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2-4. Using other driving systems
Driving assist systems
To help enhance driving safety and performance, the following systems
operate automatically in response to various driving situations. Be aware,
however, that these systems are supplementary and should not be relied
upon too heavily when operating the vehicle.
■ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)
Restrains the vehicle from slipping when driving on slick road surfaces or
in the event of sudden braking.
■BA (Brake Assist)
Generates an increased level of braking force after the brake pedal is
depressed, when the system detects a panic stop situation.
■VSC (Vehicle Stability Control)
Helps the driver to control skidding wh en swerving suddenly or turning on
slippery road surfaces.
■ TRAC (Traction Control)
Maintains drive power and prevents the rear wheels from spinning when
starting the vehicle or accelerating on slippery roads.
■Hill-start assist control
Helps prevent the vehicle from rolling backwards when starting on an
incline or slippery slope. It operates for approximately 5 seconds at maxi-
mum.
■ VGRS (Variable Gear Ratio Steering)
Adjusts the wheel turning angle in accordance with the vehicle speed and
steering wheel movement.
■EPS (Electric Power Steering)
Employs an electric motor to reduce the amount of effort needed to turn
the steering wheel.
■Active stabilizer suspension system (if equipped)
Turns at smaller angles to main tain the stable vehicle posture.

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■The pre-collision system is operational when
●Seat belt (linked to the radar sensor)
• Vehicle speed is above 3 mph (5 km/h).
• The speed at which your vehicle is approaching the obstacle or oncoming vehicle exceeds 18 mph (30 km/h).
• The front occupants are wearing a seat belt.
●Seat belts (linked to brake operation)
• Vehicle speed exceeds 9 mph (15 km/h).
• The system detects sudd en braking or skidding.
• The front occupants are wearing a seat belt.
●Brake Assist
• Vehicle speed is above 18 mph (30 km/h).
• The speed at which your vehicle is approaching the obstacle or oncoming vehicle exceeds 18 mph (30 km/h).
• The brake pedal is depressed.
●AV S
• Vehicle speed is above 3 mph (5 km/h).
• The speed at which your vehicle is approaching the obstacle or oncoming vehicle exceeds 18 mph (30 km/h).
■Conditions that may trigger the system even if there is no danger of collision
●When there is an object by the roadside at the entrance to a curve
●When passing an oncoming vehicle on a curve
●When driving over a narrow iron bridge
●When there is a metal object on the road surface
●When driving on an uneven road surface
●When passing an oncoming vehicle on a left-turn
●When your vehicle rapidly closes on the vehicle in front
When the system is activated in the situations described above there is also a possi-
bility that the seat belts will retract quickly and the brakes will be applied with a force
greater than normal. When the seat belt is locked in the retracted position, stop the
vehicle in a safe place, release the seat belt and refasten.
■When there is a malfunction in the system
Warning lights and/or warning messages will turn on or flash. ( P. 439, 446)

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3-1. Using the touch screen ......... 184Touch screen ................................ 184
Setting the touch screen ......... 187
3-2. Using the air conditioning 
system and defogger ........... 192
Automatic air conditioning 
system .......................................... 192
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 ...................... 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 ...................................... 261
Hands-free system...................... 261 Using the Bluetooth®

phone .......................................... 265
Setting the hands-free 
system ......................................... 278
3-5. Using the interior lights ....... 303 Interior lights list ........................ 303
3-6. Using the storage 
features .................................. 306
List of storage features ........... 306
3-7. Other interior features......... 312 Sun visors ...................................... 312
Vanity mirror ................................ 313
Clock............................................... 314
Outside temperature display .......................................... 315
Ashtrays ......................................... 316
Cigarette lighter .......................... 317
Power outlet ................................. 318
Seat heaters ................................. 319
Seat heaters and 
ventilators ................................... 321
Armrest ......................................... 323
Rear sunshade............................ 324
Floor mats .................................... 326
Trunk features ............................. 327
Garage door opener............... 329
Compass....................................... 334
Lexus Link System .................... 338

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3-1. Using the touch screen
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Interior features
The initial screen
If the power switch is set to “ACC” or
“IG-ON” mode, the initializing screen
will be displayed for a few seconds as
the system starts up.
SwitchesPa g e
“CLIMATE”P. 1 9 2
“A U D I O ”P. 2 0 0
“INFO” (Displaying the “Informa-
tion” screen)P. 1 8 4
“DISP” (Adjusting the display)P. 1 8 8
Trip Information. (Displaying the
“Trip Information” screen)P. 6
MaintenanceNavigation System Owner's Manual
Te l e p h o n eP. 2 6 5
CalendarNavigation System Owner's Manual
“LEXUS Park Assist”P. 1 5 5
LanguageP. 1 8 7
Screen SettingP. 1 9 0
Adjust ClockP. 3 1 4 /
Navigation System Owner's Manual

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3-2. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
■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 operates automatically.
• The operation cancels after 1 minute.
●In rainy weather, the windows may fog up. Press .
CAUTION
■To prevent the windshield from fogging up
Do not use during cool air operation in extremely humid weather. The differ-
ence between the temperature of the outside air and that of the windshield can
cause the outer surface of the windshield to fog up, blocking your vision.
NOTICE
■To prevent 12 volt battery discharge
Do not leave the automatic air conditioning system on longer than necessary when
the hybrid system is off.

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3-3. Using the audio system
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Interior features
■Setting angle mark ON or OFF
If the DVD has angle options, you can turn the angle mark on or off.
Touch . Each time you touch the button, the multi angle
mark on the screen turns on or off alternately.
■ Parental lock
To u c h .
Input the 4-digit password and
then touch .
If you enter wrong numbers, touch to delete the numbers.
Touch 10 times to initialize
the personal code.
Select a parental level (1 - 8).
: returns to previous screen.
■ Entering a language code
If you touch on the “Select Audio Language” screen, “Select
Subtitle Language” screen or “Sel ect DVD Language” screen, you can
select a language by entering the 4-digit language code if that lan-
guage is available.
Input the 4-digit language code
and then touch .
: deletes the last input digit.
: returns to previous screen.
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3-4. Using the hands-free system
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Interior features
■Enabling security
Press .
Touch on the “Information” screen.
Touch on the “Telephone” screen.
Touch on the “S ettings” screen.
Touch in the “Phone Book Lock” section of the “Phone
Book Lock” screen.
Input the security code, and touch .
■ Setting the security code to default
Press .
Touch on the “Information” screen.
Touch on the “Telephone” screen.
Touch on the “S ettings” screen.
Touch on the “Phone Book Lock” screen.
Input the security code on the “Security Code” screen, then
touch .
A confirmation message will appear . If everything is correct,
touch .
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STEP6
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■If the “Phone Book Lock” is set
If the security code is input and the “Phone Book Lock” set, the following functions
are locked.
●Display of the phone book screen and transferring, registering, editing, deleting
the phone book data.
●Display of speed dial screen, registering, deleting the speed dial and speed dial-
ing.
●Display of the other party's name for calls being received or made.
●Displayed of dialed numbers screen and received calls screen, deleting dialed
numbers and received numbers.
●Display of phone information screen.
●Changing the security code.
The speed dial screen is not displayed while driving.
■When changing the security code
●Be sure to choose a number difficult for strangers to guess.
●Do not forget the security code. Even your Lexus dealer will be unable to dis-
able the security. If you do forget the code, initialize all personal data. ( P. 1 9 0 )