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When driving Driving assist systems To help enhance driving safety and performance, the following systems
operate automatically in response to various driving situations. Be aware,
however, that these systems are supplementary and should not be relied
upon too heavily when operating the vehicle.
■ 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 surface
■ Brake assist Generates an increased 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
■ TRAC (Traction Control) Helps to maintain drive power and prevent the drive wheels from spinning
when starting the vehicle or accelerating on slippery roads
■ Hill-start assist control  P. 2 76
■ EPS (Electric Power Steering) Employs an electric motor to reduce the amount of effort needed to turn
the steering wheel
■ VDIM (Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management) Provides integrated control of the ABS, brake assist, TRAC, VSC, hill-start
assist control, and EPS systems.
Helps to maintain vehicle stability when swerving on slippery road sur-
faces by controlling the brakes and hybrid system output.
■ PCS (Pre-Collision System) (if equipped)
 P. 2 7 8
■ BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) (if equipped)
 P. 2 8 6

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When driving ■ Turning off both TRAC and VSC systems
To turn the TRAC and VSC sys-
tems off, press and hold the switch
for 3 seconds or more while the
vehicle is stopped. A message will be shown on the
multi-information display and VSC
off indicator light will come on.
Press the switch again to turn the
systems back on.■
When the message is displayed on the multi-information display showing that
TRAC has been disabled even if the VSC off switch has not been pressed
TRAC and hill-start assist control cannot be operated. Contact your Lexus dealer.■
Sounds and vibrations caused by th e ABS, VSC, TRAC and brake assist ●
A sound may be heard from the engine compartment when the hybrid system is
started or just after the vehicle begins to move. This sound 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 operat-
ing. 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 after the vehicle comes to a stop.
• The brake pedal may pulsate slightly after the ABS is activated.
• The brake pedal may move down s lightly after the ABS is activated.■
EPS operation sound
When the steering wheel is operated, a motor sound (whirring sound) may be
heard. This does not indicate a malfunction.
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Reactivation of the TRAC /VSC systems
Turning off the hybrid system after turning off the TRAC/VSC systems will automat-
ically reactivate them.

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Hill-start assist control
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Hill-start assist control can be operated when ●
The shift lever is in a position other than P.●
The parking brake is not applied.●
The accelerator peda l is not depressed.■
Hill-start assist control ●
While hill-start assist control is operating, the brakes remain automatically
applied after the driver releases the br ake pedal. The stop lights and the high
mounted stoplight turn on.●
Hill-start assist control operates for about 2 seconds after the brake pedal is
released.●
If the slip indicator does not flash and the buzzer does not sound when the brake
pedal is further depressed, slightly redu ce the pressure on the brake pedal (do
not allow the vehicle to roll backward) and then firmly depress it again. If the sys-
tem still does not operate, check if th e operating conditions explained above
have been met.Hill-start assist control helps to prevent the vehicle from rolling backwards
when starting on an incline or slippery slope.
To engage hill-start assist con-
trol, further depress the brake
pedal when the vehicle is
stopped completely. A buzzer will sound once to
indicate the system is activated.
The slip indicator will also start
flashing.

2992-5. Driving information
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When driving CAUTION●
Never allow anyone to ride in the luggage compartment. It is not designed for
passengers. They should ride in their seat s with their seat belt s properly fastened.
Otherwise, they are much more likely to suffer death or serious bodily injury, in
the event of sudden braking, sudden swerving or an accident.■
Capacity and distribution ●
Do not exceed the maximum axle weight ra ting or the total vehicle weight rating. ●
Even if the total load of occupant's weight and the cargo load is less than the total
load capacity, do not apply the load unevenly. Improper loading may cause dete-
rioration of steering or braking control which may cause death or serious injury.■
Roof luggage carrier precautions (if equipped)
To use the roof rails as a roof luggage carrier, you must fit the roof rails with two or
more genuine Lexus cross rails or their equivalent.
When you load cargo on the roof luggage carrier, observe the following:
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Before driving, make sure the cargo is securely fastened on the roof luggage car-
rier.●
Loading cargo on the roof luggage carrier will make the center of gravity of the
vehicle higher. Avoid high speeds, sudden starts, sharp turns, sudden braking or
abrupt maneuvers, otherwise the result may be a loss of control or vehicle roll-
over due to failure to operate this vehicl e correctly and result in death or serious
injury.
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If driving for long distances, on rough ro ads, or at high spee ds, stop the vehicle
now and then during the trip to make sure the cargo remains in its place.
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Do not exceed 165 lb. (75 kg) cargo weight on the roof luggage carrier.
●
To reduce wind noise when there is no luggage loaded on the roof luggage car-
rier, move the front cross rail to the front-most position and the rear cross rail to
the rearmost position. ●
Place the cargo so that its weight is distrib-
uted evenly between the front and rear
axles. ●
If loading long or wide cargo, never exceed
the vehicle’s overall length or width.
(  P. 7 9 8 )Cross rails
Roof rails

3162-5. Driving information
Trailer towing tips
Your vehicle will handle differently when towing a trailer. Help to avoid an
accident, death or serious injury, keep the following in mind when towing:
● Speed limits for towing a trailer va ry by state or province. Do not
exceed the posted towing speed limit.
● Lexus recommends that the vehicle-trailer speed limit is 65 mph (104
km/h) on a flat, straight, dry road. Do not exceed this limit, the posted
towing speed limit or the speed limit for your trailer as set forth in your
trailer owner’s manual, whichever is lowest. Instability of the towing
vehicle-trailer combination (trailer sway) increases as speed increases.
Exceeding speed limits may cause loss of control.
● Before starting out, check the trailer lights, tires and the vehicle-trailer
connections. Recheck after driving a short distance.
● Practice turning, stopping and reversing with th e trailer attached in an
area away from traffic until you be come accustomed to the feel of the
vehicle-trailer combination.
● Reversing with a trailer attached is difficult and requires practice. Grip
the bottom of the steering wheel and move your hand to the left to
move the trailer to the left. Move yo ur hand to the right to move the
trailer to the right. (This is gene rally opposite to reversing without a
trailer attached.) Avoid sharp or prolonged turning. Have someone
guide you when reversing to redu ce the risk of an accident.
● As stopping distance is increased when towing a trailer, vehicle-to-
vehicle distance should be increas ed. For each 10 mph (16 km/h) of
speed, allow at least one vehicle and trailer length.
● Avoid sudden braking as you may skid, resulting in the trailer jackknif-
ing and a loss of vehicle control. Th is is especially true on wet or slip-
pery surfaces.
● Avoid jerky starts or sudden acceleration.

3182-5. Driving information
● Always place wheel bloc ks under both the vehi cle’s and the trailer’s
wheels when parking. Apply the pa rking 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 pl ace, release the brakes slowly
until the blocks absorb the load.
Apply the parking brake firmly.
Shift into P and turn off the hybrid system.
● When restarting after parking on a slope:
With the transmission in P, start the hybrid system. Be sure to
keep the brake pedal depressed.
Shift into a forward gear. If reversing, shift into R.
Release the parking brake and br ake pedal, and slowly pull or
back away from the wheel blocks. Stop and apply the brakes.
Have someone retrieve the blocks.STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
STEP 5
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4

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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 tow-
ing. 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 additional load. (See “Warranty and Services Guide”, “Owner's Manual
Supplement” or “Scheduled Maintenance”.)●
Retighten the fixing bolts of the towing ball and bracket after approximately
600 miles (1000 km) of trailer towing.■
If trailer sway occurs
One or more factors (crosswinds, passing vehicles, rough roads, etc.) can adversely
affect handling of your vehicle and trailer, causing instability. ●
If trailer swaying occurs:
• Firmly grip the steering wheel. Steer straight ahead.
Do not try to control trailer sway ing by turning the steering wheel.
• Begin releasing the accelerator peda l 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. ●
After the trailer swaying 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
vehicle-trailer increases as speed increases.

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Maintenance and care CAUTION■
When raising your vehicle
Make sure to observe the following precautions to reduce the possibility of death or
serious injury:
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When using a floor jack, follow the instructions of the manual provided with the
jack.●
Do not use the jack that wa s supplied with your vehicle.●
Do not put any part of your body underneath the vehicle when it is supported
only by the floor jack.●
Always use floor jack and/or automotive jack stands on a solid, flat, level surface.●
Do not start the hybrid system while the vehicle is supported by the floor jack.●
Stop the vehicle on level, firm ground, firmly set the parking brake and shift the
shift lever to P.●
Make sure to set the floor jack properly at the jack point.
Raising the vehicle with an improperly positioned floor jack will damage the vehi-
cle and may cause the vehicle to fall off the floor jack.●
Do not raise the vehicle while someone is in the vehicle.●
When raising the vehicle, do not place any objects on top of or underneath the
floor jack. ●
Lift up the vehicle using a floor jack such as
the one shown in the illustration.

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DCDC 150 A IG1 MAIN, TOWING BATT,
DEICER, TOWING, STOP, RDI FAN
NO. 1, ABS NO. 1, RR DEF, AIR SUS,
HEATER, RDI FAN NO. 2, H-LP
CLN, PBD, ECU-IG1 NO. 1, ECU-
IG1 NO. 3, GAUGE NO. 1, ECU-IG1
NO. 2, EPS, FR WIP, RR WIP, FR
WASH, RR WASH, RH S-HTR, LH S-
HTR, TAIL, PANEL, D/L ALT B, FR
FOG, FR DOOR, FL DOOR, RR
DOOR, RL DOOR, PSB, P-SEAT LH,
P-SEAT RH, TI&TE, FUEL OPN, DR
LOCK, OBD, RR FOG, S/ROOF,
4WD, INVERTER, ECU-ACC, P/
POINT, CIG, RADIO NO. 214
AMP1 30 A Audio system15
EFI MAIN 30 A Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection sys-
tem, EFI NO. 1, EFI NO. 2, F/PMP16
AMP2 30 A Audio system17
IG2 MAIN 30 A IGN, GAUGE NO. 2, ECU IG218
IP J/B 25 A Power door lock system19
STR LOCK 20 A Starter system20
RAD NO. 3 15 A Meters and gauges, navigation sys-
tem, audio system21
HAZ 15 A Emergency flashers
22
ETCS 10 A Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection sys-
tem
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RAD NO. 1 10 A Audio system, navigation systemFuse Ampere Circuit

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ECU-IG1 NO. 4 10 A Air conditioning system, rear window
defogger, electronically controlled
brake system, electric cooling fans36
BK/UP LP 7. 5 A Back-up lights37
ECU-IG1 NO. 5 15 A Air conditioning system38
ECU-IG1 NO. 6 10 A Head light cleaner, cruise control, air
conditioning system, Blind Spot Moni-
tor39
EFI NO. 2 10 A Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection sys-
tem40
F/ P M P 15 A Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection sys-
tem41
DEICER 25 A Windshield wipers and washer
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STOP 7. 5 A Vehicle Proximity Notification System,
vehicle dynamics integrated manage-
ment, stop lights, multiport fuel injec-
tion system/sequential multiport fuel
injection system, shift lock control sys-
tem, starter system, cruise control43
TOW I N G BAT T 20 A44
TOW I N G 30 A Trailer lights45
FILTER 10 A
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IG1 MAIN 30 A ECU-IG1 NO. 6, BK/UP LP, ECU-
IG1 NO. 5, ECU-IG1 NO. 4
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H-LP RH HI 15 A Right-hand headlight (high beam)
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H-LP LH HI 15 A Left-hand headlight (high beam)Fuse Ampere Circuit