
2115-2. Using the air conditioning system
5
Interior features
automatically.
The indicator above the selected button 
comes on.
■Micro dust and pollen filter
Pollen is removed from the air and the 
air flows to the upper part of the body.
Select   on the option control 
screen.
When the micro dust and pollen filter is on,   is displayed on the air conditioning 
control screen.
In order to prevent the windshield from 
fogging up when the outside air is cold, the 
dehumidification function may operate.
Pollen is filtered even if the micro dust and 
pollen filter is turned off.
■Defogging the windshield
Defoggers are used to defog the wind-
shield and side windows.
Press .
Set the outside/recirc ulated air mode but-
ton to outside air mode if the recirculated 
air mode is used. (It may switch automati-
cally.)
To defog the windshield and the side win-
dows early, turn the air flow and tempera-
ture up.
To return to the previous mode, press 
 again when the windshield is 
defogged.
■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.
■Windshield wiper de-icer (if 
equipped)
This feature is used to prevent ice from 
building up on the windshield and 
wiper blades.
Turns on/off.
The indicator comes on when the wind-
shield wiper de-icer is on.
The windshield de-icer will automatically 
turn off after a period of time.
■Registering air conditioning settings to 
electronic keys (vehicles with driving 
position memory)
●Unlocking the vehicle using an electronic 
key and turning the  engine switch to 
IGNITION ON mode will recall that 
key’s registered air conditioning settings.
●When the engine switch  is turned off, the 
current air conditioning settings will auto-
matically be registered to the electronic 
key that was used to unlock the vehicle.
●The system may not operate correctly if 
more than one electr onic key is in the 
vicinity or if the smart access system with 
push-button start is used to unlock a pas-
senger door.
●The doors that can recall the air condi-
tioning setting* when unlocked using the 
smart access system with push-button 
start can be changed. For details, contact  

2145-2. Using the air conditioning system
*: If equipped
Turn the heated steering wheel on/off
The indicator light   comes on when the 
WARNING
●Do not place anything on the instru-
ment panel which may cover the air 
outlets. Otherwise, air flow may be 
obstructed, preventing the windshield 
defoggers from defogging.
■To prevent burns
●Do not touch the rear view mirror sur-
faces when the outside rear view mir-
ror defoggers 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.NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning system 
on longer than necessary when the 
engine is stopped.
Heated steering wheel*/seat 
h
eaters*/seat ventilators*
Heated steering wheel and seat 
heaters heat the side grips of the 
steering wheel and seats, respec-
tively. Seat ventilators maintain 
good ventilation using a fan built 
into the seat.
WARNING
■To prevent minor burn injuries
Care should be taken  if anyone in the fol-
lowing categories comes in contact with 
the steering wheel or seats when the 
heater is on:
●Babies, small children, the elderly, the 
sick and the physically challenged
●Persons with sensitive skin
●Persons who are fatigued
●Persons who have taken alcohol or 
drugs that induce sleep (sleeping 
drugs, cold remedies, etc.)
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the seat heat-
ers and seat ventilators
Do not put heavy objects that have an 
uneven surface on the seat and do not 
stick sharp objects (n eedles, nails, etc.) 
into the seat.
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not use the functions when the 
engine is off.
Heated steering wheel
A 

2255-5. Using the other interior features
5
Interior features
tery be placed in the remote control 
transmitter for more accurate pro-
gramming.
 Garage door opener motors manu-
factured after 1995 may be 
equipped with rolling code protec-
tion. 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.
■Programming HomeLink®
Steps  1 through  3 must be performed 
within 60 seconds, otherwise the indi-
cator light will stop flashing and pro-
gramming will not be able to be 
completed.
1 Press and release the HomeLink
® 
button you want to program and 
check that the HomeLink
® indica-
tor light flashes (orange).
2 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.
3 Program a device.
Programming a device other than 
an entry gate (for  U.S.A. owners)
Press and hold the  handheld transmit-
ter button until the HomeLink
® indica-
tor light changes from slowly flashing 
orange to rapidly flashing green (roll-
ing 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 
transmitter 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).
4 Test the HomeLink
® operation by 
pressing the newly programmed 
button and observing the indicator 
light:
 Indicator light illuminates: Program-
ming of a fixed code device has 
completed. The garage door or 
other device should operate when a 
HomeLink
® button is pressed and 
released. 

2295-5. Using the other interior features
5
Interior features
*: If equipped
To turn the compass on or off, press 
and hold the switch for 3 seconds.
Directions are displayed as follows:
■Conditions unfavorable to correct 
operation
The compass may not show the correct 
direction in the following conditions:
●The vehicle is stopped immediately after 
turning.
●The vehicle is on an inclined surface.
●The vehicle is in a place where the earth’s 
magnetic field is subject to interference 
by artificial magnetic fields (under-
ground car park/parking lot, under a 
steel tower, between buildings, roof car 
park/parking lot, near an intersection, 
near a large vehicle, etc.).
●The vehicle has become magnetized.
(There is a magnet or  metal object near 
the inside rear view mirror.)
●The battery has been disconnected.
●A door is open.
Compass*
The compass on the inside rear 
view mirror indicates the direction 
in which the vehicle is heading.
Operation and displays
DisplayDirection
“N”North
“NE”Northeast
“E”East
“SE”Southeast
“S”South
“SW”Southwest
“W”West
“NW”Northwest
WARNING
■While driving the vehicle
Do not adjust the display. Adjust the dis-
play only when the vehicle is stopped.
NOTICE
■To avoid compass malfunctions
Do not place magnets or any metal 
objects near the inside  rear view mirror. 
Doing this may cause the compass sen-
sor to malfunction.
■To ensure normal operation of the 
compass
●Do not perform circling calibration of 
the compass in a place where the 
earth’s magnetic field is subject to 
interference by artificial magnetic 
fields.
●During calibration, do not operate 
electric systems (moon roof, power 
windows, etc.) as they may interfere 
with the calibration. 

376Alphabetical Index
Exterior ........................................................... 234
Interior ............................................................. 237
Seat belts........................................................ 237
Cargo capacity...............................................123
Cargo hooks ................................................... 221
Center Display ............................................. 204
Chains ................................................................199
Child restraint system Child seats definition................................... 40
Child seats installation........................ 44, 47
Front passenger occupant classification system ............................................................. 36
Installing a CRS to the front passenger  seat ....................................................................42
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors . 48
Installing CRS with top tether strap.....50
Riding with children ..................................... 40
Types of child restraint system installation  method ............................................................. 41
Using an anchor bracket .......................... 49
Child safety Airbag precautions.......................................32
Battery precautions ....................... 256, 310
Child restraint system.......................... 40, 41
Heated steering wheel or seat heater precautions.................................................. 214
How your child should wear the seat belt ............................................................................ 25
Installing child restraints ............................ 40
Moon roof precautions ..............................114
Power window lock switch........................ 111
Removed electronic key battery precau- tions ...............................................................268
Seat belt extender precautions ............. 25
Seat belt precautions .................................. 40
Trunk precautions ........................................ 89
Cleaning Aluminum wheels ...................................... 234
Exterior ........................................................... 234
Interior ............................................................. 237
Radar sensor..................................................152
Seat belts........................................................ 237 Clock ........................................................ 64, 222
Clock settings ............................................... 222
Coat hooks..................................................... 222
Compass ......................................................... 229
Condenser ..................................................... 254
Console box .................................................. 220
Consumption screen ..................................... 77
Cooling system............................................. 252
Engine overheating...................................... 311
Cornering lights ............................................ 138 Replacing light bulbs ................................ 272
Cruise control Dynamic radar cruise control............... 170
Cup holders ................................................... 220
Current fuel consumption ............................ 71
Curtain shield airbags .................................. 28
Customizable features ................................341
D
Daytime running light system ................... 137
Daytime running lights Replacing light bulbs ................................ 272
Defogger Outside rear view mirrors........................ 211
Rear window ................................................... 211
Windshield ....................................................... 211
Differential Front differential oil............. ....................... 323
Rear differential oil......... ..................... ....... 323
Dimension ....................................................... 318
Dinghy towing................................................. 124
Display Center Display ............................................204
Drive information ............................................ 71
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) ......................................................... 165
Multi-information display .......................... 69
Warning messages...................................293
Distance until next engine oil change .... 68
Do-it-yourself maintenance ......................241
Door courtesy lights ..................................... 217 

377Alphabetical Index
Door lockDoors.................................................................. 86
Smart access system with push-button start ................................................................... 93
Wireless remote control........................... 84
Doors Automatic door lock ing and unlocking 
system .............................................................88
Door glasses ................................................... 110
Door lock.......................................................... 86
Open door warning buzzer .........87, 88,  288
Open door warning light ......................288
Outside rear view mirrors ..................... 108
Drive distance .................................................... 71
Drive info 1/Drive info 2/Drive info 3...... 71
Drive information ............................................. 71
Driver’s seat position memory Driving position memory........................ 100
Memory recall function ............................102
Power easy access system .................... 100
Drive-start control ......................................... 117
Driving Break-in tips .....................................................117
Correct driving posture .............................23
Driving mode select switch .................... 192
Procedures ...................................................... 116
Winter drive tips.......................................... 198
Driving assist system information display ..............................................................................74
Driving information display .......................... 71
Driving position memory........................... 100 Memory recall function ............................102
Power easy access system .................... 100
Driving range ..................................................... 71
DRS (Dynamic Rear Steering) ................194
Dynamic radar cruise control ..................170 Warning message............ ............... 177, 292
Dynamic Rear Steering (DRS) ................194
E
Eco Driving Indicator.....................................72 Eco Driving Indicator Light .........................72
EDR (Event data recorder) ............................6
Elapsed time ....................................................... 71
Electric Power Steering (EPS) ................194
Warning light .............................................. 286
Electronic key .................................................. 82 Battery-saving function.............................. 94
If the electronic key does not operate properly ...................................................... 306
Replacing the battery ............................... 267
Emergency flashers .....................................276
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds...................284
If a warning light turns on.......................284
If a warning message is displayed ..... 292
If the battery is discharged ................... 308
If the electronic key does not operate properly ...................................................... 306
If the engine will not start....................... 303
If the fuel filler do or cannot be opened
......................................................................... 305
If the vehicle is trapped in rising water .......................................................................... 277
If you have a flat tire ..................................296
If you lose your keys ................................ 305
If you think something is wrong..........282
If your vehicle becomes stuck .............. 315
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an  emergency ................................................. 276
If your vehicle needs to be towed ..... 279
If your vehicle overheats ........................... 311
Engine ACCESSORY mode................................ 127
Compartment.............................................. 249
Engine switch ................................................ 125
Fuel pump shut off system.....................283
Hood ................................................................ 247
How to start the engine ........................... 125
Identification number ................................ 319
If the engine will not start....................... 303
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ................................................. 276 

379Alphabetical Index
G-force................................................................72
Glove box .........................................................219
Glove box light ............................................. 220
H
Head restraints .............................................. 103
Headlight aim .................................................. 271
HeadlightsAutomatic High Beam system..............139
Light switch ..................................................... 137
Replacing light bulbs.................................272
Wattage.......................................................... 328
Heated steering wheel ................................ 214
Heaters Automatic air conditioning system ... 207
Heated steering wheel.............................. 214
Outside rear view mirrors ........................211
Seat heaters .................................................... 214
High mounted stoplight Replacing light bulbs.................................272
Hill-start assist control .................................194
Hood Open ............................................................... 247
Hooks Cargo hooks.................................................. 221
Coat hooks ....................................................222
Retaining hooks (floor mat)......................22
Horn ....................................................................107
I
I/M test ............................................................ 244
Identification Engine ...............................................................319
Vehicle ............................................................. 318
Ignition switch (engine switch).................125 Auto power off function ...........................128
Changing the engine switch modes.. 127
If your vehicle has to  be stopped in an 
emergency ................................................ 276
Illuminated entry system .............................218
Indicators ........................................................... 62 Initialization
Items to initialize .......................................... 351
Maintenance.....................................240, 252
Power windows ............................................. 110
Tire pressure warning system ............. 262
Inside rear view mirror ................................107
Instrument panel light  control ................... 69
Intercooler...................................................... 254
Intercooler coolant Capacity ...........................................................321
Checking ....................................................... 252
Interior lights.................................................... 217 Front interior light ........................................ 217
Rear interior light.......................................... 217
Intuitive parking assist Warning message ...................................... 180
J
JackPositioning a floor jack ............................ 247
Vehicle-equipped jack ...........................296
Jack handle .................................................... 296
Jam protection function Moon roof ........................................................ 113
Power windows ............................................. 110
K
Keyless entrySmart access system with push-button start ................................................................... 93
Wireless remote control ...........................84
Keys Battery-saving function.............................. 94
Electronic key ................................................. 82
Engine switch ................................................ 125
If the electronic key does not operate properly ...................................................... 306
If you lose your keys ................................ 305
Key number plate ......................................... 82
Keyless entry ..........................................86, 93
Mechanical key .............................................. 82 

380Alphabetical Index
Replacing the battery............................... 267
Warning buzzer ............................................ 93
Wireless remote control........................... 84
Knee airbags .................................................... 28
L
Lane Departure Alert wi th steering control 
(LDA) Operation........................................................163
Warning messages ................................... 168
Language (multi-information display) ....74
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering  control)Operation........................................................163
Warning messages ................................... 168
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering  control) switch .............................................165
LDH (Lexus Dynamic Handling system) ............................................................................195
Lever Auxiliary catch lever ................................. 247
Hood lock release lever......................... 247
Shift lever.......................................................... 129
Turn signal lever ...........................................134
Wiper lever..................................................... 142
Lexus Dynamic Handling system (LDH) ............................................................................195
Lexus Enform Safety Connect.................. 52
Lexus Safety System + Automatic High Beam ..............................139
Dynamic radar cruise control ...............170
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) ..........................................................163
PCS (Pre-Collision System)................. 156
License plate lights Light switch ..................................................... 137
Replacing light bulbs.................................272
Light Wattage.......................................................... 328
Light bulbs Replacing ........................................................272 Lights
Automatic High Beam system ............. 139
Front interior lights ...................................... 217
Headlight switch...........................................137
Interior lights ................................................... 217
Interior lights list ............................................ 217
Personal lights .............................................. 218
Rear interior lights ....................................... 217
Replacing light bulbs ................................ 272
Trunk light ...........................................................91
Turn signal lever ...........................................134
Vanity lights .................................................. 223
Wattage ..........................................................328
Lock steering column ..................................125
M
Maintenance Do-it-yourself maintenance .................245
General maintenance ...............................241
Maintenance date ....................................... 318
Maintenance requirements ..................240
Malfunction indicator la mp ..................... 285
Master warning light .................................. 289
Menu icons........................................................ 70
Meter Changing the main meter location...... 67
Clock................................................................... 64
Indicators........................................................... 62
Instrument panel light control................. 69
Meters................................................................. 64
Multi-information display .......................... 69
Settings............................................................... 74
Units..................................................................... 73
Warning lights .............................................284
Warning messages................................... 292
Micro dust and pollen filter ........................ 211
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror ............................. 107
Outside rear view mirror defoggers .. 211
Outside rear view mirrors...................... 108
Vanity mirrors .............................................. 223