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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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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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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 4-1. Maintenance and care............ 402
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior................... 402
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ................... 405
4-2. Maintenance............................. 408 Maintenance requirements .... 408
General maintenance ................. 410
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ....................................... 413
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance............................. 414
Do-it-yourself service precautions ................................... 414
Hood................................................... 417
Positioning a floor jack................ 418
Engine compartment.................. 420
Tires ................................................... 435
Tire inflation pressure................. 445
Wheels.............................................. 449
Air conditioning filter................... 451
Electronic key battery ................ 454
Checking and replacing fuses ................................................ 456
Headlight aim.................................. 471
Light bulbs ....................................... 474
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5-1. Essential information .............. 482If your vehicle needs to be towed .................................. 482
If you think something is wrong ............................................ 488
Event data recorder ................... 489
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency ................................ 491
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds... ........ 491
If a warning message is displayed...................................... 500
If you have a flat tire (Vehicles with standard tires) .................... 517
If you have a flat tire (Vehicles with run-flat tires) ...................... 527
If the hybrid system will not start......................................... 528
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from “P” .......................... 529
If you lose your keys ................... 530
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........................ 531
If the 12 volt battery is discharged ................................... 534
If your vehicle overheats .......... 538
If the vehicle becomes stuck................................................. 541 6-1. Specifications............................ 544
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)..................... 544
Fuel information........................... 553
Tire information ............................ 556
6-2. Customization .......................... 569 Customizable features .............. 569
6-3. Initialization ............................... 575 Items to initialize ........................... 575
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners.................................. 578
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) .................................... 579
Abbreviation list ....................... 582
Alphabetical index................... 584
What to do if............................... 594
5When trouble arises6Vehicle specifications
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Headlight (high beam) P. 158
Pictorial indexExterior
Turn signal light P. 146
Fog light P. 161
Side marker light P. 158
Headlight (low beam)
P. 158
Hood P. 417
Parking light P. 158
Windshield wipers P. 162
Moon roof ∗ P. 80
Outside rear viewmirror
P. 75
Side turn signal light P. 146
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Tire
●Rotation
● Replacement
● Inflation pressure
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P. 435
P. 517
P. 551
P. 556
Tail lights P. 158
Side marker light P. 158
Trunk P. 55
Rear window defogger P. 240
Door P. 50
Fuel filler door P. 83
Turn signal light P. 146
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Compass P. 383
Garage door opener switches P. 377
Inside rear view mirror P. 74
Personal light P. 354
Moon roof switch∗ P. 80
Interior light P. 353
Vanity mirror P. 363
Personal light P. 354
Interior light P. 353
Sun visor P. 362
SRS curtain shield airbag P. 95
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Lexus Link System switches∗ P. 387
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Shift lever P. 142
Cigarette lighter P. 367
Ashtray P. 366
Shift lock override button P. 529
Cup holders P. 360
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Seat heater/ventilator switches∗
P. 369
VSC OFF switch P. 202
Coin holder P. 360
Mode select switch P. 143
AVS switch P. 199
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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever
Fog light switch P. 158
P. 146
P. 161
Gauges and meters P. 148
Multi-information display P. 155Windshield wipers and
washer switch
P. 162
“POWER” switch P. 138
Parking brake pedal P. 147
Trunk opener main switch
P. 55
Glove box
P. 356
Hood lock release lever P. 417
Trunk opener P. 55
Fuel filler door opener P. 83
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