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2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers .................... 139
Headlight switch ............................ 139
Fog light switch .............................. 142
Windshield wipers and washer............................................. 143
Headlight cleaner switch ........... 146
2-4. Using other driving systems.... 147 Cruise control ................................ 147
Dynamic radar cruise control............................................. 150
Intuitive parking assist ................. 160
Driving assist systems.................. 166
PCS (Pre-Collision System)..... 173
2-5. Driving information ................... 176 Cargo and luggage ...................... 176
Vehicle load limits ......................... 179
Winter driving tips ........................ 180
Trailer towing .................................. 182
Dinghy towing ................................ 183
3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger .............. 186
Automatic air conditioning system .................. 186
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers ............. 194 3-2. Using the audio system............ 195
Audio system types ...................... 195
Using the radio............................... 198
Using the CD player.................. 205
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs..................................... 211
Optimal use of the audio system .............................................. 217
Using the AUX adapter............ 220
Using the steering wheel audio switches ............................. 221
3-3. Using the interior lights .......... 223 Interior lights list............................ 223
• Interior lights ............................... 225
• Personal lights ............................ 225
3-4. Using the storage features.... 227 List of storage features .............. 227
• Glove box .................................... 227
• Console box................................ 228
• Overhead console ................... 229
• Cup holders................................. 230
• Bottle holders/door pockets ............................... 232
3-5. Other interior features .......... 233 Sun visors......................................... 233
Vanity mirror.................................. 234
Clock................................................. 235
Satellite switches .......................... 236
Ashtrays ........................................... 239
Cigarette lighter ........................... 240
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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
With navigation system Without navigation system
Telephone switch*
Cruise control switch ∗
Dynamic radar cruise control switch
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P. 147
P. 150
Distance switch ∗
P. 150
“DISP” switch P. 136Talk switch*“DISP” switch P. 136
Distance switch ∗
P. 150
Cruise control switch ∗
Dynamic radar cruise control switch
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P. 147
P. 150
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Audio remote control
switches
P. 221

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For your information
Main Owner’s Manual
Please note that this manual applies to all models and explains all equipment, includ-
ing options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for equipment not installed
on your vehicle.
All specifications provided in this manual are current at the time of printing. How-
ever, because of the Lexus policy of continual product improvement, we reserve the
right to make changes at any time without notice.
Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in the illustration may differ from
your vehicle in terms of color and equipment.
Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Lexus
A wide variety of non-genuine spare parts and accessories for Lexus vehicles are
currently available in the market. You should know that Toyota does not warrant
these products and is not responsible for their performance, repair, or replacement,
or for any damage they may cause to, or adverse effect they may have on, your
Lexus vehicle.
This vehicle should not be modified with non-genuine Lexus products. Modification
with non-genuine Lexus products could affect its performance, safety or durability,
and may even violate governmental regulations. In addition, damage or perfor-
mance problems resulting from the modification may not be covered under war-
ranty.
Installation of a mobile two-way radio system
As the installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle could affect
electronic systems such as the multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport
fuel injection system, cruise control system, anti-lock brake system, SRS airbag sys-
tem and seat belt pretensioner system, be sure to check with your Lexus dealer for
precautionary measures or special instructions regarding installation.

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2-1. Driving procedures ....... 106Driving the vehicle.................. 106
Engine (ignition) switch .......... 114
Automatic transmission ......... 118
Turn signal lever ....................... 126
Parking brake ........................... 127
2-2. Instrument cluster .......... 128 Gauges and meters ................ 128
Indicators and warning lights ......................................... 132
Multi-information display ..... 135
2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers......... 139
Headlight switch...................... 139
Fog light switch ........................ 142
Windshield wipers and washer ..................................... 143
Headlight cleaner switch...... 146 2-4. Using other driving
systems .......................... 147
Cruise control........................... 147
Dynamic radar cruise control ..................................... 150
Intuitive parking assist ........... 160
Driving assist systems ............ 166
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ....... 173
2-5. Driving information........ 176 Cargo and luggage ................. 176
Vehicle load limits .................... 179
Winter driving tips .................. 180
Trailer towing ........................... 182
Dinghy towing.......................... 183

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■Downshift restrictions warning buzzer
To help ensure safety and driving performance, downshifting operation may some-
times be restricted. In some circumstances, downshifting may not be possible even
when the shift lever or paddle shift switch is operated. (A buzzer will sound twice.)
■When driving with the cruise control or dynamic radar cruise control
Engine braking will not occur during shift range selection in the D position, even
when downshifting to range 7, 6, 5 or 4. (→P. 147, 150)
■Automatic deactivation of snow mode and “Sport” mode
If the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned OFF after driving in either snow
mode or “Sport” mode, the mode is automatically deactivated.
■If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
→P. 3 8 4
■If is not displayed after shifting the shift lever to M
●Within a few seconds of turning the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to ON, the
transmission will not go into M mode if the shift lever is moved to the M position.
This is because a system check is being performed. In this case, wait a moment
and then try moving the shift lever to the M position again.
●If the display does not change to on an occasion other than that
described above, it may indicate a malfunction in the automatic transmission
system. Have your vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
■Automatic gear selection when the vehicle is stopped
●When the vehicle comes to a stop, the transmission will automatically downshift
to allow you to start off in 1st gear.
●When the vehicle is idling at high rpm in order to warm up, and the vehicle is on
a slippery road, the transmission will automatically shift to 2nd gear for stopping
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■Indicators
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the vehi-
cle’s various systems.
Turn signal indicator
(→ P. 1 2 6 )Cruise control indicator
(→ P. 147, 150)
Headlight high beam indi-
cator ( →P. 1 3 9 )“AFS OFF” indicator
(→ P. 1 4 0 )
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
(→ P. 1 3 9 )
(if equipped)
Intuitive parking assist
indicator ( →P. 1 6 0 )
(CANADA)
Tail light indicator
(→ P. 1 3 9 ) Slip indicator ( →P. 1 6 7 )
Front fog light indicator
(→ P. 1 4 2 ) “VSC OFF” indicator
(→ P. 1 6 8 )
“SNOW” indicator
(→ P. 1 2 0 ) SRS airbag on-off indica-
tor ( →P. 8 8 )
“SPORT” indicator
(→ P. 120, 169)
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Cruise control (if equipped)
Use the cruise control to maintain a set speed without using the accelera-
tor.
■ Set the vehicle speed
Turn the “ON-OFF” button on.
Push the button once more to
deactivate the cruise control.
Accelerate or decelerate to the
desired speed and press the
lever down to set the cruise
control speed.
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■Cruise control can be set when
●The shift lever is in the D position. However, it cannot be set if any of the ranges 1
through 3 has been selected using the paddle shift switches.
●Vehicle speed is between approximately 25 mph (40 km/h) and 125 mph
(200 km/h).
■Adjusting the speed setting
Increase speed
Decrease speed
Hold the lever until the desired
speed setting is obtained.
Fine adjustment of the set
speed (approximately 1.0 mph
[1.6 km/h]) can be made by
lightly pressing the lever up or
down and releasing it.
■Canceling and resuming regular acceleration
Cancel
Push the lever towards you to
cancel cruise control.
The speed setting is also can-
celed when the brakes are
applied.
Resume
To resume cruise control and
return to the set speed, push the
lever up.

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■Accelerating
The vehicle can be accelerated normally.
■Automatic cruise control cancellation
The set speed is automatically cancelled in any of the following situations.
●Actual vehicle speed falls more than 10 mph (16 km/h) below the preset vehicle
speed
At this time, the memorized set speed is not retained.
●Actual vehicle speed is below 25 mph (40km/h)
●VSC is activated
●The shift lever is shifted to the M position.
●When the shift lever is in the D position and any of the ranges 1 through 3 is
selected using the “-” paddle shift switch.
■If the cruise control indicator light flashes
Turn the “ON-OFF” button off once, and then reactivate the system.
If the cruise control speed cannot be set or if the cruise control cancels immediately
after being activated, there may be a malfunction in the cruise control system. Have
the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
CAUTION
■To avoid operating the cruise control by mistake
Keep the “ON-OFF” button off when not in use.
■Situations unsuitable for cruise control
Do not use cruise control in any of the following situations.
Doing so may result in control of the vehicle being lost and could cause serious or
fatal accident.
●In heavy traffic
●On roads with sharp bends
●On winding roads
●On slippery roads, such as those covered with rain, ice or snow
●On steep hills

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Dynamic radar cruise control (if equipped)
Dynamic radar cruise control supplements conventional cruise control
with a vehicle-to-vehicle distance co ntrol. In the vehicle-to-vehicle dis-
tance control mode, the vehicle automatically accelerates or decelerates
in order to maintain a set following distance from vehicles ahead.
■ Select cruise mode
Selecting vehicle-to-vehicle dis-
tance control mode
Turn the “ON-OFF” button on.
Push the button once more to
deactivate.