1554-2. Driving procedures
4
Driving
tion, if any of the conditions are detected
while the system is holding the brake, a
warning buzzer will sound and a message
will be shown on the multi-information dis-
play. The parking brake will then be set
automatically.
■Brake hold function
●If the brake pedal is left released for a
period of about 3 minutes after the sys-
tem has started holding the brake, the
parking brake will be set automatically. In
this case, a warning buzzer sounds and a
message is shown on the multi-informa-
tion display.
●To turn the system off while the system is
holding the brake, firmly depress the
brake pedal and press the button again.
●The brake hold function may not hold the
vehicle when the vehicle is on a steep
incline. In this situation, it may be neces-
sary for the driver to apply the brakes. A
warning buzzer will sound and the multi-
information display will inform the driver
of this situation. If a warning message is
shown on the multi-information display,
read the message and follow the instruc-
tions.
■When the parking brake is set automati-
cally while the system is holding the
brakes
Perform any of the following operations to
release the parking brake.
●Depress the accelerator pedal. (The
parking brake will not be released auto-
matically if the seat belt is not fastened.)
●Operate the parking brake switch with
the brake pedal depressed.
Make sure that the pa rking brake indicator
light goes off. ( P.152)
■When an inspection at your Lexus
dealer is necessary
When the brake hold standby indicator
(green) does not illuminate even when the
brake hold switch is pressed with the brake
hold system operating conditions met, the
system may be malfun ctioning. Have the
vehicle inspected at your Lexus dealer.
■If “Brake Hold Fault Depress Brake to
Deactivate Visit Your Dealer” or “Brake
Hold Malfunction Visit Your Dealer” is
displayed on the multi-information dis-
play
The system may be malfunctioning. Have
the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
■Warning message and buzzers
Warning messages and buzzers are used to
indicate a system malfunction or to inform
the driver of the need for caution. If a warn-
ing message is shown on the multi-informa-
tion display, read the message and follow
the instructions.
■If the brake hold operated indicator
flashes
P.359
WARNING
■When the vehicle is on a steep incline
When using the brake hold system on a
steep incline exercise caution. The brake
hold function may not hold the vehicle in
such a situation.
■When stopped on a slippery road
The system cannot stop the vehicle when
the gripping ability of the tires has been
exceeded. Do not use the system when
stopped on a slippery road.
NOTICE
■When parking the vehicle
The brake hold system is not designed
for use when parking the vehicle for a
long period of time. Turning the engine
switch off while the system is holding the
brake may release the brake, which
would cause the vehicle to move. When
operating the engine switch, depress the
brake pedal, shift the shift lever to P and
set the parking brake.
2935-6. Using the other interior features
5
Interior features
is a compatible device. (To check
device compatibility, refer to
www.homelink.com.)
1Within 5 seconds after program-
ming the garage door opener has
been completed, if the garage door
opener motor is trained to Home-
Link
®, both garage door operation
indicators will flash rapidly (green)
and the light on the garage door
opener motor will b link twice, indi-
cating that 2-way communication is
enabled.
If the indicators do not flash, perform 2 and
3 within the first 10 presses of the Home-
Link
® button after programming has been
completed.
2 Press a programmed HomeLink®
button to operate a garage door.
3 Within 1 minute of pressing the
HomeLink
® button, after the
garage door operation has
stopped, press the “Learn” or
“Smart” button on the garage door
opener motor. Within 5 seconds of
the establishment of 2-way com-
munication with the garage door
opener, both garage door opera-
tion indicators in the vehicle will
flash rapidly (green) and the light
on the garage door opener motor
will blink twice, indicating that 2-
way communication is enabled.
■Reprogramming a single Home-
Link
® button
When the following procedure is per-
formed, buttons which already have
devices registered to them can be overwritten:
1
With one hand, press and hold the
desired HomeLink
® button.
2 When the HomeLink
® indicator
starts flashing (orange), continue to
hold the HomeLink
® button and
perform “Programming Home-
Link
®” 1 (it takes 20 seconds for
the HomeLink
® indicator to start
flashing).
■Before programming
●Install a new battery in the transmitter.
●The battery side of the transmitter must
be pointed away from the HomeLink®.
Press the appropriate HomeLink®
button. The HomeLink
® indicator light
should turn on.
The status of the opening and closing
of a garage door is shown by the indi-
cators.
Opening
Closing
This function is only available if the garage
door opener motor used is a compatible
device. (To check device compatibility,
Operating HomeLink®
A
B
3777-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
open.
■Key linked functions
1
Closes the windows and the moon roof
(if equipped) or panoramic moon roof
(if equipped) (turn and hold)
2
Opens the windows and the moon roof
(if equipped) or panoramic moon roof
(if equipped) (turn and hold)
These settings must be customized at your
Lexus dealer.
1Ensure that the shift lever is in P and
depress the brake pedal.
2
Touch the Lexus emblem side of the
electronic key to the engine switch.
When the electronic key is detected, a
buzzer sounds and the engine switch will
turn to IGNITION ON mode.
When the smart access system with push-
button start is deactivated in customization
setting, the engine switch will turn to
ACCESSORY mode.
3Firmly depress the brake pedal and
check that is shown on the
multi-information display.
4
Press the engine switch shortly and
firmly.
In the event that the engine still cannot
be started, contact your Lexus dealer.
■Stopping the engine
Set the parking brake, shift the shift lever to
P and press the engine switch as you nor-
mally do when stop ping the engine.
■Electronic key battery
As the above procedure is a temporary
measure, it is recommended that the elec-
tronic key battery be replaced immediately
when the battery is depleted. (P.334)
■Changing engine switch modes
Release the brake pedal and press the
WARNING
■When using the mechanical key and
operating the power windows or
moon roof (if equipped) or panoramic
moon roof (if equipped)
Operate the power window, moon roof
or panoramic moon roof after checking
to make sure that there is no possibility of
any passenger having any of their body
parts caught in the window, moon roof or
panoramic moon roof.
Also, do not allow ch ildren to operate the
mechanical key. It is possible for children
and other passengers to get caught in
the power window, moon roof or pan-
oramic moon roof.
Starting the engine
435Alphabetical index
Warning message..................................... 362
Distance until next engine oil change71, 76
Do-it-yourself maintenance .................... 306
Door courtesy lights ................................... 270
Door lock Doors .................................................................. 95
Smart access system with push-button start ................................................................. 106
Wireless remote control........................... 93
Doors ................................................................... 95 Automatic door lock ing and unlocking
system ............................................................. 98
Door glasses .................................................. 124
Door lock.......................................................... 95
Open door warning buzzer .......... 96, 98
Outside rear view mirrors ........................121
Rear door child-protectors ..................... 98
Drive distance ...................................................79
Drive info 1/Drive info 2 ...............................79
Driver’s seat position memory .................. 114 Driving position memory ...........................114
Memory recall function ............................. 115
Drive-start control ........................................135
Driving................................................................134 Break-in tips ...................................................135
Correct driving posture .............................23
Driving Mode Select switch .................208
Procedures ..................................................... 134
Winter drive tips......................................... 248
Driving information display .........................79
Driving Mode Select switch....................208
Driving range ....................................................79
Driving support system information display ............................................................................. 82
Dynamic radar cruise control with full- speed range..................................................193Warning message.......................................201
E
Eco drive mode ............................................208
Eco Driving Indicator.................... 80, 81, 87
Eco Driving Indicator Light ........................ 80 EDR (Event data recorder) ............................7
Elapsed time ......................................................79
Electric Power Steering (EPS)
Function .......................................................... 244
Warning light ...............................................354
Electronic key .................................................. 92 Battery-saving function............................ 107
If the electronic key does not operate properly ....................................................... 376
Replacing the battery ...............................334
Electronic roof sunshade Jam protection function ........................... 130
Operation ........................................................129
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds...................352
If a warning light turns on.......................352
If a warning message is displayed .....362
If the battery is discharged ....................378
If the electronic key does not operate properly ....................................................... 376
If the engine will not start........................ 373
If the fuel filler do or cannot be opened
..........................................................................375
If the vehicle is trapped in rising water ..........................................................................345
If you have a flat tire ................................. 366
If you lose your keys .................................375
If you think something is wrong......... 350
If your vehicle becomes stuck ............ 383
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ................................................. 344
If your vehicle needs to be towed ..... 347
If your vehicle overheats ......................... 381
Emergency flashers .................................... 344
Engine ................................................................143 ACCESSORY mode............................... 146
Compartment................................................314
Engine switch .................................................143
Fuel pump shut off system...................... 351
Hood ..................................................................312
How to start the engine ............................143
Identification number ...............................387