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Always place wheel bloc ks under both the vehicle’s and the trailer’s
wheels when parking. Apply the pa rking brake firmly, and put the
transmission in P. Avoid parking on a slope, but if unavoidable, do so
only after performing the following:
Apply the brakes and keep them applied.
Have someone place wheel blocks under both the vehicle’s and
trailer’s wheels.
When the wheel blocks are in pl ace, release the brakes slowly
until the blocks absorb the load.
Apply the parking brake firmly.
Shift into P and turn off the engine.
● When restarting after parking on a slope:
With the transmission in P, start th e engine. Be sure to keep the
brake pedal pressed.
Shift into 3, 2, L, or R (if reversing).
Release the parking brake and br ake pedal, and slowly pull or
back away from the wheel blocks. Stop and apply the brakes.
Have someone retrieve the blocks.
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■AVS (adaptive variable suspension system)
The suspension can be switched for improvement in driveability. (P. 325)
■Break-in schedule
If your vehicle is new or equipped with any new power train components (such as
an engine, transmission, differential or wheel bearing), Lexus recommends that you
do not tow a trailer until the vehicle has been driven for over 500 miles (800 km).
After the vehicle has been driven for over 500 miles (800 km), you can start tow-
ing. However, for the next 500 miles (800 km), drive the vehicle at a speed of less
than 50 mph (80 km/h) when towing a trailer, and avoid full throttle acceleration.
■Maintenance
●If you tow a trailer, your vehicle will require more frequent maintenance due to
the additional load. (See “Owner’s Guide”, “Warranty and Services Guide”,
“Owner’s Manual Supplement” or “Warranty Booklet”.)
●Retighten the fixing bolts of the towing ball and bracket after approximately
600 miles (1000 km) of trailer towing.
■If trailer sway occurs
One or more factors (crosswinds, passing vehicles, rough roads, etc.) can adversely
affect handling of your vehicle and trailer, causing instability.
●If trailer swaying occurs:
• Firmly grip the steering wheel. Steer straight ahead. Do not try to control trailer sway ing by turning the steering wheel.
• Begin releasing the accelerator peda l immediately but very gradually to
reduce speed.
Do not increase speed. Do not apply vehicle brakes.
If you make no extreme correction with the steering or brakes, your vehicle and
trailer should stabilize.

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Dinghy towing
NOTICE
■To avoid serious damage to your vehicle
Do not tow your vehicle with four wheels on the ground.
Your vehicle is not designed to be dinghy towed (with 4 wheels on the
ground) behind a motor home.

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Front automatic air conditioning system........... 398
Rear automatic air conditioning system............. 413
Rear window defogger switch ....................................... 417
Windshield wiper de-icer ..................................... 418
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system ............................ 419
Using the radio......................... 421
Using the CD player ............. 429
Playing MP3 and WMA discs............................ 437
Operating an iPod ................. 446
Operating a USB memory .................................. 454
Optimal use of the audio system ..................................... 463
Using the AUX port .............. 465
Using the steering wheel audio switches ...................... 466 3-3. Using the Bluetooth®
audio system
Bluetooth
® audio system .... 470
Using the Bluetooth
®
audio system .......................... 474
Operating a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable
player ...................................... 480
Setting up a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable
player ...................................... 483
Bluetooth
® audio system
setup ....................................... 490
3-4. Using the hands-free system (for cellular phone)
Hands-free system for cellular phones ..................... 491
Using the hands-free system (for cellular phones) ........... 495
Making a phone call.............. 503
Setting a cellular phone ....... 508
Security and system setup ........................................ 513
Using the phone book ............ 517
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3-5. Using the interior lightsInterior lights list ..................... 525
• Personal/interior light main switch ............................... 526
• Personal/interior lights ........ 527
3-6. Using the storage features List 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

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3-2. Using the audio system
Audio system
Vehicles with a navigation system
Refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
Vehicles without a navigation system
CD player with a changer and AM/FM radio
Ti t l ePa g e
Using the radioP. 4 2 1
Using the CD playerP. 4 2 9
Playing MP3 and WMA discsP. 4 3 7
Operating an iPodP. 4 4 6
Operating a USB memoryP. 4 5 4
Optimal use of the audio systemP. 4 6 3
Using the AUX portP. 4 6 5
Using the steering wheel audio switchesP. 4 6 6

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Using the steering wheel audio switches
Some audio features can be controlled using the switches on the steering
wheel.
Increases/decreases volume
Radio mode: Selects a radio
station
CD mode: Selects a track, file (MP3 and
WMA) and disc
Bluetooth
® audio mode:
Selects a track and
album
iPod mode: Selects a song
USB memory mode: Selects a file and folder
Turns the power on, selects
an audio source

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■Canceling automatic selection of a radio station
Press again.
CAUTION
■To reduce the risk of an accident
Exercise care when operating the audio switches on the steering wheel.