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Trailer towing tipsYour vehicle will handle differently when towing a trailer. The 3 main
causes of vehicle-trailer accidents are driver error, excessive speed and
improper trailer loading. Keep the following in mind when towing:
● Before starting out, check the trailer lights and the vehicle-trailer con-
nections. Recheck after driving a short distance.
● Practice turning, stopping and rever sing with the trailer attached in an
area away from traffic until you become accustomed to the feel of the
vehicle.
● Reversing with a trailer attached is difficult and requires practice Grip
the bottom of the steering wheel and move your hand to the left to
move the trailer to the left. Move your hand to the right to move the
trailer to right. (This is generally opposite to reversing without a trailer
attached.) Avoid sharp or prolon ged turning. Have someone guide
you when reversing to reduce the risk of an accident.
● As stopping distance is increased when towing a trailer, vehicle-to-
vehicle distance should be increased. For each 10 mph (16 km/h) of
speed, allow at least one vehicle and trailer length.
● Avoid sudden braking as you may skid, resulting in jackknifing and loss
of control. This is especially true on wet or slippery surfaces.
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3-4. Using the hands-free system (for cellular phone)
Hands-free system for cellular phones..................... 477
Using the hands-free system (for cellular phones) ............ 481
Making a phone call .............. 489
Setting a cellular phone ....... 494
Security and system setup ........................................ 499
Using the phone book.......... 503
3-5. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ....................... 511
• Personal/interior light main switch ................................ 512
• Personal/interior lights ......... 513
3-6. Using the storage features List of storage features .......... 515
• Glove box .................................. 516
• Console box .............................. 517
• Coin holder................................ 519
•Bottle holders/door pockets ........................... 520
• Cup holders.............................. 522
• Auxiliary boxes........................ 525 3-7. Other interior features
Cool box ................................... 528
Sun visors .................................. 531
Vanity mirror ........................... 532
Clock ......................................... 533
Conversation mirror............. 534
Power outlet (12 V DC)........ 535
Powe r o u t le t (120 V AC [type A]) ........... 537
Powe r o u t le t (120 V AC [type B]) ........... 542
Heated steering wheel ........ 549
Seat heaters and ventilators .............................. 551
Armrest .................................... 554
Coat hooks .............................. 555
Floor mats ................................ 556
Luggage compartment features .................................. 558
Garage door opener ............. 567
Compass ................................... 575
Safety Connect ...................... 580
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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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■Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes
Recirculated air mode or outside air mode may be automatically switched to in
accordance with the temperature setting, the inside temperature, outside tempera-
ture, etc.
■Using the system in recirculated air mode
The windows will fog up more easily if the recirculated air mode is used.
■Window defogger feature
Recirculated air mode may automatically switch to
(outside air) mode in situ-
ations where the windows need to be defogged.
■Automatic mode for air intake control (vehicles with a rear automatic air condi-
tioning system)
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 automatic 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 (recirculated air) mode.
• The air conditioning system operates automatically.
• The operation cancels after 1 minute.
●In rainy weather, the windows may fog up. Press .
■When outside air temperature is below 32 °F (0 °C)
The cooling and dehumidification function may not operate even when the “A/C”
button is pressed.
■When the “A/C ON” in the multi-information display (accessory meter) flashes
Press
the “A/C” button and turn off the cooling and dehumidification function and
turn it on again. There may be a problem in the air conditioning system if the indica-
tor light continues to flash. Turn the air conditioning system off and have it inspected
by your Lexus dealer.
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NOTICE
■CD player precautions
Failure to follow the precautions below may result in serious damage to the CDs or
the player itself.
●Do not insert anything other than CDs into the CD slot.
●Do not apply oil to the CD player.
●Store CDs away from direct sunlight.
●Never try to disassemble any part of the CD player.
●Do not insert more than one CD at a time.
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3-5. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list
Personal/interior lights (→P. 513)
Inside door handle lights
Shift lever light (when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in
ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode)
“ENGINE START STOP” switch light
Scuff lights (if equipped)
Footwell lights
Door courtesy lights
Running board lights
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Personal/interior light main switchOFF
The personal/Interior lights and
interior light can be individually
turned on or off.
Door position
The personal/interior lights
come on when a door is
opened. They turn off when the
doors are closed.
On
The personal/interior lights can-
not be individually turned off.
Personal/interior light main switch
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Personal/interior lightsFront Turns the lights on/off
Rear Turns the lights on/off
Personal/interior lights
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■Illuminated entry system
The lights automatically turn on/off according to “ENGINE START STOP” switch
mode, the presence of the electronic key, whether the doors are locked/unlocked,
and whether the doors are open/closed.
■To prevent battery discharge
If the following lights remain on when the door is not fully closed and the personal/
interior light main switch is in the door position, the lights will go off automatically
after 20 minutes:
●Personal/interior light
●Inside door handle lights
●Footwell lights
●Running board lights
■Customization
Settings (e.g. adjust the time elapsed before the interior lights automatically turn
off) can be changed. (Customizable features →P. 7 8 3 )
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3-6. Using the storage features
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Glove boxThe glove box can be opened by pulling the lever and can be locked and
unlocked by using the mechanical key. Lock
Unlock
Open
CAUTION
■Items that should not be left in the storage spaces
Do not leave glasses, lighters or spray cans in the storage spaces, as this may cause
the following when cabin temperature becomes high:
●Glasses may be deformed by heat or cracked if they come into contact with
other stored items.
●Lighters or spray cans may explode. If they come into contact with other stored
items, the lighter may catch fire or the spray can may release gas, causing a fire
hazard.
Glove box
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Console box (if equipped)Your vehicle is equipped with either a console box or cool box.
For vehicles with the cool box, refer to P. 528.
Console box Lift the lid while pulling up the
lower lever to release the lock.
■Glove box light
The glove box light turns on when the tail lights are on.
CAUTION
■Caution while driving
Keep the glove box closed. In the event of sudden braking or sudden swerving, an
accident may occur due to an occupant being struck by the open glove box or the
items stored inside.
Glove box and console box
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