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3-5. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list
Illuminated entry system: The various lights automatically turn on/off
according to the presence of the electronic key, whether the doors are
locked/unlocked, whether the doors are open/closed, and the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch mode.
When the instrument panel light control sw itch is turned to minimum, the foot
lights, inside door handle lights and shift lever light will turn off. ( P. 1 3 3 )
Outer foot light
Steering spot light
Front personal lights 
( P. 3 3 9 )
Shift lever light
Front interior lights ( P. 3 3 8 )
Inside door handle lightsRear personal lights 
( P. 3 3 9 )
Rear interior lights
Door courtesy lights
Foot light
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Clock
■The clock is displayed when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode.
■When the 12 volt battery is disconnected
The time display will automatically be set to 1:00.
■Adjust clock
With navigation system 
 “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
Without navigation system 
Perform the following steps.
Press .
To u c h . Adjust hours.
Adjust minutes.
Round the nearest hour.
Turn daylight saving time on.
Turn daylight saving time off.
After setting, touch .
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Outside temperature display
■The outside temperature is displayed when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■When “--” or “E” is displayed
The system may be malfunctioning. Take your vehicle to your Lexus dealer.
■On the multi-information display
P. 1 4 0
■Display
In the following situations, the correct outside temperature may not be displayed, or
the display may take longer than normal to change.
●When stopped, or driving at low speeds (less than 12 mph [20 km/h])
●When the outside temperature has changed suddenly (at the entrance/exit of a
garage, tunnel, etc.)
The displayed temperature ranges from -40°F (-40°C) up to 122°F
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Cigarette lighter
■The cigarette lighter can be used when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode.
CAUTION
■To avoid burns or fires
●Do not touch the metal parts of the cigarette lighter.
●Do not hold the cigarette lighter down . It could overheat and cause a fire.
●Do not insert anything other than the cigarette lighter into the outlet.
■When not in use
Keep the ashtray lid closed.
Injuries may result in the event of an accident or sudden braking.
Slide the lid to open, and push
the cigarette lighter down.
The cigarette lighter will pop up
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Power outlet
■The power outlet can be used when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode.
NOTICE
■To avoid damaging the power outlet
Close the power outlet lid when not in use. 
Foreign objects or liquids that enter th e power outlet may cause a short circuit.
■To prevent the fuse from being blown
Do not use an accessory that uses more than 12V/10A.
■To prevent 12 volt battery discharge
Do not use the power outlet longer than necessary when the engine is off.
The power outlet can be used for 12V accessories that run on less than
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Seat heaters/ventilators (if equipped)
■The seat heaters/ventilators can be used when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■When not in use
Set the dial to “0”. The indicator light turns off.
The temperature of the seats can be adjusted individually.
■Seat heaters
Heats the seats
The indicator light comes on.
The higher the number, the
warmer the seats become.
■ Seat heaters/ventilators
Heats the seats
The indicator light (red) comes
on.
The higher the number, the
warmer the seats become.
Blows air from the seats
The indicator light (green)
comes on. 
The higher the number, the
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Rear sunshade (if equipped)
■The rear sunshade can be used when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■Reverse operation feature
To ensure adequate rear visibility, the sunshade automatically lowers when the shift
lever is shifted to “R”.
However, the rear sunshade is raised again if any of the following occurs:
●Shift the shift lever into “P”.
●The switch is pressed again.
●The shift lever is shifted out of “R”, and the vehicle reaches a speed of 9 mph (15
km/h).
If the engine is turned off when the rear sunshade has been lowered due to the
reverse operation feature, it will not be raised even when the engine is turned on
again and the vehicle reaches a speed of 9 mph (15 km/h). To raise the sunshade
again, press the switch.
■After the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned to OFF
The rear sunshade can be raised and lowered for approximately 1 minute.
The rear sunshade can be raised and lowered by pressing the switch shown
below.
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Safety information for the Lexus Link System
Important! Read this information before using the Lexus Link System. ■Exposure to radio frequency signals
The Lexus Link System installed in your vehicle is a low power ratio trans-
mitter and receiver. When the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in the
IGNITION ON mode, it receives and also sends radio frequency (RF)
signals. 
In August 1996, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
adopted RF exposure guidelines with safety levels for mobile wireless
phones. Those guidelines are consistent with the safety standards previ-
ously set by both U.S. and international standards bodies.
● ANSI (American National Standards Institute) C95.1 [1992]
● NCRP (National Council on Radi ation Protection and Measurement)
Report 86 [1986]
● ICNIRP (International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Pro-
tection) [1996]
Those standards were based on comp rehensive and periodic evaluations
of the relevant scientific literature. Over 120 scientists, engineers, and
physicians from universities, government health agencies, and industry
reviewed the available body of resear ch to develop the ANSI Standard
(C95.1). 
The design of the Lexus Link System complies with the FCC guidelines in
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Advisor record■ Recording a conversation with an advisor
Press the button to record a co nversation. To stop recording,
press the button again.
• Up to 2 minutes of recording time is available.
• Recording a new conversation deletes the previously recorded conversation.
■Playing the recorded conversation
Press the or button.
Say “Advisor playback”.
Press the button again to stop the playback.
To restart the playback, press the button, say “Advisor playback”
and then select either of the following methods.
• Say “Resume” to resume the playback.
• Say “Play” to start from the beginning.
Personal calling
The hands-free personal calling featur e can be added to the Lexus Link
System as an option. You can purchase a package of minutes that works
best for you. As you make and receive calls, minutes are deducted from
your plan. They are easily billed to a credit card that is kept on file so no
separate phone bill is needed.
Personal calling universal voice recognition commands:
• “Help” The system will provide a list of available commands.
• “Clear” When you are entering digits, this command will erase the last
digit entered.
• “Cancel” This command takes you from the current function to the “Lexus
Link ready” prompt. If the last response from the system was “Lexus Link
ready”, this command will exit voice mode.
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CAUTION
The engine compartment contains many mechanisms and fluids that may move sud-
denly, become hot, or become electrically energized. To avoid death or serious injury,
observe the following precautions.
■When working on the engine compartment
●Keep hands, clothing, and tools away from the moving fan and engine drive belt.
●Be careful not to touch the engine, radiator , exhaust manifold, etc. right after driv-
ing as they may be hot. Oil and other fluids may also be hot.
●Do not leave anything that may burn easily , such as paper or rags, in the engine
compartment.
●Do not smoke, cause sparks or expose an open flame to fuel or the 12 volt battery.
Fuel and 12 volt battery fumes are flammable.
●Be extremely cautious when working on the 12 volt battery. It contains poisonous
and corrosive sulfuric acid.
■When working near the electric cooling fan or radiator grille
Be sure the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is OFF. 
With the “ENGINE START STOP” switch in IGNITION ON mode, the electric
cooling fan may automatically start to run if the air conditioning is on and/or the
coolant temperature is high. ( P. 4 1 5 )
■Safety glasses
Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or fall ing material, fluid spray, etc. from getting
in the eyes.
NOTICE
■If you remove the air cleaner filter
Driving with the air cleaner filter removed may cause excessive engine wear due to
dirt in the air. Also a backfire could cause a fire in the engine compartment.