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3-5. Using the 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 2 )

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3-6. Using the storage features
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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.

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Interior 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
■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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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. 535.
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.
Console box

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Interior features
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60J00U)For third seats (except for left side seat of the vehicles with a DVD
changer)
■Cup holder lights (front seats)
●The cup holder lights turn on when the tail lights are on.
●The brightness of the cup holder lights change in conjunction with the instru-
ment cluster light. (
→P. 1 9 6 )
■Cup holder insert
For front seats
Cup holder insert may be removed for clean-
ing.
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3-6. Using the storage features
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■Auxiliary box light (type B)
●The auxiliary box light turns on when the tail lights are on.
●The brightness of the auxiliary box light changes in conjunction with the instru-
ment cluster light. (→P. 1 9 6 )
■Closing the auxiliary box lid
CAUTION
■Caution while driving
●Keep the auxiliary boxes closed. In the event of sudden braking or sudden swerv-
ing, an accident may occur due to an occupant being struck by an open auxiliary
box or the items stored inside.
●Do not place cups, aluminum cans or bottles in the box. They may be thrown out
of the box in the event of sudden braking, sudden swerving or an accident, result-
ing in injury. (type B and C)
■Items unsuitable for storing (type A)
●Do not store items heavier than 0.4 lb. (0.2 kg).
Doing so may cause the auxiliary box to open and the items inside may fall out,
resulting in an accident.
●Do not put large items in the overhead console.
The overhead console may not be able to be shut from the conversation mirror
state.
Slide the auxiliary box lid forward.
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3-7. Other interior features
Cool box∗
∗: If equipped
■The cool box can be operated when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■When the cool box is turned on
Turning cool box on also turns on front air conditioning system.
Lift the lid while pulling up the
lower lever to release the lock.
Turns the cool box on/off
When on, the indicator light
comes on.
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■Items unsuitable for the cool box
●Drinks in unsealed containers
●Fragile items, perishables or anything with strong odor
●Owner’s manual, electronic devices, CDs, etc.
■When the indicator light flashes
The cool box is not operated when any of the following conditions occurs.
●When the air conditioning system is off
Turn the air conditioning system on also turns on the cool box.
●When outside air temperature is about 32 °F (0 °C) or below.
●When the “A/C ON” in the multi-information display (accessory meter)
(→ P. 392) also flashes
Press the “A/C” button to turn off the cooling and dehumidification function and
turn it on again.
If the indicator light continues to flash, there may be a malfunction in the system.
Turn the air conditioning system off and have it inspected by your Lexus dealer.
■When using the cool box lid as an armrest
Slide the cool box lid forward or backward 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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■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 and 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 outlet and the appliance is not bro-
ken.
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch 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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