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2-2. Instrument clusterGauges and meters ..................... 134
Indicators and warning lights ... 136
Multi-information display........... 140
2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
Headlight switch ............................ 145
Fog light switch .............................. 148
Windshield wipers and washer............................................. 149
2-4. Using other driving systems Cruise control ................................ 152
Dynamic radar cruise control............................................. 155
Intuitive parking assist ................. 165
Driving assist systems.................... 171
PCS (Pre-Collision System)..... 176
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage ...................... 180
Vehicle load limits ......................... 183
Winter driving tips ........................ 184
Trailer towing .................................. 190
Dinghy towing ................................ 197 3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system ........................................... 200
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers ..................................... 207
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system type ...................... 208
Using the radio................................. 211
Using the CD player.................... 218
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs.................................. 226
Operating an iPod
®................... 233
Operating a USB memory........ 241
Optimal use of the audio system ........................................... 250
Using the AUX adapter............ 252
Using the steering wheel audio switches ............................ 253
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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior................... 354
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior .................... 357
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .... 360
General maintenance ................ 362
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ...................................... 365
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions .................................. 366
Hood.................................................. 370
Positioning a floor jack................ 371
Engine compartment.................. 373
Tires ................................................... 387
Tire inflation pressure................. 396
Wheels............................................. 400
Air conditioning filter.................. 402
Electronic key battery ................ 404
Checking and replacing fuses ................................................ 406
Headlight aim ................................. 415
Light bulbs ........................................ 417 5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers .................... 428
If your vehicle needs to be towed ....................................... 429
If you think something is wrong ......................................... 435
Fuel pump shut off system ........ 436
Event data recorder.................... 437
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ........................................ 439
If a warning message is displayed....................................... 449
If you have a flat tire...................... 461
If the engine will not start ............ 471
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .............................. 473
If you lose your keys .................... 474
If the electronic key does not operate properly ............... 475
If the vehicle battery is discharged ................................... 477
If your vehicle overheats .......... 480
If the vehicle becomes stuck............................................... 483
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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Headlight switch Turn signal lever Fog light switch P. 145
P. 131
P. 148Gauges and meters P. 134
Multi-information display P. 140
Windshield wipers and
washer switch
P. 149
Engine (ignition) switch P. 124
Trunk opener main switch P. 45
Glove box P. 312
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch P. 64
Parking brake pedal P. 132
Audio remote control switches P. 253
Hood lock release lever P. 370
Tire pressure warning reset switch P. 389
“AFS OFF” switch ∗ P. 146
Tire pressure warning select switch P. 390
Horn P. 133
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Symbols used throughout this manual
Cautions & Notices
Symbols used in illustrations
CAUTION
This is a warning against anything which may cause injury to people if the warning is
ignored. You are informed about what you must or must not do in order to reduce the
risk of injury to yourself and others.
NOTICE
This is a warning against anything which may cause damage to the vehicle or its
equipment if the warning is ignored. You are informed about what you must or must
not do in order to avoid or reduce the risk of damage to your Lexus and its equipment.
Safety symbol
The symbol of a circle with a slash through it means “Do not”,
“Do not do this”, or “Do not let this happen.”
Arrows indicating operations
Indicates the action (pushing, turning, etc.)
used to operate switches and other
devices.
Indicates the outcome of an operation (e.g.
a lid opens).
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■Alarms and warning indicators
A combination of exterior and interior alarms as well as warnings displayed on the
multi-information display are used to prevent theft of the vehicle and unforeseeable
accidents resulting from erroneous operation. Take appropriate measures in
response to any warning indications on the multi-information display. ( oP. 4 4 9 )
The following table describes circumstances and correction procedures when only
alarms are sounded.
AlarmSituationCorrection procedure
Exterior alarm
sounds once for 2
seconds
Tried to lock the doors using
the entry function while the
electronic key is still inside
the passenger compartmentRetrieve the electronic
key from the passenger
compartment and lock
the doors again.
Closed the trunk while the
electronic key is still inside
the trunk and all doors are
lockedRetrieve the electronic
key from the trunk and
close the trunk lid.
Exterior alarm
sounds once for 60
seconds
Tried to exit the vehicle with
the electronic key and lock
the doors without first turning
the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch OFFTurn the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch
OFF and lock the doors
again.
Exterior alarm
sounds once for 10
secondsTried to lock the vehicle using
the entry function while a
door is openClose all of the doors
and lock the doors
again.
Exterior alarm
sounds once for 3
seconds and inte-
rior alarm sounds
continuously
When the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch is in ACCES-
SORY or IGNITION ON
mode, an attempt was made
to open the door and exit the
vehicle, and the shift lever
was not in P.
Shift the shift lever to P.
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N OT E :
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the fol-
lowing two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
FCC WARNING:
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.For vehicles sold in Canada
N OT E :
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interfer-
ence that may cause undesired operation of the device.
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FCC WARNING:
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.For vehicles sold in Canada
N OT E :
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interfer-
ence that may cause undesired operation of the device.
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CAUTION
●Do not recline the seat any more than necessary to achieve a proper seating
position. The seat belt is most effective when the occupants are sitting up straight
and well back in the seats.
●Do not wear the shoulder belt under your arm.
●Always wear your seat belt low and snug across your hips.
■Adjustable shoulder anchor
Always make sure the shoulder belt is positioned across the center of your shoul-
der. The belt should be kept away from your neck, but not falling off your shoulder.
Failure to do so could reduce the amount of protection in an accident and cause
death or serious injuries in the event of a sudden stop, sudden swerve or accident.
( o P. 5 9 )
■Seat belt pretensioners
●Do not place anything, such as a cushion, on the front passenger's seat. Doing so
will disperse the passenger's weight, which prevents the sensor from detecting
the passenger's weight properly. As a result, the seat belt pretensioner for the
front passenger's seat may not activate in the event of a collision.
●If the pretensioner has activated, the SRS warning light will come on. In that case,
the seat belt cannot be used again and must be replaced at your Lexus dealer.
■Child restraint lock function belt precaution
Do not allow children to play with the child restraint lock function belt. If the belt
becomes twisted around a child’s neck, it will not be possible to pull the belt out
leading to choking or other serious injuries that could result in death. If this occurs
and the buckle cannot be unfastened, scissors should be used to cut the belt.