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Tire inflation pressure
The recommended cold tire infla-
tion pressure and tire size are dis-
played on the tire and loading
information label. (P. 8 4 4 )
Tire inflation pressure

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Maintenance and care
Ti r e v a l v e
Tire pressure gauge
Remove the tire valve cap.
Press the tip of the tire pressure gauge onto the tire valve.
Read the pressure using the gauge gradations.
If the tire inflation pressure is not at the recommended level, adjust the
pressure.
If you add too much air, press the center of the valve to deflate.
After completing the tire inflation pressure measurement and adjust-
ment, apply soapy water to the valve and check for leakage.
Put the tire valve cap back on.
■Tire inflation pressure check interval
You should check tire inflation pressure every two weeks, or at least once a month.
Do not forget to check the spare.
■Effects of incorrect tire inflation pressure
Driving with incorrect tire inflation pressure may result in the following:
●Reduced fuel efficiency
●Reduced driving comfort and tire life
●Reduced safety
●Damage to the drive train
If a tire needs frequent inflating, have it checked by your Lexus dealer.
Inspection and adjustment procedure
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■Instructions for checking tire inflation pressure
When checking tire inflation pressure, observe the following:
●Check only when the tires are cold.
If your vehicle has been parked for at least 3 hours or has not been driven for more
than 1 mile or 1.5 km, you will get an accurate cold tire inflation pressure reading.
●Always use a tire pressure gauge.
The appearance of the tire can be misleading. In addition, tire inflation pressure that
is even just a few pounds off can affect ride quality and handling.
●Do not reduce tire inflation pressure after driving. It is normal for tire inflation pres-
sure to be higher after driving.
●Never exceed the vehicle capacity weight.
Passengers and luggage weight should be placed so that the vehicle is balanced.
CAUTION
■Proper inflation is critical to save tire performance
Keep your tires properly inflated. Otherwise, the following conditions may occur
and result in an accident causing death or serious injury:
●Excessive wear
●Uneven wear
●Poor handling
●Possibility of blowouts resulting from overheated tires
●Poor sealing of the tire bead
●Wheel deformation and/or tire separation
●A greater possibility of tire damage from road hazards
NOTICE
■When inspecting and adjusting tire inflation pressure
Be sure to put the tire valve caps back on.
Without the valve caps, dirt or moisture could get into the valve and cause air leak-
age, which could result in an accident. If the caps are lost, replace them as soon as
possible.

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■When replacing wheels
The wheels of your vehicle are equipped with tire pressure warning valves and trans-
mitters that allow the tire pressure warnin g system to provide advance warning in the
event of a loss in tire inflation pressure. Whenever wheels are replaced, tire pressure
warning valves and transmitters must be installed. ( P. 7 0 3 )
CAUTION
■When replacing wheels
●Do not use wheels that are a different size from those recommended in the
Owner’s Manual, as this may result in a loss of handling control.
●Never use an inner tube in a leaking wheel which is designed for a tubeless tire.
Doing so may result in an accident, causing death or serious injury.
■Use of defective wheels prohibited
Do not use cracked or deformed wheels.
Doing so could cause the tire to leak air during driving, possibly causing an acci-
dent.
NOTICE
■Replacing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters
●Because tire repair or replacement may affect the tire pressure warning valves
and transmitters, make sure to have tires serviced by your Lexus dealer or other
qualified service shop. In addition, make sure to purchase your tire pressure
warning valves and transmitters at your Lexus dealer.
●Ensure that only genuine Lexus wh eels are used on your vehicle.
Tire pressure warning valves and transmitters may not work properly with non-
genuine wheels.

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Maintenance and care
■Driver’s side instrument panel
FuseAmpereCircuit
1ECU-IG1 NO.210
Main body ECU, audio system, shift lock sys-
tem, outside mirror control ECU, tension
reducer, windshield wipers, heated steering
wheel, multi-information display, audio dis-
play, intuitive parking assist, tire pressure
warning system, moon roof, auto anti-glare
inside rear view mirror, raindrop sensor, rear
sunshade, wireless door lock system, power
trunk opener and closer ECU
2ECU-IG1 NO.110
Electric cooling fan, windshield wiper de-
icer, VSC, ABS, charging system, steering
sensor, electronic controlled transmission,
electric power steering, gateway ECU, elec-
tric tilt and telescopic steering column
3PA N E L N O. 25Clock
4TA I L15Parking lights, side marker lights, license
plate lights
5DOOR F/R20Power window, outside mirror control ECU
6DOOR R/R20Po w e r w i n d o w
7DOOR F/L20Power window, outside mirror control ECU
8DOOR R/L20Po w e r w i n d o w
9H-LP LVL7. 5Automatic headlight leveling system
10WA S H E R10Windshield washer
11A/C-IG17. 5Air conditioning system, PTC heater, gauges
and meters, seat heaters and ventilators

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12WIPER25Windshield wipers
13BKUP LP7. 5
Multiport fuel injection system, sequential
multiport fuel system, electronic controlled
transmission, audio system, navigation sys-
tem, back-up lights
14FUEL OPN10Fuel filler door opener
15EPS-IG110Electric power steering
16P/O U T L E T R R15Po w e r o u t l e t
17RADIO-ACC5Audio system, Remote Touch, multi-informa-
tion display, audio display, navigation system
18S/HTR&FAN F/R10Seat heaters and ventilators
19S/HTR&FAN F/L10Seat heaters and ventilators
20OBD7. 5On-Board diagnosis system
21ECU-B NO.210
Power window master switch, air condition-
ing system, smart access system with push-
button start, tire pressure warning system,
rear sunshade
22STRG HTR10Heated steering wheel
23PTL25Power trunk opener and closer ECU
24STOP7. 5
Power management system, multiport fuel
injection system, sequential multiport fuel
system, VSC, ABS, electronic controlled
transmission, driver support system, engine
room junction block assy, tail lights, high
mounted stoplight, smart access system with
push-button start, shift lock system
25P/ S E AT F/ L30Po w e r s e a t s
26A/C-B7. 5Air conditioning system
27S/ROOF10Moon roof
28P/ S E AT F/ R30Po w e r s e a t s
29PSB30Pre-collision seat belt
30D/L-AM120Main body ECU, power door lock system
FuseAmpereCircuit

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When trouble arises
*1: Open door warning buzzer: P. 7 74
*2: Driver’s seat belt buzzer:
The driver’s seat belt buzzer sounds to al ert the driver that his or her seat belt is
not fastened. Once the “START STOP EN GINE” <“POWER”> switch is turned to
IGNITION ON mode, the buzzer sounds for 6 seconds. If the vehicle
reaches a speed of 12 mph (20 km/h), the buzzer sounds once. If the seat belt is
still unfastened after 30 seconds, the buzz er will sound intermittently for 10 sec-
onds. Then, if the seat belt is still unfast ened, the buzzer will sound in a different
tone for 20 more seconds.
Front passenger’s seat belt buzzer:
The front passenger’s seat belt buzzer soun ds to alert the front passenger that his
or her seat belt is not fastened. The buzzer sounds once if the vehicle reaches a
speed of 12 mph (20 km/h). If the seat be lt is still unfastened after 30 seconds,
the buzzer will sound intermittently for 10 seconds. Then, if the seat belt is still
unfastened, the buzzer will sound in a different tone for 20 more seconds.
Tire pressure warning light
When the light comes on:
Low tire inflation pressure such
as
• Natural causes ( P. 765)
• Flat tire ( P. 7 9 2 )
Adjust the tire inflation pressure
(including the full-size spare
tire) to the specified level.
The light will turn off after a
few minutes. In case the light
does not turn off even if the
tire inflation pressure is
adjusted, have the system
checked by your Lexus
dealer.
When the light comes on after
blinking for 1 minute:
Malfunction in the tire pressure
warning system
Have the system checked by
your Lexus dealer.
Warning lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection procedure

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■SRS warning light
This warning light system monitors the airbag sensor assembly, front impact sensors,
side impact sensors (front door), side impact sensors (front), side impact sensors
(rear), driver’s seat position sensor, driver’s seat belt buckle switch, front passenger
occupant classification system (ECU and sensors), “AIR BAG ON” indicator light,
“AIR BAG OFF” indicator light, front passenger’s seat belt buckle switch, seat belt
pretensioner assemblies, airbags, inte rconnecting wiring and power sources.
(  P. 4 0 )
■Front passenger detection sensor, seat belt reminder and warning buzzer
●If luggage is placed on the front passenger seat, the front passenger detection sen-
sor may cause the warning light to flash an d the warning buzzer to sound even if a
passenger is not sitting in the seat.
●If a cushion is placed on the seat, the sensor may not detect a passenger, and the
warning light may not operate properly.
■If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving
First check the following:
●Is the fuel tank empty?
If it is, fill the fuel tank immediately.
●Is the fuel tank cap loose?
If it is, tighten it securely.
The light will go off after several driving trips.
If the light does not go off even after several trips, contact your Lexus dealer as soon
as possible.
■When the tire pressure warning light comes on
Check the tire inflation pressure and adjust to the appropriate level. Pushing the tire
pressure warning reset switch will not turn off the tire pressure warning light.