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NOTICE
■To prevent the fuse from being blown
12 V DC: Do not use an accessory
that uses more than 12 V 10 A.
120 V AC: Do not use a 120 V AC applia nce that requires more than 100 W.
If a 120 V AC appliance that consumes more than 100 W is used, the protection circuit
will cut the power supply.
■Appliances that may not operate properly (120 V AC)
The following 120 V AC appliances may not operate even if their power consumption
is under 100 W.
●Appliances with high initial peak wattage
●Measuring devices that process precise data.
●Other appliances that require an extremely stable power supply
■To prevent battery discharge
12 V DC: Do not use the power outlet longer than necessary when the engine is not
running.
120 V AC: Turn off all the vehicle’s electron ic equipment and accessories, such as the
headlights and air conditioning , when electrical appliances that consume in excess of
100 W are used continuously for long periods of time.
■To prevent any damage caus ed by heat (120 V AC)
●Do not use any electrical appliances that give off intense heat, such as toasters, in any
locations including the internal or external trim, seats and deck.
●Do not use any electrical appliances that are easily affected by vibration or heat inside
the vehicle. Vibration while driving, or the heat of the sun while parking, may result in
damage to those electrical appliances.
■If any electrical appliances are to be used while driving (120 V AC)
Securely fasten both the appliances and th eir cables to prevent them from falling or
getting caught in any of the power train components.
■If the power outlet is loose when an electrical appliance plug is connected (120 V
AC)
Replace the outlet. Contact your Lexus dealer for any necessary replacements.
■If the power outlet gets dirty (120 V AC)
Turn the main switch off and use a soft, clea n cloth to wipe it gently. Do not use any
cleansing materials, such as organic solven ts, wax, or compound cleaners, as these
may damage the power outlet or cause it to malfunction.
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Interior features
Garage door opener
The HomeLink® wireless control system in your vehicle has 3 buttons which can
be programmed to operate 3 different de vices. Refer to the programming meth-
ods on the following pages to determine the method which is appropriate for the
device.
HomeLink
® indicator light
Garage door operation indicators
HomeLink
® icon
Illuminates while HomeLink® is operat-
ing.
Buttons
■Before programming HomeLink®
●During programming, it is possible that garage doors, gates, or other
devices may operate. For this reason, make sure that people and objects
are clear of the garage door or othe r devices to prevent injury or other
potential harm.
●It is recommended that a new batter y be placed in the remote control
transmitter for more accurate programming.
●Garage door opener motors manufa ctured after 1995 may be equipped
with rolling code protection. If this is the case, you may need a stepladder
or other sturdy, safe device to reach the “Learn” or “Smart” button on the
garage door opener motor.
The garage door opener can be programmed to operate garage doors, gates,
entry doors, door locks, home lightin g systems, security systems, and other
devices.
Programming HomeLink®
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■Programming the HomeLink®
Steps through must be performed
within 60 seconds, otherwise the
indicator light will stop flashing and pr ogramming will not be able to be com-
pleted.
Press and release the HomeLink
® button you want to program and check
that the HomeLink® indicator light flashes (orange).
Point the remote control transmit-
ter for the device at the rear view
mirror, 1 to 3 in. (25 to 75 mm)
from the HomeLink
® buttons.
Keep the HomeLink® indicator light
in view while programming.
Program a device.
Programming a device other
than an entry gate (for U.S.A.
owners)
Press and hold the remote control
transmitter button until the
HomeLink
® indicator light
changes from slowly flashing
orange to rapidly flashing green
(rolling code) or continuously lit
green (fixed code), then release
the button.
Programming an entry gate (for U. S.A. owners)/Programming a device
in the Canadian market
Press and release the remote control transm itter button at 2 second inter-
vals, repeatedly, until the HomeLink
® indicator light changes from slowly
flashing (orange) to rapidly flashing (green) (rolling code) or continuously
lit (green) (fixed code).
Test the HomeLink
® operation by pressing the newly programmed button
and observing the indicator light:
●Indicator light illuminates: Programming of a fixed code device has com-
pleted. The garage door or other de vice should operate when a Home-
Link
® button is pressed and released.
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Interior features
●Indicator light flashes rapidly: The garage door opener motor or other
device is equipped with a rolling code. To complete programming, firmly
press and hold the HomeLink
® button for 2 seconds then release it.
●If the garage door or other device does not operate, proceed to “Pro-
gramming a rollin g code system”.
Repeat the steps above to program anot her device for any of the remaining
HomeLink
® buttons.
■Programming a rolling code system
2 or more people may be necessary to complete rolling code programming.
Locate the “Learn” or “Smart”
button on the garage door
opener motor in the garage.
This button can usually be found
where the hanging antenna wire is
attached to the unit. The name and
color of the button may vary by man-
ufacturer. Refer to the owner’s man-
ual supplied with the garage door
opener motor for details.
Press and release the “Learn” or
“Smart” button.
Perform within 30 seconds
after performing .
Press and hold the desired
HomeLink
® button (inside the
vehicle) for 2 seconds and
release it. Repeat this sequence
(press/hold/release) up to 3
times to complete programming.
If the garage door opener motor
operates when the HomeLink
®
button is pressed, the garage
door opener motor recognizes
the HomeLink
® signal.
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3
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■Enabling 2-way communication with a garage door (only available for com-
patible devices)
When enabled, 2-way communication allo
ws you to check the status of the
opening and closing of a garage door through indicators in your vehicle.
2-way communication is only available if the garage door opener motor used
is a compatible device. (To check devi ce compatibility, refer to www.Home-
Link.com.)
Within 5 seconds after programming the garage door opener has been
completed, if the garage door op ener motor is trained to HomeLink
®,
both garage door operation indicator s will flash rapidly (green) and the
light on the garage door opener moto r will blink twice, indicating that 2-
way communication is enabled.
If the indicators do not flash, perform and within the first 10 presses of
the HomeLink
® button after programming has been completed.
Press a programmed HomeLink
® button to operate a garage door.
Within 1 minute of pressing the HomeLink
® button, after the garage door
operation has stopped, press the “Learn” or “Smart” button on the garage
door opener motor. Within 5 seconds of the establishment of 2-way com-
munication with the garage door opener, both garage door operation indi-
cators in the vehicle will flash rapidly (green) and the light on the garage
door opener motor will blink twice, indicating that 2-way communication is
enabled.
■Reprogramming a single HomeLink® button
When the following procedure is performed, buttons which already have
devices registered to them can be overwritten: With one hand, press and hold the desired HomeLink
® button.
When the HomeLink
® indicator starts flashing (orange), continue to hold
the HomeLink® button and perform “Programming HomeLink®” (it
takes 20 seconds for the HomeLink® indicator to start flashing).
Press the appropriate HomeLink
® button. The HomeLink® indicator light
should turn on.
Operating HomeLink®
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Interior features
The status of the opening and closing of
a garage door is shown by the indica-
tors.Opening
Closing
This function is only available if the
garage door opener motor used is a
compatible device. (To check device
compatibility, refer to www.Home-
Link.com.)
The indicators can operate within ap proximately 820 ft. (250 m) of the
garage door. However, if there are obst ructions between the garage door and
the vehicle, such as houses and trees, feedback signals from the garage door
may not be received.
To recall the previous door operation status, press and release either Home-
Link
® buttons and or and simultaneously. The
last recorded status will be displayed for 3 seconds.
Press and hold the 2 outside buttons for
10 seconds until the HomeLink
® indi-
cator light changes from continuously
lit (orange) to rapidly flashing (green).
If you sell your vehicle, be sure to erase
the programs stored in the HomeLink®
memory.
Garage door operation indicators
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2
ColorStatus
Orange (flashing)Currently opening/closing
GreenOpening/closing has completed
Red (flashing)Feedback signals cannot be received
Erasing the entire HomeLink® memory (all three codes)
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6-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ................ 434
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior.................. 437
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ............................ 440
General maintenance.............. 443
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .................................... 446
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions................................ 447
Hood ...............................................450
Engine compartment ................ 451
Tires ................................................. 464
Tire inflation pressure............... 476
Wheels .......................................... 480
Air conditioning filter ............... 482
Electronic key battery ..............484
Checking and replacing fuses ..............................................486
Headlight aim ..............................489
Light bulbs...................................... 491
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NOTICE
■To prevent paint deterioration and corrosion
on the body and components (aluminum
wheels etc.)
●Wash the vehicle immediatel y in the following cases:
• After driving near the sea coast
• After driving on salted roads
• If coal tar or tree sap is present on the paint surface
• If you see dead insects, insect drop pings or bird droppings on the paint
• After driving in an area contaminated wi th soot, oily smoke, mine dust, iron pow-
der or chemical substances
• If the vehicle becomes heavily soiled in dust or mud
• If liquids such as benzene and gasoli ne are spilled on the paint surface
●If the paint is chipped or scratched, have it repaired immediately.
●To prevent the wheels from corroding, remove any dirt and store in a place with low
humidity when storing wheels.
■Cleaning the exterior lights
●Wash carefully. Do not use organic subs tances or scrub with a hard brush.
This may damage the surfaces of the lights.
●Do not apply wax on the surfaces of the lights.
Wax may cause damage to the lenses.
■To prevent damage to the windshield wiper arms
When lifting the wiper arms away from the windshield, pull the driver side wiper arm
upward first, and repeat for the passenger side. When returning the wipers to their
original position, do so from the passenger side first.
■When using an automatic car wash (vehic les with rain-sensing windshield wiper)
Set the wiper switch to the off position.
If the wiper switch is in “AUTO”, the wipers may operate and the wiper blades may be
damaged.
■When using a high pressure car wash
●Do not bring the nozzle tip close to boots (rubber or resin manufactured cover), con-
nectors or the following parts. The parts may be damages if they come into contact
with high-pressure water.
• Traction related parts
• Steering parts
• Suspension parts
•Brake parts
●Keep the cleaning nozzle at least 11.9 in. (30 cm) away from the vehicle body. Other-
wise resin section, such as moldings and bumpers, may be deformed and damaged.
Also, do not continuously hold the nozzle in the same place.
●Do not spray the lower part of the windshield continuously. If water enters the air con-
ditioning system intake located near the lo wer part of the windshield, the air condi-
tioning system may not operate correctly.