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replaced by your Lexus dealer.
■ Pop Up Hood operational conditions
The Pop Up Hood will operate when the
vehicle detects an impact such as the fol-
lowing:
● The front bumper detects a frontal impact
equivalent to or greater than that of a
pedestrian while the vehicle being driven
within the operational speed range of
approximately 25 to 55 km/h (16 to 34
mph). (The system is operated by an
impact of threshold level or greater, even
in the case of a minor collision that may
not leave a trace on the front bumper.
Also, depending on the impact condi-
tions or vehicle speed, the system may
operate by a collision with a light or small
object or a small animal.)
● In other situations such as the following,
the system may operate when an impact
is applied to the lower part of the vehicle
or front bumper:
• Colliding with a curb
• Falling into a deep hole
•Landing hard
• Hitting the slope of a parking lot, an
undulating road, a protruding object or
falling object
■ Conditions under which the Pop Up
Hood may not operate properly
● If a pedestrian collides with the right or
left corner of the front bumper or the side
of the vehicle. As such impacts may be
difficult to detect, the system may not
operate.
● If the vehicle speed is not detected cor-
rectly, such as if the vehicle is sliding side-
ways, the system may not operate
properly.
■ Conditions under which the Pop Up
Hood will not operate
The Pop Up Hood will not operate in the
following situations:
● Colliding with a lying person
● A frontal impact applied to the front
bumper while driving at speeds outside
of the operational speed range
● A side impact or rear impact
● A vehicle rollover (In some accident situ-
ations, the Pop Up Hood may operate.)
■ When the Pop Up Hood is operated
● Do not pull the hood lock release lever.
Doing so after the Pop Up Hood has
operated will further raise the hood
and may cause an injury. Do not drive
with the hood raised, as doing so may
block the driver’s vision, possibly caus-
ing an accident.
● Do not forcibly push down the hood.
As the popped up hood cannot be
lowered by hand, doing so may deform
the hood or cause an injury.
● If the Pop Up Hood has operated, have
it replaced by your Lexus dealer. If the
Pop Up Hood has operated, stop the
vehicle in a safe place and contact
your Lexus dealer.
● Do not touch the lifters immediately
after the Pop Up Hood has operated,
as the lifters may be hot and burn you.
■ Pop Up Hood precautions
● Make sure to close the hood before
driving, as the system may not operate
properly if the hood is not fully closed.
● Make sure that all 4 tires are of the
specified size and inflated to the speci-
fied tire pressure. If tires of a different
size are used, the system may not
operate properly.
● If something has hit the area around
the front bumper, the sensors may be
damaged even if the Pop Up Hood has
not operated. Have the vehicle
inspected by your Lexus dealer.
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