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Pictorial indexSearch by illustration
1For safety
and securityMake sure to read through them
2Instrument clusterHow to read the gauges and meters, the variety of
warning lights and indicators, etc.
3Operation of each
componentOpening and closing the doors and windows,
adjustment before driving, etc.
4DrivingOperations and advice which are necessary for driving
5Lexus Display
Audio systemOperating the Lexus Display Audio system
6Interior featuresUsage of the interior features, etc.
7Maintenance
and careCaring for your vehicle and maintenance procedures
8When trouble
arisesWhat to do in case of malfunction or emergency
9Vehicle
specificationsVehicle specifications, customizable features, etc.
10For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat belt
and SRS airbag instructio ns for Canadian owners
IndexSearch by symptom
Search alphabetically
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Reading this manual................................... 12
How to search ..............................................13
Pictorial index............................................... 14
1-1. For safe useBefore driving ................................ 26
For safe driving .............................. 28
Seat belts .......................................... 30
SRS airbags ..................................... 35
Front passenger occupant classification system ................. 44
Safety information for children ................................... 50
Child restraint systems .................51
Installing child restraints............. 55
Exhaust gas precautions............ 64
1-2. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system....... 65
Alarm ..................................................67
2. Instrument cluster Warning lights and indicators ...............................72
Gauges and meters ......................76
Multi-information display ..........80
Fuel consumption information ................................... 86 3-1. Key information
Keys .................................................... 92
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
Doors ................................................. 95
Trunk .................................................. 101
Smart access system with push-butto n start ............ 108
3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats ....................................... 116
Driving position memory........... 117
Head restraints .............................. 121
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel .............................. 124
Inside rear view mirror .............. 126
Outside rear view mirrors ...... 128
3-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows ............................. 131
Moon roof.......................................134
1For safety and security
2Instrument cluster
3Operation of each
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4-1. Before drivingDriving the vehicle ..................... 140
Cargo and luggage ................... 148
Vehicle load limits ........................ 151
Trailer towing ................................152
Dinghy towing .............................. 153
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ign ition) switch .............154
Automatic transmission ........... 159
Turn signal lever ...........................163
Parking brake ................................164
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ..........................165
Automatic High Beam.............. 168
Fog light switch ............................. 172
Windshield wipers and washer .................................. 173
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap ....... 177 4-5. Using the driving support
systems
Lexus Safety System+ ............... 180
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ...........187
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering co ntrol) ............. 198
Dynamic radar cruise control............................ 207
Cruise control ...............................219
Intuitive parking assist.............. 222
Lexus parking assist monitor..........................................231
Driving mode select switch ............................................247
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)..... 249 •Blind Spot Monitor function .................................... 252
• Rear Cross Traffic Alert
function .................................... 254
Driving assist systems .............. 257
4-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips..................... 262
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5-1. Basic OperationsLexus Display Audio system.......................................... 268
Steering wheel audio switches .......................................274
Mobile Assistant ........................ 275
USB/AUX ports .........................277
5-2. Setup Setup menu ..................................280
General settings.......................... 281
Voice settings.............................. 284
Display settings ........................... 285
5-3. Using the audio system Selecting the audio source .......................................... 286
Optimal use of the audio system.......................................... 287
Audio settings .............................288
Audio menu screen operation ......................................291
5-4. Using the radio Radio operation.......................... 294
5-5. Playing an audio CD and MP3/WMA/AAC discs
CD player operation ................300
5-6. Using an external device Listening to an iPod .................. 307
Using USB memory device ............................................. 311
Using the AUX port .................. 315 5-7. Connecting Bluetooth
®
Steps for using Bluetooth®
devices ..........................................316
Registering a Bluetooth
®
device ........................................... 318
Selecting a Bluetooth
®
device ............................................319
Connecting a Bluetooth
®
audio player .............................. 320
Connecting a Bluetooth
®
phone .............................................321
Displaying a Bluetooth
®
device details ............................ 322
Detailed Bluetooth
®
settings ........................................ 323
5-8. Bluetooth
® Audio
Listening to Bluetooth
®
Audio ........................................... 326
5-9. Bluetooth
® Phone
Using a Bluetooth
®
Phone........................................... 327
Making a call................................ 329
Receiving a call ........................... 332
Speaking on the phone ........... 333
Using a Bluetooth
®
phone message ....................... 335
Using the steering wheel switches ...................................... 337
Bluetooth
® phone
settings ........................................ 338
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5-10. PhonebookContact settings ......................... 340
Messaging setting ..................... 343
5-11. Bluetooth
®
What to do if... (Troubleshooti ng)................... 344
Bluetooth
®................................... 348
5-12. Other function “Information” screen ................ 354
USB photo .................................... 356
Weather information................358
Voice command system ......... 359
6-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system.......................................... 366
Heated steering wheel/ seat heaters/seat
ventilators................................... 375
6-2. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ..........................377• Interior lights .......................... 378
• Personal lights....................... 378 6-3. Using the storage features
List of storage features ............380• Glove box ................................ 381
• Console box ........................... 381
• Cup holders ........................... 382
• Auxiliary box.......................... 383
Trunk features ............................. 384
6-4. Using the other interior features
Other interior features ............ 386 • Sun visors ................................ 386
• Vanity mirrors ....................... 386
• Clock ........................................ 387
• Power outlets ........................ 387
• Armrest....................................388
• Rear sunshade/rear door sunshades ............................... 389
•Trunk storage extension ...................................391
• Coat hooks............................. 392
• Assist grips ............................. 392
Garage door opener ............... 393
Compass .......................................400
LEXUS Enform Safety Connect...................................... 404
LEXUS Enform Remote ......... 409
LEXUS Enform Service Connect....................................... 410
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7-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ..................412
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior....................415
7-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ............................. 418
General mainte nance................421
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs.................................... 424
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions................................ 425
Hood ................................................427
Positioning a floor jack ............ 428
Engine compartment ............... 429
Tires ................................................. 440
Tire inflation pressure .............. 450
Wheels ........................................... 453
Air conditioning filter ............... 455
Electronic key battery.............. 457
Checking and replacing fuses.............................................. 459
Light bulbs .................................... 462 8-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ...................474
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ... 475
8-2. Steps to take in an emergency If your vehicle needs to be towed ............................... 476
If you think something is wrong................480
Fuel pump shut off system....... 481
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds .... 482
If a warning message is displayed ................................488
If you have a flat tire ....................491
If the engine will not start ........ 502
If the electronic key does not operate properly..................... 504
If the battery is discharged..... 506
If your vehicle overheats.......... 510
If the vehicle becomes stuck ...............................................513
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9-1. SpecificationsMaintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ....................516
Fuel information ......................... 525
Tire information .......................... 528
9-2. Customization Customizable features ............538
9-3. Initialization Items to initialize......................... 548
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ....................................550
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French)............................................... 551
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French).............................................. 552
What to do if... (Troubleshooting )............................... 560
Alphabetical index ................................ 564
9Vehicle specifications
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Index
For vehicles with navigation syst em, refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM
OWNER’S MANUAL” for information re garding the equipment listed below.
• Navigation system
• Lexus parking assist monitor
• Audio/video system
• Lexus Enform
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The Owner’s Manual provides instructions on the proper operation of this vehicle. The
driver should read the Owner’s Manual prior to driving the vehicle. Failure to follow the
instructions in the Owner’s Manual could lead to an accident, resulting in death or seri-
ous injury.
Please note that this manual applies to all models and explains all equipment, including
options. Therefore, you may find some expl anations for equipment not installed on your
vehicle.
All specifications provided in this manual are current at the time of printing. However,
because of the Lexus policy of continual pr oduct improvement, we reserve the right to
make changes at any time without notice.
Depending on specifications, th e vehicle shown in the illustrations may differ from your
vehicle in terms of color and equipment.
Approximately five hours after the engine is turned off, you may hear sound coming from
under the vehicle for several minutes. This is the sound of a fuel evaporation leakage
check and, it does not indicate a malfunction.
A wide variety of non-genuine spare parts and accessories for Lexus vehicles are cur-
rently available in the market. You should kn ow that Toyota does not warrant these prod-
ucts and is not responsible fo r their performance, repair, or replacement, or for any
damage they may cause to, or adverse effect they may have on, your Lexus vehicle.
This vehicle should not be modified with non-genuine Lexus products. Modification with
non-genuine Lexus products could affect its performance, safety or durability, and may
even violate governmental regulations. In addition, damage or performance problems
resulting from the modification may not be covered under warranty.
The installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle could affect electronic
systems such as:
●Multiport fuel injection system/seque ntial multiport fuel injection system
●Dynamic radar cruise control system
●Cruise control system
●Anti-lock brake system
●SRS airbag system
●Seat belt pretensioner system
●Lexus Safety System+
Be sure to check with your Lexus dealer for precautionary measures or special instruc-
tions regarding installation of a mobile two-way radio system.
Main Owner’s Manual
Noise from under vehicle after turning off the engine
Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Lexus
Installation of a mobile two-way radio system