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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
4
Maintenance and care
FuseAmpereCircuit
22ACC7. 5
Shift lock control system, power out-
let, outside rear view mirror, audio
system, navigation system, power
rear view mirrors, trip information
display, rear view monitor system
23CIG10Cigarette lighter
24POWER OR
TI&TE30Power windows, moon roof, tilt and
telescopic steering
■After a fuse is replaced
●If the lights do not turn on even after the fuse has been replaced, a bulb may
need replacement. ( P. 365)
●If the replaced fuse blows again, have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus
dealer.
■If there is an overload in the circuits
The fuses are designed to blow before the entire wiring harness is damaged.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■Starting the engine when the battery is discharged
The vehicle cannot be started by push-starting.
■To prevent battery discharge
●Turn off the headlights and the audio system while the engine is off.
●Turn off any unnecessary electrical components when the vehicle is running at a
low speed for an extended period, such as in heavy traffic, etc.
■When the battery is removed or discharged
The power windows and moon roof must be initialized.
CAUTION
■Avoiding battery fires or explosions
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidentally igniting the flammable
gas that may be emitted from the battery.
●Make sure the jumper cable is connected to the correct terminal and that it is not
unintentionally in contact with any pa rt other than the intended terminal.
●Do not allow the jumper cables to come into contact with the “+” and “-” termi-
nals.
●Do not allow open flame or use matches, cigarette lighters or smoke near the
battery.
Once your vehicle’s engine has started, remove the jumper
cables in the exact reverse ord er in which they were con-
nected.
Once the engine starts, have the ve hicle checked at your Lexus dealer
as soon as possible.STEP5

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6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)
Dimensions and weight
*1: Unladen vehicle
*2: Without roof luggage carrier
*3: With roof luggage carrier
Overall length188.2 in. (4780 mm)
Overall width74.0 in. (1880 mm)
Overall height *173.0 in. (1855 mm) *2
74.6 in. (1895 mm)*3
Wheelbase109.8 in. (2790 mm)
Tr e a dFront62.4 in. (1585 mm)
Rear62.4 in. (1585 mm)
Vehicle capacity weight
(Occupants + luggage)
With third seat
Without third seat1200 lb. (544 kg)
1000 lb. (454 kg)
Towing capacity6500 lb. (2948 kg)

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6-1. Specifications
Tire related termMeaning
Normal occupant weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants spec-
ified 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
Rim size designationRim diameter and width
Rim type designationThe industry manufacturer’s designation for a rim by
style or code
Rim widthNominal distance between rim flanges
Vehicle capacity weight
(Total load capacity)The rated cargo and luggage load plus 150 lb. (68
kg) times the vehicle’s designated seating capacity
Vehicle maximum load on
the tireThe load on an individual tire that is determined by
distributing to each axle its share of the maximum
loaded vehicle weight, and dividing by two
Vehicle normal load on
the tire
The load on an individual tire that is determined by
distributing to each axle its share of curb weight,
accessory weight, and normal occupant weight (dis-
tributed in accordance with Table 1* below), and
dividing it by two

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6-2. Customization
*: Vehicles sold outside Canada
ItemFunctionDefault settingCustomizedsetting
Moon roof
(
P. 6 4 )
Linked door lock opera-
tionONOFF
Linked door key opera-
tionOpen and closeOpen only
Close only
Linked operation of com-
ponents when door key is
used
Slide onlyTilt only
Wireless remote control
linked operationONOFF
Linked operation of com-
ponents when wireless
remote control used
Slide onlyTilt only
Automatic
light control
system
(
P. 1 3 5 )
Light sensor sensitivityLevel 3Levels 1 to 5
Ti m e e l a p s e d b e f o r e
headlights automatically
turn off after doors are
closed
30 seconds
0 seconds
60 seconds
90 seconds
Daytime running lightONOFF*
Illumination
(
P. 2 5 6 )
Time elapsed before lights
turn off15 seconds7. 5 s e c o n d s
30 seconds
Operation when the
doors are unlockedONOFF
Operation after the
engine switch is turned to
the “ACC” position
ONOFF

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Vehicle specifications
6-3. Initialization
Items to initialize
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Pow e r w i n d ow• After reconnecting or changing the battery
• After changing a fuseP. 6 1
Moon roofP. 6 4
Engine oil maintenance
data• After changing engine oilP. 3 2 6
After reconnecting or performing main tenance on the battery, the follow-
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Alphabetical index
Installing CRS with top straps .......104
Child safety Airbag precautions ............................. 85
Child restraint system ........................ 95
Child-protectors................................... 28
How your child should wear the seatbelt ........................................... 53
Installing child restraints .................... 98
Moon roof .................................................64
Power window lock switch ............... 61
Power window precautions............ 63
Removed battery precautions ....................................... 352
Seat belt precautions.......................... 54
Seat heater precautions ..................274
Cigarette lighter ..................................... 271
Cleaning Exterior ................................................... 306
Interior.....................................................308
Seat belts ............................................... 309
Clock..........................................................266
Compass ................................................. 286
Condenser.............................................. 329
Cooling system Engine overheating ..........................408
Cruise control ......................................... 142
Cup holders.............................................262
Curtain shield airbags ............................ 77
Customizable features ...................... 436 Daytime running light system ........... 136
Defogger
Rear window ......................................... 199
Side mirror.............................................. 199
Dimension................................................. 412
Dinghy towing ......................................... 190
Display Trip information ....................................132
Do-it-yourself maintenance ...............317
Door courtesy lights ............................ 256
Door pocket............................................ 263
Doors Door lock ......................................... 24, 26
Rear door child protector ................ 28
Downhill assist control system ......... 157
Driver’s seat belt reminder light .... 385
Driving Correct posture..................................... 75
Procedures .............................................. 118
DVD player .............................................. 231
Electronic modulated suspension ............................................. 156
Emergency, in case of If a warning light turns on................ 381
If the engine will not start ........................................................402
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .................................. 403D
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Alphabetical index
MaintenanceDo-it-yourself maintenance ........... 317
General maintenance .......................313
Maintenance data................................ 412
Maintenance requirements ..............311
Meter Instrument panel light control ....... 127
Meters ....................................................... 126
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror....................... 58
Side mirror heater ...............................199
Side mirrors ............................................. 59
Vanity mirrors...................................... 265
Moon roof ................................................... 64
MP3 disc ................................................... 218
Odometer................................................. 126
Off-road precautions Driving...................................................... 165
Vehicle ......................................................163
Oil Engine oil ............................................... 323
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting and folding ......................... 59
Defogger switch...................................199
Driving position memory.................. 45
Outside temperature display...........268
Overhead console ................................ 261
Overheating, Engine.......................... 408 Parking brake...........................................125
Parking lights
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 365
Switch ........................................................ 135
Wattage ................................................. 420
Personal lights........................................ 256
Power outlet ............................................272
Power windows .......................................... 61
Quarter window ................................... 278
Radiator .................................................... 329
Radio.......................................................... 203
RDS (Radio Date System) ................ 205
Rear console box.................................. 260
Rear height control air suspension .......................................149
Rear sear entertainment system A/V input adapter ............................ 248
Headphone jacks ...............................233
Remote control ...................................236
Rear seat Folding up the third seat ....................39
Removing the third seat ..................... 42
Tumbling the second seat ................ 37
Rear step bumper .....................................31
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ....................... 365
Wattage ................................................. 420M
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