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3-5. Using the interior 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
Pe r s o n a l /i n t e r i o r l i g h t s

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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 befo re the interior lights automatically turn
off) can be changed. (Customizable features P. 7 8 1 )

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3-6. Using the storage features
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60E69U)
Glove boxThe glove box can be opened by pull ing the lever and can be locked and
unlocked by using the mechanical key.
Lock
Unlock
Open
■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.
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Interior features
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60E69U)
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.
■Console box light
The console box light turns on when the tail lights are on.
■When using the console box lid as an armrest
Slide the console box lid forward or back-
ward as needed. Slide the lid while pulling up
the upper lever to release the lock.
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Vanity mirror
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the vanity lights on for extended periods while the engine is off.
Slide the cover to open.
The light turns on when the
cover is opened.

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3-7. Other interior features
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60E69U)
■The power outlet can be used when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■The protection circuit may be activated to cut the power supply if any of the fol-
lowing conditions apply:
●Use of electrical appliances exceeding 100 W is attempted.
A sound may be heard when the protection circuit is activated. This is normal
and does not indicate a malfunction.
●The total power usage by all electrical features (headlights, air conditioning,
etc.) has exceeded the total vehicle maximum for an extended period of time.
■If the protection circuit is activated an d the power supply is cut, conduct the fol-
lowing procedure:
Park the vehicle in a safe place, and then securely apply the parking brake.
Make sure that the power consumption of the electric appliance is within
the maximum capacity of the power ou tlet and the appliance is not bro-
ken.
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” swit ch to IGNITION ON mode again.
When the cabin temperature is high, open the windows to cool the temperature
down. Once it reaches the normal temperature, turn the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch to IGNITION ON mode again.
If the power supply does not resume even after the above procedure has been per-
formed, have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
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Interior features
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NOTICE
■Appliances that may not operate properly (120 V AC)
The following 120 V AC appliances may not operate even if their power consump-
tion is under 100 W.
●Appliances with high initial peak wattage
●Measuring devices that process precise data.
●Other appliances that require an extremely stable power supply
■To prevent battery discharge
Turn off all the vehicle’s electronic equipment and accessories, such as the head-
lights and air conditioning, when electrical appliances that consume in excess of
100 W are used continuously for long periods of time.
■To prevent any damage caused by heat
●Do not use any electrical appliances that give off intense heat, such as toasters, in
any locations including the internal or external trim, seats and deck.
●Do not use any electrical appliances that are easily affected by vibration or heat
inside the vehicle. Vibration while driving, or the heat of the sun while parking,
may result in damage to th ose electrical appliances.
■If any electrical appliances are to be used while driving
Securely fasten both the appliances and their cables to prevent them from falling or
getting caught in any of the power train components.
■If the power outlet is loose when an electrical appliance plug is connected
Replace the outlet. Contact your Lexus dealer for any necessary replacements.
■If the power outlet gets dirty
Turn the main switch off and use a soft, clean cloth to wipe it gently. Do not use any
cleansing materials, such as organic solvents, wax, or compound cleaners, as these
may damage the power outlet or cause it to malfunction.

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■The power outlet can be used when
The engine is running.
■The indicator light changes according to the maximum available capacity as fol-
lows:
■When the power outlet is in operation
The sound of the cooling fan may be heard from the right side of the luggage com-
partment. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction.
■If the engine is started with the power outlet main switch on
The maximum capacity of the power supply may decrease to below the standard, or
may be cut off completely, even when the vehicle is stationary.
■The protection circuit may be activated to cut the power supply if any of the fol-
lowing conditions apply:
●The engine is started with the power outlet main switch on.
●Use of electrical appliances exceeding the maximum capacity is attempted.
●A sound may be heard when the protection circuit is activated. This is normal
and does not indicate a malfunction.
●Electrical appliances, which consume power exceeding 100 W, have been used
continuously for a long time period.
●The total power usage by all electrical features (headlights, air conditioning,
etc.) has exceeded the total vehicle maximum for an extended period of time.
120 V AC/400 W
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NOTICE
■To avoid damaging the power outlet and the plug
●Close the power outlet lid when not in use.
●Do not allow foreign objects or liquids to enter the power outlet, as this may
cause a short circuit.
●Do not use plug adaptors to connect too many plugs to the power outlet.
●After removing a plug, gently close the power outlet lid.
■To prevent the fuse from being blown
Do not use a 120 V AC appliance that requires more than the maximum capacity of
the power outlet. If a 120 V AC appliance that consumes more than the maximum
capacity is used, the protection circuit will cut the power supply.
■Appliances that may not operate properly (120 V AC)
The following 120 V AC appliances may no t operate even if their power consump-
tion is under maximum capacity.
●Appliances with high initial peak wattage
●Measuring devices that process precise data.
●Other appliances that require an extremely stable power supply
■To prevent battery discharge
Turn off all the vehicle’s electronic equipment and accessories, such as the head-
lights and air conditioning, when electrical appliances that consume in excess of
100 W are used continuously for long periods of time.