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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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 ot her 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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Vehicle specifications
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 typeToyota Genuine ATF WS
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-
tion, and ultimately damage the auto matic transmission of your vehicle.

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Vehicle specifications
■Temperature A, B, C
The temperature grades are A (the hi ghest), 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 Mo tor 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 excess ive loading, either separately or in
combination, can cause heat build up 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
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 po sture ............. 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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Alphabetical index
Warning buzzersBrake system .......................................350
Open door .......................................... 353
Seat belt reminder ............................ 353
Warning lights Anti-lock brake system .................... 351
Automatic transmission fluid temperature warning light......... 353
Brake assist system ............................ 351
Brake system .......................................350
Charging system ................................. 351
Electric power steering warning light ....................................... 351
Low fuel level....................................... 353
Malfunction indicator lamp ............351
Master warning light ........................ 353
Open door ........................................... 353
Pre-collision system ........................... 351
Pretensioners ........................................ 351
Seat belt reminder light .................. 353
SRS airbags ............................................ 351
Tire pressure warning light........................................................ 353 Warning messages
Dynamic radar cruise control....................... 362, 365
Engine oil level ................................... 365
Engine oil maintenance ................. 365
Engine oil pressure ............................ 361
Engine oil temperature .................... 361
Hill-start assist control .....................364
Hood ....................................................... 365
Intuitive parking assist ......... 362, 365
Moon roof ............................................ 365
Open door ........................................... 365
Parking brake ..................................... 365
Pre-collision system............. 362, 365
Smart access system with push-button start ............................370
Steering lock.........................................362
Tire pressure warning system................... 362, 365
Traction control ..................................364
Trunk ....................................................... 365
Vehicle stability control ..................364
Washer fluid ........................................ 365
Washer Checking ...............................................295
Preparing and checking before winter .....................................180
Switch........................................................ 143
Washing and waxing ........................... 264W
*: Refer to the “Navigatio n System Owner’s Manual”