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LEXUS LC 500H (2019 year). Instruction - part 10

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mation display.

●

The temperature of the hybrid system is

high.

The vehicle has been left in the sun,

driven on a hill, driven at high speeds, etc.

●

The temperature of the hybrid system is

low.

The vehicle has been left in temperatures

lower than about 32°F (0°C) for a long

period of time etc.

●

The gasoline engine is warming up.

●

The hybrid battery (traction battery) is

low.

The remaining battery level indicated in

the “Energy monitor” display is low.

(

P.96)

●

Vehicle speed is high.

●

The accelerator pedal is depressed firmly

or the vehicle is on a hill etc.

●

The windshield defogger is in use.

●

When the shift position is in M.

■

Switching to EV drive mode when the

gasoline engine is cold

If the hybrid system is started while the gas-

oline engine is cold, the gasoline engine will

start automatically in order to warm up. In

this case, you will become unable to switch

to EV drive mode.
To prevent gasoline engine warm up in

order to reduce noises, start the hybrid sys-

tem without starting the gasoline engine,

pressing the power switch with fully

depressing the brake pedal and pressing

the EV drive mode switch.

■

Automatic cancelation of EV drive

mode

When driving in EV drive mode, the gaso-

line engine may automatically restart in the

following situations. When EV drive mode

is canceled, a buzzer will sound and the EV

drive mode indicator will flash and go off.

●

The hybrid battery (traction battery)

becomes low.

The remaining battery level indicated in

the “Energy monitor” display is low.

(

P.96)

●

Vehicle speed is high.

●

The accelerator pedal is depressed firmly

or the vehicle is on a hill etc.

When it is possible to inform the driver of

automatic cancelation in advance, a prior

notice screen will appear on the multi-infor-

mation display.

■

Possible driving distance when driving in

EV drive mode

EV drive mode’s possible driving distance

ranges from a few hundred meters to

approximately 0.6 mile (1 km). However,

depending on vehicle conditions, there are

situations when EV drive mode cannot be

used.

(The distance that is possible depends on

the hybrid battery [traction battery] level

and driving conditions.)

■

Fuel economy

The hybrid system is designed to achieve

the best possible fuel economy during nor-

mal driving (using the gasoline engine and

electric motor [traction motor]). Driving in

EV drive mode more than necessary may

lower fuel economy.

■

If “EV Mode Unavailable” is shown on

the multi-information display

The EV drive mode is not available. The rea-

son the EV drive mode is not available (the

vehicle is idling, battery charge is low, vehi-

cle speed is higher than the EV drive mode

operating speed range or accelerator pedal

is depressed too much) may be displayed.

Use the EV drive mode when it becomes

available.

■

If “EV Mode Deactivated” is shown on

the multi-information display

The EV drive mode has been automatically

canceled. The reason the EV drive mode is

not available (the battery charge is low,

vehicle speed is higher than the EV drive

mode operating speed range or accelera-

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Driving

tor pedal is depressed too much) may be

displayed. Drive the vehicle for a while

before attempting to turn on the EV drive

mode again.

: To improve fuel efficiency and reduce

noise, set the shift position in D for nor-
mal driving. You can choose gear range
suitable for your driving situation by
operating the paddle shift switches.

: Any gear range can be fixed when driv-

ing in M mode.

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For the shift positions

●

When the engine switch is off or in

ACCESSORY mode, the shift position

cannot be changed.

●

When the engine switch is in IGNITION

ON mode, the shift position can only be

changed to N.

●

When the engine is running, the shift

position can be changed from P to D, N

or R.

●

The shift position can only be changed to

M directly from D.

WARNING

■

Caution while driving

When driving in EV drive mode, pay spe-

cial attention to the area around the vehi-

cle. Because there is no engine noise,

pedestrians, people riding bicycles or

other people and vehicles in the area

may not be aware of the vehicle starting

off or approaching them, so take extra

care while driving. Therefore, take extra

care while driving even if the vehicle

proximity notification system is active.

Automatic transmission
(LC500)

Select the shift position depending
on your purpose and situation.

Shift position purpose and func-
tions

Shift posi-

tion

Objective or function

Parking the vehicle/starting

the engine

Reversing

Neutral

(Condition in which the

power is not transmitted)

Normal driving

M mode driving

(

P.160)

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In addition, if an attempt is made to change

the shift position by moving the shift lever or

by pressing the P position switch in any of

the following situations, the buzzer will

sound and the shifting operation will be dis-

abled or the shift position will automatically

change to N. When this happens, select an

appropriate shift position.

●

Situations where the shifting operation

will be disabled:

• When an attempt is made to change the

shift position from P to another position

by moving the shift lever without depress-

ing the brake pedal.

• When an attempt is made to change the

shift position from P or N to M by moving

the shift lever.

• When the P position switch is pressed

while the vehicle is running.

●

Situations where the shift position will

automatically change to N:

• When an attempt is made to select the R

position by moving the shift lever when
the vehicle is moving forward.

• When an attempt is made to select the D

position by moving the shift lever when
the vehicle is moving in reverse.

• When the shift position is changed from

R to M

●

If N is selected while driving at a certain

speed, even if the shift lever is not held in

the N position, the shift position changes

to N. In this situation, the buzzer sounds

and a confirmation message is displayed

on the multi-information display to inform

the driver that the shift position has

changed to N.

: Shift position may be changed to P when

driving at extremely low speeds.

: Shift position may be changed to R when

driving at low speeds.

: Shift position may be changed to D

when driving at low speeds.

■

Reverse warning buzzer

When shifting into R, a buzzer will sound to

inform the driver that the shift position is in

■

To protect the automatic transmission

If the automatic transmission fluid tempera-

ture is high, “Transmission Fluid Temp High

See Owner’s Manual” will be displayed on

the multi-information display and the vehi-

cle will go into transmission protection

mode automatically. Have the vehicle

inspected by your Lexus dealer.

■

When driving with dynamic radar cruise

control with full-speed range activated

Even when performing the following

actions with the intent of enabling engine

braking, engine braking will not be acti-

vated because dynamic radar cruise con-

trol with full-speed range will not be

canceled.

●

While driving in the D position, down-

shifting to 9, 8, 7, 6, 5 or 4.

●

When switching the driving mode to

sport mode while driving in D position.

(

P.213)

■

Restraining sudden start (Drive-Start

Control)

P.137

■

AI-SHIFT

The AI-SHIFT automatically selects the suit-

able gear according to driver performance

and driving conditions.

The AI-SHIFT automatically operates when

the shift position is in D. (Shifting the shift

position to M cancels the function.)

■

If a message about a shift operation is

shown

To prevent the shift position from being

selected incorrectly or the vehicle from

moving unexpectedly, the shift position may

be changed automatically or operating the

shift lever may be required. In this case,

change the shift position following the mes-

sages on the multi-information display.

■

After recharging/reconnecting the 12-

volt battery

P.299

■

Customization

Settings (e.g. reverse warning buzzer) can

be changed. (Customizable features:

P.391)

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Driving

Shift lever

Operate the shift lever gently and securely
in the direction of the arrow on the shift
position indicator.
To shift to N, slide the shift lever in the
direction of the arrow and hold it.
Release the shift lever after each shifting
operation to allow it to return to its regular

position (

Shifting to M is only possible when the shift
position is in D.
When shifting from P to N, D or R, from N,
D, M or R to P, from D or M to R, or from R
to D, ensure that the brake pedal is being
depressed and the vehicle is stationary.

Shift position indicator

Meter display:
The current shift position is highlighted.
When any shift position other than D or M
is selected, the arrow toward M and M
position indicator are displayed in gray.

WARNING

■

When driving on slippery road sur-

faces

Do not accelerate or shift the shift posi-

tion suddenly.

Sudden changes in engine braking may

cause the vehicle to spin or skid, resulting

in an accident.

NOTICE

■

Situations where shift control system

malfunctions are possible

If any of the following situations occurs,

shift control system malfunctions are

possible.

Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe

place on level ground, apply the parking

brake, and then contact your Lexus

dealer.

●

When the warning message indicating

the shift control system appears on the

multi-information display.

●

The display indicates that no shift posi-

tion is selected for more than a few

seconds.

Shifting the shift lever

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Shift lever display:
The current shift position is illuminated.
When selecting the shift position, make
sure that the shift position has been
changed to the desired position by check-
ing the shift position indicator provided on
the instrument cluster.

P position switch

■

When shifting the shift position to P

Fully stop the vehicle and set the park-
ing brake, and then press the P position
switch.

When the shift position is changed to P, the
switch illuminates.
Check that the shift position indicator
shows P.

■

Shifting the shift position from P to
other positions

 While depressing the brake pedal

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

 When selecting the shift position,

make sure that the shift position has
been changed to the desired posi-
tion by checking the shift position
indicator provided on the instru-
ment cluster.

 The shift position cannot be

changed from P to M directly.

■

Automatic P position selection function

In the following situations, the shift position

is automatically changed to P.

●

When pressing the engine switch with the

vehicle stopped while the engine switch is

in IGNITION ON mode and the shift

position is in a position other than P (after

the shift position has changed to P, the
engine switch will turn off)

●

When the vehicle is stopped after the

engine has been stopped in an emer-

gency while driving

●

When voltage of the 12-volt battery

drops while the shift position is in a posi-

tion other than P

: When the engine switch is pressed while

WARNING

■

For the shift lever

●

Do not remove the shift lever knob or

use anything but a genuine Lexus shift

lever knob. Also, do not hang anything

on the shift lever.

Doing so could prevent the shift lever

from returning to position, causing

unexpected accidents to occur when

the vehicle is in motion.

●

In order to prevent the shift position

from accidentally being changed, do

not touch the shift lever when not using

them.

P position switch

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Driving

driving at extremely slow speeds, such as
immediately before stopping the vehicle,
the shift position may automatically
change to P. Make sure that the vehicle is
completely stopped before pressing the
engine switch.

■

If the shift position cannot be shifted

from P

There is a possibility that the 12-volt battery

is discharged. Check the 12-volt battery in

this situation. (

P.357)

■

Driving mode

P.213

■

Snow mode

Snow mode can be selected to suit the
conditions when driving on slippery
road surfaces, such as on snow.

Turn the

switch backward.

The snow mode indicator comes on.

Turn the

switch backward again to

return to normal mode.

■

Snow mode automatic deactivation

Snow mode is automatically deactivated if

the engine switch is turned off after driving

in snow mode.

To drive using temporary shift range
selection, operate the “-” or “+” paddle
shift switch.
When the “-” paddle shift switch is
operated, the shift range switches to a
range that enables engine braking
force that is suitable to driving condi-
tions. When the “+” paddle shift switch
is operated, the shift range switches to
a range that is one range higher than
the current range.
Changing the shift range allows
restriction of the highest gear, prevent-

WARNING

■

P position switch

●

Do not press the P position switch

while the vehicle is moving.

If the P position switch is pressed when

driving at very low speeds (for exam-

ple, directly before stopping the vehi-

cle), the vehicle may stop suddenly

when the shift position switches to P,

which could lead to an accident.

●

In order to prevent the shift position

from accidentally being changed, do

not touch the P position switch or shift

lever when not using them.

NOTICE

■

Notes regarding shift lever and P

position switch operation

Avoid repeatedly operating the shift

lever and P position switch in quick suc-

cession.

The system protection function may acti-

vate and it will not be temporarily possi-

ble to shift the shift position other than P.

If this happens, please wait for a while

before attempting to change the shift

position again.

Selecting the driving mode

Selecting shift ranges in the D
position

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ing unnecessary upshifting and
enabling the level of engine braking
force to be selected.

Upshifting

Downshifting

The selected shift range, from D1 to D10,
will be displayed in the meter.
To return to normal D position driving, the
“+” paddle shift switch must be held down
for a period of time.

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

■

Automatic deactivation of shift range

selection in the D position

Shift range selection in the D position will

be deactivated in the following situations:

●

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 moved to D again

●

When pressing and holding the “+” pad-

dle shift switch

■

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 paddle shift switch is operated. (A

buzzer will sound twice.)

To enter M mode, shift the shift position
to M. Gears can be selected by oper-
ating the paddle shift switches, allowing
you to drive in the gear of your choos-
ing.

Upshifting

Downshifting

The gear changes once every time the
paddle shift switch is operated.
The selected gear, from M1 to M10, will be
fixed and displayed in the meter.

When in the M position, the gear will
not change unless the paddle shift
switches are operated.
However, even when in the M position,
the gears will be automatically
changed in the following situation:
 When vehicle speed drops (down-

shift only).

 When it is necessary to protect the

Meter dis-

play

Function

D2 - D10

A gear in the range between

D1 and the selected shift

range is automatically cho-

sen depending on vehicle

speed and driving conditions

Setting the shift range at D1

Selecting gears in the M position

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Driving

engine or automatic transmission
when the engine coolant tempera-
ture is low, the automatic transmis-
sion fluid temperature is high or low,
or other reasons.

Also, the gear will not shift when the
vehicle speed is low, even if an upshift
operation is performed.

■

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 paddle shift switch is operated. (A

buzzer will sound twice.)

: To improve fuel efficiency and reduce

noise, set the shift position in D for nor-
mal driving. You can choose gear range
suitable for your driving situation by
operating the paddle shift switches.

: Any gear range can be fixed when driv-

ing in M mode.

■

For the shift positions

●

When the power switch is off, the shift

position cannot be changed.

●

When the power switch is in ON mode

(the hybrid system is not operating), the

shift position can only be changed to N.

●

When the “READY” indicator is on, the

shift position can be changed from P to D,

N or R.

●

When the “READY” indicator is flashing,

the shift position cannot be changed from

P to another position even if the shift lever

is operated. Wait until the “READY” indi-

Hybrid transmission
(LC500h)

Select the shift position depending
on your purpose and situation.

Shift position purpose and func-
tions

Shift posi-

tion

Objective or function

Parking the vehicle/starting

the hybrid system

Reversing

Neutral (Condition in which

the power is not transmitted)

Normal driving

M mode driving

(

P.166)

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cator changes from a flashing to a solid

light, and then operate the shift lever

again.

●

The shift position can only be changed to

M directly from D.

In addition, if an attempt is made to change

the shift position by moving the shift lever or

by pressing the P position switch in any of

the following situations, the buzzer will

sound and the shifting operation will be dis-

abled or the shift position will automatically

change to N. When this happens, select an

appropriate shift position.

●

Situations where the shifting operation

will be disabled:

• When an attempt is made to change the

shift position from P to another position

by moving the shift lever without depress-

ing the brake pedal.

• When an attempt is made to change the

shift position from P or N to M by moving

the shift lever.

• When the P position switch is pressed

while the vehicle is running.

●

Situations where the shift position will

automatically change to N:

• When an attempt is made to select the R

position by moving the shift lever when
the vehicle is moving forward.

• When an attempt is made to select the D

position by moving the shift lever when
the vehicle is moving in reverse.

• When the shift position is changed from

R to M

●

If N is selected while driving at a certain

speed, even if the shift lever is not held in

the N position, the shift position changes

to N. In this situation, the buzzer sounds

and a confirmation message is displayed

on the multi-information display to inform

the driver that the shift position has

changed to N.

: Shift position may be changed to P when

driving at extremely low speeds.

: Shift position may be changed to R when

driving at low speeds.

: Shift position may be changed to D

when driving at low speeds.

■

Reverse warning buzzer

When shifting into R, a buzzer will sound to

inform the driver that the shift position is in

■

To protect the hybrid transmission

If the transmission fluid temperature is high,

“Transmission Fluid Temp High See

Owner’s Manual” will be displayed on the

multi-information display and the vehicle

will go into transmission protection mode

automatically. Have the vehicle inspected

by your Lexus dealer.

■

When driving with dynamic radar cruise

control with full-speed range activated

●

When dynamic radar cruise control with

full-speed range is operating, the system

does not respond to paddle shift switch

operations.

●

Even when the driving mode is switched

to sport mode with the intent of enabling

engine braking, dynamic radar cruise

control with full-speed range is not can-

celed and engine braking is not activated.

■

Restraining sudden start (Drive-Start

Control)

P.137

■

AI-SHIFT

The AI-SHIFT automatically selects the suit-

able gear according to driver performance

and driving conditions.

The AI-SHIFT automatically operates when

the shift position is in D. (Shifting the shift

position to the M position cancels the func-

tion.)

■

If a message about a shift operation is

shown

To prevent the shift position from being

selected incorrectly or the vehicle from

moving unexpectedly, the shift position may

be changed automatically or operating the

shift lever may be required. In this case,

change the shift position following the mes-

sages on the multi-information display.

■

After recharging/reconnecting the 12-

volt battery

P.299

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Driving

■

Customization

Settings (e.g. reverse warning buzzer) can

be changed.

(Customizable features:

P.391)

Shift lever

position (

Shift position indicator

Meter display:
The current shift position is highlighted.
When any shift position other than D or M
is selected, the arrow toward M and M
position indicator are displayed in gray.

WARNING

■

When driving on slippery road sur-

faces

Do not accelerate or shift the shift posi-

tion suddenly.

Sudden changes in engine braking may

cause the vehicle to spin or skid, resulting

in an accident.

NOTICE

■

Hybrid battery (traction battery)

charge

If the shift position is in N, the hybrid bat-

tery (traction battery) will not be

charged. To help prevent the battery

from discharging, avoid leaving the N

position selected for an extended period

of time.

■

Situations where shift control system

malfunctions are possible

If any of the following situations occurs,

shift control system malfunctions are

possible.

Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe

place on level ground, apply the parking

brake, and then contact your Lexus

dealer.

●

When the warning message indicating

the shift control system appears on the

multi-information display.

●

The display indicates that no shift posi-

tion is selected for more than a few

seconds.

Shifting the shift lever

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P position switch

■

When shifting the shift position to P

Fully stop the vehicle and set the park-
ing brake, and then press the P position
switch.

When the shift position is changed to P, the
switch illuminates.
Check that the shift position indicator
shows P.

■

Shifting the shift position from P to
other positions

 While depressing the brake pedal

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

 When selecting the shift position,

make sure that the shift position has
been changed to the desired posi-
tion by checking the shift position
indicator provided on the instru-
ment cluster.

 The shift position cannot be

changed from P to M directly.

■

Automatic P position selection function

In the following situations, the shift position

is automatically changed to P.

●

When pressing the power switch with the

vehicle stopped while the power switch is

in ON mode and the shift position is in a

position other than P (after the shift posi-

tion has changed to P, the power switch
will turn off)

●

When the vehicle is stopped after the

hybrid system has been stopped in an

emergency while driving

●

When voltage of the 12-volt battery

drops while the shift position is in a posi-

tion other than P

: When the power switch is pressed while

WARNING

■

For the shift lever

●

Do not remove the shift lever knob or

use anything but a genuine Lexus shift

lever knob. Also, do not hang anything

on the shift lever.

Doing so could prevent the shift lever

from returning to position, causing

unexpected accidents to occur when

the vehicle is in motion.

●

In order to prevent the shift position

from accidentally being changed, do

not touch the shift lever when not using

them.

P position switch

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Driving

■

If the shift position cannot be shifted

from P

There is a possibility that the 12-volt battery

is discharged. Check the 12-volt battery in

this situation. (

P.357)

■

Driving mode

P.213

■

Snow mode

Snow mode can be selected to suit the
conditions when driving on slippery
road surfaces, such as on snow.

Turn the

switch backward.

The snow mode indicator comes on.

Turn the

switch backward again to

return to normal mode.

■

Snow mode automatic deactivation

Snow mode is automatically deactivated if

the power switch is turned off after driving

in snow mode.

WARNING

■

P position switch

●

Do not press the P position switch

while the vehicle is moving.

If the P position switch is pressed when

driving at very low speeds (for exam-

ple, directly before stopping the vehi-

cle), the vehicle may stop suddenly

when the shift position switches to P,

which could lead to an accident.

●

In order to prevent the shift position

from accidentally being changed, do

not touch the P position switch or shift

lever when not using them.

NOTICE

■

Notes regarding shift lever and P

position switch operation

Avoid repeatedly operating the shift

lever and P position switch in quick suc-

cession.

The system protection function may acti-

vate and it will not be temporarily possi-

ble to shift the shift position other than P.

If this happens, please wait for a while

before attempting to change the shift

position again.

Selecting the driving mode

Selecting shift ranges in the D
position

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preventing unnecessary upshifting and
enabling the level of engine braking
force to be selected.

Upshifting

Downshifting

The selected shift range, from D1 to D10,
will be displayed in the meter.
To return to normal D position driving, the
“+” paddle shift switch must be held down
for a period of time.

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

■

Automatic deactivation of shift range

selection in the D position

Shift range selection in the D position will

be deactivated in the following situations:

●

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 moved to D again

●

When the “+” paddle shift switch is

pressed and held

●

When dynamic radar cruise control with

full-speed range is operating

■

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 paddle shift switch is operated. (A

buzzer will sound twice.)

To enter M mode, shift the shift position
to M. Gears can be selected by oper-
ating the paddle shift switches, allowing
you to drive in the gear of your choos-
ing.

Upshifting

Downshifting

The gear changes once every time the
paddle shift switch is operated.
The selected gear, from M1 to M10, will be
fixed and displayed in the meter.

Meter dis-

play

Function

D2 - D10

A gear in the range between

D1 and the selected shift

range is automatically cho-

sen depending on vehicle

speed and driving conditions

Setting the shift range at D1

Selecting gears in the M position

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Driving

shift only).

 When vehicle speed increases

(upshift only).

 When the accelerator pedal is firmly

depressed.

 When it is necessary to protect the

transmission fluid temperature is
high or low, or other reasons.

Also, the gear will not shift when the
vehicle speed is low, even if an upshift
operation is performed.

■

Downshifting restrictions 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 paddle shift switch is operated. (A

buzzer will sound twice.)

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 <power switch> is in

IGNITION ON mode <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.

Turn signal lever

Operating instructions

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■

Customization

P.391

■

Using the manual mode

The parking brake can be set and
released manually.

U.S.A.

Canada

Push 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.

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

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4-2. Driving procedures

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 position is shifted

from P, the parking brake will be
released, and the parking brake
indicator light turn off.

 When the shift position is shifted to

P, the parking brake will be set, and
the parking brake indicator light
turn on.

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

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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 <power switch>

is not in IGNITION ON mode <ON

mode>, the parking brake cannot be

released using the parking brake switch.

●

When the engine switch <power switch>

is not in IGNITION ON mode <ON

mode>, automatic mode (automatic

brake setting and releasing) is not avail-

able.

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Parking brake automatic release func-

tion

●

When the shift position is shifted from P,

the parking brake will be released in

automatic 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 position is in D, M or R

■

If “EPB frequently operated Wait a min-

ute” 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.

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