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Interior lights list
Your Lexus is equipped with the illuminated entry system to assist in enter-
ing the vehicle. Owing to the function of the system, the lights shown in the
following illustration automatically turn on/off according to the presence of
the electronic key, whether the door s are locked/unlocked, whether the
doors are opened/closed, and the “ENGINE START STOP” switch mode.
Front personal lights (→P. 3 3 2 )
Front interior lights ( →P. 3 3 2 )
Shift lever light (when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in
ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode)
Rear personal lights ( →P. 3 3 2 )
Rear overhead courtesy light
Rear interior light
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■To prevent battery discharge
If the overhead courtesy lights and interior lights remain on when the door is not
fully closed and the interior light switch (door position on/off) is on, the lights will go
off automatically after 20 minutes.
■Customization that can be configured at Lexus dealer
Settings (e.g. The time elapsed before lights turn off) can be changed.
(Customizable features
→P. 5 3 8 )
Front footwell lights
Outer foot lights
Turning the instrument panel light control knob fully to the left disables the
shift lever light and front footwell lights.

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Interior lightsModels without a moon roof Door position on/off
On/off
Models with a moon roof Door position on/off
On/off
Personal lights
Front (models without a moon roof) On/off
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On/off
Rear On/off
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3-6. Using the storage features
List of storage features
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.
Overhead console
Glove box
Bottle holders/door pockets
Cup holders
Console box/cup holder
Auxiliary box (if equipped)

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Glove boxOpen (push button)
Lock with the mechanical key
Unlock with the mechanical key
Console boxPull up the knob to release the
lock.
Slide the armrest.
Pull up the knob to release the
lock.
Lift the armrest to open.
■Glove box light
The glove box light turns on when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNI-
TION ON mode.
■Trunk opener main switch
The trunk opener main switch is located in the glove box. ( → P. 5 0 )
CAUTION
■Caution while driving
Keep the glove box closed.
Injuries may result in the event of an accident or sudden braking.
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Overhead consolePress the overhead console.
The overhead console is useful for
temporarily storing sunglasses and
similar small items.
■Console box light
The console box light turns on when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in
IGNITION ON mode.
■Using the console box to store CD cases
CAUTION
■Caution while driving
Keep the console box closed.
Injuries may result in the event of an accident or sudden braking.
Store a CD case with the hinged portion fac-
ing either the front or back of the console
box.
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Cup holdersFront (press-in type) Press down and release the front
of the cup holder lid.
Front (slide type) Pull up the knob to release the
lock.
Slide the armrest.
CAUTION
■Caution while driving
Do not leave the overhead console open while driving.
Items may fall out and cause death or serious injury in case of an accident or sudden
stop.
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Press in and release the cup hold-
ers on the rear center armrest.
■Using the front cup holder (slide type) to store small items
CAUTION
■Items unsuitable for the cup holder
Do not place anything other than cups or aluminum cans in the cup holders.
Other items may be thrown out of the holders in the event of an accident or sudden
braking and cause injury. If possible, cover hot drinks to prevent burns.
■When not in use
Keep the cup holders closed.
Injuries may result in the event of an accident or sudden braking.
Remove the cup holder insert by holding the
base part.
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Bottle holders/door pocketsThe door pockets can be opened
and closed.
When installing the bottle, close
the cap of the bottle.
Auxiliary box (if equipped)Push the back part of the lid to
open. Push the lid again to close.
CAUTION
■Caution while driving
Keep the door pockets closed.
Injuries may result in the event of an accident or sudden braking.
CAUTION
■Caution while driving
Do not leave the auxiliary box open while driving.
Items stored in it may fall out and cause death or serious injury in case of an acci-
dent or sudden stop.
Bottle holders/door pockets and auxiliary box