Lexus LC Cabriolet (2021 year). Manual in english — page 7

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3-5. Opening, closing the windows

dow is closing, window movement is

stopped and the window is opened slightly.

Q

Catch protection function



Window

If an object becomes caught between the

door and window while the window is open-

ing, window movement is stopped.



Rear quarter window

If an object becomes caught between the

rear quarter window and vehicle body while

the rear quarter window is opening, win-

dow movement is stopped.

Q

When the window cannot be opened or

closed

When the jam protection function or catch

protection function operates unusually and

the door window cannot be opened or

closed, perform the following operations

with the power window switch of that door.

O

Stop the vehicle. With the engine switch

in ON, within 4 seconds of the jam pro-

tection function or catch protection func-

tion activating, continuously operate the

power window switch in the one-touch

closing direction or one-touch opening

direction so that the door window can be

opened and closed.

O

If the door window cannot be opened

and closed even when performing the

above operations, perform the following

procedure for function initialization.

1

Close both side doors.

2

Turn the engine switch to ON.

3

Close the soft top roof, and then close

the side windows and rear quarter win-

dows.

4

Pull and hold the power window switch

in the one-touch closing direction for

approximately 6 seconds or more.

5

Press and hold the power window

switch in the one-touch opening direc-

tion. After the door window is com-

pletely opened, continue holding the

switch for an additional 1 second or

more.

6

Release the power window switch for a

moment, resume pushing the switch in

the one-touch opening direction, and

hold it there for approximately 4 sec-

onds or more.

7

Pull and hold the power window switch

in the one-touch closing direction

again. After the door 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 any authorized Lexus retailer

or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reli-

able repairer.

Q

When the rear quarter windows cannot

be opened or closed

When the jam protection function or catch

protection function operates unusually and

the rear quarter window cannot be opened

or closed, perform the following operations

with the all window control switch.

O

Stop the vehicle. With the engine switch

in ON, within 4 seconds of the jam pro-

tection function or catch protection func-

tion activating, continuously operate the

all window control switch in the closing

direction or one-touch opening direction

so that the rear quarter window can be

opened and closed.

O

If the rear quarter window cannot be

opened and closed even when perform-

ing the above operations, perform the

following procedure for function initial-

ization.

1

Close both side doors.

2

Turn the engine switch to ON.

3

Close the soft top roof, and then close

the side windows.

4

Pull and hold the all window control

switch in the closing direction for

approximately 6 seconds or more.

5

Press and hold the all window control

switch in the one-touch opening direc-

tion. After the side windows and rear

quarter windows are completely

opened, continue holding the switch for

an additional 1 second or more.

6

Release the all window control switch

for a moment, resume pressing and

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3

3-5. Opening, closing the windows

Before drivi

ng

holding the switch in the one-touch

opening direction for approximately 4

seconds or more.

7

Pull and hold the power window switch

in the one-touch closing direction to

close the side windows.

8

Pull and hold the all window control

switch in the one-touch closing direc-

tion again. After the rear quarter win-

dows are completely closed, continue

holding the switch for a further 1 second

or more.

If you release the switch while the windows

are moving, start again from the beginning.

If the windows reverse and cannot be fully

closed or opened, have the vehicle

inspected by any authorized Lexus retailer

or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reli-

able repairer.

Q

Door lock linked window operation

O

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

*

(



P.403)

O

The power windows can be opened and

closed using the wireless remote con-
trol.

*

(



P.112)

*

: These settings must be customized at any

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

Q

Power windows open warning buzzer

The buzzer sounds and “Window Open” is

shown on the multi-information display in

the instrument cluster when the engine

switch is turned off and the driver’s door is

opened with the power windows open.

Q

Customization

Settings (e.g. linked door lock operation)

can be changed.

(Customizable features:



P.435)

WARNING

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in death or

serious injury.

Q

Closing the windows

O

The driver is responsible for all the

power window operations, including

the operation for the passengers. In

order to prevent accidental operation,

especially by a child, do not let a child

operate the power windows. It is possi-

ble for children and other passengers

to have body parts caught in the power

window. Also, when riding with a child,

it is recommended to use the window

lock switch. (



P.174)

O

Check to make sure that all passen-

gers do not have any part of their body

in a position where it could be caught

when a window is being operated.

O

When using the wireless remote con-

trol or mechanical key and operating

the power windows, operate the

power window after checking to make

sure that there is no possibility of any

passenger having any of their body

parts caught in the window. Also do

not let a child operate window by the

wireless remote control or mechanical

key. It is possible for children and other

passengers to get caught in the power

window.

O

When exiting the vehicle, turn the

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.

Q

Jam protection function

O

Never use any part of your body to

intentionally activate the jam protec-

tion function.

O

The jam protection function may not

work if something gets jammed just

before the window is fully closed. Be

careful not to get any part of your body

jammed in the window.

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3-5. Opening, closing the windows

This function can be used to prevent
children from accidentally opening or
closing a passenger window and rear
quarter window.
Press the switch.

The indicator

will come on and the

passenger window and rear quarter win-
dow will be locked.

Q

The power windows can be operated

when

The engine switch is in ON.

Q

When the battery is disconnected

The window lock switch is disabled. If nec-

essary, press the window lock switch after

reconnecting the battery.

WARNING

Q

Catch protection function

O

Never use any part of your body or

clothing to intentionally activate the

catch protection function.

O

The catch protection function may not

work if something gets caught just

before the window is fully opened. Be

careful not to get any part of your body

or clothing caught in the window.

Preventing accidental opera-
tion (window lock switch)

A

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3

3-6. Opening and closing the soft top roof

Before drivi

ng

3-6.Opening and closing the soft top roof



Exterior

Soft top roof

Luggage cover



Interior

Multi-information display (



P.93)

Displays opening/closing status of the soft
top roof.

Roof switch

Operation display of the soft top
roof

Displays operating parts of the soft top
roof linked to operation of the roof switch.

Bar display

The bar is displayed linked to the operation
display. The bar will turn to gray when the
operation of the soft top roof has com-
pleted.

1

Open the palm rest. (



P.171)

2

Operate the switch.

1

Open

2

Close

The side windows and rear quarter win-
dows operate linked to opening or closing

Soft top roof

The soft top roof can be opened or
closed by the switch operation.

System components

A
B

A

B

Multi-information display

Opening or closing the soft top
roof

A

B

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3-6. Opening and closing the soft top roof

the soft top roof.
Opening/closing status of the soft top roof
will be displayed on the multi-information
display.
When the operation of the soft top roof has
completed, the bar will turn to gray and the
buzzer will sound.
Continuing to operate the roof switch fully
closes the side windows and rear quarter
windows.

Q

Operational conditions

O

The vehicle speed is less than approxi-

mately 50 km/h (31 mph) (However, it is

recommended that the soft top roof is

opened or closed when the vehicle is

stopped.)

O

The engine is running (The soft top roof

can operate with the engine switch in

ON, however, in order to prevent battery

discharge, it is recommended to start the

engine.)

O

The trunk lid is closed

Q

Situations in which the soft top roof

operation stops partway

In the following situation, operation of the

soft top roof stops partway.

O

When releasing the roof switch while the

soft top roof is operating

O

The vehicle speed is approximately 50

km (31 mph) or higher.

O

If there is a malfunction in the system

O

When operate the soft top roof repeat-

edly in a short period of time

O

If the battery is discharged

Q

Situations in which the soft top roof may

not operate properly

In the following situation, the soft top roof

may not operate properly.

O

When the jam protection function or

catch protection function of the power

windows operates

O

When starting the engine while operating

the roof switch (The soft top roof that is

operating stops partway or returns to the

previous position.)

O

If the roof switch has not been operated

for a long period of time during the oper-

ation of the soft top roof. (“Soft Top

Operation Not Completed Soft Top Will

Move Soon” is displayed on the multi-

information display for approximately 10

seconds, and then the soft top will move

slowly.)

O

When the roof switch is operated on a

steep incline or large step

O

When driving on uneven road surfaces

O

In strong wind

Q

Switch operation when the operational

conditions are not met

If the soft top roof is fully closed and the

vehicle is stopped, continuously operating

the roof switch can operate the side win-

dows and rear quarter windows only even if

the operational conditions of the soft top

roof are not met.

Q

While the soft top roof is operating

O

The trunk opener switch cannot be oper-

ated. Press the switch after the operation

of the soft top roof has been completed.

(



P.171)

O

The side windows and rear quarter win-

dows cannot be operated using the

power window switch or all window con-

trol switch. They can be operated when

the soft top roof operation partway stops,

however, they cannot be fully closed.

Q

If water splashes on the soft top roof,

such as in the rain or in a car wash

Wipe away any water before opening the

soft top roof. To prevent wrinkles, it is rec-

ommended to open the soft top roof after it

has completely dried.

Q

Soft top roof open warning buzzer

A buzzer sounds if opening or closing the

soft top roof is not completed. Open or

close the soft top roof as soon as possible.

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3

3-6. Opening and closing the soft top roof

Before drivi

ng

Q

If a battery terminal has been discon-

nected and reconnected

If “Soft Top Operation Not Completed” is

displayed on the multi-information display

after the engine has been started, initialize

the soft top roof by performing the follow-

ing procedure.



When the soft top roof of the rear win-

dow side stops near the fully closing posi-

tion.

1

Operate the roof switch to open the

soft top roof, and release the switch with

the luggage cover opened.

2

Operate the roof switch to fully close

the soft top roof.



When the rear soft top roof stops near

the fully opening position.

Operate the roof switch to fully close the
soft top roof.
If the luggage cover does not operate by

performing the procedure above, check

that a warning message is displayed on the

multi-information display or the operational

conditions are met. If the luggage cover still

does not operate, have the vehicle

inspected by any authorized Lexus retailer

or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reli-

able repairer.

Q

If the soft top roof cannot be operated properly when the roof switch is operated

In the following situations, perform the actions specified in the table, and then operate the

switch again.

O

Soft top roof operation stops partway

Situation

Warning message

Action

The engine switch is
turned to OFF or
ACC while the soft
top roof is operating.

-

Start the engine, or turn the engine switch
to ON and then operate the roof switch.

The vehicle speed
exceeds approxi-
mately 50 km/h (31
mph) while the soft
top roof is operating.

“SLOW DOWN to
Compelete Soft Top
Operation”

Decelerate to approximately 50 km/h (31
mph), and then operate the roof switch.

The trunk lid is
opened using the
mechanical key while
the soft top roof is
operating.

-

Close the trunk lid, and then operate the
roof switch.

A collision is
detected.

-

Contact any authorized Lexus retailer or
Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.

The catch protection
function of a power
window is activated.

-



P.172

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3-6. Opening and closing the soft top roof

O

Soft top roof operation does not start

The soft top roof is
operated manually.

“SLOW DOWN to
Compelete Soft Top
Operation”
“Soft Top Operation
Not Completed”

Manually return the soft top roof to the
previous position. If the soft top roof cannot
be operated, repeat opening and closing
operations several times.

The outside tempera-
ture is low.

-

Operate the roof switch again.

The voltage of the
battery drops.

-

Start the engine, and then operate the roof
switch.

A thing is put in the
operating range of the
soft top roof, which
prevents the soft top
roof from operating.

-

Remove the thing on the upper part of the
windshield frame, luggage cover, storing
space of the soft top roof.

The vehicle is driven
in the strong head
wind with the soft top
roof not fully closed.

-

Partway open the soft top roof after stop-
ping or decelerating the vehicle, and then
close it.

The soft top roof is
malfunctioning.

“Soft Top System Mal-
function See Owner’s
Manual”

If the soft top roof cannot be operated
even when operating the switch several
times, have the vehicle inspected by any
authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus autho-
rized repairer, or any reliable repairer.

Situation

Warning message

Action

The engine switch is
turned to OFF or
ACC.

-

Start the engine or turn the engine switch
to ON, and then operate the roof switch.

The vehicle is driven
at the speed of
approximately 50
km/h (31 mph) or
higher.

“Soft Top System
Unavailable Speed
must be under
50km/h”

Decelerate to approximately 50 km/h (31
mph), and then operate the roof switch.

The trunk lid is
opened.

“Soft Top System
Unavailable Close
Trunk Lid”

Close the trunk lid, and then operate the
roof switch.

Situation

Warning message

Action

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3

3-6. Opening and closing the soft top roof

Before drivi

ng

The voltage of the
battery drops.

“Soft Top System
Unavailable Low
Power”

Start the engine, and then operate the roof
switch.

The soft top roof is
operated repeatedly
in a short period of
time.

“Opening Function
Unavailable System
Overheated”
“Function Temporar-
ily Unavailable Sys-
tem Overheated”

Wait for a while and then operate the roof
switch. Depending on the situation, “Soft
Top System Available” is displayed on the
multi-information display indicating that
the roof switch can be operated. If the roof
switch cannot be operated, operate the
soft top roof manually (



P.412) or have

the vehicle inspected by any authorized
Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.

The roof switch is
operated while the
luggage cover lock is
operating.

-

Operate the roof switch again.

The jam protection
function or catch pro-
tection function of a
power windows is
activated.

-



P.171

The soft top roof is
operated manually.

“SLOW DOWN to
Compelete Soft Top
Operation”
“Soft Top Operation
Not Completed”

Manually return the soft top roof to the
previous position. If the soft top roof cannot
be operated, repeat opening and closing
operations several times.

Situation

Warning message

Action

180

3-6. Opening and closing the soft top roof

O

Soft top roof opens slowly

Situation

Warning message

Action

The roof switch is
released for a long
period of time while
opening or closing the
soft top roof.

“Soft Top Moving Do
Not Forget To Close”
“Soft Top Operation
Not Completed Do
Not Forget To Close”



When the engine is running or the
engine switch is in ON

“Soft Top Operation Not Completed Soft
Top Will Move Soon” is displayed on the
multi-information display for approxi-
mately 10 seconds, and then the operation
is restricted and the soft top roof moves
slowly.



When the roof switch can be operated

When the roof switch is operated while the
soft top roof moves slowly, the soft top roof
moves corresponding the switch opera-
tion.
However, if the soft top roof has been
operated repeatedly in a short period of
time, it may be only closed. (



P.177)



When the roof switch cannot be oper-
ated

Wait for a while with the soft top roof oper-
ation stops, and then operate the roof
switch. If the soft top roof does not operate,
have the vehicle inspected by any autho-
rized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.

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3

3-6. Opening and closing the soft top roof

Before drivi

ng

The roof switch is
released for a long
period of time while
opening or closing the
soft top roof.

“Soft Top Moving Do
Not Forget To Close”
“Soft Top Operation
Not Completed Do
Not Forget To Close”



When the engine switch is in ACC or
OFF

The operation is restricted and the soft top
roof moves slowly.



When starting the engine or turning the
engine switch to ON

The operation is stopped. After it stops,
when the roof switch is operated, the soft
top roof moves corresponding the switch
operation.
However, if the soft top roof has been
operated repeatedly in a short period of
time, it may be only closed. (



P.177)



When the engine switch is not operated

Wait for a while until the soft top roof oper-
ation is stopped. After it stops, when the
roof switch is operated, the soft top roof
moves corresponding the switch opera-
tion.
However, if the soft top roof has been
operated repeatedly in a short period of
time, it may be only closed. (



P.177)

Situation

Warning message

Action

WARNING

Q

When opening or closing the soft top

roof

Observe the following.
Failure to do so may result in death or

serious injury.

O

Check to make sure that all passen-

gers do not have any part of their body

in a position where it could be caught

when the soft top roof is being oper-

ated. If a part of the body or an object

is likely to be caught, or if the body is

caught, stop the operation immedi-

ately.

O

If anyone is in the vicinity or in the vehi-

cle, make sure they are safe and let

them know that the soft top roof is

about to open or close.

O

When the rear seat is occupied, be

careful that the soft top roof does not

hit the passenger.

O

Pay extra attention to the operation of

the soft top roof and the safety of the

area around the vehicle while opening

or closing the soft top roof.

O

Take extra care to prevent your fin-

gers etc. from being caught in moving

parts.

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3-6. Opening and closing the soft top roof

WARNING

O

Do not operate the soft top roof while

the vehicle is backing up. The driver’s

rearward vision may be blocked, lead-

ing to an accident.

O

When the soft top roof starts to move

slowly, be careful not to be caught in

the soft top roof.

O

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.

Q

While the vehicle is driven

Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in serious

injury or an accident.

O

Do not operate the soft top roof more

than necessary.

O

Do not drive the vehicle with the soft

top roof half-opened.

O

Do not stand on the seat, sit on the

package tray (



P.47), or lean out of

the vehicle.

Q

When a child is in the vehicle

Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or

serious injury.

O

Do not allow a child operate the soft

top roof.

O

Never let a child sit in the storing

space of the soft top roof.

O

Keep children away from the movable

range of the soft top roof.

NOTICE

Q

To prevent damage to the soft top

roof

O

Make sure that there is no obstacle

within a height of 65 cm (25.6 in.)

from the soft top roof.

Also, be careful when passing a place

with height restriction, such as a tunnel

or underground passage.

O

Do not put anything in the storing

space of the soft top roof.

O

Do not sit on or put luggage on the soft

top roof or luggage cover.

O

When there is snow or luggage on the

soft top roof or luggage cover, remove

it before operating the roof switch.

O

Do not open or close the soft top roof

when anything is put on the trunk lid.

O

Do not close the soft top roof when

anything is put on the upper part of the

windshield frame.

O

Do not open or close the soft top roof

when the outside temperature is -5°C

(23.0°F) or lower or the side windows

and rear quarter windows are frozen.

O

Do not leave the soft top roof not fully

opened or closed for a long period of

time.

O

Do not leave the soft top roof opened

for a long period of time. The soft top

roof may have wrinkles or deteriorate.

O

When opening the trunk lid using the

mechanical key, fully open or close the

soft top roof.

O

Do not install a roof luggage carrier to

the soft top roof.

O

Do not operate the soft top roof manu-

ally except in an emergency.

(



P.412)

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4

Dr

ivin
g

Driving

4-1. Before driving

Driving the vehicle. . . . . .

184

Cargo and luggage. . . . ...

190

Trailer towing. . . . . . . .

191

4-2. Driving procedures

Engine (ignition) switch . . ...

192

Automatic transmission. . ...

195

Turn signal lever . . . . . .

203

Parking brake . . . . . . . .

204

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

206

4-3. Operating the lights and wipers

Headlight switch. . . . . .

209

Automatic High Beam. . . ..

211

Fog light switch . . . . . . ...

214

Windshield wipers and washer

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

215

4-4. Refueling

Opening the fuel tank cap. ..

219

4-5. Using the driving support sys-

tems

Lexus Safety System + . . . .

221

PCS (Pre-Collision System)

232

LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) .

240

RSA (Road Sign Assist). . ..

248

Dynamic radar cruise control with

full-speed range. . . . . ..

252

Driving mode select switch...

262

Lexus parking assist-sensor..

263

BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) .

268

Exhaust Gas Filter system. .

290

Driving assist systems . . . .

290

4-6. Driving tips

Winter driving tips. . . . .

296

184

4-1. Before driving

4-1.Before driving

Q

Starting the engine



P.192

Q

Driving

1

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



P.197)

Check that the shift position indicator

shows D.

2

If the parking brake is in manual
mode, release the parking brake.
(



P.204)

3

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

Q

Stopping

1

With the shift position in D, depress
the brake pedal.

2

If necessary, set the parking brake.

If the vehicle is to be stopped for an

extended period of time, shift the shift posi-

tion to P. (



P.197)

Q

Parking the vehicle

1

Stop the vehicle completely.

2

If the parking brake is in manual
mode, set the parking brake.
(



P.204)

3

Shift the shift position to P.
(



P.198)

Check that the shift position indicator

shows P.

4

Press the engine switch to stop the
engine.

5

Slowly release the brake pedal.

6

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

If parking on a hill, block the wheels as

needed.

Q

Starting off on a steep uphill

1

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

The hill-start assist control will activate.

(



P.291)

2

Set the parking brake. (



P.204)

3

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

4

Release the parking brake.
(



P.204)

Q

When parking the vehicle

In order to prevent theft or effect of the

weather on the environment of the vehicle

cabin, close the soft top roof when parking

the vehicle.

Q

Driving in the rain

O

Drive carefully when it is raining, because

visibility will be reduced, the windows

may become fogged-up, and the road

will be slippery.

O

Drive carefully when it starts to rain,

because the road surface will be espe-

cially slippery.

O

Refrain from high speeds when driving on

an expressway in the rain, because there

may be a layer of water between the tires

and the road surface, preventing the

steering and brakes from operating

properly.

Driving the vehicle

The following procedures should be
observed to ensure safe driving:

Driving procedure

185

4

4-1. Before driving

Dr

ivin
g

Q

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 driv-

ing conditions. It does not indicate sudden

acceleration.

O

The vehicle is judged to be driving uphill

or downhill

O

When the accelerator pedal is released

O

When the brake pedal is firmly or quickly

depressed

Q

Restraining the engine output (Brake

Override System)

O

When the accelerator and brake pedals

are depressed at the same time, the

engine output may be restrained.

O

A warning message is displayed on the

multi-information display while the sys-

tem is operating. If a warning message is

shown on the multi-information display,

read the message and follow the instruc-

tions.

Q

Restraining sudden start (Drive-Start

Control)

O

When the following unusual operation is

performed, the engine output may be

restrained.

• When the shift position is shifted from R

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

*

, or P to R

*

(D

includes M) with the accelerator pedal

depressed, a warning message appears

on the multi-information display. If a

warning message is shown on the multi-

information display, read the message

and follow the instructions.

• When the accelerator pedal is depressed

too much while the vehicle is in reverse.

*

: Depending on the situation, the shift posi-

tion may not be changed.

O

While Drive-Start Control is being acti-

vated, your vehicle may have trouble

escaping from the mud or fresh snow. In

such case, deactivate TRC (



P.291) to

cancel Drive Start Control so that the

vehicle may become able to escape from

the mud or fresh snow.

Q

Breaking in your new Lexus

To extend the life of the vehicle, observing

the following precautions is recommended:

O

For the first 300 km (186 miles):

Avoid sudden stops.

O

For the first 1000 km (621 miles):

• Do not drive at extremely high speeds.

• Avoid sudden acceleration.

• Do not drive continuously in low gears.

• Do not drive at a constant speed for

extended periods.

Q

Drum-in-disc type parking brake sys-

tem

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 any

authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus autho-

rized repairer, or any reliable repairer, per-

form the bedding down operation.

Q

Operating your vehicle in a foreign

country

Comply with the relevant vehicle registra-

tion laws and confirm the availability of the

correct fuel. (



P.428)

Q

Brake pads and discs

The brake pads and discs are designed for

use under high load conditions. Therefore,

brake noise may be generated depending

on the vehicle speed, braking force and

vehicle environment (temperature, humid-

ity, etc.).

WARNING

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in death or

serious injury.

Q

When starting the vehicle

Always keep your foot on the brake

pedal while stopped with the engine run-

ning. This prevents the vehicle from

creeping.

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WARNING

Q

When driving the vehicle

O

Do not drive if you are unfamiliar with

the location of the brake and accelera-

tor pedals to avoid depressing the

wrong pedal.

• Accidentally depressing the accelera-

tor pedal instead of the brake pedal

will result in sudden acceleration that

may lead to an accident.

• When backing up, you may twist your

body around, leading to a difficulty in

operating the pedals. Make sure to

operate the pedals properly.

• Make sure to keep a correct driving

posture even when moving the vehicle

only slightly. This allows you to depress

the brake and accelerator pedals

properly.

• Depress the brake pedal using your

right foot. Depressing the brake pedal

using your left foot may delay

response in an emergency, resulting in

an accident.

O

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.

O

During normal driving, do not turn off

the engine. Turning the engine off

while driving will not cause loss of

steering or braking control, however,

power assist to the steering will be lost.

This will make it more difficult to steer

smoothly, so you should pull over and

stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to

do so.

In the event of an emergency, such as

if it becomes impossible to stop the

vehicle in the normal way:



P.380

O

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. (



P.195)

O

Do not adjust the positions of the

steering wheel, the seat, or the inside

or outside rear view mirrors while driv-

ing.

Doing so may result in a loss of vehicle

control.

O

Always check that all passengers’

arms, heads or other parts of their

body are not outside the vehicle.

Q

When driving on slippery road sur-

faces

O

Sudden braking, acceleration and

steering may cause tire slippage and

reduce your ability to control the vehi-

cle.

O

Sudden acceleration, engine braking

due to shifting, or changes in engine

speed could cause the vehicle to skid,

resulting in an accident.

O

After driving through a puddle, lightly

depress the brake pedal to make sure

that the brakes are functioning prop-

erly. Wet brake pads may prevent the

brakes from functioning properly. If

the brakes on only one side are wet

and not functioning properly, steering

control may be affected.

Q

When shifting the shift position

O

Do not let the vehicle roll backward

while a forward driving position is

selected, or roll forward while the shift

position is in R.

Doing so may cause the engine to stall

or lead to poor brake and steering

performance, resulting in an accident

or damage to the vehicle.

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4-1. Before driving

Dr

ivin
g

WARNING

O

Do not shift the shift position to P while

the vehicle is moving.

Doing so can damage the transmission

and may result in a loss of vehicle con-

trol.

O

Do not shift the shift position to R while

the vehicle is moving forward.

Doing so can damage the transmission

and may result in a loss of vehicle con-

trol.

O

Do not shift the shift position to a driv-

ing position while the vehicle is moving

backward.

Doing so can damage the transmission

and may result in a loss of vehicle con-

trol.

O

Changing the shift position to N while

the vehicle is moving will disengage

the engine from the transmission.

Engine braking is not available when N

is selected.

O

Be careful not to change the shift posi-

tion with the accelerator pedal

depressed.

Changing the shift position to any

positions other than P or N may lead to

unexpected rapid acceleration of the

vehicle that may cause an accident

and result in death or serious injury.

After changing the shift position, make

sure to confirm the current shift posi-

tion displayed on the shift position indi-

cator inside the meter.

Q

Brake pad wear

If any of the following situations occur,

have the brake pads checked and

replaced by any authorized Lexus

retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or

any reliable repairer as soon as possible.

O

If the thickness of the brake pads

exceeds the brake pad wear limit

when visually checking all four brake

pads (for the brake pad wear limit,

refer to P.431)

O

If “Brake Pad Wear Visit Your Dealer”

is displayed (only the right-side pads

can be detected)

Rotor damage may result if the pads are

not replaced when needed. Moderate

levels of the brake pad and disc wear

allow enhanced braking power. As a

result, the discs may wear more quickly

than conventional brake discs. There-

fore, when replacing the brake pads,

Lexus recommends that you also have

the thickness of the discs measured. It is

dangerous to drive the vehicle when the

wear limits of the brake pads and/or

those of the brake discs are exceeded.

Q

When the vehicle is stopped

O

Do not race the engine.

If the shift position is any position other

than P or N, the vehicle may acceler-

ate suddenly and unexpectedly, caus-

ing an accident.

O

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 park-

ing brake as necessary.

O

If the vehicle is stopped on an incline,

in order to prevent accidents caused

by the vehicle rolling forward or back-

ward, always depress the brake pedal

and securely apply the parking brake

as needed.