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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■When the tire pressure warning light comes on
Check the tire inflation pressure and adjust to the appropriate level.
■The tire pressure warning light may turn on due to natural causes
The tire pressure warning light may turn on due to natural causes such as natural air
leaks or tire inflation pressure changes caused by temperature. In this case, adjust-
ing the tire inflation pressure will turn off the warning light.
■When a tire is replaced with a spare tire
The spare tire is also equipped with the tire pressure warning valve and transmitter.
The tire pressure warning light will turn on if the tire inflation pressure of the spare
tire is low. If a tire goes flat, even though the flat tire is replaced with the spare tire,
the warning light does not turn off. Replace the spare tire with the repaired tire and
adjust the proper tire inflation pressure. The warning light will turn off after a few
minutes.
■If the tire pressure warning system is inoperative
The tire pressure warning system may become inoperative in the following condi-
tions:
(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.
●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 inflation pressure is 73 psi (500 kPa, 5.1 kgf/cm2 or bar) or higher.
●If the tire is in a location subject to poor radio wave signal reception.
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■If the tire pressure warning light comes on after blinking for 1 minute frequently
If the tire pressure warning light comes on after blinking for 1 minute frequently
when the ignition switch is turned to th e “ON” position, have it checked by your
Lexus dealer.
■After changing the engine oil (U.S.A. only)
Make sure to reset the oil maintenance data. ( P. 2 9 2 )
CAUTION
■Maintenance of the tires
Each tire, including the spare (if provided ), should be checked monthly when cold
and inflated to the inflation pressure re commended by the vehicle manufacturer on
the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressu re label (tire and load information label).
(If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle
placard or tire inflation pressure label [tire and load information label], you should
determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehicl e has been equipped with a tire pressure
monitoring system (TPMS-tire pressure warning system) that illuminates a low tire
pressure telltale (tire pressure warning light) when one or more of your tires is sig-
nificantly under-inflated. Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale (tire pres-
sure warning light) illuminates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as
possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving on a significantly under-
inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation
also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle's handling
and stopping ability.
Please note that the TPMS (tire pressure warning system) is not a substitute for
proper tire maintenance, and it is the driv er's responsibility to maintain correct tire
pressure, even if under-inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of
the TPMS low tire pressure telltale (tire pressure warning light).
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CAUTION
■If the tire pressure warning light comes on
Be sure to observe the following precautions. Failure to do so could cause loss of
vehicle control and result in death or serious injury.
●Stop your vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible. Adjust the tire inflation pres-
sure immediately.
●If the tire pressure warning light comes on even after tire inflation pressure adjust-
ment, it is probable that you have a flat tire. Check the tires. If the tire is flat,
change to the spare tire and have the flat tire repaired by the nearest Lexus
dealer.
●Avoid abrupt maneuvering and braking. If the vehicle tires deteriorate, you could
lose control of the steering wheel or the brakes.
■If a blowout or sudden air leakage should occur
The tire pressure warning system may not activate immediately.
NOTICE
■Precaution when installing 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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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
B
C
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Alphabetical index
Electronic modulated suspension .. 129
Emergency, in case ofIf a warning light turns on .............. 347
If the engine will not start........................................................ 367
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ...................................368
If the vehicle battery is discharged ....................................... 370
If you have a flat tire .........................356
If you lose your keys.........................369
If you think something is wrong ................................................... 343
If your vehicle becomes stuck..... 375
If your vehicle needs to be towed ...................................................338
If your vehicle overheats ................ 373
Engine Compartment ..................................... 287
Hood........................................................286
How to start the engine..................... 95
If the engine will not start........................................................ 367
Overheating......................................... 373
Engine compartment cover ............ 288
Engine coolant temperature gauge....................................................... 103
Engine coolant Capacity ................................................. 382
Checking ............................................... 294
Preparing and checking before winter ......................................146
Engine immobilizer system.................. 49 Engine oil
Capacity .................................................. 381
Checking............................................... 289
Preparing and checking before winter...................................... 146
Engine oil maintenance data ........... 292
Event data recorder ............................ 345
First-aid kit storage belt ..................... 246
Flat key .............................................................2
Floor mats ................................................ 244
Fluid Brake ....................................................... 296
Power steering ....................................297
Washer..................................................... 301
Fog lights Switch .......................................................... 113
Wattage ................................................. 386
Foot light .................................................. 225
Front passenger's seat belt
reminder light ...................................... 351
Front passenger occupant classification system ............................ 69
Front seats Adjustment ................................................ 13
Driving position memory .................. 24
Front turn signal lights Wattage ................................................. 386
Fuel Capacity ................................................380
Fuel gauge .............................................. 103
Gas station information ................... 416
Information ........................................... 387
Refueling ....................................................46
Fuel filler door ........................................... 46
Fuses ............................................................321E
F
412
Alphabetical index
Steering wheelAdjustment............................................... 35
Audio switches .................................... 198
Driving position memory...................24
Storage feature......................................228
Stuck If your vehicle becomes stuck..... 375
Sun visors .................................................233
Switch “2nd STRT” switch ............................... 99
Center differential lock switch ........121
“DAC” switch ....................................... 130
Fog light switch .......................................113
Height control off switch.................. 123
Light switches ........................................... 111
Power door lock switch ........................6
Power window switch .......................... 41
“RSCA OFF” switch............................ 68
Window lock switch ............................. 41
Wipers and washer switch ...............114
Tail lights Switch ........................................................... 111
Theft deterrent system Alarm ............................................................ 51
Theft prevention labels .......................... 53
Tire inflation pressure ........................ 385
Tire information Glossary.................................................395
Size ........................................................... 392
Tire identification number ...............391
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.... 393 Tires
Chains....................................................... 147
Checking............................................... 302
If you have a flat tire ......................... 356
Inflation pressure ............................... 385
Information ........................................... 390
Pressure warning system .............. 302
Replacing .............................................. 356
Rotating tires........................................ 302
Size ........................................................... 385
Snow tires................................................ 148
Tools........................................................... 356
Total load capacity .................................144
Towing Dinghy towing ......................................160
Emergency towing ........................... 339
Trailer towing ........................................150
Trip information display ...................... 108
Trip meter ................................................. 103
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ......................... 331
Switch ..........................................................101
Wattage ................................................. 386
Vanity lights Vanity lights...........................................234
Wattage ................................................. 386
Vanity mirrors ............................................234
Vehicle identification number......... 379
Vehicle load limits ..................................144
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) ......132
T
V
413
Alphabetical index
Warning buzzersSeat belt reminder .............................. 351
Warning lights “AIRBAG ON/OFF” indicators..............................................106
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ... 349
Brake system ........................................347
Charging system ............................... 348
Downhill assist control indicator................................................106
Engine oil replacement reminder light...................................350
Height control indicator...................106
Low engine oil pressure ................ 348
Low fuel level.......................................350
Low washer fluid................................350
Malfunction indicator lamp .......... 348
Open door ...........................................350
Seat belt reminder light .................... 351
SRS airbags .......................................... 348
Tire pressure warning light............. 351
Unengaged “P” .................................. 349
“VSC TRAC” ...................................... 349
Warning reflector holder...................246
Washer Checking .................................................301
Preparing and checking before winter ...................................... 146
Switch .......................................................... 114
Washing and waxing ........................... 272
Weight Cargo capacity ....................................140
Load limits ............................................... 144
Weight .................................................... 378 Wheels ....................................................... 313
Window glasses ........................................41
Window lock switch .................................41
Windows
Power windows ....................................... 41
Rear window defogger.................... 169
Washer ...................................................... 114
Windshield wipers ...................................... 114
Winter driving tips ................................. 146
Wireless remote control Locking/Unlocking ................................ 4
Replacing the battery.........................317
WMA disc ................................................ 188W
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What to do if...
The warning light or indicator
light comes onP. 3 4 7If the warning light turns on
■Warning lights
or orv
P. 3 4 7P. 3 4 8
P. 3 5 1
or
P. 3 4 9P. 3 5 1
P. 3 4 9P. 3 5 1
P. 3 5 0P. 3 4 9
P. 3 4 8P. 3 4 9
P. 3 5 0P. 3 4 9
P. 3 4 8P. 3 5 0
P. 3 4 8
Brake system warning lightMalfunction indicator lamp
ABS warning lightDriver’s seat belt reminder
light
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light
“VSC/TRAC” warning lightTire pressure warning light
Kinetic dynami c suspension
system warning lightLow fuel level warning light
Automatic transmission fluid
temperature warning lightSRS warning light
Open door warning lightUnengaged “Park” warning
light
Charging system warning
lightLow washer fluid warning
light
Low engine oil pressure
warning light