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1Before drivingAdjusting and operating features such as door locks, mir-
rors, and steering column.
2When drivingDriving, stopping and safe-driving information.
3Interior featuresAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other interior
features for a comfortable driving experience.
4Maintenance
and careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-your-
self maintenance, and maintenance information.
5When trouble
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat tire,
or is involved in an accident.
6Ve h i c l e
specificationsDetailed vehicle information.
7For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners and seat belt and
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners.
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this manual.
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1-1. Key informationKeys ...................................................... 28
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Smart access system with push-button start ........................... 31
Wireless remote control .............. 49
Side doors .......................................... 52
Back door ........................................... 57
Glass hatch ........................................ 62
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel, etc.)
Front seats .......................................... 67
Rear seats ............................................. 71
Driving position memory (driver’s seat) ................................. 82
Head restraints................................. 86
Seat belts ........................................... 89 Steering wheel.................................. 97
Inside rear view mirror.................. 99
Outside rear view mirrors .......... 101
1-4. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows.............................. 105
Moon roof ........................................ 108
1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap........... 113
1-6. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system ......... 119
Alarm.................................................... 121
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture ............. 124
SRS airbags ..................................... 126
Front passenger occupant classification system .................. 143
Child restraint systems ............... 150
Installing child restraints ............. 155
1Before driving
For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s
Manual” for information regarding the equipment listed below.
• Navigation system
• Audio/video system
• Rear seat entertainment system
• Air conditioning
• Windshield wiper de-icer
• Rear window and outside rear view mirror defogging •Hands-free system (for cellular
phone)
• Intuitive parking assist
• Wide view front & side monitor
• Lexus Enform with Safety Connect
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3-6. Using the storage featuresList of storage features............... 529
• Glove box ..................................... 531
• Console box ................................ 532
• Coin holder.................................. 534
• Bottle holders/door pockets ......................................... 535
• Cup holders................................. 536
• Auxiliary boxes........................... 539
3-7. Other interior features Cool box ........................................... 541
Sun visors......................................... 544
Vanity mirror .................................. 545
Clock ................................................. 546
Conversation mirror................... 547
Power outlet (12 V DC) ........... 548
Power outlet (120 V AC) ........ 550
Heated steering wheel.............. 555
Seat heaters and ventilators .... 557
Armrest ........................................... 560
Coat hooks ...................................... 561
Assist grips ...................................... 562
Floor mat.......................................... 563
Luggage compartment features.......................................... 565
Garage door opener.................. 574
Compass......................................... 582
Safety Connect ............................. 587 4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior................... 596
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ..................... 601
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ..... 604
General maintenance ................ 607
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ......................................... 611
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ................................... 612
Hood ................................................... 617
Engine compartment................... 618
Tires ................................................... 636
Tire inflation pressure................. 643
Wheels ............................................. 647
Air conditioning filter................. 650
Electronic key battery ................ 652
Checking and replacing fuses ................................................ 655
Headlight aim (vehicles with low beam halogen bulbs)....... 668
Light bulbs ....................................... 670
4Maintenance and care
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Driving position memory switches P. 82
Door lock switches P. 52
Window lock switch P. 105
Power window switches
P. 105
Pictorial indexInterior
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Inside door lock button P. 52
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1-1. Key informationKeys .............................................. 28
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Smart access system with push-button start ..................... 31
Wireless remote control ......... 49
Side doors.................................... 52
Back door .................................... 57
Glass hatch ................................. 62
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering
wheel, etc.)
Front seats ................................... 67
Rear seats ..................................... 71
Driving position memory (driver’s seat) .......................... 82
Head restraints .......................... 86
Seat belts .................................... 89
Steering wheel ........................... 97
Inside rear view mirror ............ 99
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 101 1-4. Opening and closing the
windows and moon roof
Power windows ........................ 105
Moon roof ................................. 108
1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap ............................................. 113
1-6. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system ....................................... 119
Alarm........................................... 121
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture ....... 124
SRS airbags .............................. 126
Front passenger occupant classification system............ 143
Child restraint systems ......... 150
Installing child restraints....... 155
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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Smart access system with push-button start
The following operations can be performed simply by carrying the elec-
tronic key on your person, for example in your pocket.
(The driver should always carry the electronic key.)
Locks and unlocks the doors
(→P. 3 3 )
Starts the engine ( →P. 183)
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Locks and unlocks the back
door (→P. 3 3 )
Opens the glass hatch
(→ P. 3 4 )
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Unlocking and locking the doors (front door handles only)Grip the driver’s door handle to
unlock the door. Grip the passen-
ger’s door handle to unlock all the
doors.
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Make sure to touch the sensor on
the back of the handle.
The doors cannot be unlocked for
3 seconds after the doors are
locked.
*: The door unlock settings can be changed. ( →P. 4 0 )
Touch the lock sensor (the inden-
tation on the upper or lower part of
the door handle) to lock the doors.
Unlocking and locking the back door
Locks the all doors
Unlocks the all doors
The doors cannot be unlocked for
3 seconds after the doors are
locked.
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