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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Gauges and meters P. 126
Engine switch P. 118
Windshield wiper and
washer switch
P. 138
Headlight switch
Turn signal switch
Fog light switch P. 135
P. 124
P. 137
Cruise control switch P. 142
Emergency flashersGlove box
P. 259

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*: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
“RSCA OFF” switch P. 89
Outside rear view mirrorheater switch
P. 199
Hood lock release lever P. 320
Fuel filler door lever P. 67
Power outlet switch P. 272
Outside rear view mirror switches P. 59
Instrument panel light control P. 127
Center differential lock switch P. 147
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch
P. 57

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Scrapping of your Lexus
The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Lexus contain explosive
chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbags and seat belt pretensioners left
as they are, this may cause an accident such as fire. Be sure to have the systems of
the SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner removed and disposed of by a qualified
service shop or by your Lexus deal er before you scrap your vehicle.
Perchlorate Material
Special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
Your vehicle has components that may contain perchlorate. These components may
include airbag, seat belt pretensioners, and wireless remote control batteries.
CAUTION
■General precautions while driving
Driving under the influence: Never drive your vehicle when under the influence of
alcohol or drugs that have impaired your ability to operate your vehicle. Alcohol
and certain drugs delay reaction time, impair judgment and reduce coordination,
which could lead to an accident that will hurt or kill you, your occupants or others.
Defensive driving: Always drive defensively. Anticipate mistakes that other drivers
or pedestrians might make and be ready to avoid accidents.
Driver distraction: Always give your full at tention to driving. Anything that distracts
the driver, such as adjusting controls, ta lking on a cellular phone or reading can
result in a collision with resulting death or serious injury to you, your occupants or
others.
■When children are in the vehicle
Never leave children unattended in the vehi cle, and never allow children to have or
use the key.
When left unattended, children may be able to start the vehicle or shift the vehicle
into neutral. There is also a danger that children may injure themselves by playing
with the cigarette lighter, the windows, the moon roof, or other features of the vehi-
cle. In addition, heat build-up or extremel y cold temperatures inside the vehicle can
be fatal to children.

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1-1. Key information
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Before driving
NOTICE
■To prevent key damage
●Do not bend the keys, expose them to high temperatures by placing them in
direct sunlight, or get them wet.
●Do not expose the keys to electromagneti c materials or attach any material that
blocks electromagnetic waves to the key surface.

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Rear step bumperFor rear end protection and easier
step-up loading.
■The back door can be locked/unlocked
Using wireless remote control: P. 2 4
Using door lock switch: P. 2 7
CAUTION
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■Caution while driving
●Keep the back door closed.
This not only keeps personal belongings from being thrown out, but also prevents
exhaust gases from entering the vehicle.
●Do not get on the rear step bumper.
■If the back door is opened while parked
The open back door hides the rear lights. Other road users must be warned of the
presence of your vehicle by a warning triangle or other device.
■When closing the back door
Make sure not to get your hands caught in the back door stopper.

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel, etc.)
Third center seat belt (vehicles with third seats)The third center seat belt is a 3-point type restraint with 2 buckles. Both
seat belt buckles must be correctly located and securely latched for
proper operation. Make sure that the buckle with the
light gray buckle release button is
securely latched for ready use of
the center seat belt.
■Adjusting the height of the belt (front and second outboard seats)
Up
Down
Move the height adjuster up and
down as needed until you hear a
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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel, etc.)
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Before driving
■Release method
The belt can be completely released when not required, such as when
removing the third seat.
To release the hooked tab, insert
the vehicle’s key into the hole on
the buckle with the light gray
buckle release button.
Stow the seat belt tabs in the cover
set in the roof as shown.
■ Extracting the belt
Pull the belt out partially, then remove the tabs from the cover.
STEP1
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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel, etc.)
Seat belt pretensioners (front seats)The pretensioner helps the seat
belt to quickly restrain the occu-
pant by retracting the seat belt
when the vehicle is subjected to
certain types of severe frontal colli-
sion.
The pretensioner may not activate
in the event of a minor frontal
impact, a side impact or a rear
impact.
■Emergency locking retractor (ELR)
The retractor will lock the belt during a sudd en stop or on impact. It may also lock if
you lean forward too quickly. A slow, easy motion will allow the belt to extend, and
you can move around fully.
■Automatic locking retractor (ALR)
When a passenger’s shoulder belt is completely extended and then retracted even
slightly, the belt is locked in that position and cannot be extended. This feature is
used to hold the child restraint system (CRS) firmly. To free the belt again, fully
retract the belt and then pull the belt out once more. ( P. 1 0 2 )