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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If the engine will not start
If the engine will not start, even though correct starting procedures are
being followed (
→P. 117), consider each of the following points.
■The engine will not start even when the starter motor operates
normally.
One of the following may be the cause of the problem.
● There may not be sufficient fuel in the vehicle’s tank.
Refuel the vehicle.
● The engine may be flooded.
Try to restart the engine once more following correct starting
procedures. ( →P. 117)
● There may be a malfunction in the engine immobilizer system.
(→P. 7 2 )
■ The starter motor turns over slowly, the interior lights and head-
lights are dim, or the horn does not sound or sounds at a low vol-
ume.
One of the following may be the cause of the problem.
● The battery may be discharged. ( →P. 397)
● The battery terminal connections may be loose or corroded.
■ The starter motor does not turn ov er, the interior lights and head-
lights do not turn on, or the horn does not sound.
One of the following may be the cause of the problem.
● One or both of the battery terminals may be disconnected.
● The battery may be discharged. ( →P. 397)
● There may be a malfunction in the steering lock system.
Contact your Lexus dealer if the problem cannot be repaired, or if
repair procedures are unknown.

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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
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Steering
Tires and wheelsType A
Free playLess than 1.2 in. (30 mm)
Ti r e s i z e205/55R16 89W, T125/70D17 98M
(spare)
Front and rear tire inflation pres-
sure
(Recommended cold tire inflation
pressure)
Driving under normal conditions Front:
35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm
2 or bar)*
Rear:
38 psi (260 kPa, 2.6 kgf/cm
2 or bar)*
Spare:
60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
*: When driving at high speeds above 100 mph
(160 km/h), in countries where such speeds are
permitted by law, add 5.8 psi (40 kPa, 0.4 kgf/
cm
2 or bar) to the front tires and rear tires.
Never exceed the maximum cold tire inflation
pressure indicated on the tire sidewall.
Wheel size16 × 7JJ, 17 × 4T (spare)
Wheel nut torque76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)

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Vehicle specifications
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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
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those standard
items which may be replaced) of automatic transmis-
sion, power steering, power brakes, power windows,
power seats, radio and heater, to the extent that these
items are available as factory-installed equipment
(whether installed or not)
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
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
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Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
ABSAnti-Lock Brake System
AFSAdaptive Front-lighting System
AI-SHIFTArtificial Intelligence Shift
ALRAutomatic Locking Retractor
CALCalibration
CRSChild Restraint System
DISPDisplay
ECTElectronic Controlled Transmission
ECUElectronic Control Unit
EDREvent data recorder
ELREmergency Locking Retractor
EPSElectric Power Steering
ETCSElectronic Throttle Control System
GAWRGross Axle Weight Rating
I/MEmission inspection and maintenance
MMTMethylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl
M + SMud and Snow
MTBEMethyl Tertiary Butyl Ether
OBDOn Board Diagnostics
PCSPre-Collision System
SRSSupplemental Restraint System
TINTire Identification Number
TPMSTire Pressure Warning System
TRACTr a c t i o n C o n t r o l
VDIMVehicle Dynamics Integrated Management

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Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................................. 192
ABS.............................................................. 170
AFS .............................................................. 144
Adaptive front lighting system ......... 144
Air conditioning filter .......................... 322
Air conditioning systemAir conditioning filter ....................... 322
Automatic air conditioning system .................................................... 192
Airbags
Airbag operating conditions.............81
Airbag precautions for your child.......................................................... 85
Airbag warning light ..........................361
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions.............................................. 82
Curtain shield airbag precautions ..........................................85
Front passenger occupant classification system......................... 90
General airbag precautions ...........85
Locations of airbags............................ 79
Modification and disposal of airbags .................................................... 89
Proper driving posture ............. 77, 85
Side airbag operating conditions.............................................. 82
Side airbag precautions ....................85
SRS airbags ............................................. 79
Alarm ............................................................ 74
Antenna ................................................... 208
Anti-lock brake system ....................... 170
Armrest.....................................................255
Ashtrays ....................................................248
Audio input ..............................................228 Audio system
Antenna.................................................. 208
Audio input........................................... 228
Audio visual input.............................. 228
AUX adapter ...................................... 228
CD player/changer ............................. 211
MP3/WMA disc..................................217
Optimal use ..........................................225
Portable music player ..................... 228
Radio ....................................................... 204
Steering wheel audio switch.........229
Audio visual input ................................. 228
Automatic air conditioning system ......................................................192
Automatic headlight leveling system ......................................................145
Automatic light control system.........143
Automatic transmission Automatic transmission ....................122
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P....................................392
S mode ..................................................... 124
AUX adapter ......................................... 228
Back-up lights Wattage ................................................. 420
Battery Checking............................................... 302
If the vehicle has discharged battery ..................................................397
Preparing and checking before winter...................................... 183A
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Cup holder .............................................. 239
Curtain shield airbags............................ 79
Customizable features .......................436
Daytime running light system ........... 144
DefoggerRear window........................................200
Side mirror ............................................200
Dimension ................................................406
Dinghy towing .............................. 188, 189
Display Dynamic radar crui se control ...... 155
Satellite switch mode ....................... 245
Trip information ................................... 140
Warning message............................. 369
Do-it-yourself maintenance .............286
Door courtesy lights Door courtesy lights........................... 231
Wattage.................................................. 420
Door pockets........................................... 241
Doors Door glasses ........................................... 64
Door lock................................. 22, 34, 37
Side mirrors ............................................... 61
Driver's seat belt reminder light ..... 362
Driving Correct posture ..................................... 77
Procedures ............................................ 108
Driving position memory ...................... 46 Electric power steering........................170
Electronic key
If the electronic key does not operate properly............................ 394
Emergency, in case of If the engine will not start ................. 391
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P....................................392
If the vehicle has discharged battery ..................................................397
If the warning buzzer sounds...... 360
If the warning light turns on.......... 360
If the warning message is displayed ............................................ 369
If you have a flat tire ........................ 382
If you lose your keys ........................ 393
If you think something is wrong .................................................. 356
If the electronic key does not operate properly............................ 394
If your vehicle becomes stuck .... 402
If your vehicle needs to be towed ................................................... 350
If your vehicle overheats................400
Engine Compartment ......................................292
Engine switch .......................................... 117
Hood ....................................................... 289
How to start the engine ..................... 117
Identification number ...................... 407
If the engine will not start ................. 391
Ignition switch ......................................... 117
Overheating ........................................400
Engine compartment cover ............. 294
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Scuff lighting ............................................ 231
Seat beltsAdjusting the seat belt........................ 53
Automatic locking retractor............ 54
Child restraint system installation ............................................. 98
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belts ..................................... 278
Emergency locking retractor ......... 54
How to wear your seat belt............. 52
How your child should wear the seat belt .......................................... 55
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use ......................... 54
Reminder light ..................................... 362
Seat belt extenders .............................. 55
Seat belt pretensioners...................... 53
Seat heaters ..................................251, 253
Seat position memory ............................ 49
Seat ventilators ......................................253
Seating capacity ..................................... 182
Seats
Adjustment............................................... 44
Adjustment precautions.................... 45
Child seats/child restraint system installation ............................. 98
Cleaning..................................................277
Driver’s seat position memory....... 46
Front passenger seat position memory.................................................. 49
Head restraint........................................... 51
Properly sitting in the seat ................. 77
Seat heaters ................................251, 253
Ventilated seats .................................. 253 Service reminder indicators .............136
Shift lever
Automatic transmission ....................122
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P....................................392
Manual transmission.......................... 126
Shift lever lighting ...................................231
Shift lock system.................................... 392
Shopping bag hooks ............................. 261
Side airbags ............................................... 79
Side marker lights Switch ........................................................ 143
Side mirror Adjusting and folding ........................... 61
Mirror position memory ....................46
Smart access system with
push-button startEntry function .......................................... 22
Starting the engine................................ 117
Spare tire
Inflation pressure ................................. 316
Spare tire ............................................... 382
Spark plug .................................................. 411
Specifications ......................................... 406
Speech command switch*
Speedometer Speed indicator....................................130
Speedometer ........................................ 130
Steering wheel Audio switches ....................................229
Manual adjustment .............................. 58
Power adjustment................................ 59
Steering wheel positionmemory ..................................................46
Storage feature ..................................... 236
Stuck If your vehicle becomes stuck .... 402S

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Vanity lightsVanity lights .......................................... 243
Wattage.................................................. 420
Vanity mirrors ........................................ 243
VDIM .......................................................... 170
Vehicle dynamics integrated
management ........................................ 170
Vehicle identification number .........407
Vehicle stability control....................... 170
Ventilators ...............................................253
VSC ............................................................. 170
Warning buzzers Brake system .......................................360
Open door .......................................... 362
Seat belt reminder............................. 362
Warning lights Anti-lock brake system.....................361
Brake assist system.............................361
Brake system .......................................360
Charging system .................................361
Electric power steering
warning light .......................................361
Low fuel level ....................................... 362
Malfunction indicator lamp.............361
Master warning light ........................ 362
Open door ........................................... 362
Pre-collision system ...........................361
Pretensioners.........................................361
Seat belt reminder light .................. 362
SRS airbags ............................................361
Tire pressure warning
light ........................................................ 362 Warning messages
AWD system....................................... 370
Dynamic radar cruise control ....................... 370, 373
Engine oil level.....................................373
Engine oil maintenance...................373
Engine oil pressure........................... 369
Hill-start assist control ..................... 372
Hood ........................................................373
Intuitive parking assist ......... 370, 373
Moon roof..............................................373
Open door ............................................373
Parking brake.......................................373
Pre-collision system............. 370, 373
Smart access system with push-button start ........................... 378
Steering lock........................................ 370
Tire pressure warning system ................... 370, 373
Traction control...................................372
Trunk.........................................................373
Vehicle stability control................... 372
Washer fluid .........................................373
Washer
Checking............................................... 305
Preparing and checking before winter...................................... 183
Switch ........................................................ 147
Washing and waxing............................274
Weight Cargo capacity .................................... 179
Load limits............................................... 182
Weight .................................................... 406V
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