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Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetails
(Flashing)
(If equipped)
Malfunction in the radar cruise control system. Stop the vehicle in a safe place. Turn the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch to OFF and then to IGNITION
ON mode again to reset the cruise control system.
Malfunction in the charging system.
Malfunction in the power steering system.
Malfunction in the brake system.
Malfunction in the ABS.
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Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetailsCorrection procedure
(Flashing)
(If equipped)
The radar cruise control
system is unable to judge
vehicle-to-vehicle dis-
tance.
•Turn the mode select switch to either the nor-
mal or power mode.
• If the windshield wipers are on, turn them off or
set them to either the
intermittent or the slow
mode.
(If equipped, flashing)
Your vehicle is nearing
the vehicle ahead (in
radar cruise mode).Slow the vehicle by apply-
ing the brakes.
■After changing the engine oil (U.S.A. only)
Make sure to reset the oil maintenance data. ( →P. 4 1 2 )
■Approach warning message
In the following instances, there is the possibility that the approach warning will not
activate even when the vehicle-to-vehicle distance decreases.
●When your vehicle and the vehicle ahead are traveling at the same speed or the
vehicle ahead is traveling more quickly than your vehicle.
●When the vehicle ahead is traveling at very low speed.
●Immediately after cruise control speed is set.
●At the instant the accelerator pedal is depressed.
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■Overheating
In the following situations, your vehicle may be overheating.
●The engine coolant temperature gauge enters the red zone or a loss of power is
experienced.
●Steam is coming from under the hood.
CAUTION
■To prevent an accident or injury when inspecting under the hood of your vehicle
●Keep hands and clothing away from the fan and engine drive belt while the
engine is running.
●Do not loosen the radiator cap while the engine and radiator are hot.
Serious injury, such as burns, may result from hot coolant and steam released
under pressure.
Add coolant if necessary.
Water can be used in an emer-
gency measure if coolant is
unavailable. (→P. 5 4 6 )
Have the vehicle checked at your nearest Lexus dealer as soon as pos-
sible.
STEP6
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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
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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)
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard equip-
ment, including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil and
coolant, and if so equipped, air conditioning and
additional weight optional engine
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
Occupant distributionDistribution of occupants in a vehicle as specified in
the third column of Table 1* below
Production options
weight
The combined weight of installed regular production
options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in excess of the
standard items which they replace, not previously
considered in curb weight or accessory weight,
including heavy duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack,
heavy duty battery, and special trim
RimA metal support for a tire or a tire and tube assembly
upon which the tire beads are seated
Rim diameter
(Wheel diameter)Nominal diameter of the bead seat
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Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
A/CAir Conditioning
ABSAnti-Lock Brake System
AFSAdaptive Front-lighting System
ALRAutomatic Locking Retractor
CRSChild Restraint System
DISPDisplay
ECUElectronic Control Unit
EDREvent Data Recorder
ELREmergency Locking Retractor
EPSElectric Power Steering
GAWRGross Axle Weight Ratings
GPSGlobal Positioning System
I/MEmission inspection and maintenance
INFOInformation
INTIntermittent
LEDLight Emitting Diode
MMTMethylcy clopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl
M + SMud and Snow
MTBEMethyl Tertiary Butyl Ether
OBDOn Board Diagnostics
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Alphabetical index
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BrakeFluid ............................................................ 416
Parking brake ..........................................131
Brake assist ............................................... 184
Care
Exterior ...................................................388
Interior.......................................................391
Seat belts ............................................... 392
Cargo capacity ....................................... 194
Cargo hooks .......................................... 360
CD player/changer .............................242
Chains....................................................... 200
Child-protectors ..................................... 38
Child restraint system Definition................................................... 98
Installation................................................ 102
Installing CRS with lower
anchors .................................................106
Installing CRS with seatbelts .........103
Installing CRS with top straps ....... 107
Child safety
Airbag precautions ............................. 87
Battery precautions................419, 532
Child restraint system ........................ 98
Child-protectors................................... 38
How your child should wear the seatbelt ........................................... 56
Installing child restraints ................... 102
Moon roof precautions ..................... 69
Power window lock switch ..............64
Power window precautions.............64
Removed electronic key battery precautions ......................................... 441
Seat belt comfort guide..................... 54
Seat belt precautions...........................57 Seat heater precautions................ 355
Trunk precautions................................. 44
Cigarette lighter....................................352
Cleaning Exterior................................................... 388
Interior ...................................................... 391
Seat belts ................................................392
Clock ......................................................... 349
Coin holder .............................................345
Compass .................................................. 369
Condenser ............................................... 415
Console box ........................................... 342
Cooling system Engine overheating.......................... 533
Cruise control Cruise control....................................... 150
Dynamic radar cruise control....... 153
Cup holders ............................................345
Curtain shield airbags........................... 80
Customizable features .......................569
Daytime running light system ........... 143
Defogger Rear window ........................................ 225
Side mirror............................................. 225
Dimension................................................540
Dinghy towing ........................................205
Display
Multi-information display ................ 139
Touch screen ...................................... 208
Trip information ................................... 140
Warning message............................. 497
Do-it-yourself maintenance ............ 400
Door courtesy lights ............................ 337
Door pocket............................................ 346
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DoorsDoor lock................................. 22, 34, 37
Rear door child protector ................ 38
Driver’s seat belt reminder light .....490
Driver’s seat position memory ........... 47
Driving
Correct posture .................................... 78
Procedures ...............................................112
DVD player/changer........................... 251
Electric power steering ....................... 184
Electronic key If the electronic key does not operate properly .................... 526
Replacing battery .............................. 440
Emergency, in case of
If a warning light turns on ............. 488
If a warning message is displayed ............................................ 497
If the electronic key does
not operate properly .................... 526
If the engine will not
start ........................................................ 523
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from “P”................................ 524
If the 12 volt battery is
discharged ....................................... 529
If you have a flat tire ...............512, 522
If you lose your keys......................... 525
If you think something is
wrong ................................................... 484
If your vehicle becomes stuck.....536
If your vehicle needs to be towed ................................................... 478
If your vehicle overheats ................533 Engine
ACCESSORY mode........................122
Compartment ..................................... 406
Engine (ignition) switch...................... 121
Hood ....................................................... 403
How to start the engine ..................... 121
If the engine will not start ............... 523
Overheating ........................................ 533
Engine compartment cover .............408
Engine coolant temperature gauge .......................................................132
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................................ 546
Checking................................................. 414
Preparing and checking before winter...................................... 199
Engine oil Capacity ................................................ 544
Checking............................................... 409
Preparing and checking
before winter...................................... 199
Engine oil maintenance data .............412
Engine (ignition) switch......................... 121
Event data recorder ............................ 486
First-aid kit storage belt .....................360
Floor mats ................................................ 359
Fluid
Brake ......................................................... 416
Washer................................................... 420
Fog lights Switch ........................................................ 145
Wattage ................................................. 552
Foot light .................................................. 337
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Parking brake ........................................... 131
Parking lightsReplacing light bulbs ....................... 470
Switch ........................................................ 142
Wattage ................................................. 552
Personal lights ....................................... 339
Power outlet ........................................... 353
Power windows.........................................64
Pre-collision system ..............................190
Radar cruise control ............................. 153
Radiator...................................................... 415
Radio ..........................................................229
Radio data system.................................. 231
Rear sunshade........................................357
Rear turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 470
Wattage ................................................. 552
Rear view monitor system .................. 179
Rear window defogger .......................225
Replacing Electronic key battery ..................... 440
Fuses .........................................................442
Light bulbs ............................................ 470
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ......................................... 578
Seat belts Adjusting the seat belt ....................... 53
Automatic locking retractor............ 55
Child restraint system installation ............................................102
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belts..................................... 392
Emergency locking retractor ......... 55
How to wear your seat belt............. 53 How your child should wear
the seat belt ..........................................56
Pre-collision seat belts .......................55
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use .........................55
Reminder light .................................... 490
Seat belt extenders ..............................56
Seat belt pretensioners ...................... 54
Seat heaters/ventilators.....................355
Seating capacity ..................................... 198
Seats Adjustment ............................................... 45
Adjustment precautions .................... 46
Child seats/child restraint
system installation............................ 102
Cleaning .................................................. 391
Driver’s seat position memory ....... 47
Head restraint ...........................................51
Properly sitting in the seat ................ 78
Seat heaters ..........................................354
Service reminder indicators ............. 136
Shift lever Automatic transmission ................... 125
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from “P” ................................ 524
Shift lock system .................................... 524
Shopping bag hooks............................360
Side airbags............................................... 80
Side marker lights Switch.........................................................142
Side mirror Adjusting and folding.......................... 62
Mirror position memory.................... 47P
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