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1-6. Refueling
1
Before driving
Closing the fuel tank cap
After refueling, turn the fuel tank
cap clockwise until you hear a
click. The cap will revolve slightly in
the opposite direction once
released.
Hang the fuel tank cap on the
back of the fuel filler door.STEP4
■Fuel types
Use premium unleaded gasoline. (91 Octane Rating [Research Octane Number
96
] or higher)
■Fuel tank capacity
Approximately 17.2 gal. (65 L, 14.3 Imp. gal.)
■Open fuel filler door warning
P. 4 5 0
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1-7. Anti-theft system
Alarm
Deactivating or stopping the alarm
Do one of the following:
●Unlock the doors or trunk using the smar
t access system with push-
button start or the wireless remote control.
● St
art the hybrid system. (The alarm wi ll be deactivated or stopped after
a few seconds.)
■Items to check before locking the vehicle
To prevent unintended triggering of the alar m
, check that there is no one in the vehi-
cle, and that all windows and moon roof ar
e closed before locking the vehicle.
The alarm warns of forcible entry using the horn and lights.
To arm the alarm, exit the vehi-
cle, make sure that the doors,
trunk and hood ar
e closed, and
lock all the doors.
The system will operate auto -
matically once the indicator
changes fr
om lit to flashing.
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2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle
Starting on a steep incline
Firmly set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to “D”.
Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
Release the parking brake.
The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe driving.
■ Starting the hybrid system ( P. 101 )
■ Driving
With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to “D”.
( P.
1 0 4 )
Release the parking brake. (P.
1 0 9 )
Gradually release the brake peda l and gently push the accel-
erator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
■ Stopping
With the shift lever in “D”, push the brake pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake.
When the vehicle is stopped for an extended period of time, shift the
shift lever to “P”. (
P. 1 0 4 )
■Parking the vehicle
With the shift lever in “D”, push the brake pedal.
Set the parking brake. (P. 1 0 9 )
Shift the shift lever to “P”. ( P. 1 0 4 )
Stop the hybrid system.
Lock the door, making sur
e that you have the electronic key on
your person.
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STEP3
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STEP4
STEP5
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2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
■Automatic light off system
The headlights and tail lights turn off 30 seconds after a door is opened or closed if
the power switch has been switched to “ACC” or turned “OFF” while the headlights
are turned on. (The lights turn off immediately if the button on the key is pressed
after all doors are locked.)
To turn the lights on again, switch to “IG-ON” mode, or turn the light switch “OFF”
once and then back to the or position.
■Automatic headlight leveling system
The level of the headlights is automatica lly adjusted according to the number of
passengers and the loading condition of the vehicle to ensure that the headlights do
not interfere with other road users.
■If the indicator flashes...
It may indicate a malfunction in the system. Contact your Lexus dealer.
■Customization
Settings (e.g. light sensor sensitivity) can be changed. ( P. 5 0 0 )
NOTICE
■To prevent 12 volt battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the hybrid system is off.
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Interior features3
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3-1. Using the touch screen ......... 182Touch 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
3-4. Using the hands-free system ..................................... 263
Hands-free system.................... 263 Using the Bluetooth
®
phone .......................................... 268
Setting the hands-free
system .......................................... 281
3-5. Using the interior lights ....... 307 Interior lights list ........................ 307
3-6. Using the storage features ... 311 List of storage features .............. 311
3-7. Other interior features......... 317
Sun visors ....................................... 317
Vanity mirror ................................ 318
Clock............................................... 319
Outside temperature display ......................................... 320
Ashtrays ......................................... 321
Cigarette lighter ........................ 322
Power outlet ................................ 323
Seat heaters ............................... 324
Seat heaters and
ventilators ................................. 326
Armrest ......................................... 328
Rear sunshade............................ 329
Floor mats ..................................... 331
Trunk features ............................. 332
Garage door opener............... 334
Compass....................................... 339
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Interior features
3-5. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list
Illuminated entry system: The various lights automatically turn on/off
according to the presence of the electronic key, whether the doors are
locked/unlocked, whether the doors are open/closed, and the power
switch mode.
Outer foot light
Steering spot light
Front personal lights (P. 309 )
Shift lever light
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3-7. Other interior features
Garage door opener
The garage door opener (HomeLink Universal Transceiver) is manufactured
under license from HomeLink.
Programming the HomeLink (for U.S.A. owners)
The HomeLink
compatible transceiver in your vehicle has 3 buttons
which can be programmed to operate 3 different devices. Refer to the
programming method below appropriate for the device.
Indicator
Buttons
■ P
rogramming the HomeLink
Point the remote control for the
device 1 to 3 in. (25 to 75 mm)
from the HomeLink
control but -
tons.
Keep the indicator light on the
HomeLink in view while pro -
gramming.
The garage door opener can be pr ogrammed to operate garage doors,
gates, entry doors, door locks, home lighting systems, and security systems,
and other devices.
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3-7. Other interior features
3
Interior features
Test the operation of the HomeLink by pressing the newly pro-
grammed button. Check to see if the gate/
device operates cor-
rectly.
Repeat the steps above to program another device for each of
the remaining HomeLink
buttons.
■ P
rogramming other devices
To program other devices such as home security s
ystems, home door
locks or lighting, contact your auth orized Lexus dealer for assistance.
■ R
eprogramming a button
The individual HomeLink
buttons cannot be erased but can be
reprogrammed. To reprogram a button, follow the “Basic program -
ming” instructions.
Operating the HomeLink
Press the appropriate HomeLink button. The HomeLink indicator
light on the HomeLink transceiver should turn on.
The HomeLink continues to send a signal for up to 20 seconds as long as
the button is pressed.
Erasing the entire HomeLink memory (all three programs)
Press and hold down the 2 outside
buttons for 20 seconds until the
indicator light flashes.
If you sell your vehicle, be sure to
erase the programs stored in the
HomeLink
memory.
STEP5
STEP6