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For your information
Main Owner’s Manual
Please note that this manual applies to all models and explains all equipment, includ-
ing options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for equipment not installed
on your vehicle.
All specifications provided in this manual are current at the time of printing. How-
ever, because of the Lexus policy of continual product improvement, we reserve the
right to make changes at any time without notice.
Depending on specifications, the vehicle sh own in the illustration may differ from
your vehicle in terms of color and equipment.
Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Lexus
A wide variety of non-genuine spare parts and accessories for Lexus vehicles are
currently available in the market. You should know that Toyota does not warrant
these products and is not responsible for their performance, repair, or replacement,
or for any damage they may cause to, or adverse effect they may have on, your
Lexus vehicle.
This vehicle should not be modified with non-genuine Lexus products. Modification
with non-genuine Lexus products could affect its performance, safety or durability,
and may even violate governmental regula tions. In addition, damage or perfor-
mance problems resulting from the modification may not be covered under war-
ranty.
Installation of a mobile two-way radio system
As the installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle could affect
electronic systems such as the multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport
fuel injection system, cruise control syst em, anti-lock brake system, SRS airbag sys-
tem and seat belt pretensioner system, be sure to check with your Lexus dealer for
precautionary measures or special instructions regarding installation.

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
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Before driving
■Switching the door unlock function
It is possible to set which doors the entry function unlocks. Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch OFF.
When the indicator on the key surface is turned off, push and
hold , , or for approximately 5 seconds while pushingon the key.
The setting changes each time an operatio n is performed, as shown below. (When
changing the setting continuously, release the buttons, wait for at least 5 seconds,
and repeat step 2.)
Unlock the doors using the wireless remote control and open one of the
doors.
If a door is not opened within 60 seconds after is pressed, the doors
will be locked again and the alarm will automatically be set. In case that
the alarm is triggered, immediately stop the alarm. ( P. 7 2 )
STEP1
STEP2
Multi-information
displayUnlocking doorsBeep
Hold the driver's door handle
to unlock only the driver's
door
Exterior: Beeps three
times
Interior: Pings once
Hold the front passenger’s
door handle to unlock all
doors
Hold either front door handle
to unlock all doorsExterior: Beeps twice
Interior: Pings once
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2-1. Driving procedures
Selecting gears in the M positionTo enter M mode, shift the shift lever to the M position. Gears can then be
selected by operating the shift lever or paddle shift switches, allowing you
to drive in the gear of your choosing.
Upshifting
Downshifting
The gear changes once every time
the shift lever or paddle shift switch
is operated.
The selected gear, from 1 to 8, will
be displayed in the meter cluster.
When in the M position, the gear will not change unless the shift lever or
paddle shift switches are operated.
However, even when in the M positi on, the gears will be automatically
changed in the following situations:
● When vehicle speed drops (downshift only).
● When the automatic transmission flu id or engine coolant temperature
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2-1. Driving procedures
■Downshift restrictions warning buzzer
To help ensure safety and driving performance, downshifting operation may some-
times be restricted. In some circumstance s, downshifting may not be possible even
when the shift lever or paddle shift switch is operated. (A buzzer will sound twice.)
■When driving with the cruise contro l or dynamic radar cruise control
Engine braking will not occur during shif t range selection in the D position, even
when downshifting to range 7, 6, 5 or 4. ( P. 147, 150)
■Automatic deactivation of snow mode and “Sport” mode
If the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned OFF after driving in either snow
mode or “Sport” mode, the mode is automatically deactivated.
■If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
P. 3 8 4
■If is not displayed after shifting the shift lever to M
●Within a few seconds of turning the “E NGINE START STOP” switch to ON, the
transmission will not go into M mode if the shift lever is moved to the M position.
This is because a system check is being performed. In this case, wait a moment
and then try moving the shift lever to the M position again.
●If the display does not change to on an occasion other than that
described above, it may indicate a malfunction in the automatic transmission
system. Have your vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
■Automatic gear selection when the vehicle is stopped
●When the vehicle comes to a stop, the tr ansmission will automatically downshift
to allow you to start off in 1st gear.
●When the vehicle is idling at high rpm in order to warm up, and the vehicle is on
a slippery road, the transmission will automatically shift to 2nd gear for stopping
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2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
■The windshield wiper and washer can be operated when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■Effects of vehicle speed on wiper operation
With the settings other than “AUTO” also, the time until drip prevention wiper
sweep occurs is changed depending on vehicle speed.
With “LO” selected, wiper operation will be switched from low speed to intermit-
tent wiper operation only when the vehicle is stationary.
■“A U T O ” m o d e
■Outside rear view mirror defogger activa tion linked to windshield wiper opera-
tion
The outside rear view mirror defogger au tomatically turns on when you operate the
windshield wipers.
■If no windshield washer fluid sprays
Check that the washer nozzles are not blocked if there is washer fluid in the wind-
shield washer fluid reservoir.
■Customization that can be configured at Lexus dealer
Settings (e.g. drip prevention function) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 4 2 4 )
The raindrop sensor judges the amount of
raindrops.
The sensitivity of sensor can be adjusted by
turning the knob.
Decreases the sensitivity (-)
Increases the sensitivity (+)

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3-2. Using the audio system
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Interior features
■Scanning all radio stations within range
Press .
All stations with reception will be played for 5 seconds each.
When the desired station is reached, press once again.
RDS (Radio Data System)
This feature allows your radio to receive station identification information
and program information (classical, ja zz, etc.) from radio stations which
broadcast this information.
■ Receiving RDS broadcasts
Press “ ” or “ ” on during FM reception.
The type of program changes each time is pressed.
●“ROCK”
● “EASYLIS” (Easy listening)
● “CLS/JAZZ” (Classical music and Jazz)
● “R & B” (Rhythm and Blues)
● “INFORM” (Information)
● “RELIGION”
● “MISC” (Miscellaneous)
● “ALERT” (Emergency messages)
If the system receives no RDS stations, “NO PTY” appears on the dis-
play.
Press , or “ ” or “” on .
The radio seeks or scans the stations by the relevant program type.
STEP1
STEP2
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3-2. Using the audio system
■Displaying radio station names
Press .
■ Displaying radio text messages
Press twice.
If “MSG” shows in the display, a text message will be displayed.
If the text continues past the end of the display, is displayed. Press and
hold until you hear a beep.
XM® Satellite Radio (if equipped)
■ Receiving XM
® Satellite Radio
Press .
The display changes as follows each time is pressed.
“A M ”  “SAT1”  “SAT2”  “SAT3”
Turn to select the desired channel in the all categories or
press “ ” or “ ” on to select the de sired channel in the cur-
rent category.
■ Setting XM
® Satellite Radio channel presets
Select the desired channel. Press and hold the button
(from to ) the channel is to be set to until you hear a beep.
■ Changing the channel category
Press “ ” or “ ” on .
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3-2. Using the audio system
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Interior features
■Scanning XM® Satellite Radio channels
● Scanning channels in the current category
Press .
When the desired channel is reached, press again.
● Scanning preset channels
Press and hold until you hear a beep.
When the desired channel is reached, press again.
■ Displaying text information
Press .
The display will show up to 10 characters.
The display changes as follows each time is pressed.
● “CH NAME”
● “TITLE” (SONG/PROGRAM TITLE)
● “NAME” (ARTIST NAME/FEATURE)
● “CH NUMBER”
STEP1
STEP2
STEP1
STEP2