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4-5. Using the driving support systems

Intersection right/left turn assis-
tance

If the system determines that there is a 
high possibility of a collision in the fol-
lowing situations, it will assist with Pre-
collision warning and, if necessary Pre-
collision braking.
Depending on the configuration of the 
intersection, it may not be possible to 
support.

When you turn right/left at an inter-
section and cross the path of an 
oncoming vehicle

When you turn right/left, pedestrian 
is detected in the forward direction 
and estimated to enter your vehi-
cle’s path (bicyclists are not 
detected.)

Pre-collision seatbacks (rear seats 
of 4-passenger models)

If the system determines that the possi-
bility of a frontal collision is high, it may 
move the seatbacks of the front pas-
senger’s seat and power rear seats to 
the upright position automatically, if 
reclined.
If a seat is being adjusted, it may not be 
moved by the pre-collision seat func-
tion.

Suspension control (if equipped)

When the system determines that the 
possibility of a frontal collision is high, 
the Adaptive Variable Suspension Sys-
tem (

P.366) will control the damp-

ing force of the shock absorbers to 
help maintain an appropriate vehicle 
posture.

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WARNING

Limitations of the pre-collision sys-

tem

The driver is solely responsible for safe 

driving. Always drive safely, taking 

care to observe your surroundings. 

Do not use the pre-collision system 

instead of normal braking operations 

under any circumstances. This system 

will not prevent collisions or lessen col-

lision damage or injury in every situa-

tion. Do not overly rely on this system. 

Failure to do so may lead to an acci-

dent, resulting in death or serious 

injury.

Although this system is designed to 

help avoid a collision or help reduce 

the impact of the collision, its effective-

ness may change according to various 

conditions, therefore the system may 

not always be able to achieve the same 

level of performance. 

Read the following conditions care-

fully. Do not overly rely on this system 

and always drive carefully.

• Conditions under which the system 

may operate even if there is no possi-

bility of a collision: 

P.225

• Conditions under which the system 

may not operate properly: 

P.227

Do not attempt to test the operation of 

the pre-collision system yourself.

Depending on the objects used for 

testing (dummies, cardboard objects 

imitating detectable objects, etc.), the 

system may not operate properly, pos-

sibly leading to an accident.

Pre-collision braking

When the pre-collision braking func-

tion is operating, a large amount of 

braking force will be applied.

If the vehicle is stopped by the opera-

tion of the pre-collision braking func-

tion, the pre-collision braking function 

operation will be canceled after 

approximately 2 seconds. Depress the 

brake pedal as necessary.

The pre-collision braking function may 

not operate if certain operations are 

performed by the driver. If the acceler-

ator pedal is being depressed strongly 

or the steering wheel is being turned, 

the system may determine that the 

driver is taking evasive action and pos-

sibly prevent the pre-collision braking 

function from operating.

In some situations, while the pre-colli-

sion braking function is operating, 

operation of the function may be can-

celed if the accelerator pedal is 

depressed strongly or the steering 

wheel is turned and the system deter-

mines that the driver is taking evasive 

action.

If the brake pedal is being depressed, 

the system may determine that the 

driver is taking evasive action and pos-

sibly delay the operation timing of the 

pre-collision braking function.

Emergency steering assist

As emergency steering assist opera-

tion will be canceled when the system 

determines that lane departure pre-

vention function has been completed.

Emergency steering assist may not 

operate or may be cancel in the fol-

lowing cases as the system may deter-

mine the driver is taking actions.

• If the accelerator pedal is being 

depressed strongly, the steering wheel 

is being operated sharply, the brake 

pedal is being depressed or the turn 

signal lever is being operated. In this 

case, the system may determine that 

the driver is taking evasive action and 

the emergency steering assist may not 

operate.

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Enabling/disabling the pre-colli-
sion system

The pre-collision system can be 
enabled/disabled on 

 (

P.82) of 

the multi-information display.

The system is automatically enabled each 
time the engine switch is turned to ON.

If the system is disabled, the PCS warn-
ing light will turn on and a message will 
be displayed on the multi-information 
display.

WARNING

• In some situations, while the emer-

gency steering assist is operating, 

operation of the function may be can-

celed if the accelerator pedal is 

depressed strongly, the steering wheel 

is operated sharply or the brake pedal 

is being depressed and the system 

determines that the driver is taking 

evasive action.

• When the emergency steering assist is 

operating, if the steering wheel is held 

firmly or is operated in the opposite 

direction to that which the system is 

generating torque, the function may 

be canceled.

When to disable the pre-collision sys-

tem

In the following situations, disable the 

system, as it may not operate properly, 

possibly leading to an accident resulting 

in death or serious injury:

When the vehicle is being towed

When your vehicle is towing another 

vehicle

When transporting the vehicle via 

truck, boat, train or similar means of 

transportation

When the vehicle is raised on a lift with 

the engine running and the tires are 

allowed to rotate freely

When inspecting the vehicle using a 

drum tester such as a chassis dyna-

mometer or speedometer tester, or 

when using an on vehicle wheel bal-

ancer

When a strong impact is applied to the 

front bumper or front grille, due to an 

accident or other reasons

If the vehicle cannot be driven in a sta-

ble manner, such as when the vehicle 

has been in an accident or is malfunc-

tioning

When the vehicle is driven in a sporty 

manner or off-road

When the tires are not properly 

inflated

When the tires are very worn

When tires of a size other than speci-

fied are installed

When tire chains are installed

When a compact spare tire or an 

emergency tire puncture repair kit is 

used

If equipment (snow plow, etc.) that 

may obstruct the radar sensor or front 

camera is temporarily installed to the 

vehicle

Changing settings of the pre-
collision system

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Changing the pre-collision warn-
ing timing

The pre-collision warning timing can 
be changed on 

 (

P.82) of the 

multi-information display.

The warning timing setting is retained 
when the engine switch is turned to OFF. 
However, if the pre-collision system is dis-
abled and re-enabled, the operation timing 
will return to the default setting (middle).
If the pre-collision warning timing is 
changed, emergency steering assist tim-
ing will also be changed accordingly.
If late is selected, emergency steering 
assist would not operate in case of an 
emergency.

1

Early

2

Middle

This is the default setting.

3

Late

Operational conditions for each pre-collision function

The pre-collision system is enabled and the system determines that the possibility of a fron-

tal collision with a detected object is high.
The system may not operate in the following situations:
• If a battery terminal has been disconnected and reconnected and then the vehicle has not 

been driven for a certain amount of time

• If the shift lever is in R
• When the VSC OFF indicator is illuminated (only the pre-collision warning function will 

be operational)

The operation speeds and operation cancellation for each function is listed below.

Pre-collision warning

While the pre-collision warning function is operating, if the steering wheel is operated heav-

ily or suddenly, the pre-collision warning may be cancelled.

Detectable objects

Vehicle speed

Relative speed between your 

vehicle and object

Preceding and stopped vehi-

cles

Approx. 7 to 110 mph (10 to 

180 km/h)

Approx. 7 to 110 mph (10 to 

180 km/h)

Oncoming vehicles

Approx. 7 to 110 mph (10 to 

180 km/h)

Approx. 13 to 110 mph (20 to 

180 km/h)

Bicyclists and pedestrians

Approx. 7 to 50 mph (10 to 

80 km/h)

Approx. 7 to 50 mph (10 to 

80 km/h)

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Pre-collision brake assist

Pre-collision braking

If either of the following occur while the pre-collision braking function is operating, it will be 

canceled:
• The accelerator pedal is depressed strongly.
• The steering wheel is turned sharply or abruptly.

Emergency steering assist

When the turn signal lights are flashing, emergency steering assist will not operate in case of 

an emergency.

If any of the following occur while the emergency steering assist function is operating, it will 

be canceled:
• The accelerator pedal is depressed strongly.
• The steering wheel is turned sharply or abruptly.
• The brake pedal is depressed.

Intersection right/left turn assistance (pre-collision warning)

When the turn signal lights are not flashing, support for turning left or right at an intersection 

which targets oncoming vehicles does not work.

Detectable objects

Vehicle speed

Relative speed between your 

vehicle and object

Preceding and stopped vehi-

cles

Approx. 20 to 110 mph (30 

to 180 km/h)

Approx. 20 to 110 mph (30 

to 180 km/h)

Bicyclists and pedestrians

Approx. 20 to 50 mph (30 

to 80 km/h)

Approx. 20 to 50 mph (30 

to 80 km/h)

Detectable objects

Vehicle speed

Relative speed between your 

vehicle and object

Preceding and stopped vehi-

cles

Approx. 7 to 110 mph (10 to 

180 km/h)

Approx. 7 to 110 mph (10 to 

180 km/h)

Oncoming vehicles

Approx. 7 to 110 mph (10 to 

180 km/h)

Approx. 13 to 110 mph (20 to 

180 km/h)

Bicyclists and pedestrians

Approx. 7 to 50 mph (10 to 

80 km/h)

Approx. 7 to 50 mph (10 to 

80 km/h)

Detectable objects

Vehicle speed

Relative speed between your 

vehicle and object

Preceding and stopped vehi-

cles, bicyclists and pedestri-

ans

Approx. 25 to 50 mph (40 

to 80 km/h)

Approx. 25 to 50 mph (40 

to 80 km/h)

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Intersection right/left turn assistance (pre-collision braking)

When the turn signal lights are not flashing, support for turning left or right at an intersection 

which targets oncoming vehicles does not work.

Object detection function

The system detects objects based on their 

size, profile, motion, etc. However, an 

object may not be detected depending on 

the surrounding brightness and the motion, 

posture, and angle of the detected object, 

preventing the system from operating 

properly. (

P.227)

The illustration shows an image of detect-

able objects.

Conditions under which the system may 

operate even if there is no possibility of a 

collision

In some situations such as the following, 

the system may determine that there is a 

possibility of a frontal collision and oper-

ate.

• When passing a detectable object, etc.

• When changing lanes while overtaking a 

detectable object, etc.

• When approaching a detectable object 

in an adjacent lane or on the roadside, 

such as when changing the course of 

travel or driving on a winding road

• When rapidly closing on a detectable 

object, etc.

• When approaching objects on the road-

side, such as detectable objects, guard-

rails, utility poles, trees, or walls

• When  there  is  a  detectable object or 

other object by the roadside at the 

entrance of a curve

Detectable objects

Vehicle speed

Oncoming vehicle 

speed

Relative speed 

between your vehi-

cle and object

Oncoming vehicles

Approx. 7 to 15 mph 

(10 to 25 km/h)

Approx. 20 to 35 

mph (30 to 55 km/h)

Approx. 25 to 50 

mph (40 to 80 

km/h)

Pedestrians

Approx. 7 to 15 mph 

(10 to 25 km/h)

Approx. 7 to 15 mph 

(10 to 25 km/h)

Detectable objects

Vehicle speed

Oncoming vehicle 

speed

Relative speed 

between your vehi-

cle and object

Oncoming vehicles

Approx. 10 to 15 mph 

(15 to 25 km/h)

Approx. 20 to 28 

mph (30 to 45 km/h)

Approx. 28 to 43 

mph (45 to 70 km/h)

Pedestrians

Approx. 7 to 15 mph 

(10 to 25 km/h)

Approx. 7 to 15 mph 

(10 to 25 km/h)

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• When there are patterns or paint in front 

of your vehicle that may be mistaken for a 

detectable object

• When the front of your vehicle is hit by 

water, snow, dust, etc.

• When overtaking a detectable object 

that is changing lanes or making a 

right/left turn

• When passing a detectable object in an 

oncoming lane that is stopped to make a 

right/left turn

• When a detectable object approaches 

very close and then stops before entering 

the path of your vehicle

• If the front of your vehicle is raised or low-

ered, such as when on an uneven or 

undulating road surface

• When driving on a road surrounded by a 

structure, such as in a tunnel or on an iron 

bridge

• When there is a metal object (manhole 

cover, steel plate, etc.), steps, or a protru-

sion in front of your vehicle

• When passing under an object (road 

sign, billboard, etc.)

• When approaching an electric toll gate 

barrier, parking area barrier, or other 

barrier that opens and closes

• When using an automatic car wash

• When driving through or under objects 

that may contact your vehicle, such as 

thick grass, tree branches, or a banner

• When driving through steam or smoke

• When driving near an object that reflects 

radio waves, such as a large truck or 

guardrail

• When driving near a TV tower, broad-

casting station, electric power plant, 

radar equipped vehicles, etc., or other 

location where strong radio waves or 

electrical noise may be present

• When there are many things which can 

reflect the radio waves of the radar in the 

vicinity (tunnels, truss bridges, gravel 

roads, snow covered road that have 

tracks, etc.)

• While making a right/left turn, when an 

oncoming vehicle or a crossing pedes-

trian has already exited the path of your 

vehicle

• While making a right/left turn, closely in 

front of an oncoming vehicle or a cross-

ing pedestrian.

• While making a right/left turn, when an 

oncoming vehicle or a crossing pedes-

trian stops before entering the path of 

your vehicle

• While making a right/left turn, when an 

oncoming vehicle turns right/left in front 

of your vehicle

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• While steering into the direction of 

oncoming traffic

Situations in which the system may not 

operate properly

In some situations such as the following, 

an object may not be detected by the 

radar sensor and front camera, prevent-

ing the system from operating properly:

• When a detectable object is approaching 

your vehicle

• When your vehicle or a detectable object 

is wobbling

• If a detectable object makes an abrupt 

maneuver (such as sudden swerving, 

acceleration or deceleration)

• When your vehicle approaches a detect-

able object rapidly

• When a detectable object is not directly 

in front of your vehicle

• When a detectable object is near a wall, 

fence, guardrail, manhole cover, vehicle, 

steel plate on the road, etc.

• When a detectable object is under a 

structure

• When  part  of  a  detectable object is hid-

den by an object, such as large baggage, 

an umbrella, or guardrail

• When there are many things which can 

reflect the radio waves of the radar in the 

vicinity (tunnels, truss bridges, gravel 

roads, snow covered road that have 

tracks, etc.)

• When there is an effect on the radio 

waves to the radar that is installed on 

another vehicle

• When multiple detectable objects are 

close together

• If the sun or other light is shining directly 

on a detectable object

• When a detectable object is a shade of 

white and looks extremely bright

• When a detectable object appears to be 

nearly the same color or brightness as its 

surroundings

• If a detectable object cuts or suddenly 

emerges in front of your vehicle

• When the front of your vehicle is hit by 

water, snow, dust, etc.

• When a very bright light ahead, such as 

the sun or the headlights of oncoming 

traffic, shines directly into the front cam-

era

• When approaching the side or front of a 

vehicle ahead

• If a vehicle ahead is a motorcycle

• If a vehicle ahead is narrow, such as a 

personal mobility vehicle

• If a preceding vehicle has a small rear 

end, such as an unloaded truck

• If a preceding vehicle has a low rear end, 

such as a low bed trailer

• If a vehicle ahead has extremely high 

ground clearance

• If a vehicle ahead is carrying a load which 

protrudes past its rear bumper

• If a vehicle ahead is irregularly shaped, 

such as a tractor or side car

• If a vehicle ahead is a child sized bicycle, 

a bicycle that is carrying a large load, a 

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bicycle ridden by more than one person, 

or a uniquely shaped bicycle (bicycle with 

a child seat, tandem bicycle, etc.)

• If a pedestrian/or the riding height of a 

bicyclist ahead is shorter than approxi-

mately 3.2 ft. (1 m) or taller than approxi-

mately 6.5 ft. (2 m)

• If a pedestrian/bicyclist is wearing over-

sized clothing (a rain coat, long skirt, 

etc.), making their silhouette obscure

• If a pedestrian is bending forward or 

squatting or bicyclist is bending forward

• If a pedestrian/bicyclist is moving fast

• If a pedestrian is pushing a stroller, 

wheelchair, bicycle or other vehicle

• When driving in inclement weather such 

as heavy rain, fog, snow or a sandstorm

• When driving through steam or smoke

• When the surrounding area is dim, such 

as at dawn or dusk, or while at night or in 

a tunnel, making a detectable object 

appear to be nearly the same color as its 

surroundings

• When driving in a place where the sur-

rounding brightness changes suddenly, 

such as at the entrance or exit of a tunnel

• After the engine has started the vehicle 

has not been driven for a certain amount 

of time

• While making a left/right turn and for a 

few seconds after making a left/right turn

• While driving on a curve and for a few 

seconds after driving on a curve

• If your vehicle is skidding

• If the front of the vehicle is raised or low-

ered

• If the wheels are misaligned

• If a wiper blade is blocking the front cam-

era

• The vehicle is being driven at extremely 

high speeds

• When driving on a hill

• If the radar sensor or front camera is mis-

aligned

• When driving in a traffic lane separated 

by more than one lane where oncoming 

vehicles are driving while making a 

right/left turn

• When largely out of place with the oppo-

site facing targeted oncoming vehicle 

during a right/left turn

• While making a right/left turn, when a 

pedestrian approaches from behind or 

side of your vehicle

In addition to the above, in some situa-

tions, such as the following, the emer-

gency steering assist may not operate.

• When the white (yellow) lane lines are 

difficult to see, such as when they are 

faint, diverging/merging, or a shadow is 

cast upon them

• When  the  lane  is  wider or narrower than 

normal

• When there is a light and dark pattern on 

the road surface, such as due to road 

repairs

• When the target is too close

• When there is insufficient safe or unob-

structed space for the vehicle to be 

steered into

• If oncoming vehicle is present

• If VSC function is operating

In some situations such as the following, 

sufficient braking force or steering force 

may not be obtained, preventing the sys-

tem from performing properly:

• If the braking functions cannot operate to 

their full extent, such as when the brake 

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parts are extremely cold, extremely hot, 

or wet

• If the vehicle is not properly maintained 

(brakes or tires are excessively worn, 

improper tire inflation pressure, etc.)

• When the vehicle is being driven on a 

gravel road or other slippery surface

• When the road surface has deep wheel 

tracks

• When driving on a hill road

• When driving on a road that has inclines 

to the left or right

If VSC is disabled

If VSC is disabled (

P.366), the pre-

collision brake assist and pre-collision 

braking functions are also disabled.

The PCS warning light will turn on and 

“VSC Turned Off Pre-Collision Brake 

System Unavailable” will be displayed on 

the multi-information display.

LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)

While driving on a road with clear 
white (yellow) lane lines, the LTA 
system warns the driver if the vehi-
cle may deviate from the current 
lane or course

*

, and also can 

slightly operate the steering wheel 
to help avoid deviation from the 
lane or course

*

. Also, while the 

dynamic radar cruise control with 
full-speed range (

P.241) is oper-

ating, this system will operate the 
steering wheel to maintain the vehi-
cle’s lane position.

The LTA system recognizes white 
(yellow) lane lines or a course

*

 

using the front camera. Addition-
ally, it detects preceding vehicles 
using the front camera and radar.

*

: Boundary between asphalt and the 

side of the road, such as grass, soil, or 
a curb

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WARNING

Before using LTA system

Do not rely solely upon the LTA sys-

tem. The LTA system does not auto-

matically drive the vehicle or reduce 

the amount of attention that must be 

paid to the area in front of the vehicle. 

The driver must always assume full 

responsibility for driving safely by pay-

ing careful attention to the surround-

ing conditions and operating the 

steering wheel to correct the path of 

the vehicle. Also, the driver must take 

adequate breaks when fatigued, such 

as from driving for a long period of 

time.

Failure to perform appropriate driving 

operations and pay careful attention 

may lead to an accident, resulting in 

death or serious injury.

Situations unsuitable for LTA system

In the following situations, use the LTA 

switch to turn the system off. Failure to do 

so may lead to an accident, resulting in 

death or serious injury.

Vehicle is driven on a road surface 

which is slippery due to rainy weather, 

fallen snow, freezing, etc.

Vehicle is driven on a snow-covered 

road.

White (yellow) lines are difficult to see 

due to rain, snow, fog, dust, etc.

Vehicle is driven in a temporary lane 

or restricted lane due to construction 

work.

Vehicle is driven in a construction 

zone.

A spare tire, tire chains, etc. are 

equipped.

When the tires have been excessively 

worn, or when the tire inflation pres-

sure is low.

When your vehicle is towing a trailer 

or during emergency towing

Preventing LTA system malfunctions 

and operations performed by mistake

Do not modify the headlights or place 

stickers, etc. on the surface of the 

lights.

Do not modify the suspension etc. If 

the suspension etc. needs to be 

replaced, contact your Lexus dealer.

Do not install or place anything on the 

hood or grille. Also, do not install a 

grille guard (bull bars, kangaroo bar, 

etc.).

If your windshield needs repairs, con-

tact your Lexus dealer.

Conditions in which functions may 

not operate properly

In the following situations, the functions 

may not operate properly and the vehi-

cle may depart from its lane. Drive safely 

by always paying careful attention to 

your surroundings and operate the 

steering wheel to correct the path of the 

vehicle without relying solely on the func-

tions.

When the follow-up cruising display is 

displayed (

P.234) and the preced-

ing vehicle changes lanes. (Your vehi-

cle may follow the preceding vehicle 

and also change lanes.)

When the follow-up cruising display is 

displayed (

P.234) and the preced-

ing vehicle is swaying. (Your vehicle 

may sway accordingly and depart from 

the lane.)

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WARNING

When the follow-up cruising display is 

displayed (

P.234) and the preced-

ing vehicle departs from its lane. (Your 

vehicle may follow the preceding vehi-

cle and depart from the lane.)

When the follow-up cruising display is 

displayed (

P.234) and the preced-

ing vehicle is being driven extremely 

close to the left/right lane line. (Your 

vehicle may follow the preceding vehi-

cle and depart from the lane.)

Vehicle is being driven around a sharp 

curve.

Objects or patterns that could be mis-

taken for white (yellow) lines are pres-

ent on the side of the road (guardrails, 

reflective poles, etc.).

Vehicle is driven where the road 

diverges, merges, etc.

Repair marks of asphalt, white (yellow) 

lines, etc. are present due to road 

repair.

There are shadows on the road that 

run parallel with, or cover, the white 

(yellow) lines.

The vehicle is driven in an area without 

white (yellow) lines, such as in front of 

a tollgate or checkpoint, or at an inter-

section, etc.

The white (yellow) lines are cracked, 

“Botts’ dots”, “Raised pavement 

marker” or stones are present.

The white (yellow) lines cannot be 

seen or are difficult to see due to sand, 

etc.

The vehicle is driven on a road surface 

that is wet due to rain, puddles, etc.

The traffic lines are yellow (which may 

be more difficult to recognize than 

lines that are white).

The white (yellow) lines cross over a 

curb, etc.

The vehicle is driven on a bright sur-

face, such as concrete.

If the edge of the road is not clear or 

straight.

The vehicle is driven on a surface that 

is bright due to reflected light, etc.

The vehicle is driven in an area where 

the brightness changes suddenly, such 

as at the entrances and exits of tunnels, 

etc.

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Lane departure alert function

When the system determines that the 
vehicle might depart from its lane or 
course

*

, a warning is displayed on the 

multi-information display, and either a 
warning buzzer will sound or the steer-
ing wheel will vibrate to alert the driver.

When the warning buzzer sounds or the 
steering wheel vibrates, check the area 
around your vehicle and carefully operate 
the steering wheel to move the vehicle 
back to the center of the lane.
When the system determines that the vehi-
cle might depart from its lane and that the 
possibility of a collision with an overtaking 
vehicle in the adjacent lane is high, the lane 
departure alert will operate even if the turn 
signals are operating.

*

: Boundary between asphalt and the side 

of the road, such as grass, soil, or a curb

WARNING

Light from the headlights of an oncom-

ing vehicle, the sun, etc. enters the 

camera.

The vehicle is driven on a slope.

The vehicle is driven on a road which 

tilts left or right, or a winding road.

The vehicle is driven on an unpaved or 

rough road.

The traffic lane is excessively narrow 

or wide.

The vehicle is extremely tilted due to 

carrying heavy luggage or having 

improper tire pressure.

The distance to the preceding vehicle 

is extremely short.

The vehicle is moving up and down a 

large amount due to road conditions 

during driving (poor roads or road 

seams).

When driving in a tunnel or at night 

with the headlights off or when a head-

light is dim due to its lens being dirty or 

it being misaligned.

The vehicle is struck by a crosswind.

The vehicle is affected by wind from a 

vehicle driven in a nearby lane.

The vehicle has just changed lanes or 

crossed an intersection.

Tires which differ by structure, manu-

facturer, brand or tread pattern are 

used.

When tires of a size other than speci-

fied are installed.

Snow tires, etc. are equipped.

The vehicle is being driven at 

extremely high speeds.

Functions included in LTA sys-
tem

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Steering assist function

When the system determines that the 
vehicle might depart from its lane or 
course

*

, the system provides assis-

tance as necessary by operating the 
steering wheel in small amounts for a 
short period of time to keep the vehicle 
in its lane.
When the system determines that the 
vehicle might depart from its lane and 
that the possibility of a collision with an 
overtaking vehicle in the adjacent lane 
is high, the steering assist function will 
operate even if the turn signals are 
operating.

*

: Boundary between asphalt and the side 

of the road, such as grass, soil, or a curb

Vehicle sway warning function

When the vehicle is swaying within a 
lane, the warning buzzer will sound 
and a message will be displayed on the 
multi-information display to alert the 

driver.

Lane centering function

This function is linked with dynamic 
radar cruise control with full-speed 
range and provides the required assis-
tance by operating the steering wheel 
to keep the vehicle in its current lane.

When dynamic radar cruise control with 
full-speed range or is not operating, the 
lane centering function does not operate.
In situations where the white (yellow) lane 
lines are difficult to see or are not visible, 
such as when in a traffic jam, this function 
will operate to help follow a preceding 
vehicle by monitoring the position of the 
preceding vehicle.

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Press the LTA switch to turn the LTA 
system on.

The LTA indicator illuminates and a mes-
sage is displayed on the multi-information 
display.

Press the LTA switch again to turn the 
LTA system off.

When the LTA system is turned on or off, 
operation of the LTA system continues in 
the same condition the next time the 
engine is started.

Lane centering function ON

“LTA Steering Assist Active Lane 
Centering Active”

Lane centering function OFF

“LTA Steering Assist Active”

LTA indicator

The illumination condition of the indicator 
informs the driver of the system operation 
status.
Illuminated in white: LTA system is operat-
ing.
Illuminated in green: Steering wheel assis-
tance of the steering assist function or lane 
centering function is operating.
Flashing in orange: Lane departure alert 
function is operating.

Operation display of steering 
wheel operation support

Displayed when the multi-information dis-
play is switched to the driving support sys-
tem information display.
Indicates that steering wheel assistance of 
the steering assist function or lane center-
ing function is operating.
Both outer sides of the lane are displayed: 
Indicates that steering wheel assist of the 
lane centering function is operating.

Turning LTA system on

Indications on multi-information 
display

A

A

A

B

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One outer side of the lane is displayed: 
Indicates that steering wheel assist of the 
steering assist function is operating.
Both outer sides of the lane are flashing: 
Alerts the driver that their input is neces-
sary to stay in the center of the lane (lane 
centering function).

Lane departure alert function dis-
play

Displayed when the multi-information dis-
play is switched to the driving support sys-
tem information display.

Inside of displayed lines is white

Indicates that the system is recognizing 
white (yellow) lines or a course

*

. When the 

vehicle departs from its lane, the white line 
displayed on the side the vehicle departs 
from flashes orange.

Inside of displayed lines is black

Indicates that the system is not able to rec-
ognize white (yellow) lines or a course

*

 or 

is temporarily canceled.

Follow-up cruising display

Displayed when the multi-information dis-
play is switched to the driving support sys-
tem information display.
Indicates that steering assist of the lane 
centering function is operating by monitor-
ing the position of a preceding vehicle.
When the follow-up cruising display is dis-
played, if the preceding vehicle moves, 
your vehicle may move in the same way. 
Always pay careful attention to your sur-
roundings and operate the steering wheel 
as necessary to correct the path of the 
vehicle and ensure safety.

*

: Boundary between asphalt and the side 

of the road, such as grass, soil, or a curb

Operation conditions of each function

Lane departure alert function

This function operates when all of the fol-
lowing conditions are met.
• LTA is turned on.

• Vehicle speed is approximately 32 mph 

(50 km/h) or more.

*1

• System recognizes white (yellow) lane 

lines or a course

*2

. (When a white [yel-

low] line or course

*2

 is recognized on 

only one side, the system will operate 

only for the recognized side.)

• Width of traffic lane is approximately 9.8 

ft. (3 m) or more.

• Turn signal lever is not operated.
(Except when another vehicle is in the lane 
on the side where the turn signal was oper-
ated)
• Vehicle is not being driven around a 

sharp curve.

• No system malfunctions are detected. 

(

P.237)

*1

: The function operates even if the vehicle 

speed is less than approximately 32 mph 
(50 km/h) when the lane centering 
function is operating.

*2

: Boundary between asphalt and the side 

C

D

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of the road, such as grass, soil, or a curb

Steering assist function

This function operates when all of the fol-
lowing conditions are met in addition to the 
operation conditions for the lane departure 
alert function.
• Vehicle is not accelerated or decelerated 

by a fixed amount or more.

• Steering wheel is not operated with a 

steering force level suitable for changing 

lanes.

• Multi Terrain ABS, VSC, Active TRAC 

and PCS are not operating.

• Active TRAC or VSC is not turned off.

Vehicle sway warning function

This function operates when all of the fol-
lowing conditions are met.
• Setting for “Sway Warning” in 

 of the 

multi-information display is set to “ON”. 
(

P.82)

• Vehicle speed is approximately 32 mph 

(50 km/h) or more.

• Width of traffic lane is approximately 9.8 

ft. (3 m) or more.

• No system malfunctions are detected. 

(

P.237)

Lane centering function

This function operates when all of the fol-
lowing conditions are met.
• LTA is turned on.
• Setting for “Lane Center” in 

 of the 

multi-information display is set to “ON”. 
(

P.82)

• This function recognizes white (yellow) 

lane lines or the position of a preceding 

vehicle (except when the preceding vehi-

cle is small, such as a motorcycle).

• The dynamic radar cruise control with 

full-speed range is operating in vehicle-

to-vehicle distance control mode.

• Width of traffic lane is approximately 10 

to 13 ft. (3 to 4 m).

• Turn signal lever is not operated.

• Vehicle is not being driven around a 

sharp curve.

• No system malfunctions are detected. 

(

P.237)

• Vehicle does not accelerate or deceler-

ate by a fixed amount or more.

• Steering wheel is not operated with a 

steering force level suitable for changing 

lanes.

• Multi Terrain ABS, VSC, Active TRAC 

and PCS are not operating.

• Active TRAC or VSC is not turned off.

• Hands off steering wheel warning is not 

displayed. (

P.237)

• The vehicle is being driven in the center 

of a lane.

• Steering assist function is not operating.

Temporary cancelation of functions

When operation conditions are no lon-

ger met, a function may be temporarily 

canceled. However, when the operation 

conditions are met again, operation of 

the function is automatically restored. 

(

P.235)

If the operation conditions (

P.235) are 

no longer met while the lane centering 
function is operating, the steering wheel 
may vibrate and the buzzer may sound to 
indicate that the function has been tem-
porarily canceled. However, if the “Alert” 
customization setting is set to 

, the 

system will notify the driver by vibrating 
the steering wheel instead of sounding 
the buzzer.

Steering assist function/lane centering 

function

Depending on the vehicle speed, lane 

departure situation, road conditions, etc., 

the driver may not feel the function is 

operating or the function may not oper-

ate at all.

The steering control of the function is 

overridden by the driver’s steering wheel 

operation.

Do not attempt to test the operation of 

the steering assist function.

Lane departure alert function

The warning buzzer may be difficult to 

hear due to external noise, audio play-

back, etc. Also, it may be difficult to feel 

steering wheel vibrations due to the road 

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conditions, etc.

If the edge of the course

*

 is not clear or 

straight, the lane departure alert function 

may not operate.

It may not be possible for the system to 

determine if there is a danger of a colli-

sion with a vehicle in an adjacent lane.

Do not attempt to test the operation of 

the lane departure alert function.

*

: Boundary between asphalt and the side 

of the road, such as grass, soil, or a curb

Hands off steering wheel warning

In the following situations, a warning mes-

sage urging the driver to hold the steering 

wheel and the symbol shown in the illustra-

tion are displayed on the multi-information 

display to warn the driver. The warning 

stops when the system determines that the 

driver holds the steering wheel. Always 

keep your hands on the steering wheel 

when using this system, regardless of warn-

ings.

When the system determines the driver is 

not holding the steering wheel while the 

lane centering function is operating

If the driver continues to keep their hands 
off of the steering wheel, the buzzer sounds, 
the driver is warned and the function is tem-
porarily canceled. This warning also oper-
ates in the same way when the driver 
continuously operates the steering wheel 
only a small amount.
The buzzer also sounds even if the alert 
type is set to 

.

When the system determines that the 

vehicle may deviate from the lane while 

driving around a curve while the lane 

centering function is operating.

Depending on the vehicle condition and 
road conditions, the warning may not oper-
ate.

When the system determines that the 

driver is driving without holding the steer-

ing wheel while the steering wheel assist 

of the steering assist function is operat-

ing.

If the driver continues to keep their hands 
off of the steering wheel and the steering 
wheel assist is operating, the buzzer sounds 
and the driver is warned. Each time the 
buzzer sounds, the continuing time of the 
buzzer becomes longer.
The buzzer also sounds even if the alert 
type is set to 

.

Vehicle sway warning function

When the system determines that the vehi-

cle is swaying while the vehicle sway warn-

ing function is operating, a buzzer sounds 

and a warning message urging the driver to 

rest and the symbol shown in the illustration 

are simultaneously displayed on the multi-

information display.

Depending on the vehicle and road condi-

tions, the warning may not operate.

Warning message

If the following warning message is dis-

played on the multi-information display and 

the LTA indicator illuminates in orange, fol-

low the appropriate troubleshooting proce-

dure. Also, if a different warning message is 

displayed, follow the instructions displayed 

on the screen.

“LTA Malfunction Visit Your Dealer”

The system may not be operating properly. 
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus 

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dealer.

“LTA Unavailable”

The system is temporarily canceled due to a 
malfunction in a sensor other than the front 
camera. Turn the LTA system off, wait for a 
little while, and then turn the LTA system 
back on.

“LTA Unavailable at Current Speed”

The function cannot be used as the vehicle 
speed exceeds the LTA operation range. 
Drive slower.

Customization

Function settings can be changed. (Cus-

tomizable features: 

P.560)

*

: If equipped

When the front camera recognizes a 
sign and/or information of a sign is 

RSA (Road Sign Assist)

*

The RSA system recognizes spe-
cific road signs using the front cam-
era and/or navigation system 
(when speed limit information is 
available) to provide information to 
the driver via the display.

If the system judges that the vehicle 
is being driven over the speed limit, 
performing prohibited actions, etc. 
according to the recognized road 
signs, it notifies the driver through a 
visual notification and notification 
buzzer.

WARNING

Before using the RSA

Do not rely solely upon the RSA system. 

RSA is a system which supports the 

driver by providing information, but it is 

not a replacement for a driver’s own 

vision and awareness. Drive safely by 

always paying careful attention to the 

traffic rules.

Indication on the multi-informa-
tion display

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available from the navigation system, 
the sign will be displayed on the multi-
information display.

When the driving support system 
information display is selected, a 
maximum of 3 signs can be dis-
played. (

P.82)

When a tab other than the driving 
support system information display 
is selected, the following types of 
road signs will be displayed. 
(

P.82)

• Speed limit sign
• Do Not Enter sign (when notification is 

necessary)

If signs other than speed limit signs are rec-
ognized, they will be displayed in an over-
lapping stack under the current speed limit 
sign.

The following types of road signs, 
including electronic signs and blinking 
signs, are recognized.

A non-official or a recently introduced traf-
fic sign may not be recognized.

 : Speed limit

 : Do Not Enter

 : Stop

 : Yield

In the following situations, the RSA sys-
tem will notify the driver.

When the vehicle speed exceeds 
the speed notification threshold of 
the speed limit sign displayed, the 
sign display will be emphasized and 
a buzzer will sound.

When the RSA system recognizes a 
do not enter sign and determines 
that your vehicle has entered a no-
entry area, the displayed sign will 
flash and a buzzer will sound.

Depending on the situation, a notifica-
tion function may not operate properly.

Setting procedure

P.85

Supported types of road signs

Notification function

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Automatic turn-off of RSA sign display

In the following situations, a displayed 

speed limit sign and/or do not enter sign 

will stop being displayed automatically:

No sign has been recognized for a cer-

tain distance.

The road changes due to a left or right 

turn, etc.

In the following situations, stop and yield 
signs will stop being displayed automati-
cally:

The system determines that your vehicle 

has passed the sign.

The road changes due to a left or right 

turn, etc.

Conditions in which the function may 

not operate or detect correctly

In the following situations, RSA does not 

operate normally and may not recognize 

signs, display the incorrect sign, etc. How-

ever, this does not indicate a malfunction.

The front camera is misaligned due to a 

strong impact being applied to the sen-

sor, etc.

Dirt, snow, stickers, etc. are on the wind-

shield near the front camera.

In inclement weather such as heavy rain, 

fog, snow or sand storms.

Light from an oncoming vehicle, the sun, 

etc. enters the front camera.

The sign is dirty, faded, tilted or bent.

The contrast of electronic sign is low.

All or part of the sign is hidden by the 

leaves of a tree, a pole, etc.

The sign is only visible to the front camera 

for a short amount of time.

The driving scene (turning, lane change, 

etc.) is judged incorrectly.

If a sign not appropriate for the currently 

traveled lane, but the sign exists directly 

after a freeway branches, or in an adja-

cent lane just before merging.

Stickers are attached to the rear of the 

preceding vehicle.

A sign resembling a system compatible 

sign is recognized.

Side road speed signs may be detected 

and displayed (if positioned in sight of the 

front camera) while the vehicle is travel-

ing on the main road.

Roundabout exit road speed signs may 

be detected and displayed (if positioned 

in sight of the front camera) while travel-

ing on a roundabout.

The front of the vehicle is raised or low-

ered due to the carried load.

The surrounding brightness is not suffi-

cient or changes suddenly.

When a sign intended for trucks, etc. is 

recognized.

The navigation system map data is out-

dated.

The navigation system is not operating.

The speed information displayed on the 

meter and on the navigation system may 

be different due to the navigation system 

using map data.

Speed limit sign display

If the engine switch was last turned off while 

a speed limit sign was displayed on the 

multi-information display, the same sign dis-

plays again when the engine switch is 

turned to ON.

If “RSA Malfunction Visit Your Dealer” 

is shown

The system may be malfunctioning. Have 

the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.

Customization

Some functions can be customized. (Cus-

tomizable features: 

P.560)

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Meter display

Multi-information display

Set speed

Indicators

Operation switches

Cruise control main switch

“+RES” switch

Cancel switch

“-SET” switch

Vehicle-to-vehicle distance switch

Dynamic radar cruise con-
trol with full-speed range

In vehicle-to-vehicle distance con-
trol mode, the vehicle automati-
cally accelerates, decelerates and 
stops to match the speed changes 
of the preceding vehicle even if the 
accelerator pedal is not depressed. 
In constant speed control mode, 
the vehicle runs at a fixed speed.

Use the dynamic radar cruise con-
trol with full-speed range on free-
ways and highways.

Vehicle-to-vehicle distance con-
trol mode (

P.243)

Constant speed control mode 
(

P.248)

System Components

A

B

C

WARNING

Before using dynamic radar cruise 

control with full-speed range

Driving safely is the sole responsibility 

of the driver. Do not rely solely on the 

system, and drive safely by always pay-

ing careful attention to your surround-

ings.

The dynamic radar cruise control with 

full-speed range provides driving 

assistance to reduce the driver’s bur-

den. However, there are limitations to 

the assistance provided.

Read the following conditions carefully. 
Do not overly rely on this system and 
always drive carefully.
• When the sensor may not be correctly 

detecting the vehicle ahead: 

P.250

• Conditions under which the vehicle-

to-vehicle distance control mode may 

not function correctly: 

P.251

A

B

C

D

E

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WARNING

Set the speed appropriately depend-

ing on the speed limit, traffic flow, road 

conditions, weather conditions, etc. 

The driver is responsible for checking 

the set speed.

Even when the system is functioning 

normally, the condition of the preced-

ing vehicle as detected by the system 

may differ from the condition 

observed by the driver. Therefore, the 

driver must always remain alert, assess 

the danger of each situation and drive 

safely. Relying solely on this system or 

assuming the system ensures safety 

while driving can lead to an accident, 

resulting in death or serious injury.

Switch the dynamic radar cruise con-

trol with full-speed range setting to off, 

using the cruise control main switch 

when not in use.

Cautions regarding the driving assist 

systems

Observe the following precautions, as 

there are limitations to the assistance 

provided by the system. Failure to do so 

may cause an accident resulting in death 

or serious injury.

Assisting the driver to measure follow-

ing distance

The dynamic radar cruise control with 
full-speed range is only intended to help 
the driver in determining the following 
distance between the driver’s own vehi-
cle and a designated vehicle traveling 
ahead. It is not a mechanism that allows 
careless or inattentive driving, and it is 
not a system that can assist the driver in 
low-visibility conditions.
It is still necessary for driver to pay close 
attention to the vehicle’s surroundings.

Assisting the driver to judge proper 

following distance

The dynamic radar cruise control with 
full-speed range determines whether the 
following distance between the driver’s 
own vehicle and a designated vehicle 
traveling ahead is within a set range. It is 
not capable of making any other type of 
judgement. Therefore, it is absolutely 
necessary for the driver to remain vigi-
lant and to determine whether or not 
there is a possibility of danger in any 
given situation.

Assisting the driver to operate the 

vehicle

The dynamic radar cruise control with 
full-speed range does not include func-
tions which will prevent or avoid colli-
sions with vehicles ahead of your vehicle. 
Therefore, if there is ever any possibility 
of danger, the driver must take immedi-
ate and direct control of the vehicle and 
act appropriately in order to ensure the 
safety of all involved.

Situations unsuitable for dynamic 

radar cruise control with full-speed 

range

Do not use dynamic radar cruise control 

with full-speed range in any of the follow-

ing situations. Doing so may result in 

inappropriate speed control and could 

cause an accident resulting in death or 

serious injury.

Roads where there are pedestrians, 

cyclists, etc.

In heavy traffic

On roads with sharp bends

On winding roads

On slippery roads, such as those cov-

ered with rain, ice or snow

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This mode employs a radar to detect the presence of vehicles up to approximately 
328 ft. (100 m) ahead, determines the current vehicle-to-vehicle following dis-
tance, and operates to maintain a suitable following distance from the vehicle 
ahead. The desired vehicle-to-vehicle distance can also be set by operating the 
vehicle-to-vehicle distance switch.

When driving on downhill slopes, the vehicle-to-vehicle distance may become shorter.

WARNING

On steep downhills, or where there 

are sudden changes between sharp up 

and down gradients

Vehicle speed may exceed the set speed 
when driving down a steep hill.

At entrances to freeways and high-

ways

When weather conditions are bad 

enough that they may prevent the sen-

sors from detecting correctly (fog, 

snow, sandstorm, heavy rain, etc.)

When there is rain, snow, etc. on the 

front surface of the radar or front cam-

era

In traffic conditions that require fre-

quent repeated acceleration and 

deceleration

When your vehicle is towing a trailer 

or during emergency towing

When an approach warning buzzer is 

heard often

Driving in vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode

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Example of constant speed cruising
When there are no vehicles ahead

The vehicle travels at the speed set by the driver.

Example of deceleration cruising and follow-up cruising
When a preceding vehicle driving slower than the set speed appears

When a vehicle is detected running ahead of you, the system automatically decelerates 
your vehicle. When a greater reduction in vehicle speed is necessary, the system applies 
the brakes (the stop lights will come on at this time). The system will respond to changes in 
the speed of the vehicle ahead in order to maintain the vehicle-to-vehicle distance set by 
the driver. Approach warning warns you when the system cannot decelerate sufficiently to 
prevent your vehicle from closing in on the vehicle ahead.
When the vehicle ahead of you stops, your vehicle will also stop (vehicle is stopped by sys-
tem control). After the vehicle ahead starts off, pressing the “+RES” switch or depressing 
the accelerator pedal (start-off operation) will resume follow-up cruising. If the start-off 
operation is not performed, system control continues to keep your vehicle stopped.
When the turn signal lever is operated and your vehicle moves to an overtaking lane while 
driving at 50 mph (80 km/h) or more, the vehicle will accelerate to help to overtake a 
passing vehicle.
The system’s identification of what is an overtaking lane may be determined solely based on 
the location of the steering wheel in the vehicle (left side driver position versus right side 
driver position.) If the vehicle is driven to a region where the overtaking lane is on a differ-
ent side from where the vehicle is normally driven, the vehicle may accelerate when the 
turn signal lever is operated in the opposite direction to the overtaking lane (e.g., if the 
driver normally operates the vehicle in a region where the overtaking lane is to the right but 
then drives to a region where the overtaking lane is to the left, the vehicle may accelerate 
when the right turn signal is activated).

Example of acceleration
When there are no longer any preceding vehicles driving slower than the set 

A

B

C

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speed

The system accelerates until the set speed is reached. The system then returns to constant 
speed cruising.

1

Press the cruise control main 
switch to activate the cruise con-
trol.

Dynamic radar cruise control indicator will 

come on and a message will be displayed 

on the multi-information display. Press the 

switch again to deactivate the cruise con-

trol.
If the cruise control main switch is pressed 

and held for 1.5 seconds or more, the sys-

tem turns on in constant speed control 

mode. (

P.248)

2

Accelerate or decelerate, with 
accelerator pedal operation, to the 
desired vehicle speed (at or above 
approximately 20 mph [30 km/h]) 
and press the “-SET” switch to set 
the speed.

Cruise control “SET” indicator will come 

on.
The vehicle speed at the moment the 

switch is released becomes the set speed.

Adjusting the set speed by the 
switch

To change the set speed, press the 
“+RES” or “-SET” switch until the 
desired set speed is displayed.

1

Increases the speed (Except when 
the vehicle has been stopped by 
system control in vehicle-to-vehicle 
distance control mode)

2

Decreases the speed

Fine adjustment: Press the switch.
Large adjustment: Press and hold the 
switch to change the speed, and release 
when the desired speed is reached.

In the vehicle-to-vehicle distance con-

Setting the vehicle speed (vehi-
cle-to-vehicle distance control 
mode)

Adjusting the set speed

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trol mode, the set speed will be 
increased or decreased as follows:

For the U.S. mainland and Hawaii

Fine adjustment: By 1 mph (1.6 km/h)

*1

 or 1 

km/h (0.6 mph)

*2

 each time the switch is 

pressed
Large adjustment: Increases or decreases 
in 1 mph (1.6 km/h)

*1

 or 1 km/h (0.6 mph)

*2

 

increments for as long as the switch is held

Except for the U.S. mainland and 
Hawaii

Fine adjustment: By 1 mph (1.6 km/h)

*1

 or 1 

km/h (0.6 mph)

*2

 each time the switch is 

pressed
Large adjustment: Increases or decreases 
in 5 mph (8 km/h)

*1

 or 5 km/h (3.1 mph)

*2

 

increments for as long as the switch is held

In the constant speed control mode 
(

P.248), the set speed will be 

increased or decreased as follows:

Fine adjustment: By 1 mph (1.6 km/h)

*1

 or 1 

km/h (0.6 mph)

*2

 each time the switch is 

pressed
Large adjustment: The speed will continue 
to change while the switch is held.

*1

: When the set speed is shown in “MPH”

*2

: When the set speed is shown in “km/h”

Increasing the set speed by the 
accelerator pedal

1

Accelerate with accelerator pedal 
operation to the desired vehicle 
speed

2

Press the “-SET” switch

Pressing the switch changes the vehi-
cle-to-vehicle distance as follows:

1

Long

2

Medium

3

Short

If a vehicle is running ahead of you, the pre-
ceding vehicle mark 

 will also be dis-

played.

Select a distance from the table below. 
Note that the distances shown corre-
spond to a vehicle speed of 50 mph 
(80 km/h). Vehicle-to-vehicle dis-
tance increases/decreases in accor-
dance with vehicle speed. When the 
vehicle is stopped by system control, 
the vehicle stops at a certain vehicle-
to-vehicle distance depending on the 
situation.

Changing the vehicle-to-vehicle 
distance (vehicle-to-vehicle dis-
tance control mode)

Vehicle-to-vehicle distance set-
tings (vehicle-to-vehicle dis-
tance control mode)

A

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After the vehicle ahead of you starts 
off, press the “+RES” switch.
Your vehicle will also resume follow-
up cruising if the accelerator pedal is 
depressed after the vehicle ahead of 
you starts off.

1

Pressing the cancel switch cancels 
the speed control.

The speed control is also canceled when 
the brake pedal is depressed. (When the 
vehicle has been stopped by system con-
trol, depressing the brake pedal does not 
cancel the setting.)

2

Pressing the “+RES” switch 
resumes the cruise control and 
returns vehicle speed to the set 
speed.

When your vehicle is too close to a 
vehicle ahead, and sufficient automatic 
deceleration via the cruise control is 
not possible, the display will flash and 
the buzzer will sound to alert the 
driver. An example of this would be if 
another driver cuts in front of you while 
you are following a vehicle. Depress 
the brake pedal to ensure an appropri-
ate vehicle-to-vehicle distance.

Distance options

Vehicle-to-vehicle 

distance

Long

Approximately 160 

ft. (50 m)

Medium

Approximately 130 

ft. (40 m)

Short

Approximately 100 

ft. (30 m)

Resuming follow-up cruising 
when the vehicle has been 
stopped by system control (vehi-
cle-to-vehicle distance control 
mode)

Canceling and resuming the 
speed control

Approach warning (vehicle-to-
vehicle distance control mode)

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Warnings may not occur when

In the following instances, warnings 
may not occur even when the vehicle-
to-vehicle distance is small.

When the speed of the preceding 
vehicle matches or exceeds your 
vehicle speed

When the preceding vehicle is trav-
eling at an extremely slow speed

Immediately after the cruise control 
speed was set

When depressing the accelerator 
pedal

While driving in vehicle-to-vehicle dis-
tance control mode, this function will 
reduce the vehicle speed, if it is deter-
mined to be necessary.

Function operation

When the steering wheel begins to be 
turned, the vehicle speed will begin 
being reduced. When the steering 
wheel is returned to the center posi-
tion, the vehicle speed reduction will 
end.
Depending on the situation, the vehicle 
speed will then return to the vehicle-to-

vehicle distance control mode set 
speed.
In situations where vehicle-to-vehicle 
distance control needs to operate, 
such as when a preceding vehicle cuts 
in front of your vehicle, the curve 
speed reduction function will be can-
celed.

Operation display

Displayed when the vehicle speed is 
being reduced.

When the vehicle speed reduction ends, 
the display will disappear.

Changing the settings of the curve 
speed reduction function

The curve speed reduction function 
can be enabled/disabled and the vehi-
cle speed reduction strength can be 
adjusted on 

 (

P.82) of the multi-

information display.

The setting will change each time the 

 

meter control switch is pressed.

When constant speed control mode is 
selected, your vehicle will maintain a 
set speed without controlling the vehi-

Curve speed reduction function

Selecting constant speed con-
trol mode

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cle-to-vehicle distance. Select this 
mode only when vehicle-to-vehicle 
distance control mode does not func-
tion correctly due to a dirty radar, etc.

1

With the cruise control off, press 
and hold the cruise control main 
switch for 1.5 seconds or more.

Immediately after the switch is pressed, the 

dynamic radar cruise control indicator will 

come on. Afterwards, it switches to the 

cruise control indicator.
Switching to constant speed control mode 

is only possible when operating the switch 

with the cruise control off.

2

Accelerate or decelerate, with 
accelerator pedal operation, to the 
desired vehicle speed (at or above 
approximately 20 mph [30 km/h]) 
and press the “-SET” switch to set 
the speed.

Cruise control “SET” indicator will come 

on.
The vehicle speed at the moment the 

switch is released becomes the set speed.
Adjusting the speed setting: 

P.245

Canceling and resuming the speed setting: 

P.247

Dynamic radar cruise control with full-

speed range can be set when

The shift lever is in D.

The desired set speed can be set when 

the vehicle speed is approximately 20 

mph (30 km/h) or more. 

(However, when the vehicle speed is set 

while driving at below approximately 20 

mph [30 km/h], the set speed will be set 

to approximately 20 mph [30 km/h].)

Accelerating after setting the vehicle 

speed

The vehicle can accelerate by operating the 

accelerator pedal. After accelerating, the 

set speed resumes. However, during vehi-

cle-to-vehicle distance control mode, the 

vehicle speed may decrease below the set 

speed in order to maintain the distance to 

the preceding vehicle.

When the vehicle stops while follow-up 

cruising

Pressing the “+RES” switch while the 

vehicle ahead stops will resume follow-

up cruising if the vehicle ahead starts off 

within approximately 3 seconds after the 

switch is pressed.

If the vehicle ahead starts off within 3 sec-

onds after your vehicle stops, follow-up 

cruising will be resumed.

Automatic cancelation of vehicle-to-

vehicle distance control mode

Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode is 

automatically canceled in the following situ-

ations.

VSC is activated.

Active TRAC is activated for a period of 

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time.

When the VSC or Active TRAC system 

is turned off.

The sensor cannot detect correctly 

because it is covered in some way.

When the brake control or output 

restriction control of a driving support 

system operates.

(For example: Pre-Collision System, 

Drive-Start Control)

The center differential lock/unlock is not 

completed within 5 seconds while the 

cruise control system is on.

The parking brake is operated.

The vehicle is stopped by system control 

on a steep incline.

The following are detected when the 

vehicle has been stopped by system con-

trol:

• The driver is not wearing a seat belt.

• The driver’s door is opened.

• The vehicle has been stopped for about 3 

minutes

If vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode 
is automatically canceled for any reasons 
other than the above, there may be a mal-
function in the system. Contact your Lexus 
dealer.

Automatic cancelation of constant 

speed control mode

Constant speed control mode is automati-

cally canceled in the following situations:

Actual vehicle speed is more than 

approximately 10 mph (16 km/h) below 

the set vehicle speed.

Actual vehicle speed falls below approxi-

mately 20 mph (30 km/h).

VSC is activated.

Active TRAC is activated for a period of 

time.

When the VSC or Active TRAC system 

is turned off.

When the brake control or output 

restriction control of a driving support 

system operates.

(For example: Pre-Collision System, 

Drive-Start Control)

The center differential lock/unlock is not 

completed within 5 seconds while the 

cruise control system is on.

The parking brake is operated.

If constant speed control mode is automati-
cally canceled for any reasons other than 
the above, there may be a malfunction in 
the system. Contact your Lexus dealer.

Situations in which the curve speed 

reduction function may not operate

In situations such as the following, the curve 

speed reduction function may not operate:

When the vehicle is being driven around 

a gentle curve

When the accelerator pedal is being 

depressed

When the vehicle is being driven around 

an extremely short curve

Brake operation

A brake operation sound may be heard and 

the brake pedal response may change, but 

these are not malfunctions.

Warning messages and buzzers for 

dynamic radar cruise control with full-

speed range

Warning messages and buzzers are used to 

indicate a system malfunction or to inform 

the driver of the need for caution while driv-

ing. If a warning message is shown on the 

multi-information display, read the message 

and follow the instructions. (

P.218, 506)

When the sensor may not be correctly 

detecting the vehicle ahead

In the case of the following and depending 

on the conditions, operate the brake pedal 

when deceleration of the system is insuffi-

cient or operate the accelerator pedal 

when acceleration is required.
As the sensor may not be able to correctly 

detect these types of vehicles, the approach 

warning (

P.247) may not be activated.

Vehicles that cut in suddenly

Vehicles traveling at low speeds

Vehicles that are not moving in the same 

lane

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Vehicles with small rear ends (trailers 

with no load on board, etc.)

Motorcycles traveling in the same lane

When water or snow thrown up by the 

surrounding vehicles hinders the detect-

ing of the sensor

When your vehicle is pointing upwards 

(caused by a heavy load in the luggage 

compartment, etc.)

Preceding vehicle has an extremely high 

ground clearance

Conditions under which the vehicle-to-

vehicle distance control mode may not 

function correctly

In the case of the following conditions, 

operate the brake pedal (or accelerator 

pedal, depending on the situation) as nec-

essary.
As the sensor may not be able to correctly 

detect vehicles ahead, the system may not 

operate properly.

When the road curves or when the lanes 

are narrow

When steering wheel operation or your 

position in the lane is unstable

When the vehicle ahead of you deceler-

ates suddenly

When driving on a road surrounded by a 

structure, such as in a tunnel or on a 

bridge

While the vehicle speed is decreasing to 

the set speed after the vehicle acceler-

ates by depressing the accelerator pedal

Situations in which the curve speed 

reduction function may not operate 

properly

In situations such as the following, the curve 

speed reduction function may not operate 

properly:

When the vehicle is being driven around 

a curve on an incline/decline

When the course of the vehicle differs 

from the shape of the curve

When the vehicle speed is excessively 

high when entering a curve

When the steering wheel is suddenly 

operated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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