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4-5. Using the driving support systems
Cruise control ............................. 235
Dynamic radar cruise control ......................................... 239
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) ........ 253
Intuitive parking assist .............. 259
Lexus parking assist monitor........................................ 268
Driving mode select switch ........................................... 283
Driving assist systems .............. 287
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ......... 295
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ............. 302
• BSM function......................... 306
• RCTA function ....................... 310
Active rear wing .......................... 315
TVD (Torque Vectoring Differential) ................................ 318
4-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips ..................... 320 5-1. Basic Operations
Lexus Display Audio System ......................................... 326
Steering wheel audio switches ........................................331
Mobile Assistant ........................ 332
USB/AUX ports ......................... 334
5-2. Setup Setup menu .................................. 336
General settings..........................337
Voice settings .............................. 340
Display settings.............................341
5-3. Using the audio system Selecting the audio source .......................................... 343
Optimal use of the audio system .......................................... 344
Audio settings ............................. 345
Audio menu screen operation .................................... 348
5-4. Using the radio Radio operation............................351
5-5. Playing an audio CD and MP3/WMA/AAC discs
CD player operation .................357
5-6. Using an external device Listening to an iPod................... 364
Listening USB memory device .......................................... 368
Using the AUX port ..................3725Lexus Display Audio system
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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed ........................................... 534
If you think something is wrong .............................................541
Fuel pump shut off system ...... 542
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds ......................................... 543
If a warning message is displayed .................................... 549
If you have a flat tire (vehicles with a spare
tire)................................................ 570
If you have a flat tire (vehicles with an
emergency tire puncture
repair kit) .................................... 584
If the engine will not start .........597
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ........................... 599
If the electronic key does not operate properly .............600
If the vehicle battery is discharged ................................. 604
If your vehicle overheats .........608
If the vehicle becomes stuck ............................................... 614 9-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ....................618
Fuel information ......................... 636
Tire information........................... 639
9-2. Customization Customizable features ..............651
9-3. Items to initialize Items to initialize......................... 662
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ........................ 664
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French).................................. 665
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French)...................................667
What to do if... (Troubleshooting) ................................ 676
Alphabetical inde x ................................6809Vehicle specifications
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Index
For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM
OWNER’S MANUAL” for information rega rding the equipment listed below.
• Navigation system
• Audio/video system
• Intuitive parking assist• Lexus parking assist monitor
• Lexus Enform
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Automatic high beam switch*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 217
Windshield wiper de-icer switch
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 425
Active rear wing switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 315
Odometer/trip meter/trip meter reset button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 95, 102
Instrument panel light control sw itches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 96, 103
Intuitive parking assist switch
*1, 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 259
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) main switch
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 302
ASC switch
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 212
*1: If equipped
*2: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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Instrument cluster
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*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to 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 a light does
not come on, or turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
*2: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the vehicle’s various sys-
tems.
Indicators
Turn signal indicator
( P. 2 1 0 )
(if equipped)
LDA (Lane Departure
Alert) indicator ( P. 2 5 3 )
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
( P. 2 1 4 )
(if equipped)
Intuitive parking assist indi-
cator ( P. 2 6 0 )
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
( P. 2 1 4 ) *1, 2 Slip indicator ( P. 2 8 9 )
Headlight high beam indi-
cator ( P. 2 1 5 )
*1VSC OFF indicator
( P. 2 9 0 )
(if equipped)
Automatic High Beam indi-
cator ( P. 2 1 7 )*1, 8TRAC OFF indicator
( P. 2 8 9 )
(if equipped)
Front fog light indicator
( P. 222)*1, 3
(if equipped)
Pre-collision system warn-
ing light
( P. 2 9 6 )
Cruise control indicator
( P. 235, 239)
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(if equipped)
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)
outside rear view mirror
indicators ( P. 3 0 2 )
(if equipped)
Dynamic radar cruise con-
trol indicator ( P. 2 3 9 )*7Security indicator
( P. 76 , 7 9 )
Cruise control “SET” indica-
tor ( P. 235, 239)
*5Low outside temperature
indicator ( P. 9 2 , 9 8 )
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4-1. Before drivingDriving the vehicle ...................... 184
Cargo and luggage .................... 193
Vehicle load limits ....................... 196
Trailer towing ..................................197
Dinghy towing...............................198
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch ............ 199
Automatic transmission .......... 205
Turn signal lever ........................... 210
Parking brake ..................................211
ASC (Active Sound Control)
(RC350/RC300/
RC200t)...................................... 212
ASC (Active Sound Control) (RC F)............................................ 213
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch .......................... 214
Automatic High Beam .............. 217
Fog light switch............................ 222
Windshield wipers and washer..........................................223
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap....... 231 4-5. Using the driving support
systems
Cruise control ............................. 235
Dynamic radar cruise control ......................................... 239
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) ........ 253
Intuitive parking assist .............. 259
Lexus parking assist monitor ........................................ 268
Driving mode select switch ........................................... 283
Driving assist systems............... 287
PCS (Pre-Collision System).......... 295
BSM (Blind Spot Moni tor)..............302
• BSM function .........................306
• RCTA function ....................... 310
Active rear wing .......................... 315
TVD (Torque Vectoring Differential)................................. 318
4-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips .....................320
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Driving
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■When starting off on an uphill
The hill-start assist control will activate. (P. 2 8 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. (P. 5 6 0 )
■Breaking in your new Lexus
To extend the life of the ve hicle, observing the followin g precautions is recommended:
●For the first 186 miles (300 km):
Avoid sudden stops.
●For the first 621 miles (1000 km):
• Do not drive at extremely high speeds.
• Avoid sudden acceleration.
• Do not drive continuously in low gears.
• Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods.
■Drum-in-disc type parking brake system
Your vehicle has a drum-in-disc type parking brake system. This type of brake system
needs bedding-down of the brake shoes periodically or whenever the parking brake
shoes and/or drum are replaced. Have your Lexus dealer perform the bedding down
operation.
■Operating your vehicle in a foreign country
Comply with the relevant vehi cle registration laws and confirm the availability of the cor-
rect fuel. ( P. 636)
■Brake pads and discs (RC F)
The brake pads and discs are designed for use under high load conditions. Therefore,
brake noise may be generated depending on the vehicle speed, braking force and vehi-
cle environment (temperature, humidity, etc.).
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Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■When braking
●When the brakes are wet, drive more cautiously.
Braking distance increases when the brakes are wet, and this may cause one side of
the vehicle to brake differently than the other side. Also, the parking brake may not
securely hold the vehicle.
●If the power brake assist function does not operate, do not follow other vehicles
closely and avoid hills or sharp turns that require braking.
In this case, braking is st ill possible, but the brake pedal should be depressed more
firmly than usual. Also, the braking distan ce will increase. Have your brakes fixed
immediately.
●Do not pump the brake pedal if the engine stalls.
Each push on the brake pedal uses up the reserve for the power-assisted brakes.
●The brake system consists of 2 individual hy draulic systems; if one of the systems fails,
the other will still operate. In this case, the brake pedal should be depressed more
firmly than usual and the braking distance will increase. Have your brakes fixed imme-
diately.
■If the vehicle becomes stuck
Do not spin the wheels excessively when any of the tires is up in the air, or the vehicle is
stuck in sand, mud, etc. This may damage th e driveline components or propel the vehi-
cle forward or backward, causing an accident.
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■Types of sensors
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RC F
Intuitive parking assist
: If equipped
Vehicles with a Lexus Display Audio system:
The distance from your vehicle to nearby obstacles when parallel parking or
maneuvering into a garage is measure d by the sensors and communicated via
the multi-information display, Lexus Display Audio screen and a buzzer.
Always check the surrounding area when using this system.
Vehicles with a navigation system:
Refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER'S MANUAL”.
Front center sensors
Front corner sensors Rear corner sensors
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