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The Quick Guide is not intended as a substitute for your Owner’sManual. We strongly encourage you to review the Owner’sManual and supplementary manuals so you will have a better

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●Starting P.21●Automatic Transmission P.22●Parking Brake P.22●Multi-information Display P.23●Turn Signal Lever P.24●Emergency Flasher Switch P.24●Mode Select Switch P.24●Intuitive Parking Assist P.25●Cruise Control P.26

●Keys P.9●Smart Access System with

Push-button Start P.10●Theft Deterrent System P.11

understanding of your vehicle’s capabilities and limitations.

●Dynamic Radar Cruise Control P.27

●AVS (Adaptive Variable Suspension System) P.29

●TRAC/VSC Off Mode P.29

●Seats P.13●Driving Position Memory

System P.14●Head Restraints P.15●Seat Belts P.16●Outside Rear View Mirrors P.17

●Inside Rear View Mirror P.18●Steering Wheel P.18●Odometer/Trip Meter and

Trip Meter Reset Buttons P.18

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Customizing Your Lexus

Responding to warning/indicator lights

and other problems that may arise.

A list of features that can be customized.

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●Headlights P.31●Fog Lights P.32●Windshield Wipers and

Washers P.32●Headlight Cleaner P.34●Rear Window and Outside Rear

View Mirror Defoggers P.35●Instrument Panel Light Control P.35

●Rear Sunshade P.47●Compass P.47●Luggage Mat P.48●Garage Door Opener P.48●Lexus Link System P.50

●Door Locks P.53●Power Windows P.54●Moon Roof P.54●Fuel Tank Cap P.55●Hood P.55●Trunk P.56

●Touch Screen P.37●Air Conditioning System P.38●Audio System P.40●Hands-free System P.42●Ashtrays P.43●Seat Heaters/Ventilators P.44●Console Box P.45●Glove Box P.46●Cup Holders P.46●Interior Lights P.47

Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in the illustration may

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Overview Instrument Panel

Windshield wipers and washer switch P.32

Headlight switch Turn signal lever Fog light switch

P.31

P.24

P.32

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Inside door lock button P.53

Door lock switch P.53

Power window switches P.54

Window lock switch P.54

Multi-information display P.23

Driving position memory switches P.14

Parking brake pedal P. 22

Trunk opener P.56

Fuel filler door opener P.55

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Hood lock release lever P.55

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“ENGINE START STOP” switch P.21

Air conditioning system P.38

Emergency flashers P.24

Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers P.35

Security indicator P.11

Audio system P.40

Glove box P.46

Trunk opener main switch P.56

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Intuitive parking assist switch P.25


Instrument panel light control P.35

Odometer/trip meter and trip meter reset buttons P. 18

Headlight cleaner switch P.34

“AFS OFF” switch P.31

Outside rear view mirror switches P.17

Rear sunshade switch P.47

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Cruise control switch P.26, 27

Telephone switch P.42“DISP” switch P.23

Distance switch P.27Tilt and telescopic steering control switch P.18

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AVS switch P.29

Seat heater/ventilator switches P.44

Mode select switch P.24

VSC OFF switch P.29

Cup holders P. 46

Shift lever P.22

Ashtray P.43

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■ Electronic keySmart access system with push-button start(P.10, 21)

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■ Mechanical key● Locks and unlocks the doors● Opens the trunk● Locks and unlocks the glove box

The mechanical key is stored inside the electronickey. To extract the key, release the latch and pull,or if equipped with a card key, press the buttonand pull.

■ Wireless remote control

Locks the doorsUnlocks the doorsOpens the trunkSounds the alarm(To stop the alarm, push any button on thewireless remote control.)

Card key*

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The wireless remote control can also be used to open the windows and moon roof.

To do so, simply press and hold button.

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Smart Access System with Push-button Start

■Entering the vehicleTo unlock the vehicle, simply grasp the door han-dle.

■Exiting the vehicleTo lock the vehicle, press the button on the doorhandle.

■Opening the trunkTo open the trunk, press the button.

The smart access system with push-button start allows you to enter and exit the vehicleor start the engine by simply carrying the electronic key in your pocket or bag.For details on starting the engine, see page 21.

For details on what to do when the electronic key does not operate properly, see page 60.

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Theft Deterrent System

■ Immobilizer systemThe immobilizer system prevents the engine frombeing started in the event that an attempt is madeto start the vehicle using an unregistered key. The security indicator light flashes to indicate thatthe system is set.

■ Alarm

The system sounds the alarm and flashes light when an attempt to steal the vehicle isdetected.To set the alarm: close the doors, trunk and hood, and lock all doors. The indicator lightcomes on to indicate that the alarm is in its preparation state. When the indicator lightbegins to flash, the system is armed.To deactivate or stop the alarm: turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to the ACCES-SORY or IGNITION ON mode, or unlock the doors or trunk.

■ Steering lockThe steering lock is engaged when the driver’sdoor is opened with the “ENGINE START STOP”switch OFF.

The theft deterrent system includes the following features to help protect your vehicle fromtheft.

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Seats .......................................................................... 13

Driving Position Memory System..................... 14Head Restraints ..................................................... 15

Seat Belts.................................................................. 16Outside Rear View Mirrors ............................... 17Inside Rear View Mirror...................................... 18

Steering Wheel ...................................................... 18Odometer/Trip Meter and Trip Meter Reset Buttons ...................................................................... 18

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Seats

■ Adjusting seat position

Moves the seat forward Moves the seat backward

■ Adjusting seatback angle

Tilts the seatback forwardReclines the seatback

■ Adjusting the seat cushion

Raises and lowers the front of the cushionRaises and lowers the entire seat

■ Adjusting the lumbar support

FirmerSofter

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Driving Position Memory System

■Setting memory positionsWhile holding the “SET” button, press and holdone of the memory buttons (“1”, “2”, or “3”) untilyou hear a beep.

The current position of the driver’s or front pas-senger’s seat, and the outside rear view mirrorand steering wheel (driver’s side switch only) arestored.

■Recalling memory positionsPress one of the memory buttons (“1”, “2”, or “3”).

■Linking driving position memory with door unlock operation (driver’s side only)While holding the desired memory button, press

and hold button on the wireless remote con-trol until you hear a beep.

To prevent triggering of the alarm, open one of thedoors within 60 seconds after the beep is heard.

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The seats can be returned to a previously set position by simply pressing a button.The position of the steering wheel and the outside rear view mirrors is adjusted along with thedriver’s seat.Positions can be conveniently stored for the vehicle’s primary drivers and passengers.

Linking driving position memory to the door unlock operation allows the memory position to berecalled automatically when the driver’s door is opened. (The linked function does not operate ifthe driver’s door is unlocked using the mechanical key or manually from inside the vehicle.)

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Head Restraints

■ Driver’s seatVertical adjustment

Automatically: head restraint height can beadjusted automatically along with the seatposition adjustment. (P.13)Manually: push and hold the lock release but-ton when lowering or raising the headrestraint.

Horizontal adjustmentGrip the head restraint and twist to tilt forward orbackward.

■ Front passenger’s seat

Height adjustment: to raise the head restraint,pull it upward. To lower the head restraint,push it down while pressing the lock releasebutton.Horizontal adjustment: grip the head restraintand twist to tilt forward or backward.

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■Outside rear seats

Height adjustment: to raise the head restraint,pull it upward. To lower the head restraint,push it down while pressing the lock releasebutton.Horizontal adjustment: grip the head restraintand twist to tilt forward or backward.

■Center rear seat

Height adjustment: to raise the head restraint, pullit upward. To lower the head restraint, push itdown while pressing the lock release button.

Seat Belts■Adjusting shoulder belt height (front seats only)

To raise: pull the anchor upward.To lower: depress the button and push the anchordown.

■Seat belt comfort guides (outboard rear seats only)If the shoulder belt fits close to the neck, slide thecomfort guide forward.

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Outside Rear View Mirrors■ Adjusting the mirrors

To select the mirror you wish to adjust (L or R),use the select switch.To adjust mirror angle, use the control switch.

The mirrors will automatically angle downwardswhen the vehicle is reversing.To disable this function, set the select switch in theneutral position (neither L nor R selected).

■ Folding and extending the mirrorsTo fold the mirrors, press the button. Press thebutton again to return them to the extended posi-tion.

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Inside Rear View Mirror

To turn auto mode on/off, press the auto button.The indicator comes on when auto mode isturned on.

Steering WheelUpDownAway from the driverToward the driver

Odometer/Trip Meter and Trip Meter Reset Buttons

Changes the display.Resets the trip meter driving range to “0”.

The mirror uses a sensor to detect light from vehicles behind and automatically reduces glare.

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The steering wheel retracts automatically when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch isturned OFF to allow for easy exit and entry. The steering wheel returns automatically to itspreviously set position when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is switched to ACCES-SORY or IGNITION ON mode.

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Starting ..................................................................... 21

Automatic Transmission..................................... 22Parking Brake........................................................ 22

Multi-information Display.................................. 23Turn Signal Lever.................................................. 24Emergency Flasher Switch................................ 24

Mode Select Switch............................................. 24Intuitive Parking Assist ....................................... 25Cruise Control ...................................................... 26

Dynamic Radar Cruise Control....................... 27AVS (Adaptive Variable Suspension System) ................................................................... 29

TRAC/VSC Off Mode ....................................... 29

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Starting

■ Starting the engineMake sure the parking brake is engaged and theshift lever is in “P”.

Depress the brake pedal.The “ENGINE START STOP” switch indi-cator light turns green.

Press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch.

■ Stopping the engine Engage the parking brake and shift the shift lever to “P”. Press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch.

■ Changing “ENGINE START STOP” switch modesTo change “ENGINE START STOP” switch modes without turning on the engine, press the“ENGINE START STOP” switch without depressing the brake pedal. The modes can bechanged in the following order:

With the electronic key on your person, the engine can be started by simply pressing the“ENGINE START STOP” switch, while depressing the brake pedal.(The mechanical key cannot be used to start the engine.)

ACCESSORY mode IGNITION ON mode

(Indicator light: amber)

OFF

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Automatic Transmission

■Shift positionsP Park*R ReverseN Neutral (drive not engaged)D DriveS “S” mode*: The engine can only be started in “P”.

The vehicle can only be shifted out of “P”when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch isin IGNITION ON mode and the brake pedalis depressed.

■ “S” mode“S” mode allows the driver to select the shift range manually based on driving conditions.

Shift the shift lever to “S”.To upshift: shift the shift lever toward “+”.To downshift: shift the shift lever toward “-”.

The selected shift range is displayed on theinstrument cluster.

Parking BrakeTo set: firmly depress the parking brake pedal.

To release: depress the parking brake pedalagain.

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Multi-information Display

■ Display information● Trip information

Outside temperature Driving range Average fuel consumption after refueling Current fuel consumption

● Intuitive parking assist information (if equipped)

● Dynamic radar cruise control settings (if equipped)

● Warning messages

■ Changing the displayTrip information items can be switched by press-ing the “DISP” switch.

The multi-information display shows information about your vehicle, including the itemsshown below.

■ When using the intuitive parking assist or dynamic radar cruise control, the appropriatedisplay is shown on the screen.

■ If a problem is detected in any of the vehicle’s systems, a warning message is shown on themulti-information display.

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Turn Signal LeverRight turn signalLeft turn signal

Emergency Flasher SwitchEngaging the emergency flasher switch causes allthe turn signal lights to flash.

Mode Select Switch

Power modeFor more powerful acceleration and uphilldriving.

Normal modeSnow mode

For starting or accelerating on snow-coveredroads or other slippery surfaces.

An indicator comes on when in power or snowmode.

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Use the mode select switch to select the driving mode that best suits the driving and roadconditions.

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Intuitive Parking Assist

■ Turning the system on and offThe system can be turned on and off using theintuitive parking assist switch.

■ Screen displayMulti-information display

Sensors are used to detect obstacles near thevehicle. The distance to a detected obstacle isshown by the number of indicator bars.

Indicates obstacles detected by the dual sen-sorsIndicates the steering maneuvers required toavoid an obstacleIndicates obstacles detected by the rear cor-ner sensorsIndicates obstacles detected by the back sen-sors

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Cruise Control

IndicatorCruise control switch

■Setting the speed

Press the “ON-OFF” button.The system will turn on.

Accelerate or decelerate to the desiredspeed, and then push the lever down.

This sets the speed in the cruise controlmemory.

■Adjusting the speed setting To increase speed: push the lever up.To decrease speed: push the lever down.

Release the lever when the desired speed isreached.

■Canceling

To temporarily cancel the cruise control, pullthe lever toward you. To resume the cruisecontrol, push the lever up.To turn the system off, press the “ON-OFF”button.

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Cruise control allows the driver to maintain a constant speed without having to operate theaccelerator pedal.Use for highway driving or when traveling at a constant speed for long periods of time.

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Dynamic Radar Cruise Control

IndicatorDisplayCruise control switchVehicle-to-vehicle distance control switch

■ Cruise control displayCruise control settings are shown on the multi-information display.

Vehicle ahead indicatorVehicle-to-vehicle distancePreset speed

■ Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode

Press the “ON-OFF” button.Accelerate or decelerate to the desiredspeed, and then push the lever down.

Following distance can be adjusted using thevehicle-to-vehicle distance control switch.

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Dynamic radar cruise control supplements conventional cruise control with a vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode.

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■Conventional (constant speed) cruise control mode

Press the “ON-OFF” button.Push the lever forward and hold for at leastone second.Accelerate or decelerate to the desiredspeed, and then push the lever down.

■Adjusting the speed settingTo increase speed: push the lever up.To decrease speed: push the lever down.

Release the lever when the desired speed isreached.

■Canceling

To temporarily cancel the dynamic radarcruise control, pull the lever toward you. Toresume the cruise control, push the lever up.To turn the system off, press the “ON-OFF”button.

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The vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode maintains the preset cruising speed as longas no vehicle is detected ahead.

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AVS (Adaptive Variable Suspension System)

Sports modeSuitable for meandering mountainous driv-ing or high speed driving.

Normal modeSuitable for normal driving.

TRAC/VSC Off Mode

To turn off TRAC: Push the VSC OFF switchbriefly. The message “TRAC OFF” appears onthe multi-information display.

To turn off VSC: Push and hold the VSC OFFswitch for 3 seconds when the vehicle is not mov-ing. The slip off indicator light should come onand the message “TRAC OFF” appears on themulti-information display.

Push the button again to turn the system back on.

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Headlights................................................................ 31

Fog Lights ................................................................ 32Windshield Wipers and Washers .................... 32

Headlight Cleaner ............................................... 35Rear Window and Outside Rear View Mirror Defoggers................................................. 35

Instrument Panel Light Control ....................... 35

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HeadlightsThe side marker, parking, tail, license plate andinstrument panel lights turn on.The headlights and all lights listed above turn on.The headlights and parking lights turn on/offautomatically in accordance with ambient lightlevels.

To engage the high beams, push the lever forward.To flash the high beams, pull the lever and hold.

■ AFS (Adaptive Front lighting System) (if equipped)AFS improves visibility on curves by automatically adjusting the horizontal orientation of theheadlights in accordance with vehicle speed and the degree of the tire angle that are con-trolled by steering input.

The system can be turned on and off using the“AFS OFF” switch.

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Fog LightsThe fog lights can be used only when the head-lights (low beam) are on.

Windshield Wipers and Washers

■ Intermittent wiper with interval adjuster (if equipped)

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Intermittent operation: Wiper interval can beadjusted by turning the band.

To spray washer fluid, pull the lever. The wiperswill operate automatically.

■ Rain-sensing windshield wipers (if equipped)

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Automatic operation: Sensitivity can be adjustedby turning the band.

To spray washer fluid, pull the lever. The wiperswill operate automatically.

Headlight Cleaner

The headlight cleaner can be used only when the“ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITIONON mode and the headlights are on.

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Rear Window and Outside Rear View Mirror Defoggers

To defog the rear window and outside mirrors,press the button.

Press again to cancel.

Instrument Panel Light ControlBrighterDarkerMaximum brightnessChanges the cluster glass tint

The system turns off automatically after 15 minutes.

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Touch Screen......................................................... 37

Air Conditioning System ............................................. 38Audio System......................................................... 40

Hands-free System (For Cellular Phone)................ 42Ashtrays................................................................... 43Seat Heaters/Ventilators .................................. 44

Console Box ........................................................... 45Glove Box ............................................................... 46Cup Holders........................................................... 46

Interior Lights......................................................... 47Rear Sunshade ...................................................... 47Compass.................................................................. 47

Luggage Mat.......................................................... 48Garage Door Opener ........................................ 48Lexus Link System ................................................ 50

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Touch ScreenBy touching the screen with your finger, you can control the audio system, air conditioningand adjust the screen display, etc. For details, see the Owner’s Manual.

*: See Navigation System Owner’s Manual.

When you press this button... This display appears.“CLIMATE” Air conditioning operation screen

“AUDIO” Audio control screen

“INFO” Information screen

“DISP” Display screen

Trip information Trip information screen

Maintenance Maintenance screen*

Telephone Telephone screen

Adjust Clock Adjust clock screen

Calendar Calendar screen*

“LEXUS Park Assist” LEXUS Park Assist setting screen

Language Select language screen

Screen Setting Screen setting screen

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Air Conditioning System

Press to display the air conditioning operation screen. For details, refer to the Owner’sManual.

Vehicles with navigation system

Vehicles without navigation system

Air conditioning operation screen display buttonDriver’s side temperature controlAutomatic modeDual operation switchPassenger’s side temperature control

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■ Using the automatic mode

Press .

Adjust the temperature using .

■ Adjusting the temperature in DUAL modeIn DUAL mode, driver and passenger side tem-perature settings can be adjusted separately.

Touch on the operation screen.

Adjust the driver side temperature using

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Audio System

■Basic operation

*: Various adjustments can be made in each mode.For details, refer to the Owner’s Manual.

Audio control screen display button*FM radio mode buttonAM•SAT radio mode buttonPower ON/OFF button, Volume adjustment knobDisc eject buttonTape eject buttonDisc slotTAPE mode buttonDISC•AUX mode buttonDisc load buttonTape slot

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■ Listening to the radio

Press or to choose an AM orFM band.Tune to your desired station.

For tuning adjustment and further information,refer to the Owner’s Manual.

■ Playing the cassette playerYou have 2 methods to play your cassette player.● Insert a cassette tape into the tape slot.

● Press with the tape inserted.For further information, refer to the Owner’sManual.

■ Playing the CD/DVD playerYou have 2 methods to play your CD/DVDplayer.

● Press and insert a disc into the disc slot.

● Press with the disc inserted.For further information, refer to the Owner’sManual.

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Hands-free System (For Cellular Phone)To use the hands-free system, you must register your Bluetooth® phone in the system. Fordetails, see the Owner’s Manual.

■Making a call

Press .

Touch .

Inputting the phone number.For another way of calling, see the Owner’sManual.

Touch or press on the steeringswitch.

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■ Hanging up the phone

Touch or press on the steering switch.

AshtraysFront

To remove the ashtray, push the release lever.

RearTo remove the ashtray, press down on the plateand lift the ashtray out.

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Seat Heaters/VentilatorsSeat heaters

Turn the dial toward .

Seat heaters and ventilators

Seat heaters: turn the dial toward .Ventilators: turn the dial toward .

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Console BoxConsole box

To open, slide and lift the armrest with the knobpulled up.

Overhead console (if equipped)To open, press the lid.

There are the power outlet and the AUX adapter located in the con-sole box.

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Glove BoxOpen: press the button.UnlockLock

The glove box can be locked and unlocked usingthe mechanical key.

Cup HoldersFront

To open, press the lid.

RearTo open, press in and release the rear cup holderon the rear center armrest.

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Interior LightsONOFFThe light comes on if a door is opened.

Rear Sunshade

To raise the rear sunshade, press the switch.Press the switch again to lower it.

The sunshade automatically lowers to ensure visi-bility when reversing.

CompassTo display the compass, press and hold the“AUTO” for 3 or more seconds.

To cancel the display, press and hold the “AUTO”again for 3 or more seconds.

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Luggage MatPull the lever upwards when lifting the luggagemat up.

The lever can be hooked on the edge of the trunk.

Garage Door Opener

The garage door opener (HomeLink® Universal Transceiver) is manufactured underlicense from HomeLink®.

The HomeLink® compatible transceiver in yourvehicle has 3 buttons which can be programmedto operate 3 different devices.

The garage door opener can be programmed to operate garage doors, gates, entrydoors, door locks, home lighting systems, security systems, and other devices.

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■ Programming HomeLink®

Hold your hand-held transmitter within 3inches of the HomeLink® buttons.Press and hold down the desired HomeLink®

button.For U.S.A. owners:

While pressing the HomeLink® button,press and hold down the button on thehand-held transmitter until the indicatorlight changes from a slow to a rapid flash.

For Canadian owners:While pressing the HomeLink® button,repeatedly press and release (cycle) thebutton on the hand-held transmitter every2 seconds until the indicator light changesfrom a slow to a rapid flash.

If your garage door is of the rolling code type:Press the learn button on the motor-head unitin your garage.Press and hold the vehicle’s programmedHomeLink® button for 2 seconds and releaseit. Repeat this step once again. The garagedoor may open.

If the door does not open, press andrelease the same button once again.

■ Programming other devices

For U.S.A. owners:To program an entry gate, see the Owner’s Manual.To program other devices, contact your Lexus dealer.

For Canadian owners:To program all devices, follow the same procedure as for garage door programming.

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■Operating HomeLink®

Press the appropriate HomeLink® button. Theindicator light should come on.

Lexus Link System

■Buttons

Voice keypad buttonSends number tones to an automated phonesystem for example to access voicemail, dur-ing a phone callVolume controlAdjusts your Lexus Link System audio volumePhone button Makes or answers a phone call using the

hands-free personal calling service Ends a call“SERVICES” button Contacts the Lexus Link Call Center for

information, directions or other services Records a conversation for later playbackEmergency buttonMakes a priority call to the Lexus Link CallCenter

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The Lexus Link System is a communication service that uses GPS (Global PositioningSystem) data and cellular service to provide you with safety, security and convenience.Button operation and voice commands are used to operate the system. To operate thesystem, follow the voice guidance instructions.

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■ ServicesThe Lexus Link System offers the following services. For details about the services and sub-scription, refer to the Owner’s Manual or call the Lexus Link Call Center at 1-800-25-LEXUS (1-800-255-3987) (toll-free).

● Airbag deployment notificationIf an airbag deploys, an emergency call is automatically placed to the Lexus Link CallCenter with your vehicle’s location. You do not need to press any buttons.

● Emergency assistanceWhen you press the Emergency button, a priority call is placed to the Lexus Link CallCenter with your vehicle’s location. At the Call Center, the Lexus Link Advisor can deter-mine your vehicle’s location, communicate with you, and, if appropriate, contact the near-est emergency service provider.

● Stolen vehicle location assistanceIf your vehicle is stolen, call the Lexus Link Call Center and then select the option forLexus Link.

● Remote horn/lights and remote door lock/unlockThe remote operations are performed by contacting the Lexus Link Call Center from theoutside of the vehicle. When necessary, call the Lexus Link Call Center and then selectthe option for Lexus Link.

● Advisor recordYou can record a conversation with the Lexus Link Advisor.

● Personal callingA hands-free personal calling feature can be added to the Lexus Link System as anoption.

● Other servicesPress the “SERVICES” button in the vehicle or call the Lexus Link Call Center and thenselect the option for Lexus Link. The services provided will depend on the service planlevel.

The system is only operational in GPS (Global Positioning System) and cellular coverageareas.

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Power Windows .................................................... 54Moon Roof.............................................................. 54

Fuel Tank Cap........................................................ 55Hood ......................................................................... 55Trunk......................................................................... 56

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Door Locks

■ Locking the vehicle from insideInside lock button

Locks Unlocks

Door lock switchOperates all door locks.

Locks Unlocks

■ Locking the vehicle from outside Using the entry function or wireless remote control (P.9, 10)

■ Rear door child-protector lockSetting the switch to the LOCK position preventsthe rear doors from being opened from the inside.

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Power WindowsPower window switches

To open: press the switch.To close: pull the switch up.Fully pulling up and releasing the switchescauses the windows to close fully. Fullypressing down and releasing the switchescauses the windows to open fully.

Window lock switchThe window lock switch disables the opera-tion of all windows other than the driver’sdoor window.

Moon Roof

■Opening and closing

OpenStops just before it is opened fully. Press theswitch again to fully open.

CloseTo stop partway, press the switch lightly.

■Tilt up and down

Tilt upTilt down

To stop partway, press the switch lightly.

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Fuel Tank CapPress the fuel filler door opener.

Slowly remove the cap by turning it counter-clockwise.

HoodPull the hood lock release lever.

Insert your fingers under the hood, pull thehood catch and lift the hood.

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Trunk

■Trunk openerTo open the trunk from inside the cabin, simplypress the trunk opener.

To disable the trunk opener, turn OFF the mainswitch in the glove box.

ONOFF

When the trunk opener is disabled, the trunk can-not be opened using the entry function or thewireless remote control.

■Entry function and wireless remote control P.9, 10

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List of Warning/Indicator Lights

Stop the vehicle immediately. Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.

(U.S.A.)

(Canada)Brake system warning light

Stop the vehicle immediately.

Charging system warning light

Have the vehicle inspected immediately.

(U.S.A.)

(Canada)

Malfunction indicator lamp

SRS warning light

ECB*1 warning light

(U.S.A.)

(Canada)ABS warning light

Electric power steering warning light

Pre-collision system warning light*2

For further information, refer to the Owner’s Manual.

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Have the malfunction repaired immediately.

Open door warning light

(On the cen-ter panel)

Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light

Low fuel level warning light

Tire pressure warning lighta

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cluster)

Driver’s seat beltreminder light

Master warning light

See the Owner’s Manual

Turn signal indicator “ECT PWR” indicator

Headlight high beam indicator Cruise control indicator

Headlight indicator (U.S.A.) Damping mode indicator

Tail light indicator (Canada) “AFS OFF” indicator *2

Fog light indicatorIntuitive parking assist indica-

tor*2

“ECT SNOW” indicator Slip indicator

Shift position and shift range indicators

Slip off indicator

“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indicators

For further information, refer to the Owner’s Manual.

*1: Electronically Controlled Brake System*2: If equipped

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Spare Tire and Tool Compartment (If Equipped)

■ Jack, tools, and spare tire

Tools Jack Spare tire

■ Taking out the spare tire

Lift up the panel on the trunk floor, and removethe tool tray.Loosen the center fastener and remove thespare tire.

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If the electronic key does not operate properly

■Unlocking and locking the doorsTo unlock or lock the vehicle, use the mechanicalkey. The mechanical key is stored inside the elec-tronic key.

UnlocksLocks

■Starting the engine

Depress the brake pedal.Touch the Lexus emblem side of the electronickey to the “ENGINE START STOP” switch.Press the “ENGINE START STOP” switchwithin 10 seconds after the buzzer sounds,keeping the brake pedal depressed

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If the electronic key battery becomes depleted, replace it with a new battery. For instruc-tions on replacing the battery, refer to the Owner’s Manual. If you need further assistance,contact your Lexus dealer.

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If the engine does not start

Make sure that the correct operating procedures have been followed.

Make sure that the brake pedal is firmlydepressed when attempting to start the engine.(P.21)

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Make sure that the steering lock is released.

To release the steering lock, gently turn the wheelleft or right while pressing the “ENGINE STARTSTOP” switch. (P.11)

Brake pedal

Steering lock

If the engine still does not start, see the Owner’s Manual for more information or contactyour Lexus dealer.

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Electronic Key Alarm

The electronic key alarm uses an alarm and warning messages to indicate that the electronic key has been used improperly. Take appropriate measure in response to any warning mes-sages that are displayed. In some cases, an alarm may sound without an accompanying warning message. If so, follow the correction procedure in the table below.

Alarm Situation Correction procedure

Exterior alarm sounds once for 2 seconds

Tried to lock the doors using the entry function while the electronic key is still inside the passenger compartment

Retrieve the electronic key from the passenger com-partment and lock the doors again.

Closed the trunk while the electronic key is still inside and all doors are locked

Retrieve the electronic key from the trunk and close the trunk lid.


Tried to exit the vehicle with the electronic key and lock the doors without first turning the “ENGINE START STOP” switch OFF

Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch OFF and lock the doors again.


Tried to lock the vehicle using the entry function while a door is open

Close all of the doors and lock the doors again.

Interior alarm sounds continuously

Tried to open the door and exit the vehicle without shifting the shift lever to “P”

Shift the shift lever to “P”.

Interior alarm rings continuously

Switched to ACCES-SORY mode while the driver’s door is open (Opened the driver’s door when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in ACCESSORY mode.)

Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch OFF and close the driver’s door.

Turned the “ENGINE START STOP” switch OFF while the driver’s door is open

Close the driver’s door.

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Your vehicle includes a variety of electronic features that can be personalized to yourpreferences. Programming these preferences requires specialized equipment and maybe performed by an authorized Lexus dealership.Some function settings are changed simultaneously with other functions being customized.Contact your Lexus dealer for further details.

Item FunctionDefault setting

Customizedsetting

Smart access system with push-button start

Smart access system with push-button start

ON OFF

Operation signal(Emergency flashers)

ON OFF

Operation signal(Buzzer)

ON OFF

Wireless remote control

Unlocking operation

Driver’s door unlocked in 1- step, all doors unlocked in 2- steps

All doors unlocked in 1- step

Time elapsed before auto-matic door lock function is activated if door is not opened after being unlocked

60 seconds

OFF

30 seconds

120 seconds

Operation signal(Emergency flashers)

ON OFF

Operation signal (Buzzer)

ON OFF

Trunk unlocking function ON OFF

Trunk unlocking operation Push and hold Push twice

One short push

Panic function ON OFF

Buzzer sounds when pushing

with any door not closedON OFF

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Door lock

Unlocking using a key

Driver’s door unlocked in 1- step, all doors unlocked in 2- steps

All doors unlocked in 1- step

Speed-detecting automatic door lock function

OFF ON

Opening driver’s door unlocks all doors

OFF ON

Shifting the shift lever to “P” unlocks all doors.

ON OFF

Shifting the shift lever to posi-tion other than “P” locks all doors

ON OFF

Power windowsLinked door key operation

Open and close

Open only

Close only

Wireless remote control linked operation

ON OFF

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Customizedsetting

Moon roof

Linked door key operationOpen and

closeOpen only

Close only

Linked operation of components when door key is used

Slide only Tilt only

Wireless remote control linked operation

ON OFF

Linked operation of components when wireless remote control used

Slide only Tilt only

Automatic light control system

Light sensor sensitivity Level 3 Levels 1 to 5

Time elapsed before headlights automatically turn off after doors are closed

30 seconds

0 seconds

60 seconds

90 seconds

Day time running light ON OFF*

Windshield wipers and washer

Switching operation when the vehicle is stationary

ON OFF

Drip prevention function ON OFF

Time elapsed before the drip prevention function operates

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Illumination

Time elapsed before lights turn off

15 seconds7.5 seconds

30 seconds

Operation when the doors are unlocked

ON OFF

Operation after the “ENGINE START STOP” switch turned OFF

ON OFF

Front/rear personal lights turned on when a door is opened

Correspond-ing light only

All lights

OFF

Foot lights ON OFF

Shift lever light ON OFF

Outer foot light ON OFF

Front/rear personal lights turned on when the interior lights are switched “ON”

ON OFF

Rear sunshadeTime elapsed before the reverse operation feature acti-vates

0.7 seconds

0 seconds

0.9 seconds

1.2 seconds

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Your Lexus dealerYour Lexus dealer will provide quality maintenance and any other assistanceyou may require.If there is not a Lexus dealer near you, please call the following number:

■U.S. OWNERS●In the U.S. mainland or Canada:

Lexus Roadside Assistance1-800-25-LEXUS or 1-800-255-3987 (Toll-Free)

●In Hawaii: Servco Automotive Roadside Assistance/Customer Services1-800-25-LEXUS or 1-800-255-3987 (Toll-Free)

■CANADIAN OWNERS●In Canada or the U.S. mainland:

Lexus Roadside Assistance/Customer Service1-800-26-LEXUS or 1-800-265-3987 (Toll-Free)

Please access our websites for further information.●The U.S. mainland: www.lexus.com●Hawaii: www.servcolexus.com●Canada: www.lexus.ca

©2008 TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATIONAll rights reserved. This material may not be reproduced or copied, in whole or in part, without the written permission of Toyota Motor Corporation.

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