Lexus ES (2023 year). Manual in english

166

3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors

When the turn signal lever is oper-
ated (expanded display range)

When the display range is expanded,

illuminates.

Display range of

■

Operation conditions of turn signal-

linked wide range image mode

Turn signal-linked wide range image mode

operates when all of the following condi-

tions are met.

●

The

adjustment menu icon is on

●

The

adjustment menu icon is on and

the shift lever is in a position other than R

●

Manual wide range image mode is not

operating

●

Front door open-linked wide range

image mode is not operating

Turn signal-linked wide range image mode

will be canceled if any of the operation con-

ditions above is no longer met.

: If the

adjustment menu icon is off,

this mode will operate even if the shift
lever is in R.

■

Turn signal-linked wide range image

mode

Use turn signal-linked wide range image

mode when making a right/left turn or

changing lanes. Use manual wide range

image mode to expand the display range

when not using the turn signal lever to make

a right/left turn or change lanes. (



P.164)

Distance guidelines will be displayed
when the vehicle is moving forward,
the turn signal lever is operated, or the
manual wide range image mode is dis-

played while the vehicle is stopped.

■

Display

Normal display range

Distance guidelines (light blue)

• Three distance guidelines will be dis-

played when the vehicle is moving for-
ward at approximately 5 km/h (3 mph)
or more, the turn signal lever is oper-
ated, or manual wide range image mode
is operating.

• If the speed drops to approximately 3

km/h (2 mph) or less and the turn signal
lever is not being operated, the distance
guideline will not be displayed.
Four distance guidelines will be dis-
played while the vehicle speed is
approximately 70 km/h (44 mph) or
more.
If the speed drops to approximately 60
km/h (37 mph) or lower, only three dis-
tance guidelines will be displayed.

Expanded display range

The display range is expanded during turn

Distance guideline display

A
B

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signal-linked wide range image mode or
manual wide range image mode

Display range of

■

Distance guideline display positions

From a distance of approximately 0.2 m (0.7 ft.) from the sides of the vehicle to
a distance of approximately 0.5 m (1.6 ft.)

Approximately 5 m (16 ft.) from the end of the bumper

Approximately 10 m (33 ft.) from the end of the bumper

Approximately 15 m (49 ft.) from the end of the bumper

Approximately 30 m (98 ft.) from the end of the bumper

■

Location of the distance guidelines

The distance guidelines are for use on
flat road surfaces. In the following situ-
ations, the distance guidelines will be
shown on the display at a different
location than the actual location.
• In locations with steep slopes
• When the vehicle is tilted due to the

number of passengers and the load-
ing condition of the vehicle

• When there is a three dimensional

object such as the cargo bed of a
truck

■

Distance guideline display conditions

The guidelines are displayed when all of the

following conditions are met.

●

The power switch is in ON mode

●

The

adjustment menu icon is on

●

The shift lever is in a position other than R

●

The front doors are closed

●

The turn signal lever is operated, or man-

ual wide range image mode is displayed

while the vehicle is stopped

B
C
D

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■

Cleaning the displays

If the display is dirty, the image may be
difficult to see. Clean it gently using a
soft dry cloth.

■

Cleaning the cameras

If the camera lenses are dirty or cov-
ered with foreign matter such as water
droplets, snow, mud, etc., the displayed
image may not be clear. If the cameras
are covered with frost or snow, oper-
ate the camera heaters. (



P.317)

If the cameras are covered in mud, dirt
or other foreign matter, rinse the cam-
eras with a large quantity of water and
then wipe the camera lenses clean with
a soft cloth dampened with water.

Cleaning the Digital Side-view
Monitor

NOTICE

■

To prevent the displays from malfunc-

tioning or operating improperly

●

Do not use detergents such as alcohol,

thinner or benzene to the display unit.

Doing so may cause discoloration,

deterioration or a malfunction.

●

Do not bring open flames, such as cig-

arette lighters, near the display unit.

Doing so may result in damage or a

vehicle fire.

●

Do not remove, disassemble or modify

the display unit.

●

When the system is used while in an

abnormal state, such as when giving

off smoke or a strange odor, a fire may

occur. Immediately stop using the sys-

tem and have it inspected by any

authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus

authorized repairer, or any reliable

repairer.

●

Do not subject the displays to a strong

impact or place your hand on them.

Doing so may damage them.

■

To prevent the cameras from mal-

functioning or operating improperly

●

Observe the following precautions.

Otherwise, the Digital Side-view Mon-

itor may not operate properly.

• Do not strike or hit the camera or sub-

ject it to a strong impact. The camera

installation position and angle may be

changed.

• Do not remove, disassemble or modify

the cameras.

• When washing the camera lenses,

rinse the cameras with a large quantity

of water, and then wipe the camera

lenses clean with a soft cloth damp-

ened with water. Do not strongly rub

the camera lenses, as them may be

scratched and will not be able to trans-

mit a clear image.

• Do not allow organic solvent, car wax,

window cleaner or glass coat to

adhere, as the surrounding area of the

cameras is made of resin. If this hap-

pens, wipe it off as soon as possible.

• Do not apply hot water to the cameras

in cold weather, as the sudden change

of temperature may cause the cam-

eras to not operate properly.

• When using a high pressure washer to

wash the vehicle, do not directly spray

the cameras and their surrounding

area. Doing so may cause the camera

to not operate properly.

●

Do not subject the cameras to a strong

impact, as this could cause them to

malfunction. If this happens, have the

vehicle inspected by any authorized

Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized

repairer, or any reliable repairer as

soon as possible.

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Symptom

Likely cause

Solution

The displays are diffi-
cult to see

The displays are dirty.

Clean the displays gently
using a soft dry cloth.

• The vehicle is in a dark area.
• The vehicle is near a TV tower,

broadcasting station, electric
power plant or other location
where strong radio waves or
electrical noise may be present.

• There are portable radios, cellu-

lar phones, cordless phones or
other wireless communication
devices near the display.

• The temperature around the

cameras is extremely high/low.

• The ambient temperature is low.
• Sunlight or headlights are shining

directly into the camera lens.

• The vehicle is under fluorescent

lights, sodium lights, mercury
lights, etc.

Drive the vehicle while pay
attention to the vehicle’s sur-
roundings.
(The image may be difficult to
see for a moment, however,
this is not a malfunction.)

The display darkens in high tem-
peratures.

Use the air conditioning sys-
tem to decrease the tempera-
ture around the displays.

At extremely low temperatures, the
display may respond slowly.

Use the air conditioning sys-
tem to increase the tempera-
ture around the displays.

The camera lens is covered with
frost or snow and is fogged up.

Operate the camera heaters.
(



P.317)

Mud or other foreign matter is on
the camera lens.

Rinse the camera with a large
quantity of water, and then
wipe the camera lens clean
with a soft cloth dampened
with water.

The display range is not adjusted.

Adjust the display range.
(



P.158)

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■

Free/Open Source Software Information

This product contains Free/Open Source Software (FOSS).
The license information of such FOSS can be found at the following URL.
https://www.denso.com/global/en/opensource/cms/toyota/

The image on the dis-
play is out of align-
ment.

The front doors are not fully closed. Close the front doors.

The camera is retracted or tilted
forward.

Move the camera to a posi-
tion where the image can be
displayed properly.

The camera or its surrounding area
has received a strong impact.

Have the vehicle inspected
by any authorized Lexus
retailer or Lexus authorized
repairer, or any reliable
repairer.

Images shown on the
display are blue.

A system malfunction has occurred.

Have the vehicle inspected
by any authorized Lexus
retailer or Lexus authorized
repairer, or any reliable
repairer.

“Digital side-view
monitor malfunction
Visit your dealer” is
displayed on the
multi-information dis-
play.

The display range
cannot be changed
and the adjustment
icons cannot be oper-
ated.

The camera indica-
tors are not displayed.

Symptom

Likely cause

Solution

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

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

The power windows can be opened
and closed by one-touch operation of
the switches.

Closing

One-touch closing

Opening

One-touch opening

: To stop the window partway, operate

the switch in the opposite direction.

■

The power windows can be operated

when

The power switch is in ON mode.

■

Operating the power windows after

turning the hybrid system off

The power windows can be operated for

approximately 45 seconds after the power

switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or

turned off. They cannot, however, be oper-

ated once the either front door is opened.

■

Jam protection function

If an object becomes jammed between the

window and the window frame while the

window is closing, window movement is

stopped and the window is opened slightly.

■

Catch protection function

If an object becomes caught between the

door and window while the window is open-

ing, window movement is stopped.

■

When the power 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 mode, within 4 seconds of the jam

protection 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 win-

dow can be opened and closed.

●

If the side window cannot be opened and

closed even when performing the above

operations, perform the following proce-

dure for function initialization.

Turn the power switch to ON mode.

Pull and hold the power window switch

in the one-touch closing direction and

completely close the side 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 side 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 side win-

Power windows

Opening and closing the power
windows

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Before drivi

dow is moving, start again from the begin-

ning.

If the side window reverses and cannot be

fully closed or opened, have the vehicle

inspected by any authorized Lexus retailer

or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reli-

able repairer.

■

Door lock linked window operation

●

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

(



P.440)

●

The power windows can be opened and

closed using the wireless remote con-
trol.

(



P.128)

●

Vehicles with alarm: The alarm may be

triggered if the alarm is set and the power

window is closed using the door lock

linked power window operation function.

(



P.88)

: These settings must be customized at any

authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus autho-
rized repairer, or any reliable repairer.

■

Power windows open warning buzzer

The buzzer sounds and “Window Open” is

shown on the multi-information display

when the power switch is turned off and the

driver’s door is opened with the power win-

dows open.

■

Customization

Settings (e.g. linked door lock operation)

can be changed.

(Customizable features:



P.461)

WARNING

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in death or

serious injury.

■

Closing the windows

●

The driver is responsible for all the

power window operations, including

the operation for the passengers. In

order to prevent accidental operation,

especially by a child, do not let a child

operate the power windows. It is possi-

ble for children and other passengers

to have body parts caught in the power

window. Also, when riding with a child,

it is recommended to use the window

lock switch. (



P.174)

●

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.

■

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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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

passenger windows will be locked.

■

The power windows can be operated

when

The power switch is in ON mode.

■

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.

■

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 way of the moon roof

switch to stop the moon roof partway.

■

Tilting up and down

Tilts the moon roof up

WARNING

■

Catch protection function

●

Never use any part of your body or

clothing to intentionally activate the

catch protection function.

●

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 opera-
tion (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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Before drivi

Tilts the moon roof down

: Lightly press either way of the moon roof

switch to stop the moon roof partway.

■

The moon roof can be operated when

The power switch is in ON mode.

■

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 ACCESSORY mode or turned

off. It cannot, however, be operated once

either front door is opened.

■

Jam protection function

If an object is detected between the moon

roof and the frame while the moon roof is

closing or tilting down, travel is stopped and

the moon roof opens slightly.

■

Sunshade

The sunshade can be opened and closed

manually. However, the sunshade will open

automatically when the moon roof is

opened.

■

Door lock linked moon roof operation

●

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

(



P.440)

●

The moon roof can be opened and

closed using the wireless remote con-
trol.

(



P.128)

●

Vehicles with alarm: 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.88)

: These settings must be customized at any

authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus autho-
rized repairer, or any reliable repairer.

■

When the moon roof does not close nor-

mally

Perform the following procedure:

Stop the vehicle.

Press and hold the “CLOSE” switch.

The moon roof will close, reopen and pause

for approximately 10 seconds. Then it will

close again and stop at the completely

closed position.

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 moon roof does not fully close even

after performing the above procedure cor-

rectly, have the vehicle inspected by any

authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus autho-

rized repairer, or any reliable repairer.

■

If the moon roof does not move normally

If the moon roof does not open or close

normally or the automatic opening function

does not operate, perform the following ini-

tialization procedure.

Stop the vehicle.

Press and hold the “DOWN” switch.

The moon roof will stop at the tilt-up posi-

tion. After that, it will open, close, tilt up, tilt

down, and stop at the fully closed position.

Confirm that the moon roof has com-

pletely stopped and release the switch.

: If you release the switch while the moon

roof is moving, perform the procedure
again from the beginning.

If, after performing the above procedures
correctly, the moon roof still does not open
or close normally or the automatic opening
function does not operate, have the vehicle
inspected by any authorized Lexus retailer
or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reli-
able repairer.

■

Moon roof open warning buzzer

A buzzer sounds and a message is shown

on the multi-information display when the

power switch is turned off and the driver’s

door is opened with the moon roof open.

■

Customization

Settings (e.g. linked door lock operation)

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can be changed. (Customizable features:



P.461)

WARNING

Observe the following precautions.

Failure 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 pas-

sengers 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 fully closes.

Also, the jam protection function is not

designed to operate while the moon

roof switch is being pressed. Take care

so that your fingers, etc. do not get

caught.

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Driving

4-1. Before driving

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

178

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

184

Trailer towing...............................

185

4-2. Driving procedures

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

186

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

190

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

192

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

197

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

197

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

200

4-3. Operating the lights and wipers

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

202

AHS (Adaptive High-beam Sys-

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

205

AHB (Automatic High Beam)

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

209

Multi Weather Lights ...............

212

Rear fog lights..............................

213

Windshield wipers and washer

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

214

4-4. Refueling

Opening the fuel tank cap......

218

4-5. Using the driving support sys-

tems

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

220

PCS (Pre-Collision System)

225

LTA (Lane Tracing Assist).....

237

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

246

Dynamic radar cruise control

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

250

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

262

BSM (Blind Spot Monitor).....

264

Driving Mode Select switch.

269

PKSA (Parking Support Alert)

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

272

Lexus parking assist-sensor ..

273

RCTA (Rear Crossing Traffic

Alert) function ..........................

281

RCD (Rear Camera Detection)

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

287

PKSB (Parking Support Brake)

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

290

Parking Support Brake function

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

297

Parking Support Brake function

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

300

Parking Support Brake function

(rear pedestrians) ..................

302

GPF (Gasoline Particulate Filter)

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

304

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

305

4-6. Driving tips

Hybrid Electric Vehicle driving

tips.................................................

310

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

312

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4-1. Before driving

4-1.Before driving

■

Starting the hybrid system



P.186

■

Driving

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



P.193)

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



P.197)

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

■

Stopping

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

If necessary, set the parking brake.
(



P.197)

If the vehicle is to be stopped for an

extended period of time, shift the shift lever

to P. (



P.193)

■

Parking the vehicle

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

Set the parking brake (



P.197),

and shift the shift lever to P
(



P.193).

Press the power switch to stop the
hybrid system.

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

Make sure that the parking brake is
set with the brake pedal depressed,
and then shift the shift lever to D.

Release the brake pedal and gently
depress the accelerator pedal.

Release the parking brake.

■

When starting off on a uphill

The hill-start assist control will activate.

(



P.305)

■

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.310)

■

Coasting (Auto Glide Control)

When Eco drive mode is selected, under

certain conditions, Auto Glide Control will

operate automatically and allow the vehicle

coast, enhancing fuel economy. (



P.271)

■

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

properly.

Driving the vehicle

The following procedures should be
observed to ensure safe driving:

Driving procedure

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■

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 300 km (186 miles):

Avoid sudden stops.

●

For the first 1000 km (621 miles):

• 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.454)

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.

• 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.

●

For Azerbaijan, Georgia and Mol-

dova: The driver should pay extra

attention to pedestrians when the vehi-

cle is powered only by the electric

motor (traction motor). As there is no

engine noise, the pedestrians may mis-

judge the vehicle’s movement.

Except for Azerbaijan, Georgia and

Moldova: The driver should pay extra

attention to pedestrians when the vehi-

cle is powered only by the electric

motor (traction motor). As there is no

engine noise, the pedestrians may mis-

judge 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

such as leaves, paper or rags.

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.

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4-1. Before driving

WARNING

●

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

vehicle in the normal way:



P.396

●

Use engine braking (downshift) to

maintain a safe speed when driving

down a steep hill.

Using the brakes continuously may

cause the brakes to overheat and lose

effectiveness. (



P.192)

●

Do not adjust the positions of the

steering wheel, the seat, the inside rear

view mirror or outside rear view mir-

rors (if equipped), or Digital Side-view

Monitor display range (if equipped)

while driving.

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.

■

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,

resulting in an accident.

●

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

control may be affected.

■

When shifting the shift lever

●

Do not let the vehicle roll backward

while the shift lever is in a driving posi-

tion, or roll forward while the shift lever

is in R.

Doing so may result in an accident or

damage to the vehicle.

●

Do not shift the shift lever to P while

the vehicle is moving.

Doing so can damage the transmission

and may result in a loss of vehicle con-

trol.

●

Do not shift the shift lever to R while

the vehicle is moving forward.

Doing so can damage the transmission

and may result in a loss of vehicle con-

trol.

●

Do not shift the shift lever to a driving

position while the vehicle is moving

backward.

Doing so can damage the transmission

and may result in a loss of vehicle con-

trol.

●

Shifting the shift lever to N while the

vehicle is moving will disengage the

hybrid system. Engine braking is not

available when N is selected.

●

Be careful not to shift the shift lever

with the accelerator pedal depressed.

Shifting the shift lever to a gear other

than P or N may lead to unexpected

rapid acceleration of the vehicle that

may cause an accident and result in

death or serious injury.

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ivin
g

WARNING

■

If you hear a squealing or scraping

noise (brake pad wear indicators)

Have the brake pads checked and

replaced by any authorized Lexus

retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or

any reliable repairer. as soon as possible.

Rotor damage may result if the pads are

not replaced when needed. It is danger-

ous 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 lever is in any position other

than P or N, the vehicle may acceler-

ate suddenly and unexpectedly, caus-

ing 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 light-

ers, spray cans, or soft drink cans in the

vehicle when it is in the sun.

Doing so may result in the following:

• Gas may leak from a cigarette lighter

or spray can, and may lead to a fire.

• The temperature inside the vehicle

may cause the plastic lenses and plas-

tic material of glasses to deform or

crack.

• Soft drink cans may fracture, causing

the contents to spray over the interior

of the vehicle, and may also cause a

short circuit in the vehicle’s electrical

components.

●

Do not leave cigarette lighters in the

vehicle. If a cigarette lighter is in a

place such as the glove box or on the

floor, it may be lit accidentally when

luggage is loaded or the seat is

adjusted, causing a fire.

●

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 lever to P, stop the hybrid sys-

tem 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

lever in P but the parking brake is not

set, the vehicle may start to move, pos-

sibly leading to an accident.

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