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Approximately 150 cm (4.9 ft.)

Approximately 60 cm (2.0 ft.)

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.

Q

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

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

*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 Center Display illuminates or 
blinks in various cycles, although the 
width of it does not change.

*2

: Multi-information display and head-up 

display

*3

: Center  Display

Q

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 

Display

*1

Approximate distance 

to obstacle

(continuous

*2

 or 

blinking 

slowly

*3

)

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

(continuous

*2

or 

blinking

*3

)

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

B
C

(continuous

*2

 or 

blinking rap-

idly

*3

)

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

(blinking

*2

 or 

continuous

*3

)

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

Display

*1

Approximate distance 

to obstacle

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the vehicle comes within the follow-
ing distance of the obstacle, the 
buzzer sounds continuously:

• Front center sensors: Approximately 30 

cm (1.0 ft.)

• Corner sensors: Approximately 30 cm 

(1.0 ft.)

• Rear center sensors: Approximately 35 

cm (1.1 ft.)



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.

*

: If  equipped

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 Crossing Traffic 
Alert) function

Assists the driver when backing up

These functions use same sensors.

System components

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Multi-information display

The BSM function/RCTA function can be 
turned 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.316) 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.

1

Press 

 or 

 of the meter con-

trol switches, select 

.

2

Press 

 or 

 of the meter con-

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

3

Press 

 or 

 of the meter con-

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

Q

Outside rear view mirror indicator visi-

bility

In strong sunlight, the outside rear view mir-

ror indicator may be difficult to see.

Q

Hearing the RCTA buzzer

The RCTA buzzer may be difficult to hear 

over loud noises, such as if the audio system 

volume is high.

Q

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 the bumper. 

(



P.312) Removing the water, snow, mud, 

etc., from the vicinity of the sensor area of 

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

when used in extremely hot or cold weather.

Q

When “Blind Spot Monitor System Mal-

function Visit Your Dealer” is shown on 

the multi-information display

There may be a sensor malfunction or volt-

age abnormality. Have the vehicle 

inspected at any authorized Lexus retailer 

or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable 

repairer.

Q

Customization

Some functions can be customized.

(Customizable features: 



P.495)

A

B

C

D

E

Turning the BSM function/RCTA 
function on/off

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WARNING

O

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.299) will be displayed. In this sit-

uation, clear off the dirt or snow and 

drive the vehicle with the operation 

conditions of the BSM function 

(



P.315) satisfied for approximately 

10 minutes. If the warning message 

does not disappear, have the vehicle 

inspected by any authorized Lexus 

retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, 

or any reliable repairer.

O

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 any authorized 

Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized 

repairer, or any reliable repairer.

• 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.

O

Do not disassemble the sensor.

O

Do not attach stickers to the sensor or 

surrounding area on the rear bumper.

O

Do not modify the sensor or surround-

ing area on the rear bumper.

O

Do not paint the rear bumper any 

color other than an official Lexus color.

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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)

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

Q

BSM function detection areas

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

The range of each detection area is:

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

*1

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

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

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

*2

*1

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

BSM function

A

B

A
B
C
D

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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.

Q

The BSM function is operational when

The BSM function is operational when all of 

the following conditions are met:

O

The BSM function is on.

O

The shift position is in a position other 

than R.

O

The vehicle speed is greater than approx-

imately 16 km/h (10 mph).

Q

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:

O

A vehicle in an adjacent lane overtakes 

your vehicle.

O

You overtake a vehicle in adjacent lane 

slowly.

O

Another vehicle enters the detection 

area when it changes lanes.

Q

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:

O

Small motorcycles, bicycles, pedestrians, 
etc.

*

O

Vehicles traveling in the opposite direc-

tion

O

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

*

O

Following vehicles that are in the same 
lane

*

O

Vehicles traveling 2 lanes away from your 
vehicle

*

O

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

*

*

: Depending on the conditions, detection 

of a vehicle and/or object may occur.

Q

Conditions under which the BSM func-

tion may not function correctly

O

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 

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turned on

O

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

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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

Q

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-

WARNING

Q

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.

RCTA function

A
B

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played on the monitor screen

Q

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 farther away.

Example:

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 
vehicle

The RCTA function 
is malfunctioning 
(



P.299)

Display

Content

Approaching vehi-

cle speed

Approximate 

alert distance

28 km/h (18 mph) 

(fast)

20 m (65 ft.)

8 km/h (5 mph) 

(slow)

5.5 m (18 ft.)

A

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The RCTA function is operational when

The RCTA function operates when all of the 

following conditions are met:

O

The RCTA function is on.

O

The shift position is in R.

O

The vehicle speed is less than approxi-

mately 8 km/h (5 mph).

O

The approaching vehicle speed is 

between approximately 8 km/h (5 mph) 

and 28 km/h (18 mph).

Q

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:

O

Vehicles approaching from directly 

behind

O

Vehicles backing up in a parking space 

next to your vehicle

O

Vehicles that the sensors cannot detect 

due to obstructions

O

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

*

O

Small motorcycles, bicycles, pedestrians, 
etc.

*

O

Vehicles moving away from your vehicle

O

Vehicles approaching from the parking 
spaces next to your vehicle

*

*

: Depending on the conditions, detection 

of a vehicle and/or object may occur.

Q

Conditions under which the RCTA func-

tion may not function correctly

O

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

• 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

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O

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

Q

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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*

: If equipped

Multi-information display (



P.106)

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

Q

The active rear wing can be operated 

when

O

The engine switch <power switch> is in 

IGNITION ON mode <ON mode>.

O

The trunk is closed.

O

The active rear wing has been activated 

in a customized setting.

Q

Conditions which stop the operation

In the following situations operation of the 

active rear wing will stop:

O

The engine switch <power switch> is 

turned to ACCESSORY mode or off 

while the active rear wing is operating.

O

The trunk is opened while the active rear 

wing is operating.

O

The raising operation of the active rear 

wing is interrupted by an object, etc.

O

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 25 km/h (16 mph).

Q

When there is a malfunction in the sys-

tem

A warning message will be displayed on the 

multi-information display. (



P.451)

Q

Customization

The active rear wing can be turned on/ off. 

(Customizable features: 



P.495)

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

Q

To prevent system damage

O

Do not apply pressure to the active 

rear wing when pushing or pulling the 

vehicle.

O

Do not lean on the active rear wing.

O

Do not attach any accessories or other 

objects to the active rear wing.

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



P.292).

(Always observe the legal speed limit 
when driving on public roads.)



When other than Eco drive mode is 
selected
Up: Approximately 80 km/h (50 
mph)
Down: Approximately 40 km/h (25 
mph)



When Eco drive mode is selected
Up: Approximately 130 km/h (80 
mph)
Down: Approximately 40 km/h (25 
mph)

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.

Q

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

O

Do not modify or disassemble the 

active rear wing.

O

Do not subject the active rear wing to 

severe impact.

Q

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 km/h (0 mph) 

(vehicle stopped)

Press/Press and 

hold

*

Approximately 0 – 

20 km/h (0 – 12 

mph)

Operation not pos-

sible

Approximately 20 – 

120 km/h (12 – 75 

mph)

Press/Press

Approximately 120 

km/h (75 mph) or 

more

Operation not pos-

sible

WARNING

Q

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.

O

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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: If  equipped

WARNING

O

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.

O

If there is a risk that an object may 

become caught on the active rear 

wing during operation, stop operation 

immediately.

Exhaust Gas Filter system

*

 

(LC500)

The Exhaust Gas Filter system is 
designed to collect particulate 
matter in the exhaust gases using 
an exhaust gas filter installed to the 
exhaust pipes.

NOTICE

Q

To prevent the Exhaust Gas Filter sys-

tem from failing

O

Do not use fuel other than the speci-

fied type

O

Do not modify the exhaust pipes

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*

: If equipped

Q

If “Exhaust Filter Full See Owner’s Man-

ual” is shown on the multi-information 

display

O

The message may be displayed while 

high load driving with particulate matter 

accumulating.

O

Hybrid system output (engine speed) is 

restricted when a certain amount of par-

ticulate matter accumulates, however, it is 

possible to drive the vehicle unless the 

malfunction indicator lamp comes on.

O

Particulate matter can accumulate more 

quickly if the vehicle is frequently driven 

short trips or at low speeds, or if the 

hybrid system is regularly started in an 

extremely cold environment. Excessive 

accumulation of particulate matter can 

be prevented by periodically driving long 

distances continuously with intermittent 

releasing of the accelerator pedal, such 

as when driving on highways and free-

ways.

Q

If the malfunction indicator lamp comes 

on or “Exhaust Filter Full Visit Your 

Dealer” is shown on the multi-informa-

tion display

The amount of accumulated particulate 

matter has exceeded a certain level. Have 

the vehicle inspected by any authorized 

Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, 

or any reliable repairer immediately.

GPF (Gasoline Particulate 
Filter) system

*

 (LC500h)

The GPF system collects particu-
late matter in the exhaust gas by 
using an exhaust gas filter.
The system will operate to regener-
ate the filter automatically, depend-
ing on the vehicle conditions.

NOTICE

Q

To prevent the GPF system from not 

operating properly

O

Do not use fuel other than the speci-

fied type

O

Do not modify the exhaust pipes

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ECB (Electronically Controlled 
Brake System)

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

Q

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

Q

Brake assist

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

Q

VSC (Vehicle Stability Control)

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

Q

TRC (Traction Control)

Helps to maintain drive power and pre-
vent the drive wheels from spinning 

when starting the vehicle or accelerat-
ing on slippery roads

Q

Active Cornering Assist (ACA) (if 
equipped)

Helps to prevent the vehicle from drift-
ing to the outer side by performing 
inner wheel brake control when 
attempting to accelerate while turning

Q

Hill-start assist control

Helps to reduce the backward move-
ment of the vehicle when starting on an 
uphill

Q

VGRS (Variable Gear Ratio Steer-
ing) (if equipped)

Adjusts the front wheel turning angle in 
accordance with the vehicle speed and 
steering wheel movement

Q

DRS (Dynamic Rear Steering) (if 
equipped)

Contributes to the turning characteris-
tics and responsiveness of the vehicle 
by slightly adjusting the rear wheel 
angle of the vehicle in accordance with 
steering wheel movement.

Q

EPS (Electric Power Steering)

Employs an electric motor to reduce 
the amount of effort needed to turn the 
steering wheel

Q

AVS (Adaptive Variable Suspen-
sion System)

By independently controlling the 
damping force of the shock absorbers 
for each of the 4 wheels according to 
the road and driving conditions, this 
system helps riding comfort with supe-

Driving assist systems

To keep driving safety and perfor-
mance, the following systems oper-
ate automatically in response to 
various driving situations. Be aware, 
however, that these systems are 
supplementary and should not be 
relied upon too heavily when oper-
ating the vehicle.

Summary of the driving assist 
systems

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rior vehicle stability, and helps good 
vehicle posture
Also, the damping force changes 
depending on the selected driving 
mode. (



P.292)

Q

LDH (Lexus Dynamic Handling 
system) (if equipped)

Provides integrated control of the 
VGRS, DRS and EPS. Contributes to 
turning characteristics at low speeds, 
responsiveness at medium speeds and 
safety at high speeds by controlling the 
steering angle of the front and rear 
wheels in accordance with the steering 
wheel operation and vehicle speed.

Q

VDIM (Vehicle Dynamics Inte-
grated Management)

Provides integrated control of the 
ABS, brake assist, TRC, VSC, hill-start 
assist control, EPS, VGRS (if 
equipped) and DRS (if equipped) sys-
tems
Helps to maintain vehicle stability when 
swerving on slippery road surfaces by 
controlling the brakes, engine <hybrid 
system> output, steering assist (if 
equipped), and steering ratio (if 
equipped)

Q

Emergency brake signal

When the brakes are applied suddenly, 
the stop lights automatically flash to 
alert the vehicle behind

Q

Secondary Collision Brake (if 
equipped)

When the SRS airbag sensor detects a 
collision and the system operates, the 

brakes and brake lights are automati-
cally controlled to reduce the vehicle 
speed and help reduce the possibility 
of further damage due to a secondary 
collision.

Q

When the 
TRC/VSC/ABS/VGRS

*

/DRS

*

 systems 

are operating

The slip indicator light will flash while the 
TRC/VSC/ABS/VGRS

*

/DRS

*

 systems are 

operating.

*

: Only when controlled by the VDIM sys-

tem.

Q

Disabling the TRC system

If the vehicle gets stuck in mud, dirt or snow, 

the TRC system may reduce power from 

the engine <hybrid system> to the wheels. 

Pressing the 

 switch to turn the sys-

tem off may make it easier for you to rock 

the vehicle in order to free it.
To turn the TRC system off, quickly press 

and release the 

 switch.

The “Traction Control Turned Off” will be 
shown on the multi-information display.

Press the 

 switch again to turn the sys-

tem back on.