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3-6. Using the storage featuresList of storage fe atures.............. 340
• Glove box ................................... 340
• Console box ................................. 341
• Cup holders................................. 343
3-7. Other interior features Sun visors......................................... 346
Vanity mirror .................................. 347
Clock ................................................ 348
Satellite switches .......................... 349
Ashtrays ........................................... 352
Cigarette lighter .......................... 353
Power outlet ................................... 354
Seat heaters and ventilators .................................... 355
Floor mat......................................... 358
Trunk features................................ 359
Garage door opener.................. 362
Compass......................................... 368
Safety Connect ............................. 372 4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior.................. 380
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ................... 383
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requir ements .... 386
General maintena nce ............... 388
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ....................................... 391
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions .................................. 392
Hood ................................................. 395
Positioning a floor jack............... 396
Engine compartment................. 398
Tires .................................................... 412
Tire inflation pressure................. 422
Wheels ............................................. 426
Air conditioning filter.................. 428
Electronic key battery ................. 431
Checking and replacing fuses ................................................ 433
Headlight aim ................................ 448
Light bulbs ...................................... 450
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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Headlight switch Turn signal lever Fog light switch P. 174
P. 156
P. 177
Shift paddle switches (automatic transmission) P. 151
Gauges and meters P. 160
Multi-information display P. 169
Windshield wiper and washer switch P. 178
Engine (ignition) switch P. 142
Trunk opener main switch P. 47
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch P. 72
Audio remote control switches *2P. 286
Horn P. 159Glove box P. 340
Parking brake pedal (automatic transmission) P. 157
Hood lock release lever P. 395
Inside door lock buttons P. 43

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1-6. Theft deterrent system
Before driving
Alarm
The system sounds the alarm and flashes the lights when forcible entry is
detected.
■ Triggering of the alarm
The alarm is triggered in the following situations.
●A locked door or trunk is unlocked or opened in any way other
than using the entry function, wi reless remote door lock function
or mechanical key with the alarm being set.
● The hood is opened with the alarm being set.
■ Setting the alarm system
If the retractable hardtop is
open, close it.
Close the doors, trunk and
hood, and lock both side doors.
The system will be set automati-
cally after 30 seconds.
The indicator light changes from
being on to flashing when the
system is set.
■Deactivating or stopping the alarm
Do one of the following to deactivate or stop the alarm.
●Unlock the doors or trunk using the entry function, wireless
remote door lock function or mechanical key.
● Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to ACCESSORY or
IGNITION ON mode. (The alarm will be deactivated or stopped
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1-6. Theft deterrent system
■Items to check before locking the vehicle
To prevent unexpected triggering of the alarm and vehicle theft, make sure of the
following.
●Nobody is in the vehicle.
●The windows and retractable hardtop are closed before the alarm is set.
●No valuables or other personal items are left in the vehicle.
■Tr i g g e r i n g o f t h e a l a r m
The alarm may be triggered in the following situations.
Stopping the alarm deactivates the system.
●A person inside the vehicle opens a door, the trunk or hood.
●The battery is recharged or replaced when the vehicle is locked.
■When the battery is disconnected
Be sure to deactivate the alarm system.
If the battery is disconnected before deactivating the alarm system, the alarm may
be triggered when the battery is reconnected.
NOTICE
■To ensure the system correctly
Do not modify and remove the system. If modified or removed, the proper opera-
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Maintenance and care
Hood
CAUTION
■Pre-driving check
Check that the hood is fully closed and locked.
If the hood is not locked properly it may open while the vehicle is in motion and
cause an accident, which may result in death or serious injury.
Release the lock from the inside of the vehicle to open the hood.
Pull the hood release lever.
The hood will pop up slightly.
Lift the auxiliary catch lever and
lift the hood.
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■Overheating
If you observe the following, your vehicle may be overheating.
●The engine coolant temperature gauge enters the red zone or a loss of power is
experienced.
●Steam is coming from under the hood.
CAUTION
■To prevent an accident or injury when in specting under the hood of your vehicle
●If steam is seen coming from under the hood, do not open the hood until the
steam has subsided. The engine compartm ent may be very hot, causing serious
injury such as burns.
●Keep hands and clothing away from the fan and other belts while the engine is
running.
●Do not loosen the radiator cap while the engine and radiator are hot.
Serious injury, such as burns, may resu lt from hot coolant and steam released
under pressure.
Add engine coolant if required.
Water can be used in an emer-
gency measure if engine coolant
is unavailable. ( P. 5 3 7 )
Have the vehicle checked at your nearest Lexus dealer as soon as pos-
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Alphabetical index
Garage door opener .......................... 362
Gauges ...................................................... 160
Glove box ................................................340
Glove box light ....................................... 341
Hands-free system for mobile phone ...............................307
Hazard lights Switch ......................................................458
Head restraints Adjusting .................................................. 62
Headlight aim ......................................... 449
Headlight cleaner .................................. 183
Headlights Discharge headlight precautions .......................................456
Replacing light bulbs........................450
Switch ........................................................ 174
Wattage.................................................. 547
Heaters Seat heaters ..........................................355
Side mirror ............................................ 238
Hill-start assist control ......................... 210
Hood ..........................................................395
Hooks Cargo ......................................................359
Shopping bag ......................................359
Horn ............................................................ 159 I/M test .......................................................391
Identification
Engine ..................................................... 533
Vehicle.................................................... 533
Ignition switch ..........................................142
Illuminated entry system .................... 338
Indicator lights .........................................166
Initialization Items to initialize................................. 569
Inside rear view mirror ...........................74
Interior lights Interior lights ........................................ 338
Switch ...................................................... 339
Wattage ..................................................547
Jack Positioning a floor jack ................... 396
Vehicle-equipped jack....................492
Jack handle ............................................. 492
Keyless entry ............................................. 40
Keys Electronic key ......................................... 24
Engine switch ........................................ 142
If you lose your keys ........................506
If the electronic key does not operate properly............................ 507
Key number.............................................. 24
Keyless entry........................................... 40
Keys.............................................................. 24
Mechanical key ......................................25
Wireless remote control key.......... 40G
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Light bulbsReplacing............................................... 450
Wattage ................................................. 547
Lights Door courtesy lights ........................ 338
Emergency flasher switch ............. 458
Fog light switch......................................177
Hazard light switch........................... 458
Headlights switch ................................ 174
Interior light switch............................ 339
Outer foot lights................................. 338
Personal light switch ........................ 339
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 450
Scuff lights ............................................. 338
Shift lever light ..................................... 338
Turn signal lever...................................156
Vanity lights ...........................................347
Wattage ................................................. 547
Load capacity .......................................... 219
Maintenance Do-it-yourself maintenance ......... 392
General maintenance .....................388
Maintenance data ............................. 532
Maintenance requirements .......... 386
Manual transmission ............................. 154
Meter Instrument panel light control .........161
Meters .......................................................160
Micro dust and pollen filter ...............234
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror ....................... 74
Side mirror heater ............................. 238
Side mirrors..............................................75
Vanity mirrors ......................................347
MP3 disc ..................................................257 Multi-information display ................... 169
Noise from under vehicle...................... 19
Odometer................................................. 160
Oil
Engine oil................................................. 401
Opener Fuel filler door .........................................90
Hood ....................................................... 395
Trunk ........................................................... 47
Outer foot lights Outer foot lights ................................ 338
Wattage .................................................. 547
Outside rear view mirrors Adjusting and folding.......................... 75
Mirror position memory ....................56
Outside temperature display ........... 170
Overheating, Engine............................ 515L
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