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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
IS F_U
CAUTION
■Avoiding battery fires or explosions
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidentally igniting the flammable
gas that may be emitted from the battery.
●Make sure the jumper cable is connected to the correct terminal and that it is not
unintentionally in contact with any part other than the intended terminal.
●Do not allow the jumper cables to come into contact with the “+” and “-” termi-
nals.
●Do not allow open flame or use matches, cigarette lighters or smoke near the
battery.
■Battery precautions
The battery contains poisonous and corrosive acidic electrolyte, while related parts
contain lead and lead compounds. Observe the following precautions when han-
dling the battery.
●When working with the battery, always wear safety glasses and take care not to
allow any battery fluids (acid) to come into contact with skin, clothing or the vehi-
cle body.
●Do not lean over the battery.
●In the event that battery fluid comes into contact with the skin or eyes, immedi-
ately wash the affected area with water and seek medical attention.
Place a wet sponge or cloth over the affected area until medical attention can be
received.
●Always wash your hands after handling the battery support, terminals, and other
battery-related parts.
●Do not allow children near the battery.
NOTICE
■When handling jumper cables
Be careful that the jumper cables do not become tangled in the cooling fan or any
of the belts when connecting or disconnecting them.

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6-1. Specifications
IS F_U
Ignition system
Electrical system
Differential
*: Your Lexus vehicle is filled with “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” at the
factory. Use Lexus approved “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” or an
equivalent of matching quality to satisfy the above specification. Please contact
your Lexus dealer for further details.
Spark plug
Make
GapDENSO FK20HBR11
0.043 in. (1.1 mm)
NOTICE
■Iridium-tipped spark plugs
Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs. Do not adjust gap when tuning the engine.
Battery
Open voltage* at
68 °F (20 °C):12.6  12.8 V Fully charged
12.2 
12.4 V Half charged
11.8 
12.0 V Discharged
(*: Voltage checked 20 minutes after
the engine and all the lights are turned
off)
Charging rates5 A max.
Oil capacity1.42 qt. (1.35 L, 1.19 Imp. qt.)
Oil type and viscosity*“Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil
LX 75W-85 GL-5” or equivalent

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6-1. Specifications
IS F_U
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 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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Vehicle specifications
IS F_U
6-3. Initialization
Items to initialize
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Po w e r w i n d o wAfter reconnecting or changing the
batteryP. 76
Maintenance data
(U.S.A. only)After the maintenance is performedP. 3 8 5
Tire pressure warning
systemWhen changing the tire inflation pres-
sure by changing traveling speedP. 4 1 0
The following items must be initialized for normal system operation in cases
such as after the battery is reconnected, or maintenance is performed on
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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C* ..........................................................220
ABS.............................................................. 197
ACCESSORY mode .......................... 134
Air conditioning filter .......................... 426
Air conditioning systemAir conditioning filter ....................... 426
Automatic air conditioning system .................................................. 220
Airbags Airbag operating conditions........... 97
Airbag precautions for your child.......................................................... 101
Airbag warning light ........................ 464
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions.............................................. 97
Curtain shield airbag
precautions .......................................... 101
Front passenger occupant
classification system....................... 106
General airbag pr ecautions ........... 101
Locations of airbags............................ 94
Modification and disposal of airbags .................................................. 105
Proper driving posture ............. 92, 101
Side airbag operating conditions.............................................. 97
Side airbag precautions .................... 101
SRS airbags ............................................. 94
Alarm ........................................................... 88
Antenna* ..................................................238
Anti-lock brake system ....................... 197
Armrest ...................................................... 351
Ashtrays ....................................................346
Audio input*............................................ 275
Audio system* Antenna .................................................. 238
Audio input ........................................... 275 AUX port ...............................................275
Bluetooth® audio ............................. 280
CD player/changer ........................... 241
iPod .......................................................... 256
MP3/WMA disc............................... 248
Optimal use .......................................... 273
Portable music player ......................275
Radio ........................................................233
Steering wheel audio switch......... 277
USB memory .......................................264
USB port ................................... 256, 264
Automatic air conditioning
system* .................................................. 220
Automatic headlight leveling
system ......................................................165
Automatic light control system.........162
Automatic transmission Automatic transmission ................... 138
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P....................................497
M mode ................................................... 143
AUX port* .............................................. 275
Auxiliary box .......................................... 339
Back-up lights Wattage ..................................................522
Battery Checking............................................... 406
If the vehicle has a discharged battery ................................................. 502
Preparing and checking before winter...................................... 214
Bluetooth
® audio* ...............................280
Bluetooth® phone* ............................. 299
Bottle holders ......................................... 339
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BrakeFluid .......................................................... 404
Parking brake ........................................148
Brake assist ............................................... 197
Care
Exterior ................................................... 378
Interior.......................................................381
Seat belts ............................................... 382
Cargo capacity ....................................... 210
Cargo hooks .......................................... 356
CD changer* ........................................... 241
CD player* ............................................... 241
Chains......................................................... 214
Child restraint system Booster seats, definition.......................111
Booster seats, installation .................. 117
Convertible seats, definition ..............111
Convertible seats, installation ......... 117
Front passenger occupant
classification system .......................106
Infant seats, definition ............................111
Infant seats, installation........................ 117
Installing CRS with lower
anchorages ...........................................116
Installing CRS with seat belts .......... 117
Installing CRS with top straps ......... 121
Child safety
Airbag precautions ............................. 101
Battery precautions............. 408, 504
Child restraint system ...........................111
Child-protectors.................................... 47
How your child should wear the seat belt ...........................................67 Installing child restraints..................... 115
Moon roof precautions...................... 82
Power window lock switch .............. 76
Power window precautions ............ 78
Removed electronic key battery
precautions....................................... 430
Seat belt comfort guide .....................65
Seat belt extender precautions......69
Seat belt precautions ..........................68
Seat heater precautions................. 350
Trunk precautions................................. 52
Child-protectors ...................................... 47
Cigarette lighter.................................... 347
Cleaning
Exterior....................................................378
Interior ...................................................... 381
Seat belts ................................................382
Clock ......................................................... 342
Coat hooks ..............................................354
Compass ..................................................365
Condenser ..............................................404
Console box ...........................................335
Cooling system Engine overheating.......................... 505
Cornering assist sensors ...................... 191
Cruise control Cruise control........................................173
Dynamic radar cruise control........ 177
Cup holders ............................................ 337
Curtain shield airbags............................ 94
Customizable features ...................... 538
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*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

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Daytime running light system ........... 164
Defogger*Rear window........................................ 228
Side mirrors .......................................... 228
Dimension ................................................. 512
Dinghy towing ..........................................217
Display Dynamic radar crui se control ....... 177
Satellite switch mode ....................... 343
Trip information ................................... 158
Warning message............................. 473
Do-it-yourself maintenance ............ 390
Door courtesy lights Door courtesy lights.........................330
Wattage.................................................. 522
Door pockets..........................................339
Doors Door lock.................................32, 43, 46
Door windows ....................................... 76
Side mirrors ..............................................74
Driver's seat belt reminder light ..... 466
Driving Correct posture .................................... 92
Procedures ............................................. 126
Driving position memory ......................55
Electric power steering ....................... 197
Electronic key If the electronic key does not operate properly ............................ 499
Emergency flashers Switch ...................................................... 454
Emergency, in case of If a warning message is
displayed ............................................ 473 If the electronic key does not
operate properly............................ 499
If the engine will not start ............... 496
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P....................................497
If the vehicle has a discharged
battery ................................................. 502
If the warning buzzer sounds...... 463
If the warning light turns on.......... 463
If you have a flat tire ........................ 487
If you lose your keys ........................ 498
If you think something is
wrong .................................................... 461
If your vehicle becomes stuck ....508
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency .........509
If your vehicle needs to be towed ................................................... 455
If your vehicle overheats................505
Engine
ACCESSORY mode....................... 134
Compartment ..................................... 396
Engine switch ........................................ 134
Hood ....................................................... 393
How to start the engine ................... 134
Identification number ........................ 513
If the engine will not start ............... 496
Ignition switch ....................................... 134
Overheating ........................................505
Engine compartment cover ............. 397
Engine coolant Capacity .................................................. 517
Checking............................................... 402
Preparing and checking
before winter...................................... 214D
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Radar cruise control ..............................177
Radiator ....................................................404
Radio* ........................................................ 233
RDS* ..........................................................235
Rear turn signal lightsReplacing light bulbs........................ 447
Wattage.................................................. 522
Rear view mirror
Compass ...............................................365
Rear window defogger* ....................228
Replacing Electronic key battery...................... 429
Fuses .......................................................... 431
Light bulbs............................................. 447
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ..........................................546
Reset the maintenance data............ 385
Safety connect .......................................369
Seat belts Adjusting the seat belt........................ 65
Automatic locking retractor............ 66
Child restraint system installation ............................................. 115
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belts ..................................... 382
Emergency locking retractor ......... 66
How to wear your seat belt............. 64
How your child should wear the seat belt .......................................... 67
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use......................... 66
Reminder light ..................................... 466
Seat belt extenders .............................. 67
Seat belt pretensioners...................... 65 Seat heaters ............................................ 349
Seat position memory............................ 59
Seating capacity......................................213
Seats
Adjustment ...............................................54
Adjustment precautions ....................54
Child seats/child restraint system installation ..............................115
Cleaning .................................................. 381
Driver’s seat position memory ...... 55
Front passenger seat position memory ................................................. 59
Head restraints ........................................ 61
Properly sitting in the seat................. 92
Seat heaters ......................................... 349
Service reminder indicators .............154
Shift lever If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P....................................497
Transmission.......................................... 138
Shift lever light ....................................... 330
Shift lock system.................................... 497
Shopping bag hooks ........................... 356
Side airbags ............................................... 94
Side marker lights Switch........................................................ 162
Side mirrors Adjusting and folding .......................... 74
Mirror position memory ................... 55
Smart access system with
push-button start Entry function .......................................... 32
Starting the engine.............................. 134
“SOS” button.......................................... 369R
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