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CAUTION
■Driving with snow tires
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failing to do so may result in a loss of vehicle control and cause death or serious
injury.
●Use tires of the size specified for your vehicle.
●Maintain the specified level of tire inflation pressure.
●Do not drive in excess of 75 mph (120 km/h), regardless of the type of snow tires
being used.
●Use snow tires on all, not just some wheels.
■Driving with snow chains
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failing to do so may result in the vehicle being unable to be driven safely, and may
cause death or serious injury.
●Do not drive in excess of the speed limit specified for the tire chains being used,
or 30 mph (50 km/h), whichever is lower.
●Avoid driving on bumpy road surfaces or over potholes.
●Avoid sudden turns and braking, as use of chains may adversely affect vehicle
handling.
●Slow down sufficiently before entering a curve to ensure that vehicle control is
maintained.
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NOTICE
■Repairing or replacing snow tires
Request repairs of and obtain replacement snow tires from Lexus dealers or legiti-
mate tire retailers.
This is because the removal and attachment of snow tires affects the operation of
the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters.
■Fitting tire chains
The tire pressure warning valves and transmitters may not function correctly when
tire chains are fitted.
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Trailer towing
Lexus does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle. Lexus also
does not recommend the installation of a tow hitch or the use of a tow hitch
carrier for a wheelchair, scooter, bicycl e, etc. Your Lexus is not designed
for trailer towing or for the us e of tow hitch mounted carriers.
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Dinghy towing
NOTICE
■To avoid serious damage to your vehicle
Do not tow your vehicle with 4 wheels on the ground.
Your vehicle is not designed to be dinghy towed (with 4 wheels on the
ground) behind a motor home.
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3-1. Using the touch screenTouch screen ........................... 226
Setting the touch screen ..... 230
3-2. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system..................................... 235
Rear window and outside rear
view mirror defoggers ....... 243
Windshield wiper de-icer .... 244
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3-3. Using the audio systemAudio system type.................. 245
Using the radio........................ 248
Using the cassette player .... 257
Using the CD player .............. 261
Playing MP3 and WMA discs............................ 266
Using the DVD player........... 270
Playing DVD video/audio .... 273
Playing video CD (with DVD player) .............. 285
CD/DVD player and DVD
video disc information ...... 289
Optimal use of the audio/video system ....... 301
Using the AUX adapter ....... 306
Using the steering switches .................................. 307
3-4. Using the hands-free system (for cellular phone)
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) .............. 310
Using the Bluetooth
®
phone ....................................... 315
Setting the hands-free system .................................... 330 3-5. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list .................... 356
3-6. Using the storage features List of storage features......... 359
3-7. Other interior features Sun visors ................................. 366
Vanity mirrors .......................... 367
Clock ......................................... 368
Outside temperature display..................................... 369
Ashtrays.................................... 370
Cigarette lighter ..................... 371
Power outlet ............................ 372
Seat heaters/ventilators ...... 373
Armrest .................................... 375
Rear sunshade ......................... 376
Floor mats ................................ 378
Trunk features ......................... 379
Garage door opener ............ 382
Compass .................................. 388
Lexus Link System ................. 392
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Touch screen
By touching the screen with your finger, you can control the audio system
and air conditioning, adjust the screen display etc.
With navigation system
Without navigation system
The “Information” screen shown in the above illustration is displayed when
is pressed.
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SwitchesPa g e
“CLIMATE”P. 2 3 5
“A U D I O ”P. 2 4 5
“INFO” (Displaying the “Informa-
tion” screen)P. 2 2 6
“DISP” (Adjusting the display)P. 2 3 1
Trip information (Displaying the “Trip
Information” screen)P. 2 2 8
MaintenanceNavigation System Owner’s Manual
Te l e p h o n eP. 3 1 5
CalendarNavigation System Owner’s Manual
“LEXUS Park Assist”P. 1 9 0
LanguageP. 2 3 0
Screen SettingP. 2 3 3
Beep OffP. 2 3 0
Adjust ClockP. 3 6 8 /
Navigation System Owner’s Manual
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The initial screenIf the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch is set to ACCESSORY or
IGNITION ON mode, the initial-
izing screen will be displayed for a
few seconds as the system starts
up.
Trip information
Trip information such as driving di stance, average vehicle speed, fuel
consumption, etc. can be di splayed on the screen. The displayed figure is
for general information and may not always reflect precise and actual
conditions.
■ Displaying the screen
Press .
Touch on the “Information” screen.
Average fuel consumption
Cruising range
Average vehicle speed
Total distance
STEP1
STEP2
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■Resetting the data
Touching will reset the “Average Speed” and “Distance”.
■To avoid damaging the touch screen
●Touch the screen lightly with your finger. If there is no response, remove your fin-
ger from the screen and try again.
●Remove any dirt on the screen by wiping with a soft cloth. Do not use detergent.
■When using the touch screen
●If the screen is cold, the display may be dark, or the system may seem to be
operating slightly slower than normal.
●The screen may seem dark and hard to see when viewed through sunglasses.
Change your angle of viewing, adjust the display on the “Display” screen or
remove your sunglasses.
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