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2-2. Instrument cluster..................... 148Gauges and meters ..................... 148
Indicators and warning lights................................................. 152
Multi-information display ........... 155
2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers ................... 158
Headlight switch ............................ 158
Fog light switch ................................ 161
Windshield wipers and washer............................................. 162
Headlight cleaner switch ........... 165
2-4. Using other driving systems ....................................... 166
Cruise control ................................ 166
Dynamic radar cruise control............................................. 169
Intuitive parking assist ................. 180
Rear view monitor system ......... 195
AVS (Adaptive Variable Suspension System) .................. 199
Driving assist systems................ 200
PCS (Pre-Collision System).......................................... 206
2-5. Driving information .................. 210 Cargo and luggage ...................... 210
Vehicle load limits ......................... 214
Winter driving tips ........................ 215
Trailer towing ................................. 220
Dinghy towing ................................ 221 3-1. Using the touch screen .......... 224
Touch screen ................................. 224
Setting the touch screen ........... 227
3-2. Using the air conditioning system and defogger ............ 232
Automatic air conditioning system ............................................ 232
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers ............ 240
3-3. Using the audio system............ 241 Audio system type ........................ 241
Using the radio.............................. 244
Using the cassette player ......... 253
Using the CD player................... 257
Playing MP3 and WMA discs.................................. 262
Using the DVD player ............... 266
Playing DVD video/audio ................................. 269
Playing video CD .......................... 281
DVD player and DVD video disc information ............ 285
Optimal use of the audio/video system .................. 297
Using the AUX adapter............ 302
Using the steering switches ........................................ 303
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Pictorial indexInterior
SRS front passengerairbag
P. 95
SRS knee airbags P. 95
Floor mat P. 374
Front seat P. 58
SRS side airbag P. 95
Console box P. 357
Power outlet P. 368
Ashtray P. 366
Cup holders P. 360
Armrest P. 371
SRS driver airbag P. 95
Seat belt P. 66
Door pocket P. 361
Head restraint
P. 64
AUX adapter P. 302
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3-3. Using the audio system ............................ 241
Audio system type................... 241
Using the radio........................ 244
Using the cassette player .... 253
Using the CD player ............. 257
Playing MP3 and WMA discs............................ 262
Using the DVD player........... 266
Playing DVD video/audio............................ 269
Playing video CD .................... 281
DVD player and DVD video disc information ...... 285
Optimal use of the audio/video system ............. 297
Using the AUX adapter ...... 302
Using the steering
switches................................. 303
3-4. Using the hands-free system (for cellular
phone)........................... 306
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) ............. 306
Using the Bluetooth
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phone ........................................ 311
Setting the hands-free system ..................................... 326 3-5. Using the interior
lights ............................. 352
Interior lights list .................... 352
3-6. Using the storage features ........................ 355
List of storage features......... 355
3-7. Other interior features ........................ 362
Sun visors ................................. 362
Vanity mirror ........................... 363
Clock ......................................... 364
Outside temperature
display..................................... 365
Ashtrays.................................... 366
Cigarette lighter ..................... 367
Power outlet ............................ 368
Seat heaters/ventilators ...... 369
Armrest ..................................... 371
Rear sunshade ........................ 372
Floor mats ................................. 374
Trunk features ......................... 375
Garage door opener ............. 377
Compass .................................. 383
Lexus Link System ................. 387
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■Using cellular phones
Interference may be heard through the audio system’s speakers if a cellular phone is
being used inside or close to the vehicle while the audio system is operating.
CD player: Plays audio CDs, CD text, MP3 discs and WMA discs.
DVD player: Plays audio CDs, CD text, video CDs, MP3 discs,WMA discs, DVD video discs and DVD audio discs.
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Using the radioP. 2 4 4
Using the cassette playerP. 2 5 3
Using the CD playerP. 2 5 7
Playing MP3 and WMA discsP. 2 6 2
Using the DVD playerP. 2 6 6
Playing DVD video/audioP. 2 6 9
Playing video CDP. 2 8 1
DVD player and DVD video disc informationP. 2 8 5
Optimal use of the audio/video systemP. 2 9 7
Using the AUX adapterP. 3 0 2
Using the steering switchesP. 3 0 3
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Using the AUX adapter
■Operating portable audio devices connected to the audio system
The volume can be adjusted using the vehicle’s audio controls. All other adjust-
ments must be made on the portable audio device itself.
This adapter can be used to connect a portable audio device and listen to it
using the vehicle’s speakers.
Connect the portable audio
device.
Press .STEP1
STEP2
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Using the steering switches
Turning on the powerPress when the audio system is off.
The audio system can be turned off by holding the switch down for 1 second
or more.
Changing the audio sourcePress when the audio system is on. The audio source changes as fol-
lows each time the button is pressed. If a cassette tape or discs is not
inserted, that mode will be skipped. FM1 → FM2 → cassette player → CD/DVD player
→ AUX → AM → SAT1 → SAT2 → SAT3
Some audio features can be controlled using the steering switches.
Power on, select audio
source
Vo l u m e
Radio: Select radio stations
Cassette: Fast forward,
rewind and select-
ing tracks
CD: Select tracks, discs and file
DVD: Select tracks, discs and chapter
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For owners
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners (in French)
The following is a French explanation of seat belt instructions extracted
from the seat belt section in this manual.
See the seat belt section for more detailed seat belt instructions in
English.
Utilisation adéquate des ceintures de sécuritéTirez sur la ceinture épaulière
jusqu’à ce qu’elle recouvre
entièrement l’épaule; elle ne
doit cependant pas toucher le
cou ni glisser de l’épaule.
Placez la ceinture abdominale
le plus bas possible sur les
hanches.
Réglez la position du dossier du
siège. Tenez-vous assis dans le
fond du siège, le dos droit.
Ne vrillez pas la ceinture de
sécurité.
Guide des ceintures de sécurité (sièges latéraux arrière)
Si la ceinture épaulière est trop
près du cou d’une personne,
glissez le guide de la ceinture vers
l’avant.
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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................................ 232
ABS............................................................ 200
ACCESSORY mode .......................... 139
Active stabilizer suspension system.................................................... 200
Adaptive variable
suspension system ............................. 199
Air conditioning system
Air conditioning filter .........................451
Automatic air conditioning system .................................................. 232
Airbags
Airbag operating conditions........... 98
Airbag precautions for your child..............................................102
Airbag warning light ........................ 492
Curtain shield airbag precautions ........................................ 105
General airbag pr ecautions ..........102
Locations of airbags............................ 95
Modification and disposal of airbags .................................................. 106
Proper driving posture ...................... 93
Side airbag precautions ...................102
Side and curtain shield airbags operating conditions ....................... 98
SRS airbags ............................................. 95
Alarm ............................................................90
Antenna ....................................................250
Anti-lock brake system ..................... 200
Armrest...................................................... 371
Ashtrays ....................................................366 Audio system
Antenna.................................................. 250
AUX adapter ...................................... 302
Cassette player .................................. 253
CD player/changer ..........................257
DVD information .............................. 285
DVD player/changer ..................... 266
DVD video/audio............................. 269
MP3/WMA disc................................262
Optimal use ..........................................297
Radio ........................................................244
Steering switches .............................. 303
Video CD ............................................... 281
Automatic headlight leveling
system ..................................................... 160
Automatic light control system........ 158
AUX adapter ......................................... 302
Back-up lights Wattage ................................................. 552
Battery 12 volt battery ...................................... 430
Checking............................................... 430
Hybrid battery
(Traction battery)...............................26
If the 12 volt battery is
discharged ........................................ 534
Preparing and checking
before winter...................................... 215
Bluetooth
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Brake Fluid ...........................................................429
Parking brake........................................ 147
Brake assist .............................................200
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