
2895-6. Using the other interior features
5
Interior features
*:If equipped
“SOS” button
LED light indicators
MicrophoneLexus Enform Safety Con-
nect*
Safety Connect is a subscription-
based telematics service that uses 
Global Positioning System (GPS) 
data and embedded cellular tech-
nology to provide safety and secu-
rity features to subscribers. Safety 
Connect is supported by Lexus’ 
designated response center, which 
operates 24 hours per day, 7 days 
per week.
Safety Connect service is available 
by subscription on select, telemat-
ics hardware-equipped vehicles.
By using the Safety Connect ser-
vice, you are agreeing to be bound 
by the Telematics Subscription Ser-
vice Agreement and its Terms and 
Conditions, as in effect and 
amended from time to time, a cur-
rent copy of which is available at 
Lexus.com. All use of the Safety 
Connect service is subject to such 
then-applicable Terms and Condi-
tions.
System components
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B
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2915-6. Using the other interior features
5
Interior features
Connects drivers to response-center sup-
port. (
P.291)
Enhanced Roadside Assistance
Provides drivers various on-road assis-
tance. ( 
P.291)
After you have signed the Telematics 
Subscription Service Agreement and 
are enrolled, you can begin receiving 
services.
A variety of subscription terms is avail-
able for purchase. Contact your Lexus 
dealer, call the following or push the 
“SOS” button in your vehicle for fur-
ther subscription details.
The United States
1-800-25-LEXUS (1-800-255-3987)
Canada
1-800-26-LEXUS (1-800-265-3987)
Puerto Rico
1-877-539-8777
■Safety Connect Serv ices Information
●Phone calls using the vehicles Blue-
tooth® technology will not be possible 
during Safety Connect.
●Safety Connect is available beginning Fall 
2009 on select Lexus models (in the 
contiguous United States only). Contact 
with the Safety Connect response center 
is dependent upon the telematics device 
being in operative co ndition, cellular con-
nection availability, and GPS satellite sig-
nal reception, which ca n limit the ability to 
reach the response  center or receive 
emergency service support. Enrollment 
and Telematics Subscription Service 
Agreement required.  A variety of sub-
scription terms is available; charges vary 
by subscription term selected and loca- tion.
●Automatic Collision Notification, Emer-
gency Assistance and Stolen Vehicle 
Location will function in the United 
States, including Hawaii and Alaska, 
Puerto Rico and in Canada, and 
Enhanced Roadside Assistance will func-
tion in the United States, Puerto Rico and 
in Canada.
●Automatic Collision Notification, Emer-
gency Assistance, Stolen Vehicle and 
Enhanced Road Assistance will not func-
tion in the United St
ates Virgin Islands. 
For vehicles first sold in the USVI, no 
Safety Connect services will function in 
and outside the United States Virgin 
Islands.
●Safety Connect services are not subject 
to section 255 of the Telecommunica-
tions Act and the device is not TTY com-
patible.
■Languages
The Safety Connect re sponse center will 
offer support in mult iple languages. The 
Safety Connect system will offer voice 
prompts in English, Spanish, and French. 
Please indicate your language of choice 
when enrolling.
■When contacting the response center
You may be unable to contact the response 
center if the network is busy.
When the engine switch is turned to 
IGNITION ON mode, the red indica-
tor light comes on for 2 seconds then 
turns off. Afterward, the green indica-
tor light comes on, indicating that the 
service is active.
The following indicator light patterns 
indicate specific system usage condi-
tions:
 Green indicator light on = Active 
Subscription
Safety Connect LED light Indi-
cators 

2925-6. Using the other interior features
service
 Green indicator light flashing = 
Safety Connect call in process
 Red indicator light (except at vehi-
cle start-up) = System malfunction 
(contact your Lexus dealer)
 No indicator light (off) = Safety 
Connect service not active
■Automatic Collision Notification
In case of either airbag deployment or 
severe rear-end collision, the system is 
designed to automatically call the 
response center. The responding agent 
receives the vehicle’s location and 
attempts to speak with the vehicle 
occupants to assess the level of emer-
gency. If the occupants are unable to 
communicate, the ag ent automatically 
treats the call as an emergency, con-
tacts the nearest emergency services 
provider to describe the situation, and 
requests that assistance be sent to the 
location.
■Stolen Vehicle Location
If your vehicle is stolen, Safety Connect 
can work with local authorities to assist 
them in locating and recovering the 
vehicle. After filing a police report, call 
the Safety Connect response center at 
1-800-25-LEXUS (1-800-255-
3987) in the United States, 1-877-
539-8777 in Puerto Rico or 1-800-
265-3987 in Canada, and follow the 
prompts for Safety Connect to initiate 
this service. In addition to assisting law enforce-
ment with recovery of a stolen vehicle, 
Safety-Connect-equipped vehicle 
location data may, under certain cir-
cumstances, be shared with third par-
ties to locate your vehicle. Further 
information is available at Lexus.com.
■Emergency Assistance Button 
(“SOS”)
In the event of an emergency on the 
road, push the “SOS” button to reach 
the Safety Connect response center. 
The answering agent will determine 
your vehicle’s location, assess the 
emergency, and dispatch the neces-
sary assistance required.
If you accidentally press the “SOS” button, 
tell the response-center agent that you are 
not experiencing an emergency.
■Enhanced Roadside Assistance
Enhanced Roadside Assistance adds 
GPS data to the already included war-
ranty-based Lexus roadside service.
Subscribers can press the “SOS” but-
ton to reach a Safety Connect 
response-center agent, who can help 
with a wide range of needs, such as: 
towing, flat tire, fuel delivery, etc. For a 
description of the Roadside Assistance 
services and their limitations, please 
see the Safety Connect Terms and 
Conditions, which are available at 
Lexus.com.
Important! Read this information about 
exposure to radio frequency signals 
Safety Connect services
Safety information for Safety 
Connect 

3056-2. Maintenance
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Maintenance and care
The OBD system determines that a 
problem exists somewhere in the emis-
sion control system. Your vehicle may 
not pass the I/M test and may need to 
be repaired. Contact your Lexus 
dealer to service the vehicle.
When the battery is disconnected 
or discharged
Readiness codes that are set during 
ordinary driving are erased. 
Also, depending on your driving 
habits, the readiness codes may not 
be completely set.
 When the fuel tank cap is loose
The malfunction indicator lamp 
comes on indicating a temporary 
malfunction and your vehicle may 
not pass the I/M test. The error code in the OBD system will 
not be cleared unless the vehicle is 
driven 40 or more times.
Contact your Lexus dealer to prepare 
the vehicle for re-testing.
Emission inspection and 
maintenance (I/M) pro-
grams
Some states have vehicle emission 
inspection programs which include 
OBD (On Board Diagnostics) 
checks. The OBD system monitors 
the operation of the emission con-
trol system.
If the malfunction indicator lamp 
comes on
Your vehicle may not pass the 
I/M test in the following situa-
tions:
When the malfunction indicator 
lamp still remains on after sev-
eral driving trips
If your vehicle does not pass the 
I/M test 

3908-1. Specifications
Lexus does not recommend the use of gas-
oline that contains MMT. If fuel containing 
MMT is used, your emission control system 
may be adversely affected.
The malfunction indicator lamp on the 
instrument cluster may come on. If this hap-
pens, contact your Lexus dealer for service.
■If your engine knocks
●Consult your Lexus dealer.
●You may occasionally notice light knock-
ing for a short time while accelerating or 
driving uphill. This is normal and there is 
no need for concern.
NOTICE
■Notice on fuel quality
●Do not use improper fuels. If improper 
fuels are used, the engine will be dam-
aged.
●Do not use leaded gasoline. 
Leaded gasoline can cause damage to 
your vehicle’s three-way catalytic con-
verters causing the emission control 
system to malfunction.
●Do not use gasohol other than the type 
previously stated. 
Other gasohol may cause fuel system 
damage or vehicle performance prob-
lems.
●Using unleaded gasoline with an 
octane number or rating lower than 
the level previously stated may cause 
persistent he avy knocking. 
At worst, this may lead to engine dam-
age and will void the vehicle warranty.
■Fuel-related poor driveability
If poor driveability (poor hot starting, 
vaporization, engine knocking, etc.) is 
encountered after using a different type 
of fuel, discontinue the use of that type of 
fuel.
■When refueling with gasohol
Take care not to spill  gasohol. It can dam-
age your vehicle’s paint.