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HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
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HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
The contents of this manual are explained briefly on this
page to help you make the best use of the manual. Please
read this page and the rest of the Owner's Manual
carefully to make sure you fully understand the operation
of your vehicle.
This will help you enjoy safe and comfortable driving.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
The table of contents and the pictorial index provide easy
reference to the appropriate pages.
BASIC OPERATION ± QUICK REFERENCE
Operation of basic equipment is briefly explained in an easily
understandable way for quick reference.
SECTION 1 ± INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
The vehicle's equipment is divided into the 7 groups listed
below. Use of the equipment is explained, including any points
you should pay particular attention to.
1. Keys and doors
2. Switches
3. Gauges, meters and service reminder indicators
4. Interior equipment
5. Exterior equipment
6. Occupant restraint systems
7. Steering wheel and mirrors
SECTION 2 ± AIR CONDITIONING AND AUDIO
SYSTEM
The features of the vehicle's air conditioning and audio are
explained in detail. Be sure to read this section so that you can
make full use of them.
SECTION 3 ± STARTING AND DRIVING
Starting the engine, driving, stopping, operation of features
affecting vehicle handling, hints on vehicle safety and safe
driving t echniques are all explained. Please read everything in
this section, and remember ± drive safely!
SECTION 4 ± IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY
This section explains what to do in the event of an urgent
situation such as the engine not starting or getting a flat tire,
etc. If such a problem occurs, check the contents of this
Owner's Manual and follow the instructions given.
SECTION 5 ± MAINTENANCE
This section explains the importance of regular maintenance.
Regular and periodic inspection and maintenance of your
Lexus will help to keep your vehicle in its best condition.
SECTION 6 ± SERVICE PROCEDURES AND
SPECIFICATIONS
Simple maintenance procedure and service data are provided
here for your reference should you wish to perform inspection
and maintenance yourself.
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For detailed information, refer to the description given in each section\
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PICTORIAL INDEX
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Page
1Power door lock switch and power window switches 22, 37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2Power rear view mirror control switches 181 . . . . . .
3Rear fog light switch 33
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4Headlight cleaner switch 36
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5Driving position memory switches 176
. . . . . . . . . . .
6Headlight, turn signal and fog light
switches 30, 32, 33
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7Transmission shift switches 242
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8Instrument panel light control 58
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9Cruise control switch 249
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10Wiper and washer switches 34
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11Ignition switch 235
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12Emergency flasher switch 40
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13Auxiliary box /Navigation system
(See ªNavigation System Owner's Manualº) 72 . . . .
14Outside temperature display/Clock 62
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15Front passenger's seat belt reminder light 51
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16Automatic air conditioning controls 190
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17Audio system 204
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18Seat heater switches 40
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19Glove box 66
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20Parking brake lever 236
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21Driving pattern selector switch
(Automatic transmission) 238 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
22Ashtray 64
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23Cigarette lighter 64
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24Automatic transmission selector lever/
Manual transmission gear shift lever 238, 247 . . . . .
25Traction control system off/Snow mode
switch (Manual transmission) 252, 255
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26Hood lock release lever 86
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PICTORIAL INDEX
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EXTERIOR VIEW (Sedan)
Page
1Rear window defogger36
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2Trunk lid 87
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3Moon roof 91
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4Wiper and washer 34
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5Fuel filler door 89
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6Outside rear view mirror 180 . . . . . . .
7Door 20
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8Tire and wheel 351
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9Headlights 30, 388
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10Hood 86
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For detailed information, refer to the description given in each section.
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SVPC022
PICTORIAL INDEX
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EXTERIOR VIEW (SportCross)
Page
1Rear window defogger36
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2Back door 24
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3Moon roof 91
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4Wiper and washer 34
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5Fuel filler door 89
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6Outside rear view mirror 180 . . . . . . .
7Side door 20
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8Tire and wheel 351
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9Headlights 30, 388
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10Hood 86
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For detailed information, refer to the description given in each section.
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SECTION 1 ± 2
29
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
Switches
Headlight switch30
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Headlight dimmer and turn signal switch 32
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Front fog light switch 33
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Rear fog light switch 33
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Windshield wiper and washer switch 34
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Rear window wiper and washer switch 35
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Headlight cleaner switch 36
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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rear window and outside rear view mirror defogger,
and windshield wiper deicer switch
36
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Power window switches 37
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Emergency flasher switch 40
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Seat heater switches 40
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SWITCHES
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WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHERSWITCH
SV12025

1Interval adjuster 2Washer on
To turn the windshield wipers on, move the lever down
until you reach the desired speed setting.
The ignition key must be in the ªONº position.
There are 3 settings:
ªINTº position: Intermittent operation
ªLOº position: Low speed operation
ªHIº position: High speed operation
Twist the interval adjuster upward to increase the wiping
time interval between sweeps, and downward to decrease
it.
The wiper lever must be in the ªINTº position. For mist wiper operations (a single wipe), pull the lever
toward you and release it.
To make the washer squirt, push the button on the end of
the lever.
For information on adding washer fluid, see ªAdding washer
fluidº on page 386.
Some m
odels: If you push the windshield washer switch with
the headlights on, the headlight cleaner operates once
automatically.
In cold weather, warm the windshield with the defroster before
using the washer. This will help prevent icing, which could
block your vision.
The rear window and outside rear view mirror defogger
automatically turns on when you operate the wipers.
NOTICE
Do not operate the windshield wipers if the windshield is dry. It may scratch the glass.
When waxing your vehicle, make sure that the washer nozzles
do not become blocked. If a nozzle becomes blocked, contact
your Lexus dealer to have the vehicle serviced.
NOTICE
If a nozzle becomes blocked, do not try to clear it with
a pin or other object. The nozzle will be damaged.
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SWITCHES
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HEADLIGHT CLEANER SWITCH
SV12007
To spray fluid on the headlights, push the switch with the
headlights on.
The ignition key must be in the ªONº position.
Check the fluid level frequently as headlight cleaner uses fluid
a lot. For information on adding washer fluid, see ªAdding
washer fluidº on page 386.
Some models: If you push the windshield washer switch with
the headlights on, the headlight cleaner operates once
automatically.
NOTICE
Do not turn the headlight cleaner on with the washer
fluid tank empty. It may cause the cleaner motor tooverheat.
REAR WINDOW AND OUTSIDE
REAR VIEW MIRROR DEFOGGER,
AND WINDSHIELD WIPER DEICER SWITCH
SL12005
To turn the electric rear window defogger on, push the
switch.
The ignition key must be in the ªONº position.
The thin heater wires on the inside of the rear window and the
heater panels in the outside rear view mirrors will quickly clear
the surface. Keep your hands off the mirror faces when the
switch is on. An indicator light is on when the defogger is
operating.
Some models: the windshield wiper deicers are optionally
equipped to deice the windshield wiper blades by operating
simultaneously with defogger.
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SWITCHES
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The system will automatically shut off when the defogger has
operated about 15 minutes.
CAUTION
Since
the mirror surfaces can get hot, do not touch them
when the switch is on or operate the wipers.
If further defrosting or defogging is desired, simply actuate the
switch again. When the surface has cleared, push the switch
once again to turn the defogger off. Continuous use may cause
the battery to discharge, especially during stop±and±go
driving. The defogger is not designed to dry rain water or to
melt snow.
NOTICE
When cleaning the inside of the rear window, be careful not to scratch or damage the heater wires orconnectors.
To prevent the battery from being discharged, do notoperate the defogger continuously longer thannecessary.
POWER WINDOW SWITCHES
SV12019a

1For driver's window
2For front passenger's window
3For left rear window
4For right rear window
To raise or lower the windows, use the switch on each
door. The passengers' windows can also be controlled by
the switches on the driver's door.
The power windows work when the ignition key is in the ªONº
position.
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SECTION 1 ± 7
179
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
Steering wheel and mirrors
Tilt steering columnn 180
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Outside rear view mirrors 180
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Inside rear view mirror 182
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Vanity mirrors 187
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STEERING WHEEL AND MIRRORS
180
TILT STEERING COLUMN
SV16064
To change the steering wheel angle, hold the steering
wheel, pull the lock release lever toward you, tilt the
steering wheel to the desired angle and release the lever.
When the steering wheel is in a low position, it will spring up as
you release the lock release lever.
CAUTION
 Do not adjust the steering wheel while the vehicle is
moving. Doing so may cause the driver to mishandle
the vehicle and an accident may occur resulting in
death or injuries.
 After adjusting the steering wheel, try moving it up
and down to make sure it is locked in position.
OUTSIDE REAR VIEW MIRRORS
SV16010
Adjust the mirror so that you can just see the side of your
vehicle in the mirror.
Be careful when judging the size or distance of any object seen
in the outside rear view mirror on the passenger's side
because it is a convex mirror. Any object seen in a convex
mirror will look smaller and farther away than if seen in a normal
flat mirror.
When you push the rear window and outside rear view mirror
defogger switch or operate the wipers, the heater panels in the
outside rear view mirrors will quickly clear the mirror surface.
(See ª Rear window and outside rear view mirror defogger, and
windshield wiper deicer switchº on page 36.)
Some models: When the inside rear view mirror darkens in
ªAUTOº mode, the outside rear view mirrors also darken to
reduce the reflection of the headlights of the following vehicle.
For details, see ªInside rear view mirrorº on page 182.
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