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When trouble arises
The coolant level is satisfactory if it is between the “FULL” and “LOW”
line on the reservoir.Reservoir
“FULL”
“LOW”
Radiator cap
Add coolant if necessary.
Water can be used in an emergency if
coolant is unavailable.
Start the engine and turn the air conditioning system on to check that
the radiator cooling fans operate and to check for coolant leaks from
the radiator or hoses.
The fans operate when the air conditioning system is turned on immediately after
a cold start. Confirm that the fans are operating by checking the fan sound and air
flow. If it is difficult to check these, turn the air conditioning system on and off
repeatedly. (The fans may not operate in freezing temperatures.)
If the fans are not operating:
Stop the engine immediately an d contact your Lexus dealer.
If the fans are operating:
Have the vehicle inspected at the nearest Lexus dealer.
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When trouble arises
If your vehicle overheats (hybrid vehicles)
■If the needle of the engine coolant temperature gauge enters the red
zone
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the air conditioning sys-
tem, and then stop the hybrid system.
If you see steam:
Carefully lift the hood after the steam subsides.
If you do not see steam:
Carefully lift the hood.
The following may indicate that your vehicle is overheating.
●The needle of the engine coolant temperature gauge ( →P. 97) enters
the red zone or a loss of hybrid system power is experienced. (For
example, the vehicle speed does not increase.)
●“Hybrid System Overheat” ( →P. 647) is shown on the multi-informa-
tion display.
●Steam comes out from under the hood.
Correction procedures
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When trouble arises
Start the hybrid system and turn the air conditioning system on to
check that the radiator cooling fans operate and to check for coolant
leaks from the radiator or hoses.
The fans operate when the air conditioning system is turned on immediately
after a cold start. Confirm that the fans are operating by checking the fan
sound and air flow. If it is difficult to check these, turn the air conditioning sys-
tem on and off repeatedly. (The fans may not operate in freezing tempera-
tures.)
If the fans are not operating:
Stop the hybrid system immediately and contact your Lexus dealer.
If the fans are operating:
Have the vehicle inspected at the nearest Lexus dealer.
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Vehicle 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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Alphabetical index
A/CAir conditioning filter ....................... 582
Automatic air conditioning system ..................................................464
Humidity sensor ................................. 476
Micro dust and pollen filter ..........................................................471
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) Function ................................................... 313
Warning light ....................................... 627
Air conditioning filter .......................... 582
Air conditioning system Air conditioning filter ....................... 582
Automatic air conditioning system ..................................................464
Humidity sensor ................................ 476
Micro dust and pollen filter ..........................................................471 Airbags
Airbag operating conditions .......... 46
Airbag precautions for your child ......................................... 41
Airbag warning light ........................ 627
Correct driving posture .................... 30
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions ....................... 46
Curtain shield airbag precautions ............................................ 41
Front passenger occupant classification system.........................50
General airbag precautions ............. 41
Locations of airbags............................ 38
Modification and disposal of airbags............................................... 45
Side airbag operating conditions ............................................. 46
Side airbag precautions ...................... 41
Side and curtain shield airbags operating conditions ....................... 46
Side and curtain shield
airbags precautions ........................... 41
SRS airbags ............................................. 38
Alarm ........................................................... 88 Warning buzzer .....................626, 636
Anchor brackets.......................................62
Antennas (smart access system with push-button start) ..................... 129
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
Function .................................................... 313
Warning light ....................................... 627
Approach warning (dynamic radar cruise control).........................264
Armrest .....................................................494
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Armrest door ......................................... 498
Assist grip ................................................500
Audio input.............................................. 359
Audio system
*.......................................350
Audio input........................................... 359
AUX port .............................................. 359
Bluetooth
® audio ................................417
CD player ..............................................387
iPod .......................................................... 395
MP3/WMA disc ...............................387
Optimal use ..........................................370
Portable music player ..................... 404
Radio ........................................................378
Setup menu ............................................ 361
Steering wheel audio switches ...............................................357
USB memory ...................................... 399
Automatic air conditioning
system .................................................... 464
Automatic headlight leveling
system .................................................... 236
Automatic High Beam ....................... 237
Automatic light control system .................................................... 233
Automatic transmission ..................... 222 If the shift lever
cannot be shifted from P ............676
AUX port
*.............................................. 359
Auxiliary box .......................................... 487 Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs ...................... 609
Wattage ................................................... 714
Battery (12-volt battery) ......... 557, 562 If the 12-volt battery
is discharged .......................680, 684
Preparing and checking before
winter...................................................... 341
Warning light ....................................... 627
Battery (traction battery) ...................... 77
Bluetooth
®*
Audio system .......................................405
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) .........................419
Brake
Fluid ..........................................................556
Parking brake ........................................ 231
Warning light ...........................626, 628
Brake assist ............................................... 313
Break-in tips .............................................190
Brightness control
Instrument panel light control ........ 99
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ............... 328
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*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the
“NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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Hands-free system (for cellular phone)
*..........................419
Head restraints ........................................165
Headlights Discharge headlights
precautions........................................... 611
Light switch ........................................... 233
Replacing light bulbs............................... 600, 601, 610
Wattage ....................................................714
Heaters
Air conditioning system ..................................................464
Heated steering wheel ....................478
Seat heaters ..........................................478
Outside rear view mirrors .............470
High-voltage components ................... 77
Hill-start assist control ..........................319
Hood ............................................................541
Warning message .............................. 641
Hooks
Cargo hooks ....................................... 488
Coat hooks .......................................... 499
Grocery bag hooks......................... 488
Retaining hooks (floor mat) .............28
Horn ........................................................... 232
Hybrid battery (traction battery) ................................... 77
Hybrid battery
(traction battery) air vents ................ 78 Hybrid system............................................ 73
Emergency shut off system ............. 78
Energy monitor/consumption screen ...................................................... 112
EV drive mode ..................................... 219
High voltage components ................ 77
Hybrid System Indicator ................. 100
Hybrid system precautions .............. 77
Hybrid vehicle driving tips ............338
If the hybrid system will not start ............................................... 674
Overheating...........................................691
“Power” (ignition) switch ................. 212
Starting the hybrid system............... 212
Vehicle proximity notification system ......................................................74
Hybrid System Indicator .................... 100
Hybrid transmission .............................226 If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................................... 676
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