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Lexus parking assist monitor
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 in
any position other than R.
The parking assist monitor assists the driv er 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.
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Lexus Display Audio system
■“Menu” screen
To display the “Menu” screen, press the “MENU” button on the Lexus Display
Audio controller.
*: Available in the 48 states, D.C. and Alaska
ButtonFunction
“Radio”Display the radio top screen ( →P. 312)
“Media”Display the media top screen ( →P. 318, 325, 329, 333, 338)
“Climate”Display the air conditioning control screen ( →P. 386)
“Phone”Display the phone top screen ( →P. 345)
“Connected Navi”*
If a turn-by-turn navigation application has been downloaded
to a connected phone, the appl ication will be displayed and
can be used.
“Info”Display the “Information” screen ( →P. 372)
“Setup”Display the “Setup” screen ( →P. 298)
“Display”Display the display settings screen ( →P. 303)
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Steering wheel audio switches
Volume switch
• Increases/decreases volume
• Press and hold: Continuously increases/decreases volume
Radio mode: • Press: Select a radio station
• Press and hold: Seek up/down
CD, MP3/WMA/AAC disc, Bluetooth
®, iPod or USB mode:
• Press: Select a track/file/video
• Press and hold (except iPod): Quickl y move up/down through tracks/files/
videos.
“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.
Some audio features can be controlled using the switches on the steering
wheel.
Operation may differ depending on th e 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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Automatic air conditioning system
Air outlets and fan speed are automati
cally adjusted according to the tem-
perature setting.
Vehicles with 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. 288.
Vehicles with navigation system: Press the “MENU” button on the Remote
Touch, then select to display th e air conditioning control screen.
For details on the Remote Touch, refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM
OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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6
Interior features
■Adjusting the temperature setting
Press to increase the temperature and to decrease the temperature.
■Adjusting the fan speed setting
Press to increase the fan speed and to decrease the fan speed.
Press the “OFF” button to turn the fan off.
■Change the airflow mode
To change the air outlets, press .
The air outlets used are switched each time the button is pressed. Air flows to the upper body.
Air flows to the upper body and feet.
Air flows to the feet.
Air flows to the feet and the windshield defogger operates.
Control panel
Lexus Display Audio screenNavigation system screen
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Lexus Display Audio screen
Adjust the left-hand side tempera-
ture setting
Adjust the fan speed setting
Select to set auto mode on/off
Select to set cooling and dehumidifi-
cation function on/off
Adjust the temperature for driver
and passenger seats separately
(“DUAL” mode) ( →P. 388)
Display the option control screen ( →P. 387)
Select the air flow mode
Adjust the right-hand side temperature setting
Navigation system screen
Adjust the left-hand side tempera-
ture setting
Adjust the fan speed setting
Select the air flow mode
Adjust the right-hand side tempera-
ture setting
Display the option control screen
(→ P. 387)
Select to set automatic mode on/off
Select to set cooling and dehumidification function on/off
Adjust the temperature for driver an d passenger seats separately (“DUAL”
mode) (→ P. 388)
Control screen
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Interior features
■Option control screen
Select on the air conditioning control screen to display the option
control screen. The functions can be switched on and off.
Prevent ice from building up on the windshield and wiper blades (if
equipped) ( →P. 389)
Remove pollen from the air (micro dust and pollen filter) ( →P. 389)
■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 is maintained.
Lexus Display Audio screenNavigation system screen
Air conditioning controls
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5228-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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WARNING
■When using the compact spare tire
●Remember that the compact spare tire provided is specifically designed for use with
your vehicle. Do not use your comp act spare tire on another vehicle.
●Do not use more than one compact spare tire simultaneously.
●Replace the compact spare tire with a standard tire as soon as possible.
●Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt steering, sudden braking and shifting operations
that cause sudden engine braking.
■When the compact spare tire is attached
The vehicle speed may not be correctly detected, and the following systems may not
operate correctly:
■Speed limit when using the compact spare tire
Do not drive at speeds in excess of 50 mph (80 km/h) when a compact spare tire is
installed on the vehicle.
The compact spare tire is not designed for driving at high speeds. Failure to observe
this precaution may lead to an accident causing death or serious injury.
■After using the tools and jack
Before driving, make sure all the tools and jack are securely in place in their storage
location to reduce the possibilit y of personal injury during a collision or sudden brak-
ing.
NOTICE
■Driving with tire chains and the compact spare tire
Do not fit tire chains to the compact spare tire.
Tire chains may damage the vehicle body and adversely affect driving performance.
■When replacing the tires
When removing or fitting the wheels, tires or the tire pressure warning valve and trans-
mitter, contact your Lexus dealer as the tire pressure warning valve and transmitter
may be damaged if not handled correctly.
• ABS & Brake assist
•VSC
•TRAC
• Dynamic radar cruise control
•PCS
•EPS • LDA (Lane Departure Alert with
steering control)
• Lexus parking assist monitor
• Intuitive parking assist (if equipped)
• Navigation system (if equipped)