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4245-12. Other function
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●Voice commands may not be recognized if:
• Spoken too quickly.
• Spoken at a low or high volume.
• The roof or windows are open.
• Passengers are talking while voice commands are spoken.
• The air conditioning speed is set high.
• The air conditioning vents are turned towards the microphone.
●In the following conditions, the system ma y not recognize the command properly and
using voice commands may not be possible:
• The command is incorrect or unclear. No te that certain words, accents or speech
patterns may be difficult for the system to recognize.
• There is excessive background noise, such as wind noise.
■When searching for a track
●A USB memory or iPod must be connected to enable track searching and playback.
(  P. 3 4 5 )
●When a USB memory or iPod is connected, recognition data is created so tracks can
be searched using voice commands.
●Recognition data is updated un der the following conditions:
• When the USB memory or iPod data has changed.
• When the voice recognition language is changed. (P. 3 4 8 )
●While the recognition data is being created or being updated, a track search cannot be
performed using a voice command.
■The Gracenote® media database
 P. 3 7 1
Due to natural language speech recognitio n technology, this system enables rec-
ognition of a command when spoken naturally. However, the system cannot rec-
ognize every variation of each command.
In some situations, it is possible to omit the command for the procedure and
directly state the desired operation.
This function is available in English, Spanish and French.
Casual speech recognition

4756-4. Other interior features
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Interior features
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■Circling calibrationStop the vehicle in a place where it is safe to drive in a circle.
Press and hold the button for 9
seconds.
“C” appears on the compass display.
Drive the vehicle at 5 mph
(8 km/h) or less in a circle until a
direction is displayed.
If there is not enough space to drive
in a circle, drive around the block
until a direction is displayed.
■Conditions unfavorable to correct operation
The compass may not show the correct direction in the following conditions:
●The vehicle is stopped immediately after turning.
●The vehicle is on an inclined surface.
●The vehicle is in a place where the earth’s ma gnetic field is subject to interference by
artificial magnetic fields (underground car park/parking lot, under a steel tower,
between buildings, roof car park/parking lot, near an intersection, near a large vehicle,
etc.).
●The vehicle has become magnetized. (There is a magnet or metal object near the inside
rear view mirror.)
●The 12-volt battery has been disconnected.
●A door is open.
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WA R N I N G
■While driving the vehicle
Do not adjust the display. Adjust the di splay only when the vehicle is stopped.
■When doing the circling calibration
Secure a wide space, and watch out for people and vehicles in the vicinity. Do not vio-
late any local traffic rules while performing circling calibration.
NOTICE
■To avoid compass malfunctions
Do not place magnets or any metal object s near the inside rear view mirror.
Doing this may cause the compass sensor to malfunction.
■To ensure normal operation of the compass
●Do not perform a circling calibration of the compass in a place where the earth’s
magnetic field is subject to interfer ence by artificial magnetic fields.
●During calibration, do not operate electric systems (moon roof, power windows, etc.)
as they may interfere with the calibration.

4847-1. Maintenance and care
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Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior
●Working from top to bottom, liberally apply water to the vehicle body, wheel
wells and underside of the vehicle to remove any dirt and dust.
●Wash the vehicle body using a sponge or soft cloth, such as a chamois.
●For hard-to-remove marks, use car wash soap and rinse thoroughly with
water.
●Wipe away any water.
●Wax the vehicle when the waterproof coating deteriorates.
If water does not bead on a clean surface, apply wax when the vehicle body is cool.
■Self-restoring coat
The vehicle body has a self-restoring coating that is resistant to small surface scratches
caused in a car wash etc.
●The coating lasts for 5 to 8 years after the coating has been performed.
●The restoration time differs depending on the depth of the scratch and outside temper-
ature. The restoration time may become shor ter when the coating is warmed by apply-
ing warm water.
●Deep scratches caused by keys or coins cannot be restored.
●Do not use wax that contain abrasives.
■Automatic car washes
●Before washing the vehicle:
• Fold the mirrors
• Turn off the power back door (if equipped)
Start washing from the front of the vehicle. Extend the mirrors before driving.
●Brushes used in automatic car washes may scratch the vehicle surface and harm your
vehicle’s paint.
●Rear spoiler may not be washable in some automatic car washes. There may also be an
increased risk of damage to vehicle.
■High pressure car washes
●Do not allow the nozzles of the car wash to come within close proximity of the windows.
●Before using the car wash, check that the fuel filler door on your vehicle is closed prop-
erly.
Perform the following to protect the ve hicle and maintain it in prime condi-
tion:

5928-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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■Locking the doorMove the inside lock button to the
lock position.
Close the door.
■Key linked functions
Ensure that the shift lever is in P and depress the brake pedal.
Touch the Lexus emblem side of the
electronic key to the power switch.
When the electronic key is detected, a
buzzer sounds and the power switch will
turn to ON mode.
When the smart access system with
push-button start is deactivated in cus-
tomization setting, the power switch will
turn to ACCESSORY mode.
Firmly depress the brake pedal and
check that message shown on the
multi-information display.
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Closes the windows and moon roof*
(turn and hold)
Opens the windows and moon roof
*
(turn and hold)
*: These settings must be customized at your
Lexus dealer.
Starting the hybrid system
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5938-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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Press the power switch.
In the event that the hybrid system st ill cannot be operated, contact your Lexus
dealer.
■Stopping the hybrid system
Set the parking brake, shift the shift lever to P and press the power switch as you normally
do when stopping the hybrid system.
■Replacing the key battery
As the above procedure is a temporary measure, it is recommended that the electronic
key battery be replaced immediately when the battery is depleted. ( P. 5 3 2 )
■Alarm (if equipped)
Using the mechanical key to lock the doors will not set the alarm system. If a door is
unlocked using the mechanical key when the al arm system is set, the alarm may be trig-
gered.
■Changing power switch modes
Release the brake pedal and press the power switch in step above.
The hybrid system does not start and mode s will be changed each time the switch is
pressed. ( P. 202)
■When the electronic key does not work properly
●Make sure that the smart access system wi th push-button start has not been deacti-
vated in the custom ization setting. If it is off, turn the function on.
(Customizable features P. 6 3 3 )
●Check if battery-saving mo de is set. If it is set, cancel the function. ( P. 1 4 2 )
WA R N I N G
■When using the mechanical key and operating the power windows or moon roof
Operate the power window or moon roof afte r checking to make sure that there is no
possibility of any passenger having any of their body parts caught in the window or
moon roof.
Also, do not allow children to operate the mech anical key. It is possible for children and
other passengers to get caught in the power window or moon roof.
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6269-1. Specifications
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Production options weight
The combined weight of installed regular production
options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in excess of the
standard items which they replace, not previously con-
sidered in curb weight or accessory weight, including
heavy duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack, heavy duty
12-volt battery, and special trim
RimA metal support for a tire or a tire and tube assembly
upon which the tire beads are seated
Rim diameter
(Wheel diameter)Nominal diameter of the bead seat
Rim size designationRim diameter and width
Rim type designationThe industry manufacturer’s designation for a rim by
style or code
Rim widthNominal distance between rim flanges
Vehicle capacity weight
(Total load capacity)The rated cargo and luggage load plus 150 lb. (68 kg)
times the vehicle’s designated seating capacity
Vehicle maximum load on
the tireThe load on an individual tire that is determined by dis-
tributing to each axle its share of the maximum loaded
vehicle weight, and dividing by two
Vehicle normal load on the
tire
The load on an individual tire that is determined by dis-
tributing to each axle its sh are of curb weight, accessory
weight, and normal occupant weight (distributed in
accordance with Table 1
* below), and dividing by two
We a t h e r s i d eThe surface area of the rim not covered by the inflated
tire
BeadThe part of the tire that is made of steel wires, wrapped
or reinforced by ply cords and that is shaped to fit the
rim
Tire related termMeaning

6379-2. Customization
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Vehicle specifications
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■Automatic air conditioning system (P. 4 3 0 )
■Eco drive mode ( P. 3 0 3 )
■Powe r w i n d ow s ( P. 166)
■Moon roof*1 ( P. 1 6 9 )
*1:If equipped
*2: This function cannot be customized unless power window operations, using the wire-
less remote control or mechanical key, is enabled.
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Switching between outside air
and recirculated air mode
linked to “AUTO” switch
operation
OnOffO–O–
A/C Auto switch operationOnOffO–O–
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FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Heating/cooling operation
minimized in Eco drive modeOnOff––O–
1234
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Mechanical key linked opera-
tionOffOn––O–
Wireless remote control
linked open operationOffOn––O–
1234
FunctionDefault
settingCustomized setting
Mechanical key linked opera-
tion
*2OffOn––O–
Wireless remote control
linked open or Tilt up opera-
tions
*2OffOn––O–
1234

6419-3. Initialization
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Vehicle specifications
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Items to initialize
*:If equipped
The following items must be initialized for normal system operation after such
cases as the 12-volt battery being reconnected, or maintenance being per-
formed on the vehicle.
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Message indicating mainte-
nance is required (U.S.A. only)• After the maintenance is per- formedP. 4 9 2
Tire pressure warning system
• When rotating the tires on vehi-
cles with differing front and rear
tire inflation pressures
• When changing the tire inflation
pressure by changing traveling
speed or load weight, etc.
• When changing the tire size
P. 5 1 8
Oil maintenance• After the maintenance is per- formedP. 5 0 6
Power back door*
• After reconnecting or changing
the 12-volt battery
• After changing a fuse
P. 1 3 4
Po w e r w i n d o w• When functioning abnormally normallyP. 1 6 7
Moon roof*P. 1 7 0

662Alphabetical index
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Card key ..................................................... 118
CareAluminum wheels ............................. 485
Exterior................................................... 484
Interior .................................................... 488
Seat belts ............................................... 489
Cargo capacity............................182, 606
Cargo hooks .......................................... 450
Cargo net hooks ................................... 450
CD player ................................................ 367
Chains ....................................................... 327
Child-protectors.....................................126
Child restraint system............................ 60 Booster seats installation...................68
Convertible seats installation.............................................. 67
Front passenger occupant classification system ......................... 53
Infant seats definition ........................... 62
Infant seats installation ........................66
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors ..................................................... 71
Installing CRS with seat belts ..........................................................66
Installing CRS with top tether strap.......................................................... 73
LATCH anchors ..................................... 71 Child safety ................................................ 59
12-volt battery precautions ............................ 514, 598
Airbag precautions.............................. 43
Back door precautions.....................135
Child restraint system......................... 60
How your child should wear the seat belt .............................. 36
Installing child restraints .................... 60
Moon roof precautions .................... 172
Power window lock switch.............166
Power window precautions .......... 168
Rear door child-p rotectors ............ 126
Removed key battery precautions ....................................... 533
Seat belt extender precautions .......................................... 39
Seat belt precautions .......................... 38
Seat heater precautions ................. 440
Cleaning ...................................... 484, 488 Aluminum wheels ..............................485
Exterior ................................................... 484
Interior .................................................... 488
Seat belts................................................489
Clock......................................................... 456
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