Lexus IS350 (2022 year). Manual in english - page 8

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4

Driving

 While the engine switch is in IGNI-

TION 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 com-
pletely stopped.

■

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 engine switch is in IGNITION 

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:

1

Set the parking brake. (



P.141)

2

Turn the engine switch to off.

3

Depress the brake pedal.

4

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.

5

Press the shift lock override button.

The shift lever can be shifted while the but-

ton is pressed.

Shifting the shift lever

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.

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■

Driving mode

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P.227

■

Snow mode

Snow mode can be selected to suit the 
conditions when driving on slippery 
road surfaces, such as snow.
Press the switch.

Press the switch again to return to normal 
mode.

■

Snow mode automatic deactivation

Snow mode is automatically deactivated if 

the engine switch is turned off after driving 

in snow mode.

To drive using temporary shift range 
selection, operate the “-” or “+” paddle 
shift switch.
When the “-” paddle shift switch is 
operated, the shift range will be down-
shifted to a range that enables engine 
braking force that is suitable to driving 
conditions.
When the “+” paddle shift switch is 
operated, the shift range will be one 
gear higher than the gear in use during 

normal D position driving.
Changing the shift range allows 
restriction of the highest gear, prevent-
ing unnecessary upshifting and 
enabling the level of engine braking 
force to be selected.

Except F SPORT models
F SPORT models

1

Upshifting

2

Downshifting

8-speed models: The selected shift range, 
from D1 to D8, will be displayed on the 
multi-information display.
6-speed models: The selected shift range, 
from D1 to D6, will be displayed on the 
multi-information display.
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

Selecting the driving mode

Selecting shift ranges in the D 
position

Meter dis-

play

Function

D2 - D8 

(8-speed 

models)

A gear in the range between 

1 and the selected gear is 

automatically chosen 

depending on vehicle speed 

and driving conditions

D2 - D6 

(6-speed 

models)

D1

1st gear is set

A
B

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A lower shift range will provide greater 
engine braking forces than a higher shift 
range.

■

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

■

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 paddle shift switch is operated. (A 

buzzer will sound twice.)

To enter M mode, shift the shift lever to 
M. Gears can then be selected by 
operating the shift lever or paddle shift 
switches, allowing you to drive in the 
gear of your choice.

Except F SPORT models
F SPORT models

1

Upshifting

2

Downshifting

The gear changes once every time the shift 
lever or paddle shift switch is operated.
8-speed models: The selected gear, from 
M1 to M8, will be fixed and displayed on 
the multi-information display.
6-speed models: The selected gear, from 
M1 to M6, will be fixed and displayed on 
the multi-information display.

When in the M position, the gear will 
not change unless the shift lever or 
paddle shift switches are operated.
However, even when in the M position, 
the gears will be automatically 
changed in the following situation:



When vehicle speed drops (down-
shift only).



When the automatic transmission 
fluid or engine coolant temperature 

Selecting gears in the M position

A
B

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is low.



When automatic transmission fluid 
temperature is high.



When the needle of the tachometer 
is in the red zone (the range which 
exceeds the allowable revs of the 
engine).

In the following situations, the gear will 
not shift even if the shift lever or paddle 
shift switches are operated.



“Slippery Road Cannot Shift to 
Lower Gear” is displayed on the 
multi-information display.



The vehicle speed is low (upshift 
only).

■

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.)

The lever will return to its original posi-
tion immediately after operation.

1

Right turn

2

Lane change to the right (move the 
lever partway and release it)

The right hand signals will flash 3 times.

3

Lane change to the left (move the 
lever partway and release it)

The left hand signals will flash 3 times.

4

Left turn

■

If the turn signals do not stop flash-
ing after turning left or right, or if 
you want to stop them flashing

Operate the lever in the opposite 
direction to either position 

2

 or 

3

.

If you move the lever to either position 

1

 or 

4

, the selected turn signals will 

flash.

Turn signal lever

Operating instructions

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■

Turn signals can be operated when

The engine switch is in IGNITION 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.

■

If the turn signals stop flashing before a 

lane change has been performed

Operate the lever again.

■

Customization

Some functions can be customized. 

(



P.388)

■

Using the manual mode

The parking brake can be set and 
released manually.

U.S.A.
Canada

1

Push the switch to set the parking 
brake

The parking brake indicator light will turn 

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 the shift 
lever operation. Also, even in auto-
matic mode, the parking brake can 
be set or released manually.

Operating instructions

A
B

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on.
Press and hold the parking brake switch if 
an emergency occurs and it is necessary to 
operate the parking brake while driving.

2

Pull the switch to release the park-
ing brake

• Operate the parking brake switch while 

depressing the brake pedal.

• Using the parking brake automatic 

release function, the parking brake can 
be released by depressing the accelera-
tor pedal. When using this function, 
slowly depress the accelerator pedal.

Make sure that the parking brake indicator 
light turn off.

If the parking brake indicator light 
flashes, operate the switch again. 
(



P.335)

■

Turns automatic mode on

While the vehicle is stopped, press and 
hold the parking brake switch until 
“EPB Shift Interlock Function Acti-
vated” will be displayed on the 
multi-information display.

When the automatic mode is turned 
on, the parking brake operates as fol-
lows.



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



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

Operate the shift lever with the vehicle 
stopped and the brake pedal depressed.

■

Turns automatic mode off

While the vehicle is stopped, pull and 
hold the parking brake switch until 
“EPB Shift Interlock Function Deacti-
vated” will be displayed on the 
multi-information display.

■

Parking brake operation

●

When the engine switch is not in IGNI-

TION ON mode, the parking brake can-

not be released using the parking brake 

switch.

●

When the engine switch is not in IGNI-

TION ON mode, automatic mode (auto-

matic brake setting and releasing) is not 

available.

■

Parking brake automatic release func-

tion

The parking brake is automatically released 

when slowly depress the accelerator pedal.
The parking brake will be released auto-

matically under the following conditions:
• The driver’s door is closed.
• The driver’s seatbelt is fastened.
• Shift the shift lever is in a forward or 

reverse position.

• The malfunction indicator lamp or brake 

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system warning light is not illuminated.

If the automatic release function does not 

operate, manually release the parking 

brake.

■

Parking brake automatic lock function

The parking brake will be set automatically 

under the following conditions:

●

The driver does not operate the brake 

pedal.

●

The driver’s door is not closed.

●

The driver is not wearing the seat belt.

●

The shift lever position is not in P or N.

●

The malfunction indicator lamp or brake 

system warning light is not illuminated.

■

If “Parking Brake Temporarily Unavail-

able” is displayed on the multi-informa-

tion 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.

■

If “EPB Activation Stopped Incom-

pletely” or “Parking Brake Unavailable” 

is displayed on the multi-information 

display

Operate the parking brake switch. If the 

message does not disappear after operat-

ing the switch several times, the system may 

be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle 

inspected by your Lexus dealer immedi-

ately.

■

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

●

Depending on the engine switch mode, 

the parking brake indicator light will turn 

on and stay on as described below:

IGNITION ON mode: Comes on until 

the parking brake is released.

Not in IGNITION ON mode: Stays on 

for approximately 15 seconds.

●

When the engine switch is turned off with 

the parking brake set, the parking brake 

indicator light will stay on for about 15 

seconds. This does not indicate a mal-

function.

■

Parking the vehicle



P.235

■

Parking brake engaged warning buzzer

A buzzer will sound if the vehicle is driven 

with the parking brake engaged. “Parking 

Brake ON” is displayed on the multi-infor-

mation 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 

on



P.329

■

Usage in winter time



P.234

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.

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.

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Turns the brake hold system on

The brake hold standby indicator (green) 

 comes on. While the system is holding 

the brake, the brake hold operated indica-
tor (yellow) 

 comes on.

■

Brake hold system operating conditions

The brake hold system cannot be turned on 

in the following conditions:

●

The driver’s door is not closed.

●

The driver is not wearing the seat belt.

●

The parking brake is engaged.

If any of the conditions above are detected 

when the brake hold system is enabled, the 

system will turn off and the brake hold 

standby indicator light will go off. In addi-

tion, if any of the conditions are detected 

while the system is holding the brake, a 

NOTICE

■

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 your 

Lexus dealer immediately if this occurs.

Brake Hold

The brake hold system keeps the 
brake applied when the shift lever is 
in D, M or N with the system on and 
the brake pedal has been 
depressed to stop the vehicle. The 
system releases the brake when the 
accelerator pedal is depressed with 
the shift lever in D or M to allow 
smooth start off.

Enabling the system

A

B

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warning buzzer will sound and a message 

will be shown on the multi-information dis-

play. The parking brake will then be set 

automatically.

■

Brake hold function

●

If the brake pedal is left released for a 

period of about 3 minutes after the sys-

tem has started holding the brake, the 

parking brake will be set automatically. In 

this case, a warning buzzer sounds and a 

message is shown on the multi-informa-

tion display.

●

To turn the system off while the system is 

holding the brake, firmly depress the 

brake pedal and press the button again.

●

The brake hold function may not hold the 

vehicle when the vehicle is on a steep 

incline. In this situation, it may be neces-

sary for the driver to apply the brakes. A 

warning buzzer will sound and the 

multi-information display will inform the 

driver of this situation. If a warning mes-

sage is shown on the multi-information 

display, read the message and follow the 

instructions.

■

When the parking brake is set automati-

cally while the system is holding the 

brakes

Perform any of the following operations to 

release the parking brake.

●

Depress the accelerator pedal. (The 

parking brake will not be released auto-

matically if the seat belt is not fastened.)

●

Operate the parking brake switch with 

the brake pedal depressed.

Make sure that the parking brake indicator 

light goes off. (



P.139)

■

When an inspection at your Lexus 

dealer is necessary

When the brake hold standby indicator 

(green) does not illuminate even when the 

brake hold switch is pressed with the brake 

hold system operating conditions met, the 

system may be malfunctioning. Have the 

vehicle inspected at your Lexus dealer.

■

If “Brake Hold Malfunction Press Brake 

to Deactivate Visit Your Dealer” or 

“Brake Hold Malfunction Visit Your 

Dealer” is displayed on the multi-infor-

mation display

The system may be malfunctioning. Have 

the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.

■

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 hold operated indicator 

flashes



P.335

WARNING

■

When the vehicle is on a steep incline

When using the brake hold system on a 

steep incline, exercise caution. The brake 

hold function may not hold the vehicle in 

such a situation.

■

When stopped on a slippery road

The system cannot stop the vehicle when 

the gripping ability of the tires has been 

exceeded. Do not use the system when 

stopped on a slippery road.

NOTICE

■

When parking the vehicle

The brake hold system is not designed 

for use when parking the vehicle for a 

long period of time. Turning the engine 

switch off while the system is holding the 

brake may release the brake, which 

would cause the vehicle to move. When 

operating the engine switch, depress the 

brake pedal, shift the shift lever to P and 

set the parking brake.

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*

: If  equipped

1

Louder

2

Lower

When the dial is turned to the lowest 
volume, driving sound will be turned off 
and the indicator will go off.

■

ASC is enabled when

The vehicle is being driven in normal mode 

or sport mode. (



P.227)

■

Situations where may disable the ASC 

system

The ASC system may be disabled depend-

ing on the driving conditions, such as when 

the tires slip due to sudden acceleration.

ASC (Active Sound Con-
trol)

*

The ASC system is an electronic 
sound system that generates driv-
ing sound, conveying the kinetic sit-
uations of the vehicle’s acceleration 
and deceleration to the driver 
through the speakers behind the 
instrument panel. The vehicle’s 
response to the driver’s accelera-
tion behavior and shift operations 
are also conveyed in sound. When 
sport mode is selected, the sound 
conveyed to the driver will be 
louder.

Controlling volume

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4-3. Operating the lights and wipers

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4-3.Operating the lights and wipers

Operating the 

 switch turns on 

the lights as follows:

U.S.A.
Canada

1

 The side marker, parking, tail, 

license plate, instrument panel 
lights, and daytime running lights 
(



P.145) turn on.

2

 The headlights and all lights 

listed above (except daytime run-
ning lights) turn on.

3

 The headlights, parking lights, 

daytime running lights (



P.145) 

and all the lights listed above turn 
on and off automatically. (When the 
engine switch is in IGNITION ON 
mode.)

4

 (U.S.A.) Off

■

Daytime running light system

●

The daytime running lights illuminate 

using the same lights as the parking lights 

and illuminate brighter than the parking 

lights.

●

To make your vehicle more visible to 

other drivers during daytime driving, the 

daytime running lights turn on automati-

cally when all of the following conditions 

are met. (The daytime running lights are 

not designed for use at night.)

• The engine is running

• The parking brake is released
• The headlight switch is in the 

 or 

*

 position

*

: When the surroundings are bright

The daytime running lights remain on after 

they illuminate, even if the parking brake is 

set again.

●

For the U.S.A.: Daytime running lights 

can be turned off by operating the switch.

●

Compared to turning on the headlights, 

the daytime running light system offers 

greater durability and consumes less 

electricity, so it can help improve fuel 

economy.

■

Headlight control sensor

The sensor may not function properly if an 

object is placed on the sensor, or anything 

that blocks the sensor is affixed to the wind-

shield.

Headlight switch

The headlights can be operated 
manually or automatically.

Operating instructions

A
B

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Doing so interferes with the sensor detect-

ing the level of ambient light and may cause 

the automatic headlight system to malfunc-

tion.

■

Automatic light off system

When the light switch is in 

, 

 or 

: The headlights and tail lights turn off 

30 seconds after the engine switch is 

turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned 

off and a door is opened and all of the doors 

and trunk are closed. (The lights turn off 
immediately if 

 on the key is pressed 

twice after all the doors are closed.)
To turn the lights on again, turn the engine 

switch to IGNITION ON mode, or turn the 
light switch off once and then back to 

 

or .
If any of the doors or trunk lid is left open, 

the lights automatically turn off after 20 

minutes.

■

Light reminder buzzer

A buzzer sounds when the engine switch is 

turned off or turned to ACCESSORY 

mode and the driver’s door is opened while 

the lights are turned on.

■

Automatic headlight leveling system (if 

equipped)

The level of the headlights is automatically 

adjusted according to the number of pas-

sengers and the loading condition of the 

vehicle to ensure that the headlights do not 

interfere with other road users.

■

Customization

Some functions can be customized. 

(



P.388)

1

With the headlights on, push the 
lever away from you to turn on the 
high beams.

Pull the lever toward you to the center 
position to turn the high beams off.

2

Pull the lever toward you and 
release it to flash the high beams 
once.

You can flash the high beams with the 
headlights on or off.

NOTICE

■

To prevent battery discharge

Do not leave the lights on longer than 

necessary when the engine is not run-

ning.

Turning on the high beam head-
lights

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1

Press the Automatic High Beam 
switch.

2

Turn the headlight switch to the 

 or 

 position.

When the headlight switch lever is in the 

original position, the Automatic High 

Beam system will be enabled and the 

Automatic High Beam indicator will illumi-

nate.

■

Conditions to turn the high beams on/off 

automatically

●

When all of the following conditions are 

met, the high beams will be turned on 

automatically (after approximately 1 sec-

ond):

• The vehicle speed is approximately 21 

mph (34 km/h) or more.

• The area ahead of the vehicle is dark.

• There are no vehicles ahead with head-

lights or tail lights turned on.

• There are few streetlights on the road 

ahead.

●

If any of the following conditions is met, 

the high beams will turn off automatically:

• The vehicle speed is below approxi-

mately 17 mph (27 km/h).

• The area ahead of the vehicle is not dark.

• Vehicles ahead have their headlights or 

tail lights turned on.

• There are many streetlights on the road 

ahead.

■

Camera sensor detection information

●

The high beams may not be automatically 

turned off in the following situations:

• When a vehicle suddenly appears from 

around a curve

• When the vehicle is cut in front of by 

another vehicle

• When vehicles ahead cannot be 

detected due to repeated curves, road 

dividers or roadside trees

• When vehicles ahead appear in a far-

away lane on a wide road

• When the lights of vehicles ahead are not 

on

AHB (Automatic High 
Beam)

The Automatic High Beam uses a 
camera sensor located behind the 
upper portion of the windshield to 
assess the brightness of the lights of 
vehicles ahead, streetlights, etc., 
and automatically turns the high 
beams on or off as necessary.

WARNING

■

Limitations of the Automatic High 

Beam

Do not overly rely on the Automatic High 

Beam. Always drive safely, taking care to 

observe your surroundings and turning 

the high beams on or off manually if nec-

essary.

■

To prevent incorrect operation of the 

Automatic High Beam system

Do not overload the vehicle.

Activating the Automatic High 
Beam

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●

The high beams may be turned off if a 

vehicle ahead that is using fog lights with-

out its headlights turned on is detected.

●

House lights, street lights, traffic signals, 

and illuminated billboards or signs and 

other reflective objects may cause the 

high beams to change to the low beams, 

or the low beams to remain on.

●

The following factors may affect the 

amount of time taken for the high beams 

to turn on or off:

• The brightness of the headlights, fog 

lights, and tail lights of vehicles ahead

• The movement and direction of vehicles 

ahead

• When a vehicle ahead only has opera-

tional lights on one side

• When a vehicle ahead is a two-wheeled 

vehicle

• The condition of the road (gradient, 

curve, condition of the road surface, etc.)

• The number of passengers and amount of 

luggage in the vehicle

●

The high beams may turn on or off unex-

pectedly.

●

Bicycles or similar vehicles may not be 

detected.

●

In the following situations the system may 

not be able to correctly detect the sur-

rounding brightness level. This may cause 

the low beams to remain on or the high 

beams to flash or dazzle pedestrians or 

vehicles ahead. In such a case, it is neces-

sary to manually switch between the high 

and low beams.

• When driving in inclement weather 

(heavy rain, snow, fog, sandstorms, etc.)

• When the windshield is obscured by fog, 

mist, ice, dirt, etc.

• When the windshield is cracked or dam-

aged

• When the camera sensor is deformed or 

dirty

• When the temperature of the camera 

sensor is extremely high

• When the surrounding brightness level is 

equal to that of headlights, tail lights or 

fog lights

• When headlights or tail lights of vehicles 

ahead are turned off, dirty, changing 

color, or not aimed properly

• When the vehicle is hit by water, snow, 

dust, etc. from a preceding vehicle

• When driving through an area of inter-

mittently changing brightness and dark-

ness

• When frequently and repeatedly driving 

ascending/descending roads, or roads 

with rough, bumpy or uneven surfaces 

(such as stone-paved roads, gravel roads, 

etc.)

• When frequently and repeatedly taking 

curves or driving on a winding road

• When there is a highly reflective object 

ahead of the vehicle, such as a sign or 

mirror

• When the back of a preceding vehicle is 

highly reflective, such as a container on a 

truck

• When the vehicle’s headlights are dam-

aged or dirty, or are not aimed properly

• When the vehicle is listing or titling due to 

a flat tire, a trailer being towed, etc.

• When the headlights are changed 

between the high beams and low beams 

repeatedly in an abnormal manner

• When the driver believes that the high 

beams may be flashing or dazzling 

pedestrians or other drivers

■

Temporarily lowering sensor sensitivity

The sensitivity of the sensor can be tempo-

rarily lowered.

1

Turn the engine switch off while the fol-

lowing conditions are met.

●

The headlight switch is in 

 or 

.

●

The headlight switch lever is in the origi-

nal position.

●

Automatic High Beam switch is on.

2

Turn the engine switch to IGNITION 

ON mode.

3

Within 60 seconds after step 

2

, repeat 

pushing the headlight switch lever to the 

high beam position then pulling it to the 

original position quickly 10 times, then 

leave the lever in the original position.

4

If the sensitivity is changed, the Auto-

matic High Beam indicator is turn on 

and off 3 times.

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4

Driving

■

Switching to the high beams

Push the lever away from you.

The Automatic High Beam indicator will 
turn off and the high beam indicator will 
turn on.
Pull the lever to its original position to acti-
vate the Automatic High Beam system 
again.

■

Switching to the low beams

Press the Automatic High Beam 
switch.

The Automatic High Beam indicator will 
turn off.
Press the switch to activate the Automatic 
High Beam system again.

■

Temporarily switching to the low 
beams

Pull the lever toward you and then 

return it to its original position.

The high beams are on while the lever is 
pulled toward you, however, after the lever 
is returned to its original position, the low 
beams remain on for a certain amount of 
time. Afterwards, the Automatic High 
Beam will be activated again.

■

Temporarily switching to the low beams

It is recommended to switch to the low 

beams when the high beam may cause 

problems or distress to other drivers or 

pedestrians nearby.

Turning the high beams on/off 
manually

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Operating the 

 lever operates 

the wipers or washer as follows. The 
lever will return to its original position 
after operation.



Intermittent windshield wipers with 
interval adjuster

1

 (U.S.A.) or 

 (Canada)

Move the lever up by 2 levels

2

 Move the lever up by 1 level

3

 (U.S.A.) or 

 (Canada)

Move the lever down by 1 level

4

 (U.S.A.) or 

 (Canada)

Move the lever down by 2 levels

Depending on the operating state of 
the wipers when the wiper lever is 
operated, the wipers will operate as 
follows.
• Current wiper operation: Off

• Current wiper operation: Intermit-

tent operation

• Current wiper operation: Low 

speed operation

Windshield wipers and 
washer

Operating the lever can switch 
between automatic operation and 
manual operation, or can use the 
washer.

NOTICE

■

When the windshield is dry

Do not use the wipers, as they may dam-

age the windshield.

Operating the wiper lever

Wiper lever oper-

ation

Wiper operation

 or 

Temporary operation

Temporary operation

 or 

Intermittent operation

 or 

High speed operation

Wiper lever oper-

ation

Wiper operation

 or 

Off

Off

 or 

Low speed operation

 or 

High speed operation