LEXUS IS 300 (2019 year). Instruction - part 13

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4-2. Driving procedures

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To set the parking brake, fully depress
the parking brake pedal with your left
foot while depressing the brake pedal
with your right foot.
(Depressing the pedal again releases
the parking brake.)

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Parking the vehicle
P. 172

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Parking brake engaged warning buzzer
P. 526, 536

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Usage in winter time
P. 307

Parking brake

Operating instructions

U.S.A. Canada

NOTICE

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Before driving
Fully release the parking brake.

Driving the vehicle with the parking brake set will lead to brake components overheat-

ing, which may affect braking performance and increase brake wear.

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Louder
Lower

When the dial is turned to the lowest

volume, driving sound will be turned off

and the indicator will go off.

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ASC is enabled when
The vehicle is being driven in normal mode or sport mode. (

P. 297)

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Situations that may disable the ASC system
The ASC system may be disabled depending on the driving conditions, such as when the

tires slip due to sudden acceleration.

ASC (Active Sound Control)



: If equipped

The ASC system is an electronic sound system that generates driving sound,
conveying the kinetic situations of the vehicle’s acceleration and deceleration
to the driver through the speakers behind the instrument panel. The vehicle’s
response to the driver’s acceleration behavior and shift operations are also
conveyed in sound. When sport mode is selected, the sound conveyed to the
driver will be louder.

Controlling volume

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4-3. Operating the lights and wipers

Operating the

switch turns on the lights as follows:

Headlight switch

The headlights can be operated manually or automatically.

Operating instructions

(U.S.A.) (Canada)

The side marker, parking, tail,
license plate, instrument panel
lights, and daytime running
lights(

P. 204) turn on.

The headlights and all lights
listed above (except daytime
running lights) turn on.
The headlights, parking lights,
daytime running lights (

P.

204) and all the lights listed
above turn on and off auto-
matically.
(When the engine switch is in
IGNITION ON mode.)
Off

The daytime running lights
turn on. (

P. 204)

(U.S.A.)

(Canada)

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With the headlights on, push the
lever away from you to turn on the
high beams.

Pull the lever toward you to the center

position to turn the high beams off.

Pull the lever toward you and release
it to flash the high beams once.

You can flash the high beams with the

headlights on or off.

AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System) secures excellent visibility at intersections
and on curves by automatically adjusting the direction of the light axis of the
headlights according to vehicle speed and the degree of the tire’s angle as con-
trolled by steering input.

AFS operates at speeds of 6 mph (10 km/h) or higher.

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Deactivating AFS

Settings can be changed from

on the multi-information display

(

P. 94).

The indicator turns on when the AFS
is deactivated.

Turning on the high beam headlights

AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System) (if equipped)

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Daytime running light system

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The daytime running lights illuminate using the same lights as the parking lights and illu-

minate brighter than the parking lights.

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To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers during daytime driving, the daytime

running lights turn on automatically when all of the following conditions are met. (The

daytime running lights are not designed for use at night.)
• The engine is running

• The parking brake is released
• The headlight switch is in the

(Canada only),

position

: When the surroundings are bright

The daytime running lights remain on after they illuminate, even if the parking brake is set

again.

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For the U.S.A.: Daytime running lights can be turned off by operating the switch.

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Compared to turning on the headlights, the daytime running light system offers greater

durability and consumes less electricity, so it can help improve fuel economy.

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Headlight control sensor

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Automatic light off system

When the light switch is in

: The headlights and tail lights turn off 30 sec-

onds after the engine switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off and a door is
opened and all of the doors and trunk are closed. (The lights turn off immediately if

on the key is pressed twice after all the doors are closed.)
To turn the lights on again, turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode, or turn the
light switch off once and then back to

If any of the doors or trunk lid is left open, the lights automatically turn off after 20 min-

utes.

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Automatic headlight leveling system
The level of the headlights is automatically adjusted according to the number of passen-

gers and the loading condition of the vehicle to ensure that the headlights do not inter-

fere with other road users.

The sensor may not function properly if an

object is placed on the sensor, or anything that

blocks the sensor is affixed to the windshield.

Doing so interferes with the sensor detecting

the level of ambient light and may cause the

automatic headlight system to malfunction.

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Light reminder buzzer
A buzzer sounds when the engine switch is turned off or turned to ACCESSORY mode

and the driver’s door is opened while the lights are turned on.

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Customization
Settings (e.g. light sensor sensitivity) can be changed.

(Customizable features:

P. 613)

NOTICE

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To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the engine is not running.

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Push the lever away from you with
the headlight switch in the

position.

Press the Automatic High Beam
switch.

The Automatic High Beam indicator will

come on when the system is operating.

Automatic High Beam

The Automatic High Beam uses a camera sensor located behind the upper
portion of the windshield to assess the brightness of the lights of vehicles
ahead, streetlights, etc., and automatically turns the high beams on or off as
necessary.

WARNING

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Limitations of the Automatic High Beam
Do not overly rely on the Automatic High Beam. Always drive safely, taking care to

observe your surroundings and turning the high beams on or off manually if necessary.

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To prevent incorrect operation of the Automatic High Beam system
Do not overload the vehicle.

Activating the Automatic High Beam

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Switching to the low beams
Pull the lever to its original position.

The Automatic High Beam indicator

will turn off.
Push the lever away from you to acti-

vate the Automatic High Beam sys-

tem again.

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Switching to the high beams
Press the Automatic High Beam
switch.

The Automatic High Beam indicator

will turn off and the high beam indi-

cator will turn on.
Press the switch to activate the Auto-

matic High Beam system again.

Turning the high beams on/off manually

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Conditions to turn the high beams on/off automatically

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When all of the following conditions are met, the high beams will be turned on automat-

ically (after approximately 1 second):
• The vehicle speed is approximately 21 mph (34 km/h) or more.

• The area ahead of the vehicle is dark.

• There are no vehicles ahead with headlights or tail lights turned on.

• There are few streetlights on the road ahead.

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If any of the following conditions is met, the high beams will turn off automatically:
• The vehicle speed is below approximately 17 mph (27 km/h).

• The area ahead of the vehicle is not dark.

• Vehicles ahead have their headlights or tail lights turned on.

• There are many streetlights on the road ahead.

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Camera sensor detection information

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The high beams may not be automatically turned off in the following situations:
• When a vehicle suddenly appears from around a curve

• When the vehicle is cut in front of by another vehicle

• When vehicles ahead cannot be detected due to repeated curves, road dividers or

roadside trees

• When vehicles ahead appear in a faraway lane on a wide road

• When the lights of vehicles ahead are not on

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The high beams may be turned off if a vehicle ahead that is using fog lights without its

headlights turned on is detected.

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House lights, street lights, traffic signals, and illuminated billboards or signs and other

reflective objects may cause the high beams to change to the low beams, or the low

beams to remain on.

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The following factors may affect the amount of time taken for the high beams to turn on

or off:
• The brightness of the headlights, fog lights, and tail lights of vehicles ahead

• The movement and direction of vehicles ahead

• When a vehicle ahead only has operational lights on one side

• When a vehicle ahead is a two-wheeled vehicle

• The condition of the road (gradient, curve, condition of the road surface, etc.)

• The number of passengers and amount of luggage in the vehicle

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The high beams may turn on or off unexpectedly.

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Bicycles or similar vehicles may not be detected.

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In the following situations the system may not be able to correctly detect the surround-

ing brightness level. This may cause the low beams to remain on or the high beams to

flash or dazzle pedestrians or vehicles ahead. In such a case, it is necessary to manually

switch between the high and low beams.
• When driving in inclement weather (heavy rain, snow, fog, sandstorms, etc.)

• When the windshield is obscured by fog, mist, ice, dirt, etc.

• When the windshield is cracked or damaged

• When the camera sensor is deformed or dirty

• When the temperature of the camera sensor is extremely high

• When the surrounding brightness level is equal to that of headlights, tail lights or fog

lights

• When headlights or tail lights of vehicles ahead are turned off, dirty, changing color,

or not aimed properly

• When the vehicle is hit by water, snow, dust, etc. from a preceding vehicle

• When driving through an area of intermittently changing brightness and darkness

• When frequently and repeatedly driving ascending/descending roads, or roads with

rough, bumpy or uneven surfaces (such as stone-paved roads, gravel roads, etc.)

• When frequently and repeatedly taking curves or driving on a winding road

• When there is a highly reflective object ahead of the vehicle, such as a sign or mirror

• When the back of a preceding vehicle is highly reflective, such as a container on a

truck

• When the vehicle's headlights are damaged or dirty, or are not aimed properly

• When the vehicle is listing or titling due to a flat tire, a trailer being towed, etc.

• When the headlights are changed between the high beams and low beams repeat-

edly in an abnormal manner

• When the driver believes that the high beams may be flashing or dazzling pedestri-

ans or other drivers

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Temporarily lowering sensor sensitivity
The sensitivity of the sensor can be temporarily lowered.

Turn the engine switch off while the following conditions are met.

• The headlight switch is in

• The headlight switch lever is in high beam position.

• Automatic High Beam switch is on.

Turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode.
Within 30 seconds after , repeat pulling the headlight switch lever to the original

position then pushing it to the high beam position quickly 10 times, then leave the lever

in high beam position.
If the sensitivity is changed, the Automatic High Beam indicator is turn on and off 3

times.

Automatic High Beam (headlights) may turn on even the vehicle is stopped.

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Operating the

lever operates the wipers or washer as follows. The lever

will return to its original position after operation.



Intermittent windshield wipers with interval adjuster

(U.S.A.) or

(Canada)

Up 2 levels

Up 1 level

(U.S.A.) or

(Canada)

Down 1 level

(U.S.A.) or

(Canada)

Down 2 levels

Windshield wipers and washer

Operating the wiper lever

Off

Temporary

operation

Temporary

operation

Intermittent

operation

High speed

operation

Intermittent

operation

Off

Low speed

operation

High speed

operation

Low speed

operation

Off

Intermittent

operation

High speed

operation

High speed

operation

High speed

operation

Off

Low speed

operation

No change

Status

before

operation

Operation

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Wiper intervals can be adjusted when intermittent operation is selected.

Increases the intermittent windshield
wiper frequency
Decreases the intermittent wind-
shield wiper frequency

The intermittent windshield wiper oper-

ates more frequently as vehicle speed

becomes higher.

Washer/wiper dual opera-
tion

Pulling the lever operates the wipers

and washer.
The wipers will automatically operate a

couple of times after the washer squirts.
Vehicles with headlight cleaners: When

the engine switch is in IGNITION ON

mode and the headlights are on, if the

lever is pulled, the headlight cleaners

will operate once. After this, the head-

light cleaners will operate every 5th

time the lever is pulled.

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

Rain-sensing windshield wipers

(U.S.A.) or

(Canada)

Up 2 levels

Up 1 level

(U.S.A.) or

(Canada)

Down 1 level

(U.S.A.) or

(Canada)

Down 2 levels

AUTO mode on/off switch

With AUTO mode selected, the wipers will operate automatically when the sensor

detects falling rain. The system automatically adjusts wiper timing in accordance with

rain volume and vehicle speed.
The AUTO mode indicator will turn on when AUTO mode is selected.

: After temporary operation, the mode will return to AUTO mode.

AUTO mode
indicator

Off

Temporary

operation

Temporary

operation

Low speed

operation

High speed

operation

Low speed

operation

Off

High speed

operation

High speed

operation

High speed

operation

Off

Low speed

operation

No change

AUTO

mode

Intermittent

operation

Off

Temporary

operation*

Low speed

operation

High speed

operation

Continuously

No change

Operation

Status

before

operation

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When AUTO mode is selected, the sensor sensitivity can be adjusted by turning
the switch ring.

Increases the sensitivity
Decreases the sensitivity

Washer/wiper dual opera-
tion

Pulling the lever operates the wipers

and washer.
The wipers will automatically operate a

couple of times after the washer squirts.
Vehicles with headlight cleaners: When

the engine switch is in IGNITION ON

mode and the headlights are on, if the

lever is pulled, the headlight cleaners

will operate once. After this, the head-

light cleaners will operate every 5th

time the lever is pulled.

The wipers can be used as intermittent windshield wipers, which operate regard-
less of vehicle speed or amount of raindrops. The intermittent windshield wiper
operation can be switched when the vehicle is stopped and the wiper is off. The
wiper operation cannot be switched during AUTO mode or while the intermit-
tent windshield wipers are operating.

Press and hold

until the AUTO

mode indicator stops flashing.

is pressed and held until the

AUTO mode indicator stops flashing

again, it will return to its previous state.

The wiper can be switched when the

vehicle is stopped and the wipers are off.

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Switching between the intermittent windshield wipers and rain-sensing
windshield wipers (vehicles with rain-sensing windshield wipers)

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Operation of the intermittent windshield wipers with interval adjuster

(U.S.A.) or

(Can-

ada)
Move the lever up by 2
levels

Move the lever up by 1 level
(U.S.A.) or

(Canada)

Move the lever down by 1
level

(U.S.A.) or

(Can-

ada)
Move the lever down by
2 levels

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3

Off

Temporary

operation

Temporary

operation

Intermittent

operation

High speed

operation

Intermittent

operation

Off

Low speed

operation

High speed

operation

Low speed

operation

Off

Intermittent

operation

High speed

operation

High speed

operation

High speed

operation

Off

Low speed

operation

No change

Status

before

operation

Operation

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Wiper intervals can be adjusted when intermittent operation is selected.

Increases the intermittent wind-
shield wiper frequency
Decreases the intermittent wind-
shield wiper frequency

The intermittent windshield wiper

operates more frequently as vehicle

speed becomes higher.

Washer/wiper dual oper-
ation

Pulling the lever operates the wipers

and washer.
The wipers will automatically operate

a couple of times after the washer

squirts.
Vehicles with headlight cleaners:

When the engine switch is in IGNI-

TION ON mode and the headlights

are on, if the lever is pulled, the head-

light cleaners will operate once.

After this, the headlight cleaners will

operate every 5th time the lever is

pulled.

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