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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
(50°C).
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Ashtrays
CAUTION
■When not in use
Keep the ashtray closed.
Injuries may result in the event of an accident or sudden braking.
■To p r e v e n t f i r e
●Fully extinguish matches and cigarettes before putting them in the ashtray, then
make sure the ashtray is fully closed.
●Do not place paper or any other type of flammable object in the ashtray.
FrontSlide the lid to open.
Push the lever to remove the
ashtray.
Push the lid to close.
Rear Pull the lid to open.
Hold the plate down and pull the
ashtray upwards to remove.
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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
when ready for use.
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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 the 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
10A.
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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
stronger the airflow becomes.
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CAUTION
■Burns
●Use caution when seating the following persons in a seat with the seat heater on
to avoid the possibility of burns:
• Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the disabled
• Persons with sensitive skin
• Persons who are fatigued
• Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sleeping drugs,cold remedies, etc.)
●Do not cover the seat with anything when using the seat heater.
Using the seat heater with a blanket or cushion increases the temperature of the
seat and may lead to overheating.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the seat heaters/ventilators
Do not put heavy objects on the seat and do not stick sharp objects (needles, nails,
etc.) into the seat.
■To prevent 12 volt battery discharge
Turn the switches off when the engine is off.
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Armrest
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the armrest
Do not place too much strain on the armrest.
Pull the armrest down for use.
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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.
Raise/lower
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CAUTION
■When the rear sunshade is being raised or lowered
Do not place fingers or other objects in the fastener section or in the opening.
They may get caught, causing injury.
NOTICE
■To prevent 12 volt battery discharge
Do not operate the rear sunshade when the engine is off.
■To ensure normal operation of the sunshade
Observe the following precautions.
●Do not place excessive load on the motor or other components.
●Do not place objects where they may hinder opening and closing operations.
●Do not attach items to the rear sunshade.
●Keep the opening clean and clear of obstructions.
●Do not operate the rear sunshade continuously over long periods of time.
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Floor mats
CAUTION
■When inserting the floor mat
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in the floor mat slipping and interfering with the move-
ment of the pedals during driving, resulting in an accident.
●Make sure the floor mat is properly placed on the vehicle carpet and the correct
side face upward.
●Do not place floor mats on the top of existing mats.
Securely place a mat that matches the size of the space on the carpet.
Secure the floor mat using the
hooks provided.
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