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DRIVING TIPS
454Avoid continuous speeding up and slowing down.
Stop-and-go driving wastes fuel.
Avoid unnecessary stopping and braking. Maintain a
steady pace. Try to time the traffic signals so you only need
to stop as little as possible or take advantage of through
streets to avoid traffic lights. Keep a proper distance from
other vehicles to avoid sudden braking. This will also
reduce wear on your brakes.
Avoid heavy traffic or traffic jams whenever possible.
Do not rest your foot on the brake pedal. This causes
premature wear, overheating and poor fuel economy.
Maintain a moderate speed on highways. The faster you
drive, the greater the fuel consumption. By reducing your
speed, you will cut down on fuel consumption.
Keep the front wheels in proper alignment. Avoid hitting
the curb and slow down on rough roads. Improper
alignment not only causes faster tire wear but also puts an
extra load on the engine, which, in turn, wastes fuel.
Keep the bottom of your vehicle free from mud, etc. This
not only lessens weight but also helps prevent corrosion.Keep your vehicle tuned-up and in top shape. A dirty air
cleaner, improper valve clearance, dirty plugs, dirty oil and
grease, brakes not adjusted, etc. all lower engine
performance and contribute to poor fuel economy. For
longer life of all parts and lower operating costs, keep all
maintenance work on schedule, and if you often drive under
severe conditions, see that your vehicle receives more
frequent maintenance. (For scheduled maintenance
information, please refer to the Owner's Manual
Supplement/Scheduled Maintenanceº.)
CAUTION
Never turn off the engine to coast down hills. Your
power steering and brake booster will not function
without the engine running. Also, the emission control
system operates properly only when the engine is
running.
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IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY
493
LEXUS LINK SYSTEM
The Lexus Link System is an in-vehicle communications
service that provides you with enhanced safety, security
and convenience. With an active subscription you can
push the SERVICESº button for operator assistance or in
an emergency situation such as a vehicle accident (in
which the airbag was activated), you will automatically be
connected to the Lexus Link Call Center which will assist
you and/or send help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
The Lexus Link System can also record your voice or your
conversation with the Lexus Link Call Center Advisor.
Safety information for the Lexus Link System
Important!: Read this information before using the Lexus
Link System.
EXPOSURE TO RADIO FREQUENCY SIGNALS
The Lexus Link System to be installed in your vehicle a low
power radio transmitter and receiver. When the ignition is
turned to the ONº position, it receives and also sends out radio
frequency (RF) signals.
In August 1996, the Federal Communications Commission
(FCC) adopted RF exposure guidelines with safety levels for
mobile wireless phones. Those guidelines are consistent with
the safety standards previously set by both U.S. and
international standards bodies.
ANSI C95.1 (1992)*
1
NCRP Report 86 (1986)*2
ICNIRP (1996)*3
*1: American National Standards Institute
*2: National Council on Radiation Protection and
Measurements
*
3: International Commission on Non-lonizing Radiation
Protection
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IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY
495 To learn more about your subscription status or how to renew
or extend your subscription, please push the SERVICESº
button and speak to the Lexus Link Advisor, or you may dial toll
free 1-800-25 Lexus (Toll-Free) (1-800-255-3987) and
select the option for Lexus Link. If you are not enrolled, you will
hear the explanation about Lexus Link System. The actual
message is shown on Audible voice promptsº on page 506.
If you push the SERVICESº button again, the services
enrollment call will be announced. To cancel the enrollment
call, push the SERVICESº button one more time.
NOTICE
This system is only operational in GPS (Global
Positioning System) and analog cellular coverage
areas. Services may not be available in an area where
the GPS and analog cellular phone signals cannot be
received.
When the ignition is turned to the ONº position, The Lexus
Link System is activeº is announced to inform you that the
system is on. If your Lexus Link subscription expires, you will
hear The Lexus Link System is not active. To activate your
Lexus Link System, press the SERVICESº button nowº. To
learn more about your subscription status or how to renew or
extend your subscription, please push the SERVICESº button
to speak to a Lexus Link Advisor, or you may dial toll free
1-800-25 Lexus (Toll-Free) (1-800-255-3987) and select
the option for Lexus Link. If problems are detected in the Lexus
Link System, you will hear A Lexus Link System error has
been detected. Please contact your Lexus dealer.º If you hear
this message, take your vehicle to your Lexus dealer.
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IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY
509
Lexus Link transceiver antenna
The Lexus Link transceiver antenna is removable. Before
taking the vehicle to an automatic car wash, disconnect
the antenna by unscrewing it from the roof mount. When
you remove the antenna, make sure the ignition is turned
off.Use only the supplied or an approved antenna. Unauthorized
antennas, modifications, or attachments could damage the
Lexus Link System and may violate FCC regulations.
CAUTION
Persons who use a medical appliance like a pacemaker
should not touch or come in close contact with the
antenna while the vehicle is ignition on. Otherwise, the
analog cellular signals may produce improper
operation of a medical appliance.
NOTICE
Do not contact with the antenna, this may affect
quality of transceiver's operation and may cause the
unit to operate at a higher power level than needed.
If you forget reattaching the Lexus Link transceiver
antenna, the Lexus Link System may not function
properly.
To prevent damage to the antenna, make sure it is
removed before driving your vehicle through an
automatic car wash.
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MAINTENANCE
516Battery
Check the battery condition by the indicator color. See page
589 for additional information.
Brake fluid level
Make sure the brake fluid level is correct. See page 554 for
additional information.
Engine oil level
Check the level on the dipstick with the engine turned off and
the vehicle parked on a level spot. See page 541 for additional
information.
Power steering fluid level
Check the level through the reservoir. The level should be in
the HOTº or COLDº range depending on the fluid
temperature. See page 555 for additional information.
Exhaust system
If you notice any change in the sound of the exhaust or smell
exhaust fumes, have the cause located and corrected
immediately. (See Engine exhaust cautionº on page 370.)
Vehicle interior
Items listed below should be checked regularly, e.g. while
performing periodic services, cleaning the vehicle, etc.
Lights
Make sure the headlights, stop lights, tail lights, turn signal
lights, and other lights are working. Check headlight aim.Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers
Check that all service reminder indicators and warning buzzers
function properly.
Steering wheel
Check that it has the specified free play. Be alert for changes
in steering condition, such as hard steering, excessive free
play or strange noise.
Seats
Check that all front seat controls such as seat adjusters,
seatback recliner, etc. operate smoothly. Check that the head
restraints move up and down smoothly and that the locks hold
securely in any latched position. For folding-up second and
third seats, and detachable third seat, check that the latches
lock securely.
Seat belts
Check that the seat belt system such as buckles, retractors
and anchors operate properly and smoothly. Make sure the
belt webbing is not cut, frayed, worn or damaged.
Accelerator pedal
Check the pedal for smooth operation and uneven pedal effort
or catching.
Brake pedal
Check the pedal for smooth operation and the proper
clearance and free play. Check the brake booster function.
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ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
586
33ABS
SOL50
Anti- lock brake system,
vehicle stability control system,
active traction control system,
brake assist system
34ALT-S7.5Charging system
35MAYDAY7.5Lexus link system
36HORN10Horns
37TRN-HAZ15Turn signal lights
38ETCS10Electronic throttle control system
39EFI20Multiport fuel injection
system/sequential multiport fuel
injection system
40D FR P/W20Power window
41DR/LCK25Power door lock
42TOWING30Towing converter
43RADIO
NO.230Car audio system, navigation
system
44IGN10
Multiport fuel injection
system/sequential multiport fuel
injection system, vehicle
stability control system
45SRS10SRS airbag system
46GAUGE7.5Gauges and meters
47ST27.5Multiport fuel injection
system/sequential multiport fuel
injection system
No.FUSEAMPERECIRCUIT
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ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
601
Light Bulbs Bulb No. W Type
1Headlights (High beam) 9005 60 A
2Headlights (Low beam) -- 55 B
3Front side marker lights 168 5 C
4Front turn signal lights 4157NAK 27/8 D
5Parking lights 168 5 C
6Fog lights -- 55 E
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ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
602
Light Bulbs Bulb No. W Type
7Running board lights 194 3.8 C
8Rear turn signal lights 7440 21 C
9Stop/tail lights 7443 21/5 C
10Stop/tail and rear side
marker lights7443 21/5 C
11Back-up lights 7440 21 C
12License plate lights 168 5 C
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