1394-1. Before driving
4
Driving
When the following unusual operation
is performed with the accelerator
pedal depressed, the engine output
may be restrained.
When the shift lever is shifted to R
*.
When the shift lever is shifted from P or R to forward drive shift position
such as D
*.
When the system operates, a message
appears on the multi-information dis-
play. Read the message and follow the
instruction.
*: Depending on the situation, the shift position may not be changed.
■Drive-Start Control (DSC)
●When the TRAC is turned off ( P.247),
sudden start restraint control also does
not operate. If your vehicle have trouble
escaping from the mud or fresh snow due
to sudden start restraint control opera-
tion, deactivate TRAC ( P.247) so that
the vehicle may become able to escape
from the mud or fresh snow.
NOTICE
■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, auto-
matic transmission, transfer (AWD
models), rear differential (AWD mod-
els), etc.
●Lubricant condition for the propeller
shaft (AWD models), bearings and
suspension joints (where possible),
and the function of all joints, bearings,
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 suddenly if the accelera-
tor pedal is accidentally depressed.
Sudden start restraint control
(Drive-Start Control [DSC])
437Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A
A/C ................................................................... 262Air conditioning filter .................................331
Automatic air conditioning system ... 262
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System).............. 246 Function .......................................................... 246
Warning light ...............................................353
ACA (Active Cornering Assist) ........... 246
Active Cornering Assist (ACA) ........... 246
Adaptive Variable Suspension System247
AHB (Automatic High Beam) .................. 161
Airbags ............................................................... 28 Airbag operating conditions................... 30
Airbag precautions for your child ........ 33
Correct driving posture .............................23
Curtain shield airbag operating condi-tions .................................................................... 31
Curtain shield airbag precautions ....... 33
Front passenger occupant classification system ..............................................................37
General airbag precautions ................... 33
Locations of airbags.................................... 28
Modification and disposal of airbags . 35
Side airbag operating conditions ........... 31
Side airbag precautions ............................ 33
Side and curtain shield airbags operating conditions........................................................ 31
Side and curtain shield airbags precau- tions .................................................................. 33
SRS airbags ..................................................... 28
SRS warning light ...................................... 352
Air conditioning filter ...................................331
Air conditioning system ............................ 262 Air conditioning filter .................................331
Automatic air conditioning system ... 262
Alarm ................................................................... 60 Alarm ..................................................................60
Warning buzzer...........................................351
Anchor brackets ..................................... 44, 53
Antennas (smart access system with push- button start) ..................................................107 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS).............. 246
Function ..........................................................246
Warning light ...............................................353
Approach warning...................................... 204
Armrest............................................................ 286
Assist grips ..................................................... 286
Audio system-linked display ......................80
Automatic headlight leveling system ....159
Automatic High Beam (AHB) .................. 161
Automatic light control system............... 158
Automatic transmission ..............................149 Paddle shift switches .........................151, 152
S mode ............................................................. 152
Auxiliary box.................................................. 278
Average fuel economy................................. 78
Average vehicle speed ................................ 78
AWD Warning message ..................................... 249
B
Back-up lightsReplacing light bulbs............................... 338
Battery Checking .........................................................317
If the battery is discharged ....................379
Preparing and checking before winter........................................................................... 251
Warning light ...............................................352
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM).......................208
Boost gauge.......................................................79
Brake Brake hold ...................................................... 156
Fluid...................................................................394
Parking brake ............................................... 154
Warning light ................................................ 351
Brake assist .................................................... 246
Break-in tips.....................................................135
Brightness control Instrument panel light control........ 70, 75
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor).......................208
440Alphabetical index
Compartment ............................................... 312
Engine switch.................................................144
Fuel pump shut off system ................... 350
Hood................................................................. 310
How to start the engine............................144
Identification number ...............................389
If the engine will not start ....................... 374
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ................................................ 344
Ignition switch (engine switch) .............144
Overheating .................................................382
Tachometer .............................................. 68, 71
Engine coolant ................................................316 Capacity ......................................................... 392
Checking .........................................................316
Preparing and checking before winter...........................................................................251
Engine coolant temperature gauge .68, 71
Engine immobilizer system ........................ 59
Engine oil ..........................................................313 Capacity .........................................................390
Checking .........................................................313
Preparing and checking before winter...........................................................................251
Warning light ............................................... 352
Engine oil maintenance data ....................315
Engine switch .................................................. 144 Auto power off function ........................... 147
Changing the engine switch modes.. 147
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ................................................ 344
Starting the engine ...................................... 144
Enhanced Vehicle Stability Control (Enhanced VSC) ...................................... 246
Enhanced VSC (Enhanced Vehicle Stabil- ity Control) .................................................. 246
EPS (Electric Power Steering) .............. 246 Function .......................................................... 246
Warning light ...............................................353
Event data recorder (EDR) ........................... 8F
Flat tire ............................................................. 365 Tire pressure warning system ............. 322
Floor mats ...........................................................22
Fluid Automatic transmission ..........................393
Brake ................................................................394
Washer ............................................................ 319
Footwell light ................................................. 273
Front passenger occupant classification system ...............................................................37
Front seats ......................................................... 112 Adjustment ....................................................... 112
Cleaning .......................................................... 301
Correct driving posture ............................ 23
Driving position memory .......................... 113
Head restraints............................................... 116
Memory recall function.............................. 115
Power easy access system ...................... 113
Seat heaters ..................................................269
Seat position memory ................................ 113
Seat ventilators ............................................269
Front side marker light ............................... 158 Light switch .................................................... 158
Front side marker lights Replacing light bulbs................... 338, 339
Wattage ......................................................... 396
Front turn signal lights .................................153 Replacing light bulbs................... 338, 339
Turn signal lever .......................................... 153
Wattage ......................................................... 396
Fuel ......................................................................169 Capacity ........................................................ 390
Fuel gauge.................................................68, 71
Fuel pump shut off system.................... 350
Information ....................................................397
Refueling.......................................................... 169
Type ................................................................. 390
Warning light ...............................................354
Fuel consumption Average fuel economy .............................. 78