2184-5. Using the driving support systems
1Press the cruise control main switch
to activate the cruise control.
Radar cruise control indicator will come on
and a message will be displayed on the
multi-information display.
Press the switch again to deactivate the
cruise control.
If the cruise control ma in switch is pressed
and held for 1.5 seconds or more, the sys-
tem turns on in constant speed control
mode. ( P.221)
2 Accelerate or decelerate, with
accelerator pedal operation, to the
desired vehicle speed (at or above
approximately 30 mph [50 km/h])
and press the “-SET” switch to set
the speed.
Cruise control “SET” indicator will come
on.
The vehicle speed at the moment the
switch is released becomes the set speed.
If the switch is operated while the vehicle
speed is below approximately 30 mph (50
km/h) and a preceding vehicle is present,
the set speed will be adjusted to approxi- mately 30 mph (50 km/h).
To change the set speed, operate the
“+RES” or “-SET” switch until the
desired set speed is displayed.
1
Increases the speed
(Except when the vehicle has been
stopped by system control in vehicle-to-
vehicle distance control mode)
2Decreases the speed
Fine adjustment: Press the switch.
Large adjustment: Press and hold the
switch to change the speed, and
release when the desired speed is
reached.
In the vehicle-to-vehicle distance con-
trol mode, the set speed will be
increased or decreased as follows:
For the U.S. mainland and Hawaii
Fine adjustment: By 1 mph (1.6 km/h)*1 or 1
Setting the vehicle speed (vehi-
cle-to-vehicle distance control
mode)
Adjusting the set speed
2204-5. Using the driving support systems
After the vehicle ahead of you starts
off, press the “+RES” switch.
Your vehicle will also resume follow-up
cruising if the accelerator pedal is
depressed after the vehicle ahead of
you starts off.
1Pressing the cancel switch cancels
the speed control.
The speed control is also canceled when
the brake pedal is depressed.
(When the vehicle has been stopped by
system control, depressing the brake pedal
does not cancel the setting.)
2Pressing the “+RES” switch
resumes the cruise control and
returns vehicle speed to the set
speed.
However, when a vehicle ahead is not
detected, cruise control does not resume
when the vehicle speed is approximately
25 mph (40 km/h) or less.
When your vehicle is too close to a
vehicle ahead, and sufficient automatic
deceleration via the cruise control is
not possible, the display will flash and
the buzzer will sound to alert the driver.
An example of this would be if another
driver cuts in front of you while you are
following a vehicle. Depress the brake
pedal to ensure an appropriate vehi-
cle-to-vehicle distance.
■Warnings may not occur when
In the following instances, warnings
may not occur even when the vehicle-
to-vehicle distance is small.
When the speed of the preceding
vehicle matches or exceeds your
vehicle speed
When the preceding vehicle is trav-
eling at an extremely slow speed
Resuming follow-up cruising
when the vehicle has been
stopped by system control (vehi-
cle-to-vehicle distance control
mode)
Canceling and resuming the
speed control
Approach warning (vehicle-to-
vehicle distance control mode)
2214-5. Using the driving support systems
4
Driving
Immediately after the cruise control
speed was set
When depressing the accelerator
pedal
When constant speed control mode is
selected, your vehicle will maintain a
set speed without controlling the vehi-
cle-to-vehicle distance. Select this
mode only when vehicle-to-vehicle dis-
tance control mode does not function
correctly due to a dirty radar sensor,
etc.
1 With the cruise control off, press
and hold the cruise control main
switch for 1.5 seconds or more.
Immediately after the switch is pressed, the
radar cruise control in dicator will come on.
Afterwards, it switches to the cruise con-
trol indicator.
Switching to constant speed control mode
is only possible when operating the switch
with the cruise control off.
2 Accelerate or decelerate, with
accelerator pedal operation, to the
desired vehicle speed (at or above
approximately 25 mph [40 km/h])
and press the “-SET” switch to set
the speed.
Cruise control “SET” indicator will come
on.
The vehicle speed at the moment the
switch is released becomes the set speed.
Adjusting the speed setting: P.218
Canceling and resuming the speed setting:
P.220
■Dynamic radar cruise control with full-
speed range can be set when
●The shift position is in D.
●LC500: Range 4 or higher of D has been
selected by using the paddle shift switch.
●Vehicle speed is at or above approxi-
mately 30 mph (50 km/h).
However, when a preceding vehicle is
detected, the dynamic radar cruise con-
trol with full-speed range can be set even
if the vehicle speed is below approxi-
mately 30 mph (50 km/h).
■Accelerating after setting the vehicle
speed
The vehicle can accelerate by operating the
accelerator pedal. After accelerating, the
set speed resumes. Ho wever, during vehi-
cle-to-vehicle distance control mode, the
vehicle speed may decrease below the set
speed in order to main tain the distance to
the preceding vehicle.
■When the vehicle stops while follow-up
cruising
●Pressing the “+RES” switch while the
vehicle ahead stops wi ll resume follow-up
cruising if the vehicle ahead starts off
within approximately 3 seconds after the
switch is pressed.
●If the vehicle ahead starts off within 3 sec-
onds after your vehicle stops, follow-up
Selecting constant speed con-
trol mode
2224-5. Using the driving support systems
cruising will be resumed.
■Automatic cancelation of vehicle-to-
vehicle distance control mode
Vehicle-to-vehicle dist ance control mode is
automatically canceled in the following situ-
ations:
●Actual vehicle speed falls at or below
approximately 25 mph (40 km/h) when
there are no vehicles ahead.
●The preceding vehicle leaves the lane
when your vehicle is following at a vehicle
speed at or below approximately 25 mph
(40 km/h). Otherwise, the sensor can
not properly detect the vehicle.
(“CRUISE NOT AVAILABLE No Pre-
ceding Vehicles” is displayed on the
multi-information display)
●VSC is activated.
●TRAC is activated for a period of time.
●When the VSC or TRAC system is
turned off.
●When snow mode is set.
●The sensor cannot detect correctly
because it is covered in some way.
●Pre-collision braking is activated.
●The parking brake is operated.
●The vehicle is stopped by system control
on a steep incline.
●The following are detected when the
vehicle has been stopped by system con-
trol:
• The driver is not wearing a seat belt.
• The driver’s door is opened.
• The vehicle has been stopped for about 3 minutes
If vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode
is automatically canceled for any other rea-
son, there may be a malfunction in the sys-
tem. Contact your Lexus dealer.
■Automatic cancelation of constant
speed control mode
Constant speed control mode is automati-
cally canceled in the following situations:
●Actual vehicle speed is more than
approximately 10 mph (16 km/h) below
the set vehicle speed.
●Actual vehicle speed falls below approxi- mately 25 mph (40 km/h).
●VSC is activated.
●TRAC is activated for a period of time.
●When the VSC or TRAC system is
turned off.
●Pre-collision braking is activated.
If constant speed control mode is automati-
cally canceled for any other reason, there
may be a malfunction in the system. Con-
tact your Lexus dealer.
■Brake system operation sound
If the brakes are app lied automatically while
the vehicle is in vehicle-to-vehicle distance
control mode, a brake system operation
sound may be heard. This does not indicate
a malfunction.
■If “Radar Cruise Control Unavailable” is
shown on the multi-information display
The radar cruise control system cannot be
used temporarily. Use the system when it
becomes available again.
■Warning messages and buzzers for
dynamic radar cruise control with full-
speed range
Warning messages and buzzers are used to
indicate a system malfunction or to inform
the driver of the need for caution while driv-
ing. If a warning messa ge is shown on the
multi-information displa y, read the message
and follow the instructions.
■When the sensor may not be correctly
detecting the vehicle ahead
In the case of the fo llowing and depending
on the conditions, operate the brake pedal
when deceleration of the system is insuffi-
cient or operate the accelerator pedal
when acceleration is required.
As the sensor may not be able to correctly
detect these types of vehicles, the approach
warning ( P.220) may not be activated.
●Vehicles that cut in suddenly
●Vehicles traveling at low speeds
●Vehicles that are not moving in the same
lane
●Vehicles with small rear ends (trailers
with no load on board, etc.)
3597-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
■If a message that indicates the need for the shift lever operation is shown
To prevent the shift lever from being operated incorrectly or the vehicle from moving unex-
pectedly, a message that requires shifting the shift lever may be shown on the multi-informa-
tion display. In that case, follow the instruction of the me ssage and shift the shift lever.
■If a message that indicates the malfunction of front camera is displayed
The following systems may be suspended un til the problem shown in the message is
resolved. ( P.198, 347)
●PCS (Pre-Collision System)
●LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist)
●Automatic High Beam
●Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range
■If “Engine Stopped Steering Power Low” (LC500) or “H ybrid System Stopped Steer-
ing Power Low” (LC500h) is shown
The steering wheel may become extremely heavy. If the steering wheel becomes heavier
than usual when operating, hold firmly and operate using more force than usual.
■If “Warming Up Maximum Vehicle Speed: 65MPH” is shown (LC500h)
The transmission is being warmed up and the ve hicle is unable to be driven over 65 mph
(110 km/h). Wait until th e transmission warms up.
■If “Stop the vehicle in a safe place Shift to P position” is shown (LC500h)
There may be a malfunction in th e hybrid system or the shift position may be shifted to N for
a long time. Immediately stop the vehicle and contact your Lexus dealer.
■If “Oil Maintenance Required Soon” is shown (LC500h)
The engine oil is scheduled to be changed. Check the engine oil, and change if necessary.
After changing the engine oil, the message should be reset. (P.295)
■If “Maintenance Required Soon” is shown
Indicates that all maintenance according to th e driven distance on the maintenance sched-
ule
* should be performed soon. The message is shown approximately 4500 miles (7200
km) after the message has been reset. If necessary, perform maintenance.
*: Refer to the separate “Sched uled Maintenance” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement” for the
maintenance interval app licable to your vehicle.
■If “Engine Oil Level Low Add or Replace” is shown
The engine oil level is low. Chec k the level of engine oil, and add if necessary. This message
may appear if the vehicle is stopped on a slope. Move the vehicle to a level surface and
check to see if the message disappears.
■If a message that indicates the need for referring to Owner’s Manual is shown
●If any of the following messages is shown on the multi-information display, follow the
instructions.
• “Engine Coolant Temp High” ( P.376, 379)
•“Battery low” ( P.369)
• “Transmission Fluid Temp High” ( P.163, 170)
●If any of the following messages is shown on the multi-information di splay, it may indicate
a malfunction. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
• “Access System with Elec. Key Malfunction”
436Alphabetical index
Instrument panel light control ................85
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor).........................231 Blind Spot Monitor function................. 235
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function....... 237
C
Care ...................................................... 286, 289Aluminum wheels ...................................... 287
Exterior ...........................................................286
Interior .............................................................289
Seat belts........................................................289
Cargo capacity.............................................. 150
Cargo hooks ................................................. 275
Center Display ............................................. 254
Chains ................................................................251
Child restraint system................................... 44 Fixed with a LATCH system .................... 51
Fixed with a seat belt................................... 48
Front passenger occupant classification system ............................................................. 39
Points to remember .................................... 44
Riding with children ..................................... 44
Types of child restraint system installation method ........................................................... 45
Using an anchor bracket .......................... 53
Child safety ....................................................... 44 12-volt battery precautions ......... 312, 375
Airbag precautions...................................... 33
Child restraint system................................. 45
Heated steering wheel and seat heater precautions................................................268
How your child should wear the seat belt ............................................................................ 25
Power window lock switch.....................139
Power window precautions ...................139
Removed electronic key battery precau- tions .................................................................331
Seat belt extender precautions ............. 25
Seat belt precautions .................................. 44
Trunk precautions .........................................114
Cleaning.............................................. 286, 289 Aluminum wheels ...................................... 287 Exterior........................................................... 286
Interior ............................................................ 289
Radar sensor ..................................... 194, 233
Seat belts ....................................................... 289
Clock ........................................................ 82, 277
Coat hooks..................................................... 278
Condenser ..................................................... 309
Console box ...................................................274
Console box light .........................................274
Cooling system.............................................308 Engine overheating....................... 376, 379
Hybrid system overheating ................. 380
Cornering lights ............................................ 183
Cruise control Dynamic radar cruise control with full-
speed range ................................................214
Cup holder ......................................................274
Current fuel consumption .......................... 88
Curtain shield airbags .................................. 28
Customizable features .............................. 405
D
Daytime running light system .................... 181
Defogger Outside rear view mirrors.......................261
Rear window ..................................................261
Windshield ......................................................261
Differential ...................................................... 392
Dimension ...................................................... 386
Dinghy towing.................................................. 151
Display BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)......................231
Drive information ......................................... 88
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-
speed range ................................................214
Energy monitor ..............................................98
Head-up display............................................ 93
Intuitive parking assist .............................. 225
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) .................. 210
Multi-information display ..........................86
Warning message .................................... 356
Distance ............................................................. 88
Alphabetical index437
Do-it-yourself maintenance .................... 296
Door courtesy lights ..................................... 271
Door lockDoors.................................................................. 110
Smart access system with push-button start ....................................................................117
Wireless remote control......................... 108
Door pockets ................................................ 273
Doors ................................................................... 110 Automatic door lock ing and unlocking
system ............................................................. 113
Door glasses ................................................. 138
Door lock.......................................................... 110
Open door warning buzz er .............111, 113
Outside rear view mirrors ......................135
Drive info 1/Drive info 2 .............................. 88
Drive information ........................................... 88
Driver’s seat position memory ................. 127 Driving position memory......................... 127
Memory recall function ............................ 129
Power easy access system ..................... 127
Drive-start control ........................................143
Driving................................................................ 142 Break-in tips ................................................... 143
Correct driving posture .............................23
Driving mode select switch .................. 224
Hybrid vehicle driving tips .................... 248
Procedures ..................................................... 142
Winter drive tips.........................................250
Driving mode select switch ..................... 224
Driving position memory Power easy access system ..................... 127
DRS (Dynamic Rear Steering) .............. 243
Dynamic radar cruise control with full- speed range.................................................. 214Warning message......................................222
Dynamic Rear Steering (DRS) .............. 243
E
ECB (Electronically Controlled Brake Sys- tem) ................................................................ 243
Eco drive mode ............................................ 224 Eco Driving Indicator.................................... 80
Eco Driving Indicator Light ........................ 80
EDR (Event data recorder) ........................... 8
Elapsed time ..................................................... 88
Electric motor (traction motor) ................ 62
Electric Power Steering (EPS)
Function .......................................................... 243
Warning light .............................................. 348
Electronically Controlled Brake System (ECB) ............................................................ 243
Electronic key ................................................ 106 Battery-saving function.............................. 119
If the electronic key does not operate properly ....................................................... 367
Replacing the battery .............................. 330
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds................... 347
If a warning light turns on....................... 347
If a warning message is displayed .... 356
If the 12-volt battery is discharged ... 369
If the electronic key does not operate properly ....................................................... 367
If the engine will not start........................363
If the fuel filler do or cannot be opened
......................................................................... 366
If the hybrid system will not start ........364
If the vehicle is trapped in rising water ..........................................................................339
If you have a flat tire ..................................362
If you lose your keys ................................ 366
If you think something is wrong..........345
If your vehicle becomes stuck .............382
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ................................................ 338
If your vehicle needs to be towed .......341
If your vehicle overheats ............376, 379
Emergency flashers .................................... 338
Energy monitor ............................................... 98
Engine ACCESSORY mode.................... 155, 159
Compartment............................................. 304
Engine switch ................................................ 152
440Alphabetical index
Starting the engine ......................................152
Ignition switch (power switch) .................156 Auto power off function .......................... 160
Changing the power switch modes . 159
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ................................................338
Starting the hybrid system...................... 156
Illuminated entry system ............................. 271
Immobilizer system ........................................ 70
Indicators ........................................................... 78
Initialization Items to initialize ........................................... 417
Maintenance ....................................295, 307
Power windows........................................... 138
Tire pressure warning system .............. 318
Inside rear view mirror ................................134
Instrument panel light control ................... 85
Interior lights.................................................... 271
Intuitive parking assist................................ 225 Function .......................................................... 225
Warning message......................................227
J
JackPositioning a floor jack............................ 302
Vehicle-equipped jack ........................... 322
Jack handle .................................................... 322
Jam protection function Front seats ....................................................... 127
Power windows........................................... 138
K
Keyless entrySmart access system with push-button start ....................................................................117
Wireless remote control......................... 108
Keys.................................................................... 106 Battery-saving function ............................. 119
Electronic key ............................................... 106
Engine switch.................................................152
If the electronic key does not operate properly ....................................................... 367
If you lose your keys ................................ 366
Key number plate ....................................... 106
Keyless entry .......................................... 110, 117
Mechanical key ............................................ 106
Power switch................................................. 156
Replacing the battery .............................. 330
Warning buzzer ............................................ 118
Wireless remote control .........................108
Knee airbags .................................................... 28
L
Lane-Keeping Assist (LKA).................... 207 Operation ......................................................207
Warning messages.....................................213
Language (multi-information display) ... 90
LATCH anchors ...............................................51
LDH (Lexus Dynamic Handling system) .......................................................................... 244
Lever Auxiliary catch lever .................................302
Hood lock release lever .........................302
Internal trunk release lever....................... 116
Shift lever ............................................... 162, 169
Turn signal lever ...........................................175
Wiper lever .................................................... 187
Lexus climate concierge . ......................... 258
Lexus Dynamic Handling system (LDH) .......................................................................... 244
Lexus Enform Safety Connect.................. 55
Lexus Safety System +.................................194 Automatic High Beam ............................. 184
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-
speed range ................................................214
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) ................. 207
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ............... 200
License plate lights......................................... 181 Light switch ...................................................... 181
Replacing light bulbs ................................336
Light bulbs Replacing .......................................................336
Wattage ..........................................................394