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celed. However, wh en the operation 
conditions are met again, operation of the 
function is automatically restored. ( P.164)
■Steering control function
Depending on the vehicle speed, lane 
departure situation, ro ad conditions, etc., 
the driver may not feel the function is oper-
ating or the function  may not operate at all.
■Lane departure alert function
The warning buzzer may be difficult to hear 
due to external noise, audio playback, etc. 
Also, it may be difficult to feel steering 
wheel vibrations due to the road conditions 
etc.
■Hands off steering wheel warning
When the system determines that the driver 
has removed their hands from the steering 
wheel while the steering  control function is 
operating, a warning message urging the 
driver to hold the steering wheel and the 
symbol shown in the illustration are dis-
played on the multi-information display.
If the driver continue s to keep their hands 
off of the steering wheel, a warning mes-
sage and the symbol shown in the illustra-
tion are displayed on the multi-information 
display, and the function is temporarily can-
celed. This warning also operates in the 
same way when the driver continuously 
operates the steering wheel only a small 
amount. Always keep your hands on the 
steering wheel when using this system, 
regardless of warnings.
Depending on the vehicle and road condi-
tions, the warning may not operate.
■Vehicle sway warning function
When the system determines that the vehi-
cle is swaying while the vehicle sway warn-
ing function is operating, a buzzer sounds 
and a warning message urging the driver to  rest and the symbol sh
own in the illustration 
are simultaneously displayed on the 
multi-information display.
Depending on the vehicle and road condi-
tions, the warning may not operate.
■White (yellow) lines are only on one side 
of road
The LDA system will not operate for the 
side on which white (yellow) lines could not 
be recognized.
■Conditions in whic h functions may not 
operate properly
In the following situations, the camera sen-
sor may not detect white (yellow) lines and 
various functions may not operate normally.
●There are shadows on the road that run 
parallel with, or cover, the white (yellow) 
lines.
●The vehicle is driven in an area without 
white (yellow) lines, su ch as in front of a 
tollgate or checkpoint,  or at an intersec-
tion, etc.
●The white (yellow) lines are cracked, 
“Botts’ dots”, “Raised pavement marker” 
or stones are present.
●The white (yellow) lines cannot be seen 
or are difficult to see due to sand, etc.
●The vehicle is driven on a road surface 
that is wet due to rain, puddles, etc.
●The traffic lines are yellow (which may be 
more difficult to reco gnize than lines that 
are white).
●The white (yellow) lines cross over a curb, 
etc.
●The vehicle is driven on a bright surface, 
such as concrete.
●The vehicle is driven on a surface that is 
bright due to reflected light, etc.
●The vehicle is driven in an area where the  

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■The intuitive parking assist can be oper-
ated when
●Front center sensors:
• The engine switch is in IGNITION ON  mode.
• The shift lever is in a position other than P 
or R.
• The vehicle speed is less than about 6  mph (10 km/h).
●Front corner sensors:
• The engine switch is in IGNITION ON 
mode.
• The shift lever is in  a position other than P.
• The vehicle speed is less than about 6 
mph (10 km/h).
(At any speed when the  shift lever is in R)
●Rear corner and rear center sensors:
• The engine switch is in IGNITION ON  mode.
• The shift lever is in R.
■Muting the buzzer sound
●To mute the buzzer sound:
The buzzer can be temporarily muted by 
pressing “OK” of the meter control 
switches while an obstacle detection dis-
play is shown on the multi-information dis-
play.
●To cancel the mute:
Mute will be automatically canceled in the 
following situations.
• When the shift position is changed  (except shifting from D to N, or N to D).
• When the vehicle speed has reached or  exceeded 6 mph (10 km/h) with the shift 
position in D.
• When the intuitive par king assist is turned 
off once and turned on again. • When the engine switch is turned off 
once and turned to IGNITION ON 
mode again.
■If “Clean Parking Assist Sensor” is dis-
played on the multi-information display
A sensor may be covered with ice, snow, 
dirt, etc. Remove the ice, snow, dirt, etc., 
from the sensor to return the system to nor-
mal.
Also, due to ice forming on a sensor at low 
temperatures, a warning message may be 
displayed or the sensor may not be able to 
detect an object. Once the ice melts, the 
system will return to normal.
■Sensor detection information
●The following situations may occur 
during use.
• The sensors may be able to only detect  objects near the fron t and rear bumpers. 
• Depending on the shape of the object 
and other factors, the detection distance 
may shorten, or detection may be impos-
sible.
• There will be a short delay between  object detection and di splay. Even at low 
speeds, there is a  possibility that the 
object will come within the sensor’s 
detection areas befo re the display is 
shown and the warning beep sounds.
• It might be difficult to hear the buzzer due  to the volume of the audio system or air 
flow noise of the air  conditioning system.
• It may be difficult to hear the buzzer if  buzzers for other systems are sounding.
■Conditions under wh ich the function 
may not function correctly
Certain vehicle conditions and the sur-
rounding environment may affect the ability 
of a sensor to correctly detect objects. Par-
ticular instances where this may occur are 
listed below.
●There is dirt, snow or ice on a sensor. 
(Cleaning the sensors will resolve this 
problem.)
●A sensor is frozen. (Thawing the area will 
resolve this problem.) 
In especially cold weather, if a sensor is 
frozen the sensor display may be dis-
played abnormally, or objects, such as a 
wall, may not be detected.
WARNING
●When using a high pressure washer to 
wash the vehicle, do not spray the sen-
sors directly, as doing so may cause a 
sensor to malfunction.
●When using steam to clean the vehicle, 
do not direct steam too close to the 
sensors as doing so may cause a sen-
sor to malfunction. 

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side will be displayed on the Center Dis-
play.
This illustration shows an example of a 
vehicle approaching from both sides of the 
vehicle.
RCTA buzzer (RCTA function only)
If a vehicle approaching from the right or 
left at the rear of the vehicle is detected, a 
buzzer will sound. The buzzer also sounds 
for approximately 1 second immediately 
after the BSM main swit ch is operated to 
turn the system on.
■Outside rear view mirror indicator visi-
bility
In strong sunlight, the  outside rear view mir-
ror indicator may be  difficult to see.
■Hearing the RCTA buzzer
The RCTA buzzer may be difficult to hear 
over loud noises, such as if the audio system 
volume is high.
■When “Blind Spot Monitor Unavailable” 
is shown on the multi-information dis-
play
Ice, snow, mud, etc., may be attached to the 
rear bumper around the sensors. ( P.183) 
The system should return to normal opera-
tion after removing the ice, snow, mud, etc. 
from the rear bumper. Additionally, the sen-
sors may not operate normally when driving 
in extremely hot or cold environments.
■When there is a malfunction in the Blind 
Spot Monitor
If a system malfunction is detected due to 
any of the following, a warning message will 
be displayed: ( P.290)
●A sensor is malfunctioning
●A sensor is dirty or covered with snow or 
a sticker
●The outside temperature is extremely 
high or low
●Sensor voltage is abnormal
●A sensor is misaligned
D
WARNING
■Handling the radar sensor
Blind Spot Monitor sensors are installed 
behind the left and right sides of the rear 
bumper respectively. Observe the fol-
lowing to ensure the Blind Spot Monitor 
can function correctly.
●Keep the sensors and the surrounding 
areas on the rear bumper clean at all 
times. 
If a sensor or its surrounding area on 
the rear bumper is dirty or covered 
with snow, the Blind Spot Monitor may 
not operate and a warning message 
(  P.290) will be displayed. In this sit-
uation, clear off the dirt or snow and 
drive the vehicle with the operation 
conditions of the BSM function 
(  P.185) satisfied for approximately 
10 minutes. If the warning message 
does not disappear, have the vehicle 
inspected by your Lexus dealer.
●Do not subject a sensor or its sur-
rounding area on the rear bumper to a 
strong impact. 
If a sensor is moved even slightly off 
position, the system may malfunction 
and vehicles may not be detected cor-
rectly. 
In the following situations, have your 
vehicle inspected by your Lexus 
dealer.
• A sensor or its surrounding area is  subject to a strong impact.
• If the surrounding area of a sensor is  scratched or dented, or part of them 
has become disconnected.
●Do not disassemble the sensor. 

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■Main display (Vehicles with a 
10.3-inch display)
For details about the functions and 
operation of the main display, refer to 
the respective section and “NAVIGA-
TION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM 
OWNER’S MANUAL”.
■Side display (Vehicles with a 
10.3-inch display)
The following functions can be dis-
played and operated on the side dis-
play.
Select   or   to display the desired 
screen.
Navigation system
*
Audio*
Vehicle information ( P.80)
Air conditioning system ( P.208)
Show/hide the side display
*
*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND  MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S 
MANUAL”.
■Screen display during low temperatures
When the ambient temperature is 
extremely low, screen response may be 
delayed even if the Re mote Touch is oper-
ated.
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Remove dirt and dust using a vac-
WARNING
■Water in the vehicle
●Do not splash or spill liquid in the vehi-
cle.
Doing so may cause electrical compo-
nents, etc. to malfunction or catch fire.
●Do not get any of the SRS components 
or wiring in the vehicle interior wet. 
(  P.28)
An electrical malfunction may cause the 
airbags to deploy or not function prop-
erly, resulting in death or serious injury.
■Cleaning the interior (especially 
instrument panel)
Do not use polish wax or polish cleaner. 
The instrument panel may reflect off the 
windshield, obstructing the driver’s view 
and leading to an accident, resulting in 
death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■Cleaning detergents
●Do not use the following liquids, as 
they may discolor the vehicle interior 
or cause streaks or damage to painted 
surfaces:
• Center Display: Organic substances  such as benzine or gasoline, alkaline 
solutions, and alcohol
• Seats: Alkaline solutions, organic sub- stances such as thinner or benzine, 
and alcohol
• Other parts: Organic substances such  as benzine or gasoline, alkaline or 
acidic solutions, dye, and bleach
●Do not use polish wax or polish 
cleaner. The instrument panel’s or 
other interior part’s painted surface 
may be damaged.
■Preventing damage to leather sur-
faces
Observe the following precautions to 
avoid damage to and deterioration of 
leather surfaces:
●Remove any dust or dirt from leather 
surfaces immediately.
●Do not expose the vehicle to direct 
sunlight for extended periods of time. 
Park the vehicle in the shade, espe-
cially during summer.
●Do not place items made of vinyl, plas-
tic, or containing wax on the uphol-
stery, as they may stick to the leather 
surface if the vehicle interior heats up 
significantly.
■Water on the floor
Do not wash the vehicle floor with water.
Vehicle systems such as the audio system 
may be damaged if water comes into 
contact with electrical components such 
as the audio system above or under the 
floor of the vehicle. Water may also 
cause the body to rust.
■When cleaning the inside of the wind-
shield
Do not allow glass cleaner to contact the 
lens. Also, do not touch the lens. 
(  P.152)
■Cleaning the inside of the rear win-
dow
●Do not use glass cleaner to clean the 
rear window, as this may cause dam-
age to the rear window defogger 
heater wires or antenna. Use a cloth 
dampened with lukewarm water to 
gently wipe the window clean. Wipe 
the window in strokes running parallel 
to the heater wires or antenna.
●Be careful not to scratch or damage 
the heater wires or antenna.
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■When the tire pressure warning light 
comes on
Check the tire inflation pressure and adjust 
to the appropriate level. Pushing the tire 
pressure warning reset switch will not turn 
off the tire pressure warning light.
■The tire pressure warning light may 
come on due to natural causes
The tire pressure warning light may come 
on due to natural causes such as natural air 
leaks and tire inflation pressure changes 
caused by temperature.  In this case, adjust-
ing the tire inflation pressure will turn off the 
warning light (after  a few minutes).
■When a tire is replaced with the spare 
tire
The spare tire is not equipped with a tire 
pressure warning valve  and transmitter. If a 
tire goes flat, the tire  pressure warning light 
will not turn off even though the flat tire has 
been replaced with the spare tire.
■Conditions that the  tire pressure warn-
ing system may not function properly
 P.258
■If the tire pressure warning light fre-
quently comes on after blinking for 1 
minute
If the tire pressure wa rning light frequently 
comes on after blinking for 1 minute when 
the engine switch is turned to IGNITION 
ON mode, have it checked by your Lexus 
dealer.
■Warning buzzer
In some cases, the buzzer may not be heard 
due to being in a noisy location or audio 
sound.
WARNING
■If both the ABS and the brake system 
warning lights remain on
Stop your vehicle in a safe place immedi-
ately and contact your Lexus dealer. The 
vehicle will become extremely unstable 
during braking, and the ABS system may 
fail, which could cause an accident 
resulting in death or serious injury.
■When the electric power steering 
system warning light comes on
The steering wheel may become 
extremely heavy.
When steering wheel operations are 
heavier than usual, grip the steering 
wheel firmly and operate it using more 
force than usual.
■If the tire pressure warning light 
comes on
Be sure to observe the following precau-
tions. Failure to do so could cause a loss 
of vehicle control and result in death or 
serious injury.
●Stop your vehicle in a safe place as 
soon as possible. Adjust the tire infla-
tion pressure immediately.
●If the tire pressure warning light comes 
on even after tire inflation pressure 
adjustment, it is prob able that you have 
a flat tire. Check the tire s. If a tire is flat, 
change it with the spare tire and have 
the flat tire repaired by the nearest 
Lexus dealer.
●Avoid abrupt maneuvering and brak-
ing. If the vehicle tires deteriorate, you 
could lose control of the steering 
wheel or the brakes.
■If a blowout or sudden air leakage 
should occur
The tire pressure warning system may 
not activate immediately.
■Maintenance of the tires
Each tire, including the spare (if pro-
vided), should be checked monthly when 
cold and inflated to the inflation pressure 
recommended by the vehicle manufac-
turer on the vehicle placard or tire infla-
tion pressure label (tire and load 
information label). (If your vehicle has 
tires of a different size than the size indi-
cated on the vehicle placard or tire infla-
tion pressure label [tire and load 
information label], you should determine 
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In some situations, the master warning  light and warning buzzer may not oper-
ate as specified. In this case, follow the instructions displayed in the warning 
message.
 If a warning light comes on or flashes at  the same time that a warning message is 
displayed, take corrective actio n according to the warning light. ( P.282)
*: A buzzer sounds the first time a message  is shown on the multi-information display.
■Warning messages
The warning messages explained below 
may differ from the actual messages 
according to operation conditions and vehi-
cle specifications.
■Warning buzzer
In some cases, the bu zzer may not be heard 
due to being in a noisy location or audio 
sound.
■If “Engine Oil Level Low Add or 
Replace” is displayed
The engine oil level is  low. Check the level 
of the engine oil, and add if necessary.
This message may appear if the vehicle is 
stopped on a slope. Move the vehicle to a 
level surface and check to see if the mes-
sage disappears.
■If “Front Camera Unavailable” or “Front 
Camera Unavailable Remove Debris 
On Windshield” is displayed
The following systems may be suspended 
until the problem shown in the message is 
resolved. ( P.151, 285)
●PCS (Pre-Collision System)
●LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering 
control)
●Dynamic radar cruise control
●Automatic High Beam
■If “Maintenance Required Soon” is dis-
played
Indicates that all maintenance according to 
the driven distance on the maintenance 
schedule
* should be performed soon.
Comes on approximately 4500 miles 
(7200 km) after the message has been 
reset. If necessary,  perform maintenance. 
Please reset the message after the mainte-
nance is performed. ( P.238)
*: Refer to the separate “Scheduled Main-
tenance” or “Owner’s Manual Supple-
ment” for the main tenance interval 
applicable to your vehicle.
■If “Maintenance Required Visit Your 
Dealer” is displayed
Indicates that all mainte nance is required to 
correspond to the driven distance on the 
maintenance schedule
*.
Comes on approximately 5000 miles 
(8000 km) after the  message has been 
reset. (The indicator  will not work properly 
unless the message ha s been reset.) Per-
form the necessary maintenance. Please 
reset the message after the maintenance is 
performed. ( P.238)
*: Refer to the separate “Scheduled Main-
Comes onDoes not sound
Indicates a condition, such as malfunction of electri-
cal components, their cond ition, or indicates the 
need for maintenance
FlashesDoes not sound
Indicates a situation, such as when an operation has 
been performed incorrectly, or indicates how to 
perform an operation correctly
Warning buzzer*Warning 

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5Open and close any of the door of 
your vehicle with the engine switch 
off.
6
Maintain the engine speed of the 
second vehicle and start the engine 
of your vehicle by turning the 
engine switch to IGNITION ON 
mode.
7
Once the vehicle’s engine has 
started, remove the jumper cables 
in the exact reverse order from 
which they were connected.
Once the engine starts, have the vehi-
cle inspected at your Lexus dealer as 
soon as possible.
■Starting the engine when the battery is 
discharged
The engine cannot be started by push-start-
ing.
■To prevent battery discharge
●Turn off the headlights and the audio sys-
tem while the engine is off.
●Turn off any unnecessary electrical com-
ponents when the vehicle is running at a 
low speed for an extended period, such 
as in heavy traffic.
■Charging the battery
The electricity stored in the battery will dis-
charge gradually even when the vehicle is 
not in use, due to natural discharge and the 
draining effects of certain electrical appli-
ances. If the vehicle is left for a long time, 
the battery may discharge, and the engine 
may be unable to start. (The battery 
recharges automatically during driving.)
■When recharging or replacing the bat-
tery
●In some cases, it may not be possible to 
unlock the doors using the smart access 
system with push-button start when the 
battery is discharged. Use the wireless 
remote control or the mechanical key to 
lock or unlock the doors.
●The engine may not start on the first 
attempt after the battery has recharged 
but will start normally after the second 
attempt. This is not a malfunction.
●The engine switch mode is memorized by 
the vehicle. When the battery is recon-
nected, the system will return to the 
mode it was in before the battery was dis-
charged. Before disconnecting the bat-
tery, turn the engine switch off.
If you are unsure wh at mode the engine 
switch was in before the battery dis-
charged, be especially careful when 
reconnecting the battery.
WARNING
■Avoiding battery fires or explosions
Observe the following precautions to 
prevent accidentally igniting the flamma-
ble gas that may be emitted from the bat-
tery:
●Make sure each jumper cable is con-
nected to the correct terminal and that 
it is not unintentiona lly in contact with 
any other than the intended terminal.
●Do not allow the other end of the 
jumper cable connected to the “+” ter-
minal to come into contact with any 
other parts or metal surfaces in the 
area, such as brackets or unpainted 
metal.
●Do not allow the + and - clamps of the 
jumper cables to come into contact 
with each other.
●Do not smoke, use matches, cigarette 
lighters or allow open flame near the 
battery.
■Battery precautions
The battery contains poisonous and cor-
rosive acidic electrol yte, while related 
parts contain lead and lead compounds. 
Observe the following precautions when 
handling the battery: