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5-9. Bluetooth® Phone 
Using a Bluetooth®  
Phone ........................................... 397 
Making a call ................................399 
Receiving a call ...........................402 
Speaking on the phone........... 403
Using a Bluetooth® phone  
messages ................................... 405 
Using the steering wheel  
switches...................................... 408 
Bluetooth® phone  
settings........................................ 409 
5-10. Phonebook 
Contact settings ............................411 
Messaging setting....................... 414 
5-11. Bluetooth®
What to do if...  
(Troubleshooting) .................... 415 
Bluetooth®.................................... 418 
5-12. Other function 
“Information” screen .................423
MirrorLink ................................ 424 
USB photo .................................... 427 
Speech command system ......429 
6-1.  Using the air conditioning  
system 
Automatic air conditioning  
system .......................................... 432 
Heated steering wheel/ 
seat heaters/
seat ventilators ......................... 444 
6-2.  Using the interior lights 
Interior lights list.......................... 446
• Interior lights .......................... 447
• Personal lights .......................448 
6-3.  Using the storage features 
List of storage features ............449
• Glove box .............................. 450 
• Console box.......................... 450 
• Cup holders ............................ 451
Trunk features .............................452 
6-4.  Using the other interior  
features 
Other interior features ............455
• Sun visors ................................455
• Vanity mirrors........................455
• Clock.........................................456
• Power outlet...........................456 
• Assist grips.............................. 457 
• Coat hooks ............................ 458
6Interior features 

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7-1.  Maintenance and care 
Cleaning and protecting  
the vehicle exterior.................460 
Cleaning and protecting  
the vehicle interior ..................464 
7-2. Maintenance 
Maintenance  
requirements............................. 467 
7-3. Do-it-yourself  
maintenance 
Do-it-yourself service  
precautions ................................469 
Hood ................................................ 471
Positioning a floor jack............. 472 
Engine compartment................ 473 
12-volt battery............................... 481
Tires .................................................484
Replacing the tire .......................499
Tire inflation pressure.............. 505
Wheels............................................507 
Air conditioning filter............... 509 
Electronic key battery .................511
Checking and replacing  
fuses ............................................... 514 
Light bulbs ...................................... 518 
8-1. Essential information 
Emergency flashers ................. 528 
If your vehicle has  
to be stopped 
in an emergency ......................529 
8-2.  Steps to take  
in an emergency 
If your vehicle needs  
to be towed............................... 530 
If you think something  
is wrong .......................................536 
If a warning light turns  
on or a warning buzzer 
sounds.......................................... 537 
If a warning message  
is displayed.................................542 
If you have a flat tire...................563 
If the hybrid system will  
not start........................................ 576 
If the electronic key does  
not operate properly .............578 
If the 12-volt battery  
is discharged ............................ 582 
If your vehicle overheats .........587
If the vehicle becomes  
stuck..............................................592
7Maintenance and care8When trouble arises 

17Pictorial index 
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Multi-information display  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 121
Display  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . P. 121 
Energy monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 129 When the warning messages are displayed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 542
Parking brake  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 2 30
Applying/releasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 230 Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 338Warning buzzer/message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 542
Turn signal lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 2 29
Headlight switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 232 
Headlights/front position lights/tail lights/ daytime running lights  . . . . . .  P. 232 Front fog lights*1/rear fog light  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 239
Windshield wiper and washer switch  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 241
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . .  P. 241 Adding washer fluid  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 48 0 Warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 553 
Headlight cleaners  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P.  241
Emergency flasher switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 528 
Trunk opener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P.  150 
Hood lock release lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 471 
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 189
Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . P. 189 
Driving position memory*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 183
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 189 
Air conditioning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 432
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . .  P. 432 Rear window defogger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 438
Audio system*2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 344
Audio system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 344 Hands-free system  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 39 7
Trunk opener main switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 151
*1: If equipped
*2: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to 
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25Pictorial index 
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Multi-information display  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 121
Display  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . P. 121 
Energy monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 129 When the warning messages are displayed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 542
Parking brake  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 2 30
Applying/releasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 230 Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 338Warning buzzer/message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 542
Turn signal lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 2 29
Headlight switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 232 
Headlights/front position lights/tail lights/ daytime running lights  . . . . . .  P. 232 Front fog lights*1/rear fog light  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 239
Windshield wiper and washer switch  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 241
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . .  P. 241 Adding washer fluid  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 48 0 Warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 553 
Headlight cleaners  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P.  241
Emergency flasher switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 528 
Trunk opener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P.  150 
Hood lock release lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 471 
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 189
Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . P. 189 
Driving position memory*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 183
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 189 
Air conditioning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 432
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . .  P. 432 Rear window defogger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 438
Audio system*2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 344
Audio system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 344 Hands-free system  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 39 7
Trunk opener main switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 151
*1: If equipped
*2: For vehicles with a navigation or multimedia system, refer to 
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■If the SRS airbags deploy (inflate) 
●Slight abrasions, burns, bruising etc., may be sustained from SRS airbags, due to the extremely high speed deployment (inflation) by hot gases.
●A loud noise and white powder will be emitted.
●Parts of the airbag module (steering wheel hub, airbag cover and inflator) as well as thefront seats, parts of the front and rear pillars , and roof side rails, may be hot for several minutes. The airbag itself may also be hot.
●The windshield may crack.
■SRS airbag deployment conditions (SRS front airbags)
●The SRS front airbags will deploy  in the event of an impact that exceeds the set thresh- 
old level (the level of force corresponding to an approximately 20 - 30 km/h [12 - 18 mph] frontal collision with a fixed wall that does not move or deform). 
However, this threshold velocity will be cons iderably higher in the following situations: 
• If the vehicle strikes an object, such as a parked vehicle or sign pole, which can move or deform on impact• If the vehicle is involved in  an underride collision, such as a collision in which the 
front of the vehicle “underrides”, or goes under, the bed of a truck
●Depending on the type of collision, it is possib le that only the seat belt pretensioners will 
activate.
■SRS airbag deployment conditions (SRS side and curtain shield airbags)
●The SRS side and curtain shield airbags w ill deploy in the event of an impact that 
exceeds the set threshold level (the level of force corresponding to the impact force produced by an approximately 1500 kg [3300 lb.] vehicle colliding with the vehiclecabin from a direction perpendicular to the vehicle orientation at an approximate 
sp ee d  o f  20 - 30 km/h [12 - 18 mph]).
●The SRS side and curtain shield airbags will de ploy in the event of a severe frontal colli- sion. 

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■Conditions under which the SRS airbags may deploy (inflate), other than a collision  
The SRS front airbags, SRS side and curtain sh ield airbags may also deploy if a serious impact occurs to the underside of your vehi cle. Some examples are shown in the illustra- 
tion.
■Types of collisions that may not depl oy the SRS airbags (SRS front airbags) 
The SRS front airbags do not generally inflate if  the vehicle is involved in a side or rear collision, if it rolls over, or if it is involved  in a low-speed frontal collision. But, whenever a 
collision of any type causes sufficient forward  deceleration of the vehicle, deployment of the SRS front airbags may occur.
●Hitting a curb, edge of pavement or hard sur- 
face
●Falling into or jumpin g over a deep hole
●Landing hard or falling
●Collision from the side
●Collision from the rear
●Vehicle rollover 

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The Pop Up Hood will operate when the vehicle detects an impact such as the 
following: 
●The front bumper detects a frontal impact equivalent to or greater than that of 
a pedestrian while the vehicle being driven within the operational speed range 
of approximately 25 to 55 km/h (16 to 34 mph). (The system is operated by 
an impact of threshold level or greater, even in the case of a minor collision 
that may not leave a trace on the front bumper. Also, depending on the impact 
conditions or vehicle speed, the system may be operated by a collision with a 
light or small object or a small animal.) 
●In other situations the system may operate when an impact is applied to the 
lower part of the vehicle or front bumper, such as the following: 
• Colliding with a curb 
• Falling into a deep hole 
•Landing hard 
• Hitting the slope of a parking lot, an undulating road, a protruding object or 
falling object
Pop Up Hood operational conditions
WARNING
■When the Pop Up Hood is operated
●Do not pull the hood lock release lever.  Doing so after the Pop Up Hood has oper- 
ated will further raise the h ood and may cause an injury.  Do not drive with the hood raised, as doing so may block the driver’s vision, possiblycausing an accident.  
Do not forcibly push down the hood. As the popped up hood cannot be lowered by hand, doing so may deform the hood or cause an injury. If the Pop Up Hood has operated, have the vehicle inspected by any authorized 
Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional. If the Pop Up Hood has operated, stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact authorizedLexus dealer or repairer, or another du ly qualified and equipped professional.
●Do not touch the lifters immediately after the Pop Up Hood has operated, as the lift- ers may be hot and burn you. 

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■Pop Up Hood precautions
●Before scrapping your vehicle, make sure to contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
●The Pop Up Hood system cannot be reused once it has operated. Have it replaced by 
any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped profes- sional.
■Conditions under which the Pop Up Hood may not operate properly 
The Pop Up Hood may not operate prop erly under the following conditions:
●If a pedestrian collides with the right or left corner of the front bumper or the side of the vehicle. As such impacts may be difficul t to detect, the system may not operate.
●If the vehicle speed is not detected correctly, such as if the vehicle is sliding sideways, the system may not operate properly. 
■Conditions under wh ich the Pop Up Hood may not operate 
The Pop Up Hood may not operate in the following situations:
●Colliding with a lying pedestrian
●A frontal impact applied to the front bumper while driving at speeds outside of the 
operational speed range
●A side impact or rear impact
●A vehicle rollover (In some accident situations, the Pop Up Hood may operate.)
NOTICE
■Pop Up Hood precautions
●Make sure to close the hood before driving,  as the system may not operate properly if the hood is not fully closed.
●Make sure that all 4 tires are of the specif ied size and inflated to the specified tire 
pressure ( P. 604). If tires of a different size are used, the system may not operate properly.
●If something has hit the area around the front bumper, the sensors may be damaged 
even if the Pop Up Hood has not operated. Have the vehicle inspected by any autho- rized Lexus dealer or repairer, or anothe r duly qualified and equipped professional.
●Do not remove or repair the parts or wiring of the Pop Up Hood, as doing so may 
cause accidental operation or prevent the sy stem from operating properly. If repair or replacement is necessary, contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, oranother duly qualified an d equipped professional.
●Do not remove such components as the front bumper, hood or suspension, or replace them with non-genuine parts, as doing so may prevent the system from oper-ating properly.
●Do not install anything to the front bumper or hood, as doing so may prevent the sen-sors from detecting an impact correctly and prevent the system from operating prop-erly.
●Do not close the hood with force or apply  load to the lifters, as doing so may damage the lifters and prevent the system from operating properly.
●Do not modify the suspension, as changes made to the vehicle height may prevent 
the system from operating properly.