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Start the engine of the second vehicle. Increase the engine speed
slightly and maintain at that level for approximately 5 minutes to
recharge the battery of your vehicle.
Open and close any of the doors of your vehicle with the engine switch
off.
Maintain the engine speed of the second vehicle and start the engine of
your vehicle by turning the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode.
Once the vehicle’s engine has started, remove the jumper cables in the
exact reverse order from which they were connected.
Once the engine starts, have the vehicle inspected at any authorized
Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped profes-
sional as soon as possible.
■Starting the engine when the battery is discharged
The engine cannot be started by push-starting.
■To prevent battery discharge
●Turn off the headlights and the audio system while the engine is off.
●Turn off any unnecessary electrical components when the vehicle is running at a
low speed for an extended period, such as in heavy traffic.
■Charging the battery
The electricity stored in the battery will discharge gradually even when the vehicle is
not in use, due to natural discharge and the draining effects of certain electrical
appliances. If the vehicle is left for a long time, the battery may discharge, and the
engine may be unable to start. (The battery recharges automatically during driving.)
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When trouble arises
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■When recharging or replacing the battery
●For vehicles with an alarm: make sure that the key is not inside the vehicle when
recharging or replacing the battery. The key may be locked in the vehicle if the
alarm is activated. (→P. 88)
●In some cases, it may not be possible to unlock the doors using the smart entry &
start system when the battery is discharged. Use the wireless remote control or the
mechanical key to lock or unlock the doors.
●The engine may not start on the first attempt after the battery has recharged but
will start normally after the second attempt. This is not a malfunction.
●The engine switch mode is memorized by the vehicle. When the battery is recon-
nected, the system will return to the mode it was in before the battery was dis-
charged. Before disconnecting the battery, turn the engine switch off.
If you are unsure what mode the engine switch was in before the battery dis-
charged, be especially careful when reconnecting the battery.
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 each jumper cable is connected to the correct terminal and that it is
not unintentionally in contact with any other than the intended terminal.
●Do not allow the other end of the jumper cable connected to the “+” terminal to
come into contact with any other parts or metal surfaces in the area, such as
brackets or unpainted metal.
●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.
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8-1. Specifications
Vehicle specifications
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*: The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference.
If replacement is necessary, contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional.
Electrical system
Battery
Specific gravity reading
at 20 °C (68 °F):1.250 — 1.290 Fully charged
1.160 — 1.200 Half charged
1.060 — 1.100 Discharged
Charging rates
Quick charge
Slow charge15 A max.
5 A max.
Automatic transmission
Fluid capacity*GS2507.5 L (7.9 qt., 6.6 Imp.qt.)
GS35010.0 L (10.6 qt., 8.8 Imp.qt.)
Fluid typeTo y o t a G e n u i n e AT F W S
NOTICE
■Automatic transmission fluid type
Using transmission fluid other than “Toyota Genuine ATF WS” may cause deterio-
ration in shift quality, locking up of your transmission accompanied by vibration,
and ultimately damage the transmission of your vehicle.
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687Alphabetical index
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Warning buzzersApproach warning............................295
Brake system .......................................544
Downshifting ..........................................251
Key reminder ....................................... 572
Lexus parking assist-sensor
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No-handed driving warning ......... 310
Open door........................................... 559
Open hood.......................................... 559
Open moon roof .............................. 560
Open trunk .......................................... 560
Open window .................................... 560
Pre-crash braking .............................330
Seat belt reminder ............................. 547
Warning lights........................................... 95
ABS...........................................................545
AFS OFF indicator............................546
Brake system .......................... 544, 546
Charging system ...............................545
Electric power steering system ..................................................546
Low fuel level ....................................... 547
Malfunction indicator lamp ...........545
Master warning light ........................ 547
Open door............................................ 547
Parking brake indicator ..................546
Pre-Crash Safety system ...............546
Seat belt reminder light................... 547
Slip indicator.........................................546
SRS............................................................545
Tire pressure warning light .......... 548 Warning messages .............................. 552
Warning reflector storage belt.......... 411
Washer ......................................................272
Checking ............................................... 465
Low washer fluid warning message ............................................. 567
Preparing and checking before winter.................................... 354
Switch ....................................................... 272
Washing and waxing........................... 436
Weight ...................................................... 632
Welcome light illumination
control...................................................... 127
Wheels...................................................... 485
Replacing............................................... 485
Size ........................................................... 645
Window glasses .................................... 204
Window lock switch ............................ 204
Windows .................................................. 204 Power windows ................................. 204
Rear window defogger .................. 396
Windshield wiper de-icer ................. 397
Windshield wipers ................................272 Intermittent wiper with interval
adjuster ................................................ 272
Position ................................................... 357
Rain-sensing windshield wipers ...................................................274
Winter driving tips ............................... 354
Wireless remote control key ............ 155 Battery-Saving Function .................. 133
Locking/Unlocking ............................155
Replacing the battery ...................... 489
WMA disc
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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