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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle ........................ 126
Engine (ignition) switch .............. 134
Automatic transmission.............. 138
Turn signal lever ............................ 147
Parking brake ................................. 148
Horn.................................................... 149
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ..................... 150
Indicators and warning lights................................................. 154
Multi-information display........... 157
2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
Headlight switch ............................ 162
Fog light switch .............................. 166
Windshield wipers and washer............................................. 168
Headlight cleaner switch ............ 172
2-4. Using other driving systems Cruise control ................................ 173
Dynamic radar cruise control.............................................. 177
Intuitive parking assist ................... 191
Driving assist systems.................. 197
PCS (Pre-Collision System) .......... 203 2-5. Driving information
Cargo and luggage ...................... 210
Vehicle load limits......................... 213
Winter driving tips ........................ 214
Trailer towing .................................. 216
Dinghy towing ................................. 217
3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system ............................................ 220
Rear window and outside rear view
mirror defoggers ....................... 228
Windshield wiper de-icer ......... 229
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system type ....................... 230
Using the radio.............................. 233
Using the CD player.................... 241
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs.................................. 248
Operating an iPod....................... 256
Operating a USB memory....... 264
Optimal use of the audio system ............................................ 273
Using the AUX port ................... 275
Using the steering wheel audio switches ............................ 277
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3-3. Using the Bluetooth®
audio system
Bluetooth
® audio system ........ 280
Using the Bluetooth
® audio
system ........................................... 283
Operating a Bluetooth
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enabled portable player ........ 288
Setting up a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable player ......... 292
Bluetooth
® audio system
setup .............................................. 298
3-4. Using the hands-free phone system (for mobile phones)
Hands-free system for mobile phones ............................ 299
Using the hands-free system (for mobile phones) ................. 303
Making a phone call ....................... 311
Setting a mobile phone ............... 315
Security and system setup ....... 320
Using the phone book................ 324
3-5. Using the interior lights Interior lights list........................... 330
• Interior lights ............................... 332
• Personal lights ............................ 332 3-6. Using the storage features
List of storage features............... 334
• Glove box ................................... 335
• Console box ............................... 335
• Overhead console ................... 336
• Cup holders................................. 337
•Bottle holders/door pockets ............................... 339
• Auxiliary box ............................... 339
3-7. Other interior features Sun visors........................................ 340
Vanity mirrors ................................. 341
Clock ................................................. 342
Satellite switches .......................... 343
Ashtrays ........................................... 346
Cigarette lighter ........................... 347
Power outlet .................................. 348
Seat heaters.................................... 349
Armrest ............................................. 351
Trunk storage extension ........... 352
Coat hooks ..................................... 354
Floor mat......................................... 355
Trunk features................................ 356
Garage door opener................. 359
Compass.......................................... 365
Safety Connect ............................. 369

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Parking lights/daytime running lights P. 162
Pictorial indexExterior
Front turn signal lights P. 147
Front fog lights P. 166
Side marker lights P. 162
Headlights (low/high beam)
P. 162
Hood P. 393
Windshield wipers P. 168
Moon roof ∗ P. 79
Outside rear viewmirrors
P. 74
Headlights (high beam) P. 162

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Rear window defogger *1P. 228
Tires
●Replacement
● Inflation pressure
● Information
P. 487
P. 521
P. 526
Tail lights P. 162
Side marker lights P. 162
Trunk P. 50Doors P. 46
Fuel filler door P. 83
Rear turn signal lights
P. 147
∗: If equipped
*1: For vehicles with a navigation system, refe r to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

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Compass ∗ P. 365
Garage door opener switches P. 359
Personal lights P. 332
Moon roof switches ∗ P. 79
Interior lights P. 332
Vanity mirrors P. 341
Personal lights P. 332
Interior lights P. 332
Sun visors P. 340
Coat hooks P. 354
SRS curtain shield airbags P. 94
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Anti-glare inside rear view mirror P. 72
Overhead console P. 336
“SOS” button ∗ P. 369

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
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■Pa n ic m o d e
■Electronic key battery depletion
→P. 3 8
■Security feature
→P. 4 0
■When the electronic key battery is fully depleted
→P. 4 2 9
■Conditions affecting operation
→P. 3 6
■Customization that can be configured at Lexus dealer
Settings (e.g. trunk unlocking function) can be changed.
(Customizable features →P. 5 3 8 ) When is pushed for longer than about
one second, an alarm will sound for about 60
seconds and the vehicle lights will flash to
deter any person from trying to break into or
damage your vehicle.
To stop the alarm, push any button on the
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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
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Anti-glare inside rear view mirror
In automatic mode, sensors are used to detect the headlights of vehicles
behind and automatically reduce the reflected light.
Without compassTurns automatic mode on
Turns automatic mode off
The indicator comes on when
automatic mode is turned on.
The anti-glare mirror default
mode is automatic. The anti-
glare mirror is automatically set
to automatic whenever the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch
is turned IGNITION ON mode.
With compassTurns automatic mode on/off
The indicator comes on when
automatic mode is turned on.
The anti-glare mirror default
mode is automatic. The anti-
glare mirror is automatically set
to automatic whenever the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch
is turned IGNITION ON mode.

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1-6. Theft deterrent system
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Alarm
The system sounds the alarm and flashes the lights when forcible entry is
detected.
■Triggering of the alarm
The alarm is triggered in the following situations when the alarm is
set.
● A locked door or trunk is unlocked or opened in any way other
than using the entry function, wireless remote door lock function
or mechanical key.
● The hood is opened.
■ Setting the alarm system
Close the doors, trunk and
hood, and lock all doors.
The system will be set automati-
cally after 30 seconds.
The indicator light changes from
being on to flashing when the
system is set.
■Deactivating or stopping the alarm
Do one of the following to deactivate or stop the alarm.
● Unlock the doors or trunk.
● Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to ACCESSORY or
IGNITION ON mode, or start the engine. (The alarm will be
deactivated or stopped after a few seconds.)

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1-7. Safety information
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Airbag system componentsYour vehicle is equipped with ADVANCED AIRBAGS designed based
on US motor vehicle safety standards (FMVSS208). The airbag system
controls airbag deployment power for the driver and front passenger. The
driver airbag system consists of the driver seat’s position sensor etc. The
front passenger’s airbag system consists of the front passenger occupant
classification sensor etc.
The main SRS airbag system components are shown above. The SRS
airbag system is controlled by the airbag sensor assembly. The airbag
sensor assembly consists of a safing sensor and an airbag sensor. Knee airbags
Front passenger airbag
Curtain shield airbags
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG
OFF” indicator lights
Side airbags
Side and curtain shield airbag
sensors
Curtain shield airbag sensors
SRS warning light
Driver airbag
Driver's seat belt buckle switch
Driver's seat position sensor
Front passenger’s seat belt
buckle switch
Airbag sensor assembly
Front passenger occupant
classification system
(ECU and sensors)
Front airbag sensors

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1-7. Safety information
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Condition and operation in the front passenger occupant classification system
■Adult*1
■Child *3 or child restraint system*4
Indicator/
warning light “AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indi-
cator lights “A I R B A G
ON”
SRS warning light Off
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light Flashing
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DevicesFront passenger airbag
Activated
Side airbag on the front
passenger seat
Front passenger knee airbag
Curtain shield airbag in the front passenger side
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner
Indicator/
warning light “AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indi-
cator lights “A I R B A G
OFF”
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SRS warning light Off
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light Flashing
*2
DevicesFront passenger airbag
Deactivated
Side airbag on the front
passenger seat
Front passenger knee airbag
Curtain shield airbag in the front passenger sideActivated
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner