Lexus RX350 L (2022 year). Manual in english — page 10

169

4-1. Before driving

4

Driving

Dinghy towing

Your vehicle is not designed to be
dinghy towed (with 4 wheels on the
ground) behind a motor home.

NOTICE

■

To avoid serious damage to your vehi-

cle

Do not tow your vehicle with the four

wheels on the ground.

■

To prevent causing serious damage to

the transmission and Dynamic Torque

Control AWD system (AWD models)

2WD models: Never tow this vehicle

from the rear with the front wheels on the

ground.
This may cause serious damage to the

transmission.

AWD models: Never tow this vehicle

with any of the wheels on the ground.

This may cause serious damage to the

transmission and Dynamic Torque Con-

trol AWD system.

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4-2. Driving procedures

4-2.Driving procedures

1

Check that the parking brake is set.

2

Check that the shift lever is in P.

3

Firmly depress the brake pedal.

and a message will be displayed on

the multi-information display.

If it is not displayed, the engine cannot be

started.

4

Press the engine switch shortly and
firmly.

When operating the engine switch, one

short, firm press is enough. It is not neces-

sary to press and hold the switch.
The engine will crank until it starts or for up

to 30 seconds, whichever is less.
Continue depressing the brake pedal until

the engine is completely started.
The engine can be started from any engine

switch mode.

■

Engine switch illumination

According to the situation, the engine

switch illumination operates as follows.

●

When a door is opened, or the engine

switch mode is changed from ACCES-

SORY or IGNITION ON mode to off,

the engine switch illumination slowly

blinks.

●

When depressing the brake pedal with

carrying the electronic key on your per-

son, the engine switch illumination rapidly

blinks.

●

When the engine switch is in ACCES-

SORY or IGNITION ON mode, the

engine switch illumination illuminates.

■

If the engine does not start

●

The engine immobilizer system may not

have been deactivated. (



P.66)

Contact your Lexus dealer.

●

Check that the shift lever is securely set in

P. The engine may not start if the shift

lever is displaced out of P. “To Start Vehi-

cle, Put Shift Lever into P” will be dis-

played on the multi-information display.

●

If the door is unlocked with the mechani-

cal key, the engine cannot be started

using the smart access system with

push-button start. Refer to P.422to start

the engine. However, if the electronic key

is carried inside the vehicle and the doors

are locked (



P.99), the engine can be

started.

■

Electronic key battery depletion



P.94

■

Conditions affecting operation



P.114

■

Note for the entry function



P.115

■

Steering lock function

●

After turning the engine switch off and

opening and closing the doors, the steer-

ing wheel will be locked due to the steer-

ing lock function. Operating the engine

switch again automatically cancels the

steering lock.

●

When the steering lock cannot be

Engine (ignition) switch

Performing the following opera-
tions when carrying the electronic
key on your person starts the
engine or changes engine switch
modes.

Starting the engine

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released, “Steering Wheel Lock Press

Engine Switch while Turning Wheel” will

be displayed on the multi-information dis-

play.

Check that the shift lever is in P. Press the

engine switch shortly and firmly while

turning the steering wheel left and right.

●

To prevent the steering lock motor from

overheating, operation of the motor may

be suspended if the engine is turned on

and off repeatedly in a short period of

time. In this case, refrain from operating

the engine switch. After about 10 sec-

onds, the steering lock motor will resume

functioning.

■

When “Access System with Elec. Key

Malfunction See Owner’s Manual” is

displayed on the multi-information dis-

play

The system may be malfunctioning. Have

the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer

immediately.

■

Electronic key battery



P.369

■

Operation of the engine switch

●

If the switch is not pressed shortly and

firmly, the engine switch mode may not

change or the engine may not start.

●

If attempting to restart the engine imme-

diately after turning the engine switch off,

the engine may not start in some cases.

After turning the engine switch off, please

wait a few seconds before restarting the

engine.

■

Customization

If the smart access system with push-button

start has been deactivated in a customized

setting, refer to P.421.

1

Stop the vehicle completely.

2

Set the parking brake (



P.179),

and shift the shift lever to P.

3

Press the engine switch.

4

Release the brake pedal and check
that the display on the meters is off.

■

Automatic engine shut off feature

●

The vehicle is equipped with a feature

WARNING

■

When starting the engine

Always start the engine while sitting in

the driver’s seat. Do not depress the

accelerator pedal while starting the

engine under any circumstances.

Doing so may cause an accident result-

ing in death or serious injury.

■

Caution while driving

If engine failure occurs while the vehicle

is moving, do not lock or open the doors

until the vehicle reaches a safe and com-

plete stop. Activation of the steering lock

in this circumstance may lead to an acci-

dent, resulting in death or serious injury.

NOTICE

■

When starting the engine

●

Do not race a cold engine.

●

If the engine becomes difficult to start

or stalls frequently, have your vehicle

checked by your Lexus dealer immedi-

ately.

■

Symptoms indicating a malfunction

with the engine switch

If the engine switch seems to be operat-

ing somewhat differently than usual, such

as the switch sticking slightly, there may

be a malfunction. Contact your Lexus

dealer immediately.

Stopping the engine

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4-2. Driving procedures

that automatically shuts off the engine

when the shift lever is in P with the engine

running for an extended period.

●

The engine will automatically shut off

after approximately 1 hour if it has been

left running while the shift lever is in P.

●

The timer for the automatic engine shut

off feature will reset if the brake pedal is

depressed or if the shift lever is in a posi-

tion other than P.

●

After the vehicle is parked, if the door is

locked with the door lock switch (



P.99)

from the inside or the mechanical key

from the outside, the automatic engine

shut off feature will be disabled. The timer

for the automatic engine shut off feature

will be re-enabled if the driver’s door is

opened.

■

Locking the door from outside with the

engine running

1

With the driver’s door open, pull the

driver’s door handle and insert the

mechanical key.

2

Turn the mechanical key counterclock-

wise.

3

Pull out the mechanical key and close

the door.

Modes can be changed by pressing

WARNING

■

Stopping the engine in an emergency

If you want to stop the engine in an emer-

gency while driving the vehicle, press

and hold the engine switch for more than

2 seconds, or press it briefly 3 times or

more in succession. (



P.384)

However, do not touch the engine switch

while driving except in an emergency.

Turning the engine off while driving will

not cause loss of steering or braking con-

trol, 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.

■

When parking

Exhaust gases include harmful carbon

monoxide (CO), which is colorless and

odorless. Observe the following precau-

tions.
Failure to do so may cause exhaust gases

to enter the vehicle and may lead to an

accident caused by light-headedness, or

may lead to death or a serious health

hazard.

●

If the vehicle is in a poorly ventilated

area or a closed area, such as a

garage, stop the engine.

WARNING

●

Do not leave the vehicle with the

engine running for a long time. If such

a situation cannot be avoided, park the

vehicle in an open space and ensure

that exhaust fumes do not enter the

vehicle interior.

●

Do not leave the engine running in an

area with snow build-up, or where it is

snowing. If snowbanks build up around

the vehicle while the engine is running,

exhaust gases may collect and enter

the vehicle.

Changing engine switch modes

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the engine switch with brake pedal
released. (The mode changes each
time the switch is pressed.)

1

Off

*

The emergency flashers can be used.

2

ACCESSORY mode

Some electrical components such as the
audio system can be used.
“ACCESSORY” will be displayed on the
meters.

3

IGNITION ON mode

All electrical components can be used.
“IGNITION ON” will be displayed on the
meters.

*

: If the shift lever is in a position other than

P when turning off the engine, the
engine switch will be turned to ACCES-
SORY mode, not to off.

■

Auto power off function

If the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY mode

for more than 20 minutes or IGNITION

ON mode (with the engine not running) for

more than an hour with the shift lever in P,

the engine switch will automatically turn off.

However, this function cannot entirely pre-

vent battery discharge. Do not leave the

vehicle with the engine switch in ACCES-

SORY or IGNITION ON mode for long

periods of time when the engine is not run-

ning.

If the engine is stopped with the shift
lever in a position other than P, the
engine switch will not be turned off but
instead be turned to ACCESSORY
mode. Perform the following proce-
dure to turn the switch off:

1

Check that the parking brake is set.

2

Shift the shift lever to P.

3

Check that “Turn Off Vehicle” is
displayed on the multi-information
display and then press the engine
switch once.

4

Check that “Turn Off Vehicle” on
the multi-information display is off.

NOTICE

■

To prevent battery discharge

●

Do not leave the engine switch in

ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON

mode for long periods of time without

the engine running.

●

If “ACCESSORY” or “IGNITION

ON” is displayed on the meters while

the engine is not running, the engine

switch is not off.

Exit the vehicle after turning the

engine switch off.

When stopping the engine with
the shift lever in a position other
than P

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4-2. Driving procedures

*1

: Shifting to the D position allows the sys-

tem to select a gear suitable for the
driving conditions. Setting the shift lever
to the D position is recommended for
normal driving.

*2

: Selecting gears using M mode fixes the

gear step, controls engine braking
force, and prevents unnecessary
upshifting.

■

To protect the automatic transmission

If the automatic transmission fluid tempera-

ture is high, “Transmission Fluid Temp High

See Owner’s Manual” will be displayed on

the multi-information display and the vehi-

cle will go into transmission protection

mode automatically. Have the vehicle

inspected by your Lexus dealer.

■

When driving with dynamic radar cruise

control with full-speed range activated

Even when performing the following

actions with the intent of enabling engine

braking, engine braking will not occur

NOTICE

■

To prevent battery discharge

Do not stop the engine when the shift

lever is in a position other than P. If the

engine is stopped in another shift lever

position, the engine switch will not be

turned off but instead be turned to

ACCESSORY mode. If the vehicle is left

in ACCESSORY mode, battery dis-

charge may occur.

Automatic transmission

Select the shift position depending
on your purpose and situation.

Shift position purpose and func-
tions

Shift posi-

tion

Objective or function

P

Parking the vehicle/starting

the engine

R

Reversing

N

Condition in which the

power is not transmission

D

Normal driving

*1

M

M mode driving

*2

(



P.177)

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because dynamic radar cruise control with

full-speed range will not be canceled.

●

While driving in D position, downshifting

to 7, 6, 5 or 4. (



P.222)

●

When switching the driving mode to

sport mode while driving in the D position

(



P.262)

■

Restraining sudden start (Drive-Start

Control)



P.151

■

AI-SHIFT

●

The AI-SHIFT automatically selects the

suitable gear according to driver perfor-

mance and driving conditions.

The AI-SHIFT automatically operates

when the shift lever is in D. (Shifting the

shift lever to the M position cancels the

function.)

●

G AI-SHIFT automatically selects a suit-

able gear for sporty driving according to

driver’s input and driving conditions. G

AI-SHIFT operates automatically when

the shift lever is in D and sport mode is

selected for the driving mode. (Selecting

normal mode with the driving mode

select switch or shifting the shift lever to

the M position cancels this function.)

While the engine switch is in IGNI-

TION ON mode, move the shift lever
with the brake pedal depressed.

When shifting the shift lever between P
and D, make sure that the vehicle is com-
pletely stopped.

■

Shift lock system

The shift lock system is a system to prevent

accidental operation of the shift lever in

starting.
The shift lever can be shifted from P only

when the engine switch is in IGNITION

ON mode and the brake pedal is being

depressed.

■

If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P

First, check whether the brake pedal is

being depressed.
If the shift lever cannot be shifted with your

foot on the brake pedal, there may be a

problem with the shift lock system. Have the

vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer

immediately.
The following steps may be used as an

WARNING

■

When driving on slippery road sur-

faces

Be careful of downshifting and sudden

acceleration, as this could result in the

vehicle skidding to the side or spinning.

Shifting the shift lever

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emergency measure to ensure that the shift

lever can be shifted.
Releasing the shift lock:

1

Turn the engine switch to IGNITION

ON mode and check that the parking

brake is set. (



P.173, 179)

2

Turn the engine switch to off.

3

Depress the brake pedal.

4

Pry the cover up with a flathead screw-

driver or equivalent tool.

To prevent damage to the cover, cover the

tip of the screwdriver with a rag.

5

Press the shift lock override button.

The shift lever can be shifted while the but-

ton is pressed.



P.262

To drive using temporary shift range
selection, operate the “-” or “+” paddle
shift switch.
When the “-” paddle shift switch is
operated, the shift range will be down-
shifted to a range that enables engine
braking force that is suitable to driving
conditions. When the “+” paddle shift
switch is operated, the shift range will
be one gear higher than the gear in use
during normal D position driving.
Changing the shift range allows
restriction of the highest gear, prevent-
ing unnecessary upshifting and
enabling the level of engine braking
force to be selected.

1

Upshifting

2

Downshifting

The selected shift range, from D1 to D8,
will be displayed on the meters.

WARNING

■

To prevent an accident when releas-

ing the shift lock

Before pressing the shift lock override

button, make sure to set the parking

brake and depress the brake pedal.

If the accelerator pedal is accidentally

depressed instead of the brake pedal

when the shift lock override button is

pressed and the shift lever is shifted out

of P, the vehicle may suddenly start, pos-

sibly leading to an accident resulting in

death or serious injury.

Selecting the driving mode

Selecting shift ranges in the D
position

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■

Shift ranges and their functions

A lower shift range will provide greater
engine braking forces than a higher shift
range.

■

Automatic deactivation of shift range

selection in the D position

Shift range selection in the D position will

be deactivated in the following situations:

●

When the vehicle comes to a stop

●

If the accelerator pedal is depressed for

more than a certain period of time

●

When the shift lever is shifted to a posi-

tion other than D

●

The “+” paddle shift switch is held down

for a period of time

■

Downshifting restriction warning

buzzer

To help ensure safety and driving perfor-

mance, downshifting operation may some-

times be restricted. In some circumstances,

downshifting may not be possible even

when the shift lever or paddle shift switch is

operated. (A buzzer will sound twice.)

To enter M mode, shift the shift lever to
M. Gears can then be selected by
operating the shift lever or paddle shift
switches, allowing you to drive in the
gear of your choosing.

1

Upshifting

2

Downshifting

The gear changes once every time the shift
lever or paddle shift switch is operated.
The selected gear, from M1 to M8, will be
fixed and displayed on the meters.

When in the M position, the gear will
not change unless the shift lever or
paddle shift switches are operated.
However, even when in the M position,
the gears will be automatically
changed in the following situation:



When vehicle speed drops (down-
shift only).



When the automatic transmission
fluid or engine coolant temperature
is low.



When automatic transmission fluid
temperature is high (upshift only).



When the needle of the tachometer
is in the red zone (the range which
exceeds the allowable revs of the

Meter dis-

play

Function

D2 - D8

A gear in the range between
1 and the selected gear is
automatically chosen
depending on vehicle speed
and driving conditions

D1

Setting the gear at 1

Selecting gears in the M position

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4-2. Driving procedures

engine).

In the following situations, the gear will
not shift even if the shift lever or paddle
shift switches are operated.



The vehicle speed is low (upshift
only).

■

Downshifting restriction warning

buzzer

To help ensure safety and driving perfor-

mance, downshifting operation may some-

times be restricted. In some circumstances,

downshifting may not be possible even

when the paddle shift switch is operated. (A

buzzer will sound twice.)

1

Right turn

2

Lane change to the right (move the
lever partway and release it)

The right hand signals will flash 3 times.

3

Lane change to the left (move the
lever partway and release it)

The left hand signals will flash 3 times.

4

Left turn

■

Turn signals can be operated when

The engine switch is in IGNITION ON

mode.

■

If the indicator flashes faster than usual

Check that a light bulb in the front or rear

turn signal lights has not burned out.

■

If the turn signals stop flashing before a

lane change has been performed

Operate the lever again.

Turn signal lever

Operating instructions

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4-2. Driving procedures

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■

Customization

Some functions can be customized.

(



P.449)

■

Using the manual mode

The parking brake can be set and
released manually.

U.S.A.
Canada
Parking brake light

1

Pull the parking brake switch to set
the parking brake

Parking brake

The parking brake can be set or
released automatically or manually.

In automatic mode, the parking
brake can be set or released auto-
matically according to the shift
lever operation. Also, even in auto-
matic mode, the parking brake can
be set or released manually.

Operating instructions

A
B
C

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4-2. Driving procedures

The parking brake indicator light and park-
ing brake light will turn on.
Pull and hold the parking brake switch if an
emergency occurs and it is necessary to
operate the parking brake while driving.

2

Push the parking brake switch to
release the parking brake

Operate the switch while depressing the
brake pedal or slowly depressing the
accelerator pedal.
Make sure that the parking brake indicator
light and parking brake light turn off.

If the parking brake indicator light and
parking brake light flashes, operate the
switch again. (



P.399)

■

Turns automatic mode on

While the vehicle is stopped, pull and
hold the parking brake switch until
“Automatic Mode On” will be dis-
played on the multi-information dis-
play.

When the automatic mode is turned
on, the parking brake operates as fol-
lows.



When the shift lever is moved out of
P, the parking brake will be released,
and the parking brake indicator light
and parking brake light turn off.



When the shift lever is moved into P,
the parking brake will be set, and the

parking brake indicator light and
parking brake light turn on.

Operate the shift lever with the brake
pedal depressed.

■

Turns automatic mode off

While the vehicle is stopped, press and
hold the parking brake switch until
“Automatic Mode Off” will be dis-
played on the multi-information dis-
play.

■

Parking brake operation

●

When the engine switch is not in IGNI-

TION ON mode, the parking brake can-

not be released using the parking brake

switch.

●

When the engine switch is not in IGNI-

TION ON mode, automatic mode (auto-

matic brake setting and releasing) is not

available.

■

Parking brake automatic release func-

tion

The parking brake is automatically released

when slowly depress the accelerator pedal.
The parking brake will be released auto-

matically under the following conditions:
• The driver’s door is closed.
• The driver’s seatbelt is fastened.
• Shift the shift lever is in a forward or

reverse position.

• The malfunction indicator lamp or brake

system warning light is not illuminated.

If the automatic release function does not

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operate, manually release the parking

brake.

■

If “Parking Brake Overheated Parking

Brake Unavailable” is displayed on the

multi-information display

If the parking brake is operated repeatedly

over a short period of time, the system may

restrict operation to prevent overheating. If

this happens, refrain from operating the

parking brake. Normal operation will return

after about 1 minute.

■

If “EPB Activation Stopped Incom-

pletely” or “Parking Brake Unavailable”

is displayed on the multi-information

display

Operate the parking brake switch. If the

message does not disappear after operat-

ing the switch several times, the system may

be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle

inspected by your Lexus dealer immedi-

ately.

■

Parking brake operation sound

When the parking brake operates, a motor

sound (whirring sound) may be heard. This

does not indicate a malfunction.

■

Parking brake indicator light and park-

ing brake light

●

Depending on the engine switch mode,

the parking brake indicator light and

parking brake light will turn on and stay

on as described below:

IGNITION ON mode: Comes on until

the parking brake is released.

Not in IGNITION ON mode: Stays on

for approximately 15 seconds.

●

When the engine switch is turned off with

the parking brake set, the parking brake

indicator light and parking brake light will

stay on for about 15 seconds. This does

not indicate a malfunction.

■

Changing the mode

When changing the automatic mode on/off,

the message will be shown on the

multi-information display and the buzzer

sounds.

■

Parking the vehicle



P.150

■

Parking brake engaged warning buzzer

A buzzer will sound if the vehicle is driven

with the parking brake engaged. “Release

Parking Brake” is displayed on the

multi-information display.

■

Warning messages and buzzers

Warning messages and buzzers are used to

indicate a system malfunction or to inform

the driver of the need for caution. If a warn-

ing message is shown on the multi-informa-

tion display, read the message and follow

the instructions.

■

If the brake system warning light comes

on



P.393

■

Usage in winter time



P.273

WARNING

■

When parking the vehicle

Do not leave a child in the vehicle alone.

The parking brake may be released unin-

tentionally and there is the danger of the

vehicle moving that may lead to an acci-

dent resulting in death or serious injury.

■

Parking brake switch

Do not set any objects near the parking

brake switch. Objects may interfere with

the switch and may lead the parking

brake to unexpectedly operate.

NOTICE

■

When parking the vehicle

Before you leave the vehicle, shift the

shift lever to P, set the parking brake and

make sure that the vehicle does not

move.

■

When the system malfunctions

Stop the vehicle in a safe place and

check the warning messages.

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Turns the brake hold system on

The brake hold standby indicator (green)

comes on. While the system is holding

the brake, the brake hold operated indica-
tor (yellow)

comes on.

■

Brake hold system operating conditions

The brake hold system cannot be turned on

in the following conditions:

●

The driver’s door is not closed.

●

The driver is not wearing the seat belt.

If any of the conditions above are detected

when the brake hold system is enabled, the

system will turn off and the brake hold

standby indicator light will go off. In addi-

tion, if any of the conditions are detected

while the system is holding the brake, a

warning buzzer will sound and a message

will be shown on the multi-information dis-

NOTICE

■

When the parking brake cannot be

released due to a malfunction

Driving the vehicle with the parking

brake set will lead to brake components

overheating, which may affect braking

performance and increase brake wear.
Have the vehicle inspected by your

Lexus dealer immediately if this occurs.

Brake Hold

The brake hold system keeps the
brake applied when the shift lever is
in D, M or N with the system on and
the brake pedal has been
depressed to stop the vehicle. The
system releases the brake when the
accelerator pedal is depressed with
the shift lever in D or M to allow
smooth start off.

Enabling the system

A

B

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play. The parking brake will then be set

automatically.

■

Brake hold function

●

If the brake pedal is left released for a

period of about 3 minutes after the sys-

tem has started holding the brake, the

parking brake will be set automatically. In

this case, a warning buzzer sounds and a

message is shown on the multi-informa-

tion display.

●

To turn the system off while the system is

holding the brake, firmly depress the

brake pedal and press the button again.

●

The brake hold function may not hold the

vehicle when the vehicle is on a steep

incline. In this situation, it may be neces-

sary for the driver to apply the brakes. A

warning buzzer will sound and the

multi-information display will inform the

driver of this situation. If a warning mes-

sage is shown on the multi-information

display, read the message and follow the

instructions.

■

When the parking brake is set automati-

cally while the system is holding the

brakes

Perform any of the following operations to

release the parking brake.

●

Depress the accelerator pedal. (The

parking brake will not be released auto-

matically if the seat belt is not fastened.)

●

Operate the parking brake switch with

the brake pedal depressed.

Make sure that the parking brake indicator

light goes off. (



P.179)

■

When an inspection at your Lexus

dealer is necessary

When the brake hold standby indicator

(green) does not illuminate even when the

brake hold switch is pressed with the brake

hold system operating conditions met, the

system may be malfunctioning. Have the

vehicle inspected at your Lexus dealer.

■

If “Brake Hold Fault Depress Brake to

Deactivate Visit Your Dealer” or “Brake

Hold Malfunction Visit Your Dealer” is

displayed on the multi-information dis-

play

The system may be malfunctioning. Have

the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.

■

Warning messages and buzzers

Warning messages and buzzers are used to

indicate a system malfunction or to inform

the driver of the need for caution. If a warn-

ing message is shown on the multi-informa-

tion display, read the message and follow

the instructions.

■

If the brake hold operated indicator

flashes



P.399

WARNING

■

When the vehicle is on a steep incline

When using the brake hold system on a

steep incline exercise caution. The brake

hold function may not hold the vehicle in

such a situation.

■

When stopped on a slippery road

The system cannot stop the vehicle when

the gripping ability of the tires has been

exceeded. Do not use the system when

stopped on a slippery road.

NOTICE

■

When parking the vehicle

The brake hold system is not designed

for use when parking the vehicle for a

long period of time. Turning the engine

switch off while the system is holding the

brake may release the brake, which

would cause the vehicle to move. When

operating the engine switch, depress the

brake pedal, shift the shift lever to P and

set the parking brake.

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4-3. Operating the lights and wipers

4-3.Operating the lights and wipers

Operating the

switch turns on

the lights as follows:

U.S.A.
Canada

1

The side marker, parking, tail,

license plate, instrument panel
lights, and daytime running lights
(



P.184) turn on.

2

The headlights and all lights

listed above (except daytime run-
ning lights) turn on.

3

The headlights, daytime run-

ning lights (



P.184) and all the

lights listed above turn on and off
automatically.
(When the engine switch is in
IGNITION ON mode.)

4

(U.S.A.) Off

■

Daytime running light system

●

The daytime running lights illuminate

using the same lights as the parking lights

and illuminate brighter than the parking

lights.

●

To make your vehicle more visible to

other drivers during daytime driving, the

daytime running lights turn on automati-

cally when all of the following conditions

are met. (The daytime running lights are

not designed for use at night.)

• The engine is running

• The parking brake is released
• The headlight switch is in the

or

*

position

*

: When the surroundings are bright

The daytime running lights remain on after

they illuminate, even if the parking brake is

set again.

●

For the U.S.A.: Daytime running lights

can be turned off by operating the switch.

●

Compared to turning on the headlights,

the daytime running light system offers

greater durability and consumes less

electricity, so it can help improve fuel

economy.

■

Headlight control sensor

The sensor may not function properly if an

object is placed on the sensor, or anything

that blocks the sensor is affixed to the wind-

shield.

Headlight switch

The headlights can be operated
manually or automatically.

Operating instructions

A
B