Lexus LX600 (2022 year). Manual in english — page 9
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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.
*
(
●
If the power windows are closed using
the door lock linked window operation
when the alarm system is set, the alarm
may be triggered.
*
: These settings must be customized at
your Lexus dealer.
■
Power window open reminder function
A message is shown on the multi-informa-
tion display when the engine switch is
turned to OFF and the driver’s door is
opened with the power windows open.
■
Customization
Settings (e.g. linked door lock operation)
can be changed. (Customizable features:
This function can be used to prevent
children from accidentally opening or
closing a passenger window.
Press the switch.
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failing to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
■
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
engine switch off, carry the key and
exit the vehicle along with the child.
There may be accidental operation,
due to mischief, etc., that may possibly
lead to an accident.
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Jam protection function
●
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.
●
The catch protection function may not
work if something gets caught just
before the window is fully opened. Be
careful not to get any part of your body
or clothing caught in the window.
Preventing accidental opera-
tion (window lock switch)
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The indicator
will come on and the
passenger 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 window lock switch can be oper-
ated when
The engine switch is in ON.
■
When the battery is disconnected
The window lock switch is disabled. If nec-
essary, press the window lock switch after
reconnecting the battery.
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Opening and closing
1
Opens the moon roof
*
The moon roof stops slightly before the
fully open position to reduce wind noise.
Press the switch again to fully open the
moon roof.
2
Closes the moon roof
*
*
: Lightly press either end 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
*
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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: Lightly press either end of the moon roof
switch to stop the moon roof partway.
■
The moon roof can be operated when
The engine switch is in ON.
■
Operating the moon roof after turning
the engine off
The moon roof can be operated for approx-
imately 45 seconds after the engine switch
is turned to ACC or OFF. It cannot, how-
ever, 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.
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Sunshade
The sunshade can be opened and closed
manually. However, the sunshade will open
automatically when the moon roof is
opened.
■
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.
*
(
●
If the moon roof is closed using the door
lock linked window operation when the
alarm system is set, the alarm may be trig-
gered.
*
: These settings must be customized at
your Lexus dealer.
■
When the moon roof does not close nor-
mally
Perform the following procedure:
●
If the moon roof closes but then re-opens
slightly
1
Stop the vehicle.
2
Press and hold the “CLOSE” switch.
*1
The moon roof will close, re-open and
pause for approximately 10 seconds.
*2
Then it will close again, tilt up and pause
for approximately 1 second. Finally, it
will tilt down, open and close.
3
Check to make sure that the moon roof
is completely closed and then release
the switch.
●
If the moon roof tilts down but then tilts
back up
1
Stop the vehicle.
2
Press and hold the “UP” switch
*1
until
the moon roof moves into the tilt up
position and stops.
3
Release the “UP” switch once and then
press and hold the “UP” switch again.
*1
The moon roof will pause for approximately
10 seconds in the tilt up position.
*2
Then it
will adjust slightly and pause for approxi-
mately 1 second.
Finally, it will tilt down, open and close.
4
Check to make sure that the moon roof
is completely closed and then release
the switch.
*1
: If the switch is released at the incorrect
time, the procedure will have to be per-
formed again from the beginning.
*2
: If the switch is released after the above
mentioned 10 second pause, automatic
operation will be disabled. In that case,
press and hold the “CLOSE” or “UP”
switch, and the moon roof will tilt up and
pause for approximately 1 second. Then
it will tilt down, open and close. Check to
make sure that the moon roof is com-
pletely closed and then release the
switch.
If the moon roof does not fully close even
after performing the above procedure cor-
rectly, have the vehicle inspected by your
Lexus dealer.
■
Moon roof open reminder function
A message is shown on the multi-informa-
tion display when the engine switch is
turned to OFF and the driver’s door is
opened with the moon roof open.
■
Customization
Settings (e.g. linked door lock operation)
can be changed. (Customizable features:
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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 head outside the vehicle
while it is moving.
●
Do not sit on top of the moon roof.
■
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 pas-
sengers to get caught in the moon
roof.
●
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.
■
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.
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3-6.Favorite settings
When all of the following have been
performed, the driver’s seat and steer-
ing wheel are automatically adjusted to
a position that allows driver to enter
and exit the vehicle easily.
The shift lever has been shifted to P.
The engine switch has been turned
to OFF.
The driver’s seat belt has been
unfastened.
When any of the following has been
performed, the driver’s seat and steer-
ing wheel automatically return to their
original positions.
The engine switch has been turned
to ACC or ON.
The driver’s seat belt has been fas-
tened.
■
Operation of the power easy access
system
When exiting the vehicle, the power easy
access system may not operate if the seat is
already close to the rearmost position, etc.
■
Customization
The seat movement amount settings of the
power easy access system can be custom-
ized. (Customizable features:
Driving position memory
This feature automatically adjusts
the positions of the driver’s seat,
steering wheel, outside rear view
mirrors and head-up display (if
equipped) to make entering and
exiting the vehicle easier or to suit
your preferences.
When My Settings is turned on:
Up to 3 different driving positions
can be recorded for each the driver
and guest that have been regis-
tered for My Settings.
When electronic key assignment is
registered for My Settings, the
driving position for each driver can
be recalled (memory recall func-
tion).
When My Settings is turned off:
Up to 3 different driving positions
can be recorded.
Each electronic key can be regis-
tered to recall your preferred driv-
ing position (memory recall
function).
For details about My Settings, refer
to P.164.
Enabling easier driver entry and
exit (power easy access system)
WARNING
■
While the power easy access system
is operating and the steering wheel
and seat is moving
Be careful not to get body parts or lug-
gage caught. Failure to do so may cause
an injury or damage to the luggage.
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1
Check that the shift lever is in P.
2
Turn the engine switch to ON.
3
Adjust the driver’s seat, steering
wheel, outside rear view mirrors
and head-up display (if equipped)
to the desired positions.
4
While pressing the “SET” button, or
within 3 seconds after the “SET”
button is pressed, press button “1”,
“2” or “3” until the buzzer sounds.
If the selected button has already been
preset, the previously recorded position
will be overwritten.
■
Seat positions that can be memorized
(
The adjusted positions other than the posi-
tion adjusted by lumbar support switch can
be recorded.
■
In order to correctly use the driving
position memory function
If a seat position is already in the furthest
possible position and the seat is operated in
the same direction, the recorded position
may be slightly different when it is recalled.
1
Check that the shift lever is in P.
2
Turn the engine switch to ON.
3
Press one of the buttons for the
driving position you want to recall
until the buzzer sounds.
■
To stop the position recall operation
part-way through
Perform any of the following:
●
Press the “SET” button.
●
Press button “1”, “2” or “3”.
●
Operate any of the seat adjustment
switches (only cancels seat position
recall).
●
Operate the tilt and telescopic steering
control switch (only cancels steering
wheel position recall).
■
Operating the driving position memory
using the Intelligent Assistant system
*
*
: If equipped
The following operation can be performed
using the Intelligent Assistant system.
●
Recording a driving position
Recording a driving position into
memory button
WARNING
■
Seat adjustment caution
Take care during seat adjustment so that
the seat does not strike the rear passen-
ger or squeeze your body against the
steering wheel.
Recalling a driving position
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Recalling a driving position (it can be per-
formed only when the shift lever is in P)
For details regarding the Intelligent Assis-
tant system, refer to the “MULTIMEDIA
OWNER’S MANUAL”.
■
Operating the driving position memory
after turning the engine switch off
Recorded seat positions can be activated
up to 180 seconds after the driver’s door is
opened and another 60 seconds after it is
closed again.
■
When recalling the driving position
Take care when recalling the driving posi-
tion so that the head restraint does not
touch the ceiling.
■
When the recorded seat position can-
not be recalled
The seat position may not be recalled in
some situations when the seat position is
recorded in a certain range. For details,
contact your Lexus dealer.
■
When My Settings is turned on:
The driving positions can be automati-
cally recalled for each registered
driver by registering electronic key
assignments in My Settings.
Driving position registration proce-
dure
When the shift lever is shifted to P after
driving the vehicle, the current driving
position will be recorded.
Driving position recall procedure
1
Carry only the key that has been
assigned and registered in My Set-
tings, and then unlock and open the
driver’s door using the smart
access system with push-button
start or wireless remote control.
The driving position other than the steering
wheel and head-up display (if equipped)
will move to the recorded position. How-
ever, the seat will move to a position
slightly behind the recorded position in
order to make entering the vehicle easier.
If the driving position is in a position that
has already been recorded, the driving
position will not move.
2
Turn the engine switch to ACC or
ON.
The seat, steering wheel and head-up dis-
play (if equipped) (only when the engine
switch is in ON) will move to the recorded
position.
Memory recall function cancelation
procedure
Initialize the driver registered settings in
My Settings.
For information on initializing driver regis-
tered settings, refer to the “MULTIMEDIA
OWNER’S MANUAL”.
■
When My Settings is turned off:
Each electronic key can be registered
to automatically recall your preferred
driving position.
Driving position registration proce-
dure
Record your driving position to button “1”,
“2” or “3” before performing the following:
Carry only the key you want to register,
and then close the driver’s door.
If 2 or more keys are in the vehicle, the
driving position cannot be recorded prop-
erly.
1
Check that the shift lever is in P.
2
Turn the engine switch to ON.
Recalling a driving position auto-
matically when getting in the
vehicle (memory recall function)
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3
Recall the driving position that you
want to record.
4
While pressing the recalled button,
press and hold the door lock switch
(either lock or unlock) until the
buzzer sounds.
If the button could not be registered, the
buzzer sounds continuously for approxi-
mately 3 seconds.
Driving position recall procedure
1
Carry the electronic key that has
been registered to the driving posi-
tion, and then unlock and open the
driver’s door using the smart
access system with push-button
start or wireless remote control.
The driving position other than the steering
wheel and head-up display (if equipped)
will move to the recorded position. How-
ever, the seat will move to a position
slightly behind the recorded position in
order to make entering the vehicle easier.
If the driving position is in a position that
has already been recorded, the driving
position will not move.
2
Turn the engine switch to ACC or
ON, or fasten a seat belt.
The seat, steering wheel and head-up dis-
play (if equipped) (only when the engine
switch is in ON) will move to the recorded
position.
Memory recall function cancelation
procedure
Carry only the key you want to cancel and
then close the driver’s door.
If 2 or more keys are in the vehicle, the
driving position cannot be canceled prop-
erly.
1
Turn the engine switch to ON.
2
While pressing the “SET” button,
press and hold the door lock switch
(either lock or unlock) until the
buzzer sounds twice.
If the button could not be canceled, the
buzzer sounds continuously for approxi-
mately 3 seconds.
■
Recalling the driving position using the
memory recall function
If a door other than the driver’s door is
unlocked with the smart access system with
push-button start, the driving position can-
not be recalled. In this case, press the driv-
ing position button which has been set.
■
Customization
Some functions can be customized. (Cus-
tomizable features:
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1
Turn the engine switch to ON.
2
Display the home screen on the
Rear Multi Operation Panel
(
P.381) and then select “Seat”.
3
Select “Left” or “Right”.
4
Adjust the rear seat to the desired
position and then select “SET”.
5
Select “1” or “2”.
If the preset is being used, the previously
recorded seat position will be overwritten.
■
In order to correctly use the position
memory function
If a seat position is already in the furthest
possible position and the seat is operated in
the same direction, the recorded position
may be slightly different when it is recalled.
1
Turn the engine switch to ON.
2
Display the home screen on the
Rear Multi Operation Panel
(
P.381) and then select “Seat”.
3
Select “Left” or “Right”.
4
Press and hold “1” or “2”.
When the seat has moved to the registered
position, operation will stop.
When the operating conditions are not
met, the buttons will be grayed out.
Rear seat position memory
(4-passenger models)
The rear seat position can be mem-
orized and recalled with the touch
of a button.
Recording a position into mem-
ory
WARNING
■
Seat adjustment caution
Take care during seat adjustment so that
the rear passengers do not strike the
front seats.
Recalling the memorized posi-
tion
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An individual can be identified using
the following authentication devices.
Electronic key
An individual is identified when the smart
access system with push-button start
detects their electronic key. (
Bluetooth
®
device
An individual is identified when a
Bluetooth
®
device is connected to the
multimedia system. For information on how
to connect Bluetooth
®
devices, refer to
the “MULTIMEDIA OWNER’S MAN-
UAL”.
When an individual is identified with an
electronic key, identifying using a
Bluetooth
®
device is not performed.
When an individual is identified from
an authentication device, settings for
the following functions are recalled.
Driving position (memory recall
function)
After an individual is identified, the driving
position that was set when driving was last
completed is recalled when either of the
following operations is performed.
• The door is unlocked and opened using
the smart access system with push-but-
ton start or wireless remote control.
Refer to P.161 for information on driving
position registration and recall.
Meter displays, head-up display (if
equipped) information
*
and multi-
media information
*
When an individual is identified, the display
settings used when the engine switch was
last turned off are recalled.
Multi-terrain Monitor
*
When an individual is identified, the display
settings used when the engine switch was
last turned off are recalled. (
Vehicle settings that can be set
using the multimedia system
*
When an individual is identified, the vehicle
settings used when the engine switch was
last turned off are recalled.
*
: Some settings are excluded
My Settings
Drivers are identified using devices
such as electronic keys to store the
driving position and vehicle settings
for each. Then the information can
be recalled the next time the vehi-
cle is driven.
Authentication devices can be
assigned in advance to drivers so
that they can drive using their pre-
ferred settings.
Settings for 3 drivers can be stored
in My Settings.
For information on authentication
devices registration/deletion,
changing the driver’s name, initial-
izing driver registered settings,
manually switching drivers and
deleting drivers registration refer
to the “MULTIMEDIA OWNER’S
MANUAL”.
Types of assigned authentica-
tion devices
Recalled functions
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4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle. . . . . .
Cargo and luggage. . . . ...
Vehicle load limits. . . . . ..
Trailer towing (with towing hitch)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dinghy towing . . . . . . . .
4-2. Driving procedures
Engine (ignition) switch . . ...
Automatic transmission. . ...
Turn signal lever. . . . . . ..
Parking brake . . . . . . . ..
Brake Hold. . . . . . . . ...
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch. . . . . .
AHB (Automatic High Beam)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fog light switch . . . . . . ..
Windshield wipers and washer
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear window wiper and washer
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..
4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap. ..
4-5. Using the driving support sys-
tems
Lexus Safety System + 2.5. .
PCS (Pre-Collision System)..
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist). .
RSA (Road Sign Assist). . ..
Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range. . . . . .
Stop & Start system. . . . ..
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor).
Intuitive parking assist. . . ..
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert)
function. . . . . . . . . ...
RCD (Rear Camera Detection)
function. . . . . . . . . ....
PKSB (Parking Support Brake)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Parking Support Brake function
(Static Objects Front and Rear
of the Vehicle). . . . . . .
Parking Support Brake function
(Moving Vehicles Rear of the
Vehicle). . . . . . . . . ..
Parking Support Brake function
(Pedestrians Rear of the Vehi-
cle). . . . . . . . . . . .
Multi-terrain Monitor. . . ..
Driving mode select switch ..
AHC (Active Height Control
Suspension). . . . . . . ..
Four-wheel drive system . ...
Crawl Control (with Turn Assist
function). . . . . . . . . .
Multi-terrain Select. . . . ..
Downhill assist control system
. . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Driving assist systems. . . ..
4-6. Driving tips
Off-road precautions. . . ..
Winter driving tips. . . . .
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4-1.Before driving
■
Starting the engine
■
Driving
1
With the brake pedal depressed,
shift the shift lever to D. (
2
If the parking brake is in manual
mode, release the parking brake.
(
3
Gradually release the brake pedal
and gently depress the accelerator
pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
■
Stopping
1
With the shift lever 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 lever
to P or N. (
■
Parking the vehicle
1
With the shift lever in D, depress
the brake pedal.
2
Set the parking brake (
and shift the shift lever to P
(
3
Press the engine switch to stop the
engine.
4
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
With the brake pedal depressed,
shift the shift lever to D. (
2
Pull the parking brake switch to set
the parking brake manually.
(
3
Release the brake pedal and gently
depress the accelerator pedal to
accelerate the vehicle.
4
Press the parking brake switch and
parking brake is released manually.
■
When starting off on a uphill
The hill-start assist control will activate.
(
■
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
properly.
■
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.
●
The vehicle is judged to be driving uphill
or downhill
Driving the vehicle
The following procedures should be
observed to ensure safe driving:
Driving procedure
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When the accelerator pedal is released
●
When the brake pedal is depressed
■
Restraining the engine output (Brake
Override System)
●
When the accelerator and brake pedals
are depressed at the same time, the
engine 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 200 miles (300 km):
Avoid sudden stops.
●
For the first 500 miles (800 km):
Do not tow a trailer.
●
For the first 600 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.
■
Idling time before stopping the engine
To prevent damage to the turbocharger,
allow the engine to idle immediately after
high-speed driving or driving up a hill.
To allow the engine to idle when the vehicle
is stopped, disable the Stop & Start cancel
switch. (
(With the Stop & Start system enabled, the
engine will be stopped by the Stop & Start
system when the vehicle is stopped.)
■
Operating your vehicle in a foreign
country
Comply with the relevant vehicle registra-
tion laws and confirm the availability of the
correct fuel. (
Driving condition
Idling time
Normal city driving
Not neces-
sary
High-speed driving (con-
stant speed of approx. 62
mph [100 km/h])
Not neces-
sary
Steep hill driving or continu-
ous driving at 62 mph (100
km/h) or more (race track
driving etc.)
Approxi-
mately 1
minute
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 engine run-
ning. 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.
●
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 engine. Turning the engine off
while driving will not cause loss of
steering or braking control. However,
power assist for these systems may be
lost making it difficult to steer or brake
before stopping the vehicle depending
on the remaining charge in the battery
or usage conditions. In this situation,
you should pull over and stop the vehi-
cle 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:
●
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 position of the steer-
ing wheel, the seat, or the inside or
outside rear view mirrors while driving.
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 fail-
ure, 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 crossing rivers, turn off height
control after putting the vehicle height
in high mode, and drive at 18 mph (30
km/h) or less. Otherwise the vehicle
height may change due to the auto-
matic leveling function, resulting in an
accident. (
■
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
control may be affected.
■
When shifting the shift lever
●
Do not let the vehicle roll backward
while the shift lever is in a driving posi-
tion, or roll forward while the shift lever
is in R.
Doing so may cause the engine to stall
or lead to poor brake and steering
performance, resulting in an accident
or damage to the vehicle.
●
Do not shift the shift lever to P while
the vehicle is moving.
Doing so can damage the transmission
and may result in a loss of vehicle con-
trol.
●
Do not shift the shift lever to R while
the vehicle is moving forward.
Doing so can damage the transmission
and may result in a loss of vehicle con-
trol.
●
Do not shift the shift lever to a driving
position while the vehicle is moving
backward.
Doing so can damage the transmission
and may result in a loss of vehicle con-
trol.
●
Moving the shift lever to N while the
vehicle is moving will disengage the
engine from the transmission. Engine
braking is not available when N is
selected.
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riv
ing
WARNING
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Be careful not to shift the shift lever
with the accelerator pedal depressed.
Shifting the shift lever to a gear other
than P or N may lead to unexpected
rapid acceleration of the vehicle that
may cause an accident and result in
death or serious injury.
■
If you hear a squealing or scraping
noise (brake pad wear limit indica-
tors)
Have the brake pads checked and
replaced by your Lexus dealer as soon as
possible.
Rotor damage may result if the pads are
not replaced when needed.
It is dangerous to drive the vehicle when
the wear limits of the brake pads and/or
those of the brake discs are exceeded.
■
When the vehicle is stopped
●
Do not race the engine.
If the vehicle is in any gear other than P
or N, the vehicle may accelerate sud-
denly and unexpectedly, causing an
accident.
●
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.
●
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 light-
ers, spray cans, or soft drink cans in the
vehicle when it is in the sun.
Doing so may result in the following:
• Gas may leak from a cigarette lighter
or spray can, and may lead to a fire.
• The temperature inside the vehicle
may cause the plastic lenses and plas-
tic material of glasses to deform or
crack.
• Soft drink cans may fracture, causing
the contents to spray over the interior
of the vehicle, and may also cause a
short circuit in the vehicle’s electrical
components.
●
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.
●
Always apply the parking brake, shift
the shift lever to P, stop the engine and
lock the vehicle.
Do not leave the vehicle unattended
while the engine is running.
If the vehicle is parked with the shift
lever in P but the parking brake is not
set, the vehicle may start to move, pos-
sibly leading to an accident.
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WARNING
●
If the shift lever is moved before the
low speed four-wheel drive indicator
turns on/off, the transfer mode may
not be shifted completely.
The transfer mode disengages both the
front and rear driveshafts from the pow-
ertrain and allows the vehicle to move
regardless of the shift position. (At this
time, the indicator blinks and the buzzer
sounds.)
Therefore, the vehicle is free to roll even
if the shift lever is in P. You or someone
else could be seriously injured. You must
complete the shifting of the transfer
mode. (
●
Do not touch the exhaust pipes while
the engine is running or immediately
after turning the engine off.
Doing so may cause burns.
■
When taking a nap in the vehicle
Always turn the engine off. Otherwise, if
you accidentally move the shift lever or
depress the accelerator pedal, this could
cause an accident or fire due to engine
overheating. Additionally, if the vehicle is
parked in a poorly ventilated area,
exhaust gases may collect 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 differ-
ently than the other side. Also, the
parking brake may not securely hold
the vehicle.
●
If the brake booster device 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.
●
Do not pump the brake pedal if the
engine stalls.
Each push on the brake pedal uses up
the reserve for the power-assisted
brakes.
●
The brake system consists of 2 individ-
ual hydraulic systems; if one of the sys-
tems fails, the other 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
any of the tires 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 engine
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.
■
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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