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... or Traction control system off switch . . 278, 284 Emergency flasher switch ...45 Clock ...76 Car audio ...213 Automatic air conditioning controls ...200 Ashtray ...76 Automatic transmission selector lever ...261 Seat heater switches ...46 Electronic modulated suspension control switch ...278 Glovebox/CD automatic changer ...81/232 12 13 14 15 16 17...
... or Traction control system off switch . . 278, 284 Emergency flasher switch ...45 Clock ...76 Car audio ...213 Automatic air conditioning controls ...200 Ashtray ...76 Automatic transmission selector lever ...261 Seat heater switches ...46 Electronic modulated suspension control switch ...278 Glovebox/CD automatic changer ...81/232 12 13 14 15 16 17...
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... 12 13 Page 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Engine coolant temperature gauge ...52 Tachometer ...54 Turn signal indicator light ...32 Automatic transmission indicator lights . 261 Overdrive off indicator light ...264 Odometer and trip meter ...54 ODO/TRIP knob ...54 Fuel gauge ...50 Vehicle skid control system warning...
... 12 13 Page 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Engine coolant temperature gauge ...52 Tachometer ...54 Turn signal indicator light ...32 Automatic transmission indicator lights . 261 Overdrive off indicator light ...264 Odometer and trip meter ...54 ODO/TRIP knob ...54 Fuel gauge ...50 Vehicle skid control system warning...
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... 12 13 Page 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Engine coolant temperature gauge ...52 Tachometer ...54 Turn signal indicator light ...32 Automatic transmission indicator lights . 261 Overdrive off indicator light ...264 Odometer and trip meter ...54 ODO/TRIP knob ...54 Fuel gauge ...50 Vehicle skid control system warning...
... 12 13 Page 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Engine coolant temperature gauge ...52 Tachometer ...54 Turn signal indicator light ...32 Automatic transmission indicator lights . 261 Overdrive off indicator light ...264 Odometer and trip meter ...54 ODO/TRIP knob ...54 Fuel gauge ...50 Vehicle skid control system warning...
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... 11 12 Page 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Engine coolant temperature gauge ...52 Tachometer ...54 Turn signal indicator light ...32 Automatic transmission indicator lights . 261 Overdrive off indicator light ...264 Odometer and trip meter ...54 ODO/TRIP knob ...54 Fuel gauge ...50 Cruise control indicator light ...274...
... 11 12 Page 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Engine coolant temperature gauge ...52 Tachometer ...54 Turn signal indicator light ...32 Automatic transmission indicator lights . 261 Overdrive off indicator light ...264 Odometer and trip meter ...54 ODO/TRIP knob ...54 Fuel gauge ...50 Cruise control indicator light ...274...
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... 11 12 Page 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Engine coolant temperature gauge ...52 Tachometer ...54 Turn signal indicator light ...32 Automatic transmission indicator lights . 261 Overdrive off indicator light ...264 Odometer and trip meter ...54 ODO/TRIP knob ...54 Fuel gauge ...50 Cruise control indicator light ...274...
... 11 12 Page 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Engine coolant temperature gauge ...52 Tachometer ...54 Turn signal indicator light ...32 Automatic transmission indicator lights . 261 Overdrive off indicator light ...264 Odometer and trip meter ...54 ODO/TRIP knob ...54 Fuel gauge ...50 Cruise control indicator light ...274...
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BASIC OPERATION QUICK REFERENCE Driver's seat ...Steering wheel ...Automatic transmission ...Headlight and turn signal switch ...Wiper switch ...2 2 3 4 5 1
BASIC OPERATION QUICK REFERENCE Driver's seat ...Steering wheel ...Automatic transmission ...Headlight and turn signal switch ...Wiper switch ...2 2 3 4 5 1
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... switch For selecting either a three-speed or four-speed transmission Lock release button (To prevent misshifting) Parking, engine starting and key removal position Reverse position Neutral position Normal driving position Position for engine braking Position ... (Shifting into overdrive not possible) "O/D OFF" indicator light on the instrument cluster Note: When the cruise control is being used, even if you downshift the transmission by turning off the overdrive switch, engine braking will not be applied because the cruise control is not cancelled. QUICK REFERENCE 3. For the operation to...
... switch For selecting either a three-speed or four-speed transmission Lock release button (To prevent misshifting) Parking, engine starting and key removal position Reverse position Neutral position Normal driving position Position for engine braking Position ... (Shifting into overdrive not possible) "O/D OFF" indicator light on the instrument cluster Note: When the cruise control is being used, even if you downshift the transmission by turning off the overdrive switch, engine braking will not be applied because the cruise control is not cancelled. QUICK REFERENCE 3. For the operation to...
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... will come on due to the movement of the tail lights are driving, have your vehicle checked/repaired by your Lexus dealer as soon as possible. 62 (i) Open Door Warning Light This light remains on until all the doors are ...will damage the engine. (g) Malfunction Indicator Lamp This lamp comes on in case "c.", have your vehicle checked by your Lexus dealer as soon as possible. The fuel tank is a problem somewhere in your anti-lock brake system. If it ... gauge" on when the headlight switch is a problem somewhere in your engine or automatic transmission electrical system.
... will come on due to the movement of the tail lights are driving, have your vehicle checked/repaired by your Lexus dealer as soon as possible. 62 (i) Open Door Warning Light This light remains on until all the doors are ...will damage the engine. (g) Malfunction Indicator Lamp This lamp comes on in case "c.", have your vehicle checked by your Lexus dealer as soon as possible. The fuel tank is a problem somewhere in your anti-lock brake system. If it ... gauge" on when the headlight switch is a problem somewhere in your engine or automatic transmission electrical system.
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SECTION STARTING AND DRIVING Starting and driving Three-way catalytic converter ...Engine exhaust caution ...Before starting the engine ...Ignition switch with steering lock ...Parking brake ...How to start the engine ...Automatic transmission ...Cruise control ...Electronic modulated suspension ...Traction control system ...Vehicle skid control system ...Brake system ...Brake pad wear limit indicators ...Types of tires ...250 253 255 256 259 260 261 274 278 278 282 286 292 292 3-1 THREE-WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTER 250
SECTION STARTING AND DRIVING Starting and driving Three-way catalytic converter ...Engine exhaust caution ...Before starting the engine ...Ignition switch with steering lock ...Parking brake ...How to start the engine ...Automatic transmission ...Cruise control ...Electronic modulated suspension ...Traction control system ...Vehicle skid control system ...Brake system ...Brake pad wear limit indicators ...Types of tires ...250 253 255 256 259 260 261 274 278 278 282 286 292 292 3-1 THREE-WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTER 250
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STARTING AND DRIVING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Your automatic transmission has a shift lock system to minimize the possibility of "P" position when the brake pedal is depressed (with the ignition switch in "ON" position and the lock release button pressed in). (K) 31E005 1 Lock release button With the brake pedal depressed, shift while holding the lock release button in. (The ignition switch must be in the "ON" position) Shift while holding the lock release button in. 261 This means you can only shift out of incorrect operation.
STARTING AND DRIVING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Your automatic transmission has a shift lock system to minimize the possibility of "P" position when the brake pedal is depressed (with the ignition switch in "ON" position and the lock release button pressed in). (K) 31E005 1 Lock release button With the brake pedal depressed, shift while holding the lock release button in. (The ignition switch must be in the "ON" position) Shift while holding the lock release button in. 261 This means you can only shift out of incorrect operation.
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... position is not cancelled. When the cruise control is being used, even if you cannot shift the selector lever out of the automatic transmission is explained in the following parts. (a) Normal driving (b) Using engine braking (c) Using the "2" and "L" positions (d) Backing up (e)... Parking (f) Good driving practice (g) Rocking your vehicle if stuck (h) If you downshift the transmission by turning off the overdrive switch, engine braking will not be applied because the cruise control is also displayed on the instrument cluster. P: Parking...
... position is not cancelled. When the cruise control is being used, even if you cannot shift the selector lever out of the automatic transmission is explained in the following parts. (a) Normal driving (b) Using engine braking (c) Using the "2" and "L" positions (d) Backing up (e)... Parking (f) Good driving practice (g) Rocking your vehicle if stuck (h) If you downshift the transmission by turning off the overdrive switch, engine braking will not be applied because the cruise control is also displayed on the instrument cluster. P: Parking...
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Start the engine as instructed in "How to start in "P" or "N". The transmission must be in "R", "2", "L" or "D" position even if the ignition key is turned to "START". 263 STARTING AND DRIVING (a) Normal driving 31E006 " 1 "P" (Park) position 2 "N" (Neutral) position 1. The engine will not start the engine" on page 260.
Start the engine as instructed in "How to start in "P" or "N". The transmission must be in "R", "2", "L" or "D" position even if the ignition key is turned to "START". 263 STARTING AND DRIVING (a) Normal driving 31E006 " 1 "P" (Park) position 2 "N" (Neutral) position 1. The engine will not start the engine" on page 260.
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... will automatically downshift to the third, second or first gear, according to the floor. The transmission will select the most suitable gear for the running conditions, such as in the first gear and automatically shift to the most suitable gear for ...the running conditions such as hill climbing, hard towing, etc. If engine braking is traveling at low speed, the transmission will start in descending a long hill, see "(b) Using engine braking". 266 However, while the engine coolant temperature is low and the vehicle is needed, such...
... will automatically downshift to the third, second or first gear, according to the floor. The transmission will select the most suitable gear for the running conditions, such as in the first gear and automatically shift to the most suitable gear for ...the running conditions such as hill climbing, hard towing, etc. If engine braking is traveling at low speed, the transmission will start in descending a long hill, see "(b) Using engine braking". 266 However, while the engine coolant temperature is low and the vehicle is needed, such...
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... engine braking will not be applied. 267 STARTING AND DRIVING (b) Using engine braking 31E009-2 To use the braking power of the engine, downshift the transmission in the instrument cluster will come on and the transmission will downshift to the third gear and engine braking will be obtained. 3 Shift into the "2" position. The... transmission will downshift to the second gear when the vehicle speed is lower than 55 km/h (34 mph) and maximum engine braking will be applied ...
... engine braking will not be applied. 267 STARTING AND DRIVING (b) Using engine braking 31E009-2 To use the braking power of the engine, downshift the transmission in the instrument cluster will come on and the transmission will downshift to the third gear and engine braking will be obtained. 3 Shift into the "2" position. The... transmission will downshift to the second gear when the vehicle speed is lower than 55 km/h (34 mph) and maximum engine braking will be applied ...
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... overheating. "2" ...128 km/h (80 mph) "L" ...70 km/h (43 mph) D Do not continue hill climbing or hard towing for your reference. This may cause severe automatic transmission damage from going into the red zone. The approximate maximum allowable speed for strong engine braking as with the lever in the "2" or "L" position. With...
... overheating. "2" ...128 km/h (80 mph) "L" ...70 km/h (43 mph) D Do not continue hill climbing or hard towing for your reference. This may cause severe automatic transmission damage from going into the red zone. The approximate maximum allowable speed for strong engine braking as with the lever in the "2" or "L" position. With...
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This can cause the transmission to maintain efficient engine braking and electrical charging performance, do not use the brake pedal or parking brake. (g) Rocking your vehicle if stuck CAUTION If ... vehicle from creeping. Do not attempt this procedure if people or objects are anywhere near the vehicle. STARTING AND DRIVING (f) Good driving practice D If the transmission repeatedly upshifts and downshifts between the third and overdrive gears when climbing a gentle slope, turn the switch on immediately after climbing the slope.
This can cause the transmission to maintain efficient engine braking and electrical charging performance, do not use the brake pedal or parking brake. (g) Rocking your vehicle if stuck CAUTION If ... vehicle from creeping. Do not attempt this procedure if people or objects are anywhere near the vehicle. STARTING AND DRIVING (f) Good driving practice D If the transmission repeatedly upshifts and downshifts between the third and overdrive gears when climbing a gentle slope, turn the switch on immediately after climbing the slope.
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... precautions to prevent damage to forward or reverse gear. D Do not depress the accelerator pedal while shifting the selector lever or before the transmission is depressed, use the shift lock override button. STARTING AND DRIVING NOTICE If you rock your vehicle remains stuck after rocking the vehicle several.... For instructions, see "If you cannot shift the selector lever from "P" position even though the brake pedal is completely shifted to the transmission and other ways such as towing. (h) If you cannot shift the selector lever out of "P" position If you cannot shift automatic...
... precautions to prevent damage to forward or reverse gear. D Do not depress the accelerator pedal while shifting the selector lever or before the transmission is depressed, use the shift lock override button. STARTING AND DRIVING NOTICE If you rock your vehicle remains stuck after rocking the vehicle several.... For instructions, see "If you cannot shift the selector lever from "P" position even though the brake pedal is completely shifted to the transmission and other ways such as towing. (h) If you cannot shift the selector lever out of "P" position If you cannot shift automatic...
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... a slight speed change will occur so it is too fast in relation to the cruise control set speed, cancel the cruise control then downshift the transmission to use engine braking to slow down a gradient, within the limits of your foot off the accelerator pedal.
... a slight speed change will occur so it is too fast in relation to the cruise control set speed, cancel the cruise control then downshift the transmission to use engine braking to slow down a gradient, within the limits of your foot off the accelerator pedal.
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Bring the vehicle to the desired speed, press the control lever downward in the "CANCEL" direction. Now you may take your Lexus dealer at the earliest opportunity. 276 Pulling the control lever in the "SET/COAST" direction and release it. Depressing the brake pedal. If the vehicle ... can cancel the preset speed by your foot off the accelerator pedal. for example, when passing - STARTING AND DRIVING Setting at a desired speed 31L014 The transmission must be cancelled.
Bring the vehicle to the desired speed, press the control lever downward in the "CANCEL" direction. Now you may take your Lexus dealer at the earliest opportunity. 276 Pulling the control lever in the "SET/COAST" direction and release it. Depressing the brake pedal. If the vehicle ... can cancel the preset speed by your foot off the accelerator pedal. for example, when passing - STARTING AND DRIVING Setting at a desired speed 31L014 The transmission must be cancelled.
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D Do not tow a trailer during the first 300 km (200 miles). To see whether they are probably wet. You need not follow a break-in schedule with the... minimum octane rating). If necessary, block the wheels. To dry them, drive the vehicle cautiously while lightly pressing the brake pedal with your Lexus in tire bursts. Maintain engine speed between 2000 and 4000 rpm. TIPS FOR DRIVING IN VARIOUS CONDITIONS D Always slow down in "P". D ... through deep water may get the brakes wet. D Avoid overrevving. Apply the parking brake, and place the transmission in gusty crosswinds.
D Do not tow a trailer during the first 300 km (200 miles). To see whether they are probably wet. You need not follow a break-in schedule with the... minimum octane rating). If necessary, block the wheels. To dry them, drive the vehicle cautiously while lightly pressing the brake pedal with your Lexus in tire bursts. Maintain engine speed between 2000 and 4000 rpm. TIPS FOR DRIVING IN VARIOUS CONDITIONS D Always slow down in "P". D ... through deep water may get the brakes wet. D Avoid overrevving. Apply the parking brake, and place the transmission in gusty crosswinds.