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4-5. Using the driving support systems
The Rear Cross Traffic Alert functions when your vehicle is in reverse. It
can detect other vehicles approaching from the right or left rear of the
vehicle. It uses radar sensors to alert the driver of the other vehicle’s exist-
ence through flashing the outside rear view mirror indicators and sound-
ing a buzzer.
The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function
Approaching vehiclesDetection areas12
CAUTION
■Cautions regarding the use of the system
The driver is solely responsible for safe driving. Always drive safely, taking care to
observe your surroundings.
The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function is only an assist and is not a replacement for
careful driving. Driver must be careful when backing up, even when using Rear
Cross Traffic Alert function. The driver’s own visual confirmation of behind you and
your vehicle is necessary and be sure there are no pedestrians, other vehicles etc.
before backing up. Failure to do so could cause death or serious injury.
According to conditions, the system may not function correctly. Therefore the
driver’s own visual confirmation of safety is necessary.
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5-1. Lexus Display Audio systemLexus Display Audio system ......................................... 338
Display settings .......................... 343
Setup menu...................................345
Mobile Assistant .......................... 351
5-2. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system (with the Lexus
Display Audio system) ..........353
Automatic air conditioning system (without a navigation
system or the Lexus
Display Audio system) ..........365
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers........... 378
Windshield wiper de-icer ...... 380 5-3. Using the Lexus
Display Audio system
Audio system (with the Lexus Display Audio system) ..........382
Using the radio............................385
Using the CD player................ 400
Playing an audio CD and MP3/WMA discs ................... 401
Listening to an iPod ...................... 411
Listening to a USB memory ......................... 419
Using the AUX port ................. 429
Listening to Bluetooth
® audio .................... 431
Optimal use of the audio system...................... 446
Using the steering wheel audio switches ..........................448
Hands-free system (for cellular phone)...................451
Using the Bluetooth
®
phone ........................................... 459
Setting the hands-free system .......................................... 478
Bluetooth
® settings ................... 491
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5Interior features
5-4. Using the audio systemAudio system (without a navigation system or
the Lexus Display
Audio system) .......................... 500
Using the radio ........................... 503
Using the CD player .................. 512
Playing MP3 and WMA discs................................. 521
Operating an iPod ..................... 529
Operating a USB memory.....539
Bluetooth
® audio system ...... 548
Using the Bluetooth
®
audio system.............................. 552
Operating a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable player ....... 557
Setting up a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable player ........ 561
Bluetooth
® audio
system setup ............................. 568
Optimal use of the audio system..............................569
Using the AUX port................... 571
Using the steering wheel audio switches .......................... 573
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) ..................576
Using the hands-free system (for cellular phones) ................581
Making a phone call ................. 589
Setting a cellular phone ...........593
Security and system setup ..... 598
Using the phone book............. 603 5-5. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ............................ 611• Interior light ..............................612
• Personal lights .........................612
5-6. Using the storage features List of storage features ..............614• Glove box .................................616
• Console box............................. 617
• Cup holders ............................ 618
• Auxiliary box ............................619
Trunk features .............................. 620
5-7. Other interior features Sun visors and vanity mirrors ................... 622
Clock............................................... 623
Power outlets ............................... 624
Heated steering wheel ............ 626
Seat heaters and ventilators ................................... 628
Armrest ..........................................630
Rear sunshade/ rear door sunshades ............... 631
Trunk storage extension .......... 634
Coat hooks ................................... 635
Assist grips.................................... 636
Garage door opener................ 637
Compass ....................................... 644
Safety Connect ........................... 649
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