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IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY
505
IF YOUR VEHICLE NEEDS TO BETOWED
If towing is necessary, we recommend you to have it done
by your Lexus dealer or a commercial tow truck service.
In consultation with them, have your vehicle towed using
either (a) or (b).
(a) Towing with a wheel lift type truck
(b) Using a flat bed truck
(c) Never tow with a sling type truck
Only when you cannot receive a towing service from a
Lexus dealer or commercial tow truck service, tow your
vehicle carefully in accordance with the instructions
given in (d) Emergency towingº on page 510.
Proper equipment will help ensure that your vehicle is not
damaged while being towed. Commercial operators are
generally aware of the state/provincial and local laws
pertaining to towing.
Your vehicle can be damaged if it is towed incorrectly. Although
most operators know the correct procedure, it is possible to
make a mistake. To avoid damage to your vehicle, make sure
the following precautions are observed. If necessary, show
this page to the tow truck driver. TOWING PRECAUTIONS:
Use a safety chain system for all towing, and abide by the
state/provincial and local laws. The wheels and axle on the
ground must be in good condition. If they are damaged, use
a towing dolly.
CAUTION
When
your vehicle is towed, put the vehicle height in the
Nº (normal) mode and push the HEIGHT CONTROL
OFFº switch to turn off the rear height control air
suspension. Otherwise, the vehicle height may be
changed in the automatic leveling function, resulting in
accident. For details, see Rear height control air
suspensionº on page 411.
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MAINTENANCE
537
DOES YOUR VEHICLE NEEDREPAIRING?
Be on the alert for changes in performance and sounds, and
visual tip-offs that indicate service is needed. Some important
clues are:
Engine missing, stumbling, or pinging
Appreciable loss of power
Strange engine noises
A fluid leak under the vehicle (However, water dripping from
the air conditioning after use is normal.)
Change in exhaust sound (This may indicate a dangerous
carbon monoxide leak. Drive with the windows open and
have the exhaust system checked immediately.)
Flat-looking tires, excessive tire squeal when cornering,
uneven tire wear
Vehicle pulls to one side when driving straight on a level
road
Strange noises related to suspension movement
Loss of brake effectiveness, spongy feeling brake pedal,
pedal almost touches floors, vehicle pulls to one side when
braking
Engine coolant temperature continually higher than normal If you notice any of these clues, take your vehicle to your Lexus
dealer as soon as possible. It probably needs adjustment or
repair.
CAUTION
Do not continue driving with the vehicle unchecked. It
could result in serious vehicle damage and possibly
personal injury.
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ENGINE
560The amount of engine oil consumed depends on the
viscosity of the oil, the quality of the oil and the way the
vehicle is driven.
More oil is consumed by high-speed driving and frequent
acceleration and deceleration.
A new engine consumes more oil, since its pistons, piston rings
and cylinder walls have not become conditioned.
Oil consumption:
Max. 1.0 L per 1000 km (1.1 qt./600 miles,
0.9 lmp. qt./600 miles)
When judging the amount of oil consumption, keep in
mind that the oil may have become diluted, making it
difficult to judge the true level accurately.
For example, if a vehicle is used for repeated short trips and
consumes a normal amount of oil, the dipstick may not show
any drop in the oil level at all, even after 1000 km (600 miles)
or more. This is because the oil is gradually becoming diluted
with fuel or moisture, making it appear that the oil level has not
changed.
The diluting ingredients evaporate out when the vehicle is then
driven at high speeds, as on an expressway, making it appear
that oil is excessively consumed after driving at high speeds.
Importance of engine oil level check
One of the most important points in proper vehicle
maintenance is to keep the engine oil at the optimum level so
that oil function will not be impaired. Therefore, it is essential
that the oil level be checked regularly. Lexus recommends that
the oil level be checked every time you refuel the vehicle.
NOTICE
Failure to check the oil level regularly could lead to serious engine trouble due to insufficient oil.
For detailed information on oil level check, see Checking the
engine oil levelº described below.USED ENGINE OIL
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CHASSIS
588
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Accessory weightthe combined weight (in excess of those standard items which may be rep\
laced)
of automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, power windows, \
power
seats, radio, and heater, to the extent that these items are available as
factory-installed equipment (whether installed or not)
Cold tire inflation
pressuretire inflation pressure when the vehicle has been parked for at least 3 \
hours or
more, or it has not been driven more than 1.5 km or 1 mile under that co\
ndition
Curb weightthe weight of a motor vehicle with standard equipment including the maxi\
mum
capacity of fuel, oil, and coolant, and, if so equipped, air conditionin\
g and
additional weight optional engine
Intended outboard
sidewall(a) the sidewall that contains a whitewall, bears white lettering or bearsmanufacturer, brand, and/or model name molding that is higher or deeper
than the same molding on the other sidewall of the tire, or
(b) the outward facing sidewall of an asymmetrical tire that has a particula\
r side that must always face outward when mounted on a vehicle
Maximum inflation
pressurethe maximum cold inflation pressure to which a tire may be inflated and \
it is
shown on the sidewall of the tire
Maximum loaded
vehicle weightthe sum of Ð
(a) curb weight;
(b) accessory weight;
(c) vehicle capacity weight; and
(d) production options weight
Normal occupant
weight68 kg (150 lb.) times the number of occupants specified in the second \
column of
Table 1 that follows
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ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
605
No.FUSEAMPERECIRCUIT
1SPARE10Spare fuse
2ALT140
Charging system and all
components in AM1º,
HEATERº, CDS FANº, FR
FOGº, DEFOGº, AIR SUSº,
AC115V INVº, SEAT HEATERº,
BATT CHGº, TOWING BRKº
and TOWINGº fuses
3SPARE15Spare fuse
4HEATER50Air conditioning system
5AIR
SUS50Rear height control air
suspension
6AM150
All components in ACCº, CIGº,
IG1º, FR WIP-WSHº, RR
WIPº, RR WSHº, DIFFº,
TEMSº and STAº fuses
7TOWING BRK30Trailer brake controller
8J/B50
All components in P FR P/Wº,
P RR P/Wº, D RR P/Wº, D
P/SEATº, P P/SEATº, TAILº,
PANELº and POWER OR
TI&TEº fuses
9BATTCHG30Trailer sub battery
10TOWING40Trailer lights
No.FUSEAMPERECIRCUIT
11CDS FAN20Electric cooling fan
12RR A/C30Rear air conditioning system
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ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
606
13MIR
HEATER10Outside rear view mirror
defogger
14STOP10
Stop lights, high m ounted
stoplight, shift lock control
system, vehicle stability control
system, electronic m odulated
suspension, rear height control
air suspension, multiport fuel
injection system/sequential
multiport fuel injection system
15AC115V
INV15Power outlet (115 VAC)
16FR FOG15Front fog lights
17OBD7.5On- board diagnosis system
18HEAD
(LO RH)10Right-hand headlight (low beam)
19HEAD
(LO LH)10Left-hand headlight (low beam)
No.FUSEAMPERECIRCUIT
20HEAD
(HI RH)10Right-hand headlight (high
beam)
21HEAD
(HI LH)10Left-hand headlight (high beam)
22EFI NO.210Multiport fuel injection
system/sequential multiport fuel
injection system
23HEATER NO.27.5Air conditioning system
24DEFOG30Rear window defogger
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ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
607
25AIRSUSNO.210Rear height control air
suspension
26SEAT
HEATER20Seat heaters
27DOME10
Ignition switch light, interior
lights, personal lights, foot
lights, running board lights,
door courtesy lights, inside
door handle lights,
multi- information display
28RADIO NO.120Audio system, navigation
system
No.FUSEAMPERECIRCUIT
29ECU-B10
Multiplex communication
system, vehicle stability control
system, wireless remote
control system, inside rear
view mirror, air conditioning
system, electronic modulated
suspension, driving position
memory system, power
windows, moon roof, rear view
monitor system
30ECU-B NO.210Theft deterrent system
31ABS
MTR40
Anti- lock brake system,
vehicle stability control system,
active traction control system,
brake assist system
32AM230Starting system, all components
in IGNº, SRSº, GAUGEº and
ST2º fuses
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ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
609
48FR
WIP-WSH30Windshield wipers, windshield
washer
49TEMS20Electronic modulated
suspension
50DIFF20Four-wheel drive system
51RR WIP15Rear window wiper
52D P/SEAT30Driver's power seat
53P P/SEAT30Front passenger's power seat
54PWR
OUTLET15Power outlet (12 VDC)
55IG1 NO.210Rear air conditioning system,
inside rear view mirror, kinetic
dynamic suspension system
56RR WSH15Rear window washer
No.FUSEAMPERECIRCUIT
57ECU-IG10
Shift lock control system, power
windows, outside rear view
mirror defogger, anti-lock brake
system, active traction control
system, vehicle stability control
system, air conditioning system,
navigation system, power
windows, moon roof, Lexus Link
System, tilt and telescopic
steering, multi- information
display, driving position
memory system, rear view
monitor system, tire pressure
warning system