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Clock
■The clock is displayed when
The clock is displayed when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in ACCES-
SORY or IGNITION ON mode.
■When the battery is disconnected
The time display will automatically be set to 1:00.
The clock can be adjusted by pressing the buttons.
Without a navigation system
Adjusts the hours
Adjusts the minutes
With a navigation system
Refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
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■The power outlet can be used when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode.
NOTICE
■To avoid damaging the power outlets
Close the power outlet lid when the power outlet is not in use.
Foreign objects or liquids that enter the power outlet may cause a short circuit.
■To prevent the fuse from being blown
Do not use an accessory that uses more than 12 V 10 A.
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not use the power outlets longer than necessary when the engine is off.
Luggage compartment
Open the cover.
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Heated steering wheel∗
■The heated steering wheel can be used when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■To prevent battery discharge
The heated steering wheel will automatically turn off after about 30 minutes.
■If the indicator light does not come on
If the indicator light does not come on when the switch is pressed, a malfunction
may have occurred in the system. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized
Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
∗: If equipped
The heated steering wheel heats the leather portions on the left and right
of the steering wheel.
Turns the heater on/off
The indicator light comes on
when the heater is operating.
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Seat heaters and ventilators∗
■Operating condition
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■When not in use
Set the knob at “0”. The indicator light turns off.
The seat heaters and ventilators heat the seats and maintain good airflow
by blowing air from the seats.
■Seat heaters
Turns the seat heater on
The indicator light comes on.
The higher the number is, the
warmer the seat becomes.
■Seat heaters/ventilators
Turns the seat heater on
The indicator light comes on.
The higher the number is, the
warmer the seat becomes.
Blows air from the seat
The indicator light comes on.
The higher the number is, the
stronger the airflow becomes.
∗: If equipped
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CAUTION
■Burns
●Use caution when seating the following persons in a seat with the seat heater on
to avoid the possibility of burns:
• Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the physically challenged
• Persons with sensitive skin
• Persons who are fatigued
• Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sleeping drugs,
cold remedies, etc.)
●Do not cover the seat with anything when using the seat heater.
Using the seat heater with a blanket or cushion increases the temperature of the
seat and may lead to overheating.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the seat heaters/ventilators
Do not put heavy objects that have an uneven surface on the seat and do not stick
sharp objects (needles, nails, etc.) into the seat.
■To prevent the battery discharged
Do not leave the system on longer than necessary when the engine is off.
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CAUTION
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause the driver's floor mat to slip, possibly interfering with the
pedals while driving. An unexpectedly high speed may result or it may become diffi-
cult to stop the vehicle, leading to a serious accident.
■When installing the driver's floor mat
●Do not use floor mats designed for other models or different model year vehicles,
even if they are Lexus Genuine floor mats.
●Only use floor mats designed for the driver's seat.
●Always install the floor mat securely using the retaining hooks (clips) provided.
●Do not use two or more floor mats on top of each other.
●Do not place the floor mat bottom-side up or upside-down.
■Before driving
●Check that the floor mat is securely fixed in
the correct place with all the provided
retaining hooks (clips). Be especially care-
ful to perform this check after cleaning the
floor.
●With the engine stopped and the shift lever
in P, fully depress each pedal to the floor to
make sure it does not interfere with the
floor mat.
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4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior............. 452
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior .............. 455
4-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements ........................ 458
4-3. Do-it-yourself
maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions ............................ 461
Hood .......................................... 465
Positioning a floor jack.......... 466
Engine compartment ............ 468
Tires ........................................... 483
Tire inflation pressure ........... 495
Wheels ...................................... 497
Air conditioning filter............ 499
Electronic key battery ........... 501
Checking and replacing
fuses........................................ 504
Light bulbs ................................. 516
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■Where to go for maintenance service?
In order to maintain your vehicle in the best possible condition, Lexus recommends
that maintenance service operations as well as other inspections and repairs be
carried out by authorized Lexus dealers or repairers or other duly qualified and
equipped professionals. For repairs and services covered by your warranty, please
visit an authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, who will use genuine Lexus parts in
repairing any difficulties you may encounter. There can also be advantages in utiliz-
ing authorized Lexus dealers or repairers for non-warranty repairs and services, as
members of the Lexus network will be able to expertly assist you with any difficulties
you may encounter.
Your Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional
will perform all of the scheduled maintenance on your vehicle reliably and econom-
ically due to their experience with Lexus vehicles.
■Does your vehicle need repairs?
Be on the alert for changes in performance and sounds, and visual tip-offs that indi-
cate service is needed. Some important clues are:
●Engine missing, stumbling or pinging
●Appreciable loss of power
●Strange engine noises
●A fluid leak under the vehicle (However, water dripping from the air condition-
ing system after use is normal.)
●Change in exhaust sound (This may indicate a dangerous carbon monoxide
leak. Drive with the windows open and have the exhaust system checked imme-
diately.)
●Flat-looking tires, excessive tire squeal when cornering, uneven tire wear
●Vehicle pulls to one side when driving straight on a level road
●Strange noises related to suspension movement
●Loss of brake effectiveness, spongy feeling brake pedal, pedal almost touches
the floors, vehicle pulls to one side when braking
●Engine coolant temperature continually higher than normal
If you notice any of these clues, take your vehicle to any authorized Lexus dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional, as soon as possible.
Your vehicle may need adjustment or repair.
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