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■Automatic light off system
The headlights and tail lights turn off 30 seconds after all doors are closed if the
“POWER” switch has been switched to ACCESSORY mode or turned OFF while
the headlights are turned on. (The lights turn off immediately if the button on the
key is pressed after all doors are locked.)
To turn the lights on again, switch to ON mode, or turn the light switch off once and
then back to the or position.
■Automatic headlight leveling system
The level of the headlights is automatically adjusted according to the number of
passengers and the loading condition of the vehicle to ensure that the headlights do
not interfere with other road users.
■If the indicator flashes...
It may indicate a malfunction in the system. Contact your Lexus dealer.
■Customization that can be configured at Lexus dealer
Settings (e.g. light sensor sensitivity) can be changed.
(Customizable features →P. 5 7 2 )
NOTICE
■To prevent 12 volt battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the hybrid system is off.
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■Rain drop sensor
■If no windshield washer fluid sprays
Check that the washer nozzles are not blocked if there is washer fluid in the wind-
shield washer fluid reservoir.
■In extremely hot or cold weather
The system will turn off if the windshield gets extremely hot (at more than 176°F
[80 °C]) or cold (at less than 14 °F [-10 °C]).
■Customization that can be configured at Lexus dealer
Settings (e.g. drip prevention function) can be changed.
(Customizable features →P. 5 7 3 ) The sensor judges the amount of raindrops.
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Driving assist systems
To help enhance driving safety and performance, the following systems
operate automatically in response to various driving situations. Be aware,
however, that these systems are supplementary and should not be relied
upon too heavily when operating the vehicle.
■ ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)
Helps to prevent wheel lock when the brakes are applied suddenly, or if
the brakes are applied while driving on a slippery road surface.
■Brake assist
Generates an increased level of braking force after the brake pedal is
depressed, when the system detects a panic stop situation.
■VSC (Vehicle Stability Control)
Helps the driver to control skidding when swerving suddenly or turning on
slippery road surfaces.
■TRAC (Traction Control)
Maintains drive power and prevents the rear wheels from spinning when
starting the vehicle or accelerating on slippery roads.
■Hill-start assist control
Helps prevent the vehicle from rolling backwards when starting on an
incline or slippery slope. It operates for approximately 5 seconds at maxi-
mum.
■EPS (Electric Power Steering)
Employs an electric motor to reduce the amount of effort needed to turn
the steering wheel.
■Active stabilizer suspensi on system (if equipped)
Turns at smaller angles to maintain the stable vehicle posture.
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■Conditions that may trigger the system even if there is no danger of collision
●When there is an object by the roadside at the entrance to a curve
●When passing an oncoming vehicle on a curve
●When driving over a narrow iron bridge
●When there is a metal object on the road surface
●When driving on an uneven road surface
●When passing an oncoming vehicle on a left-turn
●When your vehicle rapidly closes on the vehicle in front
When the system is activated in the situations described above there is also a possi-
bility that the seat belts will retract quickly and the brakes will be applied with a force
greater than normal. When the seat belt is locked in the retracted position, stop the
vehicle in a safe place, release the seat belt and refasten.
■When there is a malfunction in the system
Warning lights and/or warning messages will turn on or flash. ( →P. 4 9 2 , 5 0 2 )
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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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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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■Automatic mode for air intake control
In automatic mode, the system detects exhaust gas and other pollutants and auto-
matically switches between outside air and recirculated air modes.
When the air conditioning is off, and the fan is operating, turning the auto mode ON
will activate the air conditioning system.
■Micro dust and pollen filter
●In order to prevent the windows from fogging up when the outside air is cold,
the following may occur.
• Outside air mode does not switch to .
• The air conditioning system operates automatically.
• The operation cancels after 1 minute.
●In rainy weather, the windows may fog up. Press .
CAUTION
■To prevent the windshield from fogging up
Do not use during cool air operation in extremely humid weather. The differ-
ence between the temperature of the outside air and that of the windshield can
cause the outer surface of the windshield to fog up, blocking your vision.
NOTICE
■To prevent 12 volt battery discharge
Do not leave the automatic air conditioning system on longer than necessary when
the hybrid system is off.
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■Setting subtitle language
To u c h .
Select the desired language.
If you cannot find the desired language, touch and input the
desired language code. ( →P. 2 7 8 )
: Returns to previous screen.
■ Setting menu language
To u c h .
Select the desired language.
If you cannot find the desired language, touch and input the
desired language code. ( →P. 2 7 8 )
: Returns to previous screen.
■ Setting angle mark ON or OFF
If the DVD has angle options, you can turn the angle mark on or off.
Touch . Each time you touch the button, the multi angle
mark on the screen turns on or off alternately.
■ Parental lock
To u c h .
Input the 4-digit password and
then touch .
If you enter wrong numbers, touch to delete the numbers.
Touch 10 times to initialize
the personal code.
Select a parental level (1 - 8).
: Returns to previous screen.
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Input the current security code,
and touch .
Input the new security code, and touch .
A confirmation message will appear. If everything is correct,
touch .
■ Enabling security
Press .
Touch on the “Information” screen.
Touch on the “Telephone” screen.
Touch on the “Settings” screen.
Touch in the “Phone Book Lock” section of the “Phone
Book Lock” screen.
Input the security code, and touch .STEP6
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■Setting the security code to default
Press .
Touch on the “Information” screen.
Touch on the “Telephone” screen.
Touch on the “Settings” screen.
Touch on the “Phone Book Lock” screen.
Input the security code on the “Security Code” screen, then
touch .
A confirmation message will appear. If everything is correct,
touch .
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