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2-3. Operating the lights and 
windshield wipers ...................  120
Headlight switch ............................  120
Fog light switch ..............................  123
Windshield wipers and  
washer.............................................  124
Headlight cleaner switch ...........  126
2-4. Using other driving  systems .......................................  127
Cruise control ................................. 127
Dynamic radar cruise  
control ............................................  130
Intuitive parking assist  ................  139
Rear view monitor system .........  158
AVS (Adaptive Variable  
Suspension System) .................... 161
Driving assist systems..................  162
PCS (Pre-Collision  
System) ..........................................  167
2-5. Driving information ................... 170 Cargo and luggage ......................  170
Vehicle load limits .........................  173
Winter driving tips ........................  174
Trailer towing ..................................  179
Dinghy towing ................................ 180 3-1. Using the touch screen ...........  182
Touch screen ..................................  182
Setting the touch screen ............  185
3-2. Using the air conditioning  
system and defogger ............... 191
Automatic air conditioning  
system ............................................... 191
Rear window and outside rear 
view mirror defoggers..................  199
3-3. Using the audio system...........  200 Audio system type ......................  200
Using the radio.............................. 203
Using the cassette player ..........  212
Using the CD player....................  216
Playing MP3 and WMA  
discs ................................................  224
Using the DVD player  ..............  232
Playing DVD video/audio ........ 235
Playing video CD ......................... 248
DVD player and DVD video  
disc information .........................  252
Optimal use of the audio/ 
video system................................ 256
Using the steering  
switches ......................................... 260
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1-8. Safety information
1
Before driving
CAUTION
■Modification and disposal of SRS airbag system components
Do not dispose of your vehicle or perform any of the following modifications with-
out consulting your Lexus dealer. The  SRS airbag may malfunction or deploy 
(inflate) accidentally, causing death or serious injury.
●Installation, removal, disassembly and repair of the SRS airbags
●Repairs, modifications, removal or replace ment of the steering wheel, instrument 
panel, dashboard, seats or seat upholstery,  front, side and rear pillars or roof side 
rail
●Repairs or modifications of the front fender , front bumper, or side of the occupant 
compartment
●Installation of snow plows, winches, etc.  to the front grille (bull bars, kangaroo bar 
etc.)
●Modifications to the vehi cle's suspension system
●Installation of electronic devices such as mobile two-way radios or CD players 

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When trouble arises
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5-1. Essential information
If you think something is wrong
If you notice any of the following symptoms, your vehicle probably needs 
adjustment or repair. Contact your Lexus dealer as soon as possible.
■ Visible symptoms
●Fluid leaks under the v
 ehicle
(Water dripping from the air conditioning after use is normal.)
● Flat
-looking tires or uneven tire wear
●Engine coolant temper atur
 e gauge needle continually points 
higher than normal
■ A
udible symptoms
●Changes in e
 xhaust sound
● Ex
cessive tire squeal when cornering
●Str
ange noises related to the suspension system
●P
inging or other noises related to the hybrid system
■ Oper
ational symptoms
●Engine mis
sing, stumbling or running rough
●A
ppreciable loss of power
●V
ehicle pulls heavily to one side when braking
●V
ehicle pulls heavily to one side  when driving on a level road
● L
oss of brake effectiveness, sp ongy feeling, pedal almost touches 
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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C (Air conditioning system) ..........191
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ........ 162
Active stabilizer suspension  
system...................................................... 162
Air conditioning system (A/C) Air conditioning filter ......................... 391
Automatic air conditioning  
system ..................................................... 191
Airbags Airbag operating conditions............. 71
Airbag precautions for your  
child.......................................................... 75
Airbag warning light .......................... 431
Curtain shield airbag  
precautions .......................................... 78
General airbag precautions ........... 75
Locations of airbags............................ 69
Modification and disposal of  
airbags .................................................... 79
Side airbag precautions .................... 75
Side and curtain shield airbags  
operating conditions ........................72
SRS airbags ............................................. 69
Alarm ............................................................ 64
Antenna .................................................... 209
Armrest ..................................................... 328
Ashtrays ..................................................... 321
Audio system Antenna .................................................. 209
Cassette player..................................... 212
CD player/changer ........................... 216
DVD information ............................... 252
DVD player/changer...................... 232
DVD video/audio ............................. 235
MP3/WMA disc ............................... 224
Optimal use.......................................... 256
Radio ........................................................ 203Steering switches ..............................
260
Video CD ............................................. 248
Automatic headlight leveling  
system ...................................................... 122
Automatic light control system........ 120
AVS (Adaptive Variable  
Suspension System) ............................ 161
BA (Brake Assist)................................... 162
Back-up lights Wattage ................................................. 488
Battery 12 volt battery ........................................ 371
Checking................................................. 371
Hybrid battery (Tra cti
 on battery) ....5
If the 12 volt battery is  
discharged .......................................... 471
Preparing and checking  before winter...................................... 174
Bluetooth
®..............................................266
Brake Fluid .......................................................... 370
Parking brake........................................ 109
Care Exterior .................................................... 344
Interior..................................................... 346
Seat belts ................................................ 347
Cargo capacity........................................ 170
Cargo hooks .......................................... 332
CD player/changer............................. 232
Chains ......................................................... 176
Child-protectors....................................... 27
Child restraint system (CRS) Definition .................................................. 80
Installation ................................................ 83
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