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■Automatic reactivation of TRAC and Enhanced VSC
Turning the “ENGINE START STOP” switch OFF after turning off the TRAC and
Enhanced VSC systems will automatically re-enable them.
■Automatic TRAC reactivation
If only the TRAC system is turned off, the TRAC system will turn on when the vehi-
cle speed increases.
■Automatic TRAC and Enhanced VSC reactivation
If the TRAC and Enhanced VSC systems are turned off, the systems will not turn on
even when the vehicle speed increases.
■Sounds and vibrations caused by the ABS, brake assist, Enhanced VSC, TRAC,
hill-start assist control and VGRS (GS460) systems
●A sound may be heard from the engine compartment when the engine is
started or just after the vehicle begins to move. This sound does not indicate that
a malfunction has occurred in any of these systems.
●Any of the following conditions may occur when the above systems are operat-
ing. None of these indicates that a malfunction has occurred.
• Vibrations may be felt through the vehicle body and steering.
• A motor sound may be heard after the vehicle comes to a stop.
• The brake pedal may pulsate slightly after the ABS is activated.
• The brake pedal may move down slightly after the ABS is activated.
■Hill-start assist control operating conditions
This system comes into operation under the following conditions after the brake
pedal has been depressed and the vehicle has come to a stop:
●The shift lever is in the “D” or “S”.
●The system has detected that the vehicle is moving backwards.
●GS350: The brake pedal is not depressed.
■EPS operation sound
When the steering wheel operates, a motor sound (whirring sound) may be heard.
This does not indicate a malfunction.

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■Reduced effectiveness of EPS
The effectiveness of EPS is reduced to prevent the system from overheating when
there is frequent steering input over an extended period of time. The steering wheel
may feel heavy as a result. Should this occur, refrain from excessive steering input or
stop the vehicle and turn the engine off. The system should return to normal about
10 minutes.
■GS460: VGRS is disabled in the following situations
●During stopping or the steering wheel has been moved for a long time while
driving at lower speeds.
●After the engine is restarted at less than -22°F (-30°C).
CAUTION
Any of the following conditions may result in an accident which could cause death or
serious injury:
■The ABS does not operate effectively when
●The limits of tire gripping performance have been exceeded.
●The vehicle hydroplanes while driving at high speed on a wet or slick road.
■Stopping distance when the ABS is operating will exceed that of normal condi-
tions
The ABS is not designed to shorten the vehicle’s stopping distance. Always main-
tain a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you in the following situations.
●When driving on dirt, gravel or snow-covered roads
●When driving with tire chains
●When driving over bumps in the road
●When driving over roads with potholes or roads with uneven roads
■TRAC may not operate effectively when
Directional control and power may not be achievable while driving on slippery road
surfaces, even if the TRAC is operating. 
Do not drive the vehicle in conditions where stability and power may be lost.

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CAUTION
■Things that must not be carried in the trunk
The following things may cause a fire if loaded in the trunk.
●Receptacles containing gasoline
●Aerosol cans
■Storage precautions
Observe the following precautions.
Failing to do so may result in death or serious injury.
●Do not place cargo or luggage in or on the following locations as the item may
get under the brake or accelerator pedal and prevent the pedals from being
depressed properly, block the driver’s vision, or hit the driver or passengers,
causing an accident.
•Driver’s feet
• Front passenger or rear seats (when stacking items)
• Package tray
•Instrument panel
•Dashboard
●Secure all items in the occupant compartment, as they may shift and injure some-
one during sudden braking, sudden swerving or an accident.
■Weight of the load
●Improper loading may cause deterioration of steering or braking control result-
ing in an accident which may cause death or serious injury.
●Do not exceed the maximum axle weight rating or the total vehicle weight rating.
●Even if the total load of occupant’s weight and the cargo load is less than the total
load capacity, do not apply the load unevenly. Improper loading may cause dete-
rioration of steering or braking control which may cause death or serious injury.

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Vehicle load limits
■Total load capacity and seating capacity
These details are also described on the tire and loading information label. 
(P. 4 7 3 )
CAUTION
■Overloading the vehicle
Do not overload the vehicle.
It may not only cause damage to the tires, but also degrade steering and braking
ability, resulting in an accident.
Vehicle load limits include total load capacity, seating capacity, towing
capacity and cargo capacity.
■Total load capacity: 815 lb. (370 kg)
Total load capacity means the combined weight of occupants, cargo
and luggage.
■Seating capacity: 5 occupants (Front 2, Rear 3)
Seating capacity means the maximum number of occupants whose
estimated average weight is 150 lb. (68 kg) per person.
Even if the number of occupants are within the seating capacity, do
not exceed the total load capacity.
■Towing capacity
Lexus does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle.
■Cargo capacity
Cargo capacity may increase or decrease depending on the weight
and the number of occupants.

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3-3. Using the audio system
Audio system type.................. 257
Using the radio........................ 260
Using the CD/DVD 
player ...................................... 269
Playing an audio CD ............. 272
Playing MP3 and 
WMA discs............................. 276
Playing DVD video/audio 
(with DVD player) .............. 280
Playing a video CD 
(with DVD player) ............... 294
CD/DVD player and DVD 
video disc information ....... 297
Listening to Bluetooth
® 
audio....................................... 308
Listening to a USB memory/
iPod
®....................................... 316
Optimal use of the audio/
video system ......................... 326
Using the AUX port ............. 328
Using the steering 
switches .................................. 3293-4. Using the hands-free system 
(for cellular phone)
Hands-free system 
(for cellular phone) ............. 332
Using a Bluetooth
® 
phone ...................................... 338
Setting the hands-free system 
(for cellular phone) ............. 353
3-5. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list .................... 382
3-6. Using the storage features
List of storage features......... 385
3-7. Other interior features
Sun visors ................................. 393
Vanity mirrors ......................... 394
Clock ......................................... 395
Outside temperature 
display..................................... 396
Ashtrays.................................... 397
Cigarette lighter .................... 398
Power outlet ............................ 399
Seat heaters/ventilators ...... 400
Armrest .................................... 402
Rear sunshade ........................ 403
Floor mats ................................ 406
Trunk features ......................... 408
Garage door opener .............. 411
Compass .................................... 417
Safety Connect ....................... 421

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Using the voice command system (with navigation system)
Press the talk switch to operate the
voice command system. 
(“Navigation System Owner’s
Manual”)
Ti t l ePa g e
Using the radioP. 2 6 0
Using the CD/DVD playerP. 2 6 9
Playing an audio CDP. 2 7 2
Playing MP3 and WMA discsP. 2 76
Playing DVD video/audioP. 2 8 0
Playing video CDP. 2 9 4
CD/DVD player and DVD video disc informationP. 2 9 7
Listening to Bluetooth® audioP. 3 0 8
Listening to a USB memory/iPod®P. 3 1 6
Optimal use of the audio/video systemP. 3 2 6
Using the AUX portP. 3 2 8
Using the steering switchesP. 3 2 9

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Using the steering switches
Some audio features can be controlled using the steering switches.
Power on, select audio
source
Vo l u m e
Radio mode: Selects a radio
station
CD mode: Selects a
track, file
(MP3 and
WMA) and
disc
DVD mode
*: Selects a
track, chapter
and disc
Bluetooth
® audio mode: 
Selects a track
and album
iPod
® mode: Selects a song
USB memory mode: 
Selects a file
and folder
*: DVD player only

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Selecting a disc in the CD or DVD player
Press to select the CD or DVD mode.
Press and hold  or  on until you hear a beep.
Selecting an album
Press to select Bluetooth
® audio mode.
Press and hold  or  on until you hear a beep.
Selecting a folder
Press to select CD (only when MP3/WMA disc is in use) or
USB memory mode.
Press and hold  or  on until you hear a beep.
■Canceling automatic seek station
Push the same switch.
CAUTION
■To reduce the risk of an accident
Exercise care when operating the audio switches on the steering wheel.
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Making a call
Once the Bluetooth
® phone is registered, you can make a call using the
following procedure:
■Dialing
Display the “Phone” screen. (P. 3 3 8 )
Input the phone number.
To delete the inputted phone num-
ber, touch .
To dial the last inputted phone
number, touch “Redial”.
Touch or press on the steering wheel.
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■Dialing from the phonebook
With navigation system
You can dial a number from the phonebook data imported from your
mobile phone. The system has one phonebook for each telephone. Up
to 1000 entries may be stored in each phonebook. (P. 360)
Without navigation system
You can dial a number from the phonebook data imported from your
mobile phone. The system has one phonebook for each telephone. Up
to 1000 entries may be stored in total for the phonebooks. (P. 360)
Display the “Phone” screen. (P. 3 3 8 )
Touch “Contacts” on the “Phone” screen.
Choose the desired data to call
from the list.
If the phonebook is empty, a mes-
sage will be displayed.
If you want to transfer new contacts
from a cellular phone, touch “Yes”.
Choose the number and then
touch or press on the
steering wheel.
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