Lexus TX350 (2024 year). Manual in english

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3-6. Favorite settings

Turn the engine switch to ON.

Adjust the driver’s seat (on some
models), steering wheel, outside
rear view mirrors and head-up dis-
play (if equipped) to the desired
positions.

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

If the selected button has already been

preset, the previously recorded position

will be overwritten.

■

Seat positions that can be memorized (if

equipped) (



P.125)

The adjusted positions other than the posi-

tion adjusted by lumbar support switch can

be recorded.

■

In order to correctly use the driving

position memory function

If a seat position is already in the furthest

possible position and the seat is operated in

the same direction, the recorded position

may be slightly different when it is recalled.

Check that the shift position is in P.

Turn the engine switch to ON.

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

■

To stop the position recall operation

part-way through

Perform any of the following operations:

●

Press the “SET” button.

●

Press button “1”, “2” or “3”.

●

Operate any of the seat adjustment

switches (only cancels seat position

recall).

●

Operate the tilt and telescopic steering

control switch (only cancels steering

wheel position recall).

■

Jam protection function (if equipped)

While the driving position is recalled or the

power easy access system is operating, if an

object is stuck behind the front seat, the

front seat will stop and then slightly move

forward. When the jam protection function

operates, the seat stops at a position other

than the set seat position. Check the seat

position.

■

Operating the driving position memory

after turning the engine switch off

Recorded seat positions can be activated

up to 180 seconds after the driver’s door is

opened and another 60 seconds after it is

closed again.

WARNING

■

Seat adjustment caution

Take care during seat adjustment so that

the seat does not strike the rear passen-

ger or squeeze your body against the

steering wheel.

Recalling a driving position

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fore
dri
ving

■

When the recorded seat position can-

not be recalled (if equipped)

The seat position may not be recalled in

some situations when the seat position is

recorded in a certain range. For details,

contact your Lexus dealer.

■

Using the voice control system

: If equipped

The following operations can be performed

using the voice control system:

●

Driving position registration

●

Driving position recall (only when the

shift position is in P)

For details, refer to the “MULTIMEDIA

OWNER’S MANUAL”

■

Identifying a driver with the elec-
tronic key assigned and registered
in My Settings

The driving positions can be automati-
cally recalled for each registered
driver by registering electronic key
assignments in My Settings.



Driving position registration proce-
dure

When the shift position is shifted to P after
driving the vehicle, the current driving
position will be recorded.



Driving position recall procedure

Carry only the key that has been
assigned and registered in My Set-
tings, and then unlock and open the
driver’s door using the smart
access system with push-button
start or wireless remote control.

The driving position other than the steering

wheel and head-up display (if equipped)

will move to the recorded position. How-

ever, the seat will move to a position slightly

behind the recorded position in order to

make entering the vehicle easier.
If the driving position is in a position that

has already been recorded, the driving

position will not move.

Turn the engine switch to ON.

The seat (on some models), steering wheel

and head-up display (if equipped) (only

when the engine switch is in ON) will move

to the recorded position.



Memory recall function cancelation
procedure

Initialize the driver registered settings in
My Settings.
For information on initializing driver regis-
tered settings, refer to the “MULTIMEDIA
OWNER’S MANUAL”.

■

Identifying a driver with face infor-
mation assigned and registered in
My Settings

The driving positions can be automati-
cally recalled for each registered
driver by registering face information
in the face authentication system and
registering the face information assign-
ment in My Settings.



Driving position registration proce-
dure

When the shift position is shifted to P after
driving the vehicle, the current driving
position will be recorded.



Driving position recall procedure

Turn the engine switch to ACC or ON.
After face authentication is performed
successfully, the seat (on some models),
outside rear view mirrors, steering wheel,
and head-up display (if equipped) (only
when the engine switch is turned on) will

Registering/canceling/recall a
driving position to an electronic
key (memory recall function)

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move to the registered driving position .
They will not move if already in the regis-
tered driving position.



Memory recall function cancelation
procedure

Delete face information from the face
authentication system.
For information on deleting fingerprint
information, refer to the “MULTIMEDIA
OWNER’S MANUAL”.

■

Vehicles without a My Settings
function

Each electronic key can be registered
to automatically recall your preferred
driving position.



Driving position registration proce-
dure

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

Check that the shift position is in P.

Turn the engine switch to ON.

Recall the driving position that you
want to record.

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

If the button could not be registered, the

buzzer sounds continuously for approxi-

mately 3 seconds.



Driving position recall procedure

Make sure that the doors are
locked before recalling the driving
position. Carry the electronic key
that has been registered to the driv-
ing position, and then unlock and
open the driver’s door using the
smart access system with push-but-
ton start or wireless remote control.

The driving position will move to the

recorded position (not including the

head-up display [if equipped]).
If the driving position is in a position that

has already been recorded, the seat (on

some models) and outside rear view mir-

rors will not move.

Turn the engine switch to ON.

The head-up display (if equipped) will

move to the recorded position.



Memory recall function cancelation
procedure

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

Check that the shift position is in P.

Turn the engine switch to ON.

While pressing the “SET” button,
press and hold the door lock switch

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fore
dri
ving

(either lock or unlock) until the
buzzer sounds twice.

If it button could not be canceled, the

buzzer sounds continuously for approxi-

mately 3 seconds.

■

Recalling the driving position using the

memory recall function (vehicles with

the My setting)

Different driving positions can be regis-

tered for each electronic key. Therefore, the

driving position that is recalled may be dif-

ferent depending on the key being carried.

■

Recalling the driving position using the

memory recall function (vehicles with-

out the My setting)

●

Different driving positions can be regis-

tered for each electronic key. Therefore,

the driving position that is recalled may

be different depending on the key being

carried.

●

If a door other than the driver’s door is

unlocked with the smart access system

with push-button start, the driving posi-

tion cannot be recalled. In this case, press

the driving position button which has

been set.

■

Jam protection function (if equipped)

While the driving position is recalled or the

power easy access system is operating, if an

object is stuck behind the front seat, the

front seat will stop and then slightly move

forward. When the jam protection function

operates, the seat stops at a position other

than the set seat position. Check the seat

position.

■

Customization

Some functions can be customized.

(



P.528)

: If equipped

An individual can be identified using
the following authentication devices:



Electronic key/Digital key

An individual is identified when the smart
access system with push-button start
detects their electronic key/digital key.
(



P.98, 120)



Face authentication system

An individual is identified at the open-
ing/closing of the door when face informa-
tion registered using the driver monitor
camera is identified. (



P.224)

My Settings

By identifying an individual through
a device, such as an electronic key,
the driving position and vehicle set-
tings recorded for that driver can
be recalled when the vehicle is
entered.

By assigning an authentication
device to a driver in advance, the
driver can enter the vehicle with
their preferred settings.

Settings for up to 3 drivers can be
recorded by My Settings.

For details on how to assign/delete
electronic keys, set driver names,
perform initialization, change driv-
ers manually, or delete a driver,
refer to the “MULTIMEDIA
OWNER’S MANUAL”.

Types of assigned authentication
devices

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3-6. Favorite settings

Individual identification by face authentica-
tion is prioritized than by electronic
key/digital key

, if the latter has identified

with another registered driver.



Bluetooth

devices

An individual can be identified if the same
Bluetooth

device that was used as a

hands-free phone the last time the vehicle
was entered is connected to the audio sys-
tem.
If an individual is identified by detecting an
electronic key, identification by Bluetooth

device will not be performed.

: If equipped

When an individual is identified from
an authentication device, settings for
the following functions are recalled.



Driving position (memory recall
function)

After an individual is identified, the driving
position that was set when driving was last
completed (with shift position set to P) is
recalled when the following operation is
performed.

However, when a Bluetooth

device is

used to identify an individual, the driving
position is not recalled.
• When an individual is identified from a

digital key

: Unlocking the doors using

the smart access system with push-but-
ton start

• When an individual is identified from the

face authentication system

: After the

driver monitor identifies face informa-
tion, turning the engine switch to ACC
or ON.



Meter displays

, head-up dis-

play

*1,2

, and center display

When an individual is identified, the vehicle
settings used when the engine switch was
last turned off are recalled.



Safe driving support function

When an individual is identified, the vehicle
settings used when the engine switch was
last turned off are recalled.



Vehicle settings available on the
center display

When an individual is identified, the vehicle
settings used when the engine switch was
last turned off are recalled.

: If equipped

: Some settings are excluded

Recalled functions

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Driving

4-1. Before driving

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

161

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

167

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

170

Trailer towing (vehicles without

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

171

Trailer towing (vehicles with tow-

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

171

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

181

4-2. Driving procedures

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

182

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

186

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

192

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

192

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

195

4-3. Operating the lights and wipers

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

198

AHS (Adaptive High-beam Sys-

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

201

AHB (Automatic High Beam)

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

204

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

207

Windshield wipers and washer

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

207

Rear window wiper and washer

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

211

4-4. Refueling

Opening the fuel tank cap......

213

4-5. Using the driving support sys-

tems

Lexus Safety System + 3 software

update..........................................

215

Lexus Safety System +3...........

217

Driver monitor.............................

224

PCS (Pre-Collision System)

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

226

LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) ....

237

LCA (Lane Change Assist)...

242

LDA (Lane Departure Alert)

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

245

PDA (Proactive driving assist)

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

251

FCTA (Front Cross Traffic Alert)

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

256

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

259

Dynamic radar cruise control

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

261

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

273

Emergency Driving Stop System

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

278

Traffic Jam Assist ......................

280

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

286

BSM (Blind Spot Monitor).....

291

Safe Exit Assist...........................

296

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

300

RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert)

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

310

RCD (Rear Camera Detection)

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

315

160

PKSB (Parking Support Brake)

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

318

Parking Support Brake function

(static objects front and rear of the
vehicle/static objects around the
vehicle) .......................................

322

Parking Support Brake function

(moving vehicles rear of the vehi-
cle)................................................

326

Parking Support Brake function

(pedestrians rear of the vehicle)
........................................................

327

Lexus Teammate Advanced Park

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

329

Driving mode select switch...

353

Trail Mode....................................

355

Downhill assist control system

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

356

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

358

4-6. Driving tips

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

364

Utility vehicle precautions.....

366

Driving

161

4-1. Before driving

Driving

4-1.Before driving

■

Starting the engine



P.182

■

Driving

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



P.186)

Check that the shift position indicator

shows D.

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



P.192)

If the parking brake is in automatic mode,

the parking brake will be released auto-

matically. (



P.193)

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

■

Stopping

Depress the brake pedal.

If necessary, set the parking brake.
(



P.192)

If the vehicle is to be stopped for an

extended period of time, shift the shift posi-

tion to P. (



P.186)

■

Parking the vehicle

Depress the brake pedal to stop the
vehicle completely.

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



P.192)

Shift the shift position to P.
(



P.186)

Check that the shift position indicator

shows P and the parking brake indicator is

illuminated.

Press the engine switch to stop the
engine.

Slowly release the brake pedal.

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

If parking on a hill, block the wheels as

needed.

■

Starting off on a steep uphill

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



P.186)

The hill-start assist control will be activated.

Set the parking brake. (



P.192)

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

Release the parking brake.
(



P.192)

■

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-

Driving the vehicle

The following procedures should be
observed to ensure safe driving:

Driving procedure

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ing conditions. It does not indicate sudden

acceleration.

●

The vehicle is judged to be driving uphill

or downhill

●

When the accelerator pedal is released

●

When the brake pedal is depressed

■

Restraining the engine output (Brake

Override System)

●

When the accelerator and brake pedals

are depressed at the same time, the

engine output may be restrained.

●

A warning message is displayed on the

multi-information display while the sys-

tem is operating.

■

Breaking in your new Lexus

To extend the life of the vehicle, observing

the following precautions is recommended:

●

For the first 200 miles (300 km):

Avoid sudden stops.

●

For the first 500 miles (800 km):

Do not tow a trailer. (vehicles with towing
package)

●

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.511)

■

Idling time before engine stop

To prevent damage to the turbocharger,

allow the engine to idle immediately after

high-load driving.

■

Eco-friendly driving



P.86

Driving condition

Idling time

Normal city driving or
high-speed driving (at the
highway speed limit or rec-
ommended speed)

Not neces-

sary

Steep hill driving, continuous
driving (race track driving
etc.), or towing a trailer or
another vehicle (vehicles with
towing package)

Approxi-

mately 1

minute

WARNING

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in death or

serious injury.

■

When starting the vehicle

Always keep your foot on the brake

pedal while stopped with the engine run-

ning. This prevents the vehicle from

creeping.

■

When driving the vehicle

●

Do not drive if you are unfamiliar with

the location of the brake and accelera-

tor pedals to avoid depressing the

wrong pedal.

• Accidentally depressing the accelera-

tor pedal instead of the brake pedal

will result in sudden acceleration that

may lead to an accident.

• When backing up, you may twist your

body around, leading to a difficulty in

operating the pedals. Make sure to

operate the pedals properly.

• Make sure to keep a correct driving

posture even when moving the vehicle

only slightly. This allows you to depress

the brake and accelerator pedals

properly.

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4-1. Before driving

Driving

WARNING

• Depress the brake pedal using your

right foot. Depressing the brake pedal

using your left foot may delay

response in an emergency, resulting in

an accident.

●

Do not drive the vehicle over or stop

the vehicle near flammable materials.

The exhaust system and exhaust gases

can be extremely hot. These hot parts

may cause a fire if there is any flamma-

ble material nearby.

●

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.460

●

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.186)

●

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: This vehicle is not

designed for extreme off-roading.

• When driving in sand or mud is

unavoidable, drive carefully and avoid

continuous driving on sand or mud.

• Do not drive on extremely rocky roads

or extremely uneven roads.

●

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 position

●

Do not let the vehicle roll backward

while a forward driving position is

selected, or roll forward while the shift

position is in R.

Doing so may cause the engine to stall

or lead to poor brake and steering

performance, resulting in an accident

or damage to the vehicle.

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4-1. Before driving

WARNING

●

Do not shift the shift position to P while

the vehicle is moving.

Doing so can damage the transmission

and may result in a loss of vehicle con-

trol.

●

Do not shift the shift position to R while

the vehicle is moving forward.

Doing so can damage the transmission

and may result in a loss of vehicle con-

trol.

●

Do not shift the shift position to a driv-

ing position while the vehicle is moving

backward.

Doing so can damage the transmission

and may result in a loss of vehicle con-

trol.

●

Changing the shift position to N while

the vehicle is moving will disengage

the engine from the transmission.

Engine braking is not available when N

is selected.

●

Be careful not to change the shift posi-

tion with the accelerator pedal

depressed. Changing the shift posi-

tion to any positions other than P or N

may lead to unexpected rapid acceler-

ation of the vehicle that may cause an

accident and result in death or serious

injury.

After changing the shift position, make

sure to confirm the current shift posi-

tion displayed on the shift position indi-

cator inside the meter.

■

If you hear a squealing or scraping

noise (brake pad wear limit indica-

tors)

Have the brake pads checked and

replaced by your Lexus dealer as soon as

possible.

Rotor damage may result if the pads are

not replaced when needed.

It is dangerous to drive the vehicle when

the wear limits of the brake pads and/or

those of the brake discs are exceeded.

■

When the vehicle is stopped

●

Do not race the engine.

If the vehicle is in any gear other than P

or N, the vehicle may accelerate sud-

denly and unexpectedly, causing an

accident.

●

In order to prevent accidents due to

the vehicle rolling away, always keep

depressing the brake pedal while the

engine is running, and apply the park-

ing brake as necessary.

●

If the vehicle is stopped on an incline,

in order to prevent accidents caused

by the vehicle rolling forward or back-

ward, always depress the brake pedal

and securely apply the parking brake

as needed.

●

Avoid revving or racing the engine.

Running the engine at high speed

while the vehicle is stopped may cause

the exhaust system to overheat, which

could result in a fire if combustible

material is nearby.

■

When the vehicle is parked

●

Do not leave glasses, cigarette lighters,

spray cans, or soft drink cans in the

vehicle when it is in the sun.

Doing so may result in the following:

• Gas may leak from a cigarette lighter

or spray can, and may lead to a fire.

• The temperature inside the vehicle

may cause the plastic lenses and plas-

tic material of glasses to deform or

crack.

• Soft drink cans may fracture, causing

the contents to spray over the interior

of the vehicle, and may also cause a

short circuit in the vehicle’s electrical

components.

●

Do not leave cigarette lighters in the

vehicle. If a cigarette lighter is in a

place such as the glove box or on the

floor, it may be lit accidentally when

luggage is loaded or the seat is

adjusted, causing a fire.

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4-1. Before driving

Driving

WARNING

●

Do not attach adhesive discs to the

windshield or windows. Do not place

containers such as air fresheners on

the instrument panel or dashboard.

Adhesive discs or containers may act

as lenses, causing a fire in the vehicle.

●

Do not leave a door or window open if

the curved glass is coated with a met-

allized film such as a silver-colored

one. Reflected sunlight may cause the

glass to act as a lens, causing a fire.

●

Always apply the parking brake, shift

the shift position to P, stop the engine

and lock the vehicle.

Do not leave the vehicle unattended

while the engine is running.

If the vehicle is parked with the shift

position in P but the parking brake is

not set, the vehicle may start to move,

possibly leading to an accident.

●

Do not touch the exhaust pipes while

the engine is running or immediately

after turning the engine off.

Doing so may cause burns.

■

When taking a nap in the vehicle

Always turn the engine off. Otherwise, if

you accidentally move the shift lever or

depress the accelerator pedal, this could

cause an accident or fire due to engine

overheating. Additionally, if the vehicle is

parked in a poorly ventilated area,

exhaust gases may collect and enter the

vehicle, leading to death or a serious

health hazard.

■

When braking

●

When the brakes are wet, drive more

cautiously.

Braking distance increases when the

brakes are wet, and this may cause one

side of the vehicle to brake differently

than the other side. Also, the parking

brake may not securely hold the vehi-

cle.

●

If the brake booster device does not

operate, do not follow other vehicles

closely and avoid hills or sharp turns

that require braking.

In this case, braking is still possible, but

the brake pedal should be depressed

more firmly than usual. Also, the brak-

ing distance will increase. Have your

brakes fixed immediately.

●

Do not pump the brake pedal if the

engine stalls.

Each push on the brake pedal uses up

the reserve for the power-assisted

brakes.

●

The brake system consists of 2 individ-

ual hydraulic systems; if one of the sys-

tems fails, the other will still operate. In

this case, the brake pedal should be

depressed more firmly than usual and

the braking distance will increase.

Have your brakes fixed immediately.

■

If the vehicle becomes stuck (AWD

models)

Do not spin the wheels excessively when

any of the tires is up in the air, or the vehi-

cle is stuck in sand, mud, etc. This may

damage the driveline components or

propel the vehicle forward or backward,

causing an accident.

NOTICE

■

When driving the vehicle

●

Do not depress the accelerator and

brake pedals at the same time during

driving, as this may restrain the engine

output.

●

Do not use the accelerator pedal or

depress the accelerator and brake

pedals at the same time to hold the

vehicle on a hill.

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4-1. Before driving

When the following unusual operation
is performed with the accelerator
pedal depressed, the engine output
may be restrained.



When the shift position is shifted to
R



When the shift position is shifted
from P or R to forward drive shift
position such as D

When the system operates, a message
appears on the multi-information display.
Read the message and follow the instruc-

NOTICE

■

Avoiding damage to vehicle parts

●

Do not turn the steering wheel fully in

either direction and hold it there for an

extended period of time.

Doing so may damage the power

steering.

●

When driving over bumps on the road,

drive as slowly as possible to avoid

damaging the wheels, underside of the

vehicle, etc.

●

Make sure to idle the engine immedi-

ately after high-load driving. Stop the

engine only after the turbocharger has

cooled down.

Failure to do so may cause damage to

the turbocharger.

■

If you get a flat tire while driving

A flat or damaged tire may cause the fol-

lowing situations. Hold the steering

wheel firmly and gradually depress the

brake pedal to slow down the vehicle.

●

It may be difficult to control your vehi-

cle.

●

The vehicle will make abnormal

sounds or vibrations.

●

The vehicle will lean abnormally.

Information on what to do in case of a flat

tire (



P.484)

■

When encountering flooded roads

Do not drive on a road that has flooded

after heavy rain etc. Doing so may cause

the following serious damage to the vehi-

cle:

●

Engine stalling

●

Short in electrical components

●

Engine damage caused by water

immersion

In the event that you drive on a flooded

road and the vehicle is flooded, be sure

to have your Lexus dealer check the fol-

lowing:

●

Brake function

●

Changes in quantity and quality of oil

and fluid used for the engine, transmis-

sion, transfer (AWD models), rear dif-

ferential (AWD models), etc.

●

Lubricant condition for the propeller

shaft (AWD models), bearings and

suspension joints (where possible),

and the function of all joints, bearings,

etc.

If the shift control system is damaged by

flooding, it may not be possible to shift

the shift position to P, or from P to other

positions. In this case, contact your Lexus

dealer.

■

When parking the vehicle

Always set the parking brake and shift

the shift position to P. Failure to do so

may cause the vehicle to move or the

vehicle may accelerate suddenly if the

accelerator pedal is accidentally

depressed.

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

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Driving

tion.

: Depending on the situation, the shift

position may not be changed.

■

Drive-Start Control (DSC)

When the TRAC is turned off (



P.359),

sudden start restraint control also does not

operate. If your vehicle have trouble escap-

ing from the mud or fresh snow due to sud-

den start restraint control operation,

deactivate TRAC (



P.359) so that the

vehicle may become able to escape from

the mud or fresh snow.
Also, sudden start restraint control will not

operate in the following conditions:
• When Trail Mode is turned on (AWD

vehicles)

Cargo capacity depends on the total
weight of the occupants.
(Cargo capacity) = (Total load capac-
ity) — (Total weight of occupants)
Steps for Determining Correct Load
Limit —
(1) Locate the statement “The com-
bined weight of occupants and cargo
should never exceed XXX kg or XXX
lbs.” on your vehicle’s placard.
(2) Determine the combined weight of
the driver and passengers that will be
riding in your vehicle.
(3) Subtract the combined weight of
the driver and passengers from XXX
kg or XXX lbs.
(4) The resulting figure equals the
available amount of cargo and luggage
load capacity.
For example, if the “XXX” amount
equals 1400 lbs. and there will be five
150 lb passengers in your vehicle, the
amount of available cargo and luggage
load capacity is 650 lbs. (1400

−

750



150) = 650 lbs.)

(5) Determine the combined weight of
luggage and cargo being loaded on
the vehicle. That weight may not safely
exceed the available cargo and lug-

Cargo and luggage

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

Capacity and distribution

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gage load capacity calculated in Step
4.
(6) If your vehicle will be towing a
trailer, load from your trailer will be
transferred to your vehicle. Consult
this manual to determine how this
reduces the available cargo and lug-
gage load capacity of your vehicle.
(



P.170)

Vehicles without towing package: Lexus
does not recommend towing a trailer with
your vehicle. Your vehicle is not designed
for trailer towing.

Cargo capacity
Total load capacity (vehicle capac-
ity weight) (



P.510)

When 2 people with the combined
weight of A lb. (kg) are riding in your
vehicle, which has a total load capacity
(vehicle capacity weight) of B lb. (kg),
the available amount of cargo and lug-
gage load capacity will be C lb. (kg) as
follows:

lb. (kg) - A

lb. (kg) = C

lb. (kg)

: A =Weight of people

: B =Total load capacity

: C =Available cargo and luggage load

In this condition, if 3 more passengers with
the combined weight of D lb. (kg) get on,
the available cargo and luggage load will
be reduced E lb. (kg) as follows:

C lb. (kg) - D

lb. (kg) = E

lb. (kg)

: D =Additional weight of people

: E =Available cargo and luggage load

As shown in the example above, if the
number of occupants increases, the
cargo and luggage load will be
reduced by an amount that equals the
increased weight due to the additional
occupants. In other words, if an
increase in the number of occupants
causes an excess of the total load
capacity (combined weight of occu-
pants plus cargo and luggage load),
you must reduce the cargo and lug-
gage on your vehicle.

Calculation formula for your
vehicle

WARNING

■

Things that must not be carried in the

luggage compartment

The following things may cause a fire if

loaded in the luggage compartment:

●

Receptacles containing gasoline

●

Aerosol cans

■

Storage precautions

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may prevent the pedals

from being depressed properly, may

block the driver’s vision, or may result in

items hitting the driver or passengers,

possibly causing an accident.

●

Stow cargo and luggage in the lug-

gage compartment whenever possi-

ble.

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Driving

WARNING

●

Do not stack cargo and luggage in the

luggage compartment higher than the

seatbacks.

●

When you fold down the rear seats,

long items should not be placed

directly behind the front seats.

●

Never allow anyone to ride in the lug-

gage compartment. It is not designed

for passengers. They should ride in

their seats with their seat belts prop-

erly fastened.

●

Do not place cargo or luggage in or on

the following locations.

• At the feet of the driver

• On the front passenger or rear seats

(when stacking items)

• On the luggage cover

• On the instrument panel

• On the dashboard

●

Secure all items in the occupant com-

partment.

■

Capacity and distribution

●

Do not exceed the maximum axle

weight rating or the total vehicle

weight rating.

●

Even if the total load of occupant’s

weight and the cargo load is less than

the total load capacity, do not apply the

load unevenly. Improper loading may

cause deterioration of steering or

braking control which may cause

death or serious injury.

■

When using a roof luggage carrier

Observe the following precautions:

●

Place the cargo so that its weight is dis-

tributed evenly between the front and

rear axles.

●

If loading long or wide cargo, never

exceed the vehicle overall length or

width. (



P.510)

●

Before driving, make sure the cargo is

securely fastened on the roof luggage

carrier.

●

Loading cargo on the roof luggage

carrier will make the center of gravity

of the vehicle higher. Avoid high

speeds, sudden starts, sharp turns,

sudden braking or abrupt maneuvers,

otherwise it may result in loss of con-

trol or vehicle rollover due to failure to

operate this vehicle correctly and

result in death or serious injury.

●

If driving for a long distance, on rough

roads, or at high speeds, stop the vehi-

cle now and then during the trip to

make sure the cargo remains in its

place.

●

Do not exceed 154 lb. (70 kg) cargo

weight on the roof luggage carrier.

NOTICE

■

When loading cargo (vehicles with a

panoramic moon roof)

Be careful not to scratch the surface of

the panoramic moon roof.

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■

Total load capacity and seating capacity

These details are also described on the tire

and loading information label. (



P.448)

Vehicle load limits

Vehicle load limits include total
load capacity, seating capacity,
trailer weight rating and cargo
capacity.



Total load capacity (vehicle
capacity weight):



P.510

Total load capacity means the com-
bined weight of occupants, cargo
and luggage.



Seating capacity:



P.510

Seating capacity means the maxi-
mum number of occupants whose
estimated average weight is 150 lb.
(68 kg) per person.



TWR (Trailer Weight Rating)
(vehicles with towing package):



P.176, 510

TWR means the maximum gross
trailer weight (trailer weight plus its
cargo weight) that your vehicle is
able to tow.



TWR (Trailer Weight Rating)
(vehicles without towing pack-
age)

Lexus does not recommend towing
a trailer with your vehicle.



Cargo capacity

Cargo capacity may increase or
decrease depending on the weight
and the number of occupants.

WARNING

■

Overloading the vehicle

Do not overload the vehicle.

It may not only cause damage to the tires,

but also degrade steering and braking

ability, resulting in an accident.

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Driving

■

Matching trailer ball height to trailer

coupler height

No matter which class of tow hitch applies,

Trailer towing (vehicles with-
out towing package)

Lexus does not recommend towing
a trailer with your vehicle. Lexus
also does not recommend the
installation of a tow hitch or the use
of a tow hitch carrier for a wheel-
chair, scooter, bicycle, etc. Your
vehicle is not designed for trailer
towing or for the use of tow hitch
mounted carriers.

Trailer towing (vehicles with
towing package)

Your vehicle is designed primarily
as a passenger-and-load-carrying
vehicle. Towing a trailer can have an
adverse impact on handling, per-
formance, braking, durability, and
fuel consumption. For your safety
and the safety of others, you must
not overload your vehicle or trailer.
You must also ensure that you are
using appropriate towing equip-
ment, that the towing equipment
has been installed correctly and
used properly, and that you employ
the requisite driving habits.

Vehicle-trailer stability and braking
performance are affected by trailer
stability, brake performance and
setting, trailer brakes, the hitch and
hitch systems (if equipped).

To tow a trailer safely, use extreme
care and drive the vehicle in accor-
dance with your trailer’s character-
istics and operating conditions.

Lexus warranties do not apply to
damage or malfunction caused by
towing a trailer for commercial pur-
poses.

Contact your Lexus dealer for fur-
ther information about additional
requirements such as a towing kit,
etc.

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for a more safe trailer hookup, the trailer

ball setup must be the proper height for the

coupler on the trailer.

Coupler
Trailer ball

■

Before towing

Check that the following conditions are

met:

●

Ensure that your vehicle’s tires are prop-

erly inflated. (



P.516)

●

Trailer tires are inflated according to the

trailer manufacturer’s recommendation.

●

All trailer lights work as required by law.

●

All lights work each time you connect

them.

●

The trailer ball is set at the proper height

for the coupler on the trailer.

●

The trailer is level when it is hitched.

Do not drive if the trailer is not level, and

check for improper tongue weight, over-

loading, worn suspension, or other possi-

ble causes.

●

The trailer cargo is securely loaded.

●

The rear view mirrors conform to all

applicable federal, state/provincial or

local regulations. If they do not, install

rear view mirrors appropriate for towing

purposes.

■

When towing a trailer

Disable the following systems, as the sys-

tems may not operate properly.

●

LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) (



P.237)

●

LDA (Lane Departure Alert) (



P.245)

●

Dynamic radar cruise control (



P.261)

●

Cruise control (



P.273)

●

BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) (



P.291)

●

PKSB (Parking Support Brake) (if

equipped) (



P.318)

●

Intuitive parking assist (if equipped)

(



P.300)

●

RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) function

(



P.310)

●

RCD (Rear Camera Detection) function

(if equipped) (



P.315)

■

Break-in schedule

If your vehicle is new or equipped with any

new power train components (such as an

engine, transaxle, transfer [AWD models],

rear differential [AWD models] or wheel

bearing), Lexus recommends that you do

not tow a trailer until the vehicle has been

driven for over 500 miles (800 km).
After the vehicle has been driven for over

500 miles (800 km), you can start towing.

However, for the next 500 miles (800 km),

drive the vehicle at a speed of less than 50

mph (80 km/h) when towing a trailer, and

avoid full throttle acceleration.

■

Maintenance

●

If you tow a trailer, your vehicle will

require more frequent maintenance due

to the additional load. (See “Warranty

and Services Guide”, “Owner’s Manual

Supplement” or “Scheduled Mainte-

nance”.)

●

Retighten the fixing bolts of the towing

ball and bracket after approximately 600

miles (1000 km) of trailer towing.

■

If trailer sway occurs

One or more factors (crosswinds, passing

vehicles, rough roads, etc.) can adversely

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Driving

affect handling of your vehicle and trailer,

causing instability.

●

If trailer swaying occurs:

• Firmly grip the steering wheel. Steer

straight ahead.

Do not try to control trailer swaying by

turning the steering wheel.

• Begin releasing the accelerator pedal

immediately but very gradually to reduce

speed.

Do not increase speed. Do not apply

vehicle brakes.

If you make no extreme correction with the

steering or brakes, your vehicle and trailer

should stabilize. (if enabled, Trailer Sway

Control can also help to stabilize the vehicle

and trailer.)

●

After the trailer swaying has stopped:

• Stop in a safe place. Get all occupants

out of the vehicle.

• Check the tires of the vehicle and the

trailer.

• Check the load in the trailer.

Make sure the load has not shifted.

Make sure the tongue weight is appropri-

ate, if possible.

• Check the load in the vehicle.

Make sure the vehicle is not overloaded

after occupants get in.

If you cannot find any problems, the speed

at which trailer swaying occurred is beyond

the limit of your particular vehicle-trailer

combination. Drive at a lower speed to pre-

vent instability. Remember that swaying of

the towing vehicle-trailer increases as

speed increases.

WARNING

■

Trailer towing precautions

To tow a trailer safely, use extreme care

and drive the vehicle in accordance with

the trailer’s characteristics and operating

conditions. Failure to do so could cause

an accident resulting in death or serious

injury. Vehicle stability and braking per-

formance are affected by trailer stability,

brake setting and performance, and the

hitch. Your vehicle will handle differently

when towing a trailer.

■

To avoid accident or injury

●

Do not exceed the TWR, unbraked

TWR, GCWR, GVWR or GAWR.

●

If the gross trailer weight is over 2000

lb. (907 kg), a sway control device with

sufficient capacity is required.

●

Adjust the tongue weight within the

appropriate range. Place heavier loads

as close to the trailer axle as possible.

●

Do not exceed 65 mph (104 km/h),

the posted towing speed limit or the

speed limit for your trailer as set forth

in your trailer owner’s manual, which-

ever is lowest. Slow down sufficiently

before making a turn, in cross winds,

on wet or slippery surface, etc. to help

avoid an accident. If you experience a

vehicle-trailer instability from reduc-

ing a certain speed, slow down and

make sure you keep your vehicle

speed under the speed of which you

experience the instability.

●

Do not make jerky, abrupt or sharp

turns.

●

Do not apply the brakes suddenly as

you may skid, resulting in jackknifing

and loss of vehicle control. This is

especially true on wet or slippery sur-

faces.

●

Do not exceed the trailer hitch assem-

bly weight, gross vehicle weight, gross

axle weight and trailer tongue weight

capacities.

●

Slow down and downshift before

descending steep or long downhill

grades. Do not make sudden down-

shifts while descending steep or long

downhill grades.

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■

GCWR (Gross Combination
Weight Rating)

The maximum allowable gross combi-
nation weight. The gross combination
weight is the sum of the total vehicle
weight (including the occupants, cargo
and any optional equipment installed
on the vehicle) and the weight of the

trailer being towed (including the
cargo in the trailer).

■

GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating)

The maximum allowable gross vehicle
weight. The gross vehicle weight is the
total weight of the vehicle. When tow-
ing a trailer, it is the sum of the vehicle
weight (including the occupants, cargo
and any optional equipment installed
on the vehicle) and the tongue weight.

■

GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rat-
ing)

The maximum allowable gross axle
weight. The gross axle weight is the
load placed on each axle (front and
rear).

WARNING

●

Vehicle-trailer instability is more likely

on steep long downhills. Before

descending steep or long downhill

grades, slow down and downshift. Do

not make sudden downshifts when

descending steep or long downhill

grades. Avoid holding the brake pedal

down too long or applying the brakes

too frequently. This could cause the

brakes to overheat and result in

reduced braking efficiency.

●

Do not tow a trailer when the compact

spare tire is installed on your vehicle.

■

When towing a trailer

Lexus recommends trailers with brakes

that conform to any applicable federal

and state/provincial regulations.

●

If the gross trailer weight exceeds

unbraked TWR, trailer brakes are

required. Lexus recommends trailers

with brakes that conform to all applica-

ble federal and state/provincial regula-

tions.

●

Never tap into your vehicle’s hydraulic

system, as this will lower the vehicle’s

braking effectiveness.

●

Never tow a trailer without using a

safety chain securely attached to both

the trailer and the vehicle. If damage

occurs to the coupling unit or hitch

ball, there is danger of the trailer wan-

dering into another lane.

Towing related terms

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Driving

Front GAWR
Rear GAWR

■

TWR (Trailer Weight Rating)

The maximum allowable gross trailer
weight. The gross trailer weight is the
sum of the trailer weight and the weight
of the cargo in the trailer.
TWR is calculated assuming base vehi-
cle with one driver, one front passen-
ger, towing package (if available), hitch
and hitch systems (if required).

Additional optional equipment, passengers
and cargo in the vehicle will reduce the
trailer weight rating so as not to exceed
GCWR, GVWR and GAWR.
If the gross trailer weight exceeds 3000
lb. (1360 kg), it is recommended to use a
trailer with 2 or more axles.

With brakes

■

Unbraked TWR (Unbraked Trailer
Weight Rating)

The trailer weight rating for towing a
trailer without a trailer service brake
system.

Without brakes

■

Tongue Weight

The load placed on the trailer hitch ball.
(



P.176)



The gross trailer weight must never
exceed 5000 lb. (2265 kg).



The gross combination weight must
never exceed 10600 lb. (4800 kg).



The gross vehicle weight must never
exceed the GVWR indicated on the
Certification Label. (



P.510)



The gross axle weight on each axle

Weight limits

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must never exceed the GAWR indi-
cated on the Certification Label.
(



P.510)



If the gross trailer weight is over the
unbraked TWR, trailer service
brakes are required.



If the gross trailer weight is over
2000 lb. (907 kg), a sway control
device with sufficient capacity is
required.

Confirm that the gross trailer weight,
gross combination weight, gross vehi-
cle weight, gross axle weight and
tongue weight are all within the limits.

■

GCWR

10600 lb. (4800 kg)

■

TWR

5000 lb. (2265 kg)

■

Unbraked TWR

1000 lb. (453 kg)

: This models meet the tow-vehicle traile-

ring requirement of SAE International
per SAE J2807.



A recommended tongue weight
varies in accordance with the types
of trailers or towing as described
below.



To ensure the recommended values
shown below, the trailer must be
loaded by referring to the following

instructions.

• Tongue Weight
The gross trailer weight should be distrib-
uted so that the tongue weight is 9% to
11%.
(Tongue weight/Gross trailer weight x 100
= 9% to 11%)

Gross trailer weight
Tongue weight

If using a weight distributing hitch when
towing, return the front axle to the same
weight as before the trailer connection.
If front axle weight cannot be measured
directly, measure the front fender height
above the front axle before connection.
Adjust weight distributing hitch torque until
front fender is returned to the same height
as before connection.
The gross trailer weight, gross axle weight
and tongue weight can be measured with
platform scales found at a highway weigh-
ing station, building supply company,
trucking company, junk yard, etc.

Trailer hitch assemblies have different
weight capacities. Lexus recommends
the use of Lexus hitch/bracket for your
vehicle. For details, contact your Lexus
dealer.

GCWR, TWR and Unbraked
TWR

Trailer Tongue Weight

Hitch

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Driving



If you wish to install a trailer hitch,
contact your Lexus dealer.



Use only a hitch that conforms to
the gross trailer weight requirement
of your vehicle.



Follow the directions supplied by the
hitch manufacturer.



Lubricate the hitch ball with a light
coating of grease.



Remove the hitch ball whenever you
are not towing a trailer. Remove the
trailer hitch if you do not need it.
After removing the hitch, seal any
mounting hole in the vehicle body to
prevent entry of any substances into
the vehicle.

Use the correct trailer ball for your
application.

Trailer ball load rating

Matches or exceeds the gross trailer
weight rating of the trailer.

Ball diameter

Matches the size of the trailer coupler.
Most couplers are stamped with the
required trailer ball size.

Shank length

Protrudes beyond the bottom of the lock
washer and nut by at least 2 threads.

Shank diameter

Matches the ball mount hole diameter size.

WARNING

■

Hitches

Trailer hitch assemblies have different

weight capacities established by the hitch

manufacturer. Even though the vehicle

may be physically capable of towing a

higher weight, the operator must deter-

mine the maximum weight rating of the

particular hitch assembly and never

exceed the maximum weight rating

specified for the trailer-hitch. Exceeding

the maximum weight rating set by the

trailer-hitch manufacturer can cause an

accident resulting in death or serious

personal injuries.

NOTICE

■

When installing a trailer hitch

Use only the position recommended by

your Lexus dealer. Do not install the

trailer hitch on the bumper; this may

cause body damage.

Selecting trailer ball

Trailer class

Typical trailer ball

size

2 5/16 in.

II and III

2 in.

1 7/8 in.

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Weight carrying ball position:
50.63 in. (1286 mm)
Hitch receiver pin hole position:
44.25 in. (1124 mm)

Use the wire harness stored in the rear
end under body.

■

Auto current cut-off function

In case of over current, the auto cut-off

function stops the power flowing to the

trailer lights to prevent damage to the vehi-

cle’s electrical system.
This function is activated when the rated

current of any of the following trailer light

circuit components is exceeded:

●

Tail lights: maximum 8.0 A

●

Stop/turn signal light (right): maximum

5.0 A

●

Stop/turn signal light (left): maximum 5.0

■

When the auto current cut function is

activated

If a trailer light does not come on due to the

activation of the auto current cut function,

the light system will need to be reset.
Follow the reset procedure shown below.

●

If a tail light does not come on, turn off the

headlight switch.

●

If the right-side stop/turn signal light does

not come on, put the turn signal in the off

position or remove foot from the brake

pedal.

●

If the left-side stop/turn signal light does

not come on, put the turn signal in the off

position or remove foot from the brake

pedal.

If the emergency flashers do not operate,

press the emergency flasher switch to turn

them off.
After the light system is reset, operate the

light switches again to see if the lights oper-

ate normally.
If the lights do not operate normally, have

the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.

Your vehicle will handle differently
when towing a trailer. Help to avoid an
accident, death or serious injury, keep
the following in mind when towing:



Speed limits for towing a trailer vary
by state or province. Do not exceed
the posted towing speed limit.

Positions for towing hitch
receiver and hitch ball

Connecting trailer lights (if
equipped)

NOTICE

■

Do not directly splice trailer lights

Do not directly splice trailer lights.

Directly splicing trailer lights may dam-

age your vehicle’s electrical system and

cause a malfunction.

Trailer towing tips

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Driving



Lexus recommends that the vehi-
cle-trailer speed limit is 65 mph
(104 km/h) on a flat, straight, dry
road. Do not exceed this limit, the
posted towing speed limit or the
speed limit for your trailer as set
forth in your trailer owner’s manual,
whichever is lowest. Instability of the
towing vehicle-trailer combination
(trailer sway) increases as speed
increases. Exceeding speed limits
may cause loss of control.



Before starting out, check the trailer
lights, tires and the vehicle-trailer
connections. Recheck after driving
a short distance.



Practice turning, stopping and
reversing with the trailer attached in
an area away from traffic until you
become accustomed to the feel of
the vehicle-trailer combination.



Reversing with a trailer attached is
difficult and requires practice. Grip
the bottom of the steering wheel
and move your hand to the left to
move the trailer to the left. Move
your hand to the right to move the
trailer to right. (This is generally
opposite to reversing without a
trailer attached.) Avoid sharp or
prolonged turning. Have someone
guide you when reversing to reduce
the risk of an accident.



As stopping distance is increased
when towing a trailer, vehicle-to
vehicle distance should be
increased. For each 10 mph (16
km/h) of speed, allow at least one
vehicle and trailer length.



Avoid sudden braking as you may
skid, resulting in the trailer jackknif-
ing and a loss of vehicle control. This
is especially true on wet or slippery
surfaces.



Avoid jerky starts or sudden accel-
eration.



Avoid jerky steering and sharp
turns, and slow down before making
turn.



Note that when making a turn, the
trailer wheels will be closer than the
vehicle wheels to the inside of the
turn. Compensate by making a
wider than normal turning radius.



Slow down before making a turn, in
cross winds, on wet or slippery sur-
faces, etc. Increasing vehicle speed
can destabilize the trailer.



Take care when passing other vehi-
cles. Passing requires considerable
distance. After passing a vehicle, do
not forget the length of your trailer,
and be sure you have plenty of room
before changing lanes.



To maintain engine braking effi-
ciency and charging system perfor-
mance when using engine braking,
do not put the transmission in D.

If in the M mode, the transmission shift
range position must be in 6 or lower.
(



P.186)



Instability happens more frequently
when descending steep or long
downhill grades. Before descend-
ing, slow down and downshift. Do
not make sudden downshifts while
descending steep or long downhill

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grades.



Avoid holding the brake pedal down
too long or applying the brakes too
frequently. This could cause the
brakes to overheat and result in
reduced braking efficiency.



Due to the added load of the trailer,
your vehicle’s engine may overheat
on hot days (at temperatures over
85°F [30°C]) when driving up a
long or steep grade. If the engine
coolant temperature gauge indi-
cates overheating, immediately turn
off the air conditioning (if in use),
pull your vehicle off the road and
stop in a safe spot. (



P.504)



Always place wheel blocks under
both the vehicle’s and the trailer’s
wheels when parking. Put the trans-
mission in P and apply the parking
brake. Avoid parking on a slope, but
if unavoidable, do so only after per-
forming the following:

Apply the brakes and keep them
applied.

Have someone place wheel blocks
under both the vehicle’s and trailer’s
wheels.

When the wheel blocks are in
place, release the brakes slowly
until the blocks absorb the load.

Shift into P and apply the parking
brake.

Turn off the engine.



When restarting after parking on a
slope:

With the transmission in P, start the
engine. Be sure to keep the brake
pedal depressed.

Shift into a forward gear. If revers-
ing, shift into R.

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



P.192)

Release the brake pedal, and slowly
pull or back away from the wheel
blocks. Stop and apply the brakes.

Have someone retrieve the blocks.

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Driving

Dinghy towing

Your vehicle is not designed to be
dinghy towed (with 4 wheels on the
ground) behind a motor home.

NOTICE

■

To avoid serious damage to your vehi-

cle

Do not tow your vehicle with the 4

wheels on the ground.

■

To prevent causing serious damage to

the transmission and AWD system

2WD models: Never tow this vehicle

from the rear with the front wheels on the

ground.

This may cause serious damage to the

transmission.

AWD models: Never dinghy tow your

vehicle to prevent causing serious dam-

age to the Dynamic Torque Control

AWD system and transmission.

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4-2.Driving procedures

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



P.192)

The parking brake indicator will come on.

Firmly depress the brake pedal.

and a message will be displayed on

the multi-information display.

If it is not displayed, the engine cannot be

started.

Press the engine switch shortly and
firmly.

When operating the engine switch, one

short, firm press is enough. It is not neces-

sary to press and hold the switch.
The engine will crank until it starts or for up

to 30 seconds, whichever is less.
Continue depressing the brake pedal until

the engine is completely started.
The engine can be started from any engine

switch mode.

■

Engine switch illumination

According to the situation, the engine

switch illumination operates as follows.

●

If a door is open or the engine switch is

turned from ACC or ON to OFF, the

engine switch light will illuminate dimly.

●

If the brake pedal is depressed while car-

rying an electronic key, the engine switch

light will illuminate brightly.

●

When the engine switch is in ACC or

ON, the engine switch illumination illumi-

nates.

■

If the engine does not start

●

The engine immobilizer system may not

have been deactivated. (



P.64)

Contact your Lexus dealer.

●

If a message related to start-up is shown

on the multi-information display, read the

message and follow the instructions.

●

If the door is unlocked with the mechani-

cal key, the engine cannot be started

using the smart access system with

push-button start. Refer to P.495to start

the engine. However, if the electronic key

is carried inside the vehicle and the doors

are locked (



P.102), the engine can be

started.

■

Electronic key battery depletion



P.94

Engine (ignition) switch

Performing the following opera-
tions when carrying the electronic
key on your person starts the
engine or changes engine switch
modes.

Starting the engine

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Driving

■

Conditions affecting operation



P.122

■

Note for the entry function



P.122

■

When “Access System with Elec. Key-

malfunction See owner’s manual” is dis-

played on the multi-information display

The system may be malfunctioning. Have

the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer

immediately.

■

Electronic key battery



P.453

■

Operation of the engine switch

●

If the switch is not pressed shortly and

firmly, the engine switch mode may not

change or the engine may not start.

●

If attempting to restart the engine imme-

diately after turning the engine switch off,

the engine may not start in some cases.

After turning the engine switch off, please

wait a few seconds before restarting the

engine.

■

Customization

If the smart access system with push-button

start has been deactivated in a customized

setting, refer to P.494.

Stop the vehicle completely.

Set the parking brake. (



P.192)

Press the P position switch.
(



P.187)

Check that the shift position indicator

shows P and the parking brake indicator is

illuminated.

Press the engine switch.

The engine will stop, and the meter display

will be extinguished (the shift position indi-

cator will be extinguished a few seconds

after the meter display).

Release the brake pedal and check
that “ACCESSORY” or “POWER
ON” is not shown on the
multi-information display.

■

When the shift control system malfunc-

tions

When attempting to turn the engine switch

off while there is a malfunction in the shift

control system, the engine switch mode

may change to ACC. In this case, ACC may

be turned off by applying the parking brake

and pressing the engine switch again.
If there is a malfunction in the system, have
the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer
immediately.

■

Automatic engine shut off feature

●

The vehicle is equipped with a feature

that automatically shuts off the engine

when the shift position is in P with the

engine running for an extended period.

WARNING

■

When starting the engine

Always start the engine while sitting in

the driver’s seat. Do not depress the

accelerator pedal while starting the

engine under any circumstances.

Doing so may cause an accident result-

ing in death or serious injury.

NOTICE

■

When starting the engine

●

Do not race a cold engine.

●

If the engine becomes difficult to start

or stalls frequently, have your vehicle

checked by your Lexus dealer immedi-

ately.

■

Symptoms indicating a malfunction

with the engine switch

If the engine switch seems to be operat-

ing somewhat differently than usual, such

as the switch sticking slightly, there may

be a malfunction. Contact your Lexus

dealer immediately.

Stopping the engine

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●

The engine will automatically shut off

after approximately 1 hour if it has been

left running while the shift position is in P.

●

The timer for the automatic engine shut

off feature will reset if the brake pedal is

depressed, or if the shift position is in a

position other than P.

●

After the vehicle is parked, if the door is

locked with the door lock switch

(



P.102) from the inside or the mechani-

cal key (



P.494) from the outside, the

automatic engine shut off feature will be

disabled. The timer for the automatic

engine shut off feature will be re-enabled

if the driver’s door is opened.

■

When the engine is stopped

Even if the engine switch is turned off, the

cooling fan may continue to operate for a

short time.

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

WARNING

■

Stopping the engine in an emergency

●

If you want to stop the engine in an

emergency while driving the vehicle,

press and hold the engine switch for

more than 2 seconds, or press it briefly

3 times or more in succession.

(



P.460)

However, do not touch the engine

switch while driving except in an emer-

gency. Turning the engine off while

driving will not cause loss of steering

or braking control, 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.

●

If the engine switch is operated while

the vehicle is running, a warning mes-

sage will be shown on the multi-infor-

mation display and a buzzer sounds.

●

To restart the engine after performing

an emergency shutdown, press the

engine switch.

■

When parking

Exhaust gases include harmful carbon

monoxide (CO), which is colorless and

odorless. Observe the following precau-

tions.

Failure to do so may cause exhaust gases

to enter the vehicle and may lead to an

accident caused by light-headedness, or

may lead to death or a serious health

hazard.

●

If the vehicle is in a poorly ventilated

area or a closed area, such as a

garage, stop the engine.

●

Do not leave the vehicle with the

engine running for a long time. If such

a situation cannot be avoided, park the

vehicle in an open space and ensure

that exhaust fumes do not enter the

vehicle interior.

●

Do not leave the engine running in an

area with snow build-up, or where it is

snowing. If snowbanks build up around

the vehicle while the engine is running,

exhaust gases may collect and enter

the vehicle.

Changing engine switch modes

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Driving

Off

The emergency flashers can be used.

ACC

Some electrical components such as the
audio system can be used.

All electrical components can be used.

: ACC mode can be enabled/disabled on

the customize menu. (



P.528)

■

Auto power off function

If the vehicle is left in ACC or ON (the

engine is not running) for more than 20

minutes with the shift lever is in P or the shift

release button is not pressed, the engine

switch will automatically turn to OFF. How-

ever, this function cannot entirely prevent

battery discharge. Do not leave the vehicle

with the engine switch in ACC or ON for

long periods of time when the engine is not

running.

■

When ACC customization is in off

●

With the engine switch is turned off, the

center display can still be used for a cer-

tain time until the battery saving function

starts operating.

●

When the safe exit assist is operating, a

buzzer will sound and a voice guidance

will be given. (



P.297)

NOTICE

■

To prevent battery discharge

●

Do not leave the engine switch in ACC

or ON for long periods of time without

the engine running.

●

If “ACCESSORY” or “POWER ON” is

displayed on the meters while the

engine is not running, the engine

switch is not off.

Exit the vehicle after turning the

engine switch off.

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