navigation system LEXUS RX400H 2008 Owners Manual

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2-2. Instrument cluster..................... 138Gauges and meters ..................... 138
Indicators and warning lights ... 140
Multi-information display........... 143
Trip information display (without navigation
system)............................................ 146
2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers ................... 148
Headlight switch ............................ 148
Fog light switch ................................ 151
Windshield wipers and washer............................................. 152
Rear window wiper and washer............................................. 155
Headlight cleaner switch ........... 156
2-4. Using other driving systems.... 157 Cruise control ................................ 157
Dynamic laser cruise control ... 160
Driving assist systems.................. 169
2-5. Driving information ................... 173 Utility vehicle precautions ......... 173
Cargo and luggage ...................... 178
Vehicle load limits .......................... 181
Winter driving tips ........................ 182
Trailer towing .................................. 187
Dinghy towing ................................ 196 3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger ............. 198
Automatic air conditioning system ............................................. 198
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers,
and windshield wiper
de-icer ........................................... 204
3-2. Using the front audio system ....................................... 205
Audio system type ...................... 205
Using the radio.............................. 207
Using the CD player.................... 214
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs.................................. 220
Optimal use of the audio system ............................................ 228
Using the steering wheel audio switches ............................. 231
3-3. Using the rear audio system ....................................... 233
Rear seat entertainment system features .......................... 233
Using the DVD player (DVD video)................................ 239
Using the DVD player (video CD) ................................... 246
Using the DVD player (audio CD/ CD text) ............... 248
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Without navigation system
With navigation system
∗: If equipped
*: Refer to “Navigation System Owner's Manual”.
Security indicator

P. 83, 85
Audio system

P. 205
Multi-display light
control button
P. 276
●Trip information display
● Outside temperature
display
● Clock
● Automatic air condi-
tioning display
P. 146
P. 275
P. 274
P. 198
Audio system*
Air conditioning
system
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Rear view monitor/
navigation system
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Multi-display
Trip information display
control button
P. 146
Air conditioning system
P. 198
Rear window and outside
rear view mirror defog-
gers, and windshield wip-
er de-icer
∗ P. 204
Rear window and outside
rear view mirror defog-
gers, and windshield wip-
er de-icer
∗ P. 204
Security indicator
P. 83, 85
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Cup holder P. 269
Fuel filler door opener P. 78
ODO/TRIP button P. 138
Instrument panel light
control knob
P. 139
∗: If equipped
*: Refer to “Navigation System Owner's Manual”.
Outside rear view mirror switches P. 68
Power back door switch ∗
P. 44
AFS OFF switch ∗ P. 148
Power outlet main switch ∗
P. 277

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1-1. Hybrid system
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Hybrid battery air vent
There is an air intake vent under
the rear seats to cooling the hybrid
battery (traction battery). If the
vent becomes blocked, the hybrid
battery may overheat, leading to a
reduction in hybrid battery output.
Emergency shut off system
The emergency shut off system blocks off the high voltage current and
stops the fuel pump to minimize the r isk of electrocution and fuel leakage
when a certain level of impact is detected by the impact sensor. If the
emergency shut off system activates, your vehicle will not restart. To
restart the hybrid system, contact your Lexus dealer.
Energy monitor/consumption screen
You can view the status of your hybr id system on the multi-information
display ( →P. 143) and the navigation system screen. The following
images are examples only, and may vary slightly from actual conditions.
■ Energy monitor
● How to display on the navigation system screen:
Press INFO.
Touch on the Information screen.
If the Consumption screen is displayed, touch .
● How to display on the multi-information display:
Push the button several times to select the energy moni-
tor display.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP1

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1-1. Hybrid system
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Before driving
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Navigation system screenMulti-information display
When the vehicle is
powered by the elec-
tric motor (traction
motor)
When the vehicle is
powered by both the
gasoline engine and the
electric motor (traction
motor)
When the vehicle is
powered by the
gasoline engine
When the vehicle is
charging the hybrid
battery (traction
battery)
When there is no
energy flow
Hybrid battery
(traction battery) statusLowFullLowFull

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Consumption
Press .
Touch on the Information screen.
If the “Energy Monitor” screen is displayed, touch .
Regenerated energy in the past
30 minutes
One symbol indicates 50 Wh. Up
to 4 symbols are shown.
Fuel consumption in the past 30
minutes
Average fuel consumption
Outside temperature
Instantaneous fuel consumption
Cruising range
Hybrid warning message
A message is automatically displayed when a malfunction occurs in the
hybrid system or an improper operation is attempted. If a warning message is shown on
the multi-information display and
the navigation system screen (if
equipped), read the message and
follow the instructions. (→P. 398)
STEP1
STEP2
■Resetting the consumption data
Touching will reset the average fuel consumption.

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2-1. Driving procedures ........ 122Driving the vehicle.................. 122
Engine (ignition) switch .......... 131
Transmission.............................. 135
Turn signal lever ....................... 136
Parking brake ........................... 137
2-2. Instrument cluster ......... 138 Gauges and meters ................ 138
Indicators and warning lights ......................................... 140
Multi-information display ..... 143
Trip information display (without navigation
system)..................................... 146
2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers........ 148
Headlight switch...................... 148
Fog light switch ......................... 151
Windshield wipers and washer ..................................... 152
Rear window wiper and washer ..................................... 155
Headlight cleaner switch...... 156 2-4. Using other driving
systems .......................... 157
Cruise control........................... 157
Dynamic laser cruise control ..................................... 160
Driving assist systems ............. 169
2-5. Driving information........ 173 Utility vehicle precautions ............................ 173
Cargo and luggage ................ 178
Vehicle load limits .................... 181
Winter driving tips .................. 182
Trailer towing ........................... 187
Dinghy towing.......................... 196

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2-2. Instrument cluster
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Trip information display (without navigation system)
Display and operation
Display items can be switched by
pushing the INFO switch.
The trip information display presents the driver with a variety of driving-
related data.
Trip information display
• Driving time
• Average fuel consumption
• Current fuel consumption
• Driving distance

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system
Airflow and outlets are automatically adjusted according to the tempera-
ture setting.
With navigation system
Owners of models equipped with a navigation system should refer to the
“Navigation System Owner's Manual”.
Without navigation system
Automatic
modeDriver’s side
temperature
setting display
OffFan speed
Airflow display
Fan speed display
Passenger’s side temperature
setting display
Driver's side
temperature control Outside air or recirculated air mode Front windshield
defogger
Passenger’s side
temperature
control
Dual operation switch
Changes the air outlets used
Air conditioning ON/OFF switch

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Interior features
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3-2. Using the front audio system
Audio system type
With navigation system
Owners of models equipped with a navigation system should refer to
the “Navigation System Owner's Manual”.
Without navigation system
CD player with changer and AM/FM radio
Ti t l ePa g e
Using the radioP. 2 0 7
Using the CD playerP. 2 1 4
Playing back MP3 and WMA discsP. 220
Optimal use of the audio systemP. 2 2 8
Using the steering wheel audio switchesP. 2 3 1