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4-2. Driving procedures
■Shifting the shift position from P to
other positions
 While depressing the brake pedal
firmly, operate the shift lever. If the
shift lever is operated without
depressing the brake pedal, the
buzzer will sound and the shifting
operation will be disabled.
 When selecting the shift position,
make sure that the shift position has
been changed to the desired posi-
tion by checking the shift position
indicator provided on the instru-
ment cluster.
 The shift position cannot be
changed from P to M directly.
■Automatic P position selection function
In the following situations, the shift position is automatically changed to P.
●When pressing the engine switch with the vehicle stopped while the engine switch is
in IGNITION ON mode and the shift position is in a positi on other than P (after the shift position has changed to P, the
engine switch will turn off)*
●When the vehicle is stopped after the engine has been stopped in an emer-gency while driving
●When voltage of the 12-volt battery drops while the shift position is in a posi-
tion other than P
*: When the engine switch is pressed while
driving at extremely slow speeds, such as
immediately before stopping the vehicle,
the shift position may automatically
change to P. Make sure that the vehicle is
completely stopped before pressing the
engine switch.
■If the shift position cannot be shifted
from P
There is a possibility that the 12-volt battery
is discharged. Check the 12-volt battery in this situation. ( P.392)
WARNING
■P position switch
●Do not press the P position switch
while the vehicle is moving. If the P position switch is pressed when driving at very low speeds (for exam-
ple, directly before stopping the vehi- cle), the vehicle may stop suddenly when the shift position switches to P,
which could lead to an accident.
●In order to prevent the shift position from accidentally being changed, do not touch the P position switch when
not using them.
NOTICE
■Notes regarding shift lever and P position switch operation
Avoid repeatedly operating the shift lever and P position switch in quick suc-cession.
The system protection function may acti- vate and it will not be temporarily possi-
ble to shift the shift position other than P. If this happens, please wait for a while before attempting to change the shift
position again.

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Driving
*: When the power switch is pressed while
driving at extremely slow speeds, such as
immediately before stopping the vehicle,
the shift position may automatically
change to P. Make sure that the vehicle is
completely stopped before pressing the
power switch.
■If the shift position cannot be shifted
from P
There is a possibility that the 12-volt battery
is discharged. Check the 12-volt battery in this situation. ( P.392)
■Driving mode
 P.242
■Snow mode
Snow mode can be selected to suit the
conditions when driving on slippery
road surfaces, such as on snow.
Turn the switch backward.
The snow mode indicator comes on.
Turn the switch backward again to
return to normal mode.
■Snow mode automatic deactivation
Snow mode is automatically deactivated if the power switch is tu rned off after driving
in snow mode.
To drive using temporary shift range
selection, operate the “-” or “+” paddle
shift switch.
When the “-” paddle shift switch is
operated, the shift range switches to a
range that enables engine braking
force that is suitable to driving condi-
WARNING
■P position switch
●Do not press the P position switch
while the vehicle is moving. If the P position switch is pressed when driving at very low speeds (for exam-
ple, directly before stopping the vehi- cle), the vehicle may stop suddenly when the shift position switches to P,
which could lead to an accident.
●In order to prevent the shift position from accidentally being changed, do not touch the P position switch when
not using them.
NOTICE
■Notes regarding shift lever and P position switch operation
Avoid repeatedly operating the shift lever and P position switch in quick suc-cession.
The system protection function may acti- vate and it will not be temporarily possi-ble to shift the shift position other than P.
If this happens, please wait for a while before attempting to change the shift position again.
Selecting the driving mode
Selecting shift ranges in the D
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4-2. Driving procedures
1Right turn
2 Lane change to the right (move the
lever partway and release it)
The right hand signals will flash 3 times.
3 Lane change to the left (move the
lever partway and release it)
The left hand signals will flash 3 times.
4 Left turn
If the turn signals do not stop flashing
after turning left or right, or if you want
to stop them flashing, operate the lever
in the opposite direction to either posi-
tion 2 or 3. If you move the lever to
either position 1 or 4, the selected turn
signals will flash.
■Turn signals can be operated when
The engine switch

is in
IGNITION ON mode .
■If the indicator flashes faster than usual
Check that a light bulb in the front or rear
turn signal lights has not burned out.
■If the turn signals stop flashing before a lane change has been performed
Operate the lever again.
■Customization
 P.423
Turn signal lever
Operating instructions

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4-2. Driving procedures
in the following conditions:
●The driver’s door is not closed.
●The driver is not wearing the seat belt.
●“EPB Activation Stopped Incompletely” or “EPB Malfunction Visit Your dealer” is displayed on the multi-information dis-
play.
If any of the conditions above are detected
when the brake hold system is enabled, the system will turn off and the brake hold standby indicator light will go off. In addi-
tion, if any of the conditions are detected while the system is holding the brake, a warning buzzer will sound and a message
will be shown on the multi-information dis- play. The parking brake will then be set automatically.
■Brake hold function
●If the brake pedal is left released for a period of about 3 minutes after the sys-
tem has started holding the brake, the parking brake will be set automatically. In this case, a warning buzzer sounds and a
message is shown on the multi-informa- tion display.
●To turn the system off while the system is holding the brake, firmly depress the
brake pedal and press the button again.
●The brake hold function may not hold the
vehicle when the vehicle is on a steep incline. In this situation, it may be neces-sary for the driver to apply the brakes. A
warning buzzer will sound and the multi- information display will inform the driver of this situation. ( P.378)
■When the parking brake is set automati-
cally while the system is holding the brakes
The parking brake will not be released auto- matically. Perform one of the following pro-cedures to release the parking brake and
confirm that the parking brake indicator light turns off. ( P.187)
●With the brake pedal depressed, operate the parking brake switch.
●Fasten your seat belt, check that the shift position is in either D or R and slowly depress the accelerator pedal.
■If “Brake Hold Unavailable” is shown on the multi-information display
The brake hold system cannot be used. The reason the brake hold system is not avail-able (the driver’s door opens, the driver’s
seat belt is unfasten, or the hood or trunk opens) may be displayed. Use the brake hold system when it becomes available.
■Warning message and buzzers
Warning messages and buzzers are used to indicate a system malfunction or to inform
the driver of the need for caution. ( P.378)
WARNING
■When the vehicle is on a steep incline
When using the brake hold system on a
steep incline exercise caution. The brake hold function may not hold the vehicle in such a situation.
■When the vehicle is stopped on a slip-
pery road
The system cannot stop the vehicle when
the gripping ability of the tires has been exceeded. Do not use the system when the vehicle is stopped on a slippery road.
NOTICE
■When parking the vehicle
The brake hold system is not designed for use when parking the vehicle for a
long period of time. Turning the engine switch off while the sys- tem is holding the brake may release the
brake, which would cause the vehicle to move. When operating the engine switch , depress the brake pedal,
set the parking brake and shift the shift position to P.

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4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Driving
1 Off
2 Rain-sensing operation
3 Low speed operation
4 High speed operation
5 Temporary operation
When AUTO is selected, the sensor
sensitivity can be adjusted by turning
the switch ring.
6 Increases the sensitivity
7 Decreases the sensitivity
8 Washer/wiper dual operation
The wipers will automatically operate a
couple of times after the washer squirts.
(After operating several times, the wipers
operate once more time after a short delay
to prevent dripping. However, the dripping
prevention does not operate while the
vehicle is moving.)
When the engine switch is
in IGNITION ON mode and
the headlights are on, if the lever is pulled,
the headlight cleaners will operate once.
After this, the headlight cleaners will oper-
ate every 5th time the lever is pulled.
■The windshield wiper and washer can be
operated when
The engine switch

is in
IGNITION ON mode .
■Raindrop sensor
●The raindrop sensor judges the amount
of raindrops. An optical sensor is adopted. It may not operate properly when sunlight from the
rising or setting of the sun intermittently strikes the windshield, or if bugs etc. are present on the windshield.
●If the wiper is turned to AUTO position while the engine switch is
in IGNITION ON mode , the wipers will operate once to show that AUTO mode is activated.
●If the temperature of the raindrop sensor is 85°C (185°F) or higher, or -30°C (-
22°F) or lower, automatic operation may not occur. In this case, operate the wipers in any mode other than AUTO.
■If no windshield washer fluid sprays
Check that the washer nozzles are not blocked if there is washer fluid in the wind-
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4-5. Using the driving support systems
Driving
steering feel, suspension control and
VDIM control, making it suitable for pow-
erful sporty driving.
When in SPORT S mode, if the driving
mode select switch is turned backward, the
“Sport S+” indicator comes on.
■Operation of the air conditioning sys- tem in Eco drive mode
Eco drive mode controls the heating/cool- ing operations and fan speed of the air con-ditioning system to enhance fuel efficiency.
To improve air conditioning performance, perform the following operations:
●Adjust the fan speed ( P.281, 283)
●Turn off Eco drive mode
■Automatic deactivation of sport mode
and custom mode
If the engine switch is
turned off after driving in sport mode or custom mode, the drive mode will be changed to normal mode.
■Driving mode pop-up display
When the driving mode is changed, the selected driving mode will be temporarily
displayed on the side display. ( P.277)
For custom mode, select “Setting” on the
display to customize the driving mode.
■Types of sensors
Front corner sensors
Front center sensors
Rear corner sensors
Rear center sensors
■Display
When the sensors detect an obstacle, a
graphic is shown on the multi-informa-
tion display, head-up display and Cen-
ter Display depending on the position
and distance to the obstacle.
 Multi-information display and head-
Lexus parking assist-sensor
The distance from your vehicle to
nearby obstacles when parallel
parking or maneuvering into a
garage is measured by the sensors
and communicated via the multi-
information display, head-up dis-
play (if equipped), Center Display
and a buzzer. Always check the sur-
rounding area when using this sys-
tem.
System components
A
B
C
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4-5. Using the driving support systems
Driving
■EPS, VGRS and DRS operation sound
When the steering wheel is operated, a
motor sound (whirring sound) may be heard. This does not indicate a malfunction.
■Automatic reactivation of TRC and VSC systems
After turning the TRC and VSC systems off, the systems will be automatically re-
enabled in the following situations:
●When the engine switch
is turned off
●If only the TRC system is turned off, the
TRC will turn on when vehicle speed increases
If both the TRC and VSC systems are turned off, automatic re-enabling will not occur when vehicle speed increases.
■Secondary Collision Brake operating
conditions
The vehicle speed is approximately 10 km/h
(6 mph) or more and the airbag sensor detects a collision. (The Secondary Colli-sion Brake will not operate when the vehicle
speed is below approximately 10 km/h [6 mph].)
■Secondary Collision Brake automatic
cancellation
The Secondary Collision Brake is automati-
cally canceled in the following situations:
●The vehicle speed drops below approxi-
mately 10 km/h (6 mph)
●A certain amount of time elapses during
operation
●The accelerator pedal is depressed a
large amount
■If “Check Secondary Collision Brake system” is displayed on the multi-infor-mation display
The system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected at any authorized
Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
■Reduced effectiveness of the EPS sys-tem
The effectiveness of the EPS system is
reduced to prevent the system from over- heating 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 sys- tem should return to normal within 10 min-utes.
■Operating conditions of emergency
brake signal
When the following three conditions are
met, the emergency brake signal will oper- ate:
●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 vehicle deceleration that this is a sudden braking operation.
■Automatic system cancelation of emer-
gency brake signal
The emergency brake sign al will turn off 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 exces-
sively worn tires on a snow covered road).
●The vehicle hydroplanes while driving at high speed on wet or slick roads.

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4-6. Driving tips
Driving
4-6.Driving tips
When using Eco drive mode, the
torque corresponding to the accelera-
tor pedal depression amount can be
generated more smoothly than it is in
normal conditions. In addition, the
operation of the air conditioning sys-
tem (heating/cooling) will be mini-
mized, improving the fuel economy.
( P.242)
The Eco-friendly driving is possible by
keeping the indicate of Hybrid System
Indicator within Eco area. ( P.86)
Shift the shift position to D when
stopped at a traffic light, or driving in
heavy traffic etc. Shift the shift position
to P when parking. When using the N
position, there is no positive effect on
fuel consumption. In the N position, the
gasoline engine operates but electric-
ity cannot be generated. Also, when
using the air conditioning system, etc.,
the hybrid battery (traction battery)
power is consumed.
 Drive your vehicle smoothly. Avoid
abrupt acceleration and decelera-
tion. Gradual acceleration and
deceleration will make more effec-
tive use of the electric motor (trac-
tion motor) without having to use
gasoline engine power.
 Avoid repeated acceleration.
Repeated acceleration consumes
hybrid battery (traction battery)
power, resulting in poor fuel con-
sumption. Battery power can be
restored by driving with the acceler-
ator pedal slightly released.
Make sure to operate the brakes gently
and in a timely manner. A greater
amount of electrical energy can be
regenerated when slowing down.
Repeated acceleration and decelera-
tion, as well as long waits at traffic
lights, will lead to bad fuel economy.
Check traffic reports before leaving
and avoid delays as much as possible.
When driving in a traffic jam, gently
release the brake pedal to allow the
vehicle to move forward slightly while
avoiding overuse of the accelerator
pedal. Doing so can help control
excessive gasoline consumption.
Hybrid vehicle driving tips
(LC500h)
For economical and ecological
driving, pay attention to the follow-
ing points:
Using Eco drive mode
Use of Hybrid System Indicator
Changing the shift position
Accelerator pedal/brake pedal
operation
When braking
Delays