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Winter driving tips
●Use fluids that are appropriate to the prevailing outside temperatures.
• Engine oil
• Engine coolant
• Power control unit coolant (hybrid vehicles)
•Washer fluid
●Have a service technician inspect the condition of the 12-volt battery.
●Have the vehicle fitted with four snow tires or purchase a set of tire
chains for the front tires.
Ensure that all tires are the specified size and brand, and that chains match the
size of the tires.
Carry out the necessary preparatio ns and inspections before driving
the vehicle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a manner appropriate
to the prevailing weather conditions.
Preparation for winter

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Driving
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 melt the ice. Wipe away the
water immediately to prevent it from freezing.
●To ensure proper operation of the climate control system fan, remove
any snow that has accumulated on the air inlet vents in front of the wind-
shield.
●Check for and remove any excess ice or snow that may have accumu-
lated on the exterior lights, vehicle’s roof, chassis, around the tires or on
the brakes.
●Remove any snow or mud from the bottom of your shoes before getting
in the vehicle.
Accelerate the vehicle slowly, keep a safe distance between you and the
vehicle ahead, and drive at a reduced speed suitable to road conditions.
Park the vehicle and move the shift lever to P without setting the parking
brake. The parking brake may freeze up, preventing it from being
released. If necessary, block the wheels to prevent inadvertent sliding or
creeping.
Before driving the vehicle
When driving the vehicle
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Use the correct tire chain size when mounting the tire chains.
Chain size is regulated for each tire size.
XSide chain
0.12 in. (3 mm) in diameter
0.39 in. (10 mm) in width
1.18 in. (30 mm) in length
XCross chain
0.16 in. (4 mm) in diameter
0.55 in. (14 mm) in width
0.98 in. (25 mm) in length
Regulations regarding the use of tire chains vary depending on location
and type of road. Always check loca l regulations before installing chains.
■Tire chain installation
Observe the following precautions when installing and removing chains:
●Install and remove tire chains in a safe location.
●Install tire chains on the front tires. Do not install tire chains on the rear tires.
●Install tire chains on front tires as tightly as possible. Retighten chains after driving
1/4  1/2 mile (0.5  1.0 km).
●Install tire chains following the instructions provided with the tire chains.
Selecting tire chains
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2
3
4
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Regulations on the use of tire chains

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If heavy snow or icy condition is expected, shift the rest position manually.
Grip the hook section of the wiper arm firmly when shifting the wiper
position.
■To rest position
Raise the wiper in line with the
windshield until it locks.
You can stand the wipers up for the
rest position.
★ : More than 3.9 in. (10 cm)
■To retract position
Lower the wipers by pressing on
the upper part of the hook sec-
tion.
Shifting the windshield wiper position

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CAUTION
■Driving with snow tires
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failure to do so may result in a loss of vehicle control and cause death or serious
injury.
●Use tires of the specified size.
●Maintain the recommended level of air pressure.
●Do not drive in excess of 75 mph (120 km/h), regardless of the type of snow tires
being used.
●Use snow tires on all, not just some wheels.
■Driving with tire chains
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failure to do so may result in the vehicle being unable to be driven safely, and may
cause death or serious injury.
●Do not drive in excess of the speed limit specified for the tire chains being used,
or 30 mph (50 km/h), whichever is lower.
●Avoid driving on bumpy road surfaces or over potholes.
●Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt steering, sudden braking and shifting opera-
tions that cause sudden engine braking.
●Slow down sufficiently before entering a curve to ensure that vehicle control is
maintained.
●Do not use LDA (Lane Departure Alert) system.

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NOTICE
■Repairing or replacing snow tires
Request repairs or replacement of snow tires from Lexus dealers or legitimate tire
retailers.
This is because the removal and attachment of snow tires affects the operation of
the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters.
■Fitting tire chains
The tire pressure warning valves and transmitters may not function correctly when
tire chains are fitted.
■When standing the windshield wipers up
Raise the wipers in line with the windshield. (→P. 3 3 3 )
Failure to do so may result in damage to the wipers and/or the hood.

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5-1. Lexus Display Audio systemLexus Display Audio system ......................................... 338
Display settings .......................... 343
Setup menu...................................345
Mobile Assistant .......................... 351
5-2. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system (with the Lexus
Display Audio system) ..........353
Automatic air conditioning system (without a navigation
system or the Lexus
Display Audio system) ..........365
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers........... 378
Windshield wiper de-icer ...... 380 5-3. Using the Lexus
Display Audio system
Audio system (with the Lexus Display Audio system) ..........382
Using the radio............................385
Using the CD player................ 400
Playing an audio CD and MP3/WMA discs ................... 401
Listening to an iPod ...................... 411
Listening to a USB memory ......................... 419
Using the AUX port ................. 429
Listening to Bluetooth
® audio .................... 431
Optimal use of the audio system...................... 446
Using the steering wheel audio switches ..........................448
Hands-free system (for cellular phone)...................451
Using the Bluetooth
®
phone ........................................... 459
Setting the hands-free system .......................................... 478
Bluetooth
® settings ................... 491

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5Interior features
5-4. Using the audio systemAudio system (without a navigation system or
the Lexus Display
Audio system) .......................... 500
Using the radio ........................... 503
Using the CD player .................. 512
Playing MP3 and WMA discs................................. 521
Operating an iPod ..................... 529
Operating a USB memory.....539
Bluetooth
® audio system ...... 548
Using the Bluetooth
®
audio system.............................. 552
Operating a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable player ....... 557
Setting up a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable player ........ 561
Bluetooth
® audio
system setup ............................. 568
Optimal use of the audio system..............................569
Using the AUX port................... 571
Using the steering wheel audio switches .......................... 573
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) ..................576
Using the hands-free system (for cellular phones) ................581
Making a phone call ................. 589
Setting a cellular phone ...........593
Security and system setup ..... 598
Using the phone book............. 603 5-5. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ............................ 611• Interior light ..............................612
• Personal lights .........................612
5-6. Using the storage features List of storage features ..............614• Glove box .................................616
• Console box............................. 617
• Cup holders ............................ 618
• Auxiliary box ............................619
Trunk features .............................. 620
5-7. Other interior features Sun visors and vanity mirrors ................... 622
Clock............................................... 623
Power outlets ............................... 624
Heated steering wheel ............ 626
Seat heaters and ventilators ................................... 628
Armrest ..........................................630
Rear sunshade/ rear door sunshades ............... 631
Trunk storage extension .......... 634
Coat hooks ................................... 635
Assist grips.................................... 636
Garage door opener................ 637
Compass ....................................... 644
Safety Connect ........................... 649

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5-1. Lexus Display Audio system
Lexus Display Audio system∗
∗: If equipped
By using the Lexus Display Audio controller, you can control the audio
system and hands-free system, etc.
Lexus Display Audio controller
Displaying the audio control
screen (→ P. 382)
Displaying the “Menu” screen
(→ P. 3 3 9 )
Displaying the previous screen Turn or move the controller to
select a function, number and
screen button.
Push the controller to enter the
selected function, number and
screen button.
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To display the “Menu” screen, press the “MENU” button on the Lexus Dis-
play Audio controller.
“Menu” screen
ButtonFunction
“Climate”Automatic air conditioning system
(→ P. 3 5 3 )
“Phone”Hands-free system ( →P. 4 5 1 )
“Car ”Vehicle information ( →P. 1 1 0 )
“Setup”Setup menu ( →P. 3 4 5 )
“Display”Display settings ( →P. 3 4 3 )