HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
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HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
The contents of this manual are explained briefly on this
page to help you make the best use of the manual. Please
read this page and the rest of the Owner’s Manual
carefully to make sure you fully understand the operation
of your vehicle.
This will help you enjoy safe and comfortable driving.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
The table of contents and the pictorial index provide easy
reference to the appropriate pages.
BASIC OPERATION QUICK REFERENCE
Operation of basic equipment is briefly explained in an easily
understandable way for quick reference.
SECTION 1 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
The vehicle’s equipment is divided into the 7 groups listed
below. Use of the equipment is explained, including any points
you should pay particular attention to.
1. Keys and doors
2. Switches
3. Gauges, meters and service reminder indicators
4. Interior equipment
5. Exterior equipment
6. Occupant restraint systems
7. Steering wheel and mirrors
SECTION 2 AIR CONDITIONING AND AUDIO
The features of the vehicle’s air conditioning and audio are
explained in detail. Be sure to read this section so that you can
make full use of them.
SECTION 3 STARTING AND DRIVING
Starting the engine, driving, stopping, operation of features
affecting vehicle handling, hints on vehicle safety and safe
driving techniques are all explained. Please read everything
in this section, and remember − drive safely!
SECTION 4 IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY
This section explains what to do in the event of an urgent
situation such as the engine not starting or getting a flat tire,
etc. If such a problem occu rs, check the contents of this
Owner’s Manual and follow the instructions given.
SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE
This section explains the importance of regular maintenance.
Regular and periodic inspection and maintenance of your
Lexus will help to keep your vehicle in its best condition.
SECTION 6 SERVICE PROCEDURES AND
SPECIFICATIONS
Simple maintenance procedure and service data are provided
here for your reference should you wish to perform inspection
and maintenance yourself.
INDEX
The page number is listed for each item in the Owner ’s Manual
so that you can rapidly find the item and page you are
searching for.
For detailed information, refer to the description given in each section\
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PICTORIAL INDEX
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1
Power window switches 39
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 Power door lock switch 21
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 Window lock switch 40
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 Driving position memory switch 189
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5 Power quarter window switches 42
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6 Power rear view mirror control switches 194 . . . . . .
7 Roll sensing of curtain shield airbags off
switch 45, 146
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8 Headlight and turn signal switch 30
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9 Windshield wiper and washer switch 33
. . . . . . . . . .
10 Center differential lock switch 266
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
11 Power antenna switch 222
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12 Emergency flasher switch 43
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13 Security indicator light 25
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
14 Outside temperature display 72
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
15 Clock 71
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . .
16 Navigation system including air conditioning
controls (See the separate “Navigation System
Owner’s Manual”.)
17 Front passenger occupant classification
indicator light 157 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
18 Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light 55 . . . . .
19 Audio system 218
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
20 Glove box 76
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page
21 Tire pressure warning select switch
307
. . . . . . . . . .
22 Outside rear view mirror defogger switch 38 . . . . . .
23 Rear air conditioning switch 210
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
24 Power outlet 74
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
25 Cigarette lighter 72
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
26 Four wheel drive control lever 266
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
27 Seat heater switches 44
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
28 Rear window defogger switch 37
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
29 Ashtray 72
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
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30 Automatic transmission selector lever 259 . . . . . . . .
31 Damping mode select switch 287
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
32 Active height control switch 279
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
33 Driving pattern selector switch 261
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
34 Second start mode selector switch 266
. . . . . . . . . . .
35 Cruise control switch 275
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
36 Telephone switches and speech command switch
(See the separate “Navigation System Owner’s
Manual”.)
37 Audio remote controls (Steering switches) 243 . . . .
38 Lexus night view system on off knob 272
. . . . . . . .
39 Hood lock release lever 92
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
40 Fuel filler door opener 93
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
41 Tire pressure warning reset switch 305
. . . . . . . . . . .
For detailed information, refer to the description given in each section\
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PICTORIAL INDEX
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1
Power window switches 39
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 Power door lock switch 21
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 Window lock switch 40
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 Driving position memory switch 189
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5 Power quarter window switches 42
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6 Power rear view mirror control switches 194 . . . . . .
7 Roll sensing of curtain shield
airbags off switch 45, 146
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8 Headlight and turn signal switch 30
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9 Windshield wiper and washer switch 33
. . . . . . . . . .
10 Center differential lock switch 266
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
11 Power antenna switch 222
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12 Emergency flasher switch 43
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13 Trip information display 63
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
14 Clock 71
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . .
15 Outside temperature display 72
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
16 Security indicator light 25
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
17 Audio system 218
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
18 Front passenger occupant classification
indicator light 157 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
19 Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light 55 . . . . .
20 Automatic air conditioning controls 202
. . . . . . . . . . Page
21 Glove box
76
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
22 Tire pressure warning select switch 307
. . . . . . . . . .
23 Outside rear view mirror defogger switch 38 . . . . . .
24 Rear air conditioning switch 210
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
25 Power outlet 74
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
26 Cigarette lighter 72
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
27 Four wheel drive control lever 266
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
28 Seat heater switches 44
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
29 Rear window defogger switch 37
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
30 Ashtray 72
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
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31 Automatic transmission selector lever 259 . . . . . . . .
32 Damping mode select switch 287
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
33 Active height control switch 279
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
34 Driving pattern selector switch 261
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
35 Second start mode selector switch 266
. . . . . . . . . . .
36 Cruise control switch 275
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
37 Audio remote controls (Steering switches) 243 . . . .
38 Lexus night view system on off knob 272
. . . . . . . .
39 Hood lock release lever 92
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
40 Fuel filler door opener 93
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
41 Tire pressure warning reset switch 305
. . . . . . . . . . .
GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS
66
13x531a
The unit shown on the display can be changed using the
following procedure:
1. Hold down the “MODE” button until the unit flashes.
2. Push the “RESET” button to change the unit.
3. Push the “MODE” button.
When you change the unit shown on the trip information
display, the unit on the outside temperature display is also
changed.
INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTCONTROL
13X019
To adjust the brightness of the instrument panel lights,
turn the dial.
When the surroundings are dark and when the headlight
switch is in the first or second click stop, you can also adjust
the brightness of the displays on the clock and audio and air
conditioning systems using this dial.
SECTION 2 – 1
201
AIR CONDITIONING AND AUDIO
Air conditioning
Automatic air conditioning controls202
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear air conditioning controls 213
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
For vehicles equipped with Navigation System,
please refer to the separate “Navigation System
Owner’s Manual”.
SECTION 2 – 2
217
AIR CONDITIONING AND AUDIO
Audio
Audio system218
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . .
For vehicles equipped with Navigation System,
please refer to the separate “Navigation System
Owner’s Manual”.
AUDIO
218
AUDIO SYSTEM
Quick reference for your audio system
22X611a
You can adjust the brightness of the display. See “Instrument panel light control” on page 66 for details.
AUDIO
219
1Stopping and ejecting a CD
(See page 239 for details.)
2CD slot
(See page 238 for details.)
3Display of functions in TAPE mode
RPT: Automatic repeat
(See page 236 for details.)
:DOLBY NR
(See page 235 for details.)
:
Side change
(See page 236 for details.)
:Rewinding or Fast forwarding
:(See page 236 for details.)
3
Display of functions in CD mode
RAND: Random access
(See page 242 for details.)
RPT: Automatic repeat
(See page 241 for details.)
:CD selection
(See page 240 for details.)
:Reversing or Fast forwarding
:(See page 241 for details.)
4
Scan button
(See page 226, 231 or 240 for details.)
5Load button
(See page 238 for details.)
6TEXT button
(See page 227, 232 or 242 for details.)
7AUDIO·TUNE knob
(See page 221 or 225 for details.)
8 Traffic announcement button
(See page 227 for details.)
9 Program type button
(See page 226 for details.)
10 Mode selectors
(See page 220 for details.)
11 AM·FM mode: Seek tuning
(See page 224 or 225 for details.)
SAT mode: Manual tuning
(See page 230 for details.)
TAPE or CD Direct access to a desired program
mode: (See page 237 or 241 for details.)
12Cassette tape slot
(See page 235 for details.)
13Stopping and ejecting a cassette tape
(See page 235 for details.)
14Turning the system on and adjusting the volume
(See page 220 for details.)
15Function buttons
1 6: Station selector buttons
(See page 225 for details.)