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■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.
Check and ensure that the shift lever is in P or N.
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.
Press the power outlet main switch again.
When the cabin temperature is high, open the windows to cool the temperature
down. Once it reaches the normal temperature, turn the power outlet main switch
on 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.
CAUTION
■Using a power outlet
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of injury.
●Use of the power outlet when it is wet with water or snow may result in electrical
shocks and is extremely dangerous. The power outlet must be thoroughly dried
before use.
●Do not allow children to use or play with the power outlet.
●Be careful not to get any part of your body caught in the power outlet lid.
●When using electrical appliances, strictly follow any cautions and notices written
on their labels and in the manufacturers’ instruction manuals.
●Do not modify, disassemble or repair the power outlet or its inverter in any way.
Doing so may result in unexpected malfunctions or accidents, which could cause
serious damage or injuries. Contact your Lexus dealer for any necessary repairs.
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CAUTION
■To prevent injuries and accidents, secure all electric appliances before use and
do not use any appliances that may do any of the following:
●Distract the driver while driving, or hamper safe driving.
●Result in a fire or burn injuries due to the appliance rolling, falling or overheating
while driving.
●Emit steam while the windows of the cabin are closed.
■To prevent unexpected accidents, such as electric shocks, do not perform any of
the following actions:
●Using the power outlet for electric heaters while sleeping.
●Contaminating the power outlet with liquid substances or mud.
●Handling electrical appliance plugs at the power outlet with wet hands or feet.
●Inserting foreign objects into the power outlet.
●Using malfunctioning electric appliances.
●Inserting inappropriate or badly fitting plugs into the power outlet.
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NOTICE
■To prevent any damage caused by heat
●Do not use any electrical appliances that give off intense heat, such as toasters, in
any locations including the internal or external trim, seats and deck.
●Do not use any electrical appliances that are easily affected by vibration or heat
inside the vehicle. Vibration while driving, or the heat of the sun while parking,
may result in damage to those electrical appliances.
■If any electrical appliances are to be used while driving
Securely fasten both the appliances and their cables to prevent them from falling or
getting caught in any of the power train components.
■If the power outlet is loose when an electrical appliance plug is connected
Replace the outlet. Contact your Lexus dealer for any necessary replacements.
■If the power outlet gets dirty
Turn the main switch off and use a soft, clean cloth to wipe it gently. Do not use any
cleansing materials, such as organic solvents, wax, or compound cleaners, as these
may damage the power outlet or cause it to malfunction.
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Floor mats
CAUTION
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause the driver’s floor mat to slip, possibly interfering with the
pedals while driving. An unexpectedly high speed may result or it may become diffi-
cult to stop the vehicle, leading to a serious accident.
■When installing the driver’s floor mat
●Do not use floor mats designed for other models or different model year vehicles,
even if they are Lexus Genuine floor mats.
●Only use floor mats designed for the driver’s seat.
●Always install the floor mat securely using the retaining hooks (clips) provided.
●Do not use two or more floor mats on top of each other.
●Do not place the floor mat bottom-side up or upside-down.
Use only floor mats designed specifically for vehicles of the same model
and model year as your vehicle. Fix them securely in place onto the carpet.
Fix the floor mat in place using
the retaining hooks (clips) pro-
vided.
For details, refer to the floor mat
retention clip installation
instructions supplied with the
clips.
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CAUTION
■Before driving
●Check that the floor mat is securely fixed in the right place with all the provided
retaining hooks (clips). Be especially careful to perform this check after cleaning
the floor.
●With the engine stopped and the shift lever in P, fully depress each pedal to the
floor to make sure it does not interfere with the floor mat.
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Luggage compartment features
■Cargo hooks
Vehicles without third seats
Raise the hook to use.
The cargo hooks are provided
for securing loose items.
Vehicles with third seatsRaise the hook to use.
The cargo hooks are provided
for securing loose items.
When using the deck hooks, the
third seat must be fold down.
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■Warning reflector holder
Turn the knob clockwise.
Open the lid.
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Secure the warning reflector.
The warning reflector itself is not
included as an original equip-
ment.
■Cargo net hooks
Vehicles without third seats
Vehicles with third seats
To hang the cargo net, use the
cargo net hooks.
The cargo net itself is not
included as an original equip-
ment.
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GX460_CANADA (OM60F29U)Push the case until it locks.
Check that the lock release button
can be seen.
Vehicles without a rear automatic
air conditioning system: Shorten
one side only.
Vehicles with a rear automatic air
conditioning system: Shorten both
sides.
Secure the luggage cover with lug-
gage cover restraining bands.
Check that luggage cover and lug-
gage cover restraining bands are
secured.
Fold over the cover and the sub
cover.
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Lock release button
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