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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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CAUTION
The engine compartment contains many mechanisms and fluids that may move sud-
denly, become hot, or become electrically energized. To avoid death or serious injury,
observe the following precautions.
■When working on the engine compartment
●Keep hands, clothing, and tools away from the moving fan and engine drive belt.
●Be careful not to touch the engine, radiator, exhaust manifold, etc. right after driv-
ing as they may be hot. Oil and other fluids may also be hot.
●Do not leave anything that may burn easily, such as paper or rags, in the engine
compartment.
●Do not smoke, cause sparks or expose an open flame to fuel or the battery. Fuel
and battery fumes are flammable.
●Be extremely cautious when working on the battery. It contains poisonous and
corrosive sulfuric acid.
ItemsParts and tools
Engine oil level (→P. 3 9 5 )
• “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or
equivalent
• Rag or paper towel, funnel (used
only for adding engine oil)
Fuses (→ P. 4 2 7 )• Fuse with same amperage rating as
original
Tire inflation pressure ( →P. 4 1 6 )• Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air source
Headlight aim ( →P. 4 4 2 )• Phillips-head screwdriver
Radiator and condenser ( →P. 4 0 0 )
Wa s h e r f l u i d ( →P. 4 0 5 )
• Water washer fluid containing anti-
freeze (for winter use)
•Funnel

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If a warning message is displayed
Stop the vehicle immediately.
A buzzer sounds and a warning message is shown on the multi-informa-
tion display. The following warnings indicate the possibility of damage to
the vehicle that may lead to an accident. Immediately stop the vehicle in a
safe place and contact your Lexus dealer.
MessageDetails
(Flashing)
Indicates an abnormal engine oil pressure. The warning light may turn on if the engine oil pres-
sure is too low.
If a warning is shown on the multi-information display, stay calm and per-
form the following actions:
Master warning light
The master warning light also
comes on or flashes in order to
indicate that a message is cur-
rently being displayed on the
multi-information display.
Multi-information display
If any of the warning lights turns on again after performing the follow-
ing actions, contact your Lexus dealer.

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6-1. Specifications
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Temperature A, B, C
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing
the tire's resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate
heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor
laboratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate
and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire fail-
ure.
The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car
tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 139.
Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory
test wheel than the minimum required by law.
Warning: The temperature grades for this tire are established for a tire that
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
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those standard
items which may be replaced) of automatic transmis-
sion, 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)
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
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

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6-3. Initialization
Items to initialize
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Engine oil maintenance
data (U.S.A. only)After changing engine oilP. 3 9 5
Ti r e p r e s s u r e w a r n i n g
system
• When changing the tire inflation pressure by changing traveling
speed.
•When changing the tire size.
P. 4 0 6
The following item must be initialized for normal system operation in cases
such as after the battery is reconnected, or maintenance is performed on
the vehicle.

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Alphabetical index
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Warning buzzersBrake system ....................................... 463
Open door .......................................... 465
Seat belt reminder ............................ 465
Warning lights Anti-lock brake system .................. 464
Brake assist system .......................... 464
Brake system ....................................... 463
Charging system ............................... 463
Electric power steering
warning light ..................................... 464
Low fuel level....................................... 465
Malfunction indicator lamp .......... 464
Master warning light ........................ 465
Open door ........................................... 465
Pre-collision system ......................... 464
Pretensioners ...................................... 464
Seat belt reminder light .................. 465
SRS airbags .......................................... 464
Tire pressure warning
light........................................................ 465
Warning messages
Dynamic radar cruise control ........................473, 475
Engine oil level .................................... 475
Engine oil maintenance.................. 475
Engine oil pressure............................472
Hood ....................................................... 475
Intuitive parking assist ..........473, 475
Open door ........................................... 475
Parking brake ...................................... 475
Pre-collision system ..............473, 475
Retractable hardtop ..............473, 475 Smart access system with
push-button start ............................482
Steering lock......................................... 473
Tire pressure warning system.................... 473, 475
Trunk ........................................................475
Washer fluid ......................................... 475
Washer
Checking .............................................. 405
Preparing and checking before winter ....................................220
Switch......................................................... 177
Washing and waxing ........................... 374
Weight Cargo capacity .....................................216
Load limits ...............................................219
Weight.....................................................526
Wheels ......................................................420
Window glasses ...................................... 78
Window lock switch ............................... 78
Windows Power windows ..................................... 78
Rear window defogger...................238
Washer ..................................................... 177
Windshield wipers.................................. 177
Wireless remote control key Replacing the battery.......................425
WMA disc ............................................... 257W

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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch leverP. 3 8 9Trunk openerP. 4 7Fuel filler door P. 9 0
Hood lock release lever P. 3 8 9Fuel filler door openerP. 9 0Tire inflation pressureP. 5 3 6
Fuel tank capacity17.2 gal. (65 L, 14.3 Imp. gal.)
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline only P. 91, 529
Cold tire inflation
pressureP. 536
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill)qt. (L, Imp. qt.)
Without filter 6.2 (5.9, 5.2)
With filter6.6 (6.3, 5.5)
Engine oil typeToyota Genuine Motor Oil or equivalent
Oil grade: ILSAC multigrade engine oil P. 530
Recommended oil viscosity: SAE 5W-30