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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.
Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle becomes
stuck in mud, dirt, or snow.
Stop the hybrid system. Set the parking brake and shift the shift
lever in “P”.
Remove the mud, snow, or sand from around the stuck tire.
Place wood, stones or some other material to help provide
traction under the tires.
Restart the hybrid system.
Shift the shift lever to the “D” or “R” position and carefully apply
the accelerator to free the vehicle.
Turn off TRAC/Enhanced VSC if these functions are hampering
your attempts to free the vehicle. (→P. 2 1 6 )
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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
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Tr a n s m i s s i o n
*: The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference. If replacement is necessary,contact your Lexus dealer.
Brakes
*1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 196 N (20.0 kgf, 44 lbf) while the hybrid system is operating.
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2: Parking brake pedal travel when depressed with a force of 300 N (30.6 kgf, 67.4 l bf ).
Fluid capacity *5.9 qt. (5.6 L, 4.9 Imp.qt.)
Fluid typeTo y o t a G e n u i n e AT F W S
NOTICE
■Transmission fluid type
Using transmission fluid other than “Toyota Genuine ATF WS” may cause deterio-
ration in shift quality, locking up of your transmission accompanied by vibration, and
ultimately damage the transmission of your vehicle.
Pe d a l c l e a r a n c e *12.9 in. (74 mm) Min.
Pedal free playLess than 0.08 in. (2.0 mm)
Brake pad wear limit0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake pedal travel *27  9 clicks
Parking brake lining wear limit0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Fluid typeSAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3
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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................................248
ABS.............................................................. 214
ACCESSORY mode .......................... 149
Active stabilizer suspension system...................................................... 214
Adaptive variable
suspension system ............................. 213
Air conditioning system
Air conditioning filter .......................469
Automatic air conditioning system .................................................. 248
Airbags
Airbag operating conditions......... 106
Airbag precautions for your child............................................... 110
Airbag warning light ........................... 511
Curtain shield airbag precautions ...........................................113
General airbag pr ecautions ........... 110
Locations of airbags.......................... 103
Modification and disposal of airbags .....................................................114
Proper driving posture ...................... 101
Side airbag precautions .................... 110
Side and curtain shield airbags operating conditions ..................... 106
SRS airbags ........................................... 103
Alarm ............................................................98
Antenna .................................................... 267
Anti-lock brake system ....................... 214
Armrest.................................................... 388
Ashtrays ................................................... 383
Audio input ............................................... 319 Audio system
Antenna...................................................267
Audio input............................................. 319
Cassette player ...................................270
CD player/changer .......................... 274
DVD information .............................. 302
DVD player/changer ..................... 283
DVD video/audio............................. 286
MP3/WMA disc................................279
Optimal use ........................................... 314
Portable music player ....................... 319
Radio ......................................................... 261
Steering switches .............................. 320
Video CD ............................................. 298
Automatic headlight leveling system ....................................................... 171
Automatic light control system.........169
Back-up lights Wattage ..................................................573
Battery 12 volt battery .......................................447
Checking................................................447
Hybrid battery
(Traction battery)...............................28
If the 12 volt battery is
discharged ........................................ 553
Preparing and checking
before winter..................................... 232
Bluetooth
®.............................................. 328
Brake Fluid .......................................................... 446
Parking brake........................................ 157
Brake assist ...............................................214
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Parking brake .......................................... 157
Parking lightsReplacing light bulbs ....................... 492
Switch ........................................................169
Wattage ................................................. 573
Personal lights ......................................... 371
Portable music player .......................... 319
Power meter ............................................ 159
Power outlet ........................................... 385
Power windows........................................ 85
Pre-collision system .............................. 221
Radar cruise control .............................183
Radiator.................................................... 445
Radio ........................................................... 261
Radio data system.................................263
Rear sunshade....................................... 389
Rear turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 492
Wattage ................................................. 573
Rear view monitor system .................. 210
Rear window defogger ...................... 256
Replacing Electronic key battery ......................472
Fuses .........................................................474
Light bulbs ............................................ 492
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ......................................... 598
Seat belts Adjusting the seat belt ........................ 74
Automatic locking retractor.............76
Child restraint system installation ............................................ 125
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belts......................................424 Emergency locking retractor.......... 76
How to wear your seat belt ............. 74
How your child should wear
the seat belt ...........................................77
Pre-collision seat belts ....................... 76
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use ......................... 76
Reminder light ...................................... 512
Seat belt extenders ...............................77
Seat belt pretensioners ...................... 75
Seat heaters/ventilators..................... 387
Seating capacity ....................................386
Seats Adjustment ............................................... 64
Adjustment precautions ....................65
Child seats/child restraint
system installation............................ 125
Cleaning ................................................. 423
Driver’s seat position memory .......66
Head restraint ......................................... 70
Properly sitting in the seat ................ 101
Seat heaters ......................................... 386
Service reminder indicators ............. 163
Shift lever If the shift lever cannot be shifted from “P” ............................... 548
Transmission.......................................... 152
Shift lock system ....................................548
Shopping bag hooks............................ 392
Side airbags.............................................. 103
Side marker lights Switch........................................................ 169
Side mirror Adjusting and folding..........................83
Mirror position memory....................66P
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TransmissionIf the shift lever cannot be
shifted from “P” ...............................548
Mode select switch ............................ 153
“S” mode .................................................. 154
Transmission .......................................... 152
Trip meter.................................................. 159
Trunk Opener...................................................... 59
Trunk light ................................................ 60
Wattage ................................................. 573
Turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 492
Switch ........................................................156
Wattage ................................................. 573
Vanity lights Vanity lights ..........................................380
Wattage ................................................. 573
Vanity mirrors........................................ 380
Variable gear ratio steering .............. 215
Vehicle dynamics
integrated management .................. 215
Vehicle identification number ........ 565
Vehicle load limits.................................. 231
Ventilators............................................... 386
Warning buzzers
Brake system ........................................ 510
Downshifting..........................................155
Open door ............................................ 512
Seat belt reminder .............................. 512 Warning lights
Anti-lock brake system ...................... 511
Brake system......................................... 510
Charging system................................. 510
Electric power steering warning light ........................................ 511
Electronically controlled brake system ................ 511
Low fuel level ........................................ 512
Malfunction indicator lamp .............. 511
Master warning light.......................... 513
Open door ............................................. 512
Pre-collision system............................. 511
Seat belt reminder light.................... 512
SRS airbags.............................................. 511
Tire pressure warning light ............ 512
Warning messages Anti-lock brake system ...................... 511
Brake assist .............................................. 511
Charging system................................. 510
Dynamic radar cruise control..................................... 521
Engine oil level ....................................526
Engine oil maintenance ..................526
Engine oil pressure ............................ 519
Headlight............................................... 520
Hood ........................................................524
Hybrid system...........................519, 528
Intuitive parking assist .................................. 521, 521, 531
Moon roof .............................................525
Open door ............................................524
Parking brake ......................................525
Pre-collision system................521, 527
Refueling................................................ 530
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