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DAC (Downhill Assist Control system)
: If equipped
The DAC helps to prevent excessive speed on steep downhill slopes.
The system will operate when the ve hicle is traveling under 15 mph
(25 km/h) and the four-wheel drive cont rol switch is in the L4 position.
■System operation
Shift the “DAC” switch to ON.
The downhill assist control indi-
cator light comes on and the
system will operate.
When the system is in operation,
the slip indicator light will flash,
and the stop lights/high
mounted stop lights will be lit.
■Turning off the system
Shift the “DAC” switch to OFF while the system is in operation. The
downhill assist control indicator will flash as the system gradually
ceases operation, and will turn off when the system is fully off.
Shift the “DAC” switch to ON while the downhill assist control indi-
cator is flashing to start the system again.

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When the VSC/TRAC or Active TRAC/hill-start assist control systems
are operatingIf the vehicle is in danger of slip-
ping or rolling backward when
starting on an incline, or if any of
the drive wheels spins, the slip indi-
cator light flashes to indicate that
the VSC/TRAC or Active TRAC/
hill-start assist control systems are
operating.
A buzzer (intermittent) sounds to
indicate that VSC is operating.
The stop lights and high mounted
stoplight turn on when the hill-start
assist control system is operating.

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Disabling the TRAC or Active TRAC/VSC systemsIf the vehicle gets stuck in fresh snow or mud, the TRAC or Active TRAC/
VSC systems may reduce power from the engine to the wheels. You may
need to turn the system off to enable you to rock the vehicle in order to
free it.
■ Turning off TRAC or Active TRAC system only
To turn the TRAC or Active TRAC
system off, quickly press and
release the button.
The TRAC OFF will be shown on
the multi-information display.
Press the button again to turn the
system back on.
■Turning off both TRAC or Active TRAC and VSC systems
To turn the TRAC or Active TRAC
and VSC systems off, press and
hold the button for 3 seconds and
more while the vehicle is stopped.
The VSC OFF indicator light will
come on and the TRAC OFF will
be shown on the multi- information
display.
Press the button again to turn the
system back on.

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■When the TRAC OFF is displayed on the multi-information display even if the
VSC OFF switch has not been pressed
TRAC/Active TRAC, hill-start assist control, downhill assist control and Crawl
Control cannot be operated. Contact your Lexus dealer.
■Hill-start assist control operation conditions
●The shift lever is in D or S.
●The brake pedal is not depressed.
■Sounds and vibrations caused by the ABS/Multi Terrain ABS, brake assist, VSC,
TRAC/Active TRAC and hill-start assist control systems
●A sound may be heard from the engine compartment when the engine is
started or just after the vehicle begins to move. This sound does not indicate that
a malfunction has occurred in any of these systems.
●Any of the following conditions may occur when the above systems are operat-
ing. None of these indicates that a malfunction has occurred.
• Vibrations may be felt through the vehicle body and steering.
• A motor sound may be heard after the vehicle comes to a stop.
• The brake pedal may pulsate slightly after the ABS/Multi Terrain ABS is acti-
vated.
• The brake pedal may move down slightly after the ABS/Multi Terrain ABS is
activated.
■Reactivation of the TRAC or Active TRAC/VSC systems after turning off the
engine
Turning off the engine after turning off the TRAC or Active TRAC/VSC systems
will automatically reactivate them.
■Reactivation of the TRAC or Active TRAC system linked to vehicle speed
When only the TRAC or Active TRAC system is turned off, the TRAC or Active
TRAC system will turn on when vehicl e speed increases. However, when both
TRAC or Active TRAC and VSC systems are turned off, the systems will not turn on
even when vehicle speed increases.

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CAUTION
■TRAC/Active TRAC may not operate effectively when
Directional control and power may not be achievable while driving on slippery road
surfaces, even if the TRAC/Active TRAC is operating.
Do not drive the vehicle in conditions where stability and power may be lost.
■Hill- start assist control does not operate effectively when
Do not overly rely on the hill-start assist co ntrol. The hill-start assist control may not
operate effectively on steep incl ines and roads covered with ice.
■When the VSC is activated
The slip indicator light flashes and a warning buzzer sounds. Always drive carefully.
Reckless driving may cause an accident. Ex ercise particular care when the indica-
tor light flashes and a buzzer sounds.
■When the TRAC or Active TRAC/VSC systems are turned off
Be especially careful and drive at a speed appropriate to the road conditions. As
these are the systems to ensure vehicle stability and driving force, do not turn the
TRAC or Active TRAC/VSC systems off unless necessary.
■Replacing tires
Make sure that all tires are of the same size, brand, tread pattern and total load
capacity. In addition, make sure that the tires are inflated to the recommended tire
inflation pressure level.
The ABS/Multi Terrain ABS and VSC systems will not function correctly if different
tires are installed on the vehicle.
Contact your Lexus dealer for further info rmation when replacing tires or wheels.

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PCS (Pre-Collision System)
: If equipped
When the radar sensor detects that a frontal collision is highly likely or
even unavoidable, safety systems such as the brakes and seat belts are
automatically engaged to lessen impact as well as vehicle damage.
■ Pre-collision seat belts (front seat belts only)
If the system detects that a collis ion is unavoidable, the system will
retract the seat belt be fore the collision occurs.
The same will happen if the driver makes an emergency braking or
loses control of the vehicle. ( P. 9 1 )
However, when the VSC system is disabled, the system will not
operate in the event of skidding.
■ Pre-collision brake assist
When there is a high possibility of a frontal collision, the system
applies greater braking force in rela tion to how strongly the brake
pedal is depressed.
■ Pre-collision braking
When there is a high possibility of a frontal collision, the system
warns the driver using a warning light, warning display and buzzer. If
the system determines that a collision is unavoidable, the brakes are
automatically applied to reduce the collision speed. Pre-collision
braking can be disabled using th e pre-collision braking off switch.

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Disabling pre-collision brakingPre-collision braking disabled
Pre-collision braking enabled
The “PCS” warning light turns on
when pre-
collision braking is dis-
abled.
■ AVS (Adaptive Variable Suspension System) control (if equipped)
When the system determines that ther e is a high possibility of a fron-
tal collision, the AVS optimizes the damping effect ( P. 325)
■ Driver monitor system (if equipped)
When the system determines that there is a possibility of a frontal
collision, and the driver is not f acing forward, PCS warnings are
given in advance to warn the driver . If the driver continues to be not
facing forward, and a high possibilit y of a frontal collision is detected,
PCS informs the driver of high po ssibility of a frontal collision by
performing slight braking to provid e a physically warning (pre-colli-
sion alert braking). ( P. 3 4 9 )

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■Situations in which the pre-collision system does not function properly
The system may not function effectively in situations such as the following:
●On roads with sharp bends or uneven surfaces
●If a vehicle suddenly moves in front of your vehicle, such as at an intersection
●If a vehicle suddenly cuts in front of your vehicle, such as when overtaking
●In inclement weather such as heav y rain, fog, snow or sand storms
●When your vehicle is skidding with the VSC system off
●When an extreme change in vehicle height occurs
●When the axis of the radar is out of adjustment
■Automatic cancelation of the pre-collision system
When a malfunction occurs due to sensor contaminations, etc. that results in the
sensors being unable to detect obstacles, the pre-collision system will be automati-
cally disabled. In this case, the system will not activate even if there is a collision pos-
sibility.
■Obstacles not detected
The system cannot detect plastic obstacles such as pylons. There may also be occa-
sions when the system cannot detect pede strians, animals, bicycles, motorcycles,
trees, or snowdrifts.
■When there is a malfunction in the system
Warning lights and/or warning mess ages will turn on or flash. (P. 693, 705)

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CAUTION
■When the sensor may not be correctly detecting the vehicle ahead
Apply the brakes as necessary in any of the following situations.
●When water or snow thrown up by the surrounding vehicles hinders the function-
ing of the sensor
●When your vehicle is pointing upwards (caused by a heavy load in the luggage
compartment etc.)
●Vehicles that cut in suddenly
●Vehicles with small rear ends (tra ilers with no load on board etc.)
●Motorcycles traveling in the same lane
■Handling the radar sensor
Observe the following to ensure the pre-collision system can function effectively:
●Keep the sensor and front grille cover clean at all times.
Clean the sensor and front grille cover with a soft cloth so you do not mark or
damage them.
●Do not subject the sensor or surrounding area to a strong impact.
If the sensor moves even slightly off po sition, the system may become inaccurate
or malfunction. If the sensor or surround ing area is subject to a strong impact,
always have the area inspected an d adjusted by your Lexus dealer.
●Do not disassemble the sensor.
●Do not attach accessories or stickers to the sensor, grille cover or surrounding
area.
●Do not modify or paint the sensor and grille cover.

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CAUTION
■Handling the driver monitor sensor (vehicles with driver monitor sensor)
Observe the following to ensure the driver monitor sensor can function effectively.
Failure to do so may result in a malfunction or may prevent the system from cor-
rectly determining the direction the driver is facing, resulting in an unexpected acci-
dent.
●Do not disassemble, damage, lift or pull on the sensor.
●Do not touch the sensor while driving.
●Do not wet or spill water on the sensor.
●Do not drop anything on or allow anything to hit against the sensor. Do not sub-
ject the sensor to an impact.
●Make sure that there are no scratches, dirt or stickers on the side of the sensor
that faces the driver.
●Do not place any objects in front of the si de of the sensor that faces the driver or
cover the sensor.
■Determining the direction the driver is fa cing (vehicles with driver monitor sen-
sor)
The direction the driver is facing may not be determined correctly if the following
conditions exist:
●There is an object between the driver mo nitor sensor and the driver’s face, such
as when the sensor is blocked.
●A part of the driver’s face is covered.
●The sensor or the driver’s face is exposed to intense light such as sunlight.
●The driving posture is improper.