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Maintenance and care
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■If the coolant level drops within a short time after replenishing
Visually check the radiator, hoses, engine coolant reservoir caps, drain cock and
water pump.
If you cannot find a leak, have your Lexus dealer test the cap and check for leaks in
the cooling system.
CAUTION
■When the engine is hot
Do not remove the radiator cap.
The cooling system may be under pressure and may spray hot coolant if the cap is
removed, causing serious injuries, such as burns.
NOTICE
■When adding the coolant
Coolant is neither plain water nor straight antifreeze. The correct mixture of water
and antifreeze must be used to provide proper lubrication, corrosion protection
and cooling. Be sure to read the antifreeze or coolant label.
■If you spill coolant
Be sure to wash it off with water to prevent it damage to parts or paint.
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19ECU-IG NO.210 A
Rear window defogger, outside rear
view mirror memory, seat heater/ven-
tilator switch, inverter relay, air condi-
tioning system, EC mirror, BODY
ECU, exhaust gas sensor, parking
assist sensor, navigation system,
DSS#2 ECU, meter switch, accessory
meter, folding seat ECU, O/H IG,
head light cleaner, rear air condition-
ing system, deicer, D-module, rain
sensor, air suspension, RR VLV ECU,
steering heater, LKA, P/SEAT IND
20S/HTR FR20 ASeat heater and ventilator
21P/ S E AT F R30 AFront power seat (right)
22DOOR P30 A
Front power window (passenger’s
side), outside rear view mirror mem-
ory
23DOOR10 APo w e r w i n d o w
24DOOR D25 AFront power window (driver’s side)
25DOOR RR25 ARear power window (right)
26S/ROOF25 AMoon roof
27WIP30 AWindshield wipers and washer
28WA S H E R20 AWindshield wipers and washer, rear
window wipers and washer
29COOLING10 ACool box
FuseAmpereCircuit
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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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 + and - clamps of the jumper cables to come into contact with
each other.
●Do not smoke, use matches, cigarette lighters or allow open flame near the bat-
tery.
■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.
●If the battery fluid comes into contact with the skin or eyes, immediately 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
When connecting the jumper cables, ensure that they do not become entangled in
the cooling fans or belt.
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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If your vehicle overheats
If the engine overheats:
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the automatic air
conditioning system.
Check to see if steam is coming out from under the hood.
If you see steam: Stop the engine. Carefully lift the hood after the steam sub-
sides 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.
If the fan is operating: Wait until the engine coolant temperature gauge begins to
fall and then stop the engine.
If the fan is not operating: Stop the engine and call your local Lexus dealer.STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
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Cooling system
Ignition system
Capacity
(reference)
With rear
heater16.3 qt. (15.4 L, 13.6 Imp.qt.)
Without rear
heater14.5 qt. (13.7 L, 12.1 Imp.qt.)
Coolant type
Use either of the following:• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
• A similar high-quality ethylene glycol-
based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite,
and non-borate coolant with long-life
hybrid organic acid technology
Do not use plain water alone.
Spark plug
MakeDENSO SK20HR11
Gap0.043 in. (1.1 mm)
NOTICE
■Iridium-tipped spark plugs
Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs. Do not adjust the spark plug gap.
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Alphabetical index
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Child-protectors ......................................53
CleaningExterior ...................................................596
Interior ...................................................... 601
Seat belts................................................602
Clock
*......................................................546
Coat hooks ............................................... 561
Coin holder .............................................534
Compass ..................................................582
Condenser .............................................. 626
Console box ...........................................532
Conversation mirror ........................... 547
Cool box.................................................... 541
Cooling system Engine overheating .......................... 749
Cornering assist sensors ................... 270
Crawl Control........................................332
Cruise control
Cruise control .....................................250
Dynamic radar cruise control ..... 254
Cup holders ............................................536
Curtain shield airbags.......................... 126
Customizable features .......................788
Daytime running light system ..........228
DAC...........................................................336
Defogger Rear window.......................................... 417
Side mirror .............................................. 417
Dimension ................................................758
Dinghy towing ........................................ 394 Display
Dynamic radar cruise control..... 254
Multi-information display........................................208, 216
Trip information........................208, 216
Warning message ............................ 705
Do-it-yourself maintenance ............... 612
Door courtesy lights Door courtesy lights ........................ 525
Wattage ................................................. 769
Door pocket ........................................... 535
Doors Back door ................................................. 57
Power windows ...................................105
Door lock ......................................... 49, 52
Rear door child protector.................53
Side doors................................................. 52
Side mirrors..............................................101
Downhill assist control system ........ 336
Driver’s seat belt reminder light ..... 697
Driving Correct posture................................... 124
Off-road precautions...................... 358
Procedures..............................................172
Winter driving tips .............................. 371
Driving position memory...................... 82
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