Lexus RX350 (2023 year). Manual in english

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traffic bollard, or other object on the road

surface

• When the color or brightness of the road

surface is uneven

• When a camera has been splashed by

hot or cold water and the lens has fogged

• When the appearance of the parking

space is affected by the shadow of the

vehicle or trees

• When a camera lens is dirty or covered

with water droplets

●

In situations such as the following, the tar-

get parking space may not be recognized

correctly:

• When there marks from repairs or other

marks on the road surface, or there is a

parking block, traffic bollard, or other

object on the road surface

• When it is raining or has rained and the

road surface is wet and reflective or there

are puddles

• When the area around the vehicle is dark

or backlit

• When the color or brightness of the road

surface is uneven

• When the parking space is on a slope

• When there are diagonal lines (access

aisle) near the parking space

• When the appearance of the parking

space is affected by the shadow of a

parked vehicle (such as shadows from the

grille, side step, etc.)

• When accessories which obstruct the

view of the camera are installed

• When the parking space lines are faded

or dirty, making them unclear

• When the appearance of the parking

space is affected by the shadow of the

vehicle or trees

■

Sensor detection information



P.312

■

Objects which the sensor may not be

properly detected



P.313

■

Situations in which the sensor may not

operate properly



P.313

■

Situations in which parking assistance

may not operate even if there is no pos-

sibility of a collision



P.314

Press the Advanced Park main
switch.

If the switch is pressed while assistance is

being performed, the assistance will be

WARNING

■

Precautions for the cameras and sen-

sors

●

Due to the characteristics of the cam-

era lens, the position of and distance to

people and objects displayed on the

screen may differ from the actual situa-

tion. For details, refer to the “MULTI-

MEDIA OWNER’S MANUAL”.

●

Make sure to observe the precautions

for using the intuitive parking assist,

otherwise a sensor may not operate

correctly, possibly leading to an acci-

dent. (



P.311)

●

In situations such as the following, the

sensors may not operate correctly,

possibly leading to an accident. Pro-

ceed carefully.

• When there is a parked vehicle next to

the target parking space, if the dis-

played target parking space is far from

the actual target parking space, a sen-

sor may be misaligned. Have the vehi-

cle inspected by your Lexus dealer.

• Do not install any accessories near the

detection area of the sensors.

Turning the Advanced Park sys-
tem on/off

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canceled.

■

Operating conditions of the Advanced

Park

Assistance will begin when all of the follow-

ing conditions are met:

●

The brake pedal is depressed

●

The vehicle is stopped

●

The driver’s seat belt is fastened

●

The steering wheel is not being operated

●

The accelerator pedal is not depressed

●

All of the doors and the back door are

closed

●

The outside rear view mirrors are not

folded

●

The parking brake is not engaged

●

The dynamic radar cruise control are not

operating

●

ABS, VSC, TRAC, PCS and PKSB are

not operating

●

The vehicle is not on a steep slope

●

The VSC and TRAC are not turned off

If assistance cannot be started, check the

message displayed on the center display.

(



P.361)

Guidance screens are displayed on the
center display.



Guidance screen (When assistance
starts)

Target parking space box (blue)
Advice display
Parking type change button

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

: Change the target to another

parking space.

: Select the current target park-

ing space.

: Select to change to the parallel park-

ing function

: Change the perpendicular parking

(forward/reverse) function

“MODE” button

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



P.355)

“Start” button

Select to start parking assistance.

Perpendicular parking direction
change button

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

: Change the perpendicular parking

Advanced Park guidance
screens

A
B
C

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(forward) function

: Change the perpendicular parking

(reverse) function

Customize setting button

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



P.360)

Registration button

Select to begin registering a parking
space.



Guidance screen (When reversing)

Operation icon

Displayed when the Advanced Park is
operating.

Guide lines (yellow and red)

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

and approxi-

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

Moving object warning icon
Emergency support brake control
operation display

“Brake” is displayed.

Intuitive parking assist display



P.311

: The yellow lateral line is not displayed

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

■

Intuitive parking assist pop-up display

Regardless of whether the intuitive parking

assist is off or on (



P.311), if an object is

detected by the intuitive parking assist

when the Advanced Park is operating, the

intuitive parking assist pop-up display will

automatically be displayed over the guid-

ance display.

■

Brake control operation when

Advanced Park is operating

While the Advanced Park is operating, if the

system determines that the possibility of

collision with detected moving or stationary

object is high, the engine output restriction

control and brake control will operate.
If brake control operates, Advanced Park

operation will be suspended and a message

will be displayed on the multi-information

display.

■

Buzzer

Depending on surrounding sounds or

sounds from other systems, it may be diffi-

cult to hear the buzzer of this system.

■

If a black screen is displayed on the cen-

ter display when the Advanced Park is

operating

The system is being affected by radio waves

or may be malfunctioning. If a radio antenna

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

tion as far from the cameras as possible. If a

radio antenna is not installed near a camera,

and the screen does not return to normal

after turning the engine switch off and then

starting the engine again, have the vehicle

inspected by your Lexus dealer.

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

C
D

Perpendicular parking (for-
ward/reverse) function

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



If there are parking space lines

Approximately 3.3 ft. (1 m)

Approximately 8.2 ft. (2.5 m)

Approximately 19.7 ft. (6 m) or
more

Approximately 18.0 ft. (5.5 m) or
more

The system can operate even if there is a

parking space line on only one side of the

target parking space.

: This is a reference measurement for

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



If there is an adjacent parked vehicle

Approximately 3.3 ft. (1 m)

Approximately 9.8 ft. (3 m) or
more

Approximately 19.7 ft. (6 m) or
more

Approximately 18.0 ft. (5.5 m) or
more

The system can operate even if there is a

vehicle on only one side of the target park-

ing space.

: This is a reference measurement for

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

Press the Advanced Park main
switch and check that a possible

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

A
B
C

A
B

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parking space is displayed on the
center display.



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



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

to change to the

parallel parking function.



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

change

the direction.



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

Select “Start” button.

A buzzer will sound, an operation message

will be displayed on the multi-information

display, and assistance will begin operating.



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



To cancel assistance, press the
Advanced Park main switch.

If assistance is canceled, “Advanced Park

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

close to a surrounding vehicle, object, per-

son, or gutter: P.348

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

When the vehicle stops, “Advanced Park

Finished” will be displayed and parking

assistance will end.
If the seat belt is unfastened or door

opened before shifting the shift position to

P, a buzzer sounds, and a message is dis-

played on the center display. Also, if the

driver’s seat is unfastened and brake pedal

released, the horn will sound. Shift the shift

position to P and end the assistance.

If you select

on the center display, the

vehicle displayed on the parking assist

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completion screen will rotate.

■

If you feel that the vehicle is approach-

ing close to a surrounding vehicle,

object, person, or gutter

Depress the brake pedal to stop the vehicle

and then shift the shift position to change

the direction of travel of the vehicle. At this

time, assist will be suspended. However, if

the “Start” button is selected, assist will

resume and the vehicle will move in the

direction corresponding to the selected

shift position.

■

When the brakes have been operated

When the brakes have been operated,

brake operation sound may be heard. This

does not indicate a malfunction.

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

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

NOTICE

■

When using the perpendicular park-

ing (forward/reverse) function

●

Make sure that there are no obstruc-

tions within the yellow guide lines and

between the vehicle and target park-

ing spot. If there are any obstructions

between the vehicle and the target

parking space, or between the yellow

guide lines, cancel the function.

●

As the target parking space will not be

able to be set correctly if the surface of

the parking space is on a slope or has

differences in height, the vehicle may

stray from the target parking space or

be slanted. Therefore, do not use the

function for this kind of parking spot.

●

When parking in a narrow parking

space, the vehicle may closely

approach an adjacent parked vehicle.

If a collision seems likely, depress the

brake pedal to stop the vehicle.

●

If a detected parked vehicle is narrow

or parked extremely close to the curb,

the position at which assistance will

park the vehicle will also be close to

the curb. If it seems likely the vehicle

will collide with something or drive off

of the road, depress the brake pedal to

stop the vehicle, and then press the

Advance Park main switch to disable

the system.

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

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

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selection screen is displayed on the
center display.

Select an arrow on the center dis-
play to select the direction you wish
to exit.

If the turn signal lever is operated, only exit

to the left or right can be selected.

Depress the brake pedal and select
“Start” button.

A buzzer will sound, an operation message

will be displayed on the multi-information

display, and assistance will begin operating.

To cancel assistance, press the Advanced

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

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

close to a surrounding vehicle, object, per-

son, or gutter:



P.348

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

When the vehicle reaches a position where

exit is possible, “You can exit by moving the

steering wheel” will be displayed. If the

steering wheel is operated, “Advanced

Park Finished” will be displayed and assis-

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

moving, grip the steering wheel and drive

forward.

If the steering wheel is not operated, the

vehicle will stop at the exit position. Assis-

tance can be ended by depressing the

accelerator pedal or brake pedal.

■

If you feel that the vehicle is approach-

ing close to a surrounding vehicle,

object, person, or gutter



P.348

■

Perpendicular exiting (for-

ward/reverse) function

Do not use exiting (forward/reverse) func-

tion in any situation other than when exiting

a parallel parking spot. If assistance is

started unintentionally, depress the brake

pedal and stop the vehicle, then press the

Advanced Park main switch to cancel assis-

tance.

■

Situations in which the perpendicular

exiting (forward/reverse) function will

not operate

In situations such as the following, the per-

pendicular exiting (forward/reverse) func-

tion will not operate:

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●

When a vehicle which is waiting to park is

in the exit direction

●

When a wall, column, or person is

detected as near a front or rear center or

corner sensor

■

When the brakes have been operated



P.348

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

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



If there are parking space lines

Approximately 3.3 ft. (1 m)

Approximately 19.7 ft. (6 m)

Approximately 14.8 ft. (4.5 m) or
more

Approximately 26.2 ft. (8 m) or
more

: This is a reference measurement for

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

Advanced Park parallel parking
function

Parking using the parallel parking
function

A
B
C

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

If there is an adjacent parked vehicle

Approximately 3.3 ft. (1 m)

Approximately 23.0 ft. (7 m)

Approximately 14.8 ft. (4.5 m) or
more

Approximately 26.2 ft. (8 m) or
more

: This is a reference measurement for

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

Press the Advanced Park main
switch and check that a possible

parking space is displayed on the
center display.



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



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

to change to the

perpendicular parking (for-
ward/reverse) function.



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

Select “Start” button.

A buzzer will sound, an operation message

will be displayed on the multi-information

A
B
C

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display, and assistance will begin operating.



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



To cancel assistance, press the
Advanced Park main switch.

If assistance is canceled, “Advanced Park

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

close to a surrounding vehicle, object, per-

son, or gutter:



P.348

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

When the vehicle stops, “Advanced Park

Finished” will be displayed and parking

assistance will end.

If you select

on the center display, the

vehicle displayed on the parking assist

completion screen will rotate.

■

If you feel that the vehicle is approach-

ing close to a surrounding vehicle,

object, person, or gutter



P.348

■

“No available parking space” is dis-

played

Even if the vehicle is stopped parallel to a

parking space, an adjacent parked vehicle

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

cle is moved to a position that a parked

vehicle can be detected, assistance can be

started.

■

When the brakes have been operated



P.348

NOTICE

■

When using the parallel parking func-

tion

●

Make sure that there are no obstruc-

tions within the yellow guide lines and

between the vehicle and target park-

ing spot. If any obstructions are

detected within the yellow guide lines

or between the vehicle and the target

parking space, the parallel parking

function will be cancelled or sus-

pended.

●

As the target parking space will not be

able to be set correctly if the surface of

the parking space is on a slope or has

differences in height, the vehicle may

stray from the target parking space or

be slanted. Therefore, do not use the

parallel parking function for this kind of

parking spot.

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

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

Select an arrow on the center dis-
play to select the direction you wish
to exit.

If the turn signal lever is operated, only exit

to the left or right can be selected.

Depress the brake pedal and select
“Start” button.

A buzzer will sound, an operation message

will be displayed on the multi-information

display, and assistance will begin operating.

To cancel assistance, press the Advanced

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

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

close to a surrounding vehicle, object, per-

son, or gutter:



P.348

Perform operations as indicated by
the advice displays until the vehicle

NOTICE

●

If an adjacent parked vehicle is narrow

or parked extremely close to the curb,

the position at which assistance will

park the vehicle will also be close to

the curb. If it seems likely the vehicle

will collide with the curb or drive off of

the road, depress the brake pedal to

stop the vehicle, and then press the

Advanced Park main switch to disable

the system.

●

If there is a wall or other barrier on the

inner side of the parking space, the

vehicle may stop at a position slightly

outside of the set target parking space.

Advanced Park parallel exiting
function

Leaving a parking space using the
parallel exiting function

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is in a position where exit is possi-
ble.

When the vehicle reaches a position where

exit is possible, “You can exit by moving the

steering wheel” will be displayed. If the

steering wheel is operated, “Advanced

Park Finished” will be displayed and assis-

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

moving, grip the steering wheel and drive

forward.

If the steering wheel is not operated, the

vehicle will stop at the exit position. Assis-

tance can be ended by depressing the

accelerator pedal or brake pedal.

■

If you feel that the vehicle is approach-

ing close to a surrounding vehicle,

object, person, or gutter



P.348

■

Parallel exiting function

Do not use parallel exiting function in any

situation other than when exiting a parallel

parking spot. If assistance is started unin-

tentionally, depress the brake pedal and

stop the vehicle, then press the Advanced

Park main switch to cancel assistance.

■

Situations in which the parallel exiting

function will not operate

In situations such as the following, the paral-

lel exiting function will not operate:

●

When vehicles waiting at a traffic signal in

the exit direction

●

When a vehicle is stopped in the area

behind where the vehicle will exit

●

When a wall, column, or person is

detected as near a front or rear side sen-

sor

●

When the vehicle has been parked on a

curb and a side sensor detects the road

surface

●

When a vehicle is not parked in front of

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the vehicle

●

When there is excessive space between

the front of the vehicle and a parked vehi-

cle

■

When the brakes have been operated



P.348

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

Up to 3 parking spaces can be registered.

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

Approximately 3.3 ft. (1 m)

Press the main switch and then
select .

If the Advanced Park main switch is

pressed at a parking space without parking

lines or any adjacent parked vehicles, “No

available parking space” may be displayed.

Continuously select and hold

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

Only parking spaces for which assist can

be performed are displayed.

Select the parking direction.

When perpendicular parking (for-

ward/reverse) was selected in step

When parallel parking was selected in step

Advanced Park memory func-
tion

Registering a parking space

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

Select “Start” button.

A buzzer will sound, an operation message

will be displayed on the multi-information

display, and assistance will begin operating.

When the brake pedal is released, “Moving

Forward…” will be displayed and the vehi-

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

close to a surrounding vehicle, object, per-

son, or gutter:



P.348

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

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

“Registration Completed” will be displayed

on the center display.



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

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

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

Approximately 3.3 ft. (1 m)

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

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

ton can be touched to change between the

memory function, perpendicular parking

(forward/reverse) function and parallel

parking function.

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

Perform the procedure for the perpendic-

ular parking (forward/reverse) function

from step 3. (



P.348)

■

If you feel that the vehicle is approach-

ing close to a surrounding vehicle,

object, person, or gutter



P.348

■

When overwriting a registered parking

space

If the maximum number of parking spaces
have been registered and

is selected, a

registered parking space can be selected

and then overwritten with a new parking

space.

■

When multiple parking spaces are reg-

istered

Select the desired parking space, and then

select “Start” button.

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

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■

When the brakes have been operated



P.348

NOTICE

■

When using the memory function

(



P.348, P.352)

●

The memory function is a function

which provides assistance in parking in

a previously registered parking space.

If the condition of the road surface,

vehicle, or surrounding area differs

from when registration was per-

formed, the parking space may not be

able to be detected correctly or assis-

tance may not be provided to the point

that the vehicle is fully parked.

●

Do not register a parking space in situ-

ations such as the following, as the set

parking space may not be able to be

registered or assistance may not be

possible later.

• When a camera lens is dirty or cov-

ered with water droplets

• When it is raining or snowing

• When the surrounding area is dark (at

night, etc.)

●

In situations such as the following, it

may not be possible to register a park-

ing space.

• When there is insufficient space

between the road and parking space

• When the road surface around the

parking space does not have any dif-

ferences the system can recognize

●

If a parking space has been registered

in situations such as the following,

assistance may not be able to be

started later or assistance to the regis-

tered position may not be possible.

• When shadows are cast on the parking

space (there is a carport over the

parking space, etc.)

• When there are leaves, garbage, or

other objects which will likely move, in

the parking space

• When the road surface around the

parking space has the same repeating

pattern (brick, etc.)

●

In situations such as the following, it

may not be possible for the system to

provide assistance to a registered

parking spot:

• When the appearance of the parking

space is affected by the shadow of the

vehicle or trees

• When an object is detected in the reg-

istered parking space

• When a pedestrian or passing vehicle

is detected during assistance

• When the position the vehicle is

stopped when assistance is started dif-

fers from the position when registra-

tion was performed

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■

Assistance will be canceled when

In situations such as the following,
Advanced Park operation will be can-
celed. Firmly hold the steering wheel
and depress the brake pedal to stop
the vehicle.
As system operation has been can-
celed, begin the operation again or
continue parking manually, using the
steering wheel.



The Advanced Park main switch is
pushed



The shift position has been shifted to
P



The parking brake is engaged



A door or the back door is opened



The driver’s seat belt is unfastened



The outside rear view mirrors are
folded



The TRAC or VSC is turned off

NOTICE

• When the registered parking space

cannot be reached due to the exis-

tence of parking blocks, etc.

• When the road surface around the

parking space has changed (road sur-

face has degraded or been resur-

faced)

• When the sunlight conditions differ

from when registration was performed

(due to weather or time of day)

• When the sun is shining directly into a

camera, such as in the early morning

or evening

• When the color or brightness of the

road surface is uneven

• When a light is temporarily shined on

the parking space (lights of another

vehicle, security light, etc.)

• When the road surface around the

parking space has the same repeating

pattern

• When there is a low protrusion on the

road surface near the parking space

• When the parking space is on a slope

• When a camera has been splashed by

hot or cold water and the lens has

fogged up

• When a camera lens is dirty or cov-

ered with water droplets

• When accessories which obstruct the

view of the camera are installed

If assistance is ended during registration,
perform registration again.

●

When registering a parking space to

the memory function, if the road sur-

face cannot be detected “No available

parking space to register” will be dis-

played.

●

When using the memory function,

make sure to stop immediately in front

of the stop position. Otherwise the

parking space may not be able to be

detected correctly or assistance may

not be provided to the point that the

vehicle is fully parked.

●

Do not use the memory function if a

camera has been subjected to a strong

impact or images of the panoramic

view monitor are misaligned.

●

If a camera has been replaced, as the

installation angle of the camera will

have changed, it will be necessary to

reregister parking spaces of the mem-

ory function.

Advanced Park cancelation/sus-
pension

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

The TRAC, VSC or ABS operates



The engine switch is pressed



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



The system malfunctions



While the vehicle was stopped,
“Cancel” was selected on the center
display

■

Assistance will be suspended when

In situations such as the following,
Advanced Park operation will be sus-
pended.
Assistance can be started again by fol-
lowing the directions displayed on the
center display.
Also, when assistance is suspended, if
the shift position is shifted twice with
the brake pedal depressed, assistance
will be canceled in that shift position.
However, if assistance is suspended by
shifting the shift position, assistance will
be canceled if the shift position is
shifted once.



The steering wheel is operated



The accelerator pedal is depressed



The shift position has been shifted



The shift position was shifted while
the vehicle was moving (except to P
position)



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



Camera switch is pressed

Select

on the center display, and

then select “Advanced Park”.

■

Speed Profile

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

■

Obstacle detection range

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

■

Preferred parking method

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

■

Preferred parking direction

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

■

Preferred exit direction (perpen-
dicular)

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

■

Preferred exit direction (parallel)

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

Changing the Advanced Park
settings

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Driving

■

Camera view when parking

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

■

Camera view when exiting

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

■

Parking path adjustment

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

■

Road width adjustment

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

■

Park position adjustment (forward)

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

■

Park position adjustment (reverse)

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

■

Rear accessory setting

If an accessory, such as a trailer hitch,
has been installed to the rear of the

vehicle, the length of the rear of the
vehicle can be adjusted to help avoid
colliding with objects to the rear of the
vehicle.

■

Clear registered parking space

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

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

■

If “No available parking space” is dis-

played

Move the vehicle to a location where a

parking space or parking lines can be

detected.

NOTICE

●

Take care when using the park position

adjustment (forward) or park position

adjustment (reverse) for adjusting

because the vehicle may collide with

parking blocks, curb stones, or other

low objects.

●

If it is likely that your vehicle will collide

with a nearby vehicle/object, parking

block, curb stone, etc., depress the

brake pedal to stop the vehicle and

press the Advanced Park main switch

to disable the system.

Advanced Park displayed mes-
sages

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■

If “Unavailable in current condition” is

displayed

Move the vehicle to another location and

use the system.

■

If “Not enough space to exit” is dis-

played

The parallel parking exit function cannot be

used due to a situation such as the distance

between your vehicle and vehicles parked

in front of and behind your vehicle being

short, the existence of an object in the exit

direction, etc.
Check the conditions of the area around

your vehicle and exit from the parking

space manually.

■

If “Cannot control speed” is displayed

The system judged that it cannot adjust the

speed of the vehicle when using the system

in an area with a slope or step and assis-

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

■

If “Obstacle detected” is displayed

As a moving object or stationary object that

may collide with your vehicle has been

detected, the engine output control/brak-

ing control operates to suspend Advanced

Park assistance.
Check the condition of the surrounding

area. To resume assistance, select the

“Start” button on the center display.

■

If “No available parking space to regis-

ter” is displayed

This message is displayed when

selected at a parking space that cannot be

detected.
Operate the system at a parking space

where differences in the road surface can

be recognized. (



P.355)

Select

on the center display.

Select “Drive mode”.

Select driving mode.

Normal mode

Provides an optimal balance of fuel econ-
omy, quietness, and dynamic performance.
Suitable for city driving.

Eco drive mode

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

Sport mode

Vehicles without Adaptive Variable Sus-
pension System: Controls the transmission

Driving mode select switch

The driving modes can be selected
to suit driving conditions.

Selecting a drive mode

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Driving

and engine to provide quick, powerful
acceleration. This mode also changes the
steering feel, making it suitable for when
agile driving response is desired, such as
when driving on roads with many curves.
Vehicles with Adaptive Variable Suspen-
sion System: Helps to ensure steering per-
formance and driving stability by
simultaneously controlling the steering and
suspension in addition to the transmission
and engine. Suitable for sportier driving.
When the Sport mode is selected, “Sport”
indicator will comes on.

Custom mode

Allows you to drive with the power train,
steering, suspensions

and air condition-

ing system functions set to your preferred
settings. (



P.543)

When the Custom mode is selected, Cus-
tom mode indicator comes on.

: Vehicles with Adaptive Variable Suspen-

sion System

■

When a driving mode other than normal

mode is selected (AWD vehicles)

The AWD control switches to that suitable

for the selected driving mode.

■

Operation of the air conditioning sys-

tem in Eco drive mode

Eco drive mode controls the heating/cool-

ing operations and fan speed of the air con-

ditioning system to enhance fuel efficiency.

To improve air conditioning performance,

perform the following operations:

●

Adjust the fan speed (



P.381)

●

Turn off Eco drive mode

■

Automatic deactivation of sport mode

and custom mode

If the engine switch is turned off after driv-

ing in sport mode or custom mode, the

drive mode will be changed to normal

mode.

■

Display of the multi-information display

according to selected driving mode

According to the driving mode selected,

the gauges displayed on the multi-informa-

tion display may change.

■

Customization

Some functions can be customized.

(



P.543)

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Press the Trail Mode switch.

Press the Trail Mode switch, to turn the Trail
Mode on. The Trail Mode indicator light
will come on the multi-information display.
To turn the system off, press the Trail Mode
switch again.

If the tires are spinning, the slip indica-
tor flashes to indicate that the Trail
Mode is controlling the spinning of the
tires.

■

Trail Mode

●

Trail Mode controls the vehicle so that it

can use the maximum amount of drive

force when driving on rough roads. As a

result, fuel efficiency may diminish when

compared to driving with Trail Mode off.

●

If Trail Mode is continuously used for a

long period of time, depending on the

driving conditions, the load on related

parts increases and the system may not

function correctly. In this case, “Traction

Control Turned OFF” will be shown on

the multi-information display but the vehi-

cle can be driven normally. The “Traction

Control Turned OFF” on the multi-infor-

mation display will turn off after a short

while and the system will operate prop-

erly.

■

When Trail Mode is canceled

In the following situations, Trail Mode is

automatically canceled even if it is selected:

●

When the driving mode is changed.

(



P.362)

●

When the engine is restarted.

■

Sounds and vibrations when driving in

Trail Mode

Any of the following conditions may occur

when Trail Mode is operating. None of

these indicates that a malfunction has

occurred:

●

Vibrations may be felt throughout the

vehicle or steering

●

Sounds may be heard from the engine

compartment

■

When the Trail Mode indicator does not

illuminate

When the Trail Mode indicator does not

Trail Mode (AWD vehicles)

Trail Mode is designed to control
the spinning of the drive wheels by
integratedly controlling 4WD,
brake and drive force control sys-
tems. Use the Trail Mode when
driving bumpy roads, etc.

Enabling the system

When the Trail Mode is operat-
ing

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Driving

illuminate even though the Trail Mode

switch is pressed, the system may be mal-

functioning. Have the vehicle inspected by

your Lexus dealer immediately.

Press the “DAC” switch.

The downhill assist control system indica-
tor will comes on and the system will oper-
ate.
When the system is in operation, the slip
indicator will flash, and the stop lights/high
mounted stop lights will be lit. A sound may
also occur during the operation. This does
not indicated a malfunction.

Press the “DAC” switch while the sys-
tem is in operation.

The downhill assist control system indica-
tor will flash as the system gradually ceases
operation, and will turn off when the system
is fully off.
Press the “DAC” switch while the downhill

WARNING

■

Before using Trail Mode

Make sure to observe the following pre-

cautions. Failure to observe these pre-

cautions may result in an unexpected

accident.

●

Trail mode is intended for use when

driving on rough roads.

●

Check that the Trail Mode indicator is

illuminated before driving.

●

Trail Mode is not intended to expand

the limits of the vehicle. Thoroughly

check the road conditions and drive

with caution.

NOTICE

■

In order to ensure that Trail Mode

operates properly

Do not continuously use the Trail Mode

for a long period of time. Depending on

the driving conditions, the load on

related parts increases and the system

may not operate properly.

Downhill assist control sys-
tem (AWD vehicles)

The downhill assist control system
helps to prevent excessive speed on
steep downhill slopes.
The system will operate when the
vehicle is traveling under 18 mph
(30 km/h) with the accelerator and
brake pedals released.

System operation

Turning off the system

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assist control system indicator is flashing to
start the system again.

■

Operating tips

The system will operate when the shift posi-

tion is in a 1 range of M mode or R.

■

If the downhill assist control system indi-

cator flashes

●

In the following situations, the indicator

flashes and the system will not operate:

• The shift position is in a position other 1

range of M mode or R.

• The accelerator or brake pedal is

depressed.

• The vehicle speed exceeds approxi-

mately 15 mph (25 km/h).

• The brake system overheats.

●

In the following situation, the indicator

flashes to alert the driver, but the system

will operate:

• The “DAC” switch is turned off while the

system is operating.

The system will gradually ceases operation.
The indicator will flash during operation,
and then go off when the system is fully off.

■

When the downhill assist control system

is operated continuously

This may cause the brake actuator to over-

heat. In this case, the downhill assist control

system will stop operating, a buzzer will

sound and the downhill assist control sys-

tem indicator will start flashing, and the

“Traction Control Turned OFF” will be

shown on the multi-information display.

Refrain from using the system until the

downhill assist control system indicator

stays on and the “Traction Control Turned

OFF” goes off. (The vehicle can be driven

normally during this time.)

■

Sounds and vibrations caused by the

downhill assist control system

●

A sound may be heard from the engine

compartment when the engine is started

or just after the vehicle begins to move.

This sound does not indicate that a mal-

function has occurred in downhill assist

control system.

●

Either of the following conditions may

occur when the downhill assist control

system is operating. None of these are

indicators that a malfunction has

occurred.

• Vibrations may be felt through the vehicle

body and steering.

• A motor sound may be heard after the

vehicle comes to a stop.

■

System malfunction

In the following cases, have your vehicle

checked by your Lexus dealer.

●

The downhill assist control system indica-

tor does not come on when the engine

switch is turned to ON.

●

The downhill assist control system indica-

tor does not come on when the “DAC”

switch is pressed.

●

The slip indicator comes on.

WARNING

■

When using downhill assist control

system

Do not rely overmuch on the downhill

assist control system. This function does

not extend the vehicle’s performance

limitations. Always thoroughly check the

road conditions, and drive safely.

■

Situations in which the system may

not operate properly

The system may not operate on the fol-

lowing surfaces, which may lead to an

accident causing death or serious injury.

●

Slippery surfaces such as wet or

muddy roads

●

Icy surface

●

Unpaved roads

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■

ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)

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

■

Brake assist

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

■

VSC (Vehicle Stability Control)

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

■

Enhanced VSC (Enhanced Vehi-
cle Stability Control)

Provides cooperative control of the
ABS, TRAC, VSC and EPS.
Helps to maintain directional stability
when swerving on slippery road sur-
faces by controlling steering perfor-
mance.

■

Trailer Sway Control

Helps the driver to control trailer sway
by selectively applying brake pressure
for individual wheels and reducing
driving torque when trailer sway is
detected.

■

TRAC (Traction Control)

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

■

Active Cornering Assist (ACA)

Helps to prevent the vehicle from drift-
ing to the outer side by performing
inner wheel brake control when
attempting to accelerate while turning

■

Hill-start assist control

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

■

EPS (Electric Power Steering)

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

■

Dynamic Torque Control AWD
system (AWD models)

Automatically controls the driving
force distribution to the front and rear
wheels according to various running
conditions including normal driving,
during cornering, on a uphill, when
starting off, during acceleration, on a
slippery roads due to snow or rain, thus
contributing to stable operability and
driving stability.

Driving assist systems

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

Summary of the driving assist
systems

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■

Adaptive Variable Suspension Sys-
tem (if equipped)

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



P.362)

■

The Secondary Collision Brake

When the SRS airbag sensor detects a
collision and the system operates, the
brakes and brake lights are automati-
cally controlled to reduce the vehicle
speed and help reduce the possibility
of further damage due to a secondary
collision.

■

When the TRAC/VSC/Trailer Sway

Control systems are operating

The slip indicator light will flash while the

TRAC/VSC/Trailer Sway Control systems

are operating.

■

Disabling the TRAC system

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

the TRAC system may reduce power from
the engine to the wheels. Pressing the

switch to turn the system off may make it

easier for you to rock the vehicle in order to

free it.
To turn the TRAC system off, quickly press

and release the

switch.

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

Press the

switch again to turn the sys-

tem back on.



Vehicles without Trail Mode



Vehicles with Trail Mode

■

Turning off both TRAC, VSC and Trailer

Sway Control systems

To turn the TRAC, VSC and Trailer Sway

Control systems off, press and hold the

switch for more than 3 seconds while

the vehicle is stopped.
The VSC OFF indicator light will come on
and the “Traction Control Turned OFF” will
be shown on the multi-information display.

Press the

switch again to turn the sys-

tem back on.

: On vehicles with PCS (Pre-Collision

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



P.238)

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Driving

■

When the message is displayed on the

multi-information display showing that

TRAC has been disabled even if the

switch has not been pressed

TRAC is temporary deactivated. If the infor-

mation continues to show, contact your

Lexus dealer.

■

Operating conditions of hill-start assist

control

When the following four conditions are met,

the hill-start assist control will operate:

●

The shift position is in a position other

than P or N (when starting off for-

ward/backward on an upward incline)

●

The vehicle is stopped

●

The accelerator pedal is not depressed

●

The parking brake is not engaged

●

Engine switch is turned to ON

■

Automatic system cancelation of

hill-start assist control

The hill-start assist control will turn off in any

of the following situations:

●

The shift position is shifted to P or N

●

The accelerator pedal is depressed

●

The brake pedal is depressed and the

parking brake is engaged

●

A maximum of 2 seconds have elapsed

after the brake pedal is released

●

Engine switch is turned to OFF

■

Sounds and vibrations caused by the

ABS, brake assist, VSC, Trailer Sway

Control, TRAC and hill-start assist con-

trol systems

●

A sound may be heard from the engine

compartment when the brake pedal is

depressed repeatedly, when the engine is

started or just after the vehicle begins to

move. This sound does not indicate that a

malfunction has occurred in any of these

systems.

●

Any of the following conditions may

occur when the above systems are oper-

ating. None of these indicates that a mal-

function has occurred.

• Vibrations may be felt through the vehicle

body and steering.

• A motor sound may be heard also after

the vehicle comes to a stop.

• The brake pedal may pulsate slightly after

the ABS is activated.

• The brake pedal may move down slightly

after the ABS is activated.

■

Active Cornering Assist operation

sounds and vibrations

When the Active Cornering Assist is oper-

ated, operation sounds and vibrations may

be generated from the brake system, but

this is not a malfunction.

■

EPS operation sound

When the steering wheel is operated, a

motor sound (whirring sound) may be

heard. This does not indicate a malfunction.

■

Reduced effectiveness of the EPS sys-

tem

The effectiveness of the EPS system is

reduced to prevent the system from over-

heating when there is frequent steering

input over an extended period of time. The

steering wheel may feel heavy as a result.

Should this occur, refrain from excessive

steering input or stop the vehicle and turn

the engine off. The EPS system should

return to normal within 10 minutes.

■

Automatic reactivation of TRAC, Trailer

Sway Control and VSC systems

After turning the TRAC, Trailer Sway Con-

trol and VSC systems off, the systems will

be automatically re-enabled in the following

situations:

●

When the engine switch is turned off

●

If only the TRAC system is turned off, the

TRAC will turn on when vehicle speed

increases

If both the TRAC and VSC systems are

turned off, automatic re-enabling will not

occur when vehicle speed increases.

■

Operating conditions of Active Corner-

ing Assist

The system operates when the following

occurs.

●

TRAC/VSC can operate

●

The driver is attempting to accelerate

while turning

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●

The system detects that the vehicle is

drifting to the outer side

●

The brake pedal is released

■

Secondary Collision Brake operating

conditions

The system operates when the SRS airbag

sensor detects a collision while the vehicle

is in motion. However, the system does not

operate when the components are dam-

aged.

■

Secondary Collision Brake automatic

cancellation

The system is automatically canceled in any

of the following situations.

●

The vehicle speed drops below approxi-

mately 0 mph (0 km/h)

●

A certain amount of time elapses during

operation

●

The accelerator pedal is depressed a

large amount

■

If a messege about AWD is shown on the

multi-information display (AWD mod-

els)

Perform the following actions.

●

“AWD System Overheated Switching to

2WD Mode”

AWD system is overheated. Stop the vehi-

cle in a safe place with the hybrid system
running.

If the message disappears after a while,

there is no problem. If the message remains,

have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus

dealer immediately.

●

“AWD System Overheated 2WD Mode

Engaged”

AWD system has been temporarily

released and switched to front-wheel drive

due to overheating. Stop the vehicle in a
safe place with the engine running.

●

“AWD System Malfunction 2WD Mode

Engaged Visit Your Dealer”

A malfunction occurs in the AWD system.

Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus

dealer immediately.

: When stopping the vehicle, do not stop

the engine until the display message has

turned off.

WARNING

■

The ABS does not operate effectively

when

●

The limits of tire gripping performance

have been exceeded (such as exces-

sively worn tires on a snow covered

road).

●

The vehicle hydroplanes while driving

at high speed on wet or slick roads.

■

Stopping distance when the ABS is

operating may exceed that of normal

conditions

The ABS is not designed to shorten the

vehicle’s stopping distance. Always main-

tain a safe distance from the vehicle in

front of you, especially in the following

situations:

●

When driving on dirt, gravel or

snow-covered roads

●

When driving with tire chains

●

When driving over bumps in the road

●

When driving over roads with potholes

or uneven surfaces

■

TRAC/VSC may not operate effec-

tively when

Directional control and power may not

be achievable while driving on slippery

road surfaces, even if the TRAC/VSC

system is operating. Drive the vehicle

carefully in conditions where stability and

power may be lost.

■

Active Cornering Assist does not

operate effectively when

●

Do not overly rely on Active Corner-

ing Assist. Active Cornering Assist

may not operate effectively when

accelerating down slopes or driving on

slippery road surfaces.

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WARNING

●

When Active Cornering Assist fre-

quently operates, Active Cornering

Assist may temporarily stop operating

to ensure proper operation of the

brakes, TRAC and VSC.

■

Hill-start assist control does not oper-

ate effectively when

●

Do not overly rely on hill-start assist

control. Hill-start assist control may

not operate effectively on steep

inclines and roads covered with ice.

●

Unlike the parking brake, hill-start

assist control is not intended to hold

the vehicle stationary for an extended

period of time. Do not attempt to use

hill-start assist control to hold the vehi-

cle on an incline, as doing so may lead

to an accident.

■

When the TRAC/VSC/Trailer Sway

Control is activated

The slip indicator light flashes. Always

drive carefully. Reckless driving may

cause an accident. Exercise particular

care when the indicator light flashes.

■

When the TRAC/VSC/Trailer Sway

Control systems are turned off

●

Be especially careful and drive at a

speed appropriate to the road condi-

tions. As these are the systems to help

ensure vehicle stability and driving

force, do not turn the

TRAC/VSC/Trailer Sway Control sys-

tems off unless necessary.

●

Trailer Sway Control is part of the VSC

system and will not operate if VSC is

turned off or experiences a malfunc-

tion.

■

Replacing tires

Make sure that all tires are of the speci-

fied size, brand, tread pattern and total

load capacity. In addition, make sure that

the tires are inflated to the recom-

mended tire inflation pressure level.

The ABS, TRAC, Trailer Sway Control

and VSC systems will not function cor-

rectly if different tires are installed on the

vehicle.

Contact your Lexus dealer for further

information when replacing tires or

wheels.

■

Handling of tires and the suspension

Using tires with any kind of problem or

modifying the suspension will affect the

driving assist systems, and may cause a

system to malfunction.

■

Trailer Sway Control precaution

The Trailer Sway Control system is not

able to reduce trailer sway in all situa-

tions. Depending on many factors such

as the conditions of the vehicle, trailer,

road surface and driving environment,

the Trailer Sway Control system may not

be effective. Refer to your trailer owner’s

manual for information on how to tow

your trailer properly.

■

If trailer sway occurs

Observe the following precautions.

Failing to do so may cause death or seri-

ous injury.

●

Firmly grip the steering wheel. Steer

straight ahead. Do not try to control

trailer sway by turning the steering

wheel.

●

Begin releasing the accelerator pedal

immediately but very gradually to

reduce speed.

Do not increase speed. Do not apply

vehicle brakes.

If you make no extreme correction with

the steering or brakes, your vehicle and

trailer should stabilize. (



P.185)

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Driving

4-6.Driving tips



Use fluids that are appropriate to
the prevailing outside temperatures.

• Engine oil
• Engine coolant
• Washer fluid



Have a service technician inspect
the condition of the battery.



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

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

Perform the following according to the
driving conditions:



Do not try to forcibly open a window
or move a wiper that is frozen. Pour
warm water over the frozen area to
melt the ice. Wipe away the water

Winter driving tips

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

Preparation for winter

WARNING

■

Driving with snow tires

Observe the following precautions to

reduce the risk of accidents.

Failure to do so may result in a loss of

vehicle control and cause death or seri-

ous injury.

●

Use tires of the specified size.

●

Maintain the recommended level of air

pressure.

●

Do not drive in excess of 75 mph (120

km/h), regardless of the type of snow

tires being used.

●

Use snow tires on all, not just some

wheels.

■

Driving with tire chains

Observe the following precautions to

reduce the risk of accidents.

Failure to do so may result in the vehicle

being unable to be driven safely, and may

cause death or serious injury.

●

Do not drive in excess of the speed

limit specified for the tire chains being

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

ever is lower.

●

Avoid driving on bumpy road surfaces

or over potholes.

●

Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt

steering, sudden braking and shifting

operations that cause sudden engine

braking.

●

Slow down sufficiently before entering

a curve to ensure that vehicle control is

maintained.

●

Do not use the LTA (Lane Tracing

Assist) system.

NOTICE

■

Repairing or replacing snow tires

Request repairs or replacement of snow

tires from Lexus dealers or legitimate tire

retailers.

This is because the removal and attach-

ment of snow tires affects the operation

of the tire pressure warning valves and

transmitters.

Before driving the vehicle

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immediately to prevent it from
freezing.



To ensure proper operation of the
climate control system fan, remove
any snow that has accumulated on
the air inlet vents in front of the
windshield.



Check for and remove any excess
ice or snow that may have accumu-
lated on the exterior lights, outside
rear view mirrors, windows, vehicle’s
roof, chassis, around the tires or on
the brakes.



Remove any snow or mud from the
bottom of your shoes before getting
in the vehicle.



When the outside door opener
switch becomes stiff, it may be diffi-
cult to press on it. Open the door
while pressing the door opener
switch slightly harder.

Accelerate the vehicle slowly, keep a
safe distance between you and the
vehicle ahead, and drive at a reduced
speed suitable to road conditions.



Turn automatic mode of the parking
brake off. Otherwise, the parking
brake may freeze and not be able to
be released automatically.

Also, avoid using the following as the park-
ing brake may operate automatically, even
if automatic mode is off.
• Brake hold system



Park the vehicle and shift the shift
position to P without setting the
parking brake. The parking brake
may freeze up, preventing it from
being released. If the vehicle is
parked without setting the parking
brake, make sure to block the
wheels.

Failure to do so may be dangerous
because it may cause the vehicle to move
unexpectedly, possibly leading to an acci-
dent.



When the parking brake is in auto-
matic mode, release the parking
brake after shifting the shift position
to P. (



P.205)



If the vehicle is parked without set-
ting the parking brake, confirm that
the shift position cannot be moved
out of P.



If the vehicle is left parked with the
brakes damp in cold temperatures,
there is a possibility of the brakes
freezing.

Use the correct tire chain size when
mounting the tire chains.
Chain size is regulated for each tire
size.

When driving the vehicle

When parking the vehicle

Selecting tire chains

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