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3-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows.............................177
Moon roof ....................................... 181
4-1. Before driving Driving the vehicle ...................... 186
Cargo and luggage .................... 194
Trailer towing (vehicles without
a towing package) ................... 195
Trailer towing (vehicles with a towing package).......... 196
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch ...........204
Automatic transmission...........209
Turn signal lever .......................... 216
Parking brake ................................217
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch .......................... 218
Automatic High Beam .............. 221
Fog light switch ...........................225
Windshield wipers and washer.......................................... 226 4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap...... 234
4-5. Using the driving support systems
Lexus Safety System+ ..............238
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ......... 246
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) ............260
RSA (Road Sign Assist)........... 269
Dynamic radar cruise control.......................................... 274
Cruise control .............................286
Stop & Start system ...................290
Lexus parking assist-sensor.............................. 299
Lexus parking assist monitor ........................... 308
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ..... 324 • BSM function ........................ 330
• RCTA function ......................333
Driving mode select switch .......................................... 338
Driving assist systems...............340
4-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips .....................346
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■Canceling and automatic re-enabling of the intrusion sensor and tilt sensor
●The alarm will still be set even when the intrusion sensor and tilt sensor are canceled.
●After the intrusion sensor and tilt sensor are canceled, pressing the engine switch or
unlocking the doors using the entry function or wireless remote control will re-enable
the intrusion sensor and tilt sensor.
●The intrusion sensor and tilt sensor will automatically be re-enabled when the alarm
system is deactivated.
■Intrusion sensor dete ction considerations
The sensor may trigger the alarm in the following situations:
●Places with extreme vibrations or noises, or situations in which the vehicle is subject to
repeated impacts or vibrations:
• When parked in a parking garage
• When the vehicle is transported on a ferry, trailer, train, etc.
• When ice adhering to the vehicle is removed
• When the vehicle is in an automatic or high-pressure car wash
• When in a hail or lightning storm
●A window or the moon roof is open.
In this case, the sensor may detect the follow-
ing:
• Wind or the movement of objects such as leaves and insects inside the vehicle
• Ultrasonic waves emitted from devices
such as the intrusion sensors of other vehi-
cles
• The movement of people outside the vehi-
cle
●Unstable items, such as dangling accessories
or clothes hanging on the coat hooks, are in
the vehicle.

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■Tilt sensor detection considerations
The sensor may trigger the alarm in the following situations:
●The vehicle is transported by a ferry, trailer, train, etc.
●The vehicle is parked in a parking garage.
●The vehicle is inside a car wash that moves the vehicle.
●Any of the tires loses air pressure.
●The vehicle is jacked up.
●An earthquake occurs or the road caves in.
NOTICE
■To ensure the intrusion sensor function correctly
●Installing accessories other than genuine Lexus parts or leaving objects between the
driver’s seat and front passenger’s seat may reduce the detection performance.
●To ensure that the sensors operate properly,
do not touch or cover them.
●Do not spray air fresheners or other products
directly into the sensor holes.

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4-1. Before drivingDriving the vehicle...................... 186
Cargo and luggage .................... 194
Trailer towing (vehicles without
a towing package) ................... 195
Trailer towing (vehicles with a towing package) ................... 196
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch ...........204
Automatic transmission...........209
Turn signal lever .......................... 216
Parking brake ................................217
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch .......................... 218
Automatic High Beam .............. 221
Fog light switch ...........................225
Windshield wipers and washer ......................................... 226
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap...... 234 4-5. Using the driving support
systems
Lexus Safety System+ ..............238
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ......... 246
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) ............ 260
RSA (Road Sign Assist) .......... 269
Dynamic radar cruise control ......................................... 274
Cruise control ............................. 286
Stop & Start system................... 290
Lexus parking assist-sensor.............................. 299
Lexus parking assist monitor....................................... 308
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ..... 324 • BSM function .........................330
• RCTA function...................... 333
Driving mode select switch ...........................................338
Driving assist systems ..............340
4-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips ..................... 346

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■When starting off on an uphill
The hill-start assist control will activate. (P. 340)
■Driving in the rain
●Drive carefully when it is raining, 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 su rface 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
●When the brake pedal is depre ssed while sport mode is selected
■Restraining the engine output (Brake Override System)
●When the accelerator and brake pedals are depressed at the same time, the engine
output may be restrained.
●A warning message is displayed on the mult i-information display while the system is
operating. If a warning message is shown on the multi-information display, read the
message and follow the instructions.
■Restraining sudden start (Drive-Start Control)
●When the following unusual operation is performed, the engine output may be
restrained.
• When the shift lever is shifted from R to D, D to R, N to R, P to D, or P to R (D includes M) with the accelerator pedal depressed, a warning message appears on
the multi-information display. ( P. 565)
• When the accelerator pedal is depressed t oo much while the vehicle is in reverse.
●While Drive-Start Control is being activated, your vehicle may have trouble escaping
from the mud or fresh snow. In such case, deactivate TRC ( P. 342) to cancel Drive-
Start Control so that the vehicle may become able to escape from the mud or fresh
snow.
■Breaking in your new Lexus
To extend the life of the vehicle, observing the following precautions is recommended:
●For the first 300 km (186 miles):
Avoid sudden stops.
●For the first 800 km (500 miles):
Do not tow a trailer.
●For the first 1000 km (621 miles):
• Do not drive at extremely high speeds.
• Avoid sudden acceleration.
• Do not drive continuously in low gears.
• Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods.

1884-1. Before driving
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■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 whenever the parking brake
shoes and/or drum are replaced. Have any au thorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer, 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. 632)
■Idling time before engine stop
To prevent damage to the turbocharger, allow the engine to idle immediately after high-
load driving.
■If the steering wheel is turned shortly after the engine has started (vehicles with a Stop
& Start system)
P. 294
Driving conditionIdling time
Normal city driving or high-spe ed driving (at the highway speed
limit or recommended speed)
Not necessary
Steep hill driving, continuous driv ing (race track driving etc.), or
towing a trailer or another vehicle (vehicles with towing pack-
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Approximately 1 minute

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Trailer towing (vehicles without a towing package)
Lexus does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle. Lexus also does
not recommend the installation of a tow hitch or the use of a tow hitch carrier
for a wheelchair, scooter, bicycle, etc. Your vehicle is not designed for trailer
towing or for the use of tow hitch mounted carriers.

1964-1. Before driving
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◆Weight limits
Check the allowable towing capacity, GVM (Gross Vehicle Mass), MPAC
(Maximum Permissible Axle Capacity), and permissible draw bar load before
towing. (P. 630)
◆Towing hitch/bracket
Lexus recommends the use of the Lexus hi tch/bracket for your vehicle. Other
products of a suitable nature and comparable quality may also be used.
◆To prevent an accident
The handling of the vehicle will feel different when towing a trailer. Beware of
the 3 most common causes of towing-rel ated accidents: driver error, exces-
sive speed, and overloading.
Trailer towing (vehicles with a towing package)
The strain of towing a trailer will have a negative impact on the running perfor-
mance, handling, fuel consumption and endurance of your vehicle. Use the
vehicle features in the correct manner and operate the vehicle with care for
safer driving and optimal comfort. Damage and/or malfunctions that occur as
a result of towing performed for commercial purposes are not covered by the
Lexus warranty.
Ask your local authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer for further details before towing, as there are additional legal
requirements in some countries.

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■Total trailer weight and permissible drawbar loadTotal trailer weight
Weight of the trailer itself plus the
trailer load should be within the max-
imum towing capacity. Exceeding
this weight is dangerous. ( P. 630)
When the total trailer weight is
greater than the vehicle weight, we
recommend the use of a friction sta-
bilizer (sway control device).
Permissible drawbar load
Allocate the trailer load so that the drawbar load is greater than 25 kg (55.1 lb.) or
4% of the towing capacity. Do not let the drawbar load exceed the indicated
weight. ( P. 630)
■Information tag (manufacturer’s label)
Gross vehicle mass
The combined weight of the driver, passengers, luggage, towing hitch, total curb
mass and drawbar load should not exceed the gross vehicle mass by more than
100 kg (220.5 lb.). Exceedin g this weight is dangerous.
Maximum permissible rear axle capacity
The weight borne by the rear axle should not exceed the maximum permissible
rear axle capacity by 15% or more. Exceeding this weight is dangerous.
The values for towing capacity were derived from testing conducted at sea level.
Take note that engine output and towing capacity will be reduced at high altitudes.
Important points regarding trailer loads
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WARNING
■When the gross vehicle mass or maximum permissible axle capacity is exceeded
Failing to observe this precaution may lead to an accident causing death or serious
injury.
●Add an additional 20.0 kPa (0.2 kgf/cm2 or bar, 3 psi) to the recommended tire infla-
tion pressure value. (P. 638)
●Do not exceed the established speed limit for towing a trailer in built-up areas or 100
km/h (62 mph), whichever is the lower.