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Operation of each component
To sound the horn, press on or close to
the mark.
■The power adjustment type steering wheel can be adjusted when
The engine switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode
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*: If the driver’s seat belt is fastened, the steering wheel can be adjusted regardless of engine switch mode.
■Automatic adjustment of the steering position (power adjustment type)
A desired steering position ca n be entered to memory and recalled automatically by the
driving position memory system. (→ P. 117)
■Power easy access system (power adjustment type)
The steering wheel and driver’s seat move in accordance with engine switch mode and
the driver’s seat belt condition. ( →P. 117)
■After adjusting the steering wh eel (manual adjustment type)
Make sure that the steering wheel is securely locked.
The horn may not sound if the steer ing wheel is not securely locked.
Horn
WARNING
■Caution while driving
Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving.
Doing so may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and cause an accident, result-
ing in death or serious injury.
■After adjusting the steering wheel (manual adjustment type)
Make sure that the steering wheel is securely locked.
Otherwise, the steering wheel may move su ddenly, possibly causing an accident, and
resulting in death or serious injury.

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Inside rear view mirror
The height of the rear view mirror can be adjusted to suit your driving posture.
Adjust the height of the rear view mir-
ror by moving it up and down.
Responding to the level of brightness of the headlights of vehicles behind, the
reflected light is automatically reduced.
Changing automatic anti-glare func-
tion mode
ON/OFF
When the automatic anti-glare function
is in ON mode, the indicator illuminates.
The function will set to ON mode each
time the engine switch is turned to
IGNITION ON mode.
Pressing the button turns the function to
OFF mode. (The indicator also turns
off.)
The rear view mirror’s position can be adjusted to enable sufficient confirma-
tion of the rear view.
Adjusting the height of rear view mirror
Anti-glare function
Indicator

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Operation of each component
■To prevent sensor error
To ensure that the sensors operate properly, do
not touch or cover them.
WARNING
Do not adjust the position of the mirror while driving.
Doing so may lead to mishandling of the vehicle and cause an accident, resulting in
death or serious injury.

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Outside rear view mirrors
To select a mirror to adjust, press the
switch. Left
Right
To adjust the mirror, press the switch. Up
Right
Down
Left
Push the mirror back in the direction of
the vehicle’s rear.
Adjustment procedure
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Folding the mirrors

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Operation of each component
When the mirror select switch is in the L or R position, the outside rear view mir-
rors will automatically angle downwards wh en the vehicle is reversing in order to
give a better view of the ground.
To disable this function, move the mirror select switch to the neutral position
(between L and R).
■Adjusting the mirror angle when the vehicle is reversing
With the shift lever in R, adjust the mirror angle at a desired position. The
adjusted angle will be memorized and the mirror will automatically tilt to the
memorized angle whenever the shift leve r is shifted to R from next time.
The memorized downward tilt position of th e mirror is linked to the normal position
(angle adjusted with the shif t lever in other than R). Ther efore, if the normal posi-
tion is changed after adjustment, the tilt position w ill also change. When the normal
position is changed, readjust the angle in reversing.
■Mirror angle can be adjusted when
The engine switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode.
■When the mirrors are fogged up
The outside rear view mirrors can be cleare d using the mirror defoggers. Turn on the
rear window defogger to also defog the outside rear view mirrors. ( →P. 370)
■Automatic adjustment of the mirror angle (vehicles with driving position memory)
A desired mirror face angle can be entered to memory and recalled automatically by the
driving position memory. ( →P. 117)
■Auto anti-glare function
When the anti-glare inside re ar view mirror is set to automatic mode, the outside rear
view mirrors will activate in conjunction with the anti-glare inside rear view mirror to
reduce reflected light. ( →P. 126)
Linked mirror function when reversing (if equipped)

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WARNING
■Important points while driving
Observe the following precautions while driving.
Failure to do so may result in loss of control of the vehicle and cause an accident, result-
ing in death or serious injury.
●Do not adjust the mirrors while driving.
●Do not drive with the mirrors folded.
●Both the driver and passenger side mirrors must be extended and properly adjusted
before driving.
■When a mirror is moving
To avoid personal injury and mirror malfunctio n, be careful not to get your hand caught
by the moving mirror.
■When the mirror defoggers are operating
Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces, as they can become very hot and burn you.

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4-1. Before drivingDriving the vehicle ...................... 140
Cargo and luggage .................... 148
Vehicle load limits .........................151
Trailer towing ................................ 152
Dinghy towing .............................. 153
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch ............ 154
Automatic transmission............ 159
Turn signal lever........................... 163
Parking brake ............................... 164
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch .......................... 165
Automatic High Beam .............. 168
Fog light switch ............................ 172
Windshield wipers and washer.................................. 173
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap........177 4-5. Using the driving support
systems
Lexus Safety System+ ............... 180
PCS (Pre-Collision System) .......... 187
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) ............. 198
Dynamic radar cruise control............................ 207
Cruise control .............................. 219
Intuitive parking assist .............. 222
Lexus parking assist monitor ......................................... 231
Driving mode select switch ........................................... 247
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ..... 249 • Blind Spot Monitor function .................................... 252
• Rear Cross Traffic Alert function .................................... 254
Driving assist systems .............. 257
4-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips ..................... 262

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Driving
■When starting off on a uphill
The hill-start assist control will activate. (→P. 257)
■Driving in the rain or adverse weather conditions
●Drive carefully, because visibility may be reduced, the windows may become fogged-
up, and the road will be slippery.
●Drive carefully when it gets wet or icy, because the road surface w ill be especially slip-
pery.
●Slow down when water is present on the roadway, because there may be a layer of
water between the tires and the road surface, preventing the steering and brakes from
operating properly.
■Engine speed while driving
In the following conditions, th e engine speed may become high while driving. This is due
to automatic up-shifting control or down-shi fting implementation to meet driving condi-
tions. It does not indica te sudden acceleration.
●The vehicle is judged to be driving uphill or downhill
●When the accelerator pedal is released
■Restraining the engine output (Brake Override System)
●When the accelerator and brake pedals are depressed at the same time, the engine
output may be restrained.
●A warning message is displayed on the mult i-information display while the system is
operating. If a warning message is shown on the multi-in formation display, read the
message and follow the instructions.
■Restraining sudden start (Drive-Start Control)
●When the following unusual operation is performed, the engine output may be
restrained.
• When the shift lever is shifted from R to D, D to R, N to R, P to D, or P to R (D
includes S) with the acce lerator pedal depressed, a warning message appears on
the multi-information display. If a warning message is shown on the multi-informa-
tion display, read the message and follo w the instructions.
• When the accelerator pedal is depressed t oo much while the vehicle is in reverse.
●While Drive-Start Control is being activated, your vehicle may have trouble escaping
from the mud or fresh snow. In such case, deactivate TRAC (→P. 258) to cancel Drive-
Start Control so that the vehicle may beco me able to escape from the mud or fresh
snow.