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CAUTION
■The rear height control air suspension must be turned off
Be sure to observe the following precautions. Otherwise, the automatic leveling func-
tion may cause vehicle height to change, an
d you may catch part of your body in the
vehicle, resulting in an accident:
●When jacking up the vehicle, installing tire chains or tying the vehicle with chains/
wires for transportation via flatbed truck, turn off the rear height control air suspen-
sion and stop the engine.
●When the vehicle must be towed or disconnecting a trailer, put the vehicle height in N
mode and turn off the rear height control air suspension.
●When the vehicle is stuck, turn off the rear height control air suspension.
■Selecting the correct height mode
●HI mode should only be used when drivin g on rough roads, for example when driving
off-road.
Because the vehicle’s center of gravity w ill become higher when in the mode, the
vehicle may become unstable when turning abruptly, resulting in an accident.
●Do not select HI mode when loading cargo on the roof luggage carrier.
Because the vehicle’s center of gravity w ill become higher when in the mode, the
vehicle may become unstable when turning abruptly, resulting in an accident.
●Before lowering vehicle height, check that there is no one under the vehicle.
NOTICE
■Be careful in any place where overhead space is limited
The vehicle height will rise when a higher mo de is selected or cargo is unloaded. This
may cause damage to the vehicle.
■Do not select LO mode when driving on bumpy roads
If the underbody of the vehicle touches a rugged road surface, the vehicle may be
damaged.
■Changing vehicle height
Do not change vehicle height frequently.
The compressor may overheat and stop operation.
■When on the extremely uneven roads with rocks
Sometimes the vehicle height is not adjusted because it is judged as uneven road driv-
ing.
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Driving
●LO (low mode)
Effective when traveling on rocks, or descending a slope of mogul and rub-
ble.
*
●MED (medium mode)
Effective when ascending a slope of mogul.
*
●HI (high mode)
Effective when ascending a slope of mogul and rubble, or traveling on snow,
dirt, mud, sand, gravel, grass etc.
*
The position between low and medium modes and the position between medium
and high modes can also be selected.
*: Depending on the road surface, may not be the most effective.
■The Crawl Control can be operated when
●The shift lever is in any gear other than P or N.
●The four-wheel drive control switch is in L4.
●The driver’s door is closed.
■Automatic system cancelation
In the following situations, the system is canceled automatically:
At that time, the buzzer will sound, the slip in dicator turns off, and the Crawl Control indi-
cator flashes.
A notification will be displayed on the mult i-information display for several seconds.
( → P. 5 2 8 )
●When the shift lever is moved to P or N.
●When the four-wheel drive control switch is in H4.
●When the driver’s door is opened.
When turning off Crawl Control while traveling, stop the vehicle before the Crawl Con-
trol indicator turns off, or drive extremely carefully.
■Function limit
●In the following situations, you will be able to use brake control to drive downhill at a
fixed low speed, but you will be unable to use engine control to drive uphill at a fixed low
speed.
• When the driving mode is set to second start mode.
• When the vehicle speed is higher than 6 mph (10 km/h).
●When the vehicle speed is higher than 15 mph (25 km/h), engine control and brake
control will stop temporarily. At that time, the Crawl Control indicator flashes.
Speed modes
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■Operating tips
The system will operate when the shift lever is
in a position other than P, however to make
effective use of the system it is recommended that the shift lever be shifted to 2 or 1 range
of S mode.
■If the four-wheel drive control switch is in H4
The system does not operate.
■When the downhill assist control system is operated continuously
This may cause the brake actuator to overheat . In this case, the downhill assist control
system will stop operating, a buzzer will sound and the downhill assist control system
indicator will start flashing, and the “TRAC OF F” will be shown on the multi-information
display. Refrain from using the system until the downhill assist control system indicator
stays on and the message goes off. (The vehicle can be driven normally during this time.)
■Sounds and vibrations caused by the downhill assist control system
●A sound may be heard from the engine compartment when the engine is started or just
after the vehicle begins to move. This sound does not indicate that a malfunction has
occurred in downhill assist control system.
●Either of the following conditions may occu r when the downhill assist control system is
operating. None of these are indicators that a malfunction has occurred.
• Vibrations may be felt through the vehicle body and steering.
• A motor sound may be heard after the vehicle comes to a stop.
■System malfunction
●The downhill assist control system indicator does not come on when the engine switch
is turned to IGNITION ON mode.
●The downhill assist control system indicator does not come on when the “DAC” switch
is pressed.
●The slip indicator comes on.
In the above cases, have your vehicle checked by your Lexus dealer.
CAUTION
■When using downhill assist control system
Do not rely overmuch on the downhill assi st control system. This function does not
extend the vehicle’s performance limitations . Always thoroughly check the road condi-
tions, and drive safely.
■The system may not operate on the following surfaces, which may lead to an accident
causing death or serious injury
●Slippery surfaces such as wet or muddy roads
●Icy surface
●Unpaved roads
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■Automatic mode for air intake control (veh icles with rear air conditioning system)
In automatic mode, the system detects exhaust gas and other pollutants and automati-
cally switches between outside air and recirculated air modes.
When the dehumidification function is off, and the fan is operating, turning automatic
mode on will activate the dehumidification function.
■When the outside temperature is low
The dehumidification function may not operate even when “A/C” is touched.
■Ventilation and air conditioning odors
●To let fresh air in, set the air conditioning system to the outside air mode.
●During use, various odors from inside and outside the vehicle may enter into and accu-
mulate in the air conditioning system. This may then cause odor to be emitted from the
vents.
●To reduce potential odors from occurring:
• It is recommended that the air conditioning system be set to outside air mode prior to turning the vehicle off.
• The start timing of the blower may be delayed for a short period of time immediately after the air conditioning system is started in automatic mode.
■Air conditioning filter
→ P. 4 9 0
■Customization
Settings (e.g. A/C automatic mode switch operation) can be changed.
(Customizable features: →P. 5 9 4 )
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●The heated steering wheel can be used when the engine switch is in IGNITION ON
mode.
●The heated steering wheel will automatically turn off after about 30 minutes.
●If the indicator light flashes, press the switch to turn the heated steering wheel off and
then press the switch again. If the indicator light still flashes, a malfunction may be
occurring. Turn the heated steering wheel off and have the vehicle inspected by your
Lexus dealer.
■Front seat
Turns the seat heater on
The indicator light comes on.
The higher the number of dots, the
warmer the seat becomes.
■Rear seat For left second seat
For right second seat
High heating temperature
Low heating temperature
To turn on the seat heater, press “HI”
or “LO”.
The indicator light on “HI” or “LO”
switch indicates that the seat heater
is on.
Off
To turn off, press “OFF”.
The seat heaters can be used when the engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
Seat heaters (if equipped)
1
2
3
4
5
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Interior features
Heats the seat
The indicator light comes on.
The higher the number of dots, the
warmer the airflow becomes.
Blows air from the seat
The indicator light comes on.
The higher the number of dots, the
stronger the airflow becomes.
The seat heaters and ventilators can be used when the engine switch is in IGNITION
ON mode.
Seat heaters and ventilators (if equipped)
1
2
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Interior features
■Bottle holders/door pockets
■Cup holder lights (front seats)
●The cup holder lights turn on when the tail lights are on.
●The brightness of the cup holder lights change in conjunction with the instrument clus-
ter light. (→P. 8 4 )
■When using the holder as a bottle holder
●Close the cap.
●The bottle may not be stored depending on its size or shape.
■Removing the cup holders (second seats for 6-passenger models)
XFrontXRear
The cup holders can be removed.
CAUTION
■Items unsuitable for the cup holders/bottle holders
●Do not place anything other than cups or beverage cans in the cup holders. Even
when the lid is closed, items must not be stored in the cup holders.
Other items may be thrown out of the holders in the event of sudden braking, sudden
swerving or an accident, cause injury. If possible, cover hot drinks to prevent burns.
●Do not place anything other than bottles in the bottle holders.
In the event of an accident or sudden braking, other items may be thrown out of the
holders and cause injury.
■When not in use
Keep the cup holders closed.
Injuries may result in the event of sudden braking, sudden swerving or an accident.
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NOTICE
●To prevent damage, stow the rear cup holders before stowing the armrest. (second
seats for 7-passenger models)
●To prevent damage, do not fold down the second seatbacks when using a cup holder
on the second seats. (6-passenger models)
●To prevent damage, do not rest your hands on the cup holders or kick them.
●Do not place open bottles or glass and pape
r cups containing liquid in the bottle hold-
ers. The contents may spill and glasses may break.
Auxiliary boxes
XTy p e AXTy p e B
Press in the button and then pull down
the lid.
The overhead console is useful for tem-
porarily storing sunglasses and similar
small items.
Push the lid.
XType C (if equipped)
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