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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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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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TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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1-1. Key information .............................. 2Keys ......................................................... 2
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors......................................... 3
Wireless remote control ................. 3
Side doors ............................................. 5
Back door .............................................. 9
1-3. Adjustable components ............. 12 Front seats ........................................... 12
Rear seats ............................................ 14
Driving position memory system ................................................ 21
Head restraints................................. 23
Seat belts ............................................ 24
Steering wheel................................. 30
Inside rear view mirror ................... 31
Outside rear view mirrors ........... 32
Roof luggage carrier ..................... 34
1-4. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof .......... 37
Power windows................................ 37
Power quarter windows ............... 40
Moon roof ........................................... 41
1-5. Refueling ........................................ 44 Opening the fuel tank cap ........... 44 1-6. Anti-theft system ......................... 47
Engine immobilizer system ......... 47
Alarm.................................................... 49
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.) .............................................. 51
1-7. Safety information ....................... 52 Correct driving posture ............... 52
SRS airbags ....................................... 54
Front passenger occupant classification system .................... 67
Child restraint sy stems ................. 72
Installing child restraints ............... 75
2-1. Driving procedures.................... 88 Driving the vehicle ......................... 88
Starting the engine ......................... 95
Automatic transmission................ 98
Turn signal lever............................. 102
Parking brake ................................. 103
2-2. Instrument cluster ..................... 104 Gauges and meters ..................... 104
Indicators and warning lights................................................. 107
Trip information display ............... 110
1Before driving
2When driving
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2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers ..................... 112
Headlight switch .............................. 112
Fog light switch ................................ 114
Windshield wipers and washer............................................... 115
Rear window wiper and washer.............................................. 118
Headlight cleaner switch ............. 119
2-4. Using other driving systems... 120 Cruise control ................................ 120
Rear view monitor system ......... 123
Lexus night view system ............. 126
AHC (Active Height Control Suspension) .................................. 130
AVS (Adaptive Variable Suspension) .................................. 138
Four-wheel drive system............ 139
Driving assist systems.................. 142
2-5. Driving information ................... 146 Off-road precautions .................. 146
Cargo and luggage ........................ 151
Vehicle load limits ......................... 155
Winter driving tips ........................ 156
Trailer towing .................................. 160
Dinghy towing ................................ 170 3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger .............. 172
Automatic air conditioning system (without navigation
system)............................................. 172
Rear air conditioning controls........................................... 180
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers ............. 182
3-2. Using the audio system............ 183 Audio system type (without navigation system) ..................... 183
Using the radio............................... 185
Using the cassette player .......... 194
Using the CD player.................... 197
Optimal use of the audio system ............................................ 204
Using the steering switches ..... 206
Rear seat audio system .............. 209
3-3. Using the interior lights ........... 212 Interior lights list............................. 212
3-4. Using the storage features..... 215 List of storage features ............... 215
3Interior features
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1-1. Key information ............................ 2Keys....................................................... 2
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors ..................................... 3
Wireless remote control............... 3
Side doors .......................................... 5
Back door ........................................... 9
1-3. Adjustable components ........... 12 Front seats ........................................ 12
Rear seats ......................................... 14
Driving position memory system ............................................. 21
Head restraints .............................. 23
Seat belts ......................................... 24
Steering wheel............................... 30
Inside rear view mirror ................ 31
Outside rear view mirrors ........ 32
Roof luggage carrier................... 34 1-4. Opening and closing the
windows and moon roof ....... 37
Power windows ............................. 37
Power quarter windows ............ 40
Moon roof ......................................... 41
1-5. Refueling ..................................... 44 Opening the fuel tank cap ....... 44
1-6. Anti-theft system ...................... 47 Engine immobilizer system ....... 47
Alarm ................................................ 49
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.) ............................................ 51
1-7. Safety information.................... 52 Correct driving posture ............ 52
SRS airbags .................................... 54
Front passenger occupant classification system.................. 67
Child restraint systems ............... 72
Installing child restraints ............ 75
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1-3. Adjustable components
Before driving
Driving position memory system
Your preferred driving position (the position of the driver's seat, steering
wheel and outside rear view mirrors) can be entered into the computer's
memory and recalled with the touch of a button.
Two different driving positions can be entered into memory.
■Entering a position to memory
Check that the shift lever is set in “P”.
Turn the ignition key to the “ON” position.
Adjust the driver’s seat, steeri ng wheel, and outside rear view
mirrors to the desired positions.
While pushing the “SET” button,
push button “1” or “2” until the
signal beeps.
If the selected button has
already been preset, the previ-
ously recorded position will be
overwritten.
■Recalling the memorized position
Check that the shift lever is set in “P”.
Turn the ignition key to the “ON” position. Push button “1” or “2” to recall
the desired position.
STEP1
STEP2
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■Retained accessory power
Each memorized position (except for the steering wheel position) can be activated
within 30 seconds after the corresponding driver’s door is opened, even if the key is
removed from ignition switch.
■If any position memory button is pushed while the adjustments are being made
The operation will stop. To reactivate the sy stem, push the desired button (“1” or “2”)
again.
■If the battery is disconnected
The memorized positions must be reset be cause the computer's memory is erased
when the battery is disconnected.
CAUTION
■Seat adjustment caution
Take care during seat adjustment that the seat does not strike the rear passenger or
squeeze your body against the steering wheel.
If this happens, you can stop the movement by pressing another seat position mem-
ory button.
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1-3. Adjustable components
Steering wheel
Auto tilt away and auto returnWhen the ignition key is removed,
the steering wheel returns to its
stowed position by moving up and
away to enable easier driver entry
and exit.
Insert the key into the ignition
switch returns the steering wheel
to the original position.
The steering wheel can be adjusted to a comfortable position while the key
is inserted in the ignition switch.
Up
Down
Toward the driver
Away from the driver
CAUTION
■While driving
Do not adjust th e steering wheel.
Doing so may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and an accident, resulting in
death or serious injury.
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1-7. Safety information
Correct driving posture
Drive with a good posture as follows:
Sit upright and well back in
the seat.
Adjust the position of the seat
forward or backward to
ensure the pedals can be
reached and easily
depressed to the extent
required. (P. 12)
Adjust the seatback so that
the controls are easily opera-
ble.
Adjust the tilt and telescopic
positions of the steering
wheel downward so the air-
bag is facing your chest.
( P. 30)
Lock the head restraint in
place with the center of the
head restraint closest to the
top of your ears. ( P. 2 3 )
Wear the seat belt correctly.
( P. 2 4 )