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1-4. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof
■The power windows can be operated when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■Door lock linked window operation
●The power windows can be opened and closed using the mechanical key.
( P. 4 1 7 )
●The power windows can be opened using the wireless remote control. ( P. 3 6 )
■Operating the power windows after turning the “ENGINE START STOP” switch
OFF
The power windows can be operated for ap proximately 45 seconds even after the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch is switched to ACCESSORY mode or turned
OFF. They cannot, however, be operated once either front door is opened.
■Jam protection function
If an object becomes caught between th e window and the window frame, window
travel is stopped and the window is opened slightly.
■Customization that can be configured at Lexus dealer
Settings (e.g. linked door lock operation) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 4 6 1 )
CAUTION
■Closing the windows
Observe the following precautions.
Failing to do so may result in death or serious injury.
●Check to make sure that all passengers do not have any part of their body in a
position where it could be caught when a window is being operated.
●Do not allow children to operate the power windows.
Closing a power window on someone can cause serious injury, and in some
instances, even death.
■Jam protection function
●Never try jamming any part of your body to activate the jam protection function
intentionally.
●The jam protection function may not work if something gets caught just before
the window fully closes.

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1-4. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof
■The moon roof can be operated when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■Moon roof open warning buzzer
The buzzer sounds and a message is shown on the multi-information display in the
instrument panel when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned OFF and the
driver's door is opened with the moon roof open.
■Linked door lock moon roof operation
●The moon roof can be opened and closed using the mechanical key. ( P. 4 1 7 )
●The moon roof can be opened using the wireless remote control. ( P. 3 6 )
●The moon roof can be closed using the entry function. ( P. 2 5 )
■Operating the moon roof after turning the “ENGINE START STOP” switch OFF
The moon roof can be operated for ap proximately 45 seconds even after the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch is switched to ACCESSORY mode or turned
OFF. It cannot, however, be operated once either front door is opened.
■Jam protection function
If an object is detected between the moon roof and the frame while closing or tilting
down, travel is stopped and the moon roof opens slightly.
■When the moon roof does not close normally
Pressing and holding the “CLOSE” switch will close the moon roof.
■To reduce moon roof wind noise
Drive with the moon roof opened to slightly before the fully open position as driving
with the moon roof opened fully will cause wind noise.
■Sunshade
The sunshade can be opened and closed manually. However, the sunshade will
open automatically when the moon roof is opened.
■Customization that can be configured at Lexus dealer
Settings (e.g. linked door lock operation) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 4 6 1 )

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1-6. Theft deterrent system
Before driving
Alarm
The system sounds the alarm and flashes lights when forcible entry is
detected.
■Triggering of the alarm
The alarm is triggered in the following situations.
●A locked door or trunk is unlocked or opened in any way other
than using the entry function, wi reless remote door lock function
or mechanical key with the alarm being set.
● The hood is opened with the alarm being set.
■ Setting the alarm system
Close the doors, trunk and
hood, and lock all doors.
The system will be set automati-
cally after 30 seconds.
The indicator light changes from
being on to flashing when the
system is set.
■Deactivating or stopping the alarm
Do one of the following to deactivate or stop the alarm.
●Unlock the doors or trunk using the entry function, wireless
remote door lock function or mechanical key.
● Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to ACCESSORY or
IGNITION ON mode. (The alarm will be deactivated or stopped
after a few seconds.)

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1-6. Theft deterrent system
■Items to check before locking the vehicle
To prevent unexpected triggering of the alarm and vehicle theft, make sure of the
following.
●Nobody is in the vehicle.
●The windows and moon roof are closed before the alarm is set.
●No valuables or other personal items are left in the vehicle.
■Tr i g g e r i n g o f t h e a l a r m
The alarm may be triggered in the following situations.
Stopping the alarm deactivates the system.
●A person inside the vehicle opens a door, the trunk or hood.
●The battery is recharged or replaced when the vehicle is locked.
■When the battery is disconnected
Be sure to deactivate the alarm system.
If the battery is disconnected before deactivating the alarm system, the alarm may
be triggered when the battery is reconnected.

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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
Starting on a steep uphillAutomatic transmission Firmly set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to D.
Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
Release the parking brake.
Manual transmission
With the parking brake firmly set and the clutch pedal fully
depressed, shift the shift lever into 1.
Lightly depress the accelerator pedal at the same time as gradu-
ally releasing the clutch pedal.
Release the parking brake.
■ Parking the vehicle
Automatic transmission
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
Set the parking brake. ( P. 140)
Shift the shift lever to P. ( P. 1 3 1 )
Press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch and stop the engine.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the electronic key on
your person.
Manual transmission While depressing the clutch pedal, depress the brake pedal.
Set the parking brake. ( P. 140)
Shift the shift lever into N. ( P. 1 3 7 )
Press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to stop the engine.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the electronic key on
your person.
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2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
■Automatic light off system
●When the headlights comes on: The headlights and tail lights turn off 30 sec-
onds after a door is opened and closed if the “ENGINE START STOP” switch
has been switched to ACCESSORY mode or turned OFF. (The light turns off
immediately if on the key is pressed after all doors are locked.)
●When only the tail lights come on: The tail lights turn off automatically if the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch is switched to ACCESSORY mode or turned
OFF and driver’s door is opened.
To turn the lights on again, switch to IGNITION ON mode, or turn the light switch
off once and then back to or
.
■Automatic headlight leveling system (vehicles with discharge headlights)
The level of the headlights is automatically adjusted according to the number of
passengers and the loading condition of the vehicle to ensure that the headlights do
not interfere with other road users.
■If “AFS OFF” flashes... (vehicles with discharge headlights)
It may indicate a malfunction in the system. Contact your Lexus dealer.
■Customization that can be configured at Lexus dealer
Settings (e.g. light sensor sensitivity) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 4 6 1 )
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the engine is not running.

Interior features3
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3-1. Using the airconditioning system
and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system............. 210
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers ............................... 218
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system type................... 219
Using the radio........................ 222
Using the CD player ............. 229
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs............................ 235
Optimal use of the audio system ...................................... 241
Using the AUX adapter ....... 244
Using the steering wheel audio switches ...................... 245
3-3. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ..................... 247
• Interior lights ........................ 249
• Personal lights ...................... 249 3-4. Using the storage
features
List of storage features.......... 251
• Glove box ................................ 251
• Console boxes ......................252
• Overhead console...............253
• Cup holders ...........................254
• Bottle holders/ door pockets ......................... 256
3-5. Other interior features Sun visors ................................. 257
Vanity mirror ........................... 258
Clock ......................................... 259
Satellite switches ................... 260
Ashtrays.................................... 263
Cigarette lighter .................... 264
Power outlet ............................ 265
Seat heaters ............................ 266
Seat heaters and ventilators ............................. 269
Armrest .................................... 272
Rear sunshade ........................ 273
Trunk storage extension ....... 275
Coat hooks ............................... 276
Floor mat ................................... 277
Trunk features ......................... 278
Garage door opener ............. 281
Compass .................................. 287

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Interior features
3-3. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list
Your Lexus is equipped with the illuminated entry system to assist in enter-
ing the vehicle. Owing to the function of the system, the lights shown in the
following illustration automatically turn on/off according to the presence of
the electronic key, whether the doors are locked/unlocked, whether the
doors are opened/closed, and the “ENGINE START STOP” switch mode.
Front personal lights ( P. 2 4 9 )
Front interior light ( P. 2 4 9 )
Front overhead courtesy light
Rear personal lights ( P. 2 4 9 )
Rear interior light
Rear overhead courtesy light
Shift lever light (when “ENGIN E START STOP” switch is in
ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode)
Front foot well lighting