Lexus TX350 (2024 year). Manual in english - page 11

The memory function can be used to
park in a previously registered parking
space, even if there are no parking
space lines or adjacent parked vehi-
cles.

Up to 3 parking spaces can be registered.

Stop the vehicle with it aligned near
the center of the target parking
space.

Approximately 3.3 ft. (1 m)

Press the main switch and then
select .

If the Advanced Park main switch is

pressed at a parking space without parking

lines or any adjacent parked vehicles, “No

available parking space” may be displayed.

Continuously select and hold

Select perpendicular parking (for-
ward/reverse) function or parallel
parking function.

Only parking spaces for which assist can

be performed are displayed.

Select the parking direction.

When perpendicular parking (for-

ward/reverse) was selected in step

When parallel parking was selected in step

Advanced Park memory func-
tion

Registering a parking space

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Driving

Using the arrow buttons, adjust the
position of the parking space to be
registered, and then select “OK”
button.

Select “Start” button.

A buzzer will sound, an operation message

will be displayed on the multi-information

display, and assistance will begin operating.

When the brake pedal is released, “Moving

Forward…” will be displayed and the vehi-

cle will begin moving forward.
If you feel that the vehicle is approaching

close to a surrounding vehicle, object, per-

son, or gutter:



Perform operations as indicated by
the advice displays until the vehicle
stops in the target parking space.

Check the position that the vehicle
has stopped. If necessary, adjust the
position of the parking spot to be
registered using the arrow buttons,
and then select “Reg.” button.

“Registration Completed” will be displayed

on the center display.



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

The amount that the position of the
parking spot to be registered can be
adjusted is limited.

Stop the vehicle with it aligned near
the center of the target parking
space.

Approximately 3.3 ft. (1 m)

Press the Advanced Park main
switch and check that a possible
parking space is displayed on the
center display.

If the “MODE” button is displayed, the but-

ton can be touched to change between the

memory function, perpendicular parking

(forward/reverse) function and parallel

parking function.

Select the desired parking space,
and then select “Start” button.

Perform the procedure for the perpendic-

ular parking (forward/reverse) function

from step

. (



P.336)

■

If you feel that the vehicle is approach-

ing close to a surrounding vehicle,

object, person, or gutter



■

When overwriting a registered parking

space

If the maximum number of parking spaces
have been registered and

is selected, a

registered parking space can be selected

and then overwritten with a new parking

space.

■

When multiple parking spaces are reg-

istered

Select the desired parking space, and then

select “Start” button.

When parking in a parking space
registered to the memory func-
tion

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Driving

■

When the brakes have been operated

NOTICE

■

When using the memory function

(



P.339, 343)

●

The memory function is a function

which provides assistance in parking in

a previously registered parking space.

If the condition of the road surface,

vehicle, or surrounding area differs

from when registration was per-

formed, the parking space may not be

able to be detected correctly or assis-

tance may not be provided to the point

that the vehicle is fully parked.

●

Do not register a parking space in situ-

ations such as the following, as the set

parking space may not be able to be

registered or assistance may not be

possible later.

• When a camera lens is dirty or cov-

ered with water droplets

• When it is raining or snowing

• When the surrounding area is dark (at

night, etc.)

●

In situations such as the following, it

may not be possible to register a park-

ing space.

• When there is insufficient space

between the road and parking space

• When the road surface around the

parking space does not have any dif-

ferences the system can recognize

●

If a parking space has been registered

in situations such as the following,

assistance may not be able to be

started later or assistance to the regis-

tered position may not be possible.

• When shadows are cast on the parking

space (there is a carport over the

parking space, etc.)

• When there are leaves, garbage, or

other objects which will likely move, in

the parking space

• When the road surface around the

parking space has the same repeating

pattern (brick, etc.)

●

In situations such as the following, it

may not be possible for the system to

provide assistance to a registered

parking spot:

• When the appearance of the parking

space is affected by the shadow of the

vehicle or trees

• When an object is detected in the reg-

istered parking space

• When a pedestrian or passing vehicle

is detected during assistance

• When the position the vehicle is

stopped when assistance is started dif-

fers from the position when registra-

tion was performed

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■

Assistance will be canceled when

In situations such as the following,
Advanced Park operation will be can-
celed. Firmly hold the steering wheel
and depress the brake pedal to stop
the vehicle.

As system operation has been canceled,
begin the operation again or continue
parking manually, using the steering wheel.



The Advanced Park main switch is
pushed



The shift position has been shifted to
P



The parking brake is engaged



A door or the back door is opened



The driver’s seat belt is unfastened



The outside rear view mirrors are
folded



The TRAC or VSC is turned off



The TRAC, VSC or ABS operates

NOTICE

• When the registered parking space

cannot be reached due to the exis-

tence of parking blocks, etc.

• When the road surface around the

parking space has changed (road sur-

face has degraded or been resur-

faced)

• When the sunlight conditions differ

from when registration was performed

(due to weather or time of day)

• When the sun is shining directly into a

camera, such as in the early morning

or evening

• When the color or brightness of the

road surface is uneven

• When a light is temporarily shined on

the parking space (lights of another

vehicle, security light, etc.)

• When the road surface around the

parking space has the same repeating

pattern

• When there is a low protrusion on the

road surface near the parking space

• When the parking space is on a slope

• When a camera has been splashed by

hot or cold water and the lens has

fogged up

• When a camera lens is dirty or cov-

ered with water droplets

• When accessories which obstruct the

view of the camera are installed

If assistance is ended during registration,
perform registration again.

●

When registering a parking space to

the memory function, if the road sur-

face cannot be detected “No available

parking space to register” will be dis-

played.

●

When using the memory function,

make sure to stop immediately in front

of the stop position. Otherwise the

parking space may not be able to be

detected correctly or assistance may

not be provided to the point that the

vehicle is fully parked.

●

Do not use the memory function if a

camera has been subjected to a strong

impact or images of the panoramic

view monitor are misaligned.

●

If a camera has been replaced, as the

installation angle of the camera will

have changed, it will be necessary to

reregister parking spaces of the mem-

ory function.

Advanced Park cancelation/sus-
pension

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Driving



The engine switch is pressed



The system determines assistance
cannot be continued in the current
parking environment



The system malfunctions



While the vehicle was stopped,
“Cancel” was selected on the center
display

■

Assistance will be suspended when

In situations such as the following,
Advanced Park operation will be sus-
pended.

Assistance can be started again by follow-
ing the directions displayed on the center
display.
Also, when assistance is suspended, if the
shift position is changed twice with the
brake pedal depressed, assistance will be
canceled in that shift position.
However, if assistance is suspended by
shifting the shift position, assistance will be
canceled if the shift position is changed
once.



The steering wheel is operated



The accelerator pedal is depressed



The shift position has been shifted



A moving object or stationary
object that may collide with your
vehicle has been detected, resulting
in the operation of the engine output
control/braking control.



Camera switch is pressed

Select

on the center display, and

then select “Advanced Park”.

■

Speed profile

The vehicle speed for when assistance
is performed can be set.
This setting cannot be changed when
registering a parking space to the
memory function.

■

Obstacle detection range

The distance from which obstacles will
be avoided while assistance is being
performed can be set.

■

Preferred parking method

The preferred parking direction dis-
played when at a parking space which
perpendicular (forward/reverse) or
parallel parking is possible can be set.

■

Preferred parking direction

The preferred parking direction dis-
played when it is possible to pull per-
pendicular forward or reverse into a
parking space can be selected.

■

Preferred exit direction (perpen-
dicular)

The preferred exit direction displayed
when it is possible to pull forward or
reverse to the left or right out of a park-
ing space can be selected.

■

Preferred exit direction (parallel)

The preferred exit direction displayed
when it is possible to exit to the left or
right from a parallel parking space can
be selected.

■

Camera view when parking

The display angle of the camera image
when using the perpendicular parking
(forward/reverse) function or parallel

Changing the Advanced Park
settings

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parking function can be set.

■

Camera view when exiting

The display angle of the camera image
when using the perpendicular exiting
(forward/reverse) function or parallel
parking exit function can be set.

■

Parking path adjustment

The course for when parking assis-
tance is operating can be adjusted
inward or outward.
If the tires are worn, the path of vehicle
may be offset from the center of the
parking space. In this case, use this set-
ting to adjust the parking course.

■

Road width adjustment

When parking assistance is started, the
amount of lateral movement while the
vehicle is moving forward can be
adjusted.

■

Park position adjustment (forward)

The position at which perpendicular
parking (forward) is completed can be
adjusted. (Except when using the
memory function.)

■

Park position adjustment (reverse)

The position at which perpendicular
parking (reverse) is completed can be
adjusted. (Except when using the
memory function.)

■

Rear accessory setting

If an accessory, such as a trailer hitch,
has been installed to the rear of the
vehicle, the length of the rear of the
vehicle can be adjusted to help avoid
colliding with objects to the rear of the
vehicle.

■

Clear registered parking space

The parking spaces registered to the
memory function can be deleted. Park-
ing space information cannot be
deleted when assistance is being per-
formed or when registering parking
space information to the memory func-
tion.

The operating state, assistance opera-
tion, etc. of the Advanced Park is dis-
played on the center display. If a
message is displayed, respond accord-
ing to the content displayed.

■

If “No available parking space” is dis-

played

Move the vehicle to a location where a

parking space or parking lines can be

detected.

■

If “Unavailable in current condition” is

displayed

Move the vehicle to another location and

use the system.

NOTICE

●

Take care when using the park position

adjustment (forward) or park position

adjustment (reverse) for adjusting

because the vehicle may collide with

parking blocks, curb stones, or other

low objects.

●

If it is likely that your vehicle will collide

with a nearby vehicle/object, parking

block, curb stone, etc., depress the

brake pedal to stop the vehicle and

press the Advanced Park main switch

to disable the system.

Advanced Park displayed mes-
sages

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Driving

■

If “Not enough space to exit” is dis-

played

The parallel parking exit function cannot be

used due to a situation such as the distance

between your vehicle and vehicles parked

in front of and behind your vehicle being

short, the existence of an object in the exit

direction, etc.
Check the conditions of the area around

your vehicle and exit from the parking

space manually.

■

If “Cannot control speed” is displayed

The system judged that it cannot adjust the

speed of the vehicle when using the system

in an area with a slope or step and assis-

tance was canceled.
Use the system in a level location.

■

If “Obstacle detected” is displayed

As a moving object or stationary object that

may collide with your vehicle has been

detected, the engine output control/brak-

ing control operates to suspend Advanced

Park assistance.
Check the condition of the surrounding

area. To resume assistance, select the

“Start” button on the center display.

■

If “No available parking space to regis-

ter” is displayed

This message is displayed when

selected at a parking space that cannot be

detected.
Operate the system at a parking space

where differences in the road surface can

be recognized. (



P.346)

Select

on the center display.

Select “Drive mode”.

Select driving mode.

Normal mode

Provides an optimal balance of fuel econ-
omy, quietness, and dynamic performance.
Suitable for city driving.

Eco drive mode

Helps the driver accelerate in an
eco-friendly manner and improve fuel
economy through moderate throttle char-
acteristics and by controlling the operation
of the air conditioning system (heat-
ing/cooling).
When the Eco drive mode is selected, Eco
drive mode indicator comes on.

Sport mode

Controls the transmission and engine to
provide quick, powerful acceleration. This

Driving mode select switch

The driving modes can be selected
to suit driving conditions.

Selecting a drive mode

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4-5. Using the driving support systems

mode also changes the steering feel, mak-
ing it suitable for when agile driving
response is desired, such as when driving
on roads with many curves.
When the Sport mode is selected, sport
mode indicator will comes on.

Custom mode

Allows you to drive with the power train,
steering and air conditioning system func-
tions set to your preferred settings.
(



P.540)

When the Custom mode is selected, Cus-
tom mode indicator comes on.
To change Custom mode settings, select

■

When a driving mode other than normal

mode is selected (AWD vehicles)

The AWD control switches to that suitable

for the selected driving mode.

■

Operation of the air conditioning sys-

tem in Eco drive mode

Eco drive mode controls the heating/cool-

ing operations and fan speed of the air con-

ditioning system to enhance fuel efficiency.

To improve air conditioning performance,

perform the following operations:

●

Turn eco air conditioning mode off

(

P.374)

●

Adjust the fan speed (

P.372)

●

Turn off Eco drive mode

■

Automatic deactivation of Sport mode

and Custom mode

If the engine switch is turned off after driv-

ing in Sport mode or Custom mode, the

drive mode will be changed to normal

mode.

■

Display of the multi-information display

according to selected driving mode

According to the driving mode selected,

the gauges displayed on the multi-informa-

tion display may change.

■

Customization

Some functions can be customized.

(

P.540)

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Driving

Press the Trail Mode switch.

Press the Trail Mode switch, to turn the Trail
Mode on. The Trail Mode indicator light
will come on the multi-information display.
To turn the system off, press the Trail Mode
switch again.

If the tires are spinning, the slip indica-
tor flashes to indicate that the Trail
Mode is controlling the spinning of the
tires.

■

Trail Mode

●

Trail Mode controls the vehicle so that it

can use the maximum amount of drive

force when driving on rough roads. As a

result, fuel efficiency may diminish when

compared to driving with Trail Mode off.

●

If Trail Mode is continuously used for a

long period of time, depending on the

driving conditions, the load on related

parts increases and the system may not

function correctly. In this case, “Traction

Control Turned OFF” will be shown on

the multi-information display but the vehi-

cle can be driven normally. The “Traction

Control Turned OFF” on the multi-infor-

mation display will turn off after a short

while and the system will operate prop-

erly.

■

When Trail Mode is canceled

In the following situations, Trail Mode is

automatically canceled even if it is selected:

●

When the driving mode is changed.

(



P.353)

●

When the engine is restarted.

■

Sounds and vibrations when driving in

Trail Mode

Any of the following conditions may occur

when Trail Mode is operating. None of

these indicates that a malfunction has

occurred:

●

Vibrations may be felt throughout the

vehicle or steering

●

Sounds may be heard from the engine

compartment

■

When the Trail Mode indicator does not

illuminate

When the Trail Mode indicator does not

Trail Mode (AWD models)

Trail Mode is designed to control
the spinning of the drive wheels by
integratedly controlling AWD,
brake and drive force control sys-
tems. Use the Trail Mode when
driving bumpy roads, etc.

Enabling the system

When the Trail Mode is operat-
ing

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illuminate even though the Trail Mode

switch is pressed, the system may be mal-

functioning. Have the vehicle inspected by

your Lexus dealer immediately.

Press the downhill assist control switch.

The downhill assist control system indica-
tor will comes on and the system will oper-
ate.
When the system is in operation, the slip
indicator will flash, and the stop lights/high
mounted stop lights will be lit. A sound may
also occur during the operation. This does
not indicated a malfunction.

Press the downhill assist control switch
while the system is in operation.

The downhill assist control system indica-
tor will flash as the system gradually ceases
operation, and will turn off when the system
is fully off.
Press the downhill assist control switch

WARNING

■

Before using Trail Mode

Make sure to observe the following pre-

cautions. Failure to observe these pre-

cautions may result in an unexpected

accident.

●

Trail mode is intended for use when

driving on rough roads.

●

Check that the Trail Mode indicator is

illuminated before driving.

●

Trail Mode is not intended to expand

the limits of the vehicle. Thoroughly

check the road conditions and drive

with caution.

NOTICE

■

In order to ensure that Trail Mode

operates properly

Do not continuously use the Trail Mode

for a long period of time. Depending on

the driving conditions, the load on

related parts increases and the system

may not operate properly.

Downhill assist control sys-
tem (AWD vehicles)

The downhill assist control system
helps to prevent excessive speed on
steep downhill slopes.
The system will operate when the
vehicle is traveling under 18 mph
(30 km/h) with the accelerator and
brake pedals released.

System operation

Turning off the system

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Driving

while the downhill assist control system
indicator is flashing to start the system
again.

■

Operating tips

The system will operate when the shift posi-

tion is in a 1 range of M mode or R.

■

If the downhill assist control system indi-

cator flashes

●

In the following situations, the indicator

flashes and the system will not operate:

• The shift position is in a position other 1

range of M mode or R.

• The accelerator or brake pedal is

depressed.

• The vehicle speed exceeds approxi-

mately 15 mph (25 km/h).

• The brake system overheats.

●

In the following situation, the indicator

flashes to alert the driver, but the system

will operate:

• The downhill assist control switch is

turned off while the system is operating.

The system will gradually ceases operation.
The indicator will flash during operation,
and then go off when the system is fully off.

■

When the downhill assist control system

is operated continuously

This may cause the brake actuator to over-

heat. In this case, the downhill assist control

system will stop operating, a buzzer will

sound and the downhill assist control sys-

tem indicator will start flashing, and the

“Traction Control Turned OFF” will be

shown on the multi-information display.

Refrain from using the system until the

downhill assist control system indicator

stays on and the “Traction Control Turned

OFF” goes off. (The vehicle can be driven

normally during this time.)

■

Sounds and vibrations caused by the

downhill assist control system

●

A sound may be heard from the engine

compartment when the engine is started

or just after the vehicle begins to move.

This sound does not indicate that a mal-

function has occurred in downhill assist

control system.

●

Either of the following conditions may

occur when the downhill assist control

system is operating. None of these are

indicators that a malfunction has

occurred.

• Vibrations may be felt through the vehicle

body and steering.

• A motor sound may be heard after the

vehicle comes to a stop.

■

System malfunction

In the following cases, have your vehicle

checked by your Lexus dealer.

●

The downhill assist control system indica-

tor does not come on when the engine

switch is turned to ON.

●

The downhill assist control system indica-

tor does not come on when the downhill

assist control switch is pressed.

●

The slip indicator comes on.

WARNING

■

When using downhill assist control

system

Do not rely overmuch on the downhill

assist control system. This function does

not extend the vehicle’s performance

limitations. Always thoroughly check the

road conditions, and drive safely.

■

Situations in which the system may

not operate properly

The system may not operate on the fol-

lowing surfaces, which may lead to an

accident causing death or serious injury.

●

Slippery surfaces such as wet or

muddy roads

●

Icy surface

●

Unpaved roads

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■

ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)

Helps to prevent wheel lock when the
brakes are applied suddenly, or if the
brakes are applied while driving on a
slippery road surface

■

Brake assist

Generates an increased level of brak-
ing force after the brake pedal is
depressed when the system detects a
panic stop situation

■

VSC (Vehicle Stability Control)

Helps the driver to control skidding
when swerving suddenly or turning on
slippery road surfaces.

■

Enhanced VSC (Enhanced Vehi-
cle Stability Control)

Provides cooperative control of the
ABS, TRAC, VSC and EPS.
Helps to maintain directional stability
when swerving on slippery road sur-
faces by controlling steering perfor-
mance.

■

Trailer Sway Control

Helps the driver to control trailer sway
by selectively applying brake pressure
for individual wheels and reducing
driving torque when trailer sway is
detected.

■

TRAC (Traction Control)

Helps to maintain drive power and pre-
vent the drive wheels from spinning
when starting the vehicle or accelerat-
ing on slippery roads

■

Active Cornering Assist (ACA)

Helps to prevent the vehicle from drift-
ing to the outer side by performing
inner wheel brake control when
attempting to accelerate while turning

■

Hill-start assist control

Helps to reduce the backward move-
ment of the vehicle when starting on an
uphill

■

EPS (Electric Power Steering)

Employs an electric motor to reduce
the amount of effort needed to turn the
steering wheel

■

Dynamic Torque Control AWD
system (AWD models)

Automatically controls the driving
force distribution to the front and rear
wheels according to various running
conditions including normal driving,
during cornering, on a uphill, when
starting off, during acceleration, on a
slippery roads due to snow or rain, thus
contributing to stable operability and
driving stability.

Driving assist systems

To keep driving safety and perfor-
mance, the following systems oper-
ate automatically in response to
various driving situations. Be aware,
however, that these systems are
supplementary and should not be
relied upon too heavily when oper-
ating the vehicle.

Summary of the driving assist
systems

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Driving

■

The Secondary Collision Brake

When the SRS airbag sensor detects a
collision and the system operates, the
brakes and brake lights are automati-
cally controlled to reduce the vehicle
speed and help reduce the possibility
of further damage due to a secondary
collision.

■

When the TRAC/VSC/Trailer Sway

Control systems are operating

The slip indicator light will flash while the

TRAC/VSC/Trailer Sway Control systems

are operating.

■

Disabling the TRAC system

If the vehicle gets stuck in mud, dirt or snow,

the TRAC system may reduce power from
the engine to the wheels. Pressing the

switch to turn the system off may make it

easier for you to rock the vehicle in order to

free it.
To turn the TRAC system off, quickly press
and release the

switch.

The “Traction Control Turned OFF” will be
shown on the multi-information display.

Press the

switch again to turn the sys-

tem back on.



2WD models



AWD models

■

Turning off both TRAC, VSC and Trailer

Sway Control systems

To turn the TRAC, VSC and Trailer Sway

Control systems off, press and hold the

switch for more than 3 seconds while

the vehicle is stopped.
The VSC OFF indicator light will come on
and the “Traction Control Turned OFF” will
be shown on the multi-information display.

Press the

switch again to turn the sys-

tem back on.

: On vehicles with PCS (Pre-Collision

System), PCS will also be disabled (only
Pre-Collision warning is available). The
PCS warning light will come on and a
message will be displayed on the
multi-information display. (

P.226)

■

When the message is displayed on the

multi-information display showing that

TRAC has been disabled even if the

switch has not been pressed

TRAC is temporary deactivated. If the infor-

mation continues to show, contact your

Lexus dealer.

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■

Operating conditions of hill-start assist

control

When the following four conditions are met,

the hill-start assist control will operate:

●

The shift position is in a position other

than P or N (when starting off for-

ward/backward on an upward incline)

●

The vehicle is stopped

●

The accelerator pedal is not depressed

●

The parking brake is not engaged

●

Engine switch is turned to ON

■

Automatic system cancelation of

hill-start assist control

The hill-start assist control will turn off in any

of the following situations:

●

The shift position is shifted to P or N

●

The accelerator pedal is depressed

●

The brake pedal is depressed and the

parking brake is engaged

●

A maximum of 2 seconds have elapsed

after the brake pedal is released

●

Engine switch is turned to OFF

■

Sounds and vibrations caused by the

ABS, brake assist, VSC, Trailer Sway

Control, TRAC and hill-start assist con-

trol systems

●

A sound may be heard from the engine

compartment when the brake pedal is

depressed repeatedly, when the engine is

started or just after the vehicle begins to

move. This sound does not indicate that a

malfunction has occurred in any of these

systems.

●

Any of the following conditions may

occur when the above systems are oper-

ating. None of these indicates that a mal-

function has occurred.

• Vibrations may be felt through the vehicle

body and steering.

• A motor sound may be heard also after

the vehicle comes to a stop.

• The brake pedal may pulsate slightly after

the ABS is activated.

• The brake pedal may move down slightly

after the ABS is activated.

■

Active Cornering Assist operation

sounds and vibrations

When the Active Cornering Assist is oper-

ated, operation sounds and vibrations may

be generated from the brake system, but

this is not a malfunction.

■

Reduced effectiveness of the EPS sys-

tem

The effectiveness of the EPS system is

reduced to prevent the system from over-

heating when there is frequent steering

input over an extended period of time. The

steering wheel may feel heavy as a result.

Should this occur, refrain from excessive

steering input or stop the vehicle and turn

the engine off. The EPS system should

return to normal within 10 minutes.

■

Automatic reactivation of TRAC, Trailer

Sway Control and VSC systems

After turning the TRAC, Trailer Sway Con-

trol and VSC systems off, the systems will

be automatically re-enabled in the following

situations:

●

When the engine switch is turned off

●

If only the TRAC system is turned off, the

TRAC will turn on when vehicle speed

increases

If both the TRAC and VSC systems are

turned off, automatic re-enabling will not

occur when vehicle speed increases.

■

Operating conditions of Active Corner-

ing Assist

The system operates when the following

occurs.

●

TRAC/VSC can operate

●

The driver is attempting to accelerate

while turning

●

The system detects that the vehicle is

drifting to the outer side

●

The brake pedal is released

■

Secondary Collision Brake operating

conditions

The system operates when the SRS airbag

sensor detects a collision while the vehicle

is in motion. However, the system does not

operate when the components are dam-

aged.

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Driving

■

Secondary Collision Brake automatic

cancellation

The system is automatically canceled in any

of the following situations.

●

The vehicle speed drops below approxi-

mately 0 mph (0 km/h)

●

A certain amount of time elapses during

operation

●

The accelerator pedal is depressed a

large amount

■

If a message about AWD is shown on the

multi-information display (AWD mod-

els)

Perform the following actions.

●

“AWD System Overheated Switching to

2WD Mode”

AWD system is overheated. Stop the vehi-
cle in a safe place with the engine running.

If the message disappears after a while,

there is no problem. If the message remains,

have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus

dealer immediately.

●

“AWD System Overheated 2WD Mode

Engaged”

AWD system has been temporarily

released and switched to front-wheel drive

due to overheating. Stop the vehicle in a
safe place with the engine running.

If the message disappears after a while,

AWD system will automatically recover. If

the message remains, have the vehicle

inspected by your Lexus dealer immedi-

ately.

●

“AWD System Malfunction 2WD Mode

Engaged Visit Your Dealer”

A malfunction occurs in the AWD system.

Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus

dealer immediately.

: When stopping the vehicle, do not stop

the engine until the display message has
turned off.

WARNING

■

The ABS does not operate effectively

when

●

The limits of tire gripping performance

have been exceeded (such as exces-

sively worn tires on a snow covered

road).

●

The vehicle hydroplanes while driving

at high speed on wet or slick roads.

■

Stopping distance when the ABS is

operating may exceed that of normal

conditions

The ABS is not designed to shorten the

vehicle’s stopping distance. Always main-

tain a safe distance from the vehicle in

front of you, especially in the following

situations:

●

When driving on dirt, gravel or

snow-covered roads

●

When driving with tire chains

●

When driving over bumps in the road

●

When driving over roads with potholes

or uneven surfaces

■

TRAC/VSC may not operate effec-

tively when

Directional control and power may not

be achievable while driving on slippery

road surfaces, even if the TRAC/VSC

system is operating. Drive the vehicle

carefully in conditions where stability and

power may be lost.

■

Active Cornering Assist does not

operate effectively when

●

Do not overly rely on Active Corner-

ing Assist. Active Cornering Assist

may not operate effectively when

accelerating down slopes or driving on

slippery road surfaces.

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WARNING

●

When Active Cornering Assist fre-

quently operates, Active Cornering

Assist may temporarily stop operating

to ensure proper operation of the

brakes, TRAC and VSC.

■

Hill-start assist control does not oper-

ate effectively when

●

Do not overly rely on hill-start assist

control. Hill-start assist control may

not operate effectively on steep

inclines and roads covered with ice.

●

Unlike the parking brake, hill-start

assist control is not intended to hold

the vehicle stationary for an extended

period of time. Do not attempt to use

hill-start assist control to hold the vehi-

cle on an incline, as doing so may lead

to an accident.

■

When the TRAC/VSC/Trailer Sway

Control is activated

The slip indicator light flashes. Always

drive carefully. Reckless driving may

cause an accident. Exercise particular

care when the indicator light flashes.

■

When the TRAC/VSC/Trailer Sway

Control systems are turned off

●

Be especially careful and drive at a

speed appropriate to the road condi-

tions. As these are the systems to help

ensure vehicle stability and driving

force, do not turn the

TRAC/VSC/Trailer Sway Control sys-

tems off unless necessary.

●

Trailer Sway Control is part of the VSC

system and will not operate if VSC is

turned off or experiences a malfunc-

tion.

■

Replacing tires

Make sure that all tires are of the speci-

fied size, brand, tread pattern and total

load capacity. In addition, make sure that

the tires are inflated to the recom-

mended tire inflation pressure level.

The ABS, TRAC, Trailer Sway Control

and VSC systems will not function cor-

rectly if different tires are installed on the

vehicle.

Contact your Lexus dealer for further

information when replacing tires or

wheels.

■

Handling of tires and the suspension

Using tires with any kind of problem or

modifying the suspension will affect the

driving assist systems, and may cause a

system to malfunction.

■

Trailer Sway Control precaution

The Trailer Sway Control system is not

able to reduce trailer sway in all situa-

tions. Depending on many factors such

as the conditions of the vehicle, trailer,

road surface and driving environment,

the Trailer Sway Control system may not

be effective. Refer to your trailer owner’s

manual for information on how to tow

your trailer properly.

■

If trailer sway occurs

Observe the following precautions.

Failing to do so may cause death or seri-

ous injury.

●

Firmly grip the steering wheel. Steer

straight ahead. Do not try to control

trailer sway 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. (



P.172)

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4-6.Driving tips



Use fluids that are appropriate to
the prevailing outside temperatures.

• Engine oil
• Engine coolant
• Washer fluid



Have a service technician inspect
the condition of the battery.



Have the vehicle fitted with four
snow tires.

Ensure that all tires are the specified size
and the same brand.

Perform the following according to the
driving conditions:



Do not try to forcibly open a window
or move a wiper that is frozen. Pour
warm water over the frozen area to
melt the ice. Wipe away the water
immediately to prevent it from
freezing.



To ensure proper operation of the
climate control system fan, remove
any snow that has accumulated on
the air inlet vents in front of the
windshield.



Check for and remove any excess
ice or snow that may have accumu-
lated on the exterior lights, outside
rear view mirrors, windows, vehicle’s
roof, chassis, around the tires or on
the brakes.



Remove any snow or mud from the
bottom of your shoes before getting
in the vehicle.



When the outside door opener
switch becomes stiff, it may be diffi-
cult to press on it. Open the door
while pressing the door opener
switch slightly harder.

Winter driving tips

Carry out the necessary prepara-
tions and inspections before driving
the vehicle in winter. Always drive
the vehicle in a manner appropriate
to the prevailing weather condi-
tions.

Preparation for winter

WARNING

■

Driving with snow tires

Observe the following precautions to

reduce the risk of accidents.

Failure to do so may result in a loss of

vehicle control and cause death or seri-

ous injury.

●

Use tires of the specified size.

●

Maintain the recommended level of air

pressure.

●

Do not drive in excess of 75 mph (120

km/h), regardless of the type of snow

tires being used.

●

Use snow tires on all, not just some

wheels.

NOTICE

■

Repairing or replacing snow tires

Request repairs or replacement of snow

tires from Lexus dealers or legitimate tire

retailers.

This is because the removal and attach-

ment of snow tires affects the operation

of the tire pressure warning valves and

transmitters.

Before driving the vehicle

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Driving

Accelerate the vehicle slowly, keep a
safe distance between you and the
vehicle ahead, and drive at a reduced
speed suitable to road conditions.



Turn automatic mode of the parking
brake off. Otherwise, the parking
brake may freeze and not be able to
be released automatically.

Also, avoid using the following as the park-
ing brake may operate automatically, even
if automatic mode is off.
• Brake hold system



Park the vehicle and shift the shift
position to P without setting the
parking brake. The parking brake
may freeze up, preventing it from
being released. If the vehicle is
parked without setting the parking
brake, make sure to block the
wheels.

Failure to do so may be dangerous
because it may cause the vehicle to move
unexpectedly, possibly leading to an acci-
dent.



When the parking brake is in auto-
matic mode, release the parking
brake after shifting the shift position
to P. (



P.193)

Turn off the engine switch while pressing
the parking brake switch.



If the vehicle is parked without set-
ting the parking brake, confirm that
the shift position cannot be moved
out of P.



If the vehicle is left parked with the
brakes damp in cold temperatures,
there is a possibility of the brakes
freezing.

Tire chains cannot be mounted.
Snow tires should be used instead.

To enable the windshield wipers to be
lifted when heavy snow or icy condi-
tions are expected, change the rest
position of the windshield wipers from
the retracted position below the hood
to the service position using the wiper
lever. (



P.210)

When driving the vehicle

When parking the vehicle

Selecting tire chains

Windshield wipers

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4-6. Driving tips



Specific design characteristics give
it a higher center of gravity than
ordinary passenger cars. This vehi-
cle design feature causes this type
of vehicle to be more likely to roll-
over. And, utility vehicles have a sig-
nificantly higher rollover rate than
other types of vehicles.



An advantage of the higher ground
clearance is a better view of the
road allowing you to anticipate
problems.



It is not designed for cornering at
the same speeds as ordinary pas-
senger cars any more than
low-slung sports cars are designed
to perform satisfactorily under
off-road conditions. Therefore,
sharp turns at excessive speeds may
cause the vehicle to rollover.

Your vehicle is not designed to be
driven off-road. However, in the event
that off-road driving cannot be
avoided, please observe the following
precautions to help avoid the areas
prohibited to vehicles.



Drive your vehicle only in areas
where off-road vehicles are permit-
ted to travel.



Respect private property. Get
owner’s permission before entering
private property.

Utility vehicle precautions

This vehicle belongs to the utility
vehicle class, which has higher
ground clearance and narrower
tread in relation to the height of its
center of gravity.

Utility vehicle feature

WARNING

■

Utility vehicle precautions

Always observe the following precau-

tions to minimize the risk of death, seri-

ous injury or damage to your vehicle:

●

In a rollover crash, an unbelted person

is significantly more likely to die than a

person wearing a seat belt. Therefore,

the driver and all passengers should

always fasten their seat belts.

●

Avoid sharp turns or abrupt maneu-

vers, if at all possible.

Failure to operate this vehicle correctly

may result in loss of control or vehicle

rollover causing death or serious

injury.

●

Loading cargo on the roof luggage

carrier will make the center of the

vehicle gravity 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.

●

Always slow down in gusty crosswinds.

Because of its profile and higher cen-

ter of gravity, your vehicle is more sen-

sitive to side winds than an ordinary

passenger car. Slowing down will allow

you to have better control.

●

Do not drive horizontally across steep

slopes. Driving straight up or straight

down is preferred. Your vehicle (or any

similar off-road vehicle) can tip over

sideways much more easily than for-

ward or backward.

Off-road driving

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Driving



Do not enter areas that are closed.
Honor gates, barriers and signs that
restrict travel.



Stay on established roads. When
conditions are wet, driving tech-
niques should be changed or travel
delayed to prevent damage to
roads.

■

Additional information for off-road driv-

ing



For owners in U.S. mainland, Hawaii and

Puerto Rico:

To obtain additional information pertaining

to driving your vehicle off-road, consult the

following organizations.

●

State and Local Parks and Recreation

Departments

●

State Motor Vehicle Bureau

●

Recreational Vehicle Clubs

●

U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land

Management

WARNING

■

Off-road driving precautions

Always observe the following precau-

tions to minimize the risk of death, seri-

ous injury or damage to your vehicle:

●

Drive carefully when off the road. Do

not take unnecessary risks by driving in

dangerous places.

●

Do not grip the steering wheel spokes

when driving off-road. A bad bump

could jerk the wheel and injure your

hands. Keep both hands and especially

your thumbs on the outside of the rim.

●

Always check your brakes for effec-

tiveness immediately after driving in

sand, mud, water or snow.

●

After driving through tall grass, mud,

rock, sand, rivers, etc., check that there

is no grass, bush, paper, rags, stone,

sand, etc. adhering or trapped on the

underbody. Clear off any such matter

from the underbody. If the vehicle is

used with these materials trapped or

adhering to the underbody, a break-

down or fire could occur.

●

When driving off-road or in rugged

terrain, do not drive at excessive

speeds, jump, make sharp turns, strike

objects, etc. This may cause loss of

control or vehicle rollover causing

death or serious injury. You are also

risking expensive damage to your

vehicle’s suspension and chassis.

NOTICE

■

To prevent water damage

Take all necessary safety measures to

ensure that water damage to the engine

or other components does not occur.

●

Water entering the engine air intake

will cause severe engine damage.

●

Water entering the automatic trans-

mission will cause deterioration in shift

quality, locking up of your transmission

accompanied by vibration, and ulti-

mately damage.

●

Water can wash the grease from wheel

bearings, causing rusting and prema-

ture failure, and may also enter the dif-

ferential, transmission and transfer

(AWD models only) case, reducing

the gear oil’s lubricating qualities.

■

When you drive through water

If driving through water, such as when

crossing shallow streams, first check the

depth of the water and the bottom of the

riverbed for firmness. Drive slowly and

avoid deep water.

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Interior features

5-1. Lexus Climate Concierge

Lexus Climate Concierge.....

370

5-2. Using the air conditioning system

and defogger

Front automatic air conditioning

system ..........................................

371

Rear air conditioning system

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

379

Heated steering wheel/seat heat-

ers/seat ventilators................

382

5-3. Using the interior lights

Interior lights list.........................

385

5-4. Using the storage features

List of storage features............

388

Luggage compartment features

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

393

5-5. Using the other interior features

Other interior features ...........

397

Garage door opener...............

408

370

5-1. Lexus Climate Concierge

5-1.Lexus Climate Concierge

Lexus Climate Concierge operates in
conjunction with “AUTO” of the air
conditioning system.

Select the option screen switch.
(



Select the “Climate concierge”
switch.

Turn the “AUTO” switch on.



Automatic air conditioning system
(



Operation of the air conditioning system is
performed automatically according to the
temperature setting for the driver’s
side/front passenger’s side.



Seat heaters (



P.382)

Operation of the seat heaters is performed
automatically according to the tempera-
ture setting for the driver’s side/front pas-
senger’s side.
Operation will automatically change
between the seat heaters and seat ventila-

tors according to the temperature setting
of the air conditioning system, outside tem-
perature, etc.



Seat ventilators (



P.383)

Operation of the seat ventilators is per-
formed automatically according to the
temperature setting for the driver’s
side/front passenger’s side.
Operation will automatically change
between the seat heaters and seat ventila-
tors according to the temperature setting
of the air conditioning system, outside tem-
perature, etc.



Heated steering wheel (

P.382)

Operation of the heated steering wheel is
performed automatically according to the
temperature setting of the air conditioning
system, outside temperature, etc.

: If equipped

■

Passenger detection functions

●

When a passenger is detected in the

front passenger seat, the seat heater and

ventilator will operate automatically.

●

When the seat heater/seat ventilator

switch is set to AUTO, the passenger

detection function will not operate.

■

Rear seat heater operation (If

equipped)

The rear seat heaters are not controlled by

the Lexus Climate Concierge.

Lexus Climate Concierge

The climate control seats are auto-
matically controlled according to
the set temperature of the air con-
ditioning system, outside tempera-
ture, cabin temperature, etc. Lexus
Climate Concierge allows a com-
fortable condition to be maintained
without adjusting each system.

Turning on Lexus Climate Con-
cierge

Automatically controllable func-
tions

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5-2.Using the air conditioning system and defogger

Left-hand side temperature control switch
Airflow mode control switch
Option screen switch
Shortcut screen switch

Select to display shortcut icons for various functions.

Front/rear control screen switch
“Sync” switch
Right-hand side temperature control switch
“A/C” switch
Outside/recirculated air mode switch
Fan speed control switch
“Off” switch
“AUTO” switch

■

Adjusting the temperature

Turn temperature control dial clock-
wise to increases the temperature and
turn the dial counterclockwise to
decreases the temperature.
When the indicator on the “Sync”
switch is illuminated, the temperature

setting for the front passenger’s side
and the rear seats side will match the
setting for the driver’s side.
When the indicator on the “Sync”
switch is off, turning the “Sync” switch
on will illuminate the “Sync” switch indi-
cator and the temperature setting for

Front automatic air conditioning system

When the “AUTO” switch is on, the air outlets and fan speed will automatically
be changed according to the set temperature.

Option screen switch

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the front passenger’s side and the rear
seats side will become the same as that
for the driver’s side.

When the front passenger’s side tempera-
ture adjustment switch is operated, the
indicator on the “Sync” switch will turn off
and the temperature setting for the front
passenger’s side will be able to be
adjusted.
When the rear seats side temperature
adjustment switch is operated, the indica-
tor on the “Sync” switch will turn off and the
temperature setting for the rear seats side
will be able to be adjusted.
If the “A/C” indicator is turned off, the sys-
tem will blow ambient temperature air or
heated air.
When the front passenger’s side and the
rear seats side temperature adjustment
switch is operated, adjust the temperature
for the driver, front passenger and rear
seats separately. (“3-ZONE” mode)

■

Setting the fan speed

To increase the fan speed, select the
“+” fan speed adjustment switch or
slide the icon of the fan speed adjust-
ment switch right. To decrease the fan
speed, select the “-” fan speed adjust-
ment switch or slide the icon of the fan
speed adjustment switch left.

Select the “Off” switch to turn the fan off.
The fan can also be stopped by touching
and holding the “-” fan speed adjustment
switch or sliding the icon of the fan speed
adjustment switch to the leftmost position
and holding it.

■

Changing the air flow mode

Select the airflow mode control switch.

The airflow mode changes each time the
switch is selected.

The air outlets and air volume changes
according to the selected air flow mode.

: Air flows to the upper body

and feet

: Air flows to the feet

: Air flows to the feet and the

windshield defogger operates

■

Location of air outlets

■

Switching between outside air and
recirculated air modes

Temporarily changing the air mode to
recirculated air mode is recommended
to prevent dirty air from entering the
vehicle, such as when in a tunnel or
heavy traffic, and to help cool the inte-
rior when the outside air temperature
is high.
Select the outside/recirculated air
mode switch.

The air mode changes between outside air
mode and recirculated air mode each time

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atures

the switch is selected. When recirculated
air mode is selected, the indicator will illu-
minate.
The air mode may change automatically
depending on the temperature setting,
temperature inside the vehicle, etc.

■

When the outside temperature exceeds

75°F (24°C) and the air conditioning

system is on

●

In order to reduce the air conditioning

power consumption, the air conditioning

system may switch to recirculated air

mode automatically. This may also

reduce fuel consumption.

●

Recirculated air mode is selected as a

default mode when the engine switch is

turned to ON.

●

It is possible to switch to outside air mode

at any time by pressing the outside/recir-

culated air mode switch.

■

Front seat concentrated airflow
mode (S-Flow)

When S-Flow mode is enabled, air flow
to the rear seats will be stopped for
increased fuel efficiency. If S-Flow
mode is disabled manually, it will be
automatically enabled when the engine
switch is turned to ON after being off
for a period of time.
Only when S-Flow mode is enabled
automatically, it will be automatically
disabled when a rear door is opened
and closed.

The S-Flow switch is

(ON) on

the option screen.



Manually turning front seat concen-
trated airflow mode on/off

In front seat concentrated airflow
mode, directing airflow to the front
seats only and to all seats can be

switched via switch operation. When
the mode has been switched manually,
automatic airflow control stops operat-
ing.

Select the option screen switch.
(

Select the “S-Flow” switch.



Indicator illuminated: Airflow to the
front seats only



Indicator off: Airflow to all the seats

■

Operation of automatic airflow control

●

In order to maintain a comfortable inte-

rior, airflow may be directed to seats

without passengers immediately after the

engine is started and at other times

depending on the outside temperature.

●

After the engine is started, if passengers

move around inside or enter/exit the vehi-

cle, the system cannot accurately detect

the presence of passengers and auto-

matic airflow control will not operate.

●

If a rear seat passenger is on board

before the engine switch is turned to ON,

the system will determine that there are

no passengers in the rear seats.

The presence of a rear seat passenger is
determined by opening and closing of a
rear door.
Once the system determines the presence
of a rear seat passenger, it will not deter-
mine otherwise during that trip.

●

If it is very hot or very cold and the system

determines that air conditioning to the

whole vehicle is required, air flow will be

directed to the rear seats, regardless of

whether S-Flow mode is enabled/dis-

abled.

■

To return to automatic airflow control

With the indicator off, turn the engine

switch off.

After 60 minutes or more elapse, turn

the engine switch to ON.

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■

Eco air conditioning mode

The air conditioning is controlled with
low fuel consumption prioritized such
as reducing fan speed, etc.

Select the option screen switch.
(



Select the “Eco heat/cool” switch.



In Eco drive mode, the air condition-
ing system is controlled as follows to
prioritize fuel efficiency. To improve
air conditioning performance, turn
off Eco air conditioning mode.

• Engine speed and compressor opera-

tion controlled to restrict heating/cool-
ing capacity.

• Fan speed restricted when automatic

mode is selected.



When the driving mode is set to Eco
driving mode, the Eco air condition-
ing mode will be turned on automat-
ically. Even in this case, the Eco air
conditioning mode can be turned
off by selecting the “Eco heat/cool”.

■

Warming the interior quickly (Max
heat)

When “MAX heat” is turned on, in
order to warm the interior quickly, the
settings ofthe air conditioning system
will be changed immediately.

Select the shortcut screen switch.
(

Select the “MAX heat” switch.



The temperature setting of the air
conditioning system will be set to
“Hi” and the “AUTO” switch will be
turned on.



Seat heaters will be set to Hi.



Heated steering wheel will be set to
Hi. (vehicles with heated steering
wheel)



In the following situations, the front
passenger’s side seat heater/seat
ventilator will be set to “AUTO”.

• When “Climate concierge” is on
• When the system determines that a pas-

senger is in the front passenger seat



When the indicator on the “Sync”
switch is illuminated, the tempera-
ture setting for the front passenger’s
side and the rear seats side will also
be set to “Hi”.

■

Cooling the interior quickly (Max
cool)

When “MAX cool” is turned on, in
order to cool the interior quickly, the
settings ofthe air conditioning system
will be changed immediately.

Select the shortcut screen switch.
(

Select the “MAX cool” switch.



The temperature setting of the air
conditioning system will be set to
“Lo” and the “AUTO” switch will be
turned on.



Seat ventilators will be set to Hi.

NOTICE

■

Operation of manual airflow control

When S-Flow mode is enabled manually,

air flow will not be directed to the rear

seats during that trip, even though a rear

door is opened and closed.

To direct air flow to the rear seats , manu-

ally disable S-Flow mode.

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atures

(vehicles with seat ventilators)



In the following situation, the heated
steering wheel will be set to
“AUTO”. (vehicles with heated
steering wheel)

• When “Climate concierge” is on



In the following situations, the front
passenger’s side seat heater/seat
ventilator will be set to “AUTO”.
(vehicles with seat ventilators)

• When “Climate concierge” is on
• When the system determines that a pas-

senger is in the front passenger seat



When the indicator on the “Sync”
switch is illuminated, the tempera-
ture setting for the front passenger’s
side and the the rear seats side will
also be set to “Lo”.

■

Defogging the windshield

Defoggers are used to defog the wind-
shield and front side windows.
Press the windshield defogger switch.

The dehumidification function will operate
and the air flow will increase.
Set the outside/recirculated air mode but-
ton to outside air mode if the recirculated
air mode is used. (It may switch automati-
cally.)
To defog the windshield and the side win-

dows early, turn the air flow and tempera-
ture up.
To return to the previous mode, press the
windshield defogger switch again when the
windshield is defogged.

■

Defogging the rear window and
outside rear view mirrors

Defoggers are used to defog the rear
window, and to remove raindrops, dew
and frost from the outside rear view
mirrors.
Press the rear window and outside rear
view mirror defoggers switch.

The rear window defogger and outside
rear view mirror defoggers will operate
and defog the rear window and outside
rear view mirrors.
The defoggers will automatically turn off
after a period of time.

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Windshield wiper de-icer (if
equipped)

Use the windshield wiper de-icer to
help prevent the windshield wiper
blades from freezing to the windshield.

Select the option screen switch.
(

Select the “Deicer” switch.

The windshield wiper de-icer will automati-
cally turn off after a period of time.

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When driving on dusty roads

Close all windows. If dust thrown up by the

vehicle is still drawn into the vehicle after

closing the windows, it is recommended

that the air intake mode be set to outside air

mode and the fan speed to any setting

except off.

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When the outside temperature is low

The dehumidification function may not

operate even when “A/C” is selected.

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Ventilation and air conditioning odors

●

To let fresh air in, set the air conditioning

system to the outside air mode.

●

During use, various odors from inside and

outside the vehicle may enter into and

accumulate in the air conditioning sys-

tem. This may then cause odor to be

emitted from the vents.

●

To reduce potential odors from occur-

ring:

• It is recommended that the air condition-

ing system be set to outside air mode

prior to turning the vehicle off.

• The start timing of the blower may be

delayed for a short period of time imme-

diately after the air conditioning system is

started in automatic mode.

●

When parking, the system automatically

switches to outside air mode to encour-

age better air circulation throughout the

vehicle, helping to reduce odors that

occur when starting the vehicle.

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“MAX heat”

●

The “MAX heat” switch cannot be used

to turn the setting off.

●

After the “MAX heat” switch has been

operated, the temperature setting can be

adjusted using the temperature control

switches of the air conditioning system.

●

When “Climate concierge” is on, if the

“AUTO” switch is turned on, the seat
heaters and seat ventilators

of the front

seats, and the heated steering wheel

will

be operated automatically according to

the temperature setting.

●

Each function can also be adjusted to the

desired setting.

: If equipped

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“MAX cool”

●

The “MAX cool” switch cannot be used

to turn the setting off.

●

After the “MAX cool” switch has been

operated, the temperature setting can be

adjusted using the temperature control

switches of the air conditioning system.

●

When “Climate concierge” is on, if the

“AUTO” switch is turned on, the seat

heaters and seat ventilators of the front
seats, and the heated steering wheel

will

be operated automatically according to

the temperature setting.

●

Each function can also be adjusted to the

desired setting.

: If equipped

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Fogging up of the windows

The windows will easily fog up when the

humidity in the vehicle is high. Selecting

“A/C” on will dehumidify the air from the

outlets and defog the windshield effectively.

●

If you turn “A/C” off, the windows may fog

up more easily.

●

The windows may fog up if the recircu-

lated air mode is used.

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Air conditioning system refrigerant

●

A label regarding the refrigerant of the

air conditioning system is attached to the

hood at the location shown in the follow-

ing illustration.

●

The meaning of each symbol on the label

are as follows:

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Using the voice control system

Air conditioning system can be operated

using voice controls. For details, refer to the

“MULTIMEDIA OWNER’S MANUAL”.

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Air conditioning filter