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Manual transmission .................... 137
Turn signal lever ............................ 139
Parking brake ................................. 140
Horn...................................................... 141
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ..................... 142
Indicators and warning lights................................................. 148
Multi-information display ............. 151
2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
Headlight switch ............................ 156
Fog light switch .............................. 159
Windshield wipers and washer............................................. 160
Headlight cleaner switch ........... 165
2-4. Using other driving systems Cruise control ................................ 166
Dynamic radar cruise control............................................. 170
Intuitive parking assist ................. 180
Driving assist systems.................. 186
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ............ 192 2-5. Driving information
Cargo and luggage ...................... 196
Vehicle load limits......................... 199
Winter driving tips ...................... 200
Trailer towing ................................. 204
Dinghy towing (vehicles with an automatic
transmission) .............................. 205
Dinghy towing (vehicles with a manual transmission) ........... 206
3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system ............................................. 210
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers ............. 218
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system type ........................ 219
Using the radio.............................. 222
Using the CD player................... 229
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs.................................. 235
Optimal use of the audio system ............................................. 241
Using the AUX adapter............ 244
Using the steering wheel audio switches ............................ 245
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3-3. Using the interior lightsInterior lights list............................ 247
• Interior lights ............................... 249
• Personal lights ............................ 249
3-4. Using the storage features List of storage features................ 251
• Glove box...................................... 251
• Console boxes ........................... 252
• Overhead console.................... 253
• Cup holders................................. 254
• Bottle holders/door pockets .......................................... 256
3-5. Other interior features Sun visors......................................... 257
Vanity mirror ................................. 258
Clock ................................................. 259
Satellite switches ......................... 260
Ashtrays ........................................... 263
Cigarette lighter ........................... 264
Power outlet ................................... 265
Seat heaters.................................... 266
Seat heaters and ventilators ..................................... 269
Armrest ............................................ 272
Rear sunshade ............................... 273
Trunk storage extension............ 275
Coat hooks ..................................... 276
Floor mat.......................................... 277
Trunk features................................ 278
Garage door opener................... 281
Compass.......................................... 287 4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......................... 292
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior............................ 295
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .... 298
General maintenance ............... 300
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ..................................... 303
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ................................. 304
Hood.................................................. 307
Positioning a floor jack.............. 308
Engine compartment................... 310
Tires ................................................... 325
Tire inflation pressure................. 336
Wheels............................................. 340
Air conditioning filter.................. 342
Electronic key battery ................ 345
Checking and replacing fuses ................................................ 347
Headlight aim.................................. 361
Light bulbs ....................................... 363
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Compass P. 287
Garage door opener switches P. 281
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror P. 65
Personal lights P. 249
Moon roof switch
P. 71
Interior lights P. 249
Vanity mirrors P. 258
Personal lights P. 249
Interior lights P. 249
Sun visors P. 257
Coat hooks P. 276
SRS curtain shield airbags P. 84
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and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system............. 210
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers ............................... 218
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system type................... 219
Using the radio........................ 222
Using the CD player ............. 229
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs............................ 235
Optimal use of the audio system ...................................... 241
Using the AUX adapter ....... 244
Using the steering wheel audio switches ...................... 245
3-3. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ..................... 247
• Interior lights ........................ 249
• Personal lights ...................... 249 3-4. Using the storage
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List of storage features.......... 251
• Glove box ................................ 251
• Console boxes ......................252
• Overhead console...............253
• Cup holders ...........................254
• Bottle holders/ door pockets ......................... 256
3-5. Other interior features Sun visors ................................. 257
Vanity mirror ........................... 258
Clock ......................................... 259
Satellite switches ................... 260
Ashtrays.................................... 263
Cigarette lighter .................... 264
Power outlet ............................ 265
Seat heaters ............................ 266
Seat heaters and ventilators ............................. 269
Armrest .................................... 272
Rear sunshade ........................ 273
Trunk storage extension ....... 275
Coat hooks ............................... 276
Floor mat ................................... 277
Trunk features ......................... 278
Garage door opener ............. 281
Compass .................................. 287

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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. 2 4 9 )
Front interior light (
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Front overhead courtesy light
Rear personal lights (
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Rear interior light
Rear overhead courtesy light
Shift lever light (when “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in
ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode)
Front foot well lighting

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■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. (Customiz-
able features

P. 4 6 1 )
Front door courtesy light
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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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
Interior lights and personal lights

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On/off
Rear On/off
Personal lights

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Vehicle interior
ItemsCheck points
Accelerator pedal• Moves smoothly (without uneven pedal effort or catching)?
Automatic transmission “Park”
mechanism• Can the vehicle be hold securely on an incline with the shift lever in
P?
Brake pedal
• Moves smoothly?
• Does it have appropriate clearance and correct amount of free play?
Brakes
• Not pull to one side when applied?
• Loss of brake effectiveness?
• Spongy feeling brake pedal?
• Pedal almost touches floor?
Head restraints• Move smoothly and lock securely?
Indicators/buzzers•Function properly?
Lights
• Do all the lights come on?
• Headlights aimed correctly? (

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Pa r k i n g b r a ke
• Moves smoothly?
• Can hold the vehicle securely on an incline?
Seat belts
• Does the seat belt system operate smoothly?
• Are the belts undamaged?
Seats• Do the seat controls operate prop- erly?

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Fuse layout and amperage ratings■ Engine compartment (type A fuse box)
FuseAmpereCircuit
1PWR HTR25 A
2TURN-HAZ15 AEmergency flashers, turn signals
3IG2 MAIN20 AIG2, IGN, GAUGE
4RAD NO.230 AAudio
5D/C CUT20 ADOME, MPX-B
6RAD NO.130 AAudio
7MPX-B10 A
Headlights, front fog lights, parking
lights, license plate lights, windshield
washer, horn, power door lock system,
power windows, power seats, electric
tilt and telescopic steering column,
meter, smart access system with push-
button start, outside rear view mirrors,
air conditioning system, security sys-
tem
8DOME10 AInterior lights, meter
9CDS10 AElectric cooling fans