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Stop the vehicle immediately.The following warning indicates the possibility of damage to the vehicle
that may lead to an accident. Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place
and contact your Lexus dealer.
Have the vehicle inspected by yo ur Lexus dealer immediately.
Failing to investigate the cause of the following warnings may lead to the
system operating abnormally and possibly cause an accident. Have the
vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
Charging system warning light Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
(U.S.A.)

(Canada)
Malfunction indicator lampIndicates a malfunction in:
• The electronic engine control system;
• The electronic throttle control system; or
• The electronic automatic transmission control system.
SRS warning lightIndicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system; or
• The seat belt pretensioner system.

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Follow the correction procedures.After taking the specified steps to co rrect the suspected problem, check
that the warning light turns off.
Warning lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection procedure
Open door warning light
(warning buzzer)
*1
Indicates that a door or the
trunk is not fully closed.
Check that all doors and the
trunk are closed.
Low fuel level warning light
Remaining fuel
(Approximately 2.9 gal. [11 L,
2.4 Imp.gal.] or less)
Refuel the vehicle.
Automatic transmission fluid
temperature warning lightIndicates that the automatic
transmission fluid tempera-
ture is too high.
→ P. 1 2 5
(On the instru-
ment cluster)
Driver’s seat belt reminder
light (warning buzzer)
*2
Warns the driver to fasten
his/her seat belt.Fasten the seat belt.
(On the center panel)
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light
(warning buzzer)
*2
Warns the front passenger to
fasten his/her seat belt.
Fasten the seat belt.

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If the vehicle becomes stuck
CAUTION
■When attempting to free a stuck vehicle
If you choose to rock the vehicle back and forth to free it, make sure the surround-
ing area is clear, to avoid striking other vehicles, objects or persons. The vehicle
may also lunge forward or lunge back suddenly as it becomes free. Use extreme
caution.
■When shifting the shift lever
Be careful not to shift the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed.
This may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may cause an
accident and result in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■To avoid damaging the transmission and other components
●Avoid spinning the wheels and do not rev the engine.
●If the vehicle remains stuck after trying these procedures, the vehicle may require
towing to be freed.
Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle becomes
stuck in mud, dirt, or snow.
Stop the engine. Set the parking brake and shift the shift lever
to P.
Remove the mud, snow, or sand from around the stuck tire.
Place wood, stones or some other material to help provide
traction under the tires.
Restart the engine.
Shift the shift lever to the D or R position and carefully apply
the accelerator to free the vehicle.
Turn off TRAC and VSC if these functions are hampering your
attempts to free the vehicle. (→ P. 1 6 8 )
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
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Automatic transmission
*: The fluid capacity is provided as a reference. If replacement is necessary, con-
tact your Lexus dealer.
Fluid capacity*11.1 qt. (10.5 L, 9.2 lmp.qt.)
Fluid typeTo y o t a G e n u i n e AT F W S
NOTICE
Using automatic transmission fluid other than “Toyota Genuine ATF WS” may cause
deterioration in shift quality, locking up of your transmission accompanied by vibra-
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Temperature A, B, C
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing
the tire's resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate
heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor
laboratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate
and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire fail-
ure.
The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car
tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109.
Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory
test wheel than the minimum required by law.
Warning: The temperature grades for this tire are established for a tire that
is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in
combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pres-
sureTire pressure when the vehicle has been parked for
three hours or more, or has not been driven more
than 1 mile or 1.5 km under that condition
Maximum inflation pres-
sureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which a tire
may be inflated, shown on the sidewall of the tire
Recommended inflation
pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a man-
ufacturer.
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those standard
items which may be replaced) of transmission, power
steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats,
radio and heater, to the extent that these items are
available as factory-installed equipment (whether
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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................................. 186
ABS.............................................................. 166
ACCESSORY mode ............................114
AFS .............................................................. 140
Adaptive front lighting system ......... 140
Air conditioning filter ........................... 313
Air conditioning systemAir conditioning filter ......................... 313
Automatic air conditioning system ................................................... 186
Airbags Airbag operating conditions........... 79
Airbag precautions for your child.......................................................... 83
Airbag warning light ..........................351
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions..............................................80
Curtain shield airbag
precautions .......................................... 83
Front passenger occupant
classification system.........................88
General airbag precautions ........... 83
Locations of airbags............................. 77
Modification and disposal of airbags .................................................... 87
Proper driving posture ............. 75, 83
Side airbag operating conditions..............................................80
Side airbag precautions .................... 83
SRS airbags .............................................. 77 Alarm.............................................................72
Antenna .................................................... 202
Anti-lock brake system ........................166
Armrest .................................................... 246
Ashtrays.................................................... 239
Audio input.............................................. 220
Audio system
Antenna.................................................. 202
Audio input........................................... 220
Audio visual input.............................. 220
AUX adapter ...................................... 220
CD player/changer ......................... 205
MP3/WMA disc................................... 211
Optimal use ............................................217
Portable music player ..................... 220
Radio .........................................................198
Steering wheel audio switch...........221
Audio visual input ................................. 220
Automatic air conditioning system ..................................................... 186
Automatic headlight leveling system ....................................................... 141
Automatic light control system.........139
Automatic transmission Automatic transmission .....................118
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P................................... 384
M mode ....................................................122
AUX adapter ......................................... 220A

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Seat heaters................................. 242, 244
Seat position memory ........................... 48
Seat ventilators.......................................244
Seating capacity ..................................... 179
SeatsAdjustment ...............................................44
Adjustment precautions.....................44
Child seats/child restraint
system installation ............................. 96
Cleaning .................................................267
Driver’s seat position memory ...... 45
Front passenger seat position
memory ................................................. 48
Head restraint ........................................ 50
Properly sitting in the seat.................75
Seat heaters...............................242, 244
Ventilated seats ...................................244
Service reminder indicators ............. 132
Shift lever If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ................................... 384
Transmission ........................................... 118
Shift lever light ........................................223
Shift lock system ................................... 384
Shopping bag hooks ............................. 251
Side airbags ................................................ 77
Side marker lights Switch ........................................................ 139
Side mirrors Adjusting and folding ......................... 60
Mirror position memory ................... 45
Smart access system with
push-button startEntry function .......................................... 22
Starting the engine................................ 114 Spare tire
Inflation pressure ................................307
Spare tire ................................................ 374
Spark plug................................................403
Specifications ........................................ 398
Speech command switch*
Speedometer .......................................... 128
Steering wheel
Adjustment ............................................... 57
Audio switches ......................................221
Steering wheel positionmemory .................................................. 45
Storage feature...................................... 227
Stuck If your vehicle becomes stuck .... 395
Sun visors ................................................. 233
Sunshade..................................................... 65
Switch
Engine switch .......................................... 114
Fog light switch .....................................142
F-sport mode total control switch...........................................120, 169
Ignition switch ......................................... 114
Light switches ....................................... 139
Power door lock switch .................... 37
Power window switch ........................ 62
Satellite switches.................................236
Transmission shift switches ...................................... 120, 122
Window lock switch............................ 62
Wiper and washer switch............... 143

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Tachometer..................................................128
Tail lights
Switch ........................................................139
Talk switch*
Telephone switch*
Theft deterrent system
Alarm ...........................................................72
Engine immobilizer system ............. 70
Theft prevention labels .......................... 74
Tire inflation pressure .........................307
Tire information Glossary................................................... 417
Size ............................................................. 414
Tire identification number ............... 414
Uniform tire quality grading ...........415
Tires
Chains ...................................................... 180
Checking ............................................... 296
If you have a flat tire.......................... 374
Inflation pressure................................ 307
Inflation pressure sensor................ 296
Information.............................................. 412
Replacing............................................... 374
Rotating tires ......................................... 301
Size ........................................................... 407
Snow tires ............................................... 180
Tools ........................................................... 374
Total load capacity ................................ 179
Towing Dinghy towing ...................................... 183
Emergency towing ...........................340
Trailer towing.........................................182 TRAC ..........................................................166
Traction control.......................................166
Transmission shift switches.......120, 122
Trip meter ................................................. 128
Trunk
Extending a space ............................. 247
Opener ........................................................41
Trunk light
Trunk light ................................................. 42
Wattage ................................................. 408
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ....................... 334
Switch........................................................ 126
Wattage ................................................. 408
Vanity lights Vanity lights...........................................234
Wattage ................................................. 408
Vanity mirrors ........................................ 234
VDIM...........................................................166
Vehicle dynamics integrated management .........................................166
Vehicle identification number ......... 399
Vehicle stability control .......................166
Ventilators ............................................... 244
VSC .............................................................166T
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