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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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For your information
Main Owner’s Manual
Please note that this manual applies to all models and explains all equipment, includ-
ing options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for equipment not installed 
on y
 our vehicle. 
All specifications provided in this manual are current at the time of printing. How -
ever, because of the Lexus policy of contin ua
 l product improvement, we reserve the 
right to make changes at any time without notice.
Depending on specifications, the vehicle show n in 
 the illustration may differ from 
your vehicle in terms of color and equipment.
Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Lexus
A wide variety of non-genuine spare parts and accessories for Lexus vehicles are 
currently available in the market. You should know that Toyota does not warrant 
these products and is not responsible for  their performance, repair, or replacement, 
or for any damage they may cause to, or adverse effect they may have on, your 
Lexus vehicle.
This vehicle should not be modified with non-genuine Lexus products. Modification 
with 
non-genuine Lexus products could affect  its performance, safety or durability, 
and may even violate governmental regula tions. In addition, damage or perfor-
mance problems resulting from the modi fication may not be 
 covered under war-
ranty.
Installation of a mobile two-way radio system
As the installation of a mobile two-way ra dio system in your vehicle could affect 
electronic systems such as the hybrid system, multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection system , cruise control system, vehicle dynamics 
integrated management, SRS airbag system  and seat belt pretensioner system, be 
sure to check with your Lexus dealer for precautionary measures or special instruc -
tions regarding installation.
High voltage parts and cables on the hybr i
 d vehicles emit approximately the same 
amount of electromagnetic waves as the conventional gasoline powered vehicles or 
home electronic appliances despite of their electromagnetic shielding.
Unwanted noise may occur in the reception of the mobile two-way radio. 

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Scrapping of your Lexus
The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Lexus contain explosive 
chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbags and seat belt pretensioners left 
as they are, this may cause an accident such as fire. Be sure to have the systems of 
the SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner removed and disposed of by a qualified 
service shop or by your Lexus deal er before you scrap your vehicle.
Smart access system with push-button start
Users of any electrical medical devices such as implanted pacemakers should con -
sult the manufacturer of the device for information about its operation under the 
influence
  of radio waves. Radio waves could have unexpected effects on the opera -
tion of such me dical de
 vices. (P.  1 2 , 14 )
Leak detection pump (for the U.S.A. and Canada)
This pump performs fuel evaporation leakage check. This check is conducted sev -
eral hours after the hybrid system is turn ed of
 f. You may hear a sound coming from 
underneath the trunk for several minutes,  however this does not indicate a malfunc-
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1-3. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
Antenna location
Antennas outside cabin
Antennas inside cabin
Antenna outside trunk
Antenna inside trunk
■Operation signals
A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors have 
been 
locked/unlocked. (Locked: Once; Unlocked: Twice)
■Conditions affecting operation
The smart access system with push-button  s
 tart and wireless remote control func-
tion may not operate normally in the following situations. 
●Near a TV tower, radio station, electric power plant, airport or other facility that 
generates strong radio waves
●When carrying a portable radio, cellular phone or other wireless communica -
tion device
●When multiple electronic keys are in the vicinity
●When the electronic key has come into contact with, or is covered by a metallic 
object
●When a wireless key (that emits radio waves) is being used nearby
●When the electronic key has been left ne ar an electrical appliance such as a 
personal computer
In these situations, remove all possible caus e
  of malfunction, or follow the steps out-
lined in “When the electronic key battery is discharged”. ( P.  4 6 9 ) 

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For vehicles sold in Canada
NOTE:
This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. 
Operation is subject to the following two  conditions: (1) this device may not cause 
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interfer-
ence that may cause undesired operation of the device.
CAUTION
■Caution regarding interference with electronic devices
●People with implanted pacemakers or cardiac defibrillators should keep away 
from the smart access system with push-button start antennas. 
The radio waves may affect the operation of such devices.
●Users of any electrical medical device other than implanted pacemakers and 
implanted cardiac defibrillators should consult the manufacturer of the device for 
information about its operation under the influence of radio waves. 
Radio waves could have unexpected effects on the operation of such medical 
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■Conditions affecting operation
P.  1 6
■Low battery
If the wireless remote control does not function or if it only operates very close to 
the vehicle, the battery may be low. ( P.  3 9 3 )
■Customization
Settings (e.g. 2-step unlocking function,  trunk unlocking function) can be changed. 
(  P.  5 0 0 )
■Certification for wireless remote control (for vehicles sold in the U.S.A.)
NOTE:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the fol-
lowing two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) 
this device must accept any interference  received, including interference that may 
cause undesired operation.
NOTICE: 
This equipment has been tested and found  to comply with the limits for a Class B 
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of th e FCC Rules. These limits are designed to 
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installa-
tion. This equipment generate s, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if 
not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful inter-
ference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference 
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful inter-
ference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the 
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by 
one or more of the following measures:
●Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
●Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
●Connect the equipment into an outlet on  a circuit different from that to which 
the receiver is connected.
●Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC WARNING: 
Changes or modifications not expressly  approved by the party responsible for 
compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. 
FCC ID: NI4TMLF-1 

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1-8. Safety information
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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
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When driving
●In the following situations, the intuitive parking assist may not function correctly, 
possibly leading to an accident.
• There is ice, snow or mud on the sensors. (Wiping the sensors will resolve this problem.)
• The sensor area is frozen. (Thawing the area will resolve this problem.) 
In especially cold weather, if a sensor  is frozen the screen may show an abnor-
mal display, or obstacles may not be detected.
• The vehicle angle is especially wide.
• In harsh sunlight or intense cold weather.
• When driving on bumpy, sloped or gravel roads, or over grass.
• If there is something producing ultrasonic waves nearby, such as another  vehicle’s horn, motorcycle engine nois e, air braking sound from heavy-duty 
vehicles, or another vehicle using the intuitive parking assist.
• In heavy rain, or if water is  splashed on the sensors.
• If a commercial fender pole or radio antenna is installed.
• If towing eyelet is installed on your vehicle.
• If moving towards a high curb or a curb corner.
• Objects such as signs may cause  the detection distance to shorten.
• The area directly under the bumpers is not detected. 
Objects lower than the sensor s or thin stakes etc. may be detected initially, 
but as they draw closer, they may cease to be detected.
• If obstacles draw too close to the sensor.
■Obstacles that may not be detected correctly
The following obstacles may not be detected.
• Thin objects such as wire, fencing or rope.
• Objects that absorb sound waves, such as cotton or snow.
• Objects with sharp corners.
• Objects where the upper section projects out over the lower section.
•Low objects.