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4-1. Before drivingDriving the vehicle ......................156
Cargo and luggage..................... 167
Vehicle load limits ........................ 170
Trailer towing .................................. 171
Dinghy towing ............................... 172
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch ............. 173
Automatic transmission ........... 180
Turn signal lever ........................... 186
Parking brake ............................... 188
Horn ................................................... 191
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ..........................192
Fog light switch ............................. 197
Windshield wipers and washer ................................. 198
Headlight cleaner switch ........ 205
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap ..... 206 4-5. Using the driving support
systems
Cruise control ................................ 211
Dynamic radar cruise control..............................215
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) .......... 230
Intuitive parking assist .............. 240
Rear view monitor system ...... 253
Driving mode select switch ... 264
Driving assist systems .............. 269
Hill-start assist control .............. 277
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ..........279
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) .............288
•The Blind Spot Monitor function .................................... 292
• The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function ........................ 295
Lexus night view ......................... 298
4-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips ..................... 304
4Driving
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7-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers .................. 692
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency.... 693 7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed................................ 694
If you think something is wrong ................ 700
Fuel pump shut off system ........701
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds..... 702
If a warning message is displayed .................................. 712
If you have a flat tire ...................736
If the engine will not start ......... 749
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ....................... 751
If the parking brake cannot be released .................................752
If the electronic key does not operate properly ......................754
If the vehicle battery is discharged.............................. 757
If your vehicle overheats ............761
If the vehicle becomes stuck .............................................. 764
7When trouble arises
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8-1. SpecificationsMaintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ...................768
Fuel information...........................778
Tire information.............................781
8-2. Customization Customizable features .............793
8-3. Items to initialize Items to initialize .........................804
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners.....................................806
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) .............................................. 807
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ..............................................809
Headlight aim instructions for Canadian owners (in French) ......... 818 What to do if...
(Troubleshooting) ............................... 822
Alphabetical index ................................ 828
8Vehicle specifications
9For owners
Index
For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System
Owner’s Manual” for information regarding the navigation system.
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For your information
Please note that this manual applies to all models and explains all equipment, includ-
ing options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for equipment not installed
on your vehicle.
All specifications provided in this manual are current at the time of printing. How-
ever, because of the Lexus policy of continual product improvement, we reserve the
right to make changes at any time without notice.
Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in the illustrations may differ from
your vehicle in terms of color and equipment.
Approximately five hours after the engine is turned off, you may hear sound coming
from under the vehicle for several minutes. This is the sound of a fuel evaporation
leakage check and, it does not indicate a malfunction.
A wide variety of non-genuine spare parts and accessories for Lexus vehicles are
currently available in the market. You should know that Toyota does not warrant
these products and is not responsible for their performance, repair, or replacement,
or for any damage they may cause to, or adverse effect they may have on, your
Lexus vehicle.
This vehicle should not be modified with non-genuine Lexus products. Modification
with non-genuine Lexus products could affect its performance, safety or durability,
and may even violate governmental regulations. In addition, damage or perfor-
mance problems resulting from the modification may not be covered under war-
ranty.
Main Owner’s Manual
Noise from under vehicle after turning off the engine
Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Lexus
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The installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle could affect elec-
tronic systems such as:
●Multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system
●Dynamic radar cruise control system
●Cruise control system
●Anti-lock brake system
●Vehicle dynamics integrated management
●SRS airbag system
●Seat belt pretensioner system
Be sure to check with your Lexus dealer for precautionary measures or special
instructions regarding installation of a mobile two-way radio system.
Your Lexus is equipped with several sophisticated computers that will record certain
data, such as: • Engine speed
• Accelerator status
• Brake status
• Vehicle speed
•Shift position
The recorded data varies according to the vehicle grade level and options with which
it is equipped. Furthermore, these computers do not record conversations, sounds or
pictures.
● Data usage
Lexus may use the data recorded in these computers to diagnose malfunctions,
conduct research and development, and improve quality.
Lexus will not disclose the recorded data to a third party except:
• With the consent of the vehicle owner or with the consent of the lessee if the vehicle is leased
• In response to an official request by the police, a court of law or a government agency
• For use by Lexus in a lawsuit
• For research purposes where the data is not tied to a specific vehicle or vehicle
owner
● Usage of data collected through Safety Connect / Lexus Enform (U.S. mainland
only)
If your Lexus has Safety Connect or Lexus Enform and if you have subscribed to
those services, please refer to the Safety Connect / Lexus Enform Telematics Sub-
scription Service Agreement for information on data collected and its usage.
Installation of a mobile two-way radio system
Vehicle data recordings
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Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 198
Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 304
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer)
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Precautions against car wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 610
Fuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P . 206
Refueling method. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 206
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 770
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 642
Tire size/inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 775
Winter tires/tire chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 304
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 642
Coping with flat tires. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 736
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 626
Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P . 626
Engine compartment cover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 630
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 7 7 0
Coping with overheat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 761
Warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 719
Headlights/parking lights/daytime running lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 192
Fog lights
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Turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P . 186
Tail lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 192
Stop lights
Hill-start assist control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 277
License plate lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 19 2
Back-up lights
Shifting the shift lever to R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 180
Side marker lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 19 2
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(Replacing method: P. 676, Watts: P. 777)
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*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode toindicate that a system check is being performed. They will turn off after the engine
is on, or after a few seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if the lights
do not come on, or turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
*2: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
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Parking brake indicator
(→ P. 7 0 4 )*1Seat belt reminder light
(→ P. 7 0 5 )
*1Brake system warning light
(→ P. 7 0 4 )*1Master warning light
(→ P. 7 0 5 )
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(→ P. 7 0 5 )*1, 2
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“PCS” warning light
(→ P. 703, 717)
*1Low fuel level warning light
(→ P. 7 0 5 )*1Tire pressure warning light
(→ P. 706)
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Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters
The units used on the speedometer may differ depending on the target region.
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Displays the engine coolant temperature
Tachometer
Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute
ECO lamp and SPORT lamp
Changes colors or brightness according to driving mode or way of driving
( → P. 8 3 )
Multi-information display
Presents the driver with a variety of driving-related data ( →P. 8 4 )
Speedometer
Displays the vehicle speed
Fuel gauge
Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank
Shift position and shift range
Displays the selected shift position or selected shift range ( →P. 1 8 0 )
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