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Cooling system
Ignition system
Capacity16.3 qt. (15.4 L, 13.6 lmp.qt.)
Coolant type
Use either of the following:• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
• Similar high-quality ethylene glycol-based non-sili-cate, non-amine, non-nitrite, and non-borate cool-
ant with long-life hybrid organic acid technology
Do not use plain water alone.
Spark plug
Make DENSO
NGK
GapSK20R11
IFR6A11
0.043 in. (1.1 mm)
NOTICE
■Iridium-tipped spark plugs
Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs. Do not adjust gap when tuning engine.
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Automatic transmission
Tr a n s f e r
Brakes
*1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 110 lbf (490 N, 50kgf) while the engine is running.
*2: Parking brake pedal travel when pulled wi th a force of 44 lbf (196 N, 20 kgf).
Fluid capacity
Drain and refill
3.2 qt. (3.0 L, 2.6 lmp.qt.)
Fluid typeToyota Genuine ATF WS
NOTICE
Using transmission fluid other than “Toyota Genuine ATF WS” may cause deteriora-
tion in shift quality, locking up of your tr ansmission accompanied by vibration, and ulti-
mately damage the transm ission of your vehicle.
Oil capacity1.4 qt. (1.3 L, 1.1 lmp.qt.)
Oil typeHypoid gear oil API GL-4 or GL-5
Recommended oil viscositySAE75W-90
Pe d a l c l e a r a n c e *14.57 in. (116 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 lining wear limit0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake adjustment *24 6 clicks
Fluid typeSAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3
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Fuel information
■Fuel tank opening for unleaded gasoline
To help prevent incorrect fueling, your Lexus has a fuel tank opening that only
accommodates the special nozzle on unleaded fuel pumps.
■If premium gasoline is not available
If this premium fuel is not available, you may use unleaded gasoline with an Octane
Rating of 87 or so (Research Octane Number 91).
The use of such gasoline may cause the engine to knock or drastically reduce out-
put to protect itself while driving with a heavy load. To avoid this, refill the tank with
premium unleaded gasoline as soon as possible.
■If your engine knocks
●Consult your Lexus dealer.
●You may occasionally notice light knocking for a short time while accelerating
or driving uphill. This is normal and there is no need for concern.
■Gasoline quality
In very few cases, driveability problems may be caused by the brand of gasoline you
are using. If driveability problems persist, try changing the brand of gasoline. If this
does not correct the problem, consult your Lexus dealer.
Your vehicle must use only unleaded gasoline.
Premium unleaded gasoline with an Octane Rating of 91 (Research
Octane Number 96) or higher required for optimum engine performance.
At minimum, the gasoline you us e should meet the specifications of
ASTM D4814 in the U.S.A. an d CGSB3.5-M93 in Canada.
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■Gasoline quality standards
●Automotive manufacturers in the US, Europe and Japan have developed a
specification for fuel quality called World-Wide Fuel Charter (WWFC) that is
expected to be applied worldwide.
●The WWFC consists of four categories that are based on required emission
levels. In the US, category 4 has been adopted.
●The WWFC improves air quality by lowering emissions in vehicle fleets, and
customer satisfaction through better performance.
■Lexus recommends the use of gasoline containing detergent additives
●Lexus recommends the use of gasoline that contains detergent additives to
avoid build-up of engine deposits.
●All gasoline sold in the US contains de tergent additives to clean and/or keep
clean intake systems.
■Lexus recommends the use of cleaner burning gasoline
Cleaner burning gasoline, including reform ulated gasoline that contains oxygen-
ates such as ethanol or MTBE (Methyl Te rtiary Butyl Ether) is available in many
areas.
Lexus recommends the use of cleaner burning gasoline and appropriately blended
reformulated gasoline. These types of gasoline provide excellent vehicle perfor-
mance, reduce vehicle emissions and improve air quality.
■Lexus does not recommend blended gasoline
●Lexus allows the use of oxygenate blended gasoline where the oxygenate con-
tent is up to 10% ethanol or 15% MTBE.
●If you use gasohol in your Lexus, be sure that it has an octane rating no lower
than 87.
●Lexus DOES NOT recommend the use of gasoline containing methanol.
■Lexus does not recommend gasoline containing MMT
Some gasoline contains octane enhancin g additive called MMT (Methylcy clopen-
tadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl).
Lexus DOES NOT recommend the use of gasoline that contains MMT. If fuel con-
taining MMT is used, your emission control system may be adversely affected.
The malfunction indicator lamp on the inst rument cluster may come on. If this hap-
pens, contact your Lexus dealer for service.
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NOTICE
■Notice on gasoline quality
●Do not use leaded gasoline.
Leaded gasoline can cause damage to your vehicle’s three-way catalytic convert-
ers causing the emission control system to malfunction.
●Do not use gasohol other than that stated here.
Other gasohol may cause fuel system damage or vehicle performance problems.
●Using unleaded gasoline with an octane number or rating lower than that stated
here will cause persistent heavy knocking.
At worst, this will lead to engine damage.
■Fuel-related poor driveability
If after using a different type of fuel, poor driveability is encountered (poor hot start-
ing, vaporization, engine knoc king, etc.), discontinue the use of that type of fuel.
■When refueling with gasohole
Take care not to spill gasohol. It can damage your vehicle's paint.
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Warning: The temperature grades for this tire are established for a tire that
is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in
combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those standard
items which may be replaced) of automatic transmis-
sion, 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 pres-
sure
Tire inflation pressure when the vehicle has been
parked for three hours or more, or has not been
driven more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under that condi-
tion
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard equip-
ment, including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil and
coolant, and if so equipp ed, air conditioning and
additional weight optional engine
Maximum inflation pres-
sureThe maximum cold inflation pressure to which a tire
may be inflated, shown on the sidewall of the tire
Maximum loaded vehicle
weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants speci-
fied in the second column of Table 1
* that follows
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6-3. Initialization
Items to initialize
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Moon roof• After reconnecting or changing the battery
• After changing a fuseP. 4 2
Variable gear ratio
steeringP. 1 4 4
Engine oil maintenance
data• After changing engine oilP. 2 8 0
Tire pressure warning
system
• When rotating the tires on vehicles differing with front and rear tire infla-
tion pressures.
• When changing the tire inflation pressure by changing traveling speed
or load weight, etc.
• When changing the tire size.
P. 2 9 4
The following items must be initialized for normal system operation in cases
such as after the battery is reconnected, or maintenance is performed on
the vehicle.
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Alphabetical index
CareExterior ................................................... 260
Interior......................................................262
Seat belts ............................................... 263
Card holder .............................................. 215
Cargo capacity ........................................ 151
Cargo net hooks .................................. 235
CD player/changer .............................. 197
Chains.........................................................158
Child-protectors ...................................6,10
Child restraint system (CRS) Definition.................................................... 72
Installation..................................................75
Front passenger occupant classification system .........................67
Installing CRS with lower anchorages .......................................... 80
Installing CRS with seatbelts ...........76
Installing CRS with top straps ........ 82
Child safety Airbag precautions ............................... 61
Battery precautions ...............276, 362
Child-protectors.................................6,10
Child restraint system ......................... 72
How your child should wear the seatbelt ............................................ 27
Installing child restraints .....................75
Moon roof precautions ......................43
Power window lock switch ............. 38
Power window precautions............ 39
Removed wireless remote control battery precautions ........310
Seat belt extender precautions ......29
Seat belt precautions.......................... 28
Seat heater precautions ................. 230
Cigarette lighter .................................... 227 Cleaning
Exterior................................................... 260
Interior ..................................................... 262
Seat belts ................................................263
Clock ......................................................... 223
Coat hooks .............................................. 232
Compass .................................................. 242
Condenser ..............................................283
Console box ............................................ 216
Cooling system Engine overheating...........................363
Cruise control ......................................... 120
Cup holder ............................................... 218
Curtain shield airbags............................ 54
Customizable features ...................... 389
Daytime running light system .............113
Defogger Rear window ......................................... 182
Side mirror.............................................. 182
Dimension................................................368
Dinghy towing ......................................... 169
Display Trip information ..................................... 110
Do-it-yourself maintenance ...............271
Door courtesy lights Door courtesy lights ........................... 212
Wattage .................................................. 377
Door lock Back door .................................................... 9
Side door...................................................... 5
Wireless remote control ...................... 3
Doors Back door .................................................... 9
Side door...................................................... 5
Side mirrors ............................................. 32C
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