the fuel tank.

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NOTICE
■To prevent damage to or incorrect operation of the LDA
Observe the following to ensure that the LDA system functions correctly
●Do not modify the headlights or attach stickers to the surface of the lights.
●Do not modify the suspension or replace it with non-genuine parts.
●Do not install or place anything on the hood or the grille. Also, do not install a grille
guard (bull bars, kangaroo bar, etc.).
●If your windshield needs repairs, contact your Lexus dealer.
●Do not overload with luggage
■ Lane recognition camera
Observe the following to ensure that the LDA system functions correctly
●Keep the windshield clean at all times.
Performance could be affected if the windshie ld is dirty, or if raindrops, condensation
or ice are adhering to the windshield.
●Do not spill liquids onto the lane recognition camera.
●Do not attach window tinting to the windshield.
●Do not install an antenna in fron t of the lane recognition camera.
●If the windshield area in front of the lane recognition camera is fogged up, use the
windshield defogger to remove the fog from that area. ( P. 4 2 5 )
When it is cold, using the he ater with air blowing to the feet may allow the upper part
of the windshield to fog up. This will have a negative effect on the images.
●Do not scratch the camera lens, or let it get dirty.
When cleaning the inside of the windshield , be careful not to get any glass cleaner,
etc., on the lens. Also, do not touch the lens.
For lens repair, contact your Lexus dealer.
●Do not change the installation position or direction of the lane recognition camera or
remove it.
The direction of the lane recognit ion camera is precisely adjusted.
●Do not subject the lane recognition camera to strong impact or force, and do not dis-
assemble the lane recognition camera.
●Do not replace windshield with non-genuine windshield.
Contact your Lexus dealer.
●Do not attach a sticker or other items to the
windshield near the lane recognition camera.