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Clock
■The clock is displayed when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■When disconnecting and reconnecting battery terminals
The clock data will be reset.
Vehicles with a navigation system
Refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
Vehicles without a navigation systemAdjusts the hours
Adjusts the minutes
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■The power outlet can be used when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode.
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 blown fuse
Do not use an accessory that uses more than 12 V 10 A.
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not use the power outlet longer than necessary when the engine is not running.
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■The power outlet can be used when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■The protection circuit may be activated to cut the power supply if any of the fol-
lowing conditions apply:
●Use of electrical appliances exceeding 100 W is attempted.
A sound may be heard when the protection circuit is activated. This is normal
and does not indicate a malfunction.
●The total power usage by all electrical features (headlights, air conditioning,
etc.) has exceeded the total vehicle maximum for an extended period of time.
■If the protection circuit is activated and the power supply is cut, conduct the fol-
lowing procedure:Park the vehicle in a safe place, and then securely apply the parking brake.
Make sure that the power consumption of the electric appliance is within
the maximum capacity of the power outlet and the appliance is not bro-
ken.
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to IGNITION ON mode again.
When the cabin temperature is high, open the windows to cool the temperature
down. Once it reaches the normal temperature, turn the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch to IGNITION ON mode again.
If the power supply does not resume even after the above procedure has been per-
formed, have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
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■The power outlet can be used when
The engine is running.
■The indicator light changes according to the maximum available capacity as fol-
lows:
■When the power outlet is in operation
The sound of the cooling fan may be heard from the right side of the luggage com-
partment. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction.
■If the engine is started with the power outlet main switch on
The maximum capacity of the power supply may decrease to below the standard, or
may be cut off completely, even when the vehicle is stationary.
■The protection circuit may be activated to cut the power supply if any of the fol-
lowing conditions apply:
●The engine is started with the power outlet main switch on.
●Use of electrical appliances exceeding the maximum capacity is attempted.
●A sound may be heard when the protection circuit is activated. This is normal
and does not indicate a malfunction.
●Electrical appliances, which consume power exceeding 100 W, have been used
continuously for a long time period.
●The total power usage by all electrical features (headlights, air conditioning,
etc.) has exceeded the total vehicle maximum for an extended period of time.120 V AC/400 W
120 V AC/100 W
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Heated steering wheel∗
∗: If equipped
■The heated steering wheel can be used when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■Timer
The heated steering wheel will automatically turn off after about 30 minutes.
■If the indicator light flashes
Press the button to turn the heated steering wheel off and then press the button
again. If the indicator light still flashes, a malfunction may be occurring. Turn the
heated steering wheel off and have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
The heated steering wheel heats the leather portion of the steering wheel.
Turns the heater on/off
The indicator light comes on
when the heater is operating.
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CAUTION
■Burns
Care should be taken to prevent injury if anyone in the following categories comes
in contact with the steering wheel when the heated steering wheel is on:
●Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the physically challenged
●Persons with sensitive skin
●Persons who are fatigued
●Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sleeping drugs, cold
remedies, etc.)
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Turn the heater off when the engine is not running.
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■The seat heaters/ventilators can be used when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■When not in use
Turn the dial until the indicator light turns off.
■Outer second seat heaters (if equipped)
For left second seat
For right second seat
High heating temperature
Low heating temperature
To turn on the seat heater, press
“HI” or “LO”.
The indicator light on “HI” or
“LO” switch indicates that the
seat heater is on.
Off
To turn off, press “OFF”.
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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 physically challenged
• 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.
●Do not use the seat heater more than necessary. Doing so may cause minor
burns or overheating.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the seat heaters and ventilators
Do not put heavy objects that have an uneven surface on the seat and do not stick
sharp objects (needles, nails, etc.) into the seat.
■To prevent battery discharge
Turn the seat heaters and ventilators off when the engine is not running.
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