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CAUTION
■When raising your vehicle:
Make sure to observe the following to reduce the possibility of death or serious
injury.
●When using a floor jack, follow the instructions of the manual provided with the
jack.
●Do not use the jack that was supplied with your vehicle.
●Do not put any part of your body or get underneath the vehicle supported only by
the floor jack.
●Always use floor jack and/or automotive jack stands on a solid, flat, level surface.
●Do not start the engine while the vehicle is supported by the floor jack.
●Stop the vehicle on level firm ground, firmly set the parking brake and put the shift
lever in P.
●Make sure to set the floor jack properly at the jack point.
Raising the vehicle with an improperly positioned floor jack will damage the vehi-
cle and may cause the vehicle to fall off the floor jack.
●Do not raise the vehicle while someone is in the vehicle.
●When raising the vehicle, do not place any objects on top of or underneath the
floor jack.
●Lift up the vehicle using a floor jack such as
the one shown in the illustration.

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■Engine oil consumption
●The amount of engine oil consumed depends on the oil viscosity, the quality of
the oil and the way the vehicle is driven.
●More oil is consumed under driving conditions such as high speeds and fre-
quent acceleration and deceleration.
●A new engine consumes more oil.
●When judging the amount of oil consumption, keep in mind that the oil may
have become diluted, making it difficult to judge the true level accurately.
●Oil consumption: Max. 1.1 qt./600 miles, 0.9 lmp. qt./600 miles (1.0 L per 1000
km)
●If you consume more than 1.1 qt. (1.0 L, 0.9 lmp. qt.) every 600 miles (1000 km),
contact your Lexus dealer.
■Changing the engine oil (USA only)
To reset the oil change system, follow the procedure below:Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch OFF with the trip meter A read-
ing shown. ( →P. 1 3 6 )
While pressing the trip meter reset button, set the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch to the IGNITION ON mode. Continue to press and hold
the button until the trip meter displays “000000”.
CAUTION
■Used engine oil
●Used engine oil contains potentially harmful contaminants which may cause skin
disorders such as inflammation or skin cancer, so care should be taken to avoid
prolonged and repeated contact. To remove used engine oil from your skin, wash
thoroughly with soap and water.
●Dispose of used oil and filters only in a safe and acceptable manner. Do not dis-
pose of used oil and filters in househol d trash, in sewers or onto the ground.
Call your Lexus dealer, service station or auto parts store for information con-
cerning recycling or disposal.
●Do not leave used engine oil within the reach of children.
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Initializing the tire pressure warning system■ The tire pressure warning system must be initialized in the following
circumstances:
● When changing the tire inflation pressure by changing traveling
speed or load weight, etc.
When the tire pressure warning system is initialized, the current tire
inflation pressure is set as the pressure benchmark.
■ How to initialize the tire pressure warning system
Park the vehicle in safe place and turn the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch OFF.
While the vehicle is moving, initialization is not performed.
Adjust the tire inflation pressure to the specified cold tire inflation
pressure level. ( →P. 4 9 9 )
Make sure to adjust the tire pressure to the specified cold tire inflation
pressure level. The tire pressure warning system will operate based on
this pressure level.
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to IGNITION ON
mode.
Push and hold the tire pressure
warning reset switch until the tire
pressure warning light blinks
slowly 3 times.
Wait for a few minutes with the IGNITION ON mode, and then
turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch OFF.
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Air conditioning filter
The air conditioning filter must be cleaned or changed regularly to main-
tain air conditioning efficiency.
■Replacement method
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch OFF.
Open the glove box. Remove
the glove box cover.
Remove the filter cover.
Remove the filter.
Be sure that the correct side of
the filter faces up when installing
it.
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Checking and replacing fuses
If any of the electrical components do not operate, a fuse may have blown.
If this happens, check and replace the fuses as necessary.
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch OFF.
Remove the engine compartment cover. (→P. 382)
Open the fuse box cover.
Engine compartment
Push the tabs in and lift the lid
off.
Driver's side instrument panel Remove the lid.
After a system failure, see “Fuse layout and amperage ratings”
(→ P. 416) for details about which fuse to check.STEP1
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12A LT140 A
PSB, H-LP CLN, P-P/SEAT, RR DEF,
ABS NO.2, FAN MAIN, ABS NO.1,
HTR, RR FOG, RR DOOR RH, RR
DOOR LH, FUEL OPN, FR FOG,
OBD, STOP, TI & TE, A/C, PWR,
DOOR NO.2, S/ROOF, GAUGE
NO.2, POWER, P/SEAT
13STR LOCK20 ASteering lock system
14IG220 A
GAUGE NO.2, IGN, multiport fuel
injection system/sequential multiport
fuel injection system
15HAZ15 ATurn signal lights
16ETCS10 AElectronic throttle control system
17E-ACM10 AElectric active control mount
18A/C CTRL PNL15 AAir conditioning system
19MAYDAY10 AMayday system
20A LT- S7. 5 ACharging system
21AM27. 5 AStarting system
22EFI MAIN30 AEFI NO.2, EFI NO.3, fuel system, ECT
system
23AMP30 AAudio system
24AMP230 AAudio system
25DOOR NO.125 APower door lock system
26R A D I O N O.115 AAudio system
27ECU-B NO.110 AECU powers
28DOME10 AInterior lights, meters, vanity lights
29H-LP (LH)15 ALeft-hand headlight (high beam)
FuseAmpereCircuit

When trouble arises5
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5-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers............... 434
If your vehicle needs to be towed ...................................... 435
If you think something is wrong ....................................... 441
Fuel pump shut off system.... 442
Event data recorder .............. 443 5-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ................................. 445
If a warning message is displayed................................ 455
If you have a flat tire................ 467
If the engine will not start ..... 476
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ....................... 478
If you lose your keys ............... 479
If the electronic key does not operate properly.......... 480
If the vehicle battery is discharged ............................ 483
If your vehicle overheats ..... 486
If the vehicle becomes stuck........................................ 489
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ............................ 490

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Installing towing eyeletRemove the eyelet cover using a
flathead screwdriver.
To protect the bodywork, place a
rag between the screwdriver and
the vehicle body, as shown in the
illustration.
■Emergency towing procedureRelease the parking brake.
Shift the shift lever to N.
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to ACCESSORY (engine off)
or IGNITION ON mode (engine running).
CAUTION
■Caution while towing
●Use extreme caution when towing the vehicle.
Avoid sudden starts or erratic driving maneuvers which place excessive stress on
the emergency towing eyelets and the cables or chains. Always be cautious of the
surroundings and other vehicles while towing.
●If the engine is not running, the power assist for the brakes and steering will not
function, making steering and braking more difficult.
NOTICE
■To prevent causing serious da mage to the transmission
Never tow this vehicle from the rear with front wheels on the ground.
This may cause serious damage to the transmission.
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