TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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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
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever
Fog light switch P. 116
P. 104
P. 119
Gauges and meters P. 106
Multi-information display P. 113
Windshield wipers and washer switch P. 120
Engine switch P. 97
Trunk opener main switch P. 21
Glove box P. 311
Seat heater switches
Seat heater/ventilator switches
P. 323
P. 325
Tilt and telescopic steering
control switch
P. 39
Parking brake pedal
P. 105
“VSC OFF” switch P. 161
Coin holder P. 313
Mode select switch P. 101
“AVS” switch P. 158
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1-3. Adjustable components
Before driving
Outside rear view mirrors
Folding the mirrors
Press the switch
Pressing again will extend the mir-
rors.
Mirror angle can be adjusted using the switch when the engine switch is in
“ACC” or “IG-ON” mode.
Select the mirror to adjust
(“L”: left or “R”: right)
Adjust the mirror up, down,
in, or out using the switch
■When the mirrors are fogged up
Turn on the mirror heaters to defog the mirrors. ( P.
1 9 8 )
■Auto anti-glare function
When the anti-glare inside rear view mirror is set to “AUTO” mode, the outside rear
vie
w mirrors will activate in conjunction with the anti-glare inside rear view mirror to
reduce reflected light. ( P. 4 0 )
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1-3. Adjustable components
■Linked mirror function when reversing
The outside rear view mirrors will automatically angle downwards when the vehicle
is reversing in order to give a better view of the ground. However, this function will
not operate when the mirror select switch is in the neutral position (neither “L” nor
“R” selected).
■One touch power adjustment
You can store and recall power adjustments su ch as the driver's seat, driver's seat
belt height, steering wheel and the outside rear view mirrors.( P. 2 7 )
CAUTION
■Caution while driving
Observe the following precautions.
Failing to do so may result in losing control of the vehicle and cause an accident,
resulting in death or serious injury.
●Do not adjust the mirrors.
●Do not drive with the mirrors folded back.
●Before driving, be sure to extend mirrors and make an adjustment properly.
■When the mirror heaters are operating
Do not touch the mirror surface as the mirror surface becomes hot.
And do not touch the mirror surface also wh en the wiper switch is on at lower than
77 F (25 C) of the outside temperature.
NOTICE
■If ice should jam the mirror
Do not operate the control or scrape the mi rror face. Use a spray de-icer to free the
mirror.
Interior features3
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3-1. Using the touch screen ........ 180Touch 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
®
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 ................................... 310
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
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3-2. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
■Using the automatic mode
Fan speed is adjusted automatically in accordance with the temperature setting and
am
bient conditions. As a result, the following may occur.
●The system may switch automatically to recirculated mode when the coolest
temperature setting is selected in summer.
●Immediately after the switch is pressed, the fan may stop for a while until warm
or cool air is ready to flow.
●Cool air may flow to the area around the upper body when the heater is on.
■Using the system in recirculated air mode
The windows will fog up more easily if the recirculated air mode is used for an
exte
nded period.
■Window defogger feature
Recirculated air mode may automatically switch to
(outside air) mode in situ -
ations where the windows need to be defogged.
■Outside temperature approaches 32 F (0C).
The air conditioning system ma
y not operate even when is touched.
■When the indicator light on flashes
To u c h
and turn off the air conditioning system before turning it on once
more. There may be a problem in the air conditioning system if the indicator light
co
ntinues to flash. Turn the air conditioning system off and have it inspected by your
Lexus dealer.
■Automatic mode for air intake control
In automatic mode, the system detects exhaust gas and other pollutants and auto -
matically switches between outside air and recirculated air modes.
When the air conditioning is OFF, and th e
fan is operating, turning the “AUTO”
mode ON will activate the air conditioning system.
■Micro dust and pollen removal mode
●When the outside air is cold, the following may occur.
• Outside air mode does not switch to .
• The air conditioning syst em oper
ates automatically.
• The operation cancels after 1 minute.
●In rainy weather, the windows may fog up. Press .
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3-3. Using the audio system
■Sound
●Dolby Digital
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Labo-
ratories. Confidential unpublished works.
©1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved.
This product incorporates copyright protec tion technology that is protected by
method claims of certain U. S. patents and other intellectual property rights
owned by Macrovision Corporation and ot her rights owners. Use of this copy-
right protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation,
and is intended for home and other limit ed viewing uses only unless otherwise
authorized by Macrovision Corporation.
Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
●DTS
“DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are regi stered trademarks of Digital Theater
System, Inc.
■Unsuitable discs, and player precautions
P. 2 2 2
CAUTION
■DVD video precaution
Conversational speech on some DVDs is recorded at a low volume to emphasize
the impact of sound effects. If you adjust the volume assuming that the conversa-
tions represent the maximum volume level that the DVD will play, you may be star-
tled by louder sound effects or when you change to a different audio source.
Loud sounds may have a significant impact on the human body or pose a driving
hazard. Keep this in mind when you adjust the volume.
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3-7. Other interior features
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Interior features
Seat heaters (if equipped)
■The seat heaters can be used when
The engine switch is in “IG-ON” mode.
■When not in use
Set the dial to “0”. The indicator light turns off.
CAUTION
■Burns
●Use caution when seating the following persons in a seat with the seat heater on
to avoid the possibility of burns:
• Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the disabled
• Persons with sensitive skin
• Persons who are fatigued
• Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sleeping drugs,
cold remedies, etc.)
●Do not cover the seat with anything when using the seat heater.
Using the seat heater with a blanket or cushion increases the temperature of the
seat and may lead to overheating.
Heats the seats
The indicator light comes on.
The higher the number, the
w
armer the seats become.