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Voice Command System
NOTE:When inputting voice commands you must wait until after the beep to speak.
■Basic operation
Press on the steering wheel.
- If you know the command:
Press again.
- If you do not know the command:
Follow the voice guidance to learn the
command and then press again.
Say a command after the beep.
Continue on to pages 74-75 for a detailed list of Voice Commands for the following catego-
ries: Set a Destination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 74
Use the Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 74
Play Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 74
Get Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 75
Select audio mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 75
Climate/air conditioning system command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 751
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■Important voice commands information and tips
 Voice commands can be used while driving.
 You must wait until after the beep to say a command.
 In vehicles with a navigation system, a large TALK icon will appear on the naviga-
tion screen to prompt you to say a command.
 If you know what command to use, you can press at any time to interrupt the
voice guidance.
 If a desired outcome is not shown, or if no selections are available, press on the
steering wheel to return to the previous screen.

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■Command list
Set a Destination (vehicles with a navigation system)
*: For example; Gas stations, Restaurants, etc.
Use the Phone
Play Music
*: Say the desired artist name or album name in the place of the “<>”.
CommandAction
“Find Nearby ”Displays a list of near the current
position.
“Enter an Address”Enables setting a destinatio n by saying the address.
“Go Home”Displays the route to home.
“Call Destination Assist”Connects Lexus Enform with Safety Connect
response center.
“Destination by Phone Num-
ber”Enables setting a destination by saying the phone
number.
CommandAction
“Call ”
Calls made by saying a name from the phonebook.
For example: Say “Call John Smith”, “Call John Smith,
mobile” etc.
“Dial ”Calls made by saying the phone number.
For example: Say “Dial 911”, “Dial 5556667777” etc.
“International Call”Calls international numbers by saying the phone
number.
CommandAction
“Play Artist ”Plays tracks by the selected artist.
For example: Say “Play artist ”
*
“Play Album ”Plays tracks from the selected album.
For example: Say “Play album ”
*
“Play Song ”
Plays the selected track.
For example: Say “Play song Summertime”, “Play
song Concerto in A Major” etc.
“Play Playlist ”
Plays tracks from the selected playlist.
For example: Say “Play play list My Favorite Songs”,
“Play Playlist Classic Hits” etc.

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Get Information (vehicles with a navigation system)
Select audio mode
*: Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
Climate/air conditioning system command
CommandAction
“Traffic”Displays the traffic incident list.
“Weather”Displays weather information.
“Sports Scores”Displays the sports list.
“Stock Quotes”Displays the stocks list.
“Fuel Prices”Displays the fuel prices list.
“Lexus Insider”Displays the Lexus insider list.
CommandAction
“Radio”, “AM”, “FM”, “Satellite
radio”, “Disc”, “Auxiliary”,
“Bluetooth
* audio”, “iPod”,
“USB audio”Change the audio mode.
“A u d i o o n ”Turns the audio system on.
“A u d i o o f f ”Turns the audio system off.
CommandAction
“Automatic climate control”Turns air conditioning system on and off.
“Warmer”Turns temperature up.
“Cooler”Turns temperature down.
“Select audio mode” and “Climate/air condit ioning system command” are enable when
expanded voice commands are turned “On”. Refer to the “Owner’s Manual” and “Naviga-
tion System Owner’s Manual”.

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Portable Audio Device Ports
Open the console box, open the cover and
connect the portable audio device.
Garage Door Opener (if equipped)
The garage door opener (HomeLink® Universal Transceiver) is manufactured under
license from HomeLink
®.
■ Programming the HomeLink® (for U.S.A. owners)
The HomeLink® compatible transceiver in your vehicle has 3 buttons which can be pro-
grammed to operate 3 different devices. Refer to the programming method below
appropriate for the device.
Indicator light
Buttons
These ports can be used to connect a portable audio device and listen to it through the
vehicle’s speakers.
The garage door opener can be programmed to operate garage doors, gates, entry
doors, door locks, home lighting system s, security systems, and other devices.
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■Programming HomeLink®
Hold your hand-held transmitter 1 to 3
in. (25 to 75 mm) of the HomeLink
®
buttons.
Press and hold down the desired
HomeLink
® button.
For U.S.A. owners: While pressing the HomeLink
® but-
ton, press and hold down the button
on the hand-held transmitter until the
indicator light changes from a slow to
a rapid flash.
For Canadian owners: While pressing the HomeLink
® but-
ton, repeatedly press and release
(cycle) the button on the hand-held
transmitter every 2 seconds until the
indicator light changes from a slow to
a rapid flash.
If your garage door is of the rolling code
type: Press the training button on the motor-
head unit in your garage.
Press and hold the vehicle’s pro-
grammed HomeLink
® button for 2
seconds and release it. Repeat this step
once again. If the door does not open, press and
release the same button once again.
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■Programming other devices
For U.S.A. owners:
To program an entry gate, see the Owner’s Manual.
To program other devices, contact your Lexus dealer.
For Canadian owners: To program all other devices, follow the same procedure as for garage door programming.
■Operating HomeLink®
Press the appropriate HomeLink® button.
The indicator light should come on.
Safety Connect (if equipped)
■ System components
“SOS” button
LED light indicators
Microphone
Safety Connect is a subscription-based telema tics service that uses Global Positioning
System (GPS) data and embedded cellular te chnology to provide safety and security
features to subscribers. Safety Connect is supported by Lexus’ designated response
center, which operates 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.
Safety Connect service is available by subscription on select, telematics hardware-
equipped vehicles.
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■Services
Subscribers have the following Sa fety Connect services available:
● Automatic Collision Notification
*
In case of either airbag deployment or severe rear-end collision, the system is designed
to automatically call the response center. The responding agent receives the vehicle’s
location and attempts to speak with the vehicle occupants to assess the level of emer-
gency. If the occupants are unable to communicate, the agent automatically treats the
call as an emergency, contacts the nearest emergency services provider to describe the
situation, and requests that assistance be sent to the location.
*: U.S. Patent No. 7,508,298 B2
● Stolen Vehicle Location 
If your vehicle is stolen, Safety Connect can wo rk with local authorities to assist them in
locating and recovering the vehicle. After fi ling a police report, call the Safety Connect
response center at 1-800-25-LEXUS (1- 800-255-3987) and follow the prompts for
Safety Connect to initiate this service. 
In addition to assisting law enforcement with recovery of a stolen vehicle, Safety-Con-
nect-equipped vehicle location data may, un der certain circumstances, be shared with
third parties to locate your vehicle. Furt her information is available at Lexus.com.
● Emergency Assistance Button (SOS) 
In the event of an emergency on the road, push the “SOS” button to reach the Safety
Connect response cent er. The answering agent will determine your vehicle’s location,
assess the emergency, and dispatch the necessary assistance required. If you accidentally press the “SOS” button, tell the response-center agent that you are
not experiencing an emergency.
● Enhanced Roadside Assistance 
Enhanced Roadside Assistance adds GPS data to the already included warranty-based
Lexus roadside service. 
Subscribers can press the “SOS” button to reach a Safety Connect response-center
agent, who can help with a wide range of needs, such as: towing, flat tire, fuel delivery, etc.
For a description of the Roadside Assistance services and their limitations, please see the
Safety Connect Terms and Conditions, which are available at Lexus.com.
■ Subscription
After you have signed the Telematics Subscription Service Agreement and are enrolled,
you can begin receiving services.
A variety of subscription terms is available for purchase. Contact your Lexus dealer, call 1-
800-25-LEXUS (1-800-255-3987) or push the “SOS” button in your vehicle for further
subscription details.

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Lexus Enform with Safety Connect (if equipped)
■Function achieved by using a cellular phone
■
Services
Of the functions included with Lexus Enform with Safety Connect, only Apps can be
achieved by using a cellular phone.
Apps is a service that enables the usable conten ts of a cellular phone to be displayed on and
operated from the navigation screen.
● APPS 
Each time “Apps” is activated, the system checks for updates. When there are no updates
available, the main menu screen will be displayed right after a screen indicating that
updates are being checked for has been displayed.
■Subscription
Apps will be available on a trial period includ ed upon purchase of a new vehicle. User regis-
tration is required to start using the service.
When a trial period has elapsed after purchasing a new vehicle, a fee will be charged to
renew the contract. Services requiring a separa te contract can also be used. For details,
refer to http://www.lexus.com/enform/
or call 1-800-255-3987.
■ Function achieved by using DCM and the navigation system
■
Services
Of the functions included with Lexus Enform with Safety Connect, Destination Assist,
eDestination, and Lexus Insider can be achieved by making DCM cooperate with the
navigation system.
These are subscription-based telematics servic es that use Global Positioning System (GPS)
data, embedded cellular technology to provide safety and security as well as convenience
features to subscribers. The services are supported by Lexus’ designated response center,
which operates 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.
The services are available by subscription on select, telematics hardware-equipped vehi-
cles.
● Destination Assist 
Destination Assist provides you with live assi stance for finding destinations via the Lexus
Enform with Safety Connect response center. You can request either a specific business,
address, or ask for help locat ing your desired destination by category, such as restau-
rants, gas stations, shop ping centers or other po ints of interest (POI).
After you tell the agent your choice of destinat ion, its coordinates are sent wirelessly to
your vehicle’s navigation system.
Lexus Enform with Safety Connect is a gene ric name for Apps, Destination Assist, eDes-
tination, Lexus Insider, and Safety Connect.
The functions included in Lexus Enform with Safety Connect are classified into the fol-
lowing three functions.
For details, refer to the “Owner’s Manual” and “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.