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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
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NOTICE
■If you get a flat tire while driving
A flat or damaged tire may cause the following situations. Hold the steering wheel
firmly and gradually press the brake pedal to slow down the vehicle.
●It may be difficult to control your vehicle.
●The vehicle will make abnormal sounds.
●The vehicle will behave abnormally.
Replace a flat tire with a new one. ( →P. 5 3 9 )
■When encountering flooded roads
Do not drive on a road that has flooded after heavy rain etc. Doing so may cause the
following serious damage to the vehicle.
●Engine stalling
●Short in electrical components
●Engine damage caused by water immersion
In the event that you drive on a flooded road and the vehicle is flooded, be sure to
have your Lexus dealer check the following.
●Brake function
●Changes in quantity and quality of oil and fluid used for the engine, transmission,
differentials, etc.
●Lubricant condition for the propeller shaft, bearings and suspension joints (where
possible) and the function of all joints, bearings, etc.
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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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FuseAmpereCircuit
39RR J/B80STOP LP R, STOP LP L, RR TAIL,
PSB, RR FOG, RR-IG1
40OIL PMP60Transmission
41EPS80EPS
42P/ I - B 160EFI, F/PMP, INJ
43E/G-B30EM-VLV, FR CTRL-B, ETCS
44MAIN30H-LP R LWR, H-LP L LWR
45VGRS40VGRS
46ABS150ABS MOTOR, ABS MAIN1,
ABS MAIN2
47P/ I - B 260A/F, BATT FAN, IGCT, INV W/P
48BATT FAN20Electric cooling fans
49RAD No.130Audio system
50RAD No.230Audio system
51IG2 MAIN20IG2, GAUGE, IGN
52TURN-HAZ15Front turn signal lights, rear turn
signal lights
53ABS MAIN310Electronically controlled brake sys-
tem
54ECU-B10VGRS, EPS, Lexus Link System ECU
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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetailsCorrection procedure
(Flashing)
The gasoline engine can-
not operate or the shift
lever is in “N” for a long
time.
Stop the vehicle and shift
the shift lever to “P”.
(Flashing)
The transmission is out of
“P” when attempting to
start the hybrid system.Shift the shift lever to “P”
before pressing the power
switch.
(Flashing)
The driver’s door is
opened when the trans-
mission is out of “P” with
the hybrid system on.
Shift the shift lever to “P”.
■After changing the engine oil (U.S.A. only)
Make sure to reset the oil maintenance data. (→ P. 4 4 2 )
■Approach warning message
In the following instances, there is the possibility that the approach warning will not
activate even when the vehicle-to-vehicle distance decreases.
●When your vehicle and the vehicle ahead are traveling at the same speed or the
vehicle ahead is traveling more quickly than your vehicle.
●When the vehicle ahead is traveling at very low speed.
●Immediately after cruise control speed is set.
●At the instant the accelerator pedal is depressed.
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6-1. Specifications
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Tire related termMeaning
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those standard
items which may be replaced) of transmission, 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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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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