3
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9 8
7
6 4 3
2
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4-1. Before driving Driving the vehicle ......................166
Cargo and luggage......................174
Vehicle load limits ........................ 178
Trailer towing (vehicles with towing package) .............. 179
Trailer towing (vehicles without towing package) ........ 191
Dinghy towing ...............................192
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ign ition) 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 co ntrol) .............. 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 pr ecautions........321
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Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in any of the vehicle’s systems.
Warning lights
*1
(U.S.A.)
Brake system warning light
( P. 5 5 0 )*1
(Canada)
ABS warning light
( P. 5 5 1 )
*1
(Canada)
Brake system warning light
( P. 5 5 0 )*1Electric power steering
system warning light
( P. 5 5 1 )
*2
Charging system warning
light ( P. 5 5 0 )*1Electric power steering
system warning light
( P. 5 5 1 )
*2
Low engine oil pressure
warning light ( P. 5 5 0 )
*1, 3
(if equipped)
PCS warning light
( P. 5 5 1 )
*2
High coolant temperature
warning light ( P. 5 5 0 )*1Slip indicator light
( P. 5 5 1 )
*1Brake system warning light
( P. 5 5 0 )*1, 3
Brake hold operated
indicator ( P. 5 5 1 )
*1
(U.S.A.)
Malfunction indicator lamp
( P. 5 5 0 )*3
(U.S.A.)
Parking brake indicator
( P. 5 5 1 )
*1
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator lamp
( P. 5 5 0 )*3
(Canada)
Parking brake indicator
( P. 5 5 1 )
*1SRS warning light
( P. 5 5 1 ) Low fuel level warning light
(
P. 5 5 2 )
*1
(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light
( P. 5 5 1 ) Driver’s and front
passenger’s seat belt
reminder light (
P. 5 5 2 )
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*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode to indicate that a system check is being perfor med. They will turn off after the engine is
started, or after a few seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if the lights do
not turn on, or turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
*2: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
*3: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the vehicle’s various sys-
tems.
*1Master warning light
( P. 5 5 2 )*2Brake Override System/
Drive-Start Control warning
light ( P. 5 5 2 )
*1Tire pressure warning light
( P. 5 5 2 )
Indicators
Turn signal indicator
( P. 2 0 3 )*1Eco Driving Indicator Light
( P. 9 4 )
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
( P. 2 1 0 )*8Eco drive mode indicator
( P. 2 9 4 )
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
( P. 210, 211)*8“SPORT” indicator
( P. 2 9 4 )
Headlight high beam
indicator ( P. 211)
*8
(if equipped)
“SPORT S” indicator
( P. 2 9 4 )
(if equipped)
Automatic High Beam
indicator ( P. 2 1 4 )*8
(if equipped)
“SPORT S+” indicator
( P. 2 9 4 )
Fog light indicator
( P. 2 1 8 )
*8
(if equipped)
Radar cruise control
indicator ( P. 231, 244)
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*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to the IGNITION ON mode toindicate that a system check is being perfor med. They will turn off after the engine is
started, or after a few seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if the lights do
not turn on, or turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
*2: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
*3: The light comes on when the system is turned off.
*8Cruise control “SET”
indicator
( P. 231, 244, 258)
(U.S.A.)
Parking brake indicator
( P. 2 0 4 , 2 0 5 )
*8Cruise control indicator
( P. 237, 251, 258)
(Canada)
Parking brake indicator
( P. 2 0 4 , 2 0 5 )
*8
(if equipped)
LDA indicator ( P. 2 6 1 )
*1Brake hold standby
indicator ( P. 2 0 7 )
*8
(if equipped)
Steering control indicator
( P. 2 6 1 ) *1Brake hold operated
indicator ( P. 2 0 7 )
(if equipped)
Intuitive parking assist
indicator ( P. 2 7 0 )*4, 8
Low outside temperature
indicator ( P. 8 7 )
*1, 2Slip indicator light
( P. 2 9 8 )*5, 6
(if equipped)
BSM outside rear view
mirror indicators
( P. 3 0 9 )
*1VSC OFF indicator
( P. 299)*7
Security indicator
( P. 75, 77)
*1, 3
(if equipped)
PCS warning light
( P. 3 0 4 ) *7“A I R B A G O N / O F F ”
indicator ( P. 51)
*1
(AWD
models only)
All-wheel drive lock
indicator ( P. 3 0 2 )
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■Power back door operating conditions (vehicles with a power back door)
With the power back door operations set to ON, it can automatically open and close for
the following conditions:
●When the electronic key is being carried and the power back door switch is pushed*
●When the wireless remote control is used*
●When the engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode, in addition to the above for the
opening operations, the back door operates for any of the following conditions:
• Parking brake is engaged
• The brake pedal is depressed
• The shift lever is in P
*: When configured with the cu stomization function so that it can be operated after
being unlocked, operate the back door after it has been unlocked.
■Luggage compartment light
The luggage compartment light turns on when the back door is opened with the luggage
compartment light switch on.
■If the back door opener is inoperative
The back door can be unlocked from the inside.
Move the lever. Off
On
When the engine switch is turned off, the light
will go off automatically after 20 minutes.
Remove the cover.
To protect the cover, place a rag between the
flathead screwdriver and the cover as shown
in the illustration.
1
2
1
2
Vehicles without a power back
doorVehicles with a power back
door
165
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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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Driving
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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 starting the vehicle
Always keep your foot on the brake pedal while stopped engine running. This prevents
the vehicle from creeping.
■When driving the vehicle
●Do not drive if you are unfamiliar with the location of the brake and accelerator ped-
als to avoid depressing the wrong pedal.
• Accidentally depressing th e accelerator pedal instead of the brake pedal will
result in sudden acceleration that may lead to an accident.
• When backing up, you may twist your body around, leading to difficulty in operat-
ing the pedals. Make sure to operate the pedals properly.
• Make sure to keep a correct driving posture even when moving the vehicle only slightly. This allows you to depress th e brake and accelerator pedals properly.
• Depress the brake pedal using your righ t foot. Depressing the brake pedal using
your left foot may delay response in an emergency, resulting in an accident.
●Do not drive the vehicle over or stop the vehicle near flammable materials.
The exhaust system and exhaust gases can be extremely hot. These hot parts may
cause a fire if there is any flammable material nearby.
●During normal driving, do not turn off the engine. Turning the engine off while driving
will not cause loss of steering or braking co ntrol, but the power assist to these systems
will be lost. This will make it more difficul t to steer and brake, so you should pull over
and stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
However, in the event of an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible to stop the
vehicle in the normal way: P. 5 4 1
●Use engine braking (downshift) to maintain a safe speed when driving down a steep
hill.
Using the brakes continuously may cause th e brakes to overheat and lose effective-
ness. ( P. 1 9 8 )
●Do not adjust the positions of the steering wh eel, the seat, or the inside or outside rear
view mirrors while driving.
Doing so may result in a loss of vehicle control.
●Always check that all passengers’ arms, heads or other parts of their body are not
outside the vehicle.
●AWD models: Do not drive the vehicle off-road.
This is not an AWD vehicle designed for of f-road driving. Proceed with all due cau-
tion if it becomes unavoidable to drive off-road.
●Do not drive across a river or through other bodies of water.
This may cause electric/electronic components to short circuit, damage the engine or
cause other serious damage to the vehicle.
●Do not drive in excess of the speed limit. Ev en if the legal speed limit permits it, do not
drive over 85 mph (140 km/h) unless your vehicle has high-speed capability tires.
Driving over 85 mph (140 km/h) may result in tire failure, loss of control and possible
injury. Be sure to consult a tire dealer to determine whether the tires on your vehicle
are high-speed capability tires or not before driving at such speeds.
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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 driving on slippery road surfaces
●Sudden braking, acceleration and steering may cause tire slippage and reduce your
ability to control the vehicle.
●Sudden acceleration, engine braking due to shifting, or changes in engine speed
could cause the vehicle to skid.
●After driving through a puddle , lightly depress the brake pedal to make sure that the
brakes are functioning properly. Wet brake pads may prevent the brakes from func-
tioning properly. If the brakes on only on e side are wet and not functioning properly,
steering control may be affected.
■When shifting the shift lever
●Do not let the vehicle roll backward while the shift lever is in a driving position, or roll
forward while the shift lever is in R.
Doing so may cause the engine to stall or lead to poor brake and steering perfor-
mance, resulting in an acciden t or damage to the vehicle.
●Do not shift the shift lever to P while the vehicle is moving.
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle control.
●Do not shift the shift lever to R while the vehicle is moving forward.
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle control.
●Do not shift the shift lever to a driving position while the vehicle is moving backward.
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle control.
●Shifting the shift lever to N while the vehicle is moving will disengage the engine.
Engine braking is not available when N is selected.
●Be careful not to shift the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed.
Shifting the shift lever to any position other than P or N may lead to unexpected rapid
acceleration of the vehicle that may cause an accident and result in death or serious
injury.
■If you hear a squealing or scraping noise (brake pad wear limit indicators)
Have the brake pads checked and replaced by your Lexus dealer as soon as possible.
Rotor damage may result if the pads are not replaced when needed.
It is dangerous to drive the vehicle when the wear limits of the brake pads and/or those
of the brake discs are exceeded.