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Pictorial indexSearch by illustration
For safety
and securityMake sure to read through them
(Main topics: Child seat, theft deterrent system)
Vehicle status
information and
indicatorsReading driving-related information
(Main topics: Meters, multi-information display)
Before drivingOpening and closing the doors and windows,
adjustment before driving
(Main topics: Keys, doors, seats)
DrivingOperations and advice which are necessary for driving
(Main topics: Starting engine, refueling)
Interior featuresUsage of the interior features
(Main topics: Air conditioner, storage features)
Maintenance
and careCaring for your vehicle and maintenance procedures
(Main topics: Interior and exterior, light bulbs)
When trouble
arisesWhat to do in case of malfunction and emergency
(Main topics: Battery discharge, flat tire)
Vehicle
specificationsVehicle specifications, customizable features
(Main topics: Fuel, oil, tire inflation pressure)
For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat belt,
SRS airbag and headlight aim instructions for Canadian
owners
IndexSearch by symptom
Search alphabetically
3TABLE OF CONTENTS
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4-2. Driving proceduresEngine (ignition) switch .............. 125
Automatic transmission.............. 129
Turn signal lever............................. 134
Parking brake ................................. 135
Brake Hold....................................... 137
ASC (Active Sound Control) ............................................................ 139
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers Headlight switch ............................ 140
AHB (Automatic High Beam) ............................................................ 142
Windshield wipers and washer ............................................................ 145
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap......... 153
4-5. Using the driving support systems Lexus Safety System + ................ 156
PCS (Pre-Collision System)..... 160
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) ......................... 167
Dynamic radar crui se control with
full-speed range .......................... 174
Intuitive parking assist ................. 183
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ........ 189
Driving mode select switch....... 196
Driving assist systems.................. 198
4-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips ....................... 203
5-1. Remote Touch/Display Remote Touch ............................... 208
Center Display ............................... 2105-2. Using the air conditioning system
Automatic air conditioning system............................................................ 213
Heated steering wheel/seat heat- ers/seat ventilators..................... 221
5-3. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ............................ 223
5-4. Using the storage features List of storage features ............... 225
Trunk features ................................ 227
5-5. Using the other interior features Other interior features .............. 228
Garage door opener ................. 230
Compass ......................................... 235
6-1. Maintenance and care Cleaning and protecting the vehi-cle exterior................................... 240
Cleaning and protecting the vehi- cle interior .................................... 243
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance re quirements .....246
General maintenance................. 247
Emission inspection and mainte- nance (I/M) programs ............ 250
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions............................................................ 251
Hood ................................................. 253
Positioning a floor jack .............. 253
Engine compartment ................. 255
Tires ................................................... 263
Tire inflation pressure................... 271
Wheels .............................................. 272
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Windshield wipers .................................................................................................. P.145
Precautions for winter season .....................................................................................P.203
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer)
*................................................... P.217
Precautions against car wash ........................................................................................P.241
Fuel filler door ..........................................................................................................P.153
Refueling method .............................................................................................................. P .153
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity .........................................................................................P.328
Tires.......................................................................................................................... ..P.263
Tire size/inflation pressure ............................ ............................................................... P.332
Winter tires/tire chain ....................................................................................................P.20 3
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system.............................................. P.263
Coping with flat tires........................................................................................................P .305
Hood ......................................................................................................................... P. 253
Opening ........................................................................................................................ ....... P.253
Engine oil ..................................................................................................................... .........P.328
Coping with overheating ...............................................................................................P.320
Warning messages ........................................................................................................... P.30 1
Headlights .................................................................................................................P.14 0
Parking lights/daytime running lights................ ...............................................P.140
Turn signal lights ...................................................................................................... P.134
Cornering lights ......................................................................................................P.140
Side marker lights ...................................................................................................P.140
Tail lights .................................................................................................................... P.140
Stop lights
Back up light
Shifting the shift lever to R .............................................................................................. P.13 0
License plate lights .................................................................................................P.140
*:If equipped
Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P.279, Watts: P.336)
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Outside rear view mirror switches ................................................................... P.108
Door lock switches .................................................................................................. P.88
Power window switches ......................................................................................... P.110
Window lock switch ................................................................................................. P.111
Tire pressure warning reset switch................................................................... P.267
*:If equippedAudio remote control switches
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Paddle shift switches ....................................... .............................................. P.131, 132
Meter control switches ........................................................................................... P.72
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance switch ................................................................... P.178
Cruise control switch
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ...........................................P.174
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) switch ........................ P.167
Talk switch
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Telephone switches*
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: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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Vehicle status information and indicators
Warning lights inform the driver of mal-
functions in the indicated vehicle sys-
tems.
*1: These lights turn 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 a light does not come on, or
turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by
Warning lights
(U.S.A.)
Brake system warning light*1
( P.293)
(red)
(Canada)
Brake system warning light*1
( P.293)
(yellow)
Brake system warning light*1
( P.293)
High coolant temperature
warning light
*2 ( P.293)
Charging system warning
light
*3 ( P.294)
Low engine oil pressure warn-
ing light
*2 ( P.294)
(U.S.A.)
Malfunction indicator lamp*1
( P.294)
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator lamp*1
( P.294)
SRS warning light
*1 ( P.294)
(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light*1 ( P.295)
(Canada)
ABS warning light*1 ( P.295)
(flashes)
(U.S.A.)
Parking brake warning light
( P.298)
(flashes)
(Canada)
Parking brake warning light
( P.298)
(flashes) Brake hold operated indicator
*1
( P.293)
Brake Override System warn-
ing light/Drive-Start Control
warning light
*2 ( P.295)
Electric power steering system
warning light
*1 ( P.295)
(orange)
LDA (Lane Departure Alert)
indicator ( P.296)
(flashes or
illuminates)PCS warning light*1 ( P.296)
Slip indicator
*1 ( P.296)
Open door warning light
( P.297)
Low fuel level warning light
( P.297)
Driver’s and front passenger’s
seat belt reminder light
( P.297)
Rear passenger’s seat belt
reminder lights
*4 ( P.297)
Master warning light
*1
( P.298)
Tire pressure warning light
*1
( P.298)
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Acceleration G-force on the vehi-
cle
Current G-force value (analyzed
value of front/rear and left/right
G-forces)
Record of the maximum G-forces
This display is intended for use as a
guideline. Depending on factors such
as the road surface condition, tem-
perature and vehicle speed, the display
may not show the actual condition of
the vehicle.
Resetting the record of maximum
G-forces
Press and hold to reset the record.
Peak hold function
If lateral G-forces of 0.5 G or greater are
generated, the G-forc e value display will
turn amber and be held for 2 seconds.
*: For F SPORT models, this item is not available when the ma in meter is in the
center position.
■Tire pressure
P.266
■Vehicle sway warning*
Detects the sway of the vehicle within a
lane, which is often associated with a
decrease in the driver’s attention level, and displays the decrease in attention
using a bar display.
The shorter the bar length, the more
the driver may need to rest.
This display is a pa
rt of the LDA (Lane
Departure Alert with steering control) sys-
tem.The display is enabled when the oper-
ating conditions of the vehicle sway
warning are met. ( P.168)
*: For F SPORT models, this item is not
available when the main meter is in the
center position.
■Gear positions
Displays the current gear position
when the shift lever is in D or M.
■Units (if equipped) *
The units of measure used can be
changed while driving.
Unlike the units setting performed on ,
the units setting performed on can be
changed while driving.
*: For F SPORT models, this item is not available when the main meter is in the
right-side position.
■Blank (No items)
Displays no drive information contents.
■Tire pressure
●It may take a few minutes to display the
tire inflation pressu re after the engine
switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode.
It may also take a few minutes to display
the tire inflation pressure after inflation
pressure has b een adjusted.
●“---” may be displayed if the tire position
information cannot be determined due to
unfavorable radio wave conditions.
●Tire inflation pressure changes with tem-
perature. The displayed values may also
be different from the values measured
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using a tire pressure gauge.
Select to display the following naviga-
tion system-linked information.
Route guidance
Compass display (heading-up dis-
play)
Select to enable selection of an audio
source or track on the display using the
meter control switches.
Select to display the operational status
of the following systems:
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with
steering control) ( P.167)
Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range ( P.174)
Select to display warning messages
and measures to be taken if a malfunc-
tion is detected. ( P.301)
The settings of the following items can
be changed using the meter control
switches.
For functions that can be enabled or
disabled, the function switches between on and off each time is
pressed.
■LDA (Lane Departure Alert
with steering control) ( P.167)
Select to set up the following items.
Steering Assist
Select to enable/dis able steering wheel
assistance.
Alert
Select to set a vibrator or buzzer as the
notification method used to warn the
driver.
Sensitivity
Select to set the warning sensitivity.
Sway warning
Select to enable/disable the vehicle sway
warning.
Sway sensitivity
Select to set the vehicle sway warning sen-
sitivity.
■PCS (Pre-Collision System)
( P.160)
Select to set up the following items.
PCS
Select to enable/disable the pre-collision
system.
Warning sensitivity
Select to change the warning timing.
■Clock (P.66)
Select to switch between 12-hour dis-
play and 24-hour display.
■Vehicle Settings
Scheduled Maintenance ( P.246)
Select to reset the message indicating
Navigation system-linked dis-
play (if equipped)
Audio system-linked display
Driving assist system information
Warning message display
Settings display
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• The vehicle is wobbling.
• The vehicle is being driven at extremely high speeds.
• When driving on a hill
• If the radar sensor or front camera is mis- aligned
●In some situations such as the following,
sufficient braking force may not be
obtained, preventing the system from
performing properly:
• If the braking functions cannot operate to
their full extent, such as when the brake
parts are extremely cold, extremely hot,
or wet
• If the vehicle is not properly maintained (brakes or tires are excessively worn,
improper tire inflation pressure, etc.)
• When the vehicle is being driven on a gravel road or other slippery surface
●Some pedestrians such as the following
may not be detected by the radar sensor
and front camera, preventing the system
from operating properly:
• Pedestrians shorter than approximately 3.2 ft. (1 m) or tall er than approximately
6.5 ft. (2 m)
• Pedestrians wearing oversized clothing (a rain coat, long skir t, etc.), making their
silhouette obscure
• Pedestrians who are carrying large bag- gage, holding an umbrella, etc., hiding
part of their body
• Pedestrians who are bending forward or squatting
• Pedestrians who are pushing a stroller, wheelchair, bicycle or other vehicle
• Groups of pedestrians which are close
together
• Pedestrians who are wearing white and look extremely bright
• Pedestrians in the dark, such as at night or while in a tunnel
• Pedestrians whose clothing appears to
be nearly the same co lor or brightness as
their surroundings
• Pedestrians near walls , fences, guardrails,
or large objects
• Pedestrians who are on a metal object (manhole cover, steel plate, etc.) on the
road
• Pedestrians who are walking fast
• Pedestrians who are changing speed abruptly • Pedestrians running out from behind a
vehicle or a large object
• Pedestrians who are extremely close to
the side of the vehicle (outside rear view
mirror, etc.)
■If VSC is disabled
●If VSC is disabled ( P.198), the pre-col-
lision brake assist and pre-collision brak-
ing functions are also disabled.
●The PCS warning light will turn on and
“VSC Turned Off Pre-Collision Brake
System Unavailable” will be displayed on
the multi-information display.