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5-4. Using the audio systemAudio system (without a navigation system or
the Lexus Display
Audio system) ........................... 493
Using the radio ............................ 496
Using the CD player ................ 505
Playing MP3 and WMA discs................................. 514
Operating an iPod ..................... 522
Operating a USB memory.....532
Bluetooth
® audio system ........ 541
Using the Bluetooth
®
audio system..............................545
Operating a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable player ...... 550
Setting up a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable player .......554
Bluetooth
® audio
system setup ............................... 561
Optimal use of the audio system.............................. 562
Using the AUX port..................564
Using the steering wheel audio switches ..........................565
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) ................ 568
Using the hands-free system (for cellular phones) ............... 573
Making a phone call ...................581
Setting a cellular phone .......... 585
Security and system setup ..... 590
Using the phone book..............595 5-5. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ......................... 603• Interior light ............................604
• Personal lights .......................604
5-6. Using the storage features List of storage features ............606• Glove box .............................. 608
• Console box...........................609
• Cup holders ............................ 610
• Auxiliary box ............................. 611
Trunk features ................................ 612
5-7. Other interior features Sun visors and vanity mirrors .....................614
Clock.................................................615
Power outlets .................................616
Heated steering wheel ............. 618
Seat heaters/ seat ventilators ......................... 620
Armrest .......................................... 622
Rear sunshade/ rear door sunshades .............. 623
Trunk storage extension .......... 626
Coat hooks ....................................627
Assist grips.................................... 628
Garage door opener................ 629
Compass ....................................... 636
Safety Connect .............................641
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5-2. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers
Vehicles with a navigation system
Owners of models equipped with a na vigation system should refer to the
“Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
Vehicles with the Lexus Display Audio system
On/off
The defoggers will automatically turn
off after 15 to 60 minutes. The opera-
tion time changes according to the
ambient temperature and vehicle
speed.
Vehicles without a navigation sys tem or the Lexus Display Audio sys-
tem
On/off
The defoggers will automatically turn
off after 15 to 60 minutes. The opera-
tion time changes according to the
ambient temperature and vehicle
speed.
These features are used to defog th e rear window, and to remove rain-
drops, dew and frost from the outside rear view mirrors.
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Interior features
■Operating conditions
The “START STOP ENGINE” <“POWER”> sw itch must be in the IGNITION ON
mode.
CAUTION
■When the outside rear view mirror defoggers are on
Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces, as they can become very hot and burn
you.
NOTICE
■To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Turn the defoggers off when the engine is off.
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5-7. Other interior features
Sun visors and vanity mirrors
To set the visor in the forward
position, flip it down.
To set the visor in the side posi-
tion, flip down, unhook, and swing
it to the side.
To use the side extender, place
the visor in the side position, then
slide it backward.
Slide the cover to open.
The light turns on when the cover is
opened.
Sun visors
1
2
3
Va n i t y m i r r o r s
NOTICE
■To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not leave the vanity lights on for exte nded periods while the engine is not run-
ning .
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Compass
To turn the compass on or off, push
the switch.
: If equipped
The compass on the inside rear view mirror indicates the direction in
which the vehicle is heading.
Operation
Displays and directions
DisplayDirection
“N”North
“NE”Northeast
“E”East
“SE”Southeast
“S”South
“SW”Southwest
“W”We s t
“NW”Northwest
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■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 interference
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 12-volt battery ha s 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.
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NOTICE
■To avoid the 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 electric systems (moon roof, power windows,
etc.) as they may interfere with the calibration.
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6-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior
●Working from top to bottom, liberally apply water to the vehicle body,
wheel wells and underside of the vehicle to remove any dirt and dust.
●Wash the vehicle body using a sponge or soft cloth, such as a chamois.
●For hard-to-remove marks, use car wash soap and rinse thoroughly
with water.
●Wipe away any water.
●Wax the vehicle when the waterproof coating deteriorates.
If water does not bead on a clean surface, apply wax when the vehicle body is
cool.
■Automatic car washes
●Fold the mirrors before washing the vehicle. Start washing from the front of the
vehicle. Make sure to extend the mirrors before driving.
●Brushes used in automatic car washes may scratch the vehicle surface and harm
your vehicle’s paint.
●Hybrid vehicles: Rear spoiler may not be washable in some automatic car washes.
There may also be an increased risk of damage to vehicle.
■High pressure car washes
●Do not allow the nozzles of the car wash to come within close proximity of the win-
dows.
●Before using the car wash, check that the fuel filler door on your vehicle is closed
properly.
Perform the following to protect th e vehicle and maintain it in prime
condition: