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4

4

Driving

Driving

.

4-1. Before driving

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

120

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

126

Vehicle load limits......................

128

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

128

Dinghy towing .............................

129

4-2. Driving procedures

Engine (ignition) switch ...........

130

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

134

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

138

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

139

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

142

ASC (Active Sound Control)

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

144

4-3. Operating the lights and wipers

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

145

AHB (Automatic High Beam)

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

147

Windshield wipers and washer

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

150

4-4. Refueling

Opening the fuel tank cap......

157

4-5. Using the driving support sys-

tems

Lexus Safety System + 2.5.....

160

PCS (Pre-Collision System)

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

165

LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)......

175

RSA (Road Sign Assist)...........

184

Dynamic radar cruise control with 

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

187

BSM (Blind Spot Monitor).....

197

PKSA (Parking Support Alert)

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

201

Intuitive parking assist.............

203

RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) 

function........................................

210

PKSB (Parking Support Brake)

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

216

Parking Support Brake function 

(static objects)..........................

222

Parking Support Brake function 

(rear-crossing vehicles) ......

225

Driving mode select switch ...

227

Driving assist systems..............

229

4-6. Driving tips

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

234

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4-1. Before driving

4-1.Before driving

Starting the engine

P.130

Driving

1

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

P.134)

2

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

P.139)

3

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

Stopping

1

With the shift lever 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 lever 

to P or N. (

P.134)

Parking the vehicle

1

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

2

Set the parking brake (

P.139), 

and shift the shift lever to P 
(

P.134).

Check that the parking brake indicator is 

illuminated.
If parking on a hill, block the wheels as 

needed.

3

Press the engine switch to stop the 
engine.

4

Lock the door, making sure that you 
have the electronic key on your 
person.

Starting off on a steep uphill

1

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

P.135)

2

Pull the parking brake switch to set 
the parking brake manually. 
(

P.139)

3

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

4

Press the parking brake switch to 
release the parking brake manually.

When starting off on an uphill

The hill-start assist control will activate. 

(

P.229)

Driving in the rain

Drive carefully when it is raining, because 

visibility will be reduced, the windows 

may become fogged-up, and the road 

will be slippery.

Drive carefully when it starts to rain, 

because the road surface will be espe-

cially slippery.

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 prop-

erly.

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.

The vehicle is judged to be driving uphill 

or downhill

When the accelerator pedal is released

When the brake pedal is depressed while 

Driving the vehicle

The following procedures should be 
observed to ensure safe driving:

Driving procedure

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4

Driving

sport mode is selected

Restraining the engine output (Brake 

Override System)

When the accelerator and brake pedals 

are depressed at the same time, the 

engine output may be restrained.

A warning message is displayed on the 

multi-information display while the sys-

tem is operating.

Breaking in your new Lexus

To extend the life of the vehicle, observing 

the following precautions is recommended:

For the first 186 miles (300 km):

Avoid sudden stops.

For the first 621 miles (1000 km):

• 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.

Operating your vehicle in a foreign 

country

Comply with the relevant vehicle registra-

tion laws and confirm the availability of the 

correct fuel. (

P.367)

Idling time before engine stop (IS300)

To prevent damage to the turbocharger, 

allow the engine to idle immediately after 

high-speed driving or hill climbing.

Driving condition

Idling time

Normal city driving or 

high-speed driving (at the 

highway speed limit or rec-

ommended speed)

Not neces-

sary

Steep hill driving or continu-

ous driving (race track driving 

etc.)

Approxi-

mately 1 

minute

WARNING

Observe the following precautions. Fail-

ure to do so may result in death or seri-

ous injury.

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.

When driving the vehicle

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.

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.

During normal driving, do not turn off 

the engine. Turning the engine off 

while driving will not cause loss of 

steering or braking control, but the 

power assist to these systems will be 

lost. This will make it more difficult to 

steer and brake, so you should pull 

over and stop the vehicle as soon as it 

is safe to do so.

However, in the event of an emer-

gency, such as if it becomes impossible 

to stop the vehicle in the normal way: 

P.320

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4-1. Before driving

WARNING

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.134)

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.

Always check that all passengers’ 

arms, heads or other parts of their 

body are not outside the vehicle.

Do not drive across a river or through 

other bodies of water.

This may cause electric/electronic 

components to short circuit, damage 

the engine or cause other serious 

damage to the vehicle.

Do not drive in excess of the speed 

limit. Even if the legal speed limit per-

mits it, do not drive over 85 mph (140 

km/h) unless your vehicle has 

high-speed capability tires. Driving 

over 85 mph (140 km/h) may result in 

tire failure, loss of control and possible 

injury. Be sure to consult a tire dealer 

to determine whether the tires on your 

vehicle are high-speed capability tires 

or not before driving at such speeds.

When driving on slippery road sur-

faces

Sudden braking, acceleration and 

steering may cause tire slippage and 

reduce your ability to control the vehi-

cle.

Sudden acceleration, engine braking 

due to shifting, or changes in engine 

speed could cause the vehicle to skid.

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 con-

trol may be affected.

When shifting the shift lever

Do not let the vehicle roll backward 

while the shift lever is in a driving posi-

tion, or roll forward while the shift lever 

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.

Do not shift the shift lever to P while 

the vehicle is moving.

Doing so can damage the transmission 

and may result in a loss of vehicle con-

trol.

Do not shift the shift lever to R while 

the vehicle is moving forward.

Doing so can damage the transmission 

and may result in a loss of vehicle con-

trol.

Do not shift the shift lever to a driving 

position while the vehicle is moving 

backward.

Doing so can damage the transmission 

and may result in a loss of vehicle con-

trol.

Shifting the shift lever to N while the 

vehicle is moving will disengage the 

engine from the transmission. Engine 

braking is not available when N is 

selected.

Be careful not to shift the shift lever 

with the accelerator pedal depressed. 

Shifting the shift lever to a gear 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.

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WARNING

If you hear a squealing or scraping 

noise (brake pad wear limit indica-

tors)

Have the brake pads checked and 

replaced by your Lexus dealer as soon as 

possible.

Rotor damage may result if the pads are 

not replaced when needed.

It is dangerous to drive the vehicle when 

the wear limits of the brake pads and/or 

those of the brake discs are exceeded.

When the vehicle is stopped

Do not race the engine.

If the shift lever is any position other 

than P or N, the vehicle may acceler-

ate suddenly and unexpectedly, caus-

ing an accident.

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.

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.

Avoid revving or racing the engine.

Running the engine at high speed 

while the vehicle is stopped may cause 

the exhaust system to overheat, which 

could result in a fire if combustible 

material is nearby.

When the vehicle is parked

Do not leave glasses, cigarette lighters, 

spray cans, or soft drink cans in the 

vehicle when it is in the sun.

Doing so may result in the following:

• Gas may leak from a cigarette lighter 

or spray can, and may lead to a fire.

• The temperature inside the vehicle 

may cause the plastic lenses and plas-

tic material of glasses to deform or 

crack.

• Soft drink cans may fracture, causing 

the contents to spray over the interior 

of the vehicle, and may also cause a 

short circuit in the vehicle’s electrical 

components.

Do not leave cigarette lighters in the 

vehicle. If a cigarette lighter is in a 

place such as the glove box or on the 

floor, it may be lit accidentally when 

luggage is loaded or the seat is 

adjusted, causing a fire.

Do not attach adhesive discs to the 

windshield or windows. Do not place 

containers such as air fresheners on 

the instrument panel or dashboard. 

Adhesive discs or containers may act 

as lenses, causing a fire in the vehicle.

Do not leave a door or window open if 

the curved glass is coated with a met-

allized film such as a silver-colored 

one. Reflected sunlight may cause the 

glass to act as a lens, causing a fire.

Always apply the parking brake, shift 

the shift lever to P, stop the engine and 

lock the vehicle.

Do not leave the vehicle unattended 

while the engine is running.

If the vehicle is parked with the shift 

lever in P but the parking brake is not 

set, the vehicle may start to move, pos-

sibly leading to an accident.

Do not touch the exhaust pipes while 

the engine is running or immediately 

after turning the engine off.

Doing so may cause burns.

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WARNING

When taking a nap in the vehicle

Always turn the engine off. Otherwise, if 

you accidentally move the shift lever or 

depress the accelerator pedal, this could 

cause an accident or fire due to engine 

overheating. Additionally, if the vehicle is 

parked in a poorly ventilated area, 

exhaust gases may collect and enter the 

vehicle, leading to death or a serious 

health hazard.

When braking

When the brakes are wet, drive more 

cautiously.

Braking distance increases when the 

brakes are wet, and this may cause one 

side of the vehicle to brake differently 

than the other side. Also, the parking 

brake may not securely hold the vehi-

cle.

If the brake booster device does not 

operate, do not follow other vehicles 

closely and avoid hills or sharp turns 

that require braking.

In this case, braking is still possible, but 

the brake pedal should be depressed 

more firmly than usual. Also, the brak-

ing distance will increase. Have your 

brakes fixed immediately.

Do not pump the brake pedal if the 

engine stalls.

Each push on the brake pedal uses up 

the reserve for the power-assisted 

brakes.

The brake system consists of 2 individ-

ual hydraulic systems; if one of the sys-

tems fails, the other will still operate. In 

this case, the brake pedal should be 

depressed more firmly than usual and 

the braking distance will increase. 

Have your brakes fixed immediately.

If the vehicle becomes stuck

Do not spin the wheels excessively when 

any of the tires is up in the air, or the vehi-

cle is stuck in sand, mud, etc. This may 

damage the driveline components or 

propel the vehicle forward or backward, 

causing an accident.

NOTICE

When driving the vehicle

Do not depress the accelerator and 

brake pedals at the same time during 

driving, as this may restrain the engine 

output.

Do not use the accelerator pedal or 

depress the accelerator and brake 

pedals at the same time to hold the 

vehicle on a hill.

When parking the vehicle

Always set the parking brake and shift 

the shift lever to P. Failure to do so may 

cause the vehicle to move or the vehicle 

may accelerate suddenly if the accelera-

tor pedal is accidentally depressed.

Avoiding damage to vehicle parts

Do not turn the steering wheel fully in 

either direction and hold it there for an 

extended period of time.

Doing so may damage the power 

steering motor.

When driving over bumps in the road, 

drive as slowly as possible to avoid 

damaging the wheels, underside of the 

vehicle, etc.

IS300: Make sure to idle the engine 

immediately after high-load driving. 

Stop the engine only after the turbo-

charger has cooled down.

Failure to do so may cause damage to 

the turbocharger.

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4

Driving

When the following unusual operation 

is performed with the accelerator 
pedal depressed, the engine output 
may be restrained.

When the shift lever is shifted to R

*

.

When the shift lever is shifted from P 
or R to forward drive shift positon 
such as D

*

.

When the system operates, a message 
appears on the multi-information display. 
Read the message and follow the instruc-
tion.

*

: Depending on the situation, the shift 

position may not be changed.

Drive-Start Control (DSC)

When the TRAC is turned off (

P.230), 

sudden start restraint control also does not 

operate. If your vehicle have trouble escap-

ing from the mud or fresh snow by operat-

ing sudden start restraint control, 

deactivate TRAC (

P.230) so that the 

vehicle may become able to escape from 

the mud or fresh snow.

NOTICE

If you get a flat tire while driving

A flat or damaged tire may cause the fol-

lowing situations. Hold the steering 

wheel firmly and gradually depress the 

brake pedal to slow down the vehicle.

It may be difficult to control your vehi-

cle.

The vehicle will make abnormal 

sounds or vibrations.

The vehicle will lean abnormally.

Information on what to do in case of a flat 

tire (

P.341)

When encountering flooded roads

Do not drive on a road that has flooded 

after heavy rain etc. Doing so may cause 

the following serious damage to the vehi-

cle:

Engine stalling

Short in electrical components

Engine damage caused by water 

immersion

In the event that you drive on a flooded 

road and the vehicle is flooded, be sure 

to have your Lexus dealer check the fol-

lowing:

Brake function

Changes in quantity and quality of oil 

and fluid used for the engine, transmis-

sion, transfer (AWD models), differen-

tials, etc.

Lubricant condition for the propeller 

shaft, bearings and suspension joints 

(where possible), and the function of 

all joints, bearings, etc.

Sudden start restraint control 
(Drive-Start Control [DSC])

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4-1. Before driving

Cargo capacity depends on the total 
weight of the occupants.
(Cargo capacity) = (Total load capac-
ity) — (Total weight of occupants)
Steps for Determining Correct Load 
Limit —
(1) Locate the statement “The com-
bined weight of occupants and cargo 
should never exceed XXX kg or XXX 
lbs.” on your vehicle’s placard.
(2) Determine the combined weight of 
the driver and passengers that will be 
riding in your vehicle.
(3) Subtract the combined weight of 
the driver and passengers from XXX 
kg or XXX lbs.
(4) The resulting figure equals the 
available amount of cargo and luggage 
load capacity.
For example, if the “XXX” amount 
equals 1400 lbs. and there will be five 
150 lb passengers in your vehicle, the 
amount of available cargo and luggage 
load capacity is 650 lbs. (1400 

 750 

(5 

 150) = 650 lbs.)

(5) Determine the combined weight of 
luggage and cargo being loaded on 
the vehicle. That weight may not safely 
exceed the available cargo and lug-

gage load capacity calculated in Step 
4.
(6) If your vehicle will be towing a 
trailer, load from your trailer will be 
transferred to your vehicle. Consult 
this manual to determine how this 
reduces the available cargo and lug-
gage load capacity of your vehicle. 
(

P.128)

Lexus does not recommend towing a 
trailer with your vehicle. Your vehicle is not 
designed for trailer towing.

Cargo capacity
Total load capacity (vehicle capac-
ity weight) (

P.364)

When 2 people with the combined 
weight of A lb. (kg) are riding in your 
vehicle, which has a total load capacity 
(vehicle capacity weight) of B lb. (kg), 
the available amount of cargo and lug-
gage load capacity will be C lb. (kg) as 
follows:

B

*2

 lb. (kg) - A

*1

 lb. (kg) = C

*3

 lb. (kg)

*1

: A =Weight of people

*2

: B =Total load capacity

Cargo and luggage

Take notice of the following infor-
mation about storage precautions, 
cargo capacity and load:

Capacity and distribution

Calculation formula for your 
vehicle

A
B

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*3

: C =Available cargo and luggage load

In this condition, if 3 more passengers with 
the combined weight of D lb. (kg) get on, 
the available cargo and luggage load will 
be reduced E lb. (kg) as follows:

C lb. (kg) - D

*4

 lb. (kg) = E

*5

 lb. (kg)

*4

: D =Additional weight of people

*5

: E =Available cargo and luggage load

As shown in the example above, if the 
number of occupants increases, the 
cargo and luggage load will be 
reduced by an amount that equals the 
increased weight due to the additional 
occupants. In other words, if an 
increase in the number of occupants 
causes an excess of the total load 
capacity (combined weight of occu-
pants plus cargo and luggage load), 
you must reduce the cargo and lug-
gage on your vehicle.

WARNING

Things that must not be carried in the 

trunk

The following things may cause a fire if 

loaded in the trunk:

Receptacles containing gasoline

Aerosol cans

Storage precautions

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may prevent the pedals 

from being depressed properly, may 

block the driver’s vision, or may result in 

items hitting the driver or passengers, 

possibly causing an accident.

Stow cargo and luggage in the trunk 

whenever possible.

To prevent cargo and luggage from 

sliding forward during braking, do not 

stack anything in the enlarged trunk. 

Keep cargo and luggage low, as close 

to the floor as possible.

When you fold down the rear seats, 

long items should not be placed 

directly behind the front seats.

Never allow anyone to ride in the 

enlarged trunk. It is not designed for 

passengers. They should ride in their 

seats with their seat belts properly fas-

tened.

Do not place cargo or luggage in or on 

the following locations.

• At the feet of the driver

• On the front passenger or rear seats 

(when stacking items)

• On the package tray

• On the instrument panel

• On the dashboard

• In front of the Center Display

Secure all items in the occupant com-

partment.

Capacity and distribution

Do not exceed the maximum axle 

weight rating or the total vehicle 

weight rating.

Even if the total load of occupant’s 

weight and the cargo load is less than 

the total load capacity, do not apply the 

load unevenly. Improper loading may 

cause deterioration of steering or 

braking control which may cause 

death or serious injury.

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Total load capacity and seating capacity

These details are also described on the tire 

and loading information label. (

P.304)

Vehicle load limits

Vehicle load limits include total 
load capacity, seating capacity, 
towing capacity and cargo capac-
ity.

Total load capacity (vehicle 
capacity weight): 

P.364

Total load capacity means the com-
bined weight of occupants, cargo 
and luggage.

Seating capacity: 

P.364

Seating capacity means the maxi-
mum number of occupants whose 
estimated average weight is 150 lb. 
(68 kg) per person.

Towing capacity

Lexus does not recommend towing 
a trailer with your vehicle.

Cargo capacity

Cargo capacity may increase or 
decrease depending on the weight 
and the number of occupants.

WARNING

Overloading the vehicle

Do not overload the vehicle.

It may not only cause damage to the tires, 

but also degrade steering and braking 

ability, resulting in an accident.

Trailer towing

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.

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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.

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4-2. Driving procedures

4-2.Driving procedures

1

Check that the parking brake is set.

2

Check that the shift lever is in P.

3

Firmly depress the brake pedal.

 and a message will be displayed on 

the multi-information display.

If it is not displayed, the engine cannot be 

started.

4

Press the engine switch shortly and 
firmly.

When operating the engine switch, one 

short, firm press is enough. It is not neces-

sary to press and hold the switch.
The engine will crank until it starts or for up 

to 30 seconds, whichever is less.
Continue depressing the brake pedal until 

the engine is completely started.
The engine can be started from any engine 

switch mode.

If the engine does not start

Check that the shift lever is securely set in 

P. The engine may not start if the shift 

lever is displaced out of P.

The engine immobilizer system may not 

have been deactivated. (

P.60)

Contact your Lexus dealer.

Electronic key battery depletion

P.86

Conditions affecting operation

P.98

Notes for the entry function

P.99

Steering lock function

After turning the engine switch off and 

opening and closing the doors, the steer-

ing wheel will be locked due to the steer-

ing lock function. Operating the engine 

switch again automatically cancels the 

steering lock.

When the steering lock cannot be 

released, “Push Engine Switch while 

Turning Steering Wheel in Either Direc-

tion” will be displayed on the multi-infor-

mation display.

Check that the shift lever is in P. Press the 

engine 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 engine is turned on 

and off repeatedly in a short period of 

time. In this case, refrain from operating 

the engine switch. After about 10 sec-

onds, the steering lock motor will resume 

functioning.

When “Access System with Elec. Key 

Malfunction See Owner's Manual” is 

displayed on the multi-information dis-

play

The system may be malfunctioning. Have 

the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer 

immediately.

Engine (ignition) switch

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

Starting the engine

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4

Driving

If the electronic key battery is depleted

P.308

Operation of the engine switch

If the switch is not pressed shortly and 

firmly, the engine switch mode may not 

change or the engine may not start.

If attempting to restart the engine imme-

diately after turning the engine switch off, 

the engine may not start in some cases. 

After turning the engine switch off, please 

wait a few seconds before restarting the 

engine.

If the smart access system with 

push-button start has been deactivated 

by a customized setting

P.351

1

Stop the vehicle.

2

Set the parking brake (

P.139), 

and shift the shift lever to P.

3

Press the engine switch.

4

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

Automatic engine shut off feature

The vehicle is equipped with a feature 

that automatically shuts off the engine 

when the shift lever is in P with the engine 

running for an extended period.

The engine will automatically shut off 

after approximately 1 hour if it has been 

left running while the shift lever is in P.

The timer for the automatic engine shut 

off feature will reset if the brake pedal is 

depressed or if the shift lever is in a posi-

tion other than P.

After the vehicle is parked, if the door is 

locked with the door lock switch (

P.92) 

from the inside or the mechanical key 

from the outside, the automatic engine 

shut off feature will be disabled. The timer 

for the automatic engine shut off feature 

will be re-enabled if the driver’s door is 

opened.

WARNING

When starting the engine

Always start the engine while sitting in 

the driver’s seat. Do not depress the 

accelerator pedal while starting the 

engine under any circumstances.

Doing so may cause an accident result-

ing in death or serious injury.

Caution while driving

If engine failure occurs while the vehicle 

is moving, do not lock or open the doors 

until the vehicle reaches a safe and com-

plete stop. Activation of the steering lock 

in this circumstance may lead to an acci-

dent, resulting in death or serious injury.

NOTICE

When starting the engine

Do not race a cold engine.

If the engine becomes difficult to start 

or stalls frequently, have your vehicle 

checked by your Lexus dealer immedi-

ately.

Symptoms indicating a malfunction 

with the engine switch

If the engine 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 engine

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Modes can be changed by pressing 
the engine switch with brake pedal 

released. (The mode changes each 
time the switch is pressed.)

1

Off

*

The emergency flashers can be used.
The multi-information display will not be 
displayed.

2

ACCESSORY mode

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

3

IGNITION ON mode

All electrical components can be used.
“IGNITION ON” will be displayed on the 
meters.

*

: If the shift lever is in a position other than 

P when turning off the engine, the 
engine 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 IGNITION 

ON mode (with the engine not running) for 

WARNING

Stopping the engine in an emergency

If you want to stop the engine in an emer-

gency while driving the vehicle, press 

and hold the engine switch for more than 

2 seconds, or press it briefly 3 times or 

more in succession. (

P.320)

However, do not touch the engine switch 

while driving except in an emergency. 

Turning the engine off while driving will 

not cause loss of steering or braking con-

trol, but the power assist to these systems 

will be lost. This will make it more difficult 

to steer and brake, so you should pull 

over and stop the vehicle as soon as it is 

safe to do so.

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 engine.

Do not leave the vehicle with the 

engine running 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 engine running in an 

area with snow build-up, or where it is 

snowing. If snowbanks build up around 

the vehicle while the engine is running, 

exhaust gases may collect and enter 

the vehicle.

Changing engine switch modes

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Driving

more than an hour with the shift lever in P, 

the engine switch will automatically turn off. 

However, this function cannot entirely pre-

vent battery discharge. Do not leave the 

vehicle with the engine switch in ACCES-

SORY or IGNITION ON mode for long 

periods of time when the engine is not run-

ning.

If the engine is stopped with the shift 
lever in a position other than P, the 
engine switch will not be turned off but 
instead be turned to ACCESSORY 
mode. Perform the following proce-
dure to turn the switch off:

1

Check that the parking brake is set.

2

Shift the shift lever to P.

3

Check that “Turn Power Off” is dis-
played on the multi-information dis-
play and then press the engine 
switch once.

4

Check that “Turn Power Off” on the 
multi-information display is off.

NOTICE

To prevent battery discharge

Do not leave the engine switch in 

ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON 

mode for long periods of time without 

the engine running.

If “ACCESSORY” or “IGNITION 

ON” is displayed on the meters while 

the engine is not running, the engine 

switch is not off. Exit the vehicle after 

turning the engine switch off.

When stopping the engine with 
the shift lever in a position other 
than P

NOTICE

To prevent battery discharge

Do not stop the engine when the shift 

lever is in a position other than P. If the 

engine is stopped in another shift lever 

position, the engine switch will not be 

turned off but instead be turned to 

ACCESSORY mode. If the vehicle is left 

in ACCESSORY mode, battery dis-

charge may occur.

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*1

: To improve fuel efficiency and reduce 

noise, shift the shift lever to D for normal 
driving.

*2

: Any gear range can be fixed when driv-

ing in M mode.

To protect the automatic transmission

“High Transmission Fluid Temp See 

Owner's Manual” is displayed on the 

multi-information display and a function is 

adopted that automatically selects a higher 

shift range when the fluid temperature is 

high. Have the vehicle inspected by your 

Lexus dealer.

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.

8-speed models: While driving in the D 

position, downshifting to 7, 6, 5 or 4. 

(

P.187)

6-speed models: While driving in the D 

position, downshifting to 5 or 4. (

P.187)

When switching the driving mode to 

sport mode while driving in the D position 

(

P.227)

Restraining sudden start (Drive-Start 

Control)

P.125

Gear position display on the multi-infor-

mation display

When Gear positions is selected for a Drive 

Information screen on the multi-information 

display and the shift lever is in the D or M 

position, the currently selected gear posi-

tion will be displayed on the multi-informa-

tion display. (The display changes 

according to the shift lever position and 

driving conditions.)

AI-SHIFT

The AI-SHIFT automatically selects the suit-

able gear according to driver performance 

and driving conditions.

The AI-SHIFT automatically operates when 

the shift lever is in D position. (Shifting the 

shift lever to the M position cancels the 

function.)

Automatic transmission

Shift position purpose and func-
tions

Shift posi-

tion

Objective or function

P

Parking the vehicle/starting 

the engine

R

Reversing

N

Neutral (Condition in which 

the power is not transmitted)

D

Normal driving

*1

M

M mode driving

*2

 (

P.137)

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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