Lexus GX460 (2023 year). Manual in english - page 6

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The gross trailer weight must never exceed 6500 lb. (2950 kg).

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The gross combination weight must never exceed 13100 lb. (5940 kg).

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

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The gross axle weight on each axle
must never exceed the GAWR indi-
cated on the Certification Label.

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

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

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If the gross trailer weight is over 5000 lb. (2268 kg), a weight distributing
hitch with sufficient capacity is required.

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

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GCWR

13100 lb. (5940 kg)

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TWR

6500 lb. (2950 kg)

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Unbraked TWR

1000 lb. (453 kg)

Weight limits

GCWR, TWR and Unbraked TWR

: This model meets the tow-vehicle trailering requirement of SAE International per SAE

J2807.

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

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

• Tongue Weight

The gross trailer weight should be distributed so that the tongue weight is
9 % to 11 %. (Tongue weight/Gross trailer weight



100 = 9 % to 11 %)

Gross trailer weight
Tongue weight

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

Trailer Tongue Weight

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

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

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

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Follow the directions supplied by the hitch manufacturer.

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Lubricate the hitch ball with a light coating of grease.

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

Hitch

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Use the correct trailer ball for your application.

Trailer ball load rating

Matches or exceeds the gross trailer

weight rating of the trailer.

Ball diameter

Matches the size of the trailer coupler.

Most couplers are stamped with the

required trailer ball size.

Shank length

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

Shank diameter

Matches the ball mount hole diameter size.

Selecting trailer ball

Trailer class

Typical trailer ball size

2 5/16 in.

II and III

2 in.

1 7/8 in.

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

Vehicles without rear height control
air suspension
Weight carrying ball position:
50.4 in. (1280.6 mm)

Hitch receiver pin hole position:
41.1 in. (1044.2 mm)



Vehicles with rear height control air
suspension
Weight carrying ball position: 50.5 in. (1282.7 mm)

Hitch receiver pin hole position: 41.2 in. (1046.6 mm)

: Unladen vehicles

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

Please consult your dealer when installing trailer lights, as incorrect installation
may cause damage to the vehicle’s lights. Please take care to comply with your
state’s laws when installing trailer lights.

Positions for towing hitch receiver and hitch ball

Connecting trailer lights

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Stop your vehicle and a trailer in line and perform the following:

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Connecting a trailer

Set the rear height control air suspension (if equipped) to N mode.
Turn off the engine switch or the rear height control air suspension (if
equipped).
Connect the trailer.
Turn on the switch that was turned off on step .

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Disconnecting a trailer

Set the rear height control air suspension (if equipped) to N mode.
Turn off the rear height control air suspension (if equipped).
Turn off the engine switch.
Set the supporting leg of the trailer on the ground and raise the hitch by
4 in. (100 mm)
Turn on the engine switch.
Turn on the rear height control air suspension (if equipped).
Wait until vehicle height is stabilized.

Make sure the hitch is disconnected. If the hitch does not disconnect, raise the
hitch higher and repeat steps through .

Connecting and disconnecting a trailer

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4

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Trailer towing tips

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Avoid jerky starts or sudden acceleration.

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

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

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Slow down before making a turn, in crosswinds, on wet or slippery surfaces,
etc.
Increasing vehicle speed can destabilize the trailer.

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

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To maintain engine braking efficiency and charging system performance
when using engine braking, do not put the transmission in D.
If in the S mode, the transmission shift range position must be in 5 or lower.

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

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

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

P. 573)

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Always place wheel blocks under both the vehicle’s and the trailer’s wheels
when parking. Apply the parking brake firmly, and put the transmission in P.
Avoid parking on a slope, but if unavoidable, do so only after performing the
following:

Apply the brakes and keep them applied.
Have someone place wheel blocks under both the vehicle’s and trailer’s
wheels.
When the wheel blocks are in place, release the brakes slowly until the
blocks absorb the load.
Apply the parking brake firmly.
Shift into P and turn off the engine.

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When restarting after parking on a slope:

With the transmission in P, start the engine. Be sure to keep the brake pedal
pressed.
Shift into 3, 2, L, or R (if reversing).
Release the parking brake and brake pedal, and slowly pull or back away
from the wheel blocks. Stop and apply the brakes.
Have someone retrieve the blocks.

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5

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Matching trailer ball height to trailer coupler height

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Before towing

Check that the following conditions are met:

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Ensure that your vehicle’s tires are properly inflated. (

P. 588)

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Trailer tires are inflated according to the trailer manufacturer’s recommendation.

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All trailer lights work as required by law.

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All lights work each time you connect them.

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The trailer ball is set at the proper height for the coupler on the trailer.

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The trailer is level when it is hitched.

Do not drive if the trailer is not level, and check for improper tongue weight, overload-

ing, worn suspension, or other possible causes.

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The trailer cargo is securely loaded.

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The rear view mirrors conform to all applicable federal, state/provincial or local regula-

tions. If they do not, install rear view mirrors appropriate for towing purposes.

No matter which class of tow hitch applies, for a

more safe trailer hookup, the trailer ball setup

must be the proper height for the coupler on the

trailer.

Trailer ball
Coupler

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AVS (adaptive variable suspension system) (if equipped)

The suspension can be switched for improvement in driveability. (



P. 356)

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When towing a trailer

Disable the following systems, as the systems may not operate properly.

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LDA (Lane Departure Alert with Yaw Assist Function) (



P. 247)

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Dynamic radar cruise control (



P. 255)

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Intuitive parking assist (

P. 267)

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BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) (

P. 374)

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Break-in schedule

If your vehicle is new or equipped with any new power train components (such as an

engine, transmission, differential or wheel bearing), Lexus recommends that you do not

tow a trailer until the vehicle has been driven for over 500 miles (800 km).
After the vehicle has been driven for over 500 miles (800 km), you can start towing.

However, for the next 500 miles (800 km), drive the vehicle at a speed of less than

50 mph (80 km/h) when towing a trailer, and avoid full throttle acceleration.

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Maintenance

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If you tow a trailer, your vehicle will require more frequent maintenance due to the addi-

tional load. (See “Owner’s Guide”, “Warranty and Services Guide”, “Owner’s Manual

Supplement” or “Warranty Booklet”.)

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Retighten the fixing bolts of the towing ball and bracket after approximately 600 miles

(1000 km) of trailer towing.

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If trailer sway occurs

One or more factors (crosswinds, passing vehicles, rough roads, etc.) can adversely

affect handling of your vehicle and trailer, causing instability.

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If trailer swaying occurs:
• Firmly grip the steering wheel. Steer straight ahead.

Do not try to control trailer swaying by turning the steering wheel.

• Begin releasing the accelerator pedal immediately but very gradually to reduce

speed.

Do not increase speed. Do not apply vehicle brakes.

If you make no extreme correction with the steering or brakes, your vehicle and trailer

should stabilize.

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After the trailer swaying has stopped:
• Stop in a safe place. Get all occupants out of the vehicle.

• Check the tires of the vehicle and the trailer.

• Check the load in the trailer.

Make sure the load has not shifted.

Make sure the tongue weight is appropriate, if possible.

• Check the load in the vehicle.

Make sure the vehicle is not overloaded after occupants get in.

If you cannot find any problems, the speed at which trailer swaying occurred is beyond

the limit of your particular vehicle-trailer combination.

Drive at a lower speed to prevent instability. Remember that swaying of the towing vehi-

cle-trailer increases as speed increases.

WARNING

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Trailer towing precautions

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To tow a trailer safely, use extreme care and drive the vehicle in accordance with the

trailer’s characteristics and operating conditions. Failure to do so could cause an acci-

dent resulting in death or serious injury. Vehicle stability and braking performance are

affected by trailer stability, brake setting and performance, and the hitch. Your vehicle

will handle differently when towing a trailer.

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Set the vehicle height to the LO mode and turn off the rear height control air suspen-

sion when you connect a trailer, otherwise the vehicle height may change due to the

automatic leveling function, and you may catch part of your body in the vehicle,

resulting in an accident.

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WARNING

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To avoid accident or injury

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Do not exceed the TWR, unbraked TWR, GCWR, GVWR or GAWR.

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

cient capacity is required.

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If the gross trailer weight is over 5000 lb. (2268 kg), a weight distributing hitch with

sufficient capacity is required.

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Adjust the tongue weight within the appropriate range. Place heavier loads as close

to the trailer axle as possible.

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Do not exceed 65 mph (104 km/h), the posted towing speed limit or the speed limit

for your trailer as set forth in your trailer owner’s manual, whichever is lowest. Slow

down sufficiently before making a turn, in crosswinds, on wet or slippery surface, etc.

to help avoid an accident. If you experience a vehicle-trailer instability from reducing

a certain speed, slow down and make sure you keep your vehicle speed under the

speed of which you experience the instability.

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Do not make jerky, abrupt or sharp turns.

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Do not apply the brakes suddenly as you may skid, resulting in jackknifing and loss of

vehicle control. This is especially true on wet or slippery surfaces.

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Do not exceed the trailer hitch assembly weight, gross vehicle weight, gross axle

weight and trailer tongue weight capacities.

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Do not use cruise control when towing.

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Slow down and downshift before descending steep or long downhill grades. Do not

make sudden downshifts while descending steep or long downhill grades.

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Vehicle-trailer instability is more likely on steep long down hills. Before descending

steep or long downhill grades, slow down and downshift. Do not make sudden down-

shifts when descending steep or long downhill grades. Avoid holding the brake pedal

down too long or applying the brakes too frequently. This could cause the brakes to

overheat and result in reduced braking efficiency.

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WARNING

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Hitch

Trailer hitch assemblies have different weight capacities established by the hitch manu-

facturer. Even though the vehicle may be physically capable of towing a higher weight,

the operator must determine the maximum weight rating of the particular hitch assem-

bly and never exceed the maximum weight rating specified for the trailer-hitch.

Exceeding the maximum weight rating set by the trailer-hitch manufacturer can cause

an accident resulting in death or serious personal injuries.

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When towing a trailer

Lexus recommends trailers with brakes that conform to any applicable federal and

state/provincial regulations.

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If the gross trailer weight exceeds unbraked TWR, trailer brakes are required. Lexus

recommends trailers with brakes that conform to all applicable federal and state/pro-

vincial regulations.

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Never tap into your vehicle’s hydraulic system, as this will lower the vehicle’s braking

effectiveness.

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Never tow a trailer without using a safety chain securely attached to both the trailer

and the vehicle. If damage occurs to the coupling unit or hitch ball, there is danger of

the trailer wandering into another lane.

NOTICE

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When installing a trailer hitch

Use only the position recommended by your Lexus dealer. Do not install the trailer

hitch on the bumper; this may cause body damage.

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Do not directly splice trailer lights

Do not directly splice trailer lights. Directly splicing trailer lights may damage your

vehicle’s electrical system and cause a malfunction.

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Engine (ignition) switch

Check that the parking brake is set.
Check that the shift lever is set in P.
Firmly depress the brake pedal.

and a message will be displayed on the multi-information display.

If it is not displayed, the engine cannot be started.

Press the engine switch shortly and
firmly.

When operating the engine switch, one

short, firm press is enough.
It is not necessary to press and hold the

switch.
The engine will crank until it starts or for

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

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

engine switch mode.

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

Starting the engine

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Stop the vehicle.
Set the parking brake (

P. 212), and shift the shift lever to P.

Press the engine switch.
Release the brake pedal and check that “ACCESSORY” or “IGNITION ON”
is not shown on the meter.

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

Off

The emergency flashers can be used.

ACCESSORY mode

Some electrical components such as the

audio system can be used.
“ACCESSORY” will be displayed on the

multi-information display.

IGNITION ON mode

All electrical components can be used.
“IGNITION ON” will be displayed on

the multi-information display.

: If the shift lever is in a position other than

P when turning off the engine, the
engine switch will be turned to ACCES-
SORY mode, not to off.

Stopping the engine

Changing engine switch modes

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4

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If the engine is stopped with the shift lever in a position other than P, the engine
switch will not be turned off but instead be turned to ACCESSORY mode. Per-
form the following procedure to turn the switch off:

Check that the parking brake is set.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Check that “TURN POWER OFF”/“Turn power off” is displayed on the multi-
information display and then press the engine switch once.
Check that “TURN POWER OFF”/“Turn power off” on the multi-information
display is off.

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Auto power off function

When the shift lever is in P, if the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode

with the engine not running for more than 20 minutes (ACCESSORY mode) or one

hour (IGNITION ON mode), the engine switch will automatically turn off. However, this

function cannot entirely prevent battery discharge. Do not leave the vehicle with the

engine switch in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode for long periods of time when

the engine is not running.

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Electronic key battery depletion

P. 106

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Conditions affecting operation

P. 128

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Note for the entry function

P. 129

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If the engine does not start

The engine immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. (



P. 76)

Contact your Lexus dealer.

When stopping the engine with the shift lever in a position other than P

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When the engine switch indicator flashes in amber

The system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer,

immediately.

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If the electronic key battery is depleted

P. 507

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Operation of the engine switch

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If the switch is not pressed shortly and firmly, the engine switch mode may not change

or the engine may not start.

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If attempting to restart the engine immediately after turning the engine switch off, the

engine may not start in some cases. After turning the engine switch off, please wait a

few seconds before restarting the engine.

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Automatic engine shut off feature

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The vehicle is equipped with a feature that automatically shuts off the engine when the

shift lever is in P with the engine running for an extended period.

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The engine will automatically shut off after approximately 1 hour if it has been left run-

ning while the shift lever is in P.

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The timer for the automatic engine shut off feature will reset if the brake pedal is

depressed or if the shift lever is in a position other than P.

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After the vehicle is parked, if the door is locked with the door lock switch (

P. 110)

from the inside or the mechanical key (



P. 567) from the outside, the automatic

engine shut off feature will be disabled. The timer for the automatic engine shut off fea-

ture will be re-enabled if the driver’s door is opened.

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If the smart access system with push-button start has been deactivated in a customized

setting

P. 567

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WARNING

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When starting the engine

Always start the engine while sitting in the driver’s seat. Do not depress the accelerator

pedal while starting the engine under any circumstances.

Doing so may cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.

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Stopping the engine in an emergency

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If you want to stop the engine in an emergency while driving the vehicle, press and

hold the engine switch for more than 2 seconds, or press it briefly 3 times or more in

succession. (

P. 525)

However, do not touch the engine switch while driving except in an emergency. Turn-

ing the engine off while driving will not cause loss of steering or braking control, but

the power assist to these systems will be lost. This will make it more difficult to steer

and brake, so you should pull over and stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.

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If the engine switch is operated while the vehicle is running, a warning message will be

shown on the multi-information display and a buzzer sounds.

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When restarting the engine after it was turned off while driving, shift the shift lever to

N and press the engine switch.

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When parking

Exhaust gases include harmful carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless and odor-

less. Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may cause exhaust gases to enter the vehicle and may lead to an acci-

dent caused by light-headedness, or may lead to death or a serious health hazard.

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If the vehicle is in a poorly ventilated area or a closed area, such as a garage, stop the

engine.

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Do not leave the vehicle with the engine running for a long time. If such a situation

cannot be avoided, park the vehicle in an open space and ensure that exhaust fumes

do not enter the vehicle interior.

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Do not leave the engine running in an area with snow build-up, or where it is snowing.

If snowbanks build up around the vehicle while the engine is running, exhaust gases

may collect and enter the vehicle.

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NOTICE

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To prevent battery discharge

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Do not leave the engine switch in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode for long

periods of time without the engine running.

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If the indicator on the engine switch is illuminated, the engine switch is not off. When

exiting the vehicle, always check that the engine switch is off.

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Do not stop the engine when the shift lever is in a position other than P. If the engine is

stopped in another shift lever position, the engine switch will not be turned off but

instead be turned to ACCESSORY mode. If the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY

mode, battery discharge may occur.

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When starting the engine

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Do not race a cold engine.

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If the engine becomes difficult to start or stalls frequently, have your vehicle checked

by your Lexus dealer immediately.

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Symptoms indicating a malfunction with the engine switch

If the engine switch seems to be operating somewhat differently than usual, such as the

switch sticking slightly, there may be a malfunction. Contact your Lexus dealer immedi-

ately.

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Automatic transmission

While the engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode, move the shift lever
with the brake pedal depressed.
When shifting the shift lever between P and D, make sure that the vehicle is
completely stopped.

: Shifting to the D position allows the system to select a gear suitable for the driving

conditions. Setting the shift lever to the D position is recommended for normal driv-
ing.

: Selecting shift ranges using S mode restricts the upper limit of the possible gear

ranges, controls engine braking forces, and prevents unnecessary upshifting.

Shifting the shift lever

Shift position purpose

Shift position

Purpose and condition

Parking the vehicle/starting the engine

Reversing

Neutral

(Condition in which the power is not transmitted)

Normal driving

S mode driving

(



P. 207)

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Use second start mode for accelerating and driving on slippery road surfaces
such as snow.
Press the button to use second start
mode.

The “2nd STRT” indicator will come on.
Press the button again to cancel second

start mode.

When the shift lever is in the S position, the shift lever can be operated as follows:

Upshifting
Downshifting

The selected shift range, from 1 to 6, will
be displayed in the meter.
The initial shift range in S mode is set
automatically to 5 or 4 according to
vehicle speed. However, the initial shift
range may be set to 3 or 2 if AI-SHIFT
has operated while the shift lever was in
the D position. (



P. 208)

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Shift ranges and their functions

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You can choose from 6 levels of engine braking force.

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A lower shift range will provide greater engine braking force than a higher
shift range, and the engine speed will also increase.

Selecting the second start mode

Changing shift ranges in S mode

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Driving on a downhill

On declines, there may be case where the vehicle shifts down automatically to obtain

engine braking. As a result of the downshifting, the engine speed may increase.

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Second start mode automatic deactivation

Second start mode is automatically deactivated if the engine is turned off after driving in

second start mode.

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S mode

When the shift range is 5 or lower, holding the shift lever toward “+” sets the shift range to

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AI-SHIFT

AI-SHIFT automatically shifts the gear to the suitable position according to driver perfor-

mance and driving conditions.
AI-SHIFT automatically operates when the shift lever is in the D position. (Shifting the

shift lever to the S position cancels the function.)

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When driving with dynamic radar cruise control activated

Even when performing the following actions with the intent of enabling engine braking,

engine braking will not activate because dynamic radar cruise control will not be can-

celed.

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While driving in S mode, downshifting to 5 or 4. (



P. 255)

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Vehicles with adaptive variable suspension system: When switching the driving mode

to sport mode while driving in D position. (



P. 356)

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Restraining sudden start (Drive-Start Control)

P. 170

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Shift lock system

The shift lock system is a system to prevent accidental operation of the shift lever in start-

ing.
The shift lever can be shifted from P only when the engine switch is in the IGNITION ON

mode and the brake pedal is being depressed.

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If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P

First, check whether the brake pedal is being depressed.
If the shift lever cannot be shifted with your foot on the brake pedal, there may be a prob-

lem with the shift lock system. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer, immedi-

ately.

The following steps may be used as an emergency measure to ensure that the shift lever

can be shifted.
Releasing the shift lock:

Set the parking brake.
Turn the engine switch off.
Depress the brake pedal.

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If the “S” indicator does not come on even after shifting the shift lever to S

This may indicate a malfunction in the automatic transmission system. Have the vehicle

inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.

(In this situation, the transmission will operate in the same manner as when the shift lever

is in D.)

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Downshift restriction warning buzzer (S mode)

To help ensure safety and driving performance, downshifting operation may sometimes

be restricted. In some circumstances, downshifting may not be possible even when the

shift lever is operated. (A buzzer will sound twice.)

Pry the cover up with a flathead screwdriver

or tool.
To prevent damage to the cover, cover the tip

of the screwdriver with a rag.

Press the shift lock override button.
The shift lever can be shifted while the button

is pressed.

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WARNING

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When driving on slippery road surfaces

Do not accelerate or shift gears suddenly.

Sudden changes in engine braking may cause the vehicle to spin or skid, resulting in an

accident.

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To prevent an accident when releasing the shift lock

Before pressing the shift lock override button, make sure to set the parking brake and

depress the brake pedal.
If the accelerator pedal is accidentally depressed instead of the brake pedal when the

shift lock override button is pressed and the shift lever is shifted out of P, the vehicle

may suddenly start, possibly leading to an accident resulting in death or serious injury.

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Turn signal lever

The turn signal lever can be used to show the following intentions of the driver:

Right turn
Lane change to the right (move the
lever partway and then release it)
Lane change to the left (move the
lever partway and then release it)
Left turn

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Turn signals can be operated when

The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.

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If the indicator flashes faster than usual

Check that a light bulb in the front or rear turn signal lights has not burned out.

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If the turn signals stop flashing before a lane change has been performed

Operate the lever again.

Operating instructions

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Parking brake

To set the parking brake, fully depress
the parking brake pedal with your left
foot while depressing the brake pedal
with your right foot. (Depressing the
pedal again releases the parking
brake.)

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Parking the vehicle

P. 168

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Parking brake engaged warning buzzer

A buzzer will sound if the vehicle is driven with the parking brake engaged. “Release

Parking Brake” is displayed on the multi-information display (with the vehicle reached a

speed of 3 mph [5 km/h]).

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Usage in winter time

P. 387

U.S.A. Canada

NOTICE

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Before driving

Fully release the parking brake.

Driving the vehicle with the parking brake set will lead to brake components overheat-

ing, which may affect braking performance and increase brake wear.

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Headlight switch

Operating the

switch turns on the lights as follows:

The headlights can be operated manually or automatically.

Operating instructions

U.S.A. Canada

The side marker, parking,
tail, license plate, instru-
ment panel lights, and
daytime running lights
(

P. 214) turn on.

The headlights and all the
lights listed above (except
daytime running lights)
turn on.

The headlights, daytime
running lights

(



P. 214)

and all the lights listed
above turn on and off auto-
matically.

Off.

(U.S.A. only)

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With the headlights on, push the
lever away from you to turn on the
high beams.

Pull the lever toward you to the center

position to turn the high beams off.

Pull the lever toward you and release
it to flash the high beams once.

You can flash the high beams with the

headlights on or off.

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Daytime running light system

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The daytime running lights illuminate using the same lights as the parking lights and illu-

minate brighter than the parking lights.

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To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers during daytime driving, the daytime

running lights turn on automatically when all of the following conditions are met. (The

daytime running lights are not designed for use at night.)
• The engine is running

• The parking brake is released
• The headlight switch is in the

or “AUTO”* position

: When the surroundings are bright

The daytime running lights remain on after they illuminate, even if the parking brake is

set again.

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For the U.S.A.: Daytime running lights can be turned off by operating the switch.

●

Compared to turning on the headlights, the daytime running light system offers greater

durability and consumes less electricity, so it can help improve fuel economy.

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Headlight control sensor

Turning on the high beam headlights

The sensor may not function properly if an

object is placed on the sensor, or anything that

blocks the sensor is affixed to the windshield.
Doing so interferes with the sensor detecting

the level of ambient light and may cause the

automatic headlight system to malfunction.

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Automatic light off system

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When only the tail lights are on: The tail lights turn off automatically if the engine switch

is turned off and the driver’s door is opened.

●

When the headlights are on: The headlights and tail lights turn off 30 seconds after the

engine switch is turned off and a door is opened and all of the doors and glass hatch are
closed. (The lights turn off immediately if

on the key is pressed after all the doors

are closed.)

For the U.S.A.: To turn the lights on again, turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON
mode, or turn the light switch off once and then back to

For Canada: To turn the lights on again, turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode,
or turn the light switch to

position once and then back to

If any of the doors or glass hatch is kept open, the lights automatically turn off after 20

minutes.

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Automatic headlight leveling system

The level of the headlights is automatically adjusted according to the number of passen-

gers and the loading condition of the vehicle to ensure that the headlights do not inter-

fere with other road users.

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Welcome lighting

If the headlight switch is turned to AUTO and the surrounding area is dark, unlocking the

doors using the smart access system with push-button start or wireless remote control

will turn the parking lights and tail lights on automatically.

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Customization

Settings (e.g. light sensor sensitivity) can be changed.

(Customizable features:



P. 604)

NOTICE

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To prevent battery discharge

Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the engine is not running.

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