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4-1. Before drivingDriving the vehicle ......................154
Cargo and luggage.....................165
Vehicle load limits ....................... 168
Trailer towing .................................169
Dinghy towing ............................... 170
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch .............. 171
Automatic transmission ............ 178
Turn signal lever ........................... 184
Parking brake ............................... 186
Horn ................................................. 189
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ......................... 190
Fog light switch .............................195
Windshield wipers and washer ..................................196
Headlight cleaner switch ........ 203
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap ..... 204 4-5. Using the driving support
systems
Cruise control ............................. 209
Dynamic radar cruise control..............................213
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) .......... 228
Intuitive parking assist .............. 238
Rear view monitor system ........251
Drive mode select switch ....... 263
Driving assist systems .............. 268
Hill-start assist control .............. 276
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ..........278
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ..............287
Lexus night view ......................... 293
4-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips ..................... 298
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7-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers ................... 676
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency..... 677 7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed.................................678
If you think something is wrong ................ 684
Fuel pump shut off system ......685
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds..... 686
If a warning message is displayed .................................697
If you have a flat tire ...................722
If the engine will not start .........735
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ...................... 737
If the parking brake cannot be released ................................ 738
If the electronic key does not operate properly ...................... 740
If the vehicle battery is discharged.............................. 743
If your vehicle overheats .......... 747
If the vehicle becomes stuck .............................................. 749
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8-1. SpecificationsMaintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ...................752
Fuel information........................... 762
Tire information............................ 765
8-2. Customization Customizable features ............. 777
8-3. Items to initialize Items to initialize ......................... 788
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners..................................... 790
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ................................................ 791
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ..............................................793 What to do if...
(Troubleshooting) ...............................804
Alphabetical index ................................. 810
8Vehicle specifications
For owners
Index
For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System
Owner’s Manual” for information regarding the navigation system.

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For your information
Please note that this manual applies to all models and explains all equipment, includ-
ing options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for equipment not installed
on your vehicle.
All specifications provided in this manual are current at the time of printing. How-
ever, because of the Lexus policy of continual product improvement, we reserve the
right to make changes at any time without notice.
Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in the illustrations may differ from
your vehicle in terms of color and equipment.
Approximately five hours after the engine is turned off, you may hear sound coming
from under the vehicle for several minutes. This is the sound of a fuel evaporation
leakage check and, it does not indicate a malfunction.
A wide variety of non-genuine spare parts and accessories for Lexus vehicles are
currently available in the market. You should know that Toyota does not warrant
these products and is not responsible for their performance, repair, or replacement,
or for any damage they may cause to, or adverse effect they may have on, your
Lexus vehicle.
This vehicle should not be modified with non-genuine Lexus products. Modification
with non-genuine Lexus products could affect its performance, safety or durability,
and may even violate governmental regulations. In addition, damage or perfor-
mance problems resulting from the modification may not be covered under war-
ranty.
Main Owner’s Manual
Noise from under vehicle after turning off the engine
Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Lexus

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The installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle could affect elec-
tronic systems such as:
●Multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system
●Dynamic radar cruise control system
●Cruise control system
●Anti-lock brake system
●Vehicle dynamics integrated management
●SRS airbag system
●Seat belt pretensioner system
Be sure to check with your Lexus dealer for precautionary measures or special
instructions regarding installation of a mobile two-way radio system.
Your Lexus is equipped with sophisticated computers that record certain informa-
tion about your vehicle’s operation, such as: • Engine speed
• Accelerator status
• Brake status
• Vehicle speed
•Shift position
The data recorded varies according to the grade level and options the vehicle is
equipped with. The computers do not record conversations, sound or pictures.
● Data usage
Lexus may use the data recorded in these computers to diagnose malfunctions,
conduct research and development, and improve quality.
Lexus will not disclose the recorded data to a third party except:
• With the consent of the vehicle owner or with the consent of the lessee if the vehicle is leased
• In response to an official request by the police, a court of law or a government agency
• For research purposes where the data is not tied to a specific vehicle or vehicle owner
● Usage of data collected through Safety Connect / Lexus Enform (U.S. mainland
only)
If your Lexus has Safety Connect or Lexus Enform and if you have subscribed to
those services, please refer to the Safety Connect / Lexus Enform Telematics Sub-
scription Service Agreement for information on data collected and its usage.
Installation of a mobile two-way radio system
Vehicle control and operation data recording

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Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 196
Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 298
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer)
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Precautions against car wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 596
Fuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P . 204
Refueling method. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 204
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 754
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 629
Tire size/inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 759
Winter tires/tire chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 298
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 629
Coping with flat tires. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 722
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 612
Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 6 1 2
Engine compartment cover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 616
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 7 5 4
Coping with overheat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 747
Warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 704
Headlights/parking lights/daytime running lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 190
Fog lights
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Turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 184
Tail lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 190
Stop lights
Hill-start assist control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 276
License plate lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 190
Back-up lights
Shifting the shift lever to R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 178
Side marker lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 190
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(Replacing method: P. 663, Watts: P. 761)
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Instrument cluster
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in the indicated vehicle’s
systems.
Warning lights
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Brake system warning light
(→ P. 686)*1
Slip indicator ( →P. 6 8 8 )
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Brake system warning light
(→ P. 686)*1, 2
(if equipped)
“AFS OFF” indicator
(→ P. 6 8 8 )
*1Charging system warning
light ( →P. 6 8 7 )*2
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Parking brake indicator
(→ P. 6 8 8 )
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Malfunction indicator
lamp ( →P. 6 8 7 )*2
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Parking brake indicator
(→ P. 6 8 8 )
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Malfunction indicator
lamp ( →P. 6 8 7 )*1Brake system warning light
(→ P. 6 8 9 )
*1SRS warning light
(→ P. 6 8 7 )*1Open door warning light
(→ P. 6 8 9 )
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ABS warning light
(→ P. 6 8 7 )*1Low fuel level warning light
(→ P. 6 8 9 )
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ABS warning light
(→ P. 6 8 7 )*1Seat belt reminder light
(→ P. 6 8 9 )
*1Electric power steering
system warning light
(→ P. 6 8 7 )*1Master warning light
(→ P. 6 8 9 )

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Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters
The units used on the speedometer may differ depending on the target region.
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Displays the engine coolant temperature
Tachometer
Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute
ECO lamp and SPORT lamp
Changes colors according to driving mode
Multi-information display
Presents the driver with a variety of driving-related data ( →P. 8 2 )
Speedometer
Displays the vehicle speed
Fuel gauge
Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank
Shift position and shift range
Displays the selected shift position or selected shift range ( →P. 1 7 8 )
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