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For safety and security
Your vehicle is equipped with ADVA NCED AIRBAGS designed based on the
US motor vehicle safety standards (F MVSS208). The airbag sensor assembly
(ECU) controls airbag deployment based on information obtained from the sen-
sors etc. shown in the system compon ents diagram above. This information
includes crash severity and occupant information. As the airbags deploy, a
chemical reaction in the inflators quickly fills the airbags with non-toxic gas to
help restrain the motion of the occupants.
WARNING
■SRS airbag precautions
Observe the following precaution s regarding the SRS airbags.
Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury.
●The driver and all passengers in the vehicle must wear their seat belts properly.
The SRS airbags are supplemental devices to be us ed with the seat belts.
●The SRS driver airbag deploys with considerable force, and can cause death or seri-
ous injury especially if the driver is very close to the airbag. The National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) advises:
Since the risk zone for the driver’s airbag is the first 2 - 3 in. (50 - 75 mm) of inflation,
placing yourself 10 in. (250 mm) from your driver airbag provides you with a clear
margin of safety. This distance is measured from the center of the steering wheel to
your breastbone. If you sit less than 10 in . (250 mm) away now, you can change your
driving position in several ways:
• Move your seat to the rear as far as you can while still reaching the pedals com- fortably.
• Slightly recline the back of the seat. Although vehicle designs vary, many drivers
can achieve the 10 in. (250 mm) distance, ev en with the driver seat all the way for-
ward, simply by reclining the back of th e seat somewhat. If reclining the back of
your seat makes it hard to see the road, raise yourself by using a firm, non-slippery
cushion, or raise the seat if your vehicle has that feature.
• If your steering wheel is ad justable, tilt it downward. This points the airbag toward
your chest instead of your head and neck.
The seat should be adjusted as recommended by NHTSA ab ove, while still maintain-
ing control of the foot pedals, steering whee l, and your view of the instrument panel
controls.
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Driving
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 depre ss the accelerator and brake pedals at the
same time to hold the vehicle on a hill.
■When parking the vehicle
Always set the parking brake, and shift the sh ift lever to P. Failure to do so may cause
the vehicle to move or the vehicle may acce lerate suddenly if the accelerator pedal is
accidentally depressed.
■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 pump.
●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 following situations . Hold the steering wheel
firmly and gradually depress the brake pedal to slow down the vehicle.
●It may be difficult to control your vehicle.
●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. 531)
■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 vehicle:
●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 following:
●Brake function
●Changes in quantity and quality of oil and fluid used for the engine, transmission,
transfer, differentials, etc.
●Lubricant condition for the propeller shaft, bearings and suspension joints (where
possible), and the function of all joints, bearings, etc.
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Driving
■When the steering lock cannot be released
■Steering lock motor overheating prevention
To prevent the steering lock motor from overheating, the motor may be suspended if the
engine is turned on and off re peatedly in a short period of time. In this case, refrain from
running the engine. After about 10 seconds, the steering lock motor will resume func-
tioning.
■When the engine switch in dicator flashes in amber
The system may be malfunctioning. Have th e vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer,
immediately.
■If the electronic key battery is depleted
P. 492
■Operation of the engine switch
●If the switch is not pressed shortly and firmly, the engine switch mode may not change
or the engine may not start.
●If attempting to restart the engine immediately after turning the engine switch off, the
engine may not start in some cases. After turning the engine switch off, please wait a
few seconds before restarting the engine.
■Automatic engine shut off feature
●The vehicle is equipped with a feature that automatically shuts off the engine when the
shift lever is in P with the engine running for an extended period.
●The engine will automatically shut off after ap proximately 1 hour if it has been left run-
ning while the shift lever is in P.
●The timer for the automatic engine shut off feature will reset if the brake pedal is
depressed or if the sh ift lever is in a position other than P.
●After the vehicle is parked, if the door is locked with the door lock switch (P. 110)
from the inside or the mechanical key ( P. 547) from the outside, the automatic
engine shut off feature will be disabled. The timer for the automatic engine shut off fea-
ture will be re-enabled if the driver’s door is opened.
■If the smart access system with push-button start has been deactivated in a customized
setting
P. 547
“PUSH THE ENGINE SWITCH WHILE
TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL IN
EITHER DIRECTION”/“Push the engine switch
while turning the steering wheel in either direc-
tion” will be displayed on the multi-information
display.
Check that the shift lever is set in P. Press the
engine switch shortly and firmly while turning
the steering wheel left and right.
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WARNING
■When using the rear view monitor system
The rear view monitor system
is a supplemental device intended to assist the driver
when backing up. When backin g up, be sure to check visually behind and all around
the vehicle before proceeding.
Observe the following precautions to avoid an accident that could result in death or
serious injuries.
●Never depend on the rear view monitor system entirely when backing up. The image
and the position of the guide lines displaye d on the screen may differ from the actual
state.
Use caution, just as you woul d when backing up any vehicle.
●Be sure to back up slowly, depressing the brake pedal to control vehicle speed.
●The instructions given are only guide lines.
When and how much to turn the steering wheel will vary according to traffic condi-
tions, road surface conditions, vehicle condit ion, etc. when parking. It is necessary to
be fully aware of this before us ing the rear view monitor system.
●When parking, be sure to check that the parking space will accommodate your vehi-
cle before maneuvering into it.
●Do not use the rear view monitor system in the following cases:
• On icy or slick road surfaces, or in snow
• When using tire chains
• When the back door is not closed completely
• On roads that are not flat or stra ight, such as curves or slopes.
●In low temperatures, the screen may darken or the image may become faint. The
image could distort when the vehicle is movi ng, or you may become unable to see the
image on the screen. Be sure to check dire ct visually and with the mirrors all around
the vehicle before proceeding.
●If the tire sizes are changed, the position of the fixed guide lines displayed on the
screen may change.
●The camera uses a special lens. The distances between objects and pedestrians that
appear in the image displayed on the screen will differ from the actual distances.
( P. 281)
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Driving
■Multi-terrain Monitor screen display
The amount of time that the Multi-terrain Monitor screen is displayed changes as follows
according to the vehicle speed at the time the VIEW switch was pressed.
The Multi-terrain Monitor screen is displayed if the vehicle speed is approximately 7 mph
(12 km/h) or less when the camera switch is pressed.
If the vehicle speed exceeds approximately 7 mph (12 km/h), the Multi-terrain Monitor
display is canceled.
The various screens of the Multi-terrain Monitor display information to support
several different driving situations, such as when checking for obstacles when
moving forward or in reverse, or when judging road surface conditions during
off-road driving.
■Front view & dual side view
Front view & dual side view can be used to check the area around the front of
the vehicle. • In addition to an image of the front of the vehicle, guide lines are displayed
in a composite view to provide refere nce for when deciding a direction to
move forward in.
• If the VIEW switch is pressed while the screen is displayed, the screen switches from normal to magnified display. (Pressing the switch again
returns the screen to the normal display)
• If the steering wheel is turned 270 or more, guide lines and other features
to support turning are automatically displayed.
Screen display and functions
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Driving
●Switching modes
The display mode switches and the icon display changes each time the
guide line display selection switch is selected.• Projected course line display mode: Projected course lines that change according to steering wheel opera-
tions are displayed.
• Parking assist guide line display mode: Inverted steering wheel operations (p arking assist guide line) are dis-
played. Use this mode if you are used to how the vehicle handles (if you
can park without needing the course line display).
• Distance guide line display mode: Only distance guide lines are displayed.
●Guide lines
The panoramic view & rear view screen is explained here as an example.
Selected modeProjected course
line display modeParking assist guide line display modeDistance guide line display mode
Icon display
Distance guide line modeProjected course line display mode
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Front distance guide line (blue)
Indicates a distance approximately 3 ft. (1 m) from the front end of the vehicle.
Rear vehicle width extension guide lines
Indicate the estimated course of the vehicle when backing up straight.
• The displayed width is wider than the actual vehicle width.
• In projected course line disp lay mode, this item overlaps the projected course lines
when going straight.
Side projected course line (yellow)
Indicates the projected reverse course calcu lated by the angle of the steering wheel.
The projected reverse course line on the outside of the turn is displayed according to
the direction of the steering wheel.
Rear distance guide line
Indicates the estimated distance from the end of the rear bumper (at the center). (Red
line: approximately 1.5 ft. [0.5 m] away. Ye llow line: approximately 3 ft. [1 m] away.)
In projected course line display mode, the re ar distance guide line changes according
to steering wheel operations.
Projected reverse course (yellow)
Changes according to steering wheel operations and indicates the estimated course
of the vehicle.
Rear distance guide line (blue)
Indicates a distance approximately 1.5 ft. (0.5 m) from the end of the rear bumper (at
the center).
Parking assist guide line (blue)
Indicates the estimated tire course of the tightest possible turn in reverse.
Intuitive parking assist*
When the intuitive parking assist is on, an icon will be displayed when an obstacle is
detected. (Refer to P. 270 for informat ion about the intuitive parking assist.)
Vehicle center line (blue)
Indicates the estimated vehicle center on the ground.
*: If equipped
Parking assist guide line display mode
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The projected course lines move even though the steering wheel is straight (vehi-
cle width extension guide lines and projected course lines are not aligned)
There is a malfunction in the signals being
output by the steering sensorHave the vehicle inspected by your Lexus
dealer.
Guide lines are not displayed
The back door is open
Close the back door.
If this does not resolve the symptom, have
the vehicle inspected by your Lexus
dealer.
“!” is displayed
The battery is disconnected and recon-
nected
Turn the steering wheel fully to right and
left.
If this does not resolve the symptom, have
the vehicle inspected by your Lexus
dealer.
There is a malfunction in the Multi-terrain
MonitorHave the vehicle inspected by your Lexus
dealer.
NOTICE
■How to use the camera
●The Multi-terrain Monitor system may not operate properly in the following cases.
• If the front or the rear of the vehicle or the outside rear view mirror has been hit,
the camera’s position and mounting angle may have changed.
• As the camera has a water proof construction, do not detach, disassemble or modify it. This may ca use incorrect operation.
• When cleaning the camera lens, flush the camera with a large quantity of water
and wipe it with a soft and wet cloth. Strongly rubbing the camera lens may cause
the camera lens to be scratched and unable to transmit a clear image.
• Do not allow organic solvent, car wax, window cleaner or glass coat to adhere to
the camera. If this happens, wi pe it off as soon as possible.
• If the temperature changes rapidly, such as when hot water is poured on the vehi- cle in cold weather, the system may not operate normally.
• When washing the vehicle, do not apply intensive bursts of water to the camera or camera area. Doing so may result in the camera malfunctioning.
• When the camera is used under fluorescen t lights, sodium light or mercury light
etc., the lights and the illuminated areas may appear to flicker.
• The camera can be damaged by flying rocks and other debris.
●Do not expose the camera to strong impact as this could cause a malfunction. If this
happens, have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer as soon as possible.
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