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1-3. Adjustable components
■Side mirror operating conditions
The ignition switch must b
e turned to ACC or ON.
■When the mirrors are fogged up
Turn on the mirror heaters to defog the mirrors. ( P.
1 7 0 )
■Ignition switch integrated automatic operation
If the AUTO indicator light is on, the mirrors are in automatic operation mode.
• If the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON position, the rear view mirrors are
automatically extended and folded, if the ignition switch is turned to the
OFF position.
CAUTION
■When driving the vehicle
Observe the following precautions while driving. 
Failing to do so may result in losing control of the vehicle and cause an accident,
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esulting in serious injury or even death.
• Do not adjust the mirror while driving.
• Do not drive with the mirrors folded backward.
• Both the driver and passenger side rear view mirrors must be extended and pr
operly adjusted before driving.
■When the mirror heaters are operating
Do not touch the mirror surface, as the mirror surface becomes hot.
NOTICE
■If the mirror gets icy
Do not scrape the mirror face. Use a spray de-icer to de-ice the mirror.

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2-1. Driving procedures
CAUTION
■While driving the vehicle
●Be careful when driving on slippery surfaces, as the vehicle may skid or spin when
downshifting, rapidly accelerating, braking or turning.
●Do not adjust the position of the steering wheel, seat, or mirror while driving.
Doing so may result in losing control of th
e vehicle and cause an accident, which
may cause death or serious injury.
●Always check that passengers’ arms, heads or other parts of their bodies are not
outside the vehicle, as this may result in death or serious injury.
■When shifting the selector lever
Use caution if accelerating while shifting. 
This may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may cause an
ac
cident.
■When the vehicle is stopped
●Do not race the engine. 
If the vehicle is in any gear other than P or N the
vehicle may accelerate suddenly
and unexpectedly, and may cause an accident.
●Do not leave the vehicle with the engine running for a long time. 
If such a situation cannot be avoided, park the vehicle in an open space and
che
ck that exhaust fumes do no t enter the vehicle interior.
●Always keep a foot on the brake pedal while the engine is running to prevent an
accident caused by the vehicle moving.

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2-3. Operating the headlight and windshield wipers
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When driving
■Intermittent operation features
The time interval between sweeps decreases as vehicle speed increases. When
v
ehicle speed exceeds 12 mph (20 km/h) with the interval adjusted in the lowest
position, the time interval is set to the minimum 1.5 seconds.
If you stop the vehicle with the wiper switch in the “LO” position, the wipers auto -
matically change to intermittent operation.* This will not happen if the interval
adjuster is set

to the lowest position.
*This feature can be deactivated. ( P. 3 8 4 )
■Windshield wiper features
●When the washer button is pressed with the wipers OFF, the wipers will make 3
sweeps, then pause, then a final sweep to completely clear the windshield*. The
length of the pause will depend on the vehicle speed. The last sweep will not
happen if the vehicle is traveling above 106 mph (170 km/h).
*The last single sweep can be deactivated. ( P. 3 8 4 )
●When the windshield washer switch is pushed with the headlights on, the head -
light cleaners automatically operate once.
●The rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers automatically turn on
when you operate the wipers.

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2-4. Using other driving systems
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When driving
Rear view monitor system
■Displayed area
The rear view monitor system assists the driver by displaying an image of the
area behind the vehicle. The displayed image is a horizontally reversed mirror
image of the inside rear view mirror.
Rear view image is displayed when
the selector lever is in the “R” posi -
tion.
If you move the lever out of “R”
position, the screen returns to the
previous one.
The area covered by the camera is limited.
Objects which are close to either corner
of the bumper or under the bumper can-
not be seen on the screen.
The area displayed on the screen may vary
according to vehicle orientation or road
conditions.
Corner of bumper
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2-4. Using other driving systems
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When driving
CAUTION
■When using the rear view monitor system, observe these precautions to avoid an
accident that could result in death or serious injuries.
●Never depend solely on the monitor system when reversing.
●Always check visually and with the mirrors to confirm your intended path is clear.
●Depicted distances between objects and flat surfaces differ from actual dis-
tances.
●Do not use the system if the trunk is open.
■Conditions which may affect the rear view monitor system
●If the back of the vehicle is hit, the camera’s position and mounting angle may
change. See your Lexus dealer.
●Rapid temperature changes, such as when hot water is poured on the vehicle in
cold weather, may cause the system to function abnormally.
●If the camera lens is dirty, it cannot transmit a clear image. Rinse with water and
wipe with a soft cloth. If extremely dirty, wash with a mild cleanser and rinse.
●The displayed image may be darker and mo ving images may be slightly distorted
when the system is cold.

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2-5. Driving information
■Before towing
●Ensure that your vehicle’s tires are properly inflated. (P.283 )
●Trailer tires should be inflated according to the trailer manufacturer’s recom -
mendation.
●All trailer lights must work to be legal.
●Confirm all lights work each time you connect them.
●Check that your vehicle remains level when a loaded or unloaded trailer is
hitched. Do not drive if the vehicle is not level, and check for improper tongue
load, overloading, worn suspension, or other possible causes.
●Make sure the trailer cargo is securely loaded.
●Check that your rear view mirrors conform to any federal, state/provincial or
local regulations. If they do not, instal l rear view mirrors appropriate for towing
purposes.
■Break-in schedule
Lexus recommends that you do not use a new vehicle or a vehicle with any new
p

ower train components (engine, transmissi on, differential, wheel bearing, etc.) to
tow a trailer for the first 500 miles (800 km) of driving.
■Maintenance
●If you tow a trailer, your vehicle will require more frequent maintenance due to
the additional load. (see “Owner’s Manual Supplement/ Scheduled Mainte -
nance”)
●Retighten the fixing bolts of the towing ball and bracket after approximately
600 miles (1000 km) of trailer towing.

3Interior features
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3-1. Using the air conditioning 
system and defogger ........... 162
Automatic air conditioning 
control .......................................... 162
Rear window defogger............. 170
Rear air conditioning 
controls ........................................ 172
3-2. Using the audio system .......... 174 Audio system ................................. 174
Operating the radio................... 176
Operating the cassette 
player ............................................ 182
Using the CD changer ............ 185
Optimal use of the audio 
system ............................................ 191
Using the rear controller ......... 193
Using the steering switches.... 195
3-3. Turning on interior lights ...... 198 Interior lights list ......................... 198
3-4. Storage ...................................... 201 Storage features......................... 201 3-5. Other interior features ....... 208
Sun visors ..................................... 208
Vanity mirror and light ............ 209
Clock ............................................... 210
Ashtray............................................. 211
Cigarette lighter ......................... 213
Power outlets................................ 214
Outside temperature display .......................................... 216
Seat heaters .................................. 218
Climate control seat 
switches ..................................... 220
Refreshing rear seat 
switches ...................................... 222
Coat hooks................................... 223
Floor mats ..................................... 224
Sunshades ................................... 225
Trunk features.............................. 227
Garage door opener ............... 232
Compass (vehicles without 
navigation system) ................ 238

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
■Window defogger feature
The automatic air conditioning control system detects the operating conditions of
the s

ystem and automatically switches between recirculated and outside air modes.
■Outside rear view mirror heaters
Pressing the rear window defogger button also turns the mirror heaters on.
CAUTION
■When the defogger is on
Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces, as the surfaces can become very hot
and burn y
ou.
Vehicles with navigation system
ON/OFF
Push the button to turn the rear wind ow defogger on. The defogger will auto -
matically turn off after approximately 15 minutes or if you push the button again.

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3-5. Other interior features
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Interior features
Vanity mirror and light
NOTICE
■When not in use
Keep the rear vanity mirrors closed.
■To prevent battery from being discharged
Do not leave the vanity lights on for exten
ded periods while the engine is stopped.
040_01_01_square titleFront
The vanity light turns on.
Rear
Push “
” to open.
The vanity light turns on.
Light
Va n i t y m i r r o r

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3-5. Other interior features
Drive the vehicle at 5 mph (8 km/
h) or lower in a circle until a direc-
tion is displayed.
If there is not enough space to
drive in a circle, drive around the
block until the direction is dis -
played.
■Factors affecting compass accuracy
The compass may not show the correct direction in the following conditions:
• The vehicle is stopped immediat
ely after turning.
• The vehicle is on an inclined surface.
• The vehicle is in a place where the earth’s magnetic field is subject to interfer -
ence by artificial magnetic fields 
(underground parking, under a steel tower, between buildings, roof parking,
ne
ar a crossing, near a large vehicle, etc.).
• The vehicle is magnetized. 
(There is a magnet or a metal object near the inside rear view mirror.)
• The battery has been disconnected.
• A door is open.
CAUTION
■While the vehicle is moving
Do not adjust the display. Be sure to adjust the display only when the vehicle is
stopped.
■When doing the circling calibration
Be sure to secure a wide space, and watch out for people and vehicles in the neigh -
bood. Do not violate any local traffic rule s
while performing circling calibration.