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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
CAUTION
■Precaution for children
Keep the emergency tire puncture repair kit out of the reach of children and store it
properly.
■Sealant precautions
●The sealant in the emergency tire puncture repair kit is not for human consump-
tion.
If the sealant is consumed, drink a large quantity of water and get medical atten-
tion immediately.
●If sealant gets in your eyes or on your skin, thoroughly wash with a large quantity
of water. If necessary, get medical attention.
■When fixing the flat tire
●Stop your vehicle in a safe and flat area.
●If force is used to turn the valve core tool while air remains in the tire, special care
should be taken because the valve core could fly out.
●Be careful, as sealant may fly out if you shake the bottle with the hose installed.
●If the hose is not securely installed, sealant may leak out when filling.
●Connect the valve and hose securely with the tire installed on the vehicle.
●Be careful handling the compressor, as parts of the compressor get hot during
operation. Some parts of the compressor may remain hot after use.
●Do not attach the vehicle speed warning sticker to an area other than the one
indicated. If the sticker is attached to an area where an SRS airbag is located,
such as the pad of the steering wheel, it may prevent the SRS airbag from operat-
ing properly.
■Driving to spread the liquid sealant evenly
Drive cautiously at a moderate speed, avoi ding sudden starts, sudden braking, and
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If your vehicle overheats
If your engine overheats:
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the air conditioning
system.
Check to see if steam is coming out from under the hood.
If you see steam:
Stop the engine. Care fully lift the hood after the steam subsides
and then restart the engine.
If you do not see steam:
Leave the engine running and carefully lift the hood.
Check to see if the cooling fan is
operating.
While being careful of hot air and
exhaust gases, check by looking
through the radiator grilles or by
listening to the operating sound.
If the fan is operating:
Wait until the engine coolant tem-
perature shown on the gauge low-
ers and then stop the engine.
If the fan is not operating:
Stop the engine immediately and
call your local Lexus dealer.
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If the vehicle becomes stuck
Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle becomes
stuck in mud, dirt, or snow.
Set the parking brake, select Neutral and stop the engine.
Remove the mud, snow, or sand from around the stuck tire.
Place wood, stones or some other material to help provide trac-
tion under the tires.
Restart the engine.
Select 1st gear or Reverse, release the parking brake and care-
fully apply the accelerator to free the vehicle.
Turn off VSC and TRAC if these functions are hampering your attempts
to free the vehicle. (  P. 1 6 7 )
CAUTION
■When attempting to free a stuck vehicle
If you choose to rock the vehicle back and forth to free it, make sure the surround-
ing area is clear, to avoid striking other vehicles, objects or persons. The vehicle
may also lunge forward or lunge back suddenly as it becomes free. Use extreme
caution.
■When operating the paddle shift switches/reverse selector switch
Be careful not to operate the paddle shift switches/reverse selector switch with the
accelerator pedal depressed.
This may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may cause an
accident and result in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■To avoid damaging the transm ission and other components
●Avoid spinning the wheels and do not rev the engine.
●If the vehicle remains stuck after trying these procedures, the vehicle may require
towing to be freed.
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency
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 dis-
tance required to slow the vehicle.
Select Neutral. (  P. 103)
If Neutral is selected After slowing down, stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road.
Stop the engine.
If Neutral cannot be selected Keep depressing the brake pedal with both feet to reduce vehicle
speed as much as possible.
Stop the engine by turning the
ignition switch to the “ACC” posi-
tion.
Stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road.
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■Stopping the engine in an emergency
The engine cannot be stopped by pressi ng the “ENGINE START” switch, as this
switch is not designed to stop the engine. If the vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency, make sure to turn the ignition switch to the “ACC” position.
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Alphabetical index
Electric power steering ....................... 166
Emergency, in case ofIf the active rear wing will not operate ....................................... 325
If the engine will not start ............... 343
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened ............................................ 50
If the parking brake cannot be released ....................................... 345
If the rear hatch cannot be opened ....................................................29
If the vehicle has a discharged battery.................................................. 348
If the warning buzzer sounds........ 312
If the warning light turns on ............ 312
If the warning message is displayed .............................................322
If you have a flat tire ........................ 332
If you lose your keys ........................ 344
If you lose your wireless remote control ................................ 344
If you think something is wrong...................................................308
If your vehicle becomes stuck .... 354
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ......... 355
If your vehicle needs to be towed ................................................... 303
If your vehicle overheats.................. 351 Emergency flashers
Switch.......................................................302
Engine “ENGINE START” switch ...............98
Compartment......................................256
Engine coolant ................................... 260
Engine coolant temperature gauge....................................................... 116
Engine oil pressure gauge ............... 116
Engine oil temperature gauge ....... 116
Engine speed restrictions .................90
Engine starting restrictions............... 181
Hood ....................................................... 250
How to start the engine .....................98
Identification number ...................... 358
Idling with five cylinders.....................90
If the engine will not start................343
Ignition switch .........................................98
Overheating .......................................... 351
Tachometer ......................................... 260
Variable red zone................................. 119
Warning light ........................................ 314
Warning message ................. 324, 327
Engine coolant Capacity .................................................362
Checking .............................................. 260
Coolant type ........................................362
Engine coolant temperature gauge....................................................... 116
Preparing and checking before winter .....................................180E
*2: Refer to “Inside the LFA”.

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Alphabetical index
Hazard lights .......................................... 302
Headlight cleaner ..................................160
Headlight low/high beams.................158
HeadlightsDischarge headlight precautions .......................................300
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 299
Switch ....................................................... 158
Wattage ................................................. 367
Heaters Seat heaters..............................................32
Side mirror .............................................. 201
High beams ..............................................158
High mounted stoplight Replacing light bulbs ....................... 299
Hill-start assist control ......................... 166
Hood ......................................................... 250
Hooks Tonneau cover ..................................... 218
Horn.............................................................. 115
Hub socket................................................ 281 I/M test...................................................... 246
Identification
Engine..................................................... 358
Vehicle ................................................... 358
Ignition switch............................................98
Ignition switch light............................... 207
Illuminated entry system .................... 207
Illumination .............................................. 207
Indicator lights........................................... 121
Initialization Items to initialize ................................ 386
Inside rear view mirror .......................... 42
Interior lights Down light .............................................207
Ignition switch light............................207
Interior lights .........................................207
Switch...................................................... 208
Wattage .................................................. 367
Intermittent adjuster ............................. 160HI

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Safety connect......................................... 219
Seat beltsAutomatic locking retractor............ 38
Child restraint system installation ............................................. 80
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belts..................................... 236
Emergency locking retractor ..........37
How to wear your seat belt............. 36
How your child should wear the seat belt.......................................... 38
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use......................... 38
Reminder light....................................... 315
Seat belt guide ........................................ 37
Seat belt pretensioners....................... 37
Seat belt airbags ........................................ 61
Seat heaters................................................32
Seating capacity ..................................... 179
Seats Adjustment ...............................................32
Adjustment precautions.....................34
Child seats/child restraint system installation ............................. 80
Cleaning ................................................ 235
Properly sitting in the seat................ 59
Power easy access system...............33
Seat heaters..............................................32 Service reminder indicators ............... 121
Settings....................................................... 148
Shift change.............................................. 102
Shift speed level...................................... 107
Shift speed selector .............................. 107
Side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs ........................299
Switch........................................................ 158
Wattage .................................................. 367
Side mirror.................................................. 43
“SOS” button*
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Spark plug................................................ 362
Specifications*2.................................... 358
Speed indicator ...................................... 126
Speed meter Speed indicator.....................................126
Speed meter ............................................ 116
Start switch .................................................98
Starting the engine ..................................98
Status information.................................. 132
Steering wheel Adjustment ................................................. 41
Stop/tail lights Replacing light bulbs ........................299
Switch........................................................ 158
Storage feature......................................209
Stuck If your vehicle becomes stuck .....354
Sun visors .................................................. 213
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*1: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
*2: Refer to “Inside the LFA”.