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4-6. Driving tips
Use the correct tire chain size when mounting the tire chains.
Chain size is regulated for each tire size.
Side chain
(0.12 in. [3 mm] in diameter)
Cross chain
(0.16 in. [4 mm] in diameter)
Regulations regarding the use of tire chains vary depending on location
and type of road. Always check loca l regulations before installing chains.
Selecting tire chains
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Regulations on the use of tire chains
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Driving
If heavy snow or icy condition is expected, shift the rest position manually.
Grip the hook section of the wiper arm firmly when shifting the wiper
position.
■To rest position
Raise the wiper in line with the
windshield.
You can stand the wipers up for the
rest position.
★ : More than 3.9 in. (10 cm)
■To retract position
Lower the wipers by pressing on
the upper part of the hook sec-
tion.
■Tire chain installation
Observe the following precautions when installing and removing chains:
●Install and remove tire chains in a safe location.
●Install tire chains on the rear tires. Do not install tire chains on the front tires.
●Install tire chains on rear tires as tightly as possible. Retighten chains after driving
1/4  1/2 mile (0.5  1.0 km).
●Install tire chains following the instructions provided with the tire chains.
Shifting the windshield wiper position
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CAUTION
■Driving with snow tires
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failure to do so may result in a loss of vehicle control and cause death or serious
injury.
●Use tires of the specified size.
●Maintain the recommended level of air pressure.
●Do not drive in excess of 75 mph (120 km/h), regardless of the type of snow tires
being used.
●Use snow tires on all, not just some wheels.
●Do not use LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) system.
■Driving with tire chains
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failure to do so may result in the vehicle being unable to be driven safely, and may
cause death or serious injury.
●Do not drive in excess of the speed limit specified for the tire chains being used,
or 30 mph (50 km/h), whichever is lower.
●Avoid driving on bumpy road surfaces or over potholes.
●Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt steering, sudden braking and shifting opera-
tions that cause sudden engine braking.
●Slow down sufficiently before entering a curve to ensure that vehicle control is
maintained.
●Do not use LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) system.
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NOTICE
■Repairing or replacing snow tires
Request repairs or replacement of snow tires from Lexus dealers or legitimate tire
retailers.
This is because the removal and attachment of snow tires affects the operation of
the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters.
■Fitting tire chains
The tire pressure warning valves and transmitters may not function correctly when
tire chains are fitted.
■When standing the windshield wipers up
Raise the wipers in line with the windshield. (→P. 3 4 5 )
Failure to do so may result in damage to the wipers and/or the hood.
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5-1. Remote Touch screen Remote Touch............................. 350
Remote Touch screen............... 352
Set up screen .............................. 358
Voice command system .......... 375
Mobile Assistant ........................ 386
5-2. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Front automatic air conditioning system ........ 388
Rear air conditioning system ......................................... 404
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers.......... 409
Windshield wiper de-icer ........ 410 5-3. Using the audio system
Audio system type ........................ 411
Using the radio............................ 434
Using the CD/DVD player.... 457
Playing an audio CD and MP3/WMA discs ......... 459
Playing DVD video.................... 465
CD/DVD player and DVD video disc information............477
Listening to Bluetooth
® audio ...................489
Listening to a USB memory ........................ 499
Listening to an iPod ...................509
Optimal use of the audio/video system.......... 519
Using the AUX port ...................521
Using the rear seat audio controls........................... 523
Using the steering wheel audio switches .......................... 527
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5Interior features
5-4. Using the hands-free phone system (for cellular phone)
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) ................ 530
Using a Bluetooth
® phone ....539
Setting the hands-free system (for cellular phone) .................559
Setting the Bluetooth
®........... 584
5-5. Using the interior lights Interior lights list.......................... 597• Interior light ........................... 598
• Personal lights....................... 598
5-6. Using the storage features List of storage features............ 600• Glove box............................... 602
• Console box .......................... 603
• Cup holders........................... 604
• Auxiliary boxes..................... 606
Trunk features .............................. 607 5-7. Other interior features
Sun visors and vanity mirrors ...................609
Clock................................................ 610
Ashtrays ............................................ 611
Power outlets .................................612
Heated steering wheel ..............614
Seat heaters/ seat ventilators ...........................616
Armrest .......................................... 620
Rear sunshade/ rear door sunshades ................621
Coat hooks ................................... 624
Assist grips.................................... 625
Utility hook.................................... 626
Garage door opener.................627
Safety Connect ........................... 634
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5-1. Remote Touch screen
Remote Touch
“∧ •∨ ” button
Press this button to change map scale and scroll through lists.
Compass button
Press this button to display the compass mode screen.
Remote Touch knob
Move in the desired direction to select a function, number or screen button.
Push the knob to enter the selected function, number or screen button.
Feedback force, pointer sound volume, on or off of selection sounds etc. can be
changed.
“MENU” button
Press to display the “Menu” screen.
The Remote Touch can be used to operate the Remote Touch screens.
Owners of models equipped with a na vigation system should refer to
the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
The illustration below is for ve hicles without navigation system.
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Interior features
■Using the Remote Touch knobSelect: Move the knob in the
desired direction.
Enter: Push the knob.
Remote Touch operation
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CAUTION
■When using the Remote Touch
●Do not allow fingers, fingernails or hair to become caught in the Remote Touch as
this may cause an injury.
●Be careful when selecting the Remote Touch in extreme temperatures as it may
become very hot or cold due to the temperature inside the vehicle.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the Remote Touch
●Do not allow the Remote Touch to come into contact with food, liquid, stickers or
lit cigarettes as doing so may cause it to change color, emit a strange odor or stop
functioning.
●Do not subject the Remote Touch to excessive pressure or strong impact as the
knob may bend or break off.
●Do not allow coins, contact lenses or other such items to become caught in the
Remote Touch as this may cause it to stop functioning.
●Items of clothing may rip if they become caught on the Remote Touch knob.
●If your hand or any object is on the Remote Touch knob when the power switch is
turned to ACCESSORY mode, the Remote Touch knob may not operate prop-
erly.
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