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■If you notice any symptoms
If you notice any of the following symp toms, refer to the likely cause and the
solution, and re-check.
If the symptom is not resolved by the solution, have the vehicle inspected by
any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
Things you should know
Likely causeSolution
 The image is difficult to see
• The vehicle is in a dark area • The temperature around the lens iseither high or low
• The outside temperature is low • There are water droplets on the cam-era
• It is raining or humid • Foreign matter (mud, etc.) is adheringto the camera
• Sunlight or headlights are shining directly into the camera• The vehicle is under fluorescent lights,
sodium lights, mercury lights etc.
Back up while visually checking the vehi- cle’s surroundings. (Use the monitor
again once conditions have been improved.)The procedure for adjusting the picture
quality of the parking assist monitor is the same as the procedure for adjusting thescreen. ( P. 404)
The image is blurry
Dirt or foreign matter (such as water droplets, snow, mud, etc.) is adhering to
the camera.
Flush the camera with a large quantity of water and wipe the camera lens clean
with a soft and wet cloth.
 The image is out of alignment
The camera or surrounding area has
received a strong impact.
Have the vehicle inspected by any autho- rized Lexus dealer or repairer, or anotherduly qualified and equipped professional.
 The guide lines are very far out of alignment
The camera position is out of alignment.
Have the vehicle inspected by any autho-
rized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
• The vehicle is tilted (there is a heavyload on the vehicle, tire pressure is low
due to a tire puncture, etc.) • The vehicle is used on an incline.
If this happens due to these causes, itdoes not indicate a malfunction.
Back up while visually checking the vehi- cle’s surroundings.

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◆Adaptive Variable Suspension System (if equipped)
By independently controlling the damp ing force of the shock absorbers for
each of the 4 wheels according to the road and driving conditions, this system
helps riding comfort with superior stee ring stability, and helps good vehicle
posture ( P. 346)
◆VDIM (Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management)
Provides integrated control of the ABS, brake assist, TRC, VSC, hill-start
assist control and EPS systems
Helps to maintain vehicle stability when swerving on slippery road surfaces by
controlling the brakes, engine output
◆PCS (Pre-Crash Safety system) (if equipped)
 P. 356
◆Emergency brake signal
When the brakes are applie d suddenly, the stop lights automatically flash to
alert the vehicle behind
◆BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) (if equipped)
 P. 364
◆TVD (Torque Vectoring Differential) (if equipped)
 P. 382
The slip indicator light will flash while
the TRC/VSC systems are operating.
When the TRC/VSC systems are operating

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If the vehicle gets stuck in mud, dirt or snow, the TRC system may reduce power
from the engine to the wheels. Pressing ( ) to turn the system off
may make it easier for you to rock the vehicle in order to free it.
RC200t
To turn the TRC system off, quickly
press and release ( ).
The “TRC OFF” will be shown on the multi-information display.
Press ( ) again to turn the
system back on.
RC F
To turn the TRC system off, quickly
press and release ( ).
The “TRC OFF” indi cator light will come on.
Press ( ) again to turn the
system back on.
Disabling the TRC system

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■Turning off both TRC and VSC systems
RC200t
To turn the TRC and VSC systems off, press and hold ( ) for more than 3
seconds while the vehicle is stopped.
The VSC OFF indicator light will come on and the “TRC OFF” will be shown on the
multi-information display.*
Press ( ) again to turn the systems back on.
RC F
To turn the TRC and VSC systems off, press and hold ( ) for more than 3
seconds.
The “TRC OFF” indicator light and the VSC OFF indicator light will come on.*
Press ( ) again to turn the systems back on.
*: On vehicles with PCS (Pre-Crash Safety system), pre-crash brake assist and pre-
crash braking will also be disabled. The pr e-crash safety system warning light will
come on and a message will be displaye d on the multi-information display. (P. 611)
■Expert mode (RC F)
When expert mode is selected, it is possible to drive in a more sporty manner than other
drive modes. Expert mode disables the TR C and VSC systems but the engine and
brakes may be controlled depending on the vehicle behavior.
To select expert mode, press ( )
when in SPORT S+ mode.
The “EXPERT” indicator will come on together
with the TRC OFF and VSC OFF indicators.
To cancel expert mode, press ( ) or
use the driving mode select switch to select a
driving mode other than SPORT S+ mode.

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■When the message is displayed on the multi-information display showing that TRC has
been disabled even if ( ) has not been pressed (RC200t)
TRC and hill-start assist control cannot be operated. Contact any authorized Lexus
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
■When the “TRC OFF” indicator light comes on even if ( ) has not been
pressed (RC F)
TRC and hill-start assist control cannot be operated. Contact any authorized Lexus
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
■Sounds and vibrations caused by the ABS, brake assist, TRC, VSC and hill-start assist
control systems
●A sound may be heard from the engine compartment when the brake pedal is
depressed repeatedly, when the engine is st arted or just after the vehicle begins to
move. This sound does not indicate that a malfunction has occurred in any of these sys-
tems.
●Any of the following conditions may occu r when the above systems are operating.
None of these indicates 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.
• The brake pedal may pulsate slig htly after the ABS is activated.
• The brake pedal may move down slig htly after the ABS is activated.
■EPS operation sound
When the steering wheel is operated, a motor sound may be heard. This does not indi-
cate a malfunction.
■Reactivation of the TRC/VSC systems
Even after the TRC/VSC systems have been turned off, turning the engine off and then
on again will automatically reactivate the TRC/VSC systems.
■Reactivation of the TRC system linked to vehicle speed
When only the TRC system is turned off, th e TRC system will turn on when vehicle speed
increases. However, when both TRC and VSC systems are turned off, the systems will
not turn on even when vehicle speed increases.
■Reduced effectiveness of the EPS system
The effectiveness of the EPS system is redu ced to prevent the system from overheating
when there is frequent steering input over an extended period of time. The steering
wheel may feel heavy as a result. Should this occur, refrain from excessive steering input
or stop the vehicle and turn the engine off. The EPS system should return to normal
within 10 minutes.
■Operating conditions of hill-start assist control
When the following four conditions are met, the hill-start assist control will operate:
●The shift lever is in a position other than P or N (when starting off forward/backward on
an upward incline).
●The vehicle is stopped.
●The accelerator pedal is not depressed.
●The parking brake is not engaged.

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WARNING
■When the VSC is activated
The slip indicator light flashes. Always drive carefully. Reckless driving may cause an accident. Exercise particular care when the indicator light flashes.
■When the TRC/VSC systems are turned off
Be especially careful and drive at a speed appropriate to the road conditions. As these are the systems to help ensure vehicle stability and driving force, do not turn the TRC/
VSC systems off unless necessary.
■Expert mode precautions
●Do not use on public roads.
●Use only when the road conditions and safety of the surrounding area can be ensured.
●Proper use of expert mode re quires a professional level of driving skill. When using
expert mode, always check the road condit ions and surrounding area and drive more carefully than usual.
■Replacing tires
Make sure that all tires are of the specified size, brand, tread pattern and total load capacity. In addition, make sure that the tire s are inflated to the recommended tire infla- tion pressure level.
The ABS, TRC and VSC systems will not function correctly if different tires are installed on the vehicle.Contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional for further information when replacing tires or wheels.
■Handling of tires and the suspension
Using tires with any kind of problem or modif ying the suspension will affect the driving
assist systems, and may cause a system to malfunction.

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◆Pre-crash warning
When a high possibility of a frontal
collision is detected, the pre-crash
safety system warning light flashes, a
buzzer sounds and a message is
shown on the multi-information dis-
play to urge the driver to take eva-
sive action.
◆Pre-crash brake assist
When there is a high possibility of a frontal collision, the system applies
greater braking force in relation to how strongly the brake pedal is depressed.
The system may not warn the driver using a warning light, warning display and
buzzer when the system detects and judges braking operations.
◆Pre-crash braking
When there is a high possibility of a frontal collision, the system warns the
driver using a warning ligh t, warning display and buzzer. If the system deter-
mines that a collision is unavoidable, the brakes are automatically applied to
reduce the collision speed.
◆Suspension control (if equipped)
When the system determines that there is a high possibility of a frontal colli-
sion, the operation of Adaptive Variable Suspension System ( P. 350) opti-
mally controls the damping force of the shock absorber.
PCS (Pre-Crash Safety system)
: If equipped
When the radar sensor detects the possibil ity of a frontal collision, brakes are
automatically engaged to lessen im pact as well as vehicle damage.
The pre-crash safety system can be turn ed on and off as necessary by operat-
ing the switch. ( P. 357)

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Enabled
Disabled
The pre-crash safety system warning
light comes on when pre-crash safety system is disabled.
The radar sensor detects vehicles or
other obstacles on or near the road
ahead and determines whether a colli-
sion is imminent based on the position,
speed, and heading of the obstacles.
Disabling pre-crash safety system
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Radar sensor