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3654-5. Using the driving support systems
4
Driving
WARNING
■Handling the radar sensor
One Blind Spot Monitor sensor is installed inside the left and right side of the vehicle
rear bumper respectively. Observe the follow ing to ensure the Blind Spot Monitor can
function correctly.
●Do not subject a sensor or its surrounding area on the rear bumper to a strong
impact.
If a sensor is moved even slightly off po sition, the system may malfunction and vehi-
cles may not be detected correctly.
In the following situations , have your vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
• A sensor or its surrounding area is subject to a strong impact.
• If the surrounding area of a sensor is sc ratched or dented, or part of them has
become disconnected.
●Do not disassemble the sensor.
●Do not attach accessories or stickers to the sensor or surrounding area on the
bumper.
●Do not modify the sensor or su rrounding area on the bumper.
●Do not paint the rear bumper any colo r other than an official Lexus color.
●Keep the sensor and its surrounding area on
the bumper clean at all times.
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Winter driving tips
●Use fluids that are appropriate to
the prevailing outside temperatures.
•Engine oil
• Engine coolant
• Washer fluid
●Have a service technician inspect the condition of the battery.
●Have the vehicle fitted with four snow tires or purchase a set of tire chains for
the rear tires.
Ensure that all tires are the same size and br and, and that chains match the size of the
tires.
Perform the following according to the driving conditions:
●Do not try to forcibly open a window or move a wiper that is frozen. Pour
warm water over the frozen area to me lt the ice. Wipe away the water imme-
diately to prevent it from freezing.
●To ensure proper operation of the c limate control system fan, remove any
snow that has accumulated on the air inlet vents in front of the windshield.
●Check for and remove any excess ice or snow that may have accumulated on
the exterior lights, vehicle’s roof, chassi s, around the tires or on the brakes.
●Remove any snow or mud from the bottom of your shoes before getting in the
vehicle.
Carry out the necessary preparations an d inspections before driving the vehi-
cle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a manner appropriate to the prevail-
ing weather conditions.
Pre-winter preparations
Before driving the vehicle
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5Interior features
5-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Front automatic air conditioning system .............. 384
Rear air conditioning system ..........................................394
Heated steering wheel/seat heaters/seat ve ntilators........ 397 5-2. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ........................ 400• Personal/interior lights main switch .............................. 401
• Personal/interior lights....... 401
5-3. Using the storage features List of storage features ............403
• Glove box ............................... 404
• Console box........................... 404
• Coin holder ............................406
•Cup holders/bottle holders/door pockets ........406
• Auxiliary boxes .................... 408
Luggage compartment features ........................................ 410
5-4. Using the other interior features
Other interior features ..............417 • Cool box....................................417
• Sun visors ................................. 419
• Vanity mirror........................... 419
• Conversation mirror .......... 420
• Clock ........................................ 420
• Power outlets...........................421
• USB charging ports ............ 425
• Armrest .................................... 427
• Coat hooks ............................. 428
• Assist grips.............................. 428
Compass ....................................... 429
Garage door opener ............... 433
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ning system and defogger
5
Interior features
Heated steering wheel/seat heaters/seat
ventilators
Turns the heated steering wheel on/off
The indicator light comes on when the
heated steering wheel is operating.
: If equipped
Heated steering wheel and seat heaters heat the side grips of the steering
wheel and seats. Seat ventilators maintain good airflow by blowing air from
the seats.
WARNING
●Care should be taken to prevent injury if anyone in the following categories comes in
contact with the steering wheel and 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.)
●Observe the following precautions to pr event the minor burns or overheating:
• Do not cover the seat with a blanket or cushion when using the seat heater.
• Do not use seat heater more than necessary.
NOTICE
●Do not put heavy objects that have an unev en surface on the seat and do not stick
sharp objects (needles, nails, etc.) into the seat.
●To prevent battery discharge, do not us e the functions when the engine is off.
Heated steering wheel (if equipped)
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●The heated steering wheel can be used when the engine switch is in IGNITION ON
mode.
●The heated steering wheel will automati cally turn off after about 30 minutes.
●If the indicator light flashes, press the switch to turn the heated steering wheel off and
then press the switch again. If the indica tor light still flashes, a malfunction may be
occurring. Turn the heated steering wheel off and have the vehicle inspected by your
Lexus dealer.
■Front seat
Turns the seat heater on
The indicator light comes on.
The higher the number of dots, the
warmer the seat becomes.
■Rear seat (if equipped)
For left second seat
For right second seat
High heating temperature
Low heating temperature
To turn on the seat heater, press “HI”
or “LO”.
The indicator light on “HI” or “LO”
switch indicates that the seat heater
is on.
Off
To turn off, press “OFF”.
The seat heaters can be used when the engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
Seat heaters (if equipped)
1
2
3
4
5
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3995-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
5
Interior features
Heats the seat
The indicator light comes on.
The higher the number of dots, the
warmer the airflow becomes.
Blows air from the seat
The indicator light comes on.
The higher the number of dots, the
stronger the airflow becomes.
The seat heaters and ventilators can be used when the engine switch is in IGNITION
ON mode.
Seat heaters and ventilators (if equipped)
1
2
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Interior lights list
Personal/interior lights (
P. 401)
Inside door handle lights
Shift lever lights
Engine switch light Scuff lights (if equipped)
Footwell lights
Door courtesy lights
Running board lights1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
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4015-2. Using the interior lights
5
Interior features
Turns the lights off
Turns the door position on
Turns the lights on
Personal/interior lights main switch
Personal/interior lights
1
2
3
FrontRear
Turns the lights on/off Turns the lights on/off