Lexus NX300h (2021 year). Manual in english

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4-1. Before driving

Driving

Your vehicle will handle differently
when towing a trailer. Help to avoid an
accident, death or serious injury, keep
the following in mind when towing:



Speed limits for towing a trailer vary
by state or province. Do not exceed
the posted towing speed limit.



Lexus recommends that the vehicle-
trailer speed limit is 65 mph (104
km/h) on a flat, straight, dry road.
Do not exceed this limit, the posted
towing speed limit or the speed limit
for your trailer as set forth in your
trailer owner’s manual, whichever is
lowest. Instability of the towing vehi-
cle-trailer combination (trailer
sway) increases as speed increases.
Exceeding speed limits may cause
loss of control.



Before starting out, check the trailer
lights, tires and the vehicle-trailer
connections. Recheck after driving
a short distance.



Practice turning, stopping and
reversing with the trailer attached in
an area away from traffic until you
become accustomed to the feel of
the vehicle-trailer combination.



Reversing with a trailer attached is
difficult and requires practice. Grip
the bottom of the steering wheel
and move your hand to the left to
move the trailer to the left. Move
your hand to the right to move the
trailer to right. (This is generally
opposite to reversing without a
trailer attached.) Avoid sharp or

prolonged turning. Have someone
guide you when reversing to reduce
the risk of an accident.



As stopping distance is increased
when towing a trailer, vehicle-to
vehicle distance should be
increased. For each 10 mph (16
km/h) of speed, allow at least one
vehicle and trailer length.



Avoid sudden braking as you may
skid, resulting in the trailer jackknif-
ing and a loss of vehicle control. This
is especially true on wet or slippery
surfaces.



Avoid jerky starts or sudden accel-
eration.



Avoid jerky steering and sharp
turns, and slow down before making
turn.



Note that when making a turn, the
trailer wheels will be closer than the
vehicle wheels to the inside of the
turn. Compensate by making a
wider than normal turning radius.



Slow down before making a turn, in
cross winds, on wet or slippery sur-
faces, etc.
Increasing vehicle speed can desta-
bilize the trailer.



Take care when passing other vehi-
cles. Passing requires considerable
distance. After passing a vehicle, do
not forget the length of your trailer,
and be sure you have plenty of room
before changing lanes.



To maintain engine braking effi-
ciency and charging system perfor-
mance when using engine braking,

Trailer towing tips

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do not put the transmission in D.
(



P.180)



Instability happens more frequently
when descending steep or long
downhill grades. Before descend-
ing, slow down and downshift. Do
not make sudden downshifts while
descending steep or long downhill
grades.



Avoid holding the brake pedal down
too long or applying the brakes too
frequently. This could cause the
brakes to overheat and result in
reduced braking efficiency.



Due to the added load of the trailer,
your vehicle’s engine may overheat
on hot days (at temperatures over
85°F [30°C]) when driving up a
long or steep grade. If the engine
coolant temperature gauge indi-
cates overheating, immediately turn
off the air conditioning (if in use),
pull your vehicle off the road and
stop in a safe spot. (



P.418)



Always place wheel blocks under
both the vehicle’s and the trailer’s
wheels when parking. Put the trans-
mission in P and apply the parking
brake. Avoid parking on a slope, but
if unavoidable, do so only after per-
forming the following:

Apply the brakes and keep them
applied.

Have someone place wheel blocks
under both the vehicle’s and trailer’s
wheels.

When the wheel blocks are in
place, release the brakes slowly
until the blocks absorb the load.

Shift into P and apply the parking
brake.

Turn off the hybrid system.



When restarting after parking on a
slope:

With the transmission in P, start the
hybrid system. Be sure to keep the
brake pedal depressed.

Shift into a forward gear. If revers-
ing, shift into R.

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



P.185)

Release the brake pedal, and slowly
pull or back away from the wheel
blocks. Stop and apply the brakes.

Have someone retrieve the blocks.

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Driving

Trailer towing (vehicles with-
out towing package)

Lexus does not recommend towing
a trailer with your vehicle. Lexus
also does not recommend the
installation of a tow hitch or the use
of a tow hitch carrier for a wheel-
chair, scooter, bicycle, etc. Your
vehicle is not designed for trailer
towing or for the use of tow hitch
mounted carriers.

Dinghy towing

Your vehicle is not designed to be
dinghy towed (with 4 wheels on the
ground) behind a motor home.

NOTICE

■

To avoid serious damage to your vehi-

cle

Do not tow your vehicle with the four

wheels on the ground.

■

To prevent causing serious damage to

the hybrid transmission and AWD

system

Never tow this vehicle with any of the

wheels on the ground. This may cause

serious damage to the hybrid transmis-

sion and AWD system.

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4-2.Driving procedures

Check that the parking brake is set.

Check that the shift lever is in P.

Firmly depress the brake pedal.

and a message will be displayed on the

multi-information display.

If it is not displayed, the hybrid system can-

not be started.

Press the power switch shortly and
firmly.

When operating the power switch, one

short, firm press is enough.

It is not necessary to press and hold the

switch.
If the “READY” indicator turns on, the

hybrid system will operate normally.

Continue depressing the brake pedal until

the “READY” indicator is illuminated.

The hybrid system can be started from any

power switch mode.

Check that the “READY” indicator
is illuminated.

The vehicle will not move when the

“READY” indicator is off.

■

If the hybrid system does not start

●

The immobilizer system may not have

been deactivated. (



P.75)

Contact your Lexus dealer.

●

Check that the shift lever is securely set in

P. The hybrid system may not start if the

shift lever is displaced out of P. “To Start

Vehicle, Put Shift Lever into P” will be dis-

played on the multi-information display.

●

The smart access system with push-but-

ton start may not be operating prop-

erly.(



P.413)

■

When the ambient temperature is low,

such as during winter driving conditions

When starting the hybrid system, the flash-

ing time of the “READY” indicator may be

long. Leave the vehicle as it is until the

“READY” indicator is steady on, as steady

means the vehicle is able to move.

■

Sounds and vibrations specific to a

hybrid vehicle



P.69

■

Electronic key battery depletion



P.106

■

Conditions affecting operation



P.128

■

Note for the entry function



P.128

■

Steering lock function

●

After turning the power switch off and

opening and closing the doors, the steer-

ing wheel will be locked due to the steer-

ing lock function. Operating the power

switch again automatically cancels the

steering lock.

●

When the steering lock cannot be

released, “Steering Wheel Lock Press

Power Switch while Turning Wheel” will

be displayed on the multi-information dis-

play.

Power (ignition) switch

Performing the following opera-
tions when carrying the electronic
key on your person starts the hybrid
system or changes power switch
modes.

Starting the hybrid system

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Driving

Check that the shift lever is in P. Press the

power switch while turning the steering

wheel left and right.

●

To prevent the steering lock motor from

overheating, operation of the motor may

be suspended if the hybrid system is

turned on and off repeatedly in a short

period of time. In this case, refrain from

operating the hybrid system. After about

10 seconds, the steering lock motor will

resume functioning.

■

If “Smart Access System Malfunction

See Owner’s Manual” is displayed on

the multi-information display

The system may be malfunctioning. Have

the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer

immediately.

■

If the “READY” indicator does not come

In the event that the “READY” indicator

does not come on even after performing

the proper procedures for starting the vehi-

cle, contact your Lexus dealer immediately.

■

If the hybrid system is malfunctioning



P.73

■

Electronic key battery



P.369

■

Operation of the power switch

●

If the switch is not pressed shortly and

firmly, the power switch mode may not

change or the hybrid system may not

start.

●

If attempting to restart the hybrid system

immediately after turning the power

switch off, the hybrid system may not start

in some cases. After turning the power

switch off, please wait a few seconds

before restarting the hybrid system.

■

If the smart access system with push-

button start has been deactivated by a

customized setting



P.443

Stop the vehicle completely.

Set the parking brake (



P.185),

and shift the shift lever to P
(



P.180).

Press the power switch.

WARNING

■

When starting the hybrid system

Always start the hybrid system while sit-

ting in the driver’s seat. Do not depress

the accelerator pedal while starting the

hybrid system under any circumstances.

Doing so may cause an accident result-

ing in death or serious injury.

■

Caution while driving

If hybrid system failure occurs while the

vehicle is moving, do not lock or open the

doors until the vehicle reaches a safe and

complete stop. The steering lock func-

tion will activate and this may lead to an

accident, resulting in death or serious

injury.

NOTICE

■

When starting the hybrid system

If the hybrid system becomes difficult to

start, have your vehicle checked by your

Lexus dealer immediately.

NOTICE

■

Symptoms indicating a malfunction

with the power switch

If the power switch seems to be operat-

ing somewhat differently than usual, such

as the switch sticking slightly, there may

be a malfunction. Contact your Lexus

dealer immediately.

Stopping the hybrid system

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Release the brake pedal and check
that the display on the instrument
cluster is off.

■

Automatic hybrid system shut off fea-

ture

●

The vehicle is equipped with a feature

that automatically shuts off the hybrid sys-

tem when the shift lever is in P with the

hybrid system operating for an extended

period.

●

The hybrid system will automatically shut

off after approximately 1 hour if it has

been left running while the shift lever is in

●

The timer for the automatic hybrid system

shut off feature will reset if the brake

pedal is depressed or if the shift lever is in

a position other than P.

●

After the vehicle is parked, if the door is

locked with the door lock switch (



P.112)

from the inside or the mechanical key

from the outside, the automatic hybrid

system shut off feature will be disabled.

The timer for the automatic hybrid system

shut off feature will be re-enabled if the

driver’s door is opened.

■

Locking the door from outside with the

hybrid system operating

With the driver’s door open, pull the

driver’s door handle and insert the

mechanical key.

Turn the mechanical key counterclock-

wise.

Pull out the mechanical key and close

the door.

WARNING

■

Stopping the hybrid system in an

emergency

If you want to stop the hybrid system in an

emergency while driving the vehicle,

press and hold the power switch for more

than 2 seconds, or press it briefly 3 times

or more in succession. (



P.380)

However, do not touch the power switch

while driving except in an emergency.

Turning the hybrid system off while driv-

ing will not cause loss of steering or brak-

ing 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.

WARNING

■

When parking

Exhaust gases include harmful carbon

monoxide (CO), which is colorless and

odorless. Observe the following precau-

tions.
Failure to do so may cause exhaust gases

to enter the vehicle and may lead to an

accident caused by light-headedness, or

may lead to death or a serious health

hazard.

●

If the vehicle is in a poorly ventilated

area or a closed area, such as a

garage, stop the hybrid system.

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Driving

Modes can be changed by pressing
the power switch with brake pedal
released. (The mode changes each
time the switch is pressed.)

Off

The emergency flashers can be used.

ACCESSORY mode

Some electrical components such as the
audio system can be used.
“ACCESSORY” will be displayed on the

multi-information display.

ON mode

All electrical components can be used.
“IGNITION ON” will be displayed on the
multi-information display.

: If the shift lever is in a position other than

P when turning off the hybrid system, the
power switch will be turned to ACCES-
SORY mode, not to off.

■

Auto power off function

If the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY mode

for more than 20 minutes or ON mode (the

hybrid system is not operating) for more

than an hour with the shift lever in P, the

power switch will automatically turn off.

However, this function cannot entirely pre-

vent 12-volt battery discharge. Do not leave

the vehicle with the power switch in

ACCESSORY or ON mode for long peri-

ods of time when the hybrid system is not

operating.

■

When stopping the hybrid system with

the shift lever in a position other than P

If the hybrid system is stopped with the shift

lever in a position other than P, the power

switch will not be turned off but instead be

turned to ACCESSORY mode. Perform

the following procedure to turn the switch

off:

Check that the parking brake is set.

Shift the shift lever to P.

Check that “Turn Off Vehicle” is dis-

played on the multi-information display

and then press the power switch once.

Check that “Turn Off Vehicle” on the

multi-information display is off.

●

Do not leave the vehicle with the

hybrid system operating for a long

time. If such a situation cannot be

avoided, park the vehicle in an open

space and ensure that exhaust fumes

do not enter the vehicle interior.

●

Do not leave the hybrid system operat-

ing in an area with snow build-up, or

where it is snowing. If snowbanks build

up around the vehicle while the hybrid

system is operating, exhaust gases

may collect and enter the vehicle.

Changing power switch modes

NOTICE

■

To prevent 12-volt battery discharge

●

Do not leave the power switch in

ACCESSORY or ON mode for long

periods of time without the hybrid sys-

tem on.

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Turns EV drive mode on/off

When EV drive mode is turned on, the EV
drive mode indicator will come on.
Pressing the switch when in EV drive mode
will return the vehicle to normal driving
(using the gasoline engine and electric
motor [traction motor]).

■

Situations in which EV drive mode can-

not be turned on

It may not be possible to turn EV drive

mode on in the following situations. If it can-

not be turned on, a buzzer will sound and a

message will be shown on the multi-infor-

●

If “ACCESSORY” or “IGNITION

ON” is displayed on the multi-informa-

tion display while the hybrid system is

not operating, the power switch is not

off. Exit the vehicle after turning the

power switch off.

●

Do not stop the hybrid system when

the shift lever is in a position other than

P. If the hybrid system is stopped in

another shift lever position, the power

switch will not be turned off but instead

be turned to ACCESSORY mode. If

the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY

mode, 12-volt battery discharge may

occur.

EV drive mode

In EV drive mode, electric power is
supplied by the hybrid battery
(traction battery), and only the
electric motor (traction motor) is
used to drive the vehicle.
This mode allows you to drive in res-
idential areas early in the morning
and late at night, or in indoor park-
ing lots, etc., without concern for
noises and gas emissions.

However, when the acoustic vehi-
cle alerting system is active, the
vehicle may produce sound.

Operating instructions

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Driving

mation display.

●

The temperature of the hybrid system is

high.

The vehicle has been left in the sun,

driven on a hill, driven at high speeds, etc.

●

The temperature of the hybrid system is

low.

The vehicle has been left in temperatures

lower than about 32 °F (0 °C) for a long

period of time, etc.

●

The gasoline engine is warming up.

●

The hybrid battery (traction battery) is

low.

The remaining battery level indicated in

the “Energy Monitor” display is low.

(



P.100)

●

Vehicle speed is high.

●

The accelerator pedal is depressed firmly

or the vehicle is on a hill, etc.

●

The windshield defogger is in use.

■

Switching to EV drive mode when the

gasoline engine is cold

If the hybrid system is started while the gas-

oline engine is cold, the gasoline engine will

start automatically after a short period of

time in order to warm up. In this case, you

will become unable to switch to EV drive

mode.

After the hybrid system has started and the

“READY” indicator has illuminated, press

the EV drive mode switch before the gaso-

line engine starts to switch to EV drive

mode.

■

Automatic cancelation of EV drive

mode

When driving in EV drive mode, the gaso-

line engine may automatically restart in the

following situations. When EV drive mode

is canceled, a buzzer will sound, the EV

drive mode indicator will go off after flash-

ing, and a message is displayed on the

multi-information display.

●

The hybrid battery (traction battery)

becomes low.

The remaining battery level indicated in

the “Energy Monitor” display is low.

(



P.100)

●

Vehicle speed is high.

●

The accelerator pedal is depressed firmly

or the vehicle is on a hill, etc.

■

Possible driving distance when driving in

EV drive mode

EV drive mode’s possible driving distance

ranges from a few hundred meters to

approximately 0.6 mile (1 km). However,

depending on vehicle conditions, there are

situations when EV drive mode cannot be

used. (The distance that is possible depends

on the hybrid battery [traction battery] level

and driving conditions.)

■

Fuel economy

The hybrid system is designed to achieve

the best possible fuel economy during nor-

mal driving (using the gasoline engine and

electric motor [traction motor]). Driving in

EV drive mode more than necessary may

lower fuel economy.

WARNING

■

Caution while driving

When driving in EV drive mode, pay spe-

cial attention to the area around the vehi-

cle. Because there is no engine noise,

pedestrians, people riding bicycles or

other people and vehicles in the area

may not be aware of the vehicle starting

off or approaching them, so take extra

care while driving. Therefore, take extra

care while driving even if the acoustic

vehicle alerting system is active.

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: To improve fuel efficiency and reduce

noise, shift the shift lever to D for normal
driving.
You can choose gear range suitable for
your driving situation by operating the
paddle shift switches.

: By selecting shift ranges using S mode,

you can control accelerating force and
engine braking force.

■

S mode

●

When the shift range is 4 or lower, hold-

ing the shift lever toward “+” sets the shift

range to 6.

●

Automatically selects a higher shift range

before the engine speed becomes too

high.

■

When driving with dynamic radar cruise

control with full-speed range activated

Even when performing the following

actions with the intent of enabling engine

braking, engine braking will not activate

because dynamic radar cruise control with

full-speed range will not be canceled.

●

While driving in S mode, downshifting to

5 or 4. (



P.182)

●

When switching the driving mode to

Sport mode while driving in D position.

(



P.270)

■

Restraining sudden start (Drive-Start

Control)

When the following unusual operation is

performed, the hybrid system output may

be restrained.

●

When the shift lever is shifted from R to D,

D to R, N to R, P to D, or P to R (D

includes S) 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.

Hybrid transmission

Select the shift position depending
on your purpose and situation.

Shift position purpose and func-
tions

Shift posi-

tion

Objective or function

Parking the vehicle/starting

the hybrid system

Reversing

Neutral

Normal driving

S mode driving

(



P.182)

WARNING

■

When driving on slippery road sur-

faces

Be careful of downshifting and sudden

acceleration, as this could result in the

vehicle skidding to the side or spinning.

NOTICE

■

Hybrid battery (traction battery)

charge

If the shift lever is in N, the hybrid battery

(traction battery) will not be charging,

even when the engine is running. There-

fore, if the vehicle is left with the shift

lever in N, the hybrid battery (traction

battery) will discharge, and this may

result in the vehicle not being able to

start.

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Driving

■

Shift lock system

The shift lock system is a system to prevent

accidental operation of the shift lever in

starting.
The shift lever can be shifted from P only

when the power switch is in ON mode and

the brake pedal is being depressed.

■

If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P

First, check whether the brake pedal is

being depressed.

If the shift lever cannot be shifted with your

foot on the brake pedal, there may be a

problem with the shift lock system. Have the

vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer

immediately.

The following steps may be used as an

emergency measure to ensure that the shift

lever can be shifted.

Releasing the shift lock:

Set the parking brake.

Turn the power switch off.

Depress the brake pedal.

Pry the cover up with a flathead screw-

driver or equivalent tool.

To prevent damage to the cover, cover the

tip of the screwdriver with a rag.

Press the shift lock override button.

The shift lever can be shifted while the but-

ton is pressed



P.270

Shifting the shift lever

While the power switch is in ON
mode, move the shift lever with the
brake pedal depressed.
When shifting the shift lever between P
and D, make sure that the vehicle is
completely stopped.

WARNING

■

To prevent an accident when releas-

ing the shift lock

Before pressing the shift lock override

button, make sure to set the parking

brake and depress the brake pedal.

If the accelerator pedal is accidentally

depressed instead of the brake pedal

when the shift lock override button is

pressed and the shift lever is shifted out

of P, the vehicle may suddenly start, pos-

sibly leading to an accident resulting in

death or serious injury.

Selecting the driving mode

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To drive using temporary shift range
selection, operate the “-” paddle shift
switch while the shift lever in D. Chang-
ing the shift range enables the level of
engine braking force to be selected.
The shift range can then be selected by
operating the “-” and “+” paddle shift
switches.

Upshifting

Downshifting

The selected shift range, from 1 to 6, will be
displayed on the multi-information display.
The initial shift range is 4 when the “-” pad-
dle shift switch is operated.
To return to normal D position driving, the
“+” paddle shift switch must be held down
for a period of time.

■

Shift ranges and their functions



You can choose from 6 levels of
engine braking force.



A lower shift range will provide
greater engine braking force than a
higher shift range, and the engine
revolutions will also increase.

■

Automatic deactivation of shift range

selection in the D position

Shift range selection in the D position will

be deactivated in the following situations:

●

When the vehicle comes to a stop

●

If the accelerator pedal is depressed for

more than a certain period of time

●

When the shift lever is shifted to a posi-

tion other than D

To enter S mode, shift the shift lever to
S. Shift ranges can be selected by
operating the shift lever or paddle shift
switches, allowing you to drive in the
shift range of your choice. The shift
range can be selected by operating the
shift lever or the “-” and “+” paddle shift
switches.

Upshifting

Downshifting

The selected shift range, from 1 to 6, will be
displayed.
The initial shift range in S mode is 4.

Selecting shift ranges in the D
position

Selecting shift ranges in the S
position

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Driving

■

Shift ranges and their functions



You can choose from 6 levels of
accelerating force and engine brak-
ing force.



A lower shift range will provide
greater accelerating force and
engine braking force than a higher
shift range, and the engine revolu-
tions will also increase.

■

Downshifting restriction warning

buzzer

To help ensure safety and driving perfor-

mance, downshifting operation may some-

times be restricted. In some circumstances,

downshifting may not be possible even

when the shift lever or paddle shift switch is

operated. (A buzzer will sound twice.)

Right turn

Lane change to the right (move the
lever partway and release it)
The right hand signals will flash 3
times.

Lane change to the left (move the
lever partway and release it)
The left hand signals will flash 3
times.

Left turn

■

Turn signals can be operated when

The power switch is in ON mode.

■

If the indicator flashes faster than usual

Check that a light bulb in the front or rear

turn signal lights has not burned out.

■

Customization



P.443

Turn signal lever

Operating instructions

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■

Turns automatic mode on

While the vehicle is stopped, pull and
hold the parking brake switch until the
automatic mode lamp turns on.

Parking brake indicator (U.S.A.)

Parking brake indicator (Canada)

Parking brake lamp

Automatic mode lamp

The parking brake is set or released
automatically according to shift lever
operation.



When the shift lever is moved out of
P, the parking brake will be released,
and the parking brake indicator light
and parking brake lamp turn off.



When the shift lever is moved into P,
the parking brake will be set, and the
parking brake indicator light and
parking brake lamp turn on.

Operate the shift lever with the brake
pedal depressed.

■

Turns automatic mode off

While the vehicle is stopped, press and
hold the parking brake switch until the
automatic mode lamp turns off.

Parking brake indicator (U.S.A.)

Parking brake indicator (Canada)

Parking brake lamp

Parking brake

The parking brake can be set or
released automatically or manually.
In automatic mode, the parking
brake can be set or released auto-
matically according to shift lever
operation. Also, even in automatic
mode, the parking brake can be set
or released manually.

Operating instructions

A
B
C
D

A
B
C

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Driving

Automatic mode lamp

■

Using the manual mode

The parking brake can be set and
released manually.

Parking brake indicator (U.S.A.)

Parking brake indicator (Canada)

Parking brake lamp

Automatic mode lamp

Sets the parking brake

The parking brake indicator light and park-
ing brake lamp will turn on.
Pull and hold the parking brake switch if an
emergency occurs and it is necessary to
operate the parking brake while driving.

Releases the parking brake

Operate the parking brake switch while
depressing the brake pedal. Make sure
that the parking brake indicator light and
parking brake lamp turn off.
If the parking brake indicator light and
parking brake lamp flashes, operate the

switch again. (



P.392)

■

Parking brake operation

●

When the power switch is not in ON

mode, the parking brake cannot be

released using the parking brake switch.

●

When the power switch is not in ON

mode, automatic mode (automatic brake

setting and releasing) is not available.

■

If “Parking Brake Overheated Parking

Brake Unavailable” is displayed on the

multi-information display

If the parking brake is operated repeatedly

over a short period of time, the system may

restrict operation to prevent overheating. If

this happens, refrain from operating the

parking brake. Normal operation will return

after about 1 minute.

■

Parking brake operation sound

When the parking brake operates, a motor

sound (whirring sound) may be heard. This

does not indicate a malfunction.

■

Parking brake indicator light and park-

ing brake lamp

●

Depending on the power switch mode,

the parking brake indicator light and

parking brake lamp will turn on and stay

on as described below:

ON mode: Comes on until the parking

brake is released.

Not in ON mode: Stays on for approxi-

mately 15 seconds.

●

When the power switch is turned off with

the parking brake set, the parking brake

indicator light and parking brake lamp

will stay on for about 15 seconds. This

does not indicate a malfunction.

■

Changing the mode

When changing the automatic mode on/off,

the message will be shown on the multi-

information display and the buzzer sounds.

■

Parking the vehicle

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P.156

■

Parking brake engaged warning buzzer

A buzzer will sound if the vehicle is driven

with the parking brake engaged. “Release

Parking Brake” is displayed on the multi-

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B
C
D

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4-2. Driving procedures

information display.

■

Warning messages and buzzers

Warning messages and buzzers are used to

indicate a system malfunction or to inform

the driver of the need for caution. If a warn-

ing message is shown on the multi-informa-

tion display, read the message and follow

the instructions.

■

If the brake system warning light comes

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P.389

■

Usage in winter time



P.280

WARNING

■

When parking the vehicle

Do not leave a child in the vehicle alone.

The parking brake may be released unin-

tentionally and there is the danger of the

vehicle moving that may lead to an acci-

dent resulting in death or serious injury.

■

Parking brake switch

Do not set any objects near the parking

brake switch. Objects may interfere with

the switch and may lead the parking

brake to unexpectedly operate.

NOTICE

■

When parking the vehicle

Before you leave the vehicle, shift the

shift lever to P, set the parking brake and

make sure that the vehicle does not

move.

■

When the system malfunctions

Stop the vehicle in a safe place and

check the warning messages.

■

When the parking brake cannot be

released due to a malfunction

Driving the vehicle with the parking

brake set will lead to brake components

overheating, which may affect braking

performance and increase brake wear.

Have the vehicle inspected by contact

your Lexus dealer immediately if this

occurs.

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