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4-1. Before driving
NOTICE
■When encountering flooded roads
Do not drive on a road that has flooded after heavy rain etc. Doing so may cause
the following serious damage to the vehicle:
●Engine stalling
●Short in electrical components
●Engine damage caused by water immersion
In the event that you drive on a flooded road and the vehicle is flooded, be sure to
have your Lexus dealer check the following:
●Brake function
●Changes in quantity and quality of oil and fluid used for the engine, transmission,
transfer (AWD models), differential, etc.
●Lubricant condition for the propeller shaft, bearings and suspension joints (where
possible), and the function of all joints, bearings, etc.
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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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Daytime running light system ............199
DefoggerFront windshield ................................ 309
Outside rear view mirrors ............. 324
Rear window ........................................ 324
Differential Front differential ................................. 540
Rear differential .................................. 540
Dimension ............................................... 534
Dinghy towing.......................................... 176
Display
12.3-inch display.................................295
Dynamic radar crui se control....... 218
Lexus night view ................................. 278
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) ......... 237
Multi-information display ..................84
Trip information .................................... 85
Warning message .............................478
Do-it-yourself maintenance ............. 389
Door courtesy lights Location .................................................. 327
Wattage ..................................................543
Doors...........................................................123
Automatic door locking and unlocking system.................... 125
Door glasses ........................................... 151
Door lock .................................................123
Open door warning buzzer.............. 111
Open door warning light.................471
Outside rear view mirrors .............. 148
Rear door child-protector...............124 Driver’s seat position memory.......... 136
Driving position memory................. 137
Memory recall function ....................139
Power easy access system .............136
Driving ........................................................ 160 Break-in tips ........................................... 162
Correct driving posture .................... 28
Driving mode select switch .......... 243
Procedures ............................................ 160
Winter drive tips ................................ 283
DRS (Dynamic Rear Steering) ........249 Function .................................................. 249
Warning message............................. 484
DVD player
*
Dynamic radar cruise control ...........218 Function ....................................................218
Warning message.................. 481, 488
Dynamic Rear Steering (DRS) ........249
Function .................................................. 249
Warning message............................. 484
Eco drive mode......................................243
Eco Driving Indicator .................... 90, 94
EDR (Event data recorder)................... 10
Electric Power Steering (EPS) ........249 Function .................................................. 249
Warning light ....................................... 469
Warning message............................. 483
Electronic key .......................................... 104
Battery-saving function ......................113
If the electronic key does not operate properly ............................520
Replacing the battery ...................... 425
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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Main display............................................ 296
MaintenanceDo-it-yourself maintenance......... 389
General maintenance .................... 384
Maintenance data ..............................534
Maintenance requirements............ 381
Malfunction indicator lamp .............. 469
Master warning light ............................. 471
Meter ..............................................................81
Head-up display.................................... 92
Indicators................................................... 79
Instrument panel light control .........82
Meters.......................................................... 81
Multi-information display ..................84
Warning lights ........................................ 77
Micro dust and pollen filter ................313
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror ..................... 146
Outside rear view mirror defoggers ........................................... 324
Outside rear view mirrors .............. 148
Vanity mirrors ..................................... 340
Moon roof................................................. 155
Door lock linked moon roof operation ..................... 156
Jam protection function ................... 156
Operation ............................................... 155
Warning message ............................ 486
MP3 disc
*
Multi-information display..................... 84 Dynamic radar crui se control .......218
Lane-Keeping Assist ........................237
Language.................................................. 88
Switching the display .......................... 85
Trip information .....................................85
Warning message............................. 478
Navigation system
*
Noise from under vehicle ........................8
Odometer .................................................... 81
Oil Engine oil ............................................... 536
Front differential oil ...........................540
Rear differential oil ............................540
Opener Hood........................................................ 392
Trunk .......................................................... 127
Outer foot lights
Outer foot lights ..................................327
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 453
Wattage ................................................. 543
Outside rear view mirrors..................148
Adjusting and folding ........................148
Blind spot monitor ............................ 267
Linked mirror function when reversing..................................149
Mirror position memory ..................136
Outside rear view mirror defoggers............................ 324
Outside temperature display ............. 85
Overheating, Engine ...........................527
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