Lexus RX350 L (2023 year). Manual in english - page 6

P.530)

●

Trailer tires are inflated according to the

trailer manufacturer’s recommendation.

●

All trailer lights work as required by law.

●

All lights work each time you connect

them.

●

The trailer ball is set at the proper height

for the coupler on the trailer.

●

The trailer is level when it is hitched.

Do not drive if the trailer is not level, and

check for improper tongue weight, over-

loading, worn suspension, or other possi-

ble causes.

●

The trailer cargo is securely loaded.

●

The rear view mirrors conform to all

applicable federal, state/provincial or

local regulations. If they do not, install

rear view mirrors appropriate for towing

purposes.

■

Adaptive Variable Suspension System

(if equipped)

The suspension can be switched for

improvement in driveability. (



P.368)

■

When towing a trailer

Disable the following systems, as the sys-

tems may not operate properly.

●

LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) (



P.248)

●

LCA (Lane Change Assist) (if equipped)

(



P.253)

●

LDA (Lane Departure Alert) (



P.256)

●

Dynamic radar cruise control (

P.272)

●

Cruise control (

P.283)

●

BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) (



P.301)

●

Intuitive parking assist (if equipped)

(



P.310)

●

RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) function

(



P.319)

●

RCD (Rear Camera Detection) function

(if equipped) (

P.324)

●

PKSB (Parking Support Brake) (if

equipped) (



P.327)

■

Break-in schedule

If your vehicle is new or equipped with any

new power train components (such as an

engine, transaxle, transfer [AWD models],

rear differential [AWD models] or wheel

bearing), Lexus recommends that you do

not tow a trailer until the vehicle has been

driven for over 500 miles (800 km).
After the vehicle has been driven for over

500 miles (800 km), you can start towing.

However, for the next 500 miles (800 km),

drive the vehicle at a speed of less than 50

mph (80 km/h) when towing a trailer, and

avoid full throttle acceleration.

■

Maintenance

●

If you tow a trailer, your vehicle will

require more frequent maintenance due

to the additional load. (See “Warranty

and Services Guide”, “Owner’s Manual

Supplement” or “Scheduled Mainte-

nance”.)

A
B

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4-1. Before driving

Driving

●

Retighten the fixing bolts of the towing

ball and bracket after approximately 600

miles (1000 km) of trailer towing.

■

If trailer sway occurs

One or more factors (crosswinds, passing

vehicles, rough roads, etc.) can adversely

affect handling of your vehicle and trailer,

causing instability.

●

If trailer swaying occurs:

• Firmly grip the steering wheel. Steer

straight ahead.

Do not try to control trailer swaying by

turning the steering wheel.

• Begin releasing the accelerator pedal

immediately but very gradually to reduce

speed.

Do not increase speed. Do not apply

vehicle brakes.

If you make no extreme correction with the

steering or brakes, your vehicle and trailer

should stabilize. (if enabled, Trailer Sway

Control can also help to stabilize the vehicle

and trailer.)

●

After the trailer swaying has stopped:

• Stop in a safe place. Get all occupants

out of the vehicle.

• Check the tires of the vehicle and the

trailer.

• Check the load in the trailer.

Make sure the load has not shifted.

Make sure the tongue weight is appropri-

ate, if possible.

• Check the load in the vehicle.

Make sure the vehicle is not overloaded

after occupants get in.

If you cannot find any problems, the speed

at which trailer swaying occurred is beyond

the limit of your particular vehicle-trailer

combination. Drive at a lower speed to pre-

vent instability. Remember that swaying of

the towing vehicle-trailer increases as

speed increases.

WARNING

■

Trailer towing precautions

To tow a trailer safely, use extreme care

and drive the vehicle in accordance with

the trailer’s characteristics and operating

conditions. Failure to do so could cause

an accident resulting in death or serious

injury. Vehicle stability and braking per-

formance are affected by trailer stability,

brake setting and performance, and the

hitch. Your vehicle will handle differently

when towing a trailer.

■

To avoid accident or injury

●

Do not exceed the TWR, unbraked

TWR, GCWR, GVWR or GAWR.

●

If the gross trailer weight is over 2000

lb. (907 kg), a sway control device with

sufficient capacity is required.

●

Adjust the tongue weight within the

appropriate range. Place heavier loads

as close to the trailer axle as possible.

●

Do not exceed 65 mph (104 km/h),

the posted towing speed limit or the

speed limit for your trailer as set forth

in your trailer owner’s manual, which-

ever is lowest. Slow down sufficiently

before making a turn, in cross winds,

on wet or slippery surface, etc. to help

avoid an accident. If you experience a

vehicle-trailer instability from reduc-

ing a certain speed, slow down and

make sure you keep your vehicle

speed under the speed of which you

experience the instability.

●

Do not make jerky, abrupt or sharp

turns.

●

Do not apply the brakes suddenly as

you may skid, resulting in jackknifing

and loss of vehicle control. This is

especially true on wet or slippery sur-

faces.

●

Do not exceed the trailer hitch assem-

bly weight, gross vehicle weight, gross

axle weight and trailer tongue weight

capacities.

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■

GCWR (Gross Combination
Weight Rating)

The maximum allowable gross combi-
nation weight. The gross combination
weight is the sum of the total vehicle
weight (including the occupants, cargo
and any optional equipment installed
on the vehicle) and the weight of the
trailer being towed (including the
cargo in the trailer).

■

GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating)

The maximum allowable gross vehicle
weight. The gross vehicle weight is the
total weight of the vehicle. When tow-
ing a trailer, it is the sum of the vehicle
weight (including the occupants, cargo

WARNING

●

Slow down and downshift before

descending steep or long downhill

grades. Do not make sudden down-

shifts while descending steep or long

downhill grades.

●

Vehicle-trailer instability is more likely

on steep long downhills. Before

descending steep or long downhill

grades, slow down and downshift. Do

not make sudden downshifts when

descending steep or long downhill

grades. Avoid holding the brake pedal

down too long or applying the brakes

too frequently. This could cause the

brakes to overheat and result in

reduced braking efficiency.

●

Do not tow a trailer when the compact

spare tire is installed on your vehicle.

■

When towing a trailer

Lexus recommends trailers with brakes

that conform to any applicable federal

and state/provincial regulations.

●

If the gross trailer weight exceeds

unbraked TWR, trailer brakes are

required. Lexus recommends trailers

with brakes that conform to all applica-

ble federal and state/provincial regula-

tions.

●

Never tap into your vehicle’s hydraulic

system, as this will lower the vehicle’s

braking effectiveness.

●

Never tow a trailer without using a

safety chain securely attached to both

the trailer and the vehicle. If damage

occurs to the coupling unit or hitch

ball, there is danger of the trailer wan-

dering into another lane.

NOTICE

■

When installing a trailer hitch

Use only the position recommended by

your Lexus dealer. Do not install the

trailer hitch on the bumper; this may

cause body damage.

■

Do not directly splice trailer lights

Do not directly splice trailer lights.

Directly splicing trailer lights may dam-

age your vehicle’s electrical system and

cause a malfunction.

Towing related terms

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Driving

and any optional equipment installed
on the vehicle) and the tongue weight.

■

GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rat-
ing)

The maximum allowable gross axle
weight. The gross axle weight is the
load placed on each axle (front and
rear).

Front GAWR
Rear GAWR

■

TWR (Trailer Weight Rating)

The maximum allowable gross trailer
weight. The gross trailer weight is the
sum of the trailer weight and the weight
of the cargo in the trailer.
TWR is calculated assuming base vehi-
cle with one driver, one front passen-

ger, towing package (if available), hitch
and hitch systems (if required).

Additional optional equipment, passengers
and cargo in the vehicle will reduce the
trailer weight rating so as not to exceed
GCWR, GVWR and GAWR.
If the gross trailer weight exceeds 3000
lb. (1360 kg), it is recommended to use a
trailer with 2 or more axles.

With brakes

■

Unbraked TWR (Unbraked Trailer
Weight Rating)

The trailer weight rating for towing a
trailer without a trailer service brake
system.

Without brakes

■

Tongue Weight

The load placed on the trailer hitch ball.
(

P.188)

A
B

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4-1. Before driving



The gross trailer weight must never
exceed 3500 lb. (1585 kg).



The gross combination weight must
never exceed the following:



2WD models

8965 lb. (4066 kg)



AWD models

9120 lb. (4136 kg)



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

P.524)



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



P.524)



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



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

Confirm that the gross trailer weight,

gross combination weight, gross vehi-
cle weight, gross axle weight and
tongue weight are all within the limits.

■

GCWR

• 2WD models: 8965 lb. (4066 kg)
• AWD models: 9120 lb. (4136 kg)

■

TWR

3500 lb. (1585 kg)

■

Unbraked TWR

1000 lb. (453 kg)

: This models meet the tow-vehicle traile-

ring requirement of SAE International
per SAE J2807.



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



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

• Tongue Weight
The gross trailer weight should be distrib-
uted so that the tongue weight is 9% to
11%.
(Tongue weight/Gross trailer weight x 100
= 9% to 11%)
The gross trailer weight, gross axle weight
and tongue weight can be measured with
platform scales found at a highway weigh-
ing station, building supply company,
trucking company, junk yard, etc.

Weight limits

GCWR, TWR and Unbraked
TWR

Trailer Tongue Weight

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4-1. Before driving

Driving

Gross trailer weight
Tongue weight

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



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



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



Follow the directions supplied by the
hitch manufacturer.



Lubricate the hitch ball with a light
coating of grease.



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

Use the correct trailer ball for your
application.

Trailer ball load rating

Matches or exceeds the gross trailer
weight rating of the trailer.

Ball diameter

Matches the size of the trailer coupler.
Most couplers are stamped with the
required trailer ball size.

Hitch

WARNING

■

Hitches

Trailer hitch assemblies have different

weight capacities established by the hitch

manufacturer. Even though the vehicle

may be physically capable of towing a

higher weight, the operator must deter-

mine the maximum weight rating of the

particular hitch assembly and never

exceed the maximum weight rating

specified for the trailer-hitch. Exceeding

the maximum weight rating set by the

trailer-hitch manufacturer can cause an

accident resulting in death or serious

personal injuries.

Selecting trailer ball

Trailer class

Typical trailer ball

size

2 5/16 in.

II and III

2 in.

1 7/8 in.

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Shank length

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

Shank diameter

Matches the ball mount hole diameter size.

Weight carrying ball position:
40.75 in. (1035 mm)
Hitch receiver pin hole position:
33.50 in. (851 mm)

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

■

Auto current cut-off function

In case of over current, the auto cut-off

function stops the power flowing to the

trailer lights to prevent damage to the vehi-

cle’s electrical system.
This function is activated when the rated

current of any of the following trailer light

circuit components is exceeded:

●

Tail lights: maximum 7.8 A

●

Stop/turn signal light (right): maximum

4.5 A

●

Stop/turn signal light (left): maximum 4.5

■

When the auto current cut function is

activated

If a trailer light does not come on due to the

activation of the auto current cut function,

the light system will need to be reset.
Follow the reset procedure shown below.

●

If a tail light does not come on, turn off the

headlight switch.

●

If the right-side stop/turn signal light does

not come on, put the turn signal in the off

position or remove foot from the brake

pedal.

●

If the left-side stop/turn signal light does

not come on, put the turn signal in the off

position or remove foot from the brake

pedal.

If the emergency flashers do not operate,

press the emergency flasher switch to turn

them off.
After the light system is reset, operate the

light switches again to see if the lights oper-

ate normally.
If the lights do not operate normally, have

the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.

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



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

Positions for towing hitch
receiver and hitch ball

Connecting trailer lights (if
equipped)

Trailer towing tips

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4-1. Before driving

Driving



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



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



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



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



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



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



Avoid jerky starts or sudden accel-
eration.



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



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



Slow down before making a turn, in
cross winds, on wet or slippery sur-
faces, etc. Increasing vehicle speed
can destabilize the trailer.



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



To maintain engine braking effi-
ciency and charging system perfor-
mance when using engine braking,
do not put the transmission in D.

If in the M mode, the transmission shift
range position must be in 6 or lower.
(

P.198)



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

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4-1. Before driving

grades.



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



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



P.519)



Always place wheel blocks under
both the vehicle’s and the trailer’s
wheels when parking. Put the trans-
mission in P and apply the parking
brake. Avoid parking on a slope, but
if unavoidable, do so only after per-
forming the following:

Apply the brakes and keep them
applied.

Have someone place wheel blocks
under both the vehicle’s and trailer’s
wheels.

When the wheel blocks are in
place, release the brakes slowly
until the blocks absorb the load.

Shift into P and apply the parking
brake.

Turn off the engine.



When restarting after parking on a
slope:

With the transmission in P, start the
engine. Be sure to keep the brake
pedal depressed.

Shift into a forward gear. If revers-
ing, shift into R.

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

Release the brake pedal, and slowly
pull or back away from the wheel
blocks. Stop and apply the brakes.

Have someone retrieve the blocks.

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4-1. Before driving

Driving

Dinghy towing

Your vehicle is not designed to be
dinghy towed (with 4 wheels on the
ground) behind a motor home.

NOTICE

■

To avoid serious damage to your vehi-

cle

Do not tow your vehicle with the four

wheels on the ground.

■

To prevent causing serious damage to

the transmission and AWD system

(AWD models)

2WD models: Never tow this vehicle

from the rear with the front wheels on the

ground.

This may cause serious damage to the

transmission.

AWD models: Never tow this vehicle

with any of the wheels on the ground.

This may cause serious damage to the

transmission and AWD system.

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4-2. Driving procedures

4-2.Driving procedures

Pull the parking brake switch to
check that the parking brake is set.
(



The parking brake indicator will come on.

Firmly depress the brake pedal.

and a message will be displayed on

the multi-information display.

If it is not displayed, the engine cannot be

started.

Press the engine switch shortly and
firmly.

When operating the engine switch, one

short, firm press is enough. It is not neces-

sary to press and hold the switch.
The engine will crank until it starts or for up

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

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

switch mode.

■

Engine switch illumination

According to the situation, the engine

switch illumination operates as follows.

●

If a door is open or the engine switch is

turned from ACC or ON to OFF, the

engine switch light will illuminate dimly.

●

If the brake pedal is depressed while car-

rying an electronic key, the engine switch

light will illuminate brightly.

●

When the engine switch is in ACC or

ON, the engine switch illumination illumi-

nates.

■

If the engine does not start

●

The engine immobilizer system may not

have been deactivated. (



P.70)

Contact your Lexus dealer.

●

If a message related to start-up is shown

on the multi-information display, read the

message and follow the instructions.

●

If the door is unlocked with the mechani-

cal key, the engine cannot be started

using the smart access system with

push-button start. Refer to P.511to start

the engine. However, if the electronic key

is carried inside the vehicle and the doors

are locked (



P.107), the engine can be

started.

■

Electronic key battery depletion



P.100

Engine (ignition) switch

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

Starting the engine

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Driving

■

Conditions affecting operation

P.127

■

Note for the entry function

P.127

■

When “Access System with Elec.Key

malfunction See owner’s manual” is dis-

played on the multi-information display

The system may be malfunctioning. Have

the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer

immediately.

■

Electronic key battery

P.460

■

Operation of the engine switch

●

If the switch is not pressed shortly and

firmly, the engine switch mode may not

change or the engine may not start.

●

If attempting to restart the engine imme-

diately after turning the engine switch off,

the engine may not start in some cases.

After turning the engine switch off, please

wait a few seconds before restarting the

engine.

■

Customization

If the smart access system with push-button

start has been deactivated in a customized

setting, refer to P.510.

Stop the vehicle completely.

Set the parking brake. (



Press the P position switch.
(

P.199)

Check that the shift position indicator

shows P and the parking brake indicator is

illuminated.

Press the engine switch.

The engine will stop, and the meter display

will be extinguished (the shift position indi-

cator will be extinguished a few seconds

after the meter display).

Release the brake pedal and check
that ACC or ON is not shown on
the meter.

■

When the shift control system malfunc-

tions

If the shift control system is malfunctioning,

when attempting to turn the engine switch

off, it may not be able to be turned off. In this

situation, it may be possible to turn the

engine switch off by applying the parking

brake and then operating the engine switch.
If there is a malfunction in the system, have
the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer
immediately.

■

Automatic engine shut off feature

●

The vehicle is equipped with a feature

that automatically shuts off the engine

when the shift position is in P with the

engine running for an extended period.

●

The engine will automatically shut off

WARNING

■

When starting the engine

Always start the engine while sitting in

the driver’s seat. Do not depress the

accelerator pedal while starting the

engine under any circumstances.

Doing so may cause an accident result-

ing in death or serious injury.

NOTICE

■

When starting the engine

●

Do not race a cold engine.

●

If the engine becomes difficult to start

or stalls frequently, have your vehicle

checked by your Lexus dealer immedi-

ately.

■

Symptoms indicating a malfunction

with the engine switch

If the engine switch seems to be operat-

ing somewhat differently than usual, such

as the switch sticking slightly, there may

be a malfunction. Contact your Lexus

dealer immediately.

Stopping the engine

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4-2. Driving procedures

after approximately 1 hour if it has been

left running while the shift position is in P.

●

The timer for the automatic engine shut

off feature will reset if the brake pedal is

depressed or if the shift position is in a

position other than P.

●

After the vehicle is parked, if the door is

locked with the door lock switch

(

P.510) from the outside, the

P.107) from the inside or the mechani-

cal key (



automatic engine shut off feature will be

disabled. The timer for the automatic

engine shut off feature will be re-enabled

if the driver’s door is opened.

■

When the engine is stopped

Even if the engine switch is turned off, the

cooling fan may continue to operate for a

short time.

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

WARNING

■

Stopping the engine in an emergency

●

If you want to stop the engine in an

emergency while driving the vehicle,

press and hold the engine switch for

more than 2 seconds, or press it briefly

3 times or more in succession.

(



P.470)

However, do not touch the engine

switch while driving except in an emer-

gency. Turning the engine off while

driving will not cause loss of steering

or braking control, but the power assist

to these systems will be lost. This will

make it more difficult to steer and

brake, so you should pull over and stop

the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.

●

If the engine switch is operated while

the vehicle is running, a warning mes-

sage will be shown on the multi-infor-

mation display and a buzzer sounds.

●

To restart the engine after performing

an emergency shutdown, shift the shift

position to N and then press the

engine switch.

■

When parking

Exhaust gases include harmful carbon

monoxide (CO), which is colorless and

odorless. Observe the following precau-

tions.

Failure to do so may cause exhaust gases

to enter the vehicle and may lead to an

accident caused by light-headedness, or

may lead to death or a serious health

hazard.

●

If the vehicle is in a poorly ventilated

area or a closed area, such as a

garage, stop the engine.

●

Do not leave the vehicle with the

engine running for a long time. If such

a situation cannot be avoided, park the

vehicle in an open space and ensure

that exhaust fumes do not enter the

vehicle interior.

●

Do not leave the engine running in an

area with snow build-up, or where it is

snowing. If snowbanks build up around

the vehicle while the engine is running,

exhaust gases may collect and enter

the vehicle.

Changing engine switch modes

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Driving

Off

The emergency flashers can be used.

ACC

Some electrical components such as the
audio system can be used.

All electrical components can be used.

: ACC mode can be enabled/disabled on

the customize menu. (

■

Auto power off function

●

If the vehicle is left in ACC or ON (the

engine is not operating) for more than 20

minutes with the shift position in P, the

engine switch will automatically turn to

OFF.

●

If the battery is low with the shift position

is in P and the engine switch is in ACC or

ON (the engine is not operating). The

engine switch is automatically turn to

OFF.

However, this function cannot entirely pre-

vent the battery discharge. Do not leave the

vehicle with the engine switch in ACC or

ON for long periods of time when the

engine is not operating.

■

When ACC customization is in off

●

With the engine switch is turned off, the

center display can still be used for a cer-

tain time until the battery saving function

starts operating.

●

When the safe exit assist is operating, a

buzzer will sound and a voice guidance

will be given. (

P.307)

NOTICE

■

To prevent battery discharge

●

Do not leave the engine switch in ACC

or ON for long periods of time without

the engine running.

●

If “ACCESSORY” or “IGNITION

ON” is displayed on the meters while

the engine is not running, the engine

switch is not off.

Exit the vehicle after turning the

engine switch off.

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: To improve fuel efficiency and reduce

noise, set the shift position in D for nor-
mal driving. You can choose gear range
suitable for your driving situation by
operating the paddle shift switches.

: Any gear range can be fixed when driv-

ing in M mode.

■

To protect the automatic transmission

If the automatic transmission fluid tempera-

ture is high, “Transmission Oil Temp High

Stop in a Safe Place and See Owner’s Man-

ual” will be displayed on the multi-informa-

tion display and the vehicle will go into

transmission protection mode automati-

cally. Have the vehicle inspected by your

Lexus dealer.

■

When driving with dynamic radar cruise

control activated

Even when performing the following

actions with the intent of enabling engine

braking, engine braking will not be acti-

vated because dynamic radar cruise con-

trol will not be canceled.

●

While driving in the D position, down-

shifting to D5 or D4. (

P.201)

●

When switching the driving mode to

sport mode while driving in the D position

(



P.362)

■

Sudden start restraint control

(Drive-Start Control [DSC])



P.178

■

AI-SHIFT

The AI-SHIFT automatically selects the suit-

able gear according to driver performance

and driving conditions.

The AI-SHIFT automatically operates when

the shift position is in D. (Shifting the shift

position to the M position cancels the func-

tion.)

■

If a message about a shift operation is

shown

To prevent the shift position from being

selected incorrectly or the vehicle from

moving unexpectedly, the shift position may

be changed automatically or operating the

shift lever may be required. In this case,

change the shift position following the mes-

sages on the multi-information display.

■

After recharging/reconnecting the bat-

tery



P.517

Transmission

Select the shift position depending
on your purpose and situation.

Shift position purpose and func-
tions

Shift posi-

tion

Objective or function

Parking the vehicle/starting

the engine

Reversing

Neutral

(Condition in which the

power is not transmitted)

Normal driving

M mode driving

(

P.202)

WARNING

■

When driving on slippery road sur-

faces

Do not accelerate or shift the shift posi-

tion suddenly.

Sudden changes in engine braking may

cause the vehicle to spin or skid, resulting

in an accident.

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Shift lever

Operate the shift lever gently and securely
in the direction of the arrow on the shift
position indicator.
To shift to N, slide the shift lever in the

direction of the arrow and hold it.
Release the shift lever after each shifting
operation to allow it to return to its regular

position (

Shifting to M is only possible when the shift
position is in D.
When shifting from P to N, D or R, from N,
D, M or R to P, from D or M to R, or from R
to D, ensure that the brake pedal is being
depressed and the vehicle is stationary.

Shift position indicator

Meter display:
The current shift position is illuminated.
Shift lever display:
The current shift position is illuminated.
When selecting the shift position, make
sure that the shift position has been
changed to the desired position by check-
ing the shift position indicator provided on
the instrument cluster.

P position switch

Fully stop the vehicle and set the parking
brake, and then press the P position switch.
When the shift position is changed to P, the
switch illuminates.
Check that the shift position indicator
shows P.

■

Changing the shift position in each

engine switch mode

●

The shift position cannot be changed

when the engine switch is in ACC or off.

●

When the engine switch is in ON, the

shift position can only be changed to N.

●

When the engine is running, the shift

position can be changed from P to D, N,

or R.

■

Shifting the shift position from P to other

positions

●

While depressing the brake pedal firmly,

operate the shift lever. If the shift lever is

operated without depressing the brake

NOTICE

■

Situations where shift control system

malfunctions are possible

If any of the following situations occurs,

shift control system malfunctions are

possible.

Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe

place on level ground, apply the parking

brake, and then contact your Lexus

dealer.

●

When the warning message indicating

the shift control system appears on the

multi-information display. (

P.489)

●

The display indicates that no shift posi-

tion is selected for more than a few

seconds.

Shift position display and how to
change the shift position

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pedal, the buzzer will sound and the shift-

ing operation will be disabled.

●

When selecting the shift position, make

sure that the shift position has been

changed to the desired position by

checking the shift position indicator pro-

vided on the instrument cluster.

●

The shift position cannot be changed

from P to M directly.

■

The shift position cannot be changed

when

In the following situations, a buzzer will

sound to inform you that the shift position

cannot be changed. Use the appropriate

operation to attempt to change the shift

position again.

●

When attempting to change the shift

position from P with the brake pedal not

depressed

●

When attempting to change the shift

position from P with the accelerator

pedal depressed

●

When attempting to change the shift

position from N while stopped or driving

at an extremely low speed with the brake

pedal not depressed

●

When attempting to change the shift

position from N while stopped or driving

at an extremely low speed with the accel-

erator pedal depressed

●

When attempting to change the shift

position from P or N to M

●

When the P position switch is pressed

while driving

When driving at an extremely low speed,

the shift position may change to P.

■

The shift position automatically changes

to N when

In the following situations, a buzzer will

sound to inform you that the shift position

has been changed to N. Use the appropri-

ate operation to attempt to change the shift

position again.

●

When attempting to change the shift

position to R while the vehicle is moving

forward

When driving at a low speed, the shift posi-
tion may change to R.

●

When attempting to change the shift

position to D while the vehicle is moving

backward

When driving at a low speed, the shift posi-
tion may change to D.

●

When attempting to change the shift

position from R to M

■

If the N shift position is selected while

driving

If the shift lever is moved to N while driving

above a certain speed, the shift position will

change to N without holding the shift lever

in the N position. In this situation, a buzzer

will sound and a message will be displayed

on the multi-information display to inform

you that the shift position has been changed

to N.

■

Automatic P position selection function

In the following situations, the shift position

is automatically changed to P.

●

When pressing the engine switch with the

vehicle stopped while the engine switch is

in ON and the shift position is in a posi-

tion other than P (after the shift position

has changed to P, the engine switch will
turn off)

●

If the driver’s door is opened and all of the

following conditions are met, while the

shift position is in a position other than P

• The engine switch is in ON.

• The driver is not wearing the seat belt.

• The brake pedal is not depressed.
To start off the vehicle after the shift posi-
tion is changed to P, operate the shift lever
again.

●

When the vehicle is stopped after the

engine has been stopped in an emer-

gency while driving.

●

When voltage of the battery drops while

the shift position is in a position other than

: When the engine switch is pressed while

driving at extremely slow speeds, such
as immediately before stopping the vehi-
cle, the shift position may automatically
change to P. Make sure that the vehicle
is completely stopped before pressing

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Driving

the engine switch.

■

If the shift position cannot be shifted

from P

There is a possibility that the battery is dis-

charged. Check the battery in this situation.

(



P.514)

■

Customization

Some functions can be customized.

(



■

Driving mode

P.362

To drive using temporary shift range
selection, operate the “-” or “+” paddle
shift switch.
When the “-” paddle shift switch is
operated, the shift range switches to a
range that enables engine braking
force that is suitable to driving condi-
tions. When the “+” paddle shift switch
is operated, the shift range switches to
a range that is one range higher than
the current range.
Changing the shift range allows
restriction of the highest gear, prevent-
ing unnecessary upshifting and
enabling the level of engine braking
force to be selected.

WARNING

■

For the shift lever

●

Do not remove the shift lever knob or

use anything but a genuine Lexus shift

lever knob. Also, do not hang anything

on the shift lever.

Doing so could prevent the shift lever

from returning to position, causing

unexpected accidents to occur when

the vehicle is in motion.

●

In order to prevent the shift position

from accidentally being changed, do

not touch the shift lever when not using

them.

■

P position switch

●

Do not press the P position switch

while the vehicle is moving.

If the P position switch is pressed when

driving at very low speeds (for example,

directly before stopping the vehicle), the

vehicle may stop suddenly when the shift

position switches to P, which could lead

to an accident.

●

In order to prevent the shift position

from accidentally being changed, do

not touch the P position switch when

not using them.

NOTICE

■

When exiting the vehicle (driver’s

seat only)

Check that the shift position indicator

shows P and that the parking brake indi-

cator is illuminated before opening the

door and exiting the vehicle.

Selecting the driving mode

Selecting shift ranges in the D
position

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Upshifting

Downshifting

The selected shift range, from D1 to D8,
will be displayed on the meter.
To return to normal D position driving, the
“+” paddle shift switch must be held down
for a period of time.

■

Shift ranges and their functions

A lower shift range will provide greater
engine braking forces than a higher shift
range.

■

Automatic deactivation of shift range

selection in the D position

Shift range selection in the D position will

be deactivated in the following situations:

●

When the vehicle comes to a stop

●

If the accelerator pedal is depressed for

more than a certain period of time

●

When the shift position is shifted to a

position other than D.

■

Downshifting restriction warning

buzzer

To help ensure safety and driving perfor-

mance, downshifting operation may some-

times be restricted. In some circumstances,

downshifting may not be possible even

when the paddle shift switch is operated. (A

buzzer will sound twice.)

To enter M mode, shift the shift position
to M. Gears can be selected by oper-
ating the paddle shift switches, allowing
you to drive in the gear of your choos-
ing.

Upshifting

Downshifting

The gear changes once every time the
paddle shift switch is operated.
The selected gear, from M1 to M8, will be
fixed and displayed on the meter.

When in the M position, the gear will
not change unless the paddle shift
switches are operated. Also, the gear
will not shift when the vehicle speed is
low, even if an upshift operation is per-
formed.
However, even when in the M position,
the gears will be automatically
changed in the following situations:



When vehicle speed drops (down-

Meter dis-

play

Function

D2 - D8

A gear in the range between

1 and the selected gear is

automatically chosen

depending on vehicle speed

and driving conditions

1st gear is set

Selecting gears in the M position

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Driving

shift only).



When it is necessary to protect the
engine or automatic transmission
when the engine coolant tempera-
ture is low, the automatic transmis-
sion fluid temperature is high or low,
or other reasons.

■

Downshifting restriction warning

buzzer

To help ensure safety and driving perfor-

mance, downshifting operation may some-

times be restricted. In some circumstances,

downshifting may not be possible even

when the paddle shift switch is operated. (A

buzzer will sound twice.)



By performing the following opera-
tion, the shift position can be held in
N until the shift position switches to
P without activating the automatic P
position selection function.

Operate the shift lever and change
the shift position to N when the
engine is running.

Return the shift lever to its regular

position (

Operate the shift lever to N and
hold it there until the buzzer
sounds.

Press the engine switch within 5
seconds after the buzzer sounds.

The engine stops with the shift position in
N

Make sure to check that the buzzer
sounds and “Holding N Push P Switch

When Done” is displayed on the
multi-information display.



In order to shift to a position other
than N, first press the P position
switch to change the shift position to
P.



Make sure to operate the shift lever
with the engine is operating.If the
engine is not operating, it may not
be possible to hold the shift position
in N.

: To keep this state, do not operate the

engine switch. If the engine switch is
operated repeatedly, the engine switch
will turn off after the shift position has
automatically changed to P.

Keeping the shift position in N
without activating the automatic
P position selection function

NOTICE

■

Keeping the shift position in N with-

out activating the automatic P posi-

tion selection function

Make sure that the engine is started.

If an operation is performed when the

engine is not started, the shift position

may change to P.

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4-2. Driving procedures

Right turn

Lane change to the right (move the
lever partway and release it)

The right hand signals will flash 3 times.

Lane change to the left (move the
lever partway and release it)

The left hand signals will flash 3 times.

Left turn

■

Turn signals can be operated when

The engine switch is in ON.

■

If the indicator flashes faster than usual

Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus

dealer.

■

If the turn signals stop flashing before a

lane change has been performed

Operate the lever again.

■

Using the manual mode

The parking brake can be set and
released manually.

Parking brake indicator (U.S.A.)
Parking brake indicator (Canada)

Pull the switch to set the parking
brake.

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

Turn signal lever

Operating instructions

Parking brake

The parking brake can be set or
released automatically or manually.

In automatic mode, the parking
brake can be set or released auto-
matically according to the shift
lever operation.

Also, even in automatic mode, the
parking brake can be set or
released manually.

Operating instructions

A
B

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operate the parking brake while driving.

Press the switch to release the
parking brake.

• Operate the parking brake switch while

depressing the brake pedal.

• Using the parking brake automatic

release function, the parking brake can
be released by depressing the accelera-
tor pedal. When using this function,
slowly depress the accelerator pedal.
(

P.205)

Make sure that the parking brake indicator
light turn off.
If the parking brake indicator light flash,
operate the switch again. (

P.485)

■

Turning the automatic mode on

While the vehicle is stopped, pull and
hold the parking brake switch until a
buzzer sounds and a message is shown
on the multi-information display.
When the automatic mode is turned
on, the parking brake operates as fol-
lows.



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



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

Operate the shift lever and P position
switch with the vehicle stopped and the
brake pedal depressed.

The auto function may not operate if the
shift lever is moved extremely quickly. In
this situation, apply the parking brake man-
ually. (

■

Turning the automatic mode off

While the vehicle is stopped and
depressing the brake pedal, press and
hold the parking brake switch until a
buzzer sounds and a message is shown
on the multi-information display.

■

Parking brake operation

●

When the engine switch is not in ON, the

parking brake cannot be released using

the parking brake switch.

●

When the engine switch is not in ON,

automatic mode (automatic brake setting

and releasing) is not available.

■

Parking brake automatic release func-

tion

When all of the following conditions are

met, the parking brake can be released by

depressing the accelerator pedal.

●

The driver’s door is closed

●

The driver is wearing the seat belt

●

The shift lever is in a forward driving posi-

tion or reverse driving position

●

The malfunction indicator lamp or brake

system warning light is not illuminated.

When depressing the accelerator pedal,

depress it slowly.
If the parking brake is not released when

the accelerator pedal is depressed, release

the parking brake manually.
When the shift position is shifted from P, the

parking brake will be released automati-

cally.

■

Parking brake automatic lock function

The parking brake will be set automatically

under the following conditions:

●

The brake pedal is not depressed

●

The driver’s door is open

●

The driver’s seat belt is not fastened

●

The shift position is in a position other

than P or N

(Vehicles with Lexus Teammate Advanced

Park: The shift position is in P during

Advanced Park operation.)

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4-2. Driving procedures

●

The malfunction indicator lamp and

brake system warning light are not illumi-

nated

■

If “Parking Brake Temporarily Unavail-

able” is displayed on the multi-informa-

tion display

If the parking brake is operated repeatedly

over a short period of time, the system may

restrict operation to prevent overheating. If

this happens, refrain from operating the

parking brake. Normal operation will return

after about 1 minute.

■

If “EPB Activation Stopped Incom-

pletely” or “Parking Brake Unavailable”

is displayed on the multi-information

display

Operate the parking brake switch. If the

message does not disappear after operat-

ing the switch several times, the system may

be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle

inspected by your Lexus dealer.

■

Parking brake operation sound

When the parking brake operates, a motor

sound (whirring sound) may be heard. This

does not indicate a malfunction.

■

Parking brake indicator light

●

Depending on the engine switch mode,

the parking brake indicator light will turn

on and stay on as described below:

ON: Comes on until the parking brake is

released.

Not in ON: Stays on for approximately 15

seconds.

●

When the engine switch is turned off with

the parking brake set, the parking brake

indicator light will stay on for about 15

seconds. This does not indicate a mal-

function.

■

When the parking brake switch mal-

functions

Automatic mode (automatic brake setting

and releasing) will be turned on automati-

cally.

■

Parking the vehicle

P.173

■

Parking brake engaged warning buzzer

A buzzer will sound if the vehicle is driven

with the parking brake engaged. “Parking

Brake ON” is displayed on the multi-infor-

mation display (with the vehicle reaching a

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

■

If the brake system warning light comes



P.479

■

Usage in winter time



P.374

WARNING

■

When parking the vehicle

Do not leave a child in the vehicle alone.

The parking brake may be released unin-

tentionally by a child and there is the dan-

ger of the vehicle moving that may lead

to an accident resulting in death or seri-

ous injury.

■

Parking brake switch

Do not set any objects near the parking

brake switch. Objects may interfere with

the switch and may lead the parking

brake to unexpectedly operate.

■

Parking brake automatic lock func-

tion

Never use the automatic parking brake

engagement function in place of normal

parking brake operation. This function is

designed to reduce the risk of a collision

due to the driver forgetting to engage the

parking brake. Over-reliance on this

function to park the vehicle safely may

lead to an accident resulting in death or

serious injury.

NOTICE

■

When parking the vehicle

Before you leave the vehicle, shift the

shift position to P, set the parking brake

and make sure that the vehicle does not

move.

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Turns the brake hold system on

The brake hold standby indicator (green)

comes on. While the system is holding

the brake, the brake hold operated indica-
tor (yellow)

comes on.

■

Brake hold system operating conditions

The brake hold system cannot be turned on

in the following conditions:

●

The driver’s door is not closed.

●

The driver is not wearing the seat belt.

●

The parking brake is engaged.

●

“EPB Activation Stopped Incompletely”

or “Parking Brake Malfunction Visit Your

Dealer” is displayed on the multi-infor-

mation display.

If any of the conditions above are detected

when the brake hold system is enabled, the

NOTICE

■

When the system malfunctions

Stop the vehicle in a safe place and

check the warning messages.

■

When the vehicle battery is dis-

charged

The parking brake system cannot be acti-

vated. (

P.514)

■

When the parking brake cannot be

released due to a malfunction

Driving the vehicle with the parking

brake set will lead to brake components

overheating, which may affect braking

performance and increase brake wear.

Have the vehicle inspected by your

Lexus dealer immediately if this occurs.

Brake Hold

The brake hold system keeps the
brake applied when the shift posi-
tion is in D, M or N with the system
on and the brake pedal has been
depressed to stop the vehicle. The
system releases the brake when the
accelerator pedal is depressed with
the shift position in D or M to allow
smooth start off.

Enabling the system

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4-2. Driving procedures

system will turn off and the brake hold

standby indicator light will go off. In addi-

tion, if any of the conditions are detected

while the system is holding the brake, a

warning buzzer will sound and a message

will be shown on the multi-information dis-

play. The parking brake will then be set

automatically.

■

Brake hold function

●

If the brake pedal is left released for a

period of about 3 minutes after the sys-

tem has started holding the brake, the

parking brake will be set automatically. In

this case, a warning buzzer sounds and a

message is shown on the multi-informa-

tion display.

●

To turn the system off while the system is

holding the brake, firmly depress the

brake pedal and press the button again.

●

The brake hold function may not hold the

vehicle when the vehicle is on a steep

incline. In this situation, it may be neces-

sary for the driver to apply the brakes. A

warning buzzer will sound and the

multi-information display will inform the

driver of this situation. If a warning mes-

sage is shown on the multi-information

display, read the message and follow the

instructions.

●

When do not wish for the parking brake

to operate automatically, press and hold

the brake hold switch until the standby

indicator (green) turns off, and then turn

the engine switch off.

■

When the parking brake is set automati-

cally while the system is holding the

brakes

Perform any of the following operations to

release the parking brake.

●

Depress the accelerator pedal. (The

parking brake will not be released auto-

matically if the seat belt is not fastened.)

●

Operate the parking brake switch with

the brake pedal depressed.

Make sure that the parking brake indicator

light goes off. (



■

When an inspection at your Lexus

dealer is necessary

When the brake hold standby indicator

(green) does not illuminate even when the

brake hold switch is pressed with the brake

hold system operating conditions met, the

system may be malfunctioning. Have the

vehicle inspected at your Lexus dealer.

■

If “Brake Hold Malfunction Press Brake

to Deactivate Visit Your Dealer” or

“Brake Hold Malfunction Visit Your

Dealer” is displayed on the multi-infor-

mation display

The system may be malfunctioning. Have

the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.

■

Warning messages and buzzers

Warning messages and buzzers are used to

indicate a system malfunction or to inform

the driver of the need for caution. If a warn-

ing message is shown on the multi-informa-

tion display, read the message and follow

the instructions.

■

When another control activates with the

brake hold system (AWD vehicles)

A message is displayed on the multi-infor-

mation display in any of the following cases.

●

“Brake Hold Unavailable See the

Owner’s Manual”

• When the brake hold switch is pressed

while the downhill assist control system is

activated.

●

“Brake Hold Unavailable Press Brake to

Deactivate”

• When the “DAC” switch is operated

while the brake hold system is activated.

The brake hold system and downhill assist

control system cannot be activated at the

same time. Please press the brake hold

switch with the brake pedal depressed to

turn off the brake hold system.

■

If the brake hold operated indicator

flashes



P.486

WARNING

■

When the vehicle is on a steep incline

Take care when using the brake hold sys-

tem on a steep incline, exercise caution.

The brake hold function may not hold

brakes in such situations.

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WARNING

Also, the system may not activate

depending on the angle of the slope.

■

When stopped on a slippery road

The system cannot stop the vehicle when

the gripping ability of the tires has been

exceeded. Do not use the system when

stopped on a slippery road.

NOTICE

■

When parking the vehicle

The brake hold system is not designed

for use when parking the vehicle for a

long period of time. Turning the engine

switch off while the system is holding the

brake may release the brake, which

would cause the vehicle to move. When

operating the engine switch, depress the

brake pedal, shift the shift position to P

and set the parking brake.

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4-3. Operating the lights and wipers

4-3.Operating the lights and wipers

Operating the

switch turns on

the lights as follows:

U.S.A.
Canada

The side marker, parking, tail,

license plate, instrument panel
lights, and daytime running lights
(



P.210) turn on.

The headlights and all lights

listed above (except daytime run-
ning lights) turn on.

The headlights, daytime run-

ning lights (

P.210) and all the

lights listed above turn on and off
automatically.
(When the engine switch is in ON.)

(U.S.A.) Off

■

AUTO mode can be used when

The engine switch is in ON.

■

Daytime running light system

●

The daytime running lights illuminate

using the same lights as the parking lights

and illuminate brighter than the parking

lights.

●

To make your vehicle more visible to

other drivers during daytime driving, the

daytime running lights turn on automati-

cally when all of the following conditions

are met. (The daytime running lights are

not designed for use at night.)

• The engine is running

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

position

: When the surroundings are bright

The daytime running lights remain on after

they illuminate, even if the parking brake is

set again.

●

For the U.S.A.: Daytime running lights

can be turned off by operating the switch.

●

Compared to turning on the headlights,

the daytime running light system offers

greater durability and consumes less

electricity, so it can help improve fuel

economy.

■

Headlight control sensor

The sensor may not function properly if an

object is placed on the sensor, or anything

that blocks the sensor is affixed to the wind-

shield.

Doing so interferes with the sensor detect-

ing the level of ambient light and may cause

the automatic headlight system to malfunc-

tion.

Headlight switch

The headlights can be operated
manually or automatically.

Operating instructions

A
B

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Driving

■

Automatic light off system

●

When the headlights come on: The head-

lights and tail lights turn off 30 seconds

after a door is opened and closed if the

engine switch is turned off. (The lights
turn off immediately if

on the key is

pressed after all the doors are locked.)

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When only the tail lights are on: The tail

lights turn off automatically if the engine

switch is turned off and the driver’s door

is opened.

To turn the lights on again, turn the engine

switch to ON, or turn the light switch off
once and then back to

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Automatic headlight leveling system (if

equipped)

The level of the headlights is automatically

adjusted according to the number of pas-

sengers and the loading condition of the

vehicle to ensure that the headlights do not

interfere with other road users.

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Light reminder buzzer

A buzzer sounds when the engine switch is

turned to ACC or OFF and the driver’s

door is opened while the lights are turned

on.

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Windshield wiper linked headlight illu-

mination

When driving during daytime with the
headlight switch turned to

, if the wind-

shield wipers are used, the headlights will

turn on automatically after several seconds

to help enhance the visibility of your vehicle.

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Battery-saving function

In order to prevent the battery of the vehicle

from discharging, if the headlights and/or

tail lights are on when the engine switch is

turned off the battery saving function will

operate and automatically turn off all the

lights after approximately 20 minutes.

When the engine switch is turned to ON,

the battery-saving function will be disabled.

When any of the following are performed,

the battery-saving function is canceled

once and then reactivated. All the lights will

turn off automatically 20 minutes after the

battery- saving function has been reacti-

vated:

●

When the headlight switch is operated

●

When a door is opened or closed

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When unlocking the doors (welcome

lamp)

The parking lights automatically turn on

when the surroundings are dark and the

doors are unlocked using the entry function

or wireless remote control if the light switch
is in the

position.

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Customization

Some functions can be customized.

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

NOTICE

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To prevent battery discharge

Do not leave the lights on longer than

necessary when the engine is off.

Turning on the high beam head-
lights

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Pull the lever toward you to the center
position to turn the high beams off.

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

You can flash the high beams with the
headlights on or off.

When any of the following conditions is
met, while the headlights (low beam)
are on, the cornering lights will addi-
tionally turn on and light up the direc-
tion of movement for the vehicle. This is
to ensure excellent visibility when
either driving at intersections or park-
ing at night.



The steering wheel is operated



The turn signal lever is operated



The shift position is in R (both left
and right side cornering lights)

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Cornering light control

●

When vehicle speed is approximately 22

mph (35 km/h) or higher, the cornering

lights will not turn on.

●

After the lights remain illuminated for 30

minutes, they automatically turn off.

: If equipped



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



The high beams are illuminated so
that the area around a vehicle ahead
is shaded. (Shaded high beam)

The shaded high beam helps ensure for-
ward visibility while reducing the dazzling
effect on the drivers of vehicles ahead.

Cornering lights (if equipped)

AHS (Adaptive High-beam
System)

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

WARNING

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For safe use

Do not overly rely on the Adaptive

High-beam System. Always drive safely,

taking care to observe your surroundings

and turning the high beams on or off

manually if necessary.

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To prevent unintentional operation of

the Adaptive High-beam System

When it is necessary to disable the sys-

tem:

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System controls

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Driving

Area illuminated by the high beams
Area illuminated by the low beams



According to the distance to a pre-
ceding vehicle, the illuminated area
of the low beams is adjusted.

Press the Adaptive High-beam Sys-
tem switch.

Turn the headlight switch to the

position.

When the headlight switch lever is in the

low beam position, the AHS will be

enabled and the AHS indicator will illumi-

nate.

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System operating conditions

●

When all of the following conditions are

met, the high beams will illuminate and

the system will operate:

• The vehicle speed is approximately 19

mph (30 km/h) or more.

• The area ahead of the vehicle is dark.

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When all of the following conditions are

met, the headlights will change to the

shaded high beams according to the

position of vehicles ahead:

• The vehicle speed is approximately 19

mph (30 km/h) or more

• The area ahead of the vehicle is dark.

• There is a vehicle ahead with lights on.

• There are few streetlights or other lights

on the road ahead.

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If any of the following conditions are met,

the system will change to the low beams:

• The vehicle speed is approximately 16

mph (25 km/h) or lower.

• The area ahead of the vehicle is not dark.

• There are many vehicles ahead.

• There are many streetlights or other

lights on the road ahead.

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Front camera detection

●

In the following situations, the high beams

may not be automatically changed to the

shaded high beams:

• When a vehicle cuts in front of your vehi-

cle

• When another vehicle crosses in front of

the vehicle

• When vehicles ahead are repeatedly

detected and then hidden due to

repeated curves, road dividers or road-

side trees

• When a vehicle ahead approaches from

Using the Adaptive High-beam
System

A
B

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a far lane

• When a vehicle ahead is far away

• When a vehicle ahead has no lights

• When the lights of a vehicle ahead are

dim

• When a vehicle ahead is reflecting strong

light, such as the headlights of your vehi-

cle

• Situations in which the sensors may not

operate properly:

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The high beams may change to the

shaded high beams if a vehicle ahead that

is using fog lights without its headlights

turned on is detected.

●

House lights, street lights, traffic signals,

and illuminated billboards or signs and

other reflective objects may cause the

high beams to change to the shaded high

beams, cause the high beams not to

change to the shaded high beams, or

change the area that is not illuminated.

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The following may change the speed at

which the shaded areas change or the

timing at which the headlights change to

the low beams:

• The brightness of lights of vehicles ahead

• The movement and direction of vehicles

ahead

• The distance between the vehicle and a

vehicle ahead

• When a vehicle ahead only has lights illu-

minated on one side

• When a vehicle ahead is a two-wheeled

vehicle

• The condition of the road (gradient,

curve, condition of the road surface, etc.)

• The number of passengers and amount of

luggage

●

The light distribution control of the head-

lights may not match the driver’s expecta-

tions

●

Bicycles and other small vehicles may not

be detected.

●

In the following situations, the system may

not be able to correctly detect the bright-

ness of the surroundings. This may cause

the low beams to remain on or the high

beams to flash or dazzle pedestrians or

vehicles ahead. In such a case, it is neces-

sary to manually change between the

high beams and low beams.

• When there are lights similar to head-

lights or tail lights in the surrounding area

• When headlights or tail lights of vehicles

ahead are turned off, dirty, changing

color, or not aimed properly

• When the headlights are repeatedly

changing between the high beams and

low beams.

• When use of the high beams is inappro-

priate or when the high beams may be

flashing or dazzling pedestrians or other

drivers.

• When the vehicle is used in an area in

which vehicles travel on the opposite side

of the road of the country for which the

vehicle was designed, for example using

a vehicle designed for right-hand traffic in

a left-hand traffic area, or vice versa

• When it is necessary to disable the sys-

tem:

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• Situations in which the sensors may not

operate properly:

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Customization

The settings of some functions can be

changed. (