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3-5. Other interior features
CAUTION
■Burns
●Use caution when seating the following persons in a seat with the seat heater on
to avoid the possibility of burns:
• Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the disabled
• Persons with sensitive skin
• Persons who are fatigued
• Persons who have taken alcohol or dr ugs that induce sleep (sleeping drugs,
cold remedies, etc.)
●Do not cover the seat with anything when using the seat heater.
Using the seat heater with a blanket or cushion increases the temperature of the
seat and may lead to overheating.
NOTICE
■To prevent seat heater damage
Do not put unevenly weighted objects on the seat and do not stick sharp objects
(needles, nails, etc.) into the seat.
■To prevent battery discharge
Turn the switches off when the engine is not running.

When trouble arises5
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5-1. Essential information................... 350
If your vehicle needs to be towed ..................................... 350
If you think something is wrong ...................................... 356
Fuel pump shut off system ..................................... 357
Event data recorder ............. 358
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency.................... 360
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ................................ 360
If a warning message is displayed ................................ 369
If you have a flat tire .............. 382
If the engine will not start ...... 391
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P........................ 392
If you lose your keys ............... 393
If the electronic key does not operate properly .......... 394 If the vehicle battery is
discharged ............................ 397
If your vehicle overheats............................... 400
If the vehicle becomes stuck........................................ 402

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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 and car efully lift the hood.
If you do not see steam: Leave the engine running and carefully lift the hood.
Remove the engine compartment cover. ( P. 2 9 4 )
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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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■Overheating
If you observe the following, your vehicle may be overheating.
●The engine coolant temperature gauge enters the red zone or a loss of power is
experienced.
●Steam is coming from under the hood.
CAUTION
■To prevent an accident or injury when in specting under the hood of your vehicle
●Keep hands and clothing away from the fan and other belts while the engine is
running.
●Do not loosen the radiator cap while the engine and radiator are hot.
Serious injury, such as burns, may result from hot coolant and steam released
under pressure.
NOTICE
■When adding engine coolant
Wait until the engine has cooled do wn before adding engine coolant.
When adding coolant, do so slowly. Adding cool coolant to a hot engine too quickly
can cause damage to the engine.
Add engine coolant if required.
Water can be used in an emer-
gency measure if engine coolant
is unavailable. ( P. 411)
Have the vehicle checked at your nearest Lexus dealer as soon as pos-
sible.
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Alphabetical index
CleaningExterior ....................................................274
Interior ......................................................277
Seat belts................................................ 278
Clock ......................................................... 244
Coat hooks ..............................................259
Compass .................................................. 269
Condenser ............................................... 301
Console box ........................................... 237
Cooling system Engine overheating ......................... 400
Cornering assist sensors .................... 164
Cruise control Cruise control .......................................152
Dynamic radar cruise control ...... 155
Cup holder ..............................................239
Curtain shield airbags............................ 79
Customizable features ....................... 436 Daytime running light system ............144
Defogger
Rear window ....................................... 200
Side mirror............................................ 200
Dimension ............................................... 406
Dinghy towing............................... 188, 189
Display Dynamic radar cruise 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...................... 46D

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Alphabetical index
Electric power steering ....................... 170
Electronic keyIf 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
Engine coolant Capacity .................................................... 411
Checking ...............................................299
Preparing and checking before winter ..................................... 183
Engine coolant temperature gauge....................................................... 130
Engine immobilizer system.................. 72
Engine oil Capacity .................................................. 410
Checking ...............................................295
Preparing and checking before winter ..................................... 183
Engine oil maintenance data............298
EPS .............................................................. 170
Event data recorder ........................... 358E

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Alphabetical index
Overhead courtesy lightsOverhead courtesy lights ............... 231
Wattage ................................................. 420
Overheating, Engine .......................... 400
Parking assist sensors .......................... 164
Parking brake .......................................... 129
Parking lights Replacing light bulbs ....................... 342
Switch ........................................................ 143
Wattage ................................................. 420
PCS.............................................................. 176
Personal lights Switch ...................................................... 234
Power outlet ........................................... 250
Power windows.........................................64
Pre-collision system .............................. 176
Radar cruise control ............................. 155
Radiator......................................................301
Radio ......................................................... 204
RDS ............................................................ 205
Rear sunshade ....................................... 256
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ....................... 342
Wattage ................................................. 420
Rear view mirror Compass ............................................... 269
Rear window defogger ...................... 200
Replacing Electronic key battery ..................... 325
Fuses .........................................................327
Light bulbs ............................................ 342
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ..........................................444 Scuff lighting ............................................ 231
Seat belts
Adjusting 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
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What to do if...
What to do if...
A tire puncturesP. 3 8 2If you have a flat tire
The engine does not start
P. 3 9 1If the engine will not start
P. 7 2Engine immobilizer system
P. 3 9 4If the vehicle battery is discharged
The shift lever cannot be
moved outP. 3 9 2If the shift lever cannot be shifted
from P
The engine coolant temperature
gauge enters the red zone
Steam can be seen coming
from under the hood
P. 4 0 0If your vehicle overheats
The key is lostP. 3 9 3If you lose your keys
The battery runs outP. 3 9 7If the vehicle battery is discharged
The doors cannot be lockedP. 3 7Doors
The horn begins to soundP. 74Alarm
The vehicle is stuck in mud or
sandP. 4 0 2If the vehicle becomes stuck