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• When the engine switch <power switch> 

is turned off once and turned to IGNI-

TION ON mode <ON mode> again

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If “Clean Parking Assist Sensor” is dis-

played on the multi-information display

A sensor may be dirty or covered with snow 

or ice. In such cases, if it is removed from 

the sensor, the system should return to nor-

mal.
Also, due to the sensor being frozen at low 

temperatures, a malfunction display may 

appear or an obstacle may not be detected. 

If the sensor thaws out, the system should 

return to normal.

■

If “Parking Assist Malfunction” or “Park-

ing Assist Malfunction Visit Your 

Dealer” is displayed on the multi-infor-

mation display

There is a malfunction and the device may 

not be working properly.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus 

dealer.

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Sensor detection information

●

The sensor’s detection areas are limited 

to the areas around the vehicle’s front and 

rear bumpers.

●

Certain vehicle conditions and the sur-

rounding environment may affect the 

ability of the sensor to correctly detect 

obstacles. Particular instances where this 

may occur are listed below.

• There is dirt, snow or ice on the sensor. 

(Wiping the sensors will resolve this 

problem.)

• The sensor is frozen. (Thawing the area 

will resolve this problem.) 

In especially cold weather, if a sensor is 

frozen the screen may show an abnormal 

display, or obstacles may not be 

detected.

• The sensor is covered in any way.

• The vehicle is leaning considerably to one 

side.

• On an extremely bumpy road, on an 

incline, on gravel, or on grass.

• The vicinity of the vehicle is noisy due to 

vehicle horns, motorcycle engines, air 

brakes of large vehicles, or other loud 

noises producing ultrasonic waves.

• There is another vehicle equipped with 

parking assist sensor in the vicinity.

• The sensor is coated with a sheet of spray 

or heavy rain.

• The vehicle is equipped with a fender 

pole or wireless antenna.

• Towing eyelets are installed.

• The bumper or sensor receives a strong 

impact.

• The vehicle is approaching a tall or 

curved curb.

• In harsh sunlight or intense cold weather.

• The area directly under the bumpers is 

not detected.

• If obstacles draw too close to the sensor.

• A non-genuine Lexus suspension (low-

ered suspension etc.) is installed.

• People may not be detected if they are 

wearing certain types of clothing.

In addition to the examples above, there are 
instances in which, because of their shape, 
signs and other objects may be judged by 
the sensor to be closer than they are.

●

The shape of the obstacle may prevent 

the sensor from detecting it. Pay particu-

lar attention to the following obstacles:

• Wires, fences, ropes, etc.

• Cotton, snow and other materials that 

absorb sound waves

• Sharply-angled objects

• Low obstacles

• Tall obstacles with upper sections pro-

jecting outwards in the direction of your 

vehicle

●

The following situations may occur 

during use.

• Depending on the shape of the obstacle 

and other factors, the detection distance 

may shorten, or detection may be impos-

sible.

• Obstacles may not be detected if they 

are too close to the sensor.

• There will be a short delay between 

obstacle detection and display. Even at 

slow speeds, there is a possibility that the 

obstacle will come within the sensor’s 

detection areas before the display is 

shown and the warning beep sounds.

• Thin posts or objects lower than the sen-

sor may not be detected when 

approached, even if they have been 

detected once.

• It might be difficult to hear beeps due to 

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the volume of the audio system or air flow 

noise of the air conditioning system.

• It might be difficult to hear beeps due to 

the sounds of other systems.

■

Customization

Some functions can be customized. 

(

P.391)

■

Certification



For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.



For vehicles sold in Canada

WARNING

■

When using the intuitive parking 

assist

Observe the following precautions. 

Failing to do so may result in the vehicle 

being unable to be driven safely and pos-

sibly cause an accident.

●

Do not use the sensor at speeds in 

excess of 6 mph (10 km/h).

●

The sensors’ detection areas and reac-

tion times are limited. When moving 

forward or reversing, check the areas 

surrounding the vehicle (especially the 

sides of the vehicle) for safety, and 

drive slowly, using the brake to control 

the vehicle’s speed.

●

Do not install accessories within the 

sensors’ detection areas.

NOTICE

■

When using intuitive parking assist

In the following situations, the system 

may not function correctly due to a sen-

sor malfunction etc. Have the vehicle 

checked by your Lexus dealer.

●

The intuitive parking assist operation 

display flashes or shows continuously, 

and a beep sounds when no obstacles 

are detected.

●

If the area around a sensor collides 

with something, or is subjected to 

strong impact.

●

If the bumper or grille collides with 

something.

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Detection range of the sensors

Approximately 3.3 ft. (100 cm)

Approximately 4.9 ft. (150 cm)

Approximately 2.0 ft. (60 cm)

The diagram shows the detection range of 
the sensors. Note that the sensors cannot 
detect obstacles that are extremely close 
to the vehicle.
The range of the sensors may change 

depending on the shape of the object etc.

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Multi-information display, head-up 
display and Center Display

Sensors that detect an obstacle will illu-
minate continuously or blink.

NOTICE

●

If the display flashes or shows continu-

ously without beeping, except when 

the mute function has been turned on.

●

If a display error occurs, first check the 

sensor. 

If the error occurs even when there is 

no ice, snow or mud on the sensor, it is 

likely that the sensor is malfunctioning.

■

Notes when washing the vehicle

Do not apply intensive bursts of water or 

steam to the sensor area.
Doing so may result in the sensor mal-

functioning.

Sensor detection display, obsta-
cle distance

A
B
C

Display

*1

Approximate distance 

to obstacle

(continuous

*2

 or 

blinking 

slowly

*3

)

Front center sensor: 
3.3 ft. (100 cm) to 1.6 ft. 
(50 cm)
Rear center sensor: 4.9 
ft. (150 cm) to 2.0 ft. 
(60 cm)

(continuous

*2

 or 

blinking

*3

)

Front center sensor: 1.6 
ft. (50 cm) to 1.3 ft. (40 
cm)
Rear center sensor: 2.0 
ft. (60 cm) to 1.5 ft. (45 
cm)
Front and rear corner 
sensor: 2.0 ft. (60 cm) 
to 1.5 ft. (45 cm)

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*1

: The illustrations show the graphics on 

the Multi-information display, and differ 
from the graphics on the head-up dis-
play and Center Display. Depending on 
the distance of the obstacle, the sensor 
display on the Center Display illumi-
nates or blinks in various cycles, 
although the width of it does not 
change.

*2

: Multi-information display and head-up 

display

*3

: Center  Display

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Buzzer operation and distance to 
an obstacle

A buzzer sounds when the sensors are 
operating.
 The buzzer beeps faster as the vehi-

cle approaches an obstacle. When 
the vehicle comes within the follow-
ing distance of the obstacle, the 
buzzer sounds continuously:

• Front center sensors: Approximately 1.0 

ft. (30 cm)

• Corner sensors: Approximately 1.0 ft. 

(30 cm)

• Rear center sensors: Approximately 1.1 ft. 

(35 cm)

 When 2 or more obstacles are 

detected simultaneously, the buzzer 
system responds to the nearest 
obstacle. If one or both come within 
the above distances, the beep will 
repeat a long tone, followed by fast 
beeps.

(continuous

*2

 or 

blinking rap-

idly

*3

)

Front center sensor: 1.3 
ft. (40 cm) to 1.0 ft. (30 
cm)
Rear center sensor: 1.5 
ft. (45 cm) to 1.1 ft. (35 
cm)
Front and rear corner 
sensor: 1.5 ft. (45 cm) to 
1.0 ft. (30 cm)

(blinking

*2

 or 

continuous

*3

)

Front center sensor: 
Less than 1.0 ft. (30 cm)
Rear center sensor: 
Less than 1.1 ft. (35 cm)
Front and rear corner 
sensor: Less than 1.0 ft. 
(30 cm)

Display

*1

Approximate distance 

to obstacle

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*

: If  equipped

Multi-information display

Turning the BSM function/RCTA function 
on/off.
The RCTA function is available when the 
BSM function is on.

Outside rear view mirror indicators

BSM function: 
When a vehicle is detected in a blind spot 
of the outside rear view mirrors or 
approaching rapidly from behind into a 
blind spot, the outside rear view mirror 
indicator on the detected side will illumi-
nate. If the turn signal lever is operated 
toward the detected side, the outside rear 
view mirror indicator will flash.
RCTA function: 
When a vehicle approaching from the right 
or left at the rear of the vehicle is detected, 
both outside rear view mirror indicators 
will flash.

BSM indicator/RCTA indicator

When the BSM function/RCTA function is 
turned on, the indicator comes on.

Monitor screen display (RCTA 
function only)

If a vehicle approaching from the right or 
left at the rear of the vehicle is detected, 
the RCTA icon (

P.226) for the detected 

side will be displayed on the monitor 
screen. This illustration shows an example 
of a vehicle approaching from the left at the 
rear of the vehicle.

RCTA buzzer (RCTA function only)

If a vehicle approaching from the right or 
left at the rear of the vehicle is detected, a 
buzzer will sound. The buzzer also sounds 
for approximately 1 second immediately 
after the BSM function is operated to turn 
the system on.

BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)

*

The Blind Spot Monitor uses the 
sensors installed behind the rear 
bumper. The system is intended to 
assist the driver check areas that 
are not easily visible. The system 
has the following 2 functions:
 The BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) 

function

Assists the driver in making a deci-
sion when changing lanes
 The RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic 

Alert) function

Assists the driver when backing up
These functions use same sensors.

System components

A

B

C

D

E

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1

Press 

 or 

 of the meter con-

trol switches, select 

.

2

Press 

 or 

 of the meter con-

trol switches, select “BSM”, and 
then press “OK”.

3

Press 

 or 

 of the meter con-

trol switches, select “BSM” or 
“RCTA”, and press “OK”.

■

Outside rear view mirror indicator visi-

bility

In strong sunlight, the outside rear view mir-

ror indicator may be difficult to see.

■

Hearing the RCTA buzzer

The RCTA buzzer may be difficult to hear 

over loud noises, such as if the audio system 

volume is high.

■

When “Blind Spot Monitor Unavailable” 

is shown on the multi-information dis-

play

Water, snow, mud, etc., may be built up in 

the vicinity of the sensor area of bumper. 

(

P.222) Removing the water, snow, mud, 

etc., from the vicinity of the sensor area 

bumper should return it to normal.
Also, the sensor may not function normally 

when used in extremely hot or cold weather.

■

When “Blind Spot Monitor System Mal-

function” is shown on the multi-informa-

tion display

There may be a sensor malfunction or volt-

age abnormality. Have the vehicle 

inspected at your Lexus dealer.

■

Customization

Some functions can be customized. (Cus-

tomizable features: 

P.391)

■

Certification for the Blind Spot Monitor



For vehicles sold in the U.S.A., Hawaii and Puerto Rico

Turning the BSM function/RCTA 
function on/off

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

For vehicles sold in Canada

WARNING

■

Handling the radar sensor

Blind Spot Monitor sensors are installed 

behind the left and right sides of the rear 

bumper respectively. Observe the fol-

lowing to ensure the Blind Spot Monitor 

can function correctly.

●

Keep the sensors and the surrounding 

areas on the rear bumper clean at all 

times. 

If a sensor or its surrounding area on 

the rear bumper is dirty or covered 

with snow, the Blind Spot Monitor may 

not operate and a warning message 

(

P.221) will be displayed. In this situ-

ation, clear off the dirt or snow and 

drive the vehicle with the operation 

conditions of the BSM function 

(

P.224) satisfied for approximately 

10 minutes. If the warning message 

does not disappear, have the vehicle 

inspected by your Lexus dealer.

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Operation of the BSM function

The BSM function uses radar sensors to detect the following vehicles traveling in 
adjacent lanes and advises the driver of the presence of such vehicles via the indi-
cators on the outside rear view mirrors.

Vehicles that are traveling in areas that are not visible using the outside rear 
view mirrors (the blind spots)

WARNING

●

Do not subject a sensor or its sur-

rounding area on the rear bumper to a 

strong impact. 

If a sensor is moved even slightly off 

position, the system may malfunction 

and vehicles may not be detected cor-

rectly. 

In the following situations, have your 

vehicle inspected by your Lexus 

dealer.

• A sensor or its surrounding area is 

subject to a strong impact.

• If the surrounding area of a sensor is 

scratched or dented, or part of them 

has become disconnected.

●

Do not disassemble the sensor.

●

Do not attach stickers to the sensor or 

surrounding area on the rear bumper.

●

Do not modify the sensor or surround-

ing area on the rear bumper.

●

Do not paint the rear bumper any 

color other than an official Lexus color.

BSM function

A

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Vehicles that are approaching rapidly from behind in areas that are not visible 
using the outside rear view mirrors (the blind spots)

■

BSM function detection areas

The areas that vehicles can be detected in are outlined below.

The range of each detection area is:

Approximately 1.6 ft. (0.5 m) to 11.5 ft. (3.5 m) from either side of the vehicle

*1

Approximately 3.3 ft. (1 m) forward of the rear bumper

Approximately 9.8 ft. (3 m) from the rear bumper

Approximately 9.8 ft. (3 m) to 197 ft. (60 m) from the rear bumper

*2

*1

: The area between the side of the vehicle and 1.6 ft. (0.5 m) from the side of the vehicle 

cannot be detected.

*2

: The greater the difference in speed between your vehicle and the detected vehicle is, 

the farther away the vehicle will be detected, causing the outside rear view mirror indi-
cator to illuminate or flash.

■

The BSM function is operational when

The BSM function is operational when all of 

the following conditions are met:

●

The BSM function is on.

●

The shift position is in a position other 

than R.

●

The vehicle speed is greater than approx-

imately 10 mph (16 km/h).

■

The BSM function will detect a vehicle 

when

The BSM function will detect a vehicle pres-

ent in the detection area in the following sit-

uations:

●

A vehicle in an adjacent lane overtakes 

your vehicle.

●

You overtake a vehicle in adjacent lane 

slowly.

●

Another vehicle enters the detection 

area when it changes lanes.

■

Conditions under which the BSM func-

tion will not detect a vehicle

The BSM function is not designed to detect 

the following types of vehicles and/or 

objects:

●

Small motorcycles, bicycles, pedestrians, 
etc.

*

●

Vehicles traveling in the opposite direc-

tion

●

Guardrails, walls, signs, parked vehicles 
and similar stationary objects

*

●

Following vehicles that are in the same 

B

A
B
C
D

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lane

*

●

Vehicles traveling 2 lanes away from your 
vehicle

*

●

Vehicles which are being overtaken rap-
idly by your vehicle.

*

*

: Depending on the conditions, detection 

of a vehicle and/or object may occur.

■

Conditions under which the BSM func-

tion may not function correctly

●

The BSM function may not detect vehi-

cles correctly in the following situations:

• When the sensor is misaligned due to a 

strong impact to the sensor or its sur-

rounding area

• When mud, snow, ice, a sticker, etc. is 

covering the sensor or surrounding area 

on the rear bumper

• When driving on a road surface that is 

wet with standing water during bad 

weather, such as heavy rain, snow, or fog

• When multiple vehicles are approaching 

with only a small gap between each vehi-

cle

• When the distance between your vehicle 

and a following vehicle is short

• When there is a significant difference in 

speed between your vehicle and the vehi-

cle that enters the detection area

• When the difference in speed between 

your vehicle and another vehicle is 

changing

• When a vehicle enters a detection area 

traveling at about the same speed as your 

vehicle

• As your vehicle starts from a stop, a vehi-

cle remains in the detection area

• When driving up and down consecutive 

steep inclines, such as hills, dips in the 

road, etc.

• When driving on roads with sharp bends, 

consecutive curves, or uneven surfaces

• When vehicle lanes are wide, or when 

driving on the edge of a lane, and the 

vehicle in an adjacent lane is far away 

from your vehicle

• When an accessory (such as a bicycle 

carrier) or towing eyelet is installed to the 

rear of the vehicle

• When there is a significant difference in 

height between your vehicle and the 

vehicle that enters the detection area

• Immediately after the BSM function is 

turned on

●

Instances of the BSM function unneces-

sarily detecting a vehicle and/or object 

may increase in the following situations:

• When the sensor is misaligned due to a 

strong impact to the sensor or its sur-

rounding area

• When the distance between your vehicle 

and a guardrail, wall, etc. that enters the 

detection area is short

• When driving up and down consecutive 

steep inclines, such as hills, dips in the 

road, etc.

• When vehicle lanes are narrow, or when 

driving on the edge of a lane, and a vehi-

cle traveling in a lane other than the adja-

cent lanes enters the detection area

• When driving on roads with sharp bends, 

consecutive curves, or uneven surfaces

• When the tires are slipping or spinning

• When the distance between your vehicle 

and a following vehicle is short

• When an accessory (such as a bicycle 

carrier) or towing eyelet is installed to the 

rear of the vehicle

WARNING

■

Cautions regarding the use of the 

function

The driver is solely responsible for safe 

driving. Always drive safely, taking care 

to observe your surroundings.
The BSM function is a supplementary 

function which alerts the driver that a 

vehicle is in a blind spot of the outside 

rear view mirrors or is approaching rap-

idly from behind into a blind spot. Do not 

overly rely on the BSM function. As the 

function cannot judge if it is safe to 

change lanes, over reliance could lead to 

an accident resulting in death or serious 

injury.
As the system may not function correctly 

under certain conditions, the driver’s own 

visual confirmation of safety is necessary.

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Operation of the RCTA function

The RCTA function uses radar sensors to detect vehicles approaching from the 
right or left at the rear of the vehicle and alerts the driver of the presence of such 
vehicles by flashing the outside rear view mirror indicators and sounding a buzzer.

Approaching vehicles

Detection areas of approaching vehicles

■

RCTA icon display

When a vehicle approaching from the 
right or left at the rear of the vehicle is 
detected, the following will be dis-
played on the monitor screen.

RCTA function

A
B

Display

Content

A vehicle is approaching 
from the left at the rear of 
the vehicle

A vehicle is approaching 
from the right at the rear of 
the vehicle

Vehicles are approaching 
from both sides of the vehi-
cle

The RCTA function is mal-
functioning 
(

P.221)

Display

Content

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RCTA function detection areas

The areas that vehicles can be detected in are outlined below.

The buzzer can alert the driver of 
faster vehicles approaching from far-
ther away.
Example:

■

The RCTA function is operational when

The RCTA function operates when all of the 

following conditions are met:

●

The RCTA function is on.

●

The shift position is in R.

●

The vehicle speed is less than approxi-

mately 5 mph (8 km/h).

●

The approaching vehicle speed is 

between approximately 5 mph (8 km/h) 

and 18 mph (28 km/h).

■

Conditions under which the RCTA func-

tion will not detect a vehicle

The RCTA function is not designed to 

detect the following types of vehicles and/or 

objects:

●

Vehicles approaching from directly 

behind

●

Vehicles backing up in a parking space 

next to your vehicle

●

Vehicles that the sensors cannot detect 

due to obstructions

●

Guardrails, walls, signs, parked vehicles 
and similar stationary objects

*

●

Small motorcycles, bicycles, pedestrians, 
etc.

*

●

Vehicles moving away from your vehicle

●

Vehicles approaching from the parking 
spaces next to your vehicle

*

*

: Depending on the conditions, detection 

of a vehicle and/or object may occur.

■

Conditions under which the RCTA func-

tion may not function correctly

●

The RCTA function may not detect vehi-

cles correctly in the following situations:

• When the sensor is misaligned due to a 

strong impact to the sensor or its sur-

rounding area

• When mud, snow, ice, a sticker, etc. is 

covering the sensor or surrounding area 

on the rear bumper

• When driving on a road surface that is 

wet with standing water during bad 

weather, such as heavy rain, snow, or fog

Approaching vehi-

cle speed

 Approximate 

alert distance

18 mph (28 km/h) 

(fast)

65 ft. (20 m)

5 mph (8 km/h) 

(slow)

18 ft. (5.5 m)

A

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• When multiple vehicles are approaching 

with only a small gap between each vehi-

cle

• When a vehicle is approaching at high 

speed

• When a towing eyelet is installed to the 

rear of the vehicle.

• When backing up on a slope with a sharp 

change in grade

• When backing out of a shallow angle 

parking spot

• Immediately after the RCTA function is 

turned on

• Immediately after the engine <hybrid sys-

tem> is started with the RCTA function on

• When the sensors cannot detect a vehi-

cle due to obstructions

●

Instances of the RCTA function unneces-

sarily detecting a vehicle and/or object 

may increase in the following situations:

• When a vehicle passes by the side of your 

vehicle

• When the parking space faces a street 

and vehicles are being driven on the 

street

• When the distance between your vehicle 

and metal objects, such as a guardrail, 

wall, sign, or parked vehicle, which may 

reflect electrical waves toward the rear of 

the vehicle, is short

• When a towing eyelet is installed to the 

rear of the vehicle

WARNING

■

Cautions regarding the use of the 

function

The driver is solely responsible for safe 

driving. Always drive safely, taking care 

to observe your surroundings.
The RCTA function is only a supplemen-

tary function which alerts the driver that a 

vehicle is approaching from the right or 

left at the rear of the vehicle. As the 

RCTA function may not function cor-

rectly under certain conditions, the 

driver’s own visual confirmation of safety 

is necessary. Over reliance on this func-

tion may lead to an accident resulting 

death or serious injury.

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Driving

*

: If  equipped

Multi-information display (

P.84)

Displays the status of the active rear wing.

Active rear wing switch

Operates the active rear wing manually.

Indicator

Illuminates when the active rear wing is 
raised and turns off when it is retracted.

■

The active rear wing can be operated 

when

●

The engine switch <power switch> is in 

IGNITION ON mode <ON mode>.

●

The trunk is closed.

●

The active rear wing has been activated 

in a customized setting.

■

Conditions which stop the operation

In the following situations operation of the 

active rear wing will stop:

●

The engine switch <power switch> is 

turned to ACCESSORY mode or off 

while the active rear wing is operating.

●

The trunk is opened while the active rear 

wing is operating.

●

The raising operation of the active rear 

wing is interrupted by an object, etc.

●

The active rear wing is operated in an 

unusual manner causing it to stop at an 

irregular position.

In such cases, pressing the active rear wing 

switch will fully raise the active rear wing. 

Or, begin driving the vehicle and the active 

rear wing will raise automatically when the 

vehicle speed reaches 16 mph (25 km/h).

■

When there is a malfunction in the sys-

tem

A warning message will be displayed on the 

multi-information display. (

P.344)

■

Customization

The active rear wing can be turned on/ off. 

(Customizable features: 

P.391)

Active rear wing

*

The vehicle is equipped with an 
active rear wing that operates auto-
matically while the vehicle is being 
driven. This active rear wing 
enhances aerodynamic perfor-
mance, especially at high speeds, 
contributing to a more stable ride.
The active rear wing can be con-
trolled manually using a switch.

System components

A

B

C

NOTICE

■

To prevent system damage

●

Do not apply pressure to the active 

rear wing when pushing or pulling the 

vehicle.

●

Do not lean on the active rear wing.

●

Do not attach any accessories or other 

objects to the active rear wing.

●

Do not modify or disassemble the 

active rear wing.

●

Do not subject the active rear wing to 

severe impact.

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4-5. Using the driving support systems

The active rear wing will operate auto-
matically at the following speeds 
according to the selected driving 
mode (

P.213).

(Always observe the legal speed limit 
when driving on public roads.)
 When other than Eco drive mode is 

selected
Up: Approximately 50 mph (80 
km/h)
Down: Approximately 25 mph (40 
km/h)

 When Eco drive mode is selected

Up: Approximately 80 mph (130 
km/h)
Down: Approximately 25 mph (40 
km/h)

Operate the active rear wing switch to 
raise/retract the active rear wing man-
ually.
The active rear wing retracts when it is 
raised and raises when retracted.
However, the active rear wing does not 
respond to switch operations while the 
active rear wing is operating.

*

: Press and hold the switch until the indi-

cator turns off. If the switch is released 
while the active rear wing is moving, it 
will return to the raised position auto-
matically.

■

Restoring automatic operation after the 

active rear wing is operated manually

If the active rear wing is operated manually, 

automatic operation will resume according 

to the vehicle speed.

NOTICE

■

To prevent 12-volt battery discharge

Do not operate the active rear wing 

repeatedly while the engine <hybrid sys-

tem> is turned off.

Automatic operation

Changing to manual operation

Vehicle speed

Up/Down

0 mph (0 km/h) 

(vehicle stopped)

Press/Press and 

hold

*

Approximately 0 – 

12 mph (0 – 20 

km/h)

Operation not pos-

sible

Approximately 12 – 

75 mph (20 – 120 

km/h)

Press/Press

Approximately 75 

mph (120 km/h) or 

more

Operation not pos-

sible

WARNING

■

When manually operating the active 

rear wing

Observe the following precautions 

before operating the active rear wing. 

Failure to do so may result in death or 

serious injury.

●

Ensure that the surrounding area is 

free of any objects that may come into 

contact with or get caught on the 

active rear wing.

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Driving

■

ECB (Electronically Controlled 
Brake System)

The electronically controlled system 
generates braking force correspond-
ing to the brake operation

■

ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)

Helps to prevent wheel lock when the 
brakes are applied suddenly, or if the 
brakes are applied while driving on a 
slippery road surface

■

Brake assist

Generates an increased level of brak-
ing force after the brake pedal is 
depressed when the system detects a 
panic stop situation

■

VSC (Vehicle Stability Control)

Helps the driver to control skidding 
when swerving suddenly or turning on 
slippery road surfaces

■

Secondary Collision Brake

When the airbag sensor detects a colli-
sion, the brakes and brake lights are 
automatically controlled to reduce the 

WARNING

●

If there are people near the active rear 

wing, make sure that there is no possi-

bility of their clothing, personal 

belongings or body parts getting 

caught. Children especially should be 

warned not to touch the active rear 

wing while it is being operated.

●

If there is a risk that an object may 

become caught on the active rear 

wing during operation, stop operation 

immediately.

Driving assist systems

To keep safety and performance, 
the following systems operate auto-
matically in response to various 
driving situations. Be aware, how-
ever, that these systems are supple-
mentary and should not be relied 
upon too heavily when operating 
the vehicle.

Summary of the driving assist 
systems