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2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers .................... 142
Headlight switch ............................ 142
Fog light switch .............................. 145
Windshield wipers and washer............................................. 146
Headlight cleaner switch ........... 149
2-4. Using other driving systems ...................................... 150
Cruise control ................................ 150
Dynamic radar cruise control............................................. 153
Intuitive parking assist ................. 164
Rear view monitor system ......... 179
AVS (Adaptive Variable Suspension System) .................. 183
Driving assist systems.................. 184
PCS (Pre-Collision System)..... 190
2-5. Driving information ................... 194 Cargo and luggage ...................... 194
Vehicle load limits ......................... 198
Winter driving tips ........................ 199
Trailer towing ................................. 204
Dinghy towing .............................. 205 3-1. Using the touch screen .......... 208
Touch screen ................................ 208
Setting the touch screen ............ 212
3-2. Using the air conditioning system and defogger .............. 217
Automatic air conditioning system .............................................. 217
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers ............ 225
3-3. Using the audio system........... 226 Audio system type ....................... 226
Using the radio.............................. 229
Using the cassette player ......... 238
Using the CD player................... 242
Playing MP3 and WMA discs.................................. 247
Using the DVD player ................ 251
Playing DVD video/audio ................................. 254
Playing video CD ......................... 266
DVD player and DVD video disc information ............. 270
Optimal use of the audio/video system .................. 282
Using the AUX adapter............ 287
Using the steering switches .... 288
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2-1. Driving procedures ........ 112Driving the vehicle................... 112
Engine (ignition) switch .......... 121
Automatic transmission ........ 125
Turn signal lever ....................... 130
Parking brake ............................ 131
2-2. Instrument cluster .......... 132 Gauges and meters ................ 132
Indicators and warning lights ......................................... 136
Multi-information display ..... 139 2-3. Operating the lights and
windshield wipers ........ 142
Headlight switch ..................... 142
Fog light switch ........................ 145
Windshield wipers and washer ..................................... 146
Headlight cleaner switch ..... 149
2-4. Using other driving systems .......................... 150
Cruise control.......................... 150
Dynamic radar cruise control ..................................... 153
Intuitive parking assist ........... 164
Rear view monitor system ....................................... 179
AVS (Adaptive Variable Suspension System) ............ 183
Driving assist systems ............ 184
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ................................... 190
2-5. Driving information........ 194 Cargo and luggage ................ 194
Vehicle load limits ................... 198
Winter driving tips .................. 199
Trailer towing .......................... 204
Dinghy towing......................... 205
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CAUTION
■When the radar sensor may not be correctly detecting the vehicle ahead
Apply the brakes as necessary when any of the following types of vehicles are in
front of you.
As the sensor may not be able to correctly detect these types of vehicles, the prox-
imity alarm (→P. 506) will not be activated, and an accident may result.
●Vehicles that cut in suddenly
●Vehicles traveling at low speeds
●Vehicles that are not moving
●Vehicles with small rear ends (trailers with no load on board etc.)
●Motorcycles traveling in the same lane
■Conditions under which the vehicle-to-vehicle distance control may not function
correctly
Apply the brakes as necessary in the following conditions as the radar sensor may
not be able to correctly detect vehicles ahead, and an accident may result.
●When water or snow thrown up by the surrounding vehicles hinders the function-
ing of the sensor
●When your vehicle is pointing upwards (caused by a heavy load in the trunk, etc.)
●When the road curves or when the lanes are narrow
●When steering wheel operation or your position in the lane is unstable
●When the vehicle ahead of you decelerates suddenly
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(4) The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and lug-gage load capacity.
For example, if the “XXX” amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will be
five 150 lb passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo
and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs. (1400 - 750 (5 × 150) = 650
lbs.)
(5) Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being
loaded on the vehicle.
That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage
load capacity calculated in Step 4.
(6) If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how
this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your
vehicle. ( →P. 1 9 8 )
Lexus does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle. Your vehicle
is not designed for trailer towing.
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Vehicle load limits
■Total load capacity and seating capacity
These details are also described on the tire and loading information label.
( → P. 4 3 1 )
CAUTION
■Overloading the vehicle
Do not overload the vehicle.
It may not only cause damage to the tires, but also degrade steering and braking
ability, resulting in an accident.
Vehicle load limits include total load capacity, seating capacity, towing
capacity and cargo capacity.
■Total load capacity: 815 lb. (370 kg)
Total load capacity means the combined weight of occupants, cargo
and luggage.
■ Seating capacity: 5 occupants (Front 2, Rear 3)
Seating capacity means the maximu m number of occupants whose
estimated average weight is 150 lb. (68 kg) per person.
Even if the number of occupants are within the seating capacity, do
not exceed the total load capacity.
■ Towing capacity
Lexus does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle.
■ Cargo capacity
Cargo capacity may increase or decrease depending on the weight
and the number of occu
pants.
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Trailer towing
Lexus does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle. Lexus also
does not recommend the installation of a tow hitch or the use of a tow hitch
carrier for a wheelchair, scooter, bicycle, etc. Your Lexus is not designed
for trailer towing or for the use of tow hitch mounted carriers.
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Smart access system with push-button start
Antenna location....................................24
Entry function...........................................22
Starting the engine ................................ 121
Spare tire
Inflation pressure............................... 550
Spare tire..................................................513
Spark plug ................................................546
Specifications ........................................ 540
Speedometer........................................... 132
Steering wheel Adjustment............................................... 60
Audio switches ...................................288
Steering wheel position memory...................................................47
Storage compartment ........................ 344
Storage feature......................................340
Stuck If your vehicle becomes stuck.....536
Sun visors ................................................. 347
Switch “ENGINE START STOP” switch ....................................................... 121
Fog light switch.....................................145
Ignition switch..........................................121
Light switches ........................................ 142
Mode select switch............................. 126
Power door lock switch .....................37
Power window switch ........................ 64
Tire pressure warning reset switch ....................................... 422
Tire pressure warning select switch ................... 424
Window lock switch ........................... 64
Wipers and washer switch ............. 146 Tachometer ..............................................132
Tail lights
Switch ........................................................ 142
Theft deterrent system
Alarm...........................................................75
Immobilizer system .............................. 73
Theft prevention labels...........................77
Tire inflation pressure .........................550
Tire information Glossary ................................................ 562
Size ........................................................... 559
Tire identification number .............558
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ... 560
Tires
Chains..................................................... 200
Checking................................................. 421
Compact spare tire............................ 513
If you have a flat tire ............... 512, 522
Inflation pressure ...............................550
Information ........................................... 556
Replacing ................................................ 512
Rotating tires.......................................... 421
Size ........................................................... 550
Snow tires.............................................. 202
Tire pressure warning system....... 421
Tools.............................................................512
Total load capacity ................................ 198
Touch screen..........................................208
Towing Dinghy towing .................................... 205
Emergency towing ........................... 478
Trailer towing ...................................... 204
Traction control...................................... 184
Trip meter ..................................................132T
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