655
Alphabetical index
Electric power steering ....................... 231
Electronic features control ................ 173
Electronic key
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ............................. 581
Emergency flasher switch .................524
Emergency, in case of
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ............................. 581
If the engine will not start ................577
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ................................... 579
If the vehicle has a
discharged battery ........................ 584
If a warning buzzer sounds .......... 535
If a warning light turns on .............. 535
If a warning message is
displayed ............................................ 545
If you have a flat tire ........................ 564
If you lose your keys ....................... 580
If you think something is
wrong..................................................... 531
If your vehicle becomes stuck ....590
If your vehicle has to be stopped
in an emergency...............................591
If your vehicle needs to be
towed ................................................... 525
If your vehicle overheats................ 587
Engine
Accessory mode................................. 153
Compartment......................................463
Engine switch ........................................ 153
Hood ....................................................... 460
How to start the engine ................... 153
Identification number ...................... 595
If the engine will not start................ 577
Ignition switch ....................................... 153
Overheating ........................................ 587
Engine compartment cover ............. 464
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................................ 599
Checking ...............................................470
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................................254
Engine coolant temperature
gauge....................................................... 166
Engine immobilizer system..................101
Engine oil
Capacity .................................................597
Checking .............................................. 466
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................................254
Engine oil maintenance data............468
EPS .............................................................. 231
Event data recorder ............................533
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Introduction
GENERAL MAINTENANCE AND REGULAR USE
MAINTENANCE
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In addition to scheduled maintenance,
your Lexus requires ongoing general
maintenance such as fluid checks and
visual inspections. The recommended
guidelines for inspections are listed
below. Please refer to the “Mainte-
nance” section of the Owner’s Manual
for a detailed description of inspec-
tion procedures.
Every 30 Days
At least once every 30 days, perform
these inspections:
•Check engine oil level using
the dipstick
•Visually check engine coolant
level on the see-through
reservoir
•Visually check brake fluid level
on the see-through reservoir
•Visually check condition of
battery
•Check level of windshield
washer fluid
•Check tire pressure
•Check tires for damage
and wear
•Check installation of driver’s
floor mat
After a Car Wash
•Check installation of driver’s
floor mat
After Off-Road Driving
Whenever you drive off-road through
deep sand, mud or water, perform
these inspections daily:
•Check axle shaft boots
•Check ball joints and dust covers
•Check brake lines and hoses
•Check brake pads/rotors and
parking brake linings/drums
•Check differential oil
•Check engine air filter
•Check nuts and bolts on chassis
•Check steering linkage and
boots
•Check transfer case oil
(AWD models)
•Check transmission fluid
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