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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency
CAUTION
■If the hybrid system has to be turned off while driving
Power assist for the brakes and steering wheel will be lost, making the brake pedal
harder to depress and the steering wheel heavier to turn. Decelerate as much as
possible before turning off the hybrid system.
Only in an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible to stop the vehicle
in the normal way, stop the vehicle using the following procedure:
Steadily step on the brake pedal with both feet and firmly
depress it.
Do not pump the brake pedal repeatedly as this will increase the
effort required to slow the vehicle.
Change the shift position to N.
If the shift position can be changed to N After slowing down, stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road.
Stop the hybrid system.
If the shift position cannot be changed to N Keep depressing the brake pedal with both feet to reduce vehi-
cle speed as much as possible.
Stop the hybrid system by press-
ing and holding the “POWER”
switch for 3 consecutive sec-
onds or more.
Stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road.

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Brakes
*1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 67 lbf (300 N, 31
kgf) while the hybrid system is running
*2: Parking brake pedal travel when depressed with a force of 67 lbf (300 N, 31kgf)
Steering
Pe d a l c l e a r a n c e *1
Vehicles without scuff lights
Vehicles with scuff lights3.1 in. (78 mm) Min.
3.1 in. (80 mm) Min.
Pedal free play0.04  0.24 in. (1  6 mm)
Brake pad wear limit0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake lining wear limit0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake pedal travel *28  11 clicks
Fluid typeSAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3
Free playLess than 1.2 in. (30 mm)

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Warning: The temperature grades of a tire assume that it is properly inflated
and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in
combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pres-
sureTire pressure when the vehicle has been parked for
three hours or more, or has not been driven more
than 1 mile or 1.5 km under that condition
Maximum inflation pres-
sureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which a tire
may be inflated, shown on the sidewall of the tire
Recommended inflation
pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a man-
ufacturer
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

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Vehicle specifications
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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
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
Vehicle maximum load on
the tireThe load on an individual tire that is determined by
distributing to each axle its share of the maximum
loaded vehicle weight, and dividing by two
Vehicle normal load on
the tire
The load on an individual tire that is determined by
distributing to each axle its share of curb weight,
accessory weight, and normal occupant weight (dis-
tributed in accordance with Table 1
* below), and
dividing by two
We a t h e r s i d eThe surface area of the rim not covered by the
inflated tire
Ti r e r e l a t e d t e r mMeaning

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6-2. Customization
Customizable features
Customizing vehicle featuresIt is possible to customize certain vehicle features using the multi-infor-
mation switches. *
When customizing vehicle features, ensure that the vehicle is parked in a
safe place with the shift lever in P and the parking brake set. Press and hold the menu switch of
the multi-information switches to
display customization mode.
Press the “ENTER” switch
upwards or downwards to select
the item to be customized and
press the “ENTER” switch to con-
firm.
Your vehicle includes a variety of electr onic features that can be personal-
ized to suit your preferences. Programming these preferences requires
specialized equipment and may be performed by your Lexus dealer.
It is also possible to customize cert ain vehicle features yourself using the
multi-information switches and the navigation screen.
Some function settings are changed simultaneously with other functions
being customized. Contact your Lexus dealer for further details.

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Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
A/CAir Conditioning
ABSAnti-lock Brake System
AFSAdaptive Front-lighting System
ALRAutomatic Locking Retractor
CALCalibration
CRSChild Restraint System
ECOEconomy/Ecology
ECUElectronic Control Unit
EDREvent Data Recorder
ELREmergency Locking Retractor
EPSElectric Power Steering
GAWRGross Axle Weight Ratings
GPSGlobal Positioning System
GVWRGross Vehicle Weight Rating
HUDHead-up Display
I/MEmission Inspection and Maintenance
LATCHLower Anchors and Tethers for Children
LEDLight Emitting Diode
LKALane-Keeping Assist
MMTMethylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl
M + SMud and Snow
MTBEMethyl Tertiary Butyl Ether
OBDOn Board Diagnostics
PCSPre-Collision System
SRSSupplemental Restraint System

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/CAir conditioning filter .......................450
Automatic air conditioning system (vehicles without
navigation system)......................... 252
Automatic air conditioning
system (vehicles with
navigation system) *
ABS............................................................. 225
AFS .............................................................. 185
Adaptive front lighting system ......... 185
Air conditioning filter ......................... 450
Air conditioning system (vehicles without navigation
system)Air conditioning filter .......................450
Automatic air conditioning system .................................................. 252
Air conditioning system (vehicles with navigation
system)*
Airbags
Airbag operating conditions..................................107, 108
Airbag precautions for your child............................................................ 111
Airbag warning light ........................ 493
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions............................................ 108
Curtain shield airbag
precautions ............................................ 111
Front passenger occupant
classification system......................... 116
General airbag precautions ............. 111
Locations of airbags.......................... 104
Modification and disposal of
airbags .................................................... 115 Proper driving posture.............. 102, 111
Side airbag operating
conditions ............................................108
Side airbag precautions.......................111
Side and curtain shield airbags operating conditions ......................108
Side and curtain shield airbags precautions .............................................111
SRS airbags............................................ 104
Alarm............................................................ 98
Antenna .................................................... 270
Anti-lock brake system ...................... 225
Armrest .....................................................377
Audio input.............................................. 307
Audio remote control switches*
Audio system Antenna...................................................270
Audio input........................................... 307
Audio visual input.............................. 307
AUX adapter ...................................... 307
CD player .............................................. 273
CD player/changer .......................... 273
MP3/WMA disc................................. 281
Optimal use ......................................... 304
Portable music player ..................... 307
Radio ....................................................... 265
Steering wheel audio switch........308
Audio/video system*
Audio visual input ................................. 307
Automatic air conditioning system Air conditioning filter ....................... 450
Air conditioning system ..................252
Automatic air conditioning
system...................................................252
Automatic headlight leveling
system ......................................................187A

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Automatic light control system ........183
AUX adapter ......................................... 307
Auxiliary box .......................................... 370
Back-up lightsReplacing light bulbs ....................... 470
Wattage .................................................558
Battery
Checking ............................................... 433
If the vehicle has a discharged 12-volt battery .................................. 536
Preparing and checking
before winter.....................................244
Bluetooth
®................................................ 311
Bottle holders ........................................ 369
Brake Fluid .......................................................... 556
Parking brake ........................................160
Brake assist ..............................................225
Break-in tips ............................................. 137
Brightness control Instrument panel light
control ...................................................163
Care Exterior ................................................... 402
Interior.....................................................406
Seat belts ............................................... 407
Cargo capacity ......................................243
CD changer ............................................ 273
CD player.................................................273
Chains........................................................245 Child restraint system
Booster seats, definition .................... 121
Booster seats, installation ................. 131
Convertible seats, definition............ 121
Convertible seats, installation ........129
Front passenger occupant
classification system ......................... 116
Infant seats, definition .......................... 121
Infant seats, installation ..................... 128
Installing CRS with LATCH
anchors..................................................126
Installing CRS with seat belts ........ 128
Installing CRS with top tether straps ......................................................132
Child safety Airbag precautions ................................ 111
Child restraint system ......................... 121
Child-protectors .................................. 58
How your child should wear the seat belt .......................................... 75
Installing child restraints................... 125
Moon roof precautions........................91
Power window lock switch ..............86
Power window precautions ........... 88
Removed electronic key battery precautions........................................454
Seat belt extender precautions...... 78
Seat belt precautions .......................... 76
Seat heater precautions..................376
Trunk precautions................................. 62
12-volt battery precautions ...........435
Child-protectors ......................................58
Cleaning Exterior....................................................402
Interior .................................................... 406
Seat belts ................................................407
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*: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.