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WARNING
■Pre-crash braking*3
●When the pre-crash braking function is operating, a large amount of braking force will be applied.
●If the vehicle is stopped by the operation of the pre-crash braking function, the pre-crash braking function operation will be canceled after approximately 2 seconds.Depress the brake pedal as necessary.
●The pre-crash braking function may not operate if certain operations are performedby the driver. If the accelerator pedal is being depressed strongly or the steeringwheel is being turned, the system may determine that the driver is taking evasive 
action and possibly prevent the pre-crash braking function from operating.
●In some situations, while the pre-crash braking function is operating, operation of thefunction may be canceled if the accelerator pedal is depressed strongly or the steer-
ing wheel is turned and the system determines that the driver is taking evasive action.
●If the brake pedal is being depressed, the system may determine that the driver is tak-ing evasive action and possibly delay the operation timing of the pre-crash braking
function.
*3: Depending on the region in which the vehicle was sold, the pre-crash braking func-
tion may not be available.
■When to disable the pre-crash safety system 
In the following situations, disable the system, as it may not operate properly, possibly
leading to an accident resulting in death or serious injury:
●When the vehicle is being towed
●When your vehicle is towing another vehicle
●When transporting the vehicle via truck, boat, train or similar means of transportation
●When the vehicle is raised on a lift with the hybrid system on and the tires are allowed to rotate freely
●When inspecting the vehicle using a drum tester such as a chassis dynamometer orspeedometer tester, or when using an on vehicle wheel balancer
●When a strong impact is applied to the front bumper or front grille, due to an accident
or other reasons
●If the vehicle cannot be driven in a stable manner, such as when the vehicle has beenin an accident or is malfunctioning
●When the vehicle is driven in a sporty manner or off-road
●When the tires are not properly inflated
●When the tires are very worn
●When tires of a size other than specified are installed
●When tire chains are installed
●When a compact spare tire or an emergency tire puncture repair kit is used
●If equipment (snow plow, etc.) that may obstruct the radar sensor or camera sensor istemporarily installed to the vehicle 

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■Pedestrian detection function*4
*4: Depending on the region in which the vehicle was sold, the pedestrian detection func- 
tion may not be available.
■Cancelation of the pre-crash braking*3
If either of the following occur while the pre- crash braking function is operating, it will be canceled:
●The accelerator pedal is depressed strongly.
●The steering wheel is turned sharply or abruptly.
*3: Depending on the region in which the vehicle was sold, the pre-crash braking function 
may not be available.
■Conditions under which the system may operate  even if there is no possibility of a colli- 
sion
●In some situations such as the following, the system may determine that there is a possi- bility of a frontal collision and operate. 
• When passing a vehicle or pedestrian*4
• When changing lanes while overtaking a preceding vehicle • When overtaking a preceding vehicle that is changing lanes 
The pre-crash safety syst em detects pedestrians 
based on the size, profile, and motion of a detected object. However, a pedestrian may notbe detected depending on the surrounding 
brightness and the motion, posture, and angle of the detected object, preventing the system fromoperating properly. ( P. 280) 
• When overtaking a preceding vehicle that is making a left/right turn 
• When passing a vehicle in an oncoming lane that is stopped to make a right/left turn 

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• After the hybrid system has started the vehicle has not been driven for a certain amount of time• While making a left/right turn and for a  few seconds after making a left/right turn 
• While driving on a curve and for a few seconds after driving on a curve • If your vehicle is skidding 
• If the wheels are misaligned • If a wiper blade is blocking the camera sensor 
• The vehicle is wobbling. • The vehicle is being driven at extremely high speeds.• When driving on a hill  
• If the radar sensor or camera sensor is misaligned
●In some situations such as the following,  sufficient braking force may not be obtained, 
preventing the system from performing properly: 
• If the braking functions cannot operate to their full extent, such as when the brake parts are extremely cold, extremely hot, or wet 
• If the vehicle is not properly maintained (brakes or tires are excessively worn, improper tire inflation pressure, etc.)• When the vehicle is being driven on a gravel road or other slippery surface
●Some pedestrians such as the following may not be detected by the radar sensor and 
camera sensor, preventing the system from operating properly*4: 
• Pedestrians shorter than approximately 1 m (3 .2 ft.) or taller than approximately 2 m 
(6.5 ft.) • Pedestrians wearing oversized clothing (a rain  coat, long skirt, etc.), making their sil- houette obscure 
• Pedestrians who are carrying large baggage, holding an umbrella, etc., hiding part of their body• Pedestrians who are bending forward or squatting 
• Pedestrians who are pushing a stroller , wheelchair, bicycle or other vehicle • Groups of pedestrians which are close together• Pedestrians who are wearing white and look extremely bright 
• Pedestrians in the dark, such as at night or while in a tunnel • Pedestrians whose clothing appears to be nearly the same color or brightness astheir surroundings 
• Pedestrians near walls, fences, guardrails, or large objects • Pedestrians who are on a metal object (manhole cover, steel plate, etc.) on the road• Pedestrians who are walking fast 
• Pedestrians who are changing speed abruptly • Pedestrians running out from be hind a vehicle or a large object • Pedestrians who are extremely close to the side of the vehicle (outside rear view 
mirror, etc.) 
• If the front of the vehicle is raised or low- ered 

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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.
■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 tires 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 retailer or  Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer for further information when replacing tires or wheels.
■Handling of tires and the suspension 
Using tires with any kind of problem or modi fying the suspension will affect the driving assist systems, and may cause  a system to malfunction. 

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WARNING
■Driving with snow tires 
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents.  Failure to do so may result in a loss of vehicle control and cause death or serious injury.
●Use tires of the specified size.
●Maintain the recommended  level of air pressure.
●Do not drive at speeds in excess of the speed limit or the speed limit specified for the 
snow tires being used.
●Use snow tires on all, not just some wheels.
■Driving with tire chains (vehicles with front  and rear tires of the same size except for 
the vehicles with LDH and 19 inch tires) 
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents.  Failure to do so may result in the vehicle  being unable to be driven safely, and may 
cause death or serious injury.
●Do not drive in excess of the speed limit sp ecified for the tire chains being used, or 50 km/h (30 mph), whichever is lower.
●Avoid driving on bumpy road surfaces or over potholes.
●Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt steerin g, sudden braking and shifting operations that cause sudden engine braking.
●Slow down sufficiently before entering a curve to ensure that vehicle control is main-tained.
●Do not use LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) system. (if equipped)
NOTICE
■Repairing or replacing snow tires 
Request repairs or replacement of snow ti res from Lexus dealers or legitimate tire 
retailers. This is because the removal and attachment of snow tires affects the operation of thetire pressure warning va lves and transmitters.
■Fitting tire chains (vehicles with front and rear tires of the same size except for the vehicles with LDH and 19 inch tires) 
The tire pressure warning valves and transmitters may not function correctly when tire 
chains are fitted.
■When standing the windshield wipers up 
Raise the wipers in line with the windshield. ( P. 337)  
Failure to do so may result in damage to the wipers and/or the hood. 

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Press   or   on the meter 
control switch and select “TPMS”. 
Then press and hold   until a 
message is displayed.
The message will be displayed on the multi-information display and the tirepressure warning light will blink 
slowly 3 times. 
When the message disappears, ini- tialization is complete.
◆Registering ID codes 
The tire pressure warning valve and tran smitter is equipped with a unique ID 
code. When replacing a tire pressure wa rning valve and transmitter, it is nec- 
essary to register the ID code. Have the ID code registered by any authorized 
Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
■When to replace your vehicle’s tires 
Tires should be replaced if:
●The treadwear indicators are showing on a tire.
●You have tire damage such as cuts, splits,  cracks deep enough to expose the fabric, and 
bulges indicating internal damage
●A tire goes flat repeatedly or cannot be properly repaired due to the size or location of a cut or other damage 
If you are not sure, consult with any auth orized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
■Replacing tires and wheels (vehicles with the tire pressure warning system) 
If the ID code of the tire pressure warning valve and transmitter is not registered, the tire pressure warning system will not work proper ly. After driving for about 10 minutes, the tire pressure warning light blinks for 1 minu te and stays on to indicate a system malfunc- 
tion.
■Tire life 
Any tire over 6 years old must be checked by a qualified technician even if it has seldom 
or never been used or damage is not obvious.
■Routine tire inflation pressure checks 
The tire pressure warning system does not re place routine tire inflation pressure checks. 
Make sure to check tire inflation pressure as  part of your routine of daily vehicle checks.
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■When rotating the tires (vehicles with the tire pressure warning system featuring a tire inflation pressure display function) 
Make sure that the power switch is off. If the tires are rotated while the power switch is in 
ON mode, the tire position information will not be updated. If this accidentally occurs, either turn the power switch to off and then to ON mode, orinitialize the system after checking that  the tire pressure is properly adjusted.
■Low profile tires (except 225/50R17 tires) 
Generally, low profile tires will wear more  rapidly and tire grip performance will be reduced on snowy and/or icy roads when comp ared to standard tires. Be sure to use 
snow tires or tire chains on snowy and/or  icy roads and drive carefully at a speed appro- priate for road and weather conditions. ( P. 336)
■If the tread on snow tires wears down below 4 mm (0.16 in.) 
The effectiveness of the tires as snow tires is lost.
■Situations in which the tire pressure warning system may not operate properly (vehi- cles with the tire pressure warning system)
●In the following cases, the tire pressure  warning system may not operate properly. 
• If non-genuine Lexus wheels are used.  • A tire has been replaced with a tire that is not an OE (Original Equipment) tire. 
• A tire has been replaced with a tire that is not of the specified size. • Tire chains etc. are equipped.• An auxiliary-supported run-flat tire is equipped. 
• If a window tint that affects the radio wave signals is installed. • If there is a lot of snow or ice on the vehi cle, particularly around the wheels or wheel housings. 
• If the tire inflation pressure is extr emely higher than the specified level. • If wheel without the tire pressure warning valve and transmitter are used. 
• If the ID code on the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters is not registered in the tire pressure warning computer.
●Performance may be affected  in the following situations. 
• Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas  station, radio station, large display, air- port or other facility that generates st rong radio waves or electrical noise 
• When carrying a portable radio, cellular  phone, cordless phone or other wireless communication deviceVehicles with the tire inflation pressure display function: If tire position information is 
not correctly displayed due to the radio wave conditions, the display may be corrected by driving and changing the radio wave conditions.
●When the vehicle is parked, the time taken for the warning to start or go off could be 
extended.
●When tire inflation pressure declines rapi dly for example when a tire has burst, the warning may not function. 

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Wheels
When replacing wheels, care should be taken to ensure that they are equivalent 
to those removed in load capacity, diameter, rim width and inset*. 
Replacement wheels are available at any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus 
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
*: Conventionally referred to as “offset”.
Lexus does not recommend using the following:
●Wheels of different sizes or types
●Used wheels
●Bent wheels that have been straightened
●Steel wheels (except for vehicles with steel spare wheel)
●Use only Lexus wheel nuts and wrenches designed for use with your alumi- 
num wheels.
●When rotating, repairing or changing your tires, check that the wheel nuts are 
still tight after driving 1600 km (1000 miles).
●Be careful not to damage the aluminum wheels when using tire chains.
●Use only Lexus genuine balance weights or equivalent and a plastic or rubber
hammer when balancing your wheels.
■When replacing wheels (vehicles with the tire pressure warning system) 
The wheels of your vehicle are equipped with tire pressure warning valves and transmit- ters that allow the tire pressure warning sy stem to provide advance warning in the event of a loss in tire inflation pressure. Whenever wheels are replaced, tire pressure warning 
valves and transmitters  must be installed. (P. 418)
If a wheel is bent, cracked or heavily corroded, it should be replaced. Other- 
wise, the tire may separate from the wheel or cause a loss of handling control.
Wheel selection
Aluminum wheel precautions