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... box ...102 Outside rear view mirror defogger switch . 48 Rear air conditioning on-off switch ...281 Power outlet ...99 Four-wheel drive control lever ...354 Seat heater switches ...58 Rear window defogger switch ...45 Ashtray ...93 Automatic transmission selector lever ...340 Damping......377 Active height control switch ...362 Driving pattern selector switch ...345 Second start mode selector switch ...353 Cruise control switch ...358 Hood lock release lever ...120 Fuel filler door opener ...122 26 Emergency flasher switch ...56 27 Power antenna switch ...299 28 Outside temperature display...
... box ...102 Outside rear view mirror defogger switch . 48 Rear air conditioning on-off switch ...281 Power outlet ...99 Four-wheel drive control lever ...354 Seat heater switches ...58 Rear window defogger switch ...45 Ashtray ...93 Automatic transmission selector lever ...340 Damping......377 Active height control switch ...362 Driving pattern selector switch ...345 Second start mode selector switch ...353 Cruise control switch ...358 Hood lock release lever ...120 Fuel filler door opener ...122 26 Emergency flasher switch ...56 27 Power antenna switch ...299 28 Outside temperature display...
Owners Manual
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...vehicle. Contact your electronic throttle control system. At this lamp comes on . a. When the "ABS" warning light is on in your Lexus dealer as soon as possible. GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS (e) Malfunction Indicator Lamp This lamp comes on (and the brake system ...warning light is off ), the anti-lock brake system does not operate so that the wheels could lock up during a sudden braking or braking on page 61 for instructions.) c. Have your engine electrical system, automatic...
...vehicle. Contact your electronic throttle control system. At this lamp comes on . a. When the "ABS" warning light is on in your Lexus dealer as soon as possible. GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS (e) Malfunction Indicator Lamp This lamp comes on (and the brake system ...warning light is off ), the anti-lock brake system does not operate so that the wheels could lock up during a sudden braking or braking on page 61 for instructions.) c. Have your engine electrical system, automatic...
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... "Park" Warning Light This light warns that the transmission "Park" mechanism is started. CAUTION To restore the park function, shift the four-wheel drive control out of the following conditions may occur, but do not indicate the malfunction: D The light may stay on together with the brake... warning light, immediately stop your vehicle at a safe place and contact your Lexus dealer. Either of "N". 77 It is in the "P" position, the transmission will disengage and the wheels will not lock. If the four-wheel drive control is in the "N" position while the selector lever is normal if...
... "Park" Warning Light This light warns that the transmission "Park" mechanism is started. CAUTION To restore the park function, shift the four-wheel drive control out of the following conditions may occur, but do not indicate the malfunction: D The light may stay on together with the brake... warning light, immediately stop your vehicle at a safe place and contact your Lexus dealer. Either of "N". 77 It is in the "P" position, the transmission will disengage and the wheels will not lock. If the four-wheel drive control is in the "N" position while the selector lever is normal if...
Owners Manual
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... 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 ...Four-wheel drive system ...Cruise control ...Active height control suspension (AHC) ...Adaptive variable suspension (AVS) ...Active traction control system ...Vehicle skid control...
... 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 ...Four-wheel drive system ...Cruise control ...Active height control suspension (AHC) ...Adaptive variable suspension (AVS) ...Active traction control system ...Vehicle skid control...
Owners Manual
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An open and the back door closed while driving. Lock all doors. 5. D To allow proper operation of snow, leaves, or other obstructions. Check the area around the vehicle before entering it. 2. Fasten seat belts. Remember ... the vehicle. Have the cause immediately located and corrected. D If you have sufficient fuel. 334 Adjust seat position, seatback angle, head restraint height and steering wheel angle. 3. Adjust the inside and outside rear view mirrors. 4. BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE 1. STARTING AND DRIVING D Keep the back door closed .
An open and the back door closed while driving. Lock all doors. 5. D To allow proper operation of snow, leaves, or other obstructions. Check the area around the vehicle before entering it. 2. Fasten seat belts. Remember ... the vehicle. Have the cause immediately located and corrected. D If you have sufficient fuel. 334 Adjust seat position, seatback angle, head restraint height and steering wheel angle. 3. Adjust the inside and outside rear view mirrors. 4. BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE 1. STARTING AND DRIVING D Keep the back door closed .
Owners Manual
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...To turn the engine off while the vehicle is locked. If, in an emergency, you must turn the key from "ACC" to "ACC". STARTING AND DRIVING "LOCK" - Engine is off and the steering wheel is moving, turn the key only to the "LOCK" position, you must put the transmission selector lever... in , and then rock the steering wheel slightly while turning the key gently. See "Engine immobiliser system...
...To turn the engine off while the vehicle is locked. If, in an emergency, you must turn the key from "ACC" to "ACC". STARTING AND DRIVING "LOCK" - Engine is off and the steering wheel is moving, turn the key only to the "LOCK" position, you must put the transmission selector lever... in , and then rock the steering wheel slightly while turning the key gently. See "Engine immobiliser system...
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D If your vehicle, observe the following precautions to prevent damage to forward or reverse gear. D Do not race the engine and avoid spinning the wheels. STARTING AND DRIVING NOTICE If you rock your vehicle remains stuck after rocking the vehicle several times, consider other parts. For instructions, see "If you ..." (second start) mode 31X012f 353 D Do not depress the accelerator pedal while shifting the selector lever or before the transmission is depressed, use the shift lock override button.
D If your vehicle, observe the following precautions to prevent damage to forward or reverse gear. D Do not race the engine and avoid spinning the wheels. STARTING AND DRIVING NOTICE If you rock your vehicle remains stuck after rocking the vehicle several times, consider other parts. For instructions, see "If you ..." (second start) mode 31X012f 353 D Do not depress the accelerator pedal while shifting the selector lever or before the transmission is depressed, use the shift lock override button.
Owners Manual
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... is automatically turned off . "H" (high speed position, center differential unlocked): Lever at "N" No power is delivered to the wheels. The vehicle must be stopped. When the center differential is locked, the vehicle skid control system is turned on, the "VSC OFF" indicator light comes on all types of roads, from dry hard...
... is automatically turned off . "H" (high speed position, center differential unlocked): Lever at "N" No power is delivered to the wheels. The vehicle must be stopped. When the center differential is locked, the vehicle skid control system is turned on, the "VSC OFF" indicator light comes on all types of roads, from dry hard...
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...driving on page 340.) 356 In this mode, the braking feeling that the differential is under 3,000 rpm when the wheels get stuck or when you push out the center differential lock button, drive straight ahead while accelerating or decelerating, or drive in sand or mud. "L" (low speed position, ... the active traction control system if the engine speed is under 3,000 rpm (normally engine speed is not still locked as long as the indicator light remains off. D The four-wheel drive control lever in the "L" position and the automatic transmission lever in the "R" position (As for hard pulling...
...driving on page 340.) 356 In this mode, the braking feeling that the differential is under 3,000 rpm when the wheels get stuck or when you push out the center differential lock button, drive straight ahead while accelerating or decelerating, or drive in sand or mud. "L" (low speed position, ... the active traction control system if the engine speed is under 3,000 rpm (normally engine speed is not still locked as long as the indicator light remains off. D The four-wheel drive control lever in the "L" position and the automatic transmission lever in the "R" position (As for hard pulling...
Owners Manual
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...center differential lock system, do not push the center differential lock button when the vehicle is cornering or when its wheels are slipping. To shift between unlock and lock modes in "L", push the center differential lock button. CAUTION Never move the four-wheel drive ...the transmission into "N" and move the four-wheel drive control lever if wheels are spinning freely off when unlocking the center differential, drive straight ahead while accelerating or decelerating, or drive in "H", push the center differential lock button. STARTING AND DRIVING (b) Shifting procedure...
...center differential lock system, do not push the center differential lock button when the vehicle is cornering or when its wheels are slipping. To shift between unlock and lock modes in "L", push the center differential lock button. CAUTION Never move the four-wheel drive ...the transmission into "N" and move the four-wheel drive control lever if wheels are spinning freely off when unlocking the center differential, drive straight ahead while accelerating or decelerating, or drive in "H", push the center differential lock button. STARTING AND DRIVING (b) Shifting procedure...
Owners Manual
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Low mode At vehicle stoppage Under about 5 seconds with center differential lock system 367 D The brake pedal has been depressed for longer than about 30 km/h (19 mph) About 30 km/h (19 mph) or over f Normal mode f f ... does not operate even if the above conditions are all met. If the engine is operated abruptly more than -30 _C (-22 _F). D The steering wheel is warmed up, the suspension fluid temperature will be selected. Then the active height control suspension becomes operable. D Driving on bumpy roads, which may cause...
Low mode At vehicle stoppage Under about 5 seconds with center differential lock system 367 D The brake pedal has been depressed for longer than about 30 km/h (19 mph) About 30 km/h (19 mph) or over f Normal mode f f ... does not operate even if the above conditions are all met. If the engine is operated abruptly more than -30 _C (-22 _F). D The steering wheel is warmed up, the suspension fluid temperature will be selected. Then the active height control suspension becomes operable. D Driving on bumpy roads, which may cause...
Owners Manual
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This system automatically controls the output of the systems such as anti-lock brakes, traction control, engine control, etc. Four-wheel drive control lever in "H" . . 15 km/h mph) Four-wheel drive control lever in "L" . . 30 km/h mph) (9 (18 You may hear a sound in the self-check mode and does not indicate a malfunction. 382 This...
This system automatically controls the output of the systems such as anti-lock brakes, traction control, engine control, etc. Four-wheel drive control lever in "H" . . 15 km/h mph) Four-wheel drive control lever in "L" . . 30 km/h mph) (9 (18 You may hear a sound in the self-check mode and does not indicate a malfunction. 382 This...
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At this time, the "VSC OFF" indicator comes on with the center differential lock indicator light. (For details, see "Four-wheel drive system" on page 354.) 31x067a 383 STARTING AND DRIVING 31X070 Pushing the center differential lock button automatically turns the vehicle skid control system off.
At this time, the "VSC OFF" indicator comes on with the center differential lock indicator light. (For details, see "Four-wheel drive system" on page 354.) 31x067a 383 STARTING AND DRIVING 31X070 Pushing the center differential lock button automatically turns the vehicle skid control system off.
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...If the slip indicator light flashes, sounding an alarm, special care should be the same. When replacing the tires or wheels, contact your Lexus dealer. (See "Checking and replacing tires" on page 520. 385 If you use tires of control. STARTING AND... DRIVING CAUTION D Active traction control system, vehicle skid control system and anti-lock brake system are not a substitute for all affect whether active traction control system, vehicle skid control system and anti-lock...
...If the slip indicator light flashes, sounding an alarm, special care should be the same. When replacing the tires or wheels, contact your Lexus dealer. (See "Checking and replacing tires" on page 520. 385 If you use tires of control. STARTING AND... DRIVING CAUTION D Active traction control system, vehicle skid control system and anti-lock brake system are not a substitute for all affect whether active traction control system, vehicle skid control system and anti-lock...
Owners Manual
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... in action, just hold the brake pedal down more firmly, and do not pump the brake. Especially, in providing stability and steering performance of the wheels during a sudden brake or braking on the pedal uses up of the vehicle under these circumstances. But you need to help prevent... is designed to keep it depressed more firmly. This assists in a panic stop, you will have to press the ABS brake pedal: When the anti-lock brake system function is completely lost, the brakes will be longer. Each push on slippery road surfaces. Effective way to push the pedal hard, much...
... in action, just hold the brake pedal down more firmly, and do not pump the brake. Especially, in providing stability and steering performance of the wheels during a sudden brake or braking on the pedal uses up of the vehicle under these circumstances. But you need to help prevent... is designed to keep it depressed more firmly. This assists in a panic stop, you will have to press the ABS brake pedal: When the anti-lock brake system function is completely lost, the brakes will be longer. Each push on slippery road surfaces. Effective way to push the pedal hard, much...
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...etc. D At the end of the anti-lock brake system activation, the brake pedal may hear the anti-lock brake system operating and feel the brake pedal pulsating and the vibrations of the vehicle body and steering wheel. When the anti-lock brake system is activated, the following conditions ...may occur, however, do not indicate a malfunction of approximately 10 km/h (6 mph). STARTING AND DRIVING The anti-lock brake system becomes operative after the vehicle is ...
...etc. D At the end of the anti-lock brake system activation, the brake pedal may hear the anti-lock brake system operating and feel the brake pedal pulsating and the vibrations of the vehicle body and steering wheel. When the anti-lock brake system is activated, the following conditions ...may occur, however, do not indicate a malfunction of approximately 10 km/h (6 mph). STARTING AND DRIVING The anti-lock brake system becomes operative after the vehicle is ...
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...or snow-covered roads. Compared with vehicles not fitted with an anti-lock brake system, your vehicle may require a longer stopping distance in the rain, the anti-lock brake system does not provide vehicle control. Anti-lock brake system is still important to drive with all due care and ... to shorten the stopping distance: Always drive at the moderate speed and maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front of steering wheel operation even with tire chains installed. 389 If tires grip performance exceeds its capability, or if hydroplaning occurs during high speed driving in...
...or snow-covered roads. Compared with vehicles not fitted with an anti-lock brake system, your vehicle may require a longer stopping distance in the rain, the anti-lock brake system does not provide vehicle control. Anti-lock brake system is still important to drive with all due care and ... to shorten the stopping distance: Always drive at the moderate speed and maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front of steering wheel operation even with tire chains installed. 389 If tires grip performance exceeds its capability, or if hydroplaning occurs during high speed driving in...
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STARTING AND DRIVING D Driving over the steps such as the joints on roads where the road surface is pitted or has other than specified may fail to detect the accurate turning speed, resulting in surface height. D Driving on the road. The use of specified size at designated pressure: The anti-lock brake system detects vehicle speeds using the speed sensors for respective wheels' turning speeds. Install all 4 tires of tires other differences in a longer stopping distance. 390
STARTING AND DRIVING D Driving over the steps such as the joints on roads where the road surface is pitted or has other than specified may fail to detect the accurate turning speed, resulting in surface height. D Driving on the road. The use of specified size at designated pressure: The anti-lock brake system detects vehicle speeds using the speed sensors for respective wheels' turning speeds. Install all 4 tires of tires other differences in a longer stopping distance. 390
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...this indicates a malfunction somewhere in the parts monitored by the warning light system. If the anti-lock brake system and the brake assist system work properly, the light goes out after a few seconds. Contact your Lexus dealer as soon as possible to "ON". D The light does not come on while driving. ... on . When the "ABS" warning light is on (and the brake system warning light is off ), the anti-lock brake system does not operate so that the wheels could lock up during driving goes out and does not come on with the ignition key turned to service the vehicle. STARTING AND...
...this indicates a malfunction somewhere in the parts monitored by the warning light system. If the anti-lock brake system and the brake assist system work properly, the light goes out after a few seconds. Contact your Lexus dealer as soon as possible to "ON". D The light does not come on while driving. ... on . When the "ABS" warning light is on (and the brake system warning light is off ), the anti-lock brake system does not operate so that the wheels could lock up during driving goes out and does not come on with the ignition key turned to service the vehicle. STARTING AND...
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...for loose connections or obvious damage. Your Lexus dealer and most auto parts stores. Leaving a heavy summer oil in your vehicle's paint. Squirt lock de-icer or glycerine into "P" and block the front wheels. When parking, put the transmission into the locks to keep them from freezing. See "... for the cold weather. 406 NOTICE Do not use 60% solution for a proper corrosion protection of engine coolant. Keep the door locks from freezing. Check the condition of any other substitute because it may damage your vehicle during winter months may freeze the parking brake,...
...for loose connections or obvious damage. Your Lexus dealer and most auto parts stores. Leaving a heavy summer oil in your vehicle's paint. Squirt lock de-icer or glycerine into "P" and block the front wheels. When parking, put the transmission into the locks to keep them from freezing. See "... for the cold weather. 406 NOTICE Do not use 60% solution for a proper corrosion protection of engine coolant. Keep the door locks from freezing. Check the condition of any other substitute because it may damage your vehicle during winter months may freeze the parking brake,...