3494-6. Driving tips
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Driving
IS200t_EE(OM53D77E)
WARNING
■Driving with snow tires
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failure to do so may result in a loss of vehicle control and cause death or serious injury.
●Use tires of the specified size.
●Maintain the recommended level of air pressure.
●Do not drive at speeds in excess of the speed limit or the speed limit specified for the
snow tires being used.
●Use snow tires on all, not just some wheels.
●Do not use LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) system.
■Driving with tire chains (excep t vehicles with 18-inch tires)
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failure to do so may result in the vehicle being unable to be driven safely, and may
cause death or serious injury.
●Do not drive in excess of the speed limit spec ified for the tire chains being used, or 50
km/h (30 mph), whichever is lower.
●Avoid driving on bumpy road surfaces or over potholes.
●Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt steering, sudden braking and shifting operations
that cause sudden engine braking.
●Slow down sufficiently before entering a curve to ensure that vehicle control is main-
tained.
NOTICE
■Repairing or replacing snow tires
Request repairs or replacement of snow tires from any authorized Lexus retailer or
Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer or legitimate tire retailers.
This is because the removal and attachment of snow tires affects the operation of the
tire pressure warning valves and transmitters.
■Fitting tire chains (except vehicles with 18-inch tires)
The tire pressure warning valves and transmitters may not function correctly when tire
chains are fitted.
3575-1. Basic Operations
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Lexus Display Audio system
IS200t_EE(OM53D77E)
■When using the screen
●Under extremely cold conditions, the Lexus Display Audio controller may react slowly.
●If the screen is cold, the display may be dark, or the system may seem to be operating
slightly slower than normal.
●The screen may seem dark and hard to see when viewed through sunglasses. Change
your angle of viewing, adjust the display on the “Display” screen (P. 367) or remove
your sunglasses.
■Using cellular phones
Interference may be heard through the audio system’s speakers if a cellular phone is
being used inside or close to the vehicle while the audio system is operating.
WARNING
■Using the Lexus Display Audio controller
Be careful when touching the Lexus Display Audio controller in extreme temperatures
as it may become very hot or cold due to the temperature inside the vehicle.
NOTICE
■To prevent Lexus Display Audio controller malfunction
●Do not allow the Lexus Display Audio controller to come into contact with food, liq-
uid, stickers or lit cigarettes as doing so may cause it to change color, emit a strange
odor or stop functioning.
●Do not subject the Lexus Display Audio controller to excessive pressure or strong
impact as the controller may bend or break off.
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the audio system on longer than necessary when the engine is off.
■To avoid damaging the audio system
Take care not to spill drinks or other fluids on the audio system.
4005-7. Connecting Bluetooth®
IS200t_EE(OM53D77E)
When the portable audio player is in standby for a connection, it will be automat-
ically connected whenever the engine switch is in either ACCESSORY or IGNI-
TION ON mode.
Operate the portable player and connect it to the Bluetooth
® audio system.
Go to “Bluetooth
* setup”: “MENU” button “Setup” “Bluetooth*”
Select the device to connect.
Select “Connect all” or “Connect as audio player”.
If the desired Bluetooth
® device is not displayed, register the device.
( P. 398)
*: Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
Connecting a Bluetooth® audio player
There are 2 portable audio player connection settings available: connecting
from the vehicle and connecting from the portable player.
Connecting method is set to “Vehicle”
Connecting method is set to “Device”
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4015-7. Connecting Bluetooth®
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Lexus Display Audio system
IS200t_EE(OM53D77E)
When you register a phone, auto connection will be activated. It is recom-
mended to have the system set to this mode and leave the Bluetooth® phone in a
place where a good connection can be established.
When the engine switch is turned to ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode,
the system will search for a nearby cellular phone you have registered.
The system automatically connects with the most recent phone that was con-
nected. The connected result is displayed.
When auto connection has failed or “Bluetooth
* power” is turned off, you must
connect the Bluetooth® device manually.
Go to “Bluetooth
* setup”: “MENU” button “Setup” “Bluetooth*”
Select the device to connect.
Select “Connect all”, “Connect as a telephone” or “Connect as audio player”.
If the desired Bluetooth
® device is not displayed, register the device.
( P. 398)
*: Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
■Reconnecting a Bluetooth® phone
If the system cannot connect due to poor signal strength with the engine switch in
ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode, the system will automatically attempt to recon-
nect.
■Connecting a phone while Bluetooth® audio is playing
●Bluetooth® audio will stop temporarily.
●It may take time to connect.
Connecting a Bluetooth® phone
There are two connecting methods available: automatic and manual.
Auto connection
Manual connection
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4215-10. Phonebook
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Lexus Display Audio system
IS200t_EE(OM53D77E)
You can register the desired contact from the phonebook. Up to 15 contacts per
phone can be registered.Go to “Add favourite”: “MENU” button “Setup” “Telephone” “Con-
tact/call history settings” “Add favourite”
Choose the contact to register.
Go to “Remove favourite”: “MENU” button “Setup” “Telephone”
“Contact/call history settings” “Remove favourite”
Select the desired contacts.
You can select all contacts by selecting “Select all”.
Move the controller to the left and select “Remove”.
Go to “Delete contacts”: “MENU” button “Setup” “Telephone”
“Contact/call history settings” “Delete contacts”
Select the desired contacts.
You can select all contacts by selecting “Select all”.
Move the controller to the left and select “Delete”.
■Phonebook data
Phonebook data is managed separately for every registered phone. When one phone is
connected, you cannot read the registered data of the other phones.
■When transferring contacts
Transfer contacts while the engine is running.
If the cellular phone is OPP or PBAP compat ible, you may need to input “1234” on the
cellular phone for OBEX certification.
■When you have selected “Replace contacts” or “Add contact” to transfer contacts
If the cellular phone does not support OPP se rvice, you cannot use these functions. You
can transfer the phonebook data only by operating your phone.
■Transferring contacts while Bluetooth® audio is playing
Bluetooth® audio will disconnect. It will reconnect automatically when data transfer fin-
ishes. It may not reconnect dependin g on the phone which is connected.
Registering favorites
Removing favorites
Deleting the contacts data
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4285-11. Bluetooth®
IS200t_EE(OM53D77E)
■Compatible models
The Bluetooth® audio system supports portable audio players with the following specifi-
cations
●Bluetooth® specifications:
Ver. 2.0, or higher (Recommend ed: Ver. 3.0 +EDR or higher)
●Profiles:
• A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) Ver. 1.0, or higher
(Recommended: Ver. 1.2 or higher)
This is a profile to transmit stereo audio or high quality sound to the audio system.
• AVRCP (Audio/Video Remote Control Profile) Ver. 1.0 or higher (Recommended: Ver. 1.4 or higher)
This is a profile to allow remote control the A/V equipment.
However, please note that some functions may be limited depending on the type of por-
table audio player connected.
The hands-free system supports cellular ph ones with the following specifications.
●Bluetooth® specification:
Ver. 2.0 or higher (Recommended : Ver. 3.0 +EDR or higher)
●Profiles:
• HFP (Hands Free Profile) Ver. 1.0 or higher (Recommended: Ver. 1.6 or higher)
This is a profile to allow hands-free phone calls using a cellular phone or head set. It
has outgoing and incoming call functions.
• OPP (Object Push Profile) Ver. 1.1 or higher (Recommended: Ver. 1.2) This is a profile to transfer phonebook data. When a Bluetooth
® compatible cellular
phone has both PBAP and OPP, OPP cannot be used.
• PBAP (Phone Book Access Profile) Ver. 1.0 or higher (Recommended: Ver. 1.1)
This is a profile to tr ansfer phonebook data.
• MAP (Message Access Profile) Ver.1.0 or higher This is a profile to using phone message.
If the cellular phone does not support HFP, you cannot register it with the hands-free sys-
tem. OPP, PBAP or MAP services must be selected individually.
■Reconnecting the portable audio player
If the portable audio player is disconnect ed due to poor reception when the engine
switch is turned to ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode, the system automatically
reconnects the portable audio player.
If you have switched off the portable audio player yourself, follow the instructions below
to reconnect:
●Select the portable audio player again
●Enter the portable audio player
■When you sell your car
Be sure to delete your personal data. ( P. 365)
4466-1. Basic operation of the Remote Touch screen
RX350/RX200t_EE_OM48E36E
■Screen display during low temperatures
When the ambient temperature is extremely low, screen response may be delayed even
if the Remote Touch is operated.
WARNING
■When using the Remote Touch
●Do not allow fingers, fingernails or hair to become caught in the Remote Touch as this
may cause an injury.
●Be careful when selecting the Remote Touch in extreme temperatures as it may
become very hot or cold due to the temperature inside the vehicle.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the Remote Touch
●Do not allow the Remote Touch to come into contact with food, liquid, stickers or lit
cigarettes as doing so may cause it to change color, emit a strange odor or stop func-
tioning.
●Do not subject the Remote Touch to excessiv e pressure or strong impact as the knob
may bend or break off.
●Do not allow coins, contact lenses or other such items to become caught in the
Remote Touch as this may cause it to stop functioning.
●Items of clothing may rip if they be come caught on the Remote Touch knob.
●If your hand or any object is on the Remot e Touch knob when the engine switch is in
ACCESSORY mode, the Remote Touch knob may not operate properly.
4616-2. Using the air conditioning system
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Interior features
IS200t_EE(OM53D77E)
■Registering air conditioning settings to electronic keys (vehicles with driving position
memory)
●Unlocking the vehicle using an electronic ke y and turning the engine switch to IGNI-
TION 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 than one electronic key is in the vicinity or
if the smart entry & start system is used to unlock a passenger door.
●The doors that can recall the air conditioni ng setting when unlocked using the smart
entry & start system can be changed.* For details, contact any authorized Lexus
retailer or Lexus authorized repa irer, or any reliable repairer.
*: The doors that can recall the driving position memory are changed at the same time.
■Using automatic mode
Fan speed is adjusted automatically according to the temperature setting and the ambi-
ent conditions.
Therefore, the fan may stop for a while until wa rm or cool air is ready to flow immediately
after is pressed or “AUTO” is selected.
■Fogging up of the windows
The windows will easily fog up when the hu midity in the vehicle is high. Turning
(“A/C”) on will dehumidify the air from the ou tlets 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 air 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 automati cally switch depending on the tempera-
ture setting or the inside temperature.
■Operation of the air conditioning system in Eco drive mode
In Eco drive mode, the air conditioning system is controlled as follows to prioritize fuel
efficiency:
●Engine speed and compressor operation controlled to restrict heating/cooling capac-
ity
●Fan speed restricted when automatic mode is selected
To improve air conditioning performanc e, perform the following operations:
●Adjust the fan speed
●Turn off Eco drive mode
■When the outside temperature falls to nearly 0 C (32 F)
The dehumidification function may not operate even when is pressed or “A/C” is
selected.