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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, bicycle, etc. Your Lexus is not designed
for trailer towing or for the use 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 screen ........................... 224
Touch screen ........................... 224
Setting the touch screen ..... 227
3-2. Using the air conditioning system and
defogger....................... 232
Automatic air conditioning system ..................................... 232
Rear window and
outside rear view
mirror defoggers................. 240
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3-3. Using the audio system ............................ 241
Audio system type................... 241
Using the radio........................ 244
Using the cassette player .... 253
Using the CD player ............. 257
Playing MP3 and WMA discs............................ 262
Using the DVD player........... 266
Playing DVD video/audio............................ 269
Playing video CD .................... 281
DVD player and DVD video disc information ...... 285
Optimal use of the audio/video system ............. 297
Using the AUX adapter ...... 302
Using the steering
switches................................. 303
3-4. Using the hands-free system (for cellular
phone)........................... 306
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) ............. 306
Using the Bluetooth
®
phone ........................................ 311
Setting the hands-free system ..................................... 326 3-5. Using the interior
lights ............................. 352
Interior lights list .................... 352
3-6. Using the storage features ........................ 355
List of storage features......... 355
3-7. Other interior features ........................ 362
Sun visors ................................. 362
Vanity mirror ........................... 363
Clock ......................................... 364
Outside temperature
display..................................... 365
Ashtrays.................................... 366
Cigarette lighter ..................... 367
Power outlet ............................ 368
Seat heaters/ventilators ...... 369
Armrest ..................................... 371
Rear sunshade ........................ 372
Floor mats ................................. 374
Trunk features ......................... 375
Garage door opener ............. 377
Compass .................................. 383
Lexus Link System ................. 387
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3-1. Using the touch screen
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 2
“A U D I O ”P. 2 4 1
“INFO” (Displaying the “Informa-
tion” screen)P. 2 2 4
“DISP” (Adjusting the display)P. 2 2 8
Trip Information (Displaying the
“Energy Monitor/Consumption”
screen)
P. 2 7
MaintenanceNavigation System Owner’s Manual
Te l e p h o n eP. 3 1 1
CalendarNavigation System Owner’s Manual
“LEXUS Park Assist”P. 1 8 9
LanguageP. 2 2 7
Screen SettingP. 2 3 0
Beep OffP. 2 2 7
Adjust ClockP. 364/
Navigation System Owner’s Manual
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The initial screenIf the “POWER” switch is set to
ACCESSORY or ON mode, the
initializing screen will be displayed
for a few seconds as the system
starts up.
■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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Setting the touch screen
Language settingsThe language used for all voice guidance, messages and touch screen
switches may be changed. Press .
Touch on the “Information” screen. Select the desired language.
To u c h .
Turning off the beep sound The beep that sounds when a touch screen button is touched can be
turned off. Press . To u c h .
You can change the touch screen to your desired settings.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
STEP1
STEP2
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Adjusting the displayPress .
Adjust the display as desired using / and / .
If you do not touch the screen for 20 seconds, the system will return to
the previous screen.
With CD player
With DVD player
STEP1
STEP2
/ /
ColorRedGreen
To n eLighterDarker
ContrastWe a k e rStronger
BrightnessDarkerBrighter
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