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HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
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HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
The contents of this manual are explained briefly on this
page to help you make the best use of the manual. Please
read this page and the rest of the Owner's Manual
carefully to make sure you fully understand the operation
of your vehicle.
This will help you enjoy safe and comfortable driving.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
The table of contents and the pictorial index provide easy
reference to the appropriate pages.
BASIC OPERATION ± QUICK REFERENCE
Operation of basic equipment is briefly explained in an easily
understandable way for quick reference.
SECTION 1 ± INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
The vehicle's equipment is divided into the 7 groups listed
below. Use of the equipment is explained, including any points
you should pay particular attention to.
1. Keys and doors
2. Switches
3. Gauges, meters and service reminder indicators
4. Interior equipment
5. Exterior equipment
6. Comfort adjustment
7. Theft deterrent
SECTION 2 ± AIR CONDITIONING AND AUDIO
The features of the vehicle's air conditioning and audio are
explained in detail. Be sure to read this section so that you can
make full use of them.
SECTION 3 ± STARTING AND DRIVING
Starting the engine, driving, stopping, operation of features
affecting vehicle handling, hints on vehicle safety and safe
driving techniques are all explained. Please read everything
in this section, and remember ± drive safely!
SECTION 4 ± IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY
This section explains what to do in the event of an urgent
situation such as the engine not starting or getting a flat tire,
etc. If such a problem occurs, check the contents of this
Owner's Manual and follow the instructions given.
SECTION 5 ± MAINTENANCE
This section explains the importance of regular maintenance.
Regular and periodic inspection and maintenance of your
Lexus will help to keep your vehicle in its best condition.
SECTION 6 ± SERVICE PROCEDURES AND
SPECIFICATIONS
Simple maintenance procedure and service data are provided
here for your reference should you wish to perform inspection
and maintenance yourself.

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HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
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INDEX
The page number is listed for each item in the Owner's Manual
so that you can rapidly find the item and page you are
searching for.
GAS STATION INFORMATION
The information you need to know for appropriate servicing at
the gas station is provided here.
QUICK INDEX
This is designed so that you can quickly find the needed
information when an urgent situation arises.
Safety symbol
In this manual, you will also see a circle with a slash through
it. This means ºDo notº, ºDo not do thisº, or ºDo not le\
t this
happenº.
Safety and vehicle damage warnings
In this manual you will see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings.
These are used in the following ways:
CAUTION
This is a warning against something which may cause
injury to people if the warning is ignored. You are
informed what you must or must not do in order to avoid
or reduce the risk to yourself and other people.
NOTICE
This is a warning against something which may cause damage to the vehicle or its equipment if the warning isignored. You are informed what you must or must notdo in order to avoid or reduce the risk of damage to yourLexus and its equipment.
Your Lexus Owner's Manual provides you with a
considerable amount of information. To use this
information most effectively, please take the time to
familiarize yourself with the contents and use of the
manual.

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For detailed information, refer to the description given in each section\
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PICTORIAL INDEX
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Page
1 Power door lock switch and power window switches 18, 28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 Power rear view mirror control switches 82 . . . . . . .
3 Headlight cleaner switch 26
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 Headlight, turn signal and fog light
switch 22, 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5 Instrument panel light control 46
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6 Cruise control switch 180
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7 Wiper and washer switches 25
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8 Emergency flasher switch 30
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9 Outside temperature display/Clock 50
. . . . . . . . . . . .
10 Front passenger's seat belt reminder light 40 . . . . . Page
11 Automatic air conditioning controls
124
. . . . . . . . . .
12 Car audio 138
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13 Seat heater switches 30
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
14 Glove box 53
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
15 Parking brake lever 168
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
16 Driving pattern selector switch 169
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
17 Ashtray 52
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
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18 Cigarette lighter 52
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
19 Automatic transmission selector lever 169 . . . . . . . .
20 Traction control system off switch 183
. . . . . . . . . . .
21 Hood lock release lever 64
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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For detailed information, refer to the description given in each section\
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PICTORIAL INDEX
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1 Tachometer37
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 Headlight high beam indicator light 24
. . . . . . . . . . .
3 Low engine oil level warning light 42
. . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 Automatic headlight leveling system warning
light 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . .
5 Turn signal indicator lights 24
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6 Cruise control indicator light 180
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7 Momentary fuel consumption meter 36. . . . . . . . . . .
8 Voltmeter36
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9 Engine coolant temperature gauge 35
. . . . . . . . . . . .
10 Anti±lock brake system warning light 43
. . . . . . . . . .
11 Malfunction indicator lamp 43
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12 Fuel gauge 34
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13 Low fuel level warning light 44
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
14 Odometer and trip meter 38
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
15 Power mode indicator light 171
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page
16 Snow mode indicator light
171
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
17 ODO/TRIP knob 38
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
18 Automatic transmission indicator lights 169 . . . . . .
19 M mode indicator 173
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
20 Gear position indicator for manual control 173 . . . .
21 Rear light failure warning light 44
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
22 Discharge warning light 41
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
23 Security indicator light 120. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
24 Traction control system
off indicator/warning light 44 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
25 Low engine oil pressure warning light 42
. . . . . . . . .
26 Slip indicator light 183
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
27 Brake system warning light 39
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
28 SRS warning light 41
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
29 Open door warning light 44
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
30 Driver's seat belt reminder light 40
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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For detailed information, refer to the description given in each section\
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PICTORIAL INDEX
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Page
1 Tachometer37
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 Headlight high beam indicator light 24
. . . . . . . . . . .
3 Low engine oil level warning light 42
. . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 Automatic headlight leveling system warning
light 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . .
5 Turn signal indicator lights 24
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6 Cruise control indicator light 180
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7 Momentary fuel consumption meter 36. . . . . . . . . . .
8 Voltmeter36
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9 Engine coolant temperature gauge 35
. . . . . . . . . . . .
10 Anti±lock brake system warning light 43
. . . . . . . . . .
11 Malfunction indicator lamp 43
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12 Fuel gauge 34
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13 Low fuel level warning light 44
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
14 Odometer and trip meter 38
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
15 Power mode indicator light 171
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page
16 Snow mode indicator light
171
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
17 ODO/TRIP knob 38
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
18 Automatic transmission indicator lights 169 . . . . . .
19 M mode indicator 173
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
20 Gear position indicator for manual control 173 . . . .
21 Rear light failure warning light 44
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
22 Discharge warning light 41
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
23 Security indicator light 120. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
24 Traction control system
off indicator/warning light 44 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
25 Low oil pressure warning light 42
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
26 Slip indicator light 183
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
27 Brake system warning light 39
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
28 SRS warning light 41
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
29 Open door warning light 44
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
30 Driver's seat belt reminder light 40
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

11 .
SVPC012
Power Type
Manual Type
PICTORIAL INDEX
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SEAT AND STEERING WHEEL
Page
1 Tilt steering adjustmentlever 81 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 Seat position, seat cushion angle
and height control switch 77, 78 . . . .
3 Seatback angle control switch 77 . . .
4 Seat position lock release
lever 73 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5 Seat cushion front edge angle
adjusting knob 75 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6 Seat cushion height adjusting
knob 74 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7 Seatback lock release lever 74 . . . . .
For detailed information, refer to the description given in each section.

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SVPC013
PICTORIAL INDEX
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EXTERIOR VIEW
Page
1 Rear window defogger27
. . . . . . . . . .
2 Trunk lid 65
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 Moon roof 69
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 Wiper and washer 25, 274
. . . . . . . . . .
5 Fuel filler door 67
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6 Outside rear view mirror 81
. . . . . . . .
7 Door 17
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8 Tire and wheel 254
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9 Headlights 22, 276
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10 Hood 64
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
For detailed information, refer to the description given in each section.

OPERATION OF SELECTOR LEVER
SELECTOR LEVER POSITION
P: Parking, engine starting and key removal position
R: Reverse position
N: Neutral position
D: Normal driving position (Shifting into overdrive
possible)
M: Position for manual shifting up or downshifting
(Shifting into overdrive not possible)*
3, 2: Position for more powerful engine braking
L: Position for maximum engine braking
SVBA009
Shift while pressing the brake pedal. (Ignition
switch must be in the ºONº position.)
*:When the cruise control is being used, even if you downshift from ºDº t\
o ºMº, engine braking will not be enabled because
the cruise control is not cancelled. For the operation to decrease the \
vehicle speed, see page 182.
SV31020
BASIC OPERATION ± QUICK REFERENCE
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