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■Enlarging the luggage compartment
The third seat can be used for sitting when it is in the position shown in step of the fold-
ing down the third seats. (
→P. 1 2 3 )
This can be convenient for enlarging the luggage compartment, for instance when the
luggage is against the back of the seatback.
■If the warning buzzer sounds continuously
If there is an abnormality in the system, the warning buzzer will sound continuously while
the engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode. In this case, take the following operations:
Press and hold .
Press and hold to stow the seat.
For each step, wait until the seat movement stops automatically and the two beeps sound
twice before removing your hand from the switch.
If the warning buzzer does not stop even after performing the above procedure cor-
rectly, perform the following operations:
Press and hold on the rear door side.
While holding , press forward on 5 times within 10 seconds and keep
holding until 3 beeps sound. The beep will then sound continuously again.
Repeat step and .
2
1
2
3
4
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Operation of each component
CAUTION
■When folding the seatbacks down
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious
injury.
●Do not fold the seatbacks down while driving.
●Stop the vehicle on level ground, set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to P.
●Do not allow anyone to sit on a folded seatback or in the luggage compartment while
driving.
●Do not allow children to enter the luggage compartment.
■Seat adjustment
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious
injury.
●To reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt during a collision, do not recline the
seat more than necessary.
If the seat is too reclined, th e lap belt may slide past the hips and apply restraint forces
directly to the abdomen, or your neck may contact the shoulder belt, increasing the
risk of death or serious injury in the event of an accident.
Adjustments should not be made while dr iving as the seat may unexpectedly move
and cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
●Be careful not to get hands or feet pinched between the rear console box and the
second seat when folding down the rear seatback.
■When stowing the third seats
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious
injury.
●Check that there is no luggage and that there are no other people around the seat
before stowing operation.
●Do not insert hands or feet into the moving parts of the seat.
●Do not allow children to operate the seat.
■After returning the seatbacks to the upright position
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious
injury.
●Make sure the seatback is securely locked by pushing it forward and rearward on the
top.
●Check that the seat belts are not twisted or caught in the seatback.
NOTICE
■When returning the third seat (vehicles with a luggage cover)
If the luggage cover is insta lled in the luggage compartment, make sure you remove it
before returning the third seat. ( →P. 404) The luggage cover may be damaged by the
seat.
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Operation of each component
■Removing the head restraints
XFront and second seats
XThird seats
The head restraint cannot be removed.
■Installing the head restraints (front and second seats)
■Adjusting the height of the head restraints (front and second seats)
■Using the second center seat head restraint
■Using the third seats
Always lift the head restraints up until they lock when using. Pull the head restraint up while pressing the lock
release button.
Align the head restraint with the installation
holes and push it down to the lock position.
Make sure that the head restraints are adjusted
so that the center of the head restraint is closest
to the top of your ears.
Always raise the head restraint one level from
the stowed position when using.
Lock release button
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Operation of each component
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Steering wheel
Up
Down
Toward the driver
Away from the driver
When the engine switch is turned off,
the steering wheel returns to its stowed
position by moving up and away to
enable easier driver entry and exit.
Turning the engine switch to ACCES-
SORY or IGNITION ON mode will
return the steering wheel to the original
position.
Adjustment procedure
1
2
3
4
Auto tilt away
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4Driving
4-1. Before drivingDriving the vehicle ......................150
Cargo and luggage .................... 157
Vehicle load limits ......................... 161
Trailer towing (with towing hitch).................... 162
Dinghy towing...............................180
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch ............. 181
Automatic transmission ............ 186
Turn signal lever ...........................190
Parking brake ................................. 191
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch .......................... 192
Automatic High Beam .............. 195
Fog light switch........................... 200
Windshield wipers and washer..........................................202
Rear window wiper and washer.......................................... 207
Headlight cleaner switch ....... 209
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap ....... 210 4-5. Using the driving support
systems
Cruise control ...............................214
Dynamic radar cruise control ...........................................217
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) ........ 228
Intuitive parking assist .............. 234
Rear view monitor system ...... 243
Lexus parking assist monitor ........................................ 253
Wide view fro nt & side monitor ........................................ 279
Multi-terrain Select ...................298
Multi-terrain Monitor ...............303
Rear height control air suspension ................................. 327
AVS (Adaptive Variable Suspension System) ................ 331
Four-wheel drive system ......... 332
Crawl Control ............................. 336
Downhill assist control system .......................................... 339
Driving assist systems................ 341
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ..... 347 • The Blind Spot Monitor function .................................... 352
• The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function......................... 354
PCS (Pre-Collision system) .......... 357
4-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips ..................... 366
Off-road precautions ............... 369
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Driving
■When starting off on a uphill (vehicles with hill-start assist control system)
The hill-start assist control is available. ( →P. 3 4 2 )
■Driving in the rain
●Drive carefully when it is ra ining, 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 slip-
pery.
●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 speed may become high while driving. This is due
to automatic up-shifting control or down-shi fting implementation to meet driving condi-
tions. It does not indicate sudden acceleration.
●The vehicle is judged to be driving uphill or downhill
●When the accelerator pedal is released
■Breaking in your new Lexus
To extend the life of the vehicle, observin g the following precautions is recommended:
●For the first 200 miles (300 km):
Avoid sudden stops.
●For the first 500 miles (800 km):
Do not tow a trailer.
●For the first 600 miles (1000 km):
• Do not drive at extremely high speeds.
• Avoid sudden acceleration.
• Do not drive continuously in the 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 when-
ever 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 cor-
rect fuel. ( →P. 5 5 6 )
■When turning off the engine
Emission system operating sounds may continue for a short time after the engine is
turned off. This is not a malfunction, and helps to ensure optimal performance of the
emission system.
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Driving
Cargo and luggage
Cargo capacity depends on the total weight of the occupants.
(Cargo capacity) = (Total load capacity)
− (Total weight of occupants)
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit 
(1) Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your vehicle’s placard.
(2) Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle.
(3) Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kg or XXX lbs.
(4) The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity.
For example, if the “XXX” amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will be five 150
lb passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load
capacity is 650 lbs. (1400 − 750 (5 × 150) = 650 lbs.)
(5) Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage
load capacity calculated in Step 4.
(6) If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the avail-
able cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle. ( →P. 1 6 1 )
Take notice of the following information about storage precautions, cargo
capacity and load:
Capacity and distribution
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Driving
CAUTION
■Things that must not be carried in the luggage compartment
The following things may cause a fire if loaded in the luggage compartment:
●Receptacles containing gasoline
●Aerosol cans
■Storage precautions
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may prevent the pedals from being depressed properly, may block the
driver’s vision, or may result in items hitting the driver or passengers, possibly causing
an accident.
●Stow cargo and luggage in the luggage compartment whenever possible.
●Do not stack cargo and luggage in the luggage compartment higher than the seat-
backs.
●Do not place cargo or luggage in or on the following locations.
• At the feet of the driver
• On the front passenger or rear seats (when stacking items)
• On the luggage cover (if equipped)
• On the instrument panel
• On the dashboard
●Secure all items in the occupant compartment.
●When you fold down the rear seats, long items should not be placed directly behind
the front seats.
●Never allow anyone to ride in the luggage compartment. It is not designed for pas-
sengers. They should ride in their seats wi th their seat belts properly fastened. Other-
wise, they are much more likely to suffer death or serious bodily injury, in the event of
sudden braking, sudden swerving or an accident.
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Vehicle load limits
◆Total load capacity (vehicle capacity weight):
→P. 5 5 4
Total load capacity means the combined weight of occupants, cargo and lug-
gage.
◆Seating capacity: 7 occupants (Front 2, Rear 5)
Seating capacity means the maximum number of occupants whose estimated
average weight is 150 lb. (68 kg) per person.
◆TWR (Trailer Weight Rating): →P. 1 6 6 , 5 5 4
TWR means the maximum gross trailer weight (trailer weight plus its cargo
weight) that your vehicle is able to tow.
◆Cargo capacity
Cargo capacity may increase or decrease depending on the weight and the
number of occupants.
■Total load capacity and seating capacity
These details are also described on the tire and loading information label. (→P. 4 7 1 )
Vehicle load limits include total load capacity, seating capacity, TWR (Trailer
Weight Rating) and cargo capacity.
CAUTION
■Overloading the vehicle
Do not overload the vehicle.
It may not only cause damage to the tires, but also degrade steering and braking ability,
resulting in an accident.
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Trailer towing (with towing hitch)
Contact your Lexus dealer for further information about additional requirements
such as towing kits, etc.
Your vehicle is designed primarily as a passenger-and-load-carrying vehicle.
Towing a trailer can have an adverse impact on handling, performance, brak-
ing, durability, and fuel co
nsumption. For your safety and the safety of others,
you must not overload your vehicle or trailer. You must also ensure that you
are using appropriate towing equipment, that the towing equipment has been
installed correctly and used properly, and that you employ the requisite driv-
ing habits.
Vehicle-trailer stability and braking performance are affected by trailer sta-
bility, brake performance and setting, trailer brakes, the hitch and hitch sys-
tems (if equipped).
To tow a trailer safely, use extreme care and drive the vehicle in accordance
with your trailer’s characteristics and operating conditions.
Lexus warranties do not apply to damage or malfunction caused by towing a
trailer for commercial purposes.
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