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Interior features
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■Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes
Recirculated air mode or outside air mode may be automatically switched to in
accordance with the temperature setting, the inside temperature, outside tempera-
ture, etc.
■Using the system in recirculated air mode
The windows will fog up more easily if the recirculated air mode is used.
■When the outside temperature exceeds 75 °F (24 °C) and the air conditioning
system is on
●In order to reduce the air conditioning power consumption, the air conditioning
system may switch to recirculated air mode automatically.
This may also reduce fuel consumption.
●Recirculated air mode is selected as a default mode when the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode.
●It is possible to switch to outside air mode at any time by pressing .
■Window defogger feature
Recirculated air mode may automatically switch to
(outside air) mode in situ-
ations where the windows need to be defogged.
■Automatic mode for air intake control (vehicles with a rear automatic air condi-
tioning system)
In automatic mode, the system detects exhaust gas and other pollutants and auto-
matically switches between outside air and recirculated air modes.
When the air conditioning is off, and the fan is operating, turning automatic mode
on will activate the air conditioning system.
■Micro dust and pollen filter
●In order to prevent the windows from fogging up when the outside air is cold,
the following may occur.
• Outside air mode does not switch to (recirculated air) mode.
• The air conditioning system operates automatically.
• The operation cancels after 1 minute.
●In rainy weather, the windows may fog up. Press .
■When outside air temperature is below 32 °F (0 °C)
The cooling and dehumidification function may not operate even when the “A/C”
button is pressed.
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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
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Lubrication system
*: The engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when exchanging.Warm up and turn off the engine, wait more than 5 minutes, and check the oil
level on the dipstick.
■ Engine oil selection
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is used in your Lexus vehicle. Use Lexus
approved “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent to satisfy the follow-
ing grade and viscosity.
Oil grade: ILSAC multigrade engine oil
Recommended viscosity: SAE 0W-20
SAE 0W-20 is the best choice for
good fuel economy and good
starting in cold weather.
If SAE 0W-20 is not available,
SAE 5W-20 oil may be used.
However, it must be replaced with
SAE 0W-20 at the next oil
change.
Oil capacity
(Drain and refill — reference
*)
With filter
Without filter
8.2 qt. (7.8 L, 6.9 Imp.qt.)
7.8 qt. (7.4 L, 6.5 Imp.qt.)
Outside temperature
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Alphabetical index
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LightsDoor courtesy lights.........................525
Emergency flasher switch .............684
Engine switch light ............................ 525
Fog light switch................................... 237
Hazard light switch ...........................684
Headlights switch .............................. 223
Inside door handle light.................. 525
Interior lights list.................................. 525
Personal/interior lights ................... 527
Replacing light bulbs........................ 670
Running board lights........................ 525
Scuff lights.............................................. 525
Shift lever light ..................................... 525
Turn signal lever ...................................196
Vanity lights ..........................................545
Wattage.................................................. 769
Load capacity .........................................369
Luggage cover....................................... 567
Maintenance Do-it-yourself ma intenance ........... 612
General maintenance .....................607
Maintenance data..............................758
Maintenance requirements ..........604
Reset the maintenance data........ 605
Meter Instrument cluster light
control..................................................200
Meters .......................................................199
Micro dust and pollen filter............... 407
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror....................... 99
Side mirror heater ............................... 417
Side mirrors ............................................. 101
Vanity mirrors......................................545 Moon roof................................................. 108
MP3 disc.................................................. 437
Multi-information display
Brightness control .............................. 219
Multi-information display ........ 208, 216
Multi Terrain ABS ................................ 339
Multi-terrain Monitor .........................308
Multi-terrain Select..............................300
Navigation system
*
Noise from under vehicle .................... 20
Odometer .................................................199
Off-road precautions .........................358
Oil Engine oil............................................... 620
Opener Fuel filler door ......................................... 113
Hood ......................................................... 617
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting and folding ..........................101
Driving position memory ..................82
Outside temperature display .......................................... 209, 216
Overhead console ............................... 539
Overheating, Engine .......................... 749
Parking assist sensors......................... 270
Parking brake........................................... 197
Parking lights Replacing light bulbs ....................... 675
Switch .......................................................223
Wattage ................................................. 769
PCS ............................................................ 347
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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch leverP. 6 1 7Fuel filler doorP. 113
Hood lock release lever P. 6 1 7Fuel filler door leverP. 1 1 3Tire inflation pressure P. 76 8
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference)23.0 gal. (87 L, 19.1 Imp.gal.)
Fuel typePremium unleaded gasoline only P. 115, 760
Cold tire inflation
pressureP. 76 8
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill —
reference)qt. (L, Imp.qt.)
With filter 8.2 (7.8, 6.9)
Without filter 7.8 (7.4, 6.5)
Engine oil type
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
Oil grade: ILSAC multigrade engine oil P. 761
Recommended oil viscosity: SAE 0W-20
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