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IS250_EE(OM53C51E)4-6. Driving tips
●Use fluids that are appropriate to the prevailing outside temperatures.
•Engine oil
• Engine coolant
•Washer fluid
●Have a service technician inspect the condition of the battery.
●Have the vehicle fitted with four snow tires or purchase a set of tire chains for
the rear tires.
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Ensure that all tires are the specified size and brand, and that chains match the size
of the tires.
*: Tire chains cannot be mounted on the 18-inch tires.
Perform the following according to the driving conditions:
●Do not try to forcibly open a window or move a wiper that is frozen. Pour
warm water over the frozen area to melt the ice. Wipe away the water imme-
diately to prevent it from freezing.
●To ensure proper operation of the climate control system fan, remove any
snow that has accumulated on the air inlet vents in front of the windshield.
●Check for and remove any excess ice or snow that may have accumulated on
the exterior lights, vehicle’s roof, chassis, around the tires or on the brakes.
●Remove any snow or mud from the bottom of your shoes before getting in the
vehicle.
Accelerate the vehicle slowly, keep a safe distance between you and the vehicle
ahead, and drive at a reduced speed suitable to road conditions.
Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before driving the vehi-
cle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a manner appropriate to the prevail-
ing weather conditions.
Preparation for winter
Before driving the vehicle
When driving the vehicle

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Lexus Display Audio system
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■“MENU” screen
To display the “MENU” screen, press the button on the controller unit.
ButtonFunction
“A u d i o ”Display the audio top screen
(→P. 317, 319, 326, 329, 334, 343)
“Climate”Automatic air conditioning system (→P. 3 76 )
“Telephone”Display the phone top screen (→P. 3 4 5 )
“Car” Consumption information (→P. 1 0 6 )
“Info”Display the “Information” screen (→P. 3 6 8 )
“Setup”Setup menu (→P. 3 0 2 )
“Display”Display settings (→P. 3 0 7 )

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■When using the screen
●Under extremely cold conditions, the Lexus Display Audio controller may react slowly.
●If the screen is cold, the display may be dark, or the system may seem to be operating
slightly slower than normal.
●The screen may seem dark and hard to see when viewed through sunglasses. Change
your angle of viewing, adjust the display on the “Display” screen (→P. 3 0 7 ) o r r e m o v e
your sunglasses.
■Using cellular phones
Interference may be heard through the audio system's speakers if a cellular phone is
being used inside or close to the vehicle while the audio system is operating.
CAUTION
■Using the Lexus Display Audio controller
Be careful when touching the Lexus Display Audio controller in extreme temperatures
as it may become very hot or cold due to the temperature inside the vehicle.
■Laser product
This product is a class 1 laser product.
Do not open the cover of the player or attempt to repair the unit yourself. Refer servic-
ing to qualified personnel.
NOTICE
■To prevent Lexus Display Audio controller malfunction
●Do not allow the Lexus Display Audio controller to come into contact with food, liq-
uid, stickers or lit cigarettes as doing so may cause it to change color, emit a strange
odor or stop functioning.
●Do not subject the Lexus Display Audio controller to excessive pressure or strong
impact as the controller may bend or break off.
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the audio system on longer than necessary when the engine is off.
■To avoid damaging the audio system
Take care not to spill drinks or other fluids on the audio system.

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■When using the Bluetooth® audio system
●In the following situations, the system may not function.
• If the portable audio player is turned off
• If the portable audio player is not connected
• If the portable audio player’s battery is low
●There may be a delay if a cellular phone connection is made during Bluetooth® audio
play.
●Depending on the type of portable audio player that is connected to the system, opera-
tion may differ slightly and certain functions may not be available.
■When using the hands-free system
●The audio system is muted when making a call.
●If both parties speak at the same time, it may be difficult to hear.
●If the received call volume is overly loud, an echo may be heard.
If the Bluetooth® phone is too close to the system, quality of the sound may deteriorate
and connection status may deteriorate.
●In the following situations, it may be difficult to hear the other party:
• When driving on unpaved roads
• When driving at high speeds
•If a window is open
• If the air conditioning is blowing directly on the microphone
• If there is interference from the network of the cellular phone
■Conditions under which the system will not operate
●If using a cellular phone that does not support Bluetooth®
●If the cellular phone is turned off
●If you are outside of cellular phone service coverage
●If the cellular phone is not connected
●If the cellular phone’s battery is low
●When outgoing calls are controlled, due to heavy traffic on telephone lines, etc.
●When the cellular phone itself cannot be used
●When transferring phonebook data from the cellular phone
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6-1. Using the air conditioning
system
Automatic air conditioning
system ...........................................376
Heated steering wheel/
seat heaters/
seat ventilators ......................... 387
6-2. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list......................... 389
• Interior lights ......................... 390
• Personal lights....................... 390
6-3. Using the storage features
List of storage features.............. 391
• Glove box................................ 392
• Console box ........................... 392
•Cup holders/
Bottle holders ........................393
Trunk features ..............................3956-4. Using the other interior
features
Other interior features ............398
• Sun visors ................................398
• Vanity mirrors ........................398
• Clock ........................................398
• Power outlet ........................... 399
• Armrest....................................400
• Rear sunshade.......................400
• Assist grips.............................. 402
• Coat hooks ............................. 402

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Automatic air conditioning system
Air outlets and fan speed are automatically adjusted according to the temper-
ature setting.
Vehicles with a Lexus Display Audio system: Press the “MENU” button on the
Lexus Display Audio controller, then select “Climate” to display the air condi-
tioning operation screen.
For details on the Lexus Display Audio controller, refer to “Lexus Display
Audio controller” on P. 296.
Vehicles with a navigation system: Press the “MENU” button on the Remote
Touch, then select “Climate” to display the air conditioning control screen.
For details on the Remote Touch, refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTI-
MEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
The illustrations below are for left-hand drive vehicles.
The button positions and shapes will differ for right-hand drive vehicles.
Also, the display and button positions will differ depending on the type of the
system.

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XWithout “DUAL” mode
Air conditioning controls

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■Adjusting the temperature setting
To adjust the temperature setting,
touch and slide your finger up or
down on the sensor.
The temperature setting can also be
adjusted by touching on the sensor.
When the temperature setting is
changed, a buzzer sounds.
■Fan speed setting
Press to increase the fan speed.
Press to decrease the fan speed.
■Change the airflow mode
To change the airflow, press .
The air outlets used are switched each time the button is pressed.
■Other functions
●Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes (→P. 3 8 2 )
●Defogging the windshield (→P. 3 8 2 )
●Defogging the rear window and outside rear view mirrors (→P. 3 8 2 )

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Adjust the left-hand side temperature setting
Adjust the fan speed setting
Select to set auto mode on/off, fan off, blower customization (→P. 3 8 3 )
and displaying the option control screen (→P. 3 8 1 ) .
Select the air flow mode
Adjust the right-hand side temperature setting
Adjust the temperature setting
Move the Lexus Display Audio controller left/right to select the desired item
( to ).
When , , or is selected:
Move the controller forward/backward or turn it left/right for adjusting.
When or is selected:
Move the controller forward/backward or turn it left/right to select a screen
button, then press the controller.
Air conditioning control screen
(With “DUAL” mode) (Without “DUAL” mode)
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Adjust the left-hand side temperature setting
Adjust the fan speed setting
Changing the fan speed setting during the automatic mode operation
(→P. 383)
Select the air flow mode
Adjust the right-hand side temperature setting
Display the option control screen (→P. 3 8 1 )
Tu r n t h e f a n o f f
Select to set auto mode on/off
Adjust the temperature setting
To adjust or select settings, move the Remote Touch knob to select the screen
button, and then press the Remote Touch knob to enter the selected function. (With “DUAL” mode) (Without “DUAL” mode)
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