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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency
CAUTION
■If the engine has to be turned off while driving
Power assist for the brakes and steering wheel will be lost, making the brake pedal
harder to depress and the steering wheel heavier to turn. Decelerate as much as
possible before turning off the engine.
Only in an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible to stop the vehicle
in the normal way, stop the vehicle using the following procedure:
Steadily step on the brake pedal with both feet and firmly
depress it.
Do not pump the brake pedal repeatedly as this will increase the
effort required to slow the vehicle.
Shift the shift lever to N.
If the shift lever is shifted to N After slowing down, stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road.
Stop the engine.
If the shift lever cannot be shifted to N Keep depressing the brake pedal with both feet to reduce vehi-
cle speed as much as possible.
To stop the engine, press and
hold the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch for 3 consecutive
seconds or more, or press it
briefly 3 times or more in suc-
cession.
Stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
STEP3
STEP4
Press and hold for 3 seconds or more,
or press briefly 3 times or more
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6-1. Specifications
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Automatic Transaxle
*: The fluid capacity is a reference quantity. If replacement is necessary, contact
your Lexus dealer.
Brakes
*1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 112 lbf (500 N, 51kgf) while the engine is running.
*2: Parking brake pedal travel when depressed with a force of 67.4 lbf (300 N,30.6 kgf).
Fluid capacity*6.87 qt. (6.5 L, 5.72 Imp. qt.)
Fluid typeTo y o t a G e n u i n e AT F W S
NOTICE
■Transmission fluid type
Using automatic transmission fluid other than “Toyota Genuine ATF WS” may
cause deterioration in shift quality, locking up of your transaxle accompanied by
vibration, and ultimately damage the automatic transaxle of your vehicle.
Pe d a l c l e a r a n c e *12.4 in. (61 mm) Min.
Pedal free play0.04  0.24 in. (1.0  6.0 mm)
Brake pad wear limit0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake lining wear limit0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake pedal travel *27  10 clicks
Fluid typeSAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3

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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. 109.
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
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
Maximum inflation pres-
sureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which a tire
may be inflated, shown on the sidewall of the tire
Recommended inflation
pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a man-
ufacturer
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
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Vehicle specifications
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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
Maximum loaded vehicle
weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants speci-
fied in the second column of Table 1
* that follows
Occupant distributionDistribution of occupants in a vehicle as specified in
the third column of Table 1
* below
Production options
weight
The combined weight of installed regular production
options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in excess of the
standard items which they replace, not previously
considered in curb weight or accessory weight,
including heavy duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack,
heavy duty 12-volt battery, and special trim
RimA metal support for a tire or a tire and tube assembly
upon which the tire beads are seated
Rim diameter
(Wheel diameter)Nominal diameter of the bead seat
Rim size designationRim diameter and width
Rim type designationThe industry manufacturer's designation for a rim by
style or code
Rim widthNominal distance between rim flanges
Vehicle capacity weight
(Total load capacity)The rated cargo and luggage load plus 150 lb. (68
kg) times the vehicle's designated seating capacity
Tire related termMeaning

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Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
A/CAir Conditioning
ABSAnti-lock Brake System
AFSAdaptive Front lighting System
AI-SHIFTArtificial Intelligence Shift
ALRAutomatic Locking Retractor
CRSChild Restraint System
DISPDisplay
ECUElectronic Control Unit
EDREvent data recorder
ELREmergency Locking Retractor
GAWRGross Axle Weight Ratings
GVWRGross Vehicle Weight Rating
I/MEmission inspection and maintenance
LATCHLower Anchors and Tethers for Children
LEDLight Emitting Diode
MMTMethylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl
MTBEMethyl Tertiary Butyl Ether
OBDOn Board Diagnostics
PCSPre-Collision System
SRSSupplemental Restraint System
TINTire Identification Number
TPMSTire Pressure Warning System
TRACTr a c t i o n C o n t r o l

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C* ..........................................................206
ABS.............................................................. 182
Adaptive front lighting system ...........151
AFS ................................................................151
Air conditioning filter ......................... 405
Air conditioning systemAir conditioning filter .......................405
Automatic air conditioning system*................................................ 206
Airbags
Airbag operating conditions........... 90
Airbag precautions for your child.......................................................... 94
Airbag warning light ........................440
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions................................................ 91
Curtain shield airbag precautions .......................................... 94
Front passenger occupant classification system......................... 99
General airbag precautions ........... 94
Locations of airbags............................88
Modification and disposal of airbags .................................................... 98
Proper driving posture ............. 86, 94
Side airbag operating conditions................................................ 91
Side airbag precautions .................... 94
SRS airbags .............................................88 Alarm............................................................ 83
Antenna ...................................................... 221
Anti-lock brake system ....................... 182
Armrest .................................................... 332
Ashtray...................................................... 325
Audio input.............................................. 256
Audio system*
Antenna.....................................................221
Audio input........................................... 256
AUX port .............................................. 256
CD player/changer .......................... 224
iPod .......................................................... 238
MP3/WMA disc................................. 231
Optimal use ......................................... 254
Portable music player ..................... 256
Radio ..........................................................217
Steering wheel audio switch.........257
USB memory ...................................... 245
USB port ................................... 238, 245
Automatic air conditioning
system* .................................................. 206
Automatic headlight leveling
system ......................................................152
Automatic light control system.........149
Automatic transmission Automatic transmission ................... 132
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P.................................... 472
S mode ..................................................... 133
AUX port................................................. 256
Auxiliary box ............................................321A

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Back-up lightsReplacing light bulbs ....................... 420
Wattage ................................................. 495
Battery
Checking ............................................... 387
If the vehicle battery is discharged .........................................477
Preparing and checking
before winter ......................................196
Bluetooth
® audio* .............................. 260
Bluetooth® phone*..............................279
Brake
Fluid .......................................................... 384
Parking brake ........................................ 136
Brake assist .............................................. 182
Break-in tips ...............................................121 Care
Exterior................................................... 358
Interior ...................................................... 361
Seat belts ................................................362
Cargo capacity....................................... 192
Cargo hooks.......................................... 338
CD changer* .......................................... 224
CD player* .............................................. 224
Chains ........................................................ 198
Child restraint system Booster seats, definition .................. 104
Booster seats, installation ................... 111
Convertible seats, definition .......... 104
Convertible seats, installation ........... 111
Front passenger occupant classification system .........................99
Infant seats, definition ........................ 104
Infant seats, installation ......................... 111
Installing CRS with lower anchorages......................................... 109
Installing CRS with seat belts ............ 111
Installing CRS with top straps......... 114
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*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

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Emergency flashersSwitch ......................................................430
Engine Compartment ......................................377
Engine switch.........................................128
Hood........................................................ 374
How to start the engine....................128
Identification number....................... 487
If the engine will not start ............... 470
Ignition switch........................................128
Overheating........................................ 480
Engine compartment cover .............378
Engine coolant Capacity.................................................490
Checking ............................................... 382
Preparing and checking
before winter ......................................196
Engine coolant temperature
gauge ....................................................... 138
Engine immobilizer system................... 81
Engine oil Capacity.................................................489
Checking ............................................... 379
Preparing and checking
before winter ......................................196
Event data recorder ...............................20
Floor mat .................................................. 337
Fluid Brake........................................................384
Power steering fluid .........................385
Washer ...................................................389
Fog lights Switch ........................................................154
Wattage.................................................. 495 Foot well lighting.....................................312
Front fog lights
Switch........................................................ 154
Wattage ................................................. 495
Front passenger occupant classification system ............................ 99
Front passenger's seat belt reminder light .......................................441
Front seats Adjustment .............................................. 50
Driving position memory ................... 51
Seat position memory........................ 55
Front side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ....................... 420
Wattage ................................................. 495
Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 420
Wattage ................................................. 495
Fuel Capacity ................................................488
Fuel gauge .............................................. 138
Fuel pump shut off system ............ 438
Gas station information ................. 552
Information ........................................... 496
Refueling ....................................................78
Fuel door ..................................................... 78
Fuel filler door ........................................... 78
Fuel pump shut off system.................438
Fuses .......................................................... 409
Garage door opener .......................... 340
Gas station information ..................... 552
Gauges ...................................................... 138
Glove box ..................................................316
Glove box light ........................................316
Grocery bag hooks .............................338
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