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2-5. Driving information
Selecting tire chainsTire chains can be mounted on 16- and 17-inch tires. They cannot be
mounted on 18-inch tires. Use the co rrect tire chain size when mounting
the tire chains. Chain size is regulated for each tire size.
Side chain
(0.12 in. [3 mm] in diameter)
Cross chain
(0.16 in. [4 mm] in diameter)
Regulations on the use of tire chains
● Regulations regarding the use of tire chains vary according to location
and type of road. Alwa ys check local regulations before installing
chains.
● Install the chains on the rear tires.
● Retighten the chains after driving 1 /4  1 /2 mile (0.5  1.0 km).
■When driving the vehicle
Accelerate the vehicle slowly and dr ive at a reduced speed suitable
to road conditions.
■ When parking the vehicle
Park the vehicle and move the shift lever to P (automatic transmis-
sion) or 1 or R (manual transmis sion) without setting the parking
brake. The parking brake may freez e up, preventing it from being
released. If necessary, block the wheels to prevent inadvertent slid-
ing or creeping.

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NOTICE
■Dinghy towing direction
■To prevent the steering from locking
Ensure the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in ACCESSORY mode.
Do not tow the vehicle backwards.
Doing so may cause serious damage.

Interior features3
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3-5. Using the interior lightsInterior lights list ...................... 315
• Interior lights ......................... 317
• Personal lights ....................... 317
3-6. Using the storage features
List of storage features .......... 319
• Glove box ............................. 320
• Console boxes .................... 320
• Overhead console ............. 322
• Cup holders ......................... 322
• Bottle holders/ door pockets ......................... 324
• Auxiliary box........................ 325 3-7. Other interior features
Sun visors ................................. 326
Vanity mirrors ......................... 327
Clock ......................................... 328
Satellite switches ................... 329
Ashtrays.................................... 332
Cigarette lighter .................... 333
Power outlet ............................ 334
Seat heaters ............................ 335
Seat heaters and ventilators ............................. 338
Armrest ..................................... 341
Rear sunshade ........................ 342
Trunk storage extension ...... 344
Coat hooks .............................. 345
Floor mat .................................. 346
Trunk features ......................... 347
Garage door opener ............ 350
Compass .................................. 356
Safety Connect ...................... 360

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
■Automatic mode for air intake control (IS350 only)
In automatic mode, the system detects exhaust gas and other pollutants and auto-
matically switches between outside air and recirculated air modes.
■Micro dust and pollen filter
●In order to prevent the windshield from fogging up when the outside air is cold,
the following may occur.
• Outside air mode does not switch to .
• The air conditioning syst em operates automatically.
• The operation cancels after 1 minute.
●In rainy weather, the windows may fog up. Press .
■Air conditioning odors
●During use, various odors from inside and outside the vehicle may enter into
and accumulate in the air conditioning sy stem. This may then cause odor to be
emitted from the vents.
●To reduce potential odors from occurring:
• It is recommended that the air conditioning system be set to outside air mode
prior to turning the vehicle off.
• The start timing of the blower may be delayed for a short period of time
immediately after the air conditioning system is started in automatic mode.
CAUTION
■To prevent the windshield from fogging up
Do not use during cool air operation in extremely humid weather. The dif-
ference between the temperature of the outside air and that of the windshield can
cause the outer surface of the windshield to fog up, blocking your vision.
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessary when the engine
is off.

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3-4. Using the hands-free phone system (for mobile phones)
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Interior features“Setup”
“Security”
“Set PIN”Setting a PIN code
“Phbk Lock”Locking the phone book
“Phbk Unlock”Unlocking the phone book
“Phone
Setup”
“Pair Phone”Registering the mobile phone
to be used
“Connect”Selecting a mobile phone to be
used
“Change Name”Changing the registered name
of a mobile phone
“List Phones”Listing the registered mobile
phones
“Set Passkey”Changing the passkey
“Delete Phone”Deleting a registered mobile
phone
“System
Setup”
“Guidance Vol”Setting voice guidance volume
“Device Name”Displaying the Bluetooth®
device address and name
“Initialize”Initializing the system
First menuSecond menuThird menuOperation detail

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3-4. Using the hands-free phone system (for mobile phones)
■Short cut key operation
First menuSecond menuOperation detail
“Dial XXX (name)”-Dialing a name registered in the
phone book
“Phone book add
Entry”-Adding a new phone number
“Phone book Change
name”-Changing a registered name in
the phone book
“Phone book Delete
Entry”-Deleting the registered data
“Phone book List
names”-Listing the registered data
“Phone book Set
Speed Dial”-Setting speed dials
“Phone book Delete
Speed Dial”-Deleting speed dials
“Dial XXX (number)”-Dialing by inputting a number
“Phonebook”“Phonebook Unlock”Unlocking the phone book
“Phonebook Lock”Locking the phone book

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Interior features
Security and system setup
■Security setting items and operation procedures
To enter the menu for each function , follow the steps below using a
voice command or , and :
●Setting or changing the PIN (Personal Identification Number)
1. “Setup”  2. “Security”  3. “Set PIN”
● Locking the phone book
1. “Setup”  2. “Security”  3. “Phonebook Lock (Phbk Lock)”
● Unlocking the phone book
1. “Setup”  2. “Security”  3. “Phonebook Unlock (Phbk
Unlock)”
■ System setup items and operation procedures
To enter the menu for each function, follow the steps below using
, and :
● Setting voice guidance volume
1. “Setup”  2. “System Setup”  3. “Guidance Vol”
● Displaying the Bluetooth
® device address and name
1. “Setup”  2. “System Setup”  3. “Device Name”
● Initializing the system
1. “Setup”  2. “System Setup”  3. “Initialize”

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Setting or changing the PIN■ Setting a PIN
Select “Set PIN” using a voice command or , and .
Enter a PIN using a voice command or , and .
When using , and , input the code 1 digit at a time.
■ Changing the PIN
Select “Set PIN” using a voice command or , and .
Enter the registered PIN using a voice command or , and .
Enter a new PIN using a voice command or , and .
When using , and , input the code 1 digit at a time.
Locking or unlocking the phone book
Select “Phonebook Lock (Phbk Lock)” or “Phonebook Unlock
(Phbk Unlock)” using a vo ice command or , and
.
Input the PIN by either of the following methods and select “Con-
firm” using a voice command or , and :
a. Press the talk switch and say the registered PIN.
b. Input a new PIN using , and .
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