Lexus GS 460 2008 User Manual

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Overview

Contents

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Before Driving

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l Starting P. 2 1
l Automatic Transmission P. 2 2
l Parking Brake P. 2 2
l Multi-information Display P. 2 3
l Tu rn S ign al L ev e r P. 2 4
l Emergency Flasher Switch P.2 4
l Mode Select Switch P. 2 4
l Intuitive Parking Assist P. 2 5
l Cruise Control P.26

l Keys P.9
l Smart Access System with

Push-button Start P.1 0

l Theft Deterrent System P.1 1

The Quick Guide is not intended as a substitute for your

Owner’s

Manual

. We strongly encourage you to review the

Owner’s

Manual

and supplementary manuals so you will have a better

understanding of your vehicle’s capabilities and limitations.

l Dynamic Radar Cruise

Control P. 2 7

l AVS (A da ptive Var ia ble

Suspension System) P.28

l TRAC/VSC Off Mode P.2 8

l Seats P.1 3
l Driving Position Memory

System P.1 4

l Head Restraints P.15
l Seat Belts P.1 6
l Outside Rear View Mirrors P.1 7

l Inside Rear View Mirror P.18
l Steering Wheel P.1 8
l Odometer/Trip Meter and

Trip Meter Reset Buttons P.1 8

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Driving Comfort

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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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l Headlights P.3 1
l Fog Lights P. 3 2
l Windshield Wipers and

Wa s h e r s P. 3 2

l Headlight Cleaner P. 33
l Rear Window and Outside Rear

View Mirror Defoggers P. 33

l

Instrument Panel Light Control

P. 3 3

l Rear Sunshade P.4 5
l Compass P.4 5
l Luggage Mat P.4 6
l Garage Door Opener P.4 6
l Lexus Link System P. 4 8

l Door Locks P.51
l Pow er Wind ows P. 5 2
l Moon Roof P.52
l Fuel Tank Cap P. 5 3
l Hood P. 5 3
l Tr u n k P. 5 4

l To uc h Sc ree n P. 3 5
l Air Conditioning System P.36
l Audio System P. 3 8
l Hands-free System P.4 0
l Ashtrays P.4 1
l Seat Heaters/Ventilators P.4 2
l Console Box P.43
l Glove Box P.4 4
l Cup Holders P.4 4
l Interior Lights P.4 5

Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in the illustration may
differ from your vehicle in terms of color and equipment.

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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

See

P.5

Inside door lock button

P.51

Door lock switch

P.51

Power window switches

P.52

Window lock switch

P.52

Multi-information
display

P.23

Driving position
memory switches

∗

P.14

Parking brake pedal

P. 22

Trunk opener

P.54

Fuel filler door opener

P.53

See

P. 6

Hood lock release lever

P.53

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“ENGINE START STOP” switch

P.21

Air conditioning system

P.36

Emergency flashers

P.24

Rear window and outside rear
view mirror defoggers

P.33

Security indicator

P.11

Audio system

P.38

Glove box

P.44

Trunk opener main switch

P.54

See

P.7

∗ : If equipped

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Intuitive parking assist switch∗

P.25

Overview

Instrument Panel

Instrument panel light control

P.33

Odometer/trip meter and
trip meter reset buttons

P. 18

Headlight cleaner switch∗

P.33

“AFS OFF” switch∗

P.31

Outside rear view mirror switches

P.17

Rear sunshade switch∗

P.45

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Cruise control switch

P.26, 27

Telephone switch

P.40

“DISP” switch

P.23

Distance switch∗

P.27

Tilt and telescopic steering
control switch

P.18

∗ : If equipped

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Overview

Instrument Panel

AVS switch∗

P.28

Seat heater/ventilator switches∗

P.42

Mode select switch

P.24

VSC OFF switch

P.28

Cup holders

P. 44

Shift lever

P.22

Ashtray

P.41

∗ : If equipped

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Headlight (high beam)

P. 142

Pictorial index

Exterior

Turn signal light

P. 130

Fog light

P. 145

Side turn signal light

P. 130

Headlight (low beam)

P. 142

Hood

P. 403

Parking light

P. 142

Windshield wipers

P. 146

Moon roof ∗

P. 67

Outside rear view

mirror

P. 62

Side marker light

P. 142

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Tire

l Rotation
l Replacement
l Inflation pressure
l Information

P. 421

P. 512

P. 550

P. 556

Tail lights

P. 142

Side marker light

P. 142

Trunk

P. 42

Rear window defogger

P. 225

Door

P. 37

Fuel filler door

P. 70

Turn signal light

P. 130

∗: If equipped

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Pictorial index

Interior

SRS front passenger

airbag

P. 80

SRS knee airbags

P. 80

Floor mat

P. 359

Front seat

P. 45

SRS side airbag

P. 80

Console box

P. 342

Power outlet

P. 353

Ashtray

P. 351

Cup holders

P. 345

Armrest

P. 356

SRS driver airbag

P. 80

Seat belt

P. 53

Door pocket

P. 346

Head restraint

P. 51

AUX adapter

P. 287

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Compass

P. 369

Garage door opener switches

P. 363

Inside rear view mirror

P. 61

Personal light

P. 339

Moon roof switch∗

P. 67

Interior light

P. 338

Vanity mirror

P. 348

Personal light

P. 339

Interior light

P. 338

Sun visor

P. 347

SRS curtain shield airbag

P. 80

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∗: If equipped

Lexus Link System switches∗

P. 373

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Driving position memory switches∗

P. 47

Power window switches

P. 64

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Interior

Inside lock button

P. 37

Window lock switch

P. 64

Door lock switch

P. 37

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Shift lever

P. 125

Cigarette lighter

P. 352

Ashtray

P. 351

Shift lock override button

P. 524

Cup holders

P. 345

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Seat heater/ventilator switches∗

P. 354

VSC OFF switch

P. 186

Coin holder

P. 345

Mode select switch

P. 126

AVS switch∗

P. 183

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Instrument panel

Headlight switch
Turn signal lever
Fog light switch

P. 142

P. 130

P. 145

Gauges and meters

P. 132

Multi-information display

P. 139

Windshield wipers and

washer switch

P. 146

Parking brake pedal

P. 131

Trunk opener main switch

P. 42

Glove box

P. 341

Hood lock release lever

P. 403

“ENGINE START STOP” switch

P. 121

Trunk opener

P. 42

Fuel filler door opener

P. 70

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Audio remote control switches

P. 288

Cruise control switch

P. 150, 153

Telephone switch

P. 291

“DISP” switch

P. 140

Distance switch∗

P. 155

Talk switch*

P. 303

∗: If equipped

*: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

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Tilt and telescopic steering
control switch

P. 60

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Instrument panel

Rear window and outside

rear view mirror defoggers

P. 225

Emergency flashers

Air conditioning
system

P. 217

Audio system

P. 226

Navigation system*

Touch screen

P. 208

Security indicator

P. 73, 75

Clock

P. 349

Outside temperature display

P. 350

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“AFS OFF” switch∗

P. 143

Rear sunshade switch∗

P. 357

Headlight cleaner switch∗

P. 149

Intuitive parking assist switch∗

P. 164

Odometer/trip meter and
trip meter reset buttons

P. 133

Instrument panel light control

P. 133

Outside rear view mirror switches

P. 62

∗: If equipped

*: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

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Keys

n Electronic key

l Locks and unlocks the doors
l Opens the trunk
l Starts and stops the engine

n Mechanical key

l Locks and unlocks the doors
l Opens the trunk
l Locks and unlocks the glove box

The mechanical key is stored inside the electronic
key. To extract the key, release the latch and pull.

n Wireless remote control

Locks the doors
Unlocks the doors
Opens the trunk
Sounds the alarm

(To stop the alarm, push any button on the
wireless remote control.)

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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

n Entering the vehicle

To unlock the vehicle, simply grasp the door han­dle.

n Exiting the vehicle

To lock the vehicle, press the button on the door
handle.

n Opening the trunk

To open the trunk, press the button.

The smart access system with push-button start allows you to enter and exit the vehicle
or 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 58.

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Theft Deterrent System

n Immobilizer system

The immobilizer system prevents the engine from
being started in the event that an attempt is made
to start the vehicle using an unregistered key.
The security indicator light flashes to indicate that
the system is set.

n Alarm

The system sounds the alarm and flashes light when an attempt to steal the vehicle is
detected.
To set the alarm: close the doors, trunk and hood, and lock all doors. The indicator light
comes on to indicate that the alarm is in its preparation state. When the indicator light
begins to flash, the system is armed.
To deactivate or stop the alarm: turn the "ENGINE START STOP" switch to the ACCES­SORY or IGNITION ON mode, or unlock the doors or trunk.

n Steering lock

The steering lock is engaged when the driver’s
door is opened with the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch OFF.

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

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Seats

n Adjusting seat position

Moves the seat forward
Moves the seat backward

n Adjusting seatback angle

Tilts the seatback forward
Reclines the seatback

n Adjusting the seat cushion

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

n Adjusting the lumbar support

Firmer
Softer

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Driving Position Memory System (If Equipped)

n Setting memory positions

While holding the “SET” button, press and hold
one of the memory buttons (“1”, “2”, or “3”) until
you hear a beep.

The current position of the driver’s or front pas­senger’s seat, and the outside rear view mirror
and steering wheel (driver’s side switch only) are
stored.

n Recalling memory positions

Press one of the memory buttons (“1”, “2”, or “3”).

n 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 the
doors within 60 seconds after the beep is heard.

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 the
driver’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 be recalled automatically when the driver’s door is opened. (The linked function does not
operate if the driver’s door is unlocked using the mechanical key or manually from inside
the vehicle.)

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Head Restraints

n Driver’s seat

Automatically

Height adjustment: head restraint height can
be adjusted automatically along with the seat
position adjustment. (→P.1 3 )

Horizontal adjustment: grip head restraint and
twist to tilt forward or backward.

Manually

Push and hold the lock release button when low­ering or raising the head restraint.

n Front and rear 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 release
button.

Horizontal adjustment (Except rear center
seat): grip head restraint and twist to tilt for­ward of backward.

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Seat Belts

n Adjusting shoulder belt height (front seats only)

To ra is e : pull the anchor upward.
To lowe r: depress the button and push the anchor

down.

n Seat belt comfort guides (outboard rear seats only)

If the shoulder belt fits close to the neck, slide the
comfort guide forward.

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Outside Rear View Mirrors

n 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 downwards
when the vehicle is reversing.
To disable this function, set the select switch in the
neutral position (neither L nor R selected).

n Folding th e mirrors

To fold the mirrors, press the button. Press the
button again to return them to the extended posi­tion.

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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 is
turned on.

Steering Wheel

Up
Down
Awa y from t he driv er
Toward 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 is
turned OFF to allow for easy exit and entry. The steering wheel returns automatically to its
previously set position when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is switched to ACCES­SORY or IGNITION ON mode.

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Starting

n Starting the engine

Make sure the parking brake is engaged and the
shift lever is in “P”.

Depress the brake pedal.

The “ENGINE START STOP” switch indi­cator light turns green.

Press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch.

n Stopping the engine

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

n Changing “ENGINE START STOP” switch modes

To 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 be
changed 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

(Indicator light: off)

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Automatic Transmission

n Shift positions

P Pa rk *
R Reverse
N Neutral (drive not engaged)
D Drive
S “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 is
in IGNITION ON mode and the brake pedal
is depressed.

n “S” mode

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

Shift the shift lever to “S”.

To u ps h i f t: shift the shift lever toward “+”.
To d ow n s hi ft : shift the shift lever toward “-”.

The selected shift range is displayed on the
instrument cluster.

Parking Brake

To s et : firmly depress the parking brake pedal.

To r e l e a se : depress the parking brake pedal

again.

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Multi-information Display

n Display information

l Trip information

• Outside temperature

• Driving range

• Average fuel consumption after refueling

• Current fuel consumption

l Intuitive parking assist information

(if equipped)

l Dynamic radar cruise control settings

(if equipped)

l Warnin g me ss ag es

n Changing the display

Trip information items can be switched by press­ing the “DISP” switch.

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

n When using the intuitive parking assist or dynamic radar cruise control, the appropriate

display is shown on the screen.

n If a problem is detected in any of the vehicle’s systems, a warning message is shown on the

multi-information display.

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Tur n S ig na l L ever

Left turn signal
Right turn signal

Emergency Flasher Switch

Engaging the emergency flasher switch causes all
the turn signal lights to flash.

Mode Select Switch

Pow er m od e

For more powerful acceleration and uphill
driving.

Normal mode
Snow mode

For starting or accelerating on snow-covered
roads or other slippery surfaces.

An indicator comes on when in power or snow
mode.

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To signal a lane change, move the lever partway and hold.

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

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Intuitive Parking Assist (If Equipped)

n Turning the system on and off

The system can be turned on and off using the
intuitive parking assist switch.

n Screen display

Multi-information display

Sensors are used to detect obstacles near the
vehicle. The distance to a detected obstacle is
shown by the number of indicator bars.

Indicates obstacles detected by the dual sen­sors

Indicates the steering maneuvers required to
avoid an obstacle

Indicates obstacles detected by the rear cor­ner sensors

Indicates obstacles detected by the back sen­sors

To uc h sc re en

The system uses a screen display and buzzer to inform the driver of obstacles near the
vehicle when parking or driving at low speed.

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Cruise Control

n Setting the speed

Press the “ON-OFF” button.

The system will turn on.

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

This sets the speed in the cruise control
memory.

n Adjusting the speed setting

To i nc r e as e s p e e d: push the lever up.
To decrease speed: push the lever down.

Release the lever when the desired speed is
reached.

n Canceling

To temporarily cancel the cruise control, pull the
lever.

To turn the system off, press the “ON-OFF” but­ton.

Cruise control allows the driver to maintain a constant speed without having to operate the
accelerator 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 (If Equipped)

n Cruise control display

Cruise control settings are shown on the multi­information display.

Vehicle ahead indicator
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance
Preset speed

n Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode

Press the “ON-OFF” button.
Accelerate or decelerate to the desired

speed, and then push the lever down.
Following distance can be adjusted using the
vehicle-to-vehicle distance control switch.

n Conventional (constant speed) cruise control mode

Press the “ON-OFF” button.

Push the lever forward and hold for at least

one second.

Accelerate or decelerate to the desired

speed, and then push the lever down.

n Adjusting the speed setting

To increase speed: push the lever up.
To d ec r e as e s p e e d: push the lever down.

Release the lever when the desired speed is
reached.

n Canceling

To temporarily cancel the dynamic radar cruise
control, pull the lever.

To turn the system off, press the “ON-OFF” but­ton.

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

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

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AVS (Adaptive Variable Suspension System)
(If Equipped)

Sports mode

Suitable for meandering mountainous driv­ing or high speed driving.

Normal mode

Suitable for normal driving.

TRAC/VSC Off Mode

To turn off TRAC: Push the VSC OFF switch
briefly. The slip indicator light will come on.

To turn off VSC: Push and hold the VSC OFF
switch for 3 seconds when the vehicle is not mov­ing. The slip indicator light and VSC OFF indica­tor light come on.

Push the button again to turn the system back on.

AVS controls the suspension and steering wheel operation according to the road and
driving conditions.

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This switch turns off the traction control system or vehicle stability control system.
Use this switch if the wheels get stuck in snow, mud etc.

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Headlights

The side marker, parking, tail, license plate and
instrument panel lights turn on.

The headlights and all lights listed above turn on.
The headlights and parking lights turn on/off

automatically in accordance with ambient light
levels.

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

n AFS (Adaptive Front lighting System) (if equipped)

AFS improves visibility on curves by automatically adjusting the horizontal orientation of the
headlights in accordance with vehicle speed and the degree of the tire angle that are con­trolled by steering input.

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

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Fog Lights

The fog lights can be used only when the head­lights (low beam) are on.

Windshield Wipers and Washers

n Intermittent wiper with interval adjuster

Operates once
Intermittent operation*
Low speed
High speed

*: Wiper interval can be adjusted by turning the

band.

To spray washer fluid, pull the lever.

The wipers will operate automatically.

n Rain-sensing windshield wipers

Operates once
Automatic operation*
Low speed
High speed

*: Sensitivity can be adjusted by turning the band.

To spray washer fluid, pull the lever.

The wipers will operate automatically.

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Headlight Cleaner (If Equipped)

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

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 Control

Brighter
Darker
Maximum brightness
Changes the cluster glass tint

The system turns off automatically after 15 minutes.

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Tou ch Sc re en

By touching the screen with your finger, you can control the audio system, air conditioning
and 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

“A U D I O ”

Audio control screen

“INFO”

Information screen

“DISP”

Display screen

Trip information

Trip information screen

Maintenance

Maintenance screen*

Te l e p h o n e

Te le ph on e sc ree n

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’s
Manual.

Vehicles with navigation system

Vehicles without navigation system

Air conditioning operation screen display button
Driver’s side temperature control
Automatic mode
Dual operation switch
Passenger’s side temperature control

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n Using the automatic mode

Press .

Adjust the temperature using .

n Adjusting the temperature in DUAL mode

In DUAL mode, driver and passenger side tem­perature settings can be adjusted separately.

Touch on the operation screen.

Adjust the driver side temperature using

, and the passenger side temperature

using .

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Audio System

n 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 button
AM•SAT radio mode button
Power ON/OFF button, Volume adjustment knob
Disc eject button
Tape eject button
Disc slot
TAPE mo de butto n
DISC•AUX mode button
Disc load button
Ta pe s lot

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n Listening to the radio

Press or to choose an AM or
FM band.

Tune to your desired station.
For tuning adjustment and further information,
refer to the Owner’s Manual.

n Playing the cassette player

You have 2 methods to play your cassette player.

l Insert a cassette tape into the tape slot.
l Press with the tape inserted.

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

n Playing the CD/DVD player

You have 2 methods to play your CD/DVD
player.

l Press and insert a disc into the disc slot.
l Press with the disc inserted.

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

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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. For
details, see the Owner’s Manual.

n Making a call

Press .

Touc h .

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

Touch or press on the steering
switch.

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n Hanging up the phone

Touch or press on the steering switch.

Ashtrays

Fron t

To remove the ashtray, push the release lever.

Rear

To remove the ashtray, press down on the plate
and lift the ashtray out.

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Seat Heaters/Ventilators (If Equipped)

Seat 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 Box

Console box

To open, slide and lift the armrest with the knob
pulled up.

Overhead console (if equipped)

To open, press the lid.

There are the power outlet and the AUX adapter located in the con­sole box.

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Glove Box

Open: press the button.
Unlock
Lock

The glove box can be locked and unlocked using
the mechanical key.

Cup Holders

Front

To open, press the lid.

Rear

To open, press in and release the rear cup holder
on the rear center armrest.

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Interior Lights

ON
OFF
The light comes on if a door is opened.

Rear Sunshade (If Equipped)

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

The sunshade automatically lowers to ensure visi­bility when reversing.

Compass

To 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 Mat

Pull the lever upwards when lifting the luggage
mat up.

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

Garage Door Opener

The garage door opener (HomeLink

®

Universal Transceiver) is manufactured under

license from HomeLink

®

.

The HomeLink

®

compatible transceiver in your
vehicle has 3 buttons which can be programmed
to operate 3 different devices.

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

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n Programming HomeLink

®

Hold your hand-held transmitter within 3
inches 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 the
hand-held transmitter until the indicator
light changes from a slow to a rapid flash.

For Canadian owners:

While pressing the HomeLink

®

button,
repeatedly press and release (cycle) the
button on the hand-held transmitter every
2 seconds until the indicator light changes
from a slow to a rapid flash.

If your garage door is of the rolling code type:

Press the training button on the motor-head
unit in your garage.

Press and release the vehicle’s programmed
HomeLink

®

button twice. The garage door

may open.

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

n 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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n Operating HomeLink

®

Press the appropriate HomeLink

®

button. The

indicator light should come on.

Lexus Link System (If Equipped)

n Buttons

Voice ke ypad button
Sends number tones to an automated phone
system for example to access voicemail, dur­ing a phone call

Volume contro l
Adjusts your Lexus Link System audio volume

Phone 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 playback

Emergency button
Makes a priority call to the Lexus Link Call
Center

The Lexus Link System is a communication service that uses GPS (Global Positioning
System) 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 the
system, follow the voice guidance instructions.

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n Services

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

l Airbag deployment notification

If an airbag deploys, an emergency call is automatically placed to the Lexus Link Call
Center with your vehicle’s location. You do not need to press any buttons.

l Emergency assistance

When you press the Emergency button, a priority call is placed to the Lexus Link Call
Center with your vehicle’s location. At the Call Center, the Lexus Link Advisor can deter­mine your vehicle’s location, communicate with you, and, if appropriate, contact the near­est emergency service provider.

l Stolen vehicle location assistance

If your vehicle is stolen, call the Lexus Link Call Center and then select the option for
Lexus Link.

l Remote horn/lights and remote door lock/unlock

The remote operations are performed by contacting the Lexus Link Call Center from the
outside of the vehicle. When necessary, call the Lexus Link Call Center and then select
the option for Lexus Link.

l Advisor record

You can record a conversation with the Lexus Link Advisor.

l Personal calling

A hands-free personal calling feature can be added to the Lexus Link System as an
option.

l Other services

Press the “SERVICES” button in the vehicle or call the Lexus Link Call Center and then
select the option for Lexus Link. The services provided will depend on the service plan
level.

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

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Door Locks

n Locking the vehicle from inside

Inside lock button

Locks
Unlocks

Door lock switch

Operates all door locks.

Locks
Unlocks

n Locking the vehicle from outside

Using the entry function or wireless remote control (→P.9, 10)

n Rear door child-protector lock

Setting the switch to the LOCK position prevents
the rear doors from being opened from the inside.

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Power Windows

Pow er w in dow sw itc he s

To o pe n : press the switch.
To c lo s e : pull the switch up.

Fully pulling up and releasing the switches
causes the windows to close fully. Fully
pressing down and releasing the switches
causes the windows to open fully.

Window lock switch

The window lock switch disables the opera­tion of all windows other than the driver’s
door window.

Moon Roof (If Equipped)

n Opening and closing

Open

Stops just before it is opened fully. Press the
switch again to fully open.

Close

To stop partway, press the switch lightly.

n Tilt up and down

Tilt up
Tilt down

To stop partway, press the switch lightly.

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Fuel Tank Cap

Press the fuel filler door opener.

Slowly remove the cap by turning it counter­clockwise.

Hood

Pull the hood lock release lever.

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

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Tr u nk

n Trunk opener

To open the trunk from inside the cabin, simply
press the trunk opener.

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

ON

OFF
When the trunk opener is disabled, the trunk can­not be opened using the entry function or the
wireless remote control.

n 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/VSC 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 light

a

(On the

instrument

cluster)

Driver’s seat belt
reminder light

Master warning light

See the Owner’s Manual

Tu rn s ign al i ndi cat or “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 indicator

Intuitive parking assist indica­tor

*2

“ECT SNOW” indicator Slip indicator

Shift position and shift range
indicators

“VSC OFF” indicator

“A I R B AG O N ” an d “AI R
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)

n Jack, tools, and spare tire

To ol s
Jack
Spare tire

n Taking out the spare tire

Lift up the panel on the trunk floor, and remove
the tool tray.

Loosen the center fastener and remove the
spare tire.

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If the electronic key does not operate properly

n Unlocking and locking the doors

To unlock or lock the vehicle, use the mechanical
key. The mechanical key is stored inside the elec­tronic key.

Unlocks
Locks

n Starting the engine

Depress the brake pedal.
Touch the Lexus emblem side of the electronic

key to the “ENGINE START STOP” switch.
Press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch

within 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 instruc­tions 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 firmly
depressed when attempting to start the engine.
(→P. 2 1 )

u

Make sure that the steering lock is released.

To release the steering lock, gently turn the wheel
left or right while pressing the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch. (→P.1 1 )

Brake pedal

Steering lock

If the engine still does not start, see the Owner’s Manual for more information or contact
your 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 mes­sages 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 com­partment 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.

Exterior alarm sounds
once for 60 seconds

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.

Exterior alarm sounds
once for 10 seconds

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 ACCES­SORY 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.

Tu rne d th e “E NGI NE
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 your
preferences. Programming these preferences requires specialized equipment and may
be 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 Func tion

Default

setting

Customized

setting

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 1­step, all doors
unlocked in 2­steps

All doors
unlocked in 1­step

Time elapsed before auto­matic 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 ho ld

Push twice

One short push
Panic function ON OFF
Buzzer sounds when pushing

with any door not closed

ON OFF

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Item Func tion

Default

setting

Customized

setting

Door lock

Unlocking using a key

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

All doors
unlocked in 1­step

Speed-detecting automatic
door lock function

OFF ON

Opening driver’s door unlocks
all doors

OFF ON

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

ON OFF

Shift the shift lever to position
other than “P” locks all doors

ON OFF

Power windows

Linked door lock operation ON OFF

Linked door key operation

Open and

close

Open only
Close only

Wireless remote control linked
operation

ON OFF

Linked entry function ON OFF

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*: Vehicles sold outside Canada

Item Func tion

Default

setting

Customized

setting

Moon roof

Linked door lock operation ON OFF

Linked door key operation

Open and

close

Open 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

Linked entry function ON OFF

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

Va r i a b l e

depending on

the vehicle

speed

3 seconds

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Item Func tion

Default

setting

Customized

setting

Illumination

Time elapsed before lights turn
off

15 seconds

7.5 sec ond s
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

Rear sunshade

Time elapsed before the
reverse operation feature acti­vates

0.7 seconds

0 seconds

0.9 seconds

1.2 seconds

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Your Lexus dealer

Your Lexus dealer will provide quality maintenance and any other assistance

you may require.
If there is not a Lexus dealer near you, please call the following number:

n U.S . OWNE RS

l In the U.S. mainland or Canada:

Lexus Roadside Assistance

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

l In Hawaii:

Servco Automotive Roadside Assistance/Customer Services

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

n CANADIAN OWNERS

l In Canada or the U.S. mainland:

Lexus Roadside Assistance/Customer Service

1-800-26-LEXUS or 1-800-265-3987 (Toll-Free)

Please access our websi tes for further information.

l The U.S. mainland: www.lexus.com
l Hawaii: www.servcolexus.com
l Canada: www.lexus.ca

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