
1393-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
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Before driving
WARNING
■Opening and closing the moon roof
●The driver is responsible for moon roof 
opening and closing operations. 
In order to prevent accidental opera-
tion, especially by a child, do not let a 
child operate the moon roof. It is possi-
ble for children and other passengers 
to have body parts caught in the moon 
roof.
●Check to make sure that all passen-
gers do not have any part of their body 
in a position where it could be caught 
when the moon roof is being operated.
●When using the wireless remote con-
trol or mechanical key and operating 
the moon roof, operate the moon roof 
after checking to make sure that there 
is no possibility of any passenger hav-
ing any of their body parts caught in 
the moon roof. Also, do not let a child 
operate moon roof by the wireless 
remote control or mechanical key. It is 
possible for children and other passen-
gers to get caught in the moon roof.
●When exiting the vehicle, turn the 
engine switch off, carry the key and 
exit the vehicle along with the child. 
There may be accid ental operation, 
due to mischief, etc., that may possibly 
lead to an accident.
■Jam protection function
●Never use any part of your body to 
intentionally activate the jam protec-
tion function.
●The jam protection function may not 
work if something gets caught just 
before the moon roof is fully closed. 
Also, the jam protection function is not 
designed to operate while the moon 
roof switch is being pressed. Take care 
so that your fingers, etc. do not get 
caught. 

1434-1. Before driving
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Driving
■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 
multi-information display and head-up 
display (if equipped) while the system is 
operating. ( P.363)
■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 M) with the accelerator pedal 
depressed, a warning message appears 
on the multi-information display and 
head-up display (if equipped). If a warn-
ing message is shown on the multi-infor-
mation display and head-up display, read 
the message and follow the instructions.
• When the accelerator  pedal is depressed 
too much while the vehicle is in reverse.
●While Drive-Start Control is being acti-
vated, your vehicle may have trouble 
escaping from the mud or fresh snow. In 
such case, deactivate TRAC ( P.245) 
to cancel Drive- Start Control so that the 
vehicle may become able to escape from 
the mud or fresh snow.
■Breaking in your new Lexus
To extend the life of the vehicle, observing 
the following precautions is recommended:
●For the first 200 miles (300 km):
Avoid sudden stops.
●For the first 1000 miles (1600 km):
• Do not drive at extremely high speeds.
• Avoid sudden acceleration.
• Do not drive continuously in low gears.
• Do not drive at a constant speed for  extended periods.
■Operating your vehicle in a foreign 
country
Comply with the relevant vehicle registra-
tion laws and confirm the availability of the 
correct fuel. ( P.391)
WARNING
Observe the-following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or 
serious injury.
■When starting the vehicle
Always keep your foot on the brake 
pedal while stopped with the engine run-
ning. This prevents the vehicle from 
creeping.
■When driving the vehicle
●Do not drive if you are unfamiliar with 
the location of the brake and accelera-
tor pedals to avoid depressing the 
wrong pedal.
• Accidentally depressing the accelera- tor pedal instead of  the brake pedal 
will result in sudden acceleration that 
may lead to an accident.
• When backing up, you may twist your  body around, leading to difficulty in 
operating the pedals. Make sure to 
operate the pedals properly.
• Make sure to keep a correct driving  posture even when moving the vehicle 
only slightly. This allows you to depress 
the brake and accelerator pedals 
properly.
• Depress the brake pedal using your  right foot. Depressing the brake pedal 
using your left foot may delay 
response in an emergency, resulting in 
an accident.
●Do not drive the vehicle over or stop 
the vehicle near flammable materials.
The exhaust system and exhaust gases 
can be extremely hot. These hot parts 
may cause a fire if there is any flamma-
ble material nearby. 

1444-1. Before driving
WARNING
●During normal driving, do not turn off 
the engine. Turning the engine off 
while driving will not cause loss of 
steering or braking control, but the 
power assist to these systems will be 
lost. This will make it more difficult to 
steer and brake, so you should pull 
over and stop the vehicle as soon as it 
is safe to do so.
However, in the event of an emer-
gency, such as if it becomes impossible 
to stop the vehicle in the normal way: 
P.350
●Use engine braking (downshift) to 
maintain a safe speed when driving 
down a steep hill.
Using the brakes continuously may 
cause the brakes to overheat and lose 
effectiveness. ( P.155)
●Do not adjust the positions of the 
steering wheel, the seat, or the inside 
or outside rear view mirrors while driv-
ing.
Doing so may result in a loss of vehicle 
control.
●Always check that all passengers’ 
arms, heads or other parts of their 
body are not outside the vehicle.
●Do not drive in excess of the speed 
limit. Even if the legal speed limit per-
mits it, do not drive over 85 mph (140 
km/h) unless your vehicle has high-
speed capability tires.
Driving over 85 mph (140 km/h) may 
result in tire failure, loss of control and 
possible injury. Be sure to consult a tire 
dealer to determine whether the tires 
on your vehicle are high-speed capa-
bility tires or not before driving at such 
speeds.
■When driving on slippery road sur-
faces
●Sudden braking, acceleration and 
steering may cause tire slippage and 
reduce your ability to control the vehi-
cle.
●Sudden acceleration, engine braking 
due to shifting, or changes in engine 
speed could cause the vehicle to skid, 
resulting in an accident.
●After driving through a puddle, lightly 
depress the brake pedal to make sure 
that the brakes are functioning prop-
erly. Wet brake pads may prevent the 
brakes from functioning properly. If the 
brakes on only one side are wet and 
not functioning properly, steering con-
trol may be affected.
■When shifting the shift lever
●Do not let the vehicle roll backward 
while the shift lever is in a driving posi-
tion, or roll forward while the shift lever 
is in R.
Doing so may cause the engine to stall 
or lead to poor brake and steering 
performance, resulting in an accident 
or damage to the vehicle.
●Do not shift the shif t lever to P while 
the vehicle is moving.
Doing so can damage the transmission 
and may result in a loss of vehicle con-
trol.
●Do not shift the shift lever to R while 
the vehicle is moving forward.
Doing so can damage the transmission 
and may result in a loss of vehicle con-
trol.
●Do not shift the shift lever to a driving 
position while the vehicle is moving 
backward.
Doing so can damage the transmission 
and may result in a loss of vehicle con-
trol.
●Shifting the shift lever to N while the 
vehicle is moving will disengage the 
engine. Engine braking is not available 
when N is selected. 

1454-1. Before driving
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Driving
WARNING
●Be careful not to shift the shift lever 
with the accelerator pedal depressed.
Shifting the shift lever to any position 
other than P or N may lead to unex-
pected rapid acceleration of the vehi-
cle that may cause an accident and 
result in death or serious injury.
■If you hear a squealing or scraping 
noise (brake pad wear limit indica-
tors)
Have the brake pads checked and 
replaced by your Lexus dealer as soon as 
possible. Rotor damage may result if the 
pads are not replaced when needed. 
It is dangerous to drive the vehicle when 
the wear limits of the brake pads and/or 
those of the brake discs are exceeded.
■When the vehicle is stopped
●Do not race the engine.
If the shift lever is in any position other 
than P or N, the vehicle may acceler-
ate suddenly and unexpectedly, caus-
ing an accident.
●In order to prevent accidents due to 
the vehicle rolling away, always keep 
depressing the brake pedal while the 
engine is running, and apply the park-
ing brake as necessary.
●If the vehicle is stopped on an incline, 
in order to prevent accidents caused 
by the vehicle rolling forward or back-
ward, always depress the brake pedal 
and securely apply the parking brake 
as needed.
●Avoid revving or racing the engine.
Running the engine at high speed 
while the vehicle is stopped may cause 
the exhaust system to overheat, which 
could result in a fire if combustible 
material is nearby.
■When the vehicle is parked
●Do not leave glasses,  cigarette lighters, 
spray cans, or soft drink cans in the 
vehicle when it is in the sun.
Doing so may result in the following:
• Gas may leak from a cigarette lighter  or spray can, and may lead to a fire.
• The temperature inside the vehicle  may cause the plastic lenses and plas-
tic material of glasses to deform or 
crack.
• Soft drink cans may fracture, causing  the contents to spray over the interior 
of the vehicle, and may also cause a 
short circuit in the vehicle’s electrical 
components.
●Do not leave cigarette lighters in the 
vehicle. If a cigare tte lighter is in a 
place such as the glove box or on the 
floor, it may be lit accidentally when 
luggage is loaded or the seat is 
adjusted, causing a fire.
●Do not attach adhesive discs to the 
windshield or windows. Do not place 
containers such as air fresheners on 
the instrument panel or dashboard. 
Adhesive discs or containers may act 
as lenses, causing a fire in the vehicle.
●Do not leave a door or window open if 
the curved glass is coated with a met-
allized film such as a silver-colored 
one. Reflected sunlight may cause the 
glass to act as a lens, causing a fire.
●Always apply the parking brake, shift 
the shift lever to P, stop the engine and 
lock the vehicle.
Do not leave the vehicle unattended 
while the engine is running.
If the vehicle is parked with the shift 
lever in P but the parking brake is not 
set, the vehicle may start to move, pos-
sibly leading to an accident.
●Do not touch the exhaust pipes while 
the engine is running or immediately 
after turning the engine off.
Doing so may cause burns. 

1464-1. Before driving
WARNING
■When taking a nap in the vehicle
Always turn the engine  off. Otherwise, if 
you accidentally move the shift lever or 
depress the accelerator pedal, this could 
cause an accident or fire due to engine 
overheating. Additionally, if the vehicle is 
parked in a poorly ventilated area, 
exhaust gases may collect and enter the 
vehicle, leading to death or a serious 
health hazard.
■When braking
●When the brakes are wet, drive more 
cautiously.
Braking distance increases when the 
brakes are wet, and this may cause one 
side of the vehicle to brake differently 
than the other side. Also, the parking 
brake may not securely hold the vehi-
cle.
●If the brake booster device does not 
operate, do not follow other vehicles 
closely and avoid hills or sharp turns 
that require braking.
In this case, braking is still possible, but 
the brake pedal should be depressed 
more firmly than usual. Also, the brak-
ing distance will increase. Have your 
brakes fixed immediately.
●Do not pump the brake pedal if the 
engine stalls.
Each push on the brake pedal uses up 
the reserve for the power-assisted 
brakes.
●The brake system consists of 2 individ-
ual hydraulic systems; if one of the sys-
tems fails, the other  will still operate. In 
this case, the brake pedal should be 
depressed more firmly than usual and 
the braking distance will increase. 
Have your brakes fixed immediately.
NOTICE
■When driving the vehicle
●Do not depress the accelerator and 
brake pedals at the same time during 
driving, as this may restrain the engine 
output.
●Do not use the accelerator pedal or 
depress the accelerator and brake 
pedals at the same time to hold the 
vehicle on a hill.
■Avoiding damage to vehicle parts
●Do not turn the steering wheel fully in 
either direction and hold it there for an 
extended period of time.
Doing so may damage the power 
steering motor.
●When driving over bumps in the road, 
drive as slowly as possible to avoid 
damaging the wheels, underside of the 
vehicle, etc.
■If you get a flat tire while driving
A flat or damaged tire may cause the fol-
lowing situations. Hold the steering 
wheel firmly and gradually depress the 
brake pedal to slow down the vehicle.
●It may be difficult to control your vehi-
cle.
●The vehicle will make abnormal 
sounds or vibrations.
●The vehicle will lean abnormally.
Information on what to do in case of a flat 
tire ( P.370, 377)
■When encountering flooded roads
Do not drive on a road that has flooded 
after heavy rain, etc. Doing so may cause 
the following serious damage to the vehi-
cle:
●Engine stalling
●Short in electrical components
●Engine damage caused by water 
immersion 

1474-1. Before driving
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Driving
NOTICE
In the event that you drive on a flooded 
road and the vehicle is flooded, be sure 
to have your Lexus dealer check the fol-
lowing:
●Brake function
●Changes in quantity and quality of oil 
and fluid used for the engine, transmis-
sion, etc.
●Lubricant condition for the bearings 
and suspension joints (where possi-
ble), and the function of all joints, bear-
ings, etc.
■When parking the vehicle
Always set the parking brake, and shift 
the shift lever to P. Failure to do so may 
cause the vehicle to move or the vehicle 
may accelerate sudden ly if the accelera-
tor pedal is accidentally depressed.
Cargo and luggage
Take notice of the following infor-
mation about storage precautions, 
cargo capacity and load:
WARNING
■Things that must not be carried in the 
luggage compartment
The following things may cause a fire if 
loaded in the luggage compartment:
●Receptacles containing gasoline
●Aerosol cans
■Storage precautions
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may prevent the pedals 
from being depressed properly, may 
block the driver’s vision, or may result in 
items hitting the driver or passengers, 
possibly causing an accident.
●Stow cargo and luggage in the lug-
gage compartment whenever possi-
ble.
●Do not stack cargo and luggage in the 
luggage compartment higher than the 
seatbacks.
●When you fold down the rear seats, 
long items should not be placed 
directly behind the front seats.
●Never allow anyone to ride in the lug-
gage compartment. It is not designed 
for passengers. They should ride in 
their seats with thei r seat belts prop-
erly fastened. 

1484-1. Before driving
Cargo capacity depends on the total 
weight of the occupants.
(Cargo capacity) = (Total load capac-
ity)  (Total weight of occupants)
Steps for Determining Correct Load 
Limit 
(1) Locate the statement “The com-
bined weight of occupants and cargo 
should never exceed XXX kg or XXX 
lbs.” on your vehicle’s placard.
(2) Determine the combined weight of 
the driver and passengers that will be 
riding in your vehicle.
(3) Subtract the combined weight of 
the driver and passengers from XXX 
kg or XXX lbs.
(4) The resulting figure equals the 
available amount of cargo and luggage 
load capacity.
For example, if the “XXX” amount 
equals 1400 lbs. and there will be five 
150 lb passengers in your vehicle, the 
amount of available cargo and luggage 
load capacity is 650 lbs. (1400 - 750 
(5   150) = 650 lbs.)
(5) Determine the combined weight of 
luggage and cargo being loaded on the 
vehicle. That weight may not safely 
exceed the available cargo and lug-
gage load capacity calculated in Step 4.
WARNING
●Do not place cargo or luggage in or on 
the following locations.
• At the feet of the driver
• On the front passenger or rear seats  (when stacking items)
• On the luggage cover
• On the instrument panel
• On the dashboard
• In front of the Center Display
●Secure all items in the occupant com-
partment.
■When using a roof luggage carrier
Observe the following precautions:
●Place the cargo so that its weight is dis-
tributed evenly between the front and 
rear axles.
●If loading long or wide cargo, never 
exceed the vehicle overall length or 
width. ( P.390)
●Before driving, make sure the cargo is 
securely fastened on the roof luggage 
carrier.
●Loading cargo on the roof luggage 
carrier will make the center of gravity 
of the vehicle 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 and 
result in death or serious injury.
●If driving for a long distance, on rough 
roads, or at high speeds, stop the vehi-
cle now and then during the trip to 
make sure the cargo remains in its 
place.
●Do not exceed 176.3 lb. (80 kg) cargo 
weight on the roof luggage carrier.
NOTICE
■When loading cargo (vehicles with 
moon roof)
Be careful not to scratch the surface of 
the moon roof.
Capacity and distribution 

1494-1. Before driving
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Driving
(6) If your vehicle will be towing a 
trailer, load from your trailer will be 
transferred to your vehicle. Consult 
this manual to determine how this 
reduces the available cargo and lug-
gage load capacity of your vehicle. 
( P.150)
Lexus does not recommend towing a 
trailer with your vehicle. Your vehicle is not 
designed for trailer towing.
Cargo capacity
Total load capacity (vehicle capac-
ity weight) ( P.390)
When 2 people with the combined 
weight of A lb. (kg) are riding in your 
vehicle, which has a total load capacity  (vehicle capacity weight) of B lb. (kg), 
the available amount of cargo and lug-
gage load capacity will be C lb. (kg) as 
follows:
B
*2 lb. (kg) - A*1 lb. (kg) = C*3 lb. (kg)
*1: A = Weight of people
*2: B = Total load capacity
*3: C = Available cargo and luggage load
In this condition, if 3 more passengers with 
the combined weight of D lb. (kg) get on, 
the available cargo and luggage load will 
be reduced E lb. (kg) as follows:
C lb. (kg) - D*4 lb. (kg) = E*5 lb. (kg)
*4: D = Additional weight of people
*5: E = Available cargo and luggage load
As shown in the example above, if the 
number of occupant s increases, the 
cargo and luggage load will be 
reduced by an amount that equals the 
increased weight due to the additional 
occupants. In other words, if an 
increase in the number of occupants 
causes an excess of the total load 
capacity (combined weight of occu-
pants plus cargo and luggage load), 
you must reduce the cargo and lug-
gage on your vehicle.
WARNING
■Capacity and distribution
●Do not exceed the maximum axle 
weight rating or the total vehicle 
weight rating.
●Even if the total load of occupant’s 
weight and the cargo load is less than 
the total load capacity, do not apply the 
load unevenly. Improper loading may 
cause deterioration of steering or 
braking control which may cause 
death or serious injury.
Calculation formula for your 
vehicle
A
B