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GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS
82If either of the following conditions occurs, this indicates
a malfunction somewhere in the components monitored
by the warning light system. Contact your Lexus dealer as
soon as possible to service the vehicle.

The light does not come on when the ignition key is turned
to the “ON” position, or remains on.
 The light comes on while you are driving.
A warning light turning on briefly during operation does not
indicate a problem.
CAUTION
If the “ABS” warning light remains on together with the
brake system warning light, immediately stop your
vehicle at a safe place and contact your Lexus dealer.
In this case, not only the antilock brake system will fail
but also the vehicle will become extremely unstable
during braking.
(j) Open Door Warning Light and Buzzer
This light remains on until all the side doors and back door are
completely closed.
The light consists of a base light (shape of the vehicle) and 5
separate lights. Each light indicates which door is open.
If the vehicle speed rises above 5 km/h (3 mph) with any door
open, the buzzer will sound and the light keeps flashing until
the door is closed.
(k) Rear Light Failure Warning Light
If this light comes on when the headlight switch is turned on (at
the first or second clickstop), it indicates that one or more of the
tail lights are burned out.
Have defective bulbs replaced as soon as possible.

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(l) “VSC” Warning Light
This light warns that there is a problem somewhere in the
vehicle stability control system or traction control system.
The light will come on when the ignition key is turned to the
“ON” position and will go off after a few seconds.
If the light comes on while driving, the vehicle stability control
system and traction control system do not work. However, as
conventional braking operates when applied, there is no
problem to continue your driving.
In the following cases, contact your Lexus dealer:
 The warning light does not come on after the ignition key is
turned to the “ON” position.
 The warning light remains on after the ignition key is turned
to the “ON” position.
 The warning light comes on while driving.
Tw o −wheel drive models only — The “TRAC OFF” indicator
light will come on when the “VSC” warning light comes on even
if the “TRAC OFF” switch is not pushed.
(m) Automatic Transmission Fluid Temperature Warning Light
(fourwheel drive models only)
This light warns that the automatic transmission fluid
temperature is too high.
If this light comes on while you are driving, slow down and pull
off the road. Stop the vehicle at a safe place and put the
selector lever in “P” and leave the engine idling until the light
goes off. If the light goes off, you can start the vehicle again.
If the light does not go off, call a Lexus dealer or qualified repair
shop for assistance.
NOTICE
Continued driving with the warning light on may
damage the automatic transmission.
(n) Low Washer Fluid Warning Light
This light comes on when the fluid level in the tank becomes
nearly empty. Fill the tank as soon as possible.

GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS
88The following
information is displayed when you push the
“INFO” button with the ignition switch turned on.
Each time you push the “INFO” button, the display toggles
through this information.
(1) Driving time after engine start
(2) Average vehicle speed after engine start
(3) Average fuel consumption after refueling
(4) Instantaneous fuel consumption
(5) Driving distance after engine start
(6) Driving range
The displayed values in the cruise information display indicate
general driving conditions. Accuracy varies with driving habits
and road conditions.
When the ignition switch is on, the last previously used mode
displayed just before the ignition switch is off will appear. If the electrical power source has been disconnected from the
cruise information display,
the display will automatically be set
to the initial mode.
When the instrument panel lights are turned on, the brightness
of the display will be reduced.
You can adjust the brightness of the display. To adjust the
brightness, see “Multi −display light control” on page 91.
CAUTION
Do not adjust the display while the vehicle is moving.
Be sure to adjust the display only when the vehicle is
stopped.
(1) Driving time after engine start
(“E/T”)
The elapsed time after the engine starts is displayed.
When the engine is started, driving time is counted from 0:00.
Up to 11:59 (11 hours, 59 minutes) can be displayed. When the
driving time exceeds 11:59, the counter returns to 0:00.
The calculation is reset when the ignition switch is turned off.

INTERIOR EQUIPMENT
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Using the rear console box
1Open2Close
To open the rear console box, push the “OPEN” button.
The rear console box light comes on when the tail lights are
turned on.
To close the rear console box, push the “CLOSE” button.
CAUTION
To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or
a sudden stop, always keep the rear console box closed
while driving.
To remove the adapter tray inside the box, pull it up.

INTERIOR EQUIPMENT
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GLOVE BOX
1Unlock2Open3Lock
To open the glove box door, pull the lever. To lock the
glove box door, insert the master key and turn it
clockwise.
With the tail lights on, the glove box light will come on when the
glove box door is open.
The power back door off switch is installed inside the glove box.
See page 38 for further information.
CAUTION
To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or
a sudden stop, always keep the glove box door closed
while driving.

OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
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Fastening front and rear seat belts
Adjust the seat as needed and sit up straight and well back
in the seat. To fasten your belt, pull it out of the retractor
and insert the tab into the buckle.
You will hear a click when the tab locks into the buckle.
The seat belt length automatically adjusts to your size and the
seat position.
The retractor will lock the belt during a sudden stop or on
impact. It also may lock if you lean forward too quickly. A slow,
easy motion will allow the belt to extend, and you can move
around freely. When a rear passenger’s seat belt is
completely extended and
is then retracted even slightly, the belt is locked in that position
and cannot be extended. This feature is used to hold the child
restraint system securely. (For details, see “Child restraint” on
page 198.) To free the belt again, fully retract the belt and then
pull the belt out once more.
If the seat belt cannot be pulled out of the retractor, firmly pull
the belt and release it. You will then be able to smoothly pull
the belt out of the retractor.
CAUTION
 After inserting the tab, make sure the tab and buckle
are locked and that the belt is not twisted.
 Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in the buckle as this
may prevent you from properly latching the tab and
buckle.
 If the seat belt does not function normally,
immediately contact your Lexus dealer. Do not use
the seat until the seat belt is fixed, because it cannot
protect an adult occupant or your child from death or
serious injury.

OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
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CHILD RESTRAINT
Child restraint precautions
Lexus strongly urges the use of appropriate child restraint
systems for children.
The laws of all 50 states in the U.S.A. and Canada now require
the use of a child restraint system.
Your vehicle conforms to SAE J1819.
If a child is too large for a child restraint system, the child should
sit in the rear seat and must be restrained using the vehicle’s
seat belt. See “Seat belts” on page 154 for details.
CAUTION
 For effective protection in automobile accidents and
sudden stops, a child must be properly restrained,
using a seat belt or child restraint system depending
on the age and size of the child. Holding a child in
your arms is not a substitute for a child restraint
system. In an accident, the child can be crushed
against the windshield, or between you and the
vehicle’s interior.
 Lexus strongly urges use of a proper child restraint
system which conforms to the size of the child,
installed on the rear seat. According to accident
statistics, the child is safer when properly restrained
in the rear seat than in the front seat.
 Never install a rearfacing child restraint system on
the front passenger seat even if the “AIRBAG OFF”
indicator light is illuminated. In the event of an
accident, the force of the rapid inflation of the front
passenger airbag can cause death or serious injury
to the child if the rearfacing child restraint system is
installed on the front passenger seat.
 Only when it is unavoidable should a forwardfacing
child restraint system be installed on the front
passenger seat. Always move the seat as far back as
possible even if the “AIRBAG OFF” indicator light is
illuminated, because the front passenger airbag
could inflate with considerable speed and force.
Otherwise, the child may be killed or seriously
injured.

STEERING WHEEL AND MIRRORS
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CAUTION
When doing the circling calibration, be sure to secure
a wide space, and watch out for people and vehicles
in the neighborhood. Do not violate any local traffic
rules while performing circling calibration.
 Do not adjust the display while the vehicle is moving.
Be sure to adjust the display only when the vehicle is
stopped.
VANITY MIRRORS
To use the vanity mirror, swing the sun visor down and
open the cover.
The vanity light comes on when you open the cover.
To adjust the brightness of the vanity light, slide the knob.

AUDIO
308The illumination of the screen is automatically turned off when
the display is closed. However, the rear seat entertainment
system is not turned off.
CAUTION
To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or
sudden stop while driving, close the display when it is
not in use.
NOTICE

The screen should be cleaned with a dry soft cloth.
If the screen is pushed by hand or wiped with a hard
cloth, the surface of the screen may be scratched.
 Benzene or alkaline solutions may damage the
coated surface of the screen.
 To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not
turn on the rear seat entertainment system longer
than necessary when the engine is not running.
Rear seat entertainment system remote
control
The rear seat entertainment system can be operated with
the rear seat entertainment system remote control and the
switches on the DVD player. The system cannot be
operated by touching the switches on the screen directly.
CAUTION
Do not disassemble or modify the remote control. It
may cause an accident, fire or electric shock.
NOTICE
Keep the remote control away from direct sunlight, high
heat and high humidity. These conditions could cause
the case to deform or the battery to explode or leak.

AUDIO
310(b) Using the remote control
To use the rear seat entertainment system remote control,
direct
the signal output portion of the remote control to the
signal reception portion of the rear seat entertainment
system display.
The remote control does not operate properly when the signal
reception portion of the display is exposed to direct sunlight.
Block the display from direct sunlight.
CAUTION
To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or
a sudden stop while driving, stow the remote control in
the console box or front seatback pocket when it is not
in use.