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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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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 “ENGINE START STOP” switch to the ACCESSORY
mode.
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.
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STEP2
STEP3
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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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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 do not rev 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 put the shift lever in P.
● Remove the mud, snow, or sand from around the stuck tire.
● Place wood, stones or some other material to help provide trac-
tion under the tires.
● Restart the engine.
● Carefully apply the accelerator to free the vehicle.

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6-1. Specifications
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Brakes
*1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 112 lbf (500 N, 51
kgf) while the engine is running.
*2: Parking brake pedal travel when depressed with a force of 67.4 lbf (300 N,3 0.6 kg f ) .
Steering
Pedal clearance *12.4 in. (61 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 pedal travel *27  10 clicks
Fluid typeSAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3
Free playLess than 1.2 in. (30 mm)
Power steering fluidAutomatic transmission fluid
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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................................. 182
ABS.............................................................. 157
Adaptive front lighting system ......... 133
AFS .............................................................. 133
Air conditioning filter ......................... 330
Air conditioning systemAir conditioning filter .......................330
Automatic air conditioning system ....................................................182
Airbags
Airbag operating conditions........... 79
Airbag precautions for your child.......................................................... 83
Airbag warning light ........................ 363
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions..............................................80
Curtain shield airbag precautions .......................................... 83
Front passenger occupant classification system.........................88
General airbag precautions ........... 83
Locations of airbags............................. 77
Modification and disposal of airbags .................................................... 87
Proper driving posture ............. 75, 83
Side airbag operating conditions..............................................80
Side airbag precautions .................... 83
SRS airbags .............................................. 77
Alarm ............................................................ 72
Antenna ..................................................... 196
Anti-lock brake system ....................... 157
Armrest ..................................................... 265
Ashtray ......................................................260
Audio input ............................................... 216 Audio system
Antenna.................................................... 196
Audio input............................................. 216
AUX adapter ........................................ 216
CD player/changer ........................... 199
MP3/WMA disc............................... 205
Optimal use ........................................... 213
Portable music player ....................... 216
Radio ......................................................... 192
Steering wheel audio switch...........217
Automatic air conditioning system ..................................................... 182
Automatic headlight leveling system ......................................................134
Automatic light control system.........132
Automatic transmission Automatic transmission ..................... 117
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P................................... 396
S mode .......................................................118
AUX adapter ...........................................216
Auxiliary box .......................................... 256
Back-up lights Wattage ................................................... 417
Battery
Checking................................................. 312
If the vehicle has discharged battery .................................................400
Preparing and checking
before winter...................................... 167
Bluetooth
®................................................219
Brake Fluid.......................................................... 309
Parking brake.......................................... 121
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Outside rear view mirrorsAdjusting and folding ......................... 58
Mirror position memory ....................44
Outside temperature display............ 129
Overhead console .............................. 253
Overheating, Engine .......................... 403
Parking assist sensors ........................... 151
Parking brake ............................................121
Parking lights
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 345
Switch ........................................................ 132
Wattage ................................................... 417
PCS..............................................................160
Personal lights Switch ...................................................... 249
Power outlet ............................................262
Power steering fluid ..............................310
Power windows........................................ 60
Pre-collision system .............................. 160
Radar cruise control ............................. 142
Radiator.................................................... 309
Radio ................................................................ 192
Radio data system.................................. 193
RDS.............................................................. 193
Rear side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ....................... 343
Wattage ................................................... 417
Rear sunshade........................................266
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ....................... 343
Wattage ................................................... 417
Rear window defogger ........................189 Replacing
Electronic key battery ...................... 332
Fuses.........................................................334
Light bulbs .............................................343
Reporting safety defects for U.S.A. owners .....................................440
Seat belts Adjusting the seat belt ..........................51
Automatic Locking Retractor......... 52
Child restraint system installation.............................................. 96
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belts .................................... 286
Emergency Locking Retractor ...... 52
How to wear your seat belt ............ 50
How your child should wear the seat belt .......................................... 53
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use ......................... 52
Reminder light .....................................364
Seat belt extenders .............................. 53
Seat belt pretensioners ........................51
Seat heaters ............................................ 263
Seat position memory ............................ 47
Seat ventilators ...................................... 263
Seating capacity ..................................... 166
Seats
Adjustment ............................................... 43
Adjustment precautions .................... 43
Child seats/child restraint system installation.............................. 96
Cleaning ................................................ 285
Driver’s seat position memory ....... 44
Front passenger seat position memory .................................................. 47
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Warning messagesDynamic radar
cruise control ....................... 374, 376
Engine oil level .................................... 376
Engine oil maintenance .................. 376
Engine oil pressure ........................... 373
Hood........................................................ 376
Intuitive parking assist
sensor....................................... 374, 376
Moon roof ............................................. 376
Open door ........................................... 376
Parking brake ...................................... 376
Pre-collision system ............. 374, 376
Smart access system with
push-button start ............................. 381
Steering lock ........................................ 374
Traction control .................................. 374
Trunk ........................................................ 376
Vehicle stability control .................. 374
Washer fluid......................................... 376
Washer Checking .................................................315
Preparing and checking before winter ...................................... 167
Switch ........................................................136
Washing and waxing ...........................282
Weight Cargo capacity.....................................163
Load limits ...............................................166
Weight ................................................... 408
Wheels ......................................................328
Window glasses ......................................60
Window lock switch ...............................60
Windows Power windows..................................... 60
Rear window defogger ................... 189
Washer .....................................................136 Windshield wipers
Position..................................................... 170
Windshield wipers.............................. 136
Wireless remote control key
Replacing the battery .......................332
Wireless remote control key...........34
WMA disc ............................................... 205