Lexus RC F (2022 year). Manual in english - page 6

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When adjusting the seat

Take care when adjusting the seat so that

the head restraint does not touch the ceil-

ing.

■

Before entering/exiting the rear
seats

Remove the seat belt from the seat belt
guide. (

P.26)

Front seats

WARNING

■

When adjusting the seat position

●

Take care when adjusting the seat

position to ensure that other passen-

gers are not injured by the moving

seat.

●

Do not put your hands under the seat

or near the moving parts to avoid

injury.

Fingers or hands may become jammed in

the seat mechanism.

●

Make sure to leave enough space

around the feet so they do not get

stuck.

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Seat adjustment

To reduce the risk of sliding under the lap

belt during a collision, do not recline the

seat more than necessary.
If the seat is too reclined, the lap belt may

slide past the hips and apply restraint

forces directly to the abdomen, or your

neck may contact the shoulder belt,

increasing the risk of death or serious

injury in the event of an accident.
Adjustments should not be made while

driving as the seat may unexpectedly

move and cause the driver to lose control

of the vehicle.

Adjustment procedure

Entering/exiting the rear seats
(lever-operated “Front, Fold &
Return” seat)

104

3-3. Adjusting the seats

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Entering/exiting the rear seat

Pull the lever.

The front seat will lower automatically.

Fold the seatback completely for-
ward.

The front seat will move forward automati-

cally.

■

Returning the front seat to its origi-
nal position

Move the seatback backward until it
locks. The front seat will return to its
original position automatically.

■

Lever-operated “Front, Fold & Return”

seat

●

After the front seat is moved forward by

operating the “Front, Fold & Return” seat

lever, if a power seat adjusting switch or a

driving position memory switch is

pressed, the front seat will not return to its

original position even if the front seatback

is moved backward until it locks.

●

The lever-operated “Front, Fold &

Return” seat will not operate in the follow-

ing situations:

• The front seat belt of the seat to be oper-

ated is fastened.

• The engine switch is in IGNITION ON

mode and the shift lever is in a position

other than P (driver’s seat only).

●

Operation of the lever-operated “Front,

Fold & Return” seat will stop in the follow-

ing situations:

• A power seat adjusting switch or a driv-

ing position memory switch is pressed.

• The front seat belt

of the seat which is

operating is fastened.

• The engine switch is in IGNITION ON

mode and the shift lever is moved to a

position other than P (driver’s seat only).

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Jam protection function

While the lever-operated “Front, Fold &

Return” seat is operating, if an object is

stuck either in front of or behind the front

seat, the front seat will stop and then move

in the opposite direction slightly.

WARNING

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Lever-operated “Front, Fold &

Return” seat

●

Before operating the lever-operated

“Front, Fold & Return” seat, ensure that

any surrounding passengers or objects

will not contact the seat.

●

Make sure the seatback is locked

securely before driving.

●

Never operate the lever-operated

“Front, Fold & Return” seat while the

vehicle is moving.

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Jam protection function

Do not use a hand, foot, or any other part

of your body to intentionally activate the

jam protection function.

105

3-3. Adjusting the seats

fore
dri
ving

: If equipped

The seat and steering wheel

are auto-

matically adjusted to allow the driver to
enter and exit the vehicle easily.
When all of the following have been
performed, the driver’s seat and steer-
ing wheel

are automatically adjusted

to a position that allows driver to enter
and exit the vehicle easily.



The shift lever has been shifted to P.



The engine switch has been turned
off.



The driver’s seat belt has been
unfastened.

When any of the following has been
performed, the driver’s seat and steer-

ing wheel

automatically return to their

original positions.



The engine switch has been turned
to ACCESSORY mode or IGNI-
TION ON mode.



The driver’s seat belt has been fas-
tened.

: Power type

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Operation of the power easy access sys-

tem

When exiting the vehicle, the power easy

access system may not operate if the seat is

already close to the rear position, etc.

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Customization

Some functions can be customized.

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Check that the shift lever is in P.

Turn the engine switch to IGNI-
TION ON mode.

Adjust the driver’s seat, steering
wheel, and outside rear view mir-
rors to the desired positions.

While pressing the “SET” button, or
within 3 seconds after the “SET”
button is pressed, press button “1”,
“2” or “3” until the buzzer sounds.

If the selected button has already been

preset, the previously recorded position

Power easy access sys-
tem/driving position mem-
ory

/memory recall function

This feature automatically adjusts
the driver’s seat, steering wheel
and outside rear view mirrors to
make entering and exiting the vehi-
cle easier or to suit your prefer-
ences.

Power easy access system

Recording a driving position into
memory (vehicles with driving
position memory)

106

3-3. Adjusting the seats

will be overwritten.

Check that the shift lever is in P.

Turn the engine switch to IGNI-
TION ON mode.

Press one of the buttons for the
driving position you want to recall
until the buzzer sounds.

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To stop the position recall operation

part-way through

Perform any of the following:

●

Press the “SET” button.

●

Press button “1”, “2” or “3”.

●

Operate any of the seat adjustment

switches (only cancels seat position

recall).

●

Operate the tilt and telescopic steering

control switch (only cancels steering

wheel position recall).

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Seat positions that can be memorized

(



P.103)

The adjusted positions other than the posi-

tion adjusted by lumbar support switch can

be recorded.

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Operating the driving position memory

after turning the engine switch off

Recorded seat positions can be activated

up to 180 seconds after the driver’s door is

opened and another 60 seconds after it is

closed again.

■

In order to correctly use the driving

position memory function

If a seat position is already in the furthest

possible position and the seat is operated in

the same direction, the recorded position

may be slightly different when it is recalled.

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Registering procedure

Record your driving position to button
“1”, “2” or “3” before performing the
following:
Carry only the key you want to register,
and then close the driver’s door.
If 2 or more keys are in the vehicle, the
driving position cannot be recorded
properly.

Check that the shift lever is in P.

WARNING

■

Seat adjustment caution

Take care during seat adjustment so that

the seat does not strike the rear passen-

ger or squeeze your body against the

steering wheel.

Recalling a driving position
(vehicles with driving position
memory)

Registering/canceling/recall a
driving position to an electronic
key (including a card key) (mem-
ory recall function) (vehicles
with memory recall function)

107

3-3. Adjusting the seats

fore
dri
ving

Turn the engine switch to IGNI-
TION ON mode.

Recall the driving position that you
want to record.

While pressing the recalled button,
press and hold the door lock switch
(either lock or unlock) until the
buzzer sounds.

If the button could not be registered, the

buzzer sounds continuously for approxi-

mately 3 seconds.

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Cancelation procedure

Carry only the key you want to cancel
and then close the driver’s door.
If 2 or more keys are in the vehicle, the
driving position cannot be canceled
properly.

Turn the engine switch to IGNI-
TION ON mode.

While pressing the “SET” button,
press and hold the door lock switch
(either lock or unlock) until the
buzzer sounds twice.

If the button could not be canceled, the

buzzer sounds continuously for approxi-

mately 3 seconds.

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Recall procedure

Make sure that the doors are
locked before recalling the driving
position. Carry the electronic key

that has been registered to the driv-
ing position, and then unlock and
open the driver’s door using the
smart access system with push-but-
ton start or wireless remote control.

The driving position will move to the

recorded position (not including the steer-

ing wheel). However, the seat will move to

a position slightly behind the recorded

position in order to make entering the vehi-

cle easier.
If the driving position is in a position that

has already been recorded, the seat and

outside rear view mirrors will not move.

Turn the engine switch to ACCES-
SORY mode or IGNITION ON
mode, or fasten a seat belt.

The seat and steering wheel will move to

the recorded position.

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Recalling the driving position using the

memory recall function

●

Different driving positions can be regis-

tered for each electronic key. Therefore,

the driving position that is recalled may

be different depending on the key being

carried.

●

If a door other than the driver’s door is

unlocked with the smart access system

with push-button start, the driving posi-

tion cannot be recalled. In this case, press

the driving position button which has

been set.

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Customization

Some functions can be customized.

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108

3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors

3-4.Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors



Manual type

Hold the steering wheel and push
the lever down.

Adjust to the ideal position by mov-
ing the steering wheel horizontally
and vertically.

After adjustment, pull the lever up to

secure the steering wheel.



Power type

Operating the switch moves the steer-
ing wheel in the following directions:

Down

Toward the driver

Away from the driver

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The steering wheel can be adjusted

when (power type)

The engine switch is in ACCESSORY or
IGNITION ON mode

: If the driver’s seat belt is fastened, the

steering wheel can be adjusted regard-
less of engine switch mode.

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Automatic adjustment of the steering

position (if equipped)

A desired steering position can be entered

to memory and recalled automatically by

the driving position memory system.

(

■

Power easy access system (power type)

The steering wheel and driver’s seat move

in accordance with engine switch mode and

the driver’s seat belt condition. (

Steering wheel

Adjustment procedure

WARNING

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Caution while driving

Do not adjust the steering wheel while

driving.
Doing so may cause the driver to mis-

handle the vehicle and cause an acci-

dent, resulting in death or serious injury.

109

3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors

fore
dri
ving

To sound the horn, press on or close to
the

mark.

The height of the rear view mirror can
be adjusted to suit your driving pos-
ture.
Adjust the height of the rear view mir-
ror by moving it up and down.

Responding to the level of brightness
of the headlights of vehicles behind, the
reflected light is automatically
reduced.
Turn the automatic anti-glare function
mode on/off

WARNING

■

After adjusting the steering wheel

(manual type)

Make sure that the steering wheel is

securely locked.
Otherwise, the steering wheel may move

suddenly, possibly causing an accident,

and resulting in death or serious injury.

Also, the horn may not sound if the steer-

ing wheel is not securely locked.

Horn

Inside rear view mirror

The rear view mirror’s position can
be adjusted to enable sufficient
confirmation of the rear view.

Adjusting the height of rear view
mirror

WARNING

■

Caution while driving

Do not adjust the position of the mirror

while driving.
Doing so may lead to mishandling of the

vehicle and cause an accident, resulting

in death or serious injury.

Anti-glare function

110

3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors

When the automatic anti-glare function is
in ON mode, the indicator

illuminates.

The function will set to ON mode each
time the engine switch is turned to IGNI-
TION ON mode.
Pressing the button turns the function to
OFF mode. (The indicator

also turns

off.)

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To prevent sensor error

To ensure that the sensors operate properly,

do not touch or cover them.

To select a mirror to adjust, press
the switch.

Left
Right

Pressing the same switch again will put the

switch in neutral.

Outside rear view mirrors

The rear view mirror’s position can
be adjusted to enable sufficient
confirmation of the rear view.

WARNING

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Important points while driving

Observe the following precautions while

driving.

Failure to do so may result in loss of con-

trol of the vehicle and cause an accident,

resulting in death or serious injury.

●

Do not adjust the mirrors while driving.

●

Do not drive with the mirrors folded.

●

Both the driver and passenger side

mirrors must be extended and prop-

erly adjusted before driving.

Adjustment procedure

111

3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors

fore
dri
ving

To adjust the mirror, press the
switch.

Up
Right
Down
Left

■

Mirror angle can be adjusted when

The engine switch is in ACCESSORY or

IGNITION ON mode.

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Defogging the mirrors

The outside rear view mirrors can be

cleared using the mirror defoggers. Turn on

the rear window defogger to turn on the

outside rear view mirror defoggers.

(



P.215)

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Auto anti-glare function (if equipped)

When the anti-glare inside rear view mirror

is set to automatic mode, the outside rear

view mirrors will activate in conjunction with

the anti-glare inside rear view mirror to

reduce reflected light. (



P.109)

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Automatic adjustment of the mirror

angle (if equipped)

A desired mirror face angle can be entered

to memory and recalled automatically by

the driving position memory. (



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Linked mirror function when reversing

(if equipped)

When either “L” or “R” of the mirror select

switch is selected, the outside rear view mir-

rors will automatically angle downwards

when the vehicle is reversing in order to

give a better view of the ground.

To disable this function, select neither “L”

nor “R”.
To set the mirror angle used when the vehi-

cle is reversing, adjust the mirror angle at a

desired position with the shift lever in R.
The adjusted angle will be memorized and

the mirror will automatically tilt to the mem-

orized angle whenever the shift lever is

shifted to R from next time.
The memorized downward tilt position of

the mirror is linked to the normal position

(angle adjusted with the shift lever in other

than R). Therefore, if the normal position is

changed after adjustment, the tilt position

will also change.
When the normal position is changed, read-

just the angle in reversing.

Push the mirror back in the direction of
the vehicle’s rear.

WARNING

■

When the mirror defoggers are oper-

ating

Do not touch the rear view mirror sur-

faces, as they can become very hot and

burn you.

Folding the mirrors

112

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

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

The power windows can be opened
and closed using the switches.
Operating the switch moves the win-
dows as follows:

Closing

One-touch closing

Opening

One-touch opening

: To stop the window partway, operate the

switch in the opposite direction.

■

The power windows can be operated

when

The engine switch is in IGNITION ON

mode.

■

Operating the power windows after

turning the engine off

The power windows can be operated for

approximately 45 seconds after the engine

switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or

turned off. They cannot, however, be oper-

ated once either door is opened.

■

Jam protection function

If an object becomes jammed between the

window and the window frame while the

window is closing, window movement is

stopped and the window is opened slightly.

■

Catch protection function

If an object becomes caught between the

door and window while the window is open-

ing, window movement is stopped.

■

When the window cannot be opened or

closed

When the jam protection function or catch

protection function operates unusually and

the door window cannot be opened or

closed, perform the following operations

with the power window switch of that door.

●

Stop the vehicle. With the engine switch

in IGNITION ON mode, within 4 sec-

onds of the jam protection function or

catch protection function activating, con-

tinuously operate the power window

switch in the one-touch closing direction

or one-touch opening direction so that

the door window can be opened and

closed.

●

If the door window cannot be opened

and closed even when performing the

above operations, perform the following

procedure for function initialization.

Turn the engine switch to IGNITION

ON mode.

Pull and hold the power window switch

in the one-touch closing direction and

completely close the door window.

Release the power window switch for a

moment, resume pulling the switch in

the one-touch closing direction, and

hold it there for approximately 6 sec-

onds or more.

Press and hold the power window

switch in the one-touch opening direc-

tion. After the door 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 door window is com-

pletely closed, continue holding the

switch for a further 1 second or more.

Power windows

Opening and closing the power
windows

113

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

fore
dri
ving

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 your Lexus dealer.

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Door lock linked window operation

●

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

(

P.331)

●

The power windows can be opened using
the wireless remote control.

(



P.92)

: These settings must be customized at

your Lexus dealer.

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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.

(



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-

WARNING

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in death or

serious injury.

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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.113)

●

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.

■

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)

114

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

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

■

When the battery is disconnected

The window lock switch is disabled. If nec-

essary, press the window lock switch after

reconnecting the battery.

: If equipped

■

Opening and closing

Opens the moon roof

The moon roof tilts up and then fully opens.

Closes the moon roof

: Lightly press either way 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 way of the moon roof

switch to stop the moon roof partway.

Moon roof

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

Operating the moon roof

115

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

fore
dri
ving

■

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 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.331)

●

The moon roof can be opened using the
wireless remote control.

(

P.90)

: These settings must be customized at

your Lexus dealer.

■

If the moon roof does not close normally

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.

: 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 your

Lexus dealer.

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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.

Turn the engine switch to IGNITION

ON mode.

Operate the moon roof.

Depending on the kind of malfunction per-

form either of the following:



If the moon roof does not open when the

“OPEN” switch is pressed

Press and hold the “DOWN” switch or

“CLOSE” switch until the moon roof is

completely closed.

The moon roof will open and close a few

times before it closes completely.

Confirm that the moon roof has com-

pletely stopped and release the switch.



If the moon roof does not open com-

pletely automatically even though it tilts

up and opens while the “OPEN” switch is

being pressed and held

Press and hold the “OPEN” switch until

the moon roof opens completely.

Press and hold the “CLOSE” switch

until the moon roof closes completely.

Press and hold the “UP” switch until the

moon roof tilts up and stops.

Press and hold the “DOWN” switch

until the moon roof tilts down and stops

at the completely closed position.

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 your Lexus dealer.

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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.

116

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

■

Customization

Some functions can be customized.

(



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 operation,

especially by a child, do not let a child

operate the moon roof. It is possible 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.

●

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.

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the moon roof

●

Before opening, make sure that there

are no foreign objects such as stones

or ice around the opening.

●

Do not hit the face or edge of the

moon roof with hard objects.

■

Operating the moon roof

There is the possibility that water or rain

will get into the vehicle if you operate the

moon roof after a rainfall, snowfall or car

wash. Wipe the moon roof dry with a

cloth before operating it.

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Driving

4-1. Before driving

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

118

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

124

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

126

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

127

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

127

4-2. Driving procedures

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

128

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

132

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

136

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

137

ASC (Active Sound Control)

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

137

4-3. Operating the lights and wipers

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

138

AHB (Automatic High Beam)

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

140

Windshield wipers and washer

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

143

4-4. Refueling

Opening the fuel tank cap......

150

4-5. Using the driving support sys-

tems

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

153

PCS (Pre-Collision System)

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

157

LDA (Lane Departure Alert with

steering control) ......................

164

Dynamic radar cruise control

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

171

BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) .....

179

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

186

Driving mode select switch ...

192

Launch control............................

193

Active rear wing.........................

195

TVD (Torque Vectoring Differen-

tial).................................................

197

Driving assist systems...............

199

4-6. Driving tips

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

203

118

4-1. Before driving

4-1.Before driving

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Starting the engine



P.128

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Driving

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

P.132)

Release the parking brake.
(



P.137)

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

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Stopping

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

If necessary, set the parking brake.

If the vehicle is to be stopped for an

extended period of time, shift the shift lever

to P or N. (



P.132)

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Parking the vehicle

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

Set the parking brake (



P.137),

and shift the shift lever to P
(



P.132).

Press the engine switch to stop the
engine.

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

If parking on a hill, block the wheels as

needed.

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Starting off on a steep uphill

Make sure that the parking brake is
set and shift the shift lever to D.

Gently depress the accelerator
pedal.

Release the parking brake.

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When starting off on an uphill

The hill-start assist control will activate.

(