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2-4. Using other driving systems
CAUTION
■To avoid inadvertent cruise control activation
Switch the cruise control off using the “ON-OFF” button when not in use.
■Situations unsuitable for dynamic radar cruise control
Do not use dynamic radar cruise control in any of the following situations.
Doing so may result in inappropriate speed control and could cause an accident
resulting in death or serious injury.
●In heavy traffic
●On roads with sharp bends
●On winding roads
●On slippery roads, such as those covered with rain, ice and snow
●On steep downhills, or where there are sudden changes between sharp up and
down gradients
Vehicle speed may exceed the set speed when driving down a steep hill.
●At entrances to expressways
●When weather conditions are bad enough that they may prevent the sensors
from functioning correctly (fog, snow, sandstorm, heavy rain, etc.)
●When an approach warning buzzer is heard often
●When your vehicle is towing a trailer or during emergency towing
■When the radar sensor may not be correctly detecting the vehicle ahead
Apply the brakes as necessary when any of the following types of vehicles are in
front of you.
As the sensor may not be able to correctly detect these types of vehicles, the
approach warning (P. 480) will not be activated, and a fatal or serious accident
may result.
●Vehicles that cut in suddenly
●Vehicles traveling at low speeds
●Vehicles that are not moving
●Vehicles with small rear ends (trailers with no load on board etc.)
●Motorcycles traveling in the same lane

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3-7. Other interior features
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Interior features
■Stolen Vehicle Location
If your vehicle is stolen, Safety Connect can work with local authorities
to assist them in locating and recovering the vehicle. After filing a
police report, call the Safety Connect response center at 1-800-25-
LEXUS (1-800-255-3987) and follow the prompts for Safety Con-
nect to initiate this service.
In addition to assisting law enforcement with recovery of a stolen vehi-
cle, Safety-Connect-equipped vehicle location data may, under cer-
tain circumstances, be shared with third parties to locate your vehicle.
Further information is available at Lexus.com.
■Emergency Assistance Button (“SOS”)
In the event of an emergency on the road, push the “SOS” button to
reach the Safety Connect response center. The answering agent will
determine your vehicle’s location, assess the emergency, and dispatch
the necessary assistance required.
If you accidentally press the “SOS” button, tell the response-center agent
that you are not experiencing an emergency.
■Enhanced Roadside Assistance
Enhanced Roadside Assistance adds GPS data to the already
included warranty-based Lexus road side service.
Subscribers can press the “SOS” button to reach a Safety Connect
response-center agent, who can help with a wide range of needs, such
as: towing, flat tire, fuel delivery, etc. For a description of the Enhanced
Roadside Assistance services and their limitations, please see the
Safety Connect Terms and Conditions, which are available at
Lexus.com.

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When trouble arises
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5-1. Essential information
If your vehicle needs to be towed
Before towing
The following may indicate a problem with your transmission. Contact
your Lexus dealer before towing.
●The engine is running, but the vehicle will not move.
●The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.
Emergency towing
If a tow truck is not available, in an emergency your vehicle may be tem-
porarily towed using a cable or chain secured to the emergency towing
eyelet(s). This should only be attempted on hard, surfaced roads for short
distances at low speeds.
A driver must be in the vehicle to steer and operate the brakes. The vehi-
cle’s wheels, drive train, axles, steering and brakes must be in good condi-
tion.
Towing eyelets
If towing is necessary, we recommend having your vehicle towed by your
Lexus dealer or a commercial towing service, using a lift-type truck or a flat
bed truck.
Use a safety chain system for all towing, and abide by all state/provincial
and local laws.
If towing from the rear, the vehicle’s front wheels and axles must be in good
condition. (P. 4 6 5 )
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5-1. Essential information
■Emergency towing procedure
Release the parking brake.
Shift the shift lever to N.
Put the “ENGINE START STOP” switch in ACCESSORY mode or IGNI-
TION ON mode.
CAUTION
■Caution while towing
●Use extreme caution when towing the vehicle.
Avoid sudden starts or erratic driving maneuvers which place excessive stress on
the emergency towing eyelets and the cables or chains. Always use caution for
the surroundings and other vehicles while towing.
●If the engine is not running, the power assist for the brakes and steering will not
function, making steering and braking more difficult.
NOTICE
■To prevent causing serious damage to the transmission
(vehicles with an automatic transmission)
Never tow this vehicle from the front with the rear wheels on the ground.
This may cause serious damage to the transmission.
■When towing a vehicle without using a towing dolly
(vehicles with a manual transmission)
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch must not be OFF.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3

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5-1. Essential information
Installing towing eyelets
Remove the eyelet cover using a
flathead screwdriver.
To protect the bodywork, place a
rag between the screwdriver and
the vehicle body, as shown in the
illustration.
Insert the towing eyelet into the
hole and tighten partially by hand.
Tighten down the towing eyelet
securely using a wheel nut wrench.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
■Location of the emergency towing eyelet
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If you have a flat tire
Remove the flat tire and replace it with the spare provided.
■Before jacking up the vehicle
●Stop the vehicle on a hard, flat surface.
●Set the parking brake.
●Shift the shift lever to P (vehicles with an automatic transmission)
or R (vehicles with a manual transmission).
●Stop the engine.
●Turn on the emergency flashers.
■Location of the spare tire, jack and tools
Tool bag
(including towing eyelet)Jack Jack handle
Spare tire
Ti g h t e n
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
NOTICE
■To avoid damaging the transmission and other components
●Avoid spinning the wheels and do not rev the engine.
●If the vehicle remains stuck after trying these procedures, the vehicle may require
towing to be freed.

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Alphabetical index
Cruise control
Cruise control ....................................... 175
Dynamic radar cruise control ....... 179
Cup holder ..............................................336
Curtain shield airbags............................ 93
Customizable features ...................... 550
Daytime running light system ........... 166
Defogger
Rear window ........................................ 228
Side mirror ............................................ 228
Dimension ................................................520
Dinghy towing ............................... 215, 216
Display
Dynamic radar cruise control ....... 179
Satellite switch mode ....................... 342
Trip information ..................................... 161
Warning message............................ 480
Do-it-yourself maintenance .............394
Door courtesy lights
Door courtesy lights......................... 329
Wattage.................................................. 534
Door pockets......................................... 338
Doors
Door lock................................ 28, 40, 43
Door windows ....................................... 76
Side mirrors ..............................................73
Driver's seat belt reminder light ..... 473
Driving
Correct posture ...................................... 91
Procedures ............................................. 124
Driving position memory ...................... 53Electric power steering........................196
Electronic key
If the electronic key does not
operate properly............................505
Emergency, in case of
If the engine will not start .................501
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P................................... 503
If the vehicle has a discharged
battery ................................................. 509
If the warning buzzer sounds........ 471
If the warning light turns on............ 471
If a warning message is
displayed ............................................ 480
If you have a flat tire .........................492
If you lose your keys ........................ 504
If you think something is
wrong ...................................................467
If the electronic key does not
operate properly............................505
If your vehicle becomes stuck ...... 515
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ........... 517
If your vehicle needs to be
towed ..................................................... 461
If your vehicle overheats.................. 512
Emergency flashers
Switch ...................................................... 460
Engine
Compartment ..................................... 400
Engine switch ........................................ 134
Hood ........................................................397
How to start the engine ................... 134
Identification number ........................ 521
If the engine will not start .................501
Ignition switch ....................................... 134
Overheating .......................................... 512
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Tachometer
Tacho indicator...................................... 151
Tachometer ............................................. 151
Tail lights
Switch ....................................................... 165
Talk switch .............................................. 303
Telephone switch ..................................302
Theft deterrent system
Alarm ..........................................................88
Engine immobilizer system ............. 86
Theft prevention labels ..........................90
Tire inflation pressure ......................... 425
Tire information
Glossary................................................. 543
Size ...........................................................540
Tire identification number .............540
Uniform tire quality grading ...........541
Tires
Chains .......................................................210
Checking ................................................. 414
If you have a flat tire .......................... 492
Inflation pressure................................ 425
Inflation pressure sensor..................416
Information............................................538
Replacing ............................................... 492
Rotating tires .......................................... 414
Size ........................................................... 529
Snow tires ................................................210
Tools ........................................................... 492
Total load capacity ...............................209Towing
Dinghy towing ............................ 215, 216
Emergency towing ............................. 461
Trailer towing ........................................ 214
TRAC ..........................................................196
Traction control.......................................196
Transmission shift switches.................142
Trip meter ................................................... 151
Trunk
Extending trunk space.....................357
Opener ...................................................... 47
Trunk light
Trunk light ................................................ 48
Wattage ................................................. 534
Turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 452
Switch ........................................................ 147
Wattage ................................................. 534
Vanity lights
Vanity lights.......................................... 340
Wattage ................................................. 534
Vanity mirrors ........................................ 340
VDIM...........................................................196
Vehicle dynamics integrated
management .........................................196
Vehicle identification number...........521
Vehicle stability control .......................196
Ventilators ................................................ 351
Voice command switch ..................... 302
VSC .............................................................196T
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