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4-1. Before driving
4-1.Before driving
Driving the vehicle
The following procedures should be
observed to ensure safe driving:
Driving procedure
Starting the engine <hybrid sys-
■
tem>
P.161, 164
Driving
■
1
With the brake pedal depressed,
shift the shift position to D. (P.172,
178)
Check that the shift position indicator
shows D.
2
If the parking brake is in manual
mode, release the parking brake.
(P.184)
3
Gradually release the brake pedal
and gently depress the accelerator
pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
Stopping
■
1
With the shift position in D, depress
the brake pedal.
2
If necessary, set the parking brake.
If the vehicle is to be stopped for an
extended period of time, shift the shift posi-
tion to P. (P.172, 178)
Parking the vehicle
■
1
Stop the vehicle completely.
2
If the parking brake is in manual
mode, set the parking brake.
(P.184)
3
Shift the shift position to P. (P.172,
178)
Check that the shift position indicator
shows P.
4
Press the engine switch <power
switch> to stop the engine <hybrid
system>.
5
Slowly release the brake pedal.
6
Lock the door, making sure that you
have the electronic key on your
person.
If parking on a hill, block the wheels as
needed.
Starting off on a steep uphill
■
1
Make sure that the parking brake is
set with the brake pedal depressed,
and then shift the shift position to D.
The hill-start assist control will be activated.
(P.272)
2
Release the brake pedal and gently
depress the accelerator pedal.
3
Release the parking brake.
For fuel-efficient driving (LC500h)
■
Keep in mind that hybrid vehicles are similar
to conventional vehicles, and it is necessary
to refrain from activities such as sudden
acceleration.(P.277)
Driving in the rain
■
Drive carefully when it is raining, because
●
visibility will be reduced, the windows
may become fogged-up, and the road
will be slippery.
●
Drive carefully when it starts to rain,
because the road surface will be espe-
cially slippery.
Refrain from high speeds when driving on
●
an expressway in the rain, because there
may be a layer of water between the tires
and the road surface, preventing the
steering and brakes from operating prop-
erly.
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Questions and answers
how to adjust lane keep assist settings on a 2021 lexus lc500?
To adjust the Lane Keep Assist (LKA) settings on a 2021 Lexus LC 500, follow these steps:
1. Adjust Sensitivity: You can change the alert sensitivity of the Lane Departure Alert function.
2. Enable/Disable Steering Assist: Turn the steering wheel assistance on or off.
3. Enable/Disable Vehicle Sway Warning: Adjust or turn off the vehicle sway warning function.
4. Enable/Disable Lane Centering: Turn the lane centering function on or off.
For detailed instructions on how to change these settings, refer to the customizable features section in the vehicle’s settings menu or the owner's manual.
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How to change odometer from kilometers to miles
The Lexus LC 500 allows customization of units between kilometers per liter (km/L) and liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km). However, the provided context does not specify whether it includes an option to switch between kilometers and miles. To change this setting, check the vehicle’s multi-information display settings or consult a Lexus dealer.
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