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CAUTION
■Handling the radar sensor
Observe the following to ensure the pre-collision system can function effectively.
●Keep the sensor and front grille clean at all times.
Clean the sensor and front grille with a soft cloth so you do not mark or damage
them.
●Do not subject the sensor or surrounding area to a strong impact.
If the sensor moves even slightly off position, the system may malfunction. If the
sensor or surrounding area are subject to a strong impact, always have the area
inspected and adjusted by a Lexus dealer.
●Do not disassemble the sensor.
●Do not attach accessories or stickers to the sensor, grille guard or surrounding
area.
■Limitations of the pre-collision system
Do not rely on the pre-collision system. Always drive safely, taking care to observe
your surroundings and checking for any obstacles or other road hazards.

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system
and defogger ................ 192
Automatic air conditioning system ...................................... 192
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers ............................. 200
3-2. Using the audio system ........................... 201
Audio system type................... 201
Using the radio....................... 204
Using the CD player ............... 211
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs............................. 217
Optimal use of the audio
system ..................................... 225
Using the AUX adapter ...... 228
Using the steering wheel audio switches ...................... 229
3-3. Using the interior lights .............................. 231
Interior lights list ...................... 231
• Interior lights ........................ 234
• Personal lights ...................... 234 3-4. Using the storage
features ........................ 236
List of storage features......... 236
• Glove box .............................. 236
• Console boxes ..................... 237
• Overhead console.............. 238
• Cup holders .......................... 239
• Bottle holders/ door pockets ......................... 241
3-5. Other interior features ........................ 242
Sun visors ................................. 242
Vanity mirror ........................... 243
Clock ......................................... 244
Satellite switches ................... 245
Ashtrays.................................... 248
Cigarette lighter .................... 249
Power outlet ............................ 250
Seat heaters ............................. 251
Seat heaters and ventilators ............................. 253
Armrest .................................... 255
Rear sunshade ........................ 256
Trunk storage extension ...... 258
Coat hooks .............................. 259
Floor mat .................................. 260
Trunk features ........................... 261
Garage door opener ............ 264
Compass................................... 269

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■Using the automatic mode
Fan speed is adjusted automatically in accordance with the temperature setting and
ambient conditions. As a result, the following may occur.
●The system may switch automatically to recirculated mode when the coolest
temperature setting is selected in summer.
●Immediately after the switch is pressed, the fan may stop for a while until warm
or cool air is ready to flow.
●Cool air may flow to the area around the upper body when the heater is on.
■Using the system in recirculated air mode
The windows will fog up more easily if the recirculated air mode is used for an
extended period.
■Window defogger feature
Recirculated air mode may automatically switch to
(outside air) mode in situ-
ations where the windows need to be defogged.
■When outside air temperature approaches 32° F (0°C)
The air conditioning system may not operate even when is pressed.
■When the indicator light on flashes
Press and turn off the air conditioning system before turning it on once
more. There may be a problem in the air conditioning system if the indicator light
continues to flash. Turn the air conditioning system off and have it inspected by your
Lexus dealer.
■Automatic mode for air intake control (IS350 only)
In automatic mode, the system detects exhaust gas and other pollutants and auto-
matically switches between outside air and recirculated air modes.
■Micro dust and pollen filter
●In order to prevent the window from fogging up when the outside air is cold, the
following may occur.
• Outside air mode does not switch to .
• The air conditioning system operates automatically.
• The operation cancels after 1 minute.
●In rainy weather, the windows may fog up. Press .

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NOTICE
■CD player precautions
Failure to follow the precautions below may result in serious damage to the CDs or
the player itself.
●Do not insert anything other than CDs into the CD slot.
●Do not apply oil to the CD player.
●Store CDs away from direct sunlight.
●Never try to disassemble any part of the CD player.
●Do not insert more than one CD at a time.

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NOTICE
■CD player precautions
Failure to follow the precautions below may result in damage to the CDs or the
player itself.
●Do not insert anything other than CDs into the CD slot.
●Do not apply oil to the CD player.
●Store CDs away from direct sunlight.
●Never try to disassemble any part of the CD player.
●Do not insert more than one CD at a time.

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3-3. Using the interior lights
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. 2 3 4 )
Front interior light ( →P. 2 3 4 )
Front overhead courtesy light
Rear personal lights ( →P. 2 3 4 )
Rear interior light
Rear overhead courtesy light
Shift lever lighting (when “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in
ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode)
Front foot well lighting

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Front door courtesy lighting
Front scuff lighting (if equipped)
Outer foot lights
Turning the instrument panel light control knob fully to the left disables the
shift lever lighting and front foot well lighting.

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■Illuminated entry system
The following interior lights come on automatically when you approach the vehicle
with the electronic key on your person. Note that the illuminated entry system oper-
ates only when the interior light switch (door position on/off) is on.
●Front overhead courtesy light
●Rear overhead courtesy light
●Outer foot light
The following lights turn on when any of the doors is unlocked or opened.
●Front interior light
●Rear interior lights
●Front foot well lighting
●Front door courtesy lighting
●Front scuff lighting
The following lights turn on for approximately 15 seconds when the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch is turned to OFF from the IGNITION ON or ACCESSORY
mode. (The lights turn off immediately if the doors are locked or the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch is set to ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode.)
●Front overhead courtesy light
●Rear overhead courtesy light
■To prevent the battery from being discharged
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
Setting (e.g. The time elapsed before lights turn off) can be changed.
(Customizable features
→P. 4 3 6 )

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Interior lightsModels without an electric moon roof Door position on/off
On/off
Models with an electric moon roof Door position on/off
On/off
Personal lights
Front (models without an electric moon roof) On/off
Interior lights and personal lights

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On/off
Rear On/off
Personal lights