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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If you have a flat tire
Remove the flat tire and replace it with the spare provided.
■Before jacking up the vehicle
●Stop the vehicle on a hard, flat surface.
● Set the parking brake.
● Shift the shift lever to “P”.
● Turn off the rear height control air suspension. ( P. 123)
● Stop the engine.
● Turn on the emergency flashers.
■ Location of the spare tire, jack and tools
Wheel nut
wrench
Spare tire
Jack
Tools
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
If the shift lever cannot be shifted with your foot on the brake, there may be
a problem with the shift lock system (a system to prevent accidental opera-
tion of the shift lever). Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer
immediately.
The following steps may be used as an emergency measure to ensure that
the shift lever can be shifted.
Set the parking brake.
Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position.
Depress the brake pedal.
Pry the cover up with a flathead
screwdriver or equivalent.
Press the shift lock override but-
ton.
The shift lever can be shifted
while the button is pressed.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the vehicle becomes stuck
CAUTION
■When attempting to free a stuck vehicle
If you choose to rock the vehicle back and forth to free it, make sure the surround-
ing area is clear, to avoid striking other vehicles, objects or persons. The vehicle
may also lunge forward or lunge back suddenly as it becomes free. Use extreme
caution.
■When shifting the shift lever
Be careful not to shift the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed.
This may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may cause an
accident and result in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■To avoid damaging the transmission and other components
●Avoid spinning the wheels and racing the engine.
●If the vehicle remains stuck after trying these procedures, the vehicle may require
towing to be freed.
Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle becomes
stuck in mud, dirt, or snow.
Stop the engine. Set the parking brake and shift the shift lever
to “P”.
Remove the mud, snow, or sand from around the stuck tire.
Place wood, large stones or so me other material to help pro-
vide traction under the tires.
Restart the engine.
Lock the center differential to turn off the vehicle stability con-
trol system. ( P. 121)
Carefully apply the accelerator to free the vehicle.STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
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6-1. Specifications
Transmission
Brakes
*1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 490 N (50 kgf, 110lbf) while the engine is running.
*2: Parking brake adjustment when depressed with a force of 196 N (20 kgf, 44lbf).
Fluid capacity
Drain and refill
3.2 qt. (3.0 L, 2.6 lmp.qt.)
Fluid typeToyota Genuine ATF WS
NOTICE
■Transmission fluid type
Using transmission fluid other than “T oyota Genuine ATF WS” may cause deterio-
ration in shift quality, locking up of your transmission accompanied by vibration, and
ultimately damage the transmission of your vehicle.
Pe d a l c l e a r a n c e *12.0 in. (52 mm) Min.
Pedal free play0.04  0.24 in. (1.0  6.0 mm)
Brake pad wear limit0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake adjustment *25  7 clicks
Parking brake lining wear limit0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Fluid typeSAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C (Air conditioning system) ........ 162
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ........ 132
Active traction control......................... 132
Air conditioning system (A/C)Air conditioning filter .........................315
Automatic air conditioning system .................................................... 162
Airbags Airbag operating conditions........... 59
Airbag precautions for your child.......................................................... 64
Airbag warning light ........................348
Curtain shield airbag precautions .......................................... 66
General airbag precautions ........... 63
Locations of airbags............................ 56
Modification and disposal of airbags .................................................... 67
Side airbag precautions .................... 65
Side and curtain shield airbags operating conditions ....................... 59
SRS airbags ............................................. 56
Alarm ............................................................. 51
Antenna .......................................... 178, 269
Armrest ..................................................... 243
Ashtrays .................................................... 237
Audio system Antenna ....................................................178
CD player/changer ............................ 181
DVD information ...............................209
DVD player ..........................................200
DVD video/audio .............................205
MP3/WMA disc ................................ 188
Optimal use............................................194
Radio .......................................................... 173
Rear sear entertainment system ..................................................200 Steering switches ................................198
Video CD ................................................212
Automatic light control system............111
Automatic transmission ........................ 98
BA (Brake Assist)...................................132
Back door ...................................................... 11
Back-up lights Wattage ................................................. 386
Battery Battery .................................................... 299
Checking............................................... 299
If the vehicle battery is discharged ........................................ 370
Preparing and checking before winter...................................... 146
Brake Fluid .......................................................... 296
Parking brake........................................ 102
Care Exterior .................................................... 272
Interior...................................................... 274
Seat belts ................................................275
Cargo capacity....................................... 140
Cargo hooks .......................................... 245
CD player ................................................... 181
Center differential lock ......................... 121
Chains ......................................................... 147
Child-protectors..........................................7
Child restraint system (CRS) Definition ................................................... 74
Installation ................................................. 77
Installing CRS with lower anchorages ............................................ 81
Installing CRS with seatbelts ...........78A
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MaintenanceDo-it-yourself maintenance ......... 283
General maintenance ..................... 279
Maintenance data.............................. 378
Maintenance requirements ...........277
Meter Instrument panel light control ...... 104
Meters ...................................................... 103
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror....................... 36
Side mirror heater ...............................169
Side mirrors ..............................................37
Vanity mirrors...................................... 234
Moon roof ................................................... 43
MP3 disc ....................................................... 188
Odometer................................................. 103
Off-road precautions Driving....................................................... 137
Vehicle ......................................................135
Oil Engine oil ...............................................289
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting and folding ..........................37
Defogger switch...................................169
Driving position memory...................24
Outside temperature display........... 236
Overhead console ...............................230
Overheating, Engine ............................. 373 Parking brake.......................................... 102
Parking lights
Replacing light bulbs ......................... 331
Switch ............................................................111
Wattage ................................................. 386
Personal lights........................................ 225
Power outlet ........................................... 239
Power windows .......................................... 41
Quarter window ................................... 245
Radiator .................................................... 295
Radio ................................................................ 173
RDS (Radio Date System) .................. 175
Rear console box.................................. 229
Rear height control air suspension .......................................123
Rear sear entertainment system A/V input adapter ...............................217
Headphone jacks .............................. 202
Remote control .................................. 205
Rear seat Folding up the third seat ..................... 18
Removing the third seat .......................21
Tumbling the second seat ................. 16
Rear step bumper ...................................... 11
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ......................... 331
Wattage ................................................. 386M
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