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1-7. Safety information
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Before driving
CAUTION
■Front passenger occupant classification system precautions
●When it is unavoidable to install the forw ard-facing child restraint system on the 
front passenger seat, install the child rest raint system on the front passenger seat 
in the proper order. ( P.  8 1 )
●Do not modify of remove the front seats.
●Do not kick the front passenger seat or  subject it to severe impact. Otherwise, 
the SRS warning light may come on to in dicate a malfunction on the detection 
system. In this case, contact your Lexus dealer immediately.
●Child restraint systems installed on the rear  seat should not contact the front seat-
backs.
●Do not use a seat accessory, such as a cushion or seat cover, that covers the seat 
cushion surface.
●Do not modify or replace the upholstery of the front seat. 
         
        
        
     
        
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1
1-7. Safety information
Before driving
Installing child restraints
Follow the child restraint system manufacturer's instructions. Firmly 
secure child restraints to the outboard rear seats using a seat belt or a child 
restraint lower anchor belt. Attach the top strap when installing a child 
restraint.
Seat belts equipped with a 
child restraint locking mecha -
nism (ALR/ELR belts except 
driv
er’s seat belt) ( P.  3 5)
Child restraint lower anchor -
ages
Lower anchorages are pro -
vided for the outboard rear 
seats. (Bu
 ttons displaying the 
location of the anchorages are 
attached to the seats.) 
Anchor bracket 
(for top strap)
Anchor brackets are provided 
for all rear seats. 
         
        
        
     
        
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2-4. Using other driving systems
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When driving
PCS (Pre-Collision System) (if equipped)
Radar sensor
Detects vehicles or other obsta-
cles on or near the road ahead and 
determines whether a collision is
  
imminent based on the position, 
speed, and heading of the obsta -
cles. 
Grille cover
Radar sensor 
Safety systems such as the brakes and seat belts are automatically 
engaged to lessen impact and injuries to occupants as well as vehicle dam
-
age when the radar sensor detects  a
 n unavoidable frontal collision. 
■Pre-collision seat belts (front seats only)
The seat belts are immediately retracted as the effect of the pretensioner is 
increased ( P.  3 5 ), to provide even greater constraining force to protect 
the driver and passengers. In the event of sudden braking or skidding, the 
s
 ystem will operate even if no  obstacle has been detected. 
■Pre-collision brake assist 
Applies greater braking force in relation  to how strongly the brake pedal is 
depressed. 
■ Pre-collision AVS
If the system determines that the collision is unavoidable, the operation of 
AV S  ( P.  1 5 8 ) helps prevent the vehicle front from going down when 
hard brakes are applied. 
■Obstacles not detected
The sensor cannot detect plastic obstacles such as pylons. There may also be occa -
sions when the sensor cannot detect pedestrians, animals, bicycles, motorcycles, 
tr
 ees, or snowdrifts.  
         
        
        
     
        
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3-2. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
3
Interior features
Using the automatic mode
Press .
The air conditioning system will begin to oper
 ate. Air outlets 
and fan speed are automatically  adjusted accor
 ding to the 
temperature setting.
Press   to switch to automatic mode.
Automatically switches between  ou
 tside air and recirculated 
air modes.
Press   to increase the temperature and   to decrease the tem -
perature on the  .
The temperature for the driver and passenger seats can be set sepa -
rately.
Adjusting the settings
■ Adjusting the temperature setting
Press   to incr
 ease the temperature and   to decrease the tempera -
ture on the  .
Press  (increase) or   (decrease) on the   to separately adjust the 
temperature for the passenger and driver sides (dual mode). Touch 
to return the driver and passenger si de temper
 atures to the same setting 
(simultaneous mode).
The air conditioning system switches betw
 een dual and simultaneous 
modes each time   is touched.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3 
         
        
        
     
        
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3-3. Using the audio system
■Turning the surround ON or OFF (with DVD player only)
To u c h    or .
Setting the screen ratio mode (with DVD player only)
To u c h    on the screen.
Touch one of the  , 
 or   to 
match screen ratio printed on the 
DV
 D.
DisplayListening position
Position best suited to the rear seats
Position best suited to all seats
STEP1
STEP2
Screen ratio modeDetails
NORMALSuitable for 4:3 screen ratio
WIDE1Expand the Normal screen  
horizontally to fill the display.
WIDE2Suitable for 16:9 screen ratio 
         
        
        
     
        
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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. 
         
        
        
     
        
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3-7. Other interior features
3
Interior features
Seat heaters and ventilators (if equipped)
■The seat heaters and ventilators 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.
The seat heaters and ventilators heat  the seats and maintain good airflow 
by blowing air from the seats.
Heats the seats
The indicator light (red) comes 
on. 
The higher the number, the 
w
 armer the seats become.
Blows air from the seats
The indicator light (green) 
comes on. 
The higher the number, the 
str
 onger the airflow becomes. 
         
        
        
     
        
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4-1. Maintenance and care
NOTICE
■Cleaning detergents
Do not use the following types of detergent, as they may discolor the vehicle inte-
rior or cause streaks or damage to painted surfaces.
●Non-seat portions: Organic su bstances such as benzine or gasoline, alkaline or 
acidic solutions, dye, or bleach.
●Seats: Acidic solutions, such as thinner, benzine, or alcohol.
■Preventing damage to leather surfaces
Observe the following precautions to avoid  damage to and deterioration of leather 
surfaces.
●Remove any dust or dirt on leather surfaces immediately.
●Do not expose the vehicle to direct sunlight for extended pe riods of time. Park 
the vehicle in the shade, especially during summer.
●Do not place items made of vinyl, plastic, or that contain wax on the upholstery, as 
they may stick to the leather surface if the vehicle interior heats up significantly.
■Water on the floor
Do not wash the vehicle floor with water. 
Vehicle systems such as the audio system  may be damaged if water comes into 
contact with electrical components under the floor of the vehicle, and may also 
cause the body to rust.
■Cleaning the inside of the rear window
Be careful not to scratch or damage the heater wires or antenna.