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Maintenance and care
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CAUTION
The engine compartment contains many mechanisms and fluids that may move sud-
denly, become hot, or become electrically energized. To avoid death or serious injury,
observe the following precautions:
■When working on the engine compartment
●Keep hands, clothing, and tools away from the moving fan and engine drive belt.
●Be careful not to touch the engine, radiator, exhaust manifold, etc. right after driv-
ing as they may be hot. Oil and other fluids may also be hot.
●Do not leave anything that may burn easily, such as paper or rags, in the engine
compartment.
●Do not smoke, cause sparks or expose an open flame to fuel or the battery. Fuel
and battery fumes are flammable.
●Be extremely cautious when working on the battery. It contains poisonous and
corrosive sulfuric acid.
■When working near the electric cooling fans or radiator grille:
Be sure the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is off.
With the “ENGINE START STOP” switch in IGNITION ON mode, the electric
cooling fans may automatically start to run if the air conditioning is on and/or the
coolant temperature is high. (→P. 6 2 6 )
■Safety glasses
Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or falling material, fluid spray, etc. from getting
in your eyes.
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Engine oilWith the engine at operating temperature and turned off, check the oil
level on the dipstick.
■ Checking the engine oil
Park the vehicle on level ground. After warming up the engine
and turning it off, wait more than five minutes for the oil to drain
back into the bottom of the engine.
Holding a rag under the end, pull
the dipstick out.
Wipe the dipstick clean.
Reinsert the dipstick fully.
Holding a rag under the end, pull the dipstick out and check the
oil level.
Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it fully. Low
Full
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
STEP5
STEP6
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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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Oil viscosity (0W-20 is explained here as an example):
• The 0W in 0W-20 indicates the characteristic of the oil which allows cold
startability. Oils with a lower value before the W allow for easier starting of
the engine in cold weather.
• The 20 in 0W-20 indicates the viscosity characteristic of the oil when the oil is at high temperature. An oil with a higher viscosity (one with a higher
value) may be better suited if the vehicle is operated at high speeds, or
under extreme load conditions.
How to read oil container label:
The ILSAC (International Lubricant Standardization and Approval Com-
mittee) Certification Mark is added to some oil containers to help you
select the oil you should use.
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Electronic keyIf the electronic key does not
operate properly .............................744
Emergency, in case of
If the electronic key does not operate properly .............................744
If the engine will not start ............... 740
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P.................................... 742
If the vehicle has discharged
battery.................................................. 746
If the warning buzzer sounds...... 693
If the warning light turns on .......... 693
If the warning message is
displayed ............................................ 705
If you have a flat tire .........................726
If you lose your keys .........................743
If you think something is
wrong.....................................................691
If your vehicle becomes stuck .....752
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ......... 754
If your vehicle needs to be towed ...................................................685
If your vehicle overheats................ 749
Emergency flashers
Switch ......................................................684 Engine
Accessory mode................................. 183
Compartment....................................... 618
Engine switch ........................................ 183
Hood ..........................................................617
How to start the engine ................... 183
Identification number .......................759
If the engine will not start................740
Ignition switch ....................................... 183
Overheating ......................................... 749
Engine compartment cover .............. 619
Engine coolant Capacity ................................................. 763
Checking ............................................... 624
Preparing and checking before winter ......................................371
Engine coolant temperature gauge....................................................... 199
Engine immobilizer system.................. 119
Engine oil Capacity ...................................................761
Checking .............................................. 620
Preparing and checking before winter ......................................371
Engine switch .......................................... 183
Engine switch light................................ 525
Event data recorder (EDR) ................. 23E
*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
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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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TRAC.........................................................340
Traction control .....................................340
Trailer towing.......................................... 375
Transmission shift switches ................ 193
Trip information display....................... 216
Trip meter ................................................. 199
Turn signal lightsReplacing light bulbs............ 676, 677
Switch ........................................................196
Wattage.................................................. 769
Vanity lights Vanity lights ..........................................545
Wattage.................................................. 769
Vanity mirrors ............................................545
Vehicle identification number ......... 759
Vehicle load limits ................................369
Ventilators ...............................................557
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control).....339
Warning buzzers Brake system .........................................710
Open door ...............................697, 709
Open glass hatch reminder ........... 710
Seat belt reminder............................. 697
Third power seat................................... 76 Warning lights
Anti-lock brake system
(ABS) ................................................... 695
Brake system....................................... 693
Charging system ............................... 694
Kinetic dynamic suspension
system.................................................. 696
Low fuel level....................................... 697
Malfunction indicator lamp .......... 694
Master warning light........................ 698
Open door ........................................... 697
PCS .......................................................... 695
Seat belt reminder light .................. 697
Slip indicator light.............................. 695
SRS airbags.......................................... 695
Tire pressure warning light .......... 698
Warning messages Automatic transmission fluid
temperature...................................... 706
Automatic transmission
system.................................................. 706
Brake system......................................... 710
Dynamic radar cruise control system........................................ 708, 712
Engine oil maintenance...................... 711
Engine oil pressure........................... 705
Intuitive parking assist ......................707
Low washer level .................................. 711
Open door ........................................... 709
Open glass hatch................................ 710
Open moon roof................................. 710
Pre-collision system................707, 712
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