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Turn signal lever The turn signal lever can be used to show the following intentions of the driver:
Right turn
Lane change to the right (move the
lever partway and then release it) The right hand signals will flash 3 times.
Lane change to the left (move the
lever partway and then release it) The left hand signals will flash 3 times.
Left turn
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Turn signals can be operated when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode. ■
If the indicator flashes faster than usual
Check that a light bulb in the front or rear turn signal lights has not burned out. ■
If the turn signals stop flashing befo re a lane change has been performed
Operate the lever again. ■
To discontinue flashing of the turn signals during a lane change
Operate the lever in the opposite direction ■
Customization
The number of times the turn signals flash during a lane change can be changed.
(Customizable features  P. 585)Operating instructions 1
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Driving
Parking brake The parking brake is set or released automatically according to shift lever opera-
tion.
Even when in automatic mode, the parkin g brake can be set and released manu-
ally. ( 
P. 2 1 8 )■
Turns automatic mode on
While the vehicle is stopped, pull
and hold the parking brake switch
until a message is shown on the
multi-information display • When the shift lever is moved out of
P, the parking brake will be released,
and the parking brake indicator light
turn off.
• When the shift lever is moved into P,
the parking brake will be set, and the
parking brake indicator light turn on.
Operate the shift lever with the brake
pedal depressed.
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Turns automatic mode off
While the vehicle is stopped, press
and hold the parking brake switch
until a message is shown on the
multi-information displayA selections can be made as de sired from the following modes.
Automatic mode
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Sets the parking brake The parking brake indicator light will
come on. (  P. 2 1 8 )
Pull and hold the parking brake switch if
an emergency occurs and it is necessary
to operate the parking brake while driv-
ing.
Releases the parking brake Operate the parking brake switch while
depressing the brake pedal. Make sure
that the parking brake indicator light
goes off. ■
Parking brake operation ●
When the engine switch is not in IGNITION ON mode, the parking brake cannot be
released using the pa rking brake switch.●
When the engine switch is not in IGNI TION ON mode, automatic mode (automatic
brake setting and releas ing) is not available.■
If “Parking Brake Overheated Parking Brake Unavailable” is displayed on the multi-
information display
If the parking brake is operated repeatedly over a short period of time, the system may
restrict operation to prevent overheating. If this happens, refrain from operating the
parking brake. Normal operation will return after about 1 minute. ■
Parking brake operation sound
When the parking brake operates, a motor sound (whirring sound) may be heard. This
does not indicate a malfunction. ■
Parking brake indicator light ●
Depending on the engine switch mode, the parking brake indicator light will come on
and stay on as described below:
IGNITION ON mode: Comes on until the parking brake is released.
Not in IGNITION ON mode: Stays on for approximately 15 seconds. ●
When the engine switch is turned off with the parking brake set, the parking brake indi-
cator light will stay on for about 15 seco nds. This does not indicate a malfunction.■
Changing the mode
When changing the automatic mode on/off , the message will be shown on the multi-
information display and the buzzer sounds. ■
Parking brake engaged warning buzzer
A buzzer will sound if the vehicle is driven with the parking brake engaged. “Release
Parking Brake” is displayed on the multi-information display.Manual mode U.S.A. Canada1
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Driving ■
Warning messages and buzzers
Warning messages and buzzers are used to indicate a system malfunction or to inform
the driver of the need for caution. If a warn ing message is shown on the multi-information
display, read the message and follow the instructions.■
If the brake system warning light comes on
 P. 5 2 6 ■
Usage in winter time
 P. 3 8 4
WA R N I N G ■
When parking the vehicle
Do not leave a child in the vehicle alone. The parking brake may be released uninten-
tionally and there is the danger of the vehicle moving that may lead to an accident
resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE ■
When parking the vehicle
Before you leave the vehicle, set the parking brake, shift the shift lever to P and make
sure that the vehicle does not move. ■
When the system malfunctions
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and check the warning messages. ■
When the parking brake cannot be released due to a malfunction
Driving the vehicle with the parking brake set will lead to brake components overheat-
ing, which may affect braking performance and increase brake wear. Have the vehicle
inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately if this occurs.

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LX570_OM_OM60N01U_(U) 4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch Turning the end of the lever turns on the lights as follows: 
Ty p e A
The daytime running lights
turn off.
The side marker, parking,
tail, license plate and instru-
ment panel lights turn on.
The headlights and all lights
listed above turn on.
The headlights, daytime
running lights (  P. 222)
and all lights listed above
turn on and off automati-
cally. (When the engine
switch is in IGNITION ON
mode.)The headlights can be operated manually or automatically.
Operating instructions 1
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Driving 
Ty p e B
The daytime running lights
turn on. (  P. 222)
The side marker, parking
tail, license plate and instru-
ment panel lights turn on.
The headlights and all lights
listed above (except day-
time running lights) turn on.
The headlights, parking
lights, daytime running
lights (  P. 222) and so on
turn on and off automati-
cally (when the engine
switch is in IGNITION ON
mode).
With the headlights on, push the
lever forward to turn on the high
beams. Pull the lever back to the center position
to turn the high beams off.
Pull the lever toward you to turn on the high beams. Release the lever to turn them off. You can flash the high beams with the headlights on
or off. 1
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3
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Turning on the high beam headlights 1
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Daytime running light system ●
To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers during daytime driving, the daytime
running lights turn on automatically whenever the engine is started and the parking
brake is released. (Illuminate brighter than the parking lights.) Daytime running lights
are not designed for use at night.
For the U.S.A.: Daytime running lights can be turned off by operating the switch.●
Compared to turning on the headlights, the daytime running light system offers greater
durability and consumes less electricity, so it can help improve fuel economy. ■
Headlight control sensor
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Automatic light off system ●
When the headlights are on: The headlights an d tail lights turn off 30 seconds after a
door is opened and closed if the engine switch has been switched to ACCESSORY or
OFF mode. ●
When only the tail lights are on : The tail lights turn off auto matically if the engine switch
is switched to ACCESSORY or OFF mo de and driver’s door is opened.
To turn the lights on again, turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode, or turn the
light switch off once and then back to or position.The sensor may not function properly if an
object is placed on the sensor, or anything that
blocks the sensor is affixed to the windshield.
Doing so interferes with the sensor detecting
the level of ambient light and may cause the
automatic headlight system to malfunction.

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Driving ■
Automatic headlight leveling system
The level of the headlights is automatically ad justed according to the number of passen-
gers and the loading condition of the vehicle to ensure that the headlights do not inter-
fere with other road users. ■
We l c o m e l i g h t i n g
If the headlight switch is turned to and the surrounding area is dark, unlocking the
doors using the smart access system with pu sh-button start or wireless remote control
will turn the parking lights and tail lights on automatically. ■
If the automatic headlight leveling system warning light flashes
It may indicate a malfunction in the system. Contact your Lexus dealer. ■
Light reminder buzzer
A buzzer sounds when the engine switch is turned off or turned to ACCESSORY mode
and the driver’ door is opened while the tail lights remain on.■
Customization
Settings (e.g. light sensor sensitivity) can be changed.
(Customizable features:  P. 585)
NOTICE ■
To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than ne cessary when the engine is not running.

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Automatic High Beam The Automatic High Beam uses an in-v ehicle camera sensor to assess the
brightness of streetlights, the lights of vehicles ahead etc. , and automatically
turns the high beam on or off as necessary. WA R N I N G ■
Limitations of the Automatic High Beam
Do not rely on the Automatic High Beam. Always drive safely, taking care to observe
your surroundings and turning the high beam on or off manually if necessary.■
To prevent incorrect operation of the Automatic High Beam system
Do not overload the vehicle.
NOTICE ■
Notes when using the Automatic High Beam system 
Vehicles without PCS (Pre-Collision System):
Observe the following to ensure that the Automatic High Beam functions correctly.
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Do not place items on the dashboard. There is a possibility that the camera sensor will
mistake items reflected in the windshield for streetlights, the headlights of other vehi-
cles, etc. ●
Do not install a parking tag or any other acc essories near or around the inside rear
view mirror and the camera sensor. ●
Do not modify the vehicle. ●
Do not replace windshield wi th non-genuine windshield.
Contact your Lexus dealer. ●
Do not replace headlights wi th non-genuine headlights.
Contact your Lexus dealer. 
Vehicles with PCS (Pre-Collision System):  P. 2 4 6●
Do not touch the camera sensor. ●
Do not subject the inside rear view mirror or
the camera sensor to a strong impact. ●
Do not disassemble the camera sensor. ●
Do not spill liquid onto the inside rear view
mirror or the camera sensor. ●
Do not apply window tinting or stickers to the
camera sensor or the area of windshield near
the camera sensor.

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Driving Push the lever away from you with
the headlight switch in the or
position.
Press the Automatic High Beam
switch. The Automatic High Beam indicator will
come on when the headlights are turned
on automatically to indicate that the sys-
tem is active.Activating the Automatic High Beam system 1
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