SECTION 1 – 2
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
Switches
- Headlight switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ........ 24
- Headlight dimmer and turn signal switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ........ 26
- Fog light switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ........
SWITCHES
HEADLIGHT SWITCH
To turn the lights on, twist the knob on the end of the lever. FIRST CLICKSTOP: Only the parking, tail, license plate, side marker and instrument panel lights turn on. SECOND CLICKSTOP: Headlights also turn on. THIRD CLICKSTOP ("AUTO"): The headlights and all other lights automatically turn on depending on the darkness of the surroundings.*
Vehicles sold in U.S.A.: When the headlights are on, the headlight indicator lights up in the instrument cluster.
Vehicles sold in Canada: When the tail lights are on, the tail light indicator lights up in the instrument cluster.
Manually twist the knob to the second clickstop to turn on the headlights if they are needed immediately when entering a dark tunnel, parking structure, etc.
When the headlight switch is turned to the first or second clickstop, the brightness of the instrument cluster will be reduced slightly unless the instrument panel light control knob is turned fully on.
NOTE: The operating condition or sensitivity can be changed. Ask your Lexus dealer for details.
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SWITCHES
The automatic light control sensor is on top of the driver's side instrument panel.
Do not place anything on the instrument panel, and/or do not affix anything on the windshield to block this sensor.
When the headlights come on, the lights automatically turn off about 30 seconds after any of the doors is opened and closed with the ignition key turned to the "ACC" or "LOCK" position.* To turn them on again, turn the ignition key to the "ON" position, or turn the headlight switch off and then twist the knob until the first or second clickstop. If you are going to park for over one week, make sure the headlight switch is off.
When the headlight switch is on with all the doors locked, pushing the "LOCK" button on the wireless remote control key turns off the headlights.
NOTE: The time before turning off the lights can be changed. Ask your Lexus dealer for details.
Daytime Running Light System The headlights turn on at reduced intensity when the parking brake is released with the engine started, even with the light switch in the "OFF" position. They will not go off until the ignition switch is turned off.
To turn on the other exterior lights and instrument panel lights, twist the knob to the first clickstop.
Twist the knob to the second clickstop to turn on the headlights to full intensity for driving at night.
When setting the knob to the third clickstop ("AUTO"), the headlights will automatically adjust to full intensity and/or turn on the other lights depending on the darkness of the surroundings. Likewise, as the surroundings become brighter, the headlights will turn to reduced intensity, ultimately turning off the other lights.
NOTICE To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the engine is not running.
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SWITCHES
Automatic headlight leveling system (Vehicles with discharge headlight only)
The headlight beam level is always maintained automatically at the proper level in all loading conditions so that your headlights do not dazzle other road users.
If this system fails, the warning light in the instrument cluster comes on. If this occurs, have your vehicle checked by Lexus dealer.
HEADLIGHT DIMMER AND TURN SIGNAL SWITCHES
For high beam, push the lever forward. Pull it back for low beam. For the headlight flasher, pull it further back.
A blue light in the instrument cluster indicates high beam or headlight flasher is on.
The headlight flasher works even when the headlight switch is off.
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SWITCHES
For signaling turns, move the lever up or down in the conventional manner.
The ignition key must be in the "ON" position.
The turn signal is self-cancelling after a turn, but after a lane change, you may have to cancel it by hand. You can also signal a lane change by moving the turn signal lever partway and holding it there.
If the green light in the instrument cluster flashes faster than normal, it indicates that the front or rear turn signal bulb has burned out. If this indicator light does not come on, the fuse or the indicator light itself has probably failed.
FOG LIGHT SWITCH
To turn on the fog lights, turn the switch to the "ON" position. They will come on only when the headlights are on low beam.
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SWITCHES
WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHER SWITCHES
▶ 1 Interval adjuster 2 Washer on
To turn the wipers on, move the lever down until you reach the desired speed setting.
The ignition key must be in the "ON" position.
There are 3 settings: "INT" position: Intermittent operation "LO" position: Low speed operation "HI" position: High speed operation
Twist the interval adjuster upward to increase the wiping time interval between sweeps, and downward to decrease it.
The wiper lever must be in the "INT" position.
For mist wiper operations (a single wipe), pull the lever toward you and release it.
To make the washer
SWITCHES
Shifting the windshield wiper position
▶ 1 Rest position 2 Retracted position
The wiper blades retract under the hood when the wipers are turned off.
In the following cases, the wipers should be shifted from the retracted position to the rest position above the hood level.
- When cleaning the windshield
- When inspecting or replacing the wipers
- When the retraction may be obstructed by snow., etc., at the bottom of the windshield
Other than the above cases, keep the wipers in the retracted position.
★ More than 10 cm (3.9 in.)
To shift the windshield wipers from retracted to rest position, hold the connection of the wiper arm and wiper blade and pull it upward along the windshield glass with the force of about 98 N (10 kgf, 22 lbf.).
NOTICE
To prevent the wiper blades from being deformed, be sure to hold the connection of the wiper arm and wiper blade securely.
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SWITCHES
To return the windshield wipers to retracted position, push the connection of the wiper arm and wiper blade downward.
NOTICE To prevent the wiper blades from being deformed, be sure to hold the connection of the wiper arm and wiper blade securely.
HEADLIGHT CLEANER SWITCH (CANADA ONLY)
To spray fluid on the headlights, push the switch with the headlights on.
The ignition key must be in the "ON" position.
The low washer fluid warning light in the instrument cluster comes on when the fluid level in the tank becomes very low. For information on adding washer fluid, see "Adding washer fluid" on page 303.
NOTICE Do not turn the headlight cleaner on with the washer fluid tank empty. It may cause the cleaner motor to overheat.
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SWITCHES
REAR WINDOW AND OUTSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR DEFOGGER SWITCH
To turn the electric rear window defogger on, push the switch.
The ignition key must be in the "ON" position.
The thin heater wires on the inside of the rear window and the heater panels in the outside rear view mirrors will quickly clear the surface. Keep your hands off the mirror faces when the switch is on. An indicator light is on when the defogger is operating.
The system will automatically shut off when the defogger has operated about 15 minutes.
CAUTION Since the mirror surfaces can get hot, do not touch them when the switch is on.
If further defrosting or defogging is desired, simply actuate the switch again. When the surface has cleared, push the switch once again to turn the defogger off. Continuous use may cause the battery to discharge, especially during stop-and-go driving. The defogger is not designed to dry rain water or to melt snow.
If the outside rear view mirrors are heavily coated with ice, use a spray de-icer before operating the switch.
NOTICE
- When cleaning the inside of the rear window, be careful not to scratch or damage the heater wires or connectors.
- To prevent the battery from being discharged, turn the switch off when the engine is not running.
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SWITCHES
POWER WINDOW SWITCHES
▶ 1 For driver’s window 2 For front passenger’s window 3 For left rear window 4 For right rear window
To raise or lower the windows, use the switch on each door. The passengers’ windows can also be controlled by the switches on the driver’s door.
The power windows work when the ignition key is in the "ON" position.
Key off operation: Even if the ignition key is turned to the "ACC" or "LOCK" position, the window can be operated until any of the doors is opened (or for about 45 seconds).
Operating the switches
To raise or lower the window, pull the switch halfway up or push it halfway down.
Automatic operation: To fully raise or lower the window automatically, pull the switch fully up or push it fully down.
To stop the window partway, lightly push or pull the switch in the opposite direction and then release it.
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SWITCHES
Operating the window lock switch
►Indicator light With the window lock switch pressed in, only the driver’s window can be raised or lowered.
The indicator lights on the switch tell you which of the switches can be operated.
Even with the window lock switch pressed in, the windows will be opened from outside the vehicle using an ignition key or wireless remote control.
Operating the windows from outside the vehicle The windows can be operated using an ignition key.* NOTE: This feature can be deactivated. Ask your Lexus dealer for details.
Insert the ignition key into the key hole on the driver’s side.
To close the windows: Turn the key in the locking direction and hold it.
After the door is locked, the windows begin to close. To stop in the middle, return the key.
To open the windows: Turn the key in the unlocking direction and hold it.
After the door is unlocked, the windows begin to open. To stop in the middle, return the key.
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SWITCHES
This function will work even with the window lock switch pressed in.
Jam protection function
If something gets caught between the window and window frame during automatic raising operation, key off raising operation or raising operation using the ignition key from the outside, the window stops and is lowered.
If the window receives a strong impact, this function may work even if nothing is caught.
CAUTION
To avoid serious personal injury, you must do the following.
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Before you close the power windows, always make sure there is nobody around the power windows. You must also make sure the heads, hands and other parts of the bodies of all occupants are kept completely inside the vehicle. If someone's neck, head or hands get caught in a closing window, it could result in a serious injury. When anyone closes the power windows, make sure he or she operates the windows safely.
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When small children are in the vehicle, never let them use the power window switches without supervision. Use the window lock switch to prevent them from making unexpected use of the switches.
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Be sure to remove the ignition key when you leave your vehicle.
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Never leave anyone (particularly a small child) alone in your vehicle, especially with the ignition key still inserted. Otherwise, he/she could use the power window switches and get trapped in a window. Unattended person (particularly a small child) can be involved in a serious accident.
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Never try jamming any part of your body to activate the jam protection function intentionally.
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The jam protection function may not work if something gets caught just before the window fully closed.
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SWITCHES
EMERGENCY FLASHER SWITCH
To turn on the emergency flashers, push the switch. All the turn signal lights will flash. The emergency flashers will work with the engine running or off and with or without the ignition key. Turn on the emergency flashers to warn other drivers if you must stop your vehicle where it might be a traffic hazard. Always pull your vehicle as far off the road as possible. The turn signal light switch will not work when the emergency flashers are in operation.
NOTICE To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not leave the switch on longer than necessary when the engine is not running.
SEAT HEATER SWITCHES
▶ [1] For driver's seat [2] For front passenger's seat There is a heater switch for each front seat. Push the front of the switch to turn the heater on and push the rear side to turn it off. The ignition key must be in the "ON" position.
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SWITCHES
CAUTION Occupants must use caution when operating the seat heater because they may experience minor burns even at low temperatures. Use extra caution for;
- Babies, small children, elderly persons, sick persons or handicapped persons
- Persons who have delicate skin
- Persons who are exhausted
- Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs which induce sleep (sleeping drug, cold remedy, etc.). To prevent the seat from overheating, do not use the seat heater with a blanket, cushion, or other insulating objects which cover the seat.
NOTICE
- Do not put unevenly weighted objects on the seat and do not stick sharp objects (needles, nails, etc.) into the seat.
- When cleaning the seats, do not use organic substances (paint thinner, benzine, alcohol, gasoline, etc.). They may damage the heater and seat surface.
- To prevent the battery from being discharged, turn the switches off when the engine is not running.
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SECTION 1 – 3
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
Gauges, meters and service reminder indicators
- Fuel gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ........ 38
- Engine coolant temperature gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ........ 38
- Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ........
GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS
FUEL GAUGE
The gauge indicates the approximate quantity of fuel remaining in the tank when the ignition switch is on.
It is a good idea to keep the tank over 1/4 full.
If the fuel level approaches "E" or the low fuel level warning light comes on, fill the fuel tank as soon as possible.
On inclines or curves, due to the movement of fuel in the tank, the fuel gauge needle may fluctuate or the low fuel level warning light may come on earlier than usual.
If the fuel tank is completely empty, the malfunction indicator lamp comes on. Fill the fuel tank immediately.
The indicator lamp goes off after driving several times. If the indicator lamp does not go off, contact your Lexus dealer as soon as possible.
See the inner back cover for fuel capacity and recommended fuel selection.
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE
►Normal range
The gauge indicates the engine coolant temperature when the ignition switch is on. The engine operating temperature will vary with changes in weather and engine load.
If the needle points to the red zone or higher, stop your vehicle and allow the engine to cool.
Your vehicle may overheat during severe operating conditions, such as:
• Driving up a long hill on a hot day.
• Reducing speed or stopping after high speed driving.
• Idling for a long period with the air conditioning on in stop-and-go traffic.
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GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS
NOTICE
- Do not remove the thermostat in the engine cooling system as this may cause the engine to overheat. The thermostat is designed to control the flow of coolant to keep the temperature of the engine within the specified operating range.
- Do not continue driving with an overheated engine. See "If your vehicle overheats" on page 217.
TACHOMETER
The tachometer indicates engine speed in thousands of rpm (revolutions per minute). Use it while driving to prevent engine over-revving.
Driving with the engine running too fast causes excessive engine wear and poor fuel economy. Remember, in most cases the slower the engine speed, the greater the fuel economy.
NOTICE Do not let the indicator needle get into the red zone. This may cause severe engine damage.
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