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Driving
Driving assist systems
◆Multi Terrain ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)
Helps to prevent wheel lock when the brakes are applied suddenly, or if the brakes are
applied while driving on a slippery road su
rface, or in off-road conditions (such as
rough roads, sand and mud)
◆Brake assist
Generates an increase d level of braking force after the brake pedal is depressed
when the system detects a panic stop situation
◆VSC (Vehicle Stability Control)
Helps the driver to control skidding when swerving suddenly or turning on slippery
road surfaces
◆Active TRAC (Traction Control)
Helps to maintain drive power and prevent the 4 wheels from spinning when starting
the vehicle or accelerating on slippe ry roads, or in off-road conditions
◆Hill-start assist control
Helps to reduce the backward movement of the vehicle when starting on an incline or
slippery slope
◆AVS (Adaptive Variable Suspension system)
By independently controlling the damping force of the shock absorbers for each of
the 4 wheels according to th e road and driving conditions, this system helps riding
comfort with superior steering stability, and helps good vehicle posture. When
SPORT S+ mode is selected by the drivin g mode select switch, the damping force is
suitable for sporty driving. ( P. 291)
◆VGRS (Variable Gear Ratio Steering)
Helps to adjust the wheel turning angle in accordance with the vehicle speed and
steering wheel movement.
◆Trailer Sway Control
Helps the driver to control trailer sway by selectively applying brake pressure for indi-
vidual wheels and reducing engine to rque when trailer sway is detected.
Trailer Sway Control is part of the VSC system and will not operate if VSC turned off
or experiences a malfunction.
To help enhance driving safety and perf ormance, the following systems oper-
ate automatically in response to variou s driving situations. Be aware, however,
that these systems are supplementary and should not be relied upon too heav-
ily when operating the vehicle.

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■Automatic Active TRAC reactivation
If only the Active TRAC system is turned off, the Active TRAC system will turn on when
vehicle speed increases.
■Automatic Active TRAC, VSC and Trailer Sway Control reactivation
If the Active TRAC, VSC and Trailer Sway Control are turned off, the systems will not
turn on even when vehicle speed increases.
■If the brake system overheats
The brake system may overheat . In this case, a buzzer will sound, and the TRAC OFF
indicator will flash, and Active TRAC and hill-s tart assist control will be temporarily inop-
erable. In this event, stop the vehicle immedi ately in a safe place, and allow the brake sys-
tem to cool down sufficiently until the TR AC OFF indicator goes off. (There is no
problem with continuing normal driving.)
■Sounds and vibrations caused by the Multi Terrain AB S, brake assist, Active TRAC,
VSC, Trailer Sway Control, hill -start assist control and VGRS
●A sound may be heard from the engine compartment when the engine is started or just
after the vehicle begins to move. This soun d does not indicate that a malfunction has
occurred in any of these systems.
●Any of the following conditions may occur when the above systems are operating.
None of these indicates that a malfunction has occurred.
• Vibrations may be felt through the vehicle body and steering.
• A motor sound may be heard afte r the vehicle comes to a stop.
• The brake pedal may pulsate slightly af ter the Multi Terrain ABS is activated.
• The brake pedal may move down slightly after the Multi Terrain ABS is activated.
■Hill-start assist control is operational when
●The shift lever is in D or S.
●The brake pedal is not depressed.
■VGRS is disabled in the following situations
●During stopping or the steering wheel has been moved for a long time while driving at
lower speeds.
●After the engine is restarted at less than -22°F (-30°C).
●If you disconnect the battery with the steering wheel turned, the center position of the
steering wheel could be slightly and tempor ary changed. To initialize the VGRS, drive
for a short while.

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WARNING
■Replacing tires
Make sure that all tires are of the same size, brand, tread pattern and total load capac-
ity. In addition, make sure that the tires are inflated to the specified tire pressure level.
The Multi Terrain ABS, Active TRAC, VSC an d Trailer Sway Control will not function
correctly if different tires are fitted on the vehicle.
Contact your Lexus dealer for further in formation when replacing tires or wheels.
■Handling of tires and suspension
Using tires with any kind of problem or modi fying the suspension will affect the driving
assist systems, and may caus e the system to malfunction.
■Trailer Sway Control precaution
The Trailer Sway Control system is not able to reduce trailer sway in all situations.
Depending on many factors such as the condit ions of the vehicle, trailer, road surface,
and driving environment, the Trailer Sway Control system may not be effective. Refer to
your trailer owner’s manual for information on how to tow your trailer properly.
■If trailer sway occurs
Observe the following precautions.
Failing to do so may cause death or serious injury.
●Firmly grip the steering wh eel. Steer straight ahead.
Do not try to control trailer sway ing by turning the steering wheel.
●Begin releasing the accelerator pedal immediately but very gradually to reduce
speed.
Do not increase speed. Do not apply vehicle brakes.
If you make no extreme correction with the steering or brakes, your vehicle and trailer
should stabilize. ( P. 207)

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LX570_OM_OM60T33U_(U)4-6. Driving tips
Regulations regarding the use of tire chains vary depending on location and type
of road. Always check local regu
lations before installing chains.
■Tire chain installation
Observe the following precautions when installing and removing chains:
●Install and remove tire chains in a safe location.
●Install tire chains on the rear tires. Do not install tire chains on the front tires.
●Install tire chains on rear tires as tightly as possible. Retighten chains after driving 1/4 -
1/2 mile (0.5 - 1.0 km).
●Install tire chains following the instructions provided with the tire chains.
Regulations on the use of tire chains
WARNING
■Driving with snow tires
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failure to do so may result in a loss of vehi cle control and cause death or serious injury.
●Use tires of the specified size.
●Maintain the recommended level of air pressure.
●Do not drive in excess of 75 mph (120 km/h ), regardless of the type of snow tires
being used.
●Use snow tires on all, not just some wheels.
■Driving with tire chains (vehicles with 20-inch tires)
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failing to do so may result in the vehicle being unable to be driven safely, and may
cause death or serious injury.
●Do not drive in excess of the speed limit specified for the ti re chains being used, or 30
mph (50 km/h), whichever is lower.
●Avoid driving on bumpy road surfaces or over potholes.
●Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt steering, sudden braking and shifting operations
that cause sudden engine braking.
●Slow down sufficiently before entering a cu rve to ensure that vehicle control is main-
tained.
●Do not use LDA (Lane Departure Alert) system. (if equipped)
■When installing tire chains (vehicles with 20-inch tires)
Turn off the vehicle height control.
The vehicle height may change due to the automatic leveling function and you may
catch part of your body in the vehicle, resulting in an accident. ( P. 305)

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WARNING
■Off-road driving precautions
Always observe the following precautions to minimize the risk of death, serious injury
or damage to your vehicle:
●Drive carefully when off the road. Do not ta ke unnecessary risks by driving in danger-
ous places.
●Do not grip the steering wheel spokes when driving off-road. A bad bump could jerk
the wheel and injure your hands. Keep both hands and especially your thumbs on the
outside of the rim.
●Always check your brakes for effectiveness immediately after driving in sand, mud,
water or snow.
●After driving through tall grass, mud, rock , sand, rivers, etc., check that there is no
grass, bush, paper, rags, stone, sand, etc. adhering or trapped on the underbody.
Clear off any such matter from the underbody. If the vehicle is used with these materi-
als trapped or adhering to the underbody, a breakdown or fire could occur.
●When driving off-road or in rugged terrain , do not drive at excessive speeds, jump,
make sharp turns, strike obje cts, etc. This may cause loss of control or vehicle rollover
causing death or serious injury. You are also risking expensive damage to your vehi-
cle’s suspension and chassis.

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5Interior features
5-1. Remote Touch screenRemote Touch/12.3-inch display ......................................... 400
5-2. Lexus Climate Concierge Lexus Climate Concierge ..... 406
5-3. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Front automatic air conditioning system ...............407
Rear air conditioning system ........................................... 418
Heated steering wheel/seat heaters/seat ve ntilators......... 421
5-4. Using the interior lights Interior lights list..........................425• Interior lights ..........................426
• Personal lights ....................... 427 5-5. Using the storage features
List of storage features ............ 428
• Glove box ............................... 429
• Console box........................... 429
• Overhead console ..............430
• Cup holders ............................ 431
• Bottle holders ........................ 432
• Card holder............................ 432
• Auxiliary boxes ..................... 433
Luggage compartment features ....................................... 435
5-6. Using the other interior features
Other interior features ............438 • Cool box..................................438
• Sun visors ................................ 439
• Vanity mirrors ....................... 439
• Clock ........................................ 440
• Power outlets......................... 440
• Wireless charger ................. 443
• Armrest ..................................... 451
• Rear door sunshades ......... 452
• Coat hooks ............................. 452
• Assist grips.............................. 453
Garage door opener ............... 454

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LX570_OM_OM60T33U_(U)5-2. Lexus Climate Concierge
Lexus Climate Concierge
“CLIMATE CONCIERGE” switch
When the switch is
pressed, the indica-
tor above the switch illuminates and all
of the following systems operate in auto-
matic mode.
If any of the system is operated manually,
the indicator turns off. However, all
other functions continue to operate in
automatic mode.
■Automatic air conditioning system ( P. 407, 418)
The temperature can be adjusted individually for the driver seat, passenger seat, and
rear seats.
When a passenger is detected in the second seat, the rear air conditioning operates
in automatic mode.
■Seat heaters and ventilators (if equipped) ( P. 421)
Heating or ventilation is automatically se lected according to the set temperature of
the air conditioning system, the outside temperature, etc.
The seat heaters and ventilators of the front passenger seat and second outboard
seats operate in automatic mode if passengers are detected.
■Heated steering wheel (if equipped) ( P. 421)
Heated steering wheel operates automatically according to the outside temperature
and cabin temperature.
■Front air conditioning system operation
To improve air conditioning performance in th e front seat area, the air outlets on the rear
of the console box may close when there is no passenger in the second seat.
■Rear air conditioning system operation
The rear air conditioning system may stop automatically when there is no passenger in
the second seat.
■Seat heater/ventilator operation
When automatic mode is selected using th e seat heater/ventilator switch, passenger
detection is not performed.
The seat heaters, seat ventilators and heated steering wheel are each auto-
matically controlled according to the set temperature of the air conditioning
system, the outside and cabin temperat ure, etc. Lexus Climate Concierge
allows a comfortable condition to be maintained without adjusting each sys-
tem.

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Interior features
Heated steering wheel/seat heaters/seat
ventilators

: If equipped
Heated steering wheel and seat heaters heat the side grips of the steering
wheel and seats. Seat ventilators maintain good airflow by blowing air from
the seats.
WARNING
●Care should be taken to prevent injury if anyone in the following categories comes in
contact with the steering wheel and seats when the heater is on:
• Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the physically challenged
• Persons with sensitive skin
• Persons who are fatigued
• Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sleeping drugs, cold
remedies, etc.)
●Observe the following precautions to pr event the minor burns or overheating:
• Do not cover the seat with a blanket or cushion when using the seat heater.
• Do not use seat heater more than necessary.
NOTICE
●Do not put heavy objects that have an unev en surface on the seat and do not stick
sharp objects (needles, nails, etc.) into the seat.
●To prevent battery discharge, do not us e the functions when the engine is off.

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Automatic operation
Operates automatically according to
the outside and cabin temperature
when “CLIMATE CONCIERGE”
switch is on. ( P. 406) Automatic
operation can be turned off using the
switch.
The indicator light comes on when the
heated steering wheel is operating.
Manual operation
Turns the heated steering wheel on/off
The indicator light comes on when the heated steering wheel is operating.
■The heated steering wheel can be used when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■Timer function
Automatic operation: Operates for a maximum of 30 minutes.
(Turns off according to outside and cabin temperature.)
Manual operation: Turns off after approximately 30 minutes.
■If the indicator light flashes
Press the switch to turn the heated steering wheel off and then press the switch again. If
the indicator light still flashes, a malfunction may be occurri ng. Turn the heated steering
wheel off and have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
■Customization
The automatic turning on/off of the heated steering wheel can be customized. (Custom-
izable features  P. 584)
Heated steering wheel (if equipped)

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NOTICE
■To prevent paint deterioration and corrosion
on the body and components (aluminum
wheels etc.)
●Wash the vehicle immediatel y in the following cases:
• After driving near the sea coast
• After driving on salted roads
• If coal tar or tree sap is present on the paint surface
• If you see dead insects, insect drop pings or bird droppings on the paint
• After driving in an area contaminated wi th soot, oily smoke, mine dust, iron pow-
der or chemical substances
• If the vehicle becomes heavily soiled in dust or mud
• If liquids such as benzene and gasoli ne are spilled on the paint surface
●If the paint is chipped or scratched, have it repaired immediately.
●To prevent the wheels from corroding, remove any dirt and store in a place with low
humidity when storing wheels.
■Cleaning the exterior lights
●Wash carefully. Do not use organic subs tances or scrub with a hard brush.
This may damage the surfaces of the lights.
●Do not apply wax on the surfaces of the lights.
Wax may cause damage to the lenses.
■When using an automatic car wash
Set the wiper switch to the off position.
If the wiper switch is in “AUTO”, the wipers may operate and the wiper blades may be
damaged.
■When using a high pressure car wash
●Do not bring the nozzle tip close to boots (rubber or resin manufactured cover), con-
nectors or the following parts. The parts may be damaged if they come into contact
with high-pressure water.
• Traction related parts
• Steering parts
• Suspension parts
•Brake parts
●Keep the cleaning nozzle at least 11.9 in. (30 cm) away from the vehicle body. Other-
wise resin section, such as moldings and bumpers, may be deformed and damaged.
Also, do not continuously hold the nozzle in the same place.
●Do not spray the lower part of the windshield continuously. If water enters the air con-
ditioning system intake located near the lo wer part of the windshield, the air condi-
tioning system may not operate correctly.
●Do not wash the underside of the vehicle using a high pressure car washer.