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CAUTION
●If the smell of exhaust is noticed inside the vehicle, open the windows and check
that the trunk is closed. Large amounts of exhaust in the vehicle can cause driver
drowsiness and an accident, resulting in death or a serious health hazard. Have
the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
●Do not shift the shift lever to P while the vehicle is moving.
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle control.
●Do not shift the shift lever to R while the vehicle is moving forward.
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle control.
●Do not shift the shift lever to D while the vehicle is moving backward.
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle control.
●Moving the shift lever to N while the vehicle is moving will disengage the engine
from the transmission. Engine braking is not available when N is selected.
●During normal driving, do not turn off the engine. Turning the engine off while
driving will not cause loss of steering or braking control, but the power assist to
these systems will be lost. This will make it more difficult to steer and brake, so you
should pull over and stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
However, in the event of an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible to stop
the vehicle in the normal way: → P. 5 1 5
●Use engine braking (downshift) to maintain a safe speed when driving down a
steep hill.
Using the brakes continuously may cause the brakes to overheat and lose effec-
tiveness. (→P. 145, 147)
●When stopped on an inclined surface, use the brake pedal and parking brake to
prevent the vehicle from rolling backward or forward and causing an accident.
●Do not adjust the position of the steering wheel, the seat, or the inside or outside
rear view mirrors while driving.
Doing so may result in a loss of vehicle control that can cause accidents that may
result in death or serious injury.
●Always check that all passengers' arms, heads or other parts of their bodies are
not outside the vehicle, as this may result in death or serious injury.
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2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
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■The windshield wipers and washer can be operated when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■Effects of vehicle speed on wiper operation
With the settings other than “AUTO” also, the time until drip prevention wiper
sweep occurs is changed depending on vehicle speed.
Low speed wiper operation selected, wiper operation will be switched from low
speed to intermittent wiper operation only when the vehicle is stationary.
■“A U T O ” m o d e
●If the wiper switch is turned to the “AUTO” position while the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode, the wiper will operate once to show
that auto mode is activated.
●If the temperature of the raindrop sensor is 194°F (90 °C) or higher, or -22 °F
(-30 °C) or lower, automatic operation may not occur. In this case, operate
the wipers in any mode other than “AUTO”.
■Outside rear view mirror defogger activation linked to windshield wiper opera-
tion
The outside rear view mirror defogger automatically turns on when you operate the
windshield wipers.
●The raindrop sensor judges the amount
of raindrops.
●The sensitivity of sensor can be
adjusted by turning the knob.
Increases the sensitivity
Decreases the sensitivity
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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system ..................................... 224
Rear window and
outside rear view
mirror defoggers ................ 232
Windshield wiper
de-icer ................................... 233
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system type.................. 234
Using the radio........................ 237
Using the CD player ............. 245
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs............................ 252
Operating an iPod ................. 260
Operating a USB
memory .................................. 268
Optimal use of the audio system ..................................... 277
Using the AUX port .............. 279
Using the steering wheel audio switches ....................... 281 3-3. Using the Bluetooth®
audio system
Bluetooth
® audio system .... 284
Using the Bluetooth®
audio system ......................... 287
Operating a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable player ... 292
Setting up a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable player ... 296
Bluetooth
® audio system
setup ....................................... 302
3-4. Using the hands-free phone system
(for mobile phones)
Hands-free system for mobile phones...................... 303
Using the hands-free system (for mobile phones) ............ 307
Making a phone call............... 315
Setting a mobile phone ......... 319
Security and system setup ....................................... 324
Using the phone book .......... 328
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3-5. Using the interior lightsInterior lights list ..................... 334
• Interior lights ........................ 336
• Personal lights ...................... 336
3-6. Using the storage features
List of storage features ........ 338
• Glove box ............................. 339
• Console box ......................... 340
• Overhead console ............... 341
• Cup holders .......................... 342
• Bottle holders/ door pockets......................... 344
• Auxiliary box......................... 344 3-7. Other interior features
Sun visors ................................. 345
Vanity mirrors ......................... 346
Clock ......................................... 347
Satellite switches ................... 348
Ashtrays..................................... 351
Cigarette lighter .................... 352
Power outlet ............................ 353
Seat heaters ............................ 354
Armrest .................................... 356
Trunk storage extension ...... 357
Coat hooks .............................. 359
Assist grips ............................... 360
Floor mat ................................... 361
Trunk features ......................... 362
Garage door opener ............ 365
Compass .................................. 372
Safety Connect ....................... 376
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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers
■The defogger can be operated when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
CAUTION
■When the outside rear view mirror defoggers are on
Do not touch the outside surface of the rear view mirror, as it can become very hot
and burn you.
These features are used to defog the rear window, and to remove rain-
drops, dew and frost from the outside rear view mirrors.
With navigation system
Owners of models equipped with a navigation system should refer to the
“Navigation System Owner's Manual”.
Without navigation systemOn/off
The defoggers will automatically
turn off after 15 to 60 minutes.
The operation time changes
according to the ambient tem-
perature and vehicle speed.
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3-7. Other interior features
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Vanity mirrors
Slide the cover.
The light turns on when the
cover is opened.
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3-7. Other interior features
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Compass∗
The compass on the inside rear view mirror indicates the direction in which
the vehicle is heading.
■Operation
To turn the compass on or off,
push the switch.
■ Displays and directions
DisplayDirection
NNorth
NENortheast
EEast
SESoutheast
SSouth
SWSouthwest
WWe s t
NWNorthwest
∗: If equipped
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3-7. Other interior features
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Circling calibration
When “C” appears on the dis-
play, drive the vehicle at 5 mph
(8 km/h) or less in a circle until a
direction is displayed.
If there is not enough space to
drive in a circle, drive around the
block until the direction is dis-
played.
■Conditions unfavorable to correct operation
The compass may not show the correct direction in the following conditions:
●The vehicle is stopped immediately after turning.
●The vehicle is on an inclined surface.
●The vehicle is in a place where the earth's magnetic field is subject to interfer-
ence by artificial magnetic fields (underground car park/parking lot, under a
steel tower, between buildings, roof car park/parking lot, near an intersection,
near a large vehicle, etc.).
●The vehicle has become magnetized.
(There is a magnet or metal object near the inside rear view mirror.)
●The battery has been disconnected.
●A door is open.