Lexus LS (2022 year). Manual in english

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tion” will be displayed on the multi-infor-

mation display.

Press the engine switch shortly and firmly

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.

■

Electronic key battery



P.419

■

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.

■

Customization

If the smart entry & start system has been

deactivated in a customized setting, refer to

P.449.

Stop the vehicle completely.

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



P.180)

Press the P position switch.
(



P.173)

Check that the shift position indicator

shows P and the parking brake indicator is

illuminated.

Press the engine switch.

The engine will stop, and the meter display

will be extinguished (the shift position indi-

cator will be extinguished a few seconds

after the meter display).

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 any authorized Lexus

retailer or Lexus authorized repairer,

or any reliable repairer immediately.

■

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 any author-

ized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized

repairer, or any reliable repairer immedi-

ately.

Stopping the engine

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Driving

Release the brake pedal and check
that “ACCESSORY” or “IGNI-
TION ON” is not shown on the
meter.

■

Automatic P position selection function



P.175

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

Off

The emergency flashers can be used.

ACCESSORY mode

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

IGNITION ON mode

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

■

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

more than an hour with the shift position in

P, the engine switch will automatically turn

off. However, this function cannot entirely

prevent the battery discharge. Do not leave

the vehicle with the engine switch in

ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode

for long periods of time when the engine is

not running.

WARNING

■

Stopping the engine in an emergency

●

If you want to stop the engine in an

emergency 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.426)

However, do not touch the engine

switch while driving except in an emer-

gency. 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.

●

If the engine switch is operated while

the vehicle is running, a warning mes-

sage will be shown on the multi-infor-

mation display and a buzzer sounds.

●

When restarting the engine after an

emergency shutdown, press the

engine switch.

Changing engine switch modes

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■

When the shift control system malfunc-

tions

When attempting to turn the engine switch

off while there is a malfunction in the shift

control system, the engine switch mode

may change to ACCESSORY mode. In this

case, ACCESSORY mode may be turned

off by applying the parking brake and press-

ing the engine switch again. If there is a mal-

function in the system, have the vehicle

inspected by any authorized Lexus retailer

or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable

repairer immediately.

: To improve fuel efficiency and reduce

noise, set the shift position in D for nor-
mal driving. You can choose gear range
suitable for your driving situation by
operating the paddle shift switches.

: Any gear range can be fixed when driv-

ing in M mode.

■

To protect the automatic transmission

If the automatic transmission fluid tempera-

ture is high, “Transmission Fluid Temp High

See Owner’s Manual” will be displayed on

the multi-information display and the vehi-

cle will go into transmission protection

mode automatically. Have the vehicle

inspected by any authorized Lexus retailer

or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable

repairer.

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 meter, the

engine switch is not off.

Exit the vehicle after turning the

engine switch off.

Automatic transmission

Select the shift position depending
on your purpose and situation.

Shift position purpose and func-
tions

Shift posi-

tion

Objective or function

Parking the vehicle/starting

the engine

Reversing

Neutral

(Condition in which the

power is not transmitted)

Normal driving

M mode driving

(



P.177)

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Driving

■

When driving with cruise control or

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 be acti-

vated because cruise control or dynamic

radar cruise control with full-speed range

will not be canceled.

●

While driving in the D position,

downshifting to 9, 8, 7, 6, 5 or 4.

●

When switching the driving mode to

sport mode while driving in the D position

(



P.316)

■

Sudden start restraint control

(Drive-Start Control [DSC])



P.167

■

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 position is in D. (Shifting the shift

position to the M position cancels the func-

tion.)

■

If a message about a shift operation is

shown

To prevent the shift position from being

selected incorrectly or the vehicle from

moving unexpectedly, the shift position may

be changed automatically or operating the

shift lever may be required. In this case,

change the shift position following the mes-

sages on the multi-information display.

■

After recharging/reconnecting the bat-

tery



P.401

Shift lever

Operate the shift lever gently and securely
in the direction of the arrow on the shift

WARNING

■

When driving on slippery road sur-

faces

Do not accelerate or shift the shift posi-

tion suddenly.

Sudden changes in engine braking may

cause the vehicle to spin or skid, resulting

in an accident.

NOTICE

■

Situations where shift control system

malfunctions are possible

If any of the following situations occurs,

shift control system malfunctions are

possible.

Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe

place on level ground, apply the parking

brake, and then contact any authorized

Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized

repairer, or any reliable repairer.

●

When the warning message indicating

the shift control system appears on the

multi-information display. (



P.443)

●

The display indicates that no shift posi-

tion is selected for more than a few

seconds.

Shift position display and how to
change the shift position

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4-2. Driving procedures

position indicator.
To shift to N, slide the shift lever in the
direction of the arrow and hold it.
Release the shift lever after each shifting
operation to allow it to return to its regular

position (

Shifting to M is only possible when the shift
position is in D.
When shifting from P to N, D or R, from N,
D, M or R to P, from D or M to R, or from R
to D, ensure that the brake pedal is being
depressed and the vehicle is stationary.

Shift position indicator

Meter display:
The current shift position is highlighted.
When any shift position other than D or M
is selected, the arrow toward M and the M
position indicator are displayed in gray.
Shift lever display:
The current shift position is illuminated.
When selecting the shift position, make
sure that the shift position has been
changed to the desired position by check-
ing the shift position indicator provided on
the instrument cluster.

P position switch

Fully stop the vehicle and set the parking
brake, and then press the P position switch.
When the shift position is changed to P, the
switch illuminates.
Check that the shift position indicator
shows P.

■

Changing the shift position in each

engine switch mode

●

The shift position cannot be changed

when the engine switch is in ACCES-

SORY mode or off.

●

When the engine switch is in IGNITION

ON mode, the shift position can only be

changed to N.

●

When the engine is running, the shift

position can be changed from P to D, N,

or R.

■

Shifting the shift position from P to other

positions

●

While depressing the brake pedal firmly,

operate the shift lever. If the shift lever is

operated without depressing the brake

pedal, the buzzer will sound and the shift-

ing operation will be disabled.

●

When selecting the shift position, make

sure that the shift position has been

changed to the desired position by

checking the shift position indicator pro-

vided on the instrument cluster.

●

The shift position cannot be changed

from P to M directly.

■

The shift position cannot be changed

when

In the following situations, a buzzer will

sound to inform you that the shift position

cannot be changed. Use the appropriate

operation to attempt to change the shift

position again.

●

When attempting to change the shift

position from P with the brake pedal not

depressed

●

When attempting to change the shift

position from P with the accelerator

pedal depressed

●

When attempting to change the shift

position from N while stopped or driving

at an extremely low speed with the brake

pedal not depressed

●

When attempting to change the shift

position from N while stopped or driving

at an extremely low speed with the accel-

erator pedal depressed

●

When attempting to change the shift

position from P or N to M

●

When the P position switch is pressed

while driving

When driving at an extremely low speed,

the shift position may change to P.

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Driving

■

The shift position automatically changes

to N when

In the following situations, a buzzer will

sound to inform you that the shift position

has been changed to N. Use the appropri-

ate operation to attempt to change the shift

position again.

●

When attempting to change the shift

position to R while the vehicle is moving

forward

When driving at a low speed, the shift posi-
tion may change to R.

●

When attempting to change the shift

position to D while the vehicle is moving

backward

When driving at a low speed, the shift posi-
tion may change to D.

●

When attempting to change the shift

position from R to M

■

If the N shift position is selected while

driving

If the shift lever is moved to N while driving

above a certain speed, the shift position will

change to N without holding the shift lever

in the N position. In this situation, a buzzer

will sound and a message will be displayed

on the multi-information display to inform

you that the shift position has been changed

to N.

■

Automatic P position selection function

In the following situations, the shift position

is automatically changed to P.

●

When pressing the engine switch with the

vehicle stopped while the engine switch is

in IGNITION ON mode and the shift

position is in a position other than P (after

the shift position has changed to P, the
engine switch will turn off)

●

If the driver’s door is opened and all of the

following conditions are met, while the

shift position is in a position other than P

• The engine switch is in IGNITION ON

mode.

• The driver is not wearing the seat belt.

• The brake pedal is not depressed.
To start off the vehicle after the shift posi-

tion is changed to P, operate the shift lever
again.

●

When the vehicle is stopped after the

engine has been stopped in an emer-

gency while driving.

●

When voltage of the battery drops while

the shift position is in a position other than

: When the engine switch is pressed while

driving at extremely slow speeds, such
as immediately before stopping the vehi-
cle, the shift position may automatically
change to P. Make sure that the vehicle
is completely stopped before pressing
the engine switch.

■

If the shift position cannot be shifted

from P

There is a possibility that the battery is dis-

charged. Check the battery in this situation.

(



P.452)

■

Customization

Some functions can be customized.

(



P.476)

WARNING

■

For the shift lever

●

Do not remove the shift lever knob or

use anything but a genuine Lexus shift

lever knob. Also, do not hang anything

on the shift lever.

Doing so could prevent the shift lever

from returning to position, causing

unexpected accidents to occur when

the vehicle is in motion.

●

In order to prevent the shift position

from accidentally being changed, do

not touch the shift lever when not using

them.

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■

Driving mode



P.316

■

Snow mode

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

Turn the snow mode switch backward.

The snow mode indicator illuminates.
Turn the snow mode switch backward
again to return to normal mode.

Except F SPORT models
F SPORT models

■

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 switches to a
range that enables engine braking
force that is suitable to driving condi-
tions. When the “+” paddle shift switch
is operated, the shift range switches to
a range that is one range higher than
the current range.
Changing the shift range allows
restriction of the highest gear, prevent-
ing unnecessary upshifting and ena-
bling the level of engine braking force

WARNING

■

P position switch

●

Do not press the P position switch

while the vehicle is moving.

If the P position switch is pressed when

driving at very low speeds (for example,

directly before stopping the vehicle), the

vehicle may stop suddenly when the shift

position switches to P, which could lead

to an accident.

●

In order to prevent the shift position

from accidentally being changed, do

not touch the P position switch when

not using them.

NOTICE

■

Notes regarding shift lever and P

position switch operation

Avoid repeatedly operating the shift

lever and P position switch in quick suc-

cession.

The system protection function may acti-

vate and it will not be temporarily possi-

ble to shift the shift position other than P.

If this happens, please wait for a while

before attempting to change the shift

position again.

■

When exiting the vehicle (driver’s

seat only)

Check that the shift position indicator

shows P and that the parking brake indi-

cator is illuminated before opening the

door and exiting the vehicle.

Selecting the driving mode

Selecting shift ranges in the D
position

A
B

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Driving

to be selected.

Except F SPORT models
F SPORT models

Upshifting

Downshifting

The selected shift range, from D1 to D10,
will be displayed on the meter.
To return to normal D position driving, the
“+” paddle shift switch must be held down
for a period of time.

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 position is shifted to a

position other than D.

●

When pressing and holding the “+” pad-

dle shift switch

■

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 position
to M. Gears can be selected by oper-
ating the paddle shift switches, allowing
you to drive in the gear of your choos-
ing.

Except F SPORT models
F SPORT models

Upshifting

Downshifting

The gear changes once every time the
paddle shift switch is operated.
The selected gear, from M1 to M10, will be
fixed and displayed on the meter.

When in the M position, the gear will
not change unless the paddle shift
switches are operated.

Meter dis-

play

Function

D2 - D10

A gear in the range between

D1 and the selected shift

range is automatically cho-

sen depending on vehicle

speed and driving condi-

tions

Setting the shift range at D1

A
B

Selecting gears in the M position

A
B

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However, even when in the M position,
the gears will be automatically
changed in the following situations:



When vehicle speed drops
(downshift only).



When it is necessary to protect the
engine or automatic transmission
when the engine coolant tempera-
ture is low, the automatic transmis-
sion fluid temperature is high or low,
or other reasons.

Also, the gear will not shift when the
vehicle speed is low, even if an upshift
operation is performed.

■

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.)



Performing the following opera-
tions allows the engine switch to be
set to ACCESSORY mode with the
shift position held in N.

Operate the shift lever and change
the shift position to N when the
engine is running.

Return the shift lever to its regular

position (

Operate the shift lever to N and
hold it there until the buzzer
sounds.

Press the engine switch within 5
seconds after the buzzer sounds.

The engine switch will be set to ACCES-
SORY mode with the shift position in N.

Make sure to check that the buzzer
sounds and “Holding N Push P Switch
When Done” is displayed on the
multi-information display.



To change to a shift position other
than N, press the P position switch.
The shift position will be changed to
P.



Even if the engine is not running, by
operating the shift lever and the
engine switch, the engine switch
may be changed to ACCESSORY
mode with the shift position held in
N. Make sure that the engine is run-
ning before performing the opera-
tion.

: To keep this state, do not operate the

engine switch. If the engine switch is
operated repeatedly, the engine switch
will turn off after the shift position has
automatically changed to P.

When the engine switch is
changed to ACCESSORY mode
with the shift position held in N

NOTICE

■

Keeping the shift position in N when

changing to ACCESSORY mode

When you wish to keep the shift position

in N when changing the engine switch to

ACCESSORY mode, make sure that the

engine is running before operating the

engine switch.

If the engine switch mode is changed

without the engine running, the shift posi-

tion may change to P.

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Driving

Right turn

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

The right hand signals will flash 3 times.

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

The left hand signals will flash 3 times.

Left turn

■

Turn signals can be operated when

The 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.476)

Turn signal lever

Operating instructions

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4-2. Driving procedures

■

Using the manual mode

The parking brake can be set and
released manually.

Push the switch to set the parking
brake

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

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.

■

Turns automatic mode on

While the vehicle is stopped, press and
hold the parking brake switch until a
message is shown on the multi-infor-
mation display.

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



When the shift position is shifted
from P, the parking brake will be
released, and the parking brake
indicator light will turn off.



When the shift position is shifted to
P, the parking brake will be set, and
the parking brake indicator light will
turn on.

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

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

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Driving

■

Turns automatic mode off

While the vehicle is stopped, pull and
hold the parking brake switch until a
message is shown on the multi-infor-
mation 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

●

When the shift position is shifted from P,

the parking brake will be released in

automatic mode.

●

When all of the following conditions are

met in manual mode, the parking brake

can be released by depressing the accel-

erator pedal.

• The driver’s door is closed

• The driver is wearing the seat belt

• The shift position is in D, M or R

■

If “EPB Frequently Operated Wait a

Minute” is displayed on the multi-infor-

mation 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 “EPB Unavailable” is dis-

played 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 any authorized Lexus retailer

or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable

repairer.

■

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 operation

●

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.

■

When the parking brake switch mal-

functions

Automatic mode (automatic brake setting

and releasing) will be turned on automati-

cally.

■

Parking the vehicle



P.161

■

Parking brake engaged warning buzzer

A buzzer will sound if the vehicle is driven

with the parking brake engaged. “EPB

Applied” is displayed on the multi-informa-

tion display. (with the vehicle reached a

speed of 5 km/h [3 mph])

■

If the brake system warning light comes



P.435

■

Usage in winter time



P.328

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4-2. Driving procedures

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.

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

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, set the

parking brake, shift the shift position to P

and make sure that the vehicle does not

move.

■

When the system malfunctions

Stop the vehicle in a safe place and

check the warning messages.

■

When the parking brake cannot be

released due to a malfunction

Driving the vehicle with the parking

brake set will lead to brake components

overheating, which may affect braking

performance and increase brake wear.
Have the vehicle inspected by any

authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus

authorized repairer, or any reliable

repairer immediately if this occurs.

Brake Hold

The brake hold system keeps the
brake applied when the shift posi-
tion 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 position in D or M to allow
smooth start off.

Enabling the system

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Driving

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.180)

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When an inspection at any authorized

Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized

repairer, or any reliable repairer is nec-

essary

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 any authorized Lexus

retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any

reliable repairer.

■

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 any authorized

Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer,

or any reliable repairer.

■

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.441

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 position to P

and set the parking brake.

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4-3. Operating the lights and wipers

4-3.Operating the lights and wipers

Operating the

switch turns on

the lights as follows:

The front position, tail, license

plate and instrument panel lights
turn on.

The headlights and all the

lights listed above turn on.

The headlights, daytime run-

ning lights (



P.184) and all the

lights listed above turn on and off
automatically.

■

AUTO mode can be used when

The engine switch is in IGNITION ON

mode.

■

Daytime running light system

To make your vehicle more visible to other

drivers during daytime driving, the daytime

running lights turn on automatically when-

ever the engine is started and the parking

brake is released with the headlight switch
in the

position. (Illuminate brighter

than the front position lights.) Daytime run-

ning lights are not designed for use at night.

■

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.

Doing so interferes with the sensor detect-

ing the level of ambient light and may cause

the automatic headlight system to malfunc-

tion.

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Automatic light off system

●

When the light switch is in

The headlights turn off automatically if

the engine switch is turned to ACCES-

SORY mode or turned off, and the

driver’s door is opened.

●

When the light switch is in

: The

headlights and all lights turn off automati-

cally if the engine switch is turned to

ACCESSORY mode or turned off, and

the driver’s door is opened.

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

Headlight switch

The headlights can be operated
manually or automatically.

Operating instructions

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4-3. Operating the lights and wipers

Driving

or .

■

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

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.

■

Battery-saving function

In order to prevent the battery of the vehicle

from discharging, if the light switch is in the

position when the engine

switch is turned off the battery saving func-

tion will operate and automatically turn off

all the lights after approximately 20 min-

utes. When the engine switch is turned to

IGNITION ON mode, the battery-saving

function will be disabled.

When any of the following are performed,

the battery-saving function is canceled

once and then reactivated. All the lights will

turn off automatically 20 minutes after the

battery-saving function has been reacti-

vated:

●

When the headlight switch is operated

●

When a door or the trunk is opened or

closed

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Welcome light illumination control

The front position lights automatically turn

on at night when the doors are unlocked

using the entry function or wireless remote
control if the light switch is in the

posi-

tion.

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Customization

Some functions can be customized.

(



P.476)

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.

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.

This system allows the headlights to be
turned on for 30 seconds when the
engine switch is off.
Pull the lever toward you and release it

with the light switch in

after turn-

ing the engine switch 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

Extended Headlight Lighting
system

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