Cruise control

Use the cruise control to maintain a set speed without using the accelerator.

Set the vehicle speed

Turn the “ON-OFF” button ON.


Turn the “ON-OFF” button ON.

Push the button once more to deactivate the cruise control.

Accelerate or decelerate to the


Accelerate or decelerate to the desired speed and press the lever down to set the cruise control speed.

Adjusting the speed setting

1. Increase speed.


1. Increase speed.

2. Decrease speed.

Hold the lever until the desired speed setting is obtained.

Canceling and resuming regular acceleration

1. Cancel.


1. Cancel.

Pull the lever towards you to cancel cruise control.

The speed setting is also canceled when the brakes are
applied.

2. Resume.

To resume cruise control and return to the set speed, push the lever up.

Fine adjustment of the set speed

Fine adjustment of the set speed (approximately 1.0 mph [1.6 km/h]) can be made
by lightly pressing the lever up or down and releasing it.

Cruise control can be set when

The shift lever is in the D or 4, 5, or 6 range of S.

- Vehicle speed is above approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).

Accelerating

The vehicle can be accelerated normally. After acceleration, the set speed resumes.

Automatic cruise control cancellation

The set speed is automatically cancelled in any of the following situations.

- Actual vehicle speed falls more than approximately 10 mph (16 km/h) below the preset vehicle speed
At this time, the memorized set speed is not retained.

- Actual vehicle speed is below approximately 25 mph (40km/h) - VSC is activated

If the cruise control indicator light flashes

Turn the ON-OFF button off once, and then reactivate the system.

If the cruise control speed cannot be set or if the cruise control cancels immediately
after being activated, there may be a malfunction in the cruise control system. Have
the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.

CAUTION:
To avoid inadvertent cruise control activation Keep the ON-OFF button off when not in use.

Situations unsuitable for cruise control Do not use cruise control in any of the following situations.

Doing so may result in control of the vehicle being lost and could cause an accident
resulting in death or serious injury.

- In heavy traffic.

- On roads with sharp bends.

- On slippery roads, such as those covered with rain, ice or snow.

- On steep hills.

- On winding roads.

- When towing a trailer or emergency towing.

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