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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1Before drivingAdjusting and operating features such as door locks, mir-
rors, and steering column.
2When drivingDriving, stopping and safe-driving information.
3Interior featuresAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other interior
features for a comfortable driving experience.
4Maintenance
and careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-your-
self maintenance, and maintenance information.
5When trouble
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat tire,
or is involved in an accident.
6Vehicle
specificationsDetailed vehicle information.
7For U.S. ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners.
IndexAlphabetical listing of informat ion contained in this manual.
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Fog light switch ................................ 119
Windshield wipers and
washer............................................. 120
Headlight cleaner switch ........... 123
2-4. Using other driving systems.... 124 Cruise control ................................ 124
Dynamic radar cruise control ... 127
Intuitive parking assist ................. 136
Rear view monitor system ......... 155
AVS (Adaptive Variable
Suspension System)
(GS430) ....................................... 158
Driving assist systems.................. 159
PCS (Pre-Collision System)..... 165
2-5. Driving information ................... 168 Cargo and luggage ...................... 168
Vehicle load limits ........................... 171
Winter driving tips ......................... 172
Trailer towing ................................... 177
Dinghy towing ................................ 178
3-1. Using the touch screen ........... 180 Touch screen .................................. 180
Setting the touch screen ............ 184
3-2. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger ............. 190 Automatic air conditioning
system ............................................. 190
Rear window and outside rear view
mirror defoggers........................... 198
3-3. Using the audio system............ 199 Audio system type ........................ 199
Using the radio.............................. 202
Using the cassette player ............ 211
Using the CD player.................... 215
Playing MP3 and WMA
discs ................................................ 223
Using the DVD player ................ 231
Playing DVD video/audio........ 234
Playing video CD ......................... 247
DVD player and DVD video
disc information .......................... 251
Optimal use of the audio/
video system................................ 255
Using the steering switches ..... 259
3-4. Using the hands-free
system ....................................... 262
Hands-free system ...................... 262
Using the Bluetooth
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phone ............................................. 267
Setting the hands-free
system ........................................... 280
3-5. Using the interior lights .......... 306 Interior lights list........................... 306
3-6. Using the storage features..... 3103Interior features
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List of storage features................ 310
3-7. Other interior features............ 316 Sun visors.......................................... 316
Vanity mirror ................................... 317
Clock .................................................. 318
Outside temperature display ... 319
Ashtrays .......................................... 320
Cigarette lighter ............................ 321
Power outlet ................................... 322
Seat heaters .................................... 323
Seat heaters and ventilators .... 325
Armrest ............................................ 327
Rear sunshade .............................. 328
Floor mats....................................... 330
Trunk features................................. 331
Garage door opener .................. 334
Compass.......................................... 339
Lexus Link System ....................... 343
4-1. Maintenance and care............ 358 Cleaning and protecting the
vehicle exterior ......................... 358
Cleaning and protecting the
vehicle interior........................... 360
4-2. Maintenance ............................. 363 Maintenance requirements ..... 363
General maintenance ............... 365 Emission inspection and
maintenance (I/M)
programs ..................................... 368
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance .. 369 Do-it-yourself service
precautions .................................. 369
Hood.................................................. 372
Positioning the jack ..................... 373
Engine compartment.................. 375
Tires .................................................. 390
Tire inflation pressure................ 400
Wheels.............................................. 404
Air conditioning filter................. 406
Electronic key battery ............... 409
Checking and replacing
fuses ................................................... 411
Headlight aim................................. 429
Light bulbs ........................................ 431
5-1. Essential information .............. 438 If your vehicle needs to be
towed............................................. 438
If you think something is
wrong ............................................. 445
Fuel pump shut off system ........ 446
Event data recorder .................... 447
5-2. Steps to take in an
emergency ............................... 449
4Maintenance and care
5When trouble arises
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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Security indicator P. 52, 54
Rear window and outside
rear view mirror defoggers
P. 198
Emergency flashers
Clock
P. 318Outside temper
ature display P. 319
Air conditioning
system
P. 190
Audio system
P. 199
Navigation system*
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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
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Before driving
■Operation signals
A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors have
be
en locked/unlocked. (Locked: Once; Unlocked: Twice)
■Conditions affecting operation
The smart access system with push-button start uses weak radio waves. In the fol -
lowing situations, the communication between the electronic key and the vehicle
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ay be affected, preventing the smart a ccess system with push-button start and
wireless remote control from operating properly. (Way of coping; P. 4 8 6 )
●When the electronic key battery is depleted
●Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio station, large display,
airport or other facility that generates strong radio waves or electrical noise
●When carrying a portable radio, cellular phone or other wireless communica -
tion devices
●When multiple electronic keys has come into contact with, or is covered by a
metallic object
●When multiple electronic keys are in the vicinity
●When carrying or using the electronic key together with the following devices
that emit radio waves
• Another vehicle's electronic key
• A wireless key that emits radio waves
• Personal computer
●If window tint with a metallic content or metallic object are attached to the rear
window
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1-7. Safety information
■Operating conditions (front airbags)
●The SRS front airbags will deploy if the severity of the frontal impact is above the
designed threshold level, comparable to an approximate 15 mph (25 km/h) col-
lision, when the vehicle impacts straight into a fixed barrier that does not move
or deform.
However, this threshold velocity will be considerably higher if the vehicle strikes
an object, such as a parked vehicle or sign pole, which can move or deform on
impact, or if the vehicle is involved in an underride collision (e.g. a collision in
which the front of the vehicle “underrides”, or goes under, the bed of a truck, etc.).
●It is possible that in some collisions where the forward deceleration of the vehi-
cle is very close to the designed thresh old level, the SRS front airbags and the
seat belt pretensioners ma y not activate together.
●The SRS front passenger airbags will not activate, if there is no passenger sitting
in the front passenger seat. However, th e front passenger airbag may deploy, if
heavy luggage is put, even if the seat is unoccupied. ( P. 7 2 )
■Operating conditions (side and curtain shield airbags)
●The SRS side airbags and curtain shield ai rbags are designed to inflate when the
passenger compartment is subjected to a severe impact from the side.
●The SRS front side airbag on the passenger seat will not activate, if there is no
passenger sitting in the front passenger seat. However, the front side airbag on
the passenger seat may deploy, if heavy luggage is put, even if the seat is unoc-
cupied. ( P. 7 2 )
■Conditions under which the SRS airbags may deploy (inflate), other than a colli-
sion
The SRS front airbags may also deploy if a serious impact occurs to the underside of
your vehicle. Some examples are shown in the illustration.
●Hitting a curb, edge of pavement or hard
surface
●Falling into or jumping over a deep hole
●Landing hard or vehicle falling
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1-7. Safety information
Front passenger occupant classification system
Your vehicle is equipped with a front passenger occupant classification sys-
tem. This system detects the conditions of the front passenger seat and
activ
ates or deactivates the devices for front passenger.
SRS warning light
AIRBAG OFF indicator light
AIRBAG ON indicator light
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light
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1-7. Safety information
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Before driving
Condition and operation in the front passenger occupant classification system
■Adult*1
■Child*3 or child restraint system*4
Indicator/
warning light AIRBAG ON and AIRBAG OFF
indicator lights AIRBAG
ON
SRS warning light Off
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light Flashing
*2
DevicesFront passenger airbag
Activated
Side airbag on the right side
passenger seats
Curtain shield airbag in the front passenger side
Front passenger knee airbag
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner
Indicator/
warning light AIRBAG ON and AIRBAG OFF
indicator lights AIRBAG
OFF*5
SRS warning light Off
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light Flashing
*2
DevicesFront passenger airbag
Deactivated
Side airbag on the right side
passenger seats
Curtain shield airbag in the front passenger side Activated
Front passenger knee airbag Deactivated
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner Activated