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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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Engine coolantThe coolant level is satisfactory if it is between the F and L lines on the res-
ervoir when the engine is cold. Full
Low
If the level is on or below the L line,
add coolant up to the F line.
NOTICE
■To prevent serious engine damage:
Check the oil level on regular basis.
■When replacing the engine oil
●Be careful not to spill engine oil on the vehicle components.
●Avoid overfilling, or the engine could be damaged.
●Check the oil level on the dipstick every time you refill the vehicle.
●Be sure the engine oil filler cap is properly retightened.
■When adding the engine coolant
When installing the reservoir cap, make sure
that the engine coolant reservoir hose posi-
tioned as shown in the illustration.

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Warning messageDetailsCorrection procedure
Indicates that engine oil
level is low.A buzzer also sounds.Check the level of engine
oil, and add if necessary.
(USA only)
Indicates that the engine
oil is scheduled to be
changed.
A buzzer also sounds.
Check and the engine oil,
and change if necessary.
Comes on approximately
4500 miles (7200 km)
after the engine oil is
changed. (The indicator
will not work properly
unless the oil mainte-
nance data has been
reset.)
(USA only)
Indicates that the engine
oil should be changed.A buzzer also sounds.
Check and change the
engine oil.Comes on approximately
5000 miles (8000 km)
after the engine oil is
changed (and the oil
maintenance data has
been reset).

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6-1. SpecificationsMaintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) .............. 422
Fuel information ..................... 432
Tire information...................... 435
6-2. Customization Customizable features ........ 447
6-3. Initialization Items to initialize .................... 452

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6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)
Dimensions and weight
*: Unladen vehicle
Overall length191.1 in. (4855 mm)
Overall width71.7 in. (1820 mm)
Overall height *57.1 in. (1450 mm)
Wheelbase109.3 in. (2775 mm)
Tr e a dFront62.0 in. (1575 mm)
Rear61.6 in. (1565 mm)
Vehicle capacity weight
(Occupants + luggage)900 lb. (410 kg)
Towing capacity
(trailer weight + cargo weight)1000 lb. (450 kg)

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Vehicle specifications
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Lubrication system
Oil viscosity
●The 5W portion of the oil viscosity rating indicates the characteristic of the oil
which allows cold startability. Oils with a lower value before the W allow for easier
starting of the engine in cold weather.
● The 30 in 5W-30 indicates the oil viscosity when the oil is at its operating
temperature. An oil with a higher viscosity may be better suited if the
vehicle is operated at high speeds, or under extreme load condition.
Oil capacity
(drain and refill)
without filter 6.0 qt. (5.7 L, 5.0 lmp.qt.)
with filter6.4 qt. (6.1 L, 5.3 lmp.qt.)
Oil gradeILSAC multi-grade engine oil
Recommended oil
viscosity
Use Lexus approved “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or
equivalent to satisfy the grade and viscosity shown
below.
5W-30 is an oil that provides optimal levels of fuel
efficiency.
Outside temperature

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Vehicle 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 12-volt 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
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Warning messagesDynamic radar
cruise control .......................387, 389
Engine oil level .................................... 389
Engine oil maintenance..................389
Engine oil pressure........................... 386
Hood ....................................................... 389
Intuitive parking assist
sensor ......................................387, 389
Moon roof.............................................389
Open door ...........................................389
Parking brake ......................................389
Pre-collision system .............387, 389
Smart access system with
push-button start............................ 394
Steering lock ........................................ 387
Traction control.................................. 387
Trunk ........................................................ 389
Vehicle stability control .................. 387
Washer fluid......................................... 389
Washer Checking ............................................... 325
Preparing and checking before winter ...................................... 172
Switch ........................................................ 139
Washing and waxing ...........................292
Weight Cargo capacity ....................................168
Load limits ................................................. 171
Weight .....................................................422
Wheels ..................................................... 338
Window glasses ...................................... 60
Window lock switch............................... 60 Windows
Power windows .....................................60
Rear window defogger.................... 195
Washer .................................................... 139
Windshield wipers Position......................................................175
Windshield wipers ............................. 139
Wireless remote control key
Replacing the battery....................... 342
Wireless remote control key .......... 34
WMA disc .................................................. 211