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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 door s 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 “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in
ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode)
Front foot well lighting

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3-4. Using the storage features
List of storage features
Glove boxOpen (push button)
Lock with the mechanical key
Unlock with the mechanical key
Glove box
Console boxes
Cup holders
Bottle holders/door pockets
Overhead console
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Console boxesFront Pull up the knob to release the
lock.
Slide the armrest.
Pull up the knob to release the
lock.
Lift the armrest to open.
Rear (if equipped) Press the button to release the
lock.
Lift the armrest to open.
■Glove box light
The glove box light turns on when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNI-
TION ON mode.
■Trunk opener main switch
The trunk opener main switch located in the glove box. (

P. 4 3 )
CAUTION
■Caution while driving
Keep the glove box closed.
Injuries may result in the event of an accident or sudden braking.
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Cup holdersFront (press-in type) To open, press down and release
the front of the cup holder lid.
Front (slide type) Press the knob to release the
lock.
Slide the armrest.
CAUTION
■Items that should not be left in the overhead console
Do not leave glasses or lighters in the console.
If the interior of the vehicle becomes hot, lighters may explode and glasses may
warp or become cracked.
■Caution while driving
Do not leave the overhead console open while driving.
Items may fall out and cause injury.
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Clock
■The clock is displayed when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode.
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

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Garage door opener
The garage door opener (HomeLink Universal Transceiver) is manufactured
under license from HomeLink.
Programming the HomeLink (for U.S.A. owners)
The HomeLink
 compatible transceiver in your vehicle has 3 buttons
which can be programmed to operate 3 different devices. Refer to the
programming method below appropriate for the device.
Indicator
Buttons
■ Programming the HomeLink

Point the remote control transmit-
ter for the device 1 to 3 in. (25 to
75 mm) from the HomeLink
 but-
tons.
Keep the HomeLink indicator
light in view while programming.
The garage door opener can be pr ogrammed to operate garage doors,
gates, entry doors, door locks, home lighting systems, and security systems,
and other devices.
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08_IS350/250_U_(L/O_0808)Test the operation of the HomeLink

by pressing the newly pro-
grammed button. Check to see if the gate/device operates cor-
rectly.
Repeat the steps above to program another device for each of
the remaining HomeLink

buttons.
■ Programming other devices
To program other devices such as home security systems, home door
locks or lighting, contact your authorized Lexus dealer for assistance.
■ Reprogramming a button
The individual HomeLink

buttons cannot be erased but can be
reprogrammed. To reprogram a button, follow the “Reprogramming a
HomeLink

button” instructions.
Operating the HomeLink

Press the appropriate HomeLink
button. The HomeLink
indicator
light should come on.
The HomeLink
compatible transceiver in your vehicle continues to send a
signal for up to 20 seconds as long as the button is pressed.
Reprogramming a HomeLink
button
Press and hold the desired HomeLink

button. After 20 seconds, the
HomeLink
indicator light will start flashing slowly. Next, while still press-
ing and holding the HomeLink
button, press and hold the button on the
transmitter until the HomeLink
indicator light changes from a slow to a
rapid flash.
STEP5
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08_IS350/250_U_(L/O_0808)Press “AUTO” again.
If the direction is displayed several seconds after adjustment, the cali-
bration is complete.
■
Circling calibration
If “CAL” appears on the display,
drive the vehicle at 5 mph (8 km/h)
or less in a circle until a direction is
displayed.
If there is not enough space to
drive in a circle, drive around the
block until the direction is dis-
played.
STEP4
■Conditions unfavorable to correct operation
The compass may not show the correct di rection in the following conditions:
●The vehicle is stopped immediately after turning.
●The vehicle is on an inclined surface.
●The vehicle is in a place where the earth's magnetic field is subject to interfer-
ence by artificial magnetic fields (underground car park/parking lot, under a
steel tower, between buildings, roof car park/parking lot, near an intersection,
near a large vehicle, etc.).
●The vehicle has become magnetized.
(There is a magnet or metal object near the inside rear view mirror.)
●The battery has been disconnected.
●A door is open.