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■Sensor detection information
●Certain vehicle conditions and the surrounding environment may affect the
ability of the sensor to correctly detect obstacles. Particular instances where this
may occur are listed below.
• There is dirt, snow or ice on the sensor.
• The sensor is frozen.
• The sensor is covered in any way.
• The vehicle is leaning considerably to one side.
• On an extremely bumpy road, on an incline, on gravel, or on grass
• The vicinity of the vehicle is noisy due to vehicle horns, motorcycle engines,air brakes of large vehicles, or other loud noises producing ultrasonic waves.
• There is another vehicle equipped with parking assist sensors in the vicinity.
• The sensor is coated with a sheet of spray or heavy rain
• The vehicle is equipped with a fender pole or wireless antenna.
• Towing eyelets are installed.
• The bumper or sensor receives a strong impact.
• The vehicle is approaching a tall or curved curb.
• In harsh sunlight or intense cold weather
In addition to the examples above, there are instances in which, because of their
shapes, signs and other objects may be judged by the sensor to be closer than they
are.
●The shape of the obstacle may prevent the sensor from detecting it. Pay particu-
lar attention to the following obstacles.
• Wires, fences, ropes etc.
• Cotton, snow and other materials that absorb radio waves
• Sharply-angled objects
• Low obstacles
• Tall obstacles with upper sections projecting outwards in the direction of your
vehicle
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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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30H-LP (LL)15 ALeft-hand headlight (low beam)
31H-LP (RL)15 ARight-hand headlight (low beam)
32HORN10 AHorns
33EFI NO.110 A
Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection sys-
tem, ECT system
34M PX- B10 AMeters
35A/F20 A
Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection sys-
tem
36S-HORN7. 5 AHorn
37EFI NO.215 A
Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection sys-
tem
38EFI NO.310 A
Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection sys-
tem
FuseAmpereCircuit
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If the engine will not start
If the engine will not start, even though correct starting procedures are
being followed (
→P. 114), consider each of the following points.
■The engine will not start even when the starter motor operates
normally.
One of the following may be the cause of the problem.
● There may not be sufficient fuel in the vehicle’s tank.
Add fuel to the vehicle.
● The engine may be flooded.
Try to restart the engine once more following correct starting
procedures. ( →P. 1 1 4 )
● There may be a malfunction in the engine immobilizer system.
(→ P. 7 0 )
■ The starter motor turns over slowly, the interior lights and head-
lights are dim, or the horn does not sound or sounds at a low vol-
ume.
One of the following may be the cause of the problem.
● The battery may be discharged. ( →P. 4 0 0 )
● The battery terminal connections may be loose or corroded.
■ The starter motor does not turn over
One of the following may be the cause of the problem.
● The engine starting system may be malfunctioning due to an elec-
trical problem such as an open circuit or a blown fuse. However,
an interim measure is available to start the engine. ( →P. 395)
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Emergency start functionWhen the engine does not start, the following steps can be used as an
interim measure to start the engine if the “ENGINE START STOP” switch
is functioning normally. Set the parking brake.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Set the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to the ACCESSORY
mode.
Push and hold the “ENGINE START STOP” switch about 15 sec-
onds while depressing the brake pedal firmly.
Even if the engine can be started using the above steps, the system may
be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle checked by your Lexus dealer.
■ The starter motor does not turn over, the interior lights and head-
lights do not turn on, or the horn does not sound.
One of the following may be the cause of the problem.
●One or both of the battery terminals may be disconnected.
● The battery may be discharged. ( →P. 4 0 0 )
● There may be a malfunction in the steering lock system.
Contact your Lexus dealer if the problem cannot be repaired, or if
repair procedures are unknown.
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What to do if...
What to do if...
A tire puncturesP. 3 8 4If you have a flat tire
The engine does not start
P. 3 9 4If the engine will not start
P. 7 0Engine immobilizer system
P. 3 9 8If the electronic key does not operate
properly
The shift lever cannot be
moved outP. 3 9 6If the shift lever cannot be shifted
from P
The engine coolant temperature
gauge enters the red zone
Steam can be seen coming
from under the hood
P. 4 0 3If your vehicle overheats
The key is lostP. 3 9 7If you lose your keys
The battery runs outP. 4 0 0If the vehicle battery is discharged
The doors cannot be lockedP. 3 7Doors
The horn begins to soundP. 7 2Alarm
The vehicle is stuck in mud or
sandP. 4 0 5If the vehicle becomes stuck