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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
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Vehicle specifications
Electrical system
Differential
“Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” is filled in your Lexus vehicle at fac-
tory fill. Use Lexus approved “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” or an
equivalent of matching quality to sati sfy the above specification. Please con-
tact your Lexus dealer for further details.
Tr a n s f e r
Battery
Open voltage at
68 F (20 C):12.6  12.8V Fully charged
12.2  12.4V Half charged
11.8  12.0V Discharged
(Voltage is checked 20 minutes after
the key is removed with all the lights
turned off.)
Charging rates5A max.
Oil capacity
Front
Rear1.5 qt. (1.4 L, 1.2 Imp.qt.)
3.3 qt. (3.1 L, 2.7 Imp.qt.)
Oil type and viscosity
Toyota Genuine Differential
Gear Oil LT 75W-85 GL5 or equiva-
lent
Oil capacity1.5 qt. (1.4 L, 1.2 Imp.qt.)
Oil typeHypoid gear oil API GL-5
Recommended oil viscositySAE 75W-90

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6-1. Specifications
Light bulbs
A: H11 halogen bulbs
B: HB3 halogen bulbs
C: Wedge base bulbs (clear)
D: Wedge base bulbs (amber)
E: H3 halogen bulbs
F: Double end bulbs
G: Single end bulbs
Light BulbsBulb No.WTy p e
Exterior
Headlights (low beam)55A
Headlights (high beam)900560B
Front turn signal lights1156NA27D
Parking lights1685C
Fog lights55E
Front side marker light1685C
Stop/tail lights74 4 321 /5C
Stop/tail and rear side marker
lights74 4 321 /5C
Rear turn signal lights21D
Back-up lights74 4 021C
Running board lights1943.8C
License plate lights1685C
Interior
Vanity lights2F
Personal lights8G
Interior lights8F
Door courtesy lights3.8G
Glove box light1.2C

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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
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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................................. 192
ABS.............................................................. 159
Active traction control......................... 159
Air conditioning systemAir conditioning filter ....................... 349
Automatic air conditioning system .................................................... 192
Airbags Airbag operating conditions...........80
Airbag precautions for your child.......................................................... 85
Airbag warning light ........................ 382
Curtain shield airbag precautions .......................................... 87
General airbag precautions ........... 84
Locations of airbags............................. 77
Modification and disposal of airbags ....................................................88
Side airbag precautions .................... 86
Side and curtain shield airbags operating conditions .......................80
SRS airbags .............................................. 77
Alarm ............................................................ 72
Antenna ........................................208, 303
Armrest ..................................................... 276
Ashtrays .................................................... 269
Audio system Antenna ..................................................208
CD player/changer .............................211
DVD information ............................... 240
DVD player ............................................ 231
DVD video/audio ............................. 236
MP3/WMA disc .................................218
Optimal use.......................................... 224
Radio ........................................................ 203
Rear sear entertainment system .................................................... 231 Steering switches .............................. 228
Video CD ..............................................243
Automatic light control system........ 135
Automatic transmission ........................ 121
Back door .....................................................31
Back-up lights Wattage ................................................. 420
Battery Battery .................................................... 333
Checking............................................... 333
If the vehicle battery is discharged ........................................ 405
Preparing and checking before winter...................................... 176
Brake Fluid .......................................................... 330
Parking brake........................................ 125
Brake Assist ............................................. 159
Care Exterior ................................................... 306
Interior.....................................................308
Seat belts ............................................... 309
Cargo capacity....................................... 168
Cargo hooks .......................................... 278
CD player ................................................... 211
Center differential lock ........................ 147
Chains ......................................................... 177
Child-protectors...................................... 28
Child restraint system Definition .................................................. 95
Installation ................................................ 98
Installing CRS with lower anchorages ......................................... 102
Installing CRS with seatbelts ...........99A
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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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If the vehicle battery is discharged .......................................405
If you have a flat tire ...........................391
If you lose your keys.........................404
If you think something is wrong ....................................................377
If your vehicle becomes stuck...... 410
If your vehicle needs to be towed ................................................... 372
If your vehicle overheats ............... 408
Engine Compartment ....................................... 321
Engine switch.......................................... 118
Hood........................................................ 320
How to start the engine..................... 118
If the engine will not start........................................................ 402
Overheating........................................ 408
Engine compartment cover ............. 322
Engine coolant temperature gauge....................................................... 126
Engine coolant Capacity ...................................................416
Checking ............................................... 328
Preparing and checking before winter ...................................... 176
Engine immobilizer system.................. 70
Engine oil Capacity ...................................................415
Checking ............................................... 323
Preparing and checking before winter ...................................... 176
Engine oil maintenance data............ 326
Event data recorder ............................ 379 First-aid kit storage belt ..................... 279
Flat key ......................................................... 22
Floor mats .................................................277
Fluid
Brake ....................................................... 330
Power steering ..................................... 331
Washer................................................... 335
Fog lights Switch ........................................................ 137
Wattage ................................................. 420
Foot light .................................................. 256
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light .....................................385
Front passenger occupant classification system ............................ 90
Front seats Adjustment ............................................... 34
Driving position memory ..................45
Front turn signal lights Wattage ................................................. 420
Fuel Capacity .................................................. 414
Fuel gauge .............................................. 126
Gas station information ................. 460
Information ............................................. 421
Refueling .................................................... 67
Fuel door ......................................................67
Fuel filler door ............................................67
Fuses .......................................................... 355F

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Garage door opener............................ 281
Gas station information ..................... 460
Gauges....................................................... 126
Glove box ............................................... 259
Head restraints.......................................... 47
HeadlightsReplacing light bulbs ....................... 365
Switch ........................................................ 135
Wattage ................................................. 420
Heaters Seat heaters...........................................274
Side mirror ..............................................199
Hill-start assist control ......................... 159
Hood ......................................................... 320
Hooks Cargo...................................................... 278
Illuminated entry system ................... 256
I/M test ....................................................... 316
Indicator lights ......................................... 129
Initialization Items to initialize ................................. 439
Inside rear view mirror.......................... 58
Instrument panel light control ........... 127
Interior lights Interior lights ........................................ 256
Wattage ................................................. 420 Jack
Replacing the wheel .......................... 391
Jack handle............................................... 391
Keyless entry ................................................. 24
Keys If you lose your keys ........................ 404
Keyless entry ........................................... 24
Key number plate ................................. 22
Keys ............................................................. 22
Wireless remote control key .......... 24
Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System (KDSS).................................... 159
Lexus Link System ................................290
Light bulbs Replacing .............................................. 365
Wattage ..................................................420
Lights Fog light switch .....................................137
Headlights switch................................ 135
Interior lights list ..................................256
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 365
Turn signal lever ...................................124
Vanity lights ..........................................265
Wattage ..................................................420
Limited slip differential......................... 159
Luggage cover....................................... 279G
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