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Cup holdersFor front seats Press down and release the cup
holder lid.
You can remove the holder inside.
For second seats (vehicles without third seats)Pull the armrest down.
For second seats (vehicles with third seats) Pull the armrest down and press in
and release the button.
Cup holders
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GX460_OM_OM60J63U_(U)For third seats (except for left side seat of the vehicles with a DVD
changer)
■Cup holder lights (front seats)
●The cup holder lights turn on when the tail lights are on.
●The brightness of the cup holder lights change in conjunction with the instru-
ment cluster light. (
→P. 200)
■Cup holder insert
For front seats
Cup holder insert may be removed for clean-
ing.
Cup holders
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■Removing the adapter
For second seats (vehicles without third seats)
CAUTION
■Items unsuitable for the cup holder
Do not place anything other than cups, mugs or beverage cans in the cup holders.
Other items may be thrown out of the holders in the event of sudden braking, sud-
den swerving or an accident, cause injury. If possible, cover hot drinks to prevent
burns.
■When not in use
Keep the cup holders closed. In the event of sudden braking or sudden swerving, an
accident may occur due to an occupant being struck by the open cup holders or
the items stored inside.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the rear cup holders (for second seats [vehicles with third
seat])
Stow the cup holders before stowing the armrest.
Pull up the adapter.
Cup holders
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Auxiliary boxesTy p e A Press in the button and then pull
down the lid. The overhead con-
sole is useful for temporarily stor-
ing sunglasses and similar small
items.
Ty p e B Slide the auxiliary box lid.
Type C (for third left side seat of the vehicles with a DVD changer)
Auxiliary boxes
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■Auxiliary box light (type B)
●The auxiliary box light turns on when the tail lights are on.
●The brightness of the auxiliary box light changes in conjunction with the instru-
ment cluster light. (→P. 200)
■Closing the auxiliary box lid
CAUTION
■Caution while driving
●Keep the auxiliary boxes closed. In the event of sudden braking or sudden swerv-
ing, an accident may occur due to an occupant being struck by an open auxiliary
box or the items stored inside.
●Do not place cups, aluminum cans or bottles in the box. They may be thrown out
of the box in the event of sudden braking, sudden swerving or an accident, result-
ing in injury. (type B and C)
■Items unsuitable for storing (type A)
●Do not store items heavier than 0.4 lb. (0.2 kg).
Doing so may cause the auxiliary box to open and the items inside may fall out,
resulting in an accident.
●Do not put large items in the overhead console.
The overhead console may not be able to be shut from the conversation mirror
state.
Slide the auxiliary box lid forward.
Auxiliary boxes
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3-7. Other interior features
Cool box∗
∗: If equipped
■The cool box can be operated when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■When the cool box is turned on
Turning cool box on also turns on front air conditioning system.
Lift the lid while pulling up the
lower lever to release the lock.
Turns the cool box on/off
When on, the indicator light
comes on.
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■Items unsuitable for the cool box
●Drinks in unsealed containers
●Fragile items, perishables or anything with strong odor
●Owner’s manual, electronic devices, CDs, etc.
■When the indicator light flashes
The cool box is not operated when any of the following conditions occurs.
●When the air conditioning system is off
Turn the air conditioning system on also turns on the cool box.
●When outside air temperature is about 32 °F (0 °C) or below.
●When the “A/C ON” in the multi-information display (accessory meter)
(→ P. 398) also flashes
Press the “A/C” button to turn off the cooling and dehumidification function and
turn it on again.
If the indicator light continues to flash, there may be a malfunction in the system.
Turn the air conditioning system off and have it inspected by your Lexus dealer.
■When using the cool box lid as an armrest
Slide the cool box lid forward or backward as
needed. Slide the lid while pulling up the
upper lever to release the lock.
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CAUTION
■Caution while driving
Keep the cool box closed. In the event of sudden braking or sudden swerving, an
accident may occur due to an occupant being struck by the open cool box or the
items stored inside.
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the cool box on longer than necessary when the engine is stopped.
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