IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR LEXUS
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Event data recorder
Your vehicle has computers that monitor and control certain
aspects of your vehicle. These computers assist in driving and
maintaining optimal vehicle performance. Besides storing
data useful for troubleshooting, there is a system to record data
in a crash or a near car crash event. This is called an Event
Data Recorder (EDR).
The SRS airbag sensor assembly contains the EDR. In a
crash or a near car crash event, this device may record some
or all of the following information:
Engine speed
Whether the brake pedal was applied or not
Vehicle speed
To what extent the accelerator pedal was depressed
Position of the transmission selector lever
Whether the driver and front passenger wore the seat belts
or not
Driver’s seat position
Front passenger’s occupant classification
SRS airbag deployment data
SRS airbag system diagnostic data If your vehicle is equipped with a vehicle stability control (VSC)
system,
its Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may contain another
EDR. There are a variety of driving situations which include
activating the VSC under wh ich the VSC EDR will record
certain information. The VSC EDR may record some or all of
the following information:
Behavior of the vehicle
Steering wheel angle
Vehicle speed
To what extent the accelerator pedal was depressed
To what extent the brake pedal was applied
To what extent the ECU controlled the condition of the 4
wheels
Vehicle stability control system diagnostic data
The information above is intended to be used for the purpose
of improving vehicle safety performance. Unlike general data
recorders, the EDR does not record sound data such as
conversation between passengers.
For detailed information, refer to the description given in each section\
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PICTORIAL INDEX
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1
Power window switches 39
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 Power door lock switch 21
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 Window lock switch 40
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 Driving position memory switch 189
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5 Power quarter window switches 42
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6 Power rear view mirror control switches 194 . . . . . .
7 Roll sensing of curtain shield airbags off
switch 45, 146
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8 Headlight and turn signal switch 30
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9 Windshield wiper and washer switch 33
. . . . . . . . . .
10 Center differential lock switch 266
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
11 Power antenna switch 222
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12 Emergency flasher switch 43
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13 Security indicator light 25
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
14 Outside temperature display 72
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
15 Clock 71
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . .
16 Navigation system including air conditioning
controls (See the separate “Navigation System
Owner’s Manual”.)
17 Front passenger occupant classification
indicator light 157 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
18 Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light 55 . . . . .
19 Audio system 218
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
20 Glove box 76
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page
21 Tire pressure warning select switch
307
. . . . . . . . . .
22 Outside rear view mirror defogger switch 38 . . . . . .
23 Rear air conditioning switch 210
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
24 Power outlet 74
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
25 Cigarette lighter 72
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
26 Four wheel drive control lever 266
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
27 Seat heater switches 44
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
28 Rear window defogger switch 37
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
29 Ashtray 72
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
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30 Automatic transmission selector lever 259 . . . . . . . .
31 Damping mode select switch 287
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
32 Active height control switch 279
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
33 Driving pattern selector switch 261
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
34 Second start mode selector switch 266
. . . . . . . . . . .
35 Cruise control switch 275
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
36 Telephone switches and speech command switch
(See the separate “Navigation System Owner’s
Manual”.)
37 Audio remote controls (Steering switches) 243 . . . .
38 Lexus night view system on off knob 272
. . . . . . . .
39 Hood lock release lever 92
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
40 Fuel filler door opener 93
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
41 Tire pressure warning reset switch 305
. . . . . . . . . . .
For detailed information, refer to the description given in each section\
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PICTORIAL INDEX
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1
Power window switches 39
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 Power door lock switch 21
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 Window lock switch 40
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 Driving position memory switch 189
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5 Power quarter window switches 42
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6 Power rear view mirror control switches 194 . . . . . .
7 Roll sensing of curtain shield
airbags off switch 45, 146
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8 Headlight and turn signal switch 30
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9 Windshield wiper and washer switch 33
. . . . . . . . . .
10 Center differential lock switch 266
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
11 Power antenna switch 222
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12 Emergency flasher switch 43
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13 Trip information display 63
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
14 Clock 71
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . .
15 Outside temperature display 72
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
16 Security indicator light 25
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
17 Audio system 218
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
18 Front passenger occupant classification
indicator light 157 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
19 Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light 55 . . . . .
20 Automatic air conditioning controls 202
. . . . . . . . . . Page
21 Glove box
76
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
22 Tire pressure warning select switch 307
. . . . . . . . . .
23 Outside rear view mirror defogger switch 38 . . . . . .
24 Rear air conditioning switch 210
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
25 Power outlet 74
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
26 Cigarette lighter 72
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
27 Four wheel drive control lever 266
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
28 Seat heater switches 44
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
29 Rear window defogger switch 37
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
30 Ashtray 72
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
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31 Automatic transmission selector lever 259 . . . . . . . .
32 Damping mode select switch 287
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
33 Active height control switch 279
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
34 Driving pattern selector switch 261
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
35 Second start mode selector switch 266
. . . . . . . . . . .
36 Cruise control switch 275
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
37 Audio remote controls (Steering switches) 243 . . . .
38 Lexus night view system on off knob 272
. . . . . . . .
39 Hood lock release lever 92
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
40 Fuel filler door opener 93
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
41 Tire pressure warning reset switch 305
. . . . . . . . . . .
For detailed information, refer to the description given in each section\
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PICTORIAL INDEX
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1
Roll sensing of curtain shield airbags
off indicator light 45, 146
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 Voltmeter 50
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
3 Fuel gauge 48
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 Odometer and trip meter 51
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5 “PWR” mode indicator light 261
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6 Driver’s seat belt reminder light 55
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7 Turn signal indicator light 32
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8 Headlight high beam indicator light 32
. . . . . . . . . . .
9 Headlight indicator light 30
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10 Open door warning light 58
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
11 Cruise control indicator light 276
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12 Automatic transmission second start
indicator light 266 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13 Tachometer 51
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
14 Engine coolant temperature gauge 48
. . . . . . . . . . . .
15 Engine oil pressure gauge 49
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
16 Lexus night view system warning light 275 . . . . . . .
17 Brake system warning light 54
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
18 Charging system warning light 61
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
19 Automatic transmission fluid temperature
warning light 59 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page
20 SRS warning light
56
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
21 Variable gear ratio steering
system warning light 294 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
22 Unengaged “Park” warning light 59
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
23 Active height control indicator lights 284
. . . . . . . . .
24 Low washer fluid warning light 61
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
25 Engine oil replacement reminder light 56
. . . . . . . . .
26 Vehicle stability control system OFF
indicator light 291 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
27 Vehicle stability control system and active traction
control system warning light 289, 291 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
28 Slip indicator light 290
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
29 Center differential lock indicator light 266
. . . . . . . .
30 Active traction control system indicator light 288 .
31 Automatic transmission indicator lights 259. . . . . .
32 Odo/Trip knob 51
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
33 Tire pressure warning light 59
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
34 Malfunction indicator lamp 57
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
35 Anti lock brake system warning light 58
. . . . . . . . . .
36 Instrument panel light control dial 66
. . . . . . . . . . . . .
37 Low fuel level warning light 61
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
38 Fuel filler door indicator 93
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
For detailed information, refer to the description given in each section\
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PICTORIAL INDEX
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1
Roll sensing of curtain shield
airbags off indicator light 45, 146
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 Voltmeter 50
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
3 Fuel gauge 48
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 Odometer and trip meter 51
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5 “PWR” mode indicator light 261
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6 Driver’s seat belt reminder light 55
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7 Turn signal indicator light 32
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8 Headlight high beam indicator light 32
. . . . . . . . . . .
9 Tail light indicator light 30
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10 Open door warning light 58
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
11 Cruise control indicator light 276
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12 Automatic transmission second start
indicator light 266 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13 Tachometer 51
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
14 Engine coolant temperature gauge 48
. . . . . . . . . . . .
15 Engine oil pressure gauge 49
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
16 Lexus night view system warning light 275 . . . . . . .
17 Brake system warning light 54
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
18 Discharge warning light 61
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
19 Automatic transmission fluid temperature
warning light 59 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page
20 SRS warning light
56
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
21 Variable gear ratio steering system
warning light 294 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
22 Unengaged “Park” warning light 59
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
23 Active height control indicator lights 284
. . . . . . . . .
24 Low washer fluid warning light 61
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
25 Vehicle stability control system
OFF indicator light 291 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
26 Vehicle stability control system and active traction
control system warning light 289, 291 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
27 Slip indicator light 290
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
28 Center differential lock indicator light 266
. . . . . . . .
29 Active traction control system indicator light 288 .
30 Automatic transmission indicator lights 259. . . . . .
31 Odo/Trip knob 51
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
32 Tire pressure warning light 59
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
33 Malfunction indicator lamp 57
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
34 Anti lock brake system warning light 58
. . . . . . . . . .
35 Instrument panel light control dial 66
. . . . . . . . . . . . .
36 Low fuel level warning light 61
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
37 Fuel filler door indicator 93
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Fuel selection:
Select Octane Rating 87 (Research Octane Number 91) or
higher. For improved vehicle performance, the use of
premium unleaded gasoline with an Octane Rating of 91
(Research Octane Number 96) or higher is recommended.
Fuel tank capacity:
96 L (25.4 gal., 21.1 lmp.gal.)
Engine oil:
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
Oil grade: ILSAC multigrade engine oil.
Recommended oil viscosity − SAE 5W−30 if normal
temperatures are below 38 C (100F)
Oil capacity: L (qt., lmp.qt.)
Drain and refill with filter 6.8 (7.2, 6.0)
without filter 6.4 (6.8, 5.6)
See page 410 for detailed information.
Engine coolant:
Capacity: L (qt., lmp.qt.) 15.4 (16.3, 13.6)
Coolant type − “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” or similar
high quality ethylene glycol based non −silicate, non −amine,
non−nitrite, and non −borate coolant with long −life hybrid
organic acid technology (Coolant with long −life hybrid
organic acid technology is a combination of low phosphates
and organic acids.)
Do not use plain water alone.
For checking the engine coolant, see page 413.
Automatic transmission:
Fluid type − “Toyota Genuine ATF Type WS”
Tire information:
See page 424 through 443 for detailed information.
Tire inflation pressure:
Tire size: P275/60R18 111H
cold tires
kPa (kgf/cm
2 or bar, psi)
Normal driving Trailer towing
Front tires 200 (2.0, 29) 220 (2.2, 32) . . . . . .
Rear tires 220 (2.2, 32) 240 (2.4, 35) . . . . . .
BASIC OPERATION
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QUICK REFERENCE
Driver’s seat2
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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Steering wheel 2
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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Automatic transmission 3
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
Headlight and turn signal switch 4
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wiper switch 5
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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Shift while pressing the brake pedal. (Ignition
switch must be in the “ON” position.)
*When the cruise control is being used, even if you downshift from “D\
” to “4”, engine braking will not be enabled because
the cruise control is not cancelled. For the operation to decrease the \
vehicle speed, see page 278.
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)
4: Position for engine braking (Shifting into
overdrive not possible)*
3, 2: Position for more powerful engine braking
L: Position for maximum engine braking
QUICK REFERENCE
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3. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION