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The following screen is displayed when speaking on the phone.
■To adjust the incoming call volume
Select “-” or “+”, turn the “PWR/V OL” knob, or use the volume switch
on the steering wheel.
■To adjust your voice volume that the other party hears from their
speaker
Select “Transmit Volume” and select “ -” or “+” to adjust the transmit vol-
ume.
Select “OK”.
■To prevent the other party from hearing your voice
Select “Mute”.
Speaking on the phone

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■Inputting tones
When using phone services such as an answering service or a bank,
you can store phone numbers and code numbers in the phonebook.
Select “0-9” on the “Call” screen.
Input the number.
If repeated tone symbols* are
stored in the phonebook, “Send”
and “Clear” are displayed on the
right side of the screen.
*: Repeated tone symbols are sym- bols or numbers displayed as p or
w, that come after the phone num-
ber.
(e.g. 056133w0123p#1 ✽)
Confirm the number displayed on the screen, and select “Send”.
If you select “Clear”, this function will end.
■To transfer a call
Select “Handset Mode” to change from hands-free call to cellular
phone call. Select “Handsfree Mode” to change from cellular phone
call to hands-free call.
■To hang up
Select or press on the steering wheel.
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■Call waiting
When a connected call is interrupted by the third party, the incoming
call message will be displayed.
●To talk with the other party: Select or press on the steer-
ing wheel.
●To refuse the call: Select or press on the steering wheel.
Everytime you select or press on the steering wheel after a
call is interrupted, you will be switched to the other party.
If your cellular phone is not accepted in HFP Ver. 1.5, this function can-
not be used.
■Incoming call
●The ring tone that has been set in the “Phone Sound Settings” screen sounds when
there is an incoming call. ( P. 5 2 5 )
●Depending on the type of Bluetooth® phone, both the system and Bluetooth®
phone may sound simultaneously when there is an incoming call.
■Transferring calls
●It is not possible to transfer from hands-free to a cellular phone while driving.
●If you transfer from a cellular phone to hands-free, the hands-free screen will be
displayed, and you can operate the system using the screen.
●Transfer method and operation may vary according to the cellular phone used.
●For operation of the cellular phone in use, see the phone’s manual.
■Repeated tone symbols
When the “p” pause tone is used, after waiting 2 seconds the tone data up until the
next pause tone will be automatically sent . When the “w” pause tone is used, the tone
data up until the next pause tone will be automatically sent after user operation.
■While driving
Key input is unavailable.
■Voice recognition during a call
“Send Tones” can be operated by voice recognition. ( P. 3 4 0 )
■Interrupt call operation
Interrupt call operation may differ from depending on your phone company and the
cellular phone.

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Received messages can be forwarded from the connected Bluetooth®
phone, enabling checking and replying (Quick reply).
■Checking a message
Display the “Phone” screen. ( P. 503)
Select “Messages” on the “Phone” screen.
Depending on the ty pe of Bluetooth® phone being connected, it may be nec-
essary to perform additi onal steps on the phone.
When “Message Transfer” is set to “Off”, a confirmation screen will be dis-
played. Select “Yes”.
Select the desired message to
check.
The text of the message is not dis-
played while driving.
Selecting “Previous” or “Next” dis-
plays the previous or next message.
Select “Play” to start reading ou t of the message. Select “Stop” to
stop the function.
■To adjust the message reading out volume
Select “-” or “+”, turn the “PWR/V OL” knob, or use the volume switch
on the steering wheel.
■Replying a message (Quick reply)
Select “Reply” on the desired
message screen.
Using a Bluetooth® phone message
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Heated steering wheel
Turns the heater on/off
The indicator light comes on when the
heater is operating.
■Operating condition
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■Timer
The heated steering wheel will automatically turn off after about 30 minutes.
: If equipped
The heated steering wheel heats the side grips of the steering wheel.

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CAUTION
■Burns
Care should be taken to prevent injury if anyone in the following categories comes
in contact with the steering wheel when the heated steering wheel is on:
●Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the physically challenged
●Persons with sensitive skin
●Persons who are fatigued
●Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sleeping drugs, cold
remedies, etc.)
NOTICE
■To prevent the battery from being discharged
Turn the switch off when the engine is not running.

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Maintenance and care6
6-1. Maintenance and care Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior................ 608
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior .................... 612
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .....615
General maintena nce ............... 618
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .................................... 622
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ................................ 623
Hood ............................................... 626
Positioning a floor jack ..............627
Engine compartment ............... 629
Tires .................................................. 642
Tire inflation pressure ............... 652
Wheels ........................................... 655
Air conditioning filter ............... 657
Electronic key battery .............. 659
Checking and replacing fuses ................................................661
Headlight aim ............................... 674
Light bulbs...................................... 676

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6-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior
●Working from top to bottom, liberally apply water to the vehicle body,
wheel wells and underside of the vehicle to remove any dirt and dust.
●Wash the vehicle body using a sponge or soft cloth, such as a chamois.
●For hard-to-remove marks, use car wash soap and rinse thoroughly
with water.
●Wipe away any water.
●Wax the vehicle when the waterproof coating deteriorates.
If water does not bead on a clean surface, apply wax when the vehicle body is
cool.
■Automatic car washes
●Fold the mirrors before washing the vehicle. Start washing from the front of the
vehicle. Make sure to extend the mirrors before driving.
●Brushes used in automatic car washes may scratch the vehicle surface and harm
your vehicle’s paint.
●Rear spoiler (if equipped) may not be wa shable in some automatic car washes.
There may also be an increased risk of damage to vehicle.
■High pressure car washes
●Do not allow the nozzles of the car wash to come within close proximity of the win-
dows.
●Before using the car wash, check that the fuel filler door on your vehicle is closed
properly.
■Notes for a smart access system with push-button start
If the door handle becomes wet while the electronic key is within the effective range,
the door may lock and unlock repeatedly. In that case, follow the following correc-
tion procedures to wash the vehicle:
●Place the key in a position 6 ft. (2 m) or more separate from the vehicle while the
vehicle is being washed. (Take care to ensure that the key is not stolen.)
●Set the electronic key to battery-saving mode to disable the smart access system
with push-button start. ( P. 1 0 9 )
Perform the following to protect th e vehicle and maintain it in prime
condition:

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■Aluminum wheels
●Remove any dirt immediately by using a neutral detergent. Do not use hard
brushes or abrasive cleaners. Do not use strong or harsh chemical cleaners.
Use the same mild detergent and wax as used on the paint.
●Do not use detergent on the wheels when they are hot, for example after driving for
long distance in the hot weather.
●Wash detergent from the wheels immediately after use.
■Bumpers
Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners.
■Front side windows water-repellent coating (if equipped)
●The following precautions can extend the effectiveness of the water-repellent coat-
ing.
• Remove any dirt, etc. from the front side windows regularly.
• Do not allow dirt and dust to accumulate on the windows for a long period.Clean the windows with a soft, damp cloth as soon as possible.
• Do not use wax or glass cleaners that contain abrasives when cleaning the win-
dows.
• Do not use any metallic objects to remove condensation build up.
●When the water-repellent performance ha s become insufficient, the coating can
be repaired. Contact your Lexus dealer.

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NOTICE
■To prevent paint deterioration and corrosion on the body and components (alu-
minum wheels etc.)
●Wash the vehicle immediately in the following cases:
• After driving near the sea coast
• After driving on salted roads
• If coal tar or tree sap is present on the paint surface
• If dead insects, insect droppings or bird droppings are present on the paintsurface
• After driving in an area contaminated with soot, oily smoke, mine dust, iron
powder or chemical substances
• If the vehicle becomes heavily soiled with dust or mud
• If liquids such as benzene and gasoline are spilled on the paint surface
●If the paint is chipped or scratched, have it repaired immediately.
●To prevent the wheels from corroding, remove any dirt and store in a place with
low humidity when storing the wheels.
■Cleaning the exterior lights
●Wash carefully. Do not use organic subs tances or scrub with a hard brush.
This may damage the surfaces of the lights.
●Do not apply wax to the surfaces of the lights.
Wax may cause damage to the lenses.
■When using an automatic car wash (vehicle s with rain-sensing windshield wipers)
Turn off AUTO mode of the wiper to prevent the wiper from operating. (P. 2 0 2 )
If AUTO mode is selected, the wipers may operate and the wiper blades may be
damaged.