2444-5. Using the driving support systems
the “Eco” indicator comes on.
3Sport mode
Assists acceleration response by con-
trolling the transmission, engine and steer-
ing. Suitable for when precise handling is
desirable, for example when driving on
mountain roads.
When not in Sport mode, if the driving
mode select switch is turned backward, the
“Sport” 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 condit ioning performance,
perform the following operations:
●Turn off eco air conditioning mode
( P.264)
●Adjust the fan speed ( P.262, 265)
●Turn off Eco drive mode
■Automatic deactivation of Sport mode
If the engine switch is turned off after driv-
ing in Sport mode, the driving mode will be
changed to Normal mode.
■Driving mode pop-up display (vehicles
with 10.3-inch display model)
When the driving mode is changed, the
selected driving mode will be temporarily
displayed on the side display. ( P.259)
■ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)
Helps to prevent wheel lock when the
brakes are applied suddenly, or if the
brakes are applied while driving on a
slippery road surface
■Brake assist
Generates an increased level of brak-
ing force after the brake pedal is
depressed when the system detects a
panic stop situation.
■VSC (Vehicle Stability Control)
Helps the driver to control skidding
when swerving sudden ly or turning on
slippery road surfaces
■Enhanced VSC (Enhanced Vehi-
cle Stability Control)
Provides cooperative control of the
ABS, TRAC, VSC and EPS.
Helps to maintain directional stability
when swerving on slippery road sur-
faces by controlling steering perfor-
mance.
Driving assist systems
To keep driving safety and perfor-
mance, the following systems oper-
ate automatically in response to
various driving situations. Be aware,
however, that these systems are
supplementary and should not be
relied upon too heavily when oper-
ating the vehicle.
Summary of the driving assist
systems
2524-6. Driving tips
Specific design characteristics give
it a higher center of gravity than
ordinary passenger cars. This vehi-
cle design feature causes this type
of vehicle to be more likely to roll-
over. Utility vehicles have a signifi-
cantly higher rollover rate than
other types of vehicles.
An advantage of the higher ground
clearance is a better view of the
road allowing you to anticipate
problems.
It is not designed for cornering at
the same speeds as ordinary pas-
senger cars any more than low-
slung sports cars designed to per-
form satisfactorily under off-road
conditions. Therefore, sharp turns at
excessive speeds may cause roll-
over.
Your vehicle is not designed to be
driven off-road. However, in the event
that off-road driving cannot be
avoided, please observe the following
precautions to help avoid the areas
prohibited to vehicles.
Utility vehicle precautions
This vehicle belongs to the utility
vehicle class, which has higher
ground clearance and narrower
tread in relation to the height of its
center of gravity.
Utility vehicle feature
WARNING
■Utility vehicle precautions
Always observe the following precau-
tions to minimize the risk of death or seri-
ous injury or damage to your vehicle:
●In a rollover crash, an unbelted person
is significantly more likely to die than a
person wearing a seat belt. Therefore,
the driver and all passengers should
always fasten their seat belts.
●Avoid sharp turns or abrupt maneu-
vers, if at all possible.
Failure to operate this vehicle correctly
may result in loss of control or vehicle
rollover causing death or serious
injury.
●Loading cargo on the roof luggage
carrier will make the center of the
vehicle gravity higher. Avoid high
speeds, sudden starts, sharp turns,
sudden braking or abrupt maneuvers,
otherwise it may result in loss of con-
trol or vehicle rollover due to failure to
operate this vehicle correctly.
●Always slow down in gusty crosswinds.
Because of its profile and higher cen-
ter of gravity, your vehicle is more sen-
sitive to side winds than an ordinary
passenger car. Slowing down will allow
you to have better control.
●Do not drive horizontally across steep
slopes. Driving straight up or straight
down is preferred. Your vehicle (or any
similar off-road vehicle) can tip over
sideways much more easily than for-
ward or backward.
Off-road driving
2605-2. Lexus Climate Concierge
5-2.Lexus Climate Concierge
Select
The indicator on the Lexus Climate Con-
cierge control screen illuminates, and the
automatic air conditioning system, seat
heaters and ventilators, (if equipped), and
heated steering wheel (if equipped) oper-
ate in automatic mode.
If any of the system is operated manually,
the indicator turns off. However, all other
functions continue to operate in automatic
mode.
■When using the Lexus Climate Con-
cierge
Lexus Climate Concierge can be operated
on the sub function menu or option control
screen. ( P.265)
■Automatic air conditioning system
( P.274)
The temperature can be adjusted inde-
pendently for the driver seat and pas-
senger seat.
■Seat heaters and ventilators (if
equipped) ( P.271)
Heating or ventilation is automatically
selected according to the set tempera-
ture of the air conditioning system, the
outside temperature, etc.
The seat heater and ventilator of the
front passenger seat operate in auto-
matic mode if a passenger is detected.
■Heated steering wheel (if
equipped) ( P.271)
Heated steering wheel operates auto-
matically according to the set tempera-
ture of the air conditioning system, the
outside temperature, etc.
Lexus Climate Concierge
The seat heaters (if equipped), seat
ventilators (if equipped) and heated
steering wheel (if equipped) are
each automatically controlled
according to the set temperature of
the air conditioning system, the out-
side and cabin temperature, etc.
Lexus Climate Concierge allows a
comfortable condition to be main-
tained without adjusting each sys-
tem.
Press the “MENU” button on the
Remote Touch and select “Climate”
to display the air conditioning con-
trol screen. Then, select to dis-
play the Lexus Climate Concierge
control screen.
Turning on Lexus Climate Con-
cierge
Operation of each system
2665-3. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
: Air flows to the feet
: Air flows to the feet and the wind-
shield defogger operates
Adjust the right-hand side tem-
perature setting
Function on/off indicators
When the function is on, the indicator illu-
minates on the control screen.
Sub function menu
When the sub function button on the
Remote Touch is pressed, the following
functions can be switched on and off.
: Set Lexus Climate Concierge
( P.260)
“AUTO”: Set automatic mode on/off
( P.267)
“OFF”: Turn the fan off
“A/C”: Set cooling and dehumidification
function
“DUAL”: Adjust the temperature for driver
and front passenger seats separately
(“DUAL” mode) ( P.268)
: Set eco air conditioning mode
■Option control screen
Select on the sub menu to display
the option control screen.
The functions can be switched on and off.
When the function is on, the indicator illu-
minates on the screen.
Set Lexus Climate Concierge
( P.260)
Adjusting the temperature for
driver and front passenger seats
separately (“DUAL” mode)
( P.268)
Set eco air conditioning mode
Air conditioning and heater output is lim-
ited to prioritize fuel economy.
Cooling and dehumidification func-
tion
Prevent ice from building up on the
windshield and wiper blades
(Windshield wiper de-icer) (if
equipped)
■Side display (10. 3-inch display
model)
Display the heated steering
wheel/seat heaters/seat ventilators
control screen (if equipped)
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2675-3. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
5
Interior features
(P.265)
Adjust the left-hand side tempera-
ture setting
Adjust the fan speed setting
Adjust the right-hand side tem-
perature setting
Set cooling and dehumidification
function on/off
Adjust the temperature for the
driver’s and front passenger’s seats
separately (“DUAL” mode)
( P.268)
Select the air flow mode
■Windshield wiper de-icer (if equipped)
This feature is used to prevent ice from
building up on the wi ndshield and wiper
blades.
The windshield wiper de-icer will automati-
cally turn off after a period of time.
■Eco air conditioning mode
When Eco drive mode is selected using the
driving mode select switch, eco air condi-
tioning mode turns on.
When a driving mode other than Eco drive
mode is selected, eco air conditioning
mode may turn off.
1Press the automatic mode switch or
select “AUTO” on the sub function
menu. ( P.265)
2
Adjust the temperature setting.
3
To stop the operation, press the off
switch or select “Off” on the sub
function menu.
If the fan speed setting or air flow
modes are operated, the automatic
mode indicator goes off. However,
automatic mode for functions other
than that operated is maintained.
■Using automatic mode
Fan speed is adjusted automatically accord-
ing to the temperature setting and the
ambient conditions.
Therefore, the fan may stop for a while until
warm or cool air is ready to flow immedi-
ately after the automatic mode switch is
pressed or “AUTO” is selected.
Cool air may blow around the upper body
even when the heater is on due to sunlight.
■Windshield fog detection function
When automatic mode is set, the humidity
sensor detects fog on the windshield and
controls the air condit ioning system to pre-
vent fog.
WARNING
■To prevent burns (vehicles with wind-
shield wiper de-icer)
Do not touch the glass at lower part of
the windshield or to the side of the front
pillars when the wind shield wiper de-icer
is on.
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C
D
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F
G
Using automatic mode
NOTICE
■Humidity sensor
In order to detect fog on the windshield,
a sensor which monitors the temperature
of the windshield, the surround humidity,
etc., is installed.
Follow these points to avoid damaging
the sensor:
●Do not disassemble the sensor
●Do not spray the glass cleaner on the
sensor or subject it to strong impacts
2685-3. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
To turn on the “DUAL” mode, perform
any of the following procedures:
Select “DUAL” on the sub function
menu. ( P.265)
Select “DUAL” on the option con-
trol screen.
Adjust the front passenger’s side
temperature setting.
The indicator comes on when the “DUAL”
mode is on.
■Location of air outlets
The air outlets and air volume changes
according to the selected air flow
mode.
■Adjusting the position of and open-
ing and closing the air outlets
Front
Direct air flow to the left or right, up or
down
Turn the knob to open or close the vent
1
Open the outlet
2
Close the outlet
NOTICE
●Do not stick anything on the sensor
Adjusting the temperature for
driver and front passenger seats
separately (“DUAL” mode)
Air outlet layout and operations
2845-5. Using the storage features
WARNING
●When unfolding the luggage cover,
hold it securely in both hands and
slowly unfold it.
●Do not unfold the luggage cover near
your face.
●When unfolding the luggage cover, do
not release your hand from the cover.
●Do not unfold the luggage cover near
other people.
■When installing the luggage cover
Observe the following precautions. Fail-
ure to do so may cause an accident.
●Make sure that the rear edge of the
luggage cover is laying flat to prevent
the driver’s view from being
obstructed.
●Make sure to attach the strings cor-
rectly.
NOTICE
■When using the luggage cover
●Do not place anything on the luggage
cover. Doing so may deform the lug-
gage cover.
●Do not open or close the back door
with the strings un hooked. Doing so
may cause damage to the luggage
cover.
●Do not hook anythi ng other than the
luggage cover and deck board strings
on the luggage cover hooks. The
hooks and back door may be dam-
aged.
2935-6. Using the other interior features
5
Interior features
WARNING
■Caution while driving
When charging a portable device while
driving, for safety reasons, the driver
should not operate the portable device.
■Caution regarding interference with
electronic devices
People who use ca rdiac pacemakers
should use the wireless charger sepa-
rated from the installation part of the car-
diac pacemaker by 8.7 in. (22 cm) or
more.
■To prevent damage or burns
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in the possibil-
ity of fire, equipment failure or damage,
or burns due to heat.
●Do not put any metallic objects
between the charging area and the
portable device while charging.
●Do not place containers with liquid
such as water on the wireless charger.
●Do not attach metallic objects, such as
aluminum stickers, to the charging
area.
●Do not cover the wireless charger with
a cloth or other obje ct while charging.
●Do not attempt to charge portable
devices which are not compatible with
the Qi wireless charging standard.
●Do not disassemble, modify or remove
the wireless charger.
●Do not apply force or impact to the
wireless charger.
NOTICE
■Conditions in which the wireless
charger may not operate correctly
In the following situations, the wireless
charger may not operate correctly:
●When a portable device is fully
charged
●When there is a foreign object
between the charging area and porta-
ble device
●When a portable device becomes hot
while charging
●When a portable device is placed on
the charging area with its charging sur-
face facing up