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4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle .....................236
Cargo and luggage ...................245
Trailer towing ...............................246
4-2. Driving procedures
Engine (ignition) switch ........... 247
Automatic transmission...........253
Turn signal lever .........................260
Parking brake ............................... 261
ASC (Active Sound
Control) (RC200t)................ 262
ASC (Active Sound
Control) (RC F) .......................263
4-3. Operating the lights and
wipers
Headlight switch ......................... 264
Automatic High Beam ............. 267
Fog light switch .............................271
Windshield wipers and
washer.......................................... 273
4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap....... 281
4-5. Using the driving support
systems
Stop & Start system
(Smart Stop) ............................. 285
Cruise control ............................. 294
Dynamic radar cruise
control..........................................298
LDA
(Lane Departure Alert) ......... 314
Lexus parking
assist-sensor..............................320
Lexus parking assist
monitor ....................................... 330
Driving mode select
switch ...........................................345
Driving assist systems...............349
PCS (Pre-Crash
Safety system)...........................356
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) .....364
• BSM function .........................370
• RCTA function ...................... 374
Active rear wing ......................... 379
TVD (Torque Vectoring
Differential)................................382
4-6. Driving tips
Winter driving tips .................... 384
4Driving
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Instrument cluster
RC200t_RC F_EE(OM24728E)
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the vehicle’s various sys-
tems.
Indicators
Turn signal indicator ( P. 260)(if equipped)
Dynamic radar cruise con- trol indicator ( P. 298)
Tail light indicator
( P. 264)
Cruise control “SET” indica-
tor ( P. 294, 298)
Headlight high beam indi- cator ( P. 264)(if equipped)
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) indicator ( P. 314)
(if equipped)
Automatic High Beam indi- cator ( P. 267)
(if equipped)
Lexus parking assist-sensor indicator ( P. 321)
(if equipped)
Front fog light indicator ( P. 271)
*1, 2 Slip indicator ( P. 350)
Rear fog light indicator ( P. 271)
*1VSC OFF indicator ( P. 352)
(if equipped)
Gear Shift Indicator
( P. 257)
*1, 8TRC OFF indicator
( P. 351)
*1
(if equipped)
Stop & Start indicator ( P. 285)
*1, 3
(if equipped)
Pre-crash safety system warning light ( P. 357)
*1
(if equipped)
Stop & Start cancel indicator ( P. 287)
*4, 6
(if equipped)
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) outside rear view mirror
indicators ( P. 364)
Cruise control indicator ( P. 294, 298)
*7Security indicator ( P. 92, 103)
235
4Driving
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4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle.....................236
Cargo and luggage ...................245
Trailer towing ............................... 246
4-2. Driving procedures
Engine (ignition) switch ........... 247
Automatic transmission...........253
Turn signal lever .........................260
Parking brake ............................... 261
ASC (Active Sound Control)
(RC200t)................................... 262
ASC (Active Sound Control)
(RC F) .......................................... 263
4-3. Operating the lights and
wipers
Headlight switch ......................... 264
Automatic High Beam ............. 267
Fog light switch .............................271
Windshield wipers and
washer ......................................... 273
4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap....... 281
4-5. Using the driving support
systems
Stop & Start system
(Smart Stop)..............................285
Cruise control ............................. 294
Dynamic radar cruise
control .........................................298
LDA
(Lane Departure Alert) ......... 314
Lexus parking
assist-sensor..............................320
Lexus parking assist
monitor........................................330
Driving mode select
switch ........................................... 345
Driving assist systems .............. 349
PCS (Pre-Crash Safety
system) ........................................ 356
BSM
(Blind Spot Monitor) ............. 364
• BSM function ......................... 370
• RCTA function...................... 374
Active rear wing ......................... 379
TVD (Torque Vectoring
Differential)................................382
4-6. Driving tips
Winter driving tips .....................384
3544-5. Using the driving support systems
RC200t_RC F_EE(OM24728E)
■Automatic system cancelation of hill-start assist control
The hill-start assist control will turn off in any of the following situations:
●The shift lever is moved to P or N.
●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 hill-start assist control. 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.
3644-5. Using the driving support systems
RC200t_RC F_EE(OM24728E)
The Blind Spot Monitor is a system that has 2 functions:
●The BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) function
Assists the driver in making a decision when changing lanes
●The RCTA (Rear Crossing Traffic Alert) function
Assists the driver when backing up
These functions use same sensors.
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)
: If equipped
Summary of the Blind Spot Monitor
6328-2. Steps to take in an emergency
RC200t_RC F_EE(OM24728E)
WARNING
■When using the spare tire
●Remember that the spare tire provided is specifically designed for use with your vehi- cle. Do not use your spare tire on another vehicle.
●Do not use more than one spare tires simultaneously.
●Replace the 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 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 spare tire
Do not drive at speeds in excess of 80 km/h (50 mph) when a spare tire is installed on the vehicle.
The spare tire is not designed for driving at high speeds. Failure to observe this precau- tion may lead to an accident cau sing 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.
NOTICE
■Driving with tire chains and the spare tire
Do not fit tire chains to the spare tire. Tire chains may damage the vehicle body and adversely affect driving performance.
■When replacing the tires
When removing or fitting the wheels, tires or the tire pressure warning valve and trans- mitter, contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified andequipped professional as the tire pressure warning valve and transmitter may be dam-
aged if not handled correctly.
• ABS & Brake assist
•VSC •TRC• Cruise control (if equipped)
• Dynamic radar cruise control (if equipped)• PCS (if equipped)
•EPS • Adaptive Variable Suspension System (if equipped)
• LDA (Lane departure alert)
(if equipped) • VDIM (Vehicle Dynamics IntegratedManagement)
• Tire pressure warning system • Lexus parking assist monitor (if equipped)
• Lexus parking assist-sensor (if equipped)• Navigation system (if equipped)
713Alphabetical index
RC200t_RC F_EE(OM24728E)
Lane Departure Alert (LDA)............ 314
Language
(multi-information display) ............. 148
LDA (Lane Departure Alert)............ 314
Lever
Auxiliary catch lever .......................... 518
Hood lock release lever.................. 518
Shift lever................................................ 253
Tilt and telescopic steering
lock release lever ........................... 220
Turn signal lever .................................260
Wiper lever........................................... 273
Lexus Display Audio controller ...... 392
Lexus Display Audio system ............390
Lexus parking assist monitor ...........330
Lexus parking assist-sensor .............320
License plate lights ............................... 264
Light switch ........................................... 264
Replacing light bulbs........................ 577
Light bulbs
Replacing ............................................... 572
Wattage..................................................682
Lights
Automatic High Beam
system...................................................267
Fog light switch..................................... 271
Follow me home system................ 265
Headlight switch ................................ 264
Illuminated entry system ................ 493
Interior lights ........................................ 493
Interior lights list ................................. 492
Personal lights..................................... 494
Replacing light bulbs ........................572
Trunk light ............................................... 172
Turn signal lever................................. 260
Vanity lights......................................... 500
Wattage ................................................. 682
Lock steering column ......................... 250
Low profile tire ...................................... 539
Luggage security system ..................... 171
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Seat belt reminder light ......................593
Seat belts ..................................................... 44
Child restraint system
installation.............................................. 66
Cleaning and maintaining
the seat belt .........................................512
Emergency Locking
Retractor (ELR).................................. 46
How to wear your seat belt ............. 44
How your child should wear
the seat belt .......................................... 46
Pregnant women, proper
seat belt use ..........................................47
Reminder light and buzzer ...........593
Seat belt guide ....................................... 45
Seat belt pretensioners ...................... 45
SRS warning light................................ 591
Seat heaters ............................................. 491
Seat position memory .......................... 214
Seat ventilators ....................................... 491
Seats, Front ............................................. 209
Adjustment ........................................... 209
Adjustment precautions..................... 211
Child seats/child restraint
system installation ............................. 66
Cleaning ....................................................511
Driving position memory ................ 214
Head restraints ..................................... 217
Jam protection function ................... 210
Properly sitting in the seat................. 42
Seat heaters............................................ 491
Seat position memory ....................... 214
Seat ventilators ..................................... 491
Seats, Rear ................................................ 212
Fold down the seatback .................. 212
Luggage security system .................. 171
Sensor
Automatic headlight system ........ 265
Automatic High Beam system ... 270
Inside rear view mirror ....................223
Intrusion sensor and tilt sensor.....106
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) ........ 314
Lexus parking assist-sensor ........ 320
Radar sensor .............. 306, 357, 369
Rain-sensing windshield
wipers ...................................................279
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