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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle ........................ 138
Power (ignition) switch ............... 148
Transmission ................................... 152
Turn signal lever ............................ 156
Parking brake ................................. 157
Horn.................................................... 158
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ..................... 159
Indicators and warning lights............................... 163
Multi-information display ........... 166
2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
Headlight switch ............................ 169
Fog light switch ............................... 172
Windshield wipers and washer............................................. 173
Headlight cleaner switch ........... 178 2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ................................ 179
Dynamic radar cruise control............................................. 183
Intuitive parking assist ................. 195
Rear view monitor system ......... 210
AVS (Adaptive Variable Suspension System) .................. 213
Driving assist systems.................. 214
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ............ 221
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage ..................... 227
Vehicle load limits......................... 231
Winter driving tips ....................... 232
Trailer towing ................................. 236
Dinghy towing ............................... 237
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3-1. Using the touch screenTouch screen ................................. 240
Setting the touch screen ........... 243
3-2. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system ........................................... 248
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers ............ 256
Windshield wiper de-icer ......... 257
3-3. Using the audio system Audio system type ...................... 258
Using the radio ............................... 261
Using the cassette player.......... 270
Using the CD player ................... 274
Playing MP3 and WMA discs.................................. 279
Using the DVD player............... 283
Playing DVD video/audio ....... 286
Playing video CD (with DVD player).................... 298
CD/DVD player and DVD video disc information ............ 302
Optimal use of the audio/video system ................... 314
Using the AUX adapter ............. 319
Using the steering switches .... 320 3-4. Using the hands-free system
(for cellular phone)
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) ................... 323
Using the Bluetooth®
phone ............................................ 328
Setting the hands-free system ............................................ 343
3-5. Using the interior lights Interior lights list............................ 369
3-6. Using the storage features List of storage features............... 372
3-7. Other interior features Sun visors......................................... 379
Vanity mirrors............................... 380
Clock .................................................. 381
Outside temperature display ........................................... 382
Ashtrays .......................................... 383
Cigarette lighter .......................... 384
Power outlet .................................. 385
Seat heaters/ventilators ........... 386
Armrest ........................................... 388
Rear sunshade .............................. 389
Floor mats......................................... 391
Trunk features................................ 392
Garage door opener.................. 394
Compass......................................... 400
Lexus Link System ....................... 404
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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior................... 420
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior .................... 423
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ..... 426
General maintenance ................ 428
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ....................................... 431
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions .................. 432
Hood.................................................. 435
Positioning a floor jack ............... 436
Engine compartment................. 438
Tires ................................................... 452
Tire inflation pressure................. 462
Wheels.............................................. 467
Air conditioning filter.................. 469
Electronic key battery ................ 472
Checking and replacing fuses ........................... 474
Headlight aim ............................... 489
Light bulbs ....................................... 492 5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ................... 500
If your vehicle needs to be towed ................................... 501
If you think something is wrong ............................................. 507
Event data recorder................... 508
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds... ..... 510
If a warning message is displayed ........................................ 519
If you have a flat tire (Vehicles with standard tires) ................... 536
If you have a flat tire (Vehicles with run-flat tires) ...................... 546
If the hybrid system will not start .................................. 547
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from “P” ......................... 548
If you lose your keys .................... 549
If the electronic key does not operate properly ...................... 550
If the 12 volt battery is discharged .................................. 553
If your vehicle overheats ........... 557
If the vehicle becomes stuck............................................... 560
4Maintenance and care5When trouble arises
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Headlight (high beam) P. 169
Pictorial indexExterior
Turn signal light P. 156
Fog light P. 172
Side marker light P. 169
Headlight (low beam)
P. 169
Hood P. 435
Parking light P. 169
Windshield wipers P. 173
Moon roof ∗ P. 88
Outside rear viewmirror
P. 83
Side turn signal light P. 156
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Tire
●Rotation
● Replacement
● Inflation pressure
● Information
P. 452
P. 536
P. 572
P. 577
Tail lights P. 169
Side marker light P. 169
Trunk P. 59
Rear window defogger P. 256
Door P. 54
Fuel filler door P. 91
Turn signal light P. 156
∗: If equipped
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Compass P. 400
Garage door opener switches P. 394
Inside rear view mirror P. 82
Personal light P. 371
Moon roof switch∗ P. 88
Interior light P. 370
Vanity mirror P. 380
Personal light P. 371
Interior light P. 370
Sun visor P. 379
SRS curtain shield airbag P. 103
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Lexus Link System switches∗ P. 404
Overhead console∗ P. 375
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Shift lever P. 152
Cigarette lighter P. 384
Ashtray P. 383
Shift lock override button P. 548
Cup holders P. 377
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Seat heater/ventilator switches∗
P. 386
VSC OFF switch P. 216
Coin holder P. 377
Mode select switch P. 153
AVS switch P. 213
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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever
Fog light switch P. 169
P. 156
P. 172
Gauges and meters P. 159
Multi-information display P. 166Windshield wipers and
washer switch
P. 173
“POWER” switch P. 148
Parking brake pedal P. 157
Trunk opener main switch
P. 59
Glove box
P. 373
Hood lock release lever P. 435
Trunk opener P. 59
Fuel filler door opener P. 91
Horn P. 158
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“AFS OFF” switch P. 170
Rear sunshade switch P. 389
Headlight cleaner switch∗ P. 178
Intuitive parking assist switch∗ P. 195
Odometer/trip meter and
trip meter reset buttons
P. 160
Instrument panel light control P. 160
Outside rear view mirror switches P. 83
∗: If equipped
*: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
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CAUTION
■General precautions while driving
Driving under the influence: Never drive your vehicle when under the influence of
alcohol or drugs that have impaired your ability to operate your vehicle. Alcohol
and certain drugs delay reaction time, impair judgment and reduce coordination,
which could lead to an accident that could result in death or serious injury.
Defensive driving: Always drive defensively. Anticipate mistakes that other drivers
or pedestrians might make and be ready to avoid accidents.
Driver distraction: Always give your full attention to driving. Anything that distracts
the driver, such as adjusting controls, talking on a cellular phone or reading can
result in a collision with resulting death or serious injury to you, your occupants or
others.
■General precautions regarding children’s safety
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow children to have or
use the key.
Children may be able to start the vehicle or shift the vehicle into neutral. There is
also a danger that children may injure themselves by playing with the cigarette
lighter, the windows, the moon roof, or other features of the vehicle. In addition, heat
build-up or extremely cold temperatures inside the vehicle can be fatal to children.
■Dispose of the hybrid battery (traction battery)
If your vehicle is disposed of without the hybrid battery having been removed, there
is a danger of serious electric shock if high voltage parts, cables and their connec-
tors are touched. In the event of that your vehicle must be disposed of, the hybrid
battery must be disposed of your Lexus dealer or a qualified service shop. If the
hybrid battery is not disposed of properly, they may cause electric shock that can
result in death or serious injury.
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