Lexus LC500C (2022 year). Manual in english — page 7
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fore
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ving
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Catch protection function
Window
If an object becomes caught between the
door and window while the window is open-
ing, window movement is stopped.
Rear quarter window
If an object becomes caught between the
rear quarter window and vehicle body while
the rear quarter window is opening, win-
dow movement is stopped.
■
When the window cannot be opened or
closed
When the jam protection function or catch
protection function operates unusually and
the door window cannot be opened or
closed, perform the following operations
with the power window switch of that door.
●
Stop the vehicle. With the engine switch
in ON, within 4 seconds of the jam pro-
tection function or catch protection func-
tion activating, continuously operate the
power window switch in the one-touch
closing direction or one-touch opening
direction so that the door window can be
opened and closed.
●
If the door window cannot be opened
and closed even when performing the
above operations, perform the following
procedure for function initialization.
1
Close both side doors.
2
Turn the engine switch to ON.
3
Close the soft top roof, and then close
the side windows and rear quarter win-
dows.
4
Pull and hold the power window switch
in the one-touch closing direction for
approximately 6 seconds or more.
5
Press and hold the power window
switch in the one-touch opening direc-
tion. After the door window is com-
pletely opened, continue holding the
switch for an additional 1 second or
more.
6
Release the power window switch for a
moment, resume pushing the switch in
the one-touch opening direction, and
hold it there for approximately 4 sec-
onds or more.
7
Pull and hold the power window switch
in the one-touch closing direction
again. After the door window is com-
pletely closed, continue holding the
switch for a further 1 second or more.
If you release the switch while the window is
moving, start again from the beginning.
If the window reverses and cannot be fully
closed or opened, have the vehicle
inspected by your Lexus dealer.
■
When the rear quarter windows cannot
be opened or closed
When the jam protection function or catch
protection function operates unusually and
the rear quarter window cannot be opened
or closed, perform the following operations
with the all window control switch.
●
Stop the vehicle. With the engine switch
in ON, within 4 seconds of the jam pro-
tection function or catch protection func-
tion activating, continuously operate the
all window control switch in the closing
direction or one-touch opening direction
so that the rear quarter window can be
opened and closed.
●
If the rear quarter window cannot be
opened and closed even when perform-
ing the above operations, perform the
following procedure for function initial-
ization.
1
Close both side doors.
2
Turn the engine switch to ON.
3
Close the soft top roof, and then close
the side windows.
4
Pull and hold the all window control
switch in the closing direction for
approximately 6 seconds or more.
5
Press and hold the all window control
switch in the one-touch opening direc-
tion. After the side windows and rear
quarter windows are completely
opened, continue holding the switch for
an additional 1 second or more.
6
Release the all window control switch
for a moment, resume pressing and
holding the switch in the one-touch
opening direction for approximately 4
seconds or more.
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7
Pull and hold the power window switch
in the one-touch closing direction to
close the side windows.
8
Pull and hold the all window control
switch in the one-touch closing direc-
tion again. After the rear quarter win-
dows are completely closed, continue
holding the switch for a further 1 second
or more.
If you release the switch while the windows
are moving, start again from the beginning.
If the windows reverse and cannot be fully
closed or opened, have the vehicle
inspected by 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.
*
(
*
: 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 in
the instrument cluster when the engine
switch is turned 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:
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.
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fore
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ving
This function can be used to prevent
children from accidentally opening or
closing a passenger window and rear
quarter window.
Press the switch.
The indicator
will come on and the
passenger window and rear quarter win-
dow will be locked.
■
The power windows can be operated
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.
WARNING
●
The catch protection function may not
work if something gets caught just
before the window is fully opened. Be
careful not to get any part of your body
or clothing caught in the window.
Preventing accidental opera-
tion (window lock switch)
A
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3-6. Opening and closing the soft top roof
3-6.Opening and closing the soft top roof
Exterior
Soft top roof
Luggage cover
Interior
Multi-information display (
Displays opening/closing status of the soft
top roof.
Roof switch
Operation display of the soft top
roof
Displays operating parts of the soft top
roof linked to operation of the roof switch.
Bar display
The bar is displayed linked to the operation
display. The bar will turn to gray when the
operation of the soft top roof has com-
pleted.
1
Open the palm rest. (
2
Operate the switch.
1
Open
2
Close
The side windows and rear quarter win-
dows operate linked to opening or closing
the soft top roof.
Soft top roof
The soft top roof can be opened or
closed by the switch operation.
System components
A
B
A
B
Multi-information display
Opening or closing the soft top
roof
A
B
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fore
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ving
Opening/closing status of the soft top roof
will be displayed on the multi-information
display.
When the operation of the soft top roof has
completed, the bar will turn to gray and the
buzzer will sound.
To close the side windows and rear quarter
windows, press the power window switch.
(
■
Operational conditions
●
The vehicle speed is less than approxi-
mately 31 mph (50 km/h) (However, it is
recommended that the soft top roof is
opened or closed when the vehicle is
stopped.)
●
The engine is running (The soft top roof
can operate with the engine switch in
ON, however, in order to prevent battery
discharge, it is recommended to start the
engine.)
●
The trunk lid is closed
■
Situations in which the soft top roof
operation stops partway
In the following situation, operation of the
soft top roof stops partway.
●
When releasing the roof switch while the
soft top roof is operating
●
The vehicle speed is approximately 31
mph (50 km/h) or higher.
●
If there is a malfunction in the system
●
When operate the soft top roof repeat-
edly in a short period of time
●
If the battery is discharged
■
Situations in which the soft top roof may
not operate properly
In the following situation, the soft top roof
may not operate properly.
●
When the jam protection function or
catch protection function of the power
windows operates
●
When starting the engine while operating
the roof switch (The soft top roof that is
operating stops partway or returns to the
previous position.)
●
If the roof switch has not been operated
for a long period of time during the oper-
ation of the soft top roof. (“Soft Top
Operation Not Completed Soft Top Will
Move Soon” is displayed on the multi-
information display for approximately 10
seconds, and then the soft top will move
slowly.)
●
When the roof switch is operated on a
steep incline or large step
●
When driving on uneven road surfaces
●
In strong wind
■
Switch operation when the operational
conditions are not met
If the soft top roof is fully closed and the
vehicle is stopped, continuously operating
the roof switch can operate the side win-
dows and rear quarter windows only even if
the operational conditions of the soft top
roof are not met
■
While the soft top roof is operating
●
The trunk opener switch cannot be oper-
ated. Press the switch after the operation
of the soft top roof has been completed.
(
●
The side windows and rear quarter win-
dows cannot be operated using the
power window switch or all window con-
trol switch. They can be operated when
the soft top roof operation partway stops,
however, they cannot be fully closed.
■
If water splashes on the soft top roof,
such as in the rain or in a car wash
Wipe away any water before opening the
soft top roof. To prevent wrinkles, it is rec-
ommended to open the soft top roof after it
has completely dried.
■
Soft top roof open warning buzzer
A buzzer sounds if opening or closing the
soft top roof is not completed. Open or
close the soft top roof as soon as possible.
■
If a battery terminal has been discon-
nected and reconnected
If “Soft Top Operation Not Completed” is
displayed on the multi-information display
after the engine has been started, perform
the following procedure.
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When the soft top roof of the rear win-
dow side stops near the fully closing posi-
tion.
1
Operate the roof switch to open the
soft top roof, and release the switch with
the luggage cover opened.
2
Operate the roof switch to fully close
the soft top roof.
When the rear soft top roof stops near
the fully opening position.
Operate the roof switch to fully close the
soft top roof.
If the luggage cover does not operate by
performing the procedure above, check
that a warning message is displayed on the
multi-information display or the operational
conditions are met. If the luggage cover still
does not operate, have the vehicle
inspected by your Lexus dealer.
■
If the soft top roof cannot be operated properly when the roof switch is operated
In the following situations, perform the actions specified in the table, and then operate the
switch again.
●
Soft top roof operation stops partway
Situation
Warning message
Action
The engine switch is
turned to OFF or
ACC while the soft
top roof is operating.
-
Start the engine, or turn the engine switch
to ON, and then operate the roof switch.
The vehicle speed
exceeds approxi-
mately 31 mph (50
km/h) while the soft
top roof is operating.
“SLOW DOWN to
Compelete Soft Top
Operation”
Decelerate to approximately 31 mph (50
km/h), and then operate the roof switch.
The trunk lid is
opened using the
mechanical key while
the soft top roof is
operating.
-
Close the trunk lid, and then operate the
roof switch.
A collision is
detected.
-
Contact your Lexus dealer.
The catch protection
function of a power
window is activated.
-
The soft top roof is
operated manually.
“SLOW DOWN to
Compelete Soft Top
Operation”
“Soft Top Operation
Not Completed”
Manually return the soft top roof to the
previous position. If the soft top roof cannot
be operated, repeat opening and closing
operations several times.
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fore
dri
ving
●
Soft top roof operation does not start
The outside tempera-
ture is low.
-
Operate the roof switch again.
The voltage of the
battery drops.
-
Start the engine, and then operate the roof
switch.
A thing is put in the
operating range of the
soft top roof, which
prevents the soft top
roof from operating.
-
Remove the thing on the upper part of the
windshield frame, luggage cover, storing
space of the soft top roof.
The vehicle is driven
in the strong head
wind with the soft top
roof not fully closed.
-
Partway open the soft top roof after stop-
ping or decelerating the vehicle, and then
close it.
The soft top roof is
malfunctioning.
“Soft Top System Mal-
function See Owner’s
Manual”
If the soft top roof cannot be operated
even when operating the switch several
times, have the vehicle inspected by your
Lexus dealer.
Situation
Warning message
Action
The engine switch is
turned to OFF or
ACC.
-
Start the engine or turn the engine switch
to ON, and then operate the roof switch.
The vehicle is driven
at the speed of
approximately 31 mph
(50 km/h) or higher.
“Soft Top System
Unavailable Speed
must be under
50km/h”
Decelerate to approximately 31 mph (50
km/h), and then operate the roof switch.
The trunk lid is
opened.
“Soft Top System
Unavailable Close
Trunk Lid”
Close the trunk lid, and then operate the
roof switch.
The voltage of the
battery drops.
“Soft Top System
Unavailable Low
Power”
Start the engine, and then operate the roof
switch.
Situation
Warning message
Action
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The soft top roof is
operated repeatedly
in a short period of
time.
“Opening Function
Unavailable System
Overheated”
“Function Temporar-
ily Unavailable Sys-
tem Overheated”
Wait for a while and then operate the roof
switch. Depending on the situation, “Soft
Top System Available” is displayed on the
multi-information display indicating that
the roof switch can be operated. If the roof
switch cannot be operated, operate the
soft top roof manually (
the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
The roof switch is
operated while the
luggage cover lock is
operating.
-
Operate the roof switch again.
The jam protection
function or catch pro-
tection function of a
power windows is
activated.
-
The soft top roof is
operated manually.
“SLOW DOWN to
Compelete Soft Top
Operation”
“Soft Top Operation
Not Completed”
Manually return the soft top roof to the
previous position. If the soft top roof cannot
be operated, repeat opening and closing
operations several times.
Situation
Warning message
Action
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Be
fore
dri
ving
●
Soft top roof opens slowly
Situation
Warning message
Action
The roof switch is
released for a long
period of time while
opening or closing the
soft top roof.
“Soft Top Moving Do
Not Forget To Close”
“Soft Top Operation
Not Completed Do
Not Forget To Close”
When the engine is running or the
engine switch is in ON
“Soft Top Operation Not Completed Soft
Top Will Move Soon” is displayed on the
multi-information display for approxi-
mately 10 seconds, and then the operation
is restricted and the soft top roof moves
slowly.
When the roof switch can be operated
When the roof switch is operated while the
soft top roof moves slowly, the soft top roof
moves corresponding the switch opera-
tion.
However, if the soft top roof has been
operated repeatedly in a short period of
time, it may be only closed. (
When the roof switch cannot be oper-
ated
Wait for a while with the soft top roof oper-
ation stops, and then operate the roof
switch. If the soft top roof does not operate,
have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus
dealer.
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The roof switch is
released for a long
period of time while
opening or closing the
soft top roof.
“Soft Top Moving Do
Not Forget To Close”
“Soft Top Operation
Not Completed Do
Not Forget To Close”
When the engine switch is in ACC or
OFF
The operation is restricted and the soft top
roof moves slowly.
When starting the engine or turning the
engine switch to ON
The operation is stopped. After it stops,
when the roof switch is operated, the soft
top roof moves corresponding the switch
operation.
However, if the soft top roof has been
operated repeatedly in a short period of
time, it may be only closed. (
When the engine switch is not operated
Wait for a while until the soft top roof oper-
ation is stopped. After it stops, when the
roof switch is operated, the soft top roof
moves corresponding the switch opera-
tion.
However, if the soft top roof has been
operated repeatedly in a short period of
time, it may be only closed. (
Situation
Warning message
Action
WARNING
■
When opening or closing the soft top
roof
Observe the following.
Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
●
Check to make sure that all passen-
gers do not have any part of their body
in a position where it could be caught
when the soft top roof is being oper-
ated. If a part of the body or an object
is likely to be caught, or if the body is
caught, stop the operation immedi-
ately.
●
If anyone is in the vicinity or in the vehi-
cle, make sure they are safe and let
them know that the soft top roof is
about to open or close.
●
When the rear seat is occupied, be
careful that the soft top roof does not
hit the passenger.
●
Pay extra attention to the operation of
the soft top roof and the safety of the
area around the vehicle while opening
or closing the soft top roof.
●
Take extra care to prevent your fin-
gers etc. from being caught in moving
parts.
●
Do not operate the soft top roof while
the vehicle is backing up. The driver’s
rearward vision may be blocked, lead-
ing to an accident.
●
When the soft top roof starts to move
slowly, be careful not to be caught in
the soft top roof.
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ving
WARNING
●
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.
■
While the vehicle is driven
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in serious
injury or an accident.
●
Do not operate the soft top roof more
than necessary.
●
Do not drive the vehicle with the soft
top roof half-opened.
●
Do not stand on the seat, sit on the
package tray (
the vehicle.
■
When a child is in the vehicle
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
●
Do not allow a child operate the soft
top roof.
●
Never let a child sit in the storing
space of the soft top roof.
●
Keep children away from the movable
range of the soft top roof.
NOTICE
■
To prevent damage to the soft top
roof
●
Make sure that there is no obstacle
within a height of 25.6 in. (65 cm)
from the soft top roof.
Also, be careful when passing a place
with height restriction, such as a tunnel
or underground passage.
●
Do not put anything in the storing
space of the soft top roof.
●
Do not sit on or put luggage on the soft
top roof or luggage cover.
●
When there is snow or luggage on the
soft top roof or luggage cover, remove
it before operating the roof switch.
●
Do not open or close the soft top roof
when anything is put on the trunk lid.
●
Do not close the soft top roof when
anything is put on the upper part of the
windshield frame.
●
Do not open or close the soft top roof
when the outside temperature is
23.0°F (-5°C) or lower or the side
windows and rear quarter windows
are frozen.
●
Do not leave the soft top roof not fully
opened or closed for a long period of
time.
●
Do not leave the soft top roof opened
for a long period of time. The soft top
roof may have wrinkles or deteriorate.
●
When opening the trunk lid using the
mechanical key, fully open or close the
soft top roof.
●
Do not install a roof luggage carrier to
the soft top roof.
●
Do not operate the soft top roof manu-
ally except in an emergency.
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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 + . . . .
PCS (Pre-Collision System)..
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) ...
Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range. . . . . ...
Driving mode select switch.
Intuitive parking assist . . . ..
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) .
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 position to D.
Check that the shift position indicator
shows D.
2
If the parking brake is set, release
the parking brake. (
3
Gradually release the brake pedal
and gently depress the accelerator
pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
■
Stopping
1
Depress the brake pedal.
2
If necessary, set the parking brake.
■
Parking the vehicle
1
Depress the brake pedal to stop
the vehicle completely.
2
If the parking brake is released, set
the parking brake. (
3
Shift the shift position to P.
(
Check that the shift position indicator
shows P and the parking brake indicator is
illuminated.
4
Press the engine switch to stop the
engine.
5
Slowly release the brake pedal.
6
Lock the door, making sure that
you have the electronic key on your
person.
If parking on a hill, block the wheels as
needed.
■
Starting off on a steep uphill
1
Firmly depress the brake pedal and
shift the shift position to D.
The hill-start assist control will be activated.
2
Set the parking brake. (
3
Release the brake pedal and gently
depress the accelerator pedal to
accelerate the vehicle.
4
Release the parking brake.
(
■
When parking the vehicle
In order to prevent theft or effect of the
weather on the environment of the vehicle
cabin, close the soft top roof when parking
the vehicle.
■
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
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
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.
●
A warning message is displayed on the
multi-information display while the sys-
tem is operating. (
■
Restraining sudden start (Drive-Start
Control)
●
When the following unusual operation is
performed, the engine output may be
restrained.
• When the shift position is shifted from R
to D, D to R, N to R, P to D
*
, or P to R
*
(D
includes M) with the accelerator pedal
depressed, a warning message appears
on the multi-information display. If a
warning message is shown on the multi-
information display, read the message
and follow the instructions.
• When the accelerator pedal is depressed
too much while the vehicle is in reverse.
*
: Depending on the situation, the shift posi-
tion may not be changed.
●
While Drive-Start Control is being acti-
vated, your vehicle may have trouble
escaping from the mud or fresh snow. In
such case, deactivate TRAC (
to cancel Drive-Start Control so that the
vehicle may become able to escape from
the mud or fresh snow.
■
Breaking in your new Lexus
To extend the life of the vehicle, observing
the following precautions is recommended:
●
For the first 186 miles (300 km):
Avoid sudden stops.
●
For the first 621 miles (1000 km):
• Do not drive at extremely high speeds.
• Avoid sudden acceleration.
• Do not drive continuously in low gears.
• Do not drive at a constant speed for
extended periods.
■
Drum-in-disc type parking brake sys-
tem
Your vehicle has a drum-in-disc type park-
ing brake system. This type of brake system
needs bedding-down of the brake shoes
periodically or whenever the parking brake
shoes and/or drum are replaced. Have
your Lexus dealer perform the bedding
down operation.
■
Operating your vehicle in a foreign
country
Comply with the relevant vehicle registra-
tion laws and confirm the availability of the
correct fuel. (
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
■
When starting the vehicle
Always keep your foot on the brake
pedal while stopped with the 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.
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4-1. Before driving
WARNING
●
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, however,
power assist to the steering will be lost.
This will make it more difficult to steer
smoothly, so you should pull over and
stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to
do so.
In the event of an emergency, such as
if it becomes impossible to stop the
vehicle in the normal way:
●
Use engine braking (downshift) to
maintain a safe speed when driving
down a steep hill.
Using the brakes continuously may
cause the brakes to overheat and lose
effectiveness. (
●
Do not adjust the positions of the
steering wheel, the seat, or the inside
or outside rear view mirrors while driv-
ing.
Doing so may result in a loss of vehicle
control.
●
Always check that all passengers’
arms, heads or other parts of their
body are not outside the vehicle.
●
Do not drive in excess of the speed
limit. Even if the legal speed limit per-
mits it, do not drive over 85 mph (140
km/h) unless your vehicle has high-
speed capability tires. Driving over 85
mph (140 km/h) may result in tire 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 position
●
Do not let the vehicle roll backward
while a forward driving position is
selected, or roll forward while the shift
position is in R.
Doing so may 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 position to P while
the vehicle is moving.
Doing so can damage the transmission
and may result in a loss of vehicle con-
trol.
●
Do not shift the shift position to R while
the vehicle is moving forward.
Doing so can damage the transmission
and may result in a loss of vehicle con-
trol.
●
Do not shift the shift position to a driv-
ing position while the vehicle is moving
backward.
Doing so can damage the transmission
and may result in a loss of vehicle con-
trol.
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4
Driving
WARNING
●
Changing the shift position to N while
the vehicle is moving will disengage
the engine from the transmission.
Engine braking is not available when N
is selected.
●
Be careful not to change the shift posi-
tion with the accelerator pedal
depressed. Changing the shift posi-
tion to any positions other than P or N
may lead to unexpected rapid acceler-
ation of the vehicle that may cause an
accident and result in death or serious
injury.
After changing the shift position, make
sure to confirm the current shift posi-
tion displayed on the shift position indi-
cator inside the meter.
■
Brake pad wear
If any of the following situations occurs,
have the brake pads visually checked
and replaced by your Lexus dealer as
soon as possible.
●
If the thickness of the brake pads
exceeds the brake pad wear limit
when visually checking all four brake
pads (for the brake pad wear limit,
refer to P.350)
●
If “Brake Pad Wear Visit Your Dealer”
is displayed (only the right-side pads
can be detected)
Rotor damage may result if the pads are
not replaced when needed.
■
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.
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