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TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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Using the DVD player (MP3 discs) .................................. 215
Using the video mode ................. 217
Changing the initial setting ....... 218
3-4. Using the interior lights .......... 225 Interior lights list............................ 225
3-5. Using the storage features ..................................... 228
List of storage fe atures............... 228
3-6. Other interior features........... 233 Sun visors......................................... 233
Vanity mirror .................................. 234
Clock ................................................. 235
Outside temperature display ............................................ 236
Ashtrays ........................................... 237
Cigarette lighter .......................... 238
Power outlet ................................... 239
Seat heaters ..................................... 241
Armrest ............................................ 243
Floor mats........................................ 244
Luggage compartment features .......................................... 245
Garage door opener ................. 248
Compass.......................................... 253
Lexus Link System ....................... 257 4-1. Maintenance and care............ 272
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......................... 272
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior............................ 274
4-2. Maintenance.............................. 277 Maintenance requirements ..... 277
General maintena nce ................ 279
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ...................................... 282
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance........................... 283
Do-it-yourself service precautions ................................. 283
Hood.................................................. 286
Engine compartment.................. 287
Tires .................................................. 302
Tire inflation pressure................ 309
Wheels............................................... 313
Air conditioning filter................... 315
Wireless remote control battery ............................................. 317
Rear seat entertainment system controller ........................ 319
Checking and replacing fuses ................................................. 321
Light bulbs ........................................ 331
4Maintenance and care

Maintenance and care4
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4-1. Maintenance and care ......... 272Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior........................ 272
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior.......................... 274 4-2. Maintenance........................... 277
Maintenance requirements............................. 277
General maintena nce ............. 279
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ................................... 282
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance......................... 283
Do-it-yourself service precautions ............................... 283
Hood .............................................. 286
Engine compartment .............. 287
Tires ................................................. 302
Tire inflation pressure .............. 309
Wheels ........................................... 313
Air conditioning filter ............... 315
Wireless remote control battery .......................................... 317
Rear seat entertainment system controller..................... 319
Checking and replacing fuses .............................................. 321
Light bulbs..................................... 331

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4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior
■Automatic car washes
●Fold the mirrors back before washing the vehicle.
●Brushes used in automatic car washes may scratch the vehicle surface and
harm your vehicle’s paint.
■High pressure automatic car washes
Do not allow the nozzles of the car wash to come within close proximity of the win-
dows. Before entering an automatic car wash, check that the fuel filler door is
closed.
■Aluminum wheels
Remove any dirt immediately by using a neutral detergent. Do not use hard brushes
or abrasive cleaners. Do not use strong or harsh chemical cleaners. Use the same
mild detergent and wax as used on the paint.
■Bumpers and side moldings
Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners.
Perform the following to protect the vehicle and maintain it in prime condi-
tion.
● Working from top to bottom, liber ally apply water to the vehicle
body, wheel wells and underside of the vehicle to remove any dirt
and dust.
Wash the vehicle body using a sponge or soft cloth, such as a chamois.
● For hard-to-remove marks, use car wash soap and rinse thor-
oughly with water.
● Wipe away any water.
● If water no longer beads on clea n paint, apply wax when the vehi-
cle body is cool.

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C (Air conditioning system) ........ 162
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ........ 132
Active traction control......................... 132
Air conditioning system (A/C)Air conditioning filter .........................315
Automatic air conditioning system .................................................... 162
Airbags Airbag operating conditions........... 59
Airbag precautions for your child.......................................................... 64
Airbag warning light ........................348
Curtain shield airbag precautions .......................................... 66
General airbag precautions ........... 63
Locations of airbags............................ 56
Modification and disposal of airbags .................................................... 67
Side airbag precautions .................... 65
Side and curtain shield airbags operating conditions ....................... 59
SRS airbags ............................................. 56
Alarm ............................................................. 51
Antenna .......................................... 178, 269
Armrest ..................................................... 243
Ashtrays .................................................... 237
Audio system Antenna ....................................................178
CD player/changer ............................ 181
DVD information ...............................209
DVD player ..........................................200
DVD video/audio .............................205
MP3/WMA disc ................................ 188
Optimal use............................................194
Radio .......................................................... 173
Rear sear entertainment system ..................................................200 Steering switches ................................198
Video CD ................................................212
Automatic light control system............111
Automatic transmission ........................ 98
BA (Brake Assist)...................................132
Back door ...................................................... 11
Back-up lights Wattage ................................................. 386
Battery Battery .................................................... 299
Checking............................................... 299
If the vehicle battery is discharged ........................................ 370
Preparing and checking before winter...................................... 146
Brake Fluid .......................................................... 296
Parking brake........................................ 102
Care Exterior .................................................... 272
Interior...................................................... 274
Seat belts ................................................275
Cargo capacity....................................... 140
Cargo hooks .......................................... 245
CD player ................................................... 181
Center differential lock ......................... 121
Chains ......................................................... 147
Child-protectors..........................................7
Child restraint system (CRS) Definition ................................................... 74
Installation ................................................. 77
Installing CRS with lower anchorages ............................................ 81
Installing CRS with seatbelts ...........78A
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Installing CRS with top straps ........ 83
Child safety Airbag precautions ..............................64
Child restraint system ......................... 74
Child-protectors....................................... 7
How your child should wear the seatbelt ............................................32
Installing child restraints ..................... 77
Moon roof .................................................43
Power window lock switch ............... 41
Power window precautions............. 42
Removed battery precautions .........................................318
Seat belt precautions...........................33
Seat heater precautions ................... 241
Cigarette lighter ................................... 238
Cleaning Exterior .................................................... 272
Interior......................................................274
Seat belts ................................................275
Clock......................................................... 235
Compass ................................................. 253
Condenser.............................................. 295
Cooling system Engine overheating ...........................373
Cruise control Cruise control ........................................ 118
Cup holders.............................................. 231
Curtain shield airbags ............................56
Customizable features ...................... 398 Daytime running light system ............. 112
Defogger
Rear window ......................................... 169
Side mirror.............................................. 169
Dimension................................................ 378
Dinghy towing ......................................... 160
Display Trip information ...................................108
Do-it-yourself maintenance .............283
Door courtesy lights ............................ 225
Door pocket............................................ 232
Doors Door lock ..................................................... 6
Rear door child protector ....................7
Downhill assist control system ......... 130
Driver's seat belt reminder light ...... 351
Driving Correct posture..................................... 54
Procedures ..............................................95
DVD player ............................................ 200D

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Alphabetical index
Warning buzzersSeat belt reminder .............................. 351
Warning lights “AIRBAG ON/OFF” indicators..............................................106
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ... 349
Brake system ........................................347
Charging system ............................... 348
Downhill assist control indicator................................................106
Engine oil replacement reminder light...................................350
Height control indicator...................106
Low engine oil pressure ................ 348
Low fuel level.......................................350
Low washer fluid................................350
Malfunction indicator lamp .......... 348
Open door ...........................................350
Seat belt reminder light .................... 351
SRS airbags .......................................... 348
Tire pressure warning light............. 351
Unengaged “P” .................................. 349
“VSC TRAC” ...................................... 349
Warning reflector holder...................246
Washer Checking .................................................301
Preparing and checking before winter ...................................... 146
Switch .......................................................... 114
Washing and waxing ........................... 272
Weight Cargo capacity ....................................140
Load limits ............................................... 144
Weight .................................................... 378 Wheels ....................................................... 313
Window glasses ........................................41
Window lock switch .................................41
Windows
Power windows ....................................... 41
Rear window defogger.................... 169
Washer ...................................................... 114
Windshield wipers ...................................... 114
Winter driving tips ................................. 146
Wireless remote control Locking/Unlocking ................................ 4
Replacing the battery.........................317
WMA disc ................................................ 188W