Lexus RX350 (2022 year). Manual in english

137

3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors

fore
dri
ving

To select a mirror to adjust, press
the switch.

Left
Right

Pressing the same switch again will put the

switch in neutral.

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.

■

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.286)

■

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. (



P.129)

■

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.136)

■

Linked mirror function when reversing

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”

Outside rear view mirrors

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

WARNING

■

Important points while driving

Observe the following precautions while

driving.

Failing 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

A
B

A
B
C
D

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3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors

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.

■

Using the switch

Press the switch to fold the mirrors.

Press it again to extend them to the original
position.

■

Setting automatic mode

Automatic mode allows the folding or
extending of the mirrors to be linked to
locking/unlocking of the doors.
Press the “AUTO” switch to set auto-
matic mode.

The indicator

will come on.

Pressing the switch once more will return
to manual mode.

■

When disconnecting and reconnecting

battery terminals (power type)

The automatic folding/extending mirror

function will return to off as default. To turn

the function on, press the switch again to

select on.

■

Using automatic mode in cold weather

(if equipped)

When automatic mode is used in cold

weather, the door mirror could freeze up

and automatic stowing and return may not

be possible. In this case, remove any ice and

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 (manual
type)

Folding and extending the mir-
rors (power type)

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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 even after the

engine switch is turned to ACCESSORY

mode or turned off. They cannot, however,

be operated once either front 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

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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.

■

Door lock linked window operation

●

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

(



P.422)

●

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

(



P.97)

: These settings must be customized at

your Lexus dealer.

■

Alarm

The alarm may be triggered if the alarm is

set and a power window is closed using the

door lock linked power window operation

function. (



P.67)

■

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. However, if

the window close suggestion function is on,

this buzzer will not operate.

■

Customization

Some functions can be customized.

(



P.449)

WARNING

Observe the following precautions.

Failing 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.142)

●

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.

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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.

: If equipped

■

Opening and closing

Opens the moon roof

The moon roof stops slightly before the
fully open position to reduce wind noise.
Press the switch again to fully open the
moon roof.

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

WARNING

●

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)

Moon roof

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

Operating the moon roof

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

fore
dri
ving

: 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

the driver’s 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.422)

●

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

(



P.97)

●

The alarm may be triggered if the alarm is

set and the moon roof is closed using the

door lock linked moon roof operation

function. (



P.67)

: These settings must be customized at

your Lexus dealer.

■

When the moon roof does not close nor-

mally

Perform the following procedure:



If the moon roof closes but then re-opens

slightly

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, tilt up and pause for approxi-

mately 1 second. Finally, it will tilt down,

open and close.

Check to make sure that the moon roof

is completely closed and then release

the switch.



If the moon roof tilts down but then tilts

back up

Stop the vehicle.

Press and hold the “UP” switch

until

the moon roof moves into the tilt up

position and stops.

Release the “UP” switch once and then

press and hold the “UP” switch
again.

The moon roof will pause for

approximately 10 seconds in the tilt up
position.

Then it will adjust slightly and

pause for approximately 1 second.

Finally, it will tilt down, open and close.

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 switch is released after the above

mentioned 10 second pause, automatic
operation will be disabled. In that case,
press and hold the “CLOSE” or “UP”
switch, and the moon roof will tilt up and
pause for approximately 1 second. Then
it will tilt down, open and close. Check
to make sure that the moon roof is com-
pletely closed and then release the
switch.

If the moon roof does not fully close even

after performing the above procedure cor-

rectly, have the vehicle inspected by your

Lexus dealer.

■

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.

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

■

Customization

Some functions can be customized.

(



P.449)

WARNING

Observe the following precautions.

Failing 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.

●

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 switch is

being pressed. Take care so that your

fingers, etc. do not get caught.

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

fore
dri
ving

: If equipped

■

Opening and closing the elec-
tronic sunshade

Opens the electronic sunshade

Slide and hold the

switch backward.

The electronic sunshade will fully open
automatically.

Closes the electronic sunshade

Slide and hold the

switch forward. The

electronic sunshade will fully close auto-
matically.

: Quickly slide and release the

switch

in either direction to stop the electronic
sunshade partway.

■

Tilting the panoramic moon roof up
and down

Tilts the panoramic moon roof up
(press)

When the panoramic moon roof is tilted

up, the electronic sunshade will open to the
half-open position of the roof.

: Lightly press the

switch again to

stop the panoramic moon roof partway.

Tilts the panoramic moon roof down
(press and hold)

The panoramic moon roof can be tilted
down only when it is in the tilt-up position.

■

Opening and closing the pan-
oramic moon roof

Opens the panoramic moon roof

Slide and hold the

switch back-

ward. The panoramic moon roof and
electronic sunshade will open auto-
matically.

The panoramic moon roof can be opened
from the tilt-up position.

: Quickly slide and release the

switch

in either direction to stop the panoramic
moon roof partway.

Panoramic moon roof

Use the overhead switches to oper-
ate the panoramic moon roof and
electronic sunshade.

Operating the panoramic moon
roof

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

Closes the panoramic moon roof

Slide and hold the

switch forward.

The panoramic moon roof will fully
close automatically.

■

The panoramic moon roof can be oper-

ated when

The engine switch is in IGNITION ON

mode.

■

Operating the panoramic moon roof

after turning the engine off

The panoramic moon roof and electronic

sunshade can be operated for approxi-

mately 45 seconds after the engine switch

is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned

off. They cannot, however, be operated

once the driver’s door is opened.

■

Jam protection function

If an object is detected between the pan-

oramic moon roof and the frame in the fol-

lowing situations, travel is stopped and the

panoramic moon roof opens slightly:

●

The panoramic moon roof is closing or

tilting down.

●

The electronic sunshade is closing.

■

Door lock linked panoramic moon roof

operation

●

The panoramic moon roof can be

opened and closed using the mechanical
key.

(



P.422)

●

The panoramic moon roof can be

opened using the wireless remote con-
trol.

(



P.97)

: These settings must be customized at

your Lexus dealer.

■

Closing both the panoramic moon roof

and electronic sunshade

Slide the

switch forward.

The electronic sunshade will close to the

half-open position and pause. The pan-

oramic moon roof will then fully close. Then

the electronic sunshade will fully close.

■

When the panoramic moon roof or elec-

tronic sunshade does not close normally

Perform the following procedure:

Stop the vehicle.

Turn the engine switch to IGNITION

ON mode.

Slide and hold the

switch or

switch forward. Continue pressing the

switch for approximately 10 seconds

after the panoramic moon roof or elec-

tronic sunshade closes and reopens.

The panoramic moon roof and elec-
tronic sunshade will start to close.

Check that the panoramic moon roof

and electronic sunshade are fully closed

and 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 panoramic moon roof or electronic

sunshade does not fully close even after

performing the above procedure correctly,

have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus

dealer.

■

Alarm

The alarm may be triggered if the alarm is

set and the panoramic moon roof is closed

using the door lock linked panoramic moon

roof operation function. (



P.68)

■

Panoramic 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 panoramic moon roof open.

■

Customization

Some functions can be customized.

(



P.449)

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

fore
dri
ving

WARNING

Observe the following precautions.

Failing to do so may cause death or seri-

ous injury.

■

Opening and closing the electronic

sunshade

●

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 electronic sunshade is being

operated.

●

Do not let a child operate the elec-

tronic sunshade. Closing the elec-

tronic sunshade on someone can

cause death or serious injury.

■

Opening and closing the panoramic

moon roof

●

The driver is responsible for pan-

oramic moon roof opening and closing

operations. In order to prevent acci-

dental operation, especially by a child,

do not let a child operate the pan-

oramic moon roof. It is possible for

children and other passengers to have

body parts caught in the panoramic

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 panoramic moon roof is

being operated.

●

When using the wireless remote con-

trol or mechanical key and operating

the panoramic moon roof, operate the

panoramic moon roof after checking

to make sure that there is no possibility

of any passenger having any of their

body parts caught in the panoramic

moon roof. Also, do not let a child

operate panoramic moon roof by the

wireless remote control or mechanical

key. It is possible for children and other

passengers to get caught in the pan-

oramic 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.

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

WARNING

●

The jam protection function may not

work if something gets caught just

before the panoramic moon roof or

electronic sunshade is fully closed.

Also, the jam protection function is not

designed to operate while the switch is

being pressed. Take care so that your

fingers, etc. do not get caught.

■

To prevent burns or injuries

Do not touch the area between the

underside of the panoramic moon roof

and the electronic sunshade. Your hand

may get caught and you could injure

yourself. Also, if the vehicle is left in direct

sunlight for a long time, the underside of

the panoramic moon roof could become

very hot and could cause burns.

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the panoramic

moon roof

●

Before opening the panoramic moon

roof, make sure that there are no for-

eign objects, such as stones or ice,

around the opening.

●

Do not hit the surface or edge of the

panoramic moon roof with hard

objects.

●

Do not continuously press the

switch after the panoramic moon roof

has been fully opened or closed.

■

After the vehicle has been washed or

rained on

Before opening the panoramic moon

roof, wipe any water off the panoramic

moon roof. Otherwise, water may enter

the cabin when the panoramic moon roof

is opened.

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Driving

4-1. Before driving

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

150

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

155

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

158

Trailer towing (vehicles without

towing package)......................

159

Trailer towing (vehicles with tow-

ing package)..............................

159

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

169

4-2. Driving procedures

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

170

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

174

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

178

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

179

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

182

4-3. Operating the lights and wipers

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

184

AHB (Automatic High Beam)

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

187

Fog light switch ...........................

190

Windshield wipers and washer

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

190

Rear window wiper and washer

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

194

4-4. Refueling

Opening the fuel tank cap......

195

4-5. Using the driving support sys-

tems

Lexus Safety System + 2.0.....

198

PCS (Pre-Collision System)

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

204

LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) .......

211

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

220

Dynamic radar cruise control with

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

222

BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)....

232

PKSA (Parking Support Alert)

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

236

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

238

RCTA (Rear cross traffic alert)

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

245

PKSB (Parking Support Brake)

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

251

Parking Support Brake function

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

257

Parking Support Brake function

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

260

Driving mode select switch ..

262

All-wheel drive lock switch...

264

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

265

4-6. Driving tips

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

271

Utility vehicle precautions.....

273

150

4-1. Before driving

4-1.Before driving

■

Starting the engine



P.170

■

Driving

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



P.174)

Release the parking brake.
(



P.179)

If the parking brake is in automatic mode,

the parking brake is released automatically

when shifting the shift lever to any position

other than P. (



P.180)

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

■

Stopping

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

If necessary, set the parking brake.
(



P.179)

If the vehicle is to be stopped for an

extended period of time, shift the shift lever

to P or N. (



P.174)

■

Parking the vehicle

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

Set the parking brake (



P.179),

and shift the shift lever to P
(



P.174).

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.

■

Starting off on a steep uphill

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



P.175)

Pull the parking brake switch and
parking brake is set manually.
(



P.179)

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

Press the parking brake switch and
parking brake is released manually.

■

When starting off on a uphill

The hill-start assist control will activate.

(



P.266)

■

Driving in the rain

●

Drive carefully when it is raining, because

visibility will be reduced, the windows

may become fogged-up, and the road

will be slippery.

●

Drive carefully when it starts to rain,

because the road surface will be espe-

cially slippery.

●

Refrain from high speeds when driving on

an expressway in the rain, because there

may be a layer of water between the tires

and the road surface, preventing the

steering and brakes from operating prop-

erly.

■

Engine speed while driving

In the following conditions, the engine

speed may become high while driving. This

is due to automatic up-shifting control or

down-shifting implementation to meet driv-

ing conditions. It does not indicate sudden

acceleration.

●

The vehicle is judged to be driving uphill

or downhill

Driving the vehicle

The following procedures should be
observed to ensure safe driving:

Driving procedure

151

4-1. Before driving

Driving

●

When the accelerator pedal is released

●

When the brake pedal is depressed while

sport mode is selected

■

Restraining the engine output (Brake

Override System)

●

When the accelerator and brake pedals

are depressed at the same time, the

engine output may be restrained.

●

A warning message is displayed on the

multi-information display and head-up

display (if equipped) while the system is

operating.

■

Restraining sudden start (Drive-Start

Control)

●

When the following unusual operation is

performed, the engine output may be

restrained.

• When the shift lever is shifted from R to D,

D to R, N to R, P to D, or P to R (D

includes M) with the accelerator pedal

depressed, a warning message appears

on the multi-information display and

head-up display (if equipped). If a warn-

ing message is shown on the multi-infor-

mation display and head-up display (if

equipped), read the message and follow

the instructions.

• When the accelerator pedal is depressed

too much while the vehicle is in reverse.

●

While Drive-Start Control is being acti-

vated, your vehicle may have trouble

escaping from the mud or fresh snow. In

such case, deactivate TRAC (



P.267) to

cancel Drive-Start Control so that the

vehicle may become able to escape from

the mud or fresh snow.

■

Breaking in your new Lexus

To extend the life of the vehicle, observing

the following precautions is recommended:

●

For the first 200 miles (300 km):

Avoid sudden stops.

●

For the first 500 miles (800 km):

Do not tow a trailer.

●

For the first 1000 miles (1600 km):

• Do not drive at extremely high speeds.

• Avoid sudden acceleration.

• Do not drive continuously in low gears.

• Do not drive at a constant speed for

extended periods.

■

Operating your vehicle in a foreign

country

Comply with the relevant vehicle registra-

tion laws and confirm the availability of the

correct fuel. (



P.432)

■

Eco-friendly driving



P.81

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 the engine running.

This prevents the vehicle from creeping.

■

When driving the vehicle

●

Do not drive if you are unfamiliar with

the location of the brake and accelera-

tor pedals to avoid depressing the

wrong pedal.

• Accidentally depressing the accelera-

tor pedal instead of the brake pedal

will result in sudden acceleration that

may lead to an accident.

• When backing up, you may twist your

body around, leading to a difficulty in

operating the pedals. Make sure to

operate the pedals properly.

• Make sure to keep a correct driving

posture even when moving the vehicle

only slightly. This allows you to depress

the brake and accelerator pedals

properly.

• Depress the brake pedal using your

right foot. Depressing the brake pedal

using your left foot may delay

response in an emergency, resulting in

an accident.

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4-1. Before driving

WARNING

●

Do not drive the vehicle over or stop

the vehicle near flammable materials.

The exhaust system and exhaust gases

can be extremely hot. These hot parts

may cause a fire if there is any flamma-

ble material nearby.

●

During normal driving, do not turn off

the engine. Turning the engine off

while driving will not cause loss of

steering or braking control, but the

power assist to these systems will be

lost. This will make it more difficult to

steer and brake, so you should pull

over and stop the vehicle as soon as it

is safe to do so.

However, in the event of an emer-

gency, such as if it becomes impossible

to stop the vehicle in the normal way:



P.384

●

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.174)

●

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.

●

AWD models: Do not drive the vehicle

off-road.

This is not an AWD vehicle designed

for off-road driving. Proceed with all

due caution if it becomes unavoidable

to drive off-road.

●

Do not drive across a river or through

other bodies of water.

This may cause electric/electronic

components to short circuit, damage

the engine or cause other serious

damage to the vehicle.

●

Do not drive in excess of the speed

limit. Even if the legal speed limit per-

mits it, do not drive over 85 mph (140

km/h) unless your vehicle has

high-speed capability tires. Driving

over 85 mph (140 km/h) may result in

tire failure, loss of control and possible

injury. Be sure to consult a tire dealer

to determine whether the tires on your

vehicle are high-speed capability tires

or not before driving at such speeds.

■

When driving on slippery road sur-

faces

●

Sudden braking, acceleration and

steering may cause tire slippage and

reduce your ability to control the vehi-

cle.

●

Sudden acceleration, engine braking

due to shifting, or changes in engine

speed could cause the vehicle to skid.

●

After driving through a puddle, lightly

depress the brake pedal to make sure

that the brakes are functioning prop-

erly. Wet brake pads may prevent the

brakes from functioning properly. If the

brakes on only one side are wet and

not functioning properly, steering con-

trol may be affected.

■

When shifting the shift lever

●

Do not let the vehicle roll backward

while the shift lever is in a driving posi-

tion, or roll forward while the shift lever

is in R.

Doing so may cause the engine to stall

or lead to poor brake and steering

performance, resulting in an accident

or damage to the vehicle.

●

Do not shift the shift lever to P while

the vehicle is moving.

Doing so can damage the transmission

and may result in a loss of vehicle con-

trol.

●

Do not shift the shift lever to R while

the vehicle is moving forward.

Doing so can damage the transmission

and may result in a loss of vehicle con-

trol.

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