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■Changing “ENGINE STAR T STOP” switch modes
Modes can be changed by pressing the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch with brake pedal released. (The mode changes each time the
switch is pressed.)
Off
*
The emergency flashers can be
used.
ACCESSORY mode
Some electrical components
such as the audio system can be
used.
The “ENGINE START STOP”
switch indicator turns amber.
IGNITION ON mode
All electrical components can
be used.
The “ENGINE START STOP”
switch indicator turns amber.
*: If the shift lever is in a positionother than P when turning off
the engine, the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch will be
turned to ACCESSORY mode,
not to OFF.
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When stopping the engine with the shift lever in a position other than PIf the engine is stopped with the shift lever in a position other than P, the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch will not be turned off but instead be
turned to ACCESSORY mode. Perform the following procedure to turn
the switch off: Check that the parking brake is set.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Check that the indicator on the “ENGINE START STOP” switch
is illuminated in amber and then press the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch once.
Check that the indicator on the “ENGINE START STOP” switch
is off.
■Auto power off function
When the shift lever is in P, if the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON
mode with the engine not running for more than 20 minutes (ACCESSORY mode)
or one hour (IGNITION ON mode), the “ENGINE START STOP” switch will auto-
matically turn off. However, this function cannot entirely prevent battery discharge.
Do not leave the vehicle with the “ENGINE START STOP” switch in ACCESSORY
or IGNITION ON mode for long periods of time when the engine is not running.
■Operation of the “ENGINE START STOP” switch
When operating the “ENGINE START STOP” switch, one short, firm press is
enough. If the switch is pressed improperly, the engine may not start or the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch mode may not change. It is not necessary to press
and hold the switch.
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STEP3
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Automatic transmission
Select a shift position appropriate for the driving conditions.
■Shifting the shift lever
While the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION
ON mode, move the shift lever with the brake pedal depressed.
When shifting the shift lever between P and D, make sure that
the vehicle is completely stopped.
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Turn signal lever
■Turn signals can be operated when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■If the indicators flash faster than usual
Check that a light bulb in the front or rear turn signal lights has not burned out.
The turn signal lever can be used to show the following intentions of the
driver:Right turn
Left turn
Lane change to the right
(push and hold the lever part-
way)
The right hand signals will flash
until you release the lever.
Lane change to the left (push
and hold the lever partway)
The left hand signals will flash
until you release the lever.
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■The meters and display illuminate when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■Instrument cluster brightness adjustment
The instrument cluster brightness levels when the tail lights are on and off can be
adjusted.
■The brightness of the instrument cluster lights
When the tail lights are on, the brightness will change. However, when the sur-
roundings are bright (daytime, etc.) turning on the tail lights will not change the
instrument cluster brightness.
In addition, the brightness of the instrument cluster lights is automatically adjusted
based on the light sensor detecting how bright the surroundings are.
■When disconnecting and reconnecting battery terminals
The trip meter data will be reset.
If the trip meter was displayed last, the ODO screen will be displayed after reset-
ting.
■Customization
Setting of sensitivity of the ambient light sensor used for dimming the meter lights
can be changed. (Customizable features →P. 7 8 8 )
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the engine and its components
●Do not let the indicator needle of the tachometer enter the red zone, which indi-
cates the maximum engine speed.
●The engine may be overheating if the engine coolant temperature gauge is in the
red zone (H). In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place, and check
the engine after it has cooled completely. ( →P. 74 9 )
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*1: These lights turn on when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turnedto IGNITION ON mode to indicate that a system check is being per-
formed. They will turn off after the engine is on, or after a few seconds.
There may be a malfunction in a system if the lights do not turn on, or turn
off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
*2: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
*3: The light turns on when the system is turned off. The light flashes quicklyto indicate that the system is operating.
(if equipped)
Crawl Control indicator
(→ P. 3 3 2 )AIR BAG ON/OFF
indicator ( →P. 1 4 3 )
(if equipped)
Downhill assist control
system indicator
(→ P. 3 3 6 )
(if equipped)
Intuitive parking assist
indicator ( →P. 2 7 0 )
“2nd STRT” indicator
(→ P. 1 9 2 )
(if equipped)
“AFS OFF” indicator
(→ P. 2 2 7 )
Low speed four-wheel
drive indicator light
(→ P. 326)“RSCA OFF” indicator
(→ P. 141)
Center differential lock
indicator ( →P. 3 2 7 )
(if equipped)
“PCS” warning
(→ P. 3 4 7 )
*1
*1
*1
*1
*1, 3
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■Warning lights
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in the indicated
vehicle’s systems. ( →P. 693, 705)
*1: These lights turn on when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned
to IGNITION ON mode to indicate that a system check is being per-
formed. They will turn off after the engine is on, or after a few seconds.
There may be a malfunction in a system if a light does not turn on, or if the
lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
*2: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
(U.S.A.)(Canada)(U.S.A.)(Canada)
(U.S.A.)(Canada)(for driver)(for front
passenger)(if equipped)
(if equipped)(if equipped)(if equipped)(if equipped)
(if equipped)
*1*1*1*1*1*1
*1*1*1*1*1, 2*1
*1*2*2*2*1, 2*2*2*2
*2
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■Electronic features control can be turned on/off when
“ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■System check display
After turning the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to IGNITION ON mode,
“CHECKING” is displayed while system operation is checked. When the system
check is complete, the normal screen will return.
■Conditions for ending electronic features control
In the following situations, the electronic features control will end automatically:
●The menu switch is pressed
●Intuitive parking assist display starts operating
●The Crawl Control is operated
●The dynamic radar cruise control is operated
●LDA (Lane Departure Alert) is operated
●A warning message appears after the electronic features control screen is dis-
played
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2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
Headlight switch
The headlights can be operated manually or automatically.
Turning the end of the lever turns on the lights as follows:
Ty p e AThe daytime running
lights turn off.
The headlights, park-
ing lights and so on
turn on and off auto-
matically (when the
“ENGINE START
STOP” switch is in
IGNITION ON
mode).
The side marker,
parking, tail, license
plate and instrument
panel lights turn on.
The headlights and all
the lights listed above
turn on.
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Ty p e BThe daytime running
lights turn off.
The headlights, park-
ing lights and so on
turn on and off auto-
matically (when the
“ENGINE START
STOP” switch is in
IGNITION ON
mode).
The side marker,
parking, tail, license
plate and instrument
panel lights turn on.
The headlights and all
the lights listed above
turn on.
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