How to Use Lexus Cruise Control?
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Lexus cruise control is used as follows: 1. Press the control switch to activate cruise control standby. The cruise control lever is located near the steering wheel. After accelerating to the desired speed, push the lever downward to set the cruising speed. 2. Cruise control allows the driver to automatically maintain the set speed without pressing the accelerator pedal. 3. Especially during long-distance driving on highways, it can reduce driver fatigue and minimize unnecessary speed changes, thereby achieving fuel savings. Below are some relevant points about cruise control: 1. Be mindful of the speed difference between the current speed and the set speed. A large gap between the current speed and the set speed when activating cruise control can cause sudden acceleration, which not only increases fuel consumption but also poses safety risks. 2. For example, if you set the target speed to 120km/h on the highway, but your speed is not very high when exiting a toll booth, do not immediately activate the cruise control system, as this could potentially lead to a rear-end collision or loss of vehicle control.
After years of driving, I find Lexus's cruise control extremely practical, especially on long highway trips where it saves a lot of effort. The operation is simple: start the car, reach your desired speed (e.g., 50 or 70 km/h or above), then press the CRUISE button on the steering wheel to activate the system. Next, press the SET button to lock the current speed—the light indicates it's working. To accelerate, press RES/+; to decelerate, press COAST/-. Lightly tapping the brake or pressing CANCEL exits the mode. A handy tip: the RES button can restore the last set speed, avoiding repeated adjustments. For safety, I recommend using it only on uncrowded, straight highways—avoid relying on it in heavy traffic or on curves, as the system doesn’t auto-brake to prevent collisions. Personally, my ES model also features adaptive cruise control, which detects the distance to the car ahead and automatically slows down, but this must first be enabled in the settings menu. Overall, with a bit of practice, it makes trips much easier and more fuel-efficient.
