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2-2. Instrument clusterGauges and meters ..................... 125
Indicators and warning lights .... 127
Multi-information display............. 131
2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
Headlight switch ............................ 135
Fog light switch .............................. 138
Windshield wipers and washer............................................. 139
2-4. Using other driving systems Cruise control ................................ 143
Dynamic radar cruise control............................................. 146
Intuitive parking assist ................. 155
Driving assist systems.................... 161
PCS (Pre-Collision System)..... 164
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage ...................... 168
Vehicle load limits ........................... 171
Winter driving tips ......................... 172
Trailer towing .................................. 178
Dinghy towing ................................ 185 3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system ............................................. 188
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers ............. 195
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system type ........................ 196
Using the radio............................... 198
Using the CD player.................. 205
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs..................................... 211
Optimal use of the audio system ............................................. 219
Using the AUX adapter............ 222
Using the steering wheel audio switches ............................ 223
3-3. Using the hands-free phone system (for cellular phone)
Hands-free phone system features (for cellular phone) ................... 225
Using the hands-free phone system (for cellular phone) ... 228
Making a phone call.................... 236
Setting a cellular phone............. 240
Security and system setup........ 244
Using the phone book................ 247
3Interior features

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3-4. Using the interior lightsInterior lights list............................ 253
• Interior lights ............................... 255
• Personal lights ............................ 255
3-5. Using the storage features List of storage features............... 256
• Glove box..................................... 256
• Console box ................................ 257
• Overhead console.................... 259
• Cup holders................................ 260
• Auxiliary box ............................... 262
3-6. Other interior features Sun visors......................................... 263
Vanity mirror .................................. 264
Clock ................................................. 265
Ashtray ............................................. 266
Cigarette lighter ........................... 267
Power outlet .................................. 268
Seat heaters .................................... 269
Seat heaters and ventilators ..... 271
Armrest ............................................ 273
Rear sunshade ............................... 274
Extended trunk.............................. 276
Floor mat.......................................... 277
Trunk features................................ 278
Garage door opener................. 280
Compass......................................... 286 4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......................... 292
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior............................ 295
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .... 298
General maintenance ............... 300
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ..................................... 303
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ................................. 304
Hood................................................. 308
Positioning a floor jack.............. 309
Engine compartment..................... 311
Tires ................................................... 326
Tire inflation pressure................. 334
Wheels............................................. 338
Air conditioning filter................. 340
Electronic key battery ................ 342
Checking and replacing fuses ................................................ 344
Headlight aim................................. 352
Light bulbs ....................................... 354
4Maintenance and care

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5-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers..................... 364
If your vehicle needs to be towed.............................................. 365
If you think something is wrong .............................................. 371
Fuel pump shut off system ........ 372
Event data recorder.................... 373
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds... ...... 375
If a warning message is displayed...................................... 386
If you have a flat tire..................... 397
If the engine will not start .......... 407
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ............................. 409
If you lose your keys ..................... 410
If the electronic key does not operate properly .......................... 411
If the vehicle battery is discharged .................................... 413
If your vehicle overheats ............ 416
If the vehicle becomes stuck .... 419 6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)..................... 422
Fuel information............................ 432
Tire information ............................ 435
6-2. Customization Customizable features .............. 447
6-3. Initialization Items to initialize ........................... 452
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners........................... 454
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) .................................... 455
Abbreviation list ................................... 458
Alphabetical index............................... 460
What to do if... ....................................... 470
5When trouble arises6Vehicle specifications
7For owners
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Pictorial indexExterior
Headlights (high beam) P. 135
Turn signal lights P. 122
Side marker lights P. 135
Headlights (low beam) P. 135
Hood P. 308
Windshield wipers P. 139
Moon roof P. 63
Outside rear viewmirrors
P. 58
Fog lights P. 138
Parking lights
P. 135

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Tires
●Rotation
● Replacement
● Inflation pressure
P. 326
P. 397
P. 429
Tail lights P. 135
Side marker lights P. 135
Trunk P. 41
Rear window defogger P. 195
Doors P. 37
Fuel filler door P. 67
Turn signal lights P. 122

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ACompass P. 286
Garage door opener switches P. 280
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror P. 57
Moon roof switches P. 63
Personal lights P. 255
Interior lights P. 255
Vanity mirrors P. 264
Sun visors P. 263
Personal lights P. 255
SRS curtain shield airbag P. 77
Overhead console P. 259

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Seat heater switches∗
Seat heater and ventilator switches
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P. 269
P. 271
Automatic transmission shift lever P. 119
Shift lock override button P. 409
Cigarette lighter
Ashtray P. 267
P. 266
Cup holders P. 260
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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Headlight switch Turn signal lever Fog light switch P. 135
P. 122
P. 138Gauges and meters P. 125
Multi-information display P. 131
Windshield wipers and
washer switch
P. 139
Engine (ignition) switch P. 116
Trunk opener main switch P. 41
Glove box P. 256
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch P. 56
Parking brake pedal P. 123
Audio remote control switches P. 223
Hood lock release lever P. 308
Tire pressure warning reset switch P. 328
Adaptive front lighting system cancel switch∗ P. 136
Tire pressure warning select switch P. 329
Horn P. 124

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Rear sunshade
switch
∗ P. 274
Intuitive parking assist
switch
∗ * P. 155
Instrument panel light
control
P. 126
∗: If equipped
*: Refer to “Navigation System Owner's Manual”.
Outside rear view mirror switch P. 58
Auxiliary box P. 262
Type A
Type B
Trunk opener P. 41
Fuel filler door opener P. 67
Rear sunshade
switch
∗ P. 274
Instrument panel light
control
P. 126
Outside rear view mirror switch P. 58
Auxiliary box P. 262
Trunk opener P. 41
Fuel filler door opener P. 67

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Scrapping of your Lexus
The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Lexus contain explosive
chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbags and seat belt pretensioners left
as they are, this may cause an accident such as fire. Be sure to have the systems of
the SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner removed and disposed of by a qualified
service shop or by your Lexus dealer before you scrap your vehicle.
Perchlorate Material
Special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
Your vehicle has components that may contain perchlorate. These components may
include airbag, seat belt pretensioners, and wireless remote control batteries.
CAUTION
■General precautions while driving
Driving under the influence: Never drive your vehicle when under the influence of
alcohol or drugs that have impaired your ability to operate your vehicle. Alcohol
and certain drugs delay reaction time, impair judgment and reduce coordination,
which could lead to an accident that could result in death or serious injury.
Defensive driving: Always drive defensively. Anticipate mistakes that other drivers
or pedestrians might make and be ready to avoid accidents.
Driver distraction: Always give your full attention to driving. Anything that distracts
the driver, such as adjusting controls, talking on a cellular phone or reading can
result in a collision with resulting death or serious injury to you, your occupants or
others.
■General precaution regarding children’s safety
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow children to have or
use the key.
When left unattended, children may be able to start the vehicle or shift the vehicle
into neutral. There is also a danger that children may injure themselves by playing
with the cigarette lighter, the windows, the moon roof, or other features of the vehi-
cle. In addition, heat build-up or extremely cold temperatures inside the vehicle can
be fatal to children.