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Maintenance and care
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■Engine oil consumption
●The amount of engine oil consumed depends on the oil viscosity, the quality of
the oil and the way the vehicle is driven.
●More oil is consumed under driving conditions such as high speeds, frequent
acceleration and deceleration.
●A new engine consumes more oil.
●When judging the amount of oil consumpt ion, keep in mind that the oil may
have become diluted, making it difficult to judge the true level accurately.
●Oil consumption: Max. 1.1 qt./600 miles, 0.9 Imp.qt./600 miles (1.0 L per 1000
km). If the vehicle consumes more than this amount, contact your Lexus dealer.
■Resetting the engine oil main tenance data (U.S.A. only)
Perform the following steps:
Press the “DISP” switch ( →P. 153) to change the multi-information dis-
play to blank.
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to OFF.
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to IGNITION ON mode with
the trip meter reset button held down.
Keep pressing the button for longer than 7 seconds after the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
After the above operation, the message
shown in the left will appear on the display.
The master warning light and tone will turn
on. After 5 seconds, the system reset is com-
pleted.
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CAUTION
■Used engine oil
●Used engine oil contains potentially harmful contaminants which may cause skin
disorders such as inflammation or skin cancer, so care should be taken to avoid
prolonged and repeated contact. To remove used engine oil from your skin, wash
thoroughly with soap and water.
●Dispose of used oil and filters only in a safe and acceptable manner. Do not dis-
pose of used oil and filters in househol d trash, in sewers or onto the ground.
Call your Lexus dealer, service station or auto parts store for information con-
cerning recycling or disposal.
●Do not leave used engine oil within the reach of children.
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 tightened.
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When trouble arises
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Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetailsCorrection procedure
The washer fluid level is
low.Add washer fluid.
The engine oil level is low.Check the engine oil level,
and add if necessary.
(U.S.A. only)
The engine oil should be
changed.
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.) .............. 558
Fuel information ..................... 573
Tire information....................... 576
6-2. Customization Customizable features ........ 589
6-3. Initialization Items to initialize .................... 595
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6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)
Dimensions and weight
*: Unladen vehicle
Overall length190.7 in. (4845 mm)
Overall width71.6 in. (1820 mm)
Overall height *2WD56.1 in. (1425 mm)
4WD56.4 in. (1435 mm)
Wheelbase112.2 in. (2850 mm)
Tr e a d
Front60.4 in. (1535 mm)
Rear
2WD
4WD
60.6 in. (1540 mm)
60.4 in. (1535 mm)
Vehicle capacity weight
(Occupants + luggage)815 lb. (370 kg)
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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)
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
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Alphabetical index
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TrunkOpener.......................................................49
Trunk light ................................................ 50
Wattage ..................................................572
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs .......................488
Switch ........................................................ 142
Wattage ..................................................572
Vanity lights Vanity lights .......................................... 367
Wattage ..................................................572
Vanity mirrors.........................................367
Variable gear ratio steering .............. 201
Vehicle dynamics integrated managem ent .................. 201
Vehicle identification number ........ 559
Vehicle load limits.................................. 216
Ventilators................................................373
Warning buzzers Brake system ....................................... 507
Downshifting..........................................140
Open door ..........................................509
Seat belt reminder ............................509
Warning lights Anti-lock brake system ................. 508
Brake system ....................................... 507
Charging system ............................... 507
Electric power steering warning light .................................... 508
Electronically controlled brake system............ 508
Low fuel level.......................................509
Malfunction indicator lamp ......... 508
Master warning light ......................... 510 Open door ........................................... 509
Pre-collision system.........................508
Seat belt reminder light.................. 509
SRS airbags..........................................508
Tire pressure warning light .......... 509
Warning messages Anti-lock brake system .................. 508
Brake assist ..........................................508
Charging system............................... 507
Dynamic radar cruise control..................................... 519
Engine oil level ....................................523
Engine oil maintenance ..................523
Engine oil pressure ............................ 516
Headlight..................................................517
Hood ......................................................... 521
Intuitive parking assist ...............................518, 524, 526
Moon roof ............................................. 522
Open door ............................................. 521
Parking brake ...................................... 522
Pre-collision system...............518, 524
Rear lights system ................................517
Smart access system with push-button start ............................ 527
Steering lock................. 508, 517, 529
Trunk ........................................................ 522
VGRS ..................................................... 520
Washer fluid .........................................523
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