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3-1. Key information Keys .................................................... 116
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Side doors ........................................ 121
Back door ...................................... 128
Smart access system with push-button start...................... 138
3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats ......................................146
Rear seats ...................................... 148
Driving position memory ..........157
Head restraints .............................. 161
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel ..............................164
Inside rear view mirror ..............166
Outside rear view mirrors ...... 168
3-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows ............................. 171
Moon roof ....................................... 174 4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle ..................... 180
Cargo and luggage ................... 188
Vehicle load limits .......................192
Trailer towing ................................193
Dinghy towing ...............................210
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch.............. 211
Automatic transmission ............ 217
Turn signal lever ......................... 224
Parking brake .............................. 225
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ........................ 228
Automatic High Beam...............231
Fog light switch ........................... 236
Windshield wipers and washer ......................................... 238
Rear window wiper and washer ......................................... 242
Headlight cleaner switch........ 245
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap ..... 246
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The vehicle is equipped with sophisticated computers that will record certain data, such
as:
• Engine speed/Electric motor speed (traction motor speed)
• Accelerator status
•Brake status
• Vehicle speed
• Operation status of th e driving assist systems
• Images from the cameras Your vehicle is equipped with cameras. Contact your Lexus dealer for the location
of recording cameras.
The recorded data varies accord ing to the vehicle grade level and options with which it is
equipped.
These computers do not record conversations or sounds, and only record images out-
side of the vehicle in certain situations.
●Data Transmission
Your vehicle may transmit the data recorded in these computers to Lexus without noti-
fication to you.
●Data usage
Lexus may use the data recorded in this co mputer to diagnose malfunctions, conduct
research and development, and improve quality.
Lexus will not disclose the recorded data to a third party except:
• With the consent of the vehicle owner or with the consent of the lessee if the vehicle is leased
• In response to an official request by the police, a court of law or a government
agency
• For use by Lexus in a lawsuit
• For research purposes where the data is not tied to a specific vehicle or vehicle
owner
●Recorded image information can be erased by your Lexus dealer.
The image recording function can be disabled . However, if the function is disabled,
data from when the system operates will not be available.
●To learn more about the vehicle data collected, used and shared by Lexus,
please visit www.lexus.com/privacyvts/.
If your Lexus has Lexus Enform and if you have subscribed to those services, please refer
to the Lexus Enform Telematics Subscription Service Agreement for information on data
collected and its usage.
●To learn more about the vehicle data collected, used and shared by Lexus,
please visit www.lexus.com/privacyvts/.
Vehicle data recording
Usage of data collected through Lexus Enform (U.S.mainland only)

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Instrument cluster
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the vehicle’s various sys-
tems.
Indicators
Turn signal indicator
(  P. 224)
(if equipped)
LDA indicator ( P. 268)
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
( P. 228)*1, 2
Slip indicator ( P. 386)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
( P. 228) *1VSC OFF indicator
( P. 386)
Headlight high beam
indicator ( P. 229) Multi-terrain Select
indicator (
P. 319)
Automatic High Beam
indicator ( P. 231)
*1Crawl Control indicator
( P. 314)
Fog light indicator
(  P. 236) Automatic transmission
second start indicator
(
 P. 217)
*1Eco Driving Indicator
Light ( P. 91) Low speed four-wheel
drive indicator light
(
 P. 310)
Cruise control indicator
(  P. 288, 276) Center differential lock
indicator (
P. 311)
Cruise control “SET”
indicator ( P. 288, 276)
*1Easy access mode
indicator ( P. 302)
(if equipped)
Dynamic radar cruise
control indicator
( P. 276) Intuitive parking assist
indicator (
P. 294)

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4-1. Before drivingDriving the vehicle ......................180
Cargo and luggage ....................188
Vehicle load limits ....................... 192
Trailer towing ................................ 193
Dinghy towing .............................. 210
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch ..............211
Automatic transmission............ 217
Turn signal lever.......................... 224
Parking brake ..............................225
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch .........................228
Automatic High Beam .............. 231
Fog light switch ...........................236
Windshield wipers and washer......................................... 238
Rear window wiper and washer.......................................... 242
Headlight cleaner switch ........245
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap......246 4-5. Using the driving support
systems
Lexus Safety System + ............. 249
PCS (Pre-Collision System)........................................ 256
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) ............................................ 268
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed
range ............................................ 276
Cruise control ............................ 288
Driving mode select switch ............................................ 291
Intuitive parking assist .............. 294
4-Wheel AHC (Active Height Control
Suspension) ...............................302
Four-wheel drive system ......... 310
Crawl Control (with Turn Assist function).......................... 314
Multi-terrain Select .................... 319
Multi-terrain Monitor ............... 323
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ..... 370 • BSM function ......................... 375
• RCTA function...................... 379
Driving assist systems ..............385
4-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips .....................390
Off-road precautions ............... 394

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WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■When driving on slippery road surfaces
●Sudden braking, acceleration and steering
may cause tire slippage and reduce your
ability to control the vehicle.
●Sudden acceleration, engine braking due to shifting, or changes in engine speed
could cause the vehicle to skid.
●After driving through a puddle , lightly depress the brake pedal to make sure that the
brakes are functioning properly. Wet brake pads may prevent the brakes from func-
tioning properly. If the brakes on only on e side are wet and not functioning properly,
steering control may be affected.
■When shifting the shift lever
●Do not let the vehicle roll backwards while the shift lever is in a driving position, or roll
forward while the shift lever is in R.
Doing so may cause the engine to stall or lead to poor brake and steering perfor-
mance, resulting in an accide nt or damage to the vehicle.
●Do not shift the shift lever to P while the vehicle is moving.
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle control.
●Do not shift the shift lever to R while the vehicle is moving forward.
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle control.
●Do not shift the shift lever to a driving position while the vehicle is moving backward.
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle control.
●Moving the shift lever to N while the vehicle is moving will disengage the engine from
the transmission. Engine braking is not available when N is selected.
●Be careful not to shift the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed. Shifting the
shift lever to a gear other than P or N may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of
the vehicle that may cause an accident.
■If you hear a squealing or scraping noise (brake pad wear limit indicators)
Have the brake pads checked and replaced by your Lexus dealer as soon as possible.
Rotor damage may result if the pads are not replaced when needed.
It is dangerous to drive the vehicle when the wear limits of the brake pads and/or those
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WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■When the vehicle is parked
●If the shift lever is moved before the low speed four-wheel drive indicator turns on/off,
the transfer mode may not be shifted completely. The transfer mode disengages both
the front and rear driveshafts from the po
wertrain and allows the vehicle to move
regardless of the shift positi on. (At this time, the indicator blinks and the buzzer
sounds.)
Therefore, the vehicle is free to roll even if the automatic transmission is in P.
You or someone else could be seriously injure d. You must complete the shifting of the
transfer mode. ( P. 310)
●Do not touch the exhaust pipes while the engine is running or immediately after turn-
ing the engine off.
Doing so may cause burns.
■When taking a nap in the vehicle
Always turn the engine off. Otherwise, if you accidentally move the shift lever or
depress the accelerator pedal, this could cause an accident or fire due to engine over-
heating. Additionally, if the ve hicle is parked in a poorly ventilated area, exhaust gases
may collect and enter the vehicle, leading to death or a serious health hazard.
■When braking
●When the brakes are wet, drive more cautiously.
Braking distance increases when the brakes are wet, and this may cause one side of
the vehicle to brake differently than the other side. Also, the parking brake may not
securely hold the vehicle.
●If the brake booster device does not operate, do not follow other vehicles closely and
avoid hills or sharp turns that require braking. In this case, braking is still possible, but
the brake pedal should be depressed more firmly than usual. Also, the braking dis-
tance will increase. Have your brakes fixed immediately.
●Do not pump the brake pedal if the engine stalls.
Each push on the brake pedal uses up the reserve for the power-assisted brakes.
●The brake system consists of 2 individual hy draulic systems: If one of the systems fails,
the other will still operate. In this case, the brake pedal should be depressed more
firmly than usual and the bra king distance will increase.
Have your brakes fixed immediately.
■If the vehicle becomes stuck
Do not spin the wheels excessive ly when any of the tires is up in the air, or the vehicle is
stuck in sand, mud, etc. This may damage the driveline components or propel the vehi-
cle forward or backward, causing an accident.

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NOTICE
■When driving the vehicle
●Do not depress the accelerator and brake pedals at the same time during driving, as
this may restrain the engine output.
●Do not use the accelerator pedal or depre ss the accelerator and brake pedals at the
same time to hold the vehicle on a hill.
■When parking the vehicle
Always set the parking brake, and shift the sh ift lever to P. Failure to do so may cause
the vehicle to move or the vehicle may acce lerate suddenly if the accelerator pedal is
accidentally depressed.
■Avoiding damage to vehicle parts
●Do not turn the steering wheel fully in either direction and hold it there for an
extended period of time.
Doing so may damage the power steering pump.
●When driving over bumps in the road, drive as slowly as possible to avoid damaging
the wheels, underside of the vehicle, etc.
■If you get a flat tire while driving
A flat or damaged tire may cause the following situations . Hold the steering wheel
firmly and gradually depress the brake pedal to slow down the vehicle.
●It may be difficult to control your vehicle.
●The vehicle will make abnormal sounds or vibrations.
●The vehicle will lean abnormally.
Information on what to do in case of a flat tire. ( P. 536)
■When encountering flooded roads
Do not drive on a road that has flooded after heavy rain etc. Doing so may cause the
following serious damage to the vehicle:
●Engine stalling
●Short in electrical components
●Engine damage caused by water immersion
In the event that you drive on a flooded road and the vehicle is flooded, be sure to have
your Lexus dealer check the following:
●Brake function
●Changes in quantity and quality of oil and fluid used for the engine, transmission,
transfer, differentials, etc.
●Lubricant condition for the propeller shaft, bearings and suspension joints (where
possible), and the function of all joints, bearings, etc.

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●Avoid jerky starts or sudden acceleration.
●Avoid jerky steering and sharp turns, an
d slow down before making a turn.
●Note that when making a turn, the trailer wheels will be closer than the vehicle
wheels to the inside of the turn. Compensate by making a wider than normal
turning radius.
●Slow down before making a turn, in crosswinds, on wet or slippery surfaces,
etc.
Increasing vehicle speed can destabilize the trailer.
●Take care when passing other vehicles . Passing requires considerable dis-
tance. After passing a vehicle, do not fo rget the length of your trailer, and be
sure you have plenty of room before changing lanes.
●To maintain engine braking efficien cy and charging system performance
when using engine braking, do not put the transmission in D.
If in the S mode, the transmission shift range position must be in 6 or lower.
( P. 217)
●Instability happens more fr equently when descending steep or long downhill
grades. Before descending, slow down and downshift. Do not make sudden
downshifts while descending st eep or long downhill grades.
●Avoid holding the brake pedal down too long or applying the brakes too fre-
quently. This could cause the brakes to overheat and result in reduced braking
efficiency.
●Due to the added load of the trailer, yo ur vehicle’s engine may overheat on hot
days (at temperatures over 85°F [30°C]) when driving up a long or steep
grade. If the engine coolant temperat ure gauge indicates overheating, imme-
diately turn off the air conditioning (if in use), pull your vehicle off the road and
stop in a safe spot. ( P. 556)

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●Always place wheel blocks under both the vehicle’s and the trailer’s wheels
when parking. Apply the parking brake firmly, and put the transmission in P.
Avoid parking on a slope, but if unavoidable, do so only after performing the
following:Apply the brakes and keep them applied.
Have someone place wheel blocks under both the vehicle’s and trailer’s
wheels.
When the wheel blocks are in place, release the brakes slowly until the
blocks absorb the load.
Shift into P and apply the parking brake.
Turn off the engine.
●When restarting afte r parking on a slope:
With the transmission in P, start the en gine. Be sure to keep the brake pedal
pressed.
Shift into a forward gear. If reversing, shift into R.
If the parking brake is in manual mode, release the parking brake.
( P. 226)
Release the brake pedal, and slowly pull or back away from the wheel
blocks. Stop and apply the brakes.
Have someone retrieve the blocks.
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■Driving mode select switch
The suspension can be switched for improvement in driveability. (P. 291)
■Break-in schedule
If your vehicle is new or equipped with any new power train components (such as an
engine, transmission, differential or wheel bearing), Lexus recommends that you do not
tow a trailer until the vehicle has been driven for over 500 miles (800 km).
After the vehicle has been driven for over 500 miles (800 km), you can start towing.
However, for the next 500 miles (800 km), drive the vehicle at a speed of less than
50 mph (80 km/h) when towing a trailer, and avoid full throttle acceleration.
■Maintenance
●If you tow a trailer, your vehicle will require more frequent maintenance due to the addi-
tional load. (See “Owner’s Guide”, “Warranty and Services Guide”, “Owner’s Manual
Supplement” or “Warranty Booklet”.)
●Retighten the fixing bolts of the towing ba ll and bracket after approximately 600 miles
(1000 km) of trailer towing.
■If trailer sway occurs
One or more factors (crosswinds, passing ve hicles, rough roads, etc.) can adversely
affect handling of your vehicle and trailer, causing instability.
●If trailer swaying occurs:
• 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 im mediately 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.
●After the trailer sw aying has stopped:
• Stop in a safe place. Get all occupants out of the vehicle.
• Check the tires of the vehicle and the trailer.
• Check the load in the trailer. Make sure the load has not shifted.
Make sure the tongue weight is appropriate, if possible.
• Check the load in the vehicle.
Make sure the vehicle is not ov erloaded after occupants get in.
If you cannot find any problems, the speed at which trailer swaying occurred is beyond
the limit of your particular vehicle-trailer combination.
Drive at a lower speed to prevent instability. Remember that swaying of the towing vehi-
cle-trailer increases as speed increases.