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Manual transmission.................... 137
Turn signal lever ............................ 139
Parking brake ................................. 140
Horn...................................................... 141
2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters ..................... 142
Indicators and warning
lights................................................. 148
Multi-information display............. 151
2-3. Operating the lights and
windshield wipers
Headlight switch ............................ 156
Fog light switch .............................. 159
Windshield wipers and
washer............................................. 160
Headlight cleaner switch ........... 165
2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ................................ 166
Dynamic radar cruise
control............................................. 170
Intuitive parking assist ................. 180
Driving assist systems.................. 186
PCS
(Pre-Collision System) ............ 192
2-5. Driving information
Cargo and luggage ...................... 196
Vehicle load limits ......................... 199
Winter driving tips ...................... 200
Trailer towing ................................. 204
Dinghy towing
(vehicles with an automatic
transmission) .............................. 205
Dinghy towing (vehicles with
a manual transmission) ........... 206
3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning
system ............................................. 210
Rear window and outside rear
view mirror defoggers ............. 218
3-2. Using the audio system
Audio system type ........................ 219
Using the radio.............................. 222
Using the CD player................... 229
Playing back MP3 and
WMA discs.................................. 235
Optimal use of the audio
system ............................................. 241
Using the AUX adapter ............ 244
Using the steering wheel
audio switches ............................ 245
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1-7. Safety information
CAUTION
nModification and disposal of SRS airbag system components
Do not dispose of your vehicle or perform any of the following modifications with-
out consulting your Lexus dealer.
The SRS airbag may malfunction or deploy (inflate) accidentally, causing death or
serious injury.
lInstallation, removal, disassembly and repair of the SRS airbags
lRepairs, modifications, removal or replacement of the steering wheel, instrument
panel, dashboard, seats or seat upholstery, front, side and rear pillars or roof side
rails
lRepairs or modifications of the front fender, front bumper, or side of the occupant
compartment
lInstallation of snow plows, winches, etc. to the front grille (bull bars, kangaroo bar
etc.)
lModifications to the vehicle's suspension system
lInstallation of electronic devices such as mobile two-way radios or CD players
lModifications to your vehicle for a person with a physical disability
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3-2. Using the audio system
Audio system type
With navigation system
Owners of models equipped with a navigation system should refer to
the “Navigation System Owner's Manual”.
Without navigation system (type A)
CD player with changer and AM/FM radio
Without navigation system (type B)
CD player with changer and AM/FM radio
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Using the CD player
Loading CDs
nLoading a CD
Push .
“WAIT” is shown on the display.
Insert a CD when the indicator on the slot turns from amber to
green.
The display changes from “WAIT” to “LOAD”.
nLoading multiple CDs
Press and hold until you hear a beep.
“WAIT” is shown on the display.
Insert a CD when the indicator on the slot turns from amber to
green.
The display changes from “WAIT” to “LOAD”.
The indicator on the slot turns to amber when the CD is inserted.
Po w e r Vo l u m e
Track selection
CD ejectPlayback
Search playbackCD load
CD selection
Random playback
Repeat playDisplays text
message
STEP1
STEP2
STEP1
STEP2
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nDisplay
Up to 12 characters can be displayed at a time.
If there are 13 characters or more, pressing and holding for 1 second or
more will display the remaining characters.
A maximum of 24 characters can be displayed.
If is pressed for 1 second or more again or has not been pressed for 6 sec-
onds or more, the display will return to the first 12 characters.
Depending on the contents recorded, the characters may not be displayed prop-
erly or may not be displayed at all.
nCanceling random, repeat and scan playback
Press (RAND), (RPT), or again.
nWhen “LOAD”, “ERROR” or “WAIT” is shown on the display
“LOAD”: This indicates that the CD player has completed loading the CD.
“ERROR”: Make sure the label of the displayed disc is facing up, and then reinsert it
in the player.
“WAIT”: Operation is stopped due to a high temperature inside the player. Wait
for a while and then press . Contact your Lexus dealer if the CD
still cannot be played back.
nDiscs that can be used
Discs with the marks shown below can be used.
Playback may not be possible depending on recording format or disc features, or
due to scratches, dirt or deterioration.
CDs with copy-protection features may not play correctly.
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nCD player protection feature
To protect the internal components, playback is automatically stopped when a
problem is detected.
nIf CDs are left inside the CD player or in the ejected position for extended peri-
ods
CDs may be damaged and may not play properly.
nLens cleaners
Do not use lens cleaners. Doing so may damage the CD player.
NOTICE
nCDs and adapters that cannot be used
Do not use the following types of CDs, 3 in. (8 cm) CD adapters or Dual Disc.
Doing so may damage the CD player and/or the CD insert/eject function.
lCDs that have a diameter that is not 4.7 in.
(12 cm).
lLow-quality and deformed CDs.
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NOTICE
nCD player precautions
Failure to follow the precautions below may result in serious damage to the CDs or
the player itself.
lDo not insert anything other than CDs into the CD slot.
lDo not apply oil to the CD player.
lStore CDs away from direct sunlight.
lNever try to disassemble any part of the CD player.
lCDs with a transparent or translucent
recording area.
lCDs that have had tape, stickers or CD-R
labels attached to them, or that have had
the label peeled off.
lDo not insert more than one CD at a time.
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nDisplay
Up to 12 characters can be displayed at a time.
If there are 13 characters or more, pressing and holding for 1 second or
more will display the remaining characters.
A maximum of 24 characters can be displayed.
If is pressed for 1 second or more again or has not been pressed for 6 sec-
onds or more, the display will return to the first 12 characters.
Depending on the contents recorded, the characters may not be displayed prop-
erly or may not be displayed at all.
nCanceling random, repeat and scan playback
Press (RAND), (RPT), or again.
nWhen “LOAD”, “ERROR”, “WAIT” or “NO MUSIC” is shown on the display.
“LOAD”: This indicates that the CD player has completed loading the CD.
“ERROR”: Make sure the label of the displayed disc is facing up, and then reinsert it
in the player.
“WAIT”: Operation is stopped due to a high temperature inside the player. Wait
for a while and then press . Contact your Lexus dealer if the CD
still cannot be played back.
“NO MUSIC”: This indicates that the MP3/WMA file is not included in the CD.
nDiscs that can be used
Discs with the marks shown below can be used.
Playback may not be possible depending on recording format or disc features, or
due to scratches, dirt or deterioration.
nCD player protection feature
To protect the internal components, playback is automatically stopped when a
problem is detected while the CD player is being used.
nIf CDs are left inside the CD player or in the ejected position for extended peri-
ods
CDs may be damaged and may not play properly.