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4-1. Before drivingDriving the vehicle ........................ 152
Cargo and luggage ...................... 157
Vehicle load limits ......................... 160
Trailer towing .................................. 160
Dinghy towing ................................. 161
4-2. Driving procedures Power (ignition) switch ............... 162
EV drive mode ............................... 165
Hybrid transmission ..................... 167
Turn signal lever.............................. 171
Parking brake ................................. 172
Brake Hold....................................... 175
ASC (Active Sound Control) .. 176
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers Headlight switch ............................ 177
Automatic High Beam ................ 180
Fog light switch .............................. 183
Windshield wipers and washer 184
Rear window wiper and washer ............................................................ 188
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap......... 190
4-5. Using the driving support systems Lexus Safety System+2.0 .......... 192
PCS (Pre-Collision System)..... 198
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)........ 205
RSA (Road Sign Assist) .............. 214
Dynamic radar crui se control with
full-speed range.......................... 216
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ....... 226
PKSA (Parking Support Alert) 231Intuitive parking assist .................
232
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) function.......................................... 239
PKSB (Parking Support Brake) 243
Parking Support Brake function (static objects) ............................. 247
Parking Support Brake function (rear-crossing vehicles) .......... 252
Driving mode select switch ..... 255
Driving assist systems ................ 256
4-6. Driving tips Hybrid vehicle driving tips ......... 261
Winter driving tips ....................... 263
Utility vehicle precautions........ 266
5-1. Remote Touch Remote Touch............................... 270
5-2. Lexus Climate Concierge Lexus Climate Concierge......... 274
5-3. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system.......................................................... 276
Heated steering wheel/seat heat- ers/seat ventilators................... 286
5-4. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ........................... 290
5-5. Using the storage features List of storage features .............. 293
Luggage
compartment features
.......................................................... 296
5-6. Using the other interior features Other interior features ............... 301
Garage door opener .................... 311
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late governmental regulations. In addi-
tion, damage or performance
problems resulting from the modifica-
tion may not be covered under war-
ranty.
The installation of a mobile two-way
radio system in your vehicle could
affect electronic systems such as:
Hybrid system
Multiport fuel injection sys-
tem/sequential multiport fuel injec-
tion system
Lexus Safety System+2.0
Anti-lock brake system
SRS airbag system
Seat belt pretensioner system
Be sure to check with your Lexus
dealer for precautionary measures or
special instructions regarding installa-
tion of a mobile two-way radio system.
High voltage parts and cables on the
hybrid vehicles emit approximately the
same amount of electromagnetic
waves as the conventional gasoline
powered vehicles or home electronic
appliances despite of their electro-
magnetic shielding.
Unwanted noise may occur in the
reception of the mobile two-way radio.
The vehicle is equipped with sophisti- cated computers that will record cer-
tain data, such as:
The recorded data varies according to
the vehicle grade level and options
with which it is equipped.
These computers do not record con-
versations or sounds, and only record
images outside of the vehicle in certain
situations.
• Engine speed/Elect
ric motor speed
(traction motor speed)
• Accelerator status
•Brake status
• Vehicle speed
• Operation status of the driving assist systems, such as the ABS and
pre-collision system
• Images from the front camera (avail- able only when certain safety sys-
tems are activated, which varies
depending on the vehicle specifica-
tions).
Data Transmission
Your vehicle may transmit the data
recorded in these computers to Lexus
without notification to you.
Data usage
Lexus may use the data recorded in this
computer to diagnose malfunctions, con-
duct research and development, and
improve quality.
Lexus will not disclose the recorded data to
a third party except:
• With the consent of the vehicle owner or
with the consent of the lessee if the vehi-
cle is leased
• In response to an official request by the police, a court of law or a government
agency
Installation of a mobile two-way
radio system
Vehicle data recording
641-4. Hybrid system
■Sounds and vibrations specific to a
hybrid vehicle
There may be no engine sound or vibration
even though the vehicle is able to move with
the “READY” indicator is illuminated. For
safety, apply the parking brake and make
sure to shift the shift lever to P when parked.
The following sounds or vibrations may
occur when the hybrid system is operating
and are not a malfunction:
●Motor sounds may be heard from the
engine compartment.
●Sounds may be heard from the hybrid
battery (traction battery) behind the rear
seats when the hybrid system starts or
stops.
●Relay operating sounds such as a snap or
soft clank will be emitted from the hybrid
battery (traction battery), behind the rear
seats, when the hybrid system is started
or stopped.
●Sounds from the hybrid system may be
heard when the back door is open.
●Sounds may be heard from the hybrid
transmission when the gasoline engine
starts or stops, wh en driving at low
speeds, or during idling.
●Engine sounds may be heard when
accelerating sharply.
●Sounds may be heard due to regenera-
tive braking when the brake pedal is
depressed or as the accelerator pedal is
released.
●Vibration may be felt when the gasoline
engine starts or stops.
●Cooling fan sounds may be heard from
the air intake vent under the right side of
the rear seat.
■Maintenance, repair, recycling, and dis-
posal
Contact your Lexus dealer regarding main-
tenance, repair, recycling and disposal. Do
not dispose of the vehicle yourself.
■Customization
Settings (e.g. on/off operation of the EV
indicator) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P.435)
When driving with the gasoline engine
stopped, a sound, which changes in
accordance with the driving speed, will
be played in order to warn people
nearby of the vehicle’s approach. This
sound may be heard inside the vehicle.
The sound will stop when the vehicle
speed exceeds approximately 15 mph
(25 km/h).
■Vehicle proximity notification system
In the following cases, the vehicle proximity
notification system may be difficult for sur-
rounding people to hear.
●In very noisy areas
●In the wind or the rain
Also, as the vehicle proximity notification
system is installed on the front of the vehicle,
it may be more difficult to hear from the rear
of the vehicle compared to the front.
Vehicle proximity notification
system
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Driving
Driving
4-1. Before drivingDriving the vehicle ..................... 152
Cargo and luggage ................... 157
Vehicle load limits ...................... 160
Trailer towing ............................... 160
Dinghy towing .............................. 161
4-2. Driving procedures Power (ignition) switch ............ 162
EV drive mode ............................ 165
Hybrid transmission .................. 167
Turn signal lever........................... 171
Parking brake .............................. 172
Brake Hold.................................... 175
ASC (Active Sound Control) 176
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers Headlight switch ......................... 177
Automatic High Beam ............. 180
Fog light switch ........................... 183
Windshield wipers and washer ......................................................... 184
Rear window wiper and washer ......................................................... 188
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap...... 190
4-5. Using the driving support sys- tems
Lexus Safety System+2.0 ....... 192
PCS (Pre-Collision System).. 198
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)..... 205
RSA (Road Sign Assist) ........... 214Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range....................... 216
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) .... 226
PKSA (Parking Support Alert) ........................................................ 231
Intuitive parking assist ............. 232
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) function....................................... 239
PKSB (Parking Support Brake) ....................................................... 243
Parking Support Brake function (static objects) ......................... 247
Parking Support Brake function (rear-crossing vehicles) ...... 252
Driving mode select switch .. 255
Driving assist systems.............. 256
4-6. Driving tips Hybrid vehicle driving tips ..... 261
Winter driving tips .................... 263
Utility vehicle precautions..... 266
1574-1. Before driving
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Driving
NOTICE
●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.399)
■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
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, hybrid
transmission, 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.
1614-1. Before driving
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Driving
Dinghy towing
Your vehicle is not designed to be
dinghy towed (with 4 wheels on the
ground) behind a motor home.
NOTICE
■To avoid serious damage to your vehi-
cle
Do not tow your vehicle with the four
wheels on the ground.
■To prevent causing serious damage to
the hybrid transmission and AWD
system (AWD models)
2WD models: Never tow this vehicle
from the rear with the front wheels on the
ground.
This may cause serious damage to the
transmission.
AWD models: Never tow this vehicle
with any of the wheels on the ground.
This may cause serious damage to the
hybrid transmission and AWD system.
1674-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
*1: To improve fuel efficiency and reduce noise, shift the shift lever to D for normal
driving.
*2: By selecting shift ranges using S mode, you can control accelerating force and
engine braking force.
■Reverse warning buzzer
When shifting into R, a buzzer will sound to
inform the driver that the shift lever is in R.
■When driving with dynamic radar cruise
control with full-speed range activated
Even when performing the following
actions with the intent of enabling engine
braking, engine braking will not activate
because dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range will not be canceled.
●While driving in S mode, downshifting to
5 or 4. ( P.170)
●When switching the driving mode to
Sport mode while driving in D position.
WARNING
■Caution while driving
When driving in EV drive mode, pay spe-
cial attention to the area around the vehi-
cle. Because there is no engine noise,
pedestrians, people riding bicycles or
other people and vehicles in the area
may not be aware of the vehicle starting
off or approaching th em, so take extra
care while driving. Th erefore, take extra
care while driving even if the vehicle
proximity notification system is active.
Hybrid transmission
Select the shift position depending
on your purpose and situation.
Shift position purpose and func-
tions
Shift posi-
tionObjective or function
PParking the vehicle/starting the hybrid system
RReversing
N
Neutral
(Condition in which the
power is not transmitted)
DNormal driving*1
SS mode driving*2 ( P.170)
2684-6. Driving tips
NOTICE
●Water entering the hybrid transmis-
sion and rear electric motor (traction
motor) will cause deterioration in
hybrid transmission quality. The mal-
function indicator may come on, and
the vehicle may not be drivable.
●Water can wash the grease from wheel
bearings, causing rusting and prema-
ture failure, and may also enter the
hybrid transmission case, reducing the
gear oil’s lubricating qualities.
■When you drive through water
If driving through water, such as when
crossing shallow stre ams, first check the
depth of the water and the bottom of the
riverbed for firmness. Drive slowly and
avoid deep water.
■Inspection after off-road driving
●Sand and mud that has accumulated
around brake discs may affect braking
efficiency and may damage brake sys-
tem components.
●Always perform a maintenance
inspection after each day of off-road
driving that has taken you through
rough terrain, sand, mud, or water. For
scheduled maintenance information,
refer to the “Warranty and Services
Guide/Owner’s Manual Supple-
ment/Scheduled Maintenance”.