cruise control Lexus ES300h 2014 Owner's Manual

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4-1. Before drivingDriving the vehicle ..................... 184
Cargo and luggage.....................195
Vehicle load limits ....................... 198
Trailer towing ................................ 199
Dinghy towing .............................200
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch (gasoline vehicles)................... 201
Power (ignition) switch (hybrid vehicles) ......................208
EV drive mode (hybrid vehicles) ........................215
Automatic transmission (gasoline vehicles)................... 218
Hybrid transmission (hybrid vehicles) ........................221
Turn signal lever .......................... 225
Parking brake .............................. 226
Horn .................................................227
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ........................ 228
Automatic High Beam............. 232
Fog light switch ........................... 238
Windshield wipers and washer ................................ 239
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap ..... 243 4-5. Using the driving support
systems
Cruise control ............................. 248
Dynamic radar cruise control............................ 252
LDA (Lane Departure Alert)......... 267
Intuitive parking assist ...............275
Rear view monitor system ..... 288
Driving mode select switch ...........................................300
Driving assist systems .............. 302
Hill-start assist control (hybrid vehicles) ......................308
PCS (Pre-Collision System) .......... 310
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)....... 317 • Blind Spot Monitor function ......................................321
• Rear Cross Traffic Alert function .................................... 324
4-6. Driving tips Hybrid vehicle driving tips (hybrid vehicles) ......................327
Winter driving tips ..................... 330
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The installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle could affect elec-
tronic systems such as:
●Multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system
●Dynamic radar cruise control system
●Cruise control system
●Anti-lock brake system
●SRS airbag system
●Seat belt pretensioner system
Be sure to check with your Lexus dealer for precautionary measures or special
instructions regarding installation of a mobile two-way radio system.
Hybrid vehicles: High voltage parts and cables on the hybrid vehicles emit approxi-
mately the same amount of electromagnetic waves as the conventional gasoline
powered vehicles or home electronic appliances despite of their electromagnetic
shielding.
Hybrid vehicles: Unwanted noise may occur in the reception of the mobile two-way
radio.
Installation of a mobile two-way radio system

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ES350_300h_OM_OM33A60U_(U)Audio remote control switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 448, 573
Back switch
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 451
Talk switch
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 451, 582
Telephone switches
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 451, 582
“DISP” button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 1 0 1
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance button
*2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 255
Cruise control switch
*2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 248
Dynamic radar cruise control switch
*2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 252
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) switch
*2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 268
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Instrument cluster
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the vehicle’s vari-
ous systems.
Indicators
Turn signal indicator
(→ P. 225) Cruise control “SET” indi-
cator (
→P. 248, 252)
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
(→ P. 2 2 8 )
(if equipped)
“LDA” (Lane Departure
Alert) indicator ( →P. 2 6 8 )
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
(→ P. 2 2 8 )
(if equipped)
Intuitive parking assist indi-
cator ( →P. 2 7 5 )
Headlight high beam indi-
cator ( →P. 229)
*1, 2Slip indicator
(→ P. 303, 308)
(if equipped)
Automatic High Beam
indicator ( →P. 232) *1VSC OFF indicator
(→ P. 3 0 8 )
Front fog light indicator
( → P. 2 3 8 )
*1, 3
(if equipped)
“PCS” warning light
(→ P. 3 1 1 )
(hybrid
vehicles)
“READY” indicator
( → P. 2 0 8 )*4
(if equipped)
BSM outside rear view
mirror indicators
(→ P. 3 1 7 )
(hybrid
vehicles)EV indicator ( →P. 74 )
*1
(gasoline
vehicles)
Eco Driving Indicator
Light ( →P. 1 0 7 )
Cruise control indicator
( → P. 248, 252)
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“A I R B A G O N / O F F ”
indicator ( →P. 5 0 )
(if equipped)
Radar cruise control indi-
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2. Instrument cluster
Multi-information display
The multi-information display presents the driver with a variety of driving-
related data including the current outside air temperature.
●Eco Driving Indicator Zone Dis-
play (gasoline vehicles)
(→P. 1 0 7 )
●Energy monitor (hybrid vehicles)
(→P. 1 1 0 )
●Outside temperature display
(→P. 1 0 1 )
●Trip information ( →P. 1 0 1 )
Displays driving range, fuel consumption and other cruising related information
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Tire inflation pressure ( →P. 712)
●Drive monitor ( →P. 1 0 4 )
●Intuitive parking assist display* (if equipped) (→ P. 2 7 7 )
●Dynamic radar cruise control display* (if equipped) (→P. 2 5 2 )
●LDA (Lane Departure Alert) display* (if equipped) (→P. 2 6 9 )
●Warning messages ( →P. 76 9 )
Automatically displayed when a malfunction occurs in one of the vehicle’s sys-
tems. Display can be switched by pressing the “DISP” button. (→ P. 1 0 1 )
*: Automatically displayed when the system is used. Display can be switched by
pressing the “DISP” button. ( →P. 101)
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4Driving
4-1. Before drivingDriving the vehicle ...................... 184
Cargo and luggage .................... 195
Vehicle load limits .......................198
Trailer towing ................................. 199
Dinghy towing............................. 200
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch (gasoline vehicles) ................... 201
Power (ignition) switch (hybrid vehicles) ..................... 208
EV drive mode (hybrid vehicles) ....................... 215
Automatic transmission (gasoline vehicles) ................... 218
Hybrid transmission (hybrid vehicles) ....................... 221
Turn signal lever ..........................225
Parking brake ............................... 226
Horn................................................. 227 4-3. Operating the lights
and wipers
Headlight switch......................... 228
Automatic High Beam ............. 232
Fog light switch ...........................238
Windshield wipers and washer................................. 239
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap ..... 243
4-5. Using the driving support systems
Cruise control ............................. 248
Dynamic radar cruise control ............................ 252
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) .........267
Intuitive parking assist .............. 275
Rear view monitor system .....288
Driving mode select switch .......................................... 300
Driving assist systems...............302
Hill-start assist control (hybrid vehicles) ..................... 308
PCS (Pre-Collision System)........... 310
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) .......317 •Blind Spot Monitor function ..................................... 321
• Rear Cross Traffic Alert function .................................... 324
4-6. Driving tips Hybrid vehicle driving tips (hybrid vehicles) ..................... 327
Winter driving tips .....................330

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4-2. Driving procedures
■S mode
●When the shift range is S4 or lower, holding the shift lever toward “+” sets the shift
range to S6.
●To prevent excessive engine speed, a function was adopted that automatically
selects a higher shift range before the engine speed becomes too high.
●To protect the automatic transmission, a function is adopted that automatically
selects a higher shift range when the fluid temperature is high.
■When driving with cruise control activated
Even when performing the following actions with the intent of enabling engine brak-
ing, the engine brake will not operate in the S mode, even when downshifting to 5 or
4. (→P. 2 4 8 )
■Downshifting restrictions warning buzzer
To help ensure safety and driving performance, downshifting operation may some-
times be restricted. In some circumstances, downshifting may not be possible even
when the shift lever is operated. (A buzzer will sound twice.)
■If the S indicator does not come on even after shifting the shift lever to S
This may indicate a malfunction in the automatic transmission system. Have the vehi-
cle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
(In this situation, the transmission will operate in the same manner as when the shift
lever is in D.)
■If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
→P. 8 0 9
■AI-SHIFT
AI-SHIFT automatically selects the suitable gear according to driver performance
and driving conditions.
AI-SHIFT automatically operates when the shift lever is in D. (Shifting the shift lever
to S cancels the function.)
CAUTION
■When driving on slippery road surfaces
Do not accelerate or shift gears suddenly.
Sudden changes in engine braking may cause the vehicle to spin or skid, resulting
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■S mode
●When the shift range is S4 or lower, holding the shift lever toward “+” sets the shift
range to S6.
●To prevent excessive engine speed, a function was adopted that automatically
selects a higher shift range before the engine speed becomes too high.
■When driving with cruise control activated
Even when performing the following actions with the intent of enabling engine brak-
ing, the engine brake will not operate in the S mode, even when downshifting to 5 or
4. (→P. 2 4 8 )
■Downshifting restrictions warning buzzer
To help ensure safety and driving performance, downshifting operation may some-
times be restricted. In some circumstances, downshifting may not be possible even
when the shift lever is operated. (A buzzer will sound twice.)
■If the S indicator does not come on even after shifting the shift lever to S
This may indicate a malfunction in the automatic transmission system. Have the vehi-
cle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
(In this situation, the transmission will operate in the same manner as when the shift
lever is in D.)
■If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
→P. 8 0 9
■AI-SHIFT
AI-SHIFT automatically selects the suitable gear according to driver performance
and driving conditions.
AI-SHIFT automatically operates when the shift lever is in the D position. (Shifting
the shift lever to the S position cancels the function.)

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Cruise control∗
Use the cruise control to maintain a set speed without depressing the
accelerator pedal. Indicators
Cruise control switch
Press the “ON/OFF” button to
activate the cruise control.
Cruise control indicator will come on.
Press the button again to deactivate
the cruise control.
Accelerate or decelerate the
vehicle to the desired speed, and
push the lever down to set the
speed.
“SET” indicator will come on.
The vehicle speed at the moment the
lever is released becomes the set
speed.
∗: If equipped
Summary of functions
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■Cruise control can be set when
●The shift lever is in D or range S4 or higher of S has been selected.
●Vehicle speed is above approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).
■Accelerating after setting the vehicle speed
●The vehicle can be accelerated normally. After acceleration, the set speed
resumes.
●Even without canceling the cruise control, the set speed can be increased by first
accelerating the vehicle to the desired speed and then pushing the lever down to
set the new speed.
■Automatic cruise control cancelation
Cruise control will stop maintaining the vehicle speed in any of the following situa-
tions.
●Actual vehicle speed falls more than approximately 10 mph (16 km/h) below the
preset vehicle speed.
At this time, the memorized set speed is not retained.
●Actual vehicle speed is below approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).
●VSC is activated.
■If the warning message for the cruise control is shown on the multi-information dis-
play
Press the “ON/OFF” button once to deactivate the system, and then press the but-
ton again to reactivate the system.
If the cruise control speed cannot be set or if the cruise control cancels immediately
after being activated, there may be a malfunction in the cruise control system. Have
the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.