
TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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3-3. Using the Bluetooth® audio 
system
Bluetooth
® audio system ............ 311
Using the Bluetooth
® audio 
system .............................................  314
Operating a Bluetooth
®  
enabled portable player ..........  319
Setting up a Bluetooth
®  
enabled portable player ......... 322
Bluetooth
® audio system  
setup ...............................................  327
3-4. Using the hands-free phone  
system (for cellular phones)
Hands-free system for  
cellular phones ..........................  328
Using the hands-free system  
(for cellular phones) ................. 332
Making a phone call ...................  340
Setting a cellular phone ............. 345
Security and system setup .......  350
Using the phone book................ 354
3-5. Using the interior lights Interior lights list...........................  360
•Interior lights ................................  361
• Personal lights .............................  361 3-6. Using the storage features
List of s
 torage features............... 363
• Glove box .................................... 364
• Console box ................................ 365
• Cup holders.................................  367
• Bottle holders ............................. 369
• Auxiliary boxes........................... 370
3-7. Other interior features
Sun visors..........................................  371
Vanity mirrors ................................  372
Clock .................................................  373
Power outlets .................................  374
Seat heaters and  
ventilators .....................................  375
Armrest ............................................  377
Rear sunshade ............................... 378
Floor mat.........................................  380
Trunk compartment  
features...........................................  381
Garage door opener.................  383
Compass...........................................  391
Safety Connect ............................  395
4-1. Maintenance and care Cleaning and protecting  
the vehicle exterior................... 402
Cleaning and protecting  
the vehicle interior ...................  406
4Maintenance and care 

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: If equipped
*: Refer to “Navigation System Owner's Manual”.
Cup holders P. 367
Remote Touch * 
Auxiliary box 
P. 370
Power outlet P. 374
Seat heater switches  
Seat heater/ventilator 
switches 
 
P. 375
P. 375
Hybrid transmission 
shift lever 
P. 153
P position switch P. 153
OPEN CLOSE switch * 
AUX adapter 
USB adapter 
P. 307
P. 296
TILT switch * 

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1-1. Hybrid system
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Before driving
■Regenerative braking
In the following situations, kinetic energy is converted to electric energy and decel-
eration force can be obtained in conjunction with the recharging of the hybrid bat -
tery (traction battery).
●The accelerator pedal is released while driving with shift position D or B 
selected.
●The brake pedal is depressed while driving with shift position D or B selected.
■Conditions in which the gasoline engine may not stop
The gasoline engine starts  and 
 stops automatically. However, it may not stop auto -
matically in the following conditions:
●During gasoline engine warm-up
●During hybrid battery (traction battery) charging
●When the temperature of the hybrid battery (traction battery) is high or low
●When the heater is switched on
*: However, when the hybrid battery  (traction battery) need to be 
charged or while the engine is  being warmed up, the gasoline 
engine may not stop automatically.
■ During normal driving
The gasoline engine is predomina ntly used. The electric motor 
(tr
 action motor) charges the hybrid battery as necessary.
■ When acceler
 ating sharply
The power of the hybrid battery (tract ion batter
 y) is added to that of 
the gasoline engine via the electric motor (traction motor).
■ When br
aking (regenerative braking)
The electric motor (traction motor) char
 ges the hybrid battery 
(traction battery). 

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1-1. Hybrid system
■Air conditioning
Use the air conditioning  only when necessary. Doing so can help control 
excessive gasoline consumption. 
In summer: In high temperatures, use  the r
 ecirculated air mode. Doing so 
will help to reduce the burden on the air conditioner and reduce fuel con -
sumption as well. 
In winter: Because the gasoline engine will not automatically cut out until 
the gasoline 
 engine and the interior of the vehicle are warm, it will con -
sume fuel. Also, fuel consumption can  be impr
 oved by avoiding overuse of 
the heater.
■ Checking tire inflation pressure
Make sure to check the tire inflatio n pressure frequently. Improper tire 
inflation pressure can cause poor fuel consumption. 
Also, as snow tires can cause large amounts of friction, their use on dry 
r
 oads can lead to poor fuel consumptio n. Use a tire that is appropriate for 
the season.
■ Luggage
Carrying heavy luggage can lead to  poor fuel consumption. Avoid carry-
ing unnecessary luggage. Installing a la r
 ge roof rack can also cause poor 
fuel consumption.
■ Warming up before driving
Since the gasoline engine starts up and cuts out automatically when cold, 
warming up the engine is unnecessary.  Moreover, frequently driving short 
distances will cause the engine to repeatedly warm up, which can lead to 
poor fuel consumption. 

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2-4. Using other driving systems
NOTICE
■Camera sensor
●Keep the windshield clean at all times.
LKA performance may deteriorate due to the presence of raindrops, condensa-
tion, ice or snow on the windshield.
●Do not attach a sticker or other items to the windshield near the camera sensor.
●When adjusting the rear-view mirror, make sure that it does not block the camera 
lens.
●When it is cold, using the heater with air blowing to the feet may allow the upper 
part of the windshield to fog up. This will have a negative effect on the images. In 
such a case, use the windshield defogger to provide warm, dry air to the wind-
shield.
●Do not place anything  on the dashboard.
The camera sensor may recognize the image reflected on the windshield as lane 
markers by mistake.
●Do not scratch the camera  lens, or let it get dirty.
●Do not change the installation position of the camera sensor or remove it. The 
direction of the camera sensor is precisely adjusted.
●Do not subject the camera sensor to stro ng impact or force, and do not disas-
semble the camera sensor.
Observe the following to ensure that the LKA 
system functions correctly. 

Interior features3
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3-3. Using the Bluetooth® audio 
system
Bluetooth
® audio system ......  311
Using the Bluetooth®  
audio system .......................... 314
Operating a Bluetooth
®  
enabled portable player..... 319
Setting up a Bluetooth
®  
enabled portable player...  322
Bluetooth
® audio system  
setup ........................................  327
3-4. Using the hands-free phone  system (for cellular phones)
Hands-free system for  
cellular phones....................  328
Using the hands-free  
system (for cellular  
phones) ..................................  332
Making a phone call .............  340
Setting a cellular phone ....... 345
Security and system  
setup .......................................  350
Using the phone book........... 354 3-5. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ....................  360
•Interior lights .........................  361
• Personal lights ......................  361
3-6. Using the storage features List of 
 storage features.........  363
• Glove box ..............................  364
• Console box .........................  365
• Cup holders ..........................  367
• Bottle holders.......................  369
• Auxiliary boxes ....................  370
3-7. Other interior features Sun visors
 ..................................  371
Vanity mirrors .........................  372
Clock .........................................  373
Power outlets ...........................  374
Seat heaters and  
ventilators .............................  375
Armrest ..................................... 377
Rear sunshade ........................  378
Floor mat .................................. 380
Trunk compartment  
features ...................................  381
Garage door opener ............ 383
Compass ...................................  391
Safety Connect ......................  395 

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
Front side outlets
Direct air flow to the left or right, 
up or down.
Turn the knob to open or close 
the vent.
Rear outlets Direct air flow to the left or right, 
up or down.
Turn the knob to open or close 
the vent.
■Air conditioning system settings
When the “POWER” switch is turned on, the a
 ir conditioning system settings will be 
set to those that were in use the last  time the “POWER” switch was turned off.
●Air conditioning system settings are memorized individually on each electronic 
key, so the settings reproduced will be specific to the key that is used.
●This feature is customizable at your Lexus dealer.
■Using automatic mode
Fan speed is adjusted automatically acco r
 ding to the temperature setting and ambi-
ent conditions. As a result, the following may occur:
●The system may switch automatically to recirculated air mode when the coolest 
temperature setting is selected when the ambient temperature is high.
●Immediately after the button is pressed, the fan may stop for a while until warm 
or cool air is ready to flow.
●Cool air may flow to the area around the upper body when the heater is on. 

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3-7. Other interior features
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Interior features
Seat heaters and ventilators
: If equipped
■The seat heaters/ventilators can be used when
The “POWER” switch is in ON mode.
■When not in use
Set the knob at “0”. The indicator light turns off.
The seat heaters and ventilators heat the seats and maintain good airflow
by blowing air from the seats.
Seat heaters
Turns the seat heater on
The indicator light comes on.
The higher the number is, the
warmer the seat becomes.
Seat heaters/ventilatorsTurns the seat heater on
The indicator light (green)
comes on.
The higher the number is, the
warmer the seat becomes.
Blows air from the seat
The indicator light (green)
comes on.
The higher the number is, the
stronger the airflow becomes.