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■Option control screen
Select on the climate screen to display the option control screen. The
functions can be switched on and off. Select to set cooling and dehumidification function on/off
Adjust the temperature for driver and passenger seats separately (“DUAL”
mode) ( P. 4 3 5 )
Prevent ice from building up on the windshield and wiper blades
( P. 4 3 6 )
Remove pollen from the air (Micro dust and pollen filter) ( P. 4 3 6 )
■Using the automatic mode
Press the “AUTO” button.
Adjust the temperature setting.
To stop the operation, press the “OFF” button.
■Automatic mode indicator
If the fan speed setting or air flow modes are operated, the automatic mode
indicator goes off. However, automati c mode for functions other than that
operated are maintained.
Vehicles with a Lexus Display Audio
systemVehicles with a navigation system
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■Adjusting the temperature for driver and passenger seats separately
(“DUAL” mode)
To turn on the “DUAL” mode, perform any of the following procedures:
●Press the “DUAL” button.
●Select “DUAL” on the option control screen.
●Adjust the temperature setting of the passenger side with the passenger
side temperature adjustment button.
The indicator comes on when the “DUAL” mode is on.
■Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes
Press .
The mode switches between (recirculated air mode) and (outside
air mode) modes each time the button is pressed.
■Defogging the windshield
Defoggers are used to defog the windshield and front side windows.
Press .
Set to outside air mode if the recirculated air mode is used. (It may
switch automatically.)
To defog the windshield and the side windows early, turn the air flow and tempera-
ture up.
To return to the previous mode, press again when the windshield is
defogged.
■Defogging the rear window and outside rear view mirrors
Defoggers are used to defog the rear window and to remove raindrops, dew
and frost from the outside rear view mirrors.
Press .
The defoggers will automatically turn off after a period of time.
Other functions
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Heated steering wheel/seat heaters/seat ventila-
tors
: If equipped
Heated steering wheel and seat heaters heat the side grips of the steering
wheel and seats, respectively. Seat ventilators maintain good airflow by blow-
ing air from the seats.
WA R N I N G
●Care should be taken to prevent injury if anyone in the following categories comes in
contact with the steering wheel an d seats when the heater is on:
• 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.)
●Observe the following precautions to prevent minor burns or overheating:
• Do not cover the seat with a blanket or cushion when using the seat heater.
• Do not use seat heater more than necessary.
NOTICE
●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 12-volt battery discharge, do not use the functions when the hybrid system
is off.
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NOTICE
■Cleaning detergents
●Do not use the following types of detergent, as they may discolor the vehicle interior
or cause streaks or damage to painted surfaces:
• Non-seat portions: Organic substances su ch as benzene or gasoline, alkaline or
acidic solutions, dye, and bleach
• Seats: Alkaline or acidic solutions, such as thinner, benzene, and alcohol
●Do not use polish wax or polish cleaner. The instrument panel’s or other interior part’s
painted surface may be damaged.
■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.
■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.
■When cleaning the inside of the windshield (vehicles with LDA [Lane Departure
Alert] or Automatic High Beam)
Be careful not to touch the camera sensor ( P. 2 7 0 ) .
If the camera is accidentally scratched or hit, LDA and Automatic High Beam may not
operate properly or may cause a malfunction.
■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.
■Cleaning the front side windows
Do not use any compound or abrasive product (e.g., glass cleaner, detergent, wax) to
clean the windows. It may damage the coating.
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Vehicle interior
ItemsCheck points
Accelerator pedal• The accelerator pedal should move smoothly (with-out uneven pedal effort or catching).
Brake pedal
• Does the brake pedal move smoothly?
• Does the brake pedal have appropriate clearancefrom the floor? ( P. 6 1 2 )
• Does the brake pedal have the correct amount of free play? ( P. 6 1 2 )
Brakes
• The vehicle should not pull to one side when the
brakes are applied.
• The brakes should work effectively.
• The brake pedal should not feel spongy.
• The brake pedal should not get too close to the floor when the brakes are applied.
Head restraints• Do the head restraints move smoothly and locksecurely?
Hybrid transmission “Park”
mechanism• When parked on a slope and the shift lever is in P, is
the vehicle securely stopped?
Indicators/buzzers• Do the indicators and buzzers function properly?
Lights• Do all the lights come on?
Parking brake
• Does the parking brake switch operate normally?
• When parked on a slope and the parking brake is on,is the vehicle securely stopped?
Seat belts•Do the seat belt s operate smoothly?
• The seat belts should not be damaged.
Seats• Do the seat controls operate properly?
Steering wheel
• Does the steering wheel rotate smoothly?
• Does the steering wheel have the correct amount of free play?
• There should not be an y strange sounds coming
from the steering wheel.
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Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pressure
Tire pressure when the vehicle has been parked for
three hours or more, or has not been driven more than 1
mile or 1.5 km under that condition
Maximum inflation pres-
sureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which a tire may
be inflated, shown on the sidewall of the tire
Recommended inflation
pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a manu-
facturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those standard items
which may be replaced) of transmission, power steer-
ing, power brakes, power wi ndows, power seats, radio
and heater, to the extent that these items are available as
factory-installed equipment (whether installed or not)
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard equipment,
including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil and coolant,
and if so equipped, air co nditioning and additional
weight optional engine
Maximum loaded vehicle
weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the numb er of occupants specified
in the second column of Table 1
* that follows
Occupant distributionDistribution of occupants in a vehicle as specified in the
third column of Table 1* below
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Card key ..................................................... 118
CareAluminum wheels ............................. 485
Exterior................................................... 484
Interior .................................................... 488
Seat belts ............................................... 489
Cargo capacity............................182, 606
Cargo hooks .......................................... 450
Cargo net hooks ................................... 450
CD player ................................................ 367
Chains ....................................................... 327
Child-protectors.....................................126
Child restraint system............................ 60 Booster seats installation...................68
Convertible seats installation.............................................. 67
Front passenger occupant classification system ......................... 53
Infant seats definition ........................... 62
Infant seats installation ........................66
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors ..................................................... 71
Installing CRS with seat belts ..........................................................66
Installing CRS with top tether strap.......................................................... 73
LATCH anchors ..................................... 71 Child safety ................................................ 59
12-volt battery precautions ............................ 514, 598
Airbag precautions.............................. 43
Back door precautions.....................135
Child restraint system......................... 60
How your child should wear the seat belt .............................. 36
Installing child restraints .................... 60
Moon roof precautions .................... 172
Power window lock switch.............166
Power window precautions .......... 168
Rear door child-p rotectors ............ 126
Removed key battery precautions ....................................... 533
Seat belt extender precautions .......................................... 39
Seat belt precautions .......................... 38
Seat heater precautions ................. 440
Cleaning ...................................... 484, 488 Aluminum wheels ..............................485
Exterior ................................................... 484
Interior .................................................... 488
Seat belts................................................489
Clock......................................................... 456
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Flat tire ...................................................... 575
Floor mats ................................................... 28
FluidBrake ......................................................... 612
Transmission.......................................... 612
Washer ...................................................... 511
Fog lights Replacing light bulbs ....................... 552
Switch....................................................... 227
Front passenger occupant classification system ............................ 53
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light ..................................... 567
Front seats .................................................146 Adjustment ............................................. 146
Cleaning ................................................ 488
Correct driving posture ....................30
Driving position memory ................ 154
Head restraints ..................................... 158
Power easy access system ............ 154
Seat heaters ......................................... 440
Seat position memory....................... 154
Front side marker lights Light switch ............................................ 219
Replacing light bulbs ........... 545, 552
Wattage ................................................... 615 Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs .......................545
Turn signal lever ................................... 212
Wattage ...................................................615
Fuel Capacity ................................................ 608
Fuel gauge ................................................97
Gas station information................. 680
Information..............................................616
Refueling ................................................ 236
Type......................................................... 608
Fuel filler door.........................................236 Refueling ................................................ 236
When the fuel filler door cannot be opened ......................... 238
Fuses.......................................................... 534
Garage door opener........................... 467
Gas station information ..................... 680
Gauges......................................................... 97
Glove box ................................................ 447
Grocery bag hooks............................... 451
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