2005 Lexus RX 330 Owners Manual - Page 458

STARTING AND DRIVING (h) Changing vehicle−to−vehicle distance The vehicle−to−vehicle distance is always set to LONG when the ignition switch is turned on. Select the vehicle−to−vehicle distance considering traffic conditions. The approximate vehicle−to−vehicle distance based on time interval when driving at 88 km/h (55 mph) is shown below: LONG ...about 75 m (245 ft.) MIDDLE ...about 50 m (165 ft.) SHORT ...about 30 m (100 ft.) If the vehicle speed is slower than 88 km/h (55 mph), the distance will be shorter than the above. " 1 LONG 2 MIDDLE 3 SHORT During long downhill driving, the vehicle−to−vehicle distance will be shorter than the selected distance. You can select one of the following vehicle−to−vehicle distances. 1. LONG 2. MIDDLE 3. SHORT Each time you pull the distance switch briefly toward you, the setting changes from LONG to MIDDLE to SHORT and then back to LONG. You can confirm the setting on the display. Your vehicle speed changes in proportion to the speed of the vehicle ahead, maintaining the selected distance. However, if the vehicle ahead is slower, the selected distance will be shorter than the designated distance. When the vehicle−to−vehicle distance control mode is activated or the "READY" indicator comes on, the vehicle−to−vehicle distance setting can be changed. 427