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1Before drivingAdjusting and operating features such as door locks, mir-
rors, and steering column.
2When drivingDriving, stopping and safe-driving information.
3Interior featuresAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other interior
features for a comfortable driving experience.
4Maintenance
and careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-your-
self maintenance, and maintenance information.
5When trouble
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat tire,
or is involved in an accident.
6Vehicle
specificationsDetailed vehicle information.
7For US ownersReporting safety defects for US owners.
IndexAlphabetical listing of informat ion contained in this manual.
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2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers ...................... 111
Headlight switch ............................... 111
Fog light switch ................................ 113
Windshield wipers and washer............................................... 114
Rear window wiper and washer............................................... 117
2-4. Using other driving systems..... 118 Cruise control ................................. 118
Four-wheel drive system.............. 121
Rear height control air suspension..................................... 123
Electronic modulated suspension..................................... 129
DAC (Downhill Assist Control system)............................................ 130
Driving assist systems.................. 132
2-5. Driving information .................. 135 Off-road precautions .................. 135
Cargo and luggage ...................... 140
Vehicle load limits ......................... 144
Winter driving tips ........................ 146
Trailer towing .................................. 150
Dinghy towing ................................ 160 3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger .............. 162
Automatic air conditioning system (without navigation
system)............................................ 162
Rear cooler system....................... 168
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers ............. 169
3-2. Using the audio system.............. 171 Audio system type .......................... 171
Using the radio............................... 173
Using the CD player..................... 181
Playing MP3 and WMA discs ................................................. 188
Optimal use of the audio system ............................................. 194
Using the AUX adapter ............. 197
Using the steering switches ...... 198
3-3. Using the rear audio system ....................................... 200
Rear seat entertainment system features ......................... 200
Using the DVD player (DVD video)............................... 205
Using the DVD player (video CD) .................................... 212
Using the DVD player (audio CD/CD text) ................. 214
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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
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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
With navigation systemTrip-information display P. 108
Air conditioning
system
Without navigation system
Navigation system*
Audio system
P. 171
Trip-information display P. 108
Air conditioning
system
P. 162
Audio system
P. 171
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1-7. Safety information
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Before driving
■Operating conditions (front airbags)
●The SRS front airbags will deploy if the severity of the frontal impact is above the
designed threshold level, comparable to an approximate 15 mph (25 km/h) col-
lision when the vehicle impacts straight into a fixed barrier that does not move
or deform.
However, this threshold velocity will be considerably higher if the vehicle strikes
an object, such as a parked vehicle or sign pole, which can move or deform on
impact, or if the vehicle is involved in an underride collision (e.g. a collision in
which the front of the vehicle “underrides”, or goes under, the bed of a truck, etc.).
●It is possible that in some collisions where the forward deceleration of the vehi-
cle is very close to the designed thresh old level, the SRS front airbags and the
seat belt pretensioners ma y not activate together.
●The SRS front passenger airbag will not activate, if there is not passenger sitting
in the front passenger seat. However, th e front passenger airbag may deploy, if
luggage is put in the seat or the seat belt is fastened, even if the seat is unoccu-
pied. ( P. 6 9 )
■Operating conditions (side and curtain shield airbags)
●The SRS side airbags and curtain shield ai rbags are designed to inflate when the
passenger compartment is subjected to a severe impact from the side.
●The SRS side airbag on the passenger seat will not activate if there is no passen-
ger sitting in the front passenger seat. Ho wever, the side airbag on the passen-
ger seat may deploy, if luggage is put in the seat, even if the seat is unoccupied.
( P. 6 9 )
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■Conditions under which the SRS airbags may deploy (inflate), other than a colli-
sion
The SRS front airbags may also deploy if a serious impact occurs to the underside of
your vehicle. Some examples are shown in the illustration.
The SRS curtain shield airbags may also deploy under the situations shown in the
illustration.
■Types of collisions that may not de ploy the SRS airbag (front airbags)
The SRS front airbags are generally not designed to inflate if the vehicle is involved
in a side or rear collision, if it rolls over, or if it is involved in a low-speed frontal colli-
sion. But, whenever a collision of any type causes sufficient forward deceleration of
the vehicle, deployment of th e SRS front airbags may occur.
●Hitting a curb, edge of pavement or hard
surface
●Falling into or jumping over a deep hole
●Landing hard or vehicle falling
●The angle of vehicle tip-up is marginal.
●The vehicle skids and hits a curb stone.
●Collision from the side
●Collision from the rear
●Vehicle rollover
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1-7. Safety information
Deactivating the curtain shield airbags in a vehicle rolloverON/OFF (Hold for a few seconds)
The “RSCA OFF” indicator light
turns on. (Only when the ignition
switch is in the “ON” position.)
■The switch only should be used
In a situation where inflation is not desired (such as during extreme off-road driv-
ing).
■Operating conditions when the “RSCA OFF” indicator is on
●The curtain shield airbag and seat belt pretensioner will not activate in a vehicle
rollover.
●The curtain shield airbag will activate in a severe side impact.
CAUTION
■For normal driving
Make sure the “RSCA OFF” indicator light is no t turned on. If it is left on, the curtain
shield airbag will not activate in the event of an accident, which may result in death
or serious injury.
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1-7. Safety information
Before driving
Front passenger occupant classification system
Condition and operation in the front passenger occupant classification system
■Adult*1
Your vehicle is equipped with a front passenger occupant classification sys-
tem. This system detects the conditions of the front passenger seat and
activates or deactivates the devices for front passenger.
SRS warning light
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light
“AIRBAG OFF” indicator light
“AIRBAG ON” indicator light
Indicator/
warning light “AIRBAG ON” and “AIRBAG OFF”
indicator lights “A I R B A G
ON”
SRS warning light Off
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light Flashing
*2
DevicesFront passenger airbag
Activated
Side airbag in the front passenger seat
Curtain shield airbag
on the front passenger side
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner