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nor “R”.
To set the mirror angle used when the vehi-
cle is reversing, adjust the mirror angle at a
desired position with the shift position in R.
The adjusted angle will be memorized and
the mirror will automatically tilt to the mem-
orized 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 posi-
tion is changed after adjustment, the tilt
position will also change.
When the normal position is changed, read-
just the angle in reversing.
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Using the switch
Press the switch to fold the mirrors.
Press it again to extend them to the original
position.
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Setting automatic mode
Automatic mode allows the folding or
extending of the mirrors to be linked to
locking/unlocking of the doors.
Press the “AUTO” switch to set auto-
matic mode.
The indicator
will come on.
Pressing the switch once more will return
to manual mode.
■
When disconnecting and reconnecting
12-volt battery terminals
The automatic folding/extending mirror
function will return to off as default. To turn
the function on, press the switch again to
select on.
■
Using automatic mode in cold weather
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 case, remove any ice and
snow from the door mirror, then either
operate the mirror using manual mode or
move the mirror by hand.
■
Customization
Some functions can be customized.
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WARNING
■
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.
Folding and extending the mir-
rors
WARNING
■
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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3-5.Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
The power windows can be opened
and closed using the switches.
Operating the switch moves the win-
dows as follows:
1
Closing
2
One-touch closing
*
3
Opening
4
One-touch opening
*
*
: To stop the window partway, operate the
switch in the opposite direction.
■
The power windows can be operated
when
The power switch is in ON mode.
■
When the driver’s power window switch
is used to open a rear power window
(vehicles with rear door sunshades)
If a rear door sunshade is extended or being
extended when the driver’s power window
switch is pushed, only the rear door sun-
shade will be retracted. To open the rear
power window from the driver’s seat, push
the driver’s power window switch again.
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Operating the power windows after
turning the hybrid system off
The power windows can be operated for
approximately 45 seconds even after the
power switch is turned to ACCESSORY
mode or turned off. They cannot, however,
be operated once either front door is
opened.
■
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.
■
Catch protection function
If an object becomes caught between the
door and window while the window is open-
ing, window movement is stopped.
■
When the side 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.
●
Stop the vehicle. With the power switch in
ON mode, within 4 seconds of the jam
protection function or catch protection
function 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.
●
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 mode.
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
Power windows
Opening and closing the power
windows
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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
closed or opened, have the vehicle
inspected by your Lexus dealer.
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Door lock linked window operation
●
The power windows can be opened and
closed using the mechanical key.
*
(
●
The power windows can be opened using
the wireless remote control.
*
(
*
: These settings must be customized at
your Lexus dealer.
■
Power windows open warning buzzer
A buzzer sounds and a message 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.
■
Customization
Some functions can be customized.
(
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
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Closing the windows
●
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. (
●
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.
●
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.
●
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.
■
Jam protection function
●
Never use any part of your body to
intentionally activate the jam protec-
tion function.
●
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.
■
Catch protection function
●
Never use any part of your body or
clothing to intentionally activate the
catch protection function.
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This function can be used to prevent
children from accidentally opening or
closing a passenger window.
Press the switch.
The indicator
will come on and the pas-
senger windows will be locked.
The passenger windows can still be
opened and closed using the driver’s
switch even if the lock switch is on.
■
The power windows can be operated
when
The power switch is in ON mode.
■
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.
■
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.
■
Tilting up and down
1
Tilts the moon roof up
*
2
Tilts the moon roof down
*
*
: Lightly press either side of the moon roof
switch to stop the moon roof partway.
WARNING
●
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 operation
(window lock switch)
A
Moon roof
Use the overhead switches to open
and close the moon roof and tilt it
up and down.
Operating the moon roof
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The moon roof can be operated when
The power switch is in ON mode.
■
Operating the moon roof after turning
the hybrid system off
The moon roof can be operated for approx-
imately 45 seconds after the power switch
is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned
off. It cannot, however, be operated once
either front door is opened.
■
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.
■
Sunshade
The sunshade can be opened and closed
manually. However, the sunshade will open
automatically when the moon roof is
opened.
■
Door lock linked moon roof operation
●
The moon roof can be opened and
closed using the mechanical key.
*
(
●
The moon roof can be opened using the
wireless remote control.
*
(
*
: These settings must be customized at
your Lexus dealer.
■
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 your
Lexus dealer.
■
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 your Lexus dealer.
■
Moon roof open warning buzzer
A buzzer sounds and a message 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.
■
Customization
Some functions can be customized.
(
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause death or seri-
ous injury.
■
Opening the moon roof
●
Do not allow any passengers to put
their hands or heads outside the vehi-
cle while it is moving.
●
Do not sit on top of the moon roof.
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WARNING
■
Opening and closing the moon roof
●
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.
●
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.
●
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 passen-
gers to get caught in the moon roof.
●
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.
■
Jam protection function
●
Never use any part of your body to
intentionally activate the jam protec-
tion function.
●
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.
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4
Driving
Driving
.
4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle. . . . . ..
Cargo and luggage. . . . ...
Vehicle load limits. . . . . ..
Trailer towing. . . . . . . ...
Dinghy towing . . . . . . . .
4-2. Driving procedures
Power (ignition) switch . . . .
EV drive mode . . . . . . .
Hybrid transmission . . . . ..
Turn signal lever. . . . . . ..
Parking brake . . . . . . . ..
Brake Hold. . . . . . . . .
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch. . . . . . .
AHB (Automatic High Beam)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windshield wipers and washer
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap. .
4-5. Using the driving support sys-
tems
Lexus Safety System + A. .
Lexus Safety System + 2.5.
PCS (Pre-Collision System) (vehi-
cles with Lexus Safety System +
A) . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
PCS (Pre-Collision System) (vehi-
cles with Lexus Safety System +
2.5). . . . . . . . . . . ...
FCTA (Front Cross Traffic Alert)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) (vehi-
cles with Lexus Safety System +
A). . . . . . . . . . . . ....
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) (vehi-
cles with Lexus Safety System +
2.5) . . . . . . . . . . . ..
RSA (Road Sign Assist). . ..
Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range. . . . . ..
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor).
PKSA (Parking Support Alert)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Intuitive parking assist. . . .
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert)
function. . . . . . . . . ...
RCD (Rear Camera Detection)
function. . . . . . . . . ...
PKSB (Parking Support Brake)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Parking Support Brake function
(static objects). . . . . . .
Parking Support Brake function
(rear-crossing vehicles) . ..
Parking Support Brake function
(rear pedestrians) . . . . ..
Lexus Teammate Advanced Park
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driving mode select switch ...
Electronically modulated air sus-
pension. . . . . . . . . ...
Driving assist systems. . . ..
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Starting the hybrid system
■
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. (
3
Gradually release the brake pedal
and gently depress the accelerator
pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
■
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. (
■
Parking the vehicle
1
Depress the brake pedal to stop the
vehicle completely.
2
If the parking brake is released, set
the parking brake. (
3
Shift the shift position to P.
(
Check that the shift position indicator
shows P and the parking brake indicator is
illuminated.
4
Press the power switch to stop the
hybrid 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.
■
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. (
3
Release the brake pedal and gently
depress the accelerator pedal to
accelerate the vehicle.
4
Release the parking brake.
(
■
For fuel-efficient driving
Keep in mind that hybrid electric vehicles
are similar to conventional vehicles, and it is
necessary to refrain from activities such as
sudden acceleration. (
■
Driving in the rain
●
Drive carefully when it is raining, because
visibility will be reduced, the windows
may become fogged-up, and the road
will be slippery.
●
Drive carefully when it starts to rain,
because the road surface will be espe-
cially slippery.
●
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 prop-
erly.
■
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
Driving the vehicle
The following procedures should be
observed to ensure safe driving:
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down-shifting implementation to meet driv-
ing conditions. It does not indicate sudden
acceleration.
●
The vehicle is judged to be driving uphill
or downhill
●
When the accelerator pedal is released
●
When the brake pedal is depressed
■
Restraining the hybrid system output
(Brake Override System)
●
When the accelerator and brake pedals
are depressed at the same time, the
hybrid system output may be restrained.
●
A warning message is displayed on the
multi-information display while the sys-
tem is operating.
■
Breaking in your new Lexus
To extend the life of the vehicle, observing
the following precautions is recommended:
●
For the first 186 miles (300 km):
Avoid sudden stops.
●
For the first 621 miles (1000 km):
• Do not drive at extremely high speeds.
• Avoid sudden acceleration.
• Do not drive continuously in low gears.
• Do not drive at a constant speed for
extended periods.
■
Drum-in-disc type parking brake system
Your vehicle has a drum-in-disc type park-
ing brake system. This type of brake system
needs bedding-down of the brake shoes
periodically or whenever the parking brake
shoes and/or drum are replaced. Have your
Lexus dealer perform the bedding down
operation.
■
Operating your vehicle in a foreign
country
Comply with the relevant vehicle registra-
tion laws and confirm the availability of the
correct fuel. (
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
■
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.
■
When driving the vehicle
●
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.
●
The driver should pay extra attention
to pedestrians when the vehicle is
powered only by the electric motor
(traction motor). As there is no engine
noise, the pedestrians may misjudge
the vehicle’s movement. Even with the
Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System acti-
vate, drive with care as pedestrians in
the vicinity may still not notice the vehi-
cle if the surrounding area is noisy.
●
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 flamma-
ble material nearby.
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WARNING
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During normal driving, do not turn off
the hybrid system. Turning the hybrid
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 diffi-
cult 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 vehi-
cle in the normal way:
●
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
effectiveness. (
●
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.
●
Always check that all passengers’
arms, heads or other parts of their
body are not outside the vehicle.
●
Do not drive in excess of the speed
limit. Even if the legal speed limit per-
mits 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.
■
When driving on slippery road sur-
faces
●
Sudden braking, acceleration and
steering may cause tire slippage and
reduce your ability to control the vehi-
cle.
●
Sudden acceleration, engine braking
due to shifting, or changes in engine
speed could cause the vehicle to skid.
●
After driving through a puddle, lightly
depress the brake pedal to make sure
that the brakes are functioning 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 con-
trol may be affected.
■
When shifting the shift position
●
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.
●
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.
●
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.
●
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.
●
Changing the shift position to N while
the vehicle is moving will disengage
the hybrid system. Regenerative brak-
ing is not available with the hybrid sys-
tem disengaged.
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WARNING
●
Be careful not to change the shift posi-
tion with the accelerator pedal
depressed. Changing the shift posi-
tion to any positions other than P or N
may lead to unexpected rapid acceler-
ation 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.
■
Brake pad wear
If any of the following situations occurs,
have the brake pads visually checked and
replaced by your Lexus dealer as soon as
possible.
●
If the brake pad wear limit of a brake
pad is found to have been exceeded
when visually checking the brake pads
for each wheel (for the brake pad wear
limit, refer to P.499)
●
If a warning message is displayed on
the multi-information display (only the
right-side pads can be detected)
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.
■
When the vehicle is stopped
●
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.
●
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.
●
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.
●
Avoid revving or racing the engine.
Running the engine at high speed
while the vehicle is stopped may cause
the exhaust system to overheat, which
could result in a fire if combustible
material is nearby.
■
When the vehicle is parked
●
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 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.
●
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.
●
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.
●
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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WARNING
●
Always apply the parking brake, shift
the shift position to P, stop the hybrid
system 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.
●
Do not touch the exhaust pipes while
the “READY” indicator is illuminated
or immediately after turning the hybrid
system off.
Doing so may cause burns.
■
When taking a nap in the vehicle
Always turn the hybrid system off. Other-
wise, if you accidentally move the shift
lever or depress the accelerator pedal,
this could cause an accident or fire due
to hybrid system overheating. Addition-
ally, if the vehicle is parked in a poorly
ventilated area, exhaust gases may col-
lect and enter the vehicle, leading to
death or a serious health hazard.
■
When braking
●
When the brakes are wet, drive more
cautiously.
Braking distance increases when the
brakes are wet, and this may cause one
side of the vehicle to brake differently
than the other side. Also, the parking
brake may not securely hold the vehi-
cle.
●
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.
●
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 distance will
increase. Have your brakes fixed
immediately.
■
If the vehicle becomes stuck
Do not spin the wheels excessively when
a driven wheel is up in the air, or the vehi-
cle is stuck in sand, mud, etc. This may
damage the driveline components or
propel the vehicle forward or backward,
causing an accident.
NOTICE
■
When driving the vehicle
●
Do not depress the accelerator and
brake pedals at the same time during
driving, as this may restrain the hybrid
system output.
●
Do not use the accelerator pedal or
depress the accelerator and brake
pedals at the same time to hold the
vehicle on a hill.
■
When parking the vehicle
Always set the parking brake, and shift
the 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.
■
Avoiding damage to vehicle parts
●
Do not turn the steering wheel fully in
either direction and hold it there for an
extended period of time.
Doing so may damage the power
steering motor.
●
When driving over bumps in the road,
drive as slowly as possible to avoid
damaging the wheels, underside of the
vehicle, etc.
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When the following unusual operation
is performed with the accelerator
pedal depressed, the hybrid system
output may be restrained.
When the shift lever is shifted to R
*
.
When the shift lever is shifted from P
or R to forward drive shift positon
such as D
*
.
When the system operates, a message
appears on the multi-information display.
Read the message and follow the instruc-
tion.
*
: Depending on the situation, the shift
position may not be changed.
■
Drive-Start Control (DSC)
When the TRAC is turned off (
sudden start restraint control also does not
operate. If your vehicle have trouble escap-
ing from the mud or fresh snow by operat-
ing sudden start restraint control,
deactivate TRAC (
P.337) so that the
vehicle may become able to escape from
the mud or fresh snow.
NOTICE
■
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.
●
It may be difficult to control your vehi-
cle.
●
The vehicle will make abnormal
sounds or vibrations.
●
The vehicle will lean abnormally.
Information on what to do in case of a flat
tire (
■
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:
●
Engine stalling
●
Short in electrical components
●
Engine damage caused by water
immersion
In the event that you drive on a flooded
road and the vehicle is flooded, be sure
to have your Lexus dealer check the fol-
lowing:
●
Brake function
●
Changes in quantity and quality of oil
and fluid used for the engine, hybrid
transmission, transfer (AWD models),
differential, etc.
●
Lubricant condition for the propeller
shaft, bearings and suspension joints
(where possible), and the function of
all joints, bearings, etc.
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 your Lexus
dealer.
Sudden start restraint control
(Drive-Start Control [DSC])
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Cargo capacity depends on the total
weight of the occupants.
(Cargo capacity) = (Total load capac-
ity) — (Total weight of occupants)
Steps for Determining Correct Load
Limit —
(1) Locate the statement “The com-
bined weight of occupants and cargo
should never exceed XXX kg or XXX
lbs.” on your vehicle’s placard.
(2) Determine the combined weight of
the driver and passengers that will be
riding in your vehicle.
(3) Subtract the combined weight of
the driver and passengers from XXX
kg or XXX lbs.
(4) The resulting figure equals the
available amount of cargo and luggage
load capacity.
For example, if the “XXX” amount
equals 1400 lbs. and there will be five
150 lb passengers in your vehicle, the
amount of available cargo and luggage
load capacity is 650 lbs. (1400
−
750
(5
150) = 650 lbs.)
(5) Determine the combined weight of
luggage and cargo being loaded on
the vehicle. That weight may not safely
exceed the available cargo and lug-
gage load capacity calculated in Step
4.
(6) If your vehicle will be towing a
trailer, load from your trailer will be
transferred to your vehicle. Consult
this manual to determine how this
reduces the available cargo and lug-
gage load capacity of your vehicle.
(
Lexus does not recommend towing a
trailer with your vehicle. Your vehicle is not
designed for trailer towing.
Cargo capacity
Total load capacity (vehicle capac-
ity weight) (
When 2 people with the combined
weight of A lb. (kg) are riding in your
vehicle, which has a total load capacity
(vehicle capacity weight) of B lb. (kg),
the available amount of cargo and lug-
gage load capacity will be C lb. (kg) as
follows:
B
*2
lb. (kg) - A
*1
lb. (kg) = C
*3
lb. (kg)
*1
: A =Weight of people
*2
: B =Total load capacity
Cargo and luggage
Take notice of the following infor-
mation about storage precautions,
cargo capacity and load:
Capacity and distribution
Calculation formula for your
vehicle
A
B
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*3
: C =Available cargo and luggage load
In this condition, if 3 more passengers with
the combined weight of D lb. (kg) get on,
the available cargo and luggage load will
be reduced E lb. (kg) as follows:
C lb. (kg) - D
*4
lb. (kg) = E
*5
lb. (kg)
*4
: D =Additional weight of people
*5
: E =Available cargo and luggage load
As shown in the example above, if the
number of occupants increases, the
cargo and luggage load will be
reduced by an amount that equals the
increased weight due to the additional
occupants. In other words, if an
increase in the number of occupants
causes an excess of the total load
capacity (combined weight of occu-
pants plus cargo and luggage load),
you must reduce the cargo and lug-
gage on your vehicle.
WARNING
■
Things that must not be carried in the
trunk
The following things may cause a fire if
loaded in the trunk:
●
Receptacles containing gasoline
●
Aerosol cans
■
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.
●
Stow cargo and luggage in the trunk
whenever possible.
●
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 package tray
• On the instrument panel
• On the dashboard
• In front of the Center Display
●
Secure all items in the occupant com-
partment.
■
Capacity and distribution
●
Do not exceed the maximum axle
weight rating or the total vehicle
weight rating.
●
Even if the total load of occupant’s
weight and the cargo load is less than
the total load capacity, do not apply the
load unevenly. Improper loading may
cause deterioration of steering or
braking control which may cause
death or serious injury.
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Total load capacity and seating capacity
These details are also described on the tire
and loading information label. (
Vehicle load limits
Vehicle load limits include total
load capacity, seating capacity,
towing capacity and cargo capac-
ity.
Total load capacity (vehicle
capacity weight):
Total load capacity means the com-
bined weight of occupants, cargo
and luggage.
Seating capacity:
Seating capacity means the maxi-
mum number of occupants whose
estimated average weight is 150 lb.
(68 kg) per person.
Towing capacity
Lexus does not recommend towing
a trailer with your vehicle.
Cargo capacity
Cargo capacity may increase or
decrease depending on the weight
and the number of occupants.
WARNING
■
Overloading the vehicle
Do not overload the vehicle.
It may not only cause damage to the tires,
but also degrade steering and braking
ability, resulting in an accident.
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.
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