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Driving
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Turn signal lever
The lever will return to its original position immediately after operation.
Right turn
Lane change to the right (move the
lever partway and release it)
The right hand signals will flash 3 times.
Lane change to the left (move the
lever partway and release it)
The left hand signals will flash 3 times.
Left turn
■If the turn signals do not stop flashing af ter turning left or right, or if you want
to stop them flashing
Operate the lever in the opposite direction to either position or .
If you move the lever to either position or , the selected turn signals will
flash.
■Turn signals can be operated when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■If the indicator flashes faster than usual
Check that a light bulb in the front or rear turn signal lights has not burned out.
■If the turn signals stop flashing before a lane change has been performed
Operate the lever again.
Operating instructions
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2644-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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■Daytime running light system
To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers during daytime driving, the daytime
running lights turn on automatically whenever the engine is started and the parking
brake is released with the head light switch is in the “AUTO” position. (Illuminate brighter
than the front position lights.)
Daytime running lights are not designed for use at night.
■Headlight control sensor
■Automatic light off system
●When the light switch is in : The headlights turn off automatically if the engine
switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off.
●When the light switch is in : The headlights and all lights turn off automatically if the
engine switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off.
To turn the lights on again, turn the engine switch to IGNITI ON ON mode, or turn the
light switch off once and then back to or .
■Light reminder buzzer
A buzzer sounds when the engine switch is turned off or turned to ACCESSORY mode
and the driver’s door is opened while the lights are turned on.
■Automatic headlight leveling system
The level of the headlights is automatically adjusted according to the number of passen-
gers and the loading condition of the vehicle to ensure that the headlights do not inter-
fere with other road users.
■If the “AFS OFF” indicator flashes
It may indicate a malfunction in the system. Contact any authorized Lexus retailer or
Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
■Customization
Settings (e.g. light sensor se nsitivity) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P. 634)
The sensor may not function properly if an
object is placed on the sensor, or anything that
blocks the sensor is affixed to the windshield.
Doing so interferes with the sensor detecting
the level of ambient light and may cause the
automatic headlight system to malfunction.
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the engine is not running.
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: After temporary operation, the mode will return to AUTO mode.
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: AUTO mode will be canceled.
When AUTO mode is selected, the sensor sensitivity can be adjusted by turning
the switch ring.
Increases the sensitivity
Decreases the sensitivity
Washer/wiper dual operation
Wipers will automatically operate a cou-
ple of times after the washer squirts.
When the headlights are on and the
lever is pulled and held, the headlight
cleaners will operate once. After this,
the headlight cleaners will operate
every 5th time the lever is pulled.
OffTemporary operationTemporary operationLow speedoperationHigh speed operation
Low speed operationOffOffHigh speed operationHigh speedoperation
High speed
operationOffLow speedoperationNo changeNo change
AUTO modeIntermittent operation
Off
Temporary
operation *1
Low speed
operation *2High speed
operation *2
ContinuouslyNo change
Operation
Status
before
operation
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Driving
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The wipers can be used as intermittent windshield wipers, which operate regard-
less of vehicle speed or amount of raindrops. The intermittent windshield wip er
operation can be switched when the vehicle is stopped and the wiper is off. The
wiper operation cannot be switched during AUTO mode or while the intermit-
tent windshield wipers are operating.
Press and hold until the AUTO
mode indicator stops flashing.
If is pressed and held until the
AUTO mode indicator stops flashing
again, it will return to its previous state.
■The windshield wiper and washer can be operated when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■Dripping prevention wiper sweep
After washing and wiping operation several times, the wipers operate one more time
after a short delay to prevent dripping.
However, the last sweep will not happen while the vehicle is moving.
■Effects of vehicle speed on wiper operation
●Intermittent windshield wipers interval changes when the vehicle is stopped.
●With low speed operation selected, wiper op eration will be switched from low speed to
intermittent operation only when the vehicle is stationary.
Switching between the intermittent wi ndshield wipers and rain-sensing
windshield wipers (vehicles with rain-sensing windshield wipers)
2984-5. Using the driving support systems
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■Enabling/disabling the pre-crash safety system
The pre-crash safety system can be enabled/disabled on ( P. 121,
129) of the multi-information display. The system is automatically enabled each time the engine switch is turned to IGNI-
TION ON mode.
If the system is disabled, the PCS
warning light will turn on and a mes-
sage will be displayed on the multi-
information display.
■Changing the pre-crash warning timing
The pre-crash warning timing can be changed on ( P. 121, 129) of
the multi-information display.
The operation timing setting is retained when the engine switch is turned off.
Far
The warning will begin to operate
earlier than with the default timing.
Middle
This is the default setting.
Near
The warning will begin to operate
later than with the default timing.
Changing settings of the pre-crash safety system
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Driving
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: If the turn signal indicator is not operated when changing lanes, the mark does not dis-
play.
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:On some models
In the following situations, the RSA system alerts the driver using a warning dis-
play. ● When the vehicle speed exceeds the speed warning threshold applied to the
speed limit of the sign displayed on the multi-information display, the sign
color becomes inverted.
● If it is detected that your vehicle is overtaking when a no overtaking sign is dis-
played on the multi-information display, the sign flashes.
● On some models: When the RSA system recognizes a no-entry sign and
detects that the vehicle has entered a no-entry area based on the map infor-
mation of the navigation system, the no-entry sign flashes.
Depending on the situation, traffic environment (traffic direction, speed , unit)
may be detected incorrectly and a warning display may not operate properly.
■Automatic turn-off of RSA sign display
One or more signs automatically turn off in the following situations.
●A new sign is not recognized for a certain distance.
●The road changes due to a left or right turn, etc.
■Conditions in which the function may not operate or detect correctly
In the following situations, RSA does not op erate normally and may not recognize signs,
display the incorrect sign, etc. However, this does not indicate a malfunction.
●The camera sensor is misaligned due to a st rong impact being applied to the sensor,
etc.
●Dirt, snow, stickers, etc. are on the windshield near the camera sensor.
●In inclement weather such as heavy rain, fog, snow or sand storms
●Light from an oncoming vehicle, the sun, etc. enters the camera sensor.
●The sign is dirty, faded, tilted or bent, and if an electronic sign, the contrast is poor.
●All or part of the sign is hidden by the leaves of a tree, a pole, etc.
●The sign is only visible to the camera sensor for a short amount of time.
●The driving scene (turning, lane change, etc.) is judged incorrectly.
●Even if it is a sign not appropriate for the currently traveled lane, such a sign exists
directly after a freeway branches, or in an adjacent lane just before merging.
●Stickers are attached to the rear of the preceding vehicle.
●A sign resembling a system compatible sign is recognized.
●The vehicle is driven in a country with a different direction of traffic.
Warning display
3344-5. Using the driving support systems
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This mode employs a radar sensor to detect the presence of vehicles up to
approximately 100 m (328 ft.) ahead, determines the current vehicle-to-vehicle
following distance, and operates to maintain a suitable following distance from
the vehicle ahead.
Note that vehicle-to-vehicle distance will close in when traveling on long downhill
slopes.
Example of constant speed cruising
When there are no vehicles ahead
The vehicle travels at the speed set by the driver. The desired vehicle-to-vehicle dis-
tance can also be set by operating the vehicle-to-vehicle distance button.
Example of deceleration cruising and follow-up cruising
When a preceding vehicle driving slower than the set speed appears
When a vehicle is detected running ahead of you, the system automatically deceler-
ates your vehicle. When a greater reduction in vehicle speed is necessary, the system
applies the brakes (the stop lights will come on at this time). The system will respond to
changes in the speed of the vehicle ahead in order to maintain the vehicle-to-vehicle
distance set by the driver. Approach wa rning warns you when the system cannot
decelerate sufficiently to prevent your vehicle from closing in on the vehicle ahead.
When the vehicle ahead of you stops, your ve hicle will also stop (vehicle is stopped by
system control). After the vehicle ahead starts off, pushing the cruise control lever up
or depressing the accelerator pedal will resume follow-up cruising.
Example of acceleration
When there are no longer any preceding vehicles driving slower than the set
speed
The system accelerates until the set speed is reached. The system then returns to con-
stant speed cruising.
Driving in vehicl e-to-vehicle distance control mode
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To change the set speed, operate the lever until the desired set speed is dis-
played.
Increases the speed
(Except when the vehicle has been
stopped by system control in vehicle-to-
vehicle distance control mode)
Decreases the speed
Fine adjustment: Momentarily move
the lever in the desired direction.
Large adjustment: Hold the lever up or
down to change the speed, and release
when the desired speed is reached.
In the vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode, the set speed will be increas ed
or decreased as follows:
For Europe
Fine adjustment: By 5 km/h (3.1 mph) *1
or 5 mph (8 km/h) *2
each time the lever is
operated
Large adjustment: Increases or decreases in 5 km/h (3.1 mph) *1
or 5 mph (8 km/h) *2
increments for as long as the lever is held
Except for Europe
Fine adjustment: By 1 km/h (0.6 mph) *1
or 1 mph (1.6 km/h) *2
each time the lever is
operated
Large adjustment: Increases or decreases in 5 km/h (3.1 mph) *1
or 5 mph (8 km/h) *2
increments for as long as the lever is held
In the constant speed control mode ( P. 339), the set speed will be increased
or decreased as follows:
Fine adjustment: By 1 km/h (0.6 mph) *1
or 1 mph (1.6 km/h) *2
each time the lever is
operated
Large adjustment: The speed will continue to change while the lever is held.
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: When the set speed is shown in “km/h”
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: When the set speed is shown in “MPH”
Adjusting the set speed
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