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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Swing center vents
Push to turn swing on or off.
When no passenger is in the
fr
ont seat:
Push .
Pushing the button changes the
dir
ection of the vents
ON-driver and rear passenger
OFF-driver
■Operating the automatic air conditioning control in automatic mode
Fan speed is automatically adjusted acco r
ding to the temperature setting and oper-
ating conditions. As a result, the following situations may occur.
• The system may switch to recirculated mode when the coolest temperature set -
ting is selected.
• The fan may stop for a short period immediately after operation.
■Using the system in recirculated mode
The windows will fog up more easily if the recirculated mode is used for an
exte

nded period.
■Outside air temperature approaches 0 C (32F).
The air conditioning system will not operate even if the is pushed.
■When the indicator light on flashes
Press and turn off the air conditioning control system before turning it on
once more. There may be a problem in the air conditioning
control system if the
indicator light continues to flash. Turn th e air conditioning control system off and
have it inspected by your Lexus dealer.

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3-2. Using the audio system
NOTICE
■Cassette tapes that cannot be used
Do not use a cassette tape if it has been damaged
or tangled or if its label is peeling
off. Such tapes may affect playing speed and may also get stuck in the player.
■Cassette player precautions
●Store cassette tapes away from direct sunlight.
●Do not insert anything other than cass ette tapes into the cassette player.
●Do not apply oil to the cassette player.

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3-2. Using the audio system
NOTICE
■CD player precautions
Failing observe the following precautions may result in CDs being unplayable or
ca
use the player to function abnormally.
• Do not insert anything other than CDs into the CD player.
• Do not apply oil to the CD player.
• Store CDs away from direct sunlight.
• Low-quality and deformed CDs.
• CDs with a transparent or translucent recording area.
• CDs that have had tape, seals or labels attached to them, or that have had the
label peeled off.

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3-3. Turning on interior lights
Interior lights list
■Illuminated entry system
The following lights turn on when the vehicle is unlocked or a door is opened.
• Ignition switch light
• Foot lights
• Interior lights (when the switch is in the DOOR position)
• Outer foot lights
• Inside door handle lights
After all the doors have been unlocked or
opened, the lights remain on for
approximately fifteen seconds and then go out. 
(The lights turn off immediately if the vehicle is locked, or the ignition switch is
turned to A
CC or ON.)
Ignition switch light
Interior light and front personal lights ( P.199 , P.200)
Vanity lights ( P
.217)
Outer foot lights
Inside door handle lights
Rear personal lights ( P.200 )
Foot lights
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2
3
4
5
6
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3-3. Turning on interior lights
3
Interior features
Interior lights
On
Off
The light comes on if a door is
opened.
After all the doors have been
closed, the light remains on for
approximately fifteen seconds and
then goes out.
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2
3
■Illuminated entry system
The interior light turns on and off in conjun
ction with operation of the door locks.
(  P.198 )

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3-3. Turning on interior lights
Personal lights
On/OffVehicles with rear air condi -
tioning control
On/Off
Changes the angle
Vehicles without rear air condi -
tioning control
On/OffFRONT1
REAR
■Integrated illumination
While a rear door is opened, the personal light turns on for that side.

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3-4. Storage
Glove box
Open (pull lever)
Lock with the master key
Unlock with the master key
The glove box can be operated
with the master key.
Rear console box
Press the tab to release the
lock
Lift the armrest to open
Releases the lock
Open
Ty p e A
Ty p e B1
2
3
■Glove box light
The glove box light turns on when the head light switch is on.
Lower box Upper box
Lower tab Upper tab
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3-4. Storage
3
Interior features
Card holder
CAUTION
■Caution while driving
Always keep the glove box, overhead console bo
x, coin box, cup holders and auxil-
iary boxes, closed to reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or sudden
stop
.
■Maximum storage weight
Objects heavier than 0.44 lb. (300 g) may cause the overhead console box and
auxiliar
y box on the instrument panel to open unexpectedly, resulting in injury.
■Items unsuitable for the cup holders
Do not place anything other than cups or drink cans in the cup holders, as they may
be

thrown loose and possibly injure peop le during sudden braking or in an acci-
dent.
NOTICE
■During hot weather
Do not leave anything flammable or non-heat resistant inside the vehicle (lighter,
glas

ses, etc.).

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3-5. Other interior features
3
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
3
Interior features
Cigarette lighter
■Cigarette lighter operating conditions
The ignition switch must be in the ACC or ON position for the cigarette lighter to
operate.
CAUTION
■To avoid burns and fires
●Do not touch the metal portio ns of the cigarette lighter.
●Do not hold the cigarette lighter down. It could overheat and cause a fire.
●Do not insert anything other than the cigarette lighter provided into the outlet.
( P.214 )
Front
Open the front ashtray lid.
Push the cigarette lighter
down.
The cigarette lighter will pop up
when it is ready for use.
Rear
Push the cigarette lighter in.
The cigarette lighter will pop up
when it is ready for use.
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