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4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior
■Automatic car washes
●Fold the mirrors before washing the vehicle. Start washing from the front of the
vehicle. Make sure to extend the mirrors before driving.
●Roof antenna, rear spoiler (if equipped) may not be washable in some automatic
car washes. There may also be an increased risk of damage to vehicle.
●Brushes used in automatic car washes may scratch the vehicle surface and
harm your vehicle’s paint.
■High pressure car washes
●Do not allow the nozzles of the car wash to come within close proximity of the
windows.
●Before using the car wash, check that the fuel filler door on your vehicle is
closed properly.
Perform the following to protect the vehicle and maintain it in prime condi-
tion:
●Working from top to bottom, liberally apply water to the vehicle
body, wheel wells and underside of the vehicle to remove any dirt
and dust.
● Wash the vehicle body using a sponge or soft cloth, such as a
chamois.
● For hard-to-remove marks, use car wash soap and rinse thor-
oughly with water.
● Wipe away any water.
● Wax the vehicle when the waterproof coating deteriorates.
If water does not bead on a clean surface, apply wax when the vehicle
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■When using a car wash
If the door handle becomes wet while the electronic key is within the effective
range, the door may lock and unlock repeatedly. Place the key in a position 6 ft. (2
m) or more separate from the vehicle while the vehicle is being washed. (Take care
to ensure that the key is not stolen.)
■Aluminum wheels
●Remove any dirt immediately by using a neutral detergent. Do not use hard
brushes or abrasive cleaners. Do not use strong or harsh chemical cleaners.
Use the same mild detergent and wax as used on the paint.
●Do not use detergent on the wheels when they are hot, for example after driving
for long distance in the hot weather.
●Wash detergent from the wheels immediately after use.
■Bumpers and side moldings
Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners.
■Side windows water-repellent coating
●The following precautions can extend the effectiveness of the water-repellent
coating.
• Remove any dirt, etc. from the side windows regularly.
• Do not allow dirt and dust to accumulate on the windows for a long period.Clean the windows with a soft, damp cloth as soon as possible.
• Do not use wax or glass cleaners that contain abrasives when cleaning the windows.
• Do not use any metallic objects to remove condensation build up.
●When the water-repellent performance has become insufficient, the coating
can be repaired. Contact your Lexus dealer.
■Outside rear view mirror rain-clearing coating (if equipped)
Observe the following precautions in order to retain the rain-clearing properties of
the mirrors:
●Clean the mirrors using a car shampoo or glass cleaner that does not contain
silicone or an abrasive compound, and rinse thoroughly with water.
●Allow the mirrors to be exposed to direct sunlight for 1 to 2 days.

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Clock (vehicles withoutnavigation system) ............................ 373
Clock (vehicles with navigation system)*
Coin holder .............................................366
Compass ................................................... 391
Condenser ..............................................430
Console box ...........................................365
Cooling system Engine overheating ............................541
Cruise control Cruise control .......................................201
Dynamic radar cruise control .....205
Cup holders ............................................ 367
Curtain shield airbags.......................... 104
Customizable features ....................... 574
Daytime running light system ........... 186
Defogger Rear window........................................260
Side mirrors ..........................................260
Dimensions............................................. 550
Dinghy towing ........................................248
Display
Dynamic radar cruise control..................................................205
Multi-information display.................169
Trip information .................................... 172
Warning message.............................. 501
Do-it-yourself maintenance .............. 416
Door courtesy lights Door courtesy lights.........................360
Wattage................................................. 558
Doors
Door glasses ........................................... 86
Door lock.................................44, 54, 57 Rear door child protector................ 58
Side doors................................................. 57
Side mirrors............................................. 83
Driver’s seat belt reminder light ..... 495
Driver’s seat position memory ........... 68
Driving
Break-in tips........................................... 137
Correct posture................................... 102
Procedures............................................. 136
Winter driving tips .............................244
Driving position memory...................... 68
Electric power steering...................... 225
Electronic key If the electronic key does not operate properly............................ 533
Emergency, in case of If the electronic key does not
operate properly............................ 533
If the engine will not start ............... 530
If the hybrid system will not start ....................................................... 530
If the 12-volt battery is discharged ........................................ 536
If the warning buzzer sounds.......492
If the warning light turns on...........492
If the warning message is displayed ..............................................501
If you have a flat tire .......................... 521
If you lose your keys ........................ 532
If you think something is wrong .................................................. 489
If your electronic key does not operate properly ................... 533
If your vehicle becomes stuck .... 545
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Front side marker lightReplacing light bulbs........................ 469
Wattage................................................. 558
Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs........................ 469
Switch ....................................................... 159
Wattage................................................. 558
Fuel
Capacity................................................. 552
Fuel gauge .............................................. 162
Gas station information................. 608
Information............................................559
Refueling ................................................... 92
Type..........................................................559
Fuel door ..................................................... 92
Fuel filler door ........................................... 92
Fuses ..........................................................455
Garage door opener ......................... 383
Gas station information..................... 608
Gauges ...................................................... 162
Glove box ................................................364
Grocery bag hooks .............................. 381
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) ...........................328
Head restraints Adjustment ............................................... 71
Headlights aim ....................................... 467
Headlights cleaner .............................. 200
Headlights Adaptive front lighting
system ................................................... 185
Discharge headlights
precautions ...................................... 480
Replacing light bulbs........................ 469 Switch ........................................................ 183
Wattage .................................................558
Heaters Seat heaters ..........................................375
Side mirrors.......................................... 260
Hill-start assist control ........................ 230
Hood ............................................................419
Hooks
Grocery bag ......................................... 381
Horn .............................................................. 161
Hybrid system Emergency shut off system ..............28
Energy monitor/consumption ........................................ 32
Engine switch ........................................ 145
High voltage components................ 27
Hybrid system indicators ................ 165
Ignition switch ....................................... 145
Power switch ......................................... 145
I/M test .......................................................415
Identification Electric motor .......................................551
Engine ....................................................... 551
Vehicle....................................................550
Ignition switch ..........................................145
Illuminated entry system ....................360
Immobilizer system................................. 96
Indicator lights .........................................165
Initialization
Items to initialize.................................586
Inside rear view mirror ............................81
Instrument panel light control ...........163
Interior lights
Interior lights ........................................ 360
Switch ........................................................ 361
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Wattage .................................................558
Intuitive parking assist*
Jack
Positioning the jack .......................... 420
Vehicle-equipped jack ..................... 521
Jack handle ............................................... 521
Keyless entry ..............................................54
Keys Electronic key......................................... 39
Engine switch ........................................ 145
If the electronic key does not operate properly ............................ 533
If you lose your keys ........................ 532
Key number............................................. 39
Keyless entry........................................... 54
Keys............................................................. 39
Mechanical key ..................................... 40
Wireless remote control key.......... 54
Lane keeping assist ............................... 217
License plate lights Replacing light bulbs ....................... 470
Wattage .................................................558
Light bulbs Replacing............................................... 469
Wattage .................................................558
Light
Door courtesy lights ........................360
Fog light switch..................................... 194
Footwell lights .....................................360
Headlight switch ..................................183
Interior light list....................................360
Interior light switch..............................361 Outer foot lights ................................ 360
Personal light switch.......................... 361
Remote touch light ........................... 360
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 469
Scuff lighting ........................................ 360
Turn signal lever .................................. 159
Turn signal light bulbs ..................... 469
Turn signal light switch ..................... 159
Vanity lights .......................................... 372
Wattage................................................. 558
LKA .............................................................. 217
Load capacity ......................................... 243
Maintenance Do-it-yourself maintenance........... 416
General maintenance ........................ 411
Maintenance data ............................. 550
Maintenance requirements ......... 409
Meter Instrument panel light control....... 163
Meters........................................................162
Micro dust and pollen filter............... 256
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror ........................ 81
Side mirror heater ............................ 260
Side mirrors .............................................83
Vanity mirrors ...................................... 372
Moon roof...................................................89
MP3 disc ................................................... 281
Multi-information display ................... 169
Navigation system*
Noise from under vehicle...................... 18
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Odometer................................................. 162
OilEngine oil ............................................... 424
Opener
Fuel filler door......................................... 92
Hood..........................................................419
Trunk ........................................................... 60
OPEN CLOSE switch*
Outer foot lights Outer foot lights .................................360
Wattage................................................. 558
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting and folding ......................... 83
Driving position memory.................. 68
Mirror position memory ................... 68
Outside rear view mirror
defogger switch (vehicles
without navigation system) ............260
Outside rear view mirror defogger switch (vehicles
with navigation system)*
Outside temperature display............ 169
Overhead console ...............................370
Overheating, Engine............................ 541
Overheating, Hybrid system ............ 541
Parking brake .......................................... 160
Parking lights
Replacing light bulbs........................ 469
Switch ....................................................... 183
Wattage................................................. 558
PCS ............................................................ 232
Personal lights Personal lights .......................................361
Switch ........................................................361
Wattage................................................. 558 Power outlet ........................................... 374
Power switch ............................................145
Power windows ........................................ 86
Pre-collision system ............................ 232
Radar cruise control............................ 205
Radiator .................................................... 430
Radio......................................................... 265
Radio data system ................................ 267
RDS ............................................................ 267
Rear side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs ........................479
Wattage .................................................558
Rear sunshade ....................................... 378
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ....................... 470
Wattage .................................................558
Rear view mirror
Compass ................................................. 391
Rear view monitor system*
Rear window defogger (vehicles without navigation system)............ 260
Rear window defogger (vehicles with navigation system)*
Remote Touch*
Replacing Electronic key battery ..................... 453
Fuses........................................................ 455
Light bulbs ............................................ 469
Tires............................................................ 521
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners..........................................588
Safety connect ....................................... 395
Scuff lighting ........................................... 360O
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Seat beltsAdjusting the seat belt ........................ 74
Automatic Locking Retractor .........75
Child restraint system
installation ............................................ 125
Cleaning and maintaining
the seat belt....................................... 407
Emergency Locking Retractor .....75
How to wear your seat belt..............73
How your child should wear
the seat belt...........................................75
Pre-collision seat belts.....................232
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use..........................75
Reminder light..................................... 495
Seat belt extenders ...............................76
Seat belt pretensioners....................... 74
Seat heaters.............................................375
Seat position memory ........................... 68
Seat ventilator.........................................375
Seating capacity ....................................243
Seats
Adjustment .................................... 64, 68
Adjustment precautions .................................. 67, 70
Child seats/child restraint
system installation ............................ 125
Cleaning ................................................ 406
Driver’s seat position memory ................................................. 68
Head restraint ...........................................71
Properly sitting in the seat............... 102
Seat heaters.......................................... 375
Seat position memory ........................ 68
Ventilated seats .................................. 375 Service reminder indicators ............. 165
Shift lever
Transmission.......................................... 153
Side airbags.............................................. 104
Side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ....................... 469
Switch........................................................ 183
Wattage................................................. 558
Side mirrors Adjusting and folding..........................83
Mirror position memory....................68
Side turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ........................ 479
Wattage................................................. 558
Smart access system with push-button start
Antenna location ................................... 46
Entry functions........................................ 44
Starting the engine ............................. 145
Starting the hybrid system .............. 145
Smart entry & start system Antenna location ................................... 46
Entry function .......................................... 44
Starting the engine ............................. 145
SOS button .............................................395
Spare tire Inflation pressure................................557
Storage location .................................. 521
Spark plug................................................554
Specifications ........................................ 550
Speedometer .......................................... 162
Steering wheel Adjustment ............................................... 79
Audio switches................................... 308
Manual adjustment............................... 79
Power adjustment................................. 79
*: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

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Snow tires...............................................244
Spare tire ................................................. 521
Tire pressure warning system...................................... 437, 495
Tools ............................................................ 521
Total load capacity................................243
Towing Dinghy towing..................................... 248
Emergency towing ........................... 483
Trailer towing........................................247
TRAC .........................................................225
Traction control .....................................225
Trailer towing .......................................... 247
Trip meter.................................................. 162
Trunk Opener...................................................... 60
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ....................... 469
Switch ........................................................159
Wattage .................................................558
Vanity lights Vanity lights ...........................................372
Wattage .................................................558
Vanity mirrors.........................................372
Vehicle identification number ........ 550
Vehicle stability control ......................225
Ventilators................................................375
VIEW switch*
VSC ............................................................225
Warning buzzers Brake system ....................................... 492
Open door .......................................... 495
Seat belt reminder ............................ 495 Warning lights
AFS OFF ................................................493
Anti-lock brake system ...................493
Brake assist system ...........................493
Brake system........................................492
Charging system................................ 492
Cruise control......................................493
Electric power steering
warning light .....................................493
Electronic engine control
system ..................................................493
High coolant temperature............. 492
Hybrid battery system .....................493
LKA ...........................................................493
Low fuel level ...................................... 495
Low tire pressure .............................. 495
Malfunction indicator lamp ...........493
Master warning light........................ 495
Open door ........................................... 495
Pre-collision system..........................493
Pretensioner .........................................493
Radar cruise co ntrol .........................493
Seat belt reminder light.................. 495
Slip indicator .........................................493
SRS airbags...........................................493
Tire pressure warning light .......... 495
Warning messages Cruise control..................................... 502
Dynamic radar cruise control .....................................502, 505
Electric power steering system ................................................. 502
Engine oil maintenance ................. 505
Engine oil pressure ............................ 501
EV drive mode................................... 505
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*: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.