2824-6. Driving tips
4-6.Driving tips
Use fluids that are appropriate to
the prevailing outside temperatures.
•Engine oil
• Engine coolant
•Washer fluid
Have a service technician inspect
the condition of the battery.
Have the vehicle fitted with four
snow tires or purchase a set of tire
chains for the front tires.
Ensure that all tires ar e of the specified size
and the same brand, and that chains match
the size of the tires.
Perform the following according to the
driving conditions:
Do not try to forcibly open a window
or move a wiper that is frozen. Pour
warm water over the frozen area to
melt the ice. Wipe away the water
Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary prepara-
tions and inspections before driving
the vehicle in winter. Always drive
the vehicle in a manner appropriate
to the prevailing weather condi-
tions.
Pre-winter preparations
WARNING
■Driving with snow tires
Observe the following precautions to
reduce the risk of accidents.
Failure to do so may result in a loss of
vehicle control and cause death or seri-
ous injury.
●Use tires of the specified size.
●Maintain the recommended level of air
pressure.
●Do not drive in excess of 75 mph (120
km/h), regardless of the type of snow
tires being used.
●Use snow tires on all, not just some
wheels.
■Driving with tire chains
Observe the following precautions to
reduce the risk of accidents.
Failure to do so may result in the vehicle
being unable to be driven safely, and may
cause death or serious injury.
●Do not drive in excess of the speed
limit specified for the tire chains being
used, or 30 mph (50 km/h), which-
ever is lower.
●Avoid driving on bumpy road surfaces
or over potholes.
●Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt
steering, sudden br aking and shifting
operations that cause sudden engine
braking.
●Slow down sufficiently before entering
a curve to ensure that vehicle control is
maintained.
●Do not use the LTA (Lane Tracing
Assist) system.
NOTICE
■Repairing or replacing snow tires
Request repairs or replacement of snow
tires from your Lexus dealer or legitimate
tire retailers.
This is because the removal and attach-
ment of snow tires affects the operation
of the tire pressure warning valves and
transmitters.
Before driving the vehicle
4177-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
or her seat belt is not fastened. The buzzer sounds for 6 seconds after the vehicle reaches a
speed of 12 mph (20 km/h). Then, if the seat belt is still unfastened, the buzzer will sound in
a different tone for 24 more seconds.
■Tire pressure warning light
■LTA indicator (warning buzzer)
■Intuitive parking assist OFF indicator (warning buzzer)
■RCTA OFF indicator (warning buzzer)
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates the following:
Low tire pressure due to flat tire;
Low tire pressure due to natural causes; or
The tire pressure warning system is malfunctioning
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place.
Handling method ( P.420)
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(orange)
Indicates a malfunction in th e LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)
Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-information display.
( P.226)
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(flashes)
(if equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the in tuitive parking assist function
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
Indicates that the system is temporarily unavailable, possibly due to a
sensor being dirty or covered with ice, etc.
Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-information display.
( P.249)
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(flashes)
(if equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) function
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
Indicates that the rear bumper around the radar sensor is covered with
dirt, etc. ( P.242)
Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-information display.
( P.254)
4257-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
■If “Radar Cruise Control Unavailable” is
displayed
The dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range system cannot be used
temporarily. Use the system when it
becomes available again.
■If “Front Camera Unavailable” or “Front
Camera Unavailable See Owner's
Manual” is displayed
The following systems may be suspended
until the problem shown in the message is
resolved. ( P.209, 418)
●PCS (Pre-Collision system)
●LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)
●Automatic High Beam
●RSA (Road Sign Assist) (if equipped)
●Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range
■If “Check Fuel Cap” is displayed (if
equipped)
The fuel tank cap is no t properly installed.
Correctly install the fuel tank cap.
■If “Maintenance Required Soon” is dis-
played (U.S.A. only)
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.356)
*: Refer to the separa te “Scheduled Main-
tenance” or “Owner’s Manual Supple-
ment” for the maintenance interval
applicable to your vehicle.
■If “Maintenance Required Visit Your
Dealer” is displayed (U.S.A. only)
Indicates that all maintenance 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.356)
*: Refer to the separate “Scheduled Main-
tenance” or “Owner’s Manual Supple-
ment” for the main tenance interval
applicable to your vehicle.
■If “Oil Maintenance Required Soon” is
displayed
Indicates that the engine oil should be
scheduled to be changed.
Check the engine oil an d change it if neces-
sary. After changing th e engine oil, make
sure to reset the message. ( P.367)
■If “Oil Maintenance Required” is dis-
played
Indicates that the engine oil should be
changed.
Check and change the en gine oil, and oil fil-
ter by your Lexus dealer. After changing the
engine oil, make sure to reset the message.
( P.367)
■If a message that indicates the need for
visiting your Lexus dealer is displayed
The system or part shown on the
multi-information display is malfunctioning.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus
dealer immediately.
■If a message that indicates the need for
referring to Owner’ s Manual is dis-
played
●“Engine Coolant Temp High” is shown on
the multi-information display, follow the
instructions. ( P.447)
●“Transmission Fluid Temp High” is shown
on the multi-informatio n display, the auto-
matic transmission fluid temperature may
be too high. Immediately stop the vehicle
in a safe place, shif t the shift lever to P
with the engine running and wait until the
message is cleared. If the message is not
cleared, contact your Lexus dealer.
●If the following mess age is shown on the
multi-information display, it may indicate
a malfunction. Have the vehicle inspected
by your Lexus dealer immediately.
• “Access System with Elec. Key Malfunc- tion”
4377-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
WARNING
• PCS (Pre-Collision System)
• LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)
• RSA (Road Sign Assist) (if equipped)
•Automatic High Beam
• AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System) (if equipped)
• Tire pressure warning system
• Intuitive parking assist (if equipped)
• PKSB (Parking Support Brake) (if equipped)
• Lexus parking assist monitor (if equipped)
• Panoramic view monitor (if equipped)
• BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) (if equipped)
• Navigation system (if equipped)
Also, not only can the following system
not be utilized fully, but it may even nega-
tively affect the drive-train components:
• AWD system (AWD models)
■Speed limit when using the compact
spare tire
Do not drive at speeds in excess of 50
mph (80 km/h) when a compact spare
tire is installed on the vehicle.
The compact spare tire is not designed
for driving at high speeds. Failure to
observe this precaution may lead to an
accident causing deat h or serious injury.
■After using the tools and jack
Before driving, make sure all the tools
and jack are securely in place in their
storage location to reduce the possibility
of personal injury during a collision or
sudden braking.
NOTICE
■Be careful when driving over bumps
with the compact spare tire installed
on the vehicle
The vehicle becomes lower when driving
with the compact spar e tire compared to
when driving with standard tires. Be
careful when driving over uneven road
surfaces.
■Driving with tire chains and the com-
pact spare tire
Do not fit tire chains to the compact
spare tire. Tire chains may damage the
vehicle body and adversely affect driving
performance.
■When replacing the tires
When removing or fitting the wheels,
tires or the tire pr essure warning valve
and transmitter, contact your Lexus
dealer as the tire pressure warning valve
and transmitter may be damaged if not
handled correctly.
■When stowing the flat tire (RX350L)
●Ensure that there is no object caught
between the tire and the vehicle
underbody.
●Securely tighten the spare tire clamp
bolt to hold the spare wheel carrier by
the hook.
●Stow the flat tire in the spare tire loca-
tion. Failure to do so may cause dam-
age to the spare tire carrier. Proper
storage reduces the possibility of injury
in a collision or during sudden braking.
●Have the flat tire repaired and the
spare tire replaced with it as soon as
possible.
4788-2. Customization
■PCS (Pre-Collision System) (P.211)
■LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) ( P.218)
■RSA (Road Sign Assist)* ( P.227)
*:If equipped
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
PCS (Pre-Collision System)OnOff—O—
Adjust alert timingMiddleEarly—O—Late
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Lane centering functionOnOff—O—
Steering assist functionOnOff—O—
Alert typeSteering wheel
vibrationBuzzer—O—
Alert sensitivityHighStandard—O—
Vehicle sway warning functionOnOff—O—
Vehicle sway warning sensitiv-
ityStandardHigh—O—Low
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
RSA (Road Sign Assist)OnOff—O—
Excess speed notification
methodDisplay onlyNo notification—O—Display and buzzer
Excess speed notification level1 mph (2 km/h)3 mph (5 km/h)—O—5 mph (10 km/h)
Other notifications method
(No-entry notification)Display onlyNo notification—O—Display and buzzer
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505Alphabetical Index
Dinghy towing................................................. 175
DisplayCenter Display............................................ 292
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ...................................... 230
Head-up display ........................................... 86
Intuitive parking assist.............................. 247
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist).................... 223
Multi-information display .......................... 79
RCTA .............................................................. 253
Warning message..................................... 422
Distance until next engine oil change .... 78
Do-it-yourself maintenance .................... 357
Door courtesy lights .....................................313 Wattage..........................................................458
Door lock Power back door.......................................... 101
Side doors ........................................................ 97
Smart access system with push-button start ................................................................... 113
Wireless remote control........................... 95
Door pockets ................................................ 320
Doors Automatic door lock ing and unlocking
system ........................................................... 100
Door glasses ..................................................145
Door lock warning buzzer ...................... 98
Open door warning buzzer ................. 100
Outside rear view mirrors ...................... 142
Rear door child-protectors ................... 100
Side doors ........................................................ 97
Drive distance .................................................. 80
Driver’s seat position memory Driving position memory.........................134
Memory recall function ............................136
Power easy access system .....................134
Drive-start control ........................................ 157
Driving Break-in tips ................................................... 157
Correct driving posture ............................ 25
Driving mode select switch .................. 274
Procedures .................................................... 156 Winter drive tips .........................................283
Driving assist system information ............ 83
Driving information display ........................ 80
Driving position memory............................134 Memory recall function............................ 136
Power easy access system .....................134
Driving range ................................................... 80
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ........................................ 230Warning message ..................................... 237
Dynamic Torque Control AWD system .......................................................................... 278
E
Eco Driving Indicator............................. 81, 90
Eco Driving Indicator Light ..........................81
EDR (Event data recorder) ............................7
Elapsed time ..................................................... 80
Electric Power Steering (EPS) .............. 278 Warning light ................................................ 415
Electronic key .................................................. 94 Battery-saving function.............................. 114
If the electronic key does not operate properly .........................................................441
Replacing the battery .............................. 389
Electronic sunshade Jam protection function ............................. 151
Operation ....................................................... 150
Emergency flashers .................................... 404
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds.....................413
If a warning light turns on.........................413
If a warning message is displayed ..... 422
If the battery is discharged .................... 443
If the electronic key does not operate properly .........................................................441
If the engine will not start....................... 438
If the fuel filler do or cannot be opened
......................................................................... 440
If the vehicle is trapped in rising water ......................................................................... 405
If you have a flat tire .................................. 426
508Alphabetical Index
Power windows............................................145
Tire pressure warning system .............. 381
Inside rear view mirror ................................. 141
Instrument panel light control ................... 78
Intercooler coolant Capacity .........................................................455
Interior lights....................................................313 Front interior light ........................................313
Rear interior light .........................................313
Intuitive parking assist..................... 245, 247 Function .......................................................... 247
Warning message..................................... 249
J
JackPositioning a floor jack............................ 363
Vehicle-equipped jack ........................... 427
Jack handle .....................................................427
Jam protection function Electronic sunshade .................................... 151
Moon roof ...................................................... 148
Panoramic moon roof................................ 151
Power back door.........................................107
Power windows............................................145
Rear seats ........................................................ 123
K
Keyless entrySmart access system with push-button start ................................................................... 113
Wireless remote control........................... 95
Keys Battery-saving function ..............................114
Electronic key ................................................. 94
Engine switch................................................. 176
If the electronic key does not operate properly......................................................... 441
If you lose your keys.................................440
Key number plate ......................................... 94
Keyless entry .......................................... 95, 113
Mechanical key.............................................. 94 Replacing the battery .............................. 389
Warning buzzer ............................................ 113
Wireless remote control ...........................95
Knee airbags .................................................... 30
L
Lane Tracing Assist (LTA) Operation ....................................................... 218
Warning messages................................... 226
Language (multi-information display) ... 83
LATCH anchors ............................................. 54
Lever Auxiliary catch lever .................................363
Hood lock release lever .........................363
Shift lever .........................................................180
Turn signal lever .......................................... 184
Wiper lever .................................................... 196
Lexus climate concierge .......................... 295
Lexus Enform Safety Connect.................. 60
Lexus Safety System + 2.0 Automatic High Beam ............................. 193
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ......................................230
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) ..................... 218
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ................... 211
RSA (Road Sign Assist).......................... 227
License plate lights Light switch .................................................... 190
Replacing light bulbs ............................... 395
Light bulbs Replacing .......................................................394
Lights Automatic High Beam system ............. 193
Fog light switch ............................................ 195
Front interior lights ..................................... 313
Front personal lights...................................314
Headlight switch.......................................... 190
Interior lights .................................................. 313
Interior lights list ........................................... 313
Rear interior lights ...................................... 313
Rear personal lights ....................................314
Replacing light bulbs ............................... 395
509Alphabetical Index
Turn signal lever .......................................... 184
Vanity lights ..................................................338
Wattage..........................................................458
Lock steering column .................................. 177
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) Operation........................................................218
Warning messages .................................. 226
Luggage cover ............................................. 323
M
Maintenance Do-it-yourself maintenance ...................361
General maintenance ............................. 357
Maintenance data...................................... 452
Maintenance requirements ..................356
Malfunction indicator lamp .......................414
Master warning light ....................................419
Menu icons.........................................................79
Meter Clock .................................................................. 75
Indicators ...........................................................72
Instrument panel light control ................ 78
Meter control switches ..............................80
Meters ................................................................ 75
Multi-information display .......................... 79
Settings .............................................................. 83
Units .................................................................... 82
Warning lights ............................................... 413
Warning message..................................... 422
Micro dust and pollen filter ..................... 303
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror................................141
Outside rear view mirror defoggers298
Outside rear view mirrors ...................... 142
Vanity mirrors..............................................338
Moon roof Door lock linked moon roof operation.......................................................................... 148
Door lock linked panoramic moon roof operation ....................................................... 151
Jam protection function........................... 148
Operation........................................................ 147 Multi-information display .............................79
Audio system-linked display ...................83
AWD Control ................................................. 81
Drive information ......................................... 80
Driving assist system information .........83
Driving information display ..................... 80
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ......................................230
Eco Driving Indicator................................... 81
G-force .............................................................. 82
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) .................... 223
Menu icons ...................................................... 79
Meter control switches ............................. 80
Navigation system-linked display ........83
Pop-up display ............................................... 79
Settings...............................................................83
Suggestion function .....................................84
Tire pressure ................................................ 373
Units..................................................................... 82
Warning message ..................................... 422
N
Navigation system-linked display... 83, 89
Noise from under vehicle ...............................6
O
“ODO TRIP” switch ...................................... 78
Odometer ......................................................... 78
Odometer and trip meter display Display items ................................................... 78
“ODO TRIP” switch .................................... 78
Pop-up display ............................................... 78
Oil Engine oil........................................................454
Rear differential oil......... ..................... ...... 456
Opener Fuel filler door ..............................................202
Hood ................................................................363
Outer foot lights Location ........................................................... 313
Outside door handle lig hts........................313