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TRUNK STORAGE EXTENSION
1Lock2Unlock3Open
Pull down the center armrest in the rear seat. Push down
the handle and open the armrest door.
Access to the trunk can be prevented by locking the armrest
door with the master key.
See Stowage precautionsº on page 277 for precautions when
loading luggage.
CAUTION
Be sure to close the door when the trunk storage
extension is not in use. Luggage or cargo in the trunk
may be thrown into the passenger compartment in a
sudden stop or crash resulting in injury.
FLOOR MAT
Use a floor mat of the correct size.
If the floor carpet and floor mat have 2 holes, then they are
designed for use with locking clips. Fix the floor mat with
locking clips into the holes in the floor carpet.

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HOOD
1. To open the hood, pull the hood lock release lever under
the instrument panel. The hood will spring up slightly.
2. Insert your fingers under the hood, push up the
auxiliary catch lever and lift the hood.
Before closing the hood, check to see that you have not
forgotten any tools, rags, etc. Then lower the hood and make
sure it locks.
CAUTION
Before driving, be sure that the hood is securely locked.
Otherwise, the hood may open unexpectedly while
driving and an accident may occur.

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TRUNK LID
Trunk lid opener
To open the trunk lid, push the switch.
To close the trunk lid, lower it and press down on it. After
closing the trunk lid, try pulling it up to make sure it is securely
closed.
The trunk lid can be unlocked using the wireless remote control
key. For details, see page 21.
CAUTION
Keep the trunk lid closed while driving. This not only
keeps the luggage from being thrown out, but also
prevents exhaust gases from entering the vehicle.
Trunk lid opener main switch

1Main switch2Operative3Inoperative
If you do not want to activate the trunk lid opener system,
turn off the main switch in the glove box. To turn it on,
push in the main switch.

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94The trunk lid can be opened using a loop of wire in the trunk
even with the main switch in the glove box turned off. When
keeping items in the trunk, be sure to turn off the main switch
and lock the glove box and rear armrest door. For locking the
glove box, see page 77. For locking the rear armrest door, see
page 86.
In case the opener is not actuated
1. Pull down the rear armrest and open the rear armrest
door.
2. Pull the loop of wire to unlock the trunk lid.
This is used in case the trunk lid cannot be unlocked due to a
discharged battery or other trouble.

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Internal trunk release handle
If a person is locked in the trunk, he/she can pull down the
phosphorescent handle on the inside of trunk lid to open
the trunk lid.
The phosphorescent (glow-in-the-dark) handle will continue
to glow for a time after the trunk lid is closed. Exposing the
handle to stronger light will cause it to glow longer.
CAUTION
Always lock the trunk lid and all doors, and keep
away the vehicle keys out of children's reach.
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle.
Unsupervised children may lock themselves in the
vehicle or trunk and suffer serious injuries or death.

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2. To remove the fuel tank cap, turn the cap
counterclockwise by 90 degrees (to the pressure point
1), and then turn it an additional 30 degrees (to point2). Pause slightly before removing it.
It is not unusual to hear a slight swoosh when the cap is
opened.
3. The removed cap can be stored on the back side of the
fuel filler door.
Position the cap so that the hooks point to the left and right, and
set it in the receptacle on the back side of the door.

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98When installing the cap, turn the cap clockwise until you
hear a click. When you hear the click, the cap is fully
closed.
If the cap is not tightened securely, the malfunction indicator
lamp comes on. Make sure the cap is tightened securely.
The indicator lamp goes off after driving several times. If the
indicator lamp does not go off, contact your Lexus dealer as
soon as possible.
CAUTION
Make sure the cap is installed securely to prevent fuel
spillage in the event of an accident.
Use only a genuine Lexus fuel tank cap for
replacement. It is designed to regulate fuel tank
pressure.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the cap, apply force only in the
turning direction to the cap. Do not pull or pry it.

EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT
100To slide open the tilted-up moon roof:
Push the switch on the SLIDE OPENº side to tilt down the
moon roof. After releasing the switch, push the switch on the
same side again.

1Tilt down2Tilt up
To tilt up the moon roof, push the switch on the TILT UPº
side for about 1 second. The moon roof will fully tilt up.
To stop partway, push the same side or SLIDE OPENº
side briefly.
To tilt down the moon roof, push the switch on the SLIDE
OPENº side for about 1 second. The moon roof will fully
tilt down. To stop partway, push the same side or TILT
UPº side briefly.
To operate the moon roof, the ignition key must be in the ONº
position.Key off operation: Even if the ignition key is turned to the
ACCº or LOCKº position, the moon roof can be operated until
a front door is opened (or for 43 seconds).
To tilt up the slide-opened moon roof:
Push the switch on the TILT UPº side to close the moon roof
fully. After releasing the switch, push the switch on the same
side again.
Operating the moon roof from outside the
vehicle
The moon roof can be opened using an ignition key.*
NOTE:
* This feature can be deactivate.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details.
Insert the ignition key into the key hole on the driver's
door.
Turn the key in the unlocking direction and hold it.

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101 After the door is unlocked, the moon roof begins to open. To
stop in the middle, return the key.
The moon roof also can be opened using the wireless remote
control. For details, see page 22.
Jam protection function
If something gets caught into the roof opening during closing
operation, the moon roof stops and opens.
If the moon roof receives a strong impact, this function may
work even if nothing is caught.
If the battery is disconnected or run down
The moon roof may not operate automatically and the jam
protection function will not function correctly after you
reconnect, replace or recharge the battery. In any of these
cases, you should normalize the moon roof.
To normalize the moon roof, push and hold the switch on the
TILT UPº side until the moon roof tilts all the way up and then
tilts down a little automatically.
Make sure that the moon roof opens and closes automatically.
If the moon roof cannot be operated properly, have it checked
by your Lexus dealer.
CAUTION
To avoid serious personal injury, you must do the
following.
While the vehicle is moving, always keep the heads,
hands and other parts of the bodies of all occupants
away from the roof opening. Otherwise, they could
be seriously injured if the vehicle stops suddenly or
if the vehicle is involved in an accident.
Before you close the moon roof, always make sure
there is nobody around the moon roof. You must also
make sure nobody places his or her head, hands and
other parts of the body in the roof opening. If
someone's neck, head or hands get caught in the
closing roof, it could result in a serious injury. When
anyone closes the moon roof, first make sure it is safe
to do so.
Be sure to remove the ignition key when you leave
your vehicle.
Never leave anyone (particularly a small child) alone
in your vehicle, especially with the ignition key still
inserted. Otherwise, he/she could use the moon roof
switch and get trapped in the roof opening.
Unattended person (particularly a small child) can be
involved in a serious accident.

OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEM
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Adjusting lumbar support
(driver's seat only)
Push the control switch on either side.
The amount of lumbar support will change while the switch is
pushed.
HEAD RESTRAINTS
For your safety and comfort, adjust the head restraint
before driving.
Front seats
To raise the head restraint, pull it up. To lower it, press the
lock release button and push the head restraint down. To
move the head restraint forward or rearward, pull or push
the base of the head restraint.
The head restraint is most effective when it is close to your
head. Therefore, using a cushion on the seatback is not
recommended.