Lexus NX250 (2024 year). Manual in english

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When the engine is running, the shift position can be changed from P to D, N, or R.

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Shifting the shift position from P to other positions

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While depressing the brake pedal firmly, operate the shift lever. If the shift lever is
operated without depressing the brake pedal, the buzzer will sound and the shifting
operation will be disabled.

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When selecting the shift position, make sure that the shift position has been changed
to the desired position by checking the shift position indicator provided on the
instrument cluster.

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The shift position cannot be changed from P to M directly.

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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.

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When attempting to change the shift position from P with the brake pedal not
depressed

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When attempting to change the shift position from P with the accelerator pedal
depressed

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When attempting to change the shift position from N while stopped or driving at an
extremely low speed with the brake pedal not depressed

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When attempting to change the shift position from N while stopped or driving at an
extremely low speed with the accelerator pedal depressed

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When attempting to change the shift position from P or N to M

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When the P position switch is pressed while driving
When driving at an extremely low speed, the shift position may change to P.

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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 appropriate operation to attempt to change the shift
position again.

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When attempting to change the shift position to R while the vehicle is moving forward
When driving at a low speed, the shift position may change to R.

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When attempting to change the shift position to D while the vehicle is moving
backward
When driving at a low speed, the shift position may change to D.

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When attempting to change the shift position from R to M

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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

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sound and a message will be displayed on the multi-information display to inform you that
the shift position has been changed to N.

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Automatic P position selection function

In the following situations, the shift position is automatically changed to P.

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When pressing the engine switch with the vehicle stopped while the engine switch is
in ON and the shift position is in a position other than P (after the shift position has
changed to P, the engine switch will turn off )

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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

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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 position is changed to P, operate the shift lever
again.

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When the vehicle is stopped after the engine has been stopped in an emergency while
driving.

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When voltage of the battery drops while the shift position is in a position other than P.

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If the shift position cannot be shifted from P

There is a possibility that the battery is discharged. Check the battery in this situa-
tion.(

→

P.589)

WARNING

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For the shift lever

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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.

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In order to prevent the shift position from accidentally being changed, do not touch the
shift lever when not using them.

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P position switch

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Do not press the P position switch while the vehicle is moving.

*1 :

When the engine switch is pressed while driving at extremely slow speeds, such as

immediately before stopping the vehicle, the shift position may automatically change

to P. Make sure that the vehicle is completely stopped before pressing the engine

switch.

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WARNING

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.

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In order to prevent the shift position from accidentally being changed, do not touch the
P position switch when not using them.

NOTICE

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When exiting the vehicle(driver's seat only)

Check that the shift position indicator shows P and that the parking brake indicator is
illuminated before opening the door and exiting the vehicle.

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

By performing the following operation, 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
operating.

Return the shift lever to its regular position (

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

Press the engineswitch 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.

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

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

*2 :

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.

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Starting off

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

Check that the shift position indicator shows D.

WARNING

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

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

If the parking brake is in automatic mode, the parking brake will be released automati-
cally.

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

Related Links

Manual applying/releasing of the parking brake (manual mode)(P. 169)

Starting off on an incline

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

The hill-start assist control will be activated.

WARNING

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

Set the parking brake.

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

Release the parking brake.

Related Links

Parking brake operation(P. 166)

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Operations when turning left or right or changing lanes

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

INFORMATION

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

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If the indicator flashes faster than usual, check that a light bulb in the front or rear turn
signal lights has not burned out.

Move the lever to position

The right turn signal lights will blink.

Move the lever to position

and release it.

The right hand signals will flash 3 times.

Move the lever to position

and release it.

The left hand signals will flash 3 times.

Move the lever to position

The left turn signal lights will blink.

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Changing the shift range

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

Selecting shift ranges in the D position

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

Upshift

Downshift

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

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

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

INFORMATION

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Automatic deactivation of shift range selection in the D position

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

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When the vehicle comes to a stop

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

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

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Changing the gear step

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

Changing gear steps in the M position

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

Upshift

Downshift

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

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When the vehicle speed drops (downshift only)

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

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

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

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

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The vehicle speed is low (upshift only).

INFORMATION

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Downshift restriction warning buzzer

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

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Parking the vehicle

When parking the vehicle

Precautions for when the vehicle is stopped or parked

WARNING

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When the vehicle is parked

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

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

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

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

•

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

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

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

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

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

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

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When taking a nap in the vehicle

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

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Exhaust gas precautions

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

WARNING

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

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Keep the back door closed while driving.
If you smell exhaust gases in the vehicle even when the back door is closed, open the
windows and have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer as soon as possible.

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If the vehicle is in a poorly ventilated area or a closed area, such as a garage, stop the
engine.

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Do not leave the vehicle with the engine running for a long time. If such a situation
cannot be avoided, park the vehicle in an open space and ensure that exhaust fumes
do not enter the vehicle interior.

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Do not leave the engine running in an area with snow build-up, or where it is snowing.
If snowbanks build up around the vehicle while the engine is running, exhaust gases
may collect and enter the vehicle.

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The exhaust system needs to be checked periodically. Check for the following. If any
are found, have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.

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Holes or cracks in the exhaust pipes due to corrosion

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Damage at the joining parts of the exhaust pipes

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Abnormal noise from the exhaust

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Stopping

Depress the brake pedal.

WARNING

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

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

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

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

NOTICE

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

If necessary, set the parking brake.

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

WARNING

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When the vehicle is stopped

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

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

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

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Parking the vehicle

Depress the brake pedal to stop the vehicle completely.

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

Shift the shift position to P.

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

WARNING

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

Press the engine switch to stop the engine.

Slowly release the brake pedal.

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

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

WARNING

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When the vehicle is parked

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

Related Links

Manual applying/releasing of the parking brake (manual mode)(P. 169)
Changing the shift position(P. 150)

Parking brake operation

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

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WARNING

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When parking the vehicle

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

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Parking brake switch

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

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Parking brake automatic lock function

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

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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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When the system malfunctions

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

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When the vehicle battery is discharged

The parking brake system cannot be activated.

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When the parking brake cannot be released due to a malfunction

Driving the vehicle with the parking brake set will lead to brake components overheating,
which may affect braking performance and increase brake wear. Have the vehicle
inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately if this occurs.

INFORMATION

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Parking brake automatic release function

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

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The driver’s door is closed

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The driver is wearing the seat belt

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

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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.
Automatic mode: When the shift position is shifted from P, the parking brake will be
released automatically.

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Parking brake automatic lock function

The parking brake will be set automatically under the following conditions:

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The brake pedal is not depressed

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The driver’s door is open

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The driver’s seat belt is not fastened

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The shift position is in a position other than P or N

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

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Parking brake operation sound

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

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Parking brake indicator light

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Depending on the engine switch mode, the parking brake indicator light will turn on
and stay on as described below:
ON: Comes on until the parking brake is released.
Not in ON: Stays on for approximately 15 seconds.

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

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When the parking brake switch malfunctions

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

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Parking brake engaged warning buzzer

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

Related Links

Restarting the engine when the battery is discharged(P. 640)

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

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.

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When the automatic mode is turned on, the parking brake operates as follows.

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

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

Operate the shift position 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 or
the brake pedal is not firmly depressed. In this situation, apply the parking brake
manually.
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. Automatic mode will be turned off.

INFORMATION

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Parking brake operation

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

●

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

Related Links

Manual applying/releasing of the parking brake (manual mode)(P. 169)

Manual applying/releasing of the parking brake (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.

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

Press the switch to release the parking brake.

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Operate the parking brake switch while depressing the brake pedal.

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Using the parking brake automatic release function, the parking brake can
be released by depressing the accelerator 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.

Related Links

Parking brake indicator(P. 569)
Parking brake operation(P. 166)

Garage door opener and its performance

The garage door opener can be programmed using the HomeLink

to operate

garage doors, gates, entry doors, door locks, home lighting systems, security
systems, and other devices.

INFORMATION

■

HomeLink

programming procedure

The programming procedures can also be found at the following URL.
Website: www.homelink.com/lexus
For support, contact customer support at the follow-
ing.
Help Line: 1-800-355-3515

System components

The HomeLink

wireless control system in your vehicle has 3 buttons which can

be programmed to operate 3 different devices.

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▶

Vehicles with auto anti-glare inside rear view mirror

HomeLink

indicator light

Garage door operation indicators

HomeLink

icon

Illuminates while HomeLink

is operating.

Buttons

▶

Vehicles with Digital Rearview Mirror

HomeLink

logo

Appears while HomeLink

is operating. When

the menu button is pressed, the logo disappears
even while the HomeLink

is operating.

Garage door operation indicators

HomeLink

indicator lights

Illuminates above each button selected.

Buttons

WARNING

Do not use the HomeLink

compatible transceiver with any garage door opener or

device that lacks safety stop and reverse features as required by federal safety standards.
This includes any garage door that cannot detect an interfering object. A door or device
without these features increases the risk of death or serious injury.

INFORMATION

■

Codes stored in the HomeLink

memory

●

The registered codes are not erased even if the battery cable is disconnected.

●

If learning fails when registering a code to a previously registered HomeLink

button,

the registered code will not be erased.

Program the HomeLink

Before programming the HomeLink

, perform the following:

●

During programming, it is possible that garage doors, gates, or other devices
may operate. For this reason, make sure that people and objects are clear of the
garage door or other devices to prevent injury or other potential harm.

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●

It is recommended that a new battery be placed in the remote control transmit-
ter for more accurate programming.

The battery side of the transmitter must be pointed away from the HomeLink

buttons.

●

Garage door opener motors manufactured after 1995 may be equipped with
rolling code protection. If this is the case, you may need a stepladder or other
sturdy, safe device to reach the “learn” or “smart” button on the garage door
opener motor.

WARNING

●

The garage door or other device may operate, so ensure people and objects are out
of danger to prevent potential harm.

●

Never allow a child to operate or play with the HomeLink

buttons.

Steps

through

must be performed within 60 seconds. Otherwise the indicator

light will stop flashing and programming will not be able to be completed.

Press and release the HomeLink

button you want to program and check that

the HomeLink

indicator light flashes orange.

Point the remote control transmitter for the
device at the rear view mirror, 1 to 3 in. (25 to
75 mm) from the HomeLink

buttons.

Keep the HomeLink

indicator light in view while

programming.

▶

Vehicles with auto anti-glare

inside rear view mirror

▶

Vehicles with Digital Rearview

Mirror

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Program a device.

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Programming a device other than an entry gate (for U.S.A. owners):

Press and hold the remote control transmitter button until the HomeLink

indicator

light changes from slowly flashing orange to rapidly flashing green (rolling code) or
continuously lit green (fixed code), then release the button.

●

Programming an entry gate (for U.S.A. owners)/Programming a device in the
Canadian market:
Press and release the remote control transmitter button at 2 second intervals, re-
peatedly, until the HomeLink

indicator light changes from slowly flashing (orange)

to rapidly flashing (green) (rolling code) or continuously lit (green) (fixed code).

Test the HomeLink

operation by pressing the newly programmed button and

observing the indicator light:

●

HomeLink

indicator light illuminates: Programming of a fixed code device has

completed. The garage door or other device should operate when a HomeLink

button is pressed and released.

●

HomeLink

indicator light flashes rapidly: The garage door opener motor or other

device is equipped with a rolling code. To complete programming, firmly press and
hold the HomeLink

button for 2 seconds then release it.

●

If the garage door or other device does not operate, proceed to Programming a
rolling code system(

→

P.174).

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Vehicles with auto anti-glare

inside rear view mirror

▶

Vehicles with Digital Rearview

Mirror

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Repeat the steps above to program another device for any of the remaining
HomeLink

buttons.

Programming a rolling code system

Two or more people may be necessary to complete rolling code programming.

Locate the “Learn” or “Smart” button on the
garage door opener motor in the garage.

This button can usually be found where the hang-
ing antenna wire is attached to the unit. The name
and color of the button may vary by manufacturer.
Refer to the owner's manual supplied with the
garage door opener motor for details.

Press and release the “Learn” or “Smart” but-
ton.

Perform

within 30 seconds after performing

Press and hold the desired HomeLink

but-

ton (inside the vehicle) for 2 seconds and re-
lease it. Repeat this sequence (press/hold/
release) up to 3 times to complete program-
ming.

If the garage door opener motor operates when
the HomeLink

button is pressed, the garage

door opener motor recognizes the HomeLink

signal.

▶

Vehicles with auto anti-glare

inside rear view mirror

▶

Vehicles with Digital Rearview

Mirror

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2-way communication with a garage door and its performance

When enabled, 2-way communication allows you to check the status of the open-
ing and closing of a garage door through indicators in your vehicle.
2-way communication is only available if the garage door opener motor used is a
compatible device.
To check device compatibility, refer to www.HomeLink.com.

Enable 2-way communication with a garage door

Within 5 seconds after programming the garage door opener has been com-
pleted, if the garage door opener motor is trained to HomeLink

, both garage

door operation indicators will flash rapidly green and the light on the garage
door opener motor will blink twice, indicating that 2-way communication is
enabled.

If the indicators do not flash, perform

and

within the first 10 presses of the

HomeLink

button after programming has been completed.

Press a programmed HomeLink

button to operate a garage door.

Within 1 minute of pressing the HomeLink

button, after the garage door

operation has stopped, press the “Learn” or “Smart” button on the garage door
opener motor.

Within 5 seconds of the establishment of 2-way communication, both garage door
operation indicators will flash rapidly in green. Additionally, the light on the garage door
opener motor will blink twice, indicating that 2-way communication is enabled.

Operate the HomeLink

This function is only available if the garage door opener motor used is a compatible
device. To check device compatibility, refer to www.HomeLink.com.

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Vehicles with auto anti-glare inside rear view mirror

Opening

Closing

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Vehicles with Digital Rearview Mirror

Opening

Closing

Press the appropriate HomeLink

button.

The HomeLink

indicator light will turn on. The status

of the opening and closing of a garage door is shown
by the indicators as follows.

●

Orange (flashing): Currently opening/closing

●

Green: Opening/closing has completed

●

Red (flashing): Feedback signals cannot be received

INFORMATION

●

The indicators can operate within approximately 820 ft. (250 m) of the garage door.
However, if there are obstructions between the garage door and the vehicle, such as
houses and trees, feedback signals from the garage door may not be received.

●

To recall the previous door operation status, press and release either HomeLink

buttons

and

(vehicles with auto anti-glare inside rear

view mirror),

and

(vehicles with Digital Rearview Mirror),

simultaneously.
The last recorded status will be displayed for 3 seconds.

Reprogram the HomeLink

When the following procedure is performed, buttons which already have devices
registered to them can be overwritten:

Press and hold the desired HomeLink

button.

When the HomeLink® indicator starts flashing orange, release the Home-
Link

button.

Press and release the HomeLink

button you want to program and check that

the HomeLink

indicator light flashes orange.

It takes 20 seconds for the HomeLink

indicator to start flashing.

Erase the entire HomeLink

memory

When selling your vehicle, be sure to erase the registered codes from the Home-
Link

memory.

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Press and hold the 2 outer HomeLink

buttons

for 10 seconds. Check that the HomeLink

indi-

cator light changes from continuously lit in or-
ange to rapidly flashing in green.
All codes registered to memory will be erased.

▶

Vehicles with auto anti-

glare inside rear view mirror

▶

Vehicles with Digital Rear-

view Mirror

2-3. Parking the vehicle

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Driving the v

ehicle

Refueling

Opening the fuel tank cap

Press the opener to open the fuel filler door.

The fuel filler door will open.

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

WARNING

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

Precautions for refueling

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

WARNING

Observe the following precautions while refueling the vehicle.

●

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

●

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

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WARNING

●

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

●

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

●

Securely insert the fuel nozzle into the fuel filler neck.

●

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

●

Do not top off the fuel tank.

NOTICE

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

INFORMATION

■

Fuel tank opening for unleaded gasoline

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

■

If the malfunction indicator lamp illuminates

The malfunction indicator lamp may illuminate erroneously if refueling is performed
repeatedly when the fuel tank is nearly full.

Close the fuel tank cap

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

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

WARNING

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

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Driving the v

ehicle

Driving according to the conditions

3-1. Driving when the surrounding

area is dark

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

182

Automatically changing be-

tween the low beam head-
lights and high beam
headlights .................................

187

3-2. Driving when the surrounding

area is bright

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

195

Inside rear view mirror anti-

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

196

Digital Rearview Mirror an-

ti-glare function (optical
mirror mode)...........................

197

3-3. Driving in the rain

Precautions for driving in

the rain ......................................

198

Ensuring visibility in the rain.

199

3-4. Driving when the windows or

mirrors are fogged up

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

207

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

209

Defog the outside rear view

mirrors........................................

210

3-5. Driving when it is cold

Preparing for cold weather ...

211

Cold weather driving tips......

214

3-6. Driving in low visibility condi-

tions

Fog light illumination ...............

216

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

217

3-7. Utility vehicle precautions

Utility vehicle precautions ....

218

3-8. Changing the driving charac-

teristics

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

221

Changing the driving mode

223

Trail Mode (AWD vehicles)

225

DAC (Downhill assist con-

trol system)..............................

227

3-9. Brake hold system

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

229

181

Driving accor

ding to the conditions

Driving when the surrounding area is dark

Using the headlights

The headlights can be operated manually or automatically.

Related Links

Customizable features(P. 711)

Turning the headlights on/off

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

Operating the

switch turns on the lights as follows:

▶

Type A

The side marker, parking, tail, license

plate, instrument panel lights, and daytime
running lights turn on.

The headlights and all the lights listed

above (except daytime running lights) turn
on.

The headlights, daytime running lights

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

The daytime running lights turn off.

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▶

Type B

The side marker, parking, tail, license

plate, instrument panel lights, and daytime
running lights turn on.

The headlights and all the lights listed

above (except daytime running lights) turn
on.

The headlights, daytime running lights

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

INFORMATION

■

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 automatically 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

The daytime running lights remain on after they illuminate, even if the parking brake is
set again.

●

For U.S.A.: The daytime running lights can be turned off by turning the headlight

switch to the

position.

●

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.

●

If a turn signal light is in use, the daytime running light, on the same side, is turned off.
For emergency flashers, both are turned off.

*1 :

When the surroundings are bright

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Driving accor

ding to the conditions

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