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3-3. Using the Bluetooth®
audio system
Bluetooth
® audio system .... 260
Using the Bluetooth
®
audio system ......................... 263
Operating a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable player .... 268
Setting up a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable player ..... 271
Bluetooth
® audio system
setup ........................................ 278
3-4. Using the hands-free system (for mobile phone)
Hands-free system for mobile phones ...................... 279
Using the hands-free system
(for mobile phone).............. 283
Making a phone call ............... 291
Setting a mobile phone......... 296
Security and system setup ......................................... 301
Using the phone book.......... 305
3-5. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ...................... 312
• Interior lights ......................... 314
• Personal lights ....................... 314 3-6. Using the storage features
List of storage features.......... 315
• Glove box ............................... 316
• Console box .......................... 317
• Overhead console............... 318
• Cup holders ........................... 319
• Auxiliary box ......................... 321
3-7. Other interior features Sun visors ................................. 322
Vanity mirror ........................... 323
Clock ......................................... 324
Ashtray ..................................... 325
Cigarette lighter .................... 326
Power outlet ............................ 327
Seat heaters ............................ 328
Seat heaters and ventilators ............................. 330
Armrest .................................... 332
Rear sunshade ........................ 333
Extended trunk....................... 335
Coat hooks .............................. 336
Floor mat .................................. 337
Trunk features ......................... 338
Garage door opener ............ 340
Compass................................... 346
Safety Connect ...................... 350

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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■Using the automatic mode
Fan speed is adjusted automatically in accordance with the temperature setting and
ambient conditions. As a result, the following may occur.
●Immediately after the switch 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.
■Using the system in recirculated air mode
The windows will fog up more easily if the recirculated air mode is used for an
extended period.
■Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes
Recirculated air mode or outside air mode may be automatically switched to in
accordance with the temperature setting and the inside temperature.
■Window defogger feature
Recirculated air mode may automatically switch to
(outside air) mode in sit-
uations where the windows need to be defogged.
■When outside air temperature approaches 32 °F (0 °C)
The air conditioning system may not operate even when
is pressed.
■When the indicator light on flashes
Press
and turn off the air conditioning system before turning it on once
more. There may be a problem in the air conditioning system if the indicator light
continues to flash. Turn the air conditioning system off and have it inspected by your
Lexus dealer.
■Automatic mode for air intake control
In automatic mode, the system detects exhaust gas and other pollutants and auto-
matically switches between outside air and recirculated air modes.

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NOTICE
■CD player precautions
Failure to follow the precautions below may result in serious damage to the CDs or
the player itself.
●Do not insert anything other than CDs into the CD slot.
●Do not apply oil to the CD player.
●Store CDs away from direct sunlight.
●Never try to disassemble any part of the CD player.
●Do not insert more than one CD at a time.

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3-5. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list
Your Lexus is equipped with the illuminated entry system to assist in enter-
ing the vehicle. Owing to the function of the system, the lights shown in the
following illustration automatically turn on/off according to the presence of
the electronic key, whether the door s are locked/unlocked, whether the
doors are opened/closed, and the “ENGINE START STOP” switch mode.
Front personal lights (→P. 314)
Front interior lights ( →P. 314)
Shift lever lighting
This light turns on or off depending on the darkness of the surroundings
when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNI-
TION ON mode.
Rear personal lights ( → P. 314)
Rear interior light ( → P. 314)
Door courtesy lights
Front foot well lighting
Outer foot lights

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■To prevent the battery from being discharged
If the following lights remain ON when the door is not fully closed and the door
position is ON, the lights will go off automatically after 20 minutes.
●Interior lights
●Front personal lights
●Front foot well lighting
●Rear door courtesy lights
■Customization that can be configured at Lexus dealer
Settings (e.g. The time elapsed before lights turn off) can be changed.
(Customizable features
→P. 511)

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Interior lightsFront and rear interior lights
ON/OFF
Door position ON/OFF
The illuminated entry system is
activated when the switch is in
the locked position (the door
position is on).
Personal lightsFront ON/OFF
Rear ON/OFF
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3-6. Using the storage features
List of storage features
CAUTION
■Items that should not be left in the storage spaces
Do not leave glasses, lighters or spray cans in the storage spaces, as this may cause
the following when cabin temperature becomes high:
●Glasses may be deformed by heat or cracked if they come into contact with
other stored items.
●Lighters or spray cans may explode. If they come into contact with other stored
items, the lighter may catch fire or the spray can may release gas, causing a fire
hazard.
Glove box
Overhead console
Cup holders
Console box
Auxiliary box

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3-6. Using the storage features
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Glove boxOpen (push button)
Lock with the mechanical key
Unlock with the mechanical key
■Glove box light
The glove box light turns on when the tail lights are turned on.
■Trunk opener main switch
The trunk opener main switch is located in the glove box. ( → P. 4 6 )
CAUTION
■Caution while driving
Keep the glove box closed.
Injuries may result in the event of an accident or sudden braking.
Glove box