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Driving
Hybrid vehicle driving tips (hybrid vehicles)
When using Eco drive mode, the torque corresponding to the accelerator
pedal depression amount can be generated more smoothly than it is in
normal conditions. In addi tion, the operation of the air conditioning system
(heating/cooling) will be minimized, improving the fuel economy.
( P. 2 9 6 )
The Eco-friendly driving is possible by keeping the indicate of Hybrid Sys-
tem Indicator within Eco area. ( P. 9 6 )
Make sure to operate the brakes gently and in good time. A greater
amount of electrical energy can be retained when slowing down.
Repeated acceleration and deceleration , as well as long waits at traffic
lights, will lead to bad fuel consumpti on. Check traffic reports before leav-
ing and avoid delays as much as possible. When encountering a delay,
gently release the brake pedal to allow the vehicle to move forward
slightly while avoi ding overuse of the accelerator pedal. Doing so can help
control excessive gasoline consumption.
For economical and ecological drivin g, pay attention to the following
points:
Using Eco drive mode
Use of Hybrid System Indicator
When braking the vehicle
Delays

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Control your speed and keep at a constant speed. Also, before stopping
at a toll booth or similar, allow plenty of time to release the accelerator and
gently apply the brakes. A greater am ount of electrical energy can be
retained when slowing down.
Use the air conditioning only when ne cessary. Doing so can help control
excessive gasoline consumption.
In summer: In high temperatures, use th e recirculated air mode. Doing so
will help to reduce the burden on th e 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 improved by avoiding overuse of
the heater.
Make sure to check the tire inflati on pressure frequently. Improper tire
inflation pressure can cause poor fuel consumption.
Also, as snow tires can cause large am ounts of friction, their use on dry
roads can lead to poor fuel consumptio n. Use a tire that is appropriate for
the season.
Carrying heavy luggage can lead to poor fuel consumption. Avoid carry-
ing unnecessary luggage. Installing a la rge roof rack can also cause poor
fuel consumption.
Highway driving
Air conditioning
Checking tire inflation pressure
Luggage

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5-1. Lexus Display Audio systemLexus Display Audio system ..........................................334
Display settings ...........................339
Setup menu.................................... 341
5-2. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system (with the Lexus
Display Audio system) .......... 347
Automatic air conditioning system (without a navigation
system or the Lexus
Display Audio system) ..........359
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers........... 372
Windshield wiper de-icer ........374 5-3. Using the Lexus
Display Audio system
Audio system (with the Lexus Display Audio system) ........... 376
Using the radio............................ 379
Using the CD player................. 394
Playing an audio CD and MP3/WMA discs .................. 395
Listening to an iPod ...................405
Listening to a USB memory ......................... 413
Using the AUX port ................. 422
Listening to Bluetooth
® audio ................... 424
Optimal use of the audio system...................... 439
Using the steering wheel audio switches ............................441
Hands-free system (for cellular phone)................. 444
Using the Bluetooth
®
phone ........................................... 452
Setting the hands-free system ............................................ 471
Bluetooth
® settings .................. 484
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Interior features
To display the “Menu” screen, press the “MENU” button on the Lexus Dis-
play Audio controller.
“Menu” screen
ButtonFunction
“Climate”Automatic air conditioning system
( P. 3 4 7 )
“Phone”Hands-free system ( P. 444)
“Car ”Vehicle information ( P. 1 0 8 )
“Setup”Setup menu ( P. 3 4 1 )
“Display”Display settings ( P. 3 3 9 )

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Interior features
Automatic air conditioning system (with the Lexus
Display Audio system)
Vehicles with a navigation system
Owners of models equipped with a navigation system should refer to
the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
Vehicles without a navigation sys tem or the Lexus Display Audio sys-
tem
 P. 359
Air outlets and fan speed are automatica lly adjusted according to the
temperature setting.
To display the air conditioning operation screen, press the “MENU”
button on the Lexus Display Audio controller and then select “Cli-
mate”.

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Control panel
Air conditioning operation
screen
Outside temperature display
Automatic mode button
“OFF” button
Fan speed control button
Air outlet selector button
Windshield defogger button
DUAL mode button Passenger’s side temperature
control buttons
Passenger’s side temperature
display
Outside/recirculated air mode
button
Driver’s side temperature dis-
play
Driver’s side temperature con-
trol buttons1
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Interior features
Adjusting driver’s side tempera-
ture setting
Adjusting passenger’s side tem-
perature setting
Adjusting the fan speed
Selecting air outlet mode
Cooling and dehumidification
function on/off
Dual mode on/off
Micro dust and pollen filter on/off
Windshield wiper de-icer on/off
Press .
The air conditioning system begins to operate. Air outlets and fan
speed are automatically adjusted ac cording to the temperature setting.
Press or select of the “TEMP” to increase the temperature
and or to decrease the temperature.
When is selected (the indicator on is on) or the passenger’s side
temperature control button is pressed, the temperature for the driver and passen-
ger seats can be adjusted separately.
Automatic air conditioni ng system control screen
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Using the automatic air conditioning system
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To turn on the air conditioning system and adjust the fan speed, press
on to increase the fan speed and to decrease the
fan speed or select “ ” of to increase the fan speed and “ ”
to decrease the fan speed.
Press to turn the fan off.
To adjust the temperature setting, press or select of the
“TEMP” to increase the temperatur e and or to decrease the
temperature.
When is selected (the indicator on is on) or the passenger’s side
temperature control button is pressed, the temperature for the driver and passen-
ger seats can be adjusted separately.
To change the air outlets, press
or select an air outlet
switch on the operation screen.
Adjusting the settings manually
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