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Automatic transmission..............134
Turn signal lever............................. 138
Parking brake ................................. 139
Brake Hold....................................... 142
ASC (Active Sound Control) .. 144
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers Headlight switch ............................ 145
AHB (Automatic High Beam) ............................................................ 147
Windshield wipers and washer ............................................................ 150
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap......... 157
4-5. Using the driving support systems Lexus Safety System + 2.5 ........ 160
PCS (Pre-Collision System)..... 165
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)......... 175
RSA (Road Sign Assist) .............. 184
Dynamic radar crui se control with
full-speed range .......................... 187
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ........ 197
PKSA (Parking Support Alert) ............................................................ 201
Intuitive parking assist ................ 203
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) function ........................................... 210
PKSB (Parking Support Brake) ............................................................ 216
Parking Support Brake function (static objects) ............................ 222
Parking Support Brake function (rear-crossing vehicles).......... 225
Driving mode select switch...... 227
Driving assist systems................. 229
4-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips ....................... 2345-1. Remote Touch/Display
Remote Touch............................... 238
Center Display.............................. 240
5-2. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system.......................................................... 243
Heated steering wheel/seat heat- ers/seat ventilators..................... 251
5-3. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ........................... 253
5-4. Using the storage features List of storag e features .............. 256
Trunk features ............................... 258
5-5. Using the other interior features Other interior features .............. 260
Garage door opener ................. 263
6-1. Maintenance and care Cleaning and protecting the vehi-cle exterior................................... 270
Cleaning and protecting the vehi- cle interior .....................................274
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance re quirements .....278
General maintenance................ 279
Emission inspection and mainte- nance (I/M) programs ............ 282
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions.......................................................... 283
Hood ................................................. 2855Interior features
6Maintenance and care
14Pictorial index
Parking brake switch ............................................................................................. P.139
Applying/releasing ........................................................................................................... P.139
Precautions for winter season ......................... ............................................................ P.235
Warning buzzer/messages..........................................................................................P.338
Turn signal lever ......................................................................................................P.138
Headlight switch...................................................................................................... P.145
Headlights/parking lights/tail lights/daytime running lights ........................... P.145
Windshield wiper and washer switch ................................................................P.150
Usage.......................................................................................................................... ............ P.150
Adding washer fluid ......................................................................................................... P.2 96
Warning messages ..........................................................................................................P.338
Emergency flasher switch .................................................................................. P.320
Trunk opener ..............................................................................................................P.95
Hood lock release lever ...................................................................................... P.285
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch
*1...................................................P.109
Adjustment ..................................................................................................................... ...... P.109
Driving position memory
*1............................................................................................. P.104
Tilt and telescopic stee ring lock release lever
*1............................................P.109
Adjustment ..................................................................................................................... ...... P.109
Air conditioning system .......................................................................................P.243
Usage.......................................................................................................................... ........... P.243
Rear window defogger................................................................................................... P.243
Audio system
*2
Trunk opener main switch ...................................................................................... P.96
*1: If equipped
*2: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULT IMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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652-1. Instrument cluster
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Vehicle status information and indicators
Warning lights inform the driver of mal-
functions in the indicated vehicle’s sys-
tems.
*1: These lights come on when the engine
Warning lights
(U.S.A.)
Brake system warning light*1
( P.329)
(red)
(Canada)
Brake system warning light*1
( P.329)
(yellow)
Brake system warning light*1
( P.329)
High coolant temperature
warning light
*2 ( P.329)
Charging system warning
light
*2 ( P.330)
Low engine oil pressure warn-
ing light
*2 ( P.330)
(U.S.A.)
Malfunction indicator lamp*1
( P.330)
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator lamp*1
( P.330)
SRS warning light
*1 ( P.330)
(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light*1 (P.331)
(Canada)
ABS warning light*1 (P.331)
Brake Override System warn-
ing light/Drive-Start Control
warning light
*2 ( P.331)
(red)
Electric power steering system
warning light
*1 ( P.332)
(yellow)
Electric power st eering system
warning light
*1 ( P.332)
Low fuel level warning light
( P.332)
Driver’s and front passenger’s
seat belt re minder light
( P.332)
Rear passengers’ seat
belt reminder lights
*3
( P.332)
Tire pressure warning light
*1
( P.333)
(orange)
LTA indicator ( P.333)
(flashes)
Intuitive parking assist OFF
indicator (if equipped)
( P.333)
(flashes)
RCTA OFF indicator*1
( P.334)
(flashes)
PKSB OFF indicator*1 (if
equipped) ( P.334)
(flashes or
illuminates)PCS warning light*1 ( P.334)
Slip indicator
*1 ( P.335)
(flashes)
(U.S.A.)
Parking brake indicator
( P.335)
(flashes)
(Canada)
Parking brake indicator
( P.335)
(flashes)
Brake hold operated indicator*1
( P.335)
662-1. Instrument cluster
switch is turned to IGNITION ON
mode to indicate that a system check is
being performed. They will turn off after
the engine is started, or after a few sec-
onds. There may be a malfunction in a
system if the lights do not come on, or
turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by
your Lexus dealer.
*2: This light illuminates on the multi-infor- mation display.
*3: This light illuminates on the center panel.
The indicators inform the driver of the
operating state of the vehicle’s various
systems.
WARNING
■If a safety system warning light does
not come on
Should a safety system light such as the
ABS and SRS warning light not come on
when you start the engine, this could
mean that these systems are not available
to help protect you in an accident, which
could result in death or serious injury.
Have the vehicle inspected by your
Lexus dealer immediately if this occurs.
Indicators
Turn signal indicator ( P.138)
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator (P.145)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator ( P.145)
Headlight high beam indicator
( P.146)
Automatic High Beam indicator
( P.147)
PCS warning light*1, 2 ( P.168)
Cruise control indicator
( P.194)
Dynamic radar cruise control
indicator ( P.187)
Cruise control “SET” indicator
( P.187)
(white)
LTA indicator ( P.180)
(green)
LTA indicator ( P.165, 180)
(orange)
(flashes)LTA indicator ( P.180)
BSM outside rear view mirror
indicators
*3, 4 ( P.197, 210)
BSM OFF indicator
*1, 2
( P.197)
Intuitive parking assist OFF
indicator
*2(if equipped)
( P.204)
RCTA OFF indicator
*1, 2
( P.210)
PKSB OFF indicator
*1, 2 (if
equipped) ( P.217)
(flashes)
Slip indicator*1 ( P.230)
VSC OFF indicator
*1, 2
( P.230)
Smart access system with
push-button start indicator
*5
( P.130)
(U.S.A.)
Parking brake indicator
( P.139)
672-1. Instrument cluster
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Vehicle status information and indicators
Drive mode indicators
Except F SPORT models
F SPORT models
*1: These lights come on when the engine
switch is turned to IGNITION ON
mode to indicate that a system check is
being performed. They will turn off after
the engine is started, or after a few sec-
onds. There may be a malfunction in a
system if the lights do not come on, or
turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by
your Lexus dealer.
*2: This light comes on when the system is turned off.
*3: This light illuminates on the outside rear view mirrors.
*4: In order to confirm operation, the BSM outside rear view mirror indicators illu-
minate in the following situations:
• When the engine switch is turned to
IGNITION ON mode while the
BSM main switch is turned on.
• When the BSM main switch is turned on while the engine switch is
in IGNITION ON mode.
If the system is functioning correctly, the
BSM outside rear view mirror indicators
will turn off after a few seconds. If the BSM
(Canada)
Parking brake indicator
(P.139)
Brake hold standby indicator
*1
( P.142)
Brake hold operated indicator
*1
( P.142)
Eco Driving Indicator Light
*1
( P.79)
Snow mode indicator ( P.136)
Low outside temperature indi-
cator
*6 ( P.69)
Security indicator
*7 ( P.60,
61)
(U.S.A.)
“AIR BAG ON/OFF”
indicator
*1, 7 ( P.36)
(Canada)
“AIR BAG ON/OFF”
indicator
*1, 7 ( P.36)
Eco drive mode indicator
( P.227)
Custom mode indicator (if
equipped) ( P.227)
Sport mode indicator (if
equipped) ( P.227)
SPORT S mode indicator (if
equipped) ( P.227)
Sport S+ mode indicator (if
equipped) ( P.227)
Custom mode indicator (if
equipped) ( P.227)
Eco drive mode indicator
( P.227)
Sport mode indicator (if
equipped) ( P.227)
Sport S mode indicator (if
equipped) ( P.227)
Sport S+ mode indicator (if
equipped) ( P.227)
1033-3. Adjusting the seats
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Before driving
1Check that the luggage security
system lever in the trunk is in the
unlock position.
2 Pull the seatback lock release lever
and fold the seatback down.
To return the rear seatbacks to their origi-
nal position, lift them up until they lock.
P.96
Rear seats
The rear seatbacks can be folded
down.
WARNING
Observe the following precautions. Fail-
ure to do so may result in death or seri-
ous injury.
■When folding the rear seatbacks
down
●Do not fold the seatbacks down while
driving.
●Stop the vehicle on level ground, set
the parking brake and shift the shift
lever to P.
●Do not allow anyone to sit on a folded
seatback or in the trunk while driving.
●Do not allow children to enter the
trunk.
■After returning the rear seatback to
the upright position
●Make sure that the seatback is
securely locked in position by lightly
pushing it back and forth.
If the seatback is not securely locked,
the red marking will be visible on the
seatback lock release knob. Make sure
that the red marking is not visible.
●Check that the seat belts are not
twisted or caught in the seatback.
Folding down the rear seatbacks
Luggage security system
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Driving
Driving
.4-1. Before drivingDriving the vehicle ..................... 120
Cargo and luggage ................... 126
Vehicle load limits ...................... 128
Trailer towing ............................... 128
Dinghy towing ............................. 129
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch ........... 130
Automatic transmission........... 134
Turn signal lever.......................... 138
Parking brake .............................. 139
Brake Hold.................................... 142
ASC (Active Sound Control) ......................................................... 144
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers Headlight switch ......................... 145
AHB (Automatic High Beam) ......................................................... 147
Windshield wipers and washer ......................................................... 150
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap...... 157
4-5. Using the driving support sys- tems
Lexus Safety System + 2.5 ..... 160
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ......................................................... 165
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)...... 175
RSA (Road Sign Assist) ........... 184Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range....................... 187
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ..... 197
PKSA (Parking Support Alert) ........................................................ 201
Intuitive parking assist ............. 203
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) function........................................ 210
PKSB (Parking Support Brake) ........................................................ 216
Parking Support Brake function (static objects) .......................... 222
Parking Support Brake function (rear-crossing vehicles) ...... 225
Driving mode select switch ... 227
Driving assist systems.............. 229
4-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips .................... 234
1204-1. Before driving
4-1.Before driving
■Starting the engine
P.130
■Driving
1 With the brake pedal depressed,
shift the shift lever to D. ( P.134)
2 If the parking brake is in manual
mode, release the parking brake.
( P.139)
3 Gradually release the brake pedal
and gently depress the accelerator
pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
■Stopping
1 With the shift lever in D, depress the
brake pedal.
2 If necessary, set the parking brake.
If the vehicle is to be stopped for an
extended period of time, shift the shift lever
to P or N. ( P.134)
■Parking the vehicle
1 With the shift lever in D, depress the
brake pedal.
2 Set the parking brake ( P.139),
and shift the shift lever to P
( P.134).
Check that the parking brake indicator is
illuminated.
If parking on a hill, block the wheels as
needed.
3 Press the engine switch to stop the
engine. 4
Lock the door, making sure that you
have the electronic key on your
person.
■Starting off on a steep uphill
1 With the brake pedal depressed,
shift the shift lever to D. ( P.135)
2 Pull the parking brake switch to set
the parking brake manually.
( P.139)
3 Release the brake pedal and gently
depress the accelerator pedal to
accelerate the vehicle.
4 Press the parking brake switch to
release the parking brake manually.
■When starting off on an uphill
The hill-start assist control will activate.
( P.229)
■Driving in the rain
●Drive carefully when it is raining, because
visibility will be re duced, the windows
may become fogged-u p, and the road
will be slippery.
●Drive carefully when it starts to rain,
because the road surface will be espe-
cially slippery.
●Refrain from high speeds when driving on
an expressway in the rain, because there
may be a layer of water between the tires
and the road surface, preventing the
steering and brakes from operating prop-
erly.
■Engine speed while driving
In the following conditions, the engine
speed may become high while driving. This
is due to automatic up-shifting control or
down-shifting implementation to meet driv-
ing conditions. It does not indicate sudden
acceleration.
●The vehicle is judged to be driving uphill
or downhill
●When the accelerato r pedal is released
●When the brake pedal is depressed while
Driving the vehicle
The following procedures should be
observed to ensure safe driving:
Driving procedure