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3955-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
Heats the seat
The indicator light comes on.
The higher the number of dots, the
warmer the airflow becomes.
Blows air from the seat
The indicator light comes on.
The higher the number of dots, the
stronger the airflow becomes.
The seat heaters and ventilators can be used when the engine switch is in IGNITION
ON mode.
Seat heaters and ventilators (if equipped)
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4436-1. Maintenance and care
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Maintenance and care
NOTICE
■Preventing damage to leather surfaces
Observe the following precautions to avoid damage to and deterioration of leather
surfaces:
●Remove any dust or dirt from leather surfaces immediately.
●Do not expose the vehicle to direct sunlight for extended periods of time. Park the
vehicle in the shade, especially during summer.
●Do not place items made of vinyl, plastic, or containing wax on the upholstery, as they
may stick to the leather su rface if the vehicle interior heats up significantly.
■When cleaning the inside of the windshield (vehicles with LDA [Lane Departure
Alert])
Be careful not to touch the camera sensor ( P. 232).
If the camera is accidentally scratched or hit, LDA may not operate properly or may
cause a malfunction.
■Water on the floor
Do not wash the vehicle floor with water.
Vehicle systems such as the audio system may be damaged if water comes into contact
with electrical components such as the au dio system above or under the floor of the
vehicle. Water may also cause the body to rust.
■Cleaning the inside of the rear window
●Do not use glass cleaner to clean the rear window, as this may cause damage to the
rear window defogger heater wires or antenna. Use a cloth dampened with luke-
warm water to gently wipe the window cl ean. Wipe the window in strokes running
parallel to the heater wires or antenna.
●Be careful not to scratch or damage the heater wires or antenna.
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■Running board lights
Turn the bulb bases counter-
clockwise.
Remove the light bulb.
When installing, reverse the steps listed.
■Replacing the following bulbs
If any of the lights listed below has burnt out, have it replaced by your Lexus
dealer.
●Headlight low beams
●Parking lights/daytime running lights
●Front side marker lights
●Fog lights (if equipped)
●Side turn signal lights
●High mounted stoplight
●Stop/tail lights
●License plate lights
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4996-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
■LED lights
The headlight low beams, parking lights/daytime running light s, front side marker lights,
fog lights, side turn signal lights, high moun ted stoplight, stop/tail lights and license plate
lights consist of a number of LEDs. If any of the LEDs burn out, take your vehicle to your
Lexus dealer to have the light replaced.
■Condensation build-up on the inside of the lens
Temporary condensation build-up on the inside of the headlight lens does not indicate a
malfunction. Contact your Lexus dealer for mo re information in the following situations:
●Large drops of water are built up on the inside of the lens.
●Wa t e r h a s b u i l t u p i nside the headlight.
CAUTION
■Replacing light bulbs
●Turn off the headlights. Do not attempt to replace the bulb immediately after turning
off the headlights.
The bulbs become very hot and may cause burns.
●Do not touch the glass portion of the light bulb with bare hands. When it is unavoid-
able to hold the glass portion, use and ho ld with a clean dry cloth to avoid getting
moisture and oils on the bulb.
Also, if the bulb is scratched or dropped, it may blow out or crack.
●Fully install light bulbs and any parts used to secure them. Failure to do so may result
in heat damage, fire, or water entering the headlight unit. This may damage the head-
lights or cause condensation to build up on the lens.
●Do not attempt to repair or disassemble light bulbs, connectors, electric circuits or
component parts.
Doing so may result in death or se rious injury due to electric shock.
■To prevent damage or fire
●Make sure bulbs are fully seated and locked.
●Check the wattage of the bulb before installin g to prevent heat damage.
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Condenser ................................................461
Console box ...........................................400
Cool box ....................................................413
Cooling system ..................................... 459Engine overheating.......................... 555
Conversation mirror .............................416
Crawl Control ....................................... 340
Cruise control Cruise control....................................... 218
Dynamic radar cruise control........221
Cup holders ............................................ 402
Curtain shield airbags ........................... 34
Current fuel consumption ................... 83
Customizable features ....................... 586
DAC (Downhill Assist Control system)................................................... 343
Daytime running light system ........... 198
Defogger Front windshield ................................ 384
Outside rear view mirrors ............ 385
Rear window ....................................... 385
Differential ............................................... 567
Dimension ............................................... 562
Display Multi-information display .................. 82
Trip information .....................................83
Warning message .............................. 519
Do-it-yourself maintenance ...............451
Doors............................................................ 94 Back door ............................................. 101
Door glasses ......................................... 146
Door lock .................................................. 94
Open door warning light................ 513
Outside rear view mirrors .............. 143
Rear door child-protector................ 97 Driver’s seat position memory........... 131
Driving ........................................................ 154
AVS switch ........................................... 335
Break-in tips .......................................... 155
Correct posture .................................... 26
Procedures .............................................154
Winter drive tips .................................. 371
Dynamic radar cruise control ........... 221
Eco Driving Indicator ............................ 86
EDR (Event data recorder)................... 10
Electronic key ........................................... 90 Battery-saving function ......................113
If the electronic key does not operate properly ............................549
Replacing the battery ......................483
Emergency, in case of If the electronic key does not operate properly ............................549
If the engine will not start ............... 546
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ...................................548
If the vehicle has discharged battery ........................ 552
If the warning buzzer sounds .................................................... 511
If the warning light turns on ............. 511
If you have a flat tire .......................... 533
If you lose your keys...........................614
If you think something is wrong.................................................. 509
If your vehicle becomes stuck..................................................... 558
If your vehicle needs to be towed ...................................................504
If your vehicle overheats ................555
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Emergency flashers ............................. 502
EngineAccessory mode................................. 186
Compartment..................................... 455
Hood ........................................................454
How to start the engine ................... 185
Identification number ...................... 564
If the engine will not start............... 546
Ignition switch (engine switch)..... 185
Overheating ........................................ 555
Engine compartment cover ............. 456
Engine coolant....................................... 459 Capacity ................................................ 566
Checking............................................... 459
Preparing and checking before winter ......................................371
Engine immobilizer system ................. 68
Engine oil ................................................. 457 Capacity ................................................ 564
Checking................................................457
Preparing and checking before winter ......................................371
Engine switch .......................................... 185
Engine switch light ............................... 396
Event data recorder (EDR) ...................10 Flat tire ...................................................... 533
Floor mats.................................................... 24
Fluid
Automatic transmission ................. 568
Brake........................................................569
Steering .................................................. 570
Washer ................................................... 467
Fog lights.................................................. 204 Switch ................................................. 204
Four-wheel drive system................... 336
Front passenger occupant classification system ............................46
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light ....................................... 513
Front seats .................................................. 118 Adjustment............................................... 118
Cleaning................................................... 441
Correct driving posture .................... 26
Driving position memory...................131
Head restraints .....................................136
Seat heaters .......................................... 394
Seat position memory .........................131
Front turn signal lights .......................... 194 Replacing light bulbs ....................... 494
Turn signal lever ...................................194
Wattage ................................................... 571F
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Keyless entrySmart access system with push-button start ...................... 94, 101
Wireless remote control ................... 94
Keys............................................................... 90 Battery-saving function ...................... 113
Electronic key .........................................90
If the electronic key does not operate properly............................ 549
If you lose your keys .......................... 614
Key number plate .................................90
Keyless entry .................................. 94, 101
Mechanical key ........................................91
Replacing the battery ...................... 483
Wireless remote control ...................90
KDSS ......................................................... 346 Warning light ........................................ 512
Lane Departure Alert (LDA) .......... 232
Lever Auxiliary catch lever .........................454
Hood lock release lever .................454
Shift lever ................................................. 190
Turn signal lever .................................. 194
Wiper lever .......................................... 206
License plate lights.................................196 Light switch ............................................ 196 Light
Engine switch light ............................ 396
Fog light switch ................................... 204
Headlight switch ..................................196
Illuminated entry system.................398
Interior light........................................... 397
Interior light list .................................... 396
Personal light ....................................... 397
Replacing light bulbs .......................490
Turn signal lever ...................................194
Vanity lights ............................................415
Wattage ................................................... 571
Light bulbs Replacing ...............................................490
Wattage ................................................... 571
Lock steering column........................... 187
Luggage cover ...................................... 408
Maintenance Do-it-yourself maintenance ...........451
Maintenance data.............................. 562
Maintenance requirements .......... 444
Resetting the message indicating maintenance is
required .............................................. 445
Malfunction indicator lamp ................. 511
Master warning light ............................. 519
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*:For vehicles with a navigation system or a multimedia system, refer to the
“NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL” or “MULTIMEDIA OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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Meter .............................................................79Indicators................................................... 74
Instrument panel light control ........ 80
Meters......................................................... 79
Multi-information display .................. 82
Warning lights ........................................ 74
Micro dust and pollen filter ..............385
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror ....................... 141
Outside rear view mirror defoggers .......................................... 385
Outside rear view mirrors .............. 143
Vanity mirrors ....................................... 415
Moon roof..................................................149 Jam protection function ................... 150
Operation ............................................... 149
MP3 disc
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Multi-information display ..................... 82 Switching the display...........................83
Trip information .....................................83
Multi-terrain Monitor ......................... 307
Multi-terrain Select.............................. 302
Navigation system
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Odometer ................................................... 79
Off-road precautions ..........................374
Oil Engine oil ............................................... 564
Front differential oil ........................... 567
Rear differential oil ............................ 567
Transfer.................................................. 568
Opener Back door................................................102
Fuel filler door........................................ 216
Hood........................................................ 454
Outside rear view mirrors .................. 143 Adjusting and folding ........................ 143
Blind Spot Monitor .............................351
Outside rear view mirror defoggers...........................................385
Outside temperature display ............. 86
Overheating, Engine .......................... 555
Parking assist sensors (intuitive parking assist).................. 238
Parking assist monitor .........................257
Parking brake .......................................... 195 Operation................................................195
Parking brake engaged warning buzzer ................................. 521
Personal lights ....................................... 396 Switch ...................................................... 397
Wattage ................................................... 571
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