Lexus ES250 (2023 year). Manual in english — page 7
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3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
■
Using automatic mode in cold weather
(power type)
When automatic mode is used in cold
weather, the door mirror could freeze up
and automatic stowing and return may not
be possible. In this case, remove any ice and
snow from the door mirror, then either
operate the mirror using manual mode or
move the mirror by hand.
■
Customization (power type)
The automatic mirror folding and extending
operation can be changed.
(Customizable features:
When the mirror select switch is in the
“L” or “R” position, the outside rear
view mirrors will automatically angle
downwards when the vehicle is revers-
ing in order to give a better view of the
ground.
To disable this function, move the mir-
ror select switch to the neutral position
(between “L” or “R”).
■
Adjusting the mirror angle when
the vehicle is reversing
With the shift lever in R, adjust the mir-
ror angle at a desired position. The
adjusted angle will be memorized and
the mirror will automatically tilt to the
memorized angle whenever the shift
lever is shifted to R from next time.
The memorized downward tilt position of
the mirror is linked to the normal position
(angle adjusted with the shift lever in other
than R). Therefore, if the normal position is
changed after adjustment, the tilt position
will also change.
When the normal position is changed,
readjust the angle in reversing.
WARNING
■
When a mirror is moving
To avoid personal injury and mirror mal-
function, be careful not to get your hand
caught by the moving mirror.
Linked mirror function when
reversing (vehicles with driving
position memory)
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3-5. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof
3
Be
fore
dri
ving
3-5.Opening and closing the windows and moon roof
The power windows can be opened
and closed by one-touch operation of
the switches.
1
Closing
2
One-touch closing
*
3
Opening
4
One-touch opening
*
*
: To stop the window partway, operate
the switch in the opposite direction.
■
The power windows can be operated
when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON
mode.
■
Operating the power windows after
turning the engine off
The power windows can be operated for
approximately 45 seconds after the engine
switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or
turned off. They cannot, however, be oper-
ated once the driver’s door is opened.
■
Jam protection function
If an object becomes jammed between the
window and the window frame while the
window is closing, window movement is
stopped and the window is opened slightly.
■
Catch protection function
If an object becomes caught between the
door and window while the window is open-
ing, window movement is stopped.
■
When the power 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.
●
Stop the vehicle. With the engine switch
in IGNITION ON mode, within 4 sec-
onds of the jam protection function or
catch protection function activating, con-
tinuously 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.
●
If the side window cannot be opened and
closed even when performing the above
operations, perform the following proce-
dure for function initialization.
1
Turn the engine switch to IGNITION
ON mode.
2
Pull and hold the power window switch
in the one-touch closing direction and
completely close the side window.
3
Release the power window switch for a
moment, resume pulling the switch in
the one-touch closing direction, and
hold it there for approximately 6 sec-
onds or more.
4
Press and hold the power window
switch in the one-touch opening direc-
tion. After the side window is com-
pletely opened, continue holding the
switch for an additional 1 second or
more.
5
Release the power window switch for a
moment, resume pushing the switch in
the one-touch opening direction, and
hold it there for approximately 4 sec-
onds or more.
6
Pull and hold the power window switch
in the one-touch closing direction
again. After the door window is com-
pletely closed, continue holding the
switch for a further 1 second or more.
Power windows
Opening and closing the power
windows
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3-5. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof
If you release the switch while the side win-
dow is moving, start again from the begin-
ning.
If the side window reverses and cannot be
fully closed or opened, have the vehicle
inspected by your Lexus dealer.
■
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.
*
(
●
The alarm may be triggered if the alarm is
set and the power window is closed using
the door lock linked power window oper-
ation function. (
*
: These settings must be customized at
your Lexus dealer.
■
Power windows open warning buzzer
The buzzer sounds and “Window Open” is
shown on the multi-information display
when the engine switch is turned off and the
driver’s door is opened with the power win-
dows 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
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure 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.
■
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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3
Be
fore
dri
ving
closing a passenger window.
Press the switch.
The indicator
will come on and the
passenger windows will be locked.
■
The power windows can be operated
when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON
mode.
■
When the battery is disconnected
The window lock switch is disabled. If nec-
essary, press the window lock switch after
reconnecting the battery.
*
: If equipped
■
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 way 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 way of the moon roof
switch to stop the moon roof partway.
■
The moon roof can be operated when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON
mode.
■
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 ACCESSORY mode or turned
off. It cannot, however, be operated once
either front door is opened.
■
Jam protection function
If an object is detected between the moon
roof and the frame while the moon roof is
closing or tilting down, travel is stopped and
the moon roof opens slightly.
■
Sunshade
The sunshade can be opened and closed
manually. However, the sunshade will open
automatically when the moon roof is
opened.
■
Door lock linked moon roof operation
●
The moon roof can be opened and
closed using the mechanical key.
*
(
●
The moon roof can be opened using the
wireless remote control.
*
(
●
The alarm may be triggered if the alarm is
set and the moon roof is closed using the
door lock linked moon roof operation
function. (
*
: These settings must be customized at
your Lexus dealer.
■
When the moon roof does not close nor-
mally
Perform the following procedure:
1
Stop the vehicle.
2
Press and hold the “CLOSE” switch.
*
The moon roof will close, reopen and pause
for approximately 10 seconds. Then it will
close again and stop at the completely
closed position.
3
Check to make sure that the moon roof
is completely closed and then release
the switch.
*
: If the switch is released at the incorrect
time, the procedure will have to be per-
formed again from the beginning.
If the moon roof does not fully close even
after performing the above procedure cor-
rectly, have the vehicle inspected by your
Lexus dealer.
■
If the moon roof does not move normally
If the moon roof does not open or close
normally or the automatic opening function
does not operate, perform the following ini-
tialization procedure.
1
Stop the vehicle.
2
Press and hold the “DOWN” switch.
*
The moon roof will stop at the tilt-up posi-
tion. After that, it will open, close, tilt up, tilt
down, and stop at the fully closed position.
3
Confirm that the moon roof has com-
pletely stopped and release the switch.
*
: If you release the switch while the moon
roof is moving, perform the procedure
again from the beginning.
If, after performing the above procedures
correctly, the moon roof still does not open
or close normally or the automatic opening
function does not operate, have the vehicle
inspected by your Lexus dealer.
■
Moon roof open warning buzzer
A buzzer sounds and a message is shown
on the multi-information display when the
engine switch is turned 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 fea-
tures:
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause death or seri-
ous injury.
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3
Be
fore
dri
ving
WARNING
■
Opening the moon roof
●
Do not allow any passengers to put
their hands or heads outside the vehi-
cle while it is moving.
●
Do not sit on top of the moon roof.
■
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.
Also, the jam protection function is not
designed to operate while the moon
roof switch is being pressed. Take care
so that your fingers, etc. do not get
caught.
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3-5. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof
*
: If equipped
■
Opening and closing the elec-
tronic roof sunshade
1
Opens the electronic roof sun-
shade
*
Slide and hold the
switch backward.
The electronic roof sunshade will fully
open automatically.
2
Closes the electronic roof sun-
shade
*
Slide and hold the
switch forward.
The electronic roof sunshade will fully
close automatically.
If the panoramic moon roof is not fully
closed, it will close fully before the elec-
tronic roof sunshade closes.
*
: Quickly slide and release the
switch in either direction to stop the
electronic roof sunshade partway.
■
Tilting the panoramic moon roof up
and down
Press the
switch to tilt the pan-
oramic moon roof up.
*
When the panoramic moon roof is tilted
up, the electronic roof sunshade will open
to the half-open position of the roof.
*
: Lightly press the
switch again to
stop the panoramic moon roof partway.
Press and hold the
switch to tilt
the panoramic moon roof down.
The panoramic moon roof can be tilted
down only when it is in the tilt-up position.
■
Opening and closing the pan-
oramic moon roof
Opens the panoramic moon roof
*
Slide and hold the
switch back-
ward. The panoramic moon roof and
electronic roof sunshade will open
automatically.
The panoramic moon roof can be opened
from the tilt-up position.
*
: Quickly slide and release the
switch in either direction to stop the pan-
oramic moon roof partway.
Panoramic moon roof
*
Use the overhead switches to oper-
ate the panoramic moon roof and
electronic roof sunshade.
Operating the panoramic moon
roof
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3
Be
fore
dri
ving
Closes the panoramic moon roof
The panoramic moon roof will fully
close automatically.
■
The panoramic moon roof can be oper-
ated when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON
mode.
■
Operating the panoramic moon roof
after turning the engine off
The panoramic moon roof and electronic
roof sunshade can be operated for approxi-
mately 45 seconds after the engine switch
is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned
off. It cannot, however, be operated once
the driver’s door is opened.
■
Jam protection function
If an object is detected between the pan-
oramic moon roof and the frame in the fol-
lowing situations, travel is stopped and the
panoramic moon roof opens slightly:
●
The panoramic moon roof is closing or
tilting down.
●
The electronic roof sunshade is closing.
■
Closing both the panoramic moon roof
and electronic roof sunshade
Slide the
switch forward.
The electronic roof sunshade will close to
the half-open position and pause. The pan-
oramic moon roof will then fully close. Then
the electronic roof sunshade will fully close.
■
Door lock linked panoramic moon roof
operation
●
The panoramic moon roof can be
opened and closed using the mechanical
key.
*
(
●
The panoramic moon roof can be
opened using the wireless remote con-
trol.
*
(
●
The alarm may be triggered if the alarm is
set and the panoramic moon roof is
closed using the door lock linked pan-
oramic moon roof operation function.
(
P.60)
*
: These settings must be customized at
your Lexus dealer.
■
When the panoramic moon roof or elec-
tronic roof sunshade does not close nor-
mally
Perform the following procedure:
1
Stop the vehicle.
2
Turn the engine switch to IGNITION
ON mode.
3
Slide and hold the
switch or
switch forward. Continue press-
ing the switch for approximately 10 sec-
onds after the panoramic moon roof or
electronic roof sunshade closes and
reopens. The panoramic moon roof and
electronic roof sunshade will start to
close.
*
4
Check that the panoramic moon roof
and electronic roof sunshade are fully
closed and release the switch.
*
: If the switch is released at the incorrect
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3-5. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof
time, the procedure will have to be per-
formed again from the beginning.
If the panoramic moon roof or electronic
roof sunshade does not fully close even
after performing the above procedure cor-
rectly, have the vehicle inspected by your
Lexus dealer.
■
Panoramic moon roof open warning
buzzer
A buzzer sounds and a message is shown
on the multi-information display when the
engine switch is turned off and the driver’s
door is opened with the panoramic moon
roof open.
■
Customization
Settings (e.g. linked door lock operation)
can be changed. (Customizable fea-
tures:
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failing to do so may cause death or seri-
ous injury.
■
Opening and closing the electronic
roof sunshade
●
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 electronic roof sunshade is
being operated.
●
Do not let a child operate the elec-
tronic roof sunshade. Closing the elec-
tronic roof sunshade on someone can
cause death or serious injury.
■
Opening the panoramic moon roof
●
Do not allow any passengers to put
their hands or heads outside the vehi-
cle while it is moving.
●
Do not sit on top of the panoramic
moon roof.
■
Opening and closing the panoramic
moon roof
●
The driver is responsible for pan-
oramic moon roof opening and closing
operations. In order to prevent acci-
dental operation, especially by a child,
do not let a child operate the pan-
oramic moon roof. It is possible for
children and other passengers to have
body parts caught in the panoramic
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 panoramic moon roof is
being operated.
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3-5. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof
3
Be
fore
dri
ving
WARNING
●
When using the wireless remote con-
trol or mechanical key and operating
the panoramic moon roof, operate the
panoramic moon roof after checking
to make sure that there is no possibility
of any passenger having any of their
body parts caught in the panoramic
moon roof. Also, do not let a child
operate panoramic moon roof by the
wireless remote control or mechanical
key. It is possible for children and other
passengers to get caught in the pan-
oramic 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 panoramic moon roof or
electronic roof sunshade is fully
closed. Also, the jam protection func-
tion is not designed to operate while
the switch is being pressed. Take care
so that your fingers, etc. do not get
caught.
■
To prevent burns or injuries
Do not touch the area between the
underside of the panoramic moon roof
and the electronic roof sunshade. Your
hand may get caught and you could
injure yourself. Also, if the vehicle is left in
direct sunlight for a long time, the under-
side of the panoramic moon roof could
become very hot and could cause burns.
NOTICE
■
To prevent damage to the panoramic
moon roof
●
Before opening the panoramic moon
roof, make sure that there are no for-
eign objects, such as stones or ice,
around the opening.
●
Do not hit the surface or edge of the
panoramic moon roof with hard
objects.
■
After the vehicle has been washed or
rained on
Before opening the panoramic moon
roof, wipe any water off the panoramic
moon roof. Otherwise, water may enter
the cabin when the panoramic moon
roof is opened.
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4
4
Driving
Driving
4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle. . . . . .
Cargo and luggage. . . . ...
Vehicle load limits. . . . . ..
Trailer towing. . . . . . . ...
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)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windshield wipers 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 . . . .
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) .
Driving Mode Select switch ..
PKSA (Parking Support Alert)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Intuitive parking assist. . . ..
RCTA (Rear cross traffic alert)
function. . . . . . . . . . .
RCD (Rear Camera Detection)
function. . . . . . . . . .
PKSB (Parking Support Brake)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Parking Support Brake function
(static objects). . . . . . .
Parking Support Brake function
(rear-crossing vehicles) . ..
Parking Support Brake function
(rear pedestrians) . . . . ...
Driving assist systems. . . ..
4-6. Driving tips
Winter driving tips. . . . .
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4-1. Before driving
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
Make sure that the parking brake is
set with the brake pedal depressed,
and then shift the shift lever to D.
2
Release the brake pedal and gently
depress the accelerator pedal.
3
Release the parking brake.
■
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
●
When the accelerator pedal is released
●
When the brake pedal is firmly or quickly
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.
Driving the vehicle
The following procedures should be
observed to ensure safe driving:
Driving procedure
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4-1. Before driving
4
Driving
●
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. (
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
such as leaves, paper or rags.
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:
●
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. (
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4-1. Before driving
WARNING
●
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.
●
AWD models: Do not drive the vehicle
off-road. This is not an AWD vehicle
designed for off-road driving. Proceed
with all due caution if it becomes
unavoidable to drive off-road.
●
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 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 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,
resulting in an accident.
●
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.
●
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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Driving
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 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.
●
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 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 (AWD
models)
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.
■
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.
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