Lexus NX (2023 year). Manual in english

INFORMATION

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Function and operation of the shift lock system

The shift lock system is a system to prevent accidental operation of the shift lever in
starting. The shift lever can be changed from P only when the engine switch is in ON and
the brake pedal is being depressed.

Releasing the shift lock

WARNING

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 when the shift
lock override button is pressed and the shift lever is shifted out of P, the vehicle may
suddenly start off.

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 problem with the shift
lock system. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer immediately.
The following steps may be used as an emergency measure to ensure that the shift
lever can be shifted.

Set the parking brake.

Turn the engine switch off.

Depress the brake pedal.

Pry the cover up with a flathead screwdriver
or equivalent tool.

To prevent damage to the cover, cover the tip of
the screwdriver with a rag.

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Starting off

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

Check that the shift position indicator shows D.

WARNING

Always keep your foot on the brake pedal while stopped with the engine running.
This prevents the vehicle from creeping.

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

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

Starting off on an incline

Firmly depress the brake pedal and shift the shift position to D.

The hill-start assist control will be activated.

WARNING

Always keep your foot on the brake pedal while stopped with the engine running.
This prevents the vehicle from creeping.

Set the parking brake.

Release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelerator pedal to acceler-
ate the vehicle.

Release the parking brake.

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Operations when turning left or right or changing lanes

By operating the turn signal lever, the intent of the driver can be shown as follows.

INFORMATION

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The turn signal lights can be operated when the engine switch is in ON.

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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.

Move the lever to position

The right turn signal lights will blink.

Move the lever to position

and release it.

The right hand signals will flash 3 times.

Move the lever to position

and release it.

The left hand signals will flash 3 times.

Move the lever to position

The left turn signal lights will blink.

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Changing the shift range (Automatic transmission)

The shift range can be changed by operating the paddle shift switches. Changing
the shift range allows restriction of the highest gear, preventing unnecessary
upshifting and enabling the level of engine braking force to be selected.

Selecting shift ranges in the D position

To drive using temporary shift range selection, operate the [-] paddle shift switch
with the shift position in D.
The shift range can then be selected by operating the [-] and [+] paddle shift
switches.

Upshift

Downshift

The selected shift range, from D1 to D8, will be displayed on the multi-information
display.
To return to normal D position driving, hold the [+] paddle shift switch for a certain
amount of time.

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When D2 - D8 is displayed on the multi-information display, the shift range
will automatically be changed within the range of 1 and the selected shift range,
according to the vehicle speed and driving conditions.

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When D1 is displayed on the multi-information display, the shift range will be
held in 1.
A lower shift range will provide greater engine braking forces than a higher shift
range.

INFORMATION

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Automatic deactivation of shift range selection in the D position

Shift range selection in the D position will be deactivated in the following situations:

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When the vehicle comes to a stop

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If the accelerator pedal is depressed for more than a certain period of time

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When the shift position is shifted to a position other than D

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Changing the shift range (Multidrive)

The gear step can be changed by operating the shift lever or paddle shift switches.
Changing the gear step enables the level of engine braking force to be selected.

Selecting gear steps in the D position

To drive using temporary gear step selection, operate either paddle shift switch
with the shift position in D.
The gear step can then be selected by operating the [-] and [+] paddle shift
switches.

Upshift

Downshift

The selected gear step, from D1 to D10, will be displayed on the multi-information
display.
To return to normal D position driving, hold the [+] paddle shift switch for a certain
amount of time.

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Gear steps and their functions

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You can choose from 10 levels of engine braking force.

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A lower gear step will provide greater engine braking force than a higher gear step.
As a result, the engine speed will increase.

INFORMATION

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Automatic deactivation of gear step selection in the D position

Gear step selection in the D position will be deactivated in the following situations:

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When the vehicle comes to a stop

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If the accelerator pedal is depressed for more than a certain period of time

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When the shift position is shifted to a position other than D

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When the engine speed becomes excessively high for the selected gear step

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Changing the gear step (Automatic transmission)

To enter M mode, shift the shift position to M. A desired gear step can be selected
by operating the paddle shift switches.

Changing gear steps in the M position

Gears can be selected by operating the [-] and [+] paddle shift switches.

Upshift

Downshift

The gear changes once every time a paddle shift switch is operated.
The selected gear, from M1 to M8, will be held and displayed on the multi-informa-
tion display.
When the shift position is in the M, the gear will not change unless a paddle shift
switch is operated.
However, even when in the M position, the gears will be automatically changed in
the following situations:

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When the vehicle speed drops (downshift only)

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When the automatic transmission fluid or engine coolant temperature is low.

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When automatic transmission fluid temperature is high (upshift only).

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When the needle of the tachometer approaches the red zone (a range which
exceeds the allowable engine speed).

In the following situation, the gear will not shift even if the paddle shift switch is
operated.

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The vehicle speed is low (upshift only).

INFORMATION

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Downshift restriction warning buzzer

To help ensure safety and driving performance, downshift operations may be restricted.
In some circumstances, downshifting may not be possible even when the paddle shift
switch is operated. (A buzzer will sound twice.)

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Changing the gear step (Multidrive)

To enter 10-speed sport sequential shiftmatic mode, shift the shift position to M.
Gear steps can be selected by operating the shift lever or paddle shift switches.

Changing gear steps in the M position

The gear step can be selected by operating the shift lever or the [-] and [+] paddle
shift switches.

Upshift

Downshift

The gear changes once every time the shift lever or a paddle shift switch is
operated.
The selected gear, from M1 to M10, will be held and displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display.
When the shift lever is in the M position, the gear will not change unless the shift
lever or a paddle shift switch is operated.
However, even when the shift lever is in the M position, the gear may change
automatically depending on the engine speed.

INFORMATION

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When the vehicle comes to a stop with the shift lever in the M position

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The transmission will automatically downshift to M1 once the vehicle is stopped.

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After a stop, the vehicle will start off in M1.

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When the vehicle is stopped, the transmission is set at M1.

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Downshifting restriction warning buzzer

To help ensure safety and driving performance, downshift operations may be restricted.
In some circumstances, downshifting may not be possible even when the shift lever or
paddle shift switch is operated. (A buzzer will sound twice.)

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If the "M" indicator does not come on or the "D" indicator remains displayed after
changing the shift position to M

This may indicate a malfunction in the automatic transmission system. Have the vehicle
inspected by any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer. (In this situation, the transmission will operate in the same manner as when the
shift position is in D.)

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Parking the vehicle

When parking the vehicle

Precautions for when the vehicle is stopped or parked

WARNING

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When the vehicle is parked

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Always apply the parking brake, shift the shift position to P, stop the engine and lock
the vehicle. Do not leave the vehicle unattended while the engine is running.
If the vehicle is parked with the shift position in P but the parking brake is not set, the
vehicle may start to move, possibly leading to an accident.

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Never leave a child unattended in the vehicle. A child may accidentally release the
parking brake and the vehicle may move, possibly leading to an accident.

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Do not leave glasses, cigarette lighters, spray cans or carbonated drink cans in the
vehicle when it is parked in the sun. If left in the vehicle, the following may occur:

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Gas may leak from a cigarette lighter or spray can, and may lead to a fire.

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The temperature inside the vehicle may cause the plastic lenses and plastic material
of glasses to deform or crack.

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Soft drink cans may explode, dirtying the interior and possibly causing a short in
electronic components.

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Do not store cigarette lighters in the vehicle storage features or leave them inside the
vehicle.
When luggage is loaded or a seat is adjusted, a lighter may be unintentionally lit,
possibly leading to a fire.

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Do not attach suction cups to the glass parts of the vehicle. Also, do not place air
fresheners or other clear containers on the instrument panel or dashboard. Suction
cups and clear containers may act as a lens, possibly leading to a fire inside the vehicle.

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Do not leave a door or window open if the curved glass is coated with a metallized film
such as a silver-colored one.
Reflected sunlight may cause the glass to act as a lens, causing a fire.

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Do not touch the exhaust pipes while the engine is running or immediately after
turning the engine off. Doing so may cause burns.

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When taking a nap in the vehicle

Always turn the engine off. Otherwise, if you accidentally move the shift lever or depress
the accelerator pedal, this could cause an accident or fire due to engine overheating.
Additionally, if the vehicle is parked in a poorly ventilated area, exhaust gases may
accumulate and enter the vehicle.

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Exhaust gas precautions

Harmful substance to the human body is contained in exhaust gases if inhaled.

WARNING

Exhaust gases contain harmful carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless and odorless.
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause exhaust gases to enter the vehicle. This may cause light-head-
edness, possibly leading to an accident, death or a serious health hazard.

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Keep the back door closed while driving.
If you smell exhaust gases in the vehicle even when the back door is closed, open
the windows and have the vehicle inspected at any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer as soon as possible.

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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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The exhaust system needs to be checked periodically. Check for the following. If
any are found, have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.

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Holes or cracks in the exhaust pipes due to corrosion

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Damage at the joining parts of the exhaust pipes

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Abnormal noise from the exhaust

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Stopping

Depress the brake pedal.

WARNING

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Drive more carefully than normal when the brakes are wet. When the brakes are
wet, the braking distance will increase. Also, the brakes will be difficult to apply
and, depending on the situation, braking performance may differ between the left
and right sides. Additionally, the parking brake may not be able to be securely
applied.

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If the brake booster device does not operate, do not follow other vehicles closely
and avoid hills or sharp turns that require braking. In this case, braking is still
possible, but the brake pedal should be depressed more firmly than usual. Also,
the braking distance will increase. Have your brakes fixed immediately.

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Do not pump the brake pedal if the engine stalls.Each push on the brake pedal
uses up the reserve for the power-assisted brakes.

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If the brake hydraulic system malfunctions, have it repaired immediately. The
brake system consists of 2 independent systems and if a hydraulic system fails, the
other system will operate. In this situation, it will be necessary to depress the brake
pedal more than normal and braking distance will be increased.

NOTICE

Do not use the accelerator pedal or depress the accelerator and brake pedals at the
same time to hold the vehicle on a hill.

If necessary, set the parking brake.

If the vehicle is to be stopped for an extended period of time, shift the shift position to P.

WARNING

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When the vehicle is stopped

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Do not race the engine.
If the vehicle is in any gear other than P or N, the vehicle may accelerate suddenly
and unexpectedly, causing an accident.

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In order to prevent accidents due to the vehicle rolling away, always keep de-
pressing the brake pedal while the engine is running, and apply the parking brake
as necessary.

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If the vehicle is stopped on an incline, in order to prevent accidents caused by the
vehicle rolling forward or backward, always depress the brake pedal and securely
apply the parking brake as needed.

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Depress the brake pedal to stop the vehicle completely.

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

Shift the shift position to P.

Check that the shift position indicator shows P and the parking brake indicator is
illuminated.

WARNING

Always set the parking brake, and shift the shift position to P. Failure to do so may
cause the vehicle to move or the vehicle may accelerate suddenly if the accelerator
pedal is accidentally depressed.

Press the engine switch to stop the engine.

Slowly release the brake pedal.

Lock the door, making sure that you have the electronic key on your person.

If parking on a hill, block the wheels as needed.

Parking brake operation

The parking brake can be applied or released automatically (automatic mode)
or manually (manual mode). In automatic mode, the parking brake is applied
or released automatically according to the operation of the shift lever. Also, in
automatic mode the parking brake can be applied or released manually.

WARNING

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When parking the vehicle

Do not leave a child in the vehicle alone. The parking brake may be released unintention-
ally by a child and there is the danger of the vehicle moving that may lead to an accident
resulting in death or serious injury.

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Parking brake switch

Do not set any objects near the parking brake switch. Objects may interfere with the
switch and may lead the parking brake to unexpectedly operate.

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NOTICE

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When the vehicle is parked

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When the system malfunctions

Stop the vehicle in a safe place and check the warning messages.

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When the vehicle battery is discharged

The parking brake system cannot be activated.

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When the parking brake cannot be released due to a malfunction

Driving the vehicle with the parking brake set will lead to brake components overheating,
which may affect braking performance and increase brake wear. Have the vehicle
inspected by any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer a immediately if this occurs.

INFORMATION

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Parking brake automatic release function

When all of the following conditions are met, the parking brake can be released by
depressing the accelerator pedal.

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The driver’s door is closed

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The driver is wearing the seat belt

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The shift lever is in a forward driving position or reverse driving position

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The malfunction indicator lamp and brake system warning light are not illuminated

When depressing the accelerator pedal, depress it slowly. If the parking brake is not
released when the accelerator pedal is depressed, release the parking brake manually.
Automatic mode: When the shift position is shifted from P, the parking brake will be
released automatically.

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Parking brake operation sound

When the parking brake operates, a motor sound (whirring sound) may be heard. This
does not indicate a malfunction.

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Parking brake indicator light

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Depending on the engine switch mode, the parking brake indicator light will turn on
and stay on as described below:

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ON: Comes on until the parking brake is released.
Not in ON: Stays on for approximately 15 seconds.

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When the engine switch is turned off with the parking brake set, the parking brake
indicator light will stay on for about 15 seconds. This does not indicate a malfunction.

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When the parking brake switch malfunctions

Automatic mode (automatic brake setting and releasing) will be turned on automatically.

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Parking brake engaged warning buzzer

A buzzer will sound if the vehicle is driven with the parking brake engaged. "Parking
Brake ON" is displayed on the multi-information display (with the vehicle reaching a
speed of 5 km/h [3 mph]).

Automatic applying/releasing of the parking brake (auto mode)

While the vehicle is stopped, pull and hold the parking brake switch until "EPB Shift
Interlock Function Activated" will be displayed on the multi-information display.
When the automatic mode is turned on, the parking brake operates as follows.

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When the shift position is shifted from P: The parking brake will be released, and
the parking brake indicator light will turn off.

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When the shift position is shifted to P: The parking brake will be set, and the
parking brake indicator light will turn on.

Operate the shift lever with the brake pedal depressed.
The auto function may not operate if the shift lever is moved extremely quickly. In
this situation, apply the parking brake manually.
With the vehicle stopped, press and hold the parking brake switch until a buzzer
sounds and "EPB Shift Interlock Function Deactivated" is displayed. Automatic
mode will be turned off.

INFORMATION

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Parking brake operation

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When the engine switch is not in ON, the parking brake cannot be released using the
parking brake switch.

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When the engine switch is not in ON, automatic mode (automatic brake setting and
releasing) is not available.

Manual applying/releasing of the parking brake (manual mode)

The parking brake can be set and released manually.

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Pull the switch to set the parking brake.

The parking brake indicator light will turn on.
Pull and hold the parking brake switch if an emergency occurs and it is necessary to
operate the parking brake while driving.

Press the switch to release the parking brake.

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Operate the parking brake switch while depressing the brake pedal.

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The parking brake can be released by depressing the accelerator pedal,
through the parking brake automatic release function.

Parking brake automatic release function
Make sure that the parking brake indicator light and the parking brake switch
indicator turn off.
If the parking brake indicator light flash, operate the switch again.

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Refueling

Opening the fuel tank cap

Press the opener to open the fuel filler door.

The fuel filler door will open.

Turn the fuel tank cap slowly and remove it,
then put it into the holder on the fuel filler
door.

WARNING

Always hold the grips on the fuel tank cap and turn it slowly to remove it. A
whooshing sound may be heard when the fuel tank cap is loosened. Wait until the
sound cannot be heard before fully removing the cap. In hot weather, pressurized
fuel may spray out the filler neck and cause injury.

Precautions for refueling

Make sure to select a compatible type of fuel and refuel safely.

WARNING

Observe the following precautions while refueling the vehicle.

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After exiting the vehicle and before opening the fuel door, touch an unpainted metal
surface to discharge any static electricity.
Also, do not allow anyone that has not discharged static electricity from their body to
come close to the fuel filler door.
Sparks resulting from static electricity discharge may cause fuel vapors to ignite while
refueling.

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Do not inhale vaporized fuel. Fuel contains substances that are harmful if inhaled.

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WARNING

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Do not smoke while refueling the vehicle. Doing so may cause the fuel to ignite and
cause a fire.

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Do not return to the vehicle or touch any person or object that is statically charged.
This may cause static electricity to build up, resulting in a possible ignition hazard.

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Securely insert the fuel nozzle into the fuel filler neck.

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Stop filling the tank after the fuel nozzle automatically clicks off.

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Do not top off the fuel tank.

NOTICE

Do not spill fuel during refueling. Doing so may damage the vehicle, such as causing the
emission control system to operate abnormally or damaging fuel system components or
the vehicle’s painted surface.

INFORMATION

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Fuel tank opening for unleaded gasoline

To help prevent refueling with the incorrect fuel, your vehicle has a fuel tank opening
designed to only accommodate the special nozzle on unleaded fuel pumps.

Close the fuel tank cap

After refueling, turn the fuel tank cap until you
hear a click.

Once the cap is released, it will turn slightly in the
opposite direction.

WARNING

If replacing the fuel tank cap, do not use anything but a genuine Lexus fuel tank cap
designed for your vehicle. Doing so may cause a fire.

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Driving when the surrounding area is dark

Using the headlights

The headlights can be operated manually or automatically.

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Turning the headlights on/off

Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary with the engine off. Doing so may
lead to discharge of the battery.

Operating the

switch turns on the lights as follows:

The front position, tail, license plate

and instrument panel lights turn on.

The headlights and all lights listed

above turn on.

The headlights, daytime running lights

and all the lights listed above turn on and off
automatically.

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AUTO mode can be used when

The engine switch is in ON.

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Daytime running light system

To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers during daytime driving, the daytime
running lights turn on automatically whenever the engine is started and the parking brake

is released with the headlight switch in

position. (Illuminate brighter than the front

position lights.) Daytime running lights are not designed for use at night.

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Headlight control sensor

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

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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 the light switch is in the

position:

The headlights and front fog lights

turn off automatically if the engine switch is turned

to OFF.

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When the light switch is in the

position:

The headlights and all lights turn off automatically if the engine switch is turned to OFF.

To turn the lights on again, turn the engine switch to ON, or turn the light switch to the

position once and then back to

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Light reminder buzzer

A buzzer sounds when the engine switch is turned off or turned to ACC and the driver’s
door is opened while the lights are turned on.

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Battery-saving function

In order to prevent the battery of the vehicle from discharging, if the light switch is in the

position when the engine switch is turned off the battery saving function will

operate and automatically turn off all the lights after approximately 20 minutes. When
the engine switch is turned to ON, the battery-saving function will be disabled.
When any of the following are performed, the battery-saving function is canceled once
and then reactivated. All the lights will turn off automatically 20 minutes after the
battery-saving function has been reactivated:

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When the headlight switch is operated

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When a door or the back door is opened or closed

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If equipped

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Driving accor

ding to the conditions

Turning on the high beam headlights

With the headlights on, push the lever for-
ward.

The high beam headlights will turn on.
Pull the lever to its original position to turn the
high beam headlights off.

Pull the lever rearward and release it.

The high beams will flash once.
The high beam headlights can be illuminated
this way even with the headlights off.

Extended Headlight Lighting system

The Headlight Lighting system is a system which allows the headlights to be turned
on for 30 seconds with the engine switch off.
After turning the engine switch off, with the light

switch in

, pull the lever rearward and release

it.

Pull the lever rearward and release it again to turn off
the lights.

Operation of the cornering lights (vehicles with front fog lights)

When any of the following conditions are met, while the headlights (low beam)
are on, the cornering lights will turn on and light up the direction of movement of
the vehicle. The cornering lights are designed to ensure excellent visibility when
turning at intersections or parking at night.

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The steering wheel is being operated

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The turn signal lever is being operated

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The shift position is in R

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Cornering light control

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When vehicle speed is approximately 35 km/h (22 mph) or higher, the cornering
lights will not turn on.

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The lights will automatically turn off if they remain illuminated for 30 minutes.

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Automatically changing between the low beam headlights and high
beam headlights

AHS (Adaptive High-beam System)

The Adaptive High-beam System uses a front camera located on the upper
portion of the windshield to detect the brightness of the lights of vehicles ahead,
streetlights, etc., and automatically controls the light distribution of the headlights.

WARNING

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For safe use

Do not overly rely on the Adaptive High-beam System. Always drive safely, taking care to
observe your surroundings and turning the high beams on or off manually if necessary.

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To prevent unintentional operation of the Adaptive High-beam System

When it is necessary to disable the system:

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System controls

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According to the vehicle speed, the brightness and illuminated area of the high
beams are adjusted.

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When driving around a curve, the system uses the high beams to brightly
illuminate the direction of travel of the vehicle.

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The high beams are illuminated so that the area around a vehicle ahead is
shaded. (Shaded high beam)
The shaded high beam helps ensure forward visibility while reducing the daz-
zling effect on the drivers of vehicles ahead.

Area illuminated by the high beams

Area illuminated by the low beams

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According to the distance to a preceding vehicle, the illuminated area of the low
beams is adjusted.

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Using the Adaptive High-beam System

Press the Adaptive High-beam System
switch.

Turn the headlight switch to the [AUTO] or

[

] position.

When the headlight switch lever is in the low
beam position, the AHS system will be enabled
and the AHS indicator will illuminate.

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System operating conditions

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When all of the following conditions are met, the high beams will illuminate and the
system will operate:

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The vehicle speed is approximately 15 km/h (9 mph) or more*.

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The area ahead of the vehicle is dark.

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When all of the following conditions are met, the headlights will change to the shaded
high beams according to the position of vehicles ahead:

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The vehicle speed is approximately 15 km/h (9 mph) or more.

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The area ahead of the vehicle is dark.

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There is a vehicle ahead with lights on.

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There are few streetlights or other lights on the road ahead.

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If any of the following conditions are met, the system will change to the low beams:

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The vehicle speed is approximately 12 km/h (7.5 mph) or lower.

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The area ahead of the vehicle is not dark.

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There are many vehicles ahead.

*1 :

When driving around a curve at a vehicle speed of approximately 30 km/h (19 mph)

or more, the direction of travel of the vehicle will be brightly illuminated.

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Driving accor

ding to the conditions

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There are many streetlights or other lights on the road ahead.

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Front camera detection

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In the following situations, the high beams may not be automatically changed to the
shaded high beams:

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When a vehicle cuts in front of your vehicle

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When another vehicle crosses in front of the vehicle

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When vehicles ahead are repeatedly detected and then hidden due to repeated
curves, road dividers or roadside trees

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When a vehicle ahead approaches from a far lane

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When a vehicle ahead is far away

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When a vehicle ahead has no lights

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When the lights of a vehicle ahead are dim

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When a vehicle ahead is reflecting strong light, such as the headlights of your
vehicle

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Situations in which the sensors may not operate properly:

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The high beams may change to the shaded high beams if a vehicle ahead that is using
fog lights without its headlights turned on is detected.

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House lights, street lights, traffic signals, and illuminated billboards or signs and other
reflective objects may cause the high beams to change to the shaded high beams,
cause the high beams not to change to the shaded high beams, or change the area
that is not illuminated.

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The following may change the speed at which the shaded areas change or the timing
at which the headlights change to the low beams:

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The brightness of lights of vehicles ahead

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The movement and direction of vehicles ahead

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The distance between the vehicle and a vehicle ahead

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When a vehicle ahead only has lights illuminated on one side

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When a vehicle ahead is a two-wheeled vehicle

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The condition of the road (gradient, curve, condition of the road surface, etc.)

•

The number of passengers and amount of luggage

●

The light distribution control of the headlights may not match the driver's expectations

●

Bicycles and other small vehicles may not be detected.

●

In the following situations, the system may not be able to correctly detect the bright-
ness of the surroundings. This may cause the low beams to remain on or the high

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beams to flash or dazzle pedestrians or vehicles ahead. In such a case, it is necessary
to manually change between the high beams and low beams.

•

When there are lights similar to headlights or tail lights in the surrounding area

•

When headlights or tail lights of vehicles ahead are turned off, dirty, changing color,
or not aimed properly

•

When the headlights are repeatedly changing between the high beams and low
beams.

•

When use of the high beams is inappropriate or when the high beams may be
flashing or dazzling pedestrians or other drivers.

•

When the vehicle is used in an area in which vehicles travel on the opposite side
of the road of the country for which the vehicle was designed, for example using a
vehicle designed for right-hand traffic in a left-hand traffic area, or vice versa

•

When it is necessary to disable the system:

→

P.316

•

Situations in which the sensors may not operate properly:

→

P.321

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Customization

The settings of some functions can be changed.

→

P.658

Turning the high beams on/off manually

■

Changing to the high beams

●

Push the lever forward.

The AHS indicator will turn off and the high
beam indicator will turn on.
Pull the lever to its original position to enable the
Adaptive High-beam System again.

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Changing to the low beams

●

Press the Adaptive High-beam System switch.

The AHS indicator will turn off.
Press the switch to enable the Adaptive High-
beam System again.

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Driving accor

ding to the conditions

Temporarily changing to the low beams

It is recommended to switch to the low beams when use of the high beams is
inappropriate or when the high beams may cause problems or distress to other
drivers or pedestrians nearby.

●

Pull the lever rearward and then return it to its
original position.

The high beams will illuminate while the lever is
pulled, however, after the lever is returned to its
original position, the low beams will remain on for
a certain amount of time. After this, the Adaptive
High-beam System will operate.

AHB (Automatic High Beam)

The Automatic High Beam uses a front camera located on the upper portion of the
windshield to detect the brightness of the lights of vehicles ahead, streetlights, etc.,
and automatically changes the head lights between the high beams and low beams.

WARNING

■

For safe use

Do not overly rely on the Automatic High Beam. Always drive safely, taking care to
observe your surroundings and turning the high beams on or off manually if necessary.

■

To prevent unintentional operation of the Adaptive High-beam System

When it is necessary to disable the system:

→

P.316

Using the Automatic High Beam system

Press the Automatic High Beam switch.

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