Lexus UX 300e (2022 year). Manual in english — page 12

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4

4-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors

Before drivi

ng

2

To adjust the mirror, press the
switch.

Up

Left

Down

Right

Q

Mirror angle can be adjusted when

The power switch is in ACC or ON.

Q

Defogging the mirrors

The outside rear view mirrors can be

cleared using the mirror defoggers. Turn on

the rear window defogger to turn on the

outside rear view mirror defoggers.

(



P.347)

Q

Auto anti-glare function (if equipped)

When the anti-glare inside rear view mirror

is set to automatic mode, the driver’s side

outside rear view mirror will activate in con-

junction with the anti-glare inside rear view

mirror to reduce reflected light. (



P.205)

1

Fold

2

Extend

Vehicles with automatic mode: Putting
the outside rear view mirror folding
switch in the neutral position sets the
mirrors to automatic mode. Automatic
mode allows the folding or extending
of the mirrors to be linked to lock-
ing/unlocking of the doors.

Q

Using automatic mode in cold weather

(if equipped)

When automatic mode is used in cold

weather, the door mirror could freeze up

and automatic stowing and return may not

be possible. In this event, after removing

any ice and snow from the door mirror,

operate the mirror using manual mode or

move it by hand.

Q

Customization

The automatic mirror folding and extending

operation can be changed. (Customizable

features:



P.480)

WARNING

Q

When the mirror defoggers are oper-

ating

Do not touch the rear view mirror sur-

faces, as they can become very hot and

burn you.

A
B
C
D

Folding and extending the mir-
rors

WARNING

Q

When a mirror is moving

To avoid personal injury and mirror mal-

function, be careful not to get your hand

caught by the moving mirror.

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4-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors

When the mirror select switch is in the
“L” or “R” position, the outside rear
view mirrors will automatically angle
downwards when the vehicle is revers-
ing in order to give a better view of the
ground.
To disable this function, move the mir-
ror select switch to the neutral position
(between “L” or “R”)

Q

Adjusting the mirror angle when
the vehicle is reversing

With the shift position in R, adjust the
mirror angle at a desired position.
The adjusted angle will be memorized
and the mirror will automatically tilt to
the memorized angle whenever the
shift position is shifted to R from next
time.

The memorized downward tilt position of
the mirror is linked to the normal position
(angle adjusted with the shift position in
other than R). Therefore, if the normal
position is changed after adjustment, the
tilt position will also change.
When the normal position is changed,
readjust the angle in reversing.

Linked mirror function when
reversing (if equipped)

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4

4-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof

Before drivi

ng

4-5.Opening, closing the windows and moon roof

The power windows can be opened
and closed using the switches.

1

Closing

2

One-touch closing

*

3

Opening

4

One-touch opening

*

*

: To stop the window partway, operate

the switch in the opposite direction.

Q

The power windows can be operated

when

The power switch is in ON.

Q

Operating the power windows after

turning the EV system off

The power windows can be operated for

approximately 45 seconds even after the

power switch is turned to ACC or OFF.

They cannot, however, be operated once

either front door is opened.

Q

Jam protection function

If an object becomes jammed between the

window and the window frame while the

window is closing, window movement is

stopped and the window is opened slightly.

Q

Catch protection function

If an object becomes caught between the

door and window while the window is open-

ing, window movement is stopped.

Q

When the window cannot be opened or

closed

When the jam protection function or catch

protection function operates unusually and

the side window cannot be opened or

closed, perform the following operations

with the power window switch of that door.

O

Stop the vehicle. With the power switch

in ON, within 4 seconds of the jam pro-

tection function or catch protection func-

tion activating, continuously operate the

power window switch in the one-touch

closing direction or one-touch opening

direction so that the side window can be

opened and closed.

O

If the side window cannot be opened and

closed even when performing the above

operations, perform the following proce-

dure for function initialization.

1

Turn the power switch to ON.

2

Pull and hold the power window switch

in the one-touch closing direction and

completely close the side window.

3

Release the power window switch for a

moment, resume pulling the switch in

the one-touch closing direction, and

hold it there for approximately 6 sec-

onds or more.

4

Press and hold the power window

switch in the one-touch opening direc-

tion. After the side window is com-

pletely opened, continue holding the

switch for an additional 1 second or

more.

5

Release the power window switch for a

moment, resume pushing the switch in

the one-touch opening direction, and

hold it there for approximately 4 sec-

onds or more.

6

Pull and hold the power window switch

in the one-touch closing direction

again. After the side window is com-

pletely closed, continue holding the

switch for a further 1 second or more.

If you release the switch while the window is

moving, start again from the beginning.

If the window reverses and cannot be fully

Power windows

Opening and closing the power
windows

210

4-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof

closed or opened, have the vehicle

inspected by any authorized Lexus retailer

or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reli-

able repairer.

Q

Door lock linked window operation

O

The power windows can be opened and
closed using the mechanical key.

*

(



P.459)

O

The power windows can be opened and

closed using the wireless remote con-
trol.

*

(



P.178)

*

: These settings must be customized at any

authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus autho-
rized repairer, or any reliable repairer.

Q

Power windows open warning buzzer

The buzzer sounds and “Window Open” is

shown on the multi-information display in

the instrument cluster when the power

switch is turned off and the driver’s door is

opened with the power windows open.

Q

Customization

Setting (e.g. linked door lock operation)

can be changed. (Customizable features:



P.481)

This function is designed to prevent
children from accidentally opening or
closing a passenger window.
Press the switch.

WARNING

Observe the following precautions.

Failing to do so may result in death or

serious injury.

Q

Closing the windows

O

The driver is responsible for all the

power window operations, including

the operation for the passengers. In

order to prevent accidental operation,

especially by a child, do not let a child

operate the power windows. It is possi-

ble for children and other passengers

to have body parts caught in the power

window. Also, when riding with a child,

it is recommended to use the window

lock switch. (



P.210)

O

Check to make sure that all passen-

gers do not have any part of their body

in a position where it could be caught

when a window is being operated.

O

When using the wireless remote con-

trol or mechanical key and operating

the power windows, operate the

power window after checking to make

sure that there is no possibility of any

passenger having any of their body

parts caught in the window. Also do

not let a child operate window by the

wireless remote control or mechanical

key. It is possible for children and other

passengers to get caught in the power

window.

O

When exiting the vehicle, turn the

power switch off, carry the key and exit

the vehicle along with the child. There

may be accidental operation, due to

mischief, etc., that may possibly lead to

an accident.

Q

Jam protection function

O

Never use any part of your body to

intentionally activate the jam protec-

tion function.

O

The jam protection function may not

work if something gets jammed just

before the window is fully closed. Be

careful not to get any part of your body

jammed in the window.

Q

Catch protection function

O

Never use any part of your body or

clothing to intentionally activate the

catch protection function.

O

The catch protection function may not

work if something gets caught just

before the window is fully opened. Be

careful not to get any part of your body

or clothing caught in the window.

Preventing accidental opera-
tion (window lock switch)

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4-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof

Before drivi

ng

The indicator

will come on and the

passenger window will be locked.

Q

The power windows can be operated

when

The power switch is in ON.

Q

When the 12-volt battery is discon-

nected

The window lock switch is disabled. If nec-

essary, press the window lock switch after

reconnecting the 12-volt battery.

*

: If equipped

Q

Opening and closing

1

Opens the moon roof

*

The moon roof tilts up and then fully opens.

2

Closes the moon roof

*

*

: Lightly press either side of the moon roof

switch to stop the moon roof partway.

Q

Tilting up and down

1

Tilts the moon roof up

*

2

Tilts the moon roof down

*

*

: Lightly press either side of the moon roof

A

Moon roof

*

Use the overhead switches to open
and close the moon roof and tilt it
up and down.

Operating the moon roof

212

4-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof

switch to stop the moon roof partway.

Q

The moon roof can be operated when

The power switch is in ON.

Q

Operating the moon roof after turning

the EV system off

The moon roof can be operated for approx-

imately 45 seconds after the power switch

is turned to ACC or OFF. It cannot, how-

ever, be operated once either front door is

opened.

Q

Jam protection function

If an object is detected between the moon

roof and the frame while the moon roof is

closing or tilting down, travel is stopped and

the moon roof opens slightly.

Q

Sunshade

The sunshade can be opened and closed

manually. However, the sunshade will open

automatically when the moon roof is

opened.

Q

Door lock linked moon roof operation

O

The moon roof can be opened and
closed using the mechanical key.

*

(



P.459)

O

The moon roof can be opened and

closed using the wireless remote con-
trol.

*

(



P.178)

*

: These settings must be customized at any

authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus autho-
rized repairer, or any reliable repairer.

Q

When the moon roof does not close nor-

mally

Perform the following procedure:

1

Stop the vehicle.

2

Press and hold the “CLOSE” switch.

*

The moon roof will close, reopen and pause

for approximately 10 seconds. Then it will

close again and stop at the completely

closed position.

3

Check to make sure that the moon roof

is completely closed and then release

the switch.

*

: If the switch is released at the incorrect

time, the procedure will have to be per-
formed again from the beginning.

If the moon roof does not fully close even

after performing the above procedure cor-

rectly, have the vehicle inspected by any

authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus autho-

rized repairer, or any reliable repairer.

Q

If the moon roof does not move normally

If the moon roof does not open or close

normally or the automatic opening function

does not operate, perform the following ini-

tialization procedure.

1

Stop the vehicle.

2

Press and hold the “DOWN” switch.

*

The moon roof will stop at the tilt-up posi-

tion. After that, it will open, close, tilt up, tilt

down, and stop at the fully closed position.

3

Confirm that the moon roof has com-

pletely stopped and release the switch.

*

: If you release the switch while the moon

roof is moving, perform the procedure
again from the beginning.

If, after performing the above procedures

correctly, the moon roof still does not open

or close normally or the automatic opening

function does not operate, have the vehicle

inspected by any authorized Lexus retailer

or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reli-

able repairer.

Q

Moon roof open warning buzzer

A buzzer sounds and “Moon Roof Open” is

shown on the multi-information display in

the instrument cluster when the power

switch is turned off and the driver’s door is

opened with the moon roof open.

Q

Customization

Some functions can be customized.

(



P.481)

WARNING

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may cause death or seri-

ous injury.

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4

4-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof

Before drivi

ng

WARNING

Q

Opening the moon roof

O

Do not allow any passengers to put

their hands or heads outside the vehi-

cle while it is moving.

O

Do not sit on top of the moon roof.

Q

Opening and closing the moon roof

O

The driver is responsible for moon roof

opening and closing operations.

In order to prevent accidental opera-

tion, especially by a child, do not let a

child operate the moon roof. It is possi-

ble for children and other passengers

to have body parts caught in the moon

roof.

O

Check to make sure that all passen-

gers do not have any part of their body

in a position where it could be caught

when the moon roof is being operated.

O

When using the wireless remote con-

trol or mechanical key and operating

the moon roof, operate the moon roof

after checking to make sure that there

is no possibility of any passenger hav-

ing any of their body parts caught in

the moon roof. Also, do not let a child

operate moon roof by the wireless

remote control or mechanical key. It is

possible for children and other pas-

sengers to get caught in the moon

roof.

O

When exiting the vehicle, turn the

power switch off, carry the key and exit

the vehicle along with the child. There

may be accidental operation, due to

mischief, etc., that may possibly lead to

an accident.

Q

Jam protection function

O

Never use any part of your body to

intentionally activate the jam protec-

tion function.

O

The jam protection function may not

work if something gets caught just

before the moon roof is fully closed.

Also, the jam protection function is not

designed to operate while the moon

roof switch is being pressed. Take care

so that your fingers, etc. do not get

caught.

5

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5

Dr

ivin
g

Driving

5-1. Before driving

Driving the vehicle. . . . . .

216

Cargo and luggage. . . . ...

221

Trailer towing. . . . . . . ..

223

5-2. Driving procedures

Power (ignition) switch. . ...

224

Transmission . . . . . . . ...

228

Turn signal lever . . . . . .

233

Parking brake . . . . . . . .

234

Brake Hold. . . . . . . . ...

237

ASC (Active Sound Con-

trol/Acceleration Sound Con-
trol). . . . . . . . . . . ...

239

5-3. Operating the lights and wipers

Headlight switch. . . . . .

240

AHS (Adaptive High-beam Sys-

tem). . . . . . . . . . . ..

242

AHB (Automatic High Beam)

. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

246

Fog light switch . . . . . . ..

249

Windshield wipers and washer

. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

250

Rear window wiper and washer

. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

255

5-4. Using the driving support sys-

tems

Lexus Safety System + . . .

257

PCS (Pre-Collision System)

262

LTA (Lane Tracing Assist). .

269

RSA (Road Sign Assist). . ..

278

Dynamic radar cruise control with

full-speed range . . . . . .

282

BSM (Blind Spot Monitor).

293

PKSA (Parking Support Alert)

. . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

305

Lexus parking assist-sensor .

306

RCTA (Rear Crossing Traffic

Alert) function . . . . . . ..

313

PKSB (Parking Support Brake)

. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

318

Parking Support Brake function

(static objects). . . . . . .

323

Parking Support Brake function

(rear-crossing vehicles) . ..

325

Driving mode select switch ...

327

Driving assist systems . . . .

328

5-5. Driving tips

Winter driving tips. . . . .

333

Utility vehicle precautions. .

335

216

5-1. Before driving

5-1.Before driving

Q

Before starting the EV system

Check that the charging cable is dis-
connected. (



P.116, 125)

Q

Starting the EV system



P.224

Q

Driving

1

With the brake pedal depressed,
shift the shift position to D.

Check that the shift position indicator

shows D.

2

If the parking brake is set, release
the parking brake. (



P.234)

3

Gradually release the brake pedal
and gently depress the accelerator
pedal to accelerate the vehicle.

Q

Stopping

1

Depress the brake pedal.

2

If necessary, set the parking brake.

If the vehicle is to be stopped for an

extended period of time, shift the shift posi-

tion to P. (



P.229)

Q

Parking the vehicle

1

Depress the brake pedal to stop
the vehicle completely.

2

If the parking brake is released, set
the parking brake. (



P.234)

3

Shift the shift position to P.
(



P.229)

Check that the shift position indicator

shows P and the parking brake indicator is

illuminated.

4

Press the power switch to stop the
EV system.

5

Slowly release the brake pedal.

6

Lock the door, making sure that
you have the electronic key on your
person.

If parking on a hill, block the wheels as

needed.

Q

Starting off on a steep uphill

1

Firmly depress the brake pedal and
shift the shift position to D.

The hill-start assist control will be activated.

2

Set the parking brake. (



P.234)

3

Release the brake pedal and gently
depress the accelerator pedal to
accelerate the vehicle.

4

Release the parking brake.
(



P.234)

Q

When starting off on a uphill

The hill-start assist control will be activated.

(



P.328)

Q

Driving in the rain

O

Drive carefully when it is raining, because

visibility will be reduced, the windows

may become fogged-up, and the road

will be slippery.

O

Drive carefully when it starts to rain,

because the road surface will be espe-

cially slippery.

O

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.

Driving the vehicle

The specified procedures should be
observed to ensure safe driving:

Driving procedure

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ivin
g

Q

Restraining the EV system output

(Brake Override System)

O

When the accelerator and brake pedals

are depressed at the same time, the EV

system output may be restrained.

O

A warning message is displayed on the

multi-information display and head-up

display (if equipped) while the system is

operating. (



P.437)

Q

Restraining sudden start (Drive-Start

Control)

O

When the following unusual operation is

performed, the EV system output may be

restrained.

• When the shift position is shifted from R

to D, D to R, N to R, P to D

*

, or P to R

*

with the accelerator pedal depressed, a

warning message appears on the multi-

information display and head-up display

(if equipped). If a warning message is

shown on the multi-information display

and head-up display, read the message

and follow the instructions.

• When the accelerator pedal is depressed

too much while the vehicle is in reverse.

*

: Depending on the situation, the shift posi-

tion may not change.

O

While Drive-Start Control is being acti-

vated, your vehicle may have trouble

escaping from the mud or fresh snow. In

such case, deactivate TRC (



P.329) to

cancel Drive- Start Control so that the

vehicle may become able to escape from

the mud or fresh snow.

Q

Breaking in your new Lexus

To extend the life of the vehicle, observing

the following precautions is recommended:

O

For the first 300 km (186 miles):

Avoid sudden stops.

O

For the first 1000 km (621 miles):

• Do not drive at extremely high speeds.

• Avoid sudden acceleration.

• Do not drive at a constant speed for

extended periods.

WARNING

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in death or

serious injury.

Q

When starting the vehicle

Always keep your foot on the brake

pedal while stopped with the “READY”

indicator is illuminated. This prevents the

vehicle from creeping.

Q

When driving the vehicle

O

Do not drive if you are unfamiliar with

the location of the brake and accelera-

tor pedals to avoid depressing the

wrong pedal.

• Accidentally depressing the accelera-

tor pedal instead of the brake pedal

will result in sudden acceleration that

may lead to an accident.

• When backing up, you may twist your

body around, leading to a difficulty in

operating the pedals. Make sure to

operate the pedals properly.

• Make sure to keep a correct driving

posture even when moving the vehicle

only slightly. This allows you to depress

the brake and accelerator pedals

properly.

• Depress the brake pedal using your

right foot. Depressing the brake pedal

using your left foot may delay

response in an emergency, resulting in

an accident.

O

The driver should pay extra attention

to pedestrians. As there is no engine

noise, the pedestrians may misjudge

the vehicle’s movement. Even though

the vehicle is equipped with the

Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System,

drive with care as pedestrians in the

vicinity may still not notice the vehicle if

the surrounding area is noisy.

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5-1. Before driving

WARNING

O

During normal driving, do not turn off

the EV system. Turning the EV system

off while driving will not cause loss of

steering or braking control, however,

power assist to the steering will be lost.

This will make it more difficult to steer

smoothly, so you should pull over and

stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to

do so. In the event of an emergency,

such as if it becomes impossible to

stop the vehicle in the normal way:



P.424

O

Use regenerative braking to maintain

a safe speed when driving down a

steep hill. Using the brakes continu-

ously may cause the brakes to over-

heat and lose effectiveness. (



P.228)

O

If “Regenerative Braking Limited Press

Brake to Decelerate” appears on the

multi-information display, firmly

depress the brake pedal to decelerate

the vehicle. (



P.442)

O

Do not adjust the positions of the

steering wheel, the seat, or the inside

or outside rear view mirrors while driv-

ing.

Doing so may result in a loss of vehicle

control.

O

Always check that all passengers’

arms, heads or other parts of their

body are not outside the vehicle.

O

Do not drive across a river or through

other bodies of water.

This may cause electric/electronic

components to short circuit, damage

the EV system or cause other serious

damage to the vehicle.

Q

When driving on slippery road sur-

faces

O

Sudden braking, acceleration and

steering may cause tire slippage and

reduce your ability to control the vehi-

cle.

O

Sudden acceleration or regenerative

braking due to shift changing could

cause the vehicle to skid, resulting in

an accident.

O

After driving through a puddle, lightly

depress the brake pedal to make sure

that the brakes are functioning prop-

erly. Wet brake pads may prevent the

brakes from functioning properly. If

the brakes on only one side are wet

and not functioning properly, steering

control may be affected.

Q

When shifting the shift position

O

Do not let the vehicle roll backward

while a forward driving position is

selected, or roll forward while the shift

position is in R.

Doing so may result in an accident or

damage to the vehicle.

O

Do not shift the shift position to P while

the vehicle is moving.

Doing so can damage the transmission

and may result in a loss of vehicle con-

trol.

O

Do not shift the shift position to R while

the vehicle is moving forward.

Doing so can damage the transmission

and may result in a loss of vehicle con-

trol.

O

Do not shift the shift position to a driv-

ing position while the vehicle is moving

backward.

Doing so can damage the transmission

and may result in a loss of vehicle con-

trol.

O

Changing the shift position to N while

the vehicle is moving will disengage

the EV system. Regenerative braking

is not available with the EV system dis-

engaged.

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Dr

ivin
g

WARNING

O

Be careful not to change the shift posi-

tion with the accelerator pedal

depressed.

Changing the shift position to any

position other than P or N may lead to

unexpected rapid acceleration of the

vehicle that may cause an accident

and result in death or serious injury.

After changing the shift position, make

sure to confirm the current shift posi-

tion displayed on the shift position indi-

cator inside the meter.

Q

If you hear a squealing or scraping

noise (brake pad wear indicators)

Have the brake pads checked and

replaced by any authorized Lexus

retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or

any reliable repairer as soon as possible.

Rotor damage may result if the pads are

not replaced when needed.

Front brakes only (except Israel): Mod-

erate levels of brake pad and disc wear

allow enhanced front braking power. As

a result, the discs may wear more quickly

than conventional brake discs. There-

fore, when replacing the brake pads,

Lexus recommends that you also have

the thickness of the discs measured.

It is dangerous to drive the vehicle when

the wear limits of the brake pads and/or

those of the brake discs are exceeded.

Q

When the vehicle is stopped

O

Do not depress the accelerator pedal

unnecessarily.

If the shift position is in any position

other than P or N, the vehicle may

accelerate suddenly and unexpect-

edly, causing an accident.

O

In order to prevent accidents due to

the vehicle rolling away, always keep

depressing the brake pedal while

stopped with the “READY” indicator is

illuminated, and apply the parking

brake as necessary.

O

If the vehicle is stopped on an incline,

in order to prevent accidents caused

by the vehicle rolling forward or back-

ward, always depress the brake pedal

and securely apply the parking brake

as needed.

Q

When the vehicle is parked

O

Do not leave glasses, cigarette light-

ers, spray cans, or soft drink cans in the

vehicle when it is in the sun.

Doing so may result in the following:

• Gas may leak from a cigarette lighter

or spray can, and may lead to a fire.

• The temperature inside the vehicle

may cause the plastic lenses and plas-

tic material of glasses to deform or

crack.

• Soft drink cans may fracture, causing

the contents to spray over the interior

of the vehicle, and may also cause a

short circuit in the vehicle’s electrical

components.

O

Do not leave cigarette lighters in the

vehicle. If a cigarette lighter is in a

place such as the glove box or on the

floor, it may be lit accidentally when

luggage is loaded or the seat is

adjusted, causing a fire.

O

Do not attach adhesive discs to the

windshield or windows. Do not place

containers such as air fresheners on

the instrument panel or dashboard.

Adhesive discs or containers may act

as lenses, causing a fire in the vehicle.

O

Do not leave a door or window open if

the curved glass is coated with a met-

allized film such as a silver-colored

one. Reflected sunlight may cause the

glass to act as a lens, causing a fire.

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5-1. Before driving

WARNING

O

Always apply the parking brake, shift

the shift position to P, stop the EV sys-

tem and lock the vehicle.

Do not leave the vehicle unattended

while the “READY” indicator is illumi-

nated.

If the vehicle is parked with the shift

position in P but the parking brake is

not set, the vehicle may start to move,

possibly leading to an accident.

Q

When taking a nap in the vehicle

Always turn the EV system off. Other-

wise, you may accidentally move the shift

lever or depress the accelerator pedal,

causing the vehicle to unintentionally

move, which can lead to an accident,

resulting in death or serious injury.

Q

When braking

O

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 differ-

ently than the other side. Also, the

parking brake may not securely hold

the vehicle.

O

If the electronically controlled brake

system 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 brak-

ing distance will increase. Have your

brakes fixed immediately.

O

The brake system consists of 2 or

more individual hydraulic systems; if

one of the systems fails, the other(s)

will still operate. In this case, the brake

pedal should be depressed more

firmly than usual and the braking dis-

tance will increase. Have your brakes

fixed immediately.

NOTICE

Q

When driving the vehicle

O

Do not depress the accelerator and

brake pedals at the same time during

driving, as this may restrain the EV sys-

tem output.

O

Do not use the accelerator pedal or

depress the accelerator and brake

pedals at the same time to hold the

vehicle on a hill.

Q

Avoiding damage to vehicle parts

O

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 motor.

O

When driving over bumps in the road,

drive as slowly as possible to avoid

damaging the wheels, underside of the

vehicle, etc.

Q

If you get a flat tire while driving

A flat or damaged tire may cause the fol-

lowing situations. Hold the steering

wheel firmly and gradually depress the

brake pedal to slow down the vehicle.

O

It may be difficult to control your vehi-

cle.

O

The vehicle will make abnormal

sounds or vibrations.

O

The vehicle will lean abnormally.

Information on what to do in case of a flat

tire (



P.444)

Q

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 vehi-

cle:

O

Short in electrical components

O

Traction battery damage caused by

water immersion

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NOTICE

In the event that you drive on a flooded

road and the vehicle is flooded, be sure

to have any authorized Lexus retailer or

Lexus authorized repairer, or any reli-

able repairer check the following:

O

Brake function

O

Changes in quantity and quality of

transmission fluid, etc.

O

Lubricant condition for the bearings

and suspension joints (where possi-

ble), and the function of all joints, bear-

ings, etc.

O

Components connected to the trac-

tion battery.

If the shift control system is damaged by
flooding, it may not be possible to shift
the shift position to P, or from P to other
positions. In this case, contact any autho-
rized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.

Q

When parking the vehicle

Always set the parking brake, and shift

the shift position to P. Failure to do so

may cause the vehicle to move or the

vehicle may accelerate suddenly if the

accelerator pedal is accidentally

depressed.

Q

When involved in a minor accident

Damage to the traction battery or bat-

tery peripheral components could cause

malfunctions. Even if it is a minor acci-

dent, have the vehicle inspected by any

authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus

authorized repairer, or any reliable

repairer.

Cargo and luggage

Take notice of the following infor-
mation about storage precautions,
cargo capacity and load:

WARNING

Q

Things that must not be carried in the

luggage compartment

The following things may cause a fire if

loaded in the luggage compartment:

O

Receptacles containing gasoline

O

Aerosol cans

Q

Storage precautions

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may prevent the pedals

from being depressed properly, may

block the driver’s vision, or may result in

items hitting the driver or passengers,

possibly causing an accident.

O

Stow cargo and luggage in the lug-

gage compartment whenever possi-

ble.

O

Do not stack cargo and luggage in the

luggage compartment higher than the

seatbacks.

O

When you fold down the rear seats,

long items should not be placed

directly behind the front seats.

O

Never allow anyone to ride in the lug-

gage compartment. It is not designed

for passengers. They should ride in

their seats with their seat belts prop-

erly fastened.

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WARNING

O

Do not place cargo or luggage in or on

the following locations.

• At the feet of the driver
• On the front passenger or rear seats

(when stacking items)

• On the luggage cover (if equipped)
• On the instrument panel
• On the dashboard
• In front of the Center Display

O

Secure all items in the occupant com-

partment.

Q

Load and distribution

O

Do not overload your vehicle.

O

Do not apply loads unevenly.

Improper loading may cause deterio-

ration of steering or braking control

which may cause death or serious

injury.

Q

When using a roof luggage carrier

(vehicles with roof rails)

Observe the following precautions:

O

Place the cargo so that its weight is

distributed evenly between the front

and rear axles.

O

If loading long or wide cargo, never

exceed the vehicle overall length or

width. (



P.470)

O

Before driving, make sure the cargo is

securely fastened on the roof luggage

carrier.

O

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 it may result in loss of con-

trol or vehicle rollover due to failure to

operate this vehicle correctly and

result in death or serious injury.

O

If driving for a long distance, on rough

roads, or at high speeds, stop the vehi-

cle now and then during the trip to

make sure the cargo remains in its

place.

O

Do not exceed 80 kg (176.3 lb.) cargo

weight on the roof luggage carrier.

NOTICE

Q

When loading cargo (vehicles with

moon roof)

Be careful not to scratch the surface of

the moon roof.

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Trailer towing

Lexus does not recommend towing
a trailer with your vehicle. Lexus
also does not recommend the
installation of a tow hitch or the use
of a tow hitch carrier for a wheel-
chair, scooter, bicycle, etc. Your
vehicle is not designed for trailer
towing or for the use of tow hitch
mounted carriers.