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■Sounds and vibrations caused by the ABS/Multi Terrain ABS, brake assist, TRAC/
Active TRAC, VSC/Trailer Sway Control
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 operating.
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 afte r the ABS/Multi Terrain ABS is activated.
• The brake pedal may move down slightly after the ABS/Multi Terrain ABS is acti- vated.
■Reactivation of the TRAC or Active TRAC/VSC/Trailer Sway Control systems after
turning off the engine
Turning off the engine after turning off the TRAC or Active TRAC/VSC/Trailer Sway
Control systems will automatically re-enabled 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 vehicle speed increases. However, when both TRAC or Active
TRAC and VSC/Trailer Sway Control systems are turned off, the systems will not turn on
even when vehicle speed increases.
■When the brake system operates continuously
The brake actuator may overheat. In this case, the TRAC or Active TRAC and hill-start
assist control systems will stop operating, a buzzer will sound and the “TRAC OFF” will
be shown on the multi-information display. Refrain from using the system until the mes-
sage goes off. (There is no proble m with continuing normal driving.)
■If the slip indicator comes on...
It may indicate a malfunction in the TRAC /Active TRAC, VSC/Trailer Sway Control or
hill-start assist control system. Consult your Lexus dealer.

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The Blind Spot Monitor on/off screen and indicator
The Blind Spot Monitor system
can be turned on/off on the multi-information display.
When the system is set to on, the indicator illuminates in the meter. The Blind Spot
Monitor function and the Rear Cross Traffic Alert function are turned on/off simulta-
neously.
Outside rear view mirror indicator
The Blind Spot Monitor function:
When a vehicle is detected in the blind spot, the outside rear view mirror indicator
comes on while the turn signal lever is not operated and the outside rear view mirror
indicator flashes while the turn signal lever is operated.
The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function:
When a vehicle approaching from the right or left rear of the vehicle is detected, the
outside rear view mirror indicators flash.
The Rear Cross Traffic Alert buzzer (The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function
only)
When a vehicle approaching from the right or left rear of the vehicle is detected, a
buzzer sounds from behind the rear seat.
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Driving
Display the Blind Spot Monitor on/off screen.Press the menu switch.
The multi-information display will
change modes to electronic fea-
tures control mode.
Press the “ENTER” switch
upwards or downwards until
“BSM” appears in the multi-infor-
mation display.
Press the “ENTER” switch to change
to “ON”.
The Blind Spot Monitor indicator will
be displayed.
Each pressing of the switch turns the
Blind Spot Monitor on and off.
When on, the buzzer sounds to inform
the driver that the system is operational.
Press the menu switch to change to
the normal display.
Turning the Blind Spot Monitor system on
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■The outside rear view mirror indicators visibility
When under strong sunlight, the outside rear
view mirror indicator may be difficult to
see.
■The Rear Cross Traffic Alert buzzer hearing
The Rear Cross Traffic Alert buzzer may be diff icult to hear over loud noises such as high
audio volume.
■When there is a malfunction in the Blind Spot Monitor
If a system malfunction is detected due to any of the following reasons, warning mes-
sages will be displayed: ( P. 522, 523)
●There is a malfunction with the sensors
●The sensors have become dirty
●The outside temperature is extremely high or low
●The sensor voltage has become abnormal
■Certification for the Blind Spot Monitor
For vehicles sold in the U.S.A., Hawaii, Guam, Puerto Rico and Saipan
For vehicles sold in Canada

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■Automatic cancelation of pre-collision system
When a malfunction occurs due to sensor cont
aminations, etc. that results in the sensors
being unable to detect obstacles, the pre-collision syst em will be automatically disabled.
In this case, the system will not activate even if there is a collision possibility.
■Obstacles not detected
The system cannot detect plastic obstacles su ch as pylons. There may also be occasions
when the system cannot detect pedestrians, animals, bicycles, motorcycles, trees, or
snowdrifts.
■Conditions that may trigger the system even if there is no possibility of a collision
●When there is an object by the roadside at the entrance to a curve
●When passing an oncoming vehicle on a curve
●When driving over a narrow iron bridge
●When there is a metal object on the road surface
●When driving on an uneven road surface (nose up, nose down)
●When passing an oncoming vehicle on a left turn
●When your vehicle rapidly closes on the vehicle in front
●When a grade separation/interchange, sign, billboard, or other structure appears to be
directly in the vehicle’s line of travel
●When a billboard or other metallic structure appears to be in the direct line of travel
due to driving on a hill
●When there are excessive changes in the vehicl e height (when it tilts forwards or back-
wards)
●When the axis of the radar is out of adjustment
●When passing through certain toll gates
●When passing through an overpass
●When passing through a tunnel
When the system is activated in the situations described above, there is also a possibility
that the seat belts will retrac t quickly and the brakes will be applied with a force greater
than normal. When the seat belt is locked in the restricted position, stop the vehicle in a
safe place, release the seat belt and refasten it.
■When there is a malfunction in the system, or if the system is temporarily unusable
Warning lights will turn on or flash, an d warning messages will be displayed.
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ning system and defogger
Front automatic air conditioning system
◆Control panel
◆Control screen
Air outlets and fan speed are automatica lly adjusted according to the temper-
ature setting.
Press the “CLIMATE” button to display the air conditioning control screen.
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Interior features
■Adjusting the temperature setting
Press to increase the temperature and to decrease the tempera-
ture.
■Adjusting the fan speed setting
Press to increase the fan speed and to decrease the fan speed.
Press the “OFF” button to turn the fan off.
■Changing the air flow mode
Select an air outlet switch.
■Option control screen
Touch on the climate screen to display the option control screen. The
functions can be switched on and off.
Select to set cooling and dehu-
midification function on/off
Adjust the temperature for driver
and passenger seats separately
(“DUAL” mode)/driver, passen-
ger and rear seats separately (“3-
ZO N E ” m o d e ) ( P. 3 8 2 )
Prevent ice from building up on
the windshield and wiper blades
(if equipped) ( P. 3 8 5 )
Remove pollen from the air ( P. 3 8 5 )
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Interior features
Touch to display the rear air conditioning control screen.
■Control screen
Adjust the fan speed setting
Adjust the rear seats temperature setting
Display the rear seats temperature setting
Tu r n t h e f a n o f f
Select to set automatic mode
Disable the switches on the rear controller
■Using the automatic modeTo u c h “ R E A R A U T O ” .
Touch to increase the temperature and to decrease the temper-
ature.
To stop the operatio n, touch “REAR OFF”.
■If the system is operated manually in automatic mode
If the fan speed setting is operated, the automatic mode indicator goes off.
However, automatic mode for functions other than that operated are main-
tained.
Changing the rear seat settings (veh icles with rear air conditioning sys-
tem)
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Interior features
■Defogging the rear window and outside rear view mirrors
Defoggers are used to defog the rear window, and to remove raindrops, dew
and frost from the outside rear view mirrors.
Press .
The defoggers will automatically turn off after a period of time.
■Micro dust and pollen filter mode
Pollen is removed from the air and the air flows to the upper part of the body.
Touch on the option control screen.
When the micro dust and pollen filter mode is on, is displayed on the air
conditioning control screen.
In order to prevent the windshield from fo gging up when the outside air is cold, the
dehumidification function may operate.
The pollens are filtered out even if the mi cro dust and pollen filter mode is turned
off.
■Windshield wiper de-icer (if equipped)
This feature is used to prevent ice fr om building up on the windshield and
wiper blades.
Touch on the option control screen.
When the windshield wiper de-icer is on , is displayed on the air condition-
ing control screen.
The windshield wiper de-icer will automati cally turn off after a period of time.

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GX460_OM_OM60L72U_(U)5-4. Using the other interior features
The conversation mirror can provide the driver and the front passenger with a
view of the rear seat area without the need to turn around.
Press in the button.
To use the overhead console when the conversation mirror is open, further extend the lid.
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 P. 4 0 4 )
Vehicles with a navigation system
Refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
Vehicles without a navigation system
Adjusts the hours
Adjusts the minutes
■The clock is displayed when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■When disconnecting and reco nnecting battery terminals
The clock data will be reset.
Conversation mirror
Clock
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