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Driving
■When HI mode is selected
The vehicle height will change to N mode when driving at the speeds of 18 mph (30 km/h).
Even if vehicle speed is then reduced to un der 18 mph (30 km/h), height will not return to
HI mode.
■When LO mode is selected
The vehicle height will change to N mode when vehicle speed exceeds 7 mph (12 km/h).
Even if vehicle speed is then reduced to un der 7 mph (12 km/h), height will not return to
LO mode.
■Automatic leveling function
Regardless of the number of occupants and the luggage load, vehicle height in any mode
is always adjusted to a fixed height by the automatic leveling function.
■The rear height control air suspension will not operate in the following cases:
●The underbody of the vehicle is touching the surface of the road.
●The area around the suspension is covered with ice.
■Even if you hear an operating noise
This does not indicate a problem in th e rear height control air suspension.
■Parking and stopping tips
●If you immediately stop the engine after off- road driving, or park the vehicle for a long
time, the vehicle height may gradually lower. When parking, make sure there is nothing
under the vehicle that may come in contact with the underbody. The vehicle will return
to the set height when the engine is started.
●The vehicle height may change as the temperature changes when the engine is
stopped. The vehicle will return to the set height when the engine is started.
■When lowering the vehicle
In order to prevent the vehicle height from rising as occupants leave the vehicle, lowering
control will occur for a short while after the engine has been stopped.
■The rear height control air suspension failure warning
●If a malfunction occurs in the rear height control air suspension, N mode is automati-
cally selected. However, the system may not switch to N mode depending on the loca-
tion of the malfunction.
●The “CHECK AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM”/“C heck air suspension system” is dis-
played on the multi-information display, and the rear height control air suspension can-
not be activated until the malfunction is corrected.
Stop the engine and start it again. If the warning message turns off, the system is operat-
ing correctly. If the warning message continues to be displayed, have your vehicle
inspected by your Lexus dealer as soon as possible.
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Crawl Control
Crawl Control ON/OFF switch
The indicator light on the switch comes
on when operating.
Crawl Control speed selector
switch
Crawl Control indicators
The Crawl Control indicator is lit and
the slip indicator flashes when operat-
ing.
Multi-information display
The selected multi-
terrain select mode
will be displayed on the multi-informa-
tion display.
: If equipped
Allows travel on extremely rough off-ro ad surfaces at a fixed low speed with-
out pressing the accelerator or brake pedal. Minimizes loss of traction or
vehicle slip when driving on slippery ro ad surfaces, helping for stable driving.
Crawl Control switch/indicators
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■The Crawl Control can be operated when
●The shift lever is in any
gear other than P or N.
●The four-wheel drive control switch is in L4.
●The driver’s door is closed.
■Automatic system cancelation
In the following situations, the system is canceled automatically:
At that time, the buzzer will sound, the slip indicator turns off, and the Crawl Control indi-
cator flashes.
A notification will be displa yed on the multi-information display for several seconds.
( P. 527)
●When the shift lever is moved to P or N.
●When the four-wheel drive control switch is in H4.
●When the driver’s door is opened.
When turning off Crawl Control while travelin g, stop the vehicle before the Crawl Con-
trol indicator turns off, or drive extremely carefully.
■Function limit
●In the following situations, you will be able to use brake control to drive downhill at a
fixed low speed, but you will be unable to use engine control to drive uphill at a fixed low
speed.
• When the driving mode is set to second start mode.
• When the vehicle speed is higher than 6 mph (10 km/h).
●When the vehicle speed is higher than 15 mph (25 km/h), engine control and brake
control will stop temporarily. At that time, the Crawl Control indicator flashes.
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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 indica tor illuminates in the meter and the buzzer
sounds. The Blind Spot Monitor function and the Rear Cross Traffic Alert function are
turned on/off simultaneously.
Outside rear view mirror indicator
The Blind Spot Monitor function:
When a vehicle is detected in the blind sp ot, the outside rear view mirror indicator
comes on while the turn signal lever is not operated. If the turn signal lever is operated
toward the detected side, the outsid e rear view mirror indicator flashes.
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 mi rror indicators flash.
Monitor screen display (The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function only)
If a vehicle approaching from th e right or left at the rear of the vehicle is detected, the
Rear Cross Traffic Alert icon ( P. 370) for the detected si de will be displayed on the
monitor screen.
This illustration shows an example of a vehi cle approaching from the left at the rear of
the vehicle.
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.
Press or of the meter control sw itches and select on the multi-
information display.
Press or of the meter control switches and select , and then
press .
Each pressing of the sw itch turns the Blind Spot Monitor on and off.
Turning the Blind Spot Monitor system on/off
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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 difficult to hear over loud noises such as high
audio volume.
■When “BSM NOT AVAILABLE”/“ BSM not available” is shown on the multi-informa-
tion display
The sensor voltage has become abnormal, water, snow mud, etc., may be built up in the
vicinity of the sensor area of bumper ( P. 365). Removing the water, snow, mud, etc.,
from the vicinity of the sensor area bumper should return it to normal. Also, the sensor
may not function normally when used in extremely hot or cold weather.
■When “CHECK BSM SYSTEM”/“Check BSM sy stem” is shown on the multi-informa-
tion display
There may be a sensor malfunction or misa ligned. Have the vehicle inspected by your
Lexus dealer.
■Certification for the Blind Spot Monitor
For vehicles sold in the U.S.A., Hawaii, Guam, Puerto Rico and Saipan
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■The Rear Cross Traffic Alert icon display
When a vehicle approaching from the right
or left at the rear of the vehicle is
detected, the following will be displayed on the monitor screen
DisplayContent
A vehicle is approaching from the left at the rear of the vehi-
cle
A vehicle is approaching from the right at the rear of the
vehicle
Vehicles are approaching from both sides of the vehicle
The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function is malfunctioning
( P. 363)
WARNING
■Cautions regarding the use of the system
The driver is solely responsible for safe driving. Always drive safely, taking care to
observe your surroundings.
The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function is only an assist and is not a replacement for care-
ful driving. Driver must be careful when ba cking up, even when using the Rear Cross
Traffic Alert function. The driver’s own visual confirmation of behind you and your vehi-
cle is necessary and be sure there are no pe destrians, other vehicles etc. before back-
ing up. Failure to do so could cause death or serious injury.
According to conditio ns, the system may not function correctly. Therefore the driver’s
own visual confirmation of safety is necessary.
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ning system and defogger
Front automatic air conditioning system
◆Control panel
◆Control screen
Air outlets and fan speed are automati cally adjusted according to the tem-
perature setting.
Press the to display the air conditioning control screen.
Vehicles without navigation sys-
temVehicles with navigation system
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Interior features
■Adjusting the temperature setting
Press to increase the temperature and to decrease the tempera-
ture.
If the “A/C” indicator is turned off, the system will blow ambient temperature air or
heated air.
■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.
: Air flows to the upper body
: Air flows to the upper body and feet
: Air flows to the feet
■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-
ZONE” mode) ( P. 386)
Prevent ice from building up on
the windshield and wiper blades
(if equipped) ( P. 389)
Remove pollen from the air ( P. 389)
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Interior features
Press or touch to display the re ar air conditioning control screen.
■Control screen
Adjust the fan speed setting
Adjust the rear seats temperature setting
Display the rear seat s temperature setting
Turn the fan off
Select to set automatic mode
■Using the automatic mode Touch “REAR AUTO”.
Touch to increase the temperature and to decrease the tem-
perature.
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 mo de 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.
■The windshield wiper de-icer can be operat ed when (vehicles with windshield wiper
de-icer)
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■When the windshield wiper de-icer is on (vehicles with windshield wiper de-icer)
The windshield wiper de-icer will automatically turn off after approximately 15 minutes.
WARNING
■When the windshield wiper de-icer is on (vehicles with windshield wiper de-icer)
Do not touch the glass at the lower part of th e windshield or the side of the front pillars
as the surfaces can become very hot and burn you.