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Maintenance and care
■Engine oil consumption
●The amount of engine oil consumed depends on the oil viscosity, the quality of
the oil and the way the vehicle is driven.
●More oil is consumed under driving conditions such as high speeds and fre -
quent acceleration and deceleration.
●A new engine consumes more oil.
●When judging the amount of oil consumpt ion, keep in mind that the oil may
have become diluted, making it difficult to judge the true level accurately.
●Oil consumption: Max. 1.1 qt./600 miles, 0.9 lmp.qt./600 miles (1.0 L per 1000
km). If the vehicle consumes more than this amount, contact your Lexus dealer.
■Resetting the engine oil main tenance data (U.S.A. only)
Perform the following steps:
Press the “DISP” switch ( P. 114 ) to change the multi-information display
to blank.
Turn the engine swit ch to “
OFF” mode.
Turn the engine switch to “IG-ON” mode with the trip meter reset button
held down.
Keep pressing the button for longer than 7 seconds af
ter the engine
switch is in “IG-ON” mode.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
After the above operation, the message
shown in the left will appear on the display.
The master warning light and tone will turn
on. After 5 seconds, the system reset is com-
pleted.

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Maintenance and care
■Before recharging
When recharging, the battery produces hy
drogen gas which is flammable and
explosive. Therefore, before recharging:
●If recharging with the battery installed on the vehicle, be sure to disconnect the
ground cable.
●Make sure the engine switch on the charger is off when connecting and discon -
necting the charger cables to the battery.
■After recharging/reconnecting the battery
In some cases, the engine may not start. Follow one or both of the following proce -
dures:
●After opening and closing the driver's do or, wait 10 seconds then attempt to
start the engine. (If the system does not start first time, repeat the procedure.)
●With the shift lever in “P” and the engi ne switch in the “OFF” mode, open and
close any door, then attempt to start the engine.
If the system will not start even after multip
le attempts at both methods, contact
your Lexus dealer.

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CAUTION
■When inspecting or replacing tires
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidents. Failure to do so may cause
damage to parts of the drive train, as well as dangerous handling characteristics,
which may lead to fatal or injury accidents.
●Do not mix tires of different makes, models, tread patterns or treadwear.
●Do not use tire sizes other than those recommended by Lexus.
●Do not mix radial, bias-belted, or bias-ply tires.
●Do not mix summer, all season and winter tires.
■When initializing the tire pressure warning system
Do not push the tire pressure warning reset switch without first adjusting the tire
inflation pressure to the specified level. Otherwise, the tire pressure warning light
may not come on even if the tire inflation pressure is low, or it may come on when
the tire inflation pressure is actually normal.
NOTICE
■Repairing or replacing tires, wheels and tire pressure warning valves and trans-
mitters
When removing or fitting the wheels, tire s or the tire pressure warning valve and
transmitter, contact your Lexus dealer as the tire pressure warning valve and trans-
mitter may be damaged if not handled correctly.
■To avoid damaging the tire pressu re warning valves and transmitters
Do not use liquid sealants on flat tire.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■If the tire pressure warning system is inoperative
The system will be disabled in th
e following conditions:
(When the condition becomes normal, the system will work properly.)
●If tires not equipped with tire pressure warning valves and transmitters are used.
●If the ID code on the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters is not regis -
tered in the tire pressure warning computer.
●If the tire inflation pressure is more than 73 psi (500 kPa, 5.1 kgf/cm2 or bar).
The system may be disabled in the
following conditions:
(When the condition becomes normal, the system will work properly.)
●If electronic devices or facilities using similar radio wave frequencies are nearby.
●If a radio set at similar frequencies is in use in the vehicle.
●If a window tint that affects the radio wave signals is installed.
●If the tire pressure warning select switch is set to a different tire setting.
●If there is a lot of snow or ice on the vehicle, in particular around the wheels or
wheel housings.
●If non-genuine Lexus wheels are used.
●If tire chains are used.
■If the tire pressure warning light comes on after blinking for 1 minute frequently
If the tire pressure warning light comes on af
ter blinking for 1 minute frequently
when the engine switch is turned to “IG-ON” mode, have it checked by your Lexus
dealer.
NOTICE
■Precaution when insta lling a different tire
When a tire of a different specification or maker is installed, the tire pressure warn-
ing system may not operate properly.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Have the malfunction repaired immediately.
After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem, check
that the warning massage and light turn off.
InteriorbuzzerExterior buzzerWa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetailsCorrection procedure
Once(Comes on for 8 seconds.)
(Flashing)
The electronic key
is not detected
when attempting
to start the
engine.Confirm the
location of
the elec-
tronic key.
Once3 times
(Flashing)
An open door
other than the
driver's door is
closed while the
electronic key is
outside the detec-
tion range and the
engine switch is in
“ACC” or “IG-
ON” mode.
Confirm the
location of
the elec-
tronic key.

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InteriorbuzzerExterior buzzerWa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetailsCorrection
procedure

An open door has
been closed and
the engine switch
has been turned
twice to the
“A C C ” m o d e f r o m
“OFF” mode.
Press the
engine
switch while
applying the
brakes.

(Flashing)
The steering lock
has not released
within 3 seconds
of pressing the
engine switch.
The engine switch
indicator will flash
green for 15 sec-
onds.Press the
engine
switch again
while turn-
ing the
steering
wheel with
the brake
pedal
depressed.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Changing engine switch modes and starting the engine
Put the shift lever in “P” and apply the brakes.Touch the Lexus emblem side of
the electr
onic key to the engine
switch.
An alarm will sound to indicate that
the start function cannot detect the
electronic key that is touched to
engine switch if any of the doors is
opened and closed while the key is
touched to the switch.
To change engine switch modes: Within 5 seconds of the buzzer
sounding, release the brake peda l and pr
ess the engine switch.
Modes can be changed each time the switch is pressed. (
P. 9 7 ) 
To start the engine: Press the engi ne switch within 5 seconds af
ter
the buzzer sounds, keep the brake pedal depressed.
In the event that the engine still cannot be operated, contact your Lexus
dealer
.
STEP1
STEP2
■Stopping the engine
Shift the shift lever to P and press the engine switch as you normally do when stop-
ping the engine
■Replacing the key battery
As the above procedure is the temporary measure, it is recommended that the
el
ectronic key battery be replaced immediately when the battery depletes. ( P.
411 )
STEP3

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■Avoiding a discharged battery
●Turn off the headlights and the audio system while the engine is turned off.
●Turn off any unnecessary electrical compon ents when the vehicle is running at a
low speed for an extended period, such as in heavy traffic, etc.
■When the battery is removed or discharged
The following systems must be initialized.
●Po w e r w i n d o w s (P. 4 3 )
●Variable gear ratio steering (P. 1 5 9 )
●Tire pressure warning system (P. 3 9 3 )
●Intuitive parking assist (P. 1 3 6)
Start the engine of the second vehicle. Increase the engine
speed slightly and maintain at that level for approximately five
minutes to recharge the battery of your vehicle.
Open and close any of the doors with the engine s
witch “OFF”.
Maintain the engine speed on th e second v
ehicle and turn the
engine switch to the “IG-ON” mode, then start the vehicle’s
engine.
Once the vehicle’s engine ha s star
ted, remove the jumper
cables in the exact reverse ord er in which they w
ere con-
nected.
Once the engine starts, have the ve hicle check
ed at your Lexus dealer
as soon as possible.
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