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8-1. Specifications
Your Lexus vehicle is filled with “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” at the fac-
tory.
Use Lexus approved “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” or an equivalent of
matching quality to satisfy the above specification. Please contact your Lexus dealer
for further details.
*: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 112.4 lbf (500 N,51.0 kgf) while the engine is running.
Front differential (AWD models)
Oil capacity 0.74 qt. (0.70 L, 0.62 Imp.qt.)
Oil type and viscosity
Hypoid gear oil API GL-5
Above 0°F (-18 °C): SAE90
Below 0 °F (-18 °C): SAE80W or SAE80W-90
Rear differential
Oil capacity1.43 qt. (1.35 L, 1.19 Imp.qt.)
Oil type and viscosityToyota Genuine Differential gear oil LT
75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent
Brakes
Pe d a l c l e a r a n c e*2WD4.5 in. (115 mm) Min.
AW D5.0 in. (126 mm) Min.
Pe d a l f r e e p l a y0.04 — 0.08 in. (1.0 — 2.0 mm)
Brake pad wear limit0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake lining wear limit0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Fluid typeSAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3
Steering
Free playLess than 1.2 in. (30 mm)
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8-1. Specifications
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pres-
sureTire pressure when the vehicle has been parked for
three hours or more, or has not been driven more
than 1 mile or 1.5 km under that condition
Maximum inflation pres-
sureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which a tire
may be inflated, shown on the sidewall of the tire
Recommended inflation
pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a man-
ufacturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those standard
items which may be replaced) of automatic transmis-
sion, power steering, power brakes, power windows,
power seats, radio and heater, to the extent that these
items are available as factory-installed equipment
(whether installed or not)
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard equip-
ment, including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil and
coolant, and if so equipped, air conditioning and
additional weight optional engine
Maximum loaded vehicle
weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants speci-
fied in the second column of Table 1
* that follows
Occupant distributionDistribution of occupants in a vehicle as specified in
the third column of Table 1
* below
Production options weight
The combined weight of installed regular production
options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in excess of the
standard items which they replace, not previously
considered in curb weight or accessory weight,
including heavy duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack,
heavy duty battery, and special trim
RimA metal support for a tire or a tire and tube assembly
upon which the tire beads are seated
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824What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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●Did you press the engine switch while firmly depressing the
brake pedal? (→P. 173)
●Is the shift lever in P? ( →P. 1 76 )
●Is the electronic key anywhere detectable inside the vehicle?
(→ P. 1 0 6 )
●Is the steering wheel unlocked? ( →P. 177)
●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted?
In this case, the engine can be started in a temporary way.
(→ P. 755)
●Is the battery discharged? ( →P. 7 5 7 )
●Is the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode?
If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake
pedal with the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode
(→ P. 7 5 1 )
●It is locked automatically to prevent theft of the vehicle.
(→P. 1 76 )
If you think something is wrong
The engine does not start
The shift lever cannot be shifted from P even if you depress the
brake pedal
The steering wheel cannot be turn ed after the engine is stopped
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829Alphabetical index
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Armrest door .........................................589
Ashtrays.................................................... 576
Assist grip ................................................. 591
Audio input..............................................485
Audio system.......................................... 376Audio input........................................... 485
AUX port/USB port....................485, 465, 475
Bluetooth
® audio...............................452
CD/DVD player ..................................421
CD/DVD player information ....... 441
DVD video ............................................429
iPod ........................................................... 473
MP3/WMA disc ............................... 423
Optimal use ......................................... 483
Portable music player ..................... 485
Radio ....................................................... 399
Rear seat audio controls ................487
Steering wheel audio switch ........ 492
USB memory .......................................463
Automatic headlight leveling system ..................................................... 195
Automatic light control system ......................................................192
Automatic transmission ...................... 180 If the shift lever
cannot be shifted from P ............. 751
M mode ................................................... 183
Paddle shift switches ......................... 182
AUX port.................................................485
Auxiliary boxes ...................................... 570
AVS (Adaptive Variable
Suspension system).......................... 270 Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs ...................... 686
Wattage .................................................. 777
Battery ...................................................... 638 Battery checking ................................638
If the vehicle battery is discharged .................................... 757
Preparing and checking before winter....................................................304
Warning light ....................................... 703
Bluetooth
®
Audio system ....................................... 452
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone) ....................... 495
Brake
Fluid .......................................................... 637
Parking brake ....................................... 188
Warning light ........................... 702, 704
Warning message............................... 712
Brake assist ..............................................269
Break-in tips .............................................158
Brightness control Instrument panel light control ........ 82
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ............... 288 Blind Spot Monitor function......... 292
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function................................................ 295
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831Alphabetical index
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Cup holders ............................................568
Curtain shield airbags ........................... 37
Customizable features ....................... 793
Daytime running light system ........... 195
DefoggerFront windshield ................................ 360
Outside rear view mirrors ............. 374
Rear window ........................................ 374
Differential Front differential .................................. 774
Rear differential ................................... 774
Dimension ............................................... 768
Dinghy towing.......................................... 172
Display
Dynamic radar crui se control....... 215
Lexus night view .................................299
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) ......... 234
Multi-information display ..................84
Remote Touch screen ...................... 314
Trip information .................................... 85
Warning message ............................... 712
Do-it-yourself maintenance ............. 623
Door courtesy lights Location ................................................... 561
Wattage .................................................. 777
Doors............................................................ 119
Automatic door locking and unlocking system...................... 121
Door glasses ..........................................147
Door lock .................................................. 119
Open door warning buzzer.......... 107
Open door warning light.............. 705
Outside rear view mirrors .............. 144
Rear door child-protector.............. 120 Driver’s seat position memory.......... 132
Driving position memory................. 133
Memory recall function ....................135
Power easy access system ............. 132
Driving ........................................................ 156 Break-in tips .......................................... 158
Correct driving posture .................... 28
Driving mode select switch .......... 264
Procedures .............................................156
Winter drive tips ................................304
DRS (Dynamic Rear Steering) ........270 Function .................................................. 270
Warning message............................... 718
DVD player ...................................421, 429
Dynamic radar cruise control ........... 215 Function .................................................... 215
Warning message................... 715, 722
Dynamic Rear Steering (DRS) ........270
Function .................................................. 270
Warning message............................... 718
Eco drive mode......................................264
Eco Driving Indicator .................... 90, 94
EDR (Event data recorder)................... 10
Electric Power Steering (EPS) ........270 Function .................................................. 270
Warning light ....................................... 703
Warning message............................... 717
Electronic key ......................................... 100
Battery-saving function ................... 109
If the electronic key does not operate properly ............................ 754
Replacing the battery ......................659
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832Alphabetical index
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Emergency, in case ofIf a warning buzzer
sounds..................................................702
If a warning light turns on...............702
If a warning message is displayed .......................................... 712
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........754
If the engine will not start................ 749
If the parking brake cannot be released........................ 752
If the shift lever
cannot be shifted from P ............. 751
If the vehicle battery is
discharged ......................................... 757
If you have a flat tire ..........................736
If you think something is wrong.............................................. 700
If your vehicle becomes stuck ...................................................... 764
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ......... 693
If your vehicle needs to be towed ...................................... 694
If your vehicle overheats ..................761
Emergency flashers ............................. 692
Engine Accessory mode..................................174
Compartment ......................................629
Engine switch .........................................173
Hood ........................................................626
How to start the engine ....................173
Identification number .......................769
If the engine will not start................ 749
Ignition switch (engine switch) ..................................173
Overheating ...........................................761 Engine compartment cover............. 630
Engine coolant ...................................... 634
Capacity ..................................................772
Checking ............................................... 634
Preparing and checking before winter ....................................304
Engine coolant temperature gauge .......................................................... 81
Engine immobilizer system ..................70
Engine oil ................................................... 631 Capacity ................................................. 770
Checking .................................................631
Oil level warning message ............. 721
Oil pressure warning message............................. 713
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................................304
Engine oil maintenance data ............. 616
Engine switch........................................... 173
Enhanced VSC ......................................269
EPS (Electric Power Steering) ..............270
Function .................................................. 270
Warning light ....................................... 703
Warning message............................... 717
Event data recorder (EDR)................... 10
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834Alphabetical index
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Hands-free system (for cellular phone) ........................... 495
HD Radio
® system .............................. 404
Head restraints ....................................... 138
Headlights .................................................192 Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS) .................................... 194
Discharge headlights precautions....................................... 689
Headlight leveling warning message .............................716
Light switch ............................................ 192
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 687
Wattage .................................................. 777
Headlights aim............................. 674, 818
Headlights cleaner............................... 205
Head-up display....................................... 92
Heaters Air conditioning system ................. 353
Heated steering wheel ....................579
Seat heaters ........................................... 581
Outside rear view mirrors ............. 374
Hill-start assist control .........................277
Horn .............................................................. 191
Hood .......................................................... 626
Open ........................................................626
Warning message ...............................719
Hooks Cargo hooks ......................................... 571
Coat hooks .......................................... 590
Retaining hooks (floor mat) ............. 26
Luggage hook ...................................... 571
Utility hook ............................................592 I/M test ......................................................622
Identification
Engine ..................................................... 769
Vehicle .................................................... 769
Ignition switch (engine switch) ......... 173
Illuminated entry system ................... 563
Immobilizer system .................................70
Indicators ..................................................... 79
Initialization
Maintenance ....................................... 616
Moon roof ............................................... 152
Power windows....................................148
Tire pressure
warning system ............................... 644
Initiators (tire pressure
warning system) ................................ 650
Inside door handle lights ..................... 561
Inside rear view mirror......................... 142
Instrument panel light control ............ 82
Interior lights ............................................ 561
Intuitive parking assist ........................ 240
Function .................................................. 240
Warning message................... 715, 722
Jack Positioning a floor jack.................... 627
Vehicle-equipped jack ....................737
Jack handle ..................................................737
Jam protection function Moon roof ................................................ 151
Power trunk opener and closer ............................................125
Power windows....................................148
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835Alphabetical index
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Keyless entry ........................................... 103Smart access system with push-button start ................... 103
Wireless remote control ................... 116
Keys............................................................. 100
Battery-saving function .................... 109
Electronic key .......................................100
Engine switch .........................................173
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........754
Key number plate ...............................100
Keyless entry ................................ 103, 116
Mechanical key ....................................100
Replacing the battery ...................... 659
Warning buzzer .................................. 107
Wireless remote control key .......... 116
Knee airbags ............................................. 36
Language (multi-information display) ............... 88
LATCH anchors ...................................... 60
LDH (Lexus Dynamic Handling system) .............................. 270
Lever
Auxiliary catch lever .........................626
Hood lock release lever .................626
Internal trunk release lever ............. 126
Shift lever .................................................180
Turn signal lever .................................. 186
Wiper lever ............................................ 198
Lexus Dynamic Handling system (LDH)...................................... 270 Lexus Enform
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Lexus night view ................................... 298
License plate lights ................................ 192
Light switch............................................. 192
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 687
Welcome light
illumination control......................... 103
Lights
Fog light switch ..................................... 197
Headlight switch .................................. 192
Illuminated entry system.................563
Interior light........................................... 562
Interior lights list....................................561
Personal lights ..................................... 562
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 679
Trunk light................................................ 124
Turn signal lever .................................. 186
Vanity lights .......................................... 574
Wattage .................................................. 777
Welcome light illumination control................................................... 103
Light bulbs
Replacing ............................................... 679
Wattage .................................................. 777
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) ............ 230 Operation................................................ 231
Warning messages .......... 715, 722, 723, 723
Lock steering column........................... 176
Low profile tire .......................................647
Luggage hook ......................................... 571
Luggage security system .................... 124
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*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
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