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3-3. Using the rear audio system
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■The rear seat entertainment system can be used when
The engine switch is in the ACC or ON position.
■Discs that can be used
Discs with the marks shown below can be used.
Playback may not be possible depending on recording format or disc features, or
due to scratches, dirt or deterioration.
■When appears on the screen
It indicates that the selected switch cannot work.
■Rear system lock
→P. 2 3 0

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3-4. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list
Meter ring light
Engine switch light
Front overhead courtesy lights
Front interior light (→P. 263)
Front personal lights ( →P. 2 6 4 )
Rear interior light
Front door courtesy lighting
Inside door handle lights (if equipped)
Scuff lighting (if equipped)
Footwell lighting (if equipped)
Turning the instrument panel light control knob fully to the left disables the
foot well lighting and inside door handle lights.

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Interior features
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■Illuminated entry system
The following lights turn on when any of the doors are unlocked or opened. (The
lights remain on for approximately 15 seconds when the doors are unlocked, but
the lights turn off immediately if the doors are locked.)
●Footwell lightings
●Engine switch light
●Front interior light (interior light switch is in the DOOR position)
●Rear interior light (interior light switch is in the DOOR position)
●Inside door handle lights
●Scuff lightings
The following lights turn on for approximately 15 seconds when the engine switch is
turned to the LOCK position from the ON or ACC position. (The lights turn off
immediately if the engine switch is turned to the ACC or ON position.)
●Engine switch light
●Front interior light (interior light switch is in the DOOR position)
●Rear interior light (interior light switch is in the DOOR position)
●Scuff lightings
The following lights turn on when the engine switch is in the ON position. (The lights
dim when the shift lever is moved out of the P position. The lights remain on for
approximately 15 seconds after turning the engine switch to the LOCK position
from the ON or ACC position.)
●Inside door handle lights
●Footwell lightings
The front overhead courtesy light turns on when the engine switch is in the ACC or
ON position.

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■To prevent the 12-volt battery from being discharged
If the following lights remain ON when the door is not fully closed and the interior
light switch is in the DOOR position, the lights will go off automatically after 20
minutes.
●Engine switch light
●Front interior light
●Rear interior light
●Inside door handle lights
●Scuff lightings
●Footwell lightings
■Customization that can be configured at Lexus dealer
Setting (e.g. The time elapsed before lights turn off) can be changed. (Customiz-
able features
→P. 4 5 8 )

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3-6. Other interior features
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Clock
■The clock is displayed when
The engine switch is in the ACC or ON position.
With navigation system
Owners of models equipped with a navigation system should refer to
the “Navigation System Owner's Manual”.
Without navigation system Adjusts the hour.
Adjusts the minutes.
Rounds to the nearest hour.
*
*: e.g. 1:00 to 1:29 → 1:00
1:30 to 1:59 → 2:00

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3-6. Other interior features
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■The power outlet can be used when12 V
The engine switch is in the ACC or ON position.
115 VAC
The engine switch is in the ON position.
NOTICE
■To avoid damaging the power outlet
Close the power outlet lid when the power outlet is not in use.
Foreign objects or liquids that enter the power outlet may cause a short circuit.
■To prevent the fuse from being blown
12 V
Do not use an accessory that uses more than 12 V 10 A.
115 VAC
Do not use a 115 VAC appliance that requires more than 100 W.
If a 115 VAC appliance that consumes more than 100 W is used, the protection
circuit will cut the power supply.
Luggage compartment
(115 VAC*)
Main switch
To use the power outlet, turn
on the main switch.
Power outlet socket
*: If equipped

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3-6. Other interior features
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Seat heaters (if equipped)
■The seat heaters can be used when
The engine switch is in the ON position.
■When not in use
Turn the knob counterclockwise. The indicator light turns off.
Press the knob into the recessed position.
CAUTION
■Burns
●Use caution when seating the following persons in a seat with the seat heater on
to avoid the possibility of burns:
• Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the disabled
• Persons with sensitive skin
• Persons who are fatigued
• Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sleeping drugs,cold remedies, etc.)
●Do not cover the seat with anything when using the seat heater.
Using the seat heater with a blanket or cushion increases the temperature of the
seat and may lead to overheating.
Pops the switch out
ON
The indicator light comes on.
Adjusts the seat temperature
The further you turn the knob
clockwise, the warmer the seat
becomes.
Driver’s
seat Front
passenger’s
seat

Maintenance and care4
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4-1. Maintenance and care ............................... 298
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior............ 298
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ............... 301
4-2. Maintenance .................. 304 Maintenance requirements ....................... 304
General maintenance .......... 306
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs............................... 309 4-3. Do-it-yourself
maintenance ................. 310
Do-it-yourself service precautions ............................ 310
Hood ........................................... 313
Positioning a floor jack .......... 314
Engine compartment ............ 316
Tires............................................. 331
Tire inflation pressure........... 340
Wheels ...................................... 344
Air conditioning filter ........... 346
Wireless remote control battery .................................... 348
Rear seat entertainment system controller ................ 350
Checking and replacing fuses ........................................ 352
Headlight aim (vehicles with discharge
headlights) ............................ 364
Light bulbs................................ 365