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5-1. Essential information
If you think something is wrong
If you notice any of the following symptoms, your vehicle probably needs
adjustment or repair. Contact your Lexus dealer as soon as possible.
■Visible symptoms
●Fluid leaks under the vehicle
(Water dripping from the air conditioning after use is normal.)
● Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear
● Engine coolant temper ature gauge needle continually points
higher than normal
● Engine oil pressure gauge continually points lower than normal
● Voltmeter continually points higher or lower than normal
■ Audible symptoms
●Changes in exhaust sound
● Excessive tire squeal when cornering
● Strange noises related to the suspension system
● Pinging or other noises related to the engine
■ Operational symptoms
●Engine missing, stumbling or running rough
● Appreciable loss of power
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when braking
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when driving on a level road
● Loss of brake effectiveness, sp ongy feeling, pedal almost touches
the floor
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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C (Air conditioning system) .........172
ABS (Anti-lock brake system) ......... 142
Active traction control (TRAC)....... 142
AHC (Active Height Control Suspension) .......................................... 130
Air conditioning filter ......................... 308
Air conditioning system (A/C) Air conditioning filter ...................... 308
Automatic air conditioning system .................................................... 172
Rear air conditioning controls...... 180
Airbags Airbag operating conditions........... 56
Airbag precautions for your child............................................................ 61
Airbag warning light ........................338
Curtain shield airbag precautions ............................................ 61
Front passenger occupant classification system......................... 67
General airbag precautions ............. 61
Locations of airbags............................ 54
Modification and disposal of airbags .................................................... 64
Proper driving po sture ............... 52, 61
Roll sensing of curtain shield airbags off switch .............................. 65
Side airbag precautions ...................... 61
Side and curtain shield airbag operating conditions ....................... 57
SRS airbags ............................................. 54
Alarm ............................................................ 49
Antenna ..................................................... 193
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ......... 142
Armrest .....................................................233
Ashtrays .................................................... 225 Audio system
Antenna ................................................193
Cassette player .................................... 194
CD player/changer ........................... 197
Optimal use ......................................... 204
Radio .........................................................185
Rear seat audio system .................. 209
Steering switches .............................. 206
Automatic air conditioning system ...................................................... 172
Automatic light control system.......... 112
Automatic transmission Automatic transmission .................... 98
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P................................... 358
AVS (Adaptive Variable Suspension) .......................................... 138
BA (Brake assist) ....................................142
Back door Back door .................................................... 9
Wireless remote control ...................... 3
Back-up lights Wattage .................................................. 377
Battery Checking............................................... 288
If the battery is discharged .......... 360
Preparing and checking before winter...................................... 156
Brake Fluid .......................................................... 284
Parking brake........................................ 103
Brake assist (BA) ....................................142
Break-in tips............................................... 89
Brightness control Instrument light control ....................105A
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