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2-1. Driving procedures
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Engine (ignition) switch
Modes can be switched by pressing the “ENGINE START STOP” switch
when carrying the electronic key on your person. (The engine can be
started in any mode by operating the switch at the same time as depressing
the brake pedal.)
■Changing “ENGINE STAR T STOP” switch mode
OFF
*
Emergency flashers can be
used.
ACCESSORY mode
Some electrical components
such as the audio system can be
used.
The “ENGINE START STOP”
switch indicator turns amber.
IGNITION ON mode
All electrical components can
be used.
The “ENGINE START STOP”
switch indicator turns amber.
*: The engine cannot be turned offunless the shift lever is in P.

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■Electronic key battery depletion
→P. 2 8
■When the electronic key battery is discharged
→P. 3 3 2
■Conditions affecting operation
→P. 2 6
■Note for the entry function
→P. 2 9
CAUTION
■When starting the engine
Always start the engine while sitting in the driver’s seat. Do not press the accelera-
tor pedal while starting the engine under any circumstances.
Doing so may cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
■Stopping the engine in an emergency
If you want to stop the engine in an emergency while driving the vehicle, push and
hold the “ENGINE START STOP” switch for more than 3 seconds.
However, do not touch the “ENGINE START STOP” switch while driving except in
an emergency. If the engine stops while the vehicle is being driven, this could lead to
an unexpected accident.
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the “ENGINE START STOP” switch in ACCESSORY or IGNITION
ON mode for long periods without the engine running.
■When starting the engine
●Do not race a cold engine.
●If the engine becomes difficult to start or stalls frequently, have the engine
checked immediately.

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2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
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■Automatic light off system
●When the headlights come on: The headlights and tail lights turn off 30 seconds
after all doors are closed with the “ENGINE START STOP” switch switched to
ACCESSORY mode or turned OFF. (The light turns off immediately if
the button on the key is pressed after all doors are locked.)
●When only the tail lights come on: The tail lights turn off automatically if the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch to ACCESSORY mode or turned OFF and
driver’s door is opened.
To turn the lights on again, switch to IGNITION ON mode, or turn the light switch
OFF once and then back to the or position.
■Automatic headlight leveling system (vehicles with discharge headlights)
The level of the headlights is automatically 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... (veh icles with discharge headlights)
It may indicate a malfunction in the system. Contact your Lexus dealer.
■Customization that can be configured at Lexus dealer
Settings (e.g. light sensor sensitivity) can be changed. (Customizable features →P.
433)
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the engine is not running.

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3-3. Using the hands-free phone system (for cellular phone)
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Using the hands-free phone system for the first time
Before using the hands-free phone system, it is necessary to register a
cellular phone in the system. The phone registration mode will be entered
automatically when starting the system with no cellular phone registered.
Follow the procedure below to register a cellular phone:
Press or .
The introductory guidance and phone name registration instructions are
heard.
Register a phone name by either of the following methods.
a. Select “Record Name” by using , and say a name to be
registered.
b. Press and say a name to be registered.
Voice guidance instruction to confirm the input is heard.
Select “Confirm” by using a voice command or .
A passkey is displayed and heard, and voice guidance instruction for
inputting the passkey into the cellular phone is heard. Input the passkey into the cellular phone.
Refer to the manual that comes with the cellular phone for the opera-
tion of the phone.
Guidance for registration completion is heard.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
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Setup
Security
Set PINSetting a PIN code
Phonebook LockLocking the phone book
Phonebook
UnlockUnlocking the phone book
Phone
Setup
Pa i r P h o n eRegistering a cellular phone to
be used
Change NameChanging a registered name of
a cellular phone
DeleteDeleting a registered cellular
phone
List phonesListing the registered cellular
phones
Select phoneSelecting a cellular phone to be
used
Set PasskeyChanging the passkey
System
SetupGuidance Volume
(Guidance Vol)Setting voice guidance volume
InitializeInitialization
First menuSecond menuThird menuOperation detail

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Using a short cut key
First menuSecond menuOperation detail
Dial “XXX (name)”-Dialing a number registered in
the phone book
Phone book add entry-Adding a new number
Phone book change
name-Changing a name of a phone
number in the phone book
Phone book delete
entry-Deleting phone book data
Phone book set speed
dial-Registering speed dial
Phone book delete
speed dial-Deleting speed dial
PhonebookPhonebook UnlockUnlocking the phone book
Phonebook LockLocking the phone book

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■Automatic adjustment of volume
When vehicle speed is 50 mph (80 km/h) or more, the volume automatically
increases. The volume returns to the previous volume setting when vehicle speed
drops to 43 mph (70 km/h) or less.
■When using a voice command
●For numbers, say a combination of single digits from zero to nine, # (pound),
∗ (star), and + (plus).
●Say a command correctly and clearly.
■The system may not recognize your voice in the following situations:
●When driving on a rough road
●When driving at high speeds
●When air is blowing out of the vents onto the microphone
●When the air conditioning fan emits a loud noise
■The following cannot be performed while driving:
●Operating the system with
●Registering a cellular phone to the system
■Changing the passkey
→ P. 2 3 7

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Setting a cellular phone
Registering a cellular phoneSelect “Pair Phone” by using a voice command or , and do the pro-
cedure for registering a cellular phone. ( →P. 2 2 5 )
Registering a cellular phone in the hands-free phone system allows the sys-
tem to function. The following function can be used for registered cellular
phones:
■Functions and operation procedures
To enter menu for each function, follow the steps below by using a
voice command or :
● Registering a cellular phone
1. “Setup” → 2. “Phone Setup” → 3. “Pair Phone”
● Selecting a cellular phone to be used
1. “Setup” → 2. “Phone Setup” → 3. “Select Phone”
● Changing a registered name
1. “Setup” → 2. “Phone Setup” → 3. “Change Name”
● Listing the registered cellular phones
1. “Setup” → 2. “Phone Setup” → 3. “List Phones”
● Deleting a cellular phone
1. “Setup” → 2. “Phone Setup” → 3. “Delete”
● Changing the passkey
1. “Setup” → 2. “Phone Setup” → 3. “Set Passkey”