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9 8
7
6 4 3
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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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NX200t_OM_USA_OM78081UThe installation of a mobile two-way radio sy
stem in your vehicle could affect electronic
systems such as:
●Multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system
●Dynamic radar cruise control system
●Cruise control system
●Anti-lock brake system
●SRS airbag system
●Seat belt pretensioner system
Be sure to check with your Lexus dealer fo r precautionary measures or special instruc-
tions regarding insta llation of a mobile two-way radio system.
Your Lexus is equipped with several sophis ticated computers that will record certain
data, such as:
• Engine speed
• Accelerator status
•Brake status
• Vehicle speed
•Shift position
The recorded data varies according to the ve hicle grade level and options with which it is
equipped. Furthermore, these computers do not record conversations, sounds or pic-
tures.
●Data usage
Lexus may use the data recorded in these computers to diagnose malfunctions, con-
duct research and development, and improve quality.
Lexus will not disclose the recorded data to a third party except:
• With the consent of the vehicle owner or with the consent of the lessee if the vehicle is leased
• In response to an official request by the police, a court of law or a government
agency
• For use by Lexus in a lawsuit
• For research purposes where the data is not tied to a specific vehicle or vehicle owner
●Usage of data collected through Safety Co nnect / Lexus Enform (U.S. mainland only)
If your Lexus has Safety Connect or Lexus Enform and if you have subscribed to those
services, please refer to the Safety Connect / Lexus Enform Telematics Subscription
Service Agreement for information on data collected and its usage.
Installation of a mobile two-way radio system
Vehicle data recordings
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Audio remote control switches*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 332
Meter control switches. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 92
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance button
*2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 235, 248
Cruise control switch
Cruise control*2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 258
Dynamic radar cruise control
*2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 231, 244
LDA switch*2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 261
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control)*2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 261
Ta l k s w i t c h*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 392
Telephone switches
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 392
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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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Instrument cluster
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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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Multi-information display
The multi-information display presents the driver with a variety of vehicle data.
●Menu icons
Displays the following information
when an icon is selected. (P. 9 2 )
Some of the information may be dis-
played automatically depending on
the situation.
Drive information
Select to display various drive data. ( P. 9 2 )
Navigation system-linked display
Select to display the following navigation system-linked information.
• Route guidance
• Compass display (north-up display/heading-up display)
Audio system-linked display (if equipped)
Select to enable selection of an audio source or track on the display using the
meter control switches.
Select to display the dynamic radar crui se control/dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range/cruise control information, when the system is used.
( P. 231, 244, 258)
The displayed icon changes depending on the system used.
If activated, the operational status of LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering
control) will also be displayed. ( P. 2 6 1 )
Display contents
Dynamic radar cruise control (i f equipped)/Dynamic radar cruise
control with full-speed range (if equipped)/Cruise control (if
equipped)
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) [Vehicles without
dynamic radar cruise control, dynamic radar cruise control with full-
speed range, nor cruise control; Vehicles with LDA (Lane Departure
Alert with steering control)]
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●Approach warning display (dynamic radar cruise control)
(if equipped) (P. 2 3 1 , 2 4 4 )
●Pre-collision warning message (pre-collision system)
(if equipped) ( P. 3 0 3 )
●Speed limit display (vehicles with navigation system) ( P. 9 9 )
■“HUD” button
Pressing the switch turns the head-
up display on/off and changes the
vehicle speed display units as fol-
lows:
U.S.A.
OFF ON (MPH)
ON (km/h) OFF
Canada
OFF ON (km/h) ON (MPH) OFF
■“DISP” button
Pressing the button changes the dis-
play items (except vehicle speed).
Off
Eco Driving Indicator
Tachometer
Switching the head-up display
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2
3
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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