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4-1. Before driving Driving the vehicle .......................174
Cargo and luggage.................... 182
Vehicle load limits ....................... 186
Trailer towing ................................. 187
Dinghy towing ............................. 204
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ign ition) switch ........... 205
Automatic transmission ........... 210
Turn signal lever ............................216
Parking brake ................................ 217
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ........................ 220
Automatic High Beam..............224
Fog light switch ........................... 229
Windshield wipers and washer ...........................................231
Rear window wiper and washer ......................................... 235
Headlight cleaner switch........ 238
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap ..... 239 4-5. Using the driving support
systems
Lexus Safety System+ ...............242
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ....................................... 250
LDA (Lane Departure Alert)............................................ 263
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed
range .............................................. 271
Cruise control ............................. 283
Driving mode select switch ........................................... 286
Intuitive parking assist .............. 289
4-Wheel AHC (Active Height Control
Suspension)................................ 297
Four-wheel drive system ......... 305
Crawl Control (with Turn Assist function) ........................ 309
Multi-terrain Select.....................314
Multi-terrain Monitor................ 318
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)..... 365 • BSM function......................... 369
• RCTA function .......................373
Driving assist systems ...............379
4-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips ..................... 384
Off-road precautions............... 387
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4-1. Before drivingDriving the vehicle ....................... 174
Cargo and luggage .................... 182
Vehicle load limits ....................... 186
Trailer towing ................................. 187
Dinghy towing..............................204
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch .......... 205
Automatic transmission ............ 210
Turn signal lever ........................... 216
Parking brake ................................ 217
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch .........................220
Automatic High Beam ............. 224
Fog light switch............................ 229
Windshield wipers and washer........................................... 231
Rear window wiper and washer..........................................235
Headlight cleaner switch ....... 238 4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap ..... 239
4-5. Using the driving support systems
Lexus Safety System+ .............. 242
PCS (Pre-Collision system) ........................................250
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) ............................................ 263
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed
range .............................................. 271
Cruise control ............................. 283
Driving mode select switch ........................................... 286
Intuitive parking assist .............. 289
4-Wheel AHC (Active Height Control
Suspension) ................................297
Four-wheel drive system .........305
Crawl Control (with Turn Assist function).........................309
Multi-terrain Select .................... 314
Multi-terrain Monitor ................ 318
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ..... 365 • BSM function ......................... 369
• RCTA function ...................... 373
Driving assist systems............... 379
4-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips .....................384
Off-road precautions ............... 387

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With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D. (P. 2 1 0 )
Pull the parking brake switch and parking brake is set manually. ( P. 2 1 8 )
Release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelerator pedal to acceler-
ate the vehicle.
Press the parking brake switch and parking brake is released manually.
( P. 2 1 8 )
■When starting off on a uphill (vehicles with hill-start assist control system)
The hill-start assist control is available. ( P. 3 7 9 )
■Driving in the rain
●Drive carefully when it is raining, because visibility will be reduced, the windows may
become fogged-up, and th e road will be slippery.
●Drive carefully when it starts to rain, becau se the road surface 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 indica te sudden acceleration.
●The vehicle is judged to be driving uphill or downhill
●When the accelerator pedal is released
●When the brake pedal is depressed
■Restraining 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 multi-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.
■Breaking in your new Lexus
To extend the life of the ve hicle, observing the followin g precautions is recommended:
●For the first 200 miles (300 km):
Avoid sudden stops.
●For the first 500 miles (800 km):
Do not tow a trailer.
●For the first 600 miles (1000 km):
• Do not drive at extremely high speeds.
• Avoid sudden acceleration.
• Do not drive continuously in the low gears.
• Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods.
Starting off on a steep uphill
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Cargo and luggage
Cargo capacity depends on the to
tal weight of the occupants.
(Cargo capacity) = (Total load capacity)  (Total weight of occupants)
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit 
(1) Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your vehicle’s placard.
(2) Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be
riding in your vehicle.
(3) Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kg or
XXX lbs.
(4) The resulting figure equals the ava ilable amount of cargo and luggage load
capacity.
For example, if the “XXX” amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will be five 150
lb passengers in your vehicle, the am ount of available cargo and luggage load
capacity is 650 lbs. (1400  750 (5 150) = 650 lbs.)
(5) Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the
vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage
load capacity calculated in Step 4.
(6) If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be transferred
to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the avail-
able cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle. (P. 1 8 6 )
Take notice of the following information about storage precautions, cargo
capacity and load:
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Vehicle load limits
◆Total load capacity (vehicle capacity weight):
P. 5 6 2
Total load capacity means the combined weight of occupants, cargo and lug-
gage.
◆Seating capacity: 8 occupants (Front 2, Rear 6)
Seating capacity means the maximum number of occupants whose estimated
average weight is 150 lb. (68 kg) per person.
◆TWR (Trailer Weight Rating): P. 191, 562
TWR means the maximum gross trailer weight (trailer weight plus its cargo
weight) that your vehicle is able to tow.
◆Cargo capacity
Cargo capacity may increase or decrea se depending on the weight and the
number of occupants.
■Total load capacity and seating capacity
These details are also described on the tire and loading information label. (P. 4 9 5 )
Vehicle load limits include total load capacity, seating capacity, TWR (Trailer
Weight Rating) and cargo capacity.
WA R N I N G
■Overloading the vehicle
Do not overload the vehicle.
It may not only cause damage to the tires, but also degrade steering and braking ability,
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Trailer towing
Your vehicle is designed primarily as
a passenger-and-load-carrying vehicle.
Towing a trailer can have an adverse impact on handling, performance, brak-
ing, durability, and fuel consumption. Fo r your safety and the safety of others,
you must not overload your vehicle or trailer. You must also ensure that you
are using appropriate towing equipment, that the towing equipment has been
installed correctly and used properly, and that you employ the requisite driv-
ing habits.
Vehicle-trailer stability and braking pe rformance are affected by trailer sta-
bility, brake performance and setting, tr ailer brakes, the hitch and hitch sys-
tems (if equipped).
To tow a trailer safely, use extreme ca re and drive the vehicle in accordance
with your trailer’s characteristics and operating conditions.
Lexus warranties do not apply to damage or malfunction caused by towing a
trailer for commer cial purposes.
Contact your Lexus dealer for further information about additional require-
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■GCWR (Gross Combination Weight Rating)
The maximum allowable gross com-
bination weight. The gross combina-
tion weight is the sum of the total
vehicle weight (including the occu-
pants, cargo and any optional equip-
ment installed on the vehicle) and
the weight of the trailer being towed
(including the cargo in the trailer).
■GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
The maximum allowable gross vehi-
cle weight. The gross vehicle weight
is the total weight of the vehicle.
When towing a trailer, it is the sum of
the vehicle weight (including the
occupants, cargo and any optional
equipment installed on the vehicle)
and the tongue weight.
Towing related terms

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■GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
The maximum allowable gross axle
weight. The gross axle weight is the
load placed on each axle (front and
rear).
■TWR (Trailer Weight Rating)
The maximum allowable gross trailer
weight. The gross trailer weight is
the sum of the trailer weight and the
weight of the cargo in the trailer.
TWR is calculated assuming base
vehicle with one driver, one front
passenger, towing package (if avail-
able), hitch and hitch systems (if
required).
Additional optional equipment, passengers and cargo in the vehicle will reduce the
trailer weight rating so as not to exceed GCWR, GVWR and GAWR.
If the gross trailer weight exceeds 3000 lb. (1360 kg), it is recommended to use a
trailer with 2 or more axles.
Front GAWR
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■Unbraked TWR (Unbraked Trailer Weight Rating)
The trailer weight rating for towing a
trailer without a trailer service brake
system.
■To n g u e We i g h t
The load placed on the trailer hitch
ball. (
P. 1 9 2 )
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●The gross trailer weight must never exceed 7000 lb. (3175 kg).
●The gross combination weight must never exceed 13400 lb. (6078 kg).
●The gross vehicle weight must never
exceed the GVWR indicated on the
Certification Label.
●The gross axle weight on each axle
must never exceed the GAWR indi-
cated on the Certification Label.
●If the gross trailer weight is over the unbraked TWR, trailer service brakes are
required.
●If the gross trailer weight is over 2000 lb. (907 kg), a sway control device with
sufficient capacity is required.
●If the gross trailer weight is over 5000 lb. (2268 kg), a weight distributing
hitch with sufficient capacity is required.
Confirm that the gross trailer weight, gross combination weight, gross vehicle
weight, gross axle weight and tongue weight are all within the limits.
■GCWR*
13400 lb. (6078 kg)
■TWR*
7000 lb. (3175 kg)
■Unbraked TWR*
1000 lb. (454 kg)
Weight limits
GCWR, TWR and Unbraked TWR
*: This model meets the tow-vehicle trailering requirement of SAE International per SAE
J2807.