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Driving
CAUTION
■When using the rear view monitor system
When backing up, be sure to check visually behind and all around the vehicle
before proceeding.
Observe the following precautions to avoid an accident that could result in death
or serious injuries.
●The rear view monitor system is a supplemental device intended to assist the
driver when backing up. Never depend on the rear view monitor system entirely
when backing up. Always make sure your intended path is clear.
Use caution, just as you would when backing up any vehicle.
●Never back up while looking only at the screen.
The image shown on the screen may differ from the actual state, and you could
collide with another vehicle or obstacles if backing up looking only at the screen,
possibly causing an accident. When backing up, be sure to check in front of and
behind the vehicle, both directly and with mirrors.
●Be sure to back up slowly, depressing the brake pedal to control vehicle speed.
●The instructions given are only guidelines.
When and how much to turn the steering wheel will vary according to traffic con-
ditions, road surface conditions, vehicle condition, etc. when parking. It is neces-
sary to be fully aware of this before using the rear view monitor system.
●When parking, be sure to check that the parking space will accommodate your
vehicle before maneuvering into it.
●Do not use system in the following cases:
• On icy or slick road surfaces, or in snow
• When using tire chains or the compact spare tire
• When the trunk lid is not closed completely
• On roads that are not flat or straight, such as curves or slopes.
●In low temperatures, the screen may darken or the image may become faint. The
image could distort when the vehicle is moving, or you may become unable to
see the image on the screen. Be sure to check direct visually and with mirror all
around the vehicle before proceeding.
●If the tire sizes are changed, the position of the fixation guide lines displayed on
the screen may change.
●The camera uses a special lens. The distances between objects and pedestrians
that appear in the image displayed on the screen will differ from the actual dis-
tances. (→P. 277)
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CAUTION
■When using the rear view monitor system screen
●The position of the fixation guide lines displayed on the screen may change in
accordance with the number of passengers, the amount of cargo etc. Be sure to
check behind and all around the vehicle direct visually and with mirror before
proceeding.
●The vehicle width extension guide lines are wider than the actual width of the
vehicle. When backing up, be sure to check behind and all around the vehicle
direct visually and with mirror before proceeding.
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BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)∗
∗: If equipped
The Blind Spot Monitor is a system that assists the driver to confirm
safety when changing lanes.
The system uses radar sensors to d etect vehicles that are traveling in an
adjacent lane in the area that is not reflected in the outside rear view
mirror (the blind spot), and advises the driver of the vehicle’s existence
via the outside rear vi ew mirror indicator.
BSM main switch
Pressing the switch turns the system on or off. When the switch is set to on, the
switch’s indicator illuminates.
Outside rear view mirror indicator
When a vehicle is detected in the blind spot, the outside rear view mirror indica-
tor on that side illuminates. If the turn signal lever is operated when a vehicle is in
the blind spot, the outside rear view mirror indicator flashes.
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■Conditions under which the Blind Spot Monitor system may not function correctly
●The Blind Spot Monitor system may not detect vehicles correctly in the following
conditions:
• During bad weather such as heavy rain, fog, snow etc.
• When ice or mud etc. is attached to the rear bumper
• When driving on a road surface that is wet due to rain, standing water etc.
• When there is a significant difference in speed between your vehicle and thevehicle that enters the detection area
• When a vehicle is in the detection area from a stop and remains in the detection area as your vehicle accelerates
• When driving up or down consecutive steep inclines, such as hills, a dip in the road etc.
• When multiple vehicles approach with only a small gap between each vehicle
• When vehicle lanes are wide, and the vehicle in the next lane is too far away from your vehicle
• When the vehicle that enters the detection area is traveling at about the same speed as your vehicle
• When there is a significant difference in height between your vehicle and the vehicle that enters the detection area
• Directly after the BSM switch is set to on
●Instances of the Blind Spot Monitor unnecessarily detecting a vehicle and/or object
may increase under the following conditions:
• When there is only a short distance between your vehicle and a guardrail, wall etc.
• When there is only a short distance between your vehicle and a following vehi- cle
• When vehicle lanes are narrow and a vehicle driving 2 lanes across from your vehicle enters the detection area
■The outside rear view mirror indicators visibility
When under strong sunlight, the outside rear view mirror indicator may be difficult to
see.
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5-1. Remote Touch screen Remote Touch..............................328
Remote Touch screen.............. 330
Set up screen ...............................336
Voice command system ..........353
5-2. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Front automatic air conditioning system .........364
Rear air conditioning system .......................................... 379
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers.......... 384
Windshield wiper de-icer ...... 385 5-3. Using the audio system
Audio system type .....................386
Using the radio............................409
Using the CD/DVD player.... 433
Playing an audio CD and MP3/WMA discs ......... 435
Playing DVD video......................441
CD/DVD player and DVD video disc information........... 453
Listening to Bluetooth
® audio ................... 465
Listening to a USB memory ........................ 475
Listening to an iPod ...................485
Optimal use of the audio/video system......... 495
Using the AUX port ..................497
Using the rear seat audio controls........................... 498
Using the steering wheel audio switches ..........................503
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5-2. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers
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.
■Operating conditions
The power switch must be in the ON mode.
These features are used to defog the rear window, and to remove rain-
drops, dew and frost from the outside rear view mirrors.
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 hybrid system is off.
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■Driver’s side instrument panel
FuseAmpereCircuit
1STOP7. 5Stop lights, high mounted stoplight
2P/ W- B5Power window master switch
3P/ S E AT 1 F/ L30Po w e r s e a t s
4D/L NO.125Po w e r d o o r l o c k s y s t e m
5NV-IR10Lexus night view
6FL S/HTR10Seat heaters/ventilators
7WIPER30Windshield wipers
8WIPER-IG5Windshield wipers
9LH-IG10
Seat belts, body ECU, AFS, overhead mod-
ule, raindrop sensor, inside rear view mirror,
lane camera sensor (LKA), head-up display,
shift lock system, intuitive parking assist, front
left-hand door ECU, driver monitor system,
Remote Touch screen, electric tilt and tele-
scopic steering column, power seats, moon
roof, windshield wiper de-icer, intuitive park-
ing assist switch, PTC heater, headlight
cleaner
10LH ECU-IG10
VDIM, ECB, D-SW MODULE (Blind Spot
Monitor, heated steering wheel), driver sup-
port system, AFS, EPB, air conditioning sys-
tem
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Maintenance and care
11DOOR FL30Outside rear view mirror defoggers, power
window (front left-hand)
12CAPACITOR
(HV)10Capacitor
13STRG LOCK15Steering lock system
14D/L NO.225Po w e r d o o r l o c k s y s t e m
15DOOR RL30Power window (rear left-hand)
16HAZ15Turn signal lights, emergency flashers
17LH-IG210
Multiport fuel injection system/sequential
multiport fuel injection system, stop lights,
smart access system with push-button start,
steering lock system, brake system, power
management system
18LH J/B-B7. 5Body ECU
19S/ROOF20Moon roof
20P/ S E AT 2 F/ L25Po w e r s e a t s
21TI & TE20Electric tilt and telescopic steering column
22A/C7. 5Air conditioning system
FuseAmpereCircuit
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