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Accelerate the vehicle slowly, keep a safe distance between you and the vehicle
ahead, and drive at a reduced speed
suitable to road conditions.
Park the vehicle and move the shift lever to P without setting the parking brake.
The parking brake may freeze up, preventing it from being released. If necessary,
block the wheels to prevent in advertent sliding or creeping.
Use the correct tire chain size when mounting the snow chains.
Chain size is regulated for each tire size. Side chain
(0.20 in. [5 mm] in diameter)
Cross chain
(0.25 in. [6.3 mm] in diameter)
Regulations regarding the use of tire chains vary depending on location and type
of road. Always check local regulations before installing chains.
■Tire chain installation
Observe the following precautions wh en 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 instru ctions provided with the tire chains.
When driving the vehicle
When parking the vehicle
Selecting tire chains
1
2
Regulations on the use of tire chains
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NOTICE
■To prevent the water damage
Take all necessary safety measures to ensure
that water damage to the engine or other
components does not occur.
●Water entering the engine air intake will cause severe engine damage.
●Water entering the automatic transmission will cause deterioration in shift quality,
locking up of your transmission accompan ied by vibration, and ultimately damage.
●Water can wash the grease from wheel be arings, causing rusting and premature fail-
ure, and may also enter the differentials, tr ansmission and transfer case, reducing the
gear oil’s lubricating qualities.
■When you drive through water
If driving through water, such as when crossing shallow streams, first check the depth of
the water and the bottom of the riverbed for firmness. Drive slowly and avoid deep
water.
■Inspection after off-road driving
●Sand and mud that has accumulated in brake drums and around brake discs may
affect braking efficiency and may damage brake system components.
●Always perform a maintenance inspection after each day of off-road driving that has
taken you through rough terr ain, sand, mud, or water. For scheduled maintenance
information, refer to the “Warranty and Services Guide”, “Owner’s Manual Supple-
ment” or “Scheduled Maintenance”.
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5Interior features
5-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Front automatic air conditioning system .............. 380
Rear air conditioning system ......................................... 390
Heated steering wheel/seat heaters/seat ventilators.........393
5-2. Using the interior lights Interior lights list..........................396• Personal/interior lights main switch ............................. 397
• Personal/interior lights...... 398 5-3. Using the storage features
List of storage features ............ 399• Glove box .............................. 400
• Console box.......................... 400
• Coin holder ............................ 402
• Cup holders/bottle holders/ door pockets .......................... 402
• Auxiliary boxes .....................404
Luggage compartment features........................................406
5-4. Using the other interior features
Other interior features ............. 413 • Cool box ................................... 413
• Sun visors ................................. 415
• Vanity mirror ........................... 415
• Conversation mirror.............416
• Clock ..........................................416
• Power outlets ........................... 417
• Armrest ......................................421
• Coat hooks ...............................421
• Assist grips.............................. 422
• Compass ................................. 423
Garage door opener.................427
LEXUS Enform Safety Connect ...................................... 432
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3875-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
5
Interior features
■Registering air conditioning settings to electronic keys
●Unlocking the vehicle using an electronic key and turning the engine switch to
IGNITION ON mode will recall that key’s registered air conditioning settings.
●When the engine switch is turned off, the current air conditioning settings will automat-
ically be registered to the electronic key that was used to unlock the vehicle.
The system may not operate correctly if more th an one electronic key is in the vicinity or
if the smart access system with push-button start is used to unlock a passenger door.
Settings for the electronic key and the corresponding door can be changed.
Contact your Lexus dealer.
■Using automatic mode
Fan speed is adjusted automatically accordin g to the temperature setting and the ambi-
ent conditions.
Therefore, the fan may stop for a while until warm or cool air is ready to flow immediately
after the “AUTO” button is pressed.
■When the outside temperature exceeds 75 F (24 C) and the air conditioning system
is on
●In order to reduce the air conditioning po wer consumption, the air conditioning system
may switch to recirculated air mode automatically.
This may also reduce fuel consumption.
●Recirculated air mode is selected as a defaul t mode when the engine switch is turned to
IGNITION ON mode.
●It is possible to switch to outside air mode at any time by pressing or
.
■Fogging up of the windows
●The windows will easily fog up when the humidity in the vehicle is high. Touching “A/C”
on will dehumidify the air from the outl ets and defog the windshield effectively.
●If you turn “A/C” off, the windows may fog up more easily.
●The windows may fog up if the recirculated air mode is used.
■Outside/recirculated air mode
●When driving on dusty roads such as tunnels or in heavy traffic, set the outside/recircu-
lated air mode button to the recirculated ai r mode. This is effective in preventing out-
side air from entering the vehicle interior. During cooling operation, setting the
recirculated air mode will also cool the vehicle interior effectively.
●Outside/recirculated air mode may automa tically switch depending on the tempera-
ture setting or the inside temperature.
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3895-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
5
Interior features
CAUTION
■To prevent the windshield from fogging up
●Do not use during cool air operation in extremely humid weather. The differ-
ence between the temperature of the outside air and that of the windshield can cause
the outer surface of the windshield to fog up, blocking your vision.
■To prevent burns
●Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces when the outside rear view mirror defog-
gers are on.
●Do not touch the glass at lower part of the wi ndshield or to the side of the front pillars
when the windshield wiper de-icer is on. (vehicles with windshield wiper de-icer)
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessary when the engine is
off.
●Do not place anything on the instrument
panel which may cover the air outlets. Other-
wise, air flow may be obstructed, preventing
the windshield defoggers from defogging.
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GX460_OM_OM60M73U_(U)
■Registering air conditioning settings to electronic keys
●Unlocking the vehicle using an electronic key and turning the engine switch to
IGNITION ON mode will recall that key’s registered air conditioning settings.
●When the engine switch is turned off, the current air conditioning settings will automat-
ically be registered to the electronic key that was used to unlock the vehicle.
The system may not operate correctly if more th an one electronic key is in the vicinity or
if the smart access system with push-button start is used to unlock a passenger door.
Settings for the electronic key and the corresponding door can be changed.
Contact your Lexus dealer.
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessary when the engine is
off.
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■Illuminated entry system
The lights automatically turn on/off according to engine switch mode, the presence of the
electronic key, whether the doors are locked/unlocked, and whether the doors are
open/closed.
■To prevent battery discharge
If the following lights remain on when the engine
switch is turned off the lights will go off
automatically after 20 minutes:
●Pe r s o n a l /i n t e r i o r l i g h t
●Inside door handle lights
●Footwell lights
●Running board lights
■Customization
Settings (e.g. adjust the time elapsed before the interior light s automatically turn off) can
be changed. (Customizable features: P. 5 8 6 )
Personal/interior lights
FrontRear
Turns the lights on/off Turns the lights on/off
NOTICE
To prevent battery discharge, do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the
engine is not running.
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Unlock with the mechanical key
Lock with the mechanical key
Open (push the button)
The glove box light turns on when the tail lights are on.
Your vehicle is equipped with either a console box or cool box.
For vehicles with the cool box, refer to P. 413.
Lift the lid while pulling up the lower
lever to release the lock.
Glove box
1
2
3
Console box (if equipped)