Lexus RX500h (2024 year). Manual in english - page 5

P.408)

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Automatic adjustment of the mirror

angle (if equipped)

A desired mirror face angle can be entered

to memory and recalled automatically by

the driving position memory. (

P.170)

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Auto anti-glare function

When the anti-glare inside rear view mirror

is set to automatic mode, the outside rear

view mirrors will activate in conjunction with

the anti-glare inside rear view mirror to

reduce reflected light. (

P.148)

Outside rear view mirrors

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

WARNING

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Important points while driving

Observe the following precautions while

driving.

Failing to do so may result in loss of con-

trol of the vehicle and cause an accident,

resulting in death or serious injury.

●

Do not adjust the mirrors while driving.

●

Do not drive with the mirrors folded.

●

Both the driver and passenger side

mirrors must be extended and prop-

erly adjusted before driving.

Adjustment procedure

A
B
C
D

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Using the switch

Press the switch to fold the mirrors.

Press it again to extend them to the original
position.

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Setting automatic mode

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

The indicator

will come on.

Pressing the switch once more will return
to manual mode.

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When disconnecting and reconnecting

12-volt battery terminals

The automatic folding/extending mirror

function will return to off as default. To turn

the function on, press the switch again to

select on.

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Customization

Some functions can be customized.

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When either “L” or “R” of the mirror
select switch is selected, the outside
rear view mirrors will automatically
angle downwards when the vehicle is
reversing in order to give a better view
of the ground.
To disable this function, select neither
“L” nor “R”.

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Adjusting the mirror angle when
the vehicle is reversing

With the shift position in R, adjust the
mirror angle at a desired position.

WARNING

■

When the mirror defoggers are oper-

ating

Do not touch the rear view mirror sur-

faces, as they can become very hot and

burn you.

Folding and extending the mir-
rors

WARNING

■

When a mirror is moving

To avoid personal injury and mirror mal-

function, be careful not to get your hand

caught by the moving mirror.

Linked mirror function when
reversing

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

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

Closing

One-touch closing

Opening

One-touch opening

: To stop the window partway, operate the

switch in the opposite direction.

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The power windows can be operated

when

The power switch is in ON.

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Operating the power windows after

turning the hybrid system off

The power windows can be operated for

approximately 45 seconds even after the

power switch is turned to ACC or turned

off. They cannot, however, be operated

once either front door is opened.

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Jam protection function

If an object becomes jammed between the

window and the window frame while the

window is closing, window movement is

stopped and the window is opened slightly.

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Catch protection function

If an object becomes caught between the

door and window while the window is open-

ing, window movement is stopped.

■

When the window cannot be opened or

closed

When the jam protection function or catch

protection function operates unusually and

the door window cannot be opened or

closed, perform the following operations

with the power window switch of that door.

●

Stop the vehicle. With the power switch in

ON, within 4 seconds of the jam protec-

tion function or catch protection function

activating, continuously operate the

power window switch in the one-touch

closing direction or one-touch opening

direction so that the door window can be

opened and closed.

●

If the door window cannot be opened

and closed even when performing the

above operations, perform the following

procedure for function initialization.

Turn the power switch to ON.

Pull and hold the power window switch

in the one-touch closing direction and

completely close the door window.

Release the power window switch for a

moment, resume pulling the switch in

the one-touch closing direction, and

hold it there for approximately 6 sec-

onds or more.

Press and hold the power window

switch in the one-touch opening direc-

tion. After the door window is com-

pletely opened, continue holding the

switch for an additional 1 second or

more.

Release the power window switch for a

moment, resume pushing the switch in

the one-touch opening direction, and

hold it there for approximately 4 sec-

onds or more.

Pull and hold the power window switch

in the one-touch closing direction

again. After the door window is com-

pletely closed, continue holding the

switch for a further 1 second or more.

If you release the switch while the window is

moving, start again from the beginning.

Power windows

Opening and closing the power
windows

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If the window reverses and cannot be fully

closed or opened, have the vehicle

inspected by your Lexus dealer.

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Door lock linked window operation

●

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

(

P.545)

●

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

(



P.111)

: These settings must be customized at

your Lexus dealer.

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Alarm

The alarm may be triggered if the alarm is

set and a power window is closed using the

door lock linked power window operation

function. (



P.74)

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Power windows open warning buzzer

A buzzer sounds and a message is shown

on the multi-information display in the

instrument cluster when the power switch is

turned off and the driver’s door is opened

with the power windows open.

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Customization

Some functions can be customized.

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

WARNING

Observe the following precautions.

Failing to do so may result in death or

serious injury.

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Closing the windows

●

The driver is responsible for all the

power window operations, including

the operation for the passengers. In

order to prevent accidental operation,

especially by a child, do not let a child

operate the power windows. It is possi-

ble for children and other passengers

to have body parts caught in the power

window. Also, when riding with a child,

it is recommended to use the window

lock switch. (

P.163)

●

Check to make sure that all passen-

gers do not have any part of their body

in a position where it could be caught

when a window is being operated.

●

When using the wireless remote con-

trol or mechanical key and operating

the power windows, operate the

power window after checking to make

sure that there is no possibility of any

passenger having any of their body

parts caught in the window. Also do

not let a child operate window by the

wireless remote control or mechanical

key. It is possible for children and other

passengers to get caught in the power

window.

●

When exiting the vehicle, turn the

power switch off, carry the key and exit

the vehicle along with the child. There

may be accidental operation, due to

mischief, etc., that may possibly lead to

an accident.

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Jam protection function

●

Never use any part of your body to

intentionally activate the jam protec-

tion function.

●

The jam protection function may not

work if something gets jammed just

before the window is fully closed. Be

careful not to get any part of your body

jammed in the window.

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Catch protection function

●

Never use any part of your body or

clothing to intentionally activate the

catch protection function.

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This function can be used to prevent
children from accidentally opening or
closing a passenger window.
Press the switch.

The indicator

will come on and the pas-

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

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The power windows can be operated

when

The power switch is in ON.

■

When the 12-volt battery is discon-

nected

The window lock switch is disabled. If nec-

essary, press the window lock switch after

reconnecting the 12-volt battery.

: If equipped

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Opening and closing

Opens the moon roof

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

Closes the moon roof

: Lightly press either side of the moon roof

switch to stop the moon roof partway.

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Tilting up and down

Tilts the moon roof up

Tilts the moon roof down

WARNING

●

The catch protection function may not

work if something gets caught just

before the window is fully opened. Be

careful not to get any part of your body

or clothing caught in the window.

Preventing accidental operation
(window lock switch)

Moon roof

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

Operating the moon roof

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: Lightly press either side of the moon roof

switch to stop the moon roof partway.

■

The moon roof can be operated when

The power switch is in ON.

■

Operating the moon roof after turning

the hybrid system off

The moon roof can be operated for approx-

imately 45 seconds after the power switch

is turned to ACC or turned off. It cannot,

however, be operated once the driver’s

door is opened.

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Jam protection function

If an object is detected between the moon

roof and the frame while the moon roof is

closing or tilting down, travel is stopped and

the moon roof opens slightly.

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Sunshade

The sunshade can be opened and closed

manually. However, the sunshade will open

automatically when the moon roof is

opened.

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Door lock linked moon roof operation

●

The moon roof can be opened and
closed using the mechanical key.

(

P.545)

●

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

(

P.111)

●

The alarm may be triggered if the alarm is

set and the moon roof is closed using the

door lock linked moon roof operation

function. (



P.74)

: These settings must be customized at

your Lexus dealer.

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When the moon roof does not close nor-

mally

Perform the following procedure:



If the moon roof closes but then re-opens

slightly

Stop the vehicle.

Press and hold the

switch.

The moon roof will close, reopen and pause
for approximately 10 seconds.

Then it will

close again, tilt up and pause for approxi-

mately 1 second. Finally, it will tilt down,

open and close.

Check to make sure that the moon roof

is completely closed and then release

the switch.



If the moon roof tilts down but then tilts

back up

Stop the vehicle.

Press and hold the

switch

until the

moon roof moves into the tilt up position

and stops.

Release the switch once and then press
and hold the

switch again.

The

moon roof will pause for approximately
10 seconds in the tilt up position.

Then

it will adjust slightly and pause for

approximately 1 second. Finally, it will tilt

down, open and close.

Check to make sure that the moon roof

is completely closed and then release

the switch.

: If the switch is released at the incorrect

time, the procedure will have to be per-
formed again from the beginning.

: If the switch is released after the above

mentioned 10 second pause, automatic
operation will be disabled. In that case,
press and hold the

switch,

and the moon roof will tilt up and pause
for approximately 1 second. Then it will
tilt down, open and close. Check to
make sure that the moon roof is com-
pletely closed and then release the
switch.

If the moon roof does not fully close even

after performing the above procedure cor-

rectly, have the vehicle inspected by your

Lexus dealer.

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Moon roof open warning buzzer

A buzzer sounds and a message is shown

on the multi-information display in the

instrument cluster when the power switch is

turned off and the driver’s door is opened

with the moon roof open.

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Customization

Some functions can be customized.

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

WARNING

Observe the following precautions.

Failing to do so may cause death or seri-

ous injury.

■

Opening the moon roof

●

Do not allow any passengers to put

their hands or heads outside the vehi-

cle while it is moving.

●

Do not sit on top of the moon roof.

■

Opening and closing the moon roof

●

The driver is responsible for moon roof

opening and closing operations.

In order to prevent accidental opera-

tion, especially by a child, do not let a

child operate the moon roof. It is possi-

ble for children and other passengers

to have body parts caught in the moon

roof.

●

Check to make sure that all passen-

gers do not have any part of their body

in a position where it could be caught

when the moon roof is being operated.

●

When using the wireless remote con-

trol or mechanical key and operating

the moon roof, operate the moon roof

after checking to make sure that there

is no possibility of any passenger hav-

ing any of their body parts caught in

the moon roof. Also, do not let a child

operate moon roof by the wireless

remote control or mechanical key. It is

possible for children and other passen-

gers to get caught in the moon roof.

●

When exiting the vehicle, turn the

power switch off, carry the key and exit

the vehicle along with the child. There

may be accidental operation, due to

mischief, etc., that may possibly lead to

an accident.

■

Jam protection function

●

Never use any part of your body to

intentionally activate the jam protec-

tion function.

●

The jam protection function may not

work if something gets caught just

before the moon roof is fully closed.

Also, the jam protection function is not

designed to operate while the switch is

being pressed. Take care so that your

fingers, etc. do not get caught.

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: If equipped

■

Opening and closing the elec-
tronic sunshade

Opens the electronic sunshade

If the

switch is pressed and held, the

electronic sunshade will fully open auto-
matically.

Closes the electronic sunshade

If the

switch is pressed and held, the

electronic sunshade will fully close auto-
matically.

: Lightly press either end of the

switch to stop the electronic sunshade
while it is operating.

: Lightly press either end of the

switch to stop the electronic sunshade
while it is operating.

■

Tilting the panoramic moon roof up
and down

Tilts the panoramic moon roof up
(press)

When the panoramic moon roof is tilted
up, the electronic sunshade will open to the
half-open position of the roof.

: Lightly press the

switch again to

stop the panoramic moon roof partway.

Tilts the panoramic moon roof down
(press and hold)

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

■

Opening and closing the pan-
oramic moon roof

Opens the panoramic moon roof

Lightly press either end of the panoramic
moon roof

switch to stop the pan-

oramic moon roof while it is operating.
The panoramic moon roof can be opened
from the tilt-up position.

Panoramic moon roof

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

Operating the panoramic moon
roof

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Closes the panoramic moon roof

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

Press the

switch. The panoramic moon

roof will fully close automatically.

: Lightly press either end of the

switch to stop the electronic sunshade
while it is operating.

: Lightly press either end of the

switch to stop the electronic sunshade
while it is operating.

■

The panoramic moon roof can be oper-

ated when

The power switch is in ON.

■

Operating the panoramic moon roof

after turning the hybrid system off

The panoramic moon roof and electronic

sunshade can be operated for approxi-

mately 45 seconds after the power switch is

turned to ACC or turned off. They cannot,

however, be operated once the driver’s

door is opened.

■

Jam protection function

If an object is detected between the pan-

oramic moon roof and the frame in the fol-

lowing situations, travel is stopped and the

panoramic moon roof opens slightly:

●

The panoramic moon roof is closing or

tilting down.

●

The electronic sunshade is closing.

■

Door lock linked panoramic moon roof

operation

●

The panoramic moon roof can be

opened and closed using the mechanical
key.

(

P.545)

●

The panoramic moon roof can be

opened using the wireless remote con-
trol.

(



P.111)

●

The alarm may be triggered if the alarm is

set and the panoramic moon roof is

closed using the door lock linked moon

roof operation function. (

P.74)

: These settings must be customized at

your Lexus dealer.

■

Closing both the panoramic moon roof

and electronic sunshade

Press the

switch.

The electronic sunshade will close to the

half-open position and pause. The pan-

oramic moon roof will then fully close. Then

the electronic sunshade will fully close.

■

When the panoramic moon roof or elec-

tronic sunshade does not close normally

Perform the following procedure:

Stop the vehicle.

Turn the power switch to ON.

Press and hold the

switch or

switch. Continue pressing the switch for

approximately 10 seconds after the

panoramic moon roof or electronic

sunshade closes and reopens. The pan-

oramic moon roof and electronic sun-
shade will start to close.

Check that the panoramic moon roof

and electronic sunshade are fully closed

and release the switch.

: If the switch is released at the incorrect

time, the procedure will have to be per-
formed again from the beginning.

If the panoramic moon roof or electronic

sunshade does not fully close even after

performing the above procedure correctly,

have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus

dealer.

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Panoramic moon roof open warning

buzzer

A buzzer sounds and a message is shown

on the multi-information display in the

instrument cluster when the power switch is

turned off and the driver’s door is opened

with the panoramic moon roof open.

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Customization

Some functions can be customized.

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WARNING

Observe the following precautions.

Failing to do so may cause death or seri-

ous injury.

■

Opening and closing the electronic

sunshade

●

Check to make sure that all passen-

gers do not have any part of their body

in a position where it could be caught

when the electronic sunshade is being

operated.

●

Do not let a child operate the elec-

tronic sunshade. Closing the elec-

tronic sunshade on someone can

cause death or serious injury.

■

Opening and closing the panoramic

moon roof

●

The driver is responsible for pan-

oramic moon roof opening and closing

operations. In order to prevent acci-

dental operation, especially by a child,

do not let a child operate the pan-

oramic moon roof. It is possible for

children and other passengers to have

body parts caught in the panoramic

moon roof.

●

Check to make sure that all passen-

gers do not have any part of their body

in a position where it could be caught

when the panoramic moon roof is

being operated.

●

When using the wireless remote con-

trol or mechanical key and operating

the panoramic moon roof, operate the

panoramic moon roof after checking

to make sure that there is no possibility

of any passenger having any of their

body parts caught in the panoramic

moon roof. Also, do not let a child

operate panoramic moon roof by the

wireless remote control or mechanical

key. It is possible for children and other

passengers to get caught in the pan-

oramic moon roof.

●

When exiting the vehicle, turn the

power switch off, carry the key and exit

the vehicle along with the child. There

may be accidental operation, due to

mischief, etc., that may possibly lead to

an accident.

■

Jam protection function

●

Never use any part of your body to

intentionally activate the jam protec-

tion function.

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WARNING

●

The jam protection function may not

work if something gets caught just

before the panoramic moon roof or

electronic sunshade is fully closed.

Also, the jam protection function is not

designed to operate while the switch is

being pressed. Take care so that your

fingers, etc. do not get caught.

■

To prevent burns or injuries

Do not touch the area between the

underside of the panoramic moon roof

and the electronic sunshade. Your hand

may get caught and you could injure

yourself. Also, if the vehicle is left in direct

sunlight for a long time, the underside of

the panoramic moon roof could become

very hot and could cause burns.

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the panoramic

moon roof

●

Before opening the panoramic moon

roof, make sure that there are no for-

eign objects, such as stones or ice,

around the opening.

●

Do not hit the surface or edge of the

panoramic moon roof with hard

objects.

●

Do not continuously press the

switch or

switch after the pan-

oramic moon roof has been fully

opened or closed.

■

After the vehicle has been washed or

rained on

Before opening the panoramic moon

roof, wipe any water off the panoramic

moon roof. Otherwise, water may enter

the cabin when the panoramic moon roof

is opened.

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3-6. Favorite settings

3-6.Favorite settings

: If equipped

The seat and steering wheel are auto-
matically adjusted to allow the driver to
enter and exit the vehicle easily.
When all of the following have been
performed, the seat and steering
wheel are automatically adjusted to a
position that allows driver to enter and
exit the vehicle easily.

• The shift position has been shifted to

• The power switch has been turned

off.

• The driver’s seat belt has been

unfastened.

When any of the following has been
performed, the seat and steering
wheel automatically return to their
original positions.
• The power switch has been turned

to ACC or ON.

• The driver’s seat belt has been fas-

tened.

■

Operation of the power easy access sys-

tem

When exiting the vehicle, the power easy

access system may not operate if the seat is

already close to the rearmost position, etc.

■

Jam protection function

While 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 pro-

tection function operates, the seat stops at a

position other than the set seat position.

Check the seat position.

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Customization

Some functions can be customized.

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Check that the shift position is in P.

Turn the power switch to ON.

Driving position memory

This feature automatically adjusts
the driver’s seat (on some models),
steering wheel, outside rear view
mirrors and head-up display (if
equipped) to make entering and
exiting the vehicle easier or to suit
your preferences.

Up to 3 different driving positions
can be recorded.

Each electronic key can be regis-
tered to recall your preferred driv-
ing position.

Power easy access system
(driver’s side only)

WARNING

■

While the power easy access system

is operating and the steering wheel

and seat is moving

Be careful not to get body parts or lug-

gage caught. Failure to do so may cause

an injury or damage to the luggage.

Recording a driving position into
memory

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Adjust the driver’s seat, steering
wheel, outside rear view mirrors
and head-up display (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

(

P.136)

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 power 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

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 power 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.

■

When the recorded seat position can-

not be recalled

The seat position may not be recalled in

some situations when the seat position is

recorded in a certain range. For details,

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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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 power switch to ACC or
ON.

The seat, steering wheel and head-up dis-

play (if equipped) (only when the power

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 power switch to ACC or ON.
After face authentication is performed
successfully, the seat, steering wheel, and
head-up display will move to the registered
driving position (only when the power
switch is turned on). They will not move if
already in the registered driving position.
If the driving position is in a position that

Registering/canceling/recall a
driving position to an electronic
key (memory recall function)
(driver’s side only)

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3-6. Favorite settings

fore
dri
ving

has already been recorded, the driving
position will not move.



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

Check that the shift position is in P.

Turn the power 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 steer-

ing wheel and head-up display [if

equipped]). However, the seat will move to

a position slightly behind the recorded

position in order to make entering the vehi-

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

has already been recorded, the seat and

outside rear view mirrors will not move.

Turn the power switch to ACC or
ON, or fasten a seat belt.

The seat, steering wheel and head-up dis-

play (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.

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3-6. Favorite settings

Check that the shift position is in P.

Turn the power switch to ON.

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

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.

(



: 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.
(

ASC (Active Sound Control)

P.109, 131)



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.251)

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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fore
dri
ving

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.
• When an individual is identified from an

electronic key: Unlocking the doors
using the smart access system with
push-button start or wireless remote
control

• 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 power switch to ACC or

ON.



Meter displays

, head-up dis-

play

, and center display

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



Safe driving support function

When an individual is identified, the vehicle
settings used when the power 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 power 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.....................

179

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

185

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

188

Trailer towing (vehicles without

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

189

Trailer towing (vehicles with tow-

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

189

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

199

4-2. Driving procedures

Power (ignition) switch ...........

200

EV drive mode ...........................

204

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

206

Hybrid transmission ..................

212

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

218

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

218

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

221

223

4-3. Operating the lights and wipers

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

224

AHS (Adaptive High-beam Sys-

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

226

AHB (Automatic High Beam)

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

229

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

232

Windshield wipers and washer

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

233

Rear window wiper and washer

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

237

4-4. Refueling

Opening the fuel tank cap.....

239

4-5. Using the driving support sys-

tems

Lexus Safety System + 3/Traffic

Jam Assist software update

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

242

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

244

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

251

PCS (Pre-Collision System)

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

253

LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) ....

263

LCA (Lane Change Assist)

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

268

LDA (Lane Departure Alert)

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

271

PDA (Proactive driving assist)

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

277

FCTA (Front Cross Traffic Alert)

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

282

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

285

Dynamic radar cruise control

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

287

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

298

Emergency Driving Stop System

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

303

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

305

BSM (Blind Spot Monitor).......

311

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

315

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

320

RCTA (Rear cross traffic alert)

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

329

178

RCD (Rear Camera Detection)

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

334

PKSB (Parking Support Brake)

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

337

Lexus Teammate Advanced Park

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

348

Driving mode select switch...

382

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

383

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

385

4-6. Driving tips

Hybrid electric vehicle driving tips

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

392

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

394

Utility vehicle precautions.....

397

Driving

179

4-1. Before driving

Driving

4-1.Before driving

■

Starting the hybrid system



P.200

■

Driving

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



P.212)

Check that the shift position indicator

shows D.

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

If the parking brake is in automatic mode,

the parking brake will be released auto-

matically. (

P.219)

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.
(



If the vehicle is to be stopped for an

extended period of time, shift the shift posi-

tion to P. (



■

Parking the vehicle

Depress the brake pedal to stop the
vehicle completely.

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

Shift the shift position to P.
(



Check that the shift position indicator

shows P and the parking brake indicator is

illuminated.

Press the power switch to stop the
hybrid system.

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.
(

The hill-start assist control will be activated.

Set the parking brake. (



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

Release the parking brake.
(

■

For fuel-efficient driving

Keep in mind that hybrid electric vehicles

are similar to conventional vehicles, and it is

necessary to refrain from activities such as

sudden acceleration. (

P.392)

■

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.

Driving the vehicle

The following procedures should be
observed to ensure safe driving:

Driving procedure

180

4-1. Before driving

■

Engine speed while driving (RX500h)

In the following conditions, the engine

speed may become high while driving. This

is due to automatic up-shifting control or

down-shifting implementation to meet driv-

ing conditions. It does not indicate sudden

acceleration.

●

The vehicle is judged to be driving uphill

or downhill

●

When the accelerator pedal is released

●

When the brake pedal is depressed while

sport mode is selected

■

Restraining the hybrid system output

(Brake Override System)

●

When the accelerator and brake pedals

are depressed at the same time, the

hybrid system 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.564)

■

Idling time before engine stop

(RX500h)

To prevent damage to the turbocharger,

allow the hybrid system to idle immediately

after high-load driving.

■

Eco-friendly driving



P.89

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 “READY”

indicator is illuminated. 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.

●

The driver should pay extra attention

to pedestrians when the vehicle is

powered only by the electric motor

(traction motor). As there is no engine

noise, the pedestrians may misjudge

the vehicle’s movement. Even though

the vehicle is equipped with the

Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System,

drive with care as pedestrians in the

vicinity may still not notice the vehicle if

the surrounding area is noisy.

●

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 hybrid system. Turning the hybrid

system off while driving will not cause

loss of steering or braking control,

however, power assist to the steering

will be lost. This will make it more diffi-

cult to steer smoothly, so you should

pull over and stop the vehicle as soon

as it is safe to do so.

In the event of an emergency, such as if

it becomes impossible to stop the vehi-

cle in the normal way:



P.504

●

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. (

●

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.

●

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 across a river or through

other bodies of water.

This may cause electric/electronic

components to short circuit, damage

the hybrid system or cause other seri-

ous 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.

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4-1. Before driving

WARNING

■

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 result in an accident or

damage to the vehicle.

●

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 hybrid system. Regenerative brak-

ing is not available with the hybrid sys-

tem disengaged.

●

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 depress the accelerator pedal

unnecessarily.

If the shift position is in any position

other than P or N, the vehicle may

accelerate suddenly and unexpect-

edly, causing an accident.

●

In order to prevent accidents due to

the vehicle rolling away, always keep

depressing the brake pedal while

stopped with the “READY” indicator is

illuminated, and apply the parking

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.

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4-1. Before driving

Driving

WARNING

• 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.

●

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 hybrid

system and lock the vehicle.

Do not leave the vehicle unattended

while the “READY” indicator is illumi-

nated.

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 “READY” indicator is illuminated

or immediately after turning the hybrid

system off.

Doing so may cause burns.

■

When taking a nap in the vehicle

Always turn the hybrid system off. Other-

wise, if you accidentally move the shift

lever or depress the accelerator pedal,

this could cause an accident or fire due

to hybrid system overheating. Addition-

ally, if the vehicle is parked in a poorly

ventilated area, exhaust gases may col-

lect 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 electronically controlled brake

function does not operate, do not fol-

low other vehicles closely and avoid

hills or sharp turns that require brak-

ing.

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.

●

The brake system consists of 2 or more

individual hydraulic systems; if one of

the systems fails, the other(s) 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

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.

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4-1. Before driving

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

NOTICE

■

When driving the vehicle

●

Do not depress the accelerator and

brake pedals at the same time during

driving, as this may restrain the hybrid

system 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.

■

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 motor.

●

When driving over bumps on the road,

drive as slowly as possible to avoid

damaging the wheels, underside of the

vehicle, etc.

●

RX500h: Make sure to idle the engine

immediately after high-load driving.

Stop the engine only after the turbo-

charger 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.534)

■

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, transaxle, etc.

●

Lubricant condition for 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])

185

4-1. Before driving

Driving



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-
tion.

: Depending on the situation, the shift

position may not be changed.

■

Drive-Start Control (DSC)

When the TRAC is turned off (

P.387),

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 (