Lexus RC300 (2023 year). Manual in english - page 3

P.57)

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Conditions affecting the operation of

the smart access system with push-but-

ton start or wireless remote control



P.94

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If the smart access system with

push-button start or the wireless remote

control does not operate properly

Use the mechanical key and/or inside lock

buttons to lock and unlock the doors.

(

Replace the key battery with a new one if it

is depleted. (

P.287)

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Customization

Some functions can be customized.

(

Multi-information

display/Beep

Unlocking function

Exterior: Beeps 3

times

Interior: Pings once

Holding the driver’s
door handle unlocks
only the driver’s
door.

Holding the passen-
ger’s door handle
unlocks both side
doors.

Exterior: Beeps

twice

Interior: Pings once

Holding either door
handle unlocks both
side doors.

3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk

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Door lock switches (to
lock/unlock)

Locks both side doors

Unlocks both side doors

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Inside lock buttons (to lock/unlock)

Locks the door

Unlocks the door

Both side doors can be opened by pulling
the inside handle even if the lock buttons
are in the lock position.

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Locking the doors from the outside with-

out a key

Move the inside lock button to the lock

position.

Close the door.

The door cannot be locked if the engine

switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION

ON mode, or the electronic key is left

inside the vehicle. However, the key may not

be detected correctly and the door may be

locked.

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If a symbol indicating one or more of the

doors open is shown on the multi-infor-

mation display

The hood, one or more of the doors, or

trunk is not fully closed. If the vehicle

reaches a speed of 3 mph (5 km/h), the

master warning light flashes and a buzzer

sounds to indicate that the door(s) are not

fully closed. Make sure to close hood, all

doors and trunk.

The following functions can be set or
canceled:

For instructions on customizing, refer to

WARNING

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To prevent an accident

Observe the following precautions while

driving the vehicle.

Failure to do so may result in a door

opening and an occupant being thrown

out of the vehicle, resulting in death or

serious injury.

●

Ensure that both side doors are prop-

erly closed and locked.

●

Do not pull the inside handle of the

doors while driving.

The doors may be opened even if the
inside lock buttons are in locked position.

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Side window open/close function

linked to door operation

Do not hold the upper edge of the side

window when you close the door. Other-

wise, your fingers or hand may be caught

in the window.

Unlocking and locking the doors
from the inside

Automatic door locking and
unlocking systems

3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk

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P.363

Function

Operation

Speed linked
door locking
function

Both side doors are
automatically locked
when vehicle speed is
approximately 12 mph
(20 km/h) or higher.

Shift position
linked door lock-
ing function

Both side doors are
automatically locked
when the shift lever is
shifted to a position
other than P.

Shift position
linked door
unlocking func-
tion

Both side doors are
automatically unlocked
when the shift lever is
shifted to P.

Driver’s door
linked door
unlocking func-
tion

Both side doors are
automatically unlocked
when driver’s door is
opened.

Trunk

The trunk can be opened using the
trunk opener switch, entry function
or wireless remote control.

WARNING

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in death or

serious injury.

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Before driving

●

Make sure that the trunk lid is fully

closed. If the trunk lid is not fully

closed, it may open unexpectedly

while driving and hit near-by objects or

luggage in the trunk may be thrown

out, causing an accident.

●

Do not allow children to play in the

trunk.

If a child is accidentally locked in the

trunk, they could suffer from heat

exhaustion, suffocation or other inju-

ries.

●

Do not allow a child to open or close

the trunk lid.

Doing so may cause the trunk lid to

open unexpectedly, or cause the

child’s hands, head, or neck to be

caught by the closing trunk lid.

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Important points while driving

Never let anyone sit in the trunk. In the

event of sudden braking or a collision,

they are susceptible to death or serious

injury.

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Using the trunk

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may cause parts of the

body to be caught, resulting in serious

injury.

3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk

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Trunk opener switch

Press the trunk opener switch.

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Smart access system with
push-button start

While carrying the electronic key,
press the button on the trunk lid.
When both side doors are unlocked
using one of the following methods, the
trunk can be opened without the elec-
tronic key:



Entry function



Wireless remote control



Door lock switches



Automatic door unlocking system



Mechanical key

WARNING

●

Remove any heavy loads, such as snow

and ice, from the trunk lid before

opening it. Failure to do so may cause

the trunk lid to suddenly shut again

after it is opened.

●

When opening or closing the trunk lid,

thoroughly check to make sure the

surrounding area is safe.

●

If anyone is in the vicinity, make sure

they are safe and let them know that

the trunk is about to open or close.

●

Use caution when opening or closing

the trunk lid in windy weather as it may

move abruptly in strong wind.

●

On an incline it is more difficult to

open or close the trunk lid than on a

level surface, so beware of the trunk lid

unexpectedly opening or closing by

itself. Make sure that the trunk lid is

fully open and secure before using the

trunk.

●

When opening the trunk lid, take care

so that it does not hit anyone in the

face or any other part of the body.

●

When closing the trunk lid, take extra

care to prevent your fingers etc. from

being caught.

●

When closing the trunk lid, make sure

to press it lightly on its outer surface. If

the trunk handle is used to fully close

the trunk lid, it may result in hands or

arms being caught.

●

Do not attach any accessories other

than genuine Lexus parts to the trunk

lid. Such additional weight on the trunk

lid may cause the lid to suddenly shut

again after it is opened.

Opening/closing the trunk

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Wireless remote control

Press and hold the switch.

A buzzer sounds.

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Trunk grip

Using the trunk grip, lower the trunk
without applying force to the side and
push the trunk down from the outside
to close it.

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Trunk light

●

The trunk light turns on when the trunk is

opened.

●

If the trunk light is left on when the engine

switch is turned off, the light will go off

automatically after 20 minutes.

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Function to prevent the trunk being

locked with the electronic key inside

●

When both side doors are locked, closing

the trunk lid with the electronic key left

inside the trunk will sound an alarm.

In this case, the trunk lid can be opened

by pressing the trunk release button on

the trunk lid.

●

If the spare electronic key is put in the

trunk with both side doors locked, the key

confinement prevention function is acti-

vated so the trunk can be opened. In

order to prevent theft, take all electronic

keys with you when leaving the vehicle.

●

If the electronic key is put in the trunk with

both side doors locked, the key may not

be detected depending on the location of

the key and the surrounding radio wave

conditions. In this case, the key confine-

ment prevention function cannot be acti-

vated, causing the doors to lock when the

trunk is closed. Make sure to check

where the key is before closing the trunk.

●

The key confinement prevention function

cannot be activated if either door is

unlocked. In this case, open the trunk

using the trunk opener.

■

Internal trunk release lever

The trunk lid can be opened by pulling the

glow-in-the-dark lever located on the inside

of the trunk lid upward.
The lever will continue to glow for some

time after the trunk lid is closed.

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Using the mechanical key

The trunk can be also opened using the

mechanical key. (



3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk

■

If the smart access system with

push-button start or the wireless remote

control does not operate properly

Use the mechanical key to unlock the trunk.

(



Replace the key battery with a new one if it

is depleted. (



P.287)

■

If a symbol indicating the trunk opens is

shown on the multi-information display

P.88

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Customization

Some functions can be customized.

(



To protect luggage stored in the trunk
against theft, the luggage security sys-
tem can be set to on.

Move the luggage security system
levers to the lock position.

To lock a luggage security system lever

from inside the cabin, fold the rear seat-

back forward, move the lever to the lock

position, and return the seatback to its

original position.

To disable the trunk opener, turn
the main switch in the glove box off.

On
Off

When the main switch is off, the trunk lid
cannot be opened even with the wireless
remote control or entry function.

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When leaving a key to the vehicle with a

parking attendant



P.85

Luggage security system

A
B

3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk

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Antenna location

Antennas outside the cabin
Antennas inside the cabin
Antenna inside the trunk
Antenna outside the trunk

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Effective range (areas within which the

electronic key is detected)

When locking or unlocking the doors

The system can be operated when the
electronic key is within about 2.3 ft. (0.7 m)
of an outside door handle. (Only the doors
detecting the key can be operated.)

When opening the trunk

The system can be operated when the
electronic key is within about 2.3 ft. (0.7 m)
of the trunk release button.

When starting the engine or changing
engine switch modes

The system can be operated when the
electronic key is inside the vehicle.

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Alarms and warning messages

An alarm sounds and warning messages

are displayed on the multi-information dis-

play to protect against unexpected acci-

dents or theft of the vehicle resulting from

erroneous operation. When a warning mes-

sage is displayed, take appropriate mea-

sures based on the displayed message.

(

P.313)

When only an alarm sounds, circumstances

and correction procedures are as follows.

●

When an exterior alarm sounds once for

5 seconds

Smart access system with
push-button start

The following operations can be
performed simply by carrying the
electronic key (including the card
key) on your person, for example in
your pocket. The driver should
always carry the electronic key.



Locks and unlocks the doors
(

P.86)



Opens the trunk (

P.90)



Starts the engine (



P.126)

A
B
C
D

3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk

●

When an interior alarm sounds continu-

ously

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Battery-saving function

The battery-saving function will be acti-

vated in order to prevent the electronic key

battery and the vehicle battery from being

discharged while the vehicle is not in opera-

tion for a long time.

●

In the following situations, the smart

access system with push-button start may

take some time to unlock the doors.

• The electronic key has been left within

approximately 6 ft. (2 m) of the outside of

the vehicle for 10 minutes or longer.

• The smart access system with push-but-

ton start has not been used for 5 days or

longer.

●

If the smart access system with push-but-

ton start has not been used for 14 days or

longer, the doors cannot be unlocked at

the passenger door. In this case, take hold

of the driver’s door handle, or use the

wireless remote control or mechanical

key, to unlock the doors.

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Electronic Key Battery-Saving Function

When battery-saving mode is set, battery

depletion is minimized by stopping the elec-

tronic key from receiving radio waves.

Press

twice while pressing and holding

. Confirm that the electronic key indica-

tor flashes 4 times.
While the battery-saving mode is set, the
smart access system with push-button start
cannot be used. To cancel the function,
press any of the electronic key buttons.

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Conditions affecting operation

The smart access system with push-button

start uses weak radio waves. In the following

situations, the communication between the

electronic key and the vehicle may be

affected, preventing the smart access sys-

tem with push-button start, wireless remote

control and engine immobilizer system

from operating properly.

(Ways of coping:

●

When the electronic key battery is

depleted

●

Near a TV tower, electric power plant,

gas station, radio station, large display,

airport or other facility that generates

strong radio waves or electrical noise

●

When carrying a portable radio, cellular

phone, cordless phone or other wireless

communication device

●

When the electronic key is in contact

with, or is covered by the following metal-

lic objects

• Cards to which aluminum foil is attached

Situation

Correction

procedure

The trunk was closed
while the electronic key
was still inside the trunk
and both side doors were
locked.

Retrieve the
electronic key
from the trunk
and close the
trunk lid.

An attempt was made to
lock the vehicle while a
door was open.

Close both
side doors and
lock the doors
again.

Situation

Correction

procedure

The engine switch was
turned to ACCESSORY
mode while the driver’s
door was open (or the
driver’s door was opened
while the engine switch
was in ACCESSORY
mode).

Turn the engine
switch off and
close the
driver’s door.

The engine switch was
turned off while the
driver’s door was open.

Close the
driver’s door.

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• Cigarette boxes that have aluminum foil

inside

• Metallic wallets or bags

• Coins

• Hand warmers made of metal

• Media such as CDs and DVDs

●

When other wireless keys (that emit radio

waves) are being used nearby

●

When carrying the electronic key

together with the following devices that

emit radio waves

• Another vehicle’s electronic key or a

wireless key that emits radio waves

• Personal computers or personal digital

assistants (PDAs)

• Digital audio players

• Portable game systems

●

If window tint with a metallic content or

metallic objects are attached to the rear

window

●

When the electronic key is placed near a

battery charger or electronic devices

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Note for the entry function

●

Even when the electronic key is within the

effective range (detection areas), the sys-

tem may not operate properly in the fol-

lowing cases:

• The electronic key is too close to the win-

dow or outside door handle, near the

ground, or in a high place when the doors

are locked or unlocked.

• The electronic key is near the ground or

in a high place, or too close to the rear

bumper center when the trunk is opened.

• The electronic key is on the instrument

panel, rear package tray or floor, or in the

door pockets or glove box when the

engine is started or engine switch modes

are changed.

●

Do not leave the electronic key on top of

the instrument panel or near the door

pockets when exiting the vehicle.

Depending on the radio wave reception

conditions, it may be detected by the

antenna outside the cabin and the doors

will become lockable from the outside,

possibly trapping the electronic key

inside the vehicle.

●

As long as the electronic key is within the

effective range, the doors may be locked

or unlocked by anyone. However, only

the doors detecting the electronic key

can be used to unlock the vehicle.

●

Even if the electronic key is not inside the

vehicle, it may be possible to start the

engine if the electronic key is near the

window.

●

The doors may unlock or lock if a large

amount of water splashes on the door

handle, such as in the rain or in a car

wash, when the electronic key is within

the effective range. (The doors will auto-

matically be locked after approximately

60 seconds if the doors are not opened

and closed.)

●

If the wireless remote control is used to

lock the doors when the electronic key is

near the vehicle, there is a possibility that

the door may not be unlocked by the

entry function. (Use the wireless remote

control to unlock the doors.)

●

Touching the door lock or unlock sensor

while wearing gloves may prevent lock or

unlock operation.

●

When the lock operation is performed

using the lock sensor, recognition signals

will be shown up to two consecutive

times. After this, no recognition signals

will be given.

●

If the door handle becomes wet while the

electronic key is within the effective

range, the door may lock and unlock

repeatedly. In this case, follow the follow-

ing correction procedures to wash the

vehicle:

• Place the electronic key in a location 6 ft.

(2 m) or more away from the vehicle.

(Take care to ensure that the key is not

stolen.)

• Set the electronic key to battery-saving

mode to disable the smart access system

with push-button start. (



P.94)

●

If the electronic key is inside the vehicle

and a door handle becomes wet during a

car wash, a message may be shown on

the multi-information display and a

buzzer will sound outside the vehicle. To

turn off the alarm, lock both side doors.

●

The lock sensor may not work properly if

it comes into contact with ice, snow, mud,

etc. Clean the lock sensor and attempt to

operate it again.

3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk

●

A sudden handle operation or a handle

operation immediately after entering the

effective range may prevent the doors

from being unlocked. Touch the door

unlock sensor and check that the doors

are unlocked before pulling the door

handle again.

●

Unlocking the vehicle may take more

time if another electronic key is within the

effective range.

■

When the vehicle is not driven for

extended periods

●

To prevent theft of the vehicle, do not

leave the electronic key within 6 ft. (2 m)

of the vehicle.

●

The smart access system with push-but-

ton start can be deactivated in advance.

■

To operate the system properly

●

Make sure to carry the electronic key

when operating the system. Do not get

the electronic key too close to the vehicle

when operating the system from the out-

side of the vehicle.

Depending on the position and holding

condition of the electronic key, the key may

not be detected correctly and the system

may not operate properly. (The alarm may

go off accidentally, or the door lock pre-

vention function may not operate.)

●

Do not leave the electronic key inside the

trunk.

The key confinement prevention function

may not operate, depending on the loca-

tion of the key (close to a spare tire [if

equipped], the inside edge of the trunk),

conditions (inside a metal bag, close to

metallic objects) and the radio waves in

the surrounding area. (



P.93)

■

If the smart access system with

push-button start does not operate

properly

●

Locking and unlocking the doors and

opening the trunk:

P.328

●

Starting the engine:

P.329

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Customization

Some functions can be customized.

(



■

If the smart access system with

push-button start has been deactivated

in a customized setting

●

Locking and unlocking the doors and

opening the trunk:

Use the wireless remote control or

mechanical key. (

P.86, 90, 328)

●

Starting the engine and changing engine

switch modes:

P.329

●

Stopping the engine:

P.127

WARNING

■

Caution regarding interference with

electronic devices

●

People with implantable cardiac pace-

makers, cardiac resynchronization

therapy-pacemakers or implantable

cardioverter defibrillators should keep

away from the smart access system

with push-button start antennas.

(

P.93)

The radio waves may affect the opera-

tion of such devices. If necessary, the

entry function can be disabled. Ask

your Lexus dealer for details, such as

the frequency of radio waves and tim-

ing of the emitted radio waves. Then,

consult your doctor to see if you

should disable the entry function.

●

Users of any electrical medical device

other than implantable cardiac pace-

makers, cardiac resynchronization

therapy-pacemakers or implantable

cardioverter defibrillators should con-

sult the manufacturer of the device for

information about its operation under

the influence of radio waves.

Radio waves could have unexpected

effects on the operation of such medi-

cal devices.

Ask your Lexus dealer for details on dis-

abling the entry function.

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3-3.Adjusting the seats

Seat position adjustment
Seatback angle adjustment
Seat cushion (front) angle adjust-
ment
Vertical height adjustment
Lumbar support adjustment (if
equipped)

■

Power easy access system

The driver’s seat and steering wheel move

in accordance with engine switch mode and

the driver’s seat belt condition. (

■

When adjusting the seat

●

Take care when adjusting the seat so that

the head restraint does not touch the ceil-

ing.

●

When folding down a rear seatback, if it

interferes with a front seatback, adjust the

front seat position so that the seats no

longer interfere with each other. How-

ever, if adjusting the front seat position

causes the correct driving posture to not

be maintained, return the rear seatback

to its original position. (

P.99)

Front seats

WARNING

■

When adjusting the seat position

●

Take care when adjusting the seat

position to ensure that other passen-

gers are not injured by the moving

seat.

●

Do not put your hands under the seat

or near the moving parts to avoid

injury.

Fingers or hands may become jammed in

the seat mechanism.

●

Make sure to leave enough space

around the feet so they do not get

stuck.

■

Seat adjustment

To reduce the risk of sliding under the lap

belt during a collision, do not recline the

seat more than necessary.

If the seat is too reclined, the lap belt may

slide past the hips and apply restraint

forces directly to the abdomen, or your

neck may contact the shoulder belt,

increasing the risk of death or serious

injury in the event of an accident.

Adjustments should not be made while

driving as the seat may unexpectedly

move and cause the driver to lose control

of the vehicle.

Adjustment procedure

3-3. Adjusting the seats

■

Before entering/exiting the rear
seats

Remove the seat belt from the seat belt
guide. (

P.26)

■

Entering/exiting the rear seat

Pull the lever.

The front seat will lower automatically.

Fold the seatback completely for-
ward.

The front seat will move forward automati-

cally.

■

Returning the front seat to its origi-
nal position

Move the seatback backward until it
locks. The front seat will return to its
original position automatically.

■

Lever-operated “Front, Fold & Return”

seat

●

After the front seat is moved forward by

operating the “Front, Fold & Return” seat

lever, if a power seat adjusting switch or a

driving position memory switch is

pressed, the front seat will not return to its

original position even if the front seatback

is moved backward until it locks.

●

The lever-operated “Front, Fold &

Return” seat will not operate in the follow-

ing situations:

• The front seat belt of the seat to be oper-

ated is fastened.

• The engine switch is in IGNITION ON

mode and the shift lever is in a position

other than P (driver’s seat only).

●

Operation of the lever-operated “Front,

Fold & Return” seat will stop in the follow-

ing situations:

• A power seat adjusting switch or a driv-

ing position memory switch is pressed.

• The front seat belt of the seat which is

operating is fastened.

• The engine switch is in IGNITION ON

mode and the shift lever is moved to a

position other than P (driver’s seat only).

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Jam protection function

While the lever-operated “Front, Fold &

Return” seat is operating, if an object is

stuck either in front of or behind the front

seat, the front seat will stop and then move

in the opposite direction slightly.

Entering/exiting the rear seats
(lever-operated “Front, Fold &
Return” seat)

WARNING

■

Lever-operated “Front, Fold &

Return” seat

●

Before operating the lever-operated

“Front, Fold & Return” seat, ensure that

any surrounding passengers or objects

will not contact the seat.

●

Make sure the seatback is locked

securely before driving.

●

Never operate the lever-operated

“Front, Fold & Return” seat while the

vehicle is moving.

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Move the luggage security system
lever to the unlock position.

Pull the seatback lock release lever
and fold the seatback down.

To return a rear seatback to its original

position, lift it until it locks. If a rear head

restraint contacts the ceiling and the seat-

back cannot be returned smoothly, lower

the head restraint to the lowest position.

WARNING

■

Jam protection function

Do not use a hand, foot, or any other part

of your body to intentionally activate the

jam protection function.

Rear seats

The rear seatbacks can be folded
down.

Folding down the rear seatbacks

WARNING

Observe the following precautions. Fail-

ure to do so may result in death or seri-

ous injury.

100

3-3. Adjusting the seats



P.92

: If equipped

The seat and steering wheel

are auto-

matically adjusted to allow the driver to
enter and exit the vehicle easily.
When all of the following have been
performed, the driver’s seat and steer-
ing wheel

are automatically adjusted

to a position that allows driver to enter
and exit the vehicle easily.



The shift lever has been shifted to P.



The engine switch has been turned
off.



The driver’s seat belt has been
unfastened.

When any of the following has been
performed, the driver’s seat and steer-

WARNING

■

When folding the rear seatbacks

down

●

Do not fold the seatbacks down while

driving.

●

Stop the vehicle on level ground, set

the parking brake and shift the shift

lever to P.

●

Do not allow anyone to sit on a folded

seatback or in the trunk while driving.

●

Do not allow children to enter the

trunk.

■

After returning the rear seatback to

the upright position

●

Make sure that the seatback is

securely locked in position by lightly

pushing it back and forth.

If the seatback is not securely locked, the

red marking will be visible on the seat-

back lock release knob. Make sure that

the red marking is not visible.

●

Check that the seat belts are not

twisted or caught in the seatback.

Luggage security system

Power easy access sys-
tem/driving position mem-
ory

/memory recall function

This feature automatically adjusts
the driver’s seat, steering wheel
and outside rear view mirrors to
make entering and exiting the vehi-
cle easier or to suit your prefer-
ences.

Power easy access system

101

3-3. Adjusting the seats

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ing wheel

automatically return to their

original positions.



The engine switch has been turned
to ACCESSORY mode or IGNI-
TION ON mode.



The driver’s seat belt has been fas-
tened.

: Power type

■

Operation of the power easy access sys-

tem

When exiting the vehicle, the power easy

access system may not operate if the seat is

already close to the rear position, etc.

■

Customization

Some functions can be customized.

(



Check that the shift lever is in P.

Turn the engine switch to IGNI-
TION ON mode.

Adjust the driver’s seat, steering
wheel, and outside rear view mir-
rors to the desired positions.

While pressing the “SET” button, or
within 3 seconds after the “SET”
button is pressed, press button “1”,
“2” or “3” until the buzzer sounds.

If the selected button has already been

preset, the previously recorded position

will be overwritten.

Check that the shift lever is in P.

Turn the engine switch to IGNI-
TION ON mode.

Press one of the buttons for the
driving position you want to recall
until the buzzer sounds.

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To stop the position recall operation

part-way through

Perform any of the following:

●

Press the “SET” button.

Recording a driving position into
memory (vehicles with driving
position memory)

WARNING

■

Seat adjustment caution

Take care during seat adjustment so that

the seat does not strike the rear passen-

ger or squeeze your body against the

steering wheel.

Recalling a driving position
(vehicles with driving position
memory)

102

3-3. Adjusting the seats

●

Press button “1”, “2” or “3”.

●

Operate any of the seat adjustment

switches (only cancels seat position

recall).

●

Operate the tilt and telescopic steering

control switch (only cancels steering

wheel position recall).

■

Seat positions that can be memorized

(

P.97)

The adjusted positions other than the posi-

tion adjusted by lumbar support switch can

be recorded.

■

Operating the driving position memory

after turning the engine switch off

Recorded seat positions can be activated

up to 180 seconds after the driver’s door is

opened and another 60 seconds after it is

closed again.

■

In order to correctly use the driving

position memory function

If a seat position is already in the furthest

possible position and the seat is operated in

the same direction, the recorded position

may be slightly different when it is recalled.

■

Registering procedure

Record your driving position to button
“1”, “2” or “3” before performing the
following:
Carry only the key you want to register,
and then close the driver’s door.
If 2 or more keys are in the vehicle, the
driving position cannot be recorded
properly.

Check that the shift lever is in P.

Turn the engine switch to IGNI-
TION ON mode.

Recall the driving position that you
want to record.

While pressing the recalled button,
press and hold the door lock switch
(either lock or unlock) until the
buzzer sounds.

If the button could not be registered, the

buzzer sounds continuously for approxi-

mately 3 seconds.

■

Cancelation procedure

Carry only the key you want to cancel
and then close the driver’s door.
If 2 or more keys are in the vehicle, the
driving position cannot be canceled
properly.

Turn the engine switch to IGNI-
TION ON mode.

While pressing the “SET” button,
press and hold the door lock switch
(either lock or unlock) until the
buzzer sounds twice.

If the button could not be canceled, the

buzzer sounds continuously for approxi-

mately 3 seconds.

■

Recall procedure

Make sure that the doors are
locked before recalling the driving
position. Carry the electronic key

Registering/canceling/recall a
driving position to an electronic
key (including a card key) (mem-
ory recall function) (vehicles
with memory recall function)

103

3-3. Adjusting the seats

fore
dri
ving

that has been registered to the driv-
ing position, and then unlock and
open the driver’s door using the
smart access system with push-but-
ton start or wireless remote control.

The driving position will move to the

recorded position (not including the steer-

ing wheel). However, the seat will move to

a position slightly behind the recorded

position in order to make entering the vehi-

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

has already been recorded, the seat and

outside rear view mirrors will not move.

Turn the engine switch to ACCES-
SORY mode or IGNITION ON
mode, or fasten a seat belt.

The seat and steering wheel will move to

the recorded position.

■

Recalling the driving position using the

memory recall function

●

Different driving positions can be regis-

tered for each electronic key. Therefore,

the driving position that is recalled may

be different depending on the key being

carried.

●

If a door other than the driver’s door is

unlocked with the smart access system

with push-button start, the driving posi-

tion cannot be recalled. In this case, press

the driving position button which has

been set.

■

Customization

Some functions can be customized.

(





Front seats

Pull the head restraints up.

Down

Push the head restraint down while press-
ing the lock release button

Head restraints

Head restraints are provided for all
seats.

WARNING

■

Head restraint precautions

Observe the following precautions

regarding the head restraints. Failure to

do so may result in death or serious

injury.

●

Use the head restraints designed for

each respective seat.

●

Adjust the head restraints to the cor-

rect position at all times.

●

After adjusting the head restraints,

push down on them and make sure

they are locked in position.

●

Do not drive with the head restraints

removed.

Adjusting a head restraint verti-
cally

104

3-3. Adjusting the seats



Rear seats

Pull the head restraints up.

Down

Push the head restraint down while press-
ing the lock release button

■

Adjusting the height of the head

restraints

Make sure that the head restraints are

adjusted so that the center of the head

restraint is closest to the top of your ears.

■

Adjusting the rear seat head restraint

Always raise the head restraint one level

from the stowed position when using.

The position of the head restraint can
be adjusted forward in 4 stages.

If the head restraint is pulled forward from
the foremost position, it will return to the
rearmost position.

Pull the head restraint up while press-
ing the lock release button .
If the head restraint touches the ceiling,
making the removal difficult, change
the seat height or angle. (



P.97, 99)



Front seats

Align the head restraint with the instal-
lation holes and push it down to the
lock position.
Press and hold the lock release button

when lowering the head restraint.

Adjusting a head restraint hori-
zontally

Removing the head restraints

Installing the head restraints

106

3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors

3-4.Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors



Manual type

Hold the steering wheel and push
the lever down.

Adjust to the ideal position by mov-
ing the steering wheel horizontally
and vertically.

After adjustment, pull the lever up to

secure the steering wheel.



Power type

Operating the switch moves the steer-
ing wheel in the following directions:

Down

Toward the driver

Away from the driver

■

The steering wheel can be adjusted

when (power type)

The engine switch is in ACCESSORY or
IGNITION ON mode

: If the driver’s seat belt is fastened, the

steering wheel can be adjusted regard-
less of engine switch mode.

■

Automatic adjustment of the steering

position (if equipped)

A desired steering position can be entered

to memory and recalled automatically by

the driving position memory system.

(

■

Power easy access system (power type)

The steering wheel and driver’s seat move

in accordance with engine switch mode and

the driver’s seat belt condition. (

Steering wheel

Adjustment procedure

WARNING

■

Caution while driving

Do not adjust the steering wheel while

driving.

Doing so may cause the driver to mis-

handle the vehicle and cause an acci-

dent, resulting in death or serious injury.

107

3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors

fore
dri
ving

To sound the horn, press on or close to
the

mark.

The height of the rear view mirror can
be adjusted to suit your driving pos-
ture.
Adjust the height of the rear view mir-
ror by moving it up and down.

Responding to the level of brightness
of the headlights of vehicles behind, the
reflected light is automatically
reduced.
Turn the automatic anti-glare function
mode on/off

WARNING

■

After adjusting the steering wheel

(manual type)

Make sure that the steering wheel is

securely locked.

Otherwise, the steering wheel may move

suddenly, possibly causing an accident,

and resulting in death or serious injury.

Also, the horn may not sound if the steer-

ing wheel is not securely locked.

Horn

Inside rear view mirror

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

Adjusting the height of rear view
mirror

WARNING

■

Caution while driving

Do not adjust the position of the mirror

while driving.

Doing so may lead to mishandling of the

vehicle and cause an accident, resulting

in death or serious injury.

Anti-glare function

108

3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors

When the automatic anti-glare function is
in ON mode, the indicator

illuminates.

The function will set to ON mode each
time the engine switch is turned to IGNI-
TION ON mode.
Pressing the button turns the function to
OFF mode. (The indicator

also turns

off.)

■

To prevent sensor error

To ensure that the sensors operate properly,

do not touch or cover them.

■

When using the outside rear view mir-

rors in a cold weather

When it is cold and the outside rear view

mirrors are frozen, it may not be possible to

fold/extend them or adjust the mirror sur-

face. Remove the ice, snow, etc. covering

the outside rear view mirrors.

To select a mirror to adjust, press
the switch.

Left

Outside rear view mirrors

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

WARNING

■

Important points while driving

Observe the following precautions while

driving.

Failure to do so may result in loss of con-

trol of the vehicle and cause an accident,

resulting in death or serious injury.

●

Do not adjust the mirrors while driving.

●

Do not drive with the mirrors folded.

●

Both the driver and passenger side

mirrors must be extended and prop-

erly adjusted before driving.

Adjustment procedure

109

3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors

fore
dri
ving

Right

Pressing the same switch again will put the

switch in neutral.

To adjust the mirror, press the
switch.

Up
Right
Down
Left

■

Mirror angle can be adjusted when

The engine switch is in ACCESSORY or

IGNITION ON mode.

■

Defogging the mirrors

The outside rear view mirrors can be

cleared using the mirror defoggers. Turn on

the rear window defogger to turn on the

outside rear view mirror defoggers.

(



P.227)

■

Auto anti-glare function (if equipped)

When the anti-glare inside rear view mirror

is set to automatic mode, the driver’s side

outside rear view mirror will activate in con-

junction with the anti-glare inside rear view

mirror to reduce reflected light. (



P.107)

■

Automatic adjustment of the mirror

angle (if equipped)

A desired mirror face angle can be entered

to memory and recalled automatically by

the driving position memory. (



■

Linked mirror function when reversing

(if equipped)

When either “L” or “R” of the mirror select

switch is selected, the outside rear view mir-

rors will automatically angle downwards

when the vehicle is reversing in order to

give a better view of the ground.
To disable this function, select neither “L”

nor “R”.
To set the mirror angle used when the vehi-

cle is reversing, adjust the mirror angle at a

desired position with the shift lever in R.
The adjusted angle will be memorized and

the mirror will automatically tilt to the mem-

orized angle whenever the shift lever is

shifted to R from next time.
The memorized downward tilt position of

the mirror is linked to the normal position

(angle adjusted with the shift lever in other

than R). Therefore, if the normal position is

changed after adjustment, the tilt position

will also change.
When the normal position is changed, read-

just the angle in reversing.

Push the mirror back in the direction of
the vehicle’s rear.

WARNING

■

When the mirror defoggers are oper-

ating

Do not touch the rear view mirror sur-

faces, as they can become very hot and

burn you.

Folding the mirrors

110

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

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

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

Closing

One-touch closing

Opening

One-touch opening

: To stop the window partway, operate the

switch in the opposite direction.

■

The power windows can be operated

when

The engine switch is in IGNITION ON

mode.

■

Operating the power windows after

turning the engine off

The power windows can be operated for

approximately 45 seconds after the engine

switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or

turned off. They cannot, however, be oper-

ated once either door is opened.

■

Jam protection function

If an object becomes jammed between the

window and the window frame while the

window is closing, window movement is

stopped and the window is opened slightly.

■

Catch protection function

If an object becomes caught between the

door and window while the window is open-

ing, window movement is stopped.

■

When the window cannot be opened or

closed

When the jam protection function or catch

protection function operates unusually and

the door window cannot be opened or

closed, perform the following operations

with the power window switch of that door.

●

Stop the vehicle. With the engine switch

in IGNITION ON mode, within 4 sec-

onds of the jam protection function or

catch protection function activating, con-

tinuously operate the power window

switch in the one-touch closing direction

or one-touch opening direction so that

the door window can be opened and

closed.

●

If the door window cannot be opened

and closed even when performing the

above operations, perform the following

procedure for function initialization.

Turn the engine switch to IGNITION

ON mode.

Pull and hold the power window switch

in the one-touch closing direction and

completely close the door window.

Release the power window switch for a

moment, resume pulling the switch in

the one-touch closing direction, and

hold it there for approximately 6 sec-

onds or more.

Press and hold the power window

switch in the one-touch opening direc-

tion. After the door window is com-

pletely opened, continue holding the

switch for an additional 1 second or

more.

Release the power window switch for a

moment, resume pushing the switch in

the one-touch opening direction, and

hold it there for approximately 4 sec-

onds or more.

Pull and hold the power window switch

in the one-touch closing direction

again. After the door window is com-

pletely closed, continue holding the

switch for a further 1 second or more.

Power windows

Opening and closing the power
windows

111

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

fore
dri
ving

If you release the switch while the window is

moving, start again from the beginning.

If the window reverses and cannot be fully

closed or opened, have the vehicle

inspected by your Lexus dealer.

■

Door lock linked window operation

●

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

(

P.329)

●

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

(



P.86)

: These settings must be customized at

your Lexus dealer.

■

Power windows open warning buzzer

A buzzer sounds and a message is shown

on the multi-information display in the

instrument cluster when the engine switch

is turned off and the driver’s door is opened

with the power windows open.

■

Customization

Some functions can be customized.

(



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

WARNING

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in death or

serious injury.

■

Closing the windows

●

The driver is responsible for all the

power window operations, including

the operation for the passengers. In

order to prevent accidental operation,

especially by a child, do not let a child

operate the power windows. It is possi-

ble for children and other passengers

to have body parts caught in the power

window. Also, when riding with a child,

it is recommended to use the window

lock switch. (

P.111)

●

Check to make sure that all passen-

gers do not have any part of their body

in a position where it could be caught

when a window is being operated.

●

When using the wireless remote con-

trol or mechanical key and operating

the power windows, operate the

power window after checking to make

sure that there is no possibility of any

passenger having any of their body

parts caught in the window. Also do

not let a child operate window by the

wireless remote control or mechanical

key. It is possible for children and other

passengers to get caught in the power

window.

●

When exiting the vehicle, turn the

engine switch off, carry the key and

exit the vehicle along with the child.

There may be accidental operation,

due to mischief, etc., that may possibly

lead to an accident.

■

Jam protection function

●

Never use any part of your body to

intentionally activate the jam protec-

tion function.

●

The jam protection function may not

work if something gets jammed just

before the window is fully closed. Be

careful not to get any part of your body

jammed in the window.

■

Catch protection function

●

Never use any part of your body or

clothing to intentionally activate the

catch protection function.

●

The catch protection function may not

work if something gets caught just

before the window is fully opened. Be

careful not to get any part of your body

or clothing caught in the window.

Preventing accidental operation
(window lock switch)

112

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

The indicator

will come on and the pas-

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

■

When the battery is disconnected

The window lock switch is disabled. If nec-

essary, press the window lock switch after

reconnecting the battery.

: If equipped

■

Opening and closing

Opens the moon roof

The moon roof tilts up and then fully opens.

Closes the moon roof

: Lightly press either way of the moon roof

switch to stop the moon roof partway.

■

Tilting up and down

Tilts the moon roof up

Tilts the moon roof down

: Lightly press either way of the moon roof

switch to stop the moon roof partway.

Moon roof

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

Operating the moon roof

113

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

fore
dri
ving

■

The moon roof can be operated when

The engine switch is in IGNITION ON

mode.

■

Operating the moon roof after turning

the engine off

The moon roof can be operated for approx-

imately 45 seconds after the engine switch

is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned

off. It cannot, however, be operated once

either door is opened.

■

Jam protection function

If an object is detected between the moon

roof and the frame while the moon roof is

closing or tilting down, travel is stopped and

the moon roof opens slightly.

■

Sunshade

The sunshade can be opened and closed

manually. However, the sunshade will open

automatically when the moon roof is

opened.

■

Door lock linked moon roof operation

●

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

(

P.329)

●

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

(

P.84)

: These settings must be customized at

your Lexus dealer.

■

If the moon roof does not close normally

Perform the following procedure:

Stop the vehicle.

Press and hold the “CLOSE” switch.

The moon roof will close, reopen and pause

for approximately 10 seconds. Then it will

close again and stop at the completely

closed position.

Check to make sure that the moon roof

is completely closed and then release

the switch.

: If the switch is released at the incorrect

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

If the moon roof does not fully close even

after performing the above procedure cor-

rectly, have the vehicle inspected by your

Lexus dealer.

■

If the moon roof does not move normally

If the moon roof does not open or close

normally or the automatic opening function

does not operate, perform the following ini-

tialization procedure.

Turn the engine switch to IGNITION

ON mode.

Operate the moon roof.

Depending on the kind of malfunction per-

form either of the following:



If the moon roof does not open when the

“OPEN” switch is pressed

Press and hold the “DOWN” switch or

“CLOSE” switch until the moon roof is

completely closed.

The moon roof will open and close a few

times before it closes completely.

Confirm that the moon roof has com-

pletely stopped and release the switch.



If the moon roof does not open com-

pletely automatically even though it tilts

up and opens while the “OPEN” switch is

being pressed and held

Press and hold the “OPEN” switch until

the moon roof opens completely.

Press and hold the “CLOSE” switch

until the moon roof closes completely.

Press and hold the “UP” switch until the

moon roof tilts up and stops.

Press and hold the “DOWN” switch

until the moon roof tilts down and stops

at the completely closed position.

If you release the switch while the moon

roof is moving, perform the procedure

again from the beginning.
If, after performing the above procedures

correctly, the moon roof still does not open

or close normally or the automatic opening

function does not operate, have the vehicle

inspected by your Lexus dealer.

■

Moon roof open warning buzzer

A buzzer sounds and a message is shown

on the multi-information display in the

instrument cluster when the engine switch

is turned off and the driver’s door is opened

with the moon roof open.

114

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

■

Customization

Some functions can be customized.

(



WARNING

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may cause death or seri-

ous injury.

■

Opening the moon roof

●

Do not allow any passengers to put

their hands or heads outside the vehi-

cle while it is moving.

●

Do not sit on top of the moon roof.

■

Opening and closing the moon roof

●

The driver is responsible for moon roof

opening and closing operations. In

order to prevent accidental operation,

especially by a child, do not let a child

operate the moon roof. It is possible for

children and other passengers to have

body parts caught in the moon roof.

●

Check to make sure that all passen-

gers do not have any part of their body

in a position where it could be caught

when the moon roof is being operated.

●

When using the wireless remote con-

trol or mechanical key and operating

the moon roof, operate the moon roof

after checking to make sure that there

is no possibility of any passenger hav-

ing any of their body parts caught in

the moon roof. Also, do not let a child

operate moon roof by the wireless

remote control or mechanical key. It is

possible for children and other passen-

gers to get caught in the moon roof.

●

When exiting the vehicle, turn the

engine switch off, carry the key and

exit the vehicle along with the child.

There may be accidental operation,

due to mischief, etc., that may possibly

lead to an accident.

■

Jam protection function

●

Never use any part of your body to

intentionally activate the jam protec-

tion function.

●

The jam protection function may not

work if something gets caught just

before the moon roof is fully closed.

Also, the jam protection function is not

designed to operate while the moon

roof switch is being pressed. Take care

so that your fingers, etc. do not get

caught.

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the moon roof

●

Before opening, make sure that there

are no foreign objects such as stones

or ice around the opening.

●

Do not hit the face or edge of the

moon roof with hard objects.

■

Operating the moon roof

There is the possibility that water or rain

will get into the vehicle if you operate the

moon roof after a rainfall, snowfall or car

wash. Wipe the moon roof dry with a

cloth before operating it.

115

Driving

4-1. Before driving

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

116

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

122

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

124

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

124

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

125

4-2. Driving procedures

Engine (ignition) switch ...........

126

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

130

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

134

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

135

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

138

ASC (Active Sound Control)

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

139

4-3. Operating the lights and wipers

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

141

AHB (Automatic High Beam)

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

143

Windshield wipers and washer

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

146

4-4. Refueling

Opening the fuel tank cap......

154

4-5. Using the driving support sys-

tems

Lexus Safety System + 2.5.....

157

PCS (Pre-Collision System)...

161

LTA (Lane Tracing Assist).......

171

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

180

Dynamic radar cruise control with

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

182

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

193

BSM (Blind Spot Monitor).....

199

Driving mode select switch ..

206

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

208

4-6. Driving tips

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

213

116

4-1. Before driving

4-1.Before driving

■

Starting the engine



P.126

■

Driving

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

P.130)

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



P.135)

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

■

Stopping

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

If necessary, set the parking brake.

If the vehicle is to be stopped for an

extended period of time, shift the shift lever

to P or N. (



P.130)

■

Parking the vehicle

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

Set the parking brake (



P.135),

and shift the shift lever to P
(



P.130).

Press the engine switch to stop the
engine.

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

If parking on a hill, block the wheels as

needed.

■

Starting off on a steep uphill

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

Pull the parking brake switch to set
the parking brake manually.

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

Press the parking brake switch to
release the parking brake manually.

■

When starting off on an uphill

The hill-start assist control will activate.

(

P.209)

■

Driving in the rain

●

Drive carefully when it is raining, because

visibility will be reduced, the windows

may become fogged-up, and the road

will be slippery.

●

Drive carefully when it starts to rain,

because the road surface will be espe-

cially slippery.

●

Refrain from high speeds when driving on

an expressway in the rain, because there

may be a layer of water between the tires

and the road surface, preventing the

steering and brakes from operating prop-

erly.

■

Engine speed while driving

In the following conditions, the engine

speed may become high while driving. This

is due to automatic up-shifting control or

down-shifting implementation to meet driv-

ing conditions. It does not indicate sudden

acceleration.

●

The vehicle is judged to be driving uphill

or downhill

●

When the accelerator pedal is released

●

When the brake pedal is depressed while

Sport mode is selected

Driving the vehicle

The following procedures should be
observed to ensure safe driving:

Driving procedure

117

4-1. Before driving

Driving

■

Restraining the engine output (Brake

Override System)

●

When the accelerator and brake pedals

are depressed at the same time, the

engine output may be restrained.

●

A warning message is displayed on the

multi-information display while the sys-

tem is operating.

■

Breaking in your new Lexus

To extend the life of the vehicle, observing

the following precautions is recommended:

●

For the first 186 miles (300 km):

Avoid sudden stops.

●

For the first 621 miles (1000 km):

• Do not drive at extremely high speeds.

• Avoid sudden acceleration.

• Do not drive continuously in low gears.

• Do not drive at a constant speed for

extended periods.

■

Drum-in-disc type parking brake system

Your vehicle has a drum-in-disc type park-

ing brake system. This type of brake system

needs bedding-down of the brake shoes

periodically or whenever the parking brake

shoes and/or drum are replaced. Have your

Lexus dealer perform the bedding down

operation.

■

Operating your vehicle in a foreign

country

Comply with the relevant vehicle registra-

tion laws and confirm the availability of the

correct fuel. (