Lexus IS500 (2024 year). Manual in english

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Rear window defogger and outside rear view mirror defoggers switch
Windshield defogger switch

■

Adjusting the temperature

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.
If the A/C switch is not pressed, the system
will blow ambient temperature air or
heated air.

■

Setting the fan speed

Operate the

switch to increase the

fan speed and the

switch to

decrease the fan speed.

Press the off switch to turn the fan off.

■

Changing the air flow mode

To change the airflow, press the air flow
mode switch.

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.

■

Switching between outside air and
recirculated air modes

To change to recirculated air mode,
press the recirculated air mode switch.

The indicator illuminates on the recircu-
lated air mode switch.

To change to outside air mode, press
the outside air mode switch.

The indicator illuminates on the outside air
mode switch.

■

Set cooling and dehumidification
function

Press the A/C switch.

When the function is on, the indicator illu-
minates on the A/C switch.

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atures

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Defogging the windshield

Defoggers are used to defog the wind-
shield and front side windows.
Press the windshield defogger switch.

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 the
windshield defogger switch again when the
windshield is defogged.
When the windshield defogger switch is
on, the indicator illuminates on the wind-
shield defogger switch.

■

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 rear window and outside rear
view mirror defoggers switch.

The defoggers will automatically turn off
after a period of time.
When the rear window and outside rear
view mirror defoggers switch is on, the
indicator illuminates on the rear window
and outside rear view mirror defoggers
switch.

■

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 the outside/recir-

culated air mode switch.

■

Fogging up of the windows

The windows will easily fog up when the

humidity in the vehicle is high. Turning A/C

switch (“A/C”) on will dehumidify the air

from the outlets and defog the windshield

effectively.

●

If you turn A/C switch (“A/C”) off, the

windows 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.

■

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-

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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, con-

tact your Lexus dealer.

: The doors that can recall the driving

position memory are changed at the
same time.

■

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 (



P.228)

■

When the outside temperature falls to

nearly 32°F (0°C)

The dehumidification function may not

operate even when A/C 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.

●

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 or with the

micro dust and pollen filter on.

■

Using the voice command system

Air conditioning system can be operated

using voice commands. For details, refer to

“NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA

SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

■

Air conditioning filter



P.311

■

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.392)

Caution

Air conditioning system

Air conditioning system
lubricant type

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

Flammable refrigerant

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Main control screen

Using the touchpad of the Remote
Touch, select the button on the screen.
This system can also be operated by
the touch screen.

Sub menu

Selecting the sub menu item to switch the
main screen.

: Display the air conditioning control

screen

: Display the option control screen

Adjust the left side seat tempera-
ture setting
Adjust the fan speed setting
Select the air flow mode

: 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

Adjust the right side seat tempera-
ture setting
Function on/off indicators

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

Sub function menu

When the sub function button on the
Remote Touch is pressed, the following
functions can be switched on and off.
“AUTO”: Set automatic mode on/off

WARNING

■

To prevent the windshield from fog-

ging up

Do not use the windshield defogger

switch during cool air operation in

extremely humid weather. The difference

between the temperature of the outside

air and that of the windshield can cause

the outer surface of the windshield to fog

up, blocking your vision.

■

When the outside rear view mirror

defoggers are operating

Do not touch the outside rear view mir-

ror surfaces, as they can become very

hot and burn you.

NOTICE

■

To prevent battery discharge

Do not leave the air conditioning system

on longer than necessary when the

engine is off.

■

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 conditioning control screen

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(



P.251)

“OFF”: Turn the fan off
“A/C”: Set cooling and dehumidification
function
If the “A/C” display is turned off, the system
will blow ambient temperature air or
heated air.
“DUAL”: Adjust the temperature for driver
and passenger seats separately (“DUAL”
mode) (



P.251)

: Set eco air conditioning mode

■

Option control screen

Select

on the sub menu to display

the option control screen.

The functions can be switched on and off.
When the function is on, the indicator illu-
minates on the screen.

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



P.251)

Set eco air conditioning mode

Air conditioning and heater output is lim-
ited to prioritize fuel economy.

Cooling and dehumidification func-
tion

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)

■

Side display (vehicles with a
10.3-inch display)

Adjust the left side seat tempera-
ture setting
Adjust the fan speed setting
Adjust the right side seat tempera-
ture 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.

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



P.251)

Select the air flow mode

■

Micro dust and pollen filter

Outside air mode switches to

(recirculated air) mode. Pollen is removed

from the air and the air flows to the upper

part of the body.
Usually the system will automatically turn

off after a while.
In order to prevent the windshield from fog-

ging up when the outside air is cold, the

dehumidification function may operate or

the outside/recirculated air mode may not
switch to

(recirculated air) mode.

Pollen is filtered even if the micro dust and

B
C

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pollen filter is turned off.

Press the automatic mode switch or
select “AUTO” on the sub function
menu. (



P.249)

Adjust the temperature setting.

To stop the operation, press the off
switch or select “OFF” on the sub
function menu. (



P.249)

If the fan speed setting or air flow modes

are operated, the automatic mode indica-

tor goes off. However, automatic mode for

functions other than that operated is main-

tained.

■

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 the automatic mode switch is

pressed or “AUTO” is selected.
Cool air may blow around the upper body

even when the heater is on due to sunlight.

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.

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



Press the DUAL switch.



Select “DUAL” on the sub function
menu.



Select “DUAL” on the option con-
trol screen.



Select “DUAL” on the side display.



Adjust the passenger’s side tem-
perature setting.

The indicator on the main control screen
comes on when the “DUAL” mode is on.

■

Location of air outlets

The air outlets and air volume changes

Using automatic mode

Windshield wiper de-icer (if
equipped)

WARNING

■

To prevent burns

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.

Adjusting the temperature for
the driver and passenger seats
separately

Air outlet layout and operations

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according to the selected air flow
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.

WARNING

■

To prevent the windshield defogger

from operating improperly

Do not place anything on the instrument

panel which may cover the air outlets.

Otherwise, air flow may be obstructed,

preventing the windshield defoggers

from defogging.

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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.



Type A

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



Type B

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 airflow by blowing air from the
seats.

WARNING

■

To prevent minor burn injuries

Care should be taken to prevent injury if

anyone in the following 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 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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atures

5-3.Using the interior lights

Cup holder light
Front personal lights (



P.256)

Front interior light (



P.255)

Inside door handle lights
Rear interior light (



P.255)

Rear personal lights (



P.256)

Power window switch lights
Door courtesy lights
Footwell lights

■

Front interior lights

Turns the lights on/off (touch the light)

Interior lights list

Location of the interior lights

A
B
C
D

E
F

Operating the interior lights

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Turns the door position on/off

On
Off

■

Rear interior light

The rear interior light turns on/off
together with the front interior light.

■

Front personal lights

Turns the lights on/off (touch the light)

■

Rear personal lights

Turns the light on/off

■

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 front per-

sonal lights do not respond as normal

In the following cases, the interior lights and

front personal lights may not respond as

normal.

●

When water, dirt, etc., have adhered to

the lens surface

●

When operated with a wet hand

●

When wearing gloves, etc.

■

The interior lights may turn on automati-

cally when

If any of the SRS airbags deploy (inflate) or

in the event of a strong rear impact, the inte-

rior lights will turn on automatically.
The interior lights will turn off automatically

after approximately 20 minutes.
The interior lights can be turned off manu-

ally. However, in order to help prevent fur-

ther collisions, it is recommended that they

be left on until safety can be ensured.
(The interior lights may not turn on auto-

matically depending on the force of the

Operating the personal lights

A
B

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impact and conditions of the collision.)

■

Customization

Some functions can be customized.

(



P.392)

NOTICE

■

Removing light lenses

Never remove the lens for the front inte-

rior light and front personal lights. Other-

wise, the lights will be damaged. If the

lens need to remove, contact your Lexus

dealer.

■

To prevent battery discharge

Do not leave the lights on longer than

necessary when the engine is not run-

ning.

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5-4.Using the storage features

Glove box (



Bottle holders (

Cup holders (

Console box (

List of storage features

Location of the storage features

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.

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Open (press the button)
Unlock with the mechanical key
Lock with the mechanical key

■

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.96)

■

Removing the partition

The insert inside the glove box can be

removed.

Push the knob.

Lift by hand to fully open the console box.

■

Cup holders



Front



Rear (if equipped)

To open, pull down the armrest and
press the button and release the rear
cup holder on the armrest.

Glove 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 occupant being struck by the open

glove box or the items stored inside.

Console box

WARNING

■

Caution while driving

Keep the console box closed.

Injuries may result in the event of an acci-

dent or sudden braking.

Cup holders/Bottle holders

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Bottle holders

■

Cup holders/Bottle holders

●

When storing a bottle, close the cap.

●

The bottle may not be stored depending

on its size or shape.

●

The rubber mats at the bottom of the

front cup holders can be removed.

WARNING

■

Items unsuitable for the cup holder

and bottle holder

Do not place anything other than cups or

aluminum cans in the cup holders and

bottle in the bottle holders. Other items

may be thrown out of the holders in the

event of an accident or sudden braking,

causing injury.

To prevent burns, cover hot drinks when

placed in the cup holders.

■

When not in use

Keep the cup holders closed.

Injuries may result in the event of an acci-

dent or sudden braking.

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the rear cup

holder

Stow the cup holder before stowing the

armrest.

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5-5.Using the other interior features

Fold down the armrest for use.

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

The coat hooks are provided with the
rear assist grips.

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”.

Other interior features

Armrest

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the armrest

Do not apply too much load on the arm-

rest.

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 must not be hung on the

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

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The power outlet can be used for 12 V
accessories that run on less than 10 A.
Open the lid.

■

The power outlet can be used when

The engine switch is in ACCESSORY or

IGNITION ON mode.

■

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.

Slide the cover to open.

The light turns on when the cover is
opened.

Power outlet

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 fuse from being blown

Do not use an accessory that uses more

than 12 V 10 A.

■

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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■

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.

The rear sunshade can be raised and
lowered.
Raise/lower

■

The rear sunshade can be used when

The engine switch is in IGNITION ON

mode.

■

Operating the rear sunshade after turn-

ing the engine switch off

The rear sunshade can be operated for

approximately 1 minute even after the

engine switch is turned to ACCESSORY

mode or turned off.

■

Reverse operation feature

To ensure adequate rear visibility, the rear

sunshade automatically lowers when the

shift lever is shifted to R.

However, the rear sunshade is raised again

if any of the following occurs:

●

The button is pressed again.

●

The shift lever is shifted into P.

●

The shift lever is shifted out of R, and the

vehicle reaches a speed of 9 mph (15

km/h).

If the engine is off when the rear sunshade

has been lowered due to the reverse opera-

tion feature, it will not be raised even when

the engine is turned on again and the vehi-

cle reaches a speed of 9 mph (15 km/h). To

raise the sunshade again, press the button.

: Occasionally, the reverse function may

not be carried out after the switch has
been pressed. Repeat the above opera-
tion to operate the function.

NOTICE

■

When not in use

Keep the rear vanity mirror closed.

■

To prevent the battery from being dis-

charged

Do not leave the vanity lights on for

extended periods while the engine is

stopped.

Rear sunshade (if equipped)

WARNING

■

When the rear sunshade is being

extended or retracted

Do not place fingers or other objects in

the fastener section or in the opening.

They may get caught, causing injury.

NOTICE

To prevent battery discharge, do not

operate the rear sunshade when the

engine is off.

■

To ensure normal operation of the

rear sunshade

Observe the following precautions:

●

Do not place excessive load on the

motor or other components of the rear

sunshade.

●

Do not place objects where they may

hinder opening and closing opera-

tions.

●

Do not attach items to the rear sun-

shade.

●

Keep the opening clean and clear of

obstructions.

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: If equipped

■

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

●

Do not operate the rear sunshade con-

tinuously for long periods of time.

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.

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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Interio

r fe

atures

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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5-5. Using the other interior features

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 per-

forming

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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Interio

r fe

atures

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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Maintenance and care

6-1. Maintenance and care

Cleaning and protecting the vehi-

cle exterior................................

272

Cleaning and protecting the vehi-

cle interior .................................

276

6-2. Maintenance

Maintenance requirements

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

280

General maintenance..............

281

Emission inspection and mainte-

nance (I/M) programs .........

284

6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance

Do-it-yourself service precautions

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

285

Hood...............................................

287

Positioning a floor jack............

288

Engine compartment...............

290

Tires ................................................

300

Tire inflation pressure..............

307

Wheels...........................................

309

Air conditioning filter.................

311

Electronic key battery..............

312

Checking and replacing fuses

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

314

Headlight aim...............................

316

Light bulbs.....................................

317

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6-1. Maintenance and care

6-1.Maintenance and care



Working from top to bottom, liber-
ally apply water to the vehicle body,
wheel wells and underside of the
vehicle to remove any dirt and dust.



Wash the vehicle body using a
sponge or soft cloth, such as a
chamois.



For hard-to-remove marks, use car
wash soap and rinse thoroughly with
water.



Wipe away any water.



Wax the vehicle when the water-
proof coating deteriorates.

If water does not bead on a clean surface,
apply wax when the vehicle body is cool.

■

Black stainless steel window moldings (if

equipped)

The stainless steel window moldings are

made of black oxide coated stainless steel.
When cleaning the vehicle, do not scrub the

moldings with an abrasive cleaner as their

finish may be damaged or the color may

change.

■

Self-restoring coat

The vehicle body has a self-restoring coat-

ing that is resistant to small surface

scratches caused in a car wash etc.

●

The coating lasts for 5 to 8 years from

when the vehicle is delivered from the

plant.

●

The restoration time differs depending on

the depth of the scratch and outside tem-

perature.

The restoration time may become

shorter when the coating is warmed by

applying warm water.

●

Deep scratches caused by keys, coins,

etc. cannot be restored.

●

Do not use wax that contains abrasives.

■

Automatic car washes

●

Fold the mirrors before washing the vehi-

cle. Start washing from the front of the

vehicle. Make sure to extend the mirrors

before driving.

●

Brushes used in automatic car washes

may scratch the vehicle surface, parts

(wheel, etc.) and damage the paint.

■

High pressure car washes

As water may enter the cabin, do not bring

the nozzle tip near the gaps around the

doors or perimeter of the windows, or spray

these areas continuously.

■

When using a car wash

If the door handle becomes wet while the

electronic key is within the effective range,

the door may lock and unlock repeatedly. In

that case, follow the following correction

procedures to wash the vehicle:

●

Place the key in a position 6 ft. (2 m) or

more separate from the vehicle while the

vehicle is being washed. (Take care to

ensure that the key is not stolen.)

●

Set the electronic key to battery-saving

mode to disable the smart access system

with push-button start. (



P.98)

■

Wheels and wheel ornaments (vehicles

without matte black painted wheels)

●

Remove any dirt immediately by using a

neutral detergent.

●

Wash detergent off with water immedi-

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vehicle exterior

Perform the following to protect
the vehicle and maintain it in prime
condition:

Cleaning instructions

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ately after use.

●

To protect the paint from damage, make

sure to observe the following precau-

tions.

• Do not use acidic, alkaline or abrasive

detergent

• Do not use hard brushes

• Do not use detergent on the wheels when

they are hot, such as after driving or park-

ing in hot weather

■

Wheels and wheel ornaments (vehicles

with matte black painted wheels)

As matte black painted wheels require dif-

ferent cleaning methods than conventional

aluminum wheels, be sure to observer the

following. For details, consult your Lexus

dealer.

●

Remove dirt using water. If the wheels are

excessively dirty, use a sponge or soft

cloth dampened with a diluted neutral

detergent to remove the dirt.

●

When using detergent, make sure to

rinse it off with water immediately. Then

use a soft cloth to wipe off the water.

●

To prevent the matte black paint from

being damaged, make sure to observe

the following precautions:

• Do not scrub or polish the wheels using a

brush or dry cloth.

• Do not use any wheel coatings or

abra-sive detergents.

• When using an automatic car wash,

dis-able/do not select the wheel brush

func-tion(if such an option is available).

• Do not use a high pressure pressure

washer or steam cleaner.

• Do not use detergent on the wheels when

they are hot, such as after driving or

park-ing in hot weather.

■

Brake pads and calipers

Rust may form if the vehicle is parked with

wet brake pads or disc rotors, causing them

to stick. Before parking the vehicle after it is

washed, drive slowly and apply the brakes

several times to dry the parts.

■

Bumpers

Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners.

■

Front side windows water-repellent

coating (if equipped)

The following precautions can extend the

effectiveness of the water-repellent coating.

●

Remove any dirt, etc. from the front side

windows regularly.

●

Do not allow dirt and dust to accumulate

on the windows for a long period.

Clean the windows with a soft, damp

cloth as soon as possible.

●

Do not use wax or glass cleaners that

contain abrasives when cleaning the win-

dows.

●

Do not use any metallic objects to

remove condensation build up.

■

Plated portions

If dirt cannot be removed, clean the parts as

follows:

●

Use a soft cloth dampened with an

approximately 5% solution of neutral

detergent and water to clean the dirt off.

●

Wipe the surface with a dry, soft cloth to

remove any remaining moisture.

●

To remove oily deposits, use alcohol wet

wipes or a similar product.

WARNING

■

When washing the vehicle

Do not apply water to the inside of the

engine compartment. Doing so may

cause the electrical components, etc. to

catch fire.

■

When cleaning the windshield (vehi-

cles with rain-sensing windshield wip-

ers)

Set the wipers to the intermittent wind-

shield wipers. (



P.150)

If AUTO mode is selected, the wipers

may operate unexpectedly in the follow-

ing situations, and may result in hands

being caught or other serious injuries

and cause damage to the wiper blades.

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WARNING

●

When the upper part of the windshield

where the raindrop sensor is located is

touched by hand

●

When a wet rag or similar is held close

to the raindrop sensor

●

If something bumps against the wind-

shield

●

If you directly touch the raindrop sen-

sor body or if something bumps into

the raindrop sensor

■

Precautions regarding the exhaust

pipes and rear bumper diffusers

Exhaust gases cause the exhaust pipes

and rear bumper diffusers to become

quite hot.

When washing the vehicle, be careful not

to touch the pipes and diffusers until they

have cooled sufficiently, as touching hot

exhaust pipes and rear bumper diffusers

can cause burns.

■

Precaution regarding the rear

bumper

If the paint of the rear bumper is chipped

or scratched, the following systems may

not function correctly. If this occurs, con-

sult your Lexus dealer.

●

Lexus Safety System + 2.5

●

BSM

●

RCTA

●

PKSB (if equipped)

NOTICE

■

To prevent paint deterioration and

corrosion on the body and compo-

nents (aluminum wheels, etc.)

●

Wash the vehicle immediately in the

following cases:

• After driving near the sea coast

• After driving on salted roads

• If coal tar or tree sap is present on the

paint surface

• If dead insects, insect droppings or

bird droppings are present on the

paint surface

• After driving in an area contaminated

with soot, oily smoke, mine dust, iron

powder or chemical substances

• If the vehicle becomes heavily soiled

with dust or mud

• If liquids such as benzene and gasoline

are spilled on the paint surface

●

If the paint is chipped or scratched,

have it repaired immediately.

●

To prevent the wheels from corroding,

remove any dirt and store in a place

with low humidity when storing the

wheels.

■

Cleaning the exterior lights

●

Wash carefully. Do not use organic

substances or scrub with a hard brush.

This may damage the surfaces of the

lights.

●

Do not apply wax to the surfaces of the

lights.

Wax may cause damage to the lenses.

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NOTICE

■

When using an automatic car wash

(vehicles with rain-sensing windshield

wipers)

Set the wiper switch to the off position.

(



P.150)

If the wiper switch is in “AUTO”, the wip-

ers may operate and the wiper blades

may be damaged.

■

When using a high pressure car wash

●

When washing the vehicle, do not let

water of the high pressure washer hit

directly or the vicinity of the camera.

Due to the shock from the high pres-

sure water, it is possible the device may

not operate as normal.

●

Do not spray water directly on the

radar which is equipped behind the

emblem. Otherwise it may cause the

device to be damaged.

●

Do not bring the nozzle tip close to

boots (rubber or resin manufactured

cover), connectors or the following

parts. The parts may be damaged if

they come into contact with high-pres-

sure water.

• Traction related parts

• Steering parts

• Suspension parts

• Brake parts

●

Keep the cleaning nozzle at least 11.9

in. (30 cm) away from the vehicle

body. Otherwise resin section, such as

moldings and bumpers, may be

deformed and damaged.

Also, do not continuously hold the nozzle

in the same place.

●

Do not spray the lower part of the

windshield continuously.

If water enters the air conditioning sys-

tem intake located near the lower part of

the windshield, the air conditioning sys-

tem may not operate correctly.

●

Do not wash the underside of the vehi-

cle using a high pressure car washer.

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

Remove dirt and dust using a vac-
uum cleaner. Wipe dirty surfaces
with a cloth dampened with luke-
warm water.



If dirt cannot be removed, wipe it off
with a soft cloth dampened with
neutral detergent diluted to approx-
imately 1%.
Wring out any excess water from
the cloth and thoroughly wipe off
remaining traces of detergent and
water.

■

Shampooing the carpets

There are several commercial foaming-type

cleaners available. Use a sponge or brush

to apply the foam. Rub in overlapping cir-

cles. Do not use water. Wipe dirty surfaces

and let them dry. Excellent results are

obtained by keeping the carpet as dry as

possible.

■

Handling the seat belts

Clean with mild soap and lukewarm water

using a cloth or sponge. Also check the

belts periodically for excessive wear, fraying

or cuts.

■

When cleaning the carpeted portions of

the glove box, console box, etc.

If a strong adhesive tape is used, there is a

possibility that the surface of the carpet

could be damaged.

Cleaning and protecting the
vehicle interior

The following procedures will help
protect your vehicle’s interior and
keep it in top condition:

Protecting the vehicle interior

WARNING

■

Water in the vehicle

●

Do not splash or spill liquid in the vehi-

cle.

Doing so may cause electrical compo-

nents, etc. to malfunction or catch fire.

●

Do not get any of the SRS components

or wiring in the vehicle interior wet.

(



P.28)

An electrical malfunction may cause

the airbags to deploy or not function

properly, resulting in death or serious

injury.

■

Cleaning the interior (especially

instrument panel)

Do not use polish wax or polish cleaner.

The instrument panel may reflect off the

windshield, obstructing the driver’s view

and leading to an accident, resulting in

death or serious injury.

NOTICE

■

Cleaning detergents

●

Do not use the following liquids, as

they may discolor the vehicle interior

or cause streaks or damage to painted

surfaces:

• Audio system screen: Organic sub-

stances such as benzine or gasoline,

alkaline solutions, and alcohol

• Seats: Alkaline solutions, organic sub-

stances such as thinner or benzine,

and alcohol

• Other parts: Organic substances such

as benzine or gasoline, alkaline or

acidic solutions, dye, and bleach

●

Do not use polish wax or polish

cleaner. The instrument panel’s or

other interior part’s painted surface

may be damaged.

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

Remove dirt using a soft cloth or
synthetic chamois dampened in a
baking soda (sodium bicarbonate)
solution.

Use a solution of approximately 9% baking
soda dissolved in water.



Wipe the surface with a dry, soft
cloth to remove any remaining
moisture.



Remove dirt and dust using a vac-
uum cleaner.



Wipe off any excess dirt and dust
with a soft cloth dampened with
diluted detergent.

Use a diluted water solution of approxi-
mately 5% neutral wool detergent.



Wring out any excess water from
the cloth and thoroughly wipe off all
remaining traces of detergent.



Wipe the surface with a dry, soft
cloth to remove any remaining
moisture. Allow the leather to dry in
a shaded and ventilated area.

■

Caring for leather areas

Lexus recommends cleaning the interior of

the vehicle at least twice a year to maintain

NOTICE

■

Preventing damage to leather sur-

faces

Observe the following precautions to

avoid damage to and deterioration of

leather surfaces:

●

Remove any dust or dirt from leather

surfaces immediately.

●

Do not expose the vehicle to direct

sunlight for extended periods of time.

Park the vehicle in the shade, espe-

cially during summer.

●

Do not place items made of vinyl, plas-

tic, or containing wax on the uphol-

stery, as they may stick to the leather

surface if the vehicle interior heats up

significantly.

■

Water on the floor

Do not wash the vehicle floor with water.

Vehicle systems such as the audio system

may be damaged if water comes into

contact with electrical components such

as the audio system above or under the

floor of the vehicle. Water may also

cause the body to rust.

■

When cleaning the inside of the wind-

shield

Do not allow glass cleaner to contact the

lens. Also, do not touch the lens.

(



P.160)

■

Cleaning the inside of the rear win-

dow

●

Do not use glass cleaner to clean the

rear window, as this may cause dam-

age to the rear window defogger

heater wires or antenna. Use a cloth

dampened with lukewarm water to

gently wipe the window clean. Wipe

the window in strokes running parallel

to the heater wires or antenna.

●

Be careful not to scratch or damage

the heater wires or antenna.

■

Cleaning the front side windows

Do not use any compound or abrasive

product (e.g., glass cleaner, detergent,

wax) to clean the windows. It may dam-

age the coating.

Cleaning the areas with satin-fin-
ish metal accents

Cleaning the leather areas

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