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1-1. Key information .............................. 2Keys ......................................................... 2
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors......................................... 3
Wireless remote control ................. 3
Side doors ............................................. 5
Back door .............................................. 9
1-3. Adjustable components ............. 12 Front seats ........................................... 12
Rear seats ............................................ 14
Driving position memory system ................................................ 21
Head restraints................................. 23
Seat belts ............................................ 24
Steering wheel................................. 30
Inside rear view mirror ................... 31
Outside rear view mirrors ........... 32
Roof luggage carrier ..................... 34
1-4. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof .......... 37
Power windows................................ 37
Power quarter windows ............... 40
Moon roof ........................................... 41
1-5. Refueling ........................................ 44 Opening the fuel tank cap ........... 44 1-6. Anti-theft system ......................... 47
Engine immobilizer system ......... 47
Alarm.................................................... 49
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.) .............................................. 51
1-7. Safety information ....................... 52 Correct driving posture ............... 52
SRS airbags ....................................... 54
Front passenger occupant classification system .................... 67
Child restraint sy stems ................. 72
Installing child restraints ............... 75
2-1. Driving procedures.................... 88 Driving the vehicle ......................... 88
Starting the engine ......................... 95
Automatic transmission................ 98
Turn signal lever............................. 102
Parking brake ................................. 103
2-2. Instrument cluster ..................... 104 Gauges and meters ..................... 104
Indicators and warning lights................................................. 107
Trip information display ............... 110
1Before driving
2When driving
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2-1. Driving procedures ................. 88Driving the vehicle ...................... 88
Starting the engine ...................... 95
Automatic transmission ............. 98
Turn signal lever .......................... 102
Parking brake ............................... 103
2-2. Instrument cluster................... 104 Gauges and meters .................. 104
Indicators and warning lights.............................................. 107
Trip information display............. 110
2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers .................. 112
Headlight switch ........................... 112
Fog light switch.............................. 114
Windshield wipers and washer............................................ 115
Rear window wiper and washer........................................... 118
Headlight cleaner switch .......... 119 2-4. Using other driving
systems .................................... 120
Cruise control ............................. 120
Rear view monitor system ...... 123
Lexus night view system ........... 126
AHC (Active Height Control Suspension) ............................... 130
AVS (Adaptive Variable Suspension) ............................... 138
Four-wheel drive system ......... 139
Driving assist systems................ 142
2-5. Driving information................ 146 Off-road precautions ............... 146
Cargo and luggage..................... 151
Vehicle load limits ...................... 155
Winter driving tips ..................... 156
Trailer towing................................ 160
Dinghy towing .............................. 170
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2-1. Driving procedures
Automatic transmission
Select a shift position appropriate for the driving conditions.
■Shifting the shift lever
While the ignition key is
in the “ON” position,
depress the brake pedal
and move the shift lever.
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2-2. Instrument cluster
■Indicators
The indicators inform the driver of th e operating state of the vehi-
cle’s various systems.
Turn signal indicator
( P. 1 0 2 )Active height control indi-
cator ( P. 1 3 0 )
Headlight high beam indi-
cator (P. 112)Vehicle stability control
system OFF indicator
(P. 1 4 3 )
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
( P. 112)Center differential lock
indicator ( P. 1 4 3 )
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
(P. 112)
(U.S.A.)
Active traction control
system indicator
(P. 1 4 3 )
Cruise control indicator
( P. 1 2 0 )
(Canada)
Active traction control
system indicator
( P. 1 4 3 )
Slip indicator ( P. 1 4 2 )“AIRBAG ON/OFF” indi-
cator( P. 6 7 )
Roll sensing of curtain
shield airbags off indica-
tor ( P. 6 5 )
Automatic transmission
indicator ( P. 99)
“PWR” mode indicator
( P. 1 0 0 )
Automatic transmission
second start indicator
(P. 1 0 0 )
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2-5. Driving information
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When driving
CAUTION
■Off-road driving precautions
Always observe the following precautions to help minimize the risk of serious per-
sonal injury or damage to your vehicle:
●Drive carefully when off the road. Do not take unnecessary risks by driving in
dangerous places.
●Do not grip the steering wheel spokes wh en driving off-road. A bad bump could
jerk the wheel and injure your hands. Keep both hands and especially your
thumbs on the outside of the rim.
●Always check your brakes for effectiveness immediately after driving in sand,
mud, water or snow.
●After driving through tall grass, mud, rock, sand, rivers, etc., check that there is no
grass, bush, paper, rags, stone, sand, etc. adhering or trapped on the underbody.
Clear off any such matter from the underbody. If the vehicle is used with these
materials trapped or adhering to the underbody, a breakdown or fire could occur.
●When driving off-road or in rugged te rrain, do not drive at excessive speeds,
jump, make sharp turns, strike objects, etc. This may cause loss of control or vehi-
cle rollover causing death or serious injury. You are also risking expensive dam-
age to your vehicle’s suspension and chassis.
NOTICE
■To prevent the water damage
Take all necessary safety measures to ensure that water dama ge to the engine or
other components does not occur.
●Water entering the engine air intake will cause severe engine damage.
●Water entering the automatic transmission will cause deterioration in shift quality,
locking up of your transmission accompanied by vibration, and ultimately dam-
age.
●Water can wash the grease from wheel bearings, causing rusting and premature
failure, and may also enter the differentials, transmission and transfer case, reduc-
ing the gear oil’s lubricating qualities.
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4-2. Maintenance
Vehicle interior
ItemsCheck points
Accelerator pedal• Moves smoothly (without uneven pedal effort or catching)?
Automatic transmission “Park”
mechanism• Can the vehicle be hold securely on an incline with the shift lever in
“P”?
Brake pedal
• Moves smoothly?
• Does it have appropriate clearance and correct amount of free play?
Brakes
• Pulls to one side when applied?
• Loss of brake effectiveness?
• Spongy feeling brake pedal?
• Pedal almost touches floor?
Head restraints• Move smoothly and lock securely?
Indicators/buzzers• Function properly?
Lights• Do all the lights come on?
• Headlights aimed correctly?
Pa r k i n g b r a ke
• Moves smoothly?
• Can hold the vehicle securely on an incline?
Seat belts
• Does the seat belt system operate smoothly?
• Are the belts undamaged?
Seats• Do the seat controls operate prop- erly?
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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
ItemsPa r t s a n d t o o l s
Engine coolant level (P. 2 8 2 )
• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
or similar high quality ethylene gly-
col based non-silicate, non-amine,
non-nitrite and non-borate coolant
with long-life hybrid organic acid
technology.
For the U.S.A.:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
is pre-mixed with 50% coolant and
50% deionized water.
For Canada:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
is pre-mixed with 55% coolant and
45% deionized water.
• Funnel (used only for adding cool-
ant)
Engine oil level ( P. 2 7 7 )
• “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or
equivalent
•Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding
engine oil)
Power steering fluid ( P. 2 8 6 )
• Automatic transmission fluid
DEXRON®II or III
•Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding power
steering fluid)
Radiator and condenser (P. 2 8 3 )
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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Power steering fluid■ Fluid level
The fluid level should be within the appropriate range.
Full (when hot)
Add fluid (when hot)
Full (when cold)
Add fluid (when cold)
Hot: Vehicle has been driven arou nd 50 mph (80 km/h) for 20 min-
utes, or slightly longer in frig id temperatures. (Fluid tempera-
ture, 140°F - 175°F [60°C - 80°C]).
Cold: Engine has not been run for about five hours. (Room tempera- ture, 50°F - 85°F [10°C - 30°C]).
■ Checking the fluid level
Make sure to check the fluid type and prepare the necessary items.
Clean all dirt off the reservoir.
Remove the cap by turning it counterclockwise.
Wipe the dipstick clean.
Reinstall and remove the reservoir cap again.
Check the fluid level.
Fluid typeAutomatic transmission fluid DEXRON® II or III
ItemsRag or paper, Clean funnel (only for adding fluid)
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