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1-7. Safety information
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Before driving
CAUTION
■SRS airbag precautions
Observe the following precautions regarding the airbags.
Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury.
●The driver and all passengers in the vehicle must wear their seat belts properly.
The SRS airbags are supplemental devices to be used with the seat belts.
●The SRS driver airbag deploys with considerable force, and can cause death or
serious injury especially if the driver is very close to the airbag. The National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration (“NHTSA”) advises:
Since the risk zone for driver airbag is th e first 2 - 3 in. (50 - 75 mm) of inflation,
placing yourself 10 in. (250 mm) from your driver airbag provides you with a
clear margin of safety. This distance is measured from the center of the steering
wheel to your breastbone. If you sit less than 10 in. (250 mm) away now, you can
change your driving position in several ways:
• Move your seat to the rear as far as you can while still reaching the pedals
comfortably.
• Slightly recline the back of the seat. Although vehicle designs vary, many dr ivers can achieve the 10 in. (250 mm)
distance, even with the driver seat all the way forward, simply by reclining the
back of the seat somewhat. If reclining the back of your seat makes it hard to
see the road, raise yourself by using a firm, non-slippery cushion, or raise the
seat if your vehicle has that feature.
• If your steering wheel is adjustable, ti lt it downward. This points the airbag
toward your chest instead of your head and neck.
The seat should be adjusted as recommended by NHTSA above, while still main-
taining control of the foot pedals, steering wheel, and your view of the instrument
panel controls.
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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
NOTICE
■If you hear a squealing or scraping noise (brake pad wear limit indicators)
Have your Lexus dealer check and replac e the brake pads as soon as possible.
Rotor damage can result if the pads are not replaced when needed.
Front brake only: Moderate levels of brake pad and disc wear allow enhanced front
braking power. As a result, the discs may wear more quickly than conventional
brake discs. Therefore, when replacing the brake pads, Lexus recommends that you
also have the thickness of the discs measured.
It is dangerous to drive the vehicle when the wear limits of the brake pads and/or
those of the brake discs are exceeded.
■If you get a flat tire while driving
A flat or damaged tire may cause the following situations. Hold the steering wheel
firmly and gradually press the brak e pedal to slow down the vehicle.
●It may be difficult to control your vehicle.
●The vehicle will make abnormal sounds.
●The vehicle will behave abnormally.
Information on what to do in case of a flat tire ( P. 4 8 1 )
■When encountering flooded roads
Do not drive on a road that has flooded after heavy rain etc. Doing so may cause the
following serious damage to the vehicle.
●Engine stalling
●Short in electrical components
●Engine damage caused by water immersion
In the event that you drive on a flooded road and the vehicle is flooded, be sure to
have your Lexus dealer check the following.
●Brake function
●Changes in quantity and quality of oil an d fluid used for the engine, transmission,
transfer (AWD vehicles), differential, etc.
●Lubricant condition for the propeller shaft (AWD vehicles), bearings and suspen-
sion joints (where possible) and the function of all joints, bearings, etc.
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3-3. Using the Bluetooth® audio system
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Interior features
Fast-forwarding and rewinding tracksTo fast-forward or rewind, press and hold “ ” or “ ” on until you
hear a beep.
Random playback Press (RAND).
Repeat playPress (RPT).
Scanning tracksPress .
Switching the displayPress .
Each time is pressed, the display changes in the order of Elapsed time
Album title Track title Artist name.
Using the steering wheel audio switches
P. 2 6 3
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3-7. Other interior features
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Interior features
■Changing the settings
Each item is displayed and its setting can be changed only in the following condi-
tions:
●Intuitive parking assist: When the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNI-
TION ON mode.
●Items other than the above: When the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in
IGNITION ON mode and the vehicle is stopped.
■Display
The display will return to the original display if the satellite switches are not oper-
ated for an extended period.
Even if the display is in satellite switch mo de, it will switch in the event of a warning is
used. If this occurs, press any of the satel lite switches or “DISP” switch on the steer-
ing wheel to return the display to satellite switch mode.
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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
CAUTION
■When the electric power steering warning light comes on
The steering wheel may become extremely heavy.
If the steering wheel becomes heavier than usual when operating, firmly hold and
operate it using more force than usual.
■If the tire pressure warning light comes on
Be sure to observe the following precautions. Failure to do so could cause loss of
vehicle control and result in death or serious injury.
●Stop your vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible. Adjust the tire inflation pres-
sure immediately.
●If the tire pressure warning light comes on even after tire inflation pressure adjust-
ment, it is probable that you have a flat tire. Check the tires. If the tire is flat,
change to the spare tire and have the flat tire repaired by the nearest Lexus
dealer.
●Avoid abrupt maneuvering and braking. If the vehicle tires deteriorate, you could
lose control of the steering wheel or the brakes.
■If a blowout or sudden air leakage should occur
The tire pressure warning system may not activate immediately.
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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................................206
ABS.............................................................. 185
Air conditioning filter ........................... 418
Air conditioning systemAir conditioning filter ........................ 418
Automatic air conditioning system ..................................................206
Airbags Airbag operating conditions........... 96
Airbag precautions for your child.......................................................... 99
Airbag warning light ........................ 462
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions.............................................. 96
Curtain shield airbag
precautions .......................................... 99
Front passenger occupant classification system....................... 104
General airbag precautions ........... 99
Locations of airbags............................ 93
Modification and disposal of airbags .................................................. 103
Proper driving po sture ............... 91, 99
Side airbag operating conditions.............................................. 96
Side airbag precautions .................... 99
SRS airbags ............................................. 93
Alarm ............................................................ 87
Antenna .................................................... 224
Anti-lock brake system ....................... 185
Armrest ...................................................... 341
Ashtrays ....................................................332
Audio input ............................................... 261 Audio system
Antenna................................................... 224
AUX port ................................................ 261
Bluetooth
® audio ............................. 266
CD player/changer .......................... 227
iPod ........................................................... 242
MP3/WMA disc................................234
Optimal use ......................................... 259
Portable music player ....................... 261
Radio ......................................................... 219
Steering wheel audio switch.........263
USB memory ...................................... 250
USB port ............................................... 250
Automatic air conditioning system .................................................... 206
Automatic headlight leveling system ...................................................... 167
Automatic light control system.........165
Automatic transmission Automatic transmission ................... 139
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P....................................492
S mode ..................................................... 142
AUX port...................................................261
Auxiliary box .......................................... 325
Back-up lights Wattage ................................................. 524
Battery Checking............................................... 396
If the vehicle has a discharged battery ................................................. 498
Preparing and checking before winter...................................... 195
Bottle holders......................................... 324
Bluetooth
® audio ................................. 266
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