Lexus LS (2022 year). Manual in english

153

3-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof

fore
driving

Press and hold the power window

switch in the one-touch opening direc-

tion. After the side window is com-

pletely opened, continue holding the

switch for an additional 1 second or

more.

Release the power window switch for a

moment, resume pushing the switch in

the one-touch opening direction, and

hold it there for approximately 4 sec-

onds or more.

Pull and hold the power window switch

in the one-touch closing direction

again. After the side window is com-

pletely closed, continue holding the

switch for a further 1 second or more.

If you release the switch while the window is

moving, start again from the beginning.

If the window reverses and cannot be fully

closed or opened, have the vehicle

inspected by any authorized Lexus retailer

or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable

repairer.

■

Door lock linked window operation

●

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

(



P.450)

●

The power windows can be opened and

closed using the wireless remote con-
trol.

(



P.102)

: These settings must be customized at

any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus
authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.

■

Power windows open warning buzzer

A buzzer sounds and a message is shown

on the multi-information display in the

instrument cluster when the engine switch

is turned off and the driver’s door is opened

with the power windows open.

■

Customization

Some functions can be customized.

(



P.476)

WARNING

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in death or

serious injury.

■

Closing the windows

●

The driver is responsible for all the

power window operations, including

the operation for the passengers. In

order to prevent accidental operation,

especially by a child, do not let a child

operate the power windows. It is possi-

ble for children and other passengers

to have body parts caught in the power

window. Also, when riding with a child,

it is recommended to use the window

lock switch. (



P.154)

●

Check to make sure that all passen-

gers do not have any part of their body

in a position where it could be caught

when a window is being operated.

●

When using the wireless remote con-

trol or mechanical key and operating

the power windows, operate the

power window after checking to make

sure that there is no possibility of any

passenger having any of their body

parts caught in the window. Also do

not let a child operate window by the

wireless remote control or mechanical

key. It is possible for children and other

passengers to get caught in the power

window.

●

When exiting the vehicle, turn the

engine switch off, carry the key and

exit the vehicle along with the child.

There may be accidental operation,

due to mischief, etc., that may possibly

lead to an accident.

154

3-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof

This function can be used to prevent
children from accidentally opening or
closing a passenger window.
Press the switch.

The indicator

will come on and the pas-

senger windows will be locked.
The passenger windows can still be
opened and closed using the driver’s
switch even if the lock switch is on.

■

The power windows can be operated

when

The engine switch is in IGNITION ON

mode.

■

When the battery is disconnected

The window lock switch is disabled. If nec-

essary, press the window lock switch after

reconnecting the battery.

WARNING

■

Jam protection function

●

Never use any part of your body to

intentionally activate the jam protec-

tion function.

●

The jam protection function may not

work if something gets jammed just

before the window is fully closed. Be

careful not to get any part of your body

jammed in the window.

■

Catch protection function

●

Never use any part of your body or

clothing to intentionally activate the

catch protection function.

●

The catch protection function may not

work if something gets caught just

before the window is fully opened. Be

careful not to get any part of your body

or clothing caught in the window.

Preventing accidental operation
(window lock switch)

155

3-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof

fore
driving

■

Opening and closing

Opens the moon roof

The moon roof tilts up and then fully opens.

Closes the moon roof

: Lightly press either side of the moon roof

switch to stop the moon roof partway.

■

Tilting up and down

Tilts the moon roof up

Tilts the moon roof down

: Lightly press either side of the moon roof

switch to stop the moon roof partway.

■

The moon roof can be operated when

The engine switch is in IGNITION ON

mode.

■

Operating the moon roof after turning

the engine off

The moon roof can be operated for approx-

imately 45 seconds after the engine switch

is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned

off. It cannot, however, be operated once

either front door is opened.

■

Jam protection function

If an object is detected between the moon

roof and the frame while the moon roof is

closing or tilting down, travel is stopped and

the moon roof opens slightly.

■

Sunshade

The sunshade can be opened and closed

manually. However, the sunshade will open

automatically when the moon roof is

opened.

■

Door lock linked moon roof operation

●

The moon roof can be opened and
closed using the mechanical key.

(



P.450)

●

The moon roof can be opened and

closed using the wireless remote con-
trol.

(



P.102)

: These settings must be customized at

any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus
authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.

■

When the moon roof does not close nor-

mally

Perform the following procedure:

Stop the vehicle.

Press and hold the “CLOSE” switch.

The moon roof will close, reopen and pause

for approximately 10 seconds. Then it will

close again and stop at the completely

closed position.

Check to make sure that the moon roof

is completely closed and then release

the switch.

Moon roof

Use the overhead switches to open
and close the moon roof and tilt it
up and down.

Operating the moon roof

156

3-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof

: If the switch is released at the incorrect

time, the procedure will have to be per-
formed again from the beginning.

If the moon roof does not fully close even

after performing the above procedure cor-

rectly, have the vehicle inspected by any

authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus author-

ized repairer, or any reliable repairer.

■

If the moon roof does not move normally

If the moon roof does not open or close

normally or the automatic opening function

does not operate, perform the following ini-

tialization procedure.

Stop the vehicle.

Press and hold the “DOWN” switch.

The moon roof will stop at the tilt-up posi-

tion. After that, it will open, close, tilt up, tilt

down, and stop at the fully closed position.

Confirm that the moon roof has com-

pletely stopped and release the switch.

: If you release the switch while the moon

roof is moving, perform the procedure
again from the beginning.

If, after performing the above procedures

correctly, the moon roof still does not open

or close normally or the automatic opening

function does not operate, have the vehicle

inspected by any authorized Lexus retailer

or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable

repairer.

■

Moon roof open warning buzzer

A buzzer sounds and a message is shown

on the multi-information display in the

instrument cluster when the engine switch

is turned off and the driver’s door is opened

with the moon roof open.

■

Customization

Some functions can be customized.

(



P.476)

WARNING

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may cause death or seri-

ous injury.

■

Opening the moon roof

●

Do not allow any passengers to put

their hands or heads outside the vehi-

cle while it is moving.

●

Do not sit on top of the moon roof.

■

Opening and closing the moon roof

●

The driver is responsible for moon roof

opening and closing operations.

In order to prevent accidental opera-

tion, especially by a child, do not let a

child operate the moon roof. It is possi-

ble for children and other passengers

to have body parts caught in the moon

roof.

●

Check to make sure that all passen-

gers do not have any part of their body

in a position where it could be caught

when the moon roof is being operated.

●

When using the wireless remote con-

trol or mechanical key and operating

the moon roof, operate the moon roof

after checking to make sure that there

is no possibility of any passenger hav-

ing any of their body parts caught in

the moon roof. Also, do not let a child

operate moon roof by the wireless

remote control or mechanical key. It is

possible for children and other passen-

gers to get caught in the moon roof.

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3-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof

fore
driving

WARNING

●

When exiting the vehicle, turn the

engine switch off, carry the key and

exit the vehicle along with the child.

There may be accidental operation,

due to mischief, etc., that may possibly

lead to an accident.

■

Jam protection function

●

Never use any part of your body to

intentionally activate the jam protec-

tion function.

●

The jam protection function may not

work if something gets caught just

before the moon roof is fully closed.

Also, the jam protection function is not

designed to operate while the moon

roof switch is being pressed. Take care

so that your fingers, etc. do not get

caught.

159

Driving

4-1. Before driving

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

161

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

167

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

168

4-2. Driving procedures

Engine (ignition) switch ...........

169

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

172

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

179

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

180

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

182

4-3. Operating the lights and wipers

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

184

AHS (Adaptive High-beam Sys-

tem)...............................................

187

AHB (Automatic High Beam)

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

190

Multi Weather Lights ...............

193

Rear fog lights..............................

194

Windshield wipers and washer

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

195

4-4. Refueling

Opening the fuel tank cap.....

200

4-5. Using the driving support sys-

tems

Lexus Safety System + A........

202

Lexus Safety System + ............

208

PCS (Pre-Collision System) (vehi-

cles with Lexus Safety System +
A) ...................................................

213

PCS (Pre-Collision System) (vehi-

cles with Lexus Safety System +)

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

226

FCTA (Front Cross Traffic Alert)

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

238

LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) (vehi-

cles with Lexus Safety System +
A)....................................................

241

LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) (vehi-

cles with Lexus Safety System +)

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

251

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

261

Dynamic radar cruise control with

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

265

Cruise control.............................

277

Stop & Start system...................

279

BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)....

286

PKSA (Parking Support Alert)

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

291

Lexus parking assist-sensor

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

292

RCTA (Rear crossing traffic alert)

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

298

RCD (Rear Camera Detection)

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

303

PKSB (Parking Support Brake)

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

306

Parking Support Brake function

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

311

Parking Support Brake function

(rear-crossing vehicles) .......

313

Parking Support Brake function

(rear pedestrians)...................

315

161

4-1. Before driving

Driving

4-1.Before driving

■

Starting the engine



P.169

■

Driving

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



P.172)

Check that the shift position indicator

shows D.

If the parking brake is set, release
the parking brake. (



P.180)

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

■

Stopping

Depress the brake pedal.

If the Stop & Start system is enabled,

depressing the brake pedal will stop the

engine.

If necessary, set the parking brake.

■

Parking the vehicle

Depress the brake pedal to stop the
vehicle completely.

If the parking brake is released, set
the parking brake. (



P.180)

Shift the shift position to P.
(



P.173)

Check that the shift position indicator

shows P and the parking brake indicator is

illuminated.

Press the engine switch to stop the
engine.

Slowly release the brake pedal.

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

If parking on a hill, block the wheels as

needed.

■

Starting off on a steep uphill

Firmly depress the brake pedal and
shift the shift position to D.

The hill-start assist control will be activated.

Set the parking brake. (



P.180)

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

Release the parking brake.
(



P.180)

■

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

Driving the vehicle

The following procedures should be
observed to ensure safe driving:

Driving procedure

162

4-1. Before driving

or downhill

●

When the accelerator pedal is released

●

When the brake pedal is depressed

■

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 300 km (186 miles):

Avoid sudden stops.

●

For the first 1000 km (621 miles):

• Do not drive at extremely high speeds.

• Avoid sudden acceleration.

• Do not drive continuously in low gears.

• Do not drive at a constant speed for

extended periods.

■

Drum-in-disc type parking brake system

Your vehicle has a drum-in-disc type park-

ing brake system. This type of brake system

needs bedding-down of the brake shoes

periodically or whenever the parking brake

shoes and/or drum are replaced. Have any

authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus author-

ized repairer, or any reliable repairer per-

form the bedding down operation.

■

Operating your vehicle in a foreign

country

Comply with the relevant vehicle registra-

tion laws and confirm the availability of the

correct fuel. (



P.468)

■

Idling time before engine stop (LS500)

To prevent damage to the turbocharger,

allow the engine to idle immediately after

high-speed driving or hill climbing.
To allow the engine to idle when the vehicle

is stopped, disable the Stop & Start cancel

switch. (



P.285) (With the Stop & Strat

system enabled, the engine will be stopped

by the Stop & Start system when the vehicle

is stopped.)

Driving condition

Idling time

Normal city driving

Not neces-

sary

High-speed driving (Con-

stant speed of approx.

100km/h [62 mph])

Not neces-

sary

Steep hill driving or continu-
ous driving at 100 km/h (62

mph) or more (race track

driving etc.)

Approxi-

mately 1

minute

WARNING

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in death or

serious 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.

163

4-1. Before driving

Driving

WARNING

• 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.

●

Vehicles without Lexus Safety System

+ A: 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.426

●

Vehicles with Lexus Safety System + A:

During normal driving, do not turn off

the engine. Turning the engine off

while driving will not cause loss of

steering or braking control, however,

power assist to the steering will be lost.

This will make it more difficult to steer

smoothly, so you should pull over and

stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to

do so.

In the event of an emergency, such as if

it becomes impossible to stop the vehi-

cle in the normal way:



P.426

●

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.172)

●

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.

■

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 position

●

Do not let the vehicle roll backward

while a forward driving position is

selected, or roll forward while the shift

position is in R.

Doing so may cause the engine to stall

or lead to poor brake and steering

performance, resulting in an accident

or damage to the vehicle.

●

Do not shift the shift position to P while

the vehicle is moving.

Doing so can damage the transmission

and may result in a loss of vehicle con-

trol.

●

Do not shift the shift position to R while

the vehicle is moving forward.

Doing so can damage the transmission

and may result in a loss of vehicle con-

trol.

164

4-1. Before driving

WARNING

●

Do not shift the shift position to a driv-

ing position while the vehicle is moving

backward.

Doing so can damage the transmission

and may result in a loss of vehicle con-

trol.

●

Changing the shift position to N while

the vehicle is moving will disengage

the engine from the transmission.

Engine braking is not available when N

is selected.

●

Be careful not to change the shift posi-

tion with the accelerator pedal

depressed. Changing the shift posi-

tion to any positions other than P or N

may lead to unexpected rapid acceler-

ation of the vehicle that may cause an

accident and result in death or serious

injury.

After changing the shift position, make

sure to confirm the current shift posi-

tion displayed on the shift position indi-

cator inside the meter.

■

Brake pad wear

If any of the following situations occurs,

have the brake pads visually checked and

replaced by any authorized Lexus

retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or

any reliable repairer as soon as possible.

●

If the brake pad wear limit of a brake

pad is found to have been exceeded

when visually checking the brake pads

for each wheel (for the brake pad wear

limit, refer to P.472)

●

If a warning message is displayed on

the multi-information display (only the

right-side pads can be detected)

Rotor damage may result if the pads are

not replaced when needed.

Moderate levels of the brake pad and

disc wear allow enhanced braking power.

As a result, the discs may wear more

quickly than conventional brake discs.

Therefore, when replacing the brake

pads, Lexus recommends that you also

have the thickness of the discs measured.

It is dangerous to drive the vehicle when

the wear limits of the brake pads and/or

those of the brake discs are exceeded.

■

When the vehicle is stopped

●

Do not race the engine.

If the vehicle is in any gear other than P

or N, the vehicle may accelerate sud-

denly and unexpectedly, causing 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.

165

4-1. Before driving

Driving

WARNING

• 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

metallized 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 position 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

position in P but the parking brake is

not set, the vehicle may start to move,

possibly 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.

■

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.

●

Vehicles without Lexus Safety System

+ A: If the brake booster device does

not operate, do not follow other vehi-

cles 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.

●

Vehicles with Lexus Safety System + A:

If the electronically controlled brake

system 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.

●

Vehicles without Lexus Safety System

+ A: 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.

●

Vehicles without Lexus Safety System

+ A: The brake system consists of 2

individual hydraulic systems; if one of

the systems 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.

166

4-1. Before driving

WARNING

●

Vehicles with Lexus Safety System + A:

The brake system consists of 2 or more

individual hydraulic systems; if one of

the systems fails, the other(s) 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

a driven wheel 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 position to P. Failure to do so

may cause the vehicle to move or the

vehicle may accelerate suddenly if the

accelerator 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.

●

LS500: Make sure to idle the engine

immediately after high-load driving.

Stop the engine only after the

turbocharger has cooled down.

Failure to do so may cause damage to

the turbocharger.

■

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.446)

■

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 any authorized Lexus retailer or

Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable

repairer check the following:

●

Brake function

●

Changes in quantity and quality of oil

and fluid used for the engine, transmis-

sion, transfer (AWD models), differen-

tial, etc.

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4-1. Before driving

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 TRC is turned off (



P.323),

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 TRC (



P.323) so that the vehi-

cle may become able to escape from the

mud or fresh snow.

NOTICE

●

Lubricant condition for the propeller

shaft, bearings and suspension joints

(where possible), and the function of

all joints, bearings, etc.

If the shift control system is damaged by

flooding, it may not be possible to shift

the shift position to P, or from P to other

positions. In this case, contact any

authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus

authorized repairer, or any reliable

repairer.

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

Cargo and luggage

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

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.

●

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.

■

Load and distribution

●

Do not overload your vehicle.

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4-2. Driving procedures

Driving

4-2.Driving procedures

Press the parking brake switch to
check that the parking brake is set.
(



P.180)

The parking brake indicator will come on.

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.

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.

■

Engine switch illumination

According to the situation, the engine

switch illumination operates as follows.

●

When a door is opened, or the engine

switch mode is changed from ACCES-

SORY or IGNITION ON mode to off,

the engine switch illumination slowly

blinks.

●

When depressing the brake pedal with

carrying the electronic key on your per-

son, the engine switch illumination rapidly

blinks.

●

When the engine switch is in ACCES-

SORY or IGNITION ON mode, the

engine switch illumination illuminates.

■

If the engine does not start

●

The engine immobilizer system may not

have been deactivated. (



P.63)

Contact any authorized Lexus retailer or

Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable

repairer.

●

If a message related to start-up is shown

on the multi-information display, read the

message and follow the instructions.

■

If the battery is discharged

The engine cannot be started using the

smart entry & start system. Refer to P.452to

restart the engine.

■

Electronic key battery depletion



P.98

■

Conditions affecting operation



P.116

■

Notes for the entry function



P.116

■

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-

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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