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5-1. Essential information
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If you think something is wrong
If you notice any of the following symptoms, your vehicle probably needs
adjustment or repair. Contact your Lexus dealer as soon as possible.
■Visible symptoms
● Fluid leaks under the vehicle
(Water dripping from the air conditioning after use is normal.)
● Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear
● Engine coolant temperature gauge needle continually points
higher than normal
■ Audible symptoms
● Changes in exhaust sound
● Excessive tire squeal when cornering
● Strange noises related to the suspension system
● Pinging or other noises related to the engine
■ Operational symptoms
● Engine missing, stumbling or running rough
● Appreciable loss of power
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when braking
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when driving on a level road
● Loss of brake effectiveness, sp ongy feeling, pedal almost touches
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If your vehicle overheats
If your engine overheats:
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the automatic air
conditioning system.
Check to see if steam is coming out from under the hood.
If you see steam: Stop the engine. Carefully lift the hood after the steam sub-
sides and then restart the engine.
If you do not see steam: Leave the engine running and carefully lift the hood.
Remove the engine compartment cover. ( →P. 283)
Check to see if the cooling fan is operating.
If the fan is operating: Wait until the temperature of the engine (shown on the
instrument cluster) begins to fall and then stop the engine.
If the fan is not operating: Stop the engine immediately and call your local Lexus
dealer.
After the engine has cooled
down sufficiently, check the
engine coolant level and inspect
the radiator core (radiator) for
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6-1. Specifications
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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
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
Tire related termMeaning

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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