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Driving
The Rear Cross Traffic Alert functions when your vehicle is in reverse. It can
detect other vehicles approaching from the right or left rear of the vehicle. It uses
radar sensors to alert the driver of the other vehicle’s existence through flashing
the outside rear view mirror indicators and sounding a buzzer.
The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function
Approaching vehicles Detection areas
CAUTION
■Cautions regarding the use of the system
The driver is solely responsible for safe driving. Always drive safely, taking care to
observe your surroundings.
The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function is only an assist and is not a replacement for care-
ful driving. Driver must be careful when ba cking up, even when using the Rear Cross
Traffic Alert function. The driver’s own visual confirmation of behind you and your vehi-
cle is necessary and be sure there are no pe destrians, other vehicles etc. before back-
ing up. Failure to do so could cause death or serious injury.
According to conditio ns, the system may not function correctly. Therefore the driver’s
own visual confirmation of safety is necessary.
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5-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Front automatic air conditioning system .............. 386
Rear air conditioning system ..........................................396
Heated steering wheel/seat heaters/seat ve ntilators........399
5-2. Using the interior lights Interior lights list..........................402• Personal/interior lights main switch ............................ 403
• Personal/interior lights ..... 404 5-3. Using the storage features
List of storage features ............405
• Glove box ...............................406
• Console box...........................406
• Coin holder ........................... 408
•Cup holders/bottle holders/door pockets ....... 408
• Auxiliary boxes ...................... 410
Luggage compartment features .........................................412
5-4. Using the other interior features
Other interior features ............. 419 • Cool box................................... 419
• Sun visors ..................................421
• Vanity mirror............................421
• Conversation mirror .......... 422
• Clock ........................................ 422
• Power outlets......................... 423
• Armrest .................................... 427
• Coat hooks ............................. 428
• Assist grips.............................. 428
• Compass ................................. 429
Garage door opener ............... 433
LEXUS Enform Safety Connect ...................................... 439
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Interior features
■Defogging the rear window and outside rear view mirrors
Defoggers are used to defog the rear window, and to remove raindrops, dew
and frost from the outside rear view mirrors.
Press .
The defoggers will automatically turn off after a period of time.
■Micro dust and pollen filter mode
Pollen is removed from the air and the air flows to the upper part of the body.
Touch on the option control screen.
When the micro dust and pollen filter mo de is on, is displayed on the air
conditioning control screen.
In order to prevent the windshield from fo gging up when the outside air is cold, the
dehumidification function may operate.
The pollens are filtered out even if the mi cro dust and pollen filter mode is turned
off.
■Windshield wiper de-icer (if equipped)
This feature is used to prevent ice fr om building up on the windshield and
wiper blades.
Touch on the option control screen.
When the windshield wiper de-icer is on , is displayed on the air condition-
ing control screen.
The windshield wiper de-icer will automati cally turn off after a period of time.
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Interior features
CAUTION
■To prevent the windshield from fogging up
●Do not use during cool air operation in extremely humid weather. The differ-
ence between the temperature of the outside air and that of the windshield can cause
the outer surface of the windshield to fog up, blocking your vision.
■To prevent burns
●Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces when the outside rear view mirror defog-
gers are on.
●Do not touch the glass at lower part of the windshield or to the side of the front pillars
when the windshield wiper de-icer is on. (vehicles with windshield wiper de-icer)
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessary when the engine is
off.
●Do not place anything on the instrument
panel which may cover th e air outlets. Other-
wise, air flow may be obstructed, preventing
the windshield defoggers from defogging.
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Interior features
■Auxiliary box light (type B)
●The auxiliary box light turns on when the tail lights are on.
●The brightness of the auxiliary box light changes in conjunction with the instrument
cluster light. ( →P. 84)
■Closing the auxiliary box lid
Slide the auxiliary box lid forward.
CAUTION
■Caution while driving
Do not place cups, beverage cans or bottles in the box. They may be thrown out of the
box in the event of sudden bra king, sudden swerving or an accident, resulting in injury.
(type B and C)
■Items unsuitable for storing (type A)
●Do not store items heavier than 0.4 lb. (0.2 kg).
Doing so may cause the auxiliary box to open and the items inside may fall out, result-
ing in an accident.
●Do not put large items in the overhead console.
The overhead console may not be able to be shut from the conversation mirror state.
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Interior features
To set the visor in the forward posi-
tion, flip it down.
To set the visor in the side position,
flip down, unhook, and swing it to the
side.
To use the side extender, place the
visor in the side position, then slide it
backward.
Slide the cover to open.
The light turns on when the cover is
opened.
If the vanity lights remain on when the engine switch is turned off, the lights will go off
automatically after 20 minutes.
Sun visors
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Vanity mirror
NOTICE
To prevent battery discharge, do not leave the vanity lights on for extended periods
when the engine is not running.
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The conversation mirror can provide the
driver and the front passenger with a
view of the rear seat area without the need to turn around.
Press in the button.
To use the overhead console when the conversation mirror is open, further extend the lid.
( → P. 410)
Vehicles with a navigation system
Refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
Vehicles without a navigation system
Adjusts the hours
Adjusts the minutes
■The clock is displayed when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■When disconnecting and reconnecting battery terminals
The clock data will be reset.
Conversation mirror
Clock
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Interior features
The compass on the inside rear view mirror indicates the direction in which the
vehicle is heading.
■Operation
To turn the compass on or off, push
the switch.
■Displays and directions
Compass (if equipped)
DisplayDirection
“N”North
“NE”Northeast
“E”East
“SE”Southeast
“S”South
“SW”Southwest
“W”West
“NW”Northwest