FOREWORD
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Congratulations on
your selection of this Lexus. In Lexus vehicles we have invested all ou\
r engineering and design resources; all
the know− how we have gained in over 60 years of making automobiles; the highest \
motivation of our most talented employees; and
our tradition of incessant striving toward ever greater quality.
This Owner’s Manual explains the features of your new Lexus. Please read it and follow the \
instructions carefully so that
you can enjoy many years of safe motoring.
When it comes to service, remember that your Lexus dealer knows your veh\
icle very well and is interested in your complete
satisfaction. Your Lexus dealer will provide quality maintenance and any other assistan\
ce you may require.
If there is not a Lexus dealer near you, please call the following numbe\
r:
U.S. OWNERS
If you need emergency assistance for any reason, please call the followi\
ng number.
When traveling in the U.S. mainland or Canada:
Lexus Roadside Assistance Toll free:1 800 25 LEXUS or 1 800 255 3987
Hawaii:
Servco Automotive Roadside Assistance/Customer Services Toll free:1 800 25 LEXUS or 1 800 255 3987
CANADIAN OWNERS When traveling in Canada or the U.S. mainland:
Lexus Roadside Assistance/Customer Service Toll free:1 800 26 LEXUS or 1 800 265 3987
Please leave this Owner’s Manual in this vehicle at the time of resale. The next owner will nee\
d this information also.
All information and specifications in this manual are current at the time o\
f printing. However, because of the Lexus policy of continual
product improvement, we reserve the right to make changes at any time wi\
thout notice.
Please note that this manual applies to all models and explains all equipment, \
including options. Therefore, you may find
some explanations for equipment not installed on your vehicle.
Please access our websites for further information.
The U.S. mainland www.lexus.com
Hawaii www.servcolexus.com
Canada www.lexus.ca
KEYS AND DOORS
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Locking/unlocking the doors
When you push the “LOCK” button on the key briefly, all
the side doors and back door can be locked from outside
the vehicle.
At this time, one beep sounds and the turn signal lights flash
once.* However, when you push the “LOCK” button with any
door not closed securely, the buzzer sounds for 10 seconds.**
To stop the buzzer, close all the side doors and back door
securely or push the “UNLOCK” button. If the key is in the
ignition switch, locking cannot be done.
Make sure all the side doors and back door are locked when
you leave the vehicle. Push the “LOCK” button once again.
NOTE:
* The turn signal lights can be set not to flash and the beep
can be set not to sound.
** The buzzer can be set not to sound if a door is not closed
securely.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details.NOTICE
Vehicles with power back door system — Do not push
the “LOCK” button any longer than 2 to 3 seconds.
Pushing the button longer activates an alarm. For
details, see page 21.
When you push the “UNLOCK” button, the driver’s door
is unlocked. Pushing that button once again within 3
seconds from the first push, all other side doors and back
door are also unlocked.*
NOTE:
* The 2 step unlocking function can be changed.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details.
At this time, two beeps sound and the turn signal lights flash
twice.* T ogether with the activation of unlocking, some interior
lights will come on. For further information, see “Illuminated
entry system” on page 97.
KEYS AND DOORS
21
You have 30 seconds to open a door after using the wireless
remote unlock feature.** If a door is not opened by then, all the
side doors and back door will be automatically locked again.
Even if the
“LOCK” or “UNLOCK” button is kept pressed in, the
locking or unlocking operation is not repeated. Release the
button and then push again.
NOTE:
* The turn signal lights can be set not to flash and the beep
can be set not to sound.
** The time before automatic re locking can be changed.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details.
Sounding an alarm*
Vehicles with power back door system
Vehicles without power back door system
KEYS AND DOORS
23
Opening and closing the power back door*
To open the back door: Push the “PWR DOOR” button for
about 1 second.** At this time, the turn signal lights flash
twice, two beeps sound*** and the back door fully opens
automatically.****
When pushing the button while the opening operation is being
performed, the back door will close. At this time, a beep
sounds.***
To close the back door: Push the “PWR DOOR” button
once again for about 1 second.** At this time, the turn
signal lights flash twice, two beeps sound*** and the back
door fully closes automatically.****
When pushing the button while the closing operation is being
performed, the back door will open. At this time, a beep
sounds.*** NOTE:
* This feature can be set inoperative.
** The operation method can be changed.
*** The beep will sound from both the front and rear of the
vehicle. The front beep can be set not to sound.
**** It is possible to set the beep to sound while the back
door opens or closes and adjust its volume.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details.
Opening or closing operation can be performed by the button
under the following conditions:
The key is not in the ignition switch.
The vehicle is stopped.
The back door is unlocked. *
The power back door system is on. (The power back door
off switch is pushed in.) For details, see page 38.
To open — The back door is between in the fully −closed
position and half −opened position.
To close — The back door is between in the fully −opened
position and half −opened position.
NOTE:
* The back door can be set to be opened without being
unlocked first.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details.
KEYS AND DOORS
40Pull down the switch cover.
To open the back door, push the power back door
opener/closer switch on the
instrument panel for about 1
second.* At this time, the turn signal lights flash twice,
two beeps sound** and the back door fully opens
automatically.***
When pushing the switch while the opening operation is being
performed, the back door will close. At this time, a beep
sounds.**
To close the back door, push the power back door
opener/closer switch once again for about 1 second* or
push the power back door closer switch on the back door.
At this time, the turn signal lights flash twice, two beeps
sound** and the back door fully closes automatically.***
When pushing the switch while the closing operation is being
performed, the back door will open. At this time, a beep
sounds.**
NOTE:
* The time required to push the switch can be changed.
** The beep will sound from both the front and rear of the
vehicle. The front beep can be set not to sound.
*** It is possible to set the beep to sound while the back door
opens or closes and adjust its volume.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details. Opening or closing operation can be performed by the
switches under the following conditions:
The vehicle is stopped.
The back door is unlocked. *
The power back door system is on. (The power back door
off switch is pushed in.)
To open — When the ignition key is in the “ON” position, the
transmission selector lever must be in “P”.
To open — The back door is between in the fully −closed
position and half −opened position.
To close — The back door is between in the fully −opened
position and half −opened position.
The power back door can be opened and closed using the
wireless remote control. For details, see “Wireless remote
control” on page 18. NOTE:
* The back door can be set to be opened without being
unlocked first.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details.
GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS
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ODOMETER AND TRIP METER
Vehicles with dynamic laser cruise control
Vehicles without dynamic laser cruise control This
meter displays the odometer and two trip meters. To
change the mode indication, push the “ODO/TRIP” button
briefly. Each time you push the button, the mode changes
in order from the odometer to trip meter A to trip meter B,
then back to the odometer, etc.
The odometer records the total distance the vehicle has
been driven. The twin trip meter records two different
distances independently.
For example, you can use one meter to calculate the fuel
economy and the other to measure the distance on each trip.
To set the A trip meter to zero, display the A meter reading,
push the button and hold it. The same applies for the B trip
meter.
The data of trip meters will be cancelled if the electrical power
source is disconnected.
INTERIOR EQUIPMENT
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Foot lights and inside door handle lights
The foot lights and inside door handle lights also come on when
the ignition switch is in the “ON” position with the selector lever
in the “P” position. When the selector lever is moved out of the
“P” position, the foot lights and inside door handle lights will be
dimmed.*
NOTE:
* The foot lights and inside door handle lights can be set to
turn off when the selector lever is moved out of the “P”
position.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details.
When you turn the engine off, the lights remain on for about 15
seconds before fading out.
When the instrument panel light control knob is turned fully
counterclockwise, the foot lights will turn off.
Center console spot lights
The center console spot lights come on when the ignition
switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.
Meter ring light
The meter ring light comes on when the ignition switch is in the
“ON” position.
The light also come on and remain on for about 15 seconds
before fading out when the driver’s door is opened. However,
if the driver’s door is opened when you turn the engine off, the
light will not come on.
CLOCK
The digital clock indicates the time with the ignition key at
the “ACC” or “ON” position. To reset the hour, press the
“H” button. To reset the minutes, press the “M” button.
To adjust the time to the nearest hour, press the “:00”
button.
For example, if the “:00” button is pressed when the time is
between 9:30 — 9:59 or between 10:01 — 10:29, the time will
change to 10:00.
When the instrument panel lights are turned on, the brightness
of the display will be reduced.
INTERIOR EQUIPMENT
11 04. Continuously press and release (cycle) the hand
−held
gate/device transmitter button every two seconds until step 5
is complete.
5. When the indicator light on the HomeLink
changes from a
slow to a rapid flash after 20 seconds, you can release both
buttons.
6. Test the operation of the HomeLink
by pressing the newly
programmed button. Check to see if the gate/device operates
correctly.
7. Repeat steps 1 through 6 for each remaining HomeLink
button to program another device.
Programming other devices
To program other devices such as home security systems,
home door locks or lighting, contact your authorized Lexus
dealer for assistance.
Reprogramming a button
Individual HomeLink buttons cannot be erased, however, to
reprogram a single button, follow the procedure “Programming
the HomeLink
”.
(b) Operating the HomeLink
To operate the HomeLink, press the appropriate HomeLink
button to activate the programmed device. The HomeLink
indicator light should come on. The HomeLink continues to
send the signal for up to 20 seconds as long as the button is
pressed.
(c) Erasing the entire HomeLink memory (all
three programs)
To erase all previously programmed codes at one time, press
and hold down the 2 outside buttons for 20 seconds until the
indicator light flashes.
If you sell your vehicle, be sure to erase the programs stored
in the HomeLink
memory.