Lexus LC Cabriolet (2021 year). Manual in english - page 7

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3-5. Opening, closing the windows

dow is closing, window movement is 

stopped and the window is opened slightly.

Q

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.

Q

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.

O

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.

O

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 any authorized Lexus retailer 

or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reli-

able repairer.

Q

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.

O

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.

O

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 

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3-5. Opening, closing the windows

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ng

holding the switch in the one-touch 

opening direction for approximately 4 

seconds or more.

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 any authorized Lexus retailer 

or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reli-

able repairer.

Q

Door lock linked window operation

O

The power windows can be opened and 
closed using the mechanical key.

*

 

(



P.403)

O

The power windows can be opened and 

closed using the wireless remote con-
trol.

*

 (



P.112)

*

: These settings must be customized at any 

authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus autho-
rized repairer, or any reliable repairer.

Q

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.

Q

Customization

Settings (e.g. linked door lock operation) 

can be changed. 

(Customizable features: 



P.435)

WARNING

Observe the following precautions. 

Failure to do so may result in death or 

serious injury.

Q

Closing the windows

O

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. (



P.174)

O

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.

O

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.

O

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.

Q

Jam protection function

O

Never use any part of your body to 

intentionally activate the jam protec-

tion function.

O

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.

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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.

Q

The power windows can be operated 

when

The engine switch is in ON.

Q

When the battery is disconnected

The window lock switch is disabled. If nec-

essary, press the window lock switch after 

reconnecting the battery.

WARNING

Q

Catch protection function

O

Never use any part of your body or 

clothing to intentionally activate the 

catch protection function.

O

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

Before drivi

ng

3-6.Opening and closing the soft top roof



Exterior

Soft top roof

Luggage cover



Interior

Multi-information display (



P.93)

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. (



P.171)

2

Operate the switch.

1

Open

2

Close

The side windows and rear quarter win-
dows operate linked to opening or closing 

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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the soft top roof.
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.
Continuing to operate the roof switch fully 
closes the side windows and rear quarter 
windows.

Q

Operational conditions

O

The vehicle speed is less than approxi-

mately 50 km/h (31 mph) (However, it is 

recommended that the soft top roof is 

opened or closed when the vehicle is 

stopped.)

O

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.)

O

The trunk lid is closed

Q

Situations in which the soft top roof 

operation stops partway

In the following situation, operation of the 

soft top roof stops partway.

O

When releasing the roof switch while the 

soft top roof is operating

O

The vehicle speed is approximately 50 

km (31 mph) or higher.

O

If there is a malfunction in the system

O

When operate the soft top roof repeat-

edly in a short period of time

O

If the battery is discharged

Q

Situations in which the soft top roof may 

not operate properly

In the following situation, the soft top roof 

may not operate properly.

O

When the jam protection function or 

catch protection function of the power 

windows operates

O

When starting the engine while operating 

the roof switch (The soft top roof that is 

operating stops partway or returns to the 

previous position.)

O

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.)

O

When the roof switch is operated on a 

steep incline or large step

O

When driving on uneven road surfaces

O

In strong wind

Q

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.

Q

While the soft top roof is operating

O

The trunk opener switch cannot be oper-

ated. Press the switch after the operation 

of the soft top roof has been completed. 

(



P.171)

O

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.

Q

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.

Q

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.

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ng

Q

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, initialize 

the soft top roof by performing the follow-

ing procedure.



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 any authorized Lexus retailer 

or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reli-

able repairer.

Q

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.

O

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 50 km/h (31 
mph) while the soft 
top roof is operating.

“SLOW DOWN to 
Compelete Soft Top 
Operation”

Decelerate to approximately 50 km/h (31 
mph), 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 any authorized Lexus retailer or 
Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable 
repairer.

The catch protection 
function of a power 
window is activated.

-



P.172

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3-6. Opening and closing the soft top roof

O

Soft top roof operation does not start

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.

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 any 
authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus autho-
rized repairer, or any reliable repairer.

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 50 
km/h (31 mph) or 
higher.

“Soft Top System 
Unavailable Speed 
must be under 
50km/h”

Decelerate to approximately 50 km/h (31 
mph), 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.

Situation

Warning message

Action

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ng

The voltage of the 
battery drops.

“Soft Top System 
Unavailable Low 
Power”

Start the engine, and then operate the roof 
switch.

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 (



P.412) or have 

the vehicle inspected by any authorized 
Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized 
repairer, or any reliable repairer.

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.

-



P.171

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

180

3-6. Opening and closing the soft top roof

O

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. (



P.177)



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 any autho-
rized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized 
repairer, or any reliable repairer.

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ng

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. (



P.177)



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. (



P.177)

Situation

Warning message

Action

WARNING

Q

When opening or closing the soft top 

roof

Observe the following.
Failure to do so may result in death or 

serious injury.

O

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.

O

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.

O

When the rear seat is occupied, be 

careful that the soft top roof does not 

hit the passenger.

O

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.

O

Take extra care to prevent your fin-

gers etc. from being caught in moving 

parts.

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WARNING

O

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.

O

When the soft top roof starts to move 

slowly, be careful not to be caught in 

the soft top roof.

O

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.

Q

While the vehicle is driven

Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in serious 

injury or an accident.

O

Do not operate the soft top roof more 

than necessary.

O

Do not drive the vehicle with the soft 

top roof half-opened.

O

Do not stand on the seat, sit on the 

package tray (



P.47), or lean out of 

the vehicle.

Q

When a child is in the vehicle

Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or 

serious injury.

O

Do not allow a child operate the soft 

top roof.

O

Never let a child sit in the storing 

space of the soft top roof.

O

Keep children away from the movable 

range of the soft top roof.

NOTICE

Q

To prevent damage to the soft top 

roof

O

Make sure that there is no obstacle 

within a height of 65 cm (25.6 in.) 

from the soft top roof.

Also, be careful when passing a place 

with height restriction, such as a tunnel 

or underground passage.

O

Do not put anything in the storing 

space of the soft top roof.

O

Do not sit on or put luggage on the soft 

top roof or luggage cover.

O

When there is snow or luggage on the 

soft top roof or luggage cover, remove 

it before operating the roof switch.

O

Do not open or close the soft top roof 

when anything is put on the trunk lid.

O

Do not close the soft top roof when 

anything is put on the upper part of the 

windshield frame.

O

Do not open or close the soft top roof 

when the outside temperature is -5°C 

(23.0°F) or lower or the side windows 

and rear quarter windows are frozen.

O

Do not leave the soft top roof not fully 

opened or closed for a long period of 

time.

O

Do not leave the soft top roof opened 

for a long period of time. The soft top 

roof may have wrinkles or deteriorate.

O

When opening the trunk lid using the 

mechanical key, fully open or close the 

soft top roof.

O

Do not install a roof luggage carrier to 

the soft top roof.

O

Do not operate the soft top roof manu-

ally except in an emergency. 

(



P.412)

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4-1. Before driving

Driving the vehicle.....................

184

Cargo and luggage...................

190

Trailer towing................................

191

4-2. Driving procedures

Engine (ignition) switch ...........

192

Automatic transmission...........

195

Turn signal lever ........................

203

Parking brake .............................

204

Brake Hold...................................

206

4-3. Operating the lights and wipers

Headlight switch........................

209

Automatic High Beam..............

211

Fog light switch ...........................

214

Windshield wipers and washer

.........................................................

215

4-4. Refueling

Opening the fuel tank cap......

219

4-5. Using the driving support sys-

tems

Lexus Safety System + .............

221

PCS (Pre-Collision System)

232

LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) .

240

RSA (Road Sign Assist)..........

248

Dynamic radar cruise control with 

full-speed range......................

252

Driving mode select switch...

262

Lexus parking assist-sensor..

263

BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ....

268

Exhaust Gas Filter system.....

290

Driving assist systems .............

290

4-6. Driving tips

Winter driving tips....................

296

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4-1.Before driving

Q

Starting the engine



P.192

Q

Driving

1

With the brake pedal depressed, 
shift the shift position to D. 
(



P.197)

Check that the shift position indicator 

shows D.

2

If the parking brake is in manual 
mode, release the parking brake. 
(



P.204)

3

Gradually release the brake pedal 
and gently depress the accelerator 
pedal to accelerate the vehicle.

Q

Stopping

1

With the shift position in D, depress 
the brake pedal.

2

If necessary, set the parking brake.

If the vehicle is to be stopped for an 

extended period of time, shift the shift posi-

tion to P. (



P.197)

Q

Parking the vehicle

1

Stop the vehicle completely.

2

If the parking brake is in manual 
mode, set the parking brake. 
(



P.204)

3

Shift the shift position to P. 
(



P.198)

Check that the shift position indicator 

shows P.

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.

Q

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 activate. 

(



P.291)

2

Set the parking brake. (



P.204)

3

Release the brake pedal and gently 
depress the accelerator pedal to 
accelerate the vehicle.

4

Release the parking brake. 
(



P.204)

Q

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.

Q

Driving in the rain

O

Drive carefully when it is raining, because 

visibility will be reduced, the windows 

may become fogged-up, and the road 

will be slippery.

O

Drive carefully when it starts to rain, 

because the road surface will be espe-

cially slippery.

O

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.

Driving the vehicle

The following procedures should be 
observed to ensure safe driving:

Driving procedure

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Q

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.

O

The vehicle is judged to be driving uphill 

or downhill

O

When the accelerator pedal is released

O

When the brake pedal is firmly or quickly 

depressed

Q

Restraining the engine output (Brake 

Override System)

O

When the accelerator and brake pedals 

are depressed at the same time, the 

engine output may be restrained.

O

A warning message is displayed on the 

multi-information display while the sys-

tem is operating. If a warning message is 

shown on the multi-information display, 

read the message and follow the instruc-

tions.

Q

Restraining sudden start (Drive-Start 

Control)

O

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.

O

While Drive-Start Control is being acti-

vated, your vehicle may have trouble 

escaping from the mud or fresh snow. In 

such case, deactivate TRC (



P.291) to 

cancel Drive Start Control so that the 

vehicle may become able to escape from 

the mud or fresh snow.

Q

Breaking in your new Lexus

To extend the life of the vehicle, observing 

the following precautions is recommended:

O

For the first 300 km (186 miles):

Avoid sudden stops.

O

For the first 1000 km (621 miles):

• 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.

Q

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 any 

authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus autho-

rized repairer, or any reliable repairer, per-

form the bedding down operation.

Q

Operating your vehicle in a foreign 

country

Comply with the relevant vehicle registra-

tion laws and confirm the availability of the 

correct fuel. (



P.428)

Q

Brake pads and discs

The brake pads and discs are designed for 

use under high load conditions. Therefore, 

brake noise may be generated depending 

on the vehicle speed, braking force and 

vehicle environment (temperature, humid-

ity, etc.).

WARNING

Observe the following precautions. 

Failure to do so may result in death or 

serious injury.

Q

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.

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WARNING

Q

When driving the vehicle

O

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.

O

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.

O

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: 



P.380

O

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. (



P.195)

O

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.

O

Always check that all passengers’ 

arms, heads or other parts of their 

body are not outside the vehicle.

Q

When driving on slippery road sur-

faces

O

Sudden braking, acceleration and 

steering may cause tire slippage and 

reduce your ability to control the vehi-

cle.

O

Sudden acceleration, engine braking 

due to shifting, or changes in engine 

speed could cause the vehicle to skid, 

resulting in an accident.

O

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.

Q

When shifting the shift position

O

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.

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WARNING

O

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.

O

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.

O

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.

O

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.

O

Be careful not to change the shift posi-

tion with the accelerator pedal 

depressed.

Changing the shift position to any 

positions other than P or N may lead to 

unexpected rapid acceleration of the 

vehicle that may cause an accident 

and result in death or serious injury.

After changing the shift position, make 

sure to confirm the current shift posi-

tion displayed on the shift position indi-

cator inside the meter.

Q

Brake pad wear

If any of the following situations occur, 

have the brake pads checked and 

replaced by any authorized Lexus 

retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or 

any reliable repairer as soon as possible.

O

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.431)

O

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. Moderate 

levels of the brake pad and disc wear 

allow enhanced braking power. As a 

result, the discs may wear more quickly 

than conventional brake discs. There-

fore, when replacing the brake pads, 

Lexus recommends that you also have 

the thickness of the discs measured. It is 

dangerous to drive the vehicle when the 

wear limits of the brake pads and/or 

those of the brake discs are exceeded.

Q

When the vehicle is stopped

O

Do not race the engine.

If the shift position is any position other 

than P or N, the vehicle may acceler-

ate suddenly and unexpectedly, caus-

ing an accident.

O

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.

O

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.