Lexus RZ (2023 year). Manual in english

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2-2. Driving procedures

Driving the vehicle

WARNING

●

Avoid sudden braking, acceleration,

and steering inputs when driving on

slick road surfaces. Doing so may

cause the tires to lose traction, leading

to loss of control of the vehicle.

●

Sudden acceleration or regenerative

braking due to shift changing could

cause the vehicle to skid, resulting in

an accident.

●

After driving through a puddle, lightly

depress the brake pedal to make sure

that the brakes are functioning prop-

erly. Wet brake pads may prevent the

brakes from functioning properly. If the

brakes on only one side are wet and

not functioning properly, steering con-

trol may be affected.

●

When driving in sand or mud is una-

voidable, drive carefully and avoid

continuous driving on sand or mud.

Do not drive on extremely rocky roads or
extremely uneven roads.

■

If you hear a squealing or scraping

noise (brake pad wear limit indica-

tors)

Have the brake pads checked and

replaced by any authorized Lexus

retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or

any reliable repairer as soon as possible.

Rotor damage may result if the pads are

not replaced when needed.

It is dangerous to drive the vehicle when

the wear limits of the brake pads and/or

those of the brake discs are exceeded.

NOTICE

■

Avoiding damage to vehicle parts

●

Do not turn and hold the steering

wheel at either fully turned position for

an extended period of time. Doing so

may damage the power steering.

●

When driving over bumps or areas

where the road height changes, drive

as slowly as possible. Otherwise the

wheels, etc. may be damaged.

■

If you get a flat tire while driving

In the following situations, firmly hold the

steering wheel and gradually apply the

brakes to decrease the vehicle’s speed,

as a tire may be flat or damaged:

●

When the steering wheel pulls either

direction

●

When there are abnormal sounds or

vibrations

●

When the vehicle leans abnormally

■

When encountering flooded roads

Do not drive on roads which have

become flooded due to heavy rain, etc.

Doing so may cause serious damage to

the vehicle, such as the following:

●

Shorts in electrical components

●

Traction battery caused by water

immersion

In the event that you drive on a flooded

road and the vehicle is flooded, be sure

to have any authorized Lexus retailer or

Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable

repairer check the following:

●

Brake function

●

Changes in quantity and quality of

transmission fluid, etc.

●

Lubricant condition for the bearings

and suspension joints (where possi-

ble), and the function of all joints, bear-

ings, etc.

●

Components connected to the trac-

tion battery.

If the shift control system is damaged by

flooding, it may not be possible to

change the shift position to P, or from P to

other positions.

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To extend the life of the vehicle,
observing the following precautions is
recommended:



For the first 300 km (200 miles):

Avoid sudden stops.



For the first 1000 km (600 miles):

• Do not drive at extremely high speeds.
• Avoid sudden acceleration.
• Do not drive at a constant speed for

extended periods.



For the first 800 km (500 miles):

Do not tow a trailer. (vehicles with towing
package)

NOTICE

In this case, contact any authorized

Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized

repairer, or any reliable repairer.

■

When involved in a minor accident

Damage to the traction battery or bat-

tery peripheral components could cause

malfunctions. Even if it is a minor acci-

dent, have the vehicle inspected by any

authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus

authorized repairer, or any reliable

repairer.

Breaking in your new Lexus

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Driving the vehicle

■

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

rotary shifter may be required. In this case,

change the shift position following the mes-

sages on the multi-information display.

■

Reverse warning buzzer

When shifting into R, a buzzer will sound to

inform the driver that the shift position is in

Intended use of each shift
position

Select the shift position depending
on your purpose and situation.

Shift position

Objective or func-

tion

Parking the vehi-

cle/starting the EV

system

Reversing

Neutral (Condition

in which the power is

not transmitted)

Normal driving

WARNING

Avoid sudden accelerator pedal opera-

tions and shift operations when driving

on slick road surfaces, as this could result

in the vehicle skidding to the side or spin-

ning.

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 any authorized

Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized

repairer, or any reliable repairer.

●

When the warning message indicating

the shift control system appears on the

multi-information display. (



P.510)

●

The display indicates that no shift posi-

tion is selected for more than a few

seconds.

■

Traction battery charge

If the shift position is in N, the traction

battery will not be charging. Therefore, if

the vehicle is left with the shift position in

N, the traction battery will discharge, and

this may result in the vehicle not being

able to start.

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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.

Shift position indicator

• Meter display:
The current shift position is illuminated.
• Rotary shifter 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.

Rotary shifter

Operate the dial shift gently and securely.

Changing the shift position

WARNING

●

Do not let the vehicle roll backward

while a forward driving position is

selected, or roll forward while the shift

position is in R.

Doing so may result in an accident or
damage to the vehicle.

●

Do not shift the shift position to P while

the vehicle is moving. Doing so can

damage the transmission and may

result in a loss of vehicle control.

●

Do not shift the shift position to R while

the vehicle is moving forward. Doing

so can damage the transmission and

may result in a loss of vehicle control.

●

Do not shift the shift position to a driv-

ing position while the vehicle is moving

backward. Doing so can damage the

transmission and may result in a loss of

vehicle control.

●

Changing the shift position to N while

the vehicle is moving will disengage

the EV system. Regenerative braking

is not available with the EV system dis-

engaged.

●

Be careful not to change the shift posi-

tion with the accelerator pedal

depressed. Changing the shift posi-

tion to any positions other than P or N

may lead to unexpected rapid acceler-

ation of the vehicle that may cause an

accident and result in death or serious

injury. After changing the shift position,

make sure to confirm the current shift

position displayed on the shift position

indicator inside the meter.

Shift position display and how to
change the shift position

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Driving the vehicle

To switch to N, hold down the dial shift and
hold it for a while.
To switch to R or D, hold down the dial shift
and turn left or right according to the
arrow on the shift position indicator.
Release the rotary shifter after each shift-
ing operation to allow it to return to its reg-
ular position.
When shifting from P to N, D or R, from N,
D or R to P, from D to R, or from R to D,
ensure that the brake pedal is being
depressed and the vehicle is stationary.

■

Changing the shift position in each

power switch mode

●

The shift position cannot be changed

when the power switch is in ACC or off.

●

When the power switch is in ON, if the

“READY” indicator is not illuminated, the

shift position can only be changed to N.

●

When the “READY” indicator is illumi-

nated, the shift position can be changed

from P to D, N, or R.

●

When the “READY” indicator is flashing,

the shift position cannot be changed from

P to any other position, even if the rotary

shifter is operated. Operate the rotary

shifter again after the “READY” indicator

changes from flashing to illuminated.

■

Shifting the shift position from P to other

positions

●

While depressing the brake pedal firmly,

operate the rotary shifter. If the rotary

shifter is operated without depressing the

brake pedal, the buzzer will sound and

the shifting 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

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 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.

■

If the N shift position is selected while

driving

If the N shift position is selected while driv-

ing above a certain speed, the shift position

will change to N without holding the rotary

shifter in the N position. In this situation, a

buzzer will sound and a message will be dis-

played on the multi-information display to

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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 power switch with the

vehicle stopped while the power 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 power 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 power 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 rotary
shifter again.

●

When the vehicle is stopped after the EV

system has been stopped in an emer-

gency while driving.

●

When voltage of the 12-volt battery

drops while the shift position is in a posi-

tion other than P.

: When the power 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
the power switch.

■

If the shift position cannot be shifted

from P

There is a possibility that the 12-volt battery

is discharged. Check the 12-volt battery in

this situation. (



P.533)

By performing the following operation,

WARNING

■

For the rotary shifter

●

Do not remove the rotary shifter knob

or use anything but a genuine Lexus

rotary shifter knob. Also, do not hang

anything on the rotary shifter. Doing so

could prevent the rotary shifter from

returning to position, causing unex-

pected accidents to occur when the

vehicle is in motion.

●

In order to prevent the shift position

from accidentally being changed, do

not touch the rotary shifter 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.

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

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Driving the vehicle

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 rotary shifter and
change the shift position to N when
the EV system is operating.

Return the rotary shifter to its regu-
lar position.

Operate the rotary shifter to N and
hold it there until the buzzer
sounds.

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

The EV system 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-informa-

tion display.



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



If the automatic P position switching
operation selection function is per-
formed operated with the EV sys-
tem stopped, the automatic P
position selection function may not
operate. Always perform the opera-
tion with the EV system started.

: To keep this state, do not operate the

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

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

Check that the shift position indicator

shows D.

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



P.165)

If the parking brake is in automatic mode,

the parking brake will be released auto-

matically. (



P.166)

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

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

The hill-start assist control will be activated.

Set the parking brake. (



P.167)

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

Release the parking brake.
(



P.167)

Starting off

WARNING

Always keep your foot on the brake

pedal while stopped with the “READY”

indicator is illuminated. This prevents the

vehicle from creeping.

Starting off on a steep uphill

WARNING

Always keep your foot on the brake

pedal while stopped with the “READY”

indicator is illuminated. This prevents the

vehicle from creeping.

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The ASC, which generates specialized
sounds and sends them into the cabin
from the front and rear, is a system
designed to enhance the driver’s feel of
the vehicle’s dynamic conditions, such
as accelerating and decelerating.

■

Customization

Some functions can be customized.

(



P.609)

●

The turn signal lights can be operated

when the power switch is in ON.

●

If the indicator flashes faster than usual,

check that a light bulb in the front or rear

turn signal lights has not burned out.

Move the lever to position

The right turn signal lights will blink.

Move the lever to position

and

release it.

The right hand signals will flash 3 times.

Move the lever to position

and

release it.

The left hand signals will flash 3 times.

Move the lever to position

Informing the driver of the
vehicle’s dynamic conditions
through sounds

ASC (Active Sound Control)

Operations when turning
left or right or changing
lanes

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

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Driving the vehicle

The left turn signal lights will blink.

To drive using regenerative braking
power selection, operate the “-” or “+”
paddle shift switches with the shift posi-
tion in D.
The regenerative braking power can
then be selected by operating the “-”
and “+” paddle shift switches.

To return to normal D position driving,
hold the “+” paddle shift switch for a
certain amount of time.



The regenerative braking power
can be selected from 4 levels.



The regenerative braking power
becomes strong as the number of

the

arrows

(regenerative

braking power indicator) on the

Changing the regenerative
braking power

Operating the paddle shift switches
enables driving with a fixed regen-
erative braking power when the
accelerator pedal is released or the
brake pedal is depressed.

Selecting regenerative braking
power

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2-3. Parking the vehicle

Driving the vehicle

2-3.Parking the vehicle

When parking the vehicle

Precautions for when the vehicle
is stopped or parked

WARNING

■

When the vehicle is parked

●

Always apply the parking brake, shift

the shift position to P, stop the EV sys-

tem and lock the vehicle. Do not leave

the vehicle unattended while the

“READY” indicator is illuminated.

If the vehicle is parked with the shift posi-
tion in P but the parking brake is not set,
the vehicle may start to move, possibly
leading to an accident.

●

Never leave a child unattended in the

vehicle. A child may accidentally

release the parking brake and the

vehicle may move, possibly leading to

an accident.

●

Do not leave glasses, cigarette lighters,

spray cans or carbonated drink cans in

the vehicle when it is parked in the sun.

If left in the vehicle, the following may

occur:

• Gas may leak from a cigarette lighter

or spray can, and may lead to a fire.

• The temperature inside the vehicle

may cause the plastic lenses and plas-

tic material of glasses to deform or

crack.

• Soft drink cans may explode, dirtying

the interior and possibly causing a

short in electronic components.

●

Do not store cigarette lighters in the

vehicle storage features or leave them

inside the vehicle.

When luggage is loaded or a seat is
adjusted, a lighter may be unintentionally
lit, possibly leading to a fire.

●

Do not attach suction cups to the glass

parts of the vehicle. Also, do not place

air fresheners or other clear contain-

ers on the instrument panel or dash-

board. Suction cups and clear

containers may act as a lens, possibly

leading to a fire inside the vehicle.

●

Do not leave a door or window open if

the curved glass is coated with a

metallized film such as a silver-colored

one.

Reflected sunlight may cause the glass to
act as a lens, causing a fire.

■

When taking a nap in the vehicle

Always turn the EV system off. Other-

wise, you may accidentally move the

rotary shifter or depress the accelerator

pedal, causing the vehicle to unintention-

ally move, which can lead to an accident,

resulting in death or serious injury.

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Depress the brake pedal.

If necessary, set the parking brake.
(



P.167)

If the vehicle is to be stopped for an

extended period of time, shift the shift posi-

tion to P. (



P.156)

Stopping

WARNING

●

Drive more carefully than normal

when the brakes are wet. When the

brakes are wet, the braking distance

will increase. Also, the brakes will be

difficult to apply and, depending on the

situation, braking performance may

differ between the left and right sides.

Additionally, the parking brake may

not be able to be securely applied.

●

If the electronically controlled brake

system does not operate, do not follow

other vehicles closely and avoid hills or

sharp turns that require braking.In this

case, braking is still possible, but the

brake pedal should be depressed

more firmly than usual. Also, the brak-

ing distance will increase. Have your

brakes fixed immediately.

●

If the brake hydraulic system malfunc-

tions, have it repaired immediately. The

brake system consists of 2 or more

independent systems and if 1 hydraulic

system fails, the other systems will

operate. In this situation, it will be nec-

essary to depress the brake pedal

more than normal and braking dis-

tance will be increased.

NOTICE

Do not use the accelerator pedal or

depress the accelerator and brake ped-

als at the same time to hold the vehicle on

a hill.

WARNING

■

When the vehicle is stopped

●

Do not depress the accelerator pedal

unnecessarily.

If the vehicle is in any gear other than P
or N, the vehicle may accelerate sud-
denly and unexpectedly, causing an acci-
dent.

●

In order to prevent accidents due to

the vehicle rolling away, always keep

depressing the brake pedal while

stopped with the “READY” indicator is

illuminated, and apply the parking

brake as necessary.

●

If the vehicle is stopped on an incline,

in order to prevent accidents caused

by the vehicle rolling forward or back-

ward, always depress the brake pedal

and securely apply the parking brake

as needed.

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Driving the vehicle

Depress the brake pedal to stop the
vehicle completely.

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



P.165)

Shift the shift position to P.
(



P.156)

Check that the shift position indicator

shows P and the parking brake indicator is

illuminated.

Press the power switch to stop the
EV system.

Slowly release the brake pedal.

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

If parking on a hill, block the wheels as

needed.

Parking the vehicle

WARNING

Always set the parking brake, and shift

the shift position to P. Failure to do so

may cause the vehicle to move or the

vehicle may accelerate suddenly if the

accelerator pedal is accidentally

depressed.

Parking brake operation

The parking brake can be applied
or released automatically (auto-
matic mode) or manually (manual
mode). In automatic mode, the
parking brake is applied or
released automatically according
to the operation of the rotary
shifter. Also, in automatic mode the
parking brake can be applied or
released manually.

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.

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■

Parking brake operation

●

When the power switch is not in ON, the

parking brake cannot be released using

the parking brake switch.

●

When the power 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 dial shift 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 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 power 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 power 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 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 5 km/h [3 mph]).

■

Turning the automatic mode on

While the vehicle is stopped, pull and

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.

■

When the system malfunctions

Stop the vehicle in a safe place and

check the warning messages.

■

When the vehicle 12-volt battery is

discharged

The parking brake system cannot be acti-

vated.

■

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 contact

any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus

authorized repairer, or any reliable

repairer immediately if this occurs.

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

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Driving the vehicle

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

The auto function may not operate if the
rotary shifter 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.

The parking brake can be set and
released manually.

Parking brake indicator light

Pull the switch to set the parking
brake.

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

Press the switch to release the
parking brake.

• 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.

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

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

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Driving according to the

conditions

3-1. Driving when the surrounding

area is dark

Using the headlights .................

170

Automatically changing between

the low beam headlights and
high beam headlights ............

172

3-2. Driving when the surrounding

area is bright

Using the sun visors ..................

179

Inside rear view mirror anti-glare

function (vehicles with auto
anti-glare inside rear view mir-
ror) ................................................

179

Digital Rearview Mirror anti-glare

function (optical mirror mode)
.........................................................

180

3-3. Driving in the rain

Precautions for driving in the rain

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181

Ensuring visibility in the rain....

181

3-4. Driving when the windows or

mirrors are fogged up

Defog the windshield................

185

Defog the rear window............

186

Defog the outside rear view mir-

rors................................................

186

3-5. Driving when it is cold

Preparing for cold weather....

187

Cold weather driving tips .......

189

3-6. Driving in low visibility conditions

Multi Weather Lights illumination

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191

Rear fog lights illumination......

192

Sounding the horn.....................

193

3-7. Utility vehicle precautions

Utility vehicle precautions.......

194

3-8. Changing the driving character-

istics

Driving modes..............................

197

Changing the driving mode ..

198

3-9. Brake hold system

Brake hold system .....................

199

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Operating the

switch turns on

the lights as follows:

The front position, tail, license

plate and instrument panel lights
turn on.

The headlights and all lights

listed above turn on.

The headlights, daytime run-

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

■

AUTO mode can be used when

The power switch is in ON.

■

Daytime running light system

To make your vehicle more visible to other

drivers during daytime driving, the daytime

running lights turn on automatically when-

ever the EV system is started and the park-

ing brake is released with the headlight
switch in

position. (Illuminate brighter

than the front position lights.) Daytime run-

ning lights are not designed for use at night.

■

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

detecting the level of ambient light and may

cause the automatic headlight system to

malfunction.

■

Automatic light off system

●

When the light switch is in the

position: The headlights and front

fog lights turn off automatically if the

power switch is turned off.

●

When the light switch is in the

posi-

tion: The headlights and all lights turn off

automatically if the power switch is

turned off.

To turn the lights on again, turn the power

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

Using the headlights

The headlights can be operated
manually or automatically.

Turning the headlights on/off

NOTICE

■

To prevent 12-volt battery discharge

Do not leave the lights on longer than

necessary when the EV system is off.

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Light reminder buzzer

A buzzer sounds when the power switch is

turned off or turned to ACC and the

driver’s door is opened while the lights are

turned on.

■

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.

■

12-volt battery-saving function

In order to prevent the 12-volt battery of the

vehicle from discharging, if the light switch
is in the

position when the

power switch is turned off the 12-volt bat-

tery saving function will operate and auto-

matically turn off all the lights after

approximately 20 minutes. When the

power switch is turned to ON, the 12-volt

battery-saving function will be disabled.

When any of the following are performed,

the 12-volt battery-saving function is

canceled once and then reactivated. All the

lights will turn off automatically 20 minutes

after the 12-volt battery-saving function has

been reactivated:

●

When the headlight switch is operated

●

When a door is opened or closed

■

When unlocking the doors (welcome

lamp)

The front position 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.

■

Customization

Some functions can be customized.

(



P.609)

With the headlights on, push the
lever forward.

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

Pull the lever rearward and release
it.

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

The Extended Headlight Lighting is a
system which allows the headlights to
be turned on for 30 seconds with the
power switch off.

After turning the power switch off, with

Turning on the high beam head-
lights

Extended Headlight Lighting
system

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the light switch in

, pull the lever

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

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



The steering wheel is being oper-
ated



The turn signal lever is being oper-
ated



The shift position is in R

■

Cornering light control

●

When vehicle speed is approximately 35

km/h (22 mph) or higher, the cornering

lights will not turn on.

●

The lights will automatically turn off if they

remain illuminated for 30 minutes.

The level of the headlights is automati-
cally adjusted according to the number
of passengers and the loading condi-
tion of the vehicle to ensure that the
headlights do not interfere with other
road users.



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



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



The high beams are illuminated so

Operation of the cornering
lights (if equipped)

Operation of the automatic
headlight leveling system

Automatically changing
between the low beam head-
lights and high beam head-
lights

AHS (Adaptive High-beam Sys-
tem) (if equipped)

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

■

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.

■

To prevent unintentional operation of

the Adaptive High-beam System

When it is necessary to disable the sys-

tem:



P.276

System controls

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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.

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



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

Press the Adaptive High-beam Sys-
tem switch.

Turn the headlight switch to the

“AUTO” or

position.

When the headlight switch lever is in the

low beam position, the AHS will be ena-

bled and the AHS indicator will illuminate.

■

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 15

km/h (9 mph) or more.

: When driving around a curve at a vehi-

cle speed of approximately 30 km/h (19
mph) or more, the direction of travel of
the vehicle will be brightly illuminated.

• The area ahead of the vehicle is dark.

●

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 15

km/h (9 mph) 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.

●

If any of the following conditions are met,

the system will change to the low beams:

• The vehicle speed is approximately 12

km/h (7.5 mph) 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.

■

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

Using the Adaptive High-beam
System

A
B

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• 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

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:



P.280

●

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.

●

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 expec-

tations

●

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:



P.276

• Situations in which the sensors may not

operate properly:



P.280

■

Customization

The settings of some functions can be

changed.



P.609

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Push the lever forward.

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

Press the Adaptive High-beam Sys-
tem switch.

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

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

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

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

Turning the high beams on/off
manually

Changing to the high beams

Changing to the low beams

Temporarily changing to the low
beams

AHB (Automatic High Beam) (if
equipped)

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

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Press the Automatic High Beam
switch.

Turn the headlight switch to the

“AUTO” or

position.

When the headlight switch lever is in
the low beam position, the AHB sys-

tem will be enabled and the AHB indi-
cator will illuminate.

■

Automatic operating conditions of the

high beams

●

When all of the following conditions are

met, the high beams will illuminate auto-

matically:

• The vehicle speed is approximately 30

km/h (19 mph) or more

• The area ahead of the vehicle is dark.

• There are no vehicles ahead with lights

on.

• There are few streetlights or other lights

on the road ahead.

●

If any of the following conditions are met,

the headlights will change to the low

beams:

• Vehicle speed drops below approxi-

mately 25 km/h (16 mph).

• The area ahead of the vehicle is not dark.

• There is a vehicle ahead with lights on.

• There are many streetlights or other

lights on the road ahead.

■

Front camera detection

●

In the following situations, the high beams

may not be automatically changed to the

low 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

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 own headlights

• Situations in which the sensors may not

operate properly:



P.280

●

The headlights may change to the low

beams if a vehicle ahead that is using fog

lights without its headlights turned on is

WARNING

■

For safe use

Do not overly rely on the Automatic High

Beam. Always drive safely, taking care to

observe your surroundings and turning

the high beams on or off manually if nec-

essary.

■

To prevent unintentional operation of

the Automatic High Beam System

When it is necessary to disable the sys-

tem:



P.276

Using the Automatic High Beam
system

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detected.

●

House lights, street lights, traffic signals,

and illuminated billboards or signs may

cause the high beams to change to the

low beams, or the low beams to remain

on.

●

The following may change 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 headlights may change between the

high beams and low beams unexpectedly.

●

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:



P.276

• Situations in which the sensors may not

operate properly:



P.280

Push the lever forward.

The AHB indicator will turn off and the
high beam indicator will turn on.
Pull the lever to its original position to
enable the Automatic High Beam sys-
tem again.

Press the Automatic High Beam
switch.

Turning the high beams on/off
manually

Changing to the high beams

Changing to the low beams

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To set the visor in the forward posi-
tion, flip it down.

To set the visor in the side position,
flip down, unhook, and swing it to
the side.

This function turns on each time the
power switch is turned to ON.

■

To prevent sensor malfunction

Do not touch or cover the sensors. Doing

so may cause the sensor to malfunction.

Using the sun visors

Inside rear view mirror
anti-glare function (vehicles
with auto anti-glare inside
rear view mirror)

Responding to the level of bright-
ness of the headlights of vehicles
behind, the reflected light is auto-
matically reduced.

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Observe the following precautions
when driving in the rain.



Drive carefully when it is raining,
because visibility will be reduced,
the windows may become
fogged-up, and the road will be slip-
pery.



Drive carefully when it starts to rain,
because the road surface will be
especially slippery.



Refrain from high speeds when driv-
ing on an expressway in the rain, as
there is a risk of a layer of water
forming between the tires and the
road surface, preventing the steer-
ing and brakes from operating prop-
erly.

Operating the

lever operates

the wipers or washer as follows.

Precautions for driving in
the rain

Ensuring visibility in the rain

Operate the wiper lever to change
the operation of wipers between
manual and automatic operation or
to operate the washers.

Using the front wipers

WARNING

Take care that your fingers, etc. do not

become caught in the windshield wipers.

The windshield wipers may operate

unexpectedly in AUTO mode if the sen-

sor is touched or the windshield is sub-

ject to vibration.

NOTICE

Observe the following precautions when

using the front wipers.

●

Do not leave the front wipers on

longer than necessary with the EV sys-

tem off. Doing so may lead to dis-

charge of the 12-volt battery.

●

Do not use the front wipers when the

windshield is dry, as they may damage

the windshield.

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Off

Rain-sensing operation

The wipers operate automatically if the
sensor detects rain. The system automati-
cally adjusts the speed of the wipers in
accordance with rain volume and vehicle
speed.

Low speed operation

High speed operation

Temporary operation

■

The front window wiper and washer can

be operated when

The power switch is in ON.

■

Using the voice control system (if

equipped)

The front wipers can be operated one

sweep using the voice control system.
For details, refer to the “MULTIMEDIA

OWNER’S MANUAL”.

When

is selected, the wipers will

operate automatically when the sen-
sor detects falling rain. The system
automatically adjusts wiper timing in
accordance with rain volume and vehi-
cle speed.

Increases the sensitivity

Decreases the sensitivity

■

Effects of vehicle speed on wiper opera-

tion

Vehicle speed affects the intermittent wiper

speed.

■

Raindrop sensor

●

The raindrop sensor determines the

amount of raindrops that contact the

windshield.

As an optical sensor is used, it may not
operate properly when sunlight from the
rising or setting of the sun intermittently
strikes the windshield, or if bugs, etc. are
present on the windshield.

●

If the temperature of the raindrop sensor

is 90°C (194°F) or higher, or -15°C (5°F)

or lower, automatic operation may not

occur.

Changing the speed of the wipers

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In this case, operate the wipers in any
mode other than AUTO mode.

Pull the lever.

The front wipers and washers will oper-
ate.
The front wipers will automatically
operate a couple of times after the
front washers operate.
Vehicles with headlight cleaners:
When the headlights are on and the
lever is pulled and held, the headlight
cleaners will operate once. After this,

the headlight cleaners will operate
every 5th time the lever is pulled.

■

The windshield wipers and washer can

be operated when

The power switch is in ON.

■

Drip prevention wiper sweep

After the washers have operated and the

wipers operate several times, they will oper-

ate one more time after a short delay to

prevent drips.
However, this function will not operate while

driving.

■

If no windshield washer fluid sprays

If there is washer fluid in the washer fluid

tank, check if the washer nozzles are

blocked.

■

Using the voice control system (if

equipped)

The front washer can be operated using the

voice control system. (Operation is possible

only when the vehicle is stopped.)
For details, refer to the “MULTIMEDIA

OWNER’S MANUAL”.

Using the front washers

WARNING

When it is cold, do not use the washer

fluid until the windshield is warm.

The fluid may freeze on the windshield,

decreasing visibility, possibly leading to

an accident.

NOTICE

If a washer nozzle is blocked, contact any

authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus

authorized repairer, or any reliable

repairer.

Do not try to clear it with a pin or other

object. The nozzle will be damaged.

NOTICE

If washer fluid does not spray, do not

operate the switch continuously as doing

so may damage the washer fluid pump.

Using the rear camera washer

NOTICE

If a washer nozzle is blocked, contact any

authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus

authorized repairer, or any reliable

repairer.

Do not try to clear it with a pin or other

object. The nozzle will be damaged.

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Push the lever.

Clean the camera for Lexus parking
assist monitor and Digital Rear-view
Mirror (if equipped).

■

The rear window wiper and washer can

be operated when

The power switch is in ON.

■

If no windshield washer fluid sprays

If there is washer fluid in the washer fluid

tank, check if the washer nozzles are

blocked.

■

Using the voice control system (if

equipped)

The rear washer can be operated using the

voice control system. (Operation is possible

only when the vehicle is stopped.)
For details, refer to the “MULTIMEDIA

OWNER’S MANUAL”.

NOTICE

If washer fluid does not spray, do not

operate the switch continuously as doing

so may damage the rear washer fluid

pump.

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