Lexus LS500h (2023 year). Manual in english

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

Front camera



Side cameras



Rear camera



Sensors



P.280

■

Camera images

As special cameras are used, the colors in

displayed images may differ from the actual

color.

■

Precautions for use

For details on the following, refer to “Pan-

oramic view monitor” of “Parking assist sys-

tem” in the “MULTIMEDIA OWNER’S

MANUAL”.

●

Displayable range of the screens

●

Cameras

●

Differences between displayed images

and the actual road

●

Differences between displayed images

and the actual objects

■

Detection range of the cameras and

sensors

●

If a parked vehicle is behind the target

parking space and the distance between

it and the vehicle becomes far, it may no

longer be able to be detected. Depend-

ing on shape or condition of a parked

vehicle, the detection range may become

short or the vehicle may not be detected.

●

Objects other than parked vehicles, such

as columns, walls, etc., may not be

detected. Also, if they are detected, they

may cause the target parking space to be

misaligned.

■

Situations in which parking space lines

may not be recognized properly

●

In situations such as the following, park-

ing space lines on the road surface may

not be detected:

• When the parking space does not use

lines (parking space boundaries are

marked with rope, blocks, etc.)

• When the parking space lines are faded

or dirty, making them unclear

• When the road surface is bright, such as

concrete, and the contrast between it and

the white parking space lines is small

• When the parking space lines are any

color other than yellow or white

• When the area surrounding the parking

space is dark, such as at night, in an

underground parking lot, parking garage,

etc.

• When it is raining or has rained and the

road surface is wet and reflective or there

are puddles

• When the sun is shining directly into a

camera, such as in the early morning or

evening

• When the parking space is covered with

snow or de-icing agent

• When there marks from repairs or other

marks on the road surface, or there is a

traffic bollard, or other object on the road

surface

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• When the color or brightness of the road

surface is uneven

• When a camera has been splashed by

hot or cold water and the lens has fogged

• When the appearance of the parking

space is affected by the shadow of the

vehicle or trees

• When a camera lens is dirty or covered

with water droplets

●

In situations such as the following, the tar-

get parking space may not be recognized

correctly:

• When there marks from repairs or other

marks on the road surface, or there is a

parking block, traffic bollard, or other

object on the road surface

• When it is raining or has rained and the

road surface is wet and reflective or there

are puddles

• When the area around the vehicle is dark

or backlit

• When the color or brightness of the road

surface is uneven

• When the parking space is on a slope

• When there are diagonal lines (access

aisle) near the parking space

• When the appearance of the parking

space is affected by the shadow of a

parked vehicle (such as shadows from the

grille, side step, etc.)

• When accessories which obstruct the

view of the camera are installed

• When the parking space lines are faded

or dirty, making them unclear

• When the appearance of the parking

space is affected by the shadow of the

vehicle or trees

■

Sensor detection information



P.282

■

Objects which the sensor may not be

properly detected



P.283

■

Situations in which the sensor may not

operate properly



P.283

■

Situations in which parking assistance

may not operate even if there is no pos-

sibility of a collision



P.283

Press the Advanced Park main switch.

If the switch is pressed while assistance is
being performed, the assistance will be
canceled.

WARNING

■

Precautions for the cameras and sen-

sors

●

Due to the characteristics of the cam-

era lens, the position of and distance to

people and objects displayed on the

screen may differ from the actual situa-

tion. For details, refer to the “MULTI-

MEDIA OWNER’S MANUAL”.

●

Make sure to observe the precautions

for using the intuitive parking assist,

otherwise a sensor may not operate

correctly, possibly leading to an acci-

dent. (



P.281)

●

In situations such as the following, the

sensors may not operate correctly,

possibly leading to an accident. Pro-

ceed carefully.

• When there is a parked vehicle next to

the target parking space, if the dis-

played target parking space is far from

the actual target parking space, a sen-

sor may be misaligned. Have the vehi-

cle inspected by your Lexus dealer.

• Do not install any accessories near the

detection area of the sensors.

Turning the Advanced Park sys-
tem on/off

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■

Operating conditions of the Advanced

Park

Assistance will begin when all of the follow-

ing conditions are met:

●

The brake pedal is depressed

●

The vehicle is stopped

●

The driver’s seat belt is fastened

●

The steering wheel is not being operated

●

The accelerator pedal is not depressed

●

All of the doors and the trunk are closed

●

The outside rear view mirrors are not

folded

●

The parking brake is not engaged

●

The dynamic radar cruise control are not

operating

●

ABS, VSC, TRAC, PCS and PKSB are

not operating

●

The vehicle is not on a steep slope

●

The VSC and TRAC are not turned off

If assistance cannot be started, check the

message displayed on the Center Display.

(



P.331)

Guidance screens are displayed on the
Center Display.



Guidance screen (When assistance
starts)

Target parking space box (blue)

Advice display
Parking type change button

If multiple buttons are displayed, depend-
ing on the condition of the button its func-
tion differs as follows.

: Change the target to another

parking space.

: Select the current target park-

ing space.

: Select to change to the parallel park-

ing function

: Change the perpendicular parking

(forward/reverse) function

“MODE” button

Select to change between the memory
function and the perpendicular parking
(forward/reverse) function and parallel
parking function. (



P.327)

“Start” button

Select to start parking assistance.

Perpendicular parking direction
change button

Select to change between the parking (for-
ward) function and parking (reverse) func-
tion.

: Change the perpendicular parking

(forward) function

: Change the perpendicular parking

(reverse) function

Customize setting button

Select to display the Advanced Park set-
ting screen. (



P.330)

Registration button

Select to begin registering a parking
space.

Advanced Park guidance
screens

B
C

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

Guidance screen (When reversing)

Operation icon

Displayed when the Advanced Park is
operating.

Guide lines (yellow and red)

Display points from the center of the edge
of the front or rear bumper to the target
stopping position (yellow)

and approxi-

mately 1 ft. (0.3 m) (red) from the vehicle.

Moving object warning icon
Emergency support brake control
operation display

“BRAKE!” is displayed.

Intuitive parking assist display



P.280

: The yellow lateral line is not displayed

when the target stopping position is
approximately 8.2 ft. (2.5 m) or more
away from the vehicle.

■

Intuitive parking assist pop-up display

Regardless of whether the intuitive parking

assist is off or on (



P.281), if an object is

detected by the intuitive parking assist

when the Advanced Park is operating, the

intuitive parking assist pop-up display will

automatically be displayed over the guid-

ance display.

■

Brake control operation when

Advanced Park is operating

While the Advanced Park is operating, if the

system determines that the possibility of

collision with detected moving or stationary

object is high, the hybrid system output

restriction control and brake control will

operate.
If brake control operates, Advanced Park

operation will be suspended and a message

will be displayed on the multi-information

display.

■

Buzzer

Depending on surrounding sounds or

sounds from other systems, it may be diffi-

cult to hear the buzzer of this system.

■

If a black screen is displayed on the

Center Display when the Advanced

Park is operating

The system is being affected by radio waves

or may be malfunctioning. If a radio antenna

is installed near a camera, move it to a loca-

tion as far from the cameras as possible. If a

radio antenna is not installed near a camera,

and the screen does not return to normal

after turning the power switch off and then

starting the hybrid system again, have the

vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.

The perpendicular parking (for-
ward/reverse) function can be used if
the target parking space can be
detected when the vehicle is stopped
close and perpendicular to the center
of the parking space. Also, depending
on the condition of the parking space,
etc., if it is necessary to change the
direction of travel of the vehicle, the
shift position can be changed by assis-
tance control.

C
D

Perpendicular parking (for-
ward/reverse) function

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Stop the vehicle at a position close
and perpendicular to the center of
the target parking space.



If there are parking space lines

Approximately 3.3 ft. (1 m)

Approximately 8.2 ft. (2.5 m)

Approximately 19.7 ft. (6 m) or
more

Approximately 18.0 ft. (5.5 m) or
more

The system can operate even if there is a

parking space line on only one side of the

target parking space.

: This is a reference measurement for

detection of a parking space. Depending
on the surrounding environment, detec-
tion may not be possible.



If there is an adjacent parked vehicle

Approximately 3.3 ft. (1 m)

Approximately 9.8 ft. (3 m) or
more

Approximately 19.7 ft. (6 m) or
more

Approximately 18.0 ft. (5.5 m) or
more

The system can operate even if there is a

vehicle on only one side of the target park-

ing space.

: This is a reference measurement for

detection of a parking space. Depending
on the surrounding environment, detec-
tion may not be possible.

Press the Advanced Park main
switch and check that a possible

Parking using the perpendicular
parking (forward/reverse) func-
tion

A
B
C

A
B

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parking space is displayed on the
Center Display.



If a space which your vehicle can be
parked is detected, a target parking
space box will be displayed.



If it is possible to parallel park in the
space, select the parking space, and
then select

to change to the

parallel parking function.



If it is possible to change the direc-
tion which a parking space is
entered, select the parking space,
and then select

change

the direction.



Depending on the surrounding
environment, it may not be possible
to use this function. According to
the information displayed on the
Center Display, use the function on
another parking space.

Select “Start” button.

A buzzer will sound, an operation message

will be displayed on the multi-information

display, and assistance will begin operating.



When the brake pedal is released,
“Moving Forward…”, “Backing Up…”
will be displayed and the vehicle will
begin moving forward/reverse.



To cancel assistance, press the
Advanced Park main switch.

If assistance is canceled, “Advanced Park

Cancel” will be displayed.
If you feel that the vehicle is approaching

close to a surrounding vehicle, object, per-

son, or gutter: P.318

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

When the vehicle stops, “Advanced Park

Finished” will be displayed and parking

assistance will end.

If you select

on the Center Display, the

vehicle displayed on the parking assist

completion screen will rotate.

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■

If you feel that the vehicle is approach-

ing close to a surrounding vehicle,

object, person, or gutter

Depress the brake pedal to stop the vehicle

and then change the shift position to

change the direction of travel of the vehicle.

At this time, assist will be suspended. How-

ever, if the “Start” button is selected, assist

will resume and the vehicle will move in the

direction corresponding to the selected

shift position.

■

When the brakes have been operated

When the brakes have been operated,

brake operation sound may be heard. This

does not indicate a malfunction.

When exiting from a perpendicular
parking space, if the system deter-
mines that exit is possible the perpen-
dicular exiting (forward/reverse)
function can be used. Also, depending
on the surrounding environment, if it is
necessary to change the direction of
travel of the vehicle, the shift position
can be changed by assistance control.

With the brake pedal depressed
and P shift position selected, press
the Advanced Park main switch
and check that the exit direction

NOTICE

■

When using the perpendicular park-

ing (forward/reverse) function

●

Make sure that there are no obstruc-

tions within the yellow guide lines and

between the vehicle and target park-

ing spot. If there are any obstructions

between the vehicle and the target

parking space, or between the yellow

guide lines, cancel the function.

●

As the target parking space will not be

able to be set correctly if the surface of

the parking space is on a slope or has

differences in height, the vehicle may

stray from the target parking space or

be slanted. Therefore, do not use the

function for this kind of parking spot.

●

When parking in a narrow parking

space, the vehicle may closely

approach an adjacent parked vehicle.

If a collision seems likely, depress the

brake pedal to stop the vehicle.

●

If a detected parked vehicle is narrow

or parked extremely close to the curb,

the position at which assistance will

park the vehicle will also be close to

the curb. If it seems likely the vehicle

will collide with something or drive off

of the road, depress the brake pedal to

stop the vehicle, and then press the

Advance Park main switch to disable

the system.

Advanced Park perpendicular
exiting (forward/reverse) func-
tion

Leaving a parking space using the
perpendicular exiting (for-
ward/reverse) function

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selection screen is displayed on the
Center Display.

Select an arrow on the Center Dis-
play to select the direction you wish
to exit.

If the turn signal lever is operated, only exit

to the left or right can be selected.

Depress the brake pedal and select
“Start” button.

A buzzer will sound, an operation message

will be displayed on the multi-information

display, and assistance will begin operating.

To cancel assistance, press the Advanced

Park main switch.
If assistance is canceled, “Advanced Park

Cancel” will be displayed.
If you feel that the vehicle is approaching

close to a surrounding vehicle, object, per-

son, or gutter:



P.318

Perform operations as indicated by
the advice displays until the vehicle
is in a position where exit is possi-
ble.

When the vehicle reaches a position where

exit is possible, “You can exit by moving the

steering wheel” will be displayed. If the

steering wheel is operated, “Advanced

Park Finished” will be displayed and assis-

tance will end.
As assistance will end while the vehicle is

moving, grip the steering wheel and drive

forward.
If the steering wheel is not operated, the

vehicle will stop at the exit position. Assis-

tance can be ended by depressing the

accelerator pedal or brake pedal.

■

If you feel that the vehicle is approach-

ing close to a surrounding vehicle,

object, person, or gutter



P.318

■

Perpendicular exiting (for-

ward/reverse) function

Do not use exiting (forward/reverse) func-

tion in any situation other than when exiting

a parallel parking spot. If assistance is

started unintentionally, depress the brake

pedal and stop the vehicle, then press the

Advanced Park main switch to cancel assis-

tance.

■

Situations in which the perpendicular

exiting (forward/reverse) function will

not operate

In situations such as the following, the per-

pendicular exiting (forward/reverse) func-

tion will not operate:

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●

When a vehicle which is waiting to park is

in the exit direction

●

When a wall, column, or person is

detected as near a front or rear center or

corner sensor

■

When the brakes have been operated



P.318

The parallel parking function can be
used if the target parking space can be
detected when the vehicle is stopped
close and aligned with the center of the
parking space. Also, depending on the
condition of the parking space, etc., if it
is necessary to change the direction of
travel of the vehicle, the shift position
can be changed by assistance control.

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



If there are parking space lines

Approximately 3.3 ft. (1 m)

Approximately 19.7 ft. (6 m)

Approximately 14.8 ft. (4.5 m) or
more

Approximately 26.2 ft. (8 m) or
more

: This is a reference measurement for

detection of a parking space. Depending
on the surrounding environment, detec-
tion may not be possible.

Advanced Park parallel parking
function

Parking using the parallel parking
function

A
B
C

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Driving



If there is an adjacent parked vehicle

Approximately 3.3 ft. (1 m)

Approximately 23.0 ft. (7 m)

Approximately 14.8 ft. (4.5 m) or
more

Approximately 26.2 ft. (8 m) or
more

: This is a reference measurement for

detection of a parking space. Depending
on the surrounding environment, detec-
tion may not be possible.

Press the Advanced Park main
switch and check that a possible

parking space is displayed on the
Center Display.



If a space which your vehicle can be
parked is detected, a target parking
space box will be displayed.



If it is possible to perpendicular
parking (forward/reverse) in the
space, select the parking space, and
then select

to change to the

perpendicular parking (for-
ward/reverse) function.



Depending on the surrounding
environment, it may not be possible
to use this function. According to
the information displayed on the
Center Display, use the function on
another parking space.

Select “Start” button.

A buzzer will sound, an operation message

will be displayed on the multi-information

A
B
C

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display, and assistance will begin operating.



When the brake pedal is released,
“Moving Forward…” will be dis-
played and the vehicle will begin
moving forward.



To cancel assistance, press the
Advanced Park main switch.

If assistance is canceled, “Advanced Park

Cancel” will be displayed.
If you feel that the vehicle is approaching

close to a surrounding vehicle, object, per-

son, or gutter:



P.318

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

When the vehicle stops, “Advanced Park

Finished” will be displayed and parking

assistance will end.

If you select

on the Center Display, the

vehicle displayed on the parking assist

completion screen will rotate.

■

If you feel that the vehicle is approach-

ing close to a surrounding vehicle,

object, person, or gutter



P.318

■

“No available parking space” is dis-

played

Even if the vehicle is stopped parallel to a

parking space, an adjacent parked vehicle

may not be detected. In this case, if the vehi-

cle is moved to a position that a parked

vehicle can be detected, assistance can be

started.

■

When the brakes have been operated



P.318

NOTICE

■

When using the parallel parking func-

tion

●

Make sure that there are no obstruc-

tions within the yellow guide lines and

between the vehicle and target park-

ing spot. If any obstructions are

detected within the yellow guide lines

or between the vehicle and the target

parking space, the parallel parking

function will be cancelled or sus-

pended.

●

As the target parking space will not be

able to be set correctly if the surface of

the parking space is on a slope or has

differences in height, the vehicle may

stray from the target parking space or

be slanted. Therefore, do not use the

parallel parking function for this kind of

parking spot.

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Driving

When exiting from a parallel parking
space, if the system determines that
exit is possible the parallel exiting func-
tion can be used. Also, depending on
the surrounding environment, if it is
necessary to change the direction of
travel of the vehicle, the shift position
can be changed by assistance control.

With the brake pedal depressed
and P shift position selected, press
the Advanced Park main switch
and check that the exit direction
selection screen is displayed on the
Center Display.

Select an arrow on the Center Dis-
play to select the direction you wish
to exit.

If the turn signal lever is operated, only exit

to the left or right can be selected.

Depress the brake pedal and select
“Start” button.

A buzzer will sound, an operation message

will be displayed on the multi-information

display, and assistance will begin operating.
To cancel assistance, press the Advanced

Park main switch.
If assistance is canceled, “Advanced Park

Cancel” will be displayed.
If you feel that the vehicle is approaching

close to a surrounding vehicle, object, per-

son, or gutter:



P.318

Perform operations as indicated by
the advice displays until the vehicle

NOTICE

●

If an adjacent parked vehicle is narrow

or parked extremely close to the curb,

the position at which assistance will

park the vehicle will also be close to

the curb. If it seems likely the vehicle

will collide with the curb or drive off of

the road, depress the brake pedal to

stop the vehicle, and then press the

Advanced Park main switch to disable

the system.

●

If there is a wall or other barrier on the

inner side of the parking space, the

vehicle may stop at a position slightly

outside of the set target parking space.

Advanced Park parallel exiting
function

Leaving a parking space using the
parallel exiting function

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is in a position where exit is possi-
ble.

When the vehicle reaches a position where

exit is possible, “You can exit by moving the

steering wheel” will be displayed. If the

steering wheel is operated, “Advanced

Park Finished” will be displayed and assis-

tance will end.
As assistance will end while the vehicle is

moving, grip the steering wheel and drive

forward.
If the steering wheel is not operated, the

vehicle will stop at the exit position. Assis-

tance can be ended by depressing the

accelerator pedal or brake pedal.

■

If you feel that the vehicle is approach-

ing close to a surrounding vehicle,

object, person, or gutter



P.318

■

Parallel exiting function

Do not use parallel exiting function in any

situation other than when exiting a parallel

parking spot. If assistance is started unin-

tentionally, depress the brake pedal and

stop the vehicle, then press the Advanced

Park main switch to cancel assistance.

■

Situations in which the parallel exiting

function will not operate

In situations such as the following, the paral-

lel exiting function will not operate:

●

When vehicles waiting at a traffic signal in

the exit direction

●

When a vehicle is stopped in the area

behind where the vehicle will exit

●

When a wall, column, or person is

detected as near a front or rear side sen-

sor

●

When the vehicle has been parked on a

curb and a side sensor detects the road

surface

●

When a vehicle is not parked in front of

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Driving

the vehicle

●

When there is excessive space between

the front of the vehicle and a parked vehi-

cle

■

When the brakes have been operated



P.318

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

Up to 3 parking spaces can be registered.

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

Approximately 3.3 ft. (1 m)

Press the main switch and then
select .

If the Advanced Park main switch is

pressed at a parking space without parking

lines or any adjacent parked vehicles, “No

available parking space” may be displayed.

Continuously select and hold

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

Only parking spaces for which assist can

be performed are displayed.

Select the parking direction.

When perpendicular parking (for-

ward/reverse) was selected in step

When parallel parking was selected in step

Advanced Park memory func-
tion

Registering a parking space

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

Select “Start” button.

A buzzer will sound, an operation message

will be displayed on the multi-information

display, and assistance will begin operating.
When the brake pedal is released, “Moving

Forward…” will be displayed and the vehi-

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

close to a surrounding vehicle, object, per-

son, or gutter:



P.318

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

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

“Registration Completed” will be displayed

on the Center Display.



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Driving



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

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

Approximately 3.3 ft. (1 m)

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

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

ton can be touched to change between the

memory function, perpendicular parking

(forward/reverse) function and parallel

parking function.

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

Perform the procedure for the perpendic-

ular parking (forward/reverse) function

from step

. (



P.315)

■

If you feel that the vehicle is approach-

ing close to a surrounding vehicle,

object, person, or gutter



P.318

■

When overwriting a registered parking

space

If the maximum number of parking spaces
have been registered and

is selected, a

registered parking space can be selected

and then overwritten with a new parking

space.

■

When multiple parking spaces are reg-

istered

Select the desired parking space, and then

select “Start” button.

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

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■

When the brakes have been operated



P.318

NOTICE

■

When using the memory function

(



P.318, 322)

●

The memory function is a function

which provides assistance in parking in

a previously registered parking space.

If the condition of the road surface,

vehicle, or surrounding area differs

from when registration was per-

formed, the parking space may not be

able to be detected correctly or assis-

tance may not be provided to the point

that the vehicle is fully parked.

●

Do not register a parking space in situ-

ations such as the following, as the set

parking space may not be able to be

registered or assistance may not be

possible later.

• When a camera lens is dirty or cov-

ered with water droplets

• When it is raining or snowing

• When the surrounding area is dark (at

night, etc.)

●

In situations such as the following, it

may not be possible to register a park-

ing space.

• When there is insufficient space

between the road and parking space

• When the road surface around the

parking space does not have any dif-

ferences the system can recognize

●

If a parking space has been registered

in situations such as the following,

assistance may not be able to be

started later or assistance to the regis-

tered position may not be possible.

• When shadows are cast on the parking

space (there is a carport over the

parking space, etc.)

• When there are leaves, garbage, or

other objects which will likely move, in

the parking space

• When the road surface around the

parking space has the same repeating

pattern (brick, etc.)

●

In situations such as the following, it

may not be possible for the system to

provide assistance to a registered

parking spot:

• When the appearance of the parking

space is affected by the shadow of the

vehicle or trees

• When an object is detected in the reg-

istered parking space

• When a pedestrian or passing vehicle

is detected during assistance

• When the position the vehicle is

stopped when assistance is started dif-

fers from the position when registra-

tion was performed

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Driving

■

Assistance will be canceled when

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

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



The Advanced Park main switch is
pushed



The shift position has been changed
to P



The parking brake is engaged



A door or the trunk is opened



The driver’s seat belt is unfastened



The outside rear view mirrors are
folded



The TRAC or VSC is turned off



The TRAC, VSC or ABS operates

NOTICE

• When the registered parking space

cannot be reached due to the exis-

tence of parking blocks, etc.

• When the road surface around the

parking space has changed (road sur-

face has degraded or been resur-

faced)

• When the sunlight conditions differ

from when registration was performed

(due to weather or time of day)

• When the sun is shining directly into a

camera, such as in the early morning

or evening

• When the color or brightness of the

road surface is uneven

• When a light is temporarily shined on

the parking space (lights of another

vehicle, security light, etc.)

• When the road surface around the

parking space has the same repeating

pattern

• When there is a low protrusion on the

road surface near the parking space

• When the parking space is on a slope

• When a camera has been splashed by

hot or cold water and the lens has

fogged up

• When a camera lens is dirty or cov-

ered with water droplets

• When accessories which obstruct the

view of the camera are installed

If assistance is ended during registration,
perform registration again.

●

When registering a parking space to

the memory function, if the road sur-

face cannot be detected “No available

parking space to register” will be dis-

played.

●

When using the memory function,

make sure to stop immediately in front

of the stop position. Otherwise the

parking space may not be able to be

detected correctly or assistance may

not be provided to the point that the

vehicle is fully parked.

●

Do not use the memory function if a

camera has been subjected to a strong

impact or images of the panoramic

view monitor are misaligned.

●

If a camera has been replaced, as the

installation angle of the camera will

have changed, it will be necessary to

reregister parking spaces of the mem-

ory function.

Advanced Park cancelation/sus-
pension

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

The power switch is pressed



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



The system malfunctions



While the vehicle was stopped,
“Cancel” was selected on the Cen-
ter Display

■

Assistance will be suspended when

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

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



The steering wheel is operated



The accelerator pedal is depressed



The shift position has been changed



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



Camera switch is pressed

Select

on the Center Display, and

then select “Advanced Park”.

■

Speed Profile

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

■

Obstacle detection range

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

■

Preferred parking method

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

■

Preferred parking direction

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

■

Preferred exit direction (perpen-
dicular)

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

■

Preferred exit direction (parallel)

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

■

Camera view when parking

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

Changing the Advanced Park
settings

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Driving

parking function can be set.

■

Camera view when exiting

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

■

Parking path adjustment

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

■

Road width adjustment

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

■

Park position adjustment (forward)

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

■

Park position adjustment (reverse)

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

■

Rear accessory setting

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

■

Clear registered parking space

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

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

■

If “No available parking space” is dis-

played

Move the vehicle to a location where a

parking space or parking lines can be

detected.

■

If “Unavailable in current condition” is

displayed

Move the vehicle to another location and

use the system.

NOTICE

●

Take care when using the park position

adjustment (forward) or park position

adjustment (reverse) for adjusting

because the vehicle may collide with

parking blocks, curb stones, or other

low objects.

●

If it is likely that your vehicle will collide

with a nearby vehicle/object, parking

block, curb stone, etc., depress the

brake pedal to stop the vehicle and

press the Advanced Park main switch

to disable the system.

Advanced Park displayed mes-
sages

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■

If “Not enough space to exit” is dis-

played

The parallel parking exit function cannot be

used due to a situation such as the distance

between your vehicle and vehicles parked

in front of and behind your vehicle being

short, the existence of an object in the exit

direction, etc.
Check the conditions of the area around

your vehicle and exit from the parking

space manually.

■

If “Cannot control speed” is displayed

The system judged that it cannot adjust the

speed of the vehicle when using the system

in an area with a slope or step and assis-

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

■

If “Obstacle detected” is displayed

As a moving object or stationary object that

may collide with your vehicle has been

detected, the hybrid system output con-

trol/braking control operates to suspend

Advanced Park assistance.
Check the condition of the surrounding

area. To resume assistance, select the

“Start” button on the Center Display.

■

If “No available parking space to regis-

ter” is displayed

This message is displayed when

selected at a parking space that cannot be

detected.
Operate the system at a parking space

where differences in the road surface can

be recognized. (



P.325)

Normal mode/Custom mode

Normal mode and custom mode are
selected by pressing the driving mode
select switch. Each time the switch is
pressed, the driving mode changes
between normal mode and custom mode.
When normal mode is selected, the normal
mode indicator comes on.
When custom mode is selected, the cus-
tom mode indicator comes on.
Press the switch to change the driving
mode to normal mode when not in normal
mode.
• Normal mode
Provides an optimal balance of fuel econ-
omy, quietness, and dynamic performance.
Suitable for city driving.
When the shift position is in D, an appropri-
ate gear for sporty driving may automati-
cally be selected according to driver
performance and driving conditions.

Driving mode select switch

The driving modes can be selected
to suit driving condition.

Selecting a drive mode

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Driving

• Custom mode
Allows you to drive with the powertrain,
chassis and air conditioning system func-
tions set to your preferred settings. Cus-
tom mode settings can only be changed on
the drive mode customization display of
the Center Display. (



P.509)

Comfort mode

By controlling the suspension, riding com-
fort is further enhanced. Suitable for city
driving.
When not in comfort mode and the driving
mode select switch is turned backward, the
comfort mode indicator comes on.

Eco drive mode

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

Sport mode

• Sport S mode
Controls the hybrid system to provide
quick, powerful acceleration. This mode is
suitable for when agile driving response is
desired, such as when driving on roads
with many curves.
When not in Sport S mode, if the driving
mode select switch is turned forward, the
Sport S mode indicator comes on.
• Sport S+ mode
Helps to ensure steering performance and
driving stability by simultaneously con-
trolling the steering and suspension in
addition to the hybrid system. Suitable for
sportier driving.
When in Sport S mode, if the driving mode
select switch is turned forward, the Sport

S+ mode indicator comes on.

■

If the driving mode select switch is oper-

ated while the opening screen is being

displayed

If the driving mode select switch is operated

while the opening screen is being displayed,

the driving mode will be changed and the

meter display will change accordingly after

the opening screen operation has com-

pleted.

■

Operation of the air conditioning sys-

tem in Eco drive mode

Eco drive mode controls the heating/cool-

ing operations and fan speed of the air con-

ditioning system to enhance fuel efficiency.

To improve air conditioning performance,

perform the following operations:

●

Turn off eco air conditioning mode

(



P.356)

●

Adjust the fan speed (



P.352)

●

Turn off Eco drive mode

■

Automatic deactivation of sport mode

and custom mode

If the power switch is turned off after driving

in sport mode or custom mode, the drive

mode will be changed to normal mode.

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■

Situations in which the vehicle height

control may not operate properly

●

In the following situations, the vehicle

height may change slowly or may not

change to the correct height:

• When the vehicle comes into contact

with snow, ice, stone, etc.

• When the ambient temperature is low

• When the accumulator tank pressure is

low

●

In the following situations, the vehicle

height may not change:

• If the hood or trunk is not fully closed

• If the brake pedal depressed and the

vehicle is stopped

• When the vehicle is on a significantly

uneven or undulating road

• When the vehicle is on a slanted road or a

slope

■

Operating sound of the air suspension

compressor and valves

In the following situations the air suspension

compressor and valves may operate and a

sound may be heard, but this does not indi-

cate a malfunction.

●

When passengers enter or exit the vehi-

cle or cargo is loaded or unloaded, caus-

ing the vehicle height to change

●

When the height of the vehicle is

changed using the vehicle height adjust-

ment switch

●

When the doors are opened/closed

●

When the doors are locked/unlocked

■

When the accumulator tank pressure is

low

When the accumulator tank pressure is low,

the air suspension compressor and valves

may operate repeatedly even though the

vehicle height is not being changed. This

does not indicate a malfunction.

■

When “Air Suspension System Malfunc-

tion Visit Your Dealer” is displayed on

the multi-information display

The system may not operate properly. Have

the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.

■

Customization

Some functions can be customized.

(



P.509)

Electronically modulated air
suspension

The height of the vehicle when driv-
ing can be selected using the vehi-
cle height adjustment switch. The
selected height level will be main-
tained regardless of the number of
passengers or weight of cargo.

Additionally, settings of the follow-
ing functions can be changed:



Enabling/Disabling controls of
access mode



Temporarily disabling vehicle
height control

WARNING

■

Precautions for the electronically

modulated air suspension

●

Even if the hybrid system is turned off,

the vehicle height may change through

vehicle height control. Be sure to keep

your hands and feet away from the

area underneath the vehicle and

between the tires and vehicle body.

Otherwise part of your body may get

caught, possibly causing an injury.

●

In situations such as the following,

make sure to disable all functions of

the vehicle height control of the elec-

tronically modulated air suspension.

Otherwise, the vehicle height may

change and part or your body may be

caught under the vehicle, possibly

causing injury.

• When the vehicle is parked on a curb

• If any of the wheels is not touching the

ground

• If the vehicle needs to be jacked up

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Driving

To adjust the vehicle height to one
appropriate for road and driving con-
ditions, press the vehicle height adjust-
ment switch.
Turns high mode on/off.

When high mode is enabled, the high
mode indicator on the meter will illuminate.
The vehicle height will increase by approxi-
mately 0.8 in. (20 mm) from its normal
position.
When the vehicle height is increased by a
control of access mode press the vehicle
height adjustment switch twice to

enable/disable high mode.

■

The vehicle height adjustment switch

can be used to change the mode when

The power switch is in ON mode.

■

System protection function

If the vehicle height is repeatedly increased

and decreased using the vehicle height

adjustment switch, etc., the system may not

operate temporarily.

In order to improve the ease of enter-
ing and exiting the vehicle, the vehicle
height will automatically increase when
the P shift position is selected and a
door is opened.
When any of the following conditions
are met, the vehicle will return to its
previous height:

WARNING

• If the vehicle is to be tied down

• If the vehicle is to be towed

NOTICE

■

Parking precaution

●

If the vehicle is parked for a long time,

the vehicle height may change due to

changes in the ambient temperature.

When parking the vehicle, make sure

that the area above and below the

vehicle is clear, so that the vehicle will

not contact anything if its height

changes.

●

Be careful when parking the vehicle in

an area with a low ceiling or near low

hanging objects, as the vehicle height

will increase when passengers exit the

vehicle and exit control of access

mode operates.

●

When the doors are closed or locked,

the vehicle height may decrease.

When parking in a parking lot with a

device which raises to contact the bot-

tom of the vehicle, make sure to dis-

able the vehicle height control.

Selecting the vehicle height

WARNING

■

When operating the vehicle height

adjustment switch

When operating the vehicle height

adjustment switch, make sure to check

the safety of the area around the vehicle,

as the vehicle height may change and

part of someone’s body may be caught

under the vehicle, possibly causing injury.

Vehicle height control when
entering/exiting the vehicle
(“Access Mode”)

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

A certain amount of time has
elapsed since the doors were closed



The vehicle speed reaches approxi-
mately 3 mph (5 km/h)



The doors are locked using the
smart access system with push-but-
ton start or wireless remote control

■

Enabling/Disabling access mode

Press the

meter control

switch to select

Press the

meter control

switch to select “Vehicle Settings”
and then press

Press the

meter control

switch to select

and then

press .

Press the

meter control

switch to select “Access Mode” and
then press

The setting will change between
enabled/disabled each time the

meter control switch is pressed.

■

When the vehicle height has been

increased by a control of access mode

Press the vehicle height adjustment switch

with the power switch in any mode to return

the vehicle to its previous vehicle height.

■

Access mode operation

●

Access mode will not operate if the vehi-

cle is not parked on a level road surface.

●

Depending on the current vehicle height,

access mode may not operate.

●

After the doors are unlocked, if access

mode operates, the vehicle height will

increase by approximately 0.8 in. (20

mm) from its normal position. After the

vehicle has been driven, if access mode

operates, the vehicle height will increase

by approximately 0.4 in. (10 mm) from its

normal position.

●

If the doors are opened and closed

repeatedly, the system may not operate

temporarily.

Vehicle height control can be tempo-
rarily disabled using the meter control
switches. (



P.85)

When to temporarily disable vehicle height
control:



P.334

Press

to select

Press

to select “Vehicle

Settings” and then press

Press

to select

and then press

Press

to select “Height

Control” and then press

This setting is memorized even if the power
switch is turned off.

Even if the vehicle height control func-
tions are disabled, they will be enabled
automatically when the vehicle speed
reaches approximately 19 mph (30
km/h).

Temporarily disabling vehicle
height control

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Driving

■

ECB (Electronically Controlled
Brake System)

The electronically controlled system
generates braking force correspond-
ing to the brake operation

■

ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)

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

■

Brake assist

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

■

VSC (Vehicle Stability Control)

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

■

TRAC (Traction Control)

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

ing on slippery roads

■

Hill-start assist control

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

■

EPS (Electric Power Steering)

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

■

Adaptive Variable Suspension Sys-
tem

By independently controlling the
damping force of the shock absorbers
for each of the 4 wheels according to
the road and driving conditions, this
system helps riding comfort with supe-
rior vehicle stability, and helps good
vehicle posture.
Also, the damping force changes
depending on the selected driving
mode. (



P.332)

■

VDIM (Vehicle Dynamics Inte-
grated Management)

Provides integrated control of the
ABS, brake assist, TRAC, VSC,
hill-start assist control, EPS and Adap-
tive Variable Suspension System
Helps to maintain vehicle stability when
swerving on slippery road surfaces by
controlling the brakes, hybrid system
output, steering assist, and steering
ratio

■

The Secondary Collision Brake

When the SRS airbag sensor detects a
collision and the system operates, the
brakes and stop lights are automati-
cally controlled to reduce the vehicle

Driving assist systems

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

Summary of the driving assist
systems

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speed and help reduce the possibility
of further damage due to a secondary
collision.

■

When the TRAC/VSC/ABS systems are

operating

The slip indicator light will flash while the

TRAC/VSC/ABS systems are operating.

■

Disabling the TRAC system

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

the TRAC system may reduce power from

the hybrid system to the wheels. Pressing
the

switch to turn the system off may

make it easier for you to rock the vehicle in

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

switch.

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

Press the

switch again to turn the sys-

tem back on.

■

Turning both TRAC and VSC systems

To turn the TRAC and VSC systems off,
press and hold the

switch for more

than 3 seconds while the vehicle is stopped.
The VSC OFF indicator light will come on
and the “Traction Control Turned Off” will

be shown on the multi-information display.

Press the

switch again to turn the sys-

tem back on.

: On vehicles with PCS (Pre-Collision

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



P.222,

233)

■

When the message is displayed on the

multi-information display showing that

TRAC has been disabled even if the

switch has not been pressed

TRAC is temporary deactivated. If the infor-

mation continues to show, contact your

Lexus dealer.

■

Operating conditions of hill-start assist

control

When the following four conditions are met,

the hill-start assist control will operate:

●

The shift position is in a position other

than P or N (when stating off for-

ward/backward on an upward incline)

●

The vehicle is stopped

●

The accelerator pedal is not depressed

●

The parking brake is not engaged

●

Power switch is turned to ON mode

■

Automatic system cancelation of

hill-start assist control

The hill-start assist control will turn off in any

of the following situations:

●

Shift the shift position to P or N

●

The accelerator pedal is depressed

●

The parking brake is engaged

●

2 seconds at maximum elapsed after the

brake pedal is released

●

Power switch is turned Off

■

Sounds and vibrations caused by the

ABS, brake assist, VSC, TRAC and

hill-start assist control systems

●

A sound may be heard from the engine

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Driving

compartment when the brake pedal is

depressed repeatedly, when the hybrid

system is started or just after the vehicle

begins to move. This sound does not indi-

cate that a malfunction has occurred in

any of these systems.

●

Any of the following conditions may

occur when the above systems are oper-

ating. None of these indicates that a mal-

function has occurred.

• Vibrations may be felt through the vehicle

body and steering.

• A motor sound may be heard also after

the vehicle comes to a stop.

■

ECB operating sound

ECB operating sound may be heard in the

following cases, but it does not indicate that

a malfunction has occurred.

●

Operating sound heard from the engine

compartment when the brake pedal is

operated.

●

Motor sound of the brake system heard

from the front part of the vehicle when

the driver’s door is opened.

●

Operating sound heard from the engine

compartment when one or two minutes

passed after the stop of the hybrid sys-

tem.

■

Automatic reactivation of TRAC and

VSC systems

After turning the TRAC and VSC systems

off, the systems will be automatically

re-enabled in the following situations:

●

When the power switch is turned off

●

If only the TRAC system is turned off, the

TRAC will turn on when vehicle speed

increases

If both the TRAC and VSC systems are

turned off, automatic re-enabling will not

occur when vehicle speed increases.

■

Reduced effectiveness of the EPS sys-

tem

The effectiveness of the EPS system is

reduced to prevent the system from over-

heating when there is frequent steering

input over an extended period of time. The

steering wheel may feel heavy as a result.

Should this occur, refrain from excessive

steering input or stop the vehicle and turn

the hybrid system off. The EPS system

should return to normal within 10 minutes.

■

Secondary Collision Brake operating

conditions

The system operates when the SRS airbag

sensor detects a collision while the vehicle

is in motion. However, the system does not

operate in any of the following situations.

●

When driving at a low speed

●

Components are damaged

■

Secondary Collision Brake automatic

cancellation

The system is automatically canceled in any

of the following situations.

●

The vehicle speed has decreased to a

certain speed

●

A certain amount of time elapses during

operation

●

The accelerator pedal is depressed a

large amount

WARNING

■

The ABS does not operate effectively

when

●

The limits of tire gripping performance

have been exceeded (such as exces-

sively worn tires on a snow covered

road).

●

The vehicle hydroplanes while driving

at high speed on wet or slick roads.

■

Stopping distance when the ABS is

operating may exceed that of normal

conditions

The ABS is not designed to shorten the

vehicle’s stopping distance. Always main-

tain a safe distance from the vehicle in

front of you, especially in the following

situations:

●

When driving on dirt, gravel or

snow-covered roads

●

When driving with tire chains

●

When driving over bumps in the road

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WARNING

●

When driving over roads with potholes

or uneven surfaces

■

TRAC/VSC may not operate effec-

tively when

Directional control and power may not

be achievable while driving on slippery

road surfaces, even if the TRAC/VSC

system is operating. Drive the vehicle

carefully in conditions where stability and

power may be lost.

■

Hill-start assist control does not oper-

ate effectively when

●

Do not overly rely on hill-start assist

control. Hill-start assist control may

not operate effectively on steep

inclines and roads covered with ice.

●

Unlike the parking brake, hill-start

assist control is not intended to hold

the vehicle stationary for an extended

period of time. Do not attempt to use

hill-start assist control to hold the vehi-

cle on an incline, as doing so may lead

to an accident.

■

When the TRAC/ABS/VSC is acti-

vated

The slip indicator light flashes. Always

drive carefully. Reckless driving may

cause an accident. Exercise particular

care when the indicator light flashes.

■

When the TRAC/VSC systems are

turned off

Be especially careful and drive at a speed

appropriate to the road conditions. As

these are the systems to help ensure

vehicle stability and driving force, do not

turn the TRAC/VSC systems off unless

necessary.

■

Replacing tires

Make sure that all tires are of the speci-

fied size, brand, tread pattern and total

load capacity. In addition, make sure that

the tires are inflated to the recom-

mended tire inflation pressure level.

The ABS, TRAC and VSC systems will

not function correctly if different tires are

installed on the vehicle.

Contact your Lexus dealer for further

information when replacing tires or

wheels.

■

Handling of tires and the suspension

Using tires with any kind of problem or

modifying the suspension will affect the

driving assist systems, and may cause a

system to malfunction.

■

Secondary Collision Brake

Do not rely solely upon the Secondary

Collision Brake. This system is designed

to help reduce the possibility of further

damage due to a secondary collision,

however, that effect changes according

to various conditions. Overly relying on

the system may result in death or serious

injury.

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Driving

4-6.Driving tips

When using Eco drive mode, the
torque corresponding to the accelera-
tor pedal depression amount can be
generated more smoothly than it is in
normal conditions. In addition, the
operation of the air conditioning sys-
tem (heating/cooling) will be mini-
mized, improving the fuel economy.
(



P.332)

The Eco-friendly driving is possible by
keeping the indicate of Hybrid System
Indicator within Eco area. (



P.82)

Shift the shift position to D when
stopped at a traffic light, or driving in
heavy traffic etc. Shift the shift position
to P when parking. When using the N
position, there is no positive effect on
fuel consumption. In the N position, the
gasoline engine operates but electric-
ity cannot be generated. Also, when
using the air conditioning system, etc.,
the hybrid battery (traction battery)
power is consumed.



Drive your vehicle smoothly. Avoid
abrupt acceleration and decelera-
tion. Gradual acceleration and
deceleration will make more effec-
tive use of the electric motor (trac-
tion motor) without having to use
gasoline engine power.



Avoid repeated acceleration.
Repeated acceleration consumes
hybrid battery (traction battery)
power, resulting in poor fuel con-
sumption. Battery power can be
restored by driving with the acceler-
ator pedal slightly released.

Make sure to operate the brakes gently
and in a timely manner. A greater
amount of electrical energy can be
regenerated when slowing down.

Repeated acceleration and decelera-
tion, as well as long waits at traffic
lights, will lead to bad fuel economy.
Check traffic reports before leaving
and avoid delays as much as possible.
When driving in a traffic jam, gently
release the brake pedal to allow the
vehicle to move forward slightly while
avoiding overuse of the accelerator
pedal. Doing so can help control
excessive gasoline consumption.

Hybrid electric vehicle driv-
ing tips

For economical and ecological
driving, pay attention to the follow-
ing points:

Using Eco drive mode

Use of Hybrid System Indicator

Changing the shift position

Accelerator pedal/brake pedal
operation

When braking

Delays

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Control and maintain the vehicle at a
constant speed. Before stopping at a
toll booth or similar, allow plenty of
time to release the accelerator and
gently apply the brakes. A greater
amount of electrical energy can be
regenerated when slowing down.

Use the air conditioning only when
necessary. Doing so can help reduce
excessive gasoline consumption.
In summer: When the ambient tem-
perature is high, use the recirculated
air mode. Doing so will help to reduce
the burden on the air conditioning sys-
tem and reduce fuel consumption as
well.
In winter: Because the gasoline engine
will not automatically cut out until it and
the interior of the vehicle are warm, it
will consume fuel. Also, fuel consump-
tion can be improved by avoiding over-
use of the heater.

Make sure to check the tire inflation
pressure frequently. Improper tire infla-
tion pressure can cause poor fuel
economy.
Also, as snow tires can cause large
amounts of friction, their use on dry
roads can lead to poor fuel economy.
Use tires that are appropriate for the
season.

Carrying heavy luggage will lead to
poor fuel economy. Avoid carrying
unnecessary luggage. Installing a large
roof rack will also cause poor fuel
economy.

Since the gasoline engine starts up and
cuts out automatically when cold,
warming up the engine is unnecessary.
Moreover, frequently driving short dis-
tances will cause the engine to repeat-
edly warm up, which can lead to excess
fuel consumption.

Highway driving

Air conditioning

Checking tire inflation pressure

Luggage

Warming up before driving

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Driving



Use fluids that are appropriate to
the prevailing outside temperatures.

• Engine oil
• Engine/power control unit coolant
• Washer fluid



Have a service technician inspect
the condition of the 12-volt battery.



Have the vehicle fitted with four
snow tires or purchase a set of tire
chains for the rear tires.

Ensure that all tires are the specified size
and brand, and that chains match the size
of the tires.

Winter driving tips

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

Preparation for winter

WARNING

■

Driving with snow tires

Observe the following precautions to

reduce the risk of accidents.

Failure to do so may result in a loss of

vehicle control and cause death or seri-

ous injury.

●

Use tires of the specified size.

●

Maintain the recommended level of air

pressure.

●

Do not drive in excess of 75 mph (120

km/h), regardless of the type of snow

tires being used.

●

Use snow tires on all, not just some

wheels.

■

When installing tire chains

Before installing tire chains, make sure to

disable all functions of the vehicle height

control of the electronically modulated

air suspension. Otherwise, the vehicle

height may change while installing the

tire chains and part or your body may be

caught under the vehicle, possibly caus-

ing injury. (



P.336)

■

Driving with tire chains

Observe the following precautions to

reduce the risk of accidents.

Failure to do so may result in the vehicle

being unable to be driven safely, and may

cause death or serious injury.

●

Do not drive in excess of the speed

limit specified for the tire chains being

used, or 30 mph (50 km/h), which-

ever is lower.

●

Avoid driving on bumpy road surfaces

or over potholes.

●

Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt

steering, sudden braking and shifting

operations that cause sudden engine

braking.

●

Slow down sufficiently before entering

a curve to ensure that vehicle control is

maintained.

●

Do not use LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)

system.

NOTICE

■

Repairing or replacing snow tires

Request repairs or replacement of snow

tires from Lexus dealers or legitimate tire

retailers.

This is because the removal and attach-

ment of snow tires affects the operation

of the tire pressure warning valves and

transmitters.

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