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WARNING
■The ABS does not operate effectively when
●The limits of tire gripping performance have been exceeded (such as excessively
worn tires on a snow covered road).
●The vehicle hydroplanes while driving at high speed on wet or slick roads.
■Stopping distance when the ABS is operating may exceed that of normal conditions
The ABS is not designed to sh orten the vehicle’s stopping distance. Always maintain a
safe distance from the vehicle in front of you, especially in the following situations:
●When driving on dirt, gravel or snow-covered roads
●When driving with tire chains
●When driving over bumps in the road
●When driving over roads with potholes or uneven surfaces
■TRC/VSC may not operate effectively when
Directional control and power may not be achievable while driving on slippery road surfaces, even if the TRC/VSC system is operating.
Drive the vehicle carefully in conditions where stability and power may be lost.
■Hill- start assist control does not operate effectively when
●Do not overly rely on hill-start assist control. Hill-start assist control may not operate
effectively on steep inclines and roads covered with ice.
●Unlike the parking brake, hill-start assist co ntrol is not intended to hold the vehicle stationary for an extended pe riod of time. Do not attempt to use hill-start assist con-
trol to hold the vehicle on an incline, as doing so may lead to an accident.
■When the VSC is activated
The slip indicator light flashes. Always drive carefully. Reckless driving may cause an
accident. Exercise particular care when the indicator light flashes.
■When the TRC/VSC systems are turned off
Be especially careful and drive at a speed appropriate to the road conditions. As these
are the systems to help ensure vehicle stability and driving force, do not turn the TRC/
VSC systems off unless necessary.
■Replacing tires
Make sure that all tires are of the specif ied size, brand, tread pattern and total load
capacity. In addition, make sure that the tire s are inflated to the recommended tire infla- tion pressure level.
The ABS, TRC and VSC systems will not function correctly if different tires are installed
on the vehicle. Contact any authorized Lexus retailer or Le xus authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer for further information when replacing tires or wheels.
■Handling of tires and the suspension
Using tires with any kind of problem or modi fying the suspension will affect the driving assist systems, and may cause a system to malfunction.
3624-6. Driving tips
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●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
the vehicle is parked without setting the parking brake, make sure to block the
wheels.
Failure to do so may be dangerous because it may cause the vehicle to move
unexpectedly, possibly leading to an accident.
●If the vehicle is parked without setting the parking brake, confirm that the shift
lever cannot be moved out of P*.
*: The shift lever will be locked if it is atte mpted to be shifted from P to any other posi-
tion without depressing the brake pedal. If the shift lever can be shifted from P,
there may be a problem with the shift lock system. Have the vehicle inspected by
your authorized Lexus reta iler or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer immediately.
Except vehicles with 18-inch tires
Use the correct tire chain size when mounting the tire chains.
Chain size is regulated for each tire size.
Side chain
(3 mm [0.12 in.] in diameter)
Cross chain
(4 mm [0.16 in.] in diameter)
Vehicles with 18-inch tires
Tire chains cannot be mounted on the 18-inch tires.
Snow tires should be used instead.
When parking the vehicle
Selecting tire chains
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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 0.5
1.0 km (1/4 1/2 mile).
●Install tire chains following the instructions provided with the tire chains.
Regulations on the use of tire chains
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 vehi cle 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 LKA (Lane Keeping Assist) 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 th e speed limit specified 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 cu rve to ensure that vehicle control is main-
tained.
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5-1. Basic Operations
Lexus Display Audio
system ..........................................368
Steering wheel audio
switches....................................... 374
USB/AUX ports ........................ 375
5-2. Setup
Setup menu .................................. 378
General settings......................... 379
Voice settings .............................. 382
Display settings ...........................383
5-3. Using the audio system
Selecting the audio
source ..........................................385
Optimal use of the audio
system ..........................................386
Audio settings ............................. 387
Audio menu screen
operation ..................................... 391
5-4. Using the radio
Radio operation.......................... 394
5-5. Playing an audio CD and
MP3/WMA/AAC discs
CD player operation ................ 396
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5-6. Using an external device
Listening to an iPod ...................402
Using USB memory
device...........................................406
Using the AUX port .................... 411
5-7. Connecting Bluetooth®
Steps for usin g Bluetooth®
devices.......................................... 412
Registering a Bluetooth®
device............................................ 414
Selecting a Bluetooth®
device............................................ 415
Connecting a Bluetooth®
audio player ................................ 416
Connecting a Bluetooth®
phone .............................................417
Displaying a Bluetooth®
device details ............................. 418
Detailed Bluetooth®
settings.......................................... 419
5-8. Bluetooth® Audio
Listening to Bluetooth®
Audio............................................420
5-9. Bluetooth® Phone
Using a Bluetooth®
Phone.............................................421
Making a call................................ 423
Receiving a call ........................... 426
Speaking on the phone ........... 427
Using a Bluetooth® phone
messages.................................... 429
Using the steering wheel
switches....................................... 432
Bluetooth® phone
settings ........................................ 433
5-10. Phonebook
Contact settings ......................... 435
Messaging setting .....................438
5-11. Bluetooth®
What to do if...
(Troubleshooting)................... 439
Bluetooth®................................... 442
5-12. Other function
“Information” screen.................450
MirrorLink™ ................................. 451
USB photo .................................... 455
Speech command system ...... 457
Some of the functions cannot be operated while driving.
3745-1. Basic Operations
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Volume switch
• Increases/decreases volume
• Press and hold: Continuously
increases/decreases volume
Radio mode:
• Press (except manual mode):
Select a radio station
• Press (manual mode): Seek up/
down
• Press and hold (manual mode): Continuously seek up/down
CD, MP3/WMA/AAC disc, Bluetooth®, iPod or USB mode:
• Press: Select a track/file/song/video
• Press and hold: Select a folder/a lbum (MP3/WMA/AAC disc or USB)
“MODE” switch
• Turns the power on, selects audio source
• Press and hold this switch to mute or pause the current operation. To can-
cel the mute or pause, press and hold.
Steering wheel audio switches
Some audio features can be controlled using the switches on the steering
wheel.
Operation may differ depending on the ty pe of audio system or 10.3-inch dis-
play. For details, refer to the manual pr ovided with the audio system or 10.3-
inch display.
Depending on the type of audio source , certain functions may not be avail-
able.
Operating the audio system using the steering wheel switches
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■To reduce the risk of an accident
Exercise care when operating the audio switches on the steering wheel.
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5-3. Using the audio system
Press the “AUDIO” button to display the “Source” screen.
If the “Source” screen is not displayed, press the button again.
Select the desired audio source.
The audio source can be selected by pressing the “RADIO” or “MEDIA” button.
Press the “MODE” switch when the audio system is turned on. The audio source
changes each time the “MODE” switch is pressed.
■Rearranging the list
The listing order of the sour ce list can be rearranged.
Move the controller to the left while on the “Source” screen.
Select “Audio source select”.
Select an item you wish to move and th en select where to move the item to.
Selecting the audio source
Switching between audio sources, such as the radio and CD, is explained in
this section.
Changing audio source
Using the steering wheel switches to change audio sources
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5-9. Bluetooth® Phone
Before making a phone call, check the connection status, battery charge, call
area and signal strength. (P. 422)
If a Bluetooth® device cannot be connected, chec k the connection status. If the
device is not connected, either register or reconnect it. (P. 414, 417)
To display the screen show n below, press the off-hook switch on the steering
wheel or select “Telephone” on the “MENU” screen.
Phone name
Bluetooth® connection status
(P. 422)
Displays the call history screen
(P. 425)
Displays the favorites screen
(P. 425)
Displays the contacts screen
(P. 423)
Displays the dial pad screen (P. 423)
Displays the message inbox screen (P. 429)
Using a Bluetooth® Phone
The hands-free system is a function that allows you to use your cellular phone
without touching it.
This system supports Bluetooth®. Bluetooth® is a wireless data system that
allows the cellular phone to wirelessly connect to the hands-free system and
make/receive calls.
Phone top screen
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