LEXUS GX 460 (2019 year). Instruction — part 10

CAUTION

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Important points while driving
Observe the following precautions while driving.

Failing to do so may result in loss of control of the vehicle and cause an accident, result-

ing in death or serious injury.

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Do not adjust the mirrors while driving.

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Do not drive with the mirrors folded.

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Both the driver and passenger side mirrors must be extended and properly adjusted

before driving.

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When a mirror is moving
To avoid personal injury and mirror malfunction, be careful not to get your hand caught

by the moving mirror.

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When the mirror defoggers are operating
Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces, as they can become very hot and burn you.

NOTICE

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If ice should jam the mirror
Do not operate the control or scrape the mirror face. Use a spray de-icer to free the

mirror.

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Power windows

The power windows can be opened and closed using the switches.
Operating the switch moves the windows as follows:

Closing
One-touch closing

Opening
One-touch opening

: To stop the window partway, operate the

switch in the opposite direction.

Press the switch down to lock the pas-
senger window switches.

The indicator will come on.
Use this switch to prevent children from

accidentally opening or closing a pas-

senger window.
The passenger windows can still be

opened and closed using the power

window switches on the driver’s side

even if the lock switch is on.

Opening and closing procedures

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Window lock switch

Indicator

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The power windows can be operated when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.

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Operating the power windows after turning the engine off
The power windows can be operated for approximately 45 seconds even after the

engine switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off. They cannot, however, be

operated once either front door is opened.

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Jam protection function
If an object becomes jammed between the window and the window frame while the win-

dow is closing, window movement is stopped and the window is opened slightly.

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Catch protection function
If an object becomes caught between the door and window while the window is opening,

window movement is stopped.

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When the window cannot be opened or closed
When the jam protection function or catch protection function operates unusually and

the door window cannot be opened and closed, perform the following operations with

the power window switch of that door.

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Stop the vehicle. With the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode, within 4 seconds of

the jam protection function or catch protection function activating, continuously oper-

ate the power window switch in the one-touch closing direction or one-touch opening

direction so that the door window can be opened and closed.

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If the door window can not be opened and closed even when performing the above

operations, perform the following procedure for function initialization.

Turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode.
Pull and hold the power window switch in the one-touch closing direction and com-

pletely close the door window.
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 seconds or more.
Press and hold the power window switch in the one-touch opening direction. After

the door window is completely opened, continue holding the switch for an additional

1 second or more.
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 seconds or

more.
Pull and hold the power window switch in the one-touch closing direction. After the

door window is completely 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 closed or opened, have the vehicle

inspected by your Lexus dealer.

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Door lock linked window operation

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

P. 556)

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The power windows can be opened using the wireless remote control. (

P. 102)

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Customization
Settings (e.g. linked door lock operation) can be changed.

(Customizable features:

P. 592)

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CAUTION

Observe the following precautions.

Failing to do so may result in death or serious injury.

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Closing the windows

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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 possible for children and other passen-

gers 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. 154)

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Check to make sure that all passengers do not have any part of their body in a posi-

tion where it could be caught when a window is being operated.

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When using the wireless remote control or mechanical key and operating the power

windows, operate the power window after checking to make sure that there is no pos-

sibility 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.

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When exiting the vehicle, turn the engine 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.

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Jam protection function

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Never use any part of your body to intentionally activate the jam protection function.

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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 win-

dow.

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Catch protection function

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Never use any part of your body or clothing to intentionally activate the catch protec-

tion function.

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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.

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Moon roof

Opens the moon roof

The moon roof stops slightly before the

fully open position to reduce wind noise.
Press the switch again to fully open the

moon roof.

Closes the moon roof

: Lightly press either end of the moon roof

switch to stop the moon roof partway.

Tilts the moon roof up

Tilts the moon roof down

: Lightly press either end of the moon roof

switch to stop the moon roof partway.

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

Opening and closing

Tilting up and down

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The moon roof can be operated when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.

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Operating the moon roof after turning the engine off
The moon roof can be operated for approximately 45 seconds after the engine switch is

turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off. It cannot, however, be operated once either

front door is opened.

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Jam protection function
If an object is detected between the moon roof and the frame while the moon roof is clos-

ing or tilting down, travel is stopped and the moon roof opens slightly.

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Sunshade
The sunshade can be opened and closed manually. However, the sunshade will open

automatically when the moon roof is opened.

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Door lock linked moon roof operation

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

P. 556)

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The moon roof can be opened using the wireless remote control. (

P. 102)

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Moon roof open reminder function
An alarm will sound and a message will be shown on the multi-information display when

the driver’s door is opened with the moon roof not fully closed and the engine switch off.

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When the moon roof does not close normally
Perform the following procedure:

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If the moon roof closes but then re-opens slightly

Stop the vehicle.

Press and hold “

” on the

The moon roof will close, re-open and pause for approximately 10 seconds.

Then

it will close again, tilt up and pause for approximately 1 second. Finally, it will tilt down,

open and close.
Check to make sure that the moon roof is completely closed and then release the

switch.

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If the moon roof tilts down but then tilts back up

Stop the vehicle.

Press and hold “

” on the

until the moon roof moves into the tilt up position

and stops.

Release “

” on the

once and then press and hold “

” on the

again.

The moon roof will pause for approximately 10 seconds in the tilt up position.

Then it will adjust slightly and pause for approximately 1 second.

Finally, it will tilt down, open and close.
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 switch is released after the above mentioned 10 second pause, automatic

operation will be disabled. In that case, press and hold “

” on the

or “

” on the

and the moon roof will tilt up and pause for approximately 1 second. Then it

will tilt down, open and close. Check to make sure that the moon roof is completely
closed and then release the switch.

If the moon roof does not fully close even after performing the above procedure cor-

rectly, have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.

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Customization
Settings (e.g. linked door lock operation) can be changed.

(Customizable features:

P. 592)

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CAUTION

Observe the following precautions.

Failing to do so may cause death or serious injury.

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Opening the moon roof

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Do not allow any passengers to put their hands or heads outside the vehicle while it is

moving.

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Do not sit on top of the moon roof.

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Closing the moon roof

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The driver is responsible for moon roof opening and closing operations.

In order to prevent accidental operation, especially by a child, do not let a child oper-

ate the moon roof. It is possible for children and other passengers to have body parts

caught in the moon roof.

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Check to make sure that all passengers do not have any part of their bodies in a posi-

tion where it could be caught when the moon roof is being operated.

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When using the wireless remote control 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 having 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 pos-

sible for children and other passengers to get caught in the moon roof.

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When exiting the vehicle, turn the engine 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.

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Jam protection function

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Never use any part of your body to intentionally activate the jam protection function.

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The jam protection function may not work if something gets caught just before the

moon roof fully closes.

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Driving

4-1. Before driving

Driving the vehicle. . . . . .. 162
Cargo and luggage. . . . . 169
Vehicle load limits. . . . . ... 173
Trailer towing

(with towing hitch) . . . . ...

Dinghy towing . . . . . . . .. 192

4-2. Driving procedures

Engine (ignition) switch . . . 193
Automatic transmission. . . 198
Turn signal lever. . . . . . ..204
Parking brake . . . . . . . . 205

4-3. Operating the lights

and wipers

Headlight switch. . . . . . 206
Automatic High Beam. . . ..210
Fog light switch . . . . . . . 215
Windshield wipers and

washer. . . . . . . . . . ... 217

Rear window wiper and

washer. . . . . . . . . . ..222

Headlight cleaner switch . . 224

4-4. Refueling

Opening the fuel tank cap. ..225

4-5. Using the driving support

systems

Cruise control . . . . . . . .229
Dynamic radar cruise

control . . . . . . . . . . .232

LDA

(Lane Departure Alert). . 243

Intuitive parking assist. . . ..249
Rear view monitor system. ..258
Lexus parking assist

monitor. . . . . . . . . . 268

Wide view front & side

monitor. . . . . . . . . . 294

Multi-terrain Select. . . . . 312
Multi-terrain Monitor. . . . .317
Rear height control air

suspension . . . . . . . . .. 341

AVS (Adaptive Variable

Suspension System). . . ...345

Four-wheel drive system . . 346
Crawl Control. . . . . . . .350
Downhill assist control

system. . . . . . . . . . ..353

Driving assist systems . . . ..355
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor). .. 361

• The Blind Spot Monitor

function . . . . . . . . . 366

• The Rear Cross Traffic

Alert function. . . . . . .369

PCS

(Pre-Collision system). . .. 372

4-6. Driving tips

Winter driving tips. . . . . ..381
Off-road precautions. . . ...384

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Driving the vehicle

P. 193

With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D. (

P. 198)

Release the parking brake. (

P. 205)

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

With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake.

If the vehicle is to be stopped for an extended period of time, shift the shift lever to P or

N. (

P. 198)

With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
Set the parking brake (

P. 205), and shift the shift lever to P (P. 198).

Press the engine switch to stop the engine.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your person.

If parking on a hill, block the wheels as needed.

Make sure that the parking brake is set and shift the shift lever to D.
Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
Release the parking brake.

The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe driving:

Starting the engine

Driving

Stopping

Parking the vehicle

Starting off on a steep uphill

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iving

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When starting off on a uphill (vehicles with hill-start assist control system)
The hill-start assist control is available. (

P. 356)

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Driving in the rain

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Drive carefully when it is raining, because visibility will be reduced, the windows may

become fogged-up, and the road will be slippery.

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Drive carefully when it starts to rain, because the road surface will be especially slip-

pery.

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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.

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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-shifting implementation to meet driving condi-

tions. It does not indicate sudden acceleration.

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The vehicle is judged to be driving uphill or downhill

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When the accelerator pedal is released

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Breaking in your new Lexus
To extend the life of the vehicle, observing the following precautions is recommended:

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For the first 200 miles (300 km):

Avoid sudden stops.

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For the first 500 miles (800 km):

Do not tow a trailer.

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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.

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Drum-in-disc type parking brake system
Your vehicle has a drum-in-disc type parking brake system.

This type of brake system needs bedding-down of the brake shoes periodically or when-

ever the parking brake shoes and/or drum are replaced.

Have your Lexus dealer, perform the bedding-down operation.

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Operating your vehicle in a foreign country
Comply with the relevant vehicle registration laws and confirm the availability of the cor-

rect fuel. (

P. 570)

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When turning off the engine
Emission system operating sounds may continue for a short time after the engine is

turned off. This is not a malfunction, and helps to ensure optimal performance of the

emission system.

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CAUTION

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.

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When starting the vehicle
Always keep your foot on the brake pedal while stopped with the engine running. This

prevents the vehicle from creeping.

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When driving the vehicle

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Do not drive if you are unfamiliar with the location of the brake and accelerator ped-

als to avoid depressing the wrong pedal.
• Accidentally depressing the accelerator 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 oper-

ating 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.

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Do not drive the vehicle over or stop the vehicle near flammable materials.

The exhaust system and exhaust gases can be extremely hot. These hot parts may

cause a fire if there is any flammable material nearby.

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During normal driving, do not turn off the engine. Turning the engine off while driving

will not cause loss of steering or braking control, but the power assist to these systems

will be lost. This will make it more difficult to steer and brake, so you should pull over

and stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.

However, in the event of an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible to stop the

vehicle in the normal way:

P. 509

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Use engine braking (downshift) to maintain a safe speed when driving down a steep

hill.

Using the brakes continuously may cause the brakes to overheat and lose effective-

ness. (

P. 198)

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Do not adjust the positions of the steering wheel, the seat, or the inside or outside rear

view mirrors while driving.

Doing so may result in a loss of vehicle control.

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Always check that all passengers’ arms, heads or other parts of their body are not

outside the vehicle.

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Do not drive in excess of the speed limit. Even if the legal speed limit permits it, do not

drive over 85 mph (140 km/h) unless your vehicle has high-speed capability tires.

Driving over 85 mph (140 km/h) may result in tire failure, loss of control and possible

injury. Be sure to consult a tire dealer to determine whether the tires on your vehicle

are high-speed capability tires or not before driving at such speeds.

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CAUTION

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.

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When driving on slippery road surfaces

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Sudden braking, acceleration and steering may cause tire slippage and reduce your

ability to control the vehicle.

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Sudden acceleration, engine braking due to shifting, or changes in engine speed

could cause the vehicle to skid.

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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 one side are wet and not functioning properly,

steering control may be affected.

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When shifting the shift lever

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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 accident or damage to the vehicle.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

of the brake discs are exceeded.

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CAUTION

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.

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When the vehicle is stopped

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Do not race the engine.

If the vehicle is in any gear other than P or N, the vehicle may accelerate suddenly

and unexpectedly, causing an accident.

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In order to prevent accidents due to the vehicle rolling away, always keep depressing

the brake pedal while the engine is running, and apply the parking brake as neces-

sary.

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If the vehicle is stopped on an incline, in order to prevent accidents caused by the

vehicle rolling forward or backward, always depress the brake pedal and securely

apply the parking brake as needed.

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Avoid revving or racing the engine. Running the engine at high speed while the vehi-

cle is stopped may cause the exhaust system to overheat, which could result in a fire if

combustible material is nearby.

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When the vehicle is parked

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Do not leave glasses, cigarette lighters, 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 plastic mate-

rial 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.

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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.

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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 con-

tainers may act as lenses, causing a fire in the vehicle.

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Do not leave a door or window open if the curved glass is coated with a metallized

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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Always apply the parking brake, shift the shift lever to P, stop the engine and lock the

vehicle.

Do not leave the vehicle unattended while the engine is running.

If the vehicle is parked with the shift lever in P but the parking brake is not set, the

vehicle may start to move, possibly leading to an accident.

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Do not touch the exhaust pipes while the engine is running or immediately after turn-

ing the engine off.

Doing so may cause burns.

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