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Using the DVD player (MP3 discs) .................................. 215
Using the video mode ................. 217
Changing the initial setting ....... 218
3-4. Using the interior lights .......... 225 Interior lights list............................ 225
3-5. Using the storage features ..................................... 228
List of storage fe atures............... 228
3-6. Other interior features........... 233 Sun visors......................................... 233
Vanity mirror .................................. 234
Clock ................................................. 235
Outside temperature display ............................................ 236
Ashtrays ........................................... 237
Cigarette lighter .......................... 238
Power outlet ................................... 239
Seat heaters ..................................... 241
Armrest ............................................ 243
Floor mats........................................ 244
Luggage compartment features .......................................... 245
Garage door opener ................. 248
Compass.......................................... 253
Lexus Link System ....................... 257 4-1. Maintenance and care............ 272
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......................... 272
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior............................ 274
4-2. Maintenance.............................. 277 Maintenance requirements ..... 277
General maintena nce ................ 279
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ...................................... 282
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance........................... 283
Do-it-yourself service precautions ................................. 283
Hood.................................................. 286
Engine compartment.................. 287
Tires .................................................. 302
Tire inflation pressure................ 309
Wheels............................................... 313
Air conditioning filter................... 315
Wireless remote control battery ............................................. 317
Rear seat entertainment system controller ........................ 319
Checking and replacing fuses ................................................. 321
Light bulbs ........................................ 331
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Scrapping of your Lexus
The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Lexus contain explosive
chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbags and seat belt pretensioners left
as they are, this may cause an accident such as fire. Be sure to have the systems of
the SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner removed and disposed of by a qualified
service shop or by your Lexus deal er before you scrap your vehicle.
Leak detection pump (for the U.S.A. and Canada)
This pump performs fuel evaporation leakage check. This check is conducted sev-
eral hours after the engine is turned off. You may hear a sound coming from under-
neath the luggage compartment for several minutes, however this does not indicate
a malfunction.
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 will hurt or kill you, your occupants or others.
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 at tention to driving. Anything that distracts
the driver, such as adjusting controls, ta lking on a cellular phone or reading can
result in a collision with resulting death or serious injury to you, your occupants or
others.
■When children are in the vehicle
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle.
When left unattended, 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 vehi-
cle. In addition, heat build-up or extremel y cold temperatures inside the vehicle can
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2-5. Driving information
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When driving
Off-road drivingWhen driving your vehicle off-road, please observe the following precau-
tions to ensure your driving enjoyment and to help prevent the closure of
areas to off-road vehicles.
● Drive your vehicle only in areas wh ere off-road vehicles are permitted
to travel.
● Respect private property. Get own er's permission before entering pri-
vate property.
● Do not enter areas that are closed . Honor gates, barriers and signs
that restrict travel.
● Stay on established roads. When conditions are wet, driving tech-
niques should be changed or travel delayed to prevent damage to
roads.
■Additional information for off-road driving
For owners in U.S. mainland, Hawaii and Puerto Rico:
To obtain additional information pertaining to driving your vehicle off-road, consult
the following organizations.
●State and Local Parks and Recreation Departments
●State Motor Vehicle Bureau
●Recreational Vehicle Clubs
●U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management

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When driving
NOTICE
■When you drive through water
If driving through water, such as when crossing shallow streams, first check the
depth of the water and the bottom of the river bed for firmness. Drive slowly and
avoid deep water.
■Inspection after off-road driving
●Sand and mud that has accumulated in brake drums and around brake discs may
affect braking efficiency and may damage brake system components.
●Always perform a maintenance inspection after each day of off-road driving that
has taken you through rough terrain, sand, mud, or water. For scheduled mainte-
nance information, refer to the “Warra nty and Services Guide/Owner’s Manual
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Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before driving the
vehicle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a manner appropriate to the
prevailing weather conditions.
■ Pre-winter preparations
●Use fluids that are appropria te to the prevailing outside tempera-
tures.
• Engine oil
• Engine coolant
• Washer fluid
● Have a service technician inspect the level and specific gravity of
battery electrolyte.
● Have the vehicle fitted with four snow tires or purchase a set of
tire chains for the rear tires.
Ensure that all tires are the same size and brand, and that chains match
the size of the tires.
■ Before driving the vehicle
Perform the following according to the driving conditions.
● Do not try to forcibly open a w indow or move a wiper that is fro-
zen. Pour warm water over the frozen area to melt the ice. Wipe
away the water immediately to prevent it from freezing.
● To ensure proper operation of the climate control system fan,
remove any snow that has accumu lated on the air inlet vents in
front of the windshield.
● Remove any ice that has accumul ated on the vehicle chassis.
● Periodically check for and remove any excess ice or snow that
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2-5. Driving information
■Before towing
Check that the following conditions are met:
●The vehicle’s tires are properly inflated. (P. 3 8 5 )
●Trailer tires are inflated according to the trailer manufacturer’s recommenda-
tion.
●All trailer lights work.
●All lights work each time you connect them.
●The trailer ball is set up at the proper height for the coupler on the trailer.
●The vehicle remains level when a loaded or unloaded trailer is hitched. Do not
drive if the vehicle is not level, and check for improper tongue load, overloading,
worn suspension, or other possible causes.
●The trailer cargo is securely loaded.
●The rear view mirrors conform to all applicable federal, state/provincial or local
regulations. If they do not, install rear view mirrors appropriate for towing pur-
poses.
■Break-in schedule
Lexus recommends that you do not use a new vehicle or a vehicle with any new
power train components (engine, transmission, differential, wheel bearings, etc.) to
tow a trailer for the first 500 miles (800 km) of driving.
■Maintenance
●If you tow a trailer, your vehicle will require more frequent maintenance due to
the additional load. (See “Warranty and Services Guide/Owner’s Manual Sup-
plement/Scheduled Maintenance”.)
●Retighten the fixing bolts of the towing ball and bracket after approximately
600 miles (1000 km) of trailer towing.

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3-2. Using the audio system
■When the battery is disconnected
All preset stations are erased.
■Reception sensitivity
●Maintaining perfect radio reception at all times is difficult due to the continually
changing position of the antenna, differences in signal strength and surrounding
objects, such as trains, transmitters, etc.
●The radio antenna is mounted inside the quarter window. To maintain clear
radio reception, do not attach metallic window tinting or other metallic objects
to the antenna wire mounted inside the quarter window.
■XM® satellite radio
The optional Lexus genuine satellite radio tuner and antenna allows you to receive
and play XM
® satellite radio broadcasts. (Subscri ption is required. Not available in
Hawaii and Alaska.)
*
●XM® subscriptions
For detailed information about XM® satellite radio or to subscribe, visit XM®
on the web at www.xmradio.com or call (800) 967-2346.
●Radio ID
You will need the radio ID when activating XM
® service or reporting a prob-
lem. Select “CH000” using the dial , and the receiver's 8-character ID
number will appear.
●Satellite tuner
The tuner supports only Audio Services (Music and Talk) and the accompany-
ing Text Information of XM
® satellite radio.
*: Terms and services provided by XM® Radio are subject to change without
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3-6. Other interior features
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Interior features
Lexus Link System (if equipped)
The Lexus Link System is a communication service that uses Global Posi-
tioning System (GPS) data and cellular service to provide you with safety,
security and convenience. This system is only operational in GPS and cellu-
lar coverage areas. Button operation and voice commands are used to
operate the system. To operate the system, follow the voice guidance
instructions. For details about service and subscription, call the Lexus Link
Call Center at 1-800-25-LEXUS (1-800-255-3987) (toll-free).
■ Buttons
Voice keypad button
Volume control
Phone button
“SERVICES” button
Emergency button
■ Services
The Lexus Link System offers the following services.
● Airbag deployment notification ( P. 2 5 9 )
● Emergency assistance ( P. 2 5 9 )
● Stolen vehicle location assistance ( P. 260)
● Remote horn/lights and remote door lock/unlock ( P. 260)
● Advisor record ( P. 2 6 1 )
● Personal calling ( P. 2 6 1 )
● Other services ( P. 260)
Operating the Lexus Link Sy stem during a Bluetooth phone call will ter-
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Interior features
Indicator and warning lightsOperation indicator light
If your subscription has expired,
the operation indicator light will go
off.
Warning light
If the warning light (red light)
comes on, have the vehicle
inspected by your Lexus dealer.
Airbag deployment notification
If an airbag deploys, an emergency ca ll is automatically placed to the Lexus
Link Call Center, and your vehicle’s location is identified. The Lexus Link
Advisor will attempt to contact you and assess the situation. The Advisor
can quickly contact the ne arest emergency services provider, describe the
situation and request that assistance be sent to your location.
The Lexus Link Advisor can, if requeste d, connect you to an emergency ser-
vices operator.
Emergency assistance
When you press the button, a priori ty call is placed to the Lexus Link
Call Center with your vehicle’s locati on. At the Call Center, the Lexus Link
Advisor can determine your vehicle’s location, communicate with you, and,
if appropriate, contac t the nearest emergency service provider.
If you have accidentally pressed the button, tell the Lexus Link Advisor that you
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Stolen vehicle location assistance
If your vehicle is stolen, call the Lexus Link Call Center at 1-800-25-
LEXUS (1-800-255-3987) (toll-free) and select the option for Lexus Link.
To protect subscribers’ privacy, the location of a vehicle will not be provided to
anyone other than a law enforcement authority.
Remote horn/lights and remote door lock/unlock
The remote operations are performed by contacting the Lexus Link Call
Center from the outside of the vehicle. When necessary, call the Lexus Link
Call Center at 1-800-25-LEXUS (1-800-255-3987) (toll-free) and
select the option for Lexus Link.
● In the case that you forget to lock the vehicle or you are locked out, the
Lexus Link Call Center can send a sig nal to lock or unlock the vehicle
remotely.
● In the case that you forget where you parked the vehicle, such as in a
large parking lot, the Lexus Link Call Center can send a signal to flash the
headlights and sound the horn to help you locate the vehicle.
When contacting the Lexus Link Call Center from the outside of the vehicle,
you need the Lexus Link PIN (Personal Identification Number). Write the PIN
down and carry it with you.
Other services
Press the button in the vehicle or call the Lexus Link Call Center at 1-
800-25-LEXUS (1-800-255-3987) (toll- free), and then select the option
for Lexus Link. The services provided will depend on the service plan level.