Lexus IS500 (2022 year). Manual in english — page 7

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4

4

Driving

Driving

.

4-1. Before driving

Driving the vehicle. . . . . .

120

Cargo and luggage. . . . ...

126

Vehicle load limits. . . . . ..

128

Trailer towing. . . . . . . ...

128

Dinghy towing . . . . . . . .

129

4-2. Driving procedures

Engine (ignition) switch . . ...

130

Automatic transmission. . ...

134

Turn signal lever. . . . . . ..

138

Parking brake . . . . . . . ..

139

Brake Hold. . . . . . . . .

142

ASC (Active Sound Control)

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

144

4-3. Operating the lights and wipers

Headlight switch. . . . . . .

145

AHB (Automatic High Beam)

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

147

Windshield wipers and washer

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

150

4-4. Refueling

Opening the fuel tank cap. ..

157

4-5. Using the driving support sys-

tems

Lexus Safety System + 2.5. .

160

PCS (Pre-Collision System)

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

165

LTA (Lane Tracing Assist). ..

175

RSA (Road Sign Assist). . ...

184

Dynamic radar cruise control with

full-speed range. . . . . ...

187

BSM (Blind Spot Monitor). .

197

PKSA (Parking Support Alert)

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

201

Intuitive parking assist. . . .

203

RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert)

function. . . . . . . . . .

210

PKSB (Parking Support Brake)

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

216

Parking Support Brake function

(static objects). . . . . . ..

222

Parking Support Brake function

(rear-crossing vehicles) . ..

225

Driving mode select switch ...

227

Driving assist systems. . . ..

229

4-6. Driving tips

Winter driving tips. . . . .

234

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4-1.Before driving

Starting the engine

P.130

Driving

1

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

P.134)

2

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

P.139)

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. (

P.134)

Parking the vehicle

1

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

2

Set the parking brake (

P.139),

and shift the shift lever to P
(

P.134).

Check that the parking brake indicator is

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

needed.

3

Press the engine switch to stop the
engine.

4

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

Starting off on a steep uphill

1

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

P.135)

2

Pull the parking brake switch to set
the parking brake manually.
(

P.139)

3

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

4

Press the parking brake switch to
release the parking brake manually.

When starting off on an uphill

The hill-start assist control will activate.

(

P.229)

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

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 while

Driving the vehicle

The following procedures should be
observed to ensure safe driving:

Driving procedure

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sport mode is selected

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 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.

Operating your vehicle in a foreign

country

Comply with the relevant vehicle registra-

tion laws and confirm the availability of the

correct fuel. (

P.367)

Idling time before engine stop (IS300)

To prevent damage to the turbocharger,

allow the engine to idle immediately after

high-speed driving or hill climbing.

Driving condition

Idling time

Normal city driving or

high-speed driving (at the

highway speed limit or rec-

ommended speed)

Not neces-

sary

Steep hill driving or continu-

ous driving (race track driving

etc.)

Approxi-

mately 1

minute

WARNING

Observe the following precautions. Fail-

ure to do so may result in death or seri-

ous 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.

During normal driving, do not turn off

the engine. Turning the engine off

while driving will not cause loss of

steering or braking control, but the

power assist to these systems will be

lost. This will make it more difficult to

steer and brake, so you should pull

over and stop the vehicle as soon as it

is safe to do so.

However, in the event of an emer-

gency, such as if it becomes impossible

to stop the vehicle in the normal way:

P.320

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WARNING

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.134)

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 across a river or through

other bodies of water.

This may cause electric/electronic

components to short circuit, damage

the engine or cause other serious

damage to 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 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.

Shifting 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.

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.

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WARNING

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 shift lever is any position other

than P or N, the vehicle may acceler-

ate suddenly and unexpectedly, caus-

ing 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 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.

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.

Do not touch the exhaust pipes while

the engine is running or immediately

after turning the engine off.

Doing so may cause burns.

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WARNING

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 differently

than the other side. Also, the parking

brake may not securely hold the vehi-

cle.

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.

When parking the vehicle

Always set the parking brake and shift

the shift lever to P. Failure to do so may

cause the vehicle to move or the vehicle

may accelerate suddenly if the accelera-

tor 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.

IS300: Make sure to idle the engine

immediately after high-load driving.

Stop the engine only after the turbo-

charger has cooled down.

Failure to do so may cause damage to

the turbocharger.

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When the following unusual operation

is performed with the accelerator
pedal depressed, the engine 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 (

P.230),

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.230) 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 (

P.341)

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, transmis-

sion, transfer (AWD models), differen-

tials, etc.

Lubricant condition for the propeller

shaft, bearings and suspension joints

(where possible), and the function of

all joints, bearings, etc.

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.
(

P.128)

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) (

P.364)

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.

To prevent cargo and luggage from

sliding forward during braking, do not

stack anything in the enlarged trunk.

Keep cargo and luggage low, as close

to the floor as possible.

When you fold down the rear seats,

long items should not be placed

directly behind the front seats.

Never allow anyone to ride in the

enlarged trunk. It is not designed for

passengers. They should ride in their

seats with their seat belts properly fas-

tened.

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. (

P.304)

Vehicle load limits

Vehicle load limits include total
load capacity, seating capacity,
towing capacity and cargo capac-
ity.

Total load capacity (vehicle
capacity weight):

P.364

Total load capacity means the com-
bined weight of occupants, cargo
and luggage.

Seating capacity:

P.364

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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Dinghy towing

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

NOTICE

To avoid serious damage to your vehi-

cle

Do not tow your vehicle with the four

wheels on the ground.

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4-2.Driving procedures

1

Check that the parking brake is set.

2

Check that the shift lever is in P.

3

Firmly depress the brake pedal.

and a message will be displayed on

the multi-information display.

If it is not displayed, the engine cannot be

started.

4

Press the engine switch shortly and
firmly.

When operating the engine switch, one

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

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

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

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

switch mode.

If the engine does not start

Check that the shift lever is securely set in

P. The engine may not start if the shift

lever is displaced out of P.

The engine immobilizer system may not

have been deactivated. (

P.60)

Contact your Lexus dealer.

Electronic key battery depletion

P.86

Conditions affecting operation

P.98

Notes for the entry function

P.99

Steering lock function

After turning the engine switch off and

opening and closing the doors, the steer-

ing wheel will be locked due to the steer-

ing lock function. Operating the engine

switch again automatically cancels the

steering lock.

When the steering lock cannot be

released, “Push Engine Switch while

Turning Steering Wheel in Either Direc-

tion” will be displayed on the multi-infor-

mation display.

Check that the shift lever is in P. Press the

engine switch while turning the steering

wheel left and right.

To prevent the steering lock motor from

overheating, operation of the motor may

be suspended if the engine is turned on

and off repeatedly in a short period of

time. In this case, refrain from operating

the engine switch. After about 10 sec-

onds, the steering lock motor will resume

functioning.

When “Access System with Elec. Key

Malfunction See Owner's Manual” is

displayed on the multi-information dis-

play

The system may be malfunctioning. Have

the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer

immediately.

Engine (ignition) switch

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

Starting the engine

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If the electronic key battery is depleted

P.308

Operation of the engine switch

If the switch is not pressed shortly and

firmly, the engine switch mode may not

change or the engine may not start.

If attempting to restart the engine imme-

diately after turning the engine switch off,

the engine may not start in some cases.

After turning the engine switch off, please

wait a few seconds before restarting the

engine.

If the smart access system with

push-button start has been deactivated

by a customized setting

P.351

1

Stop the vehicle.

2

Set the parking brake (

P.139),

and shift the shift lever to P.

3

Press the engine switch.

4

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

Automatic engine shut off feature

The vehicle is equipped with a feature

that automatically shuts off the engine

when the shift lever is in P with the engine

running for an extended period.

The engine will automatically shut off

after approximately 1 hour if it has been

left running while the shift lever is in P.

The timer for the automatic engine shut

off feature will reset if the brake pedal is

depressed or if the shift lever is in a posi-

tion other than P.

After the vehicle is parked, if the door is

locked with the door lock switch (

P.92)

from the inside or the mechanical key

from the outside, the automatic engine

shut off feature will be disabled. The timer

for the automatic engine shut off feature

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

opened.

WARNING

When starting the engine

Always start the engine while sitting in

the driver’s seat. Do not depress the

accelerator pedal while starting the

engine under any circumstances.

Doing so may cause an accident result-

ing in death or serious injury.

Caution while driving

If engine failure occurs while the vehicle

is moving, do not lock or open the doors

until the vehicle reaches a safe and com-

plete stop. Activation of the steering lock

in this circumstance may lead to an acci-

dent, resulting in death or serious injury.

NOTICE

When starting the engine

Do not race a cold engine.

If the engine becomes difficult to start

or stalls frequently, have your vehicle

checked by your Lexus dealer immedi-

ately.

Symptoms indicating a malfunction

with the engine switch

If the engine switch seems to be operat-

ing somewhat differently than usual, such

as the switch sticking slightly, there may

be a malfunction. Contact your Lexus

dealer immediately.

Stopping the engine

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Modes can be changed by pressing
the engine switch with brake pedal

released. (The mode changes each
time the switch is pressed.)

1

Off

*

The emergency flashers can be used.
The multi-information display will not be
displayed.

2

ACCESSORY mode

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

3

IGNITION ON mode

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

*

: If the shift lever is in a position other than

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

Auto power off function

If the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY mode

for more than 20 minutes or IGNITION

ON mode (with the engine not running) for

WARNING

Stopping the engine in an emergency

If you want to stop the engine in an emer-

gency while driving the vehicle, press

and hold the engine switch for more than

2 seconds, or press it briefly 3 times or

more in succession. (

P.320)

However, do not touch the engine switch

while driving except in an emergency.

Turning the engine off while driving will

not cause loss of steering or braking con-

trol, but the power assist to these systems

will be lost. This will make it more difficult

to steer and brake, so you should pull

over and stop the vehicle as soon as it is

safe to do so.

When parking

Exhaust gases include harmful carbon

monoxide (CO), which is colorless and

odorless. Observe the following precau-

tions.
Failure to do so may cause exhaust gases

to enter the vehicle and may lead to an

accident caused by light-headedness, or

may lead to death or a serious health

hazard.

If the vehicle is in a poorly ventilated

area or a closed area, such as a

garage, stop the engine.

Do not leave the vehicle with the

engine running for a long time. If such

a situation cannot be avoided, park the

vehicle in an open space and ensure

that exhaust fumes do not enter the

vehicle interior.

Do not leave the engine running in an

area with snow build-up, or where it is

snowing. If snowbanks build up around

the vehicle while the engine is running,

exhaust gases may collect and enter

the vehicle.

Changing engine switch modes

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4-2. Driving procedures

4

Driving

more than an hour with the shift lever in P,

the engine switch will automatically turn off.

However, this function cannot entirely pre-

vent battery discharge. Do not leave the

vehicle with the engine switch in ACCES-

SORY or IGNITION ON mode for long

periods of time when the engine is not run-

ning.

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

1

Check that the parking brake is set.

2

Shift the shift lever to P.

3

Check that “Turn Power Off” is dis-
played on the multi-information dis-
play and then press the engine
switch once.

4

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

NOTICE

To prevent battery discharge

Do not leave the engine switch in

ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON

mode for long periods of time without

the engine running.

If “ACCESSORY” or “IGNITION

ON” is displayed on the meters while

the engine is not running, the engine

switch is not off. Exit the vehicle after

turning the engine switch off.

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

NOTICE

To prevent battery discharge

Do not stop the engine when the shift

lever is in a position other than P. If the

engine is stopped in another shift lever

position, the engine switch will not be

turned off but instead be turned to

ACCESSORY mode. If the vehicle is left

in ACCESSORY mode, battery dis-

charge may occur.

134

4-2. Driving procedures

*1

: To improve fuel efficiency and reduce

noise, shift the shift lever to D for normal
driving.

*2

: Any gear range can be fixed when driv-

ing in M mode.

To protect the automatic transmission

“High Transmission Fluid Temp See

Owner's Manual” is displayed on the

multi-information display and a function is

adopted that automatically selects a higher

shift range when the fluid temperature is

high. Have the vehicle inspected by your

Lexus dealer.

When driving with dynamic radar cruise

control with full-speed range activated

Even when performing the following

actions with the intent of enabling engine

braking, engine braking will not activate

because dynamic radar cruise control with

full-speed range will not be canceled.

8-speed models: While driving in the D

position, downshifting to 7, 6, 5 or 4.

(

P.187)

6-speed models: While driving in the D

position, downshifting to 5 or 4. (

P.187)

When switching the driving mode to

sport mode while driving in the D position

(

P.227)

Restraining sudden start (Drive-Start

Control)

P.125

Gear position display on the multi-infor-

mation display

When Gear positions is selected for a Drive

Information screen on the multi-information

display and the shift lever is in the D or M

position, the currently selected gear posi-

tion will be displayed on the multi-informa-

tion display. (The display changes

according to the shift lever position and

driving conditions.)

AI-SHIFT

The AI-SHIFT automatically selects the suit-

able gear according to driver performance

and driving conditions.

The AI-SHIFT automatically operates when

the shift lever is in D position. (Shifting the

shift lever to the M position cancels the

function.)

Automatic transmission

Shift position purpose and func-
tions

Shift posi-

tion

Objective or function

P

Parking the vehicle/starting

the engine

R

Reversing

N

Neutral (Condition in which

the power is not transmitted)

D

Normal driving

*1

M

M mode driving

*2

(

P.137)

WARNING

When driving on slippery road sur-

faces

Be careful of downshifting and sudden

acceleration, as this could result in the

vehicle skidding to the side or spinning.

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