2008 LEXUS RX400H interior lights

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2-2. Instrument cluster..................... 138Gauges and meters ..................... 138
Indicators and warning lights ... 140
Multi-information display........... 143
Trip information display (without navigation
system)............................................ 146
2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers ................... 148
Headlight switch ............................ 148
Fog light switch ................................ 151
Windshield wipers and washer............................................. 152
Rear window wiper and washer............................................. 155
Headlight cleaner switch ........... 156
2-4. Using other driving systems.... 157 Cruise control ................................ 157
Dynamic laser cruise control ... 160
Driving assist systems.................. 169
2-5. Driving information ................... 173 Utility vehicle precautions ......... 173
Cargo and luggage ...................... 178
Vehicle load limits .......................... 181
Winter driving tips ........................ 182
Trailer towing .................................. 187
Dinghy towing ................................ 196 3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger ............. 198
Automatic air conditioning system ............................................. 198
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers,
and windshield wiper
de-icer ........................................... 204
3-2. Using the front audio system ....................................... 205
Audio system type ...................... 205
Using the radio.............................. 207
Using the CD player.................... 214
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs.................................. 220
Optimal use of the audio system ............................................ 228
Using the steering wheel audio switches ............................. 231
3-3. Using the rear audio system ....................................... 233
Rear seat entertainment system features .......................... 233
Using the DVD player (DVD video)................................ 239
Using the DVD player (video CD) ................................... 246
Using the DVD player (audio CD/ CD text) ............... 248
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Using the DVD player (MP3 discs) ................................. 249
Using the video mode ................. 251
Changing the initial setting ...... 253
3-4. Using the interior lights .......... 260 Interior lights list........................... 260
• Interior lights ............................... 263
• Personal lights ............................ 264
3-5. Using the storage features .... 265 List of storage features............... 265
• Glove box..................................... 265
• Console boxes ........................... 266
• Coin holder................................. 268
• Overhead console.................... 269
• Cup holders................................. 269
• Door pockets ............................... 271
3-6. Other interior features........... 272 Sun visors......................................... 272
Vanity mirror .................................. 273
Clock ................................................. 274
Outside temperature display ............................................ 275
Multi-display light control ......... 276
Power outlets ................................. 277
Seat heaters ................................... 280
Armrest ............................................ 282
Floor mat......................................... 283
Luggage compartment features......................................... 284
Garage door opener.................. 287
Compass.......................................... 292 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
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Compass P. 292
Garage door opener switches P. 287
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror P. 67
Personal lights P. 264
Moon roof switches ∗ P. 75
Interior lights P. 263
Vanity mirrors P. 273
Sun visors P. 272
Overhead console P. 269
SRS curtain shield airbags P. 91
Rear seat entertainment system ∗
P. 233
∗: If equipped

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger ... 198
Automatic air conditioning system............. 198
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers,
and windshield wiper
de-icer ................................... 204
3-2. Using the front audio system ........................... 205
Audio system type................. 205
Using the radio........................ 207
Using the CD player .............. 214
Playing back MP3 and
WMA discs........................... 220
Optimal use of the audio system .................................... 228
Using the steering wheel audio switches ....................... 231
3-3. Using the rear audio system ........................... 233
Rear seat entertainment system features ................... 233
Using the DVD player
(DVD video) .......................... 239
Using the DVD player (video CD) ............................. 246
Using the DVD player (audio CD/ CD text) .......... 248
Using the DVD player
(MP3 discs) ........................... 249
Using the video mode ............ 251 Changing the initial
setting ..................................... 253
3-4. Using the interior lights ............................. 260
Interior lights list .................... 260
• Interior lights ........................ 263
• Personal lights ..................... 264
3-5. Using the storage features ........................ 265
List of storage features......... 265
• Glove box .............................. 265
• Console boxes ..................... 266
• Coin holder........................... 268
• Overhead console.............. 269
• Cup holders .......................... 269
• Door pockets ........................ 271
3-6. Other interior features ........................ 272
Sun visors ................................. 272
Vanity mirror ........................... 273
Clock .......................................... 274
Outside temperature display...................................... 275
Multi-display light control .... 276
Power outlets ........................... 277
Seat heaters ............................ 280
Armrest .................................... 282
Floor mat .................................. 283
Luggage compartment features .................................. 284
Garage door opener ............ 287
Compass .................................. 292

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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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■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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Interior lightsDoor position ON
ON
OFF
Front (models without an electric moon roof)
Front (models with an electric moon roof)
Rear
Interior lights