Owners Manual
Page 100
Release the parking brake. When the vehicle is stopped for an extended period of time, shift the selector lever to accelerate the vehicle. Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelerator pedal to P or N. (→P.98) 86 n Starting the engine (→P.94) n Driving STEP 1 With the brake pedal depressed, shift the selector lever to ensure safe driving. n Stopping With the selector lever in D, depress the brake pedal. If necessary, set the parking brake. 2-1. Driving procedures Driving the vehicle The following procedures should be observed to D.
Release the parking brake. When the vehicle is stopped for an extended period of time, shift the selector lever to accelerate the vehicle. Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelerator pedal to P or N. (→P.98) 86 n Starting the engine (→P.94) n Driving STEP 1 With the brake pedal depressed, shift the selector lever to ensure safe driving. n Stopping With the selector lever in D, depress the brake pedal. If necessary, set the parking brake. 2-1. Driving procedures Driving the vehicle The following procedures should be observed to D.
Owners Manual
Page 101
Set the parking brake. (→P.102) Shift the selector lever to P. (→P.98) Stop the engine. 2 Starting on a steep incline Firmly set the parking brake and shift the selector lever to D. 2-1. Driving procedures n Parking the vehicle With the selector lever in D, depress the brake pedal. When driving Gently depress the accelerator pedal. Release the parking brake. 87
Set the parking brake. (→P.102) Shift the selector lever to P. (→P.98) Stop the engine. 2 Starting on a steep incline Firmly set the parking brake and shift the selector lever to D. 2-1. Driving procedures n Parking the vehicle With the selector lever in D, depress the brake pedal. When driving Gently depress the accelerator pedal. Release the parking brake. 87
Owners Manual
Page 102
... vehicle registration laws and confirm the availability of between 2000 and 4000 rpm. • Avoid sudden acceleration. • Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods. CAUTION n When starting the vehicle Always keep your new Lexus To extend the life of the vehicle, observe the following precautions. Driving procedures n Braking in...
... vehicle registration laws and confirm the availability of between 2000 and 4000 rpm. • Avoid sudden acceleration. • Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods. CAUTION n When starting the vehicle Always keep your new Lexus To extend the life of the vehicle, observe the following precautions. Driving procedures n Braking in...
Owners Manual
Page 103
...while the selector lever is in the vehicle, open the windows and close the trunk lid When driving to ensure plenty of the brake and accelerator pedals to the vehicle. l Use the engine braking (downshift) to prevent the vehicle from rolling backward or forward and causing an accident. .... (→P.98) l Do not shift the selector lever to death by you Lexus dealer. Using the brakes continuously may cause the engine to stall or lead to an accident. Accidentally depressing the accelerator pedal instead of exhaust fumes can cause significant damage to the transmission system and may...
...while the selector lever is in the vehicle, open the windows and close the trunk lid When driving to ensure plenty of the brake and accelerator pedals to the vehicle. l Use the engine braking (downshift) to prevent the vehicle from rolling backward or forward and causing an accident. .... (→P.98) l Do not shift the selector lever to death by you Lexus dealer. Using the brakes continuously may cause the engine to stall or lead to an accident. Accidentally depressing the accelerator pedal instead of exhaust fumes can cause significant damage to the transmission system and may...
Owners Manual
Page 104
...the vehicle moving. 90 l Always check that exhaust fumes do not enter the vehicle interior. n When shifting the selector lever Use caution if accelerating while shifting. Doing so may cause death or serious injury. l Always keep a foot on slippery surfaces, as this may cause an accident... an accident, which may result in death or serious injury. l Do not leave the vehicle with the engine running to unexpected rapid acceleration of their bodies are not outside the vehicle, as the vehicle may cause an accident. Driving procedures CAUTION n While driving the vehicle...
...the vehicle moving. 90 l Always check that exhaust fumes do not enter the vehicle interior. n When shifting the selector lever Use caution if accelerating while shifting. Doing so may cause death or serious injury. l Always keep a foot on slippery surfaces, as this may cause an accident... an accident, which may result in death or serious injury. l Do not leave the vehicle with the engine running to unexpected rapid acceleration of their bodies are not outside the vehicle, as the vehicle may cause an accident. Driving procedures CAUTION n While driving the vehicle...
Owners Manual
Page 105
... drink cans in a poorly ventilated area, exhaust fumes may enter the interior of the vehicle, and may accidentally move the selector lever or press the accelerator pedal, which could cause an accident or fire due to fall. Driving procedures CAUTION n When the vehicle is parked in the vehi- Exhaust gases may...
... drink cans in a poorly ventilated area, exhaust fumes may enter the interior of the vehicle, and may accidentally move the selector lever or press the accelerator pedal, which could cause an accident or fire due to fall. Driving procedures CAUTION n When the vehicle is parked in the vehi- Exhaust gases may...
Owners Manual
Page 106
... drive your brakes fixed immediately. Braking distance increases when the brakes are wet, drive more force on a hill. Braking distance may accelerate suddenly if the accelerator pedal is still possible, but it will increase. But you will still work. n When parking the vehicle Always put the selector ... do not follow other side. Braking is accidentally depressed. 92 NOTICE n While driving the vehicle Do not use the accelerator pedal or depress accelerator and brake pedals together to push the pedal hard, much harder than normal. Also the parking brake may cause one ...
... drive your brakes fixed immediately. Braking distance increases when the brakes are wet, drive more force on a hill. Braking distance may accelerate suddenly if the accelerator pedal is still possible, but it will increase. But you will still work. n When parking the vehicle Always put the selector ... do not follow other side. Braking is accidentally depressed. 92 NOTICE n While driving the vehicle Do not use the accelerator pedal or depress accelerator and brake pedals together to push the pedal hard, much harder than normal. Also the parking brake may cause one ...
Owners Manual
Page 110
.... (→For your information) CAUTION n When starting the engine under any circumstances. Doing so may hear sound coming from its case. Do not press the accelerator while starting the engine Always start the engine while sitting in death or serious injury. 96 This is turned off, you may cause an accident...
.... (→For your information) CAUTION n When starting the engine under any circumstances. Doing so may hear sound coming from its case. Do not press the accelerator while starting the engine Always start the engine while sitting in death or serious injury. 96 This is turned off, you may cause an accident...
Owners Manual
Page 112
... the driving conditions. 2-1. n Gear uses Shift range P R N D S 6 5 4 3 2 1 Parking the vehicle and starting the engine (key removal position) Reversing Neutral Normal driving* "S" mode driving Normal driving Accelerating/passing at high speed driving Driving on hilly roads or heavy towing Driving downhill when strong engine braking is necessary Driving downhill when stronger engine...
... the driving conditions. 2-1. n Gear uses Shift range P R N D S 6 5 4 3 2 1 Parking the vehicle and starting the engine (key removal position) Reversing Neutral Normal driving* "S" mode driving Normal driving Accelerating/passing at high speed driving Driving on hilly roads or heavy towing Driving downhill when strong engine braking is necessary Driving downhill when stronger engine...
Owners Manual
Page 113
... return to regular driving mode. 2 When driving Driving in "S" mode Shift the selector lever to suit current driving and operating conditions. 1 2 3 Power mode For powerful acceleration and driving in mountainous regions. Driving procedures n Selecting a driving mode The ECT pattern can be selected to S. 1 2 3 4 "S" mode position Upshifting Downshifting Shift range position indicator...
... return to regular driving mode. 2 When driving Driving in "S" mode Shift the selector lever to suit current driving and operating conditions. 1 2 3 Power mode For powerful acceleration and driving in mountainous regions. Driving procedures n Selecting a driving mode The ECT pattern can be selected to S. 1 2 3 4 "S" mode position Upshifting Downshifting Shift range position indicator...
Owners Manual
Page 114
...lever cannot be down-shifted if the following speeds are exceeded. (A buzzer will accelerate rapidly. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately. (In this situation.) Downshifting D→3 3→2 2→ 1 n Accelerating rapidly Maximum speed mph (km/h) 90 (146) 62 (100) 36 (59)... Fully depress the accelerator pedal. Engine speed will increase and the vehicle ...
...lever cannot be down-shifted if the following speeds are exceeded. (A buzzer will accelerate rapidly. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately. (In this situation.) Downshifting D→3 3→2 2→ 1 n Accelerating rapidly Maximum speed mph (km/h) 90 (146) 62 (100) 36 (59)... Fully depress the accelerator pedal. Engine speed will increase and the vehicle ...
Owners Manual
Page 140
Push the button once more to set speed without using the accelerator. The speed must be above 25 mph (40 km/h). 126 2-4. n Set the vehicle speed Turn the ON-OFF switch ON. Using other driving systems Cruise control Use the cruise control to maintain a set . You can still use the accelerator with the cruise control on. Accelerate or decelerate to the desired speed and press the lever down to deactivate cruise control.
Push the button once more to set speed without using the accelerator. The speed must be above 25 mph (40 km/h). 126 2-4. n Set the vehicle speed Turn the ON-OFF switch ON. Using other driving systems Cruise control Use the cruise control to maintain a set . You can still use the accelerator with the cruise control on. Accelerate or decelerate to the desired speed and press the lever down to deactivate cruise control.
Owners Manual
Page 143
... a cruise control mode Selecting the vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode 1 2 Turn the ON-OFF switch ON Push the main switch again to press the accelerator pedal. Using other driving systems Dynamic radar/ laser cruise control The vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode allows the vehicle to follow another vehicle, adjusting...
... a cruise control mode Selecting the vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode 1 2 Turn the ON-OFF switch ON Push the main switch again to press the accelerator pedal. Using other driving systems Dynamic radar/ laser cruise control The vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode allows the vehicle to follow another vehicle, adjusting...
Owners Manual
Page 145
...-to-vehicle distance will be less than the preset speed, your vehicle continually adjusts its speed to maintain the preset following distance. 4 Acceleration cruising: When the vehicle ahead changes lanes, your vehicle will sound if your vehicle gets too close to the vehicle ahead due to the... preset speed, and resume fixed speed cruising. 131 A warning buzzer will gradually accelerate up cruising: If the vehicle ahead is traveling slower than the selected distance during long downhill driving. 1 Fixed speed cruising: If no vehicle...
...-to-vehicle distance will be less than the preset speed, your vehicle continually adjusts its speed to maintain the preset following distance. 4 Acceleration cruising: When the vehicle ahead changes lanes, your vehicle will sound if your vehicle gets too close to the vehicle ahead due to the... preset speed, and resume fixed speed cruising. 131 A warning buzzer will gradually accelerate up cruising: If the vehicle ahead is traveling slower than the selected distance during long downhill driving. 1 Fixed speed cruising: If no vehicle...
Owners Manual
Page 151
... that sufficient vehicle-to-vehicle distance is depressed, or immediately after setting the speed. l The vehicle ahead is cruising at almost the same speed. l The accelerator pedal is maintained. Be careful of the line in heavy traffic or at tollgates. 2 n The approach warning may not activate in the following situations l Your...
... that sufficient vehicle-to-vehicle distance is depressed, or immediately after setting the speed. l The vehicle ahead is cruising at almost the same speed. l The accelerator pedal is maintained. Be careful of the line in heavy traffic or at tollgates. 2 n The approach warning may not activate in the following situations l Your...
Owners Manual
Page 154
... after the brake pedal is operating. 140 n TRAC (Traction Control) Helps maintain drive power and prevents spinning the rear wheels when starting the vehicle or accelerating on slippery road surfaces. n ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Help ensure steering performance in certain driving conditions. A buzzer (intermittent) sounds when VSC is pushed, when...
... after the brake pedal is operating. 140 n TRAC (Traction Control) Helps maintain drive power and prevents spinning the rear wheels when starting the vehicle or accelerating on slippery road surfaces. n ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Help ensure steering performance in certain driving conditions. A buzzer (intermittent) sounds when VSC is pushed, when...
Owners Manual
Page 161
... information As shown in the vehicle during an accident or sudden braking. l Do not drive with the driver's field of view or move during sharp acceleration or turning, thus impairing the driver's control of the vehicle. n Weight of the instrument panel. 2-5.
... information As shown in the vehicle during an accident or sudden braking. l Do not drive with the driver's field of view or move during sharp acceleration or turning, thus impairing the driver's control of the vehicle. n Weight of the instrument panel. 2-5.
Owners Manual
Page 164
Driving information n When driving the vehicle Accelerate the vehicle slowly and drive at a reduced speed suitable to location and type of tire chains vary according to road conditions. Regulations on the rear ...
Driving information n When driving the vehicle Accelerate the vehicle slowly and drive at a reduced speed suitable to location and type of tire chains vary according to road conditions. Regulations on the rear ...
Owners Manual
Page 171
... your trailer, and be increased. Compensate by large trucks or buses, which may overheat on wet or slippery surfaces. • Avoid jerky starts or sudden acceleration. • Avoid jerky steering and sharp turns, and slow down before making a turn. • Note that when making a larger than the vehicle wheels to the...
... your trailer, and be increased. Compensate by large trucks or buses, which may overheat on wet or slippery surfaces. • Avoid jerky starts or sudden acceleration. • Avoid jerky steering and sharp turns, and slow down before making a turn. • Note that when making a larger than the vehicle wheels to the...
Owners Manual
Page 265
Brakes Head restraints Indicators/buzzers Lights Parking brake Seat belts Seats Steering wheel 4 Maintenance and care 253 Maintenance Vehicle interior Items Accelerator pedal Automatic transmission "Park" mechanism Brake pedal Check points • Moves smoothly (without uneven pedal effort or catching)? • Can hold the vehicle securely on a ...
Brakes Head restraints Indicators/buzzers Lights Parking brake Seat belts Seats Steering wheel 4 Maintenance and care 253 Maintenance Vehicle interior Items Accelerator pedal Automatic transmission "Park" mechanism Brake pedal Check points • Moves smoothly (without uneven pedal effort or catching)? • Can hold the vehicle securely on a ...
