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2-4. Using other driving systems

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Cruise control can be set when

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The shift lever is in the D or range 4 or higher of S has been selected.

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Range 4 or higher has been selected by using the paddle shift.

(vehicles with an automatic transmission)

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

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Accelerating after setting the vehicle speed

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

resumes.

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Even without canceling the cruise control, the set speed can be increased by

first accelerating the vehicle to the desired speed and then pushing the lever

down to set the new speed.

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Automatic cruise control cancelation

Cruise control will stop maintaining the vehicle speed in any of the following situa-

tions.

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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.

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Actual vehicle speed is below approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).

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VSC is activated.

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If the cruise control indicator light flashes

Press the “ON-OFF” button once to deactivate the system, and then press the but-

ton 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.