Lexus ES250 (2024 year). Manual in english

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4-2. Driving procedures

Driving

To drive using temporary shift range
selection, operate the “-” paddle shift
switch. The shift range can then be
selected by operating the “-” and “+”
paddle shift switches.
Changing the shift range allows
restriction of the highest gear, prevent-
ing unnecessary upshifting and
enabling the level of engine braking
force to be selected.

Upshifting

Downshifting

The selected shift range, from D1 to D8,
will be displayed on the meter.

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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:

●

The “+” paddle shift switch is held down

for a period of time

●

When the vehicle comes to a stop

●

If the accelerator pedal is depressed for

more than a certain period of time

●

When the shift lever is shifted to a posi-

tion other than D

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Downshifting restriction warning

buzzer

To help ensure safety and driving perfor-

mance, downshifting operation may some-

times be restricted. In some circumstances,

downshifting may not be possible even

when the shift lever or paddle shift switch is

operated. (A buzzer will sound twice.)

To enter S mode, shift the shift lever to
S. Shift ranges can be selected by
operating the shift lever or paddle shift
switches, allowing you to drive in the
gear of your choosing.

Upshifting

Downshifting

The initial shift range in S mode is set
automatically to S4, S5 or S6 accord-
ing to vehicle’s speed. However, the
initial shift range may be set to S3 if AI-
SHIFT has operated while the shift
lever was in the D position. (

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P.147)

Selecting shift ranges in the D
position

Selecting shift ranges in S mode

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

■

S mode

●

When the shift range is S7 or lower, hold-

ing the shift lever toward “+” sets the shift

range to S8.

●

To prevent the engine from over-revving,

upshifting may automatically occur.

●

To protect the automatic transmission, a

function is adopted that automatically

selects a higher shift range when the fluid

temperature is high.

■

Downshifting restriction warning

buzzer

To help ensure safety and driving perfor-

mance, downshifting operation may some-

times be restricted. In some circumstances,

downshifting may not be possible even

when the shift lever or paddle shift switch is

operated. (A buzzer will sound twice.)

■

If the S indicator does not come on or

the D indicator is displayed even after

shifting the shift lever to S

This may indicate a malfunction in the auto-

matic transmission system. Have the vehicle

inspected by your Lexus dealer immedi-

ately. (In this situation, the transmission will

operate in the same manner as when the

shift lever is in D.)

Right turn

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

The right hand signals will flash 3 times.

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

The left hand signals will flash 3 times.

Left turn

■

Turn signals can be operated when

The engine switch is in IGNITION ON

mode.

■

If the indicator flashes faster than usual

Check that a light bulb in the front or rear

turn signal lights has not burned out.

■

If the turn signals stop flashing before a

lane change has been performed

Operate the lever again.

Meter display

Function

S2 - S8

A gear in the range
between S1 and the
selected gear is
automatically cho-
sen depending on
vehicle speed and
driving conditions

Setting the gear at
S1

Turn signal lever

Operating instructions

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Driving

■

Using the manual mode

The parking brake can be set and
released manually.

U.S.A.

Canada

Press the switch to set the parking
brake

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

Pull the switch to release the park-
ing 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.

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Turning the automatic mode on

While the vehicle is stopped, press and
hold the parking brake switch until a
message is shown on the multi-infor-
mation display

When the automatic mode is turned
on, the parking brake operates as fol-
lows.



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



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

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

Parking brake

The parking brake can be set or
released automatically or manually.
In automatic mode, the parking
brake can be set or released auto-
matically according to shift lever
operation. Also, even in automatic
mode, the parking brake can be set
or released manually.

Operating instructions

A
B

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Turning the automatic mode off

While the vehicle is stopped, pull and
hold the parking brake switch until a
message is shown on the multi-infor-
mation display

■

Parking brake operation

●

When the engine switch is not in IGNI-

TION ON mode, the parking brake can-

not be released using the parking brake

switch.

●

When the engine switch is not in IGNI-

TION ON mode, automatic mode (auto-

matic brake setting and releasing) is not

available.

■

Parking brake automatic release func-

tion

●

When the shift lever is shifted from P, the

parking brake will be released in auto-

matic mode.

●

When all of the following conditions are

met in manual mode, the parking brake

can be released by depressing the accel-

erator pedal.

• The driver’s door is closed

• The driver is wearing the seat belt

• The shift lever is in D, S or R

■

If “Parking Brake Temporarily Unavail-

able” is displayed on the multi-informa-

tion display

If the parking brake is operated repeatedly

over a short period of time, the system may

restrict operation to prevent overheating. If

this happens, refrain from operating the

parking brake. Normal operation will return

after about 1 minute.

■

If “Parking Brake Unavailable” or “EPB

Unavailable” is displayed on the multi-

information display

Operate the parking brake switch. If the

message does not disappear after operat-

ing the switch several times, the system may

be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle

inspected by your Lexus dealer.

■

Parking brake operation sound

When the parking brake operates, a motor

sound (whirring sound) may be heard. This

does not indicate a malfunction.

■

Parking brake indicator light

●

Depending on the engine switch mode,

the parking brake indicator light will turn

on and stay on as described below:

IGNITION ON mode: Comes on until

the parking brake is released.

Not in IGNITION ON mode: Stays on

for approximately 15 seconds.

●

When the engine switch is turned off with

the parking brake set, the parking brake

indicator light will stay on for about 15

seconds. This does not indicate a mal-

function.

■

When the parking brake switch mal-

functions

Automatic mode (automatic brake setting

and releasing) will be turned on automati-

cally.

■

Parking the vehicle

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P.132

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Parking brake engaged warning buzzer

A buzzer will sound if the vehicle is driven

with the parking brake engaged. “EPB

Applied” is displayed on the multi-informa-

tion display (with the vehicle reached a

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

■

If the brake system warning light comes

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P.347

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Usage in winter time

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P.249

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Driving

Turns the brake hold system on

The brake hold standby indicator (green)

comes on. While the system is holding

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

comes on.

■

Brake hold system operating conditions

The brake hold system cannot be turned on

in the following conditions:

●

The driver’s door is not closed.

●

The driver is not wearing the seat belt.

●

“Parking Brake Unavailable” or “EPB

Malfunction Visit Your Dealer” is dis-

played on the multi-information display.

If any of the conditions above are detected

when the brake hold system is enabled, the

system will turn off and the brake hold

standby indicator light will go off. In addi-

WARNING

■

When parking the vehicle

Do not leave a child in the vehicle alone.

The parking brake may be released unin-

tentionally and there is the danger of the

vehicle moving that may lead to an acci-

dent resulting in death or serious injury.

NOTICE

■

When parking the vehicle

Before you leave the vehicle, shift the

shift lever 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 parking brake cannot be

released due to a malfunction

Driving the vehicle with the parking

brake set will lead to brake components

overheating, which may affect braking

performance and increase brake wear.
Have the vehicle inspected by your

Lexus dealer immediately if this occurs.

Brake Hold

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

Enabling the system

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tion, if any of the conditions are detected

while the system is holding the brake, a

warning buzzer will sound and a message

will be shown on the multi-information dis-

play. The parking brake will then be set

automatically.

■

Brake hold function

●

If the brake pedal is left released for a

period of about 3 minutes after the sys-

tem has started holding the brake, the

parking brake will be set automatically. In

this case, a warning buzzer sounds and a

message is shown on the multi-informa-

tion display.

●

To turn the system off while the system is

holding the brake, firmly depress the

brake pedal and press the button again.

●

The brake hold function may not hold the

vehicle when the vehicle is on a steep

incline. In this situation, it may be neces-

sary for the driver to apply the brakes. A

warning buzzer will sound and the multi-

information display will inform the driver

of this situation. If a warning message is

shown on the multi-information display,

read the message and follow the instruc-

tions.

■

When the parking brake is set automati-

cally while the system is holding the

brakes

Perform any of the following operations to

release the parking brake.

●

Depress the accelerator pedal. (The

parking brake will not be released auto-

matically if the seat belt is not fastened.)

●

Operate the parking brake switch with

the brake pedal depressed.

Make sure that the parking brake indicator

light goes off. (

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P.151)

■

When an inspection at your Lexus

dealer is necessary

When the brake hold standby indicator

(green) does not illuminate even when the

brake hold switch is pressed with the brake

hold system operating conditions met, the

system may be malfunctioning. Have the

vehicle inspected at your Lexus dealer.

■

If “Brake Hold Fault Depress Brake to

Deactivate Visit Your Dealer” or

“Brake Hold Malfunction Visit Your

Dealer” is displayed on the multi-infor-

mation display

The system may be malfunctioning. Have

the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.

■

Warning messages and buzzers

Warning messages and buzzers are used to

indicate a system malfunction or to inform

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

ing message is shown on the multi-informa-

tion display, read the message and follow

the instructions.

■

If the brake hold operated indicator

flashes

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P.354

WARNING

■

When the vehicle is on a steep incline

Take care when using the brake hold sys-

tem on a steep incline, exercise caution.

The brake hold function may not hold

brakes in such situations.

Also, the system may not activate

depending on the angle of the slope.

■

When stopped on a slippery road

The system cannot stop the vehicle when

the gripping ability of the tires has been

exceeded. Do not use the system when

stopped on a slippery road.

NOTICE

■

When parking the vehicle

The brake hold system is not designed

for use when parking the vehicle for a

long period of time. Turning the engine

switch off while the system is holding the

brake may release the brake, which

would cause the vehicle to move. When

operating the engine switch, depress the

brake pedal, shift the shift lever to P and

set the parking brake.

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4-3. Operating the lights and wipers

Driving

4-3.Operating the lights and wipers

Operating the

switch turns on

the lights as follows:

U.S.A.

Canada

The side marker, parking

lights/daytime running lights
(

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P.156), tail, license plate and

instrument panel lights turn on.

The headlights and all the

lights listed above (except daytime
running lights) turn on.

The headlights, parking

lights/daytime running lights

(

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P.156) and all the lights listed

above turn on and off automatically.

(U.S.A.) Off

■

AUTO mode can be used when

The engine switch is in IGNITION ON

mode.

■

Daytime running light system

●

The daytime running lights illuminate

using the same lights as the parking lights

and illuminate brighter than the parking

lights.

●

To make your vehicle more visible to

other drivers during daytime driving, the

daytime running lights turn on automati-

cally when all of the following conditions

are met. (The daytime running lights are

not designed for use at night.)

• The engine is running

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

position

: When the surroundings are bright

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

●

For the U.S.A.: Daytime running lights
can be turned off by operating the head-

light switch to

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.

■

Headlight control sensor

The sensor may not function properly if an

object is placed on the sensor, or anything

that blocks the sensor is affixed to the wind-

shield.

Doing so interferes with the sensor detect-

ing the level of ambient light and may cause

the automatic headlight system to malfunc-

tion.

Headlight switch

The headlights can be operated
manually or automatically.

Turning on the headlights

A
B

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Automatic light off system

●

When the headlights come on: The head-
lights and tail lights turn off 30 seconds
after the driver’s door is opened and
closed if the engine switch is turned to
ACCESSORY mode or turned off. (The
lights turn off immediately if

the key is pressed after all the doors are
locked.)

●

When only the tail lights come on: The tail

lights turn off automatically if the engine

switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode

or turned off and the driver’s door is

opened.

For the U.S.A.: To turn the lights on again,
turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON
mode, or turn the light switch off once and

then back to

For Canada: To turn the lights on again, turn
the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode,

or turn the light switch to

position once

and then back to

■

Light reminder buzzer

A buzzer sounds when the engine switch is

turned off or turned to ACCESSORY

mode and the driver’s door is opened while

the lights are turned on.

■

Automatic headlight leveling system (if

equipped)

The level of the headlights is automatically

adjusted according to the number of pas-

sengers and the loading condition of the

vehicle to ensure that the headlights do not

interfere with other road users.

■

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.

■

Battery-saving function

In order to prevent the battery of the vehi-

cle from discharging, if the headlights

and/or tail lights are on when the engine

switch is turned off the battery saving func-

tion will operate and automatically turn off

all the lights after approximately 20 min-

utes.

When the engine switch is turned to IGNI-

TION ON mode, the battery-saving func-

tion will be disabled.
When any of the following are performed,

the battery-saving function is canceled

once and then reactivated. All the lights will

turn off automatically 20 minutes after the

battery-saving function has been reacti-

vated:

●

When the headlight switch is operated

●

When a door is opened or closed

■

Welcome light illumination control

The parking lights, tail lights and license
plate lights automatically turn on at night
when the doors are unlocked using the
entry function or wireless remote control if

the light switch is in the

position.

■

If “Headlight System Malfunction Visit

Your Dealer” is displayed

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P.359

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Customization

Settings (e.g. light sensor sensitivity) can be

changed.

(Customizable features:

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P.404)

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4-3. Operating the lights and wipers

Driving

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

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

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

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

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



The steering wheel is operated



The turn signal lever is operated



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

■

Cornering light control

●

The lights illuminate when the vehicle

speed is approximately 19 mph (30

km/h) or less. However, the lights turn off

when the vehicle speed increases to

approximately 22 mph (35 km/h) or

more.

●

After the lights remain illuminated for 30

minutes, they automatically turn off.

NOTICE

■

To prevent battery discharge

Do not leave the lights on longer than

necessary when the engine is not run-

ning.

Turning on the high beam head-
lights

Cornering lights

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Press the Automatic High Beam
switch.

Turn the headlight switch to the

position.

The Automatic High Beam indicator will

come on when the system is operating.

■

High beam automatic turning on or off

conditions

●

When all of the following conditions are

met, the high beam will be automatically

turned on (after approximately 1 second):

• Vehicle speed is above approximately 21

mph (34 km/h) or more.

• The area ahead of the vehicle is dark.

• There are no vehicles ahead with head-

lights or tail lights turned on.

• There are few streetlights on the road

ahead.

●

If any of the following conditions are met,

the high beam will be automatically

turned off:

• Vehicle speed drops below approxi-

mately 17 mph (27 km/h).

• The area ahead of the vehicle is not dark.

• Vehicles ahead have headlights or tail

lights turned on.

• There are many streetlights on the road

ahead.

■

Front camera detection information

●

The high beam may not be automatically

turned off in the following situations:

• When oncoming vehicles suddenly

appear from a curve

• When the vehicle is cut in front of by

another vehicle

• When vehicles ahead are hidden from

sight due to repeated curves, road divid-

ers or roadside trees

• When vehicles ahead appear from the

faraway lane on wide road

• When vehicles ahead have no lights

●

The high beam may be turned off if a

vehicle ahead that is using fog lights with-

out using the headlights is detected.

AHB (Automatic High
Beam)

The Automatic High Beam uses an
in-vehicle front camera to assess
the brightness of streetlights, the
lights of vehicle ahead, etc., and
automatically turns the high beam
on or off as necessary.

WARNING

■

Limitations of the Automatic High

Beam

Do not rely on the Automatic High

Beam. Always drive safely, taking care to

observe your surroundings and turning

the high beam on or off manually if nec-

essary.

■

To prevent incorrect operation of the

Automatic High Beam system

Do not overload the vehicle.

Activating the Automatic High
Beam system

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4-3. Operating the lights and wipers

Driving

●

House lights, street lights, traffic signals,

and illuminated billboards or signs may

cause the high beam to switch to the low

beams, or the low beams to remain on.

●

The following factors may affect the

amount of time taken to turn the high

beam on or off:

• The brightness of headlights, fog lights,

and tail lights of vehicles ahead

• The movement and direction of vehicles

ahead

• When a vehicle ahead only has opera-

tional lights 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 high beam may be turned on or off

when the driver does not expect it.

●

Bicycles or similar objects may not be

detected.

●

In the situations shown below, the system

may not be able to accurately detect sur-

rounding brightness levels. This may

cause the low beams to remain on or the

high beams to cause problems for pedes-

trians, vehicles ahead or other parties. In

these cases, manually switch between the

high and low beams.

• In bad weather (rain, snow, fog, sand-

storms etc.)

• The windshield is obscured by fog, mist,

ice, dirt etc.

• The windshield is cracked or damaged

• The front camera is deformed or dirty

• When the temperature of the front cam-

era is extremely high

• Surrounding brightness levels are equal

to those of headlights, tail lights or fog

lights

• When headlights or tail lights of vehicles

ahead are turned off, dirty, changing

color, or not aimed properly

• When the vehicle is hit by water, snow,

dust, etc. from a preceding vehicle

• When driving through an area of inter-

mittently changing brightness and dark-

ness

• When frequently and repeatedly driving

ascending/descending roads, or roads

with rough, bumpy or uneven surfaces

(such as stone-paved roads, gravel roads

etc.)

• When frequently and repeatedly taking

curves or driving on a winding road

• There is a highly reflective object ahead

of the vehicle, such as a sign or a mirror

• The back of a vehicle ahead is highly

reflective, such as a container on a truck

• The vehicle’s headlights are damaged or

dirty

• The vehicle is listing or tilting, due to a flat

tire, a trailer being towed etc.

• The high beam and low beam are repeat-

edly being switched between in an

abnormal manner

• The driver believes that the high beam

may be causing problems or distress to

other drivers or pedestrians nearby

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Temporarily lowering sensor sensitivity

The sensitivity of the sensor can be tempo-

rarily lowered.

Turn the engine switch off while the fol-

lowing conditions are met.

• The headlight switch is in

• The headlight switch lever is in low beam

position.

• Automatic High Beam switch is on.

Turn the engine switch to IGNITION

ON mode.

Within 60 seconds after

, repeat pull-

ing the headlight switch lever to the

original position then pushing it to the

high beam position quickly 10 times,

then leave the lever in high beam posi-

tion.

If the sensitivity is changed, the Auto-

matic High Beam indicator turns on and

off 3 times.

Automatic High Beam (headlights) may

turn on even the vehicle is stopped.

■

If “Headlight System Malfunction Visit

Your Dealer” is displayed

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P.359

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■

Switching to high beam

Push the lever away from you.

The Automatic High Beam indicator will
turn off and the high beam indicator will
turn on.
Pull the lever to its original position to acti-
vate the Automatic High Beam system
again.

■

Switching to low beam

Press the Automatic High Beam
switch.

The Automatic High Beam indicator will
turn off.
Press the switch to activate the Automatic
High Beam system again.

■

Temporarily switching to the low
beams

Pull the lever toward you and then

return it to its original position.
The high beams are on while the lever
is pulled toward you. However, after
the lever is returned to its original posi-
tion, the low beams remain on for a
certain amount of time. Afterwards, the
Automatic High Beam will be activated
again.

■

Temporarily switching to the low beams

It is recommended to switch to the low

beams when the high beam may cause

problems or distress to other drivers or

pedestrians nearby.

Turning the high beam on/off
manually

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Driving



Intermittent windshield wipers with
interval adjuster

Operating the

lever operates

the wipers or washer as follows. When
intermittent windshield wiper opera-
tion is selected, wiper interval can also
be adjusted.

Off

Intermittent operation

The intermittent windshield wiper operates
more frequently as vehicle speed becomes
higher.

Low speed operation

High speed operation

Temporary operation

: For the U.S.A.

: For Canada

Wiper intervals can be adjusted when
intermittent operation is selected.

Increases the intermittent wind-
shield wiper frequency

Decreases the intermittent wind-
shield wiper frequency

Windshield wipers and
washer

Operating the lever can switch
between automatic operation and
manual operation, or can use the
washer.

NOTICE

■

When the windshield is dry

Do not use the wipers, as they may dam-

age the windshield.

Operating the wiper lever

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Washer/wiper dual opera-

tion

Pulling the lever operates the wipers and
washer.
The wipers will automatically operate a
couple of times after the washer squirts.
(After operating several times, the wipers
operate once more time after a short delay
to prevent dripping. However, the dripping
prevention does not operate while the
vehicle is moving.)



Rain-sensing windshield wipers

Operating the

lever operates

the wipers or washer as follows. When
AUTO 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.

Off

AUTO
Rain-sensing operation

Low speed operation

High speed operation

Temporary operation

: For the U.S.A.

: For Canada

When AUTO is selected, the sensor
sensitivity can be adjusted by turning
the switch ring.

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Driving

Increases the sensitivity

Decreases the sensitivity

Washer/wiper dual opera-

tion

■

The windshield wiper and washer can be

operated when

The engine switch is in IGNITION ON

mode.

■

Effects of vehicle speed on wiper opera-

tion (vehicles with rain-sensing wind-

shield wipers)

Even when the wipers are not in AUTO

mode, vehicle speed affects the time until

the drip prevention wiper sweep occurs.

With low speed windshield wiper operation

selected, wiper operation will be switched

from low speed to intermittent wiper opera-

tion only when the vehicle is stationary.

(However, when the sensor sensitivity is

adjusted to the highest level, the mode can-

not be switched.)

■

Raindrop sensor (vehicles with rain-

sensing windshield wipers)

●

The raindrop sensor judges the amount

of raindrops.

An optical sensor is adopted. 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 wiper switch is turned to AUTO

position while the engine switch is in

IGNITION ON mode, the wipers will

operate once to show that AUTO mode

is activated.

●

If the temperature of the raindrop sensor

is 185°F (85°C) or higher, or -22°F (-

30°C) or lower, automatic operation

may not occur. In this case, operate the

wipers in any mode other than AUTO.

■

If no windshield washer fluid sprays

Check that the washer nozzles are not

blocked if there is washer fluid in the wind-

shield washer fluid reservoir.

■

Front door opening linked windshield

wiper stop function (vehicles with rain-

sensing windshield wipers)

When AUTO is selected and the wind-

shield wipers are operating, if a front door is

opened while the vehicle is stopped and the

P position is selected, operation of the

windshield wipers will be stopped to pre-

vent anyone near the vehicle from being

sprayed by water from the wipers. When

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the front door is closed, wiper operation will

resume.

■

To protect the windshield wipers

If movement of the windshield wipers is

largely restricted by a foreign object such

as snow, the operation of the windshield

wipers may be stopped automatically to

protect the windshield wipers. In this case,

turn the windshield wiper switch off and

remove the foreign object, and then use the

windshield wipers.

■

When stopping the engine in an emer-

gency while driving

If the windshield wipers are operating when

the engine is stopped, the windshield wipers

will operate in high speed operation. After

the vehicle is stopped, operation will return

to normal when the engine switch is turned

to IGNITION ON mode, or operation will

stop when the driver’s door is opened.

When the windshield wipers are not
being used, they retract to below the
hood. To enable the windshield wipers
to be lifted when parking in cold condi-
tions or when replacing a windshield
wiper insert, change the rest position of
the windshield wipers to the service
position using the wiper lever.

■

Raising the wipers to the service
position

Within approximately 45 seconds of
turning the engine switch off, move the
wiper lever to the

(U.S.A.) or

(Canada) position and hold it for
approximately 2 seconds or more.

The wipers will move to the service posi-
tion.

WARNING

■

Caution regarding the use of wind-

shield wipers in AUTO mode (vehi-

cles with rain-sensing windshield

wipers)

The windshield wipers may operate

unexpectedly if the sensor is touched or

the windshield is subject to vibration in

AUTO mode. Take care that your fin-

gers or anything else do not become

caught in the windshield wipers.

■

Caution regarding the use of washer

fluid

When it is cold, do not use the washer

fluid until the windshield becomes warm.

The fluid may freeze on the windshield

and cause low visibility. This may lead to

an accident, resulting in death or serious

injury.

NOTICE

■

When there is no washer fluid spray

from the nozzle

Damage to the washer fluid pump may

be caused if the lever is pulled toward

you and held continually.

■

When a nozzle becomes blocked

In this case, contact your Lexus dealer.

Do not try to clear it with a pin or other

object. The nozzle will be damaged.

■

To prevent battery discharge

Do not leave the wipers on longer than

necessary when the engine is off.

Changing the windshield wiper
rest position/Lifting the wind-
shield wipers

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Driving

■

Lifting the windshield wipers

While holding the hook portion

the wiper arm, lift the windshield wiper
from the windshield.

■

Lowering the windshield wipers to the

retracted position

With the windshield wipers placed on the

windshield, turn the engine switch to IGNI-

TION ON mode and then move the wiper

lever to an operating position. When the

wiper switch is turned off, the windshield

wipers will stop at the retracted position.

NOTICE

■

When lifting the windshield wipers

●

Do not lift the windshield wipers when

they are in the retracted position

below the hood. Otherwise, they may

contact the hood, possibly resulting in

damage to a windshield wiper and/or

the hood.

●

Do not lift a windshield wiper by the

wiper blade. Otherwise, the wiper

blade may be deformed.

●

Do not operate the wiper lever when

the windshield wipers are lifted. Oth-

erwise, the windshield wipers may

contact the hood, possibly resulting in

damage to the windshield wipers

and/or hood.

●

Make sure that the wiper arms do not

overlap each other when returning

them. Failure to do so may cause dam-

age to the windshield wipers.

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4-4. Refueling

4-4.Refueling



Close all the doors and windows,
and turn the engine switch off.



Confirm the type of fuel.

■

Fuel types



P.393

■

Fuel tank opening for unleaded gasoline

To help prevent incorrect fueling, your vehi-

cle has a fuel tank opening that only accom-

modates the special nozzle on unleaded

fuel pumps.

■

If the malfunction indicator lamp illumi-

nates

The malfunction indicator lamp may illumi-

nate erroneously if refueling is performed

repeatedly when the fuel tank is nearly full.

Opening the fuel tank cap

Before refueling the vehicle

WARNING

■

When refueling the vehicle

Observe the following precautions while

refueling the vehicle. Failure to do so

may result in death or serious injury.

●

After exiting the vehicle and before

opening the fuel door, touch an

unpainted metal surface to discharge

any static electricity. It is important to

discharge static electricity before refu-

eling because sparks resulting from

static electricity can cause fuel vapors

to ignite while refueling.

●

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.

●

Do not allow anyone that has not dis-

charged static electricity from their

body to come close to an open fuel

tank.

●

Do not inhale vaporized fuel.

Fuel contains substances that are

harmful if inhaled.

●

Do not smoke while refueling the vehi-

cle.

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.

■

When refueling

Observe the following precautions to

prevent fuel overflowing from the fuel

tank:

●

Securely insert the fuel nozzle into the

fuel filler neck.

●

Stop filling the tank after the fuel noz-

zle automatically clicks off.

●

Do not top off the fuel tank.

NOTICE

■

Refueling

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.

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■

PCS (Pre-Collision System)



P.173

■

LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)



P.183

■

AHB (Automatic High Beam)



P.159

■

RSA (Road Sign Assist) (if
equipped)



P.192

■

Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range



P.195

Two types of sensors, located behind
the front grille and windshield, detect
information necessary to operate the
drive assist systems.

Radar sensor

Front camera

Lexus Safety System + 2.5

The Lexus Safety System + 2.5 con-
sists of the following drive assist sys-
tems and contributes to a safe and
comfortable driving experience:

Driving assist system

WARNING

■

Lexus Safety System + 2.5

The Lexus Safety System + 2.5 is

designed to operate under the assump-

tion that the driver will drive safely, and is

designed to help reduce the impact to

the occupants and the vehicle in the case

of a collision or assist the driver in normal

driving conditions.
As there is a limit to the degree of recog-

nition accuracy and control performance

that this system can provide, do not

overly rely on this system. The driver is

always responsible for paying attention

to the vehicle’s surroundings and driving

safely.

Sensors

WARNING

■

To avoid malfunction of the radar sen-

sor

Observe the following precautions.
Otherwise, the radar sensor may not

operate properly, possibly leading to an

accident resulting in death or serious

injury.

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WARNING

●

Keep the radar sensor and the radar

sensor cover clean at all times.

Radar sensor

Radar sensor cover

If the front of the radar sensor or the front
or back of the radar sensor cover is dirty
or covered with water droplets, snow,
etc., clean it.
Clean the radar sensor and radar sensor
cover with a soft cloth to avoid damaging
them.

●

Do not attach accessories, stickers

(including transparent stickers) or

other items to the radar sensor, radar

sensor cover or surrounding area.

●

Do not subject the radar sensor or its

surrounding area to a strong impact.

If the radar sensor, front grille, or front

bumper has been subjected to a

strong impact, have the vehicle

inspected by your Lexus dealer.

●

Do not disassemble the radar sensor.

●

Do not modify or paint the radar sen-

sor or radar sensor cover.

●

In the following cases, the radar sensor

must be recalibrated. Contact your

Lexus dealer for details.

• When the radar sensor or front grille

are removed and installed, or replaced

• When the front bumper is replaced

■

To avoid malfunction of the front

camera

Observe the following precautions.
Otherwise, the front camera may not

operate properly, possibly leading to an

accident resulting in death or serious

injury.

●

Keep the windshield clean at all times.

• If the windshield is dirty or covered

with an oily film, water droplets, snow,

etc., clean the windshield.

• If a glass coating agent is applied to the

windshield, it will still be necessary to

use the windshield wipers to remove

water droplets, etc. from the area of

the windshield in front of the front

camera.

• If the inner side of the windshield

where the front camera is installed is

dirty, contact your Lexus dealer.

●

Do not attach objects, such as stickers,

transparent stickers, etc., to the outer

side of the windshield in front of the

front camera (shaded area in the illus-

tration).

From the top of the windshield to
approximately 0.4 in. (1 cm) below
the bottom of the front camera

Approximately 7.9 in. (20 cm)
(Approximately 4.0 in. [10 cm] to the
right and left from the center of the
front camera)

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WARNING

●

If the part of the windshield in front of

the front camera is fogged up or cov-

ered with condensation or ice, use the

windshield defogger to remove the

fog, condensation or ice. (



P.256)

●

If water droplets cannot be properly

removed from the area of the wind-

shield in front of the front camera by

the windshield wipers, replace the

wiper insert or wiper blade.

●

Do not attach window tint to the wind-

shield.

●

Replace the windshield if it is damaged

or cracked. After replacing the wind-

shield, the front camera must be recal-

ibrated. Contact your Lexus dealer for

details.

●

Do not allow liquids to contact the

front camera.

●

Do not allow bright lights to shine into

the front camera.

●

Do not dirty or damage the front cam-

era.

When cleaning the inside of the wind-

shield, do not allow glass cleaner to

contact the lens of the front camera.

Also, do not touch the lens.

If the lens is dirty or damaged, contact

your Lexus dealer.

●

Do not subject the front camera to a

strong impact.

●

Do not change the installation position

or direction of the front camera or

remove it.

●

Do not disassemble the front camera.

●

Do not modify any components of the

vehicle around the front camera

(inside rear view mirror, etc.) or ceil-

ing.

●

Do not attach any accessories to the

hood, front grille or front bumper that

may obstruct the front camera. Con-

tact your Lexus dealer for details.

●

If a surfboard or other long object is to

be mounted on the roof, make sure

that it will not obstruct the front cam-

era.

●

Do not modify the headlights or other

lights.

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■

If a warning message is displayed on the multi-information display

A system may be temporarily unavailable or there may be a malfunction in the system.

●

In the following situations, perform the actions specified in the table. When the normal

operating conditions are detected, the message will disappear and the system will

become operational.

If the message does not disappear, contact your Lexus dealer.

●

In the following situations, if the situation has changed (or the vehicle has been driven for

some time) and the normal operating conditions are detected, the message will disap-

pear and the system will become operational.

If the message does not disappear, contact your Lexus dealer.

• When the temperature around the radar sensor is outside of the operational range, such

as when the vehicle is in the sun or in an extremely cold environment

• When the front camera cannot detect objects in front of the vehicle, such as when driving

in the dark, snow, or fog, or when bright lights are shining into the front camera

• Depending on the conditions in the vicinity of the vehicle, the radar may judge the sur-

rounding environment can not be properly recognized. In that case, “Pre-Collision Sys-

Situation

Actions

When the area around a camera is covered
with dirt, moisture (fogged up, covered with
condensation, ice, etc.), or other foreign
matter

Using the wiper and A/C function, remove
the dirt and other attached matter.
(



P.256)

When the temperature around the front
camera is outside of the operational range,
such as when the vehicle is in the sun or in an
extremely cold environment

If the front camera is hot, such as after the
vehicle had been parked in the sun, use the
air conditioning system to decrease the tem-
perature around the front camera.
If a sunshade was used when the vehicle was
parked, depending on its type, the sunlight
reflected from the surface of the sunshade
may cause the temperature of the front cam-
era to become excessively high.

If the front camera is cold, such after the
vehicle is parked in an extremely cold envi-
ronment, use the air conditioning system to
increase the temperature around the front
camera.

The area in front of the front camera is
obstructed, such as when the hood is open
or a sticker is attached to the part of the
windshield in front of the front camera.

Close the hood, remove the sticker, etc. to
clear the obstruction.

When “Pre-Collision System Radar In Self
Calibration Unavailable See Owner’s Man-
ual” is displayed.

Check whether there is attached materials
on the radar sensor and radar sensor cover,
and if there is, remove it.

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The system can detect the following
(The detectable objects differs
depending on the function.):



Vehicles



Bicyclists



Pedestrians

■

Pre-collision warning

When the system determines that the
possibility of a frontal collision is high, a
buzzer will sound and a warning mes-

sage will be displayed on the multi-
information display to urge the driver
to take evasive action.

■

Pre-collision brake assist

When the system determines that the
possibility of a frontal collision is high,
the system applies greater braking
force in relation to how strongly the
brake pedal is depressed.

■

Pre-collision braking

If the system determines that the possi-
bility of a frontal collision is extremely
high, the brakes are automatically
applied to help avoid the collision or
reduce the impact of the collision.

■

Emergency steering assist

If the system determines that the possi-
bility of a frontal collision is high and
that there is sufficient space for the
vehicle to be steered into within its
lane, and the driver has begun evasive
maneuver or steering, emergency
steering assist will assist the steering
movements to help enhance the vehi-
cle stability and for lane departure pre-
vention. During operation, the
indicator will illuminate in green.

PCS (Pre-Collision System)

The pre-collision system uses a
radar sensor and front camera to
detect objects (



P.173) in front of

the vehicle. When the system
determines that the possibility of a
frontal collision with an object is
high, a warning operates to urge
the driver to take evasive action
and the potential brake pressure is
increased to help the driver avoid
the collision. If the system deter-
mines that the possibility of a frontal
collision with an object is extremely
high, the brakes are automatically
applied to help avoid the collision or
help reduce the impact of the colli-
sion.

The pre-collision system can be dis-
abled/enabled and the warning tim-
ing can be changed. (



P.176)

Detectable objects

System functions

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■

Intersection right/left turn assis-
tance

If the system determines that there is a
high possibility of a collision in the fol-
lowing situations, it will assist with Pre-
collision warning and, if necessary Pre-
collision braking.
Depending on the configuration of the
intersection, it may not be possible to
support.



When you turn right/left at an inter-
section and cross the path of an
oncoming vehicle



When you turn right/left, pedestrian
is detected in the forward direction
and estimated to enter your vehi-
cle’s path (bicyclists are not
detected.)

■

Suspension control (if equipped)

When the system determines that the
possibility of a frontal collision is high,
the Adaptive Variable Suspension Sys-
tem (



P.245) will control the damp-

ing force of the shock absorbers to
help maintain an appropriate vehicle
posture.

WARNING

■

Limitations of the pre-collision sys-

tem

●

The driver is solely responsible for safe

driving. Always drive safely, taking

care to observe your surroundings.

Do not use the pre-collision system

instead of normal braking operations

under any circumstances. This system

will not prevent collisions or lessen col-

lision damage or injury in every situa-

tion. Do not overly rely on this system.

Failure to do so may lead to an acci-

dent, resulting in death or serious

injury.

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WARNING

●

Although this system is designed to

help avoid a collision or help reduce

the impact of the collision, its effective-

ness may change according to various

conditions, therefore the system may

not always be able to achieve the same

level of performance.

Read the following conditions care-

fully. Do not overly rely on this system

and always drive carefully.

• Conditions under which the system

may operate even if there is no possi-

bility of a collision:



P.179

• Conditions under which the system

may not operate properly:



P.181

●

Do not attempt to test the operation of

the pre-collision system yourself.

Depending on the objects used for

testing (dummies, cardboard objects

imitating detectable objects, etc.), the

system may not operate properly, pos-

sibly leading to an accident.

■

Pre-collision braking

●

When the pre-collision braking func-

tion is operating, a large amount of

braking force will be applied.

●

If the vehicle is stopped by the opera-

tion of the pre-collision braking func-

tion, the pre-collision braking function

operation will be canceled after

approximately 2 seconds.

Depress the brake pedal as necessary.

●

The pre-collision braking function may

not operate if certain operations are

performed by the driver. If the acceler-

ator pedal is being depressed strongly

or the steering wheel is being turned,

the system may determine that the

driver is taking evasive action and pos-

sibly prevent the pre-collision braking

function from operating.

●

In some situations, while the pre-colli-

sion braking function is operating,

operation of the function may be can-

celed if the accelerator pedal is

depressed strongly or the steering

wheel is turned and the system deter-

mines that the driver is taking evasive

action.

●

If the brake pedal is being depressed,

the system may determine that the

driver is taking evasive action and pos-

sibly delay the operation timing of the

pre-collision braking function.

■

Emergency steering assist

●

As emergency steering assist opera-

tion will be canceled when the system

determines that lane departure pre-

vention function has been completed.

●

Emergency steering assist may not

operate or may be cancel in the fol-

lowing cases as the system may deter-

mine the driver is taking actions.

• If the accelerator pedal is being

depressed strongly, the steering wheel

is being operated sharply, the brake

pedal is being depressed or the turn

signal lever is being operated. In this

case, the system may determine that

the driver is taking evasive action and

the emergency steering assist may not

operate.

• In some situations, while the emer-

gency steering assist is operating,

operation of the function may be can-

celed if the accelerator pedal is

depressed strongly, the steering wheel

is operated sharply or the brake pedal

is being depressed and the system

determines that the driver is taking

evasive action.

• When the emergency steering assist is

operating, if the steering wheel is held

firmly or is operated in the opposite

direction to that which the system is

generating torque, the function may

be canceled.

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■

Enabling/disabling the pre-colli-
sion system

The pre-collision system can be
enabled/disabled on

(



P.77) of

the multi-information display.

The system is automatically enabled each
time the engine switch is turned to ON.

If the system is disabled, the PCS warn-
ing light will turn on and a message will
be displayed on the multi-information
display.

■

Changing the pre-collision warn-
ing timing

The pre-collision warning timing can
be changed on

(



P.77) of the

multi-information display.

The warning timing setting is retained
when the engine switch is turned OFF.
However, if the pre-collision system is dis-
abled and re-enabled, the operation timing
will return to the default setting (middle).

If the pre-collision warning timing is

WARNING

■

When to disable the pre-collision sys-

tem

In the following situations, disable the

system, as it may not operate properly,

possibly leading to an accident resulting

in death or serious injury:

●

When the vehicle is being towed

●

When your vehicle is towing another

vehicle

●

When transporting the vehicle via

truck, boat, train or similar means of

transportation

●

When the vehicle is raised on a lift with

the engine running and the tires are

allowed to rotate freely

●

When inspecting the vehicle using a

drum tester such as a chassis dyna-

mometer or speedometer tester, or

when using an on vehicle wheel bal-

ancer

●

When a strong impact is applied to the

front bumper or front grille, due to an

accident or other reasons

●

If the vehicle cannot be driven in a sta-

ble manner, such as when the vehicle

has been in an accident or is malfunc-

tioning

●

When the vehicle is driven in a sporty

manner or off-road

●

When the tires are not properly

inflated

●

When the tires are very worn

●

When tires of a size other than speci-

fied are installed

●

When tire chains are installed

●

When a compact spare tire or an

emergency tire puncture repair kit is

used

●

If equipment (snow plow, etc.) that

may obstruct the radar sensor or front

camera is temporarily installed to the

vehicle

Changing settings of the pre-
collision system

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changed, emergency steering assist
timing will also be changed accord-
ingly. If late is selected, emergency
steering assist would not operate in
case of an emergency.

Early

Middle

This is the default setting.

Late

■

Operational conditions for each pre-collision function

The pre-collision system is enabled and the system determines that the possibility of a fron-

tal collision with a detected object is high.
The system may not operate in the following situations:
• If a battery terminal has been disconnected and reconnected and then the vehicle has not

been driven for a certain amount of time

• If the shift lever is in R
• When the VSC OFF indicator is illuminated (only the pre-collision warning function will

be operational)

The operation speeds and operation cancellation for each function is listed below.

●

Pre-collision warning

While the pre-collision warning function is operating, if the steering wheel is operated heav-

ily or suddenly, the pre-collision warning may be cancelled.

Detectable objects

Vehicle speed

Relative speed between your

vehicle and object

Preceding and stopped vehi-

cles

Approx. 7 to 110 mph (10 to

180 km/h)

Approx. 7 to 110 mph (10 to

180 km/h)

Oncoming vehicles

Approx. 7 to 110 mph (10 to

180 km/h)

Approx. 13 to 110 mph (20 to

180 km/h)

Bicyclists and pedestrians

Approx. 7 to 50 mph (10 to

80 km/h)

Approx. 7 to 50 mph (10 to

80 km/h)

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●

Pre-collision brake assist

●

Pre-collision braking

If either of the following occur while the pre-collision braking function is operating, it will be

canceled:
• The accelerator pedal is depressed strongly.
• The steering wheel is turned sharply or abruptly.

●

Emergency steering assist

When the turn signal lights are flashing, emergency steering assist will not operate in case of

an emergency.

If any of the following occur while the emergency steering assist function is operating, it will

be canceled:
• The accelerator pedal is depressed strongly.
• The steering wheel is turned sharply or abruptly.
• The brake pedal is depressed.

●

Intersection right/left turn assistance (pre-collision warning)

When the turn signal lights are not flashing, support for turning left or right at an intersection

which targets oncoming vehicles does not work.

Detectable objects

Vehicle speed

Relative speed between your

vehicle and object

Preceding and stopped vehi-

cles

Approx. 20 to 110 mph (30

to 180 km/h)

Approx. 20 to 110 mph (30

to 180 km/h)

Bicyclists and pedestrians

Approx. 20 to 50 mph (30

to 80 km/h)

Approx. 20 to 50 mph (30

to 80 km/h)

Detectable objects

Vehicle speed

Relative speed between your

vehicle and object

Preceding and stopped vehi-

cles

Approx. 7 to 110 mph (10 to

180 km/h)

Approx. 7 to 110 mph (10 to

180 km/h)

Oncoming vehicles

Approx. 7 to 110 mph (10 to

180 km/h)

Approx. 13 to 110 mph (20 to

180 km/h)

Bicyclists and pedestrians

Approx. 7 to 50 mph (10 to

80 km/h)

Approx. 7 to 50 mph (10 to

80 km/h)

Detectable objects

Vehicle speed

Relative speed between your

vehicle and object

Preceding and stopped vehi-

cles, bicyclists and pedestri-

ans

Approx. 25 to 50 mph (40

to 80 km/h)

Approx. 25 to 50 mph (40

to 80 km/h)

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●

Intersection right/left turn assistance (pre-collision braking)

When the turn signal lights are not flashing, support for turning left or right at an intersection

which targets oncoming vehicles does not work.

■

Object detection function

The system detects objects based on their

size, profile, motion, etc. However, an

object may not be detected depending on

the surrounding brightness and the motion,

posture, and angle of the detected object,

preventing the system from operating

properly. (



P.181) The illustration shows

an image of detectable objects.

■

Conditions under which the system may

operate even if there is no possibility of a

collision

●

In some situations such as the following,

the system may determine that there is a

possibility of a frontal collision and oper-

ate.

• When passing a detectable object, etc.

• When changing lanes while overtaking a

detectable object, etc.

• When approaching a detectable object

in an adjacent lane or on the roadside,

such as when changing the course of

travel or driving on a winding road

• When rapidly closing on a detectable

object, etc.

• When approaching objects on the road-

side, such as detectable objects, guard-

rails, utility poles, trees, or walls

• When there is a detectable object or

other object by the roadside at the

entrance of a curve

Detectable objects

Vehicle speed

Oncoming vehicle

speed

Relative speed

between your vehi-

cle and object

Oncoming vehicles

Approx. 7 to 15 mph

(10 to 25 km/h)

Approx. 20 to 35

mph (30 to 55 km/h)

Approx. 25 to 50

mph (40 to 80

km/h)

Pedestrians

Approx. 7 to 15 mph

(10 to 25 km/h)



Approx. 7 to 15 mph

(10 to 25 km/h)

Detectable objects

Vehicle speed

Oncoming vehicle

speed

Relative speed

between your vehi-

cle and object

Oncoming vehicles

Approx. 10 to 15 mph

(15 to 25 km/h)

Approx. 20 to 28

mph (30 to 45 km/h)

Approx. 28 to 43

mph (45 to 70 km/h)

Pedestrians

Approx. 7 to 15 mph

(10 to 25 km/h)



Approx. 7 to 15 mph

(10 to 25 km/h)

180

4-5. Using the driving support systems

• When there are patterns or paint in front

of your vehicle that may be mistaken for a

detectable object

• When the front of your vehicle is hit by

water, snow, dust, etc.

• When overtaking a detectable object

that is changing lanes or making a

right/left turn

• When passing a detectable object in an

oncoming lane that is stopped to make a

right/left turn

• When a detectable object approaches

very close and then stops before entering

the path of your vehicle

• If the front of your vehicle is raised or low-

ered, such as when on an uneven or

undulating road surface

• When driving on a road surrounded by a

structure, such as in a tunnel or on an iron

bridge

• When there is a metal object (manhole

cover, steel plate, etc.), steps, or a protru-

sion in front of your vehicle

• When passing under an object (road

sign, billboard, etc.)

• When approaching an electric toll gate

barrier, parking area barrier, or other

barrier that opens and closes

• When using an automatic car wash

• When driving through or under objects

that may contact your vehicle, such as

thick grass, tree branches, or a banner

• When driving through steam or smoke

• When driving near an object that reflects

radio waves, such as a large truck or

guardrail

• When driving near a TV tower, broad-

casting station, electric power plant,

radar equipped vehicles, etc., or other

location where strong radio waves or

electrical noise may be present

• When there are many things which can

reflect the radio waves of the radar in the

vicinity (tunnels, truss bridges, gravel

roads, snow covered road that have

tracks, etc.)

• While making a right/left turn, when an

oncoming vehicle or a crossing pedes-

trian has already exited the path of your

vehicle

• While making a right/left turn, closely in

front of an oncoming vehicle or a cross-

ing pedestrian.

• While making a right/left turn, when an

oncoming vehicle or a crossing pedes-

trian stops before entering the path of

your vehicle

• While making a right/left turn, when an

oncoming vehicle turns right/left in front

of your vehicle

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