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3-4. Using the hands-free phone system (for cellular phones)
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Interior features
■Conditions under which the system will not operate
●If using a cellular phone that does not support Bluetooth®
●If the cellular phone is switched off
●If you are outside service range
●If the cellular phone is not connected
●If the cellular phone’s battery is low
●If the cellular phone is behind the se at or in the glove box or console box
●If metal is covering or touching the phone
■When using the hands-free system
●The audio system and voice guidance are muted when making a call.
●If both parties speak at the same time, it may be difficult to hear.
●If the incoming call volume is overly loud, an echo may be heard.
●Try to face toward the microphone as much as possible when speaking.
●In the following circumstances, it may be difficult to hear the other party:
• When driving on unpaved roads
• When driving at high speeds
• When a window is open
• When the air conditioning is blowing directly on the microphone
• When the air conditioning is set to high
■When transferring ownership of the vehicle
Be sure to initialize the system to prevent personal data from being improperly
accessed. (P. 3 5 7 )
■For detailed information about Handsfree Phone System
For assistance with pairing and operatin g your cell phone, go to the website
www.lexus.letstalk.com.

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3-6. Using the storage features
■Using the cup holder to store small items
■The position of the holder can be changed (front)
CAUTION
■Items unsuitable for the cup holder
Do not place anything other than cups or beverage cans in the cup holders.
Other items may be thrown out of the holder s in the event of an accident or sudden
braking, causing injury. If possible, cover hot drinks to prevent burns.
■When not in use
Keep the cup holders closed. In the event of sudden braking, an accident may occur
due to an occupant being struck by the op en cup holders or the items stored inside.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the rear cup holders
Stow the cup holders before stowing the armrest.
Remove the holder.
Change the position of the holder.
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3-6. Using the storage features
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Interior features
Bottle holdersFront
Rear
■When using the holder as a bottle holder
●When storing a bottle, close the cap.
●The bottle may not be stored depending on its size or shape.
NOTICE
■Items that should not be stowed in the bottle holders
Put the cap on before stowing a bottle. Do not place open bottles in the bottle hold-
ers, or glasses and paper cups containing liquid. The contents may spill and glasses
may break.
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3-7. Other interior features
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Interior features
■Conditions unfavorable to correct operation
The compass may not show the correct direction 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.
CAUTION
■While driving the vehicle
Do not adjust the display. Adjust the di splay only when the vehicle is stopped.
■When doing the circling calibration
Secure a wide space, and watch out for people and vehicles in the vicinity. Do not
violate any local traffic rules while performing circling calibration.
NOTICE
■To avoid compass malfunctions
Do not place magnets or any metal objects near the inside rear view mirror.
Doing this may cause the compass sensor to malfunction.
■To ensure normal operation of the compass
●Do not perform a circling calibration of the compass in a place where the earth’s
magnetic field is subject to interference by artificial magnetic fields.
●During calibration, do not operate elec tric systems (moon roof, power windows,
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3-7. Other interior features
■Stolen Vehicle Location
If your vehicle is stolen, Safety Co nnect can work with local authorities
to assist them in locating and recovering the vehicle. After filing a
police report, call the Safety Conn ect response center at 1-800-25-
LEXUS (1-800-255-3987) and follo w the prompts for Safety Con-
nect to initiate this service.
In addition to assisting law enforcemen t with recovery of a stolen vehi-
cle, Safety-Connect-equipped vehicl e location data may, under cer-
tain circumstances, be shared with third parties to locate your vehicle.
Further information is available at Lexus.com.
■ Emergency Assistance Button (“SOS”)
In the event of an emergency on the road, push the “SOS” button to
reach the Safety Connect response center. The answering agent will
determine your vehicle’s location, assess the emergency, and dispatch
the necessary assistance required.
If you accidentally press the “SOS” bu tton, tell the response-center agent
that you are not experiencing an emergency.
■ Enhanced Roadside Assistance
Enhanced Roadside Assistance ad ds GPS data to the already
included warranty-based Lexus roadside service.
Subscribers can press the “SOS” button to reach a Safety Connect
response-center agent, who can help with a wide range of needs, such
as: towing, flat tire, fuel delivery, etc. For a description of the Roadside
Assistance services and their limita tions, please see the Safety Con-
nect Terms and Conditions, which are available at Lexus.com.

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions
If you perform maintenance by yourself, be sure to follow the correct pro-
cedure as given in these sections.
ItemsPa r t s a n d t o o l s
12-volt battery condition (P. 4 3 9 )
•Grease
• Conventional wrench
(for terminal clamp bolts)
Brake fluid level ( P. 4 3 7 )
• FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE
J1703 brake fluid
•Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding brake
fluid)
Engine/power control unit coolant
level ( P. 4 3 4 )
• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
or a similar high quality ethylene
glycol based non-silicate, non-
amine, non-nitrite and non-borate
coolant with long-life hybrid
organic acid technology.
For the U.S.A.:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
is pre-mixed with 50% coolant and
50% deionized water.
For Canada:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
is pre-mixed with 55% coolant and
45% deionized water.
• Funnel (used only for adding cool- ant)

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
ItemsPa r t s a n d t o o l s
Engine oil level (P. 4 3 0 )
• “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or
equivalent
•Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding engine oil)
Fuses ( P. 4 6 1 )• Fuse with same amperage rating as
original
Headlight aim ( P. 4 7 3 )• Phillips-head screwdriver
Light bulbs ( P. 4 7 5 )
• Bulb with same number and watt-
age rating as original
• Phillips-head screwdriver
•Flathead screwdriver
•Wrench
Radiator and condenser (P. 4 3 6 )
Tire inflation pressure ( P. 4 5 1 )• Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air source
Wa s h e r f l u i d ( P. 4 3 8 )
• Water or washer fluid containing
antifreeze (for winter use)
• Funnel (used only for adding water or washer fluid)

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5-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers .............. 488
If your vehicle needs to be towed ................................ 489
If you think something is wrong ...................................... 495
Event data recorder.............. 496
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ................................. 498
If a warning message is displayed................................ 507
If you have a flat tire............... 527
If the hybrid system will not start ......................................... 537
If you lose your keys .............. 539
If the electronic key does not operate properly.......... 540
If the vehicle 12-volt battery is discharged......................... 543
If your vehicle overheats ..... 548
If the vehicle becomes stuck........................................ 552
If your vehicle has to be stopped in
an emergency ...................... 554