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The Quick Guide is not intended as a substitute for your Owner’s
Manual. We strongly encourage you to review the Owner’s
Manual and supplementary manuals so you will have a better
understanding of your vehicle’s capabilities and limitations.
Audio System
Audio control screen........................................................................................................... ......... 64
Side Display (vehicles with a navigation system).............................................................. 64
Basic operation ................................................................................................................ ...............65
Radio ...................................................................................................................................................65
DVD player/CD player ........................................................................................................... .... 66
Operating an iPod .............................................................................................................. ........... 67
Remote control (steering wheel switches).......................................................................... 64
Rear seat audio controls ....................................................................................................... ...... 67
Automatic Transmission ......................................................................................................... ............ 18
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ....................................................................................................... ........39
Cruise Control ................................................................................................................. .....................33
Door Locks ..................................................................................................................... ........................83
Driving Mode Select Switch ..................................................................................................... ....... 42
Driving Position Memory........................................................................................................ ........... 14
Dynamic Radar Cruise Control................................................................................................... ..35
Eco Driving Indicator .......................................................................................................... ............... 26
Engine (Ignition) Switch....................................................................................................... ............... 15
Front Air Conditioning System
Side Display (vehicles with a navigation system).............................................................. 69
Using the automatic mode......................................................................................................... 70
Adjusting the temperature...................................................................................................... ... 70
Using the S-FLOW mode .......................................................................................................... 70
Front Seats .................................................................................................................... ........................... 13
Fuel Tank Cap .................................................................................................................. ...................... 87
Garage Door Opener ............................................................................................................. ...........76
Hands-free System For Cellular Phone
Bluetooth
® phone pairing ......................................................................................................... 57
Phonebook transfer ............................................................................................................. ........ 58
Registering a speed dial ....................................................................................................... .......59
Calling by name................................................................................................................ ..............60
Calling by speed dial .......................................................................................................... ............61
Calling using SMS/MMS message ....................................................................................... 62
Receiving a call ............................................................................................................... ................63
Steering switches .............................................................................................................. .............63

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■Shift position purpose
*1: To improve fuel efficiency and reduce noises, set the shift lever in the D position for nor-
mal driving.
*2: Any gear range can be fixed when driving in M mode.
■ Selecting shift ranges in the D position
To drive using temporary shift range selection, operate the “-” paddle shift switch. The shift
range can then be selected by operating the “-” and “+” paddle shift switches.
Upshifting
Downshifting
The selected shift range, from 1 to 6,
will be displayed in the meter.
To return to normal D position driving,
the “+” paddle shift switch must be held
down for a period of time.
Shift positionObjective or function
PParking the vehicle/starting the engine
RReversing
NNeutral
DNormal driving*1
MM mode driving*2
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Multi-information Display
■Display contents
● Trip information
• Eco Driving Indicator
•Outside temperature
• Current fuel consumption
• Average fuel consumption after refuel-
ing
• Average fuel consumption
• Average vehicle speed
•Driving range
• Tire inflation pressure (if equipped) 
(  P. 4 6 )
● Drive monitor
•Outside temperature
• Average fuel consumption after refuel-
ing
•Driving range
● Intuitive parking assist display
* (if
equipped)
● Dynamic radar cruise control display
* (if
equipped)
● LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) display
* (if
equipped)
● Wa r n i n g m e s s a g e s
*: Automatically displayed when the sys-
tem is used. Display can be switched by
pressing the “DISP” button.
The multi-information display presents the driv er with a variety of driving-related data
including the current outside air temperature.

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Driving Mode Select Switch
■Vehicles without AVS
Normal mode
For normal driving.
Press the switch to change the driving mode to normal mode when selected to Eco
mode or sport mode.
Eco drive mode
Use Eco mode to help achieve low fuel cons umption during trips that involve frequent
accelerating.
When the driving mode select switch is tu rned left, the “ECO MODE” indicator comes
on in the multi-information display.
Sport mode
An acceleration response suitable for sports driving is provided by controlling steering
response and transmission. Suitable for when precise handling is desirable, for example
when driving on mountain roads.
When the driving mode select switch is turned right, the “SPORT” indicator comes on
in the instrument cluster.
The driving modes can be select ed to suit driving condition.
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■Ve h i c l e s w i t h AV S
Normal mode
For normal driving.
Press the switch to change the driving mode to normal mode when selected to Eco
mode or sport mode.
Eco drive mode
Use Eco mode to help achieve low fuel cons umption during trips that involve frequent
accelerating.
When the driving mode select switch is turned left, the “ECO MODE” indicator comes
on in the multi-information display.
Sport mode
•SPORT S mode Improves acceleration response by contro lling the transmission. Suitable for when
precise handling is desirable, for example when driving on mountain roads.
When the driving mode select switch is turned right while a made other than SPORT
S mode is selected, the “SPORT S” indicator comes on in the instrument cluster.
•SPORT S+ mode Improves steering performance and driving st ability by simultaneously controlling the
steering and suspension in addition to th e transmission. Suitable for sporty driving.
When the driving mode select switch is turned right while SPORT S mode is selected,
the “SPORT S+” indicator comes on in the instrument cluster.1
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Get Information (vehicles with a navigation system)
Select audio mode
*: Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
Climate/air conditioning system command
CommandAction
“Traffic”Displays the traffic incident list.
“Weather”Displays weather information.
“Sports Scores”Displays the sports list.
“Stock Quotes”Displays the stocks list.
“Fuel Prices”Displays the fuel prices list.
“Lexus Insider”Displays the Lexus insider list.
CommandAction
“Radio”, “AM”, “FM”, “Satellite
radio”, “Disc”, “Auxiliary”,
“Bluetooth
* audio”, “iPod”,
“USB audio”Change the audio mode.
“A u d i o o n ”Turns the audio system on.
“A u d i o o f f ”Turns the audio system off.
CommandAction
“Automatic climate control”Turns air conditioning system on and off.
“Warmer”Turns temperature up.
“Cooler”Turns temperature down.
“Select audio mode” and “Climate/air condit ioning system command” are enable when
expanded voice commands are turned “On”. Refer to the “Owner’s Manual” and “Naviga-
tion System Owner’s Manual”.

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■Services
Subscribers have the following Sa fety Connect services available:
● Automatic Collision Notification
*
In case of either airbag deployment or severe rear-end collision, the system is designed
to automatically call the response center. The responding agent receives the vehicle’s
location and attempts to speak with the vehicle occupants to assess the level of emer-
gency. If the occupants are unable to communicate, the agent automatically treats the
call as an emergency, contacts the nearest emergency services provider to describe the
situation, and requests that assistance be sent to the location.
*: U.S. Patent No. 7,508,298 B2
● Stolen Vehicle Location 
If your vehicle is stolen, Safety Connect can wo rk with local authorities to assist them in
locating and recovering the vehicle. After fi ling a police report, call the Safety Connect
response center at 1-800-25-LEXUS (1- 800-255-3987) and follow the prompts for
Safety Connect to initiate this service. 
In addition to assisting law enforcement with recovery of a stolen vehicle, Safety-Con-
nect-equipped vehicle location data may, un der certain circumstances, be shared with
third parties to locate your vehicle. Furt her information is available at Lexus.com.
● Emergency Assistance Button (SOS) 
In the event of an emergency on the road, push the “SOS” button to reach the Safety
Connect response cent er. The answering agent will determine your vehicle’s location,
assess the emergency, and dispatch the necessary assistance required. If you accidentally press the “SOS” button, tell the response-center agent that you are
not experiencing an emergency.
● Enhanced Roadside Assistance 
Enhanced Roadside Assistance adds GPS data to the already included warranty-based
Lexus roadside service. 
Subscribers can press the “SOS” button to reach a Safety Connect response-center
agent, who can help with a wide range of needs, such as: towing, flat tire, fuel delivery, etc.
For a description of the Roadside Assistance services and their limitations, please see the
Safety Connect Terms and Conditions, which are available at Lexus.com.
■ Subscription
After you have signed the Telematics Subscription Service Agreement and are enrolled,
you can begin receiving services.
A variety of subscription terms is available for purchase. Contact your Lexus dealer, call 1-
800-25-LEXUS (1-800-255-3987) or push the “SOS” button in your vehicle for further
subscription details.

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XM Services (if equipped)
■Services
With an active XM subscription, the following features are available:
● XM Sports and Stocks
*1
XM Sports and Stocks is a service included with an XM Satellite Radio subscription. This
service is also available with an XM TravelLi nk subscription. With this service, you can
receive updates via the navigati on system on your personally selected sports teams and
stocks.
● XM Fuel Prices
*2
XM Fuel Prices is a service included with an XM TravelLink subscription. It enables the
navigation system to display current fuel pr ices and gas station locations, which can be
set as a destination if desired.
● XM NavWeather
TM*2
The subscription-based XM NavWeatherTM service allows the navigation system to dis-
play weather information on the map screen.
● XM NavTraffic
®*2
The subscription-based XM NavTraffic® service allows the navigation system to display
traffic information on the map screen.
*1: Available at no extra charge with an active XM Satellite Radio subscription.
*2: Available via separate XM subscription(s).
■ Subscription
XM NavTraffic®, XM NavWeatherTM and XM TravelLink require separate XM subscrip-
tion(s). XM Sports
*, XM Stocks* and XM Fuel Prices are available with an XM TravelLink
subscription. After a 90-day trial, you must contact XM and set up the appropriate XM
subscription(s) to continue receiving these services.
*: XM Sports and XM Stocks are included wi th an XM Satellite Radio subscription.
XM services are subscription-based XM Sate llite Radio services to provide convenient
features to subscribers.
For details, refer to the “Owner’s Manual” and “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

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Fuel Tank Cap
■Before refueling the vehicle
● Close all the doors and windows, and turn the engine switch off.
● Confirm the type of fuel.
■Opening the fuel tank cap
With the doors unlocked, press the
center of the rear ed ge of the fuel filler
door.
Push until you hear a click and take
your hand away to slightly open the fuel
filler door. Then open the door fully by
hand.
Turn the fuel tank cap slowly to open.
Hang the fuel tank cap on the back of
the fuel filler door.1
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What to do if...
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*: It also comes on due to natural causes such as natural air leaks and tire inflation pressure changes caused by temperature. Adjust the tire inflation pressure to the specified level.
The light will turn off after a few minutes. In case the light does not turn off even if the tire
inflation pressure is adjusted, have th e system checked by your Lexus dealer.
Follow the correction procedures.
Open door warning lightMaster warning light
Low fuel level warning light
(Illuminates
without
blinking)Tire pressure warning light*
Seat belt reminder light
See the Owner’s Manual
Tu r n s i g n a l i n d i c a t o rIntuitive parking assist 
indicator (if equipped)
Headlight indicator (U.S.A.)“AFS OFF” indicator 
(if equipped)
Tail light indicator (Canada)
(Flashes)
Slip indicator
Headlight high beam indicatorVSC OFF indicator
Front fog light indicator 
(if equipped)
(Flashes faster)
“PCS” warning light 
(if equipped)
Cruise control indicatorParking brake indicator
(U.S.A.)
Radar cruise control 
indicator (if equipped)Parking brake indicator 
(Canada)
Cruise control “SET” indicator“A I R B A G O N /
OFF” indicator
LKA (Lane-Keeping assist)
indicator (if equipped)
For further information, re fer to the Owner’s Manual.