Owner’ s The Quick Guide is not intended as substitute for your Manual. Owner’ s Manual We strongly encourage you to review the and supplementary manuals so you will have a better understand- Contents ing of your vehicle’ s capabilities and limitations. Overview Topic 1 Entering and Exiting...
What to do if ... and other problems that may arise. A list of features that can be customized Customizing Your Lexus according to owner preference. Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in the illustration may differ from your vehicle in terms of color and equipement.
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Driving position memory switch P.12 Door lock button P.39 Headlight cleaner switch P.26 Power rear view mirror control switch P.14 Light switch / Turn signal lever P.25/20 Instrument panel light control P.27 Windshield wipers and washer switch P.26 Emergency flasher switch P.21 Navigation system* See “Navigation System Owner’...
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Topic 1 Entering and Exiting Keys ■ Keys Master keys Valet key Key number plate Flat key ■ Wireless remote control LOCK button : Locks doors PANIC button : Sounds alarm (Push and hold) (Use this function if you notice anyone suspi- cious near the vehicle) UNLOCK button : Unlocks doors...
Topic 1 Entering and Exiting Theft Deterrent System This system is designed to help protect your vehicle from theft. ■ Engine immobilizer This system only allows the engine to start if a reg- istered key is used. This deters theft caused by the use of unautho- rized keys.
Topic 2 Before Driving Seats ■ Adjusting seat position Moves seat forward Moves seat back ■ Adjusting seatback angle Incline Recline ■ Adjusting the seat cushion Raises and lowers the front of the cushion Raises and lowers the entire cushion ■...
Topic 2 Before Driving ■ Inclining front seat Incline Seat Position Memory System With the push of a button, you can adjust the seat to a set customized position. The steering column and outside rear view mirrors are adjusted along with the driver’ s seat. Positions can be conveniently recorded for drivers and frequent passengers.
Topic 2 Before Driving Front Head Restraints ■ Height adjustment To raise: pull upward To lower: depress the button and push down ■ Angle adjustment Move forward and backward. Seat Belts ■ Seat belt guides To use the seat belt guide, unattach the hook, let the seat belt run under the guide and then reat- tach the hook.
Topic 2 Before Driving ■ Rear seat belt holders Hold the rear seat belt with the holder when not in use. Outside Rear View Mirrors ■ Adjustment Use the master switch to select which mirror to adjust (L or R). Adjust the angle using the control switch.
Topic 2 Before Driving Anti-glare Inside Rear View Mirror The auto-dimming function reduces glare from the headlights of vehicles behind you. ■ Setting AUTO mode Push the AUTO button. The indicator light comes on when AUTO mode is selected. Steering Column ■...
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When Driving Topic 3 Starting ..............17 Automatic Transmission........19 Parking Brake............20 Turn Signal Lever..........20 Emergency Flasher Switch......... 21 ECT Switch .............. 21 Vehicle Stability Control Off Mode ....21 Cruise Control ............22 Trip Information Display........23...
Topic 3 When Driving Starting ■ Starting the engine Make sure the parking brake is engaged and the selector lever is in “P”. Depress the brake pedal. Turn the ignition switch to START. The engine will start.
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Topic 3 When Driving ■ Turning the engine off Depress the brake pedal and move the selector lever to “P”. Turn the ignition switch to OFF. ■ Ignition switch LOCK The audio system and other accessories can be used. START...
Topic 3 When Driving Automatic Transmission ■ Shift range positions Parking and engine starting Reverse position N Neutral position D Normal driving position Sequential mode driving Switching out of “P” position can only be per- formed while the brake pedal is depressed. ■...
Topic 3 When Driving Parking Brake ■ Setting the parking brake Firmly depress the parking brake pedal. ■ Releasing the parking brake Pull the lever. Turn Signal Lever Left turn Right turn Lane changes can be signaled by moving and holding the lever partway.
Topic 3 When Driving Emergency Flasher Switch All the turn signal lights will flash. The emergency flashers will work even when the engine is off. ECT Switch Use to select a mode suitable to driving and road conditions. “Power” mode For more powerful acceleration and sporty driving “Normal”...
Topic 3 When Driving Cruise Control The cruise control allows the vehicle to be driven at a fixed speed without using the acceler- ator pedal. Use for highway driving or when traveling at the same speed for long periods of time. ■...
Topic 3 When Driving Trip Information Display The following information concerning your vehicle is displayed. ■ Display information Trip information • Available driving distance • Average fuel consumption • Average vehicle speed ■ Changing trip information display The display changes each time the “TRIP INFO” button is pressed.
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Rain and Night Topic 4 Driving Headlights............... 25 Fog Lights..............25 Headlight Cleaner ..........26 Windshield Wipers and Washers ....26 Rear Window and Outside Mirror Defoggers............... 26 Instrument Panel Light Control ....... 27...
Topic 4 Rain and Night Driving Headlights Parking lights, license plate lights, tail lights, side marker Parking lights, license plate lights, tail lights, side marker and headlights Headlights come on automatically according to the surrounding light level Push the lever forward to activate the high beams. Pull and hold the lever to temporarily activate the high beams.
Topic 4 Rain and Night Driving Headlight Cleaner Can be used when the headlights are on. Windshield Wipers and Washers ■ Variable intermittent wipers “MIST” Single wipe (pull lever to activate) “INT” Intermittent operation (interval can be adjusted by twisting the knob) “LO”...
Topic 5 Driving Comfort Audio System ■ Basic operation Power ON/OFF, volume adjustment Mode selectors Changing sound quality modes Adjusting sound quality • Switching modes Radio mode (AM) Tape mode Radio mode (FM) CD mode...
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Topic 5 Driving Comfort ■ Audio remote control (steering switches) It is possible to operate the audio system without removing your hands from the steering wheel. Volume adjustment RADIO mode - select station / tuner TAPE mode - fast forward / rewind CD mode - select disc or track Switch modes ■...
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Topic 5 Driving Comfort ■ Tape mode Reverse playback direction DOLBY NR ON/OFF Rewind Fast forward Repeat current track Eject Skip tracks ■ Disc mode (CD player) Eject disc Select disc Rewind Fast forward Repeat current track Repeat current disc (push and hold) Current disc random playback All disc random playback (push and hold)
Topic 5 Driving Comfort • Loading multiple CDs Hold down until you hear a beep. “WAIT” appears on the display. When the “WAIT” display changes to “LOAD”, insert one disc. Once the disc is inserted, “WAIT” appears again on the display. Repeat steps Climate Control Driver side temperature display...
Topic 5 Driving Comfort ■ “AUTO” mode Push the “AUTO” button Push the air intake controls a few times until the “AUTO” indicator turns on. Adjust the temperature with the “TEMP” button. ■ “DUAL” mode In “DUAL” mode, driver and passenger side tem- perature settings can be controlled separately.
Topic 5 Driving Comfort Rear Console Box ■ Upper box Press the button to release the lock. Lift armrest to open. ■ Lower box Pull up on lower tab. Lift to open. Unlock the lower box Lock the lower box There is an accessory 12 V / 10 A power outlet located inside the rear console box.
Topic 5 Driving Comfort Coin Box Slide the switch backward. Cup Holder Push the cup holder lid to open. Push in the cup holder Close the lid Cigarette Lighter and Ashtray Push the lid to open. Push the cigarette lighter down. To remove the ashtray, pull it out.
Topic 6 Opening and Closing Power Windows Power window switches To lower the window, push the switch down. To raise the window, pull the switch up. Window lock switch When the window lock switch is pressed in, only the driver’ s window can be raised or lowered. Fully lifting or pressing the power window switch make the window raise fully or lower fully auto- matically.
Topic 6 Opening and Closing Fuel Tank Cap Push the fuel filler door opener switch. Remove the cap by slowly turning it counter- clockwise. The removed cap can be stored on the fuel filler door. The display indicates that the fuel filler door is on the left side of the vehicle.
Topic 6 Opening and Closing Hood Pull the hood lock release lever under the instrument panel. Inserting your fingers under the hood, push up the auxiliary catch lever and lift. Trunk ■ Trunk lid opener switch Make sure the main switch located in the glove box is on.
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Low engine oil pressure warn- (U.S.A.) ing light Brake system warning light Charging system warning (Canada) light Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately Malfunction indicator lamp ABS warning light (U.S.A.) (U.S.A.) Malfunction indicator lamp ABS warning light...
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Have the malfunction repaired immediately Low engine oil level warning Open door warning light light Low fuel level warning light Low washer fluid warning light Driver’ s seat belt reminder Front passenger’ s seat belt warning light reminder warning light Engine oil replacement reminder light (U.S.A.)
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What to do if ... Location of Emergency Equipment ■ Jack, tools, and spare tire Wrench Jack handle Tool bag Jack Spare tire Removing the spare tire Remove the tire cover. Loosen the bolt and remove the spare tire.
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Is the trunk lid closed? If the retractable hardtop still does not close, see the owner’s manual for more information or contact your Lexus dealer. If the ignition switch does not turn easily Turn the ignition switch while lightly moving the...
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Customizing Your Lexus Your vehicle includes a variety of electronic features that can be personalized to your pref- erences. Programming these preferences requires specialized equipment and may be per- formed by an authorized Lexus dealership. Setting Item Description (default setting at left)
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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: ■U.S. OWNERS ●In the U.S. mainland or Canada: Lexus Roadside Assistance...
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