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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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2-1. Driving procedures ........ 128Driving the vehicle.................. 128
Power (ignition) switch .......... 138
Transmission.............................. 142
Turn signal lever ....................... 146
Parking brake ........................... 147
2-2. Instrument cluster ......... 148 Gauges 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
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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. 509) 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. 2 1 4 )
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 4 5 )
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 occupants.
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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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Alphabetical index
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Smart access system with push-button start
Antenna location....................................37
Entry function.......................................... 35
Starting the hybrid system .................................... 138
Spare tire Inflation pressure................................. 551
Spare tire................................................. 518
Spark plug ............................................... 548
Specifications .........................................544
Speedometer........................................... 148
Steering wheel Adjustment................................................73
Audio switches ...................................303
Steering wheel position
memory.................................................. 60
Storage compartment ........................359
Storage feature......................................355
Stuck
If your vehicle becomes stuck.......541
Sun visors ................................................. 362
Switch Fog light switch...................................... 161
Ignition switch....................................... 138
Light switches ....................................... 158
Mode select switch.............................143
Power door lock switch ....................50
“POWER” switch ............................... 138
Power window switch ......................... 77
Tire pressure warning reset switch ....................................... 436
Tire pressure warning select switch ...................438
Window lock switch ............................ 77
Wipers and washer switch ............. 162 Tachometer ............................................. 148
Tail lights
Switch ........................................................158
Theft deterrent system
Alarm.......................................................... 90
Immobilizer system ............................. 88
Theft prevention labels.......................... 92
Tire inflation pressure .......................... 551
Tire information Glossary ................................................ 562
Size ........................................................... 559
Tire identification number .............558
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ... 560
Tires
Chains....................................................... 216
Checking............................................... 435
Compact spare tire............................518
If you have a flat tire ............... 517, 527
Inflation pressure ................................. 551
Information ........................................... 556
Replacing ................................................ 517
Rotating tires........................................ 435
Size ............................................................. 551
Snow tires................................................ 218
Tire pressure warning system..... 435
Tools.............................................................517
Total load capacity .................................214
Touch screen.......................................... 224
Towing Dinghy towing .......................................221
Emergency towing ........................... 482
Trailer towing ...................................... 220
Traction control.....................................200T
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