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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever
Fog light switch P. 158
P. 146
P. 161
Gauges and meters P. 148
Multi-information display P. 155Windshield wipers and
washer switch
P. 162
“POWER” switch P. 138
Parking brake pedal P. 147
Trunk opener main switch
P. 55
Glove box
P. 356
Hood lock release lever P. 417
Trunk opener P. 55
Fuel filler door opener P. 83
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Maintenance and care
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Hood
CAUTION
■Pre-driving check
Check that the hood is fully closed and locked.
If the hood is not locked properly it may open while the vehicle is in motion and
cause an accident, which may result in death or serious injury.
Release the lock from the inside of the vehicle to open the hood.
Pull the hood lock release lever.
The hood will pop up slightly.
Lift the hood catch and lift the
hood.
STEP1
STEP2
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When trouble arises
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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.
●The message “HYBRID SYSTEM OVERHEAT” is displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display.
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 hybrid
system is running.
●Do not loosen the radiator cap while the hybrid system 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 8 )
Have the vehicle checked at your nearest Lexus dealer as soon as pos-
sible.
STEP6
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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch lever
P. 4 1 7
Trunk opener
P. 5 5
Fuel filler door
P. 8 3
Hood lock release leverP. 4 1 7Fuel filler door openerP. 8 3Tire inflation pressureP. 5 5 1
Fuel tank capacity17.2 gal. (65 L, 14.3 lmp.gal.)
Fuel typePremium unleaded gasoline onlyP. 85, 546
Cold tire inflation
pressure
Driving under normal conditions35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm2 or bar)
Driving at high speeds above 100 mph
(160 km/h) (in countries where such speeds
are permitted by law) Add 9 psi (60 kPa, 0.6 kgf/cm
2 or bar) to the
front tires and rear tires. Never exceed the
maximum cold tire inflation pressure indicated
on the tire sidewall.P. 5 5 1
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill)qt. (L, Imp.qt.)
With filter 6.6 (6.3, 5.5)
Without filter 6.2 (5.9
, 5.2)
Engine oil type“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
Oil grade: ILSAC multigrade engine oilP. 5 4 7
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