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Driving
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■Automatic system cancelation of hill-start assist control
The hill-start assist control will be canc eled in any of the following situations;
●The shift lever is shifted to N or P.
●The accelerator pedal is depressed.
●The parking brake is engaged.
●Approximately 2 seconds elapse after the brake pedal is released.
■Operating conditions of emergency brake signal
When the following three conditions are me t, the emergency brake signal will operate:
●The emergency flashers are off.
●Actual vehicle speed is over 55 km/h (35 mph).
●The brake pedal is depressed in a manner that cause the system to judge from the vehi- cle deceleration that this is a sudden braking operation.
■Automatic system cancelation of emergency brake signal
The emergency brake signal will turn of f in any of the following situations:
●The emergency flashers are turned on.
●The brake pedal is released.
●The system judges from the vehicle deceleration that is not a sudden braking operation.
WARNING
■The ABS does not operate effectively when
●The limits of tire gripping performance have been exceeded (such as excessively
worn tires on a snow covered road).
●The vehicle hydroplanes while driving at high speed on wet or slick roads.
■Stopping distance when the ABS is operating may exceed that of normal conditions
The ABS is not designed to shorten the vehicle’s stopping distance. Always maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you, especially in the following situations:
●When driving on dirt, gravel or snow-covered roads
●When driving with tire chains
●When driving over bumps in the road
●When driving over roads with potholes or uneven surfaces
■TRC may not operate effectively when
Directional control and power may not be achievable while driving on slippery road surfaces, even if the TRC system is operating.
Drive the vehicle carefully in conditions where stability and power may be lost.
■Hill-start assist control does not operate effectively when
●Do not overly rely on the hill-start assist control. The hill-start assist control may not
operate effectively on steep inclines and roads covered with ice.
●Unlike the parking brake, hill-start assist co ntrol is not intended to hold the vehicle stationary for an extended period of time. Do not attempt to use hill-start assist con-
trol to hold the vehicle on an incline, as doing so may lead to an accident.
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Interior features
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For details of the functions and operation of the main display, refer to the respec-
tive section.
■Display the side display
Basic screens
The following functions can be displayed and operated on the side display.
Select the desired button.
Navigation system*
Audio*
Phone*
Vehicle information ( P. 131)
Air conditioning system
( P. 350)
Hide the side display.*
If the item displayed on the main display is full screen display compatible ( P. 344), it will be displayed full screen.
Interruption screens
Each of the following screens is displayed automatically in accordance with
conditions.
• Lexus parking assist-sensor* (if equipped)
•Phone*
•Driving mode ( P. 311)
*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S
MANUAL”.
12.3-inch display function
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When trouble arises
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Tighten down the towing eyelet
securely using a wheel nut wrench
or hard metal bar.
Securely attach cables or chains to the towing eyelet.
Take care not to damage the vehicle body.
Enter the vehicle being towed and start the hybrid system.
If the hybrid system does not start, turn the power switch to ON mode.
Shift the shift lever to N and release the parking brake.
When the shift lever cannot be shifted: P. 229
■While towing
If the hybrid system is off, the power assist for the brakes and steering will not function, making steering and braking more difficult.
■Wheel nut wrench
Wheel nut wrench is installed in trunk. ( P. 499, 511)
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(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the Lexus parking assist All assist-sensors flash.
A buzzer also sounds. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
(If equipped)
Indicates that Lexus parking a ssist-sensor is dirty or cov- ered with ice
A buzzer also sounds. Clean the sensor.
Indicates an attempt was made to release the parking
brake with a door open or the front passenger’s seat belt unfastenedA buzzer also sounds.
Close all doors and fasten the front passenger’s seat belt before releasing the parking brake.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
(Flashes)
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Indicates an attempt was made to release the parking brake without depressing the brake pedalA buzzer also sounds.
Release the parking brake while depressing the brake pedal.
Indicates that the shift position was changed and Drive-Start Control was operated while depressing the accel-erator pedal
A buzzer also sounds. Momentarily release the accelerator pedal.
Indicates an attempt was made to shift to 1st gear with the shift position in S while on a slippery surface The vehicle will not shift down from 2nd gear.
A buzzer also sounds. Drive the vehicle in 2nd gear or higher.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) system has determined that the driver does not have their hands onthe steering wheel while the steering control function is
on Firmly hold the steering wheel.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
(Flashes)
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(If equipped)
Indicates that steering control function is temporarily canceled due to the LKA (L ane-Keeping Assist) system determining that the driver does not have their hands on
the steering wheel while the steering control function is onA buzzer also sounds.
Firmly hold the steering wheel.
Indicates that the parking brake system is overheating A buzzer also sounds.
Do not use the parking brake until the message dis- appears.
Indicates an engine malfunction
A buzzer also sounds. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
Indicates an engine malfunction A buzzer also sounds. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus
retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
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(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the DRS (Dynamic Rear
Steering) A buzzer also sounds. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus
retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
Indicates a malfunction in the electronically controlledbrake system
A buzzer also sounds. Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer. Con- tinuing to drive in this condition is dangerous.
Indicates an attempt was made to engage the parkingbrake while driving
A buzzer also sounds. Press the parking brake switch. If the warning mes- sage is still displayed, have the vehicle inspected by
any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
Indicates a malfunction in the parking brake system
A buzzer also sounds. Press the parking brake switch. If the warning mes- sage is still displayed, have the vehicle inspected by
any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
(If equipped)
Indicates that LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) system cannotbe used due to the vehicle speed being too high Slow down.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
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WARNING
■When using the compact spare tire
●Remember that the compact spare tire provided is specifically designed for use with your vehicle. Do not use your compact spare tire on another vehicle.
●Do not use more than one compact spare tire simultaneously.
●Replace the compact spare tire with a standard tire as soon as possible.
●Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt steerin g, sudden braking and shifting operations
that cause sudden engine braking.
■When the compact spare tire is attached
The vehicle speed may not be correctly detected, and the following systems may not
operate correctly:
■Speed limit when using the compact spare tire
Do not drive at speeds in excess of 80 km /h (50 mph) when a compact spare tire is installed on the vehicle.
The compact spare tire is not designed for driving at high speeds. Failure to observe this precaution may lead to an accid ent causing death or serious injury.
■After using the tools and jack
Before driving, make sure all the tools and jack are securely in place in their storage location to reduce the possibility of personal injury during a collision or sudden brak- ing.
• ABS & Brake assist
•VSC •TRC• Cruise control (if equipped)
• Dynamic radar cruise control with full- speed range (if equipped)• (Pre-Crash Safety system)
(if equipped) •EPS• AFS (if equipped)
• LDH (if equipped) • DRS (if equipped)
• Adaptive Variable Suspension system
(if equipped) • LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) (if equipped)
• Tire pressure warning system (if equipped)•VDIM
• VGRS (if equipped) • Lexus parking assist monitor (if equipped)
• Lexus parking assist-sensor (if equipped)• Navigation system (if equipped)