Lexus RC350 (2023 year). Manual in english

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4-6. Driving tips

Driving

4-6.Driving tips



Use fluids that are appropriate to
the prevailing outside temperatures.

• Engine oil
• Engine coolant
• Washer fluid



Have a service technician inspect
the condition of the battery.



Have the vehicle fitted with four
snow tires or purchase a set of tire
chains for the rear tires.

Ensure that all tires are the specified size
and brand, and that chains match the size
of the tires.

: Tire chains cannot be mounted on vehi-

cles with front and rear tires of differing
sizes and vehicles with LDH and 19-inch
tires.

Perform the following according to the

Winter driving tips

Carry out the necessary prepara-
tions and inspections before driving
the vehicle in winter. Always drive
the vehicle in a manner appropriate
to the prevailing weather condi-
tions.

Preparation for winter

WARNING

■

Driving with snow tires

Observe the following precautions to

reduce the risk of accidents.

Failure to do so may result in a loss of

vehicle control and cause death or seri-

ous injury.

●

Use tires of the specified size.

●

Maintain the recommended level of air

pressure.

●

Do not drive in excess of 75 mph (120

km/h), regardless of the type of snow

tires being used.

●

Use snow tires on all, not just some

wheels.

■

Driving with tire chains

Observe the following precautions to

reduce the risk of accidents.

Failure to do so may result in the vehicle

being unable to be driven safely, and may

cause death or serious injury.

●

Do not drive in excess of the speed

limit specified for the tire chains being

used, or 30 mph (50 km/h), which-

ever is lower.

●

Avoid driving on bumpy road surfaces

or over potholes.

●

Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt

steering, sudden braking and shifting

operations that cause sudden engine

braking.

●

Slow down sufficiently before entering

a curve to ensure that vehicle control is

maintained.

●

Do not use LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)

system.

NOTICE

■

Repairing or replacing snow tires

Request repairs or replacement of snow

tires from Lexus dealers or legitimate tire

retailers.

This is because the removal and attach-

ment of snow tires affects the operation

of the tire pressure warning valves and

transmitters.

Before driving the vehicle

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4-6. Driving tips

driving conditions:



Do not try to forcibly open a window
or move a wiper that is frozen. Pour
warm water over the frozen area to
melt the ice. Wipe away the water
immediately to prevent it from
freezing.



To ensure proper operation of the
climate control system fan, remove
any snow that has accumulated on
the air inlet vents in front of the
windshield.



Check for and remove any excess
ice or snow that may have accumu-
lated on the exterior lights, outside
rear view mirrors, windows, vehicle’s
roof, chassis, around the tires or on
the brakes.



Remove any snow or mud from the
bottom of your shoes before getting
in the vehicle.

Accelerate the vehicle slowly, keep a
safe distance between you and the
vehicle ahead, and drive at a reduced
speed suitable to road conditions.



Park the vehicle and move the shift
lever to P without setting the park-
ing brake. The parking brake may
freeze up, preventing it from being
released. If the vehicle is parked
without setting the parking brake,
make sure to block the wheels.
Failure to do so may be dangerous

because it may cause the vehicle to
move unexpectedly, possibly lead-
ing to an accident.

When the parking brake is in automatic
mode, release the parking brake after shift-
ing the shift lever to P. (



P.136)



If the vehicle is parked without set-
ting the parking brake, confirm that
the shift lever cannot be moved out
of P

: The shift lever will be locked if it is

attempted to be shifted from P to any
other position without depressing the
brake pedal. If the shift lever can be
shifted from P, there may be a problem
with the shift lock system. Have the vehi-
cle inspected by your Lexus dealer
immediately.



Vehicles with front and rear tires of
the same size except for vehicles
with LDH and 19-inch tires

Use the correct tire chain size when
mounting the tire chains.
Chain size is regulated for each tire
size.

Side chain (0.12 in. [3 mm] in diam-
eter)
Cross chain (0.16 in. [4 mm] in

When driving the vehicle

When parking the vehicle

Selecting tire chains

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4-6. Driving tips

Driving

diameter)



Vehicles with front and rear tires of
differing sizes and vehicles with
LDH and 19-inch tires

Tire chains cannot be mounted.

Snow tires should be used instead.

Regulations regarding the use of tire
chains vary depending on location and
type of road. Always check local regu-
lations before installing chains.

■

Tire chain installation

Observe the following precautions when

installing and removing chains:

●

Install and remove tire chains in a safe

location.

●

Install tire chains on the rear tires. Do not

install tire chains on the front tires.

●

Install tire chains on rear tires as tightly as

possible. Retighten chains after driving

1/4



1/2 mile (0.5



1.0 km).

●

Install tire chains following the instruc-

tions provided with the tire chains.

Regulations on the use of tire
chains

NOTICE

■

Fitting tire chains

The tire pressure warning valves and

transmitters may not function correctly

when tire chains are fitted.

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Interior features

5-1. Remote Touch/Display

Remote Touch.............................

218

Center Display...........................

220

5-2. Using the air conditioning system

Automatic air conditioning system

........................................................

223

Heated steering wheel/seat heat-

ers/seat ventilators.................

231

5-3. Using the interior lights

Interior lights list.........................

233

5-4. Using the storage features

List of storage features............

235

Trunk features.............................

237

5-5. Using the other interior features

Other interior features ...........

238

Garage door opener...............

240

Compass.......................................

245

218

5-1. Remote Touch/Display

5-1.Remote Touch/Display

■

Switches



Vehicles with a 10.3-inch display

“MAP” button

Press this button to display the vehicle’s
current position.

“MENU” button

Press this button to display the menu
screen.

Back button

Press this button to display the previous
screen.

Touchpad

Slide your finger on the touchpad and
move the pointer to select a function, letter

and screen button.
Press the touchpad to enter the selected
function, letter or screen button. Certain
finger movements on the touchpad can
perform functions, such as changing map
scalings and scrolling list screens.

Sub function button

When

is displayed on the screen, a

function screen assigned to the screen can
be displayed.



Vehicles with a 8-inch display

“HOME” button

Press this button to display the “Home”
screen.

“MENU” button

Press this button to display the menu
screen.

Back button

Press this button to display the previous
screen.

Touchpad

Slide your finger on the touchpad and
move the pointer to select a function, letter
and screen button.
Press the touchpad to enter the selected
function, letter or screen button. Certain

Remote Touch

The Remote Touch can be used to
operate the Center Display.

For details on the Remote touch,
refer to “NAVIGATION AND
MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM
OWNER’S MANUAL”.

Remote Touch operation

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atures

finger movements on the touchpad can
perform functions, such as scrolling list
screens.

Sub function button

When

is displayed on the screen, a

function screen assigned to the screen can
be displayed.

■

Using the touchpad

Select: Touch the touchpad to
select the desired button on the
screen.
Enter: Buttons on the screen can be
selected by either depressing or
double tapping the touchpad.
Once a button has been selected,
the screen will change.

■

Touch operation

Operations are performed by touching
the touchpad with your finger.



Trace

Trace the pad surface while maintaining
contact with the touchpad. Moving the
cursor and the pointer.



Double tap

Tap the touchpad twice, quickly. Select the
button on the screen.



Flick

Quick and short movement along the
touchpad with you finger. Move the list
screen.



Pinch in/Pinch out

Slide fingers toward each other or apart on
the touchpad. Change the scale of the
map.

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■

Menu screen

Press the “MENU” button on the
Remote Touch to display the menu
screen.
This system can also be operated by
the touch screen.
The displays shown in the illustrations
are used for example only and may dif-
fer from the actual vehicle.



Vehicles with a 10.3-inch display



Vehicles with a 8-inch display

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the Remote

Touch

Observe the following precautions. Fail-

ure to do so may cause damage to the

Remote Touch.

●

Do not allow food, liquid, stickers or lit

cigarettes to contact the Remote

Touch.

●

Do not subject the Remote Touch to

excessive pressure or strong impact.

●

Do not push the touchpad with a

strong force or use a sharp pointed

object to operate the pad.

Center Display

Center Display overview

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atures

: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND

MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S
MANUAL”.

: This function is not available on some

models.

■

Split-screen display (Vehicles with a 10.3-inch display)

Different information can be displayed on the left and right sides of the screen. For
example, air conditioning system screen can be displayed and operated while the
fuel consumption information screen is being displayed. The large screen on the
left of the display is called the main display, and the small screen to the right is
called the side display.

Switch

Function

Select to display the
“Destination”
screen.

Select to display the
audio control
screen.

Select to display the
hands-free control
screen.

Select to display the
“Apps” screen.

*1, 2

When an Apple
CarPlay/Android
Auto connection is
established and this
button displays
“Apple Car-
Play”/“Android
Auto”, select to dis-
play the Apple Car-
Play/Android Auto
screen.

*1, 2

Select to display the
information screen.

(



P.78)

Select to display the
setup screen.

Select to display the
air conditioning con-
trol screen.
(



P.224)

Select to adjust the
contrast and bright-
ness of the screens,
turn the screen off,
etc.

*1, 2

Switch

Function

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■

Main display (Vehicles with a
10.3-inch display)

For details about the functions and
operation of the main display, refer to
the respective section and “NAVIGA-
TION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM
OWNER’S MANUAL”.

■

Side display (Vehicles with a
10.3-inch display)

The following functions can be dis-
played and operated on the side dis-
play.
Select

to display the desired

screen.

Navigation system

Audio

Vehicle information (



P.79)

Air conditioning system (



P.226)

Show/hide the side display

: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND

MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S
MANUAL”.

■

Screen display during low temperatures

When the ambient temperature is

extremely low, screen response may be

delayed even if the Remote Touch is oper-

ated.

A
B
C

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atures

5-2.Using the air conditioning system

Left-hand side temperature control switch
Automatic mode switch
Off switch
Fan speed down switch
Fan speed up switch
Air flow mode switch
Right-hand side temperature control switch
DUAL mode switch
A/C switch
Outside/recirculated air mode switch
Rear window defogger and outside rear view mirror defoggers switch
Windshield defogger switch

Automatic air conditioning system

Air outlets and fan speed are automatically adjusted according to the tem-
perature setting.

Press the “MENU” button on the Remote Touch, then select “Climate” to dis-
play the air conditioning control screen. (



P.220)

The air conditioning system can be displayed and operated on the side display.

Air conditioning controls

A
B
C
D

E
F

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■

Adjusting the temperature setting

To adjust the temperature setting,
touch and slide your finger up or down
on the sensor.

The temperature setting can also be
adjusted by touching on the sensor.
When the temperature setting is changed,
a buzzer sounds.

is not pressed, the system will

blow ambient temperature air or heated
air.

■

Fan speed setting

Press

to increase the fan

speed.

Press

to decrease the fan

speed.

■

Change the airflow mode

To change the airflow, press

The air outlets used are switched each time
the button is pressed.

Air flows to the upper body.
Air flows to the upper body and
feet.
Air flows to the feet.
Air flows to the feet and the wind-
shield defogger operates.

■

Other functions



Switching between outside air and
recirculated air modes (



P.226)



Defogging the windshield
(



P.227)



Defogging the rear window and
outside rear view mirrors (



P.227)

Display the air conditioning control

Air conditioning control screen

A
B

C
D

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atures

screen
Display the option control screen
(



P.225)

Adjust the left-hand side tempera-
ture setting
Adjust the fan speed setting
Select the air flow mode
Adjust the right-hand side tem-
perature setting
Function on/off indicators

When the function is on, the indicator illu-
minates on the control screen.

Display the sub function menu
(



P.225)

Using the Remote Touch, select the button
on the screen and activate it by pressing on
or double tapping the Remote Touch Pad.

■

Option control screen

Select

on the air conditioning con-

trol screen to display the option control
screen. The functions can be switched
on and off.

Adjusting the temperature for
driver and passenger seats sepa-
rately (“DUAL” mode) (



P.226)

Select to set eco mode on/off
(



P.228)

Set cooling and dehumidification

function on/off

If the “A/C” indicator is turned off, the sys-
tem will blow ambient temperature air or
heated air.

Removing pollen from the air
(Micro dust and pollen filter)
(



P.227)

■

Sub function menu

When the sub function button on the
Remote Touch is pressed, the following
functions can be switched on and off.

Set automatic mode on/off
(



P.226)

Turn the fan off
Set cooling and dehumidification
function on/off

If the “A/C” indicator is turned off, the sys-
tem will blow ambient temperature air or
heated air.

Adjust the temperature for driver
and passenger seats separately
(“DUAL” mode) (



P.226)

Select to set eco mode on/off
(



P.228)

E
F

B
C

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■

Side display (vehicle with a naviga-
tion system)

Adjust the left-hand side tempera-
ture setting
Adjust the fan speed setting
Adjust the right-hand side tem-
perature setting
Set cooling and dehumidification
function on/off

If the “A/C” indicator is turned off, the sys-
tem will blow ambient temperature air or
heated air.

Adjust the temperature for the
driver’s and front passenger’s seats
separately (“DUAL” mode)
(



P.226)

Select the air flow mode

Press

, or select “AUTO”

on the air conditioning control
screen.

Press

to switch to

automatic air intake mode.

The air conditioning system automatically

switches between outside air and recircu-

lated air modes.

Adjust the temperature setting.

To stop the operation, press

or select “Off” on the sub

function menu.

■

Automatic mode indicator

If the fan speed setting or air flow
modes are operated, the automatic
mode indicator goes off. However,
automatic mode for functions other
than that operated is maintained.

■

Adjusting the temperature for
driver and passenger seats sepa-
rately (“DUAL” mode)

To turn on the “DUAL” mode, perform
any of the following procedures:



Press .



Select “DUAL” on the air condition-
ing control screen.



Adjust the passenger’s side tem-
perature setting.

The indicator comes on when the “DUAL”
mode is on.
While in “DUAL” mode, the temperature of
the rear air outlets is set at the right-hand
side temperature setting.

■

Switching between outside air and
recirculated air modes

Press .

The mode switches among

(recircu-

lated air mode), automatic and

(out-

side air mode) modes each time the button
is pressed.
When the system is switched to automatic
mode, the air conditioning system operates

Using automatic mode

B
C

Other functions

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5-2. Using the air conditioning system

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atures

automatically.
The indicator above the selected button
comes on.

■

Micro dust and pollen filter

Pollen is removed from the air and the
air flows to the upper part of the body.

Select

on the option control

screen.

When the micro dust and pollen filter is on,

is displayed on the air conditioning

control screen.
In order to prevent the windshield from
fogging up when the outside air is cold, the
dehumidification function may operate.
Pollen is filtered even if the micro dust and
pollen filter is turned off.

■

Defogging the windshield

Defoggers are used to defog the wind-
shield and side windows.

Press .

Set the outside/recirculated air mode but-
ton to outside air mode if the recirculated
air mode is used. (It may switch automati-
cally.)
To defog the windshield and the side win-
dows early, turn the air flow and tempera-
ture up.
To return to the previous mode, press

again when the windshield is

defogged.

■

Defogging the rear window and
outside rear view mirrors

Defoggers are used to defog the rear
window, and to remove raindrops, dew
and frost from the outside rear view
mirrors.

Press .

The defoggers will automatically turn off
after a period of time.

■

Windshield wiper de-icer (if
equipped)

This feature is used to prevent ice from
building up on the windshield and
wiper blades.
Turns on/off.

The indicator comes on when the wind-
shield wiper de-icer is on.

The windshield de-icer will automatically
turn off after a period of time.

■

Registering air conditioning settings to

electronic keys (vehicles with driving

position memory)

●

Unlocking the vehicle using an electronic

key and turning the engine switch to

IGNITION ON mode will recall that

key’s registered air conditioning settings.

●

When the engine switch is turned off, the

current air conditioning settings will auto-

matically be registered to the electronic

key that was used to unlock the vehicle.

●

The system may not operate correctly if

more than one electronic key is in the

vicinity or if the smart access system with

push-button start is used to unlock a pas-

senger door.

●

The doors that can recall the air condi-
tioning setting

when unlocked using the

smart access system with push-button

start can be changed. For details, contact

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5-2. Using the air conditioning system

your Lexus dealer.

: The doors that can recall the driving

position memory are changed at the
same time.

■

Using automatic mode

Fan speed is adjusted automatically accord-

ing to the temperature setting and the

ambient conditions.
Therefore, the fan may stop for a while until

warm or cool air is ready to flow immedi-
ately after

is pressed or “AUTO” is

selected.

■

Using the voice command system

Air conditioning system can be operated

using voice commands. For details, refer to

the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA

SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

■

Fogging up of the windows

The windows will easily fog up when the

humidity in the vehicle is high. Turning

(“A/C”) on will dehumidify the air

from the outlets and defog the windshield

effectively.

●

If you turn

(“A/C”) off, the win-

dows may fog up more easily.

●

The windows may fog up if the recircu-

lated air mode is used.

■

When driving on dusty roads

Close all windows. If dust thrown up by the

vehicle is still drawn into the vehicle after

closing the windows, it is recommended

that the air intake mode be set to outside air

mode and the fan speed to any setting

except off.

■

Outside/recirculated air mode

●

Setting to the recirculated air mode tem-

porarily is recommended in preventing

dirty air from entering the vehicle interior

and helping to cool the vehicle when the

outside air temperature is high.

●

Outside/recirculated air mode may auto-

matically switch depending on the tem-

perature setting or the inside

temperature.

■

When the outside temperature exceeds

75°F (24°C) and the air conditioning

system is on

●

In order to reduce the air conditioning

power consumption, the air conditioning

system may switch to recirculated air

mode automatically. This may also

reduce fuel consumption.

●

Recirculated air mode is selected as a

default mode when the engine switch is

turned to IGNITION ON mode.

●

It is possible to switch to outside air mode

at any time by pressing

■

Automatic mode for air intake control

In automatic mode, the system detects

exhaust gas and other pollutants and auto-

matically switches between outside air and

recirculated air modes.
When the dehumidification function is off,

and the fan is operating, turning automatic

mode on will activate the dehumidification

function.

■

Operation of the air conditioning sys-

tem in Eco drive mode

In Eco drive mode, the air conditioning sys-

tem is controlled as follows to prioritize fuel

efficiency:

●

Engine speed and compressor operation

controlled to restrict heating/cooling

capacity

●

Fan speed restricted when automatic

mode is selected

To improve air conditioning performance,

perform the following operations:

●

Adjust the fan speed

●

Turn off Eco drive mode

■

When the outside temperature falls to

nearly 32°F (0°C)

The dehumidification function may not
operate even when

is pressed or

“A/C” is selected.

■

Ventilation and air conditioning odors

●

To let fresh air in, set the air conditioning

system to the outside air mode.

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●

During use, various odors from inside and

outside the vehicle may enter into and

accumulate in the air conditioning sys-

tem. This may then cause odor to be

emitted from the vents.

●

To reduce potential odors from occur-

ring:

• It is recommended that the air condition-

ing system be set to outside air mode

prior to turning the vehicle off.

• The start timing of the blower may be

delayed for a short period of time imme-

diately after the air conditioning system is

started in automatic mode.

■

Air conditioning filter



P.285

■

Air conditioning system refrigerant

●

A label regarding the refrigerant of the

air conditioning system is attached to the

hood at the location shown in the follow-

ing illustration.

●

The meaning of each symbol on the label

are as follows:

■

Customization

Some functions can be customized.

(



P.363)

Caution

Air conditioning system

Air conditioning system
lubricant type

Requires registered tech-
nician to service air condi-
tioning system

Flammable refrigerant

WARNING

■

To prevent the windshield from fog-

ging up

●

Do not use

during cool air

operation in extremely humid weather.

The difference between the tempera-

ture of the outside air and that of the

windshield can cause the outer surface

of the windshield to fog up, blocking

your vision.

●

Do not place anything on the instru-

ment panel which may cover the air

outlets. Otherwise, air flow may be

obstructed, preventing the windshield

defoggers from defogging.

■

To prevent burns

●

Do not touch the rear view mirror sur-

faces when the outside rear view mir-

ror defoggers are on.

●

Do not touch the glass at lower part of

the windshield or to the side of the

front pillars when the windshield wiper

de-icer is on.

NOTICE

■

To prevent battery discharge

Do not leave the air conditioning system

on longer than necessary when the

engine is stopped.

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■

Location of air outlets

The air outlets and air volume changes
according to the selected airflow
mode.

■

Adjusting the position of and open-
ing and closing the air outlets



Front

Direct air flow to the left or right, up
or down
Turn the knob to open or close the

vent



Rear

Direct air flow to the left or right, up
or down

To close the vent, move the knob to the
most outside position.

NOTICE

■

When repairing/replacing parts of

the air conditioning system

Have repair/replacement performed by

your Lexus dealer.

When a part of the air conditioning sys-

tem, such as the evaporator, is to be

replaced, it must be replaced with a new

one.

Air outlets

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: If equipped

Turn the heated steering wheel on/off

The indicator light

comes on when the

heated steering wheel is operating.

■

Operation condition

The engine switch is in IGNITION ON

mode.

■

Timer function

The heated steering wheel will automati-

cally turn off after about 30 minutes.



Vehicles without seat ventilators

Each time the switch is pressed, the
intensity of the seat heater changes
and the level indicator lights (amber)

light as follows:

Hi (3 segments lit)



Mid (2 segments

lit)



Lo (1 segment lit)



Off



Vehicles with seat ventilators

Each time the switch is pressed, the
intensity of the seat heater changes
and the level indicator lights (amber)

Heated steering wheel

/seat

heaters

/seat ventilators

Heated steering wheel and seat
heaters heat the side grips of the
steering wheel and seats, respec-
tively. Seat ventilators maintain
good ventilation using a fan built
into the seat.

WARNING

■

To prevent minor burn injuries

Care should be taken if anyone in the fol-

lowing categories comes in contact with

the steering wheel or seats when the

heater is on:

●

Babies, small children, the elderly, the

sick and the physically challenged

●

Persons with sensitive skin

●

Persons who are fatigued

●

Persons who have taken alcohol or

drugs that induce sleep (sleeping

drugs, cold remedies, etc.)

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the seat heat-

ers and seat ventilators

Do not put heavy objects that have an

uneven surface on the seat and do not

stick sharp objects (needles, nails, etc.)

into the seat.

■

To prevent battery discharge

Do not use the functions when the

engine is off.

Heated steering wheel

Seat heaters

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light as follows:

Hi (3 segments lit)



Mid (2 segments

lit)



Lo (1 segment lit)



Off

■

Operation condition

The engine switch is in IGNITION ON

mode.

■

Seat heater timer control

To enable seat heater timer control, press

and hold the driver and front passenger

seat heater switches at the same time when

the vehicle is stopped until a buzzer sounds

once. If a seat heater is turned on while seat

heater timer control is enabled, the intensity

of the seat heater will automatically change

from Hi



Mid



Lo.

The timing of the change in seat heater

intensity differs depending on the tempera-

ture inside the cabin, etc. when the seat

heater is operating.
To disable seat heater timer control, press

and hold the driver and front passenger

seat heater switches at the same time until a

buzzer sounds twice.

Each time the switch is pressed, the
intensity of the seat ventilator changes
and the level indicator lights (green)

light as follows:

Hi (3 segments lit)



Mid (2 segments

lit)



Lo (1 segment lit)



Off

■

Operation condition

The engine switch is in IGNITION ON

mode.

■

Seat ventilator

The seat ventilators provide ventilation only,

and do not have a heating/cooling function.

WARNING

■

To prevent overheating and minor

burn injuries

Observe the following precautions when

using the seat heaters.

●

Do not cover the seat with a blanket or

cushion when using the seat heater.

●

Do not use seat heater more than nec-

essary.

Seat ventilators

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Interio

r fe

atures

5-3.Using the interior lights

Outer foot lights
Personal lights (



P.234)

Front interior light (



P.233)

Rear interior light (



P.233)

Door courtesy lights
Footwell lights

■

Front

Turns the light on/off (touch the light)
The rear interior light turns on/off
together with the front interior light.

Turns the door position on/off

Interior lights list

Location of the interior lights

A
B
C
D

E
F

Operating the interior lights

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Off

■

Rear

Turns the light on/off

If the front interior light is off, the rear light
can be turned on/off separately.

Turns the lights on/off (touch the lights)

■

Illuminated entry system

The lights automatically turn on/off accord-

ing to engine switch mode, the presence of

the electronic key, whether the doors are

locked/unlocked, and whether the doors

are opened/closed.

■

To prevent the battery from being dis-

charged

If the interior lights remain on when the

engine switch is turned off, the lights will go

off automatically after 20 minutes.

■

When front interior light or personal

lights do not respond as normal

●

When water, dirt, etc., have adhered to

the lens surface

●

When operated with a wet hand

●

When wearing gloves, etc.

■

Customization

Some functions can be customized.

(



P.363)

Operating the personal lights

NOTICE

■

Removing light lenses

Never remove the lens for the front inte-

rior light and personal lights. Otherwise,

the lights will be damaged.

■

To prevent battery discharge

Do not leave the lights on longer than

necessary when the engine is off.

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5-4.Using the storage features

Glove box (



Cup holders (

Console box (

Open (press the button)

Unlock with the mechanical key

Lock with the mechanical key

List of storage features

Location of the storage features

A
B
C

WARNING

■

Items that should not be left in the

storage spaces

Do not leave glasses, lighters or spray

cans in the storage spaces, as this may

cause the following when cabin tempera-

ture becomes high:

●

Glasses may be deformed by heat or

cracked if they come into contact with

other stored items.

●

Lighters or spray cans may explode. If

they come into contact with other

stored items, the lighter may catch fire

or the spray can may release gas,

causing a fire hazard.

Glove box

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■

Glove box light

The glove box light turns on when the

engine switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNI-

TION ON mode.

■

Trunk opener main switch

The trunk opener main switch is located in

the glove box. (



P.92)

■

Removing the partition

The insert inside the glove box can be

removed.

Push the knob.

Lift by hand to fully open the console box.

WARNING

■

Caution while driving

Keep the glove box closed. In the event

of sudden braking or sudden swerving,

an accident may occur due to an occu-

pant being struck by the open glove box

or the items stored inside.

Cup holders

WARNING

■

Items unsuitable for the cup holder

Do not place anything other than cups or

aluminum cans in the cup holders.

Other items may be thrown out of the

holders in the event of an accident or

sudden braking, causing injury. If possi-

ble, cover hot drinks to prevent burns.

Console box

WARNING

■

Caution while driving

Keep the console box closed.

Injuries may result in the event of an acci-

dent or sudden braking.

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5-5.Using the other interior features

An assist grip installed on the ceiling
can be used to support your body
while sitting on the seat.

To use the coat hook, push it in.

The GPS clock’s time is automatically
adjusted by utilizing GPS time infor-
mation. For details, refer to “NAVIGA-
TION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM
OWNER’S MANUAL”.

Please use as a power supply for elec-
tronic goods that use less than 12
VDC/10 A (power consumption of
120 W).
Open the lid.

Other interior features

Assist grips

WARNING

■

Assist grip

Do not use the assist grip when getting in

or out of the vehicle or rising from your

seat.

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the assist grip

Do not put a heavy load on the assist grip.

Coat hooks

WARNING

■

Items that cannot be hung on the coat

hook

Do not hang coat hangers or other hard

or sharp objects on the hook. If the SRS

curtain shield airbags deploy, these items

may become projectiles, causing death

or serious injury.

Clock

Power outlet

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■

The power outlet can be used when

The engine switch is in ACCESSORY or

IGNITION ON mode.

■

Using the power outlet

The shape of the console box rim allows

power cables to be passed through when

the console box lid is closed.

■

When turning the engine switch off

Disconnect electrical devices with charging

functions, such as mobile battery packs. If

such devices are left connected, the engine

switch may not be turned off normally.

To set the visor in the forward posi-
tion, flip it down.

To set the visor in the side position,
flip down, unhook, and swing it to
the side.

To use the side extender, place the
visor in the side position, then slide
it backward.

Slide the cover to open.

The light turns on when the cover is
opened.

■

To prevent battery discharge

If the vanity lights remain on when the

engine switch is turned off, the lights will go

off automatically after 20 minutes.

NOTICE

■

To avoid damaging the power outlet

Close the power outlet lid when the

power outlet is not in use.

Foreign objects or liquids that enter the

power outlet may cause a short circuit.

■

To prevent the battery from being dis-

charged

Do not use the power outlet longer than

necessary when the engine is off.

Sun visors

Vanity mirrors

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■

HomeLink

programming procedure

The programming procedures can also be

found at the following URL.
Website: www.homelink.com/lexus

For support, contact customer support at

the following.
Help Line: 1-800-355-3515

The HomeLink

wireless control sys-

tem in your vehicle has 3 buttons which
can be programmed to operate 3 dif-
ferent devices. Refer to the program-
ming methods on the following pages
to determine the method which is
appropriate for the device.

NOTICE

■

To prevent the battery from being dis-

charged

Do not leave the lights on longer than

necessary when the engine is off.

Garage door opener

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

System components

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HomeLink

indicator light

Garage door operation indicators

HomeLink

icon

Illuminates while HomeLink

is operating.

Buttons

■

Codes stored in the HomeLink

mem-

ory

●

The registered codes are not erased even

if the battery cable is disconnected.

●

If learning failed when registering a dif-
ferent code to a HomeLink

button that

already has a code registered to it, the

already registered code will not be

erased.

■

Before programming HomeLink



During programming, it is possible
that garage doors, gates, or other
devices may operate. For this rea-
son, make sure that people and
objects are clear of the garage door
or other devices to prevent injury or
other potential harm.



It is recommended that a new bat-
tery be placed in the remote control
transmitter for more accurate pro-
gramming.



Garage door opener motors manu-
factured after 1995 may be
equipped with rolling code protec-
tion. If this is the case, you may need
a stepladder or other sturdy, safe
device to reach the “Learn” or
“Smart” button on the garage door
opener motor.

■

Programming HomeLink

Steps

through

must be performed

within 60 seconds, otherwise the indi-
cator light will stop flashing and pro-
gramming will not be able to be
completed.

WARNING

■

When programming a garage door or

other remote control device

The garage door or other device may

operate, so ensure people and objects

are out of danger to prevent potential

harm.

■

Conforming to federal safety stan-

dards

Do not use the HomeLink

compatible

transceiver with any garage door opener

or device that lacks safety stop and

reverse features as required by federal

safety standards.

A
B
C

This includes any garage door that can-

not detect an interfering object. A door

or device without these features

increases the risk of death or serious

injury.

■

When operating or programming
HomeLink

Never allow a child to operate or play
with the HomeLink

buttons.

Programming the HomeLink

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Press and release the HomeLink

button you want to program and
check that the HomeLink

indica-

tor light flashes (orange).

Point the remote control transmit-
ter for the device at the rear view
mirror, 1 to 3 in. (25 to 75 mm)
from the HomeLink

buttons.

Keep the HomeLink

indicator light in

view while programming.

Program a device.



Programming a device other than
an entry gate (for U.S.A. owners)

Press and hold the handheld transmit-
ter button until the HomeLink

indica-

tor light changes from slowly flashing
orange to rapidly flashing green (roll-
ing code) or continuously lit green
(fixed code), then release the button.



Programming an entry gate (for
U.S.A. owners)/Programming a
device in the Canadian market

Press and release the remote control
transmitter button at 2 second inter-
vals, repeatedly, until the HomeLink

indicator light changes from slowly
flashing (orange) to rapidly flashing
(green) (rolling code) or continuously
lit (green) (fixed code).

Test the HomeLink

operation by

pressing the newly programmed
button and observing the indicator
light:



Indicator light illuminates: Program-
ming of a fixed code device has
completed. The garage door or
other device should operate when a
HomeLink

button is pressed and

released.



Indicator light flashes rapidly: The
garage door opener motor or other
device is equipped with a rolling
code. To complete programming,
firmly press and hold the Home-
Link

button for 2 seconds then

release it.



If the garage door or other device
does not operate, proceed to “Pro-
gramming a rolling code system”.

Repeat the steps above to program
another device for any of the
remaining HomeLink

buttons.

■

Programming a rolling code sys-
tem

2 or more people may be necessary to
complete rolling code programming.

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Interio

r fe

atures

Locate the “Learn” or “Smart” but-
ton on the garage door opener
motor in the garage.

This button can usually be found where the

hanging antenna wire is attached to the

unit. The name and color of the button may

vary by manufacturer. Refer to the owner’s

manual supplied with the garage door

opener motor for details.

Press and release the “Learn” or
“Smart” button.
Perform

within 30 seconds after

performing

Press and hold the desired Home-
Link

button (inside the vehicle)

for 2 seconds and release it. Repeat
this sequence (press/hold/release)
up to 3 times to complete pro-
gramming.

If the garage door opener motor operates
when the HomeLink

button is pressed,

the garage door opener motor recognizes

the HomeLink

signal.

■

Enabling 2-way communication
with a garage door (only available
for compatible devices)

When enabled, 2-way communication
allows you to check the status of the
opening and closing of a garage door
through indicators in your vehicle.
2-way communication is only available
if the garage door opener motor used
is a compatible device. (To check
device compatibility, refer to
www.homelink.com.)

Within 5 seconds after program-
ming the garage door opener has
been completed, if the garage door
opener motor is trained to Home-
Link

, both garage door operation

indicators will flash rapidly (green)
and the light on the garage door
opener motor will blink twice, indi-
cating that 2-way communication is
enabled.

If the indicators do not flash, perform

and

within the first 10 presses of the Home-

Link

button after programming has been

completed.

Press a programmed HomeLink

button to operate a garage door.

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Within 1 minute of pressing the
HomeLink

button, after the

garage door operation has
stopped, press the “Learn” or
“Smart” button on the garage door
opener motor. Within 5 seconds of
the establishment of 2-way com-
munication with the garage door
opener, both garage door opera-
tion indicators in the vehicle will
flash rapidly (green) and the light
on the garage door opener motor
will blink twice, indicating that
2-way communication is enabled.

■

Reprogramming a single Home-
Link

button

When the following procedure is per-
formed, buttons which already have
devices registered to them can be
overwritten:

With one hand, press and hold the
desired HomeLink

button.

When the HomeLink

indicator

starts flashing (orange), continue to
hold the HomeLink

button and

perform “Programming Home-
Link

”

(it takes 20 seconds for

the HomeLink

indicator to start

flashing).

■

Before programming

●

Install a new battery in the transmitter.

●

The battery side of the transmitter must
be pointed away from the HomeLink

Press the appropriate HomeLink

button. The HomeLink

indicator light

should turn on.
The status of the opening and closing
of a garage door is shown by the indi-
cators.

Opening
Closing

This function is only available if the garage
door opener motor used is a compatible
device. (To check device compatibility,
refer to www.homelink.com.)

The indicators can operate within
approximately 820 ft. (250 m) of the
garage door. However, if there are
obstructions between the garage door
and the vehicle, such as houses and
trees, feedback signals from the
garage door may not be received.

Operating HomeLink

Color

Status

Orange (flashing)

Currently open-
ing/closing

Green

Opening/closing has
completed

Red (flashing)

Feedback signals
cannot be received

A
B

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