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Driving
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■Types of sensors
■Lexus parking assist-sensor switch
Turns the Lexus parking assist-sen-
sor on/off
When on, the indi cator light comes on to inform the driver that the sys-tem is operational.
Lexus parking assist-sensor
: If equipped
Vehicles with a Lexus Display Audio system:
The distance from your vehicle to ne arby obstacles when parallel parking or
maneuvering into a garage is measured by the sensors and communicated via
the multi-information display, Lexus Display Audio screen and a buzzer.
Always check the surrounding ar ea when using this system.
Vehicles with a navigation or multimedia system:
Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S
MANUAL”.
Front center sensors
Front corner sensors
Rear corner sensors
Rear center sensors
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The rear view image is displayed when
the shift lever is in R and the power
switch is in ON mode.
The parking assist monitor system will be deactivated when the shift lever is inany position other than R.
When the shift lever is shifted to the R position and any mode button (such as“MENU”) is pressed, the Lexus parking
assist monitor is canceled, and the screen is switched to the mode of thebutton that was pressed.
■Screen display
The parking assist monitor screen
will be displayed if the shift lever is
shifted to R while the power switch is
in ON mode.
Insert display (if equipped)
Lexus parking assist-sensor dis-
play: P. 279
Lexus parking assist monitor
: If equipped
The parking assist monitor assists the driver by displaying an image of the view
behind the vehicle while backing up, for example while parking.
Owners of models equipped with a navi gation system should refer to the
“NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
The screen illustrations used in this text are intended as examples, and may
differ from the image that is ac tually displayed on the screen.
Using the Lexus parking assist monitor
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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/album (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 type of audio system or navigation
system. For details, refer to the manual provided with the audio system or nav-
igation system.
Operating the audio system us ing the steering wheel switches
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WARNING
■To reduce the risk of an accident
Exercise care when operating the audio switches on the steering wheel.
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6-1. Using the air conditioning system
Automatic air conditioning system
Air outlets and fan speed are automatically adjusted according to the tem-
perature setting.
Vehicles with a Lexus Display Audio system: Press the “MENU” button on the
Lexus Display Audio controller, then sele ct “Climate” to display the air condi-
tioning operation screen.
For details on the Lexus Display Audio controller, refer to “Lexus Display
Audio controller” on P. 346.
Vehicles with a navigation or multimedia system: Press the “MENU” button on
the Remote Touch, then select “Climate” to display the air conditioning con-
trol screen.
For details on the Remote Touch, refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTI-
MEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
The illustrations below are for left-hand drive vehicles.
The button positions and shapes will di ffer for right-hand drive vehicles.
Also, the display and button positions will differ depending on the type of the
system.
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With a navigation or multimedia system
Adjust the left-hand side tempera-
ture setting
Adjust the fan speed setting
Changing the fan speed setting
during the automatic mode opera-
tion ( P. 439)
Select the air flow mode
Adjust the right-hand side tempera-
ture setting
Display the option control screen ( P. 436)
Turn the fan off
Select to set automatic mode on/off
Using the Remote Touch, select the button on the screen and activate it by press-
ing on or double tapping the Remote Touch Pad.
■Option control screen
The functions can be switched on and off.
Cooling and dehumidification
function
Adjusting the temperature for
driver and passenger seats sepa-
rately (“DUAL” mode) ( P. 437)
Removing pollen from the air
(Pollen removal mode)
( P. 438)
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Vehicle specifications
9-2. Customization
■Changing by using the Remote Touch or Lexus Display Audio controller
Vehicles with a Remote Touch
Press the “MENU” button on the Remote Touch.
Select “Setup” on the “Menu” screen and select “Vehicle”.
Various setting can be changed. Refer to the list of settings that can be
changed for details.
For details on the Remote Touch, refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTI-
MEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
Vehicles with a Lexus Display Audio controller
Press the “MENU” button on the Lexus Display Audio controller.
( P. 346)
Select “Setup” on the “MENU” screen and select “Vehicle”.
Various setting can be changed. Refer to the list of settings that can be
changed for details.
■Changing by using the meter control switches
P. 123
Customizable features
Your vehicle includes a variety of electronic features that can be personalized
to your preferences. The settings of th ese features can be changed by using
the meter control switches, the Remote Touch or Lexus Display Audio con-
troller or at any authorized Lexus deal er or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional.
Customizing vehicle features
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Index
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What to do if...
(Troubleshooting)............................... 620
Alphabetical index................................. 624
For vehicles with a navigation or multimedia system, refer to the
“NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S
MANUAL” for information regardin g the equipment listed below.
• Navigation system
• Audio/video system
• Lexus parking assist-sensor
• Lexus parking assist monitor
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632Alphabetical index
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Vanity lights ..........................................455
Wattage................................................. 605
Lock steering column ...........................217
Low profile tire ...................................... 488
Luggage security system ......................151
Maintenance Do-it-yourself maintenance .........469
Maintenance data............................. 596
Maintenance requirements .......... 467
Maintenance system ............................ 126
Malfunction indicator lamp .............. 537
Master warning light ...........................539
Meter Changing the display...........................117
Indicators ...................................................112
Instrument panel li ght control......... 118
Meters ........................................................ 115
Multi-information display ...................121
Operating the meter control switches................................................. 123
Settings......................................................126
Warning lights .......................................... 111
Warning message............................. 542
MirrorLink ........................................... 424
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror....................... 191
Outside rear view mirror defoggers...........................................438
Outside rear view mirrors...............193
Vanity mirrors......................................455
MMS (Multimedia messaging service) ..................................................405
Moon roof ............................................... 200 Door lock linked moon roof
operation.............................................. 201
Jam protection function ................... 201
Operation ............................................. 200
MP3 disc.................................................... 371
Multi-information display ..................... 121
Audio system-linked............................ 121
Drive information................................. 124
Dynamic radar cruise control ..................................................257
Energy monitor .................................... 130
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) ....... 274
Navigation system-linked ................. 121
Settings ..................................................... 126
switch settings .............................. 126
Switching the display ......................... 123
Warning message ............................ 542
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