Cruise control
Use cruise control to maintain a set speed without depressing the
accelerator
pedal.
1. Indicator.
2. Display.
3. Cruise control switch.
Setting the vehicle speed
Press the “ON-OFF” button to activate the cruise control.
Press the button again to deactivate the cruise control.
Accelerate or decelerate to the desired speed, and push the lever down to set the speed.
“SET” will be displayed.
Adjusting the set speed
1. Increases the speed.
2. Decreases the speed.
Hold the lever until the desired speed setting is obtained.
Fine adjustment of the set speed can be made by lightly pushing the lever up or down and releasing it.
Canceling and resuming the constant speed control
1. Pulling the lever towards you cancels the constant speed control.
The speed setting is also canceled
when the brakes are
applied.
2. Pushing the lever up resumes the constant speed control.
Cruise control can be set when
l The shift lever is in D or “4”, “5” or “6” range of S has been selected.
Vehicle speed is above 25 mph (40 km/h).
Accelerating
The vehicle can be accelerated normally. After acceleration, the set speed resumes.
Automatic cruise control cancelation
Cruise control will stop maintaining the vehicle speed in any of the
following situations:
Actual vehicle speed falls more than 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 25 mph (40km/h).
VSC is activated.
If the cruise control indicator light flashes
Press the “ON-OFF” button once to deactivate the system, and then press the
button
again to 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 operating the cruise control by mistake
Switch the cruise control off using the “ON-OFF” button 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 loss of control 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 winding roads.
On steep hills.
Vehicle speed may exceed the set speed when driving down a steep hill.
When your vehicle is towing anything.
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