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4-1. Before drivingDriving the vehicle ......................154
Cargo and luggage.....................165
Vehicle load limits ....................... 168
Trailer towing .................................169
Dinghy towing ............................... 170
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch .............. 171
Automatic transmission ............ 178
Turn signal lever ........................... 184
Parking brake ............................... 186
Horn ................................................. 189
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ......................... 190
Fog light switch .............................195
Windshield wipers and washer ..................................196
Headlight cleaner switch ........ 203
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap ..... 204 4-5. Using the driving support
systems
Cruise control ............................. 209
Dynamic radar cruise control..............................213
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) .......... 228
Intuitive parking assist .............. 238
Rear view monitor system ........251
Drive mode select switch ....... 263
Driving assist systems .............. 268
Hill-start assist control .............. 276
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ..........278
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ..............287
Lexus night view ......................... 293
4-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips ..................... 298
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7-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers ................... 676
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency..... 677 7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed.................................678
If you think something is wrong ................ 684
Fuel pump shut off system ......685
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds..... 686
If a warning message is displayed .................................697
If you have a flat tire ...................722
If the engine will not start .........735
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ...................... 737
If the parking brake cannot be released ................................ 738
If the electronic key does not operate properly ...................... 740
If the vehicle battery is discharged.............................. 743
If your vehicle overheats .......... 747
If the vehicle becomes stuck .............................................. 749
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Multi-information display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 82
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 82
When the warning messages are displayed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 697
Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P . 186
Applying/releasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 186
Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 299
Warning buzzer/message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 697
Turn signal lever. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 184
Headlight switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 19 0
Headlights/parking lights/tail lights/daytime running lights . . . . . . . . . . P. 190
Fog lights
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Windshield wiper and washer switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 196
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 196
Adding washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 628
Warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 712
Emergency flasher switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 676
Trunk opener. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 1 2 1
Hood lock release lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 612
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 139
Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 139
Driving position memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 130
Air conditioning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 345
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 345
Rear window defogger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 365
Audio system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 367
Audio system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 36 7
Hands-free system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 485
Trunk opener main switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 122
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Instrument cluster
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in the indicated vehicle’s
systems.
Warning lights
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Brake system warning light
(→ P. 686)*1
Slip indicator ( →P. 6 8 8 )
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Brake system warning light
(→ P. 686)*1, 2
(if equipped)
“AFS OFF” indicator
(→ P. 6 8 8 )
*1Charging system warning
light ( →P. 6 8 7 )*2
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Parking brake indicator
(→ P. 6 8 8 )
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Malfunction indicator
lamp ( →P. 6 8 7 )*2
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Parking brake indicator
(→ P. 6 8 8 )
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Malfunction indicator
lamp ( →P. 6 8 7 )*1Brake system warning light
(→ P. 6 8 9 )
*1SRS warning light
(→ P. 6 8 7 )*1Open door warning light
(→ P. 6 8 9 )
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(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light
(→ P. 6 8 7 )*1Low fuel level warning light
(→ P. 6 8 9 )
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ABS warning light
(→ P. 6 8 7 )*1Seat belt reminder light
(→ P. 6 8 9 )
*1Electric power steering
system warning light
(→ P. 6 8 7 )*1Master warning light
(→ P. 6 8 9 )

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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. 1 8 4 )
(if equipped)
LKA (Lane-Keeping
Assist) indicator
(→ P. 2 2 8 )
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
(→ P. 1 9 0 )

(if equipped)
Intuitive parking assist indi-
cator ( →P. 2 3 8 )
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
(→ P. 1 9 0 ) *1
(if equipped)
“AFS OFF” indicator
(→ P. 192)
Headlight high beam indi-
cator ( →P. 1 9 1 )
*1, 2 Slip indicator
(→ P. 270, 276)
(if equipped)
Front fog light indicator
(→ P. 1 9 5 )*1VSC OFF indicator
(→ P. 2 76 )
Cruise control indicator
( → P. 209, 213)
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(if equipped)
“PCS” warning light
(→ P. 2 8 0 )
(if equipped)
Radar cruise control indi-
cator ( →P. 2 1 3 )
(U.S.A.)
Parking brake indicator
(→ P. 1 8 6 )
Cruise control “SET” indi-
cator ( →P. 209, 213)
(Canada)
Parking brake indicator
(→ P. 1 8 6 )
*1“A I R B A G O N /
OFF” indicator
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Driving4
4-1. Before driving Driving the vehicle ...................... 154
Cargo and luggage .................... 165
Vehicle load limits ....................... 168
Trailer towing ................................. 169
Dinghy towing............................... 170
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch .............. 171
Automatic transmission ............ 178
Turn signal lever ........................... 184
Parking brake ................................ 186
Horn.................................................. 189 4-3. Operating the lights
and wipers
Headlight switch.......................... 190
Fog light switch ............................ 195
Windshield wipers and washer.................................. 196
Headlight cleaner switch ........ 203
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap ..... 204
4-5. Using the driving support systems
Cruise control .............................209
Dynamic radar cruise control ............................. 213
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) .......... 228
Intuitive parking assist ..............238
Rear view monitor system ....... 251
Drive mode select switch ....... 263
Driving assist systems............... 268
Hill-start assist control .............. 276
PCS (Pre-Collision System).......... 278
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor).............. 287
Lexus night view ......................... 293
4-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips .....................298

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Driving the vehicle
→P. 1 7 1
With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D. ( →P. 1 7 8 )
If the parking brake is in manual mode, release the parking brake.
(→ P. 1 8 6 )
Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelerator
pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
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. 1 7 8 )
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
If the parking brake is in manual mode, set the parking brake. ( →P. 1 8 6 )
Shift the shift lever to P. ( →P. 1 7 8 )
If parking on a hill, block the wheels as needed.
Press the engine switch to stop the engine.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the electronic key on your
person.
The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe driving:
Starting the engine
Driving
Stopping
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Make sure that the parking brake is set and shift the shift lever to D.
Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
Release the parking brake.
■When starting off on a uphill
The hill-start assist control is available. (→P. 2 76 )
■Driving in the rain
●Drive carefully when it is raining, because visibility will be reduced, the windows
may become fogged-up, and the road will be slippery.
●Drive carefully when it starts to rain, because the road surface will be especially
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 properly.
■Engine speed while driving
In the following conditions, the engine spee d 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 accelerator pedal is released
●When sport mode is selected ( →P. 2 6 3 )
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■Breaking in your new Lexus
To extend the life of the vehicle, observing the following precautions is recom-
mended:
●For the first 186 miles (300 km):
Avoid sudden stops.
●For the first 621 miles (1000 km):
• Do not drive at extremely high speeds.
• Avoid sudden acceleration.
• Do not drive continuously in low gears.
• Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods.
■Drum-in-disc type parking brake system
Your vehicle has a drum-in-disc type parking brake system. This type of brake system
needs bedding-down of the brake shoes periodically or whenever the parking brake
shoes and/or drum are replaced. Have your Lexus dealer perform the bedding
down operation.
■Operating your vehicle in a foreign country
Comply with the relevant vehicle registration laws and confirm the availability of the
correct fuel. (→P. 76 2 )

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CAUTION
■If you hear a squealing or scraping noise (brake pad wear limit indicators)
Have the brake pads checked and replaced by your Lexus dealer as soon as possi-
ble.
Rotor damage may result if the pads are not replaced when needed.
Front brakes only: Moderate levels of brake pad and disc wear allow enhanced
front braking power. As a result, the discs may wear more quickly than conven-
tional brake discs. Therefore, when replacing the brake pads, Lexus recommends
that you also have the thickness of the discs measured.
It is dangerous to drive the vehicle when the wear limits of the brake pads and/or
those of the brake discs are exceeded.
■When the vehicle is stopped
●Do not race the engine.
If the vehicle is in any gear other than P or N, the vehicle may accelerate suddenly
and unexpectedly, causing an accident.
●In order to prevent accidents due to the vehicle rolling away, always keep
depressing the brake pedal while the engine is running, and apply the parking
brake as necessary.
●If the vehicle is stopped on an incline, in order to prevent accidents caused by the
vehicle rolling forward or backward, always depress the brake pedal and securely
apply the parking brake as needed.
●Avoid revving or racing the engine.
Running the engine at high speed while the vehicle is stopped may cause the
exhaust system to overheat, which could result in a fire if combustible material is
nearby.